The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 47, Milford, Kosciusko County, 19 November 1986 — Page 2
THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., November 19,1986
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Duck feeder to be used at Ward Park
(By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer A duck feeder, on a oneyear trial basis, will be placed at Ward Park. This decision was made by the Syracuse Park Board in a special meeting concerning the matter Monday, Nov. 17, in the Syracuse Town Hall. The decision was made by Alan Kitson, president, and Kip Schumm, vice president. Other members of the park board, two of whom are voting members, were not in attendance. Kitson’s proposal of not having the feeder placed in Ward Park until the first indication of ice on the channel and for the feeder to be removed within 30 days after the ice thaws on the channel was $2.98 tax rate at Webster (Continued from page 1) the SI,OOO tap on fee for the sewage system be waivered. He commented since the town is in dire need of businesses and the assessed valuation the town should in someway do away with the tap on fee for new businesses. His request will be referred to the town attorney. The new building over the digesters at the sewage plant will soon be completed, according to a report from that department. The board approved payment to Minnick Construction following the inspection of the building by the sewage department and town board. The next meeting of the board will be Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m., in the town hall.
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accepted by those concerned. Kitson and Schumm remarked their decision was based upon the fact no one was present with any strong objections. The matter of who will purchase the feeder, maintain and care for it will be up to the private individuals feeding the ducks. A lengthy discussion, concerning the feeder, was conducted with numerous points, both pro and con, being aired. Those present and voicing their thoughts were Margaret Nichols, Mary Jane Deardopff, Everett Ketering, Jack Stoelting, Herb Lang and John Kroh. Mrs. Deardorff, who had approached the park board on the matter, explained the feeder would be a cylinder gravity feeder similar to that of a turkey feeder. It would be of heavy gauge metal, four feet in diameter, five feet at the apex and would hold approximately 800 pounds of feed at a time. Mrs. Deardorff had previously spoke to Arnold Culver of Farmer’s Feed Mill, North Webster, concerning the feeder and feed. Minor Objection Kroh stated he was not against
Syracuse
By GLEN LONG Staff Writer The Syracuse Town Board will advertise for bids soon on the proposal of Larry Hunter, fire chief, to purchase a new ambulance for the town. He estimated the cost would be between $45,000 and $50,000. Hunter said that a Miller nursing home representative said there could be from 50 to 100 calls to that facility a year after it is occupied. He added that there was an instance last summer when three calls were received at one time and therefore he doesn’t want to trade a unit in on the new one. Steve Snyder, local attorney, represented Alice Herbison in a request to buy an 8 ft. by 40 ft, strip of ground on the south side of the Syracuse dam from the town. Her building, which is leased to Sea Nymph Corp., sits on this land and she wants to clear
the feeder but wanted to point out if the ducks are not cared tor nere they will go south and do what they do naturally, migrate. However, Kroh stated once the ducks have been fed you are more or less obligated to continue. Numerous remarks were made about how these ducks are no longer wild as tame ducks have been unloaded in the area, which are not going to migrate south, and the wild ducks and domestic ducks have interbred. Mrs. Nichols noted there are numerous lame and sick ducks that remain in the area and unable to migrate south. Mrs. Deardorff, Lang and Mrs. Nichols stated numerous times that the habitat of the local ducks has been changed due to interbreeding. A comment was made by Kitson that regardless of what the board decides a feeder could be placed on private property and the feeding of the ducks continue. Lang commented “all we are asking is a facility to put a feeder, the same privilege as the board allowed the boaters parking space.”
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her title. The board agreed to secure an appraisal on this property but took under advisement the request to buy the area Sea Nymph uses for parking. Bids for garbage and trash pickup in 1987 were received from Borden Waste-away in Goshen for $43,515 and Stuckman’s Tri-Lakes Sanitation for $39,060. These bids include placement of one large trash container at each of the five condo units in Syracuse as the board had approved last month. These bids were taken under advisement. Jim Conder, resident of South Kitson Park, south of town, was present again to discuss that area’s sewage problems. Joe Dock, utilities superintendent, said he has checked the area and it should be on the sewer lines as soon as possible. The board instructed Bob Reed, town attorney to look into procedures for possible annexation. Water problems continued to be discussed as Ann Harris, 413 S. Main St., discussed surface water in her neighborhood. Dock was
State Input “I’ve swung both ways,” commented Kitson who said he asked for input from the state biologist in waterfowl management. D. Thomas Sporre, of the State Waterfowl Management, wrote a letter stating he strongly advised the park board to reject the feeder proposal. Sporre stated once the feeding of wild ducks is started their numbers increase and if it is a permanent feeding there soon would be a problem with Canada geese arriving and leaving the park with little vegetation left and a mess from droppings. Kitson’s proposal was based on the fact that by the time the channel begins to freeze most of the migration has taken place and more ducks would not be attracted. Kitson also remarked Sporre cited a case in a pond near Lafayette where a life threatening virus to ducks erupted. The pond had to be drained and over 200 ducks destroyed. Sporre had written that it was not out of the realm of a possibility at
given approval to purchase four new water hydrants at a cost of $4,660. He will also buy a new pickup for the street department for less than the required bid price and will transfer a used truck to the park department. An agreement was entered into with Dana Corp, to process its industrial waste water, with Dana pre-treating it first. Carol Hurd, Lakeland Daycare Center, requested a new street light near the center and Ron Harris, Civil Defense Director, reported that proceeds from a yard sale will be used to supplement his budget to repair a truck. Bob Ziller, town marshal, was given approval to purchase a computer for $3,000 to process police department records. He also said he is looking for someone to serve as dogcatcher. Jenny Lewis, town clerk treasurer, reported the final tax rate has been approved at $2.1748 per SIOO assessed valuation. Total assessed valuation for the town is $23,088,100, an increase of about $2 million over 1986. The board will have a special
Syracuse. Ketering stated years ago he had asked the state to come and take some of the ducks down stream, they did for a white, but Hhen “they didn’t do a darn thing.” “Fly or die, that’s their attitude,” was the comment of Mrs. Nichols. Schumm stated he was surprised more people didn’t come to voice their opinions and that he had come to the meeting thinking he would be against it, yet at the same time he understands the love and caring those present had. Schumm raised the question if there had been any complaints from residents in that area, and Stoelting stated if the people objected why were they not at the meeting that night. Lang stated no one has ever came down and stopped him from feeding the ducks the past several years, “in fact people have stopped and watched me. ” The ducks have been fed during the months for the past 25 years by numerous individuals, with Ketering spending the most years doing so.
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meeting on Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss salary ordinance guidelines and an ordinance to cover placement of burglar and fire alarms at the fire station. BZA members on committee Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals members Jerry Grady and Arden Warner have been selected to serve on a subcommittee to study changes to the county zoning ordinance suggested by several local attorneys. Named from the Area Plan Commission at its meeting on Nov. 5 were Vic Virgil, county extension agent, and Ronald Sharp. The group of attorneys who proposed the new industrial zoning ordinance to both the county and City of Warsaw planners, was given the task of reviewing the existing ordinances by the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce. The proposal includes the elimination of many special exceptions that do not fit by definition into the current ordinances. A final version of the proposal is expected to be completed before January, after which it will go to the county commissioners for their review. Wrong direction Many people are like signposts. They spend their lives pointing in the right direction, but never go that way themselves. — Tribune, Ames, la. Honest A yawn is bad manners, but it’s an honest opinion. — Record, Columbia, S.C.
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l a J ? a ■ i gMfc i /A I®? -1 W ■ ' * COOPERATION MAKES TOURISM SIGNS POSSIBLE — Through the joint efforts of clubs and organizations, the City of Warsaw, Greater Warsaw Chamber of Commerce and Kosciusko County officials, markers identifying the various stops for the Kosciusko County self-guided historical and agricultural tours will be in place by spring, 1987. The markers will aid visitors to the county in locating various sites and attractions. Funds for the signs were donated by the Warsaw Noon Lions, Lakeside Kiwanis, Warsaw Kiwanis, Welcome Wagon, Exchange Club, Warsaw Rotary, Kappa Kappa Kappa, Altrusa Club and the American Association of Retired Persons. The Kosciusko County Council appropriated funds to match donated funds for the signs, the city of Warsaw donated the sign posts and the chamber staff, along with Historical Society members, put together the tours. Pictured, from left to right, front: Charlene Bradbury, Altrusa Club; Ruth Menzie, American Association of Retired Persons, Nancy Noblitt, Kappa Kappa Kappa: Rosemary Kessberger, Welcome Wagon. Pictured, left to right, back row, are: Tom Earhart, Chamber of Commerce president; Jerry Aylor, Kiwanis (Lakeside and Warsaw); John Nadolski, Warsaw Noon Lions; Mark Haymaker, Joe Clark. Rod Penn, Exchange Club.
Waubee Lake Association continues to stock fish
A meeting of the Waubee Lake Association was held at the home of President Don Titus Wednesday, Nov. 12. The board of directors decided to continue the fish stocking program with walleye pike and redears, if available. The fish supplier will be contacted immediately with hopes of delivery yet this year. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has stocked the lake this fall with 650 northern pike. They have also shocked the lake in several areas and have found walleye pike (up to 12 inches long), assuring the association
Dr. Ken Webster keynote speaker at Aurora (III.) College dedication
Dr. Kenneth E. Webster, a 1957 graduate of Aurora College at Aurora, 111., recently returned to the campus to participate in a special occasion. Dr. Webster was invited to be the keynote speaker at the dedication of the new chapel at this Christian college. The topic he addressed in the presentation was, “Planning Your Future With Positive Expectancy.” The ingredients he recommended were: a vivid imagination, a sincere desire to succeed, belief in your abilities, and a positive attitude. In his opening remarks, Dr. Webster informed the student
e that survival conditions are good s for this particular species of fish. .- The fishery biologist also found that there are plenty of bass and 1 some northern pike in the lake. A report was given on the well 1 testing program. The laboratory i has reported that an interference - with the nitrate test is causing the / test to be inaccurate. They have i ordered an orion nitrate tester 1 which will eliminate this in- » terference. The problem is widespread and will cause no » health problems. The previously 1 collected water samples are be- > ing kept and will be tested when i the new equipment arrives.
body of the value of a liberal arts degree at the college, the importance of a Christian foundation, and the uniqueness of the program and opportunities on this campus. American Way Singers to area The American Way Singers, a group of individuals wishing to bring Yule Tide cheer to nursing home residents, will be presenting numerous programs throughout the month of December. Marvin Perry, coordinator for the group, stated the group is needing more singers and anyone interested in singing with the group should contact him. There will also be skits presented by children of group members during these programs. The schedule for the group, in December, is as follows: 6 — 2 p.m., Greencroft Nursing Center, Goshen; 4 p.m., Elkhart Healthcare Center, Elkhart; and 7 p.m., Goshen Nursing Home, Goshen 7 — 4 p.m., Valley View Health Care Center, Elkhart 11 — 12:05-12:25 p.m., Syracuse Scout Cabin 13 — 2 p.m., Mason Quality Care, 2501 E. Center, Warsaw; and 4 p.m., Mason Quality Care 900 Provident Dr., Warsaw 14 — 2 p.m., Prairie View Rest Home, Warsaw; 4 p.m..' Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake; 7 p.m., Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw 20 — 2 p.m., Heritage Manor, Ligonier 21 — 2 p.m., Lakeland Loving Care Center, Milford 28 —7 p.m., Fountainview Place of Elkhart, Elkhart.
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A discussion was held about the cleaning out of silt in the inlet area of Waubee Lake. An approval was given to apply for a permit from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Further details are being investigated by board members. The EMS sign committee is continuing to develop the program for the lake area. The next meeting will be held January 28,1987, at 7 p.m. in the - home of Don Titus. Waubee Lake Association members are invited to attend. Circles hold November meetings The following are accounts from meetings of Martha Circle and Lois Circles of the Calvary United Methodist Women’s Organization: Martha Circle The Martha Circle met at 9 a.m. on October 29, with 20 members, a new member and three guests present. Marge Hogan is the new member and guests were Ginny Oswald, Loretta McAllister, and Millie Shively. Helen Miller and Mary Jane Bowton were hostesses for the breakfast meeting. Tables were decorated for the fall season. . Rev. David Maish was present and offered prayer before the breakfast was served. Millie Shively gave the lesson on “Love Thy Neighbor” and showed slides of the 1986 Sounds of Hope Tour. June Cripe, circle leader, was in charge of the business meeting. Martha Circle will give the Christmas presents this year to the Beaman Home for Battered Woman in Warsaw. The circle members are also collecting Bibles for a mission in Florida. A box will be placed in the cloak room for new or used Bibles. The circle meeting was closed with a prayer circle. Lois Circle Lois Circle met on October 29 with nine members present. Laura Goodspeed was hostess with Wava Witmer assisting. Pauline Fawley presented the lesson on Epworth Forest, St. Louis, Mo. Epworth Forest offers counseling service to adults and children and sponsored by the United Methodist Church and United Way Funds. Millie Shively conducted a short business meeting concerning the bazaar. It was also noted Tapes of Response are available at the church reading table. The meeting was closed with prayer.