The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 8, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 April 1987 — Page 1

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OPEN HOUSE AT MILFORD LIBRARY— An •after-decorating" open house was held at the Milford Public Library on Monday, April 6, during National Library week. V

$ 1,300,000 project — Milford storm sewer project revitalized

I By CARLA GAFF Staff Writer Plans for the MiJ/ord storm sewer and the Syracuse Street improvement project are expected to be approved on the state level this week, explained representative of Bonar Associates Greg Smith, during last week’s county commissioners’ meeting. The estimated $1.300.(XX) project, includes the oversizing of the storm sewer running down Old State Road north, a section of Syracuse Street to Henry Street and south to the south edge of Milford into Turkey Creek. Additionally, a portion of Syracuse Street will be Widened and receive new curbs and gutters as well as having a railroad protection crossing installed. Smith stated that he was seek-

Evan Bavh JeffersonJackson Day speaker

Kosciusko County Democrat Chairman Leroy Miller has announced the 15th annual Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner will be held Friday, April 10, in the Shrine Building on the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, Warsaw. Social hour will be at 6 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m. The guest speaker for the evening will be Indiana Secretary of State Evan Bayh. Other confirmed guests attending the dinner include Jim Jontz, Fifth District Congressman; Thomas Ward, Third District Congressional candidate; Steve Daily, Frank O'Bannian and Virginia McCarty, governor candidates; John Rumple, attorney general candidate; John Livengood, State Democrat chairman; Shirley Gidley, Third District chairman; and John Whikehart, Fifth District chairman. Appearances are also expected from city council members Virginia Summe, fifth district; Robert Gast, councilman-at-large; Robert Richmond, councilman-at-large; and Ron Dirck, mayor candidate. In February, committees were set up for the annual JeffersonJackson dinner with Dorothy Miller named as chairman. Invitations — Connie Banks, Joseph Banks 111, Jerry Johnson, Mary Koehlinger, Jim Koehlinger, Rachael Koehlinger, Judy Henwood, Karri Henwood, Kathy Henwood, Bobbi Jo Henwood, Slata Mesencew, Gloria Lane and Leroy Miller Greetings — Max and Marlene Walker and Chet and Bev Clampitt

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ing approval of the county rural secondary funds for. a continuance into 1988 from the commissioners, as county funds, local funds, as well as a grant from the department of commerce will be used to pay for the project. A continuance was granted, due to the fact that the project will not be ready to start accepting bids until August of this year, With construction starting in the fall. The project was approved by the town board approximately one year ago, after weeks of controversy entangling the original proposal and after the Kosciusko County Drainage Board granted the town usage of a 75-foot easement along Turkey Creek, located 550 feet east of SR 15. in April of 1986. The storm sewer is needed in town because of the standing water problem which exists due to the sanitation system carrying run Off water and therefore overloading.

* i V EVAN BAYH Tickets — Jerry Johnson Social hour — Jim and Mary Koehlinger and Robert Eherenman Press protocol — Jay Ridgon Decoration and head table — Judy Henwood and Virginia Bennett Postage — Howard Woodward, Bryon Berry and Mike Armey / Sergeant-at-arms — Ted Sautter Dinner arrangements — Dorothy Miller Publicity — Buck Henwood Speakers and guests — Leroy F. Miller For anyone who would like to attend, please contact Leroy Miller at 269-3605 or Mary Koehlinger at 269-1437.

Consolidation of THE MILFORD MAIL (Est. 1888) and THE SYRACUSE-WAWASEE JOURNAL (Est. 1907)

Shown from the left are former librarians Dorothea Kerlin: Betty Laramore; Bill Laramore, representing Indiana Library Association: Joy Carlson; Neal Carlson, president of First National Bank of Warsaw; and Mary Jurss. librarian, who was serving punch.

Other Business In other business, the commissioners once again dealt with the public water way -problem at. Sherburn Lake on the Paul Knoop property. The waterway was ruled non-negotiable by the DNR earlier, which is why it is not kept the county. Knoop stated that at one time he was paying $135 an acre in taxes on the lake, and that he had stocked the fish in it. Commissioners assured him that he was being taxed for the land under the water, and that the matter of who was to maintain the fish in the lake, as well as ruling on the waterway, would need to be handled by the state DNR. “I don’t think the commissioners have any authority over this matter,” stated county auditor J.D. Geiger During the meeting, commissioners declared the week of May 4 as YMCA week in Kosciusko County. The resolution coincides with the dedication of the new YMCA which is scheduled for May 9 at 1 p.m. There will also be an open house from 2-4 p.m.. following the dedication. The commissioners also dealt with a matter concerning extra usage of the Justice Building, and discussed a county contract with Tippecanoe Township Trustee Dick Mitchell. Neither matter Soccer clinic at Syracuse in July Smith-Walbridge, Syracuse, will be hosting a summer soccer clinic July 26-31. The camp will be directed by the Kalamazoo College soccer coach, Hardy Fuchs, with the staff including professional as well as top collegiate players (All-American). The camp is open to both boys and girls, ages 10-18. No previous soccer experience is necessary, but an advanced player program will be available. Coaching methods will be according to each player’s ability and stage of develoment. For a brochure and further details on the camp, write to Smith-Walbridge Camp, P.O. Box 367, Syracuse, Ind., 46567.

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received a ruling during the meeting. The commissioners will be meeting on Thursday. May 7. 8:30 a m. during the session they will be hearing: county highway department reports. Bowen Center reports, sheriff car bids and deal with rezoning matters. $3,000 damage in car fire Syracuse Fire Department responded to the following fire calls during the week: Firemen were catted to a car fire on CR 29 at 1:45 aSi_Saturday, March 28, when a catalytic converter in a 1983 Mercury Lynx set the grass on fire underneath the car. Fire" officials report the vehicle, owned by Randy Bartels, M-Dee-Acres Lot 56, Nappanee, sustained approximately $3,000 damage. According to the fire report Bartels had driven the car off the road and could not get it back onto the road. The owner then walked back towards Syracuse. The report also indicates the car was setting in high dry grass, which caught on fire. When firemen arrived the car was totally engulfed in flames. A small grass fire was reported to the fire department at 2:21 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, behind Mechanics Unlimited, Wawasee Village, Syracuse. There was no damage.

To have 100 units — Syracuse church plans retirement village

By GLEN LONG Stuff Writer The plan of the Wawasee Community Church of the Nazarene in Syracuse to build a church on nine acres of ground south of Syracuse was described in its expanded form at the April 1 meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission. John Call, Syracuse architect, presented the petition of the church to rezone three tracts of ground from an agricultural district to a residential district. The property is located on the east side of SR 13 north of CR 1000 N, east of Harris Funeral Home, in Tippecanoe Township.

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Syracuse Jaycees to oversee sesquicentennial vendors

I By CARLA GAFF Staff Writer The organizing and setting up of transient merchants during the sesquicentennial will be overseen by the Syracuse Jaycees, announced local director Mike Flumbaum during Friday’s Syracuse Merchant meeting. A $25 permit fee per day will be charged for local vendors as well as transient merchants. With the monies collected going toward the Col. Joe Gray monument and the addition to the Syracuse Library. "We're giving all local merchants first chance at what they want to do or sell," explained Flumbaum. "We're trying to give exclusives and local merchants will get special rights" Vendors will be. placed in the lower parking lot in Syracuse, as well as in the parking lot at The State Bank of Syracuse. Also a rW of booths will be placed along the front of the parking lot at Lakeside Park, The merchants discussed the possibility of having additional vendors and booths at the old fish hatchery, though a definite deci-

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TRUCKER SERIOUSLY INJURED — The driver of a 1979 International tractor was listed in critical condition at Goshen Hospital this morning following this accident at the intersection of SR 15 and US (> at 4:20 a.m. . David M. Carr. 34. 718 Strong Ave., Elkhart, suffered massive head injuries after his tractor collided with a 1987 International tractor driven by Ronald L. Gillette. 32. Snow Shoe. Pa. Gillette conipained of minor chest pains. According to investigating officer Sgt. Michael Beasey. Elkhart County Sheriff’s Dept., Gillette, who was traveling west on US 6.

The church plans to first build a multi-purpose building in which church services can be held until the church building is completed. Within a five-year period a 100-unit retirement community and a medical unit to serve this facility and other community needs are to be added Call said the church has an option to buy a 200-foot wide strip of land bordering the nine acres and plans to possibly add an athletic structure in the future. The initial building would be a two-story structure with a capacity of from 250 to 300 people. The planned church would be single story with basement and would seat about 1,000 worshipers. Mary Lou Dixon, one of the women who sold the property to the church, asked for clarification of the footages involved in the parcels She said the church

sion was not made on this. It may depend on whether or not a shuttle bus will be running to the hatchery. Will Not Close Main Street Additionally, Flumbaum stated that Main Street will not be closed from the stoplight to the library, as was previously discussed, and that local persons should fill out a special application ahead of time in order to reserve space. Merchants may place things on the sidewalk in front of their stores, just as they do sidewalk sales, and not be charged vendors fee.

Eight enter mayor's race at Syracuse

The Syracuse-Wawasee Mayoral Race Committee has announced there are eight candidates, to date, for the Honorary Office of Mayor of Syracuse. Jim Evans and Bob Westfall, co-chairmen, made the announcement on Tuesday. April 7, stating there is still time for additional candidates to join in the race. The race will kick off on Monday evening. April 13. with a meeting at 7 p.m. in the Syracuse Scout Cabin of all

has been given first option on the 200 foot strip if it is offered for sale but does not have a solid option to purchase it at any time. She stated that the land was sold to the Church of the Nazarene for the purpose of a large church, storage building and perhaps a parsonage. She added that she had no knowledge of a plan for a residential retirement center and medical facility crammed onto the nine acres. Water and sewage handling were two factors she is concerned about relative to the church's larger plan. After the board had discussed the fact that a church can be built in the present agricultural zone with only the added retirement and medical facilities requiring rezoning to residential, Coy asked the board to table the petition for one month to allow time for (Continued on page 2)

"We’re not trying to be some supreme moral being here," commented Flumbaum, “we’re just trying to raise funds.” He explained the Jaycees will be watching out for vendors not having permits. These will be given an opportunity to amend their ways, he stated, or be arrested on the spot. It's estimated that Syracuse will have an additional 35,000 persons in town during the sesquicentennial, and anyone seeing problems with vendors should report it to the police station. Anyone needing more information from the Jaycees may feel free to attend one of their

candidates and support personnel. The candidates as of Tuesday are: Jerry Claybaugh. Bob Troutman. Forest ("Bud”) Smith. Ernie Rogers. Jeanne Gardiner. Loren E. Longenbaugh. Lil Cook, and Jane Nearing Those wanting to join the race may do so by contacting Evans or Westfall for a sponsor form. All candidates are asked to be in attendance at the April 13 meeting where the’election rules

entered the intersection on a green light, while Carr, who was southbound on SR 15. entered w hile the light was red. The tractor Carr was driving struck the Gillette cab on the right side at an undetermined rate of speed. Both vehicles and the trailers they were hauling were a total loss, while cargo was also damaged an unestimated amount. An unestimated amount of damage was also reported to a utility, pole and downed wires. The accident is still under investigation by the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department. (Photoby Mark Huffman)

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meetings, said Flumbaum. These are held every other Wednesday. The April 15 meeting will not have sesquicentennial plans discussed since it is the annual awards night. Clean-Up Day In other business, the merchants discussed Syracuse’s spring clean up day. President Mike Skevington will be making arrangements for the day, which is for picking up of large items. The merchants also discussed plans for a spring fund raiser dance at the Legion on May 30. The merchants will be meeting again on May 8 at 8 a.m. at the SvracuseTown Hall.

will be discussed, official photographs taken, and bank deposit locations designated. Support personnel for the candidates are welcome to attend. The Mayoral Race, will be to elect an Honorary Mayor of Syracuse, with the winner being the one who has raised the most money. The funds raised by the candidates will be used towards the sesquicentennial celebration in July and maintenance of a permanent museum in the Syracuse Public Library.