The Mail-Journal, Volume 8, Number 24, Milford, Kosciusko County, 14 July 1971 — Page 7

$3% Million Dollar Complex, 'Runaway Bay,’ Nears Completion

The first stage of a 34-million dollar condominium complex of beach houses is nearing completion on the southeast shore of Lake Wawasee, it was announced today by Thomas S. Leonard. Jr., president of Phoenix Realty Corp , developer of the project. Called “Runaway Bay”, the condominium beach houses will eventually number 108 units and include a two-level club house with suana baths and other recreational facilities. The first stage of construction includes 18 condominium beach houses. A heated swimming pool will also be completed by early spring of 1972. Leonard said Located on 104 wooded acres adjacent to Route 8. RunawayBay has nearly a quarter of a mile of bathing beach V- the largest single beach on the lake. Individual boat docking will also be provided. According to Leonard, the project was begun four months ago and will be the largest planned condominium community in Indiana when completed Although Runaway Bay is the initial project of Phoenix Realty Corp , its principal officers have developed other condominium projects in the state Besides Leonard, other officers include Clair K Wolverton, vice president, who is also president and founder of M. and W., Inc., and Indianapolis-based architectural and engineering firm. Benjamin E Bunt, a Fort Wayne realtor and builder, is secretary- ’ treasurer of the corporation. The condomininium beach houses have mansard roofs and

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* ‘RUNAWAY BAY’ — This is how the new condominium complex, called “Runaway Bay” and located on the east shores of Lake Wawasee. is looking as the first stage of 18 units nears completion. A total of 108 units are planned on the l»4-acre site, according to developer Thomas S. Leonard. Jr.

are constructed of native stone and cedar shingles with rough textured wood. Many of the two and three-bedroom units have a woodburning fireplace, and each has a spiral staircase with a private patio and a bedroom balcony overlooking the lake. “Condominium living has proved very popular in other areas of the nation, combining the advantages of ownership with the low maintenance of apartment living.” Leonard said “We feel that Lake Wawasee. with its many recreation!! activities and its scenic beauty, makes it the ideal location for Runaway Bay." he added Priced under $28,000, model

beach houses will be open to the public beginning mid July Leonard said. A Fort Wayne sales office will be open at the same time at 6102 Holgate Drive, be added. Runaway Bay is scheduled for completion in 1973. MILFORD Library Notes By Mr*. Dorothea Kerfin We are receiving cards from all parts of the United States, for our Travel Map. Lori Clark with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ren Clark and family, sent a card from Fort Meyers, Fla. Mrs. Donn Kesler, childrens librarian, and her husband and daughter Diane are enjoying a vacation in Pennsylvania, as well as a visit with his parents in NewWindsor. Md. Ludington, Mich., was the postmark of a card sent by Brenda Martin, who with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Martin and family were enjoying a vacation at Ludington. Thanks for remembering the library. New books for adults include: “Busy Woman’s Cook Book” by the editors of The Farm Journal “Anyone Can Go To College,” by Herbert Livesey Time Out For Happiness,” by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr., story of Lillian Gilbreth of the “Cheaper By The Dozen" family. “The Memoirs Os Chief Red Fox,” who will celebrate his 101st birthday this year has written an extraordinary account of his life, and the Red Man’s fight for survival. “The Shadow Os The Lynx,” by Victoria Holt, is a book of adventure, suspense and romance.

“An Owl On Every Post,” by Sanora Babbis, the story of pioneer life in dry land eastern Colorado "The Animals Came In” byJohn Hughes, director of a British animal shelter, tells of the experiences he and his wife have had in caring for animals and birds which have been brought to the shelter. It also gives some suggestions about feeding sick, injured or orphaned creatures. "The Making Os A Surgeon.” by William Nolen, is an account of his five years of training in Cornell’s Surgical Division of Bellevue Hospital in New York City, and of his medical preparation from internship to chief resident. "The Apple Dumpling Gang” by Jack M. Bickham concerns five children of various ages, children of the local drunk of a far western town, and its sheriff Adam Bricker. The kids’ antics soon set the town on its ear and earned them the name of “The Apple Dumpling Gang.” Three volumes, 5,6. and 7of the "Practical Encyclopedia Os Good Decorating And Home Improvement” have been added to the set. A number of new paperback books have been added to the mystery and nurse shelves. i ■ '■ Peter Larsson Returns To Sweden Peter Larsson returned to his home in Sweden Tuesday, July 13, after spending a month with families in the Leesburg and North Webster area. He was sponsored by the Lions clubs of Leesburg and North Webster. While in the United States, Peter stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Larry Polk and family. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gill and Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Alberts, all of the Leesburg area, and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hill of North Webster. Vandalism At Coin-Op Laundry The Lakeside Coin-Operated Laundry owned by Willard Nusbaum south of Syracuse on SR 13 was broken into again sometime between 4 and 6 a.m. Monday. An undetermined amount of coins and cigarettes were taken from a cigarette machine. The business had a routine check by Syracuse police at 4 a.m. The vandalism continues under investigation.

facts about $ WR TOWN* Milford, Ind. By JERpSEELY New sidewalk and entrance poured at the church next door to The M-J. It’s really beginning to take shape and should be open for worship services soon. Did you know there is quite an interesting project underway at the Milford Elementary school this summer? Elementary principal Lewis S. Immel and Mrs. Dale Branpock are serving as teachers for 60 migrant students. They are being assisted byMiss Rachel Buckwaiter and Rafael A. Jimenez who are serving as teacher aides and are bi-lingual. Also helping with the school are Mildred Coy. cook; Ken Felts, bus driver; and Wilbur Baumgartner Lawrence Clay, the school’s custodians. The average daily attendance is between 35 and 40. The youngsters range in age from five to 13 and are instructed in four grade levels — kindergarten, one and two, three and four, five and six, depending on the number of children involved. —o — v Work on the remodeling of the First National Bank in Our Town continues. No project ever had so many sidewalk superintendents. Thanks go to Mrs. T. R. Brooks who furnished friend husband and I with some green beans, onions and a head of cabbage from the family garden. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks are the proud new grandparents of two baby boys — Lynn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Crist of Gettysburg. Ohio, formerly of Milford and Jason, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Brooks of Milford. • Lynn is Scott and Susan’s first child while Jason has an older brother, Robbie. Noticed several people out mowing lawns again last week end. The dry- weather during April. May and June was a little hard on the grass and it became dry. Then the rains came and with them the need for mowing grass once again. Correction Os Passenger In Accident 1 Kelly Howard of r 1 Syracuse was a passenger in the auto driven by Richard Roberts, also of r 1 Syracuse on July 2, not the auto driven by David Snyder of Syracuse. The Snyder car. northbound on the Huntington road was hit broadside by the Roberts auto which failed to stop at the intersection.

American Legion Convention Opens Thursday, July 15 INDIANAPOLIS — A jampacked. action-filled 53d annual convention of the Indiana American Legion will open in Indianapolis Thursday, July 15, ending Sunday. July 18. Highlighting the convention will be the election of a new slate of officers at Sunday’s session. To be elected are: Department commander; four vice commanders; national executive committeeman and his alternate; finance officer and sergeant-at-arms. This year the Legion will honor Indianapolis on the occasion of the capital’s sesquicentennial year. The convention theme is being built around the event and on Saturday. July 17. the parade i will salute Indianapolis. The Legion is offering S6OO in prizes - for amateur floats and $1,350 in band prizes for the parade. An unusually fine group of Legion-sponsored Drum and Bugle Corps will be competing on Saturday night for $3,000 in prizes in the “Parade of Champions”. This event will be held at CYO Field on West 16th Street. Indianapolis. at 8 p.m. During the four-day sessions the Legionnaires will hear addresses from National Commander Alfred P. Chamie of Los Angeles. ' Calif.; from Congressmen Elwood Hillis. Roger Zion and William Bray. On Sunday. Indianapolis Mayor Richard Lugar will address the delegation. Madison county sheriff John Gunter will be awarded the Legion s “Outstanding Lawman of the Year” award on Saturday, and Gunter with National American Legion Adjutant William Hauck of Washington. D. C. will serve as honorary parade marshals. Also to be honored are the eleven District outstanding "Lawmen” of the year. The Legion’s youth programs will be represented by William Zeller, champion orator; Harry McNaught, Governor of Hoosier Boys’ State; and Richard Green, the Legion’s new Sons of the Legion detachment commander. All sessions of the convention are to be held at the downtown Hilton Hotel. Advance registration for the convention is the heaviest in recent history of the organization and hotel space in downtown Indianapolis is at a premium. Among resolutions to be considered by the delegates will be one which alters the present eligibility dates to conform with war-time service dates established by the veterans Administration. New Address For Stephen Conrad A new address for Stephen Conrad, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kline of Syracuse, and stationed at New Port. R. 1., is as follows: Stephen Conrad EN3 312-56-5033 * R-2 Div. U.S.S. Puget Sound R.I. AD-38 F.P.O. New York, N.Y. 09501 Mr. and Mrs. Burel Martz of Nappanee were Thursday evening callers of Mr. and Mrs Eugene Felkner. Milford. Mrs. Martz and* Mrs. Felkner are asters.

Wed., July 14, 1971 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

AG. NOTES By MR. ED

Local Farm Youth Receives Honor

Today's ag. note has to do with an outstanding youth, Phil Bender, (pictured here) who has been named as the winner of the 1971 DeKalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award, which is given to outstanding seniors in vocational agriculture departments. He was chosen to receive this aw-ard on the basis of scholarship, leadership and his agriculture work program. Phil is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Bender of Milford. Phil attended the Wawasee high school and has been president and secretary of the the W’awasee high school FFA and has been the District 2 FFA treasurer, was vice president of his freshman class, cnorus member and sophomore band member and is affiliated with the Brethern church BYC. His agricultural program consisted of dairy cattle and hog projects. He recently represented Wawasee high school and district 2 FFA association at the Indiana State FFA convention for the 3d consecutive year in the state FFA talent show. This fall Phil plans to attend Taylor university, but before he goes there he will be visiting

New Salem By MRS. HERB MOREHOUSE DEDICATION SERVICES HELD ON SUNDAY A.M. Dedication services were conducted Sunday morning Airing the worship service for Lisa Ann Baumgartner, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Blake Baumgartner of Fort Wayne. Pastor Lewycky delivered the morning message “All!” using Matthew 28:16-20. . Pastor Lewycky’s evening message “Psychology of 5 Forgiving” was taken from Matthew 18:23-35. - NS—GUEST SPEAKERS Rev. and Mrs. David Beer were guest speakers Sunday morning at the Warsaw Church of God. The Beers, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Tom, Jr., and family, Ed Smith, Gary Hurd, Max Rarick and Ron Wildman enjoyed a picnic lunch at Mrs. Beer’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Horein of W'akarusa. The Beers then left for Anchorage, Alaska, where they will be serving as missionaries. —NS—AT CAMP Several girls are attending Good News Camp near North Webster this week. They are Melissa and Melodie Tom, Lorraine and Sharon Meek, Cindy Wildman and Mischelle Johnston. ■ —NS—COMMUNITY NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hoffman of Grace Seminary were Sunday guests of Pastor and Mrs. Dave Lewycky. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson and daughters, Carolyn and Nancy, enjoyed a two-week vacation trip to Florida, sight seeing and visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Edna Tom visited a couple days with Mrs. Curtis Cripe of North Manchester. Mr. and Mrs. Don McManamon and daughters were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schermerhorn and family of Leesburg. On Saturday they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Steve Schermerhorn of Roann. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stafford and grandson, Billy Baumgartner, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., are visiting friends and relatives around Milford this week. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stafford and Billy Baumgartner of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Mr. and Mrs. Blake Baumgartner and family of Fort Wayne; Mrs. Blanche Chambers of Grand Rapids, Mich.; Miss Clara Driver, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Wildman and family, all of Warsaw; and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ferverda of Milford enjoyed Sunday together. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Carnes and Carol of California are visiting

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PHIL BENDER Puerto Rico with a church missionary youth group this summer. Phil is the 3d DeKalb Accomplishment Award winner from Wawasee high school, and as such his name will be engraved with the other winners on a special honors plaque provided by the sponsor of this award. A salute to Phil Bender, one of our truely outstanding youth.

• relatives for several days. M#s. Zona Deeter entertained her sister and family, the Earl Carnes, on Sunday. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Deeter and family who recently moved from Florida to Leesburg; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sands and family of Munster; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bricker of Warsaw; and Mr. and Mrs. John Rowland of Leesburg. Rev. and Mrs. Howard Kreider spent from Tuesday thru Saturday at the United Methodist Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio. Rev. Kreider was a representative from the Brethren Revival Fellowship of the Church of the Brethren. Ron Kreider, and family were Sunday dinner guests of Rev. and Mrs. Howard Kreider. Mrs. Ron Kreider was called to Saint Louis, Mo., due to the serious illness of her father Home Arts _ Club In July Meeting The Home Arts Extension club of Milford met July 13 in the home of Mrs. Clayton Woolson. Co-host ess for the day was Mrs. P. R. Michael. Fourteen members and one guest were served refreshments. The club’s business meeting was called to order in the usual form bj president Mrs. Louise Holt. Siie also gave the meditation. Garden remarks were given by Mrs. Gladys Cook. The lesson “Outdoor Cookery” was a Ascussion and hint by the various members. Recipes were exchanged. The club display at the county fair was planned. Mrs. Vivian W’arstler is chairman. Secret pal gifts were given to Mrs. Leah Shuder and Mrs. Harry Martin. The door prize was won by Mrs. Warstler. The club closed by repeating the collect. The August‘lo meeting will be a carry-in Anner at noon in the home of Mrs. Ed Jonasch at Dewart Lake. Kristen Phend On Dean's List GREENCASTLE - Kristen Phend, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Parker H. Phend, 244 N. Main,’ Milford, has earned academic distinction on the Dean’s List at DePauw university where she completed her sophomore year in May. The scholastic recognition is extended to those students who earn at least a 3.5 (B + ) or better grade average out of a possible 4.0 (straight A) average. During the second semester, for which the honor was accorded, 397 of DePauw’s 2,300 undergraduates — or less than 18 per cent of the student body — won Dean’s List distinction.