The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 31, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 September 1989 — Page 2

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., September 13,1989

Hr /■•* W- 5 * ■ HI ITEMS RECOVERED FROM ROBBERY — Kosciusko County Police and Syracuse Police recovered all items were stolen from South Shore Golf Club. The recovery came after the arrest of Joseph Harwood, 16, r 1 box 2-E, Syracuse, and Michael Eugene Heintzelman, 15, r 2 box 566, Syracuse. The items were recovered at the home where the two juveniles were found hiding on Thursday morning. The golf club was broken into late Wednesday evening or early Thursday morning with cash, a complete stereo system including a disc player, video cassette recorder, compact discs and cassette tapes being taken. Syracuse Police Chief Robert Ziller and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Officer Tom Brindle are shown taking inventory of the recovered cash. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

Five burglaries solved with arrest of Syracuse teenagers

I By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer Police have been able to clearup five burglaries in Syracuse following last Thursday morning’s arrest of Michael Eugene Heintzelman. 15. r 5 box 566, Syracuse, and Joseph George Harwood, 16, r 1 box 2-E. Syracuse. Both are being detained in the Kosciusko County Jail and have had attorneys appointed to them. Burglaries were solved at Hibschman Motors, Syracuse School, Nice Stuff, Lakeland Eagles, and American Legion. All but the Lakeland Eagles and American Legion thefts were reported to Syracuse Police. Even though five burglaries have been solved, the investigation is continuing by police. Events started with the arrest of Blaine Allen Sawyer. 22. Jackson Street, Millersburg, early last week. Sawyer was charged with the theft of Dean and Sally Baker’s 1985 Mercury Cougar on Monday, Aug. 21. The vehicle was take from the Baker’s business on SR 13. Based on tips, he was questioned about the selling of a new camcorder. Sawyer stated he was given the camcorder by a juvenile who said he had broken into the Syracuse School. School officials were contacted, who were not aware the device

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had been taken from a locked office. Upon checking it was found that it had been taken along with some cash and school supplies. The theft occurred August 13-14. Before authorities could speak to parties involved in the burglary. Kosciusko County Detective Sergeant Tom Kitch was notified at 5:15 a m.. Thursday. Sept. 7. that South Shore Golf Club on SR 13 had been broken into. Kitch found that thieves forced a lock on the kitchen door and entered the building. Once inside the thief or thieves removed approximately $2,000 in cash, a complete stereo system, video cassette recorder, compact discs and cassette tapes. While Kitch was investigating the break-in, he was contacted by Syracuse Police who had a person detained with a large amount

LU applies for funding

Leisure Living Inc. has applied to Farmers Home Administration for funding to build 16 new units east of the existing complex. Leisure Living Apartments are located on Catherine Street, east of Milford. According to Becky Doll, secretary for LLI. the board will know in November if government

of money in his possession. After meeting with Syracuse Police. Kitch learned two juveniles were involved in the South Shore break-in. They were staying at a residence in Syracuse. At approximately 8:15 a m.. Thursday, Syracuse Police Chief Robert Ziller. Syracuse Detective Robert Houser. Syracuse Officer Calvin Kline, Detective Kitch and county officer Tom Brindle went to that residence and located Harwood and Heintzelman. Kitch stated the pair was found hiding on the second floor of the home and in possession of a large amount of cash. The stolen merchandise was discovered in the garage at that location. In each of the break-ins, which occurred during late August and early September, cash was the major item taken, except for the school and South Shore.

funding has been approved. The new units will be one and two bedroom. The board will begin Monday interviewing contractors for the expansion. It is hoped building will be started in 1990. New Officers LLI held its monthly meeting Monday, Sept. 11, at which time new officers were elected. They

BZA ok's flower shop for Milford

I By STACEY LESCH Staff Writer During the September meeting of the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals, three council members in attendance unanimously agreed to allow a petition by Laurie Smith and Vickie Kelley requesting an exception for a floral and gift shop inpa residential district of Milford. Accepted as a home occupation, the shop will be located in Smith’s home at 212 N. Henry Street. Originally operated as a beauty shop, the Celebrations Floral and Gift Shop, under the ownership and operation of Smith and Kelley, is to be opened in midOctober. Operating six days per week, the shop will feature both silk and fresh flowers, helium balloons, and gifts. Also approved by the council was a petition for a variance by Dan Chamberlain to reconstruct a failing foundation and put an addition on the north side of his home located east of Main Street and north of Catherine Street in Milford. Ron Brittson, a resident of the Barbee chain area, was issued permission to construct a deck onto his home. The council did. however, stipulate that the only railing allowed on the deck would be placed on the east side not exceeding three feet in height. Other Approvals Although Paul Davis, Syracuse, requested an exception for the construction of a boat house approximately 10x10 larger than the original foundation, the council only allowed for the construction of a 24x48 building resulting from arguments by attorney Jack Lawson, representing Davis’ neighbors. Mr. and Mrs. Marv Sponhauer. Lawson stated that Concorde trouble SYDNEY, Australia - A supersonic Concorde jet carrying 100 Americans dropped a ninefoot part of its tail over the South Pacific during an attempt to set a speed record, but it landed safely and passengers were reported eager to try again.

also accepted one new member. Officers are: Della Baumgartner, president; Don Ahrns, vice president; Becky Doll, secretary; Elmer Sorensen, treasurer and new member; and Julie Myers, member. Sterling Management of Nappanee, who oversees the complex, has a new representative. Regional Manager John Hummel. Upcoming improvements at the existing complex will include sealing of asphalt and recarpeting three units every six months.

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Davis should not be allowed to extend the structure the additional footage due to an acquiescence of ownership established between the Sponhauer’s and previous owners of the Davis property. The owners agreed that both properties located on Cedar Point Avenue, would be extended to an historical marker in the middle of d grassy area between the structures. Lawson claims that agreement carries over to the purchaser of the land. Further, Lawson contended that the Sponhauer’s septic system lies directly beneath the ground that Davis proposed to use <Bith his addition. Davis protected his petition stating that when he purchased the land three fears ago he had it surveyed showing that his property line was extended beyond the historical marker. Council member Victor Virgil made the motion that allowed the 24x48 boat house with a special condition that the deeds to both properties be combined. Presently, Davis is examining legal actions on the matter. Denials A petition by Demaree Whitton for an exception to allow two storage sheds to remain on his lot, located on Lake Street in Tippecanoe Township, without a principle structure was denied by the council. Placed on the property in violation of zoning laws, the council ordered the sheds removed within 60 days unless construction of a residential dwelling begins prior to the expiration of the allotted time. The next meeting of the BZA will be held Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 8:30a.m. in the Kosciusko County Justice Building.

f , ii I ■' Hi HOW’S THAT HAND? — Participants of the REAL Services nutrition site enjoy playing cards before the meals are served each day. Pictured clockwise from left are frequent attendants Marge Bonv. Edward Kurpinski, Tom Sterling and Mary Evans. (Photo by Stacey Lesch) Stereos stolen from boats

The following thefts and criminal mischief were reported to the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department recently:

■ FORT WAYNE PHILHARMONIC Fort Wayne Philharmonic to present concert in Syracuse

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic ' will present a Fall Pops Concert on Sunday, Sept. 24, at 2 p.m. in the Wawasee High School Auditorium, Syracuse. This concert is presented by the Syracuse Friends of the Library and sponsored by Barth, Chore-Time Brock, and Maple Leaf Farms, in conjunction with the Indiana Arts Commission and Arts United. Ronald Ondrejka, musical director of the philharmonic, will take the audience on an international music tour representing many countries of the world. The musical tour will begin

Michael R. Sevcovic, 2706 Northgate, Fort Wayne, made a report at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10. that someone broke into a cottage that he had rented for the summer on Oswego/Armstrong Road and took a portable CD player. CD discs, clock radio telephone, AM/FM cassette radio, water-ski gloves, fishing reel, and tackle box. Value of the items are S7BO. He stated entry was made through a window. The theft occurred between 8 a m. Monday, Sept. 4, and 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10. Timothy Fultz, r 1, Cromwell, reported at 2:46 a m on Wednesday, Sept. 6. that someone entered his unlocked 1971 Chevrolet pickup and stole a stereo which was mounted on the dash and speakers which were lying on the dash. Total value is S4OO. The theft occurred sometime between 10:15 am. Tuesday, Sept. 5, and 5:40 a m. Wednesday, Sept. 6. Criminal mischief to a shore station was reported by Richard D. Orban, r 2 box 213 A-2, Leesburg, at 11:45 a m. Wednesday. Sept. 6. Orban stated that people had been jumping up and down on it. Damage was listed at $l7O. The incident occurred sometime between 10 a m and 6:30p.m. Monday, Sept. 4. The theft of a stereo from a boat was reported at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 6. by Marsha L. Herman, r 1 box 548, Leesburg. She stated she had been gone for 9-10 days and when she returned the stereo was gone. The boat was docked at Sechrist Last, EMS lane 32. A Pelican paddle boat was reported stolen at 10:07 am. Monday, Sept. 4. David Hensler, Lt. 92, r 1, Leesburg, stated the 1989 paddle boat is valued at SBOO David Webster, r 2 box 329, Muncie, reported on Sunday, Sept. 3, at 11:11 am., that someone sunk his 12-foot rowboat by putting cement blocks in it. A stereo was reported stolen from his boat by Steve Coyle, 4498 Summitridge, Dayton, Ohio, at 9 a m. Sunday, Sept. 3. He stated the theft occurred sometime between 10 a m. Friday, Aug. 4, and Sunday. Sept. 3. The boat was docked at pier 462 on Lake

with Bagley’s “National Emblem March,” followed by selections by Weber, Dvorak, and Sarasate. The first half of the concert will conclude with Strauss’ “Night in Venice Overture” and “Acceleration Waltz.” The second half of the concert, under the direction of David Crowe, assistant conductor, will be highlighted with contemporary American music, such as Brigadoon Suite,” by Loewe, John Williams’ “Selections from Superman,” and Stevie Wonder's “Stevie Wonder Sounds.” The Fort Wayne Philharmonic

Wawasee. The stereo was valued at S3OO. Damage to the number 13 green at Maxwelton Golf Course was reported by Robert A. Carlson, 401 John St., Syracuse, at 9:26 a m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12. He stated that someone drove off North Shore Drive and over the green. There was SBOO damage. The incident occurred between 7:30 a m. Monday, Sept. 11, and 9:26a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12. Dick Casto, box 386, Milford, reported on Sunday, Aug. 27, at 4:45 am., the theft of a radio and four speakers from his boat which was tied to a pier at his residence on Lake Wawasee. Value of the items is $650. He said the theft occurred between August 17 and the 27th. A report of theft was reported at 4:24 a m. Sunday, Aug. 27, by Mike J. Fitzgerald, P.O. Box 173A. r 1, Syracuse. He stated that someone within the last 24 hours removed a stereo from his boat, which was tied to his pier in front of his home at pier 9A on Lake Wawasee. The stereo was valued at $760. Walter B. Sangler, r 3 box 397, Syracuse, reported on Sunday, Aug. 20. that between October 1 of last year and July 10 of this year a thief of thieves broke into his garage while he was gone for the winter and stole a 10-12 foot Snipe sailboat worth SBOO, electric hedge trimmers worth SSO. spniv painter worth S6O. and assorfßi tools. Vehicles collide At 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, Syracuse Police investigated a two-vehicle accident on the SyraWeb Road, just south of CR 1300 N. Jeremy K. Ott, 17, Syracuse, reported he was driving his 1973 Oldsmobile Omega north on the Syra-Web Road, following a black Trans Am. Ott was unable to stop in time to avoid hitting the rear of that car. After Ott talked with the driver of the other car. that driver got into the vehicle and left. Damage was estimated up to SI,OOO to Ott’s vehicle

was formed in the 1920 s and has grown steadily in its nearly 70 years. The orchestra’s most dramatic growth in programs in recent years has taken place outside Fort Wayne. Since 1985, the orchestra’s run-out concerts have tripled, from five to sixteen services. The chamber and full orchestra perform throughout northern Indiana and in Ohio. Highlights include performances for the Indianapolis Ballet Theatre, the Romantic Music Festival at Butler University, and annual concerts at Valparaiso University, Culver Military Academy, and Warsaw. The constituency of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic is large and varied. Annual attendance at concerts is 110,000 and with radio and television, its audience numbers well over 200,000. Tickets for the concert are available at the following locations: Syracuse Public Library, Ameritrust Bank of Syracuse, Lake City Banks (Syracuse, Milford, North Webster and Warsaw), Provident Bookstore in Goshen, and Wawasee High School. Mail order tickets are available by calling 457-2198 or 457-5222. APC approves petition for Price subdivision (By STACEY LESCH Staff Writer The Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission voted unanimously at their September 6 meeting, to approve the rezoning of property located in Milford from an agricultural district to residential. Owned by Lee Price, the land consists of almost 2'a acres on the south side of First Street, east of the Conßail Tracks. Speaking on behalf of his petition, Price told the board of his intentions to eventually subdivide the land to accommodate possibly four lots. The board voted to accept the petition which must be approved through the Milford Town Council before further action can be taken. Prior to beginning the public meeting, Dan Richard, director, asked that the board introduce themselves along with guest board member Bruce Schlagenhauf, representing North Webster. Members of the APC include Victor Virgil, chairman and county extension agent, Richard Kemper, county surveyor, Hal Strong, Ronald Sharp, Robert Rassi, Don Ahrns, Barbara Carwile, and Jerry Grady. In other business, a petition for a preliminary plat approval for a residential development on the west side of Fox Farm Road was tabled until additional information could be obtained. Referring to a letter from the health department, Richard said there are concerns with the instability of the land due to dumpings which have occurred there over the years. The items of concern consist of wood, siding, and other non-toxic or non-hazardous materials. Larry Long, engineer, told Richard he will be redesigning plans for the plat to show the necessary revisions and asked that the board continue the hearing at the October 4 meeting. Petitioner for the plat is Richard Katte. In ending the regular session, the APC voted unanimously to set the petition filing fees at $25. The fee applies to those filing for a variance or exception petition, zoning ordinance amendment, and subdivision plat. Previously, the cost has been sls but APC board members felt the cost was too low and that a higher filing fee may limit only those serious about petitioning. The next meeting of the area plan commission will be Wednesday. Oct. 4, at 1 pm