The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 7, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 March 1983 — Page 1
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VOLUME 20
Syracuse Lake Condo project faces major hurdle at BZA
By GARY LEWIS When the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals meets in a special session tomorrow (Thursday) evening, several issues must be decided before the board can grant a variance and special exception for the proposed Syracuse* Lake condominium project. According to Kosciusko County Area Plan director Dan Richard, the major hurdle that developer Joe Todd faces will be a variance for a 12foot setback from the shoreline. Kosciusko County planning rules require a 35-foot setback
Tuttle under investigation in reported AFNB scandie
In the Sunday edition of the Indianapolis' Star, Syracuse resident Thomas M. Tuttle, coowner and operator of the South Shore Golf Course, was implicated in complex real estate dealings that resulted in the firing of the president of Indiana’s largest bank company. According to the copyrighted story, Tuttle was alleged to have been involved with dealings culminating in the firing of Larry J. Hannah, president of the American Fletcher National Bank. Tuttle’s assistant, former Syracuse South Shore Golf Club Pro Steve Roderick, was reportedly involved with plans to skim money from the Deer Creek * Pro Shop, part of the Deer Creek condominium development in Deerfield Beach, Fla. The article said Tuttle entered into an arrangement with Hannah to take over the financial management of the Florida properties. In a telephone interview Wednesday morning, South Shore Golf Pro Jeff Bridgeford said he was certain that Roderick is still \ employed at the Deek Creek \Country Club in Deerfield Beach, Fla., despite recently published detailing Roderick’s / involvement. The Star also reported Tuttle came under investigation when 60 golf carts came up missing from the Florida golf course. According to the newspaper
An optimistic view of marriage
By GAIL WIDMOYER I Marriage is virtually universal and will remain so in our society. There is an awareness now that marriage doesn't have to have permanence if it isn't working out according to the desires and expectations of the people involved. It can be ended and reentered. Newsweek A pessimist would say 50 per cent of all 1983 marriages are going to end in divorce while an - optimist would say 50 per cent of all marriages will be successful. In an optimistic way, I interviewed nine couples in the Lakeland area to discover their views on marriage versus divorce. And while some of their statements coincide, others differ greatly, which proved to me two things. 1. People’s views on marriage versus divorce differ as much as the individual person or couple. 2. People have to work at a marriage to make it last. As I ventured out to discover ‘'the secret to a lasting marriage,” I had two precepts in mind: divorce is a prevalent part of our society, “Newsweek” says 10 per cent of the total American population is divorced; and marriage is universal, nine out of 10 young adults will marry sometime in their lives.
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from the water's edge for any development of lakeside property. If remonstrators attend the meeting, and invariably they will, then the board will be forced to explore the issue. See drawing of proposed project on page 5. Joe Todd, who will be represented by attorney Steve Snyder at the hearing, believes the major reason for the setback requirement is to prohibit a property owner from blocking the view of a neighbor. Even with a 12-foot setback, his 30-unit con-
article, Roderick reportedly told sources Tuttle maintained an arrangement under which Roderick periodically gave Tuttle the difference between the country club’s pro shop receipts and the amount budgeted as income. Thfc Star said Roderick gave Tuttle this money in en-
Westfall named NIPSCo manager
Robert F. Westfall, 35. has been appointed as the Syracuse manager of the NIPSCo office, it was announced last week. Westfall served as the assistant to the division manager of NIPSCo in Fort Wayne. Westfall replaces the retired Jay Peffley, who has worked at NIPSCo for the past 44 years. Peffley served as manager in Syracuse for 20 years. Westfall received an engineering degree from Purdue University. He has worked in the manager’s office in Bluffton, Decatur and Columbia City on a relief basis in his job as assistant division manager. Born in Chicago, he moved to Fort Wayne to work for NIPSCo. He and his wife Pamela have purchased a home in the Honeycutt Park Addition in Syracuse. Westfall admits it will be a challenge to take over Peffley’s position. “It’s going to be difficult to fill his shoes,” Westfall said.
The Couples Before more conclusions are drawn about the state of marriage in the Lakeland community, it might be a good idea to introduce the couples. “I really love my wife,” said O. Rex Lindemood, pastor at the North Webster United Methodist Church, “and I want everyone who reads The Mail Journal to know that.” Lindemood and his wife, Verna, have been married 31 years and have three children. Allegoriclly, Lindemood compared marriage to a lump of clay. A union created at the altar is the same as when a pink and a green lump of clay are mixed. In the lump, you have green and pink clay, but they can’t be pulled apart. “I do not think the average couple has any idea how different it’ll be when they walk back down the isle,” he commented. Paul and Reba Johnson, Oakwood Park, are both retired from Purdue University and believe working is an important part of marriage. “Some mothers are better mothers if they work,” she said. He confirmed her statement adding work helps a person to “gain responsibility.” They have been married 43 years. Ralph and Doris Kammerdiener, Syracuse, believe marriage is a personal adjustment for each individual. The
dominiums will not block any of adjoining neighbor’s view. The county ordinance specifically states that the minimum depth of a front or rear yard be at least 35 feet when the yard adjoins a lake or waterway on a residential-zoned property. Todd says he needs the 30-units in order for the project to be a success. “If we had less than 30 units, then the project wouldn't be leasable," said Todd. His plans are to price the units so it will be available for area residents who cannot afford a large home on the lake. Actually, two cases appear on
velopes of cash. Bridgeford worked as an assistant at Deer Creek, a condominium development with lakes, ponds, pools, tennis courts and a championship golf course, for four years. When asked if Roderick still worked at the (Continued on page 2)
“It’s going to be difficult to get to know all the people Jay knows.” he added Westfall serves as the vice president of the Indiana Jaycees and is the past president of the Fort Wayne Jaycees. His efforts in Jaycees were dedicated to community development. “It’s so new. I’m going to set back and observe things for awhile.” Westfall will be in charge of two office personnel, two servicemen, one electrician and three line workers. The Syracuse CLINICS STILL OFFERED ‘ Blood pressure screening will continue this month on Saturday, March 5, from 9 a m until 12 noon at the community building in Milford. The MAD sponsored clinics will continue each month on the first Saturday at the community building.
Kammerdieners have been married 28 years, raised five children and both work, he for Dana and she as a school bus driver. Judy and Paul Tinkel, Milford, have been married 30 years and have raised three children. “I have proof in 30 years that marriage is something that has to be worked at and with in order for it to be successful,” commented the First Brethren minister. “I didn’t really learn anything I hadn’t thought about,” said Harold Young who has been married to his wife, Flora, for 56 years. The two have raised three children under the philosophy that “people need to be able to accept responsibility” in order for a marriage to be successful. Eldon and Nola Sorensen, Milford, summed up the job behind marriage, “Marriage’s something you’ve got to work at. It doesn’t come easy and it’s not a fairy tale. He is employed by Phend and Brown Construction and she is a Tupperware dealer. Together they raised four children and have been married 30 years. Another working couple, Joe and Betty Lou Shock, North Webster, have been married 38 years and raised three children. Both enjoy private times together when they can camp and fish. David and Althea Haifley
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the BZA agenda The first is the most obvious — whether or not to allow a multi-family unit in a residential district. Every multifamily unit developed in a residential zoned area must be granted a special exception by the BZA. The town board’s decision last week allowed for the zoning of the proposed condo units, located at the site of the Syracuse Enterprises factory, to be changed from light industrial to residential. That change upheld a prior decision by the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission. The town voted 3-2 in favor of the February 4 APC determination after tabling the issue in its regular meeting this month. The second case is a request for the variance for the short setback requirement from the lake’s edge. Another major issue of the BZA will involve the county’s requirement for 10.000 square feet minimum lot area The ordinance says that all lots in a residential zoned area must have a minimum lot area of 10.000 square feet if the property is on public sewer. Todd's plans for the project list the square footage of the tract of (Continued on page 5)
office serves the Milford and Cromwell areas in addition to Syracuse. Westfall assumed his new duties March 1. VI cJ X jK W .. jF
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operate the Syracuse Christian School and have been married 35 years. “I think it’s going to last,” commented Haifley who is also the pastor at Grace Bible Church. In their years of marriage, they have raised seven children and they believe, “All of the basis for life comes from the Bible, especially marriage. ” Franklin Harvey and Norma Henwood live near North Webster and have been married 49 years. They “haven’t had much time to fight,” since they have had “kids to take care of since we were married.” The Henwoods have raised three children, have 12 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Adjusting A universal thought on marriage was expressed by the Henwoods when they said, “You’ve got some adjustments when you’re living together.” At least one member of each couple interviewed had some type of personal adjustment to make when they were first married. For Mrs. Shock, marriage was a challenge while Mrs. Sorensen had to “adjust to living with men,” which by the way turned out to be “rewarding.” On the other side, Rev. Lindemood had to re-evaluate a male chauvinistic concept that “I was going to lose my freedom.” Fortunately for his wife, this
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FIRST RATING — The Wawasee High School Jazz Band was awarded a first place rating at the state band contest held Saturday. Feb. 26. The Warriors were one of the few groups to receive a first place rating out of approximately 2C bands. Band members in the front row from the left are Kevin Harney. Greg Price. Todd Yeager and Tony Troup. In row two are Sean Shanahan, Mark Arnold. James K. Egolf. Karl Schmucker. Melissa Courtney and Karen Miller. Pictured in row three are Tim Gillum. Doshia Tyson. Krista Everts. Sheryl Eastlund. David Blackwell and Bill Dixon. In row four are Karen Haney. Gina Hurd. Lori Keim. Tom Littlefield, Rob Stucko and Bob Galloway. Not present for the picture were Jeff Schmahl and Kurt Gregory. (Photo by Gail Widmoyer)
Property assessment underway
Personal property assessment began in Kosciusko County March 1. All residents owning trucks with a declared gross weight exceeding 11,000 pounds, truck bodies (including pick-up campers), trailers ( including fold down campers) recreational vehicles, snowmobiles, and all other vehicles not subject to the motor vehicle excise tax or which are not reported in a business are to be reported for personal property assessment on Form No. 101. Farmers are to report
concept did not last long, “Within two weeks, I found out I was at last free,” he continued. According to Mr. Johnson who had no preset ideas about marriage, his wife was prepared very well by her mother for marriage. But for her, the adjustment was not as smooth.' “Paul would kid, he loved to tease. I’d never been teased before and I can honestly say we were married at least 15 years before we began to blend. ” Like the other couples, the
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depreciable assets, inventories of livestock, grain, seed and supplies. All questions on the Ist page of Form No. 102 are to be answered. Commercial and industrial taxpayers should report their business depreciable personal property, and inventory on Form No. 103. (Business with $15,000 or less assessed valuation may use the No. 103 short form, those over $15,000 are to use the No. 103 long form. , i Dog owners must report their animals to the local assessor for payment of dog tax, and receive
Haifleys had some problems, but after “our born again experience, everything changed for the good. We learned you cannot be selfish and you must live for the other person.” The Kammerdieners also experienced an adjustment, “At first you expect a lot more than it is,” she commented. “The hardest thing is leaving home. You have two homes after you’re married, but you’re not satisfied (Continued on page 2)
their 1983 county dog tag. Neutered dogs $1; non-neutered $3; additional $5. Minor kennel sls and major kennel $25. Any improvements made on real estate for the period of March 1. 1982 to March 1, 1983, should be reported for assessment, as well as any destroyed buildings. Penalties for failure to file complete returns will be imposed as required by law. Form No. 103 must be completed by all business taxpayers and by any organizations which may not be a business but have
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property which is not farm property. For example: religious, educational, charitable, and other tax exemp organizations must have their property assessed even though that property may be exempt from tax in whole or in part. Any taxpayer who conducts a business in his home must file forms No. 103 and No. 104, to cover any property used in the business. It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to make sure that his return is completed and filed by May 15th of each year.