The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 10, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 March 1985 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., March 6,1985

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By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer Plans on working out flood problems in Tippecanoe Township were formulated Monday evening, March 4, when Richard Mitchell, civil defense director and township trustee, discussed the situation with area lake representatives. The meeting was set after property owners of Webster Lake, Tippecanoe and the Barbee Chains voiced a concern over yearly flooding. Mitchell, Lowell Gilmore, president of Webster Lake Property Owners; John Weyler, president of Barbee Property Owners, and Dave Beisemeyer, vice president of Barbee Property Owners, discussed plans. Plans include a direct report by dam operators at Wilmot, Webster Lake and Tippecanoe Lake, to the local CD director for better knowledge of conditions; property owners to report water problems to the local CD; identification of areas that flood and to start a monitoring system through notification from property owners; and setting up one source to receive and disperse information. s' Those present felt a study is needed, however, due to unavailability of money, it will be done independently by local persons. The study will include the gathering of information around the lake and establishing records. A grid system to measure rainfall and would include the amount of water fallen, the time period and the time it takes the rain water to flow down stream, before a problem could be expected. Each property owner’s association will be assisting by distributing survey letters to members asking who is having flood water problems, along with asking for volunteers to assist during a crisis and compiling a list of those names. The survey will also indicate what type of equipment would be available if needed. Other areas touched on were setting up a formal program with the school for assistance and making a provision for supplies to be kept available locally. There are several other areas of question Mitchell will be looking into for answers. Head Waters Tippecanoe Lake is the head waters for Tippecanoe River. The other lakes, Webster and the Barbee Chains, receive an influx of water from various directions and sources as well as an increase amount of water run Off from fields. Flooding is a yearly problem for these residents and the 1982

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flooding was the worst. In some locations this year on Barbee Chains the water level raised 17 inches, however the water level raised 21 inches in 1982. Many of the homes on the chain are in flood danger when the water level increases 12 inches. This year’s flood waters were swifter moving than in year’s past, which may be attributed to strong winds and a quick thaw. Mitchell’s office reported the flood waters are receeding slowly, but the calls into the office have switched from reporting flooding to residents checking if their homes were affected. Aid? A question on financial aid for those in the area is one item being looked into. Senator John Augsburger was contacted for a response. He was able to learn the procedures for emergency flood aid, but only for those without insurance. The procedures reported to him, by the governor’s office, are: local and county officials will need to make an assessment of the damage, after flood waters subside and then write a letter requesting emergency aid to Governor Robert D. Orr. The governor will then send representatives to assess the damage and if their assessment

is beyond the financial capability of the local government the representatives will recommend the governor can declare the particular area an emergency flood area and request the federal government for emergency aid. Augsburger also commented he contacted a local savings and loan company and found the loan request forms indicate if a home is in a flood plain area there is a stipulation of obtaining flood insurance before, the loan is approved. \ Map Checked The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has drawn up maps indicating, in Kosciusko County, special flood hazard areas where residents are eligible for a maximum amount of insurance. Those outside this area have no limit on coverage amounts. The maps show the Barbee chains, (Irish, Sechrist, Kuhn, Little and Big Barbee Lakes), Webster Lake, Backwater Lakes, Grassy Creek and Turkey Creek are in this area with the flood hazard extending 500 to 2,000 feet *55,000 damages in house fire Damage has been estimated at $55,000 to the home of Pam Blosser, Old Road 13A, east side of Lake Wawasee, following a fire on Thursday, Feb. 28. js Syracuse Firemen were contacted at 10:05 p.m. by Kay McCulloch of the house fire. When the firemen, from the main fire station and Turkey Creek Township Fire Station 11, arrived the basement was fully engulfed in flames. Firemen were able to contain the fire to the basement and one upstairs bathroom. There was extensive smoke and head damage to the remainder of the home. Joe Anderson, fire chief, reported the cause was from an overheated light fixture. Firemen were excused from service at 2 a.m. Friday, March 1, after using 6,500 gallons of water from three trucks and nearby channel. No one was reportedly injured.

from the shorelines. Tippecanoe Lake and Tippecanoe River, especially where Tippecanoe Lake connects with James Lake the flooding area extends beyond 2,000 feet. It was learned most of the homes around Tippecanoe Lake are built in the flood plain area and residents had been informed six to seven years ago about applying for federal flood insurance; Senator Augsburger stated if the areas are in the flood plain the federal flood insurance is available at a lower rate than conventional flood insurance. He also pointed out the Department of Natural Resources has a study of area lakes the legal water limits and possible problem areas. Corks Keep a large cork in your sewing machine drawer for loose pins and one in a kitchen drawer for thumb tacks. / Thimbles f If your thimble is too large, try putting a strip of adhesive tape around the inside.

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Brown tells Rotary about highways Dan Brown was the speaker of the day for the SyracuseWawasee Rotary Club meeting Tuesday noon. Brown, who was introduced by George Gilbert, program chairman, is vice president of the Asphalt Pavement Association of Indiana and secretary-treasurer of Phend & Brown, Milford. Brown showed a slide presentation produced by the State Transportation coordinating Board of Indiana. The presentation gave statistics about highway construction and repair in the state. Indiana was, at one time, in the forefront of highway construction in the nation, but this is no longer true. Taxes based on gas usage backfired when motorists slowed down and the efficiency of automobiles increased in the late 1970 s and 1980 s. Today, Indiana has fallen behind. Brown reported over 60 percent of the bridges in the state are in need of replacement or repair and over 50 percent of the roads fall into the same category. Nothing is more basic to the economy and well being of the state than the road system. Massive funds are needed to match federal grants and put roads back into the shape needed to support the state’s industrial and farm economics. Tour Announced During the meeting it was announced the “Sounds Os Hope’’ tour will be June 15 through July 11. The members of the Rotary sponsored singing group tour, led by Varner Chance, will assemble in Syracuse on June 15 and begin their tour on June 17. The final concert will be in the Wawasee High School auditorium on July 11. Serving our country ROGER D. KING Army Spec. 4 Roger D. King, son of Dallas W. and Phyllis J. King of Warsaw has arrived for duty in Goeppingen, West Germany. King, an infantryman with the Ist Infantry Division, was previously assigned at Fort Riley, Kan. He is a 1980 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. KEITH FARBER Sgt. Keith Farber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Conrad of r 1 Cromwell has completed a US Army primary leadership course in West Germany. Students received training in supervisory skills, leadership principles and small unit training techniques essential to a first-line supervisor in a technical or administrative environment. Farber is a squadron leader with the 23rd Engineer Battalion.

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Floral program for Primary Moms Connie Smith of Smith’s Flower and Gift Shop, Milford, presented a program on floral arrangements during the Primary Mothers Club of Syracuse meeting Monday evening, March 4. The club met in the home of Cindy Baumgartner. Mrs. Smith made a live flower arrangement for her demonstration. The arrangement was presented to Betty Lotter. Cherie Martin, president, opened the meeting with a prayer ?«d Nancy Luensmann, secretary, read the minutes. Mrs. Lotter, treasurer, gave a financial report. ( A brief business meeting ■was conducted where final plans were made for a St. Patrick’s Day Party on March 16. Plans were started for an Easter Egg Hunt. Refreshments were served to 12 members by co-hostess Mrs. Lotter and Louise Webster. The next meeting will be March 18.

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ssw mb few I Month of extremes | February 1985 turned out to be a month of extremes, says 1 | Goshen College Weather Observer, Lores Steury. The normal 1 average temperature for February is 26.9 degrees, we averaged B | 24.1 for the month. We had 14 days with below normal temps g which averaged only 15.1 degrees. Precipitation was above the normal average of 1.42 inches | with 4.01 inches. Accumulation for January and February | averaged 6.09 inches; 3.38 inches is the average for these two | months. Snow average for February is six inches; we received 17 in- | ches setting a new record high for February previousley held in | 1967 which saw 16.8 inches. | There were 15 cloudy days in February, nine partly cloudy, | and four clear. March is here and some past statistics may give us ari in- | dication of what to expect. March has an average temperature I of 36.6 degrees. The warmest was in 1946 with a 48.6 average and | the coolest March on record was in 1960 with 25.5 degrees. The warmest March day was the 24th in 1939 with 82 | degrees; the coldest was -19 degrees on March 8,1904. Precipitation averages 2.67 — the most was six in- | ches in 1976;-the least was .49 inches in 1981. Snow averages 4.6 inches. The most was in 1977 with 16.6 inI ches; the least was in 1935 with just a trace.