The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 16, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 May 1984 — Page 14

THE MAIL-JOURNAL - Wed., May 2,1984

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/ ■ /aB Bt JS&mL<-. T' JB -ygr I 23 * UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT - Denny Emmert, Syracuse and Terry Dunn, Tippecanoe Lake, are in the process of purchasing Auer’s Service Station. Main Street, Syracuse, from Jim Watsh. The pair took over running the business on Monday morning. April 30. Emmert, had worked at the service station for nine years and then z worked for John Deere in Plymouth. Dunn graduated in 1980 from Liw coin Technical Institute and had also worked for John Deere in Plymouth. With the new management Auer’s Service Station will handle parts and tire sales and repair in addition to a complete auto repair service and fuel. Hours will be 6,a.m. to 8 p.tn. Monday through Saturday and Sunday 10 a m. to 5 p.m. < Photo by Deb Patterson)

Wetlands to be dedicated at Camp Crosley June 16

On June 16 the dedication for the wetlands nature preserve on James Lake (Little Tippy> will be held at Camp Crosley near North Webster This will provide an opportunity for the public to visit both the camp and the nature preserve which total 360 acres Relatively few people have visited these areas and will be pleasantly surprised by both the natural beauty and the facilities offered to the public Camp Crosley, which is owned by the Muncie YMCA, is currently following an extensive development.plan. Construction has been completed on a new bath house, arts and craft center, kitchen and dining hall, basketball court;tennis courts. rifle range, paved entry and several ski boats and sailboats have been added The Crooked Creek Compground Bi) Chapman Lake Warsaw, Ind. Fishing, Skiing, Swirriming Come Join The Fun Phene 267-8363

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m We are not put on this earth to see through I one another, but to see one another through. I You Are Always Welcome To Worship God With Us Igi 9:30 A.M. Sunday School Classes j» jgßlwl I Komonia Youth Worship | I 10:30 A.M. Morning Worship Service {; '* ‘.-. L ‘ 111 7:00P.M. Evening Service With John Love ,• 7? Manager O< Lake James Christian Assembly Presenting Camp J" - L 4 | Program ' r.C; Fred Walls * Carl Shearer Associate Minister Minister Applications Now Being Received For 1984*85 Enrollment In Milford Christian School Pre-Kindergarten Through Grade Six ■ CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF MILFORD ■ V Fourth And Henry Streets MILFORD |

newest structure at the camp is a ten-room motel-type building. Futher construction will include winterizing the camp facilities and many other development projects are to take place oyer the next three years. The June 16 wetland dedication will give the public a chance to visit the site and share the Camp Crosley facilities which are available to groups and indivduals for square dances, banquets. meetings, church outings and family reunions Cassette tapes stolen from vehicle Lowell T Johnson. 424 E. Boston St.. Syracuse, reported the theft of 14 country-western cassette tapes and a tinted glass tray from an unlocked vehicle The vehicle was parked at his brother's residence. 68378 Clinton St., New Paris, between 8:30 and 10 pm. Sunday. April 29. Elkhart County Sheriff s Ptl Werner Wegener estimated the loss at $75.

Weed control is topic for Barbee Lakes Property Owners

The April meeting of the Barbee Lakes Property Owners Association board of directors, was held on April 14 at the Barbee Conservation Club. Approximately 50 directors and members were in attendance. The primary topic of the meeting was the current weed control program for the sevenlake chain.' A new weed control program was established for this year, at a total cost in excess of S2OO damage in fire at Louie's Bar & Louie s Bar and Grill, at the intersection of CR 530E and Bowser Rbad. Syracuse, sustained S2OO damage in a structure fire Monday evening at 8:40 p.m. Syracuse Fire Department officials report a short in a neon sign transformer caused" the small blaze. When firemen arrived smoke and flames were com- ' ing from a small hole in the buildings roof. The fire was quickly extinguished. The building is owned by Richard Losee. Stanley Hammap notified the fire department

Crime Stoppers handouts to be ready in near future

The board of Directors of the Kosciusko Crime Stoppers Program. Inc. met in the County Justice Building Monday, April 16. at 7 p.m. During the meeting Bruce Howe, treasurer of the local organization reported Crime Stoppers now has a financial account of $2,492. although $250 was added at the meeting through a donation from the Piercton area. In addition, Howe mentioned that Crime Stoppers owe s222for printing and sls for rent of its Warsaw post office box. Clint Pletcher reported that publicity handouts would be ready in two weeks. Also, the publicity committee also discussed the possiblity of beginning a bumper sticker campaign "later on. In final action taken at the

wWlr L W wUr’ ;i X WioSk, k ‘ t .JFM r - J t WHBk ? I > NEW WASHERS FOR LAUNDRY - Tom Reiff, co-owner of Mid-lakes Coin Laundry, Mid Lakes Shopping Center, on the southedge of North Webster, is shown standing next to the nine new Wascomat washers recently installed. These double-load machines have been added to the 26 single-load and two 30-pound washers. The new front-load washers hold 18 pounds of laundry with two wash cycles and three rinse cycles. (Photo by Mike Skevington) -/

Mid-Lakes Coin Laundry observes Sth anniversary

Owners of the Mid-Lakes Coin Laundry. Mid-Lakes Shopping Center, on the south edge of North Webster, have recently installed new equipment in preparation for the laundry's fifth anniversary celebration May 6-12.

$25,000. AU seven lakes in the Barbee chain have been incorporated into the program and all the property owners have been asked to contribute to the cost. According to J.W. Sills, vice president, the large number of persons attending the meeting was due to the great interest in the weed control program, which was explained by Curt Jordan. Those attending had the opportunity to see a map showing tentative areas to be treated and were able to ask questions of Jordan. After much discussion, the board of directors approved the overall program and directed the committee to proceed with the contract on behalf of the association. Since many members have not sent their portion of the cost, it was recommended that these persons send their contributions to the association, r 1 box 165-3, Pierceton, Ind. 46562. In other business, the Kosciusko County Crime Stoppers program was introduced and explained by Clint Pletcher. The board agreed to support the Crime Stoppers program whenever needed. It was also reported that members calling the N<rth Webster EMS have on occasion been giving the wrong EMS lane number and house number. It

meeting, Russell Heyde, president listed an expansion of members admitted to the Board of Directors. The List of members included Barb Goon, Atwood; Jerry Kammerer, Leesburg; Mrs. Jack Parr, North Webster; Frank Manwaring, Mentone; Forest Miner. Mentone; Pat Walter, Etna Green; Will Schieler, Milford; Howard Levin, Warsaw; Terry Klondaris. Warsaw and Mike Ringer, Warsaw. Also joining the Board of Directors were Lee Jenkins, Winona Lake; Phil Start. Atwood; Avis Gunter, Claypool; Dick Long, North Webster; John Hall, Clunette; John Kroh, Syracuse; Ruth Hartzell, Etna Green; Vi Miller, Milford; Charles Bertsch, Warsaw; Paul Grossnickle, Warsaw and Doug Grant, Warsaw.

Tom Reiff, and his wife, Terry, co-owners, of the laundry announce that nine Wascomat double loaders have been installed to keep the laundry “up with the times with modern equipment. We feel this will serve our community and lakes area very well,” remarked Reiff. In addition to the new washers there are 26 single load and two, 30-pound washers available. Reiff remarked the new Wascomat machines are front load washers which hold u to 18 pounds of laundry. There are two wash cycles and three rinse cycles available. He added that the new washers have proven to be one of the best cleaning washers available. In addition to the washers, there are a total of 15 dryers

rOE=XOXS[OBS=XOE WANTED 1 Floats, Antique Cars, Marching Units, etc. • • # For Memorial Day parade. J fMp Our Community || JOIN IN THE FUN I Q Contact Lorree AAench — 457-3573 { | American Legion 457-3261 I

was recommended that members place their correct address near the telephone to assist anyone requesting emergency assistance. The membership committee reported that they have now mailed membership applications to all persons. The board also commended John DeYoung of Lakes Estates Mobile Home Village for his cooperation with the board of directors in supporting the association’s programs and activities. The next meeting of the board is scheduled for May 12, at 8 a.m. at the Barbee Conservation Club. AU interested persons are invited to attend. Suit alleges odometer tampering Thirteen companies and 20 people, including Lakeland Motors and Harry and Bill Appenzeller, all of Syracuse, were named in a suit filed by Indiana’s Attorney General, Linley E. Pearson, alleging automobile odometer tampering. Pearson said the suits were filed last week in Allen and Wayne Counties. In all, the suits seek a minimum $400,000 in damages. Ip,, addition, the attorney general said that although the state has evidence of tampering among the companies and individual’s named, he said many of the dealers were unaware of that they defrauded. The tampering cases extend across Indiana boundries into Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota and other states. Pearson noted high mileage cars were purchased from out-of-state leasing companies and then brought to Indiana. Odometers were then rolled back and resold through auctions to other dealers. Presently, Pearson is seeking an injunction against companies and individuals named in the suits, as well as declare the contracts between dealers and consumers void. Defendents then would be required to pay a minimum $1,500 refund, or three times the damages, whichever is higher to the individual or dealer who was the victim of the unlawful act.

available, three of which have been replaced and a new one added. Mrs. Reiff is currently re-decorating the laundry with new furniture and hanging plants. The Reiffs took over the laundry five years ago and during their anniversary celebration customers will be offered a free laundry basket through a drawing. There is no purchase necessary. Mid-Lakes Coin Laundry also offers a drop off laundry service and dry cleaning. During May 6-12 a special savings on drop off , laundry will be offered. « Mr. and Mrs. Reiff are hoping to make the laundry “feel as comfortable as possible,” for their customers with the added improvements.

mF yw SPECIAL AWARD — Christy Pavel, 12, daughter of George and Marge Pavel, co-oWners of Barbee Hotel, was honored Friday evening at the North Webster Firemen's Auxiliary benefit basketball game for saving the lives of two Barbee residents on August 11,1983. Miss Pavel, then 11, awoke to the smell of smoke and noticed the smoke coming from a house trailer occupied by Ervin Marsillett, Jr., and Mary Hues>Miss Pavel advised an unidentified women to contact the fire department and then knocked on the door, to awake the couple. She then lead them to safety. Shown above are Mr. and Mrs. Pavel; Christy; Gary Hill, president of the North Webster Fire Department; Mary Hues and Marsillett. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

2 arrested held at jail Two Syracuse men were recently arrested local police and held in the Kosciusko County Jail. Booked were Terry Lee Thompson. 45, r 2 Syracuse, who was charged with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated and Michael Lynn Byland, 22, 219*2 North Harrison St., Syracuse, who was charged with driving a motor vehicle with a suspended driver’s license. Both men were released on their o.w n recognizance. Roberts injured in motorcycle accident Sunday Douglas M. Roberts. 27, r 5 Warsaw, sustained abrasions to the face in a motorcycle mishap Saturday evening, April 28, at 7 p.m. on Ridinger Lake Road,Jour miles south of North Webster. Roberts lost control of the motorcycle. Damage was estimated up to SI,OOO.

Speakers stolen from vehicle Gwen Miller. 318 S. Eighth St., Goshen, notified Syracuse Police that two speakers were stolen from her vehicle while parked at Wawasee Bowl, Syracuse. Mrs. Miller called police at 9:17 a.m. Thursday, April 26. Mrs. Miller told police her husband bowls on Wednesday evenings and had the vehicle parked in the lot on April 25. The next morning they discovered the r speakers were missing. Value of the speakers was estimated at SIOO.

Mid-Lakes Coin Laundry In NORTH WEBSTER Announces sth Anniversary Special I'OF May 6th Thru 12th J { 4 • 'LkxWr ! Try Our Same Day i CtZW *<»* . drop off I F I grf SERVICE , I < /Vew I We Charge By The | /W A Front LMd I 11 w o ash « rL ° ad . I / Withers | Not B 7 The _ i -—,22———— Chip®" - _ i REGISTER For | sioo n „ | A A To Be Given Away | | (Jff £ U Laundry Baskets j Drop Off Service No Purchase Neccessary | rCoupon Per Person May 6-12,1984 I * Summer Hours * Monday-Saturday 7 A.M.-10 P.M., Sunday 12-5 P.M. Located In Mid-Lakes Shopping Center South Edge North Webster State Road 13

General Contractor RAYBUHRT Quality Residential Et Commercial Building i For 37 Years I ] State Road 13, Syracuse Phone 457-3431 Or 658-4846 — -r™ FORMERLY MARGIE S LOUNGE * T ° M t_ ASH stametz Millersburg holloway Restaurant OPEN SUNDAY 12:30 P.M.-10 P.M. OPEN TUES.-SUN.; CLOSED MONDAYS Take Mom Out On Her Day! Roast Pork S/195 | Mashed Potatoes — Gravy — Veg. Soup & Salad Bar coming Up Soon — Hog Roast May 19 HCURS: Tues.-Thurs. 10 A.M.-12 AM. - Fri.-Sat. 10A.M.-1 A M. 3 W« y License 642-3958