The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 59, Milford, Kosciusko County, 11 February 1987 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., February 11,1987

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OPEN HOUSE WELL ATTENDED — Th.e open house for the Syracuse Fire Station Sunday, Feb. 8, was well attended despite the weather conditions. It was estimated over 100 visitors walked through the new station during the two-hour open house. Comments were heard by those attending the open house that the fire station had been planned very well. Signs throughout the building recognized those who donated time, labor and materials for improvements in the building. Louis Kuilema, former Turkey Creek Township Trustee, during whose term the station was built, is shown in the door way of the living quarters. A sign to the right of the door gave special recognition to firemen Ken Johnson, Ken Oswald and Roger Grothaus for the work done in this area. The living quarters has been carpeted, and paneled and includes a couch and color television, all of which has been donated. » Also shown is a plaque donated by architect James Malcolm which bears the name of the station, township trustee and advisory board and architect. The plaque was mounted Saturday near the front entry way. (Photo by Deb Patterson) mH \? v,Hf VIEW NEW STATION — Weather didn't hamper the open house for the new and remodeled Syracuse Fire Department Sunday. Feb. 8, as a reported 100 persons viewed the new facilities between 2-4 p.m. Hosting the open house were members of the Syracuse Fire Department. Shown talking over the changes at the fire station in the new truck bay are Kosciusko County Sheriff Ron Robinson, Fire Chief Larry Hunter and First Assistant Fire Chief Joe Anderson. (Photo by Deb Patterson) . *

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tjn JOINS STAFF — Patricia Appenzeller has joined the staff of Lakeland Decorating Den. She will be working primarily in the Syracuse-Wawasee area. Appenzeller has spent the last three years in furniture retailing, working for Mauzy’s Home Furniture in Warsaw and Pletcher Furniture Village in Nappanee. Decorating Den specializes in "In-home services” for custom wall coverings, window treatments and floor coverings. Originally from Glen Ellyn, 111., Appenzeller has lived on Lake Tippecanoe for the past five years. She and her husband, Jan, now reside in Syracuse. Sesquicentennial planning meeting set for Monday Those persons interested in assisting with the planning for the Syracuse Sesquicentennial, July 3-11, are invited to attend a public meeting Monday, Feb. 16, at 7:30 p.m., in Syracuse Scout Cabin. Items on the agenda include reports from committees, souvenir discussion, and more. Zero visibility and icy roads cause of accident A vehicle driven by Dale M. Losee, 35, r 2 box 29, Milford, was southbound on Orn Road east of Milford and didn’t see an auto driven by Drew Rosenberry, 19, r 2 box 109, Milford, because of icy roads and near zero visibility from blowing snow. The 1978 Dodge he was driving struck the 1972 Chevrolet Impala driven by Rosenberry from behind. Both drivers were going extremely slow. The accident occurred Sunday, Feb. 8, as 2 p.m. No damage estimate was given and no injuries were sustained. Milfonl Deputy Town Marshal Aaron Rovenstine was the investigating officer.

Syracuse merchants discuss changes in Winter Carnival

I By Carla Gaff • Staff Writer Changes for future Winter Carnivals in Syracuse were discussed by the Syracuse--1 Wawasee retail merchants during their February 6 meeting. The merchants examined the possibility of changing the snowmobile events, in order to make them more family oriented; such as giving rides. “We should consider having snowmobile for fun activities,” said member Bob Pilcher. “Something other than racing could be done to encourage more participation.” The possibility of having snowmobile activities, separate from other carnival events, was discussed, along with the idea of selling hot dogs and other snack foods. Members also discussed

Plan town survey — a Milford EDC to take steps toward non-profit status

I- By MARK HUFFMAN Staff Writer Convening at the Chateau Restaurant last Wednesday, Feb. 4, the Milford Economic Development Corporation decided to take steps toward gaining non-profit status for the purpose of proceeding with a town survey and taxcredit request. The eventual adoption of a solid proposal from Bonar & Associates, Inc., an engineering firm from Fort Wayne, is the impetus for the survey, which will determine whether town residents support industrial expansion. While utilities superintendent Dallas Winchester questioned whether the decision to adopt Bonar & Associates as the group’s planning agency was viable, Tom Hamilton, representing CTBJnc., noted, “You won’t get a better proposal then this — I think we can trust these people.” Two towns that are currently employing the engineering and planning firm turned over Columbians tour MJ plant The Columbian Reading Circle of Milford met at the office of The Papers Incorporated in Milford on February 9 with 11 members and two guests, Melissa Sorensen and Caroline Weiss, present. Jeri Seely, editor, gave an informative tour of the newly expanded and remodeled business establishment which members discovered serves so extensively that the area includes much of Indiana, including many colleges such as Notre Dame, Goshen, IUSB and Ball State. Some publications are printed daily, some weekly, some bimonthly and some monthly. All this in addition to the Lakeland area publications. At present there are over 100 persons employed in this service. Plyllis Sorensen was instrumental in the arrangements and details of this meeting. The next meeting will convene at the EMS building with Margaret Cousins as hostess and Cheryl Brunjes, who is a member of the EMS squad, as program leader. Important meeting February 12th / There is a public meeting scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 12, at 8 p.m. This meeting will be held at the REMC building, located on SR 15S, Warsaw. The meeting is being held in regards to Senate Bill No. 45, which not only regulates land usage and water drainage but also includes a non-refundable permit fee for land usage. All farmers and landowners are encouraged to attend this important meeting.

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the possibility of arranging the carnival in a fashion that would eliminate subsequent weather related schedule changes. And possibly changing the location of the carnival, so that everything would not depend on the ice on the Syracuse lake. In order to do this, the members discussed the idea of keeping snowmobile events and times separate from other activities of the Winter Carnival; and that perhaps snomobile events should be eliminated. It was reported that 55 children participated in this year’s sledding event at the carnival. This was one of the highest participated events at the carnival this year, and because of the time involved with the children, many adults did not participate this year. The retail merchants once again discussed the possibility of a Chamber Checks Promotion. In this, all chamber members may participate by accepting said

positive responses to Dan Brown, EDC president. “Lebanon expressed satisfaction over the job Bonar has done for them,” Brown said, referring to the town’s instigation of a survey headed by the Fort Wayne firm. Auburn also gave a favorable review of the company’s services. While Brown initially expressed a desire to contact additional consultants, Hamilton urged the committee to proceed with Bonar’s proposal. “The sooner we get going on this project the better,” the CTB executive stated. Bonar forwarded an estimate of $5,000 for services rendered as part of a community-wide survey, which would involve all Milford residents. Noting that a Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credits Program

No injuries in three accidents

Three accidents were investigated by Syracuse Police last week, with no injuries being reported in any of the incidents. Up to SI,OOO damage was caused to two separate vehicles when a 1984 Pontiac Grand Prix, driven by Robert C. Stouder, 32, 207 E. Benton, Syracuse, collided with a 1980 Buick Skylark, driven by Jason T. Slabaugh, 16, 604 N. Hiawatha Dr., Syracuse, at 3:55 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6. StOuder, who was traveling south on Harrison Street, claimed he was to the left of the center of the street when he collided with the northbound Slabaugh vehicle, which was unable to get to the

5 break-ins under investigation

Syracuse Detective Robert Houser Sr. is continuing the investigation of five break-ins that occurred within the town limits during the late evening of Wednesday, Feb. 4, Or early Thursday morning, Feb. 5. Aunt Verna’s Restaurant, 613 S. Huntington St., was the first of a string of businesses to report a burglary to Syracuse Police early Thursday morning. A broken window and window frame were found at the north side of the business, while sl2 worth of food was reported stolen. Police believe a screwdriver or tire iron was used to pry the back door of the Anchor Bar, 100 W. Main St., although nothing was reported stolen from the business upon investigation. Christner Oil Co. Inc., 816 S. Huntington St., reported the theft of $lB in change and a Sanyo electronic cash register from the business. A broken window was found on the north side of the station, while an overhead door was unlocked. Culprit(s) took SSO in change from a drawer behind a counter inside Village Hair Trends, 1000 S. Huntington St., with a door be-

checks for the purchase of merchandise within their business. They may give change back In return of a purchase, or require the owner to use the entire amount in their store. The promotional idea behind Chamber Checks is to encourage Syracuse residents to shop in town, and not to take their business elsewhere. The idea is targeted toward the Christmas season, and is hoped to be used by business owners in place of cash bonus gifts. Who pays for the actual printing of the checks? And, who is in charge of selling them to employees? These questions have not yet been answered by the merchants, though it was stated that possibly members would follow the same procedures currently used by the chamber of commerce in Warsaw. Also during the meeting, the merchants received a report by Chamber of Commerce President

may be a viable mode for the canvassing of funds, Brown stated that applicants must be nonprofit, prompting EDC members to concur that they should file for such status. The tax credits program is an incentive, allowing a 50 percent state tax income credit for anyone wanting to make a donation to a planning activity (such as the EDC survey). Bonar also gave cost-estimates for a master plan update and industrial park study, although those steps may be premature. “For a master plan to be successful it has to come from the community — we have to make the people feel as though they’re a part of it, which is done through the survey,” Brown stated. The organization also faces the task of meeting town board and Milford Area Development Coun-

right due to parked vehicles and trees in the area. Driver inattention contributed to a two-car collision at 2:06 p.m. Friday, when Freida L. Simpson, 29, 374 S. Cottage Grove, 111., turned her 1981 Chevrolet Citation from the Red-D-Mart parking lot and onto SR 13S and collided with a northbound vehicle, which was also attempting a turn. Up to $2,500 damage was caused to the Simpson automobile, while the other vehicle, a 1983 Buick Riviera driven by Hollie L. Harmon, 42,15066 CR 40, Goshen, suffered up to SI,OOO in damages.

ing wedged open with a sharp object. Police also investigated an attempted burglary at Lakeland Standard, 926 S. Huntington St., where a window on the south side of the business was found broken, although nothing was reported missing. Chief Robert Ziller noted that all cases are being given in-

APC approves mini- warehouses

(Continued from page 1) the sake of rezoning in view of the fact that there are no current buyer prospects for industrial use of the land. The petition of James Fick to rezone about 26 acres from agricultural to residential use was approved. Rezoning of the balance of the 40 acres requested was not recommended because it is low and marshy, unsuitable for residential development. The Fick property is located on the west side of the Kosciusko/Noble County line south of CR 1050 N in Turkey Creek Township. Tha board also approved the

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Jim Evans, concerning the recent merchants/commercial luncheon. Evans explained that a Syracuse beautification project was discussed. The project would encourage the participation of all business and factory owners, as well as city* officials and facilities. “We’re trying to get a theme that the whole town can go along with,” stated Evans, “so that 20 years from now Syracuse will look like a unified town.” He said that, for example, if the town had agreed on a theme before the new town hall had been built, it could have easily been incorporated into the plans for the structure. Additionally, the retail merchants discussed in short, advertising plans for Cabin Fever and a sesquicentennial merchants’ float. The next meeting is scheduled for March 6 at 8 a.m. in the town hall.

cil approval, with its intentions being contingent on their acceptance of it as a legitimate planning body. Expressing the need to officially recognize the organization’s make-up, Brown also asked that directors be appointed to help formulate and carry-out EDC plans. Directors Named Bob Rassi, a former foreman of research and development at Zimmer Inc., was chosen to join Dennis Schori, vice president of the First National Bank of Warsaw-Milford branch; William Leemon, town attorney; and Hamilton on a panel of directors. Joining Brown on the executive committee are previously elected vice president John Weiss and secretary/treasurer Monica Bice. The EDC will meet again at The Chateau Restaurant Wednesday, March 4, at noon.

One driver fell victim to icy conditions at 9:57 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, causing her to Slide into a parked vehicle near the East Main Street and Huntington Street intersection. ■ ■ Eva I. Parks, 49, r 1 box 62, Lagro, was attempting to pull a 1974 Ford van into a Main Street parking space when she slid on the ice and collided with a parked 1983 Toyota, owned by Clifford A. Rowe, 119 E. Shore Dr., Syracuse. Up to SI,OOO damage was caused to the Parks vehicle, while the Rowe automobile suffered up to S2OO in damages.

dividual attention by Houser. A report of vandalism was also given to police, with Larry Wilson, S. Harrison St., stating that someone had scraped paint off the right side of his 1974 BMW while it was parked at his residence. The windows of the car were also soaped during the incident, which occurred sometime between 6:30 p.m.-midnight, Saturday, Feb. 7.

petition of Bruce and Naomi Schlagenhauf to rezone about one acre of land to commercial from agricultural use. This recommendation will be reviewed by the North Webster Town Board at its February meeting. The property is located on the east side of SR 13 north of Epworth Forest Road in North Webster. Jim Howard represented the petitioners and said they plan to build a bait shop and fruit stand on their property. Staying attached Connected with Him in His love, I am more than conqueror;