The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 52, Milford, Kosciusko County, 11 January 1984 — Page 2
THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., January 11,1984
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OFFICERS TAKE OATH — Milford Attorney Robert Kirsch, left, reads the oath of office to newly elected officials of Milford’s Town Board. Board members pictured from left to right are Dennis Wuthrich, President Jean Treesh and Darrell Orn. In the photo to the right Monica Bice recites her oath of office as clerk-treasurer. (Photos by Mark Weinstein) ,
Jean Treesh to head Milford Town Board
(Continued from page 1) OK For Campbell's Phil Campbell, accompanied by Syracuse attorney Steve Snyder, offered the board the rezoning map from the recomendation of the area planning board. Campbell’s plans for building a supermarket at the former sight of the Milford Junior High was accepted as Snyder highlighted some information. “Commercial use of this property is the only logical use,” said Snyder. “The format was put together so there would be no entrance on the south side of the property because»of traffic of school children, and assist Milford.” The rezoning suggestion by Snyder and the planning commission was accepted without a pror blem, and construction of the store will be allowed. "I’m sure this will be a great improvement to that area if we zone it,” added Mtd. Treesh. Following the rezoning approval, Della Baumgartner expressed her disatisfaction with the slow moving process of fixing up the Dick Widup property on James Street. The board suggested contacting Building Commissioner Harry Doty so he, along with attorney Kirsch, can examine the property. In other action brought up at the meeting, Joe Ray, owner of the Porterhouse restaurant issued a complaint of the lengthy time of parking on Main Street during noon hours, and weekends. Hearing possible solutions to 'the dilemma, Police Marshal Hobbs suggested shoppers use parking behind the bank and community building if they are planning on staying longer than two hours. No decision was made by the board, but Hobbs mentioned he would look in to the situation and try to offer a solution. The marshal then reported on the decrease in crimes during the past year. Figures were slightly down from 1982, with part of the reason Hobbs feels is because people are becoming more honest. “There are probably several different reasons why crime is dropping, and you can think what you like,” said Hobbs. “I think people are more honest now, but maybe they know if you cotnmitt a crime here, you will get caught. We only had one unsolved crime last year
WHS graduation requirements increased for next school year
(Continued from page 1) attorney; and Dave Carey, advisory committee member. A $162.56 error was recorded at last month’s meeting in the financial report from the State Bank of Syracuse. This month, instead of debiting the account, the bank credited the corporation making the total error $325.12. Gilbert said the problem should be corrected next month. During the approval of claims, board member Henry Smith pointed out the large NIPSCO and REMC claims. “As long as we list these claims, I will bring attention to them,’’ Smith commented about the figures which were $11,729.41 and $10,315.23 respectively. Smith also noted that “the board does pay” approximately $4,000 for in-service training, various programming, uniforms and travel expenses for staff members. The board agreed to increse mileage reimbursement for employees of the corporation to 23 cents per mile, effective Jan. 1, 1984. The previous rate was 18 cents per mile, a low figure in comparing 15 other corporations. Payne suggested the 23 cents figure on the basis of what the
In the final action of the meeting, Kirsch brought before the board ordinance 84-1, regarding to his retainer, compensation and responsibilities in Milford. With the increasing work of repairing of homes in the area, along With other jobs for the town, Kirsch has found himself spread out a little thin. “I’m not complaining, but I think there’s a point when this needs to stop,” said Kirsch. “I’ll be reasonable. ” Finally, claimes were signed by the new board-fbr expenses occurred in January. Items taken from patrons of area business Syracuse Police received three reports of items taken while the complaintants were patronizing “The Captain’s Place,” formerly Quackers, Pickwick Road, Syracuse. Rick Eby, 72833 CR 29 Country’ Meadows, Syracuse, notified police at 11:46 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, his tan jacket containing numerous keys on a key ring had been stolen from the back of his chair. The value of the coat and keys were S3O. Syracuse Police Officer Corky Wong investigated. Linda Sheline, r 2 box 20A Syracuse, notified police at 1:42 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, after two male subjects reportedly removed sls from a table where she was sitting. She told police while she and Cheryl Lundy were dancing, two male subjects sat at their table, the women asked them to move and then noticed the money missing. The two followed the men outside to an auto and then notified police. Others at the business also reported items missing. Judy Gardner, 6094 N. Harrison, Goshen reported a black leather coat, valued at $75, was taken
Merchants assume Chili Cook-Off responsibilities
(Continued from page 1 > the Winter Carnival is completed. Winter Carnival A schedule of events for the fifth annual Syracuse-Wawasee Winter Carnival was presented and explained to the merchants. (Editor’s note: See box on page 1.)
state pays its employees. To Court In other business, Gilbert informed the board that 43 families would be taken to small claims court in an effort for the corporations to receive approximately $1,500 for 1982-83 school year text book rental. Carol Swartzendruber, a x parent attending the meeting, suggested the board establish a school bus safety week w day to “support the bus drivers and their rules.” Bill Little asked to have the proposal placed on next month’s agenda. Accepts Bid In a special meeting last Tuesday afternoon, the board accepted a 7.2 percent bid from the First National Bank of Warsaw, Milford branch, for a loan against the June tax warrants which will cover $1 million borrowed against the general fund and $150,000 from the transportation fifed. Other bidders included: The State Bank of Syracuse, 8.25 percent; and Lake City Bank, 7.62 perpent. The next regular school board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. in the administration building.
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USDA changes new housing regulations The US Department of Agriculture’s Farmers Home Administration is preparing new housing regulations to implement changes in the housing act passed by Congress and signed into law by President Reagan on November 30. The administration is a rural credit service which makes loans to provide single family housing in addition they make farm and business loans. Secretary of Agriculture John R. Block said, “Many of the changes will simplify housing assistance from the federal government by requiring the Farmers Home Administration, the Federal Housing Administration and the Veterans Ad- ; ministration to operate under laws and regulation that are applicable to all.” - , Charles W. Shuman, administrator of Farmers Home Administration, said amendments passed last month give the Farmers Home Administration several new authorities to make housing assistance available to low income borrowers. They include single family mortgages up to 38 years, loans for manufactured housing, as well as the lots they are built on and a new program of housing preservation grants for eligible organizations and units of government to rehabilitate single and multifamily housing.
“There will be prizes for all events,” noted Jeanne Gardiner, president. Most of the events are free to the public, but there is an entrance fee for the Snowmobile Enduro Race, which is limited to 50 entries, and the Snowmobile Drag Races. A minimal fee will be charged for the Kiddy Pedal Pull; but the Kitty Kat Snowmobile Race for children is free of charge. Several other events arte in the works, but definite plans are yet to be finalized. Those include: a fishing contest sponsored by the Polar Bear Club from Fort Wayne; hot air balloon rides; and a Wonder Run. Other Business In new business, Mrs. Gardiner proposed that merchants establish uniformity in existing signs by placing matching ' borders around the edges and making all signs a standard size. The president also announced the chamber would like to have the ditches between S.R. 13 and the access roads tiled and filled in. A letter of request was sent to the highway department. A schedule of events for the upcoming year was distributed and included: the Winter Carnival, Jan. 28 and 29; Buccaneer Days (formerly Sagebrush Days), June 2 and 3; Flotilla, July 1; Sidewalk Sales, Aug. 16, 17 and 18; Halloween Moonlight Madness, Oct. 25; and the Christmas Lighting Ceremonies and Santa’s arrival, Nov. 24. The chamber m£p was presented for revisions which will include: a smaller map of the lakes and a map of Syracuse proper. The map will be reprinted this spring. The next chamber meeting will be held at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the State Bank of Syracuse.
APC re-elects officers; approves Campbell's Market
By CATHY BRILL Staff Writer At the first meeting of the new year, conducted Wednesday, Jan. 4, the Kosciusko Area Plan Commission re-elected three officers to their 1983 posts and opened the doors for a new super market in Milford. Re-elected at the session were chairman Ron Baumgartner, vice chairman Jerry Grady and secretary Charles Brower. Among the items reviewed by the board was’a petition involving the Lakeland School Corporation with Phillip Campbell acting as agent. The petition was to rezone 3.32 acres from a public use district to a commercial district. The property is located on the north side of Emeline Street, between SR 15 and West Street in the town of Milford. It previously was the site of the Milford Junior High School. Steve Snyder, council for Campbell, presented what his client felt was the highest and best use of the property. He stated that the property was not suitable as an industrial district, the cost of developing the property as residential could not be
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justified and that the use of the property as a park had been rejected. Commercial use was the best use, he explained. He disclosed his client’s intended use of the one block area in Milford as the site of a grocery store. He illustrated a plan for the store complete with landscaping. He also presented 189 signatures from Milford residents who were in favor of rezoning for the proposed operation. A motion to recommend to the Milford Town Board to rezone the parcel from public use to a commercial district was unanimously approved by the APC. A continuence of a case envolving Quality Hardwood Products’ pet/ion to rezone 85 acres from an agricultural district to a residential district received little remonstrance and was approved for recommendation to the county commissioners for rezoning with the exclusion of a bay area. The bay area, it was suggested, be rezoned environmental. The property located on the southeast end of Palestine Lake in Seward Township raised concern among neighbors involving the type of subdivision eventually intended for the property by
Quality Hardwood. Traffic flow, , channelization, sedimentation, drainage and the control of tresspassing were areas of gome remonstrance. In the third and final case on the agenda Kralis Brothers Foods, Inc., petitioned for the rezoning of an 18-acre tract from agricultural to light industrial. Their petition was approved unanimously by the APC. Council for the case, Richard Helm, explained the corporation’s proposed ideas for the land as relocating its truck repair facilities to the property located on the west side of Tinkey Road, one-half mile south of 200S in Harrison Township, as well as centralizing office facilities and preparing a receiving area to offload incoming birds. One Final Plat Approved One final plat was approved at the Wednesday meeting. The case envolved William Dalton’s proposed subdivision in Plain on 2.61 acres located on the north edge of Thompson’s Riverlawn Addition. The plat was unanimously approved by the APC following Dalton’s explaination of the high quality homes he was proposing.
He stated that the housing facility would be in keeping with the neighboring addition. Other Business In other business the APC reappointed Jerry Grady and Bob Hartzel to their 1983 posts, county commissioners representative and county council representative, respectively. The next meeting of the Area NIPSCO names Jeff Yundt new director At the regularmonthly meeting of the Northern Indiana Public Service Company Board of Directors, December 23, Jeffrey W. Yundt, director of gas operations, was elected Vice President of Gas Operations, effective Jan. 1, 1984. Yundt, a resident of Crown Point, graduated with a bachelor of science degree from Purdue University in 1967. He joined NIPSCO as manager of Rate and Regulatory Administration on Sept. 21, 1979, following two years of service in the United States Army.
Plan Commission will be Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 1 p.m. in the basement meeting room of the justice building.
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