The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 23, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 June 1983 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed.. June 22.1983

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CAMP MACK EXPANSION — The dark, solid line shows the boundaries of. the 139 acres Camp Mack plans to use as a primitive campground area. The main campground is located in

Pot boils over Camp Mack differences

(Continued from page 1) the possibility of distraction if outsiders were allowed to meander on the grounds. The traffic issue, Ball said, was one he was particularly interested in. Ball said his plans for the property, which would use the northeast corner for RV's and family camping, would help to alleviate part of the traffic problem on Camp Mack road. He said the possibility exists to re-route the entrance to the camp by

38th Mermaid Festival

(Continued from page 1) the Men’s Softball Tourney held last week end and Curt Kraft being the first to cross the finish line for the 5,000 meter run held Saturday. • A total of 11 teams participated in the Sunday waterball contest with Sparta Township winning the men’y division and Osceola winning the women’s competition. Also deserving mention for their performance are the winners for the kindergarten through fifth grade talent contest. Heather Kenney, representing the Deb Collier Dance Studio of

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KI WAN IANS HEAR SPECIAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR — Noel Reed, left, Director of Special Education in Wabash and Miami counties. was guest speaker for Kiwanis Club of Lakeland, North Webster, on Monday morning, June 30. Program Chairman Dean Hartle, also pictured, arranged the program. The Special Education Director has worked with the United Methodist Church Camp at Epworth Forest for youth and adults with Downes Syndrome. Beginning next summer he will serve as Executive Director of this camp program. Retarded youth and adults between the ages of 16 and 60 are eligible to attend this camp. This year there were 197 campers and 80 counselors participating in the program. Some of the campers came from the State School for the mentally retarded in Fort Wayne and from Cardinal Center in Warsaw. The couselors at the camp donate their services to help the participants. The camp helps the retarded to improve in self impression and to develop their ability to participate in physical activities. During 1983, Kiwanis International through its Major Emphasis Program is supporting Special Olympics for retarded and other activities that will help to “make every child special.'*

Warsaw, received first in the competition. “ Second place went to a group of seven girls who represented the Lee Ann Stewart School of Dance, Syracuse, and performed two dance routines. Members of the group are: Melanie Anderson, Dawn Firestone, Lorii Gargett, Heather Huffman, Nicole Neff, Suzanne Schwartz and Ingrid Stuckman. “The Grandsons, ’ ’ Chris Conkling and Kip Goebel of North Webster, won third place for a vocal duet. The Mermaid Festival keeps everyone in the area and many

the southeast corner of the drawing. The property the camp would like to purchase, but has not yet is surrounded by a dotted line.

utilizing CR 150E, east of Camp Mack Road, which leads directly toCRIISON. Ball said “If people want information. I’m in my office at least six days a week. If they want to see what we're doing, I’ll show them.” He said appointments can be made by contacting his office. Camp Mack petitioned the BZA to grant a special exception for the property, which is zoned for agricultural use.

people from surrounding areas busy for a week, but when activities end, the momentary sigh of relief is immediately followed by plans for next year’s festival. Bike reported missing Dave Keener, Syracuse, reported to Syracuse Police his BMX Huffy bicycle, valued at SIOO, was stolen. Keener reported the incident to police at 11:49 a m. on Saturday, June 18. The bike was recovered by Syracuse Police at Wawasee High School. Police looking for cat owner Syracuse Police are looking for the owners of a cat as the continue investigation of a hit and run accident Friday evening in which an unidentified driver struck a cat and left the scene. The accident occurred on W. E. Long Dr., Syracuse. The victim, a large black and white cat with a collar and bell, was taken to the Lakeland Veterinarian Clinic, Syracuse, with a broken back leg. Syracuse Police ask that anyone missing a cat answering to this description contact the police department or the veterinarian clinic.

Temperatures above normal During the warm weather of the past week the temperature was above normal every day according to Lores Steury, Goshen College weather observer. But a comparison of previous summers reveals that the warm weather is not that unusual. The warmest summer, over a three-month period (June, July and August) was 1934. Average temperature for the month of June was 74.6, with 18 days of 90 plus degree weather. Normal temperatures for that month are usually 68.8. Average temperatures for the three summer months of 1934 were 75 degrees, as compared to the normal temperature of 71. Precipitation averages for the summer of 1934 were 6.88 inches, compared to the norm which is 10.30 inches. The coolest summer was that of 1924. During the three summer months of that year, average monthly temperature was only 67 degrees. Precipitation average for 1924 was 10.16 inches. Summers seem to vary between hot and dry to cool but average precipitation.

Permits up in county Some of the best news in Kosciusko County this month has been the increased traffic at the Area Planning Office. Building permits, the often-used economic indicator, are up in the county. The most impressive statistic is the number of permits so far this year as compared to the same time last year. In 1982, 174 building permits were issued at about this date in June. In 1983. 368 permits have been issued. The 1982 figures showed 645 improvement permits were issued, 58 in Van Buren Township, 131 in Turkey Creek Township, 99 in Tippecanoe Township and 59 in Plain Township. In 1983, the township totals are 26 in Van Buren, 63 in Turkey Creek, 48 in Tippecanoe and 35 in Plain. Building permits must be issued for all types of construction as well as for major demolitions of residences and buildings. Construction activity includes new houses; additions of garages, rooms, porches, patios, and carports; accessory structures such as detached garages, „pools, and fences; all commercial and industrial construction; signs; and parking lots. Dan Richard is the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission which issues permits in the county.

Syracuse opprovts dog cotdrer ond reviews street bids (Continued from page 1) a sorority in town, amounting to S3OO, will be used to purchase the new splint. Police chief Warren Swartz received approval for his appointment of Robert Wooten as dog catcher. Using his own truck, Wooten will he in charge of gathering the stray dogs and care for the cages. Wooten will perform the service for $3,000 a year, meaning the town must now pay $1,500 for the remainder of 1983. The town’s current contract with the Kosciusko County Humane Shelter will not be renewed because of the exorbitant price and poor service. The board again granted approval, providing Fry and Swartz research the funding to pay Wooten. Fry requested another budget meeting to decide wages for the town’s employees. The board voted to schedule the final budget hearing July 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the temporary town hall. In other business, the board: • Reviewed bids to remove the cement at the site of the former Syracuse Town Hall. The board voted to not remove the cement and oil tank there until after a decision has been made on a new town hall. • Approved a request by park board president Alan Kitson to permanently brick in the windows at the concession stand. Estimated cost for the project was listed at SIOO. • Approved a request by Kitson for a new ordinance which includes the Railroad Park with the sunrise-to-sunset closing of all parks. The Lakeside Park was included in an earlier ordinance, and this would only include the other park as well. • Made July 4 an exception to the above law, keeping the park open until 12 midnight. • Listened to a proposal by Kitson to erect barriers at the Railroad Park to keep visitors from parking on the grass. Kitson said he would return next month with specifics. • Okayed a draft of a letter to be sent to North Huntington Street residents. The letter would include a diagram of the project and will be hand delivered by Dock on or before July 12. • Accepted a check from Noble Cable TV for franchise rights, amounting to $844.95. • Announced three more architects will be interviewed June 27, at 7 p.m., for work on building a new town hall. The next regular meeting of the town board is July 19, at 7:30 p.m., in the temporary town hall in Wawasee village. Backing Mishap Brad L. Niles, 17, Syracuse, was involved in a backing accident at 10:17 p.m. Friday, June 17, in Goshen. Goshen Ptl. Al Mackowiak reported Randall R. Newman, 19, 17120 CR 34 Goshen, was backing from a parking space at Penguin Point at Ninth and Madison Streets, Goshen, when the accident occurred. Newman’s 1973 Ford struck Niles’ 1979 Nova causing minor damage to both autos.

Brother of Milford woman is elected department commander

Mrs. D. W. Myers of Milford received information that her brother, Tom Strider, who visited her and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Cline, Milford, this past month, was recently elected Department Commander of the American Legion Department of Panama Canal. The department recently held its convention and annual elections in San Jose, Costa Rica. The department consists of posts in Panama, Costa Rica and Guatemala. Strider is a member of Post One, Fort Amador, Panama, and was bom in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended school in Meadville, Pa., and Culver. Strider received a bachelor's degree from the United States Military Academy and a master’s degree in physics from the University of Virginia, Charlottsville. His military career started with the 28th Division in Meadville while in high school and artillery ROTC in Indiana, basic training at Camp Blanding, and the Army Student Training Program at Amherst and Fort Benning. His first tour in Panama was at Fort Kobbe with the 504th Artillery Battalion in 1950, during which he was the Panama and later the USARCARIB Boxing Coach for he All Army Tournament. Other overseas tours included puerto Rico, Korea and Viet Nam. he has retired from boxing, military and long-distance running. Strider is the Emergency preparedness Officer for the Panama Canal Commission and is a resident of Cardenas. Comrade Strider joined the American Legion in Panama and was the Civil Defense Chairman for the department, later department

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BEGIN DR. SHANK'S NEW OFFICE ~ Work began Monday morning on a new 1,500-square-foot office for Dr. Wendel R. Shank, well known Syracuse optometrist, on South Huntington Street, next door north to the Syracuse fire station. Larry Heckaman. Nappanee contractor and resident of Kale Island (Lake Wawasee). is overseeing construction. The Phoenix Company in Nappanee is supplying the Heckaman modular office for Dr. Shank. He hopes to occupy his new office by September.

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GETTING READY — “We do it every year.” says Dick Meyers at Anchor Man. who used his sign to spread information about the flotilla. “Letters are sent out each year asking merchants to help spread the news.” The annual flotilla is special time for the Lakeland area, and Meyers said the sign works. “People come in to find out more about it." he said.

Flotilla parade slated to begin at 1 p.m. July 3

“Let The Good Times Roll’’ is the theme of this year Flotilla Parade slated for Sunday. July 3, at 1 p.m. The Wawasee Flotilla Festival will begin on Friday evening, July 1 and conclude on Monday evening, July 4. » This year’s parade will have six divisions, antique and classic boats with a sign stating the make and year and decorated boats in such divisions as youth, commercial, industrial, residential and institutional. All divisions will receive trophies plus prize money to the first three places. The best overall entry will receive the Commodore's Trophy, Perpetual Traveling Trophy plus a cash prize. There is no entry fee and entry forms are not necessary. The parade line-up will be at the Fish hatchery and travel clock-wise around Lake Wawasee. Other Events On July 2 the Third Annual Bike Race will take place at 10

chaplain in addition to serving on the Post Executive Committee, Americans, Resolutions, POW/MIA Committees; National Security Council and others. He also has been active with the Girl Scout Council, the Elks, the Balboa, USARSO. and Pacific and Atlantic Diving Clubs Strider's hobbies include water sports and diving, tennis, civil defense, and writing in addition to various volunteer activities including assisting his wife, Winifred, in some of her various volunteer, teaching and religious activities. They have one daughter and five sons, the farthest away being Hilary, who is a Peace Corps worker, in charge of the Agricultural College in

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a m. with a 6.6 and 13.2 mile race. The course begins at Lakeside Park, travels down North Shore Drive to East Shore Drive, then west on County Line road to W. E. Long Drive, finishing at the park. The short course will be two laps around the course and the long course will be four laps. The Flotilla Ball will be from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 am. at the American legion with no cover charge. The Flotilla Parade and an in-water antique and classic boat show, form 4-6 p.m., will be at the fish hatchery site and fireworks at dusk at that location are on the schedule for Sunday. On Monday the Flotilla Road Race will be gin at 9 a.m. from Syracuse Lakeside Park with a 3.3 and eight mile race. Pre-registration is at 7:30 a m. Trophies will be given to the first man and woman finisher in each race and a total of 90 awards will be given to the first three positions in each age group of each

Ponape. East Caroline Islands. As a Legionnaire, Strider has two primary concerns: meeting the goals of the American Legion and not letting down the 2.500 POW/MIAs who still are unaccounted for in Southeast Asia. One of the goals of the Legion is to assist the National League of Families, but an even larger goal is maintaining or getting more legion members so that over 4,000,000 veterans’ voices are heard in unison. Individuals who were in the military prior to June 1975 (and may still be in the military services) are asked to join the American Legion. The American Legion was able to donate $1,000,000 for the Vietnamese Veterans Memorial.

race. The course starts at Syracuse Lakeside Park traveling down W.. E. Long Drive to County Line Road and south on East Shore Drive, then west on North Shore Dr. to Syracuse Lakeside Park This will complete the short course and the long course runners will continue on past Syracuse Lakeside Park down Main Street to Lake Street. John Street to Front street. Seventh street to Chicago Street and out to Pickwick Road and back up to East Shore Dr., and North Shore Drive, finishing at Lakeside Park. From 11 a m. until dark there will be arts and crafts, elephant ear, a chicken barbeque by Nelson's Golden Glow, concessions and many other activities including a calliope from Wabash, sponsored by the State Bank of Syracuse, at the park. The week end will close with a fireworks display at dusk from Syracuse Lakeside Park.

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