The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 43, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 October 1986 — Page 13

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OLLIE HAAB, 25 year employee at Brock Manufacturing in Milford at the age of 87. listens attentively in the above photo as Third District Representative John Hiler reads the statement he read about Haab on the floor of the House of Representatives. Monday was Ollie Haab Day at Brock Manufacturing as fellow employees gathered for cake and cider to honor the occasion of his 25th anniversary with the firm. Many people have 25th anniversaries with their employers, but not many reach that plateau at age 87 as did Ollie. When company President James Evans introduced Hiler, Ollie brought a round of laughter when he said, “I’ve been wanting to meet someone like you.’’ Hiler responded by saying, “I’ve been wanting to meet someone like you, too.”

Corridor plan to commissioners

The Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission voted unanimously last Wednesday to recommend to the county commissioners the rezoning of the 1,600 acre area northwest of Warsaw known as the industrial corridor” from an agricultural and commercial district to a light industrial district. Having received approval from property owners who own well over 51 percent of the land in the tract, located on the north and south sides of US 30 from a quarter mile west of the Tippecanoe River to CH 350 W in Plain and Prairie Townships, the APC had considered the petition of 17 landowners for the rezoning the previous Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the justice building. With many of the over 100 people in the audience asking questions about the rezoning and expressing comments in opposition to it, the commission had closed the public portion of that meeting and continued the petition to October 15. Copies of answers to the previously asked questions were available on the 15th for the audience to read while the APC members reviewed them It was reported to the board that a total of 403 acres of land, zoned industrial, is vacant and available in Kosciusko County and registered with Kosciusko Development Inc APC chairman Jerry Grady then stated that the public portion had been closed the previous week and said that since there was no further new input which was not discussed previously he would entertain a motion from the board on the petition Member Ron Sharp responded by saying he was going to vote for the rezoning because for the good of all the county needs industrial

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Ollie was given an American flag which had been flown over the capitol building in his honor and Hiler read the proclamation At the age of 62, after working for 33 years at a local greenhouse and nursery. Ollie retired and then began his second career as a full-time employee at Brock Manufacturing. That was in Oc- , tober 1961, 25 years ago, and he’s still working at CTB at the age of 87. Ollie and his wife, Emma, have been married 50 years and have one son, .Alvin, who also works at Brock. They enjoy the hobby of gardening together and supply vegetables and fruits to many friends. Company President Evans commented that many young employees hdve difficulty keeping up with Ollie, who now operates a huge punch press most of the time. When asked to say a few words.

growth area. He said the public cannot rely on agriculture alone to provide funds for schools and county and township government costs. “This needs done in a controlled atmosphere rather than having people go out and petition individually on their own,” Sharp said. Member Sid Markley seconded the motion by Sharp to recommend to the county commissioners that they approve the petition to rezone the industrial corridor area The vote to recommend was unanimous. Dan Richard, APC director, informed the audience that the petition will be considered by the county commissioners at their December 4 meeting at II a m. in the old court room of the Kosciusko County courthouse. He added that this is the very first step toward changing the area and that there is a long way to go. Member Bob Hartzell urged concerned citizens to attend the commissioners meeting so the commissioners will know of their concerns. The audience, about 50 in number, seemed stunned when they realized there was to be no further discussion of their questions and opinions Before departing there were several comments made to the board indicating the decision was cut and dried. One woman made some reference to “lining of pockets” as she left the room. Julie Goon, Plain Township trustee, rose and said she was not surprised at the vote because the APC members were still mad about the commissioners overuling their recommendation on the Explorer Van case This was promptly denied by Hartzell. APC Responses On the subject of property values the APC staff consulted with real estate agents and appraisers. Persons owning large

Ollie paused and then said, “When you come to work for Brock, come to work — not just to put in your time.” He obviously is in favor of President Reagan signing the bill to end mandatory retirement which has been passed by Congress. Ollie says, “I don’t see why people are forced to retire. I think it means that most people start downhill physically and mentally after that. Most people 65 or 70 or more could work at least parttime at their old jobs. I don’t think it would keep any younger people from being employed. Seems to me it would sure make the older people and their companies and the country better „X»p tr THE MILFORD PTO annual fish fry is always a big thing, and this year was no exception. Sue (Mrs. Pan!) Wilkinson, PTO president, said they served 850 people at the junior high school Saturday night. The teachers had a big hand in the affair, with Dr. Winston Becker, the school’s principal, ''doing his bit in serving fish to the hungry patrons. * Also working the tables were school board candidates Bill Troup and Randy Pollen, with candidate Randall Dewart making an appearance. Art Chaney of Winona Lake, Democratic candidate for state representative from District 18, handed out his literature at the door, then got in line to eat some fish. SPEAKING OF candidates. Bill Troup’s ad was published in last week’s issue of The M-J with an election date of November 14. No, Bill isn’t running in a special election. He will appear on the

agricultural properties inside the corridor would probably realize an increase in their property value. Persons owning large agricultural properties adjacent to the corridor would probably realize insignificant change in their property values. Persons owning small tracts for residential purposes inside the corridor would probably realize gradually decreased property values as industrial development grows. Persons owning small tracts for residential purposes adjacent to the corridor would probably also realize gradually decreased property values. Persons owning property for residential purposes between CR 200N and the Tippecanoe River would experience various degrees and different of change in their property values. The answer on the concern for the Rosbrugh Sugar Bush, which is a maple woods formerly owned by the Rosbrugh family, was that this is not within the proposed zoning area. Other Business The board then discussed the proposed flood control ordinance which is to establish land use regulations for development of flood prone areas in the jurisdictional area of Kosciusko County and to provide for the administration, enforcement and amendment of this ordinance and the regulations therein. It was decided to invite a representative of the Department of Natural Resources to the November meeting so APC members can get answers to their questions on the ordinance.

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November 4 ballot with the other candidates. * .« ■ KATE MYERS called with information on Jack North. She said the North home on the east side of Main Street, where The Papers Incorporated is now located, had a stone porch and was very ornate. North also owned the red

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Selecting a queen Zane G. Todd, 500 Festival president, announced today that applications are now available for the 1987 queen selection competition. The contest is open to all young, single ladies who shall have attained the age of 19 years but who will not have attained the age of 23 years during the calendar year of 1987 and who are legal residents of the state of Indiana Each contestant must also meet the following requirements: She must presently be enrolled as a full-time student, taking a minimum of 12 academic hours in an accredited Indiana college or university; she must have at least one parent or legal guardian who is a legal resident of Indiana, residing inlndiana To obtain an entry form and the complete list of eligibility requirements, one may write or call: The 500 Festival Associates. lnc. PO Box 817, Indianapolis, lnd. 46206, (317) 636-4556. Safest The safest rule for predictions is to be indefinite about the date. Sooner or later almost anything can happen. — Labor

brick home where the fire station now stands and the home south of town that the Don Hoovers just sold to the Sam Baumgartners. His daughter, Mrs. Ruley, lived in the first home and his other daughter, Mary Wagner lived in the one south of town. The Ruleys moved to Michigan and the Wagners moved to Chicago.

Vote November 4 COURTNEY BLUE ■ Si B Candidate For School Board From Turkey Creek Township SYRACUSE PTO PRESIDENT SYRACUSE SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE THREE SCHOOL*AGE CHILDREN GRADUATE OF CORNELL UNIVERSITY

Mrs. Myers said the people spoke of Mr. North as Sampson Jackson (“Chucklehead”) North. She could, however, not give us a reason why. DON’T FORGET the events slated for Saturday. Jerry Lambert of r I Milford will be joining Jake Bitner of Syracuse

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to serve as auctioneers for the public auction slated for the Wawasee Community School Corporation at 10 a. m. The sale will be conducted in the fenced area west of the auto mechanics building at the high school. Among the items to be auctioned are ranges, a freezer, tables with chairs, copiers, desk chairs,

desks, lights and adjustable basketball goals. The annual Milford Halloween Festival will be held at Campbell’s Market during the after noon and evening hours with a number of events including a costume judging contest. Full details are listed on the front page of this issue.

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