The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 17, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 June 1989 — Page 1
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Ultra-light takes nose dive into field
By JERI SEELY And LINDA MUSSELMAN An Elipper Quick Silver ultra-light aircraft, piloted by Timothy Knafel, 37, r 2 box 67, Ligonier, crashed into a bean field shortly before 7 pim. Tuesday. Knafel walked away with only minor injuries. He suffered a laceration near his right eye and was taken to the Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, by the Milford Emergency Medical Service where he was treated and released. The accident occurred approximately two miles south of the Milford-Syracuse Road, one-half mile north of Bowser Road and one-quarter mile east of CR 300E on thetlifford G. Boyer farm, r 5 box 474, Syracuse. Boyer, an experienced pilot.
Milford Town Board to learn mobile home park's sewer needs
Next Monday, June 12. representatives of George “Dick” Casto will be at the Milford Town Board meeting to discuss Casto’s proposed mobile home park west of town. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. in the town hall. Persons with pros and cons on the mobile home park are being encouraged by town officials to attend and express their views Syracuse Attorney Steve Snyder, who represents Casto, said yesterday (Tuesday) that he hoped to have the final sewer plans yet that day from engineer Larry Long and that Long had talked to Milford Utilities Com missioner Dallas Winchester II Snyder said someone would be at
witnessed the accident. He told investigating officer Thomas Brindle of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department that the probable cause of the accident was the fact Knafel did not have the correct air speed. Boyer stated he and his wife were horseback riding about 40 rods from their home and saw the aircraft take off from Camelot Lake. About 30-40 feet off the ground, the aircraft made a shallow bank to left and Boyer told his wife then that the aircraft was in trouble and wasn't going to make it. The pilot didn't use enough speed and the aircraft would climb and then go down and climb and go down. Boyer said this morning he could tell the pilot was panicking because he would cut the throttle instead of leaving it alone and it appeared 1 the aircraft was almost going into a spin. The last stall caused the aircraft to fall. Boyer said the pilot just didn't have enough flying experience. Knafel called Boyer this morn-
the June 12 meeting to talk with town board members. Casto's petition has met a number of stumbling blocks since it was first heard by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals in April. The Milford businessman seeks an exception for the purpose of building a 170-unit mobile home park in an agricultural district on CR 1250 N. less than one mile west of SR 15. in Van Buren Township The proposal was tabled by the BZA at that governing.body's April arid May meetings . At the May 9 meeting. Snyder asked for a 30-day continuance. It was also learned at the May 9 meeting that at least one person. Delbert Dippon. who owns property adjoining the proposed mobile home park location, had not been notified of Casto's petition to the BZA Dan Richard
Consolidation of THE MILFORD MAIL (Est. 1888) and THE SYRACUSE-WAWASEE JOURNAL (Est. 1907)
ULTRA-LIGHT CRASHES — An Elipper Quick Silver ultra-light aircraft piloted by Timothy Knafel. 37, r 2 box 67, Ligonier, crashed in a bean field on the farm of Clifford G. Boyer, r 5 box 171. Syracuse, shortly before 7 p.m. Tuesday. Knafel, who was taken to the Kosciusko Community Hospital, was ti eated and released. The top photo shows county sheriff's deputy Tom Brindle with the aircraft. In the photo to the left Milford EMTs John Murphy and Sue Shrock are shown loading Knafel into the ambulance. (Photos by Ron Baumgartner)
ing (Wednesday) and told him he was stiff and sore and would the aircraft this afternoon. Immediately after impact, Knafel got out of the craft, pulled it to an upright position and then walked to the Boyer home. The Ligonier man had purchased the aircraft from Clark Smith of Camelot Lake recently and had taken off from the Smith residence only minutes before the accident. Responding with the Milford EMS unit and officer Brindle were the Milford Fire Department and Mike Barnett of the Indiana State Police. Brindle said Knafel had no flying time in this type of craft. He had taken an on-ground class a year ago and had made one flight at that time and had taken a refresher on-ground class recently The value of the used ultralight was set at $3,000 with estimated damages set between $1,500 and $2,000
director of the area plan commission, later checked legal descriptions and found the wrong ones had been advertised. Richard said the petition will be readvertised and notifications will be sent to proper landowners. This has been done and the petition is on the June agenda After comments were made at the May 9 meeting that nothing had been officially discussed with the Milford Town Board, Snyder said, “As soon as we have a sewer plan drawn (which he was expecting on his desk yesterday) we will meet with the Milford Town Board.'’ In early March. Casto announced plans for the 170-unit park. At that time he said. “We’re planning a quality facility, with (Continued on page 2)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 1989
255 graduate Sunday from WHS
By SCOTT DAVIDSON Staff Writer The 255 graduating seniors who comprised the Class of 1989 at Wawasee High Schoo) received a warm send off from a nearcapacity crowd of school personnel and family members during the 21st annual graduation exercises on Sunday, June 4. Before a large crowd of family relatives and friends in the Wawasee Gymnasium. WHS Principal Ned Speicher addressed his final class of graduates at Wawasee. Earlier this year, Speicher accepted a position as the assistant superintendent for the Wa-Nee School Corporation, effective next fall. In his final address to the Class of 1989, Speicher said, "We are very’proud of you and today is your day of celebration. You are well prepared for the future and I urge you to stay competitive and to go for your goals and to reach out to others with a can do attitude.”
SSSBgjMMISHIw 1 1 ril j Jr JUL.. * I WAWASEE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION — The 255 members of theHass of 19X9 at Wawasee High School received their diplomas on Sunday, June 4. before a near-capacity crowd of family, friends and school personnel in the school s gymnasium. v
Syracuse- Wawasee C of C endorses renumbering
(Bv DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer Endorsement for the renumbering in the Town of Syracuse was given by members of the SyracuseWawasee Chamber of Commerce this morning during its board of directors meeting. The plans will now be presented to the Syracuse Town Board at the June 20 meeting. Jerry Rumple, United Telephone System Community Relations Manager, presented the committee's recommendations on the town renumbering. Included in the recommendations is the renaming of Hiawatha Drive to Miami Drive, South Main Street, from Turkey Creek to Railroad Street, to Magnolia Drive and the renaming of numbered streets to tree names. Rumple noted that the map now needs to be divided into quadrants for volunteers to do the field work of spot checking the homes with the map. Rumple indicated this should take several volunteers half a day. A letter will be written from the chamber, to the town board, stating the endorsement.
The ceremony, which began shortly before its 3 p.m. scheduled starting time, opened with a welcome and student introduction by Wawasee Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Roger Thornton. Prior to Thornton's opening remarks to the assembled crowd, an organ prelude was performed by Philip Fawley. Senior class president Jeff Carey welcomed those in attendance on behalf of the students. After the playing of the national anthem, the Wawasee wind ensemble, directed by David Blackwell, ushered in the graduating seniors for their final assembly by striking up the standard graduation processional "Pomp and Circumstance " After the entrance of the class of 1989 into the gymnasium, the invocation was given by Rev. Tom Speicher, pastor of the Wawasee Community Bible Church. Principal Speicher then recognized several categories of honors for the seniors including perfect attendance, the academic hall of famers and the 1989 valedictorian. Brain Neff, and
The board also endorsed the Lake Area Symphonic Band and its endeavor to raise $7,000 for uniforms and payment of a conductor and assistant conductor. Ron Stoll is heading up the fund drive. The chamber encourages its members to make a donation towards the band. Members of the board voted not to make a donation from the chamber. Information on the annual dinner, June 21, will be mailed within the week. John Nixon, Peru, a former member of the governor’s economic development task force will be the guest speaker. Bill Beemer, beautification chairman, will be presenting slides of the beautification project done by Ball State University students. Executive Director The search for an executive director is still underway. During the meeting discussion was held regarding the need for a parttime executive director, particularly during the summer. Part of the discussion included the need for demographic information and general information on the town needing to be made available, which a part-time individual could research and make available. Board President Sally Cotton will be speaking to one individual who is a possible candidate.
thesalutatorian. Kristin Hickey. Following the honoring of students for special achievements. the moment that each senior had worked for arrived as each member of the Class of 1989 walked across the stage in front of family and friends to shake Speicher's hand and to receive his or her diploma as each name was read by WHS Assistant Principal Donn Kesler. After each senior had received his or her diploma and returned to his or her seat, Speicher declared that the students were now Wawasee alumni and to signify their accomplishments, each of the members of the Class of 1989 moved his or her tassel from the left side of the graduation cap to the right side. The most solemn part of the program, which lasted about 80 minutes, took place as the seniors kept with a tradition by requesting that a candlelighting ceremony be held in their honor Before having the members of the Class of 1989 light their own candles, the class officers for the group went forward and lit two candles in memory of classmates
In other business. Kip Schumm reported he is still trying to work out a deal with Bronners on exchanging the pole brackets for more Christmas decorations. The chamber had purchased some brackets prior to learning brackets were available, free of charge, from the county convention and visitor's bureau to be used with the new county banners. Approval was given to order a new American Flag from the office of United States Third District Congressman John Hiler. A letter was sent to Hiler
REAL Meals at Milford
At a special meeting held on May 25, the Milford Area Development Council reviewed its rejection of the REAL Services and temporarily withdrew that decision. Scheduled for June 15 through September 15, there will be a 90-day trial period for the meals. At the April 11 meeting, the MAD Council voted unanimously to turn down a request from Norma Roose to use the community building as a nutrition site. Held five days a week, Real Services provides hot meals to persons aged 60 and over. As part of the trial period. REAL Services will meet each
Jennifer Carty and Christopher Jordan who had passed away. As the lights were dimmed and each of the graduates lit a candle, the , Wawasee Commencement Choir, directed by Steve Bailey, sang the Wawasee High School Hymn. With the graduation exercise drawing to a close, the benediction was given by Rev. David Hyndman, vicar of the All Saints'
Discover cardholders can now access Ameritrust ATMs
Discover cardholders will now be able to access accounts associated with their Discover Card through all Ameritrust automatic teller machines (ATMs) throughout the State of Indiana, and all Asset ATMs in Ohio. Discover cardholders in Indiana and Ohio can now obtain cash advances on their credit cards, or make savings withdrawals at over 200 ATMs. According to Edwin E. Finn, president of Ameritrust Indiana Corporation. "We are very glad
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asking for a flag, with a reply these are now ordered and payed for by the receiving party. A fourfoot by six-foot nylon flag, at a cost of $9.59, will be ordered through the Congressman’s office. Jeanne Gardiner informed the board of a transportation advisory committee for the county and the committee’s desire to have input and a representative from Syracuse. Already there are representatives on the committee from North Webster. Mentone and Warsaw.
Monday through Friday for lunches and activities. However, John Replogle, President of MAD, stipulated that if any other groups, other than Chatter Box, a regular group that meets in the community building, are scheduled to use the building during the REAL Services times, REAL Services will have to find another meeting place. The council also requested that the director of the REAL Services give an update on the progress of the meals at the end of each month. Following the 90-day period, MAD will again meet and discuss the future of the community building.
Episcopal Church in Syracuse. The wind ensemble then played the recessional “March from Athalia,” as the newest WHS alumni left the gymnasium as high school graduates. The program concluded with the persons in attendance at the ceremony filing out of the gym with Fawley playing “Trumpet Voluntary in D.”
that we can offer this convenient new service to 2.4 million Discover cardholders in Indiana and Ohio. Discover Card will inform these cardholders of this new service option through direct mail and media advertising. Discover Card logos will also be placed on all Ameritrust ATMs, providing recognition for Discover cardholders.” Ameritrust Indiana Corporation is a $2.4 billion bank-holding company with 74 locations in 40 communities.