The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 35, Milford, Kosciusko County, 14 October 1987 — Page 17

Church news i f*l CAUGHT IN ACTION — Pharmacist and Pastor, Tom Speicher finds himself with something to do at all times. Working pastors can be said to be following after the footsteps of the Apostle Paul, which may be tough sometimes. (Photo by Carla Gaff)

Tom Speicher: Working in the church, on the job, at home

f By CARLA GAFF \/ Staff Writer Jr In Milford he may be known as the pharmacist at Walter’s Drugs; at the school he’s known as Trischa, Traci and Travis’ father; at the Wawasee Community Bible Church he’s known as Pastor Speicher; and to many persons in the community he’s just Tom Speicher, friend and lifetime resident. Working pastors often find themselves involved in a multitude of different roles each day. Speicher has been a pharmacist for 10 years and involved in the ministry for three; having spent two years working with the Apostolic Christian Church and 13 months with the Wawasee Community Bible Church. He’s a lifetime Milford resident, and he and his wife Tammy reside at r 1 Milford with their three children. “The Apostle Paul did support himself and there is some merit to that, but there are some drawbacks to it, too,” explained Speicher as he discussed what it’s like working in the ministry and having a full time career. “One of, the definite advantages,” he said, “is that you can identify with work pressures. ”

W ORD of GOD

Seek The Lord I will go and return to, my place, till they acknowledge their offense, ana seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early. Hosea 5:15

Beer and Slabaugh, Inc. is granted zoning exception

I By GLEN LONG Staff Writer The Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals heard several neighboring residents speak against the granting of a zoning exception for the purpose of mineral extraction (gravel pit) as petitioned for by Beer and Slabaugh, Inc., Nappanee. BZA members then voted to grant the exception with stipulations that excavation not be within 300-foot of any property line and that a sturdy farm-type fence be erected around the property to define the area as dangerous to others. The 105-acre property is located on the west side of CR 200W and just north of CR 300 N in Prairie Township. Harlan Beer said after the decision, “We will do our best to be good neighbors.” He added that this location was selected for the mineral extraction operation because much of the gravel will be used by the Fidler, Inc. cement plant across the road. Steve Snyder, attorney, represented the petitioners and described the planned wholesale gravel pit operation. He said there would be no blasting, odor,

'He went on to say that as a pharmacist he meets people from all walks of life and hears first hand their needs, problems and sicknesses. He also noted that it frees up funds fnr charities and other works of the church. However, he went on to say there are some disadvantages, too. “In the ministry the pulpit is the most visible, but it’s really only the tip of the iceberg,” stated Speicher, “and it’s becoming increasingly more difficult to keep my top priorities as they should be.” Speicher noted, “I feel that my first priority is to be vertically right with God, and then horizon-

’*****’ NEW PASTORS AT NEW SALEM CHURCH — Kenneth and Helen Hollinger have been called by the New Salem Church of the Brethren to be their team pastors pro-tem. Installation services will be held on Sunday morning, Oct. 18, at the 10:30 worship hour. The special service will be in charge of Rev. J. Earl Hostetter of New Paris. He will speak on the subject, “Prescription for Discouragement,” using I Kings 19:1-18 as his scripture text. The Hollingers live just west of Goshen on CR 21. In recent years they have served as pastors of Church of the Brethren of New Paris, Cedar Creek, Maple Grove, Little Pine and Wakarusa. New Salem Church has Sunday church school at 9:30 a.m., family worship at 10:30 a.m. and evening worship at 7 p.m. Prayer and Bible study are also held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings.

air pollution, land vibration, water pollution or waste matter. He added there would be no traffic congestion because US 30 is only one half mile south south of the site. Snyder referred to regulations of the National Bureau of Mines governing noise and dust levels and said this bureau and national OSHA regulations will control his client’s operation. He said this operation would appear to further the direction of the Area Planning Commission which had recently declined to recommend two parcels of land in the industrial corridor area for residential use. Mrs. Richard Woodward, who lives across the road, made an impassioned plea for denial of the petition. She said she will be subjected to dust and noise and is concerned about structural damage to her 113-year-old home. She also expressed concern for wildlife and the ecology of the area. “The thing that’s most compatible with agriculture is agriculture.” she stated. “This will be an open pit mining operation, not just a gravel pit.” John Geberin, attorney, represented neighbors Mr and Mrs. Charles Zimmerman and Darlene Holderman, another neighbor, spoke for herself as they joined Woodward in remonstrance. Other Cases The Church of God in North

tally with my wife and children. If I can't be a proper husband and father, I have no business trying to teach others what they’re responsibilities should be.” “The toughest thing — is the time factor,” said Speicher, "ana my personal toughest thing is not being able to really care about everything the way I think I should. But, I have to say that I’ve had great support from my ‘Elder Board’ and we've been able to get it all accomplished. ” Although the Wawasee Community Bible Church can be considered a young ministry, it often has over 250 persons in attendance, and is currently in a building program.

Webster was granted a variance to allow installation of a four- by eight-foot sign on its property in North Webster. * Sheryl Donley was granted an exception for the purpose of a bed and breakfast facility in a residential district. The property is located on the east side of Wawasee Lake at the north end of Lung Lane and 872 feet west of SR 13A in Turkey Creek Township. John Morehead was granted an exception to allow a residential and garage to be constructed in an environmental district. He Was also granted a variance to permit a five-acre tract to be established that has a depth greater than three times its width. His property is located on the north side of CRIIOON and 2,150 feet west of CR 250E in Van Buren Township. The petition of Carolyn Young for a variance to permit a constructed garage to remain 15 feet off the road right-of-way was denied. The property is located on the south side of an un-named road and 240 feet east of Whistler Road in Turkey Creek Township. Board members again expressed concern about people who build structures without proper permits and locations and then expect approval by paying the small fine involved.

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The Second Annual Mardi Gras in 1937 was a special affair in Syracuse with thousands attended the three-day event September 16-18. Included was an Indian Pageant in observance of the 100th anniversary of the granting of land to the white settlers by the Indians This picture is from the collection of John Sudlow, however no identification [as to the event was with the photo It is known that four of the men in the photo are Warren Calwell, Governor Clifford Townsend, W. E. Long, and Dwight II Green. The man on the far right is not known. A close look at the photo shows Governor Townsend with a pair of scissors M W w w ft--st x w 7. -»r-

'The Sting' to be presented in November Warsaw Civic Theater will be presenting “The Sting" for the first performance of the season. Dates for the performances are; November 19, 20, 21 at 8 p.m. and an afternoon performance on November 22 at 2:30p.m. Tickets are on sale now at the Wagon Wheel box office and will continue through the production nights or until sold out. DNR announces closing times for Tri-County lakes The Indiana Department of Natural Resources has reported the following closing times for lakes in the Tri-County Fish and Game Preserve, north of North Webster: Allen and Rothenberger lakes will be closed to fishing and boating from Oct. 15 to freeze-up. Spear Lake is now closed until freeze-up. All other lakes, except Wyland, will be closed from Oct. 15 to 19 and from Oct. 30 to freezeup. In Tri-County Preserve there will be 70 designated hunting sites available. Sites will be allocated in a daily drawing at 5 a.m. local time. Steel shot is required. Boats are allowed but not furnished and are restricted to oars and electric motors only

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in his hand and a ribbon to the far right as it is falling after being cqt. There is a possibility this photo was taken at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Mardi Gras. Newspaper articles in the Indiana Journal, forerunner of The MailJournal. announce Governor Townsend’s presence in Syracuse around this time and Green was present for the Indian Memorial Dedication at the Municipal Park of Syracuse. The photo was taken by Florin Reinbold. If anyone has any information on this photo we urge them to contact the Syracuse office of The Mail-Journal, 103 East Main Street. : H X W W

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