The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 37, Milford, Kosciusko County, 24 October 1990 — Page 14
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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., October 24,1990
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I By STACEY LESCH Staff Writer Emotions ran high at the October 18 meeting of the Kosciusko County Lakes Council. Neighbors pitted against each other in an issue to decide if Tippecanoe Lake should remain open to boat traffic despite the increasing amounts of flooding and property damage. The special forum allowing Tippecanoe Lake property owners to voice their opinions of the flooding problem was called by Rep. Dave Wolkins (R-Winona Lake) and sponsored by the Lakes Council. On hand to answer questions and clarify issues surrounding the lake’s closing were two representatives of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, District
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WATER WOES — Property owners on Tippecanoe Lake’s south side are suffering the effects of high water. This photo, taken Monday morning, Oct. 22, on De-Cu-Nee Street, shows the water slowly receeding, but not before causing serious property damage. Residents on Tippecanoe Lake pitted against each other at last Thursday’s monthly Lakes Council meeting trying to determine the fate of the 1991 boating season. Some residents are angered about being restricted from operating boats on the lake, while those living in the flood-stricken areas are fighting for their homes. (Photo by Stacey Lesch)
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Supervisor Martin Landreth, and Steve Seemeyer, Kosciusko County conservation officer. “This problem started to manifest itself back in 1981 or 1982,” said Landreth, the officer responsible for closing the lake in August. He cited reasons for the continued flooding problems as increased development around the lake and the loss of wetlands and reservoirs. “There isn’t enough absorption left.” Tippecanoe Lake is the last choke point in a large drainage system which includes Webster Lake, Ridinger Lake and those lakes in the Barbee Chain. The water began spilling over the banks in August causing the potential for serious property damage. It was at that time that Tippecanoe Lake was off limits to all boat traffic. Hoping to avoid like problems
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next summer, property owners opposed to the closing of the lake demanded to know why nonmotorized boats were not allowed on the water during the close. DNR officials noted earlier that wakes from motorized boats had the potential to cause serious damage to glass doors and the like. Landreth stated, “It’s easier to shut the whole thing down,” noting that some boaters were bound to violate restrictions if allowed on the lake. “We given them an inch, they take a mile.” The DNR does have the authority to allow certain nonmotorized boats on the lake and to set speed limits during a crisis that does not call for the total closing of a lake. Landreth said numerous complaints from homeowners victimized by the rising waters prompted the closing of the lake.
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battle for rights
Though the lake is now higher than it was in August, boat traffic is allowed on the lake with an idle speed restriction. “We had to reopen the lake to allow property owners to get their boats and piers out of the water before winter,” explained Landreth. Idle speed is less than five miles per hour — slow enough to not create a wake that will disturb the shoreline. Most all of the nearly 100 Tippecanoe Lake property owners that attended last Thursday’s meeting agreed that'one step to finding a solution to the flooding problem is to regulate the dams on the Webster, Ridinger and the Barbee Chain lakes. Terry Frank, Tippecanoe Lake property owner and dam controller there, cited one major problem for the flooding as the lack of communication from the Webster Lake dam operator. “We need to know when they open their dams,” he said. The issue was complicated by
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10 YEARS AGO, OCT. 22, 1980 Edith Sharp of Milford is a special lady to the Order of the Eastern Star, because she has been a member for 75 years. Mrs. Sharp was presented a 75-year pin Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 21, at her home. She is the only Hoosier to receive the honor this year. Denny and Nancy Newcomer of the Milford PTO urged parents to join the PTO during open house at the Milford Junior High October 2. The Milford PTO has over 140 members. Bethel Cfiurch of the Brethren, at the corner of East and Catherine Streets, Milford, will be celebrating ’its 75th anniver-
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the fact that DNR officials did not know what the controlled water level for Tippecanoe Lake should be. Frank added, “Every time it rains, it floods no matter what our dam does.” Those present said the lake drains very slowly. Rep. Wolkins told the crowd of nearly 100 property owners that he would look into getting the Tippecanoe River cleaned out in hopes the lake would drain more quickly. Wolkins announced his plans after John DeFreese, property owner, reported that a flatbed trailer is chained across the river one half mile south of CR 100 near Vinegar Bend. At present, the Tippecanoe Property Owners Association pays to clean the river as far as CR 100. Although no long-term solutions were found, Rep. Wolkins and Landreth said they would look into problems and possible answers. A second public meeting will be held to relay those findings to the property owners. That meeting will be announced at a later date.
sary on Sunday, Nov. 2. 20 YEARS AGO, OCT. 21,1970 The Milford Branch of the First National Bank of Warsaw has announced plans for its enlargement and facility extension. Gordon T. Brubaker, assistant vice president, and Mrs. Donald (Hazel) Charlton, assistant cashier, jointly announced on Monday that the bank has purchased the two-story brick building adjacent to the bank on the north for expansion. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Tethrake are parents of a son Douglas, born at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at Goshen hospital. The baby weigh-
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ARTWORK BY T.L. FARRIS — Indiana-based contemporary American artist T.L. Farris has two works exhibited in the 47th annual Salon Show, sponsored by the Northern Indiana Arts Association (NIAA). Included are “Circular Motion,” a 22” x 22” photo impression of the Indianapolis Circle, and “Wandering Indiana,” a 20” x 20” photo impression of a rural Indiana landscape. The NIAA Salon Show was juried by Richard Hunt, internationally known sculptor, who resides in Chicago, 111. The exhibition is on display at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Rd., Munster, gallery and headquarters for the NIAA. Included are 79 works, representing a variety of media, by 64 artists from Indiana and south suburban Chicago. The show will continue through October 30 with the gallery open daily except on Mondays. Farris’ paintings, lithographs, serigraphs and photography have been shown in many competitions throughout Indiana and the United States. The artist has studios in Muncie and at Lake Wawasee, where he has been a seasonal resident for over 40 years.
ed six pounds, 12 ounces and measured inches in length. Douglas has two brothers, Mike, age 12, and Steven, age 3, and one sister, Karen, age 16. 30 YEARS AGO, OCT. 20,1960 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown are building an addition to their home on West Catherine street. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Tom, Jr., became the parents of an 8 pound daughter born Sunday, Oct. 9, at 11 am. at Goshen General hospital. Melissa Ann has two brothers and a sister. Don Wentzel, owner of the Maple Leaf duck farm, raises 800,000 ducklings in the course of a year. It is the biggest duck raising operation this side of Long Island which is the leading producing center for this kind of fowl. Linda Young, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Young of Milford, received her sorority pin at recent initiation ceremonies of Zeta Tau Alpha social sorority at Indiana University. Mrs. Robert Wise arrived here from Fort Bragg, N. C., to visit indefinitely with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wise until her husband arrives home on a furlough at holiday time. QUALITY HAULING SERVICE We Haul It All Let us help you tidy up before winter by cleaning up those piles that the trash service won t. Leftovers from garage sales, overflowing outbuildings, garages, basements and attics. If you've got it, we can haul it! We are tidy, prompt, courteous and reasonable. Call: 457-5354 Or 831-2278 Special Neighborhood Rates
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50 YEARS AGO, OCT. 24,1940 Mr. and Mrs. John Augsburger entertained at their home Sunday in honor of the 66th birthday anniversary of her father, Charles Bird. Caught in the heavy rain here Monday afternoon was O. W. Wherly with his potatoes dug but not gathered. “Orb” said, “they had to be washed anyway.” Members of the Milford Christian church are having a parsonage erected on their church grounds this week. Recently the Christian church purchased the
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KIWANIS SPEAKER — The Wawasee Kiwanis Club held its weekly meeting at Gropp’s Restaurant, Syracuse, Saturday morning, Oct. 20, at 7 a.m. Leonard Kelly of Columbia City’s Kiwanis Club, and chairman of the Major Emphasis Project for the year, pesented the program. The Kiwanis International major emphasis theme for the next three years is highlighting the child from prenatal to five years’ old. Kelly gave information on the project and indicated that they need to involve other organizations in the community besides She Kiwanis Club. '( The local project will be decided upon after a survey of the community. The local chairman, Tom Pratt, will be reporting back to Kelly, who heads the Lakeland District, which comprises nearly a dozen clubs. Pictured from left are Kelly and Harold Hazenfield, presidentelect of the Wawasee Kiwanis.
building in Milford Junction belonging to the John Kline estate. Postmaster and Mrs. Eugene Felkner saw work begin last week on the cottage they are building on the east side of lake Wawbee. Notice is hereby issued to palloween pranksters that anyone destroying property in Milford in their celebration of Hallowe’en will be subject to arrest by Milford authorities.