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IftC QUEEN AND COURT — Terri Kellogg was crowned 1982 'Queen of Lakes" Saturday night and will reign oier the activities of the I*3 festival. The new queen, a resident of Lake Wawasee and Nappanee, entered the contest as "Miss Nappanee." She was sponsored by Jerri and Jill s Salon of Styles. North Webster. She is shown with members of her court. Immediately below Terri are Laura Duggins. "Miss South Whitley." first runner-up; and Kathy Butt. "Miss Syracuse." second runner-up. In front arc Kathie Yoder. "Mis* Camelot Lake.*’ fourth runner-up. and Patti Gerrity. "Miss Haubecl ikr/’third runner-up. t Photo byArch Baumgartner)

Lake Wawasee resident crowned 'Queen of Lakes'

By J ER! SEELY Teresa Kellogg, who is quick to note, "My friends call me Terri," walked off with top honors at the Queen of Lakes competition on Friday and Saturday nights at North Webster s 37th annual Mermaid Festival Tern, a bnght-eyed Miss, won the swim suit honors on Friday night and the coveted "Queen of Lakes" crown on Saturday She was sponsored by Jem and Jill’s Salon of Style. North Webster The 1981 "Queen of Lakes" Lisa Rudig of Andrews presided over the festivities in a blue and silver "Fame" setting. Miss Rudig entertained the audience with "You Light Up My Life" before assisting WOWO's Jack Underwood in crowning the new queen The 1981 "Queen of Lakes" told the audience. "I have enjoyed being here, everyone is so nice." She went on to say. "I’ve had a lot of fun and I'm sorry it has to come to an end." The first runner-up is Laura Duggins. "Miss South Whitley," daughter of Mr. and Mrs Terry Duggins of South Whitley, sponsored by Johnson Brother's Sign Co; second runner-up is Kathy Butt, "Miss Syracuse." daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Butt of Syracuse, sponsored by Elkhart Products; third runnerup is Patti Gerrity. "Miss Waubee Lake." daughter of Mr.

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and Mrs Ray Gerrity of Dewart Lake, sponsored by the Milford Kiwams Club; and fourth runner up is Kathie Yoder, "Miss Camelot Lake," daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Yoder of Syracuse, spoiaored by Vogue Studio of Hair Design The coveted ‘’Miss Congeniality" award was won by Terri Ray, "Miss Diamond Lake." Terri is the daughter of Mrs Carolyn Ray and Mr and Mrs David Ray and was sponsored by the Sunsational Tanning Salon Queen Terri The new "Queen of Lakes" entered the contest as "Miss Nappanee" and is the 21-year-old daughter of George and Susann

Frost reported near Milford We tow been to vis g seme eeto weather taKy awl Gtotom Caitoge weather observer tores Steer? report* there has torn seme frtm damage in the area between toHtoni and Nappanee. The low temperwtore recorded at Gotoen was cwt Jose I? with tJ degree©. Stoary that week gives ns aw Wea ot what to expect as mtol tor toe meato to Jtoy. The average torwto UWmtow is TOtogrees. Itownnwewt waafa i«Mwlton.t tfegrws While the coolest mwth ©comrei. to IK4 Wto'k» awraWof ttttotrreiMt. ' ' ' Wt ?»«• w m» «* s «

Kellogg of Lake Wawasee and CR 9 Nappanee She has light brown hair and green eyes and is five feet, nine inches tall. She will be a second semester junior at Indiana University at South Bend in thefall This was not Tern’s first attempt at the coveted crown - she was first runner up m 1979 when Michelle Ann MUler won the crown. In answer to the question. "Considering today's economy how do you think your role as a woman differs in today’s society than it did 20 years ago?" Terri told MC Jack Underwood that she felt a career was very important, noting it is important to think of (Continuedon page 2)

WEDNESDAY. JUNE 30,1982

Landfill enigma — Stuckman seeks another hearing

By DEB FOX ' A decision concerning a rehearing by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals on the development of a landfill by Stuckman Landfill, Inc., will not be reached until the middle of July The site is located on the west side of CR 700E and 810 feet south ofCR9SON. Kosciusko County Superior Court Judge Robert Burner heard arguments from the plaintiff and defendant concerning the petition for a writ of certiorari on Wednesday, June 23. Ross W. Stuckman, president of Stuckman Landfill, Inc., filed the petition on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Following arguments from both sides Judge Burner stated he would give the plaintiff seven days to file a briefing oral memorandum on his behalf. Philip Barker, attorney for Stuckman Landfill, Inc., stated Thursday he will file a briefing. Opening Statements Barker informed Judge Burner there were inaccuracies in the transcripts of the September 14 BZA meeting in which the BZA denied Stuckman’s request. However, the transcripts indicated it was not complete due to mechanical difficulties at the hearing. To state his point Barker called Robert Reed, Syracuse attorney, to testify to one inaccuracy in the transcript. Reed, who is also an attorney for Stuckman, was present at the September 14 hearing Arguments of Barker s included the fact any review of evidence and findings from the BZA's public hearing could not be made because there were no full or accurate accounts of what happened at the hearing. He asked the judge to recommend that the case be remanded to the BZA for another hearing. Barker stated there were 60 people present at the hearing who opposed the site location and a petition with 122 signatures, which gave no reasons for their objections, was submitted "We re dealing with a subject matter in large part, the jurisdiction of the state ...“ said Barker who added that a landfill is suitable for use in an agricultural area "We don't have any choice " Defendants Argument* Max Reed, attorney for the BZA. referred to an aerial photo showing the area in question and resubmitted 10 photos used as evidence at the hearing These photos showed examples of the road conditions to the landfill site. Arguments included the reasons for the denial and be referred to the county ordinance for special exceptions. The memorandum, filed by the Syracuse to hold special board meetings The clerk treasurer's office of Syracuse has announced two special meetings for the Syracuse Town Board. A budget meeting concerning the police and park departments is scheduled for Tuesday, July 6, at 7:30 p.m. Another budget meeting scheduled at 7 p.m. July 13 will have as guests Mel Wessler and Wayne Schmidt of the plan study for the new town hall. Both meetings will take place at the temporary town hall located in the village

Ransbottom Landfill See article on Ransbottom Landfill at Packerton on page 9, this issue. defendant, states "the court could not reverse the BZA verdict when evidence existed. " * Evidence Evidence which was submitted at the public hearing, according to Reed, included that of the the special exception petition. Section 5.42 states: “. . . not involve any element, or cause any condition that may be dangerous, injurious, or noxious to any other property or persons, and will comply with the performance standards of section 3W (fire, electrical, noise iteration, rJor, ah* polhrtfon.water pollution, beat and glare, and waste matter).” Evidence for this was there were seven different soil types located on the property with only one suitable, Mkß a type found sparingly on the property, and due to clay soil there will be standing water resulting in runoff onto surrounding properties. Section 5:43: “.. . will be site oriented, and landscaped to produce a harmonious and compatible relationship of buildings and grounds to adjacent buildings and properties." Evidence: the plot plan was so vague and rough that with a sixfoot wall of dirt and a wire fence enclosure in a prime agricultural area it would "stick out like a sore thumb," A more detailed plan was submitted by Robert Reed at the public hearing. Road conditions to the area are reportedly hilly and narrow with blind curves and intersections. This evidence was used in connection with section 5.45: “. . . will organize vehicular access and parking to minimize traffic congestion in the neighborhood * The final point was with section s.46:“...preserves the purpose of this ordinance and the developmental policies and objectives of the Kosciusko County Comprehensive Plan" Reed stated "it is prime agricultural land and therefore we are for keeping good agricultural land tn production " Reod-O-Alatics available at low cost Milford street and water superintendent Ron Conley said Read-O-Matics, outside water meter boxes, are now available at a lower cost than originally announced. Conley said he was able to change companies and get a lower price The new price is 521.75 while the first price listed was $34.75. Conley said persons who want the Read-O-Matics may call the water department or the town hall and be put on a list for the meters. High Chlorine Content Conley noted the water at Milford currently has a high chlorine content however, there was no problem with the water. Conley said there was a malfunction with the chlorinator and the chlorine content was low, it has been set higher to compensate for this. The superintendent said the chlorine content would be higher for another week and will then lowered.

F ' ■' A I w O ?'# W ■■ yF F . ™ I ■-> .. ■ 'j joni SEA NYMPH FLOAT COMMITTEE — Sea Nymph of Syracuse will once again be entering the float competition of the annual flotilla. The firm has received the Commodore‘s Award for the past three years for its winning entries. Members of the committee donate their time after 5 p.m. towards the creation of the float. Seated in the front are Margo Tarman. assistant sales co-ordinator, and Fran Atkinson, administrative assistant in sales. Keeping the model of the Saint Louis Arch, the gateway to the west, steady is Bob Bell, shipping and receiving foreman: and Monte Gray, sales coordinator.

'America the Beautiful' theme for 1982 flotilla

By DEBFOX Plans are finalized and the countdown has started for the 1982 Wawasee Flotilla Festival, christened "America the Beautiful." The festival will be held July 2-4 with the main event, the flotilla, to be held Sunday. July 4. at 1 p.m sharp This vear the commodore will be Mrs Charles (Jane) Nearing, r 1 Syracuse, the first woman commodore in the history of the flotilla. The parade will start at the Wawasee Fish Hatcheries on the southeast end of the big lake and travel clock-wise around the Tap permits available Milford's sewer and water superintendent Ron Conley has announced that while the new sewer project is not ready to be hooked into tap prmits are now available at the town hall. Per sons in the area of the construction may see the clerktreasurer, pay the fee and obtain a permit Conley said the sewer con tractor should be completed next week. No mail Monday The Syracuse, Milford and North Webster post offices will operate on a holiday schedule Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day. There will be no regular residential or business mail deliveries and the usual post office lobby service will not be available. Normal mail service will resume Tuesday. July 6.

lake. Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded in six categories. Flotilla judges will be Mrs Paul (Marilyn) Moore of Syracuse Lake, T. L. ("Bud") Kline of Syracuse and Jack Feighner of Marion, a long time Lake Wawasee resident. Other events include the second annual bicycle race at 7 pm. Friday, July 2, with trophies being awarded to first place in four divisions and ribbons will be offered to the next five finishing positions. There will be a 6.5-mile race and 13-mile race. On Saturday there will be the Super Swim at 7:30 am.; The Mail-Journal Flotilla Road Race at 9 am., with 90 plaques being awarded to the first three finishers in 15 categories in both the 3.3-mile race and the eightmile race; and fireworks that evening at the old fish hatcheries on Lake Wawasee. On Sunday the events will begih

After 14 years of service — Alice Tusing retires at State Bank of Syracuse

The friendly face of Alice Tusing will be missed at the State Bank of Syracuse after July 3, the date she will retire, following 14 years Bank President James C. Caskey, shown above with Mrs. Tusing. marked the occasion with the presentation of a handsome pair of diamond earrings this morning (Wednesday) when her retirement was officially announced Commenting on her retirement, the bank stated: Fourteen years of friendly, skilled service to State Bank of

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with the traditional boat-in worship from the pier in front of Oakwood Park starting at 8:30 am. followed by the flotilla parade at 1 p.m. and concluding the week end of festivities will be the traditional Fourth of July fireworks over Syracuse Lake at dusk Also on Sunday there will be a dunk tank and other fund raising projects at Lakeside Park These will be sponsored by Kappa Omicron Beta Sigma, Phi Sorority to raise money for Tonda Hewitt and her 44 year old daughter Alissa (Lisa) The sorority has started a local drive to help the Syracuse residents undergo treatment for epidermolysis bullosa. Chairman of the flotilla committe this year has been Jon Sroufe with BUI Beemer as festival treasurer and Betty Ganshorn in charge of publicity.

Syracuse customers will be directed towards her family and beloved rose garden when Alice