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Page 6 Pharos-Tribune, Logansport, Indiana Tuesday, June 26, 1984 New Georgetown Bridge Historic mill near construction site may have to be moved By DON FREEHAFER City Editor A mill constructed by George Clcott in 1829 is located next to the site where the new Georgetown bridge Is scheduled to be built. It is uncertain whether the historic building would have to be moved for the new bridge, scheduled to be built 800 feet downstream from the present bridge. The engineer's report on preliminary plans for the new bridge states that there are three "sheds" in the area and one of them, now used as a storage facility, might have to be removed William Bohm, who resides on the Georgetown Road, said it is the old mill that is now being used as a storage shed. Helm's History of Cass County says George Cicott, a French Canadian, was the first white settler of Jefferson Township. He lived and traded with the Indians and married an Indian woman.

Helm's history says, "He erected the first mill in the township in 1829 near the present site of Georgetown, and operated it for the accommodation of the tribe with which he lived. It was highly Appeals Board Gives Approval To Body Shop BY DAVE LONG Staff Writer The Logansport Board of Zoning Appeals Monday approved a request to allow the opening of a body shop at 1141-19th despite objections from neighbors and a negative recommendation from the city-county planner. The measure passed 4-1 with President Richard Copeland casting the dissenting vote. The board approved the establishment of a body shop by Norman Truax with the stipulation that work be limited to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

and that no more than four cars be on the property at the same time. Neighbors in the area complained that a body shop would lower the property value, create noise and odor pollution and add to traffic congestion. City-County Planner Mark Becker agreed with the neighbors: "I don't think the petition should be approved. I feel it will have an adverse effect on the homes in the area." Al Dunn, 1107 19th was the spokesman for the area neighbors. He said it is a "working neighborhood" and residents have been attempting to upgrade their properties.

He said commercial enterprises have developed in the area, creating some traffic congestion. He said the noise and fumes from the body shop would be detrimental to the neighborhood. Dunn said he checked several other body shop locations and found objections from neighbors concerning the noise and pollution. Board member James Haley said it was his impression that the neighbors would "object to any business in there." Dunn said there have been businesses in the building that have not been objectionable to the neighborhood. The building previously was a potential site for a chrome plating operation, but when the neighbors objected the owner of the plating operation decided not to move into the structure.

Truax told the board that there would be no cars parked outside the building and that he would agree to limit the hours of work to reduce the potential for loud noise, especially late at night. Haley made the motion to allow the body shop to operate. Board member June Dunbar offered the amendments restricting the operating time and the number of vehicles on the premises. prized by the early white settlers also, and supplied meal for the sparse settlements for several years." Powell's History of Cass County says the mill erected in 1829 by Cicott was at first a sawmill, and later a corn cracker attachment was made to grind corn for the early settlers. According to Powell, the mill was operated by different people for 25 years or more.

Bohm said in 1912, when the present Georgetown bridge was built, it was the longest cement bridge in the state. The veteran Georgetown resident has asked officials whether the old Georgetown bridge will be removed after the new bridge is built. He pointed out that the present bridge has been the scene of some serious ice gorges and expressed a belief that it will be even worse if there are two bridges in the area. Clifford Seufert, bridge engineer, said present plans do not call for removal of the old bridge, but that it can be removed if its presence would create an ice problem. Steve Mill near proposed bridge site was constructed in 1829 by George Cicott IN THIS SATURDAY JUNE 30,1984 SHOP-US-FOR THE LOWEST PRICES' EMGE CHEF BONELESS ROUND HAMS "58 WHOLE OR HALF SLICED FREE! EMGE MILD CURE BACON "58 HB.

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He was charged with making three pipe bombs and intimidating a witness. Jay H. Wright, Clayton, was also charged in the scheme. Investigators earlier said the two men had planned to take over Clayton. First Assistant U.S.

Attorney Richard Darst said Wright has petitioned the court to also plead guilty to making a pipe bomb. The government moved to drop charges against a third suspect, Shane Pringle, also of Clayton. Snakes Stolen From Zoo MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (UPI) Four snakes were stolen by intruders at the city's Washington Park Zoo Monday. Missing were an eight-foot python and three two-foot boa constrictors.

Zoo officials said the snakes probably would not harm humans, but recommended against trying to retake the reptiles. Vandals broke a window in a snake cage and removed the reptiles, officials said. Also taken were a ferret and some rodents. Zoo spokesman Sandy Stewart said the intruders also killed and maimed some smaller animals. She said a lizard's tail was cut off and some baby chicks were drowned.

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