The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 29, Milford, Kosciusko County, 31 August 1988 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed.. August 31,1988

Milford to have Mobile Meals route

I By MITCHELL STINSON Staff Writer

A new Mobile Meals route, serving only the Milford area, is scheduled to begin operation Thursday, Sept. 1. Milford recipients used to be on the Syracuse route with Lakeland Loving Care Center providing meals for the program in both towns. Now Millers Merry Manor will serve its hometown of Syracuse and the Lakeland Loving Center will serve Milford. Kenneth DePoy, president of Kosciusko Mobile Meals, said the new route makes it easier on the program’s volunteer drivers. “The reason that we’re making this switch is so the Syracuse drivers don’t have to drive so far to get their dinners, ’ ’ he said. Other Kosciusko routes include Silver Lake, Pierceton and five Warsaw routes. The new route will also pick up a few recipients west of Milford that one of the

Debate expected to continue — DNR says Papakeechie is a public lake

The question whether or not Lake Papakeechie is private or public, has been answepecT by the Indiana Department of Natural Resourc§S7 r Division of Water. The lake is a public lake. The debate, however, is expected to continue. Bob Darfus, lake inspector with the DNR Division of Water, stated Monday notice of this fact will be sent to the law enforcement division, north region. The ruling is based on IC 13-2-11.1-1, Water Rights and Resources chapter on lake preservation. Section one defines a public freshwater lake as follows: “A lake that has been used by the public with the acquiescence of a riparian owner ...” Darfus noted that 83 percent of the residents on Lake Papakeechie will allow persons to trespass on their property to use the lake. Because the lake has now been found to be a public lake, motorized boats cannot be banned.

$3,882 budget approved at . North Webster

North Webster Town Board officials joined hundreds of other town board members in adopting the budgets for 1989 Monday evening, Aug. 29. The official action took five minutes and approved a tax rate of $3,882. The 1989 budget totals $318,740 and includes $229,250 in the general fund, $62,673 in the motor vehicle fund; $7,031 in local roads and street fund; $10,569 in cumulative capital improvement fund; $8,400 in cumulative capital development fund; and $Bl7 in the continuing education fund. A break down of the tax rate are: general fund, $2.88 to raise $140,251; motor vehicle fund, $.852 to raise $41,436; and $.15 in the cumulative capital development fund. The total amount of funds to be raised is $181,687.

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Warsaw routes had been handling. Recipients get dinner delivered to their homes over noon hour, Monday through Friday, except on national holidays. Most participants are recommended to the program by doctors, hospitals, home health care or Combined Community Service. Some get in through personal inquiries by relatives. DePoy said having the separate route could cause the number of Milford recipients to grow. He said people in the vicinity have been turned down for the program before because they weren’t close enough to a route. “Right now there’s only going to be five people getting dinners on the Milford route the way it is now,“ he said. “But we anticipate there will be a few more coming in.” Deliveries aren’t made without consulting the proper authorities, however. Some recipients have special nutritional needs and

These two matters were the main topics of discussion at the Lake Papakeechie Property Owners annual meeting August 20. Dick Conroy presented views supporting electric motors, and that the lake appears to be a public waterway. Both views met opposition among the standing-room-only crowd at the Papakeechie garage. Conroy brought up two issues that constituted Lake Papakeechie being public, pro-

Only allegations, no facts on Syracuse water management problem

(Continued from page 1) takes time to investigate, however, at this point, IDEM’s first and foremost concern is to make sure the Syracuse plant is “operating as well as it can while under construction. ’ ’ Pearson was in Syracuse last Thursday and took a look at the plant. It was at this time that the subject of past records came up. “I didn’t have time to look into it at that time,” he noted, adding he will be going back into the records and determining if there was an error. If an error is found and it was in the numbers, then he will determine if it was purposeful or accidental or if it was because of not knowing how to fill out the form. Bill Hess, who recently resigned from his town board position, stated he knew nothing about the allegations and that he can “hardly believe it.” He noted that the Indiana State Board of Health and two different people have been to the plant and to his knowledge did not find anything wrong with the plant operation. Echoing Hesses’ feelings is Jim Hughes, board president, who stated a person from the state had said everything looked good and the plant is operating fine. He mentioned he knew there was a disgruntled employee and assumed this person contacted the

need specialized diets. Mobile Meals consults a dietician and the recipient’s doctor. “We tailer the dinners to the individual,” DePoy said. Depoy said the food isn’t the only service provided by the program. Contact with the drivers is helpful to recipients. “Quite a few of these people ... We’re the only contact they have with the outside world,” he said. The drivers also help keep track of whether the recipients are able to answer the door or have, perhaps, had a heart attack. “We make contact with the recipient,” DePoy said. “If they don’t answer, we insist the driver determines if the person is there.” Most recipients pay the $2 fee for the dinner but DePoy says thgy won’t be turned away if they can’tgfford it. “We won’t restrict them,” he said. “They will get a dinner.” The Kosciusko Mobile Meals

perty owners inviting nonresidents to use the lake at various times; and that stateowned fish occupy the waters of the lake. The other matter, changing the covenant concerning electric motors, had 80 percent of the property owners supporting Conroy’s drive for the change. A petition was circulated and the large list of names collected were in favor of allowing electric motors. However, the issue met opposi-

state. Robert Reed, town attorney, also stated there were no problems. It was noted that the plant has been operating in accordance to practices laid out by the state. Joe Dock, former superintendent, noted the plant has not been able to meet the IDEM permit for discharging wastes water from the plant into Turkey Creek, thus the new plant program. Investigation The investigation, when it' takes place, will focus on the flow chart records of discharge from the waste water treatment plant into Turkey Creek. The IDEM permits are based on limitations of waste water that can be emptied into public waterways and the quality of the water after the discharge. If flow records were altered, the discharge concentration in Turkey Creek could be enhanced. Syracuse is currently under an enforcement order by the state to update the treatment plant. Bids were let earlier in the year and the cost of the upgrading is $5,204,949, part of which will be covered by the town’s approved federal grant of $2,818,847 and community improvement project grant of $404,080 and a contribution from Dana Corporation of $112,000. Ground was broken on the project May 25.

organization is non-profit and gets partial funding from the Kosciusko United Way and a government agency called REAL Services. The volunteer drivers are, perhaps, the most integral part of the process. They furnish their own car, their own gas, their time« and they get no pay. But DePoy says there are rewards. “We get to be an important contact,” he said. “They look toward to seeing us. And in that respect, after you’ve delivered Mobile Meals awhile it gets to be enjoyable because you have a kind of rapport with these people you deliver to. Checking jet brakes WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered a special inspection of landing gear brakes on longrange McDonnell Douglas DC-10 aircraft.

tion because of the covenant rules. Ron Ccfrson, president of the association, noted at the meeting that in order to change a covenant, unanimous support must be obtained by all lake property owners. Dick Paton, former president, suggested going to an attorney to see if the covenant can be changed saying nothing would get accomplished until the covenant gets changed. The idea was proposed to the board and approved 26-19.

Along with the new plant came new and increased sewer rates. This was part of the Environmental Protection Agency grant program and the town’s hands were tied on approving the rate. Theft and vandalism investigated Two similar incidents of vandalism, with one also resulting in theft, were investigated by Syracuse Police Saturday, Aug. 27. Beth A. Myers, Syracuse, reported that the right rear window in her 1987 Pontiac Sunbird had been broken while her vehicle was parked behind the Syracuse Case, Huntington Street, between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. The window jam had also been pried with a blunt instrument, although nothing was reported missing. The amount of damage was unknown, Scott Amsden, Syracuse, reported that someone had entered his unlocked 1980 Cutlass Oldsmobile while it was parked near Louie’s Bar & Grill, near Harkless Drive, and stole two speakers that had been mounted near the rear window. The speakers were torn from the back of the vehicle while a new cassette tape was also destroyed. The speakers were valued at $l3O while the tape denoted a $9 loss. Police are still investigating both incidents. Do shade, too When decorating a small child’s bedroom, applique or paint nursery rhyme pictures on window shades.

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SEVERAL HUNDRED ENJOY FORT WAYNE COMMUNITY BAND — The Fort Wayne Community Band entertained several hundred spectators on Tuesday night. The concert was held at Syracuse Lakeside Park. Familiar music and marches prompted the enthusiastic crowd to sing and clap. The “Music in the Park” was arranged by Syracuse Friends of the

Soil erosion wreaks havoc on lakes

By KATE WOLFORD Staff Writer

The use of fertilizer and other s soil additives increases crop yield and helps farmers add profits. New building projects provide not only greater availability of housing, but provide employment as well. However, both soil additives and the building up of soil at construction sites can wreak havoc upon Indiana lakes through soil erosion. This problem was addressed during an August 25 presentation concerning “T by 2000,” which stands for reducing soil erosion to a “T” or “tolerable” limit by the year 2000, without hampering crop productivity. More specifically, the program, which was held at Winona lake Park, dealt with the Lake Enhancement portion of the five-point state plan. The purpose of the Lake Enhancement project is to provide the necessary assistance to control sediment flow and the nutrient problems (i.e. fertilizer among others) that go with it at public access lakes. Don Zolman,' vice-chairman of the Soil and Water District of County stated that clean water went “beyond politics,” that it is “life itself.” Some of the specific ways in

James Lake man clashes with Army about seawall

Steven Beavers recently constructed a seawall at James Lake to prevent erosion at the lakefront and to level property behind the seawall. But according to a public notice by the Louisville district of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Leesburg resident failed to get the proper authorization for the project and has now submitted an application for a Department of the Army After-The-Fact Permit. The notice stated that the decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable impact, including cumulative impacts of the construction. That decision will reflect the national concern for both protection and utilization of important resources. In addition, the notice said that factors involved in the decision would be the effects on conservation, economics, aesthetic values,

which those involved with the “T by 2000” Lake Enhancement program will provide assistance is through giving the financial and that sediments carry attached nutrients and these nutrients can add to algae and weed growth. Septic systems, lawn fertilizer and soil and sand run-off from construction sites can all add to the nutrient problems in our lakes. $2.24 levy approved (Continued from page 1) Bonar & Associates of Fort Wayne. Board president Dennis Wuthrich announced that Town Attorney William Leemon was definitely resigning his position, although he hadn’t forwarded a letter-of-resignation to the board. Leemon agreed to help the board in legal matters until a replacement can be found. ’ . . The board is looking at two applicants and hopes to name its new town attorney at its next board meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, in the town hall.

general environmental concerns, historic values, fish and wildlife values, flood hazards, floodplain values, land use, navigation, shoreline erosion and accretion, recreation , water supply and conservation, water quality, energy needs, safety, food and fiber production, mineral needs, considerations of property ownership and, in general, the needs and welfare of the people. The six-foot seawall was constructed along 93 feet of the lakefront. The area behind the seawall was filled with 95 cubic yards of sand and gravel and graded to existing high ground. Upon discovery of the unauthorized activity Beaver was prohibited from any further construction within the Corps’ permitting jurisdiction. A permit will be granted unless its issuance is found to be contrary to the public interest. Written statements received in the

Park and the Syracuse Park department. It was sponsored by Augsburger’s Super-Valu, Cotton and Cotton insurance Agency, Miller’s Merry Manor and the State Bank of Syracuse. Next year, a series of six “Music in the Park” concerts are scheduled. Those interested in becoming a Friend of the Park may contact the park department. (Photo by Kip Schumm)

Larry Lehman chairman of Area One Soil and Water District, of which Kosciusko County is a part, said that $1,000,000 for “T

I. [ W| - - M igfes- B- J? ■n a. : y HMEBEv * Ik * I ■fW -_j’ LAKE ENHANCEMENT PRESENTATION — Don Zolman, left, vice chairman of the Soil and Water Conservation District, Kosciusko County, and Peter Hupensteel, right, a biology professor at Tri-State University in Angola were on hand to speak at a meeting concerning lake sedimentation and soil erosion.' ' 1 ’ : The meeting, held on August 25 at Winona Lake Park focused on the Lake Enhancement portion of the “T by 2000” program sponsored by the state. “T by 2000” stands for reaching a “tolerable” soil erosion level by the year 2000. Lake Enhancement concerns lake sedimentation. (Photo by Kate Wolford)

Corps’ office on or before the closing date of Sept. 19 will become part of the official record and will be considered in the determination. Any objections which are received during this

Motorboat authorization at Oswego Lake

A public hearing was held Aug. 29 discussing a proposal allowing watercraft to operate in excess of 10 miles per hour from sunrise to sunset at Oswego Lake in Kosciusko County, announced Jim Ridenour, DNR director. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. in the Basement Meeting Room of the Justice Building, 121 N. Lake St., Warsaw. Property owners petitioned the Natural Resources Commission to permit the use of motorboats at the 83-acre lake. Following the public hearing, a written report will outline comments received from interested citizens and recommend if the rule should be adopted. The report will be submitted to the commission for final action later this year. Air traffic limits The nation’s air traffic system is being pushed to the limits of safety according to a congressional study released recently.

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by 2000” has been generated by a half-cent cigarette sales tax. The Lake Enhancement program is funded at $300,000.

period may be fowarded to the applicant for possible resolution before the determination is made whether to issue or deny the permit.

Questions or comments concerning the proposed rule may be offered during the public hearing or may be mailed until Sept. 15 to the Department of Natural Resources, 601 State Office Building, 100 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis, 46204. Smoke stoppers class offered A free orientation program for Smoke Stoppers will be offered at the Bowen Center, September 13, 7-9 p.m. The program is sponsored by the Bowen Center and the Center for Health Promotion. The purpose of the orientation is to explain how the program works and its cost. To register for the free orientation session call, 267-7169 or toll free 1-800-342-5653. The center is located at 850 N. Harrison St., just off US 30next to the Kosciusko Community Hospital.