The Mail-Journal, Volume 11, Number 20, Milford, Kosciusko County, 12 June 1974 — Page 1

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Pickwick Place grand opening

Merchanls of the new Pickwick Place in Syracuse are having a grand opening of the elegant shopping plaza June 13-23 Located m the 100 block of North Huntington street, the mod shopping plaza replaces the buildings located m the former Pickwick Block which burned on January I. 1971 The only remaining building in the block, which sustained damage m the early morning fire, but has been completely remodeled into an attractive and restful business is the Pickwick Theatre, now running nightly and week ends Extensive revamping was don? on the interior of the show house and an all-new front and stone exterior gives the business an inviting look Tim Yeager is manager Mr. Pickwick First Scheduled to be completed in late summer of 1973. many delays came The first business to open was Chuck and Tish Clevengers Mr Pickwick Men's Wear, behind the green door The couple carry a fine line of brand name mens wear with many new lines being added Six other businesses opened the first week m December and were pretty well stocked for the Christmas season Sporting Goods Steve Keim opened his Lake & Trail Sports store at 111 North Huntington street with a full line of fishing and camping equipment. in addition to a number of athletic items Hunting and fishing licenses are also obtainable behind his “yellow door ’ Associated with the Sportsmans center for 20 years. Steve is well aware of public needs and if a shopper doesn't see what he or she needs, best ask. it may be in his basement storage area Little People The next store to the west of the

Condition of town park discussed by Milford board

Members of'the Milford town board discussed the unsavory condition of the town-owned park at Waubee Lake when they met at the town hall on Monday evening At the present time there is no active park board in Milford Board president Dr T A Miller said the park looked like it had been abandoned He said, however, the park was mowed last week and is now somewhat improved He offered a proposal from Pat Speicher to mow the park and dump the trash each week during the remaining summer months for a fee of $25 per week. This was approved by the board

sports shop and tucked in the cozy corner behind a red door is the Little People Shoppe, owned and operated by Mrs Richard (Sherry 1 Keim A fine selection of infants wear through age seven is obtainable in her little shop with the attractive blue carpeting and little people wall paper Her attractively decorated display window is a delight to both young and old alike, and here too. new items are being continually added LaPetite Shoppe The LaPetite Shoppe, located upstairs in the 100 block of East Mam street for a number of years, opened December 7 in the corner area next to the Little People Shoppers are greeted with a lovely chandelier at the store entrance, black and red carpeting. and basic black accents about the dress shop which is stocked in all lines of ladies wearing apparel Owned and operated by Leila Connolly, the business has its usual bargain basement on the lower level Enter the red door to bargains galore Ruse Garden The next door on the mam lev el is a blue door which has currently been rented for a beauty saiaon business to be known as Rose Garden Beauty Salon A Boutique, formerly Wmnie the Pooh Styling Salon Two beauticians-stylists are now employed at this salon, however, owner Lola (Mrs B R ) Pinney said this week there would be space for six when moving to the new Pickwick Place location soon and a fine line of cosmetics would also be available at the boutique My Store My Store, located on Main street, is located behind the red door where the usual fine line of (Continuedon page 41

Miller commented on the deplorable condition of the bath house — concession stand at the park. Vandals have broken in and much work will be necessary before the building can be used again. He said it will take a plumber, a carpenter and an electrician to get the place in shape before it can be used The board president asked his fellow board members to consider installing a utility pad at the park and having someone live there in a mobile home to keep an eye on the park He said several schools where vandalism is high have done this and it has helped John Perry , president of the

K • ’ I J DR. ROBERT A. CRAIG Dr. R. A. Craig resigns from school board The resignation of Dr Robert A. Craig, president of the Lakeland Community School Corporation's board of school trustees was accepted by his fellow board members last night * Tuesday i. Dr Craig s letter of resignation was written on June 5 and was addressed to Don H. .Arnold, superintendent of schools It said he was resigning from his position as president of the school board and from the school board for "personal reasons His letter said it had been, "a most pleasant experience to serve as a board member,” Prior to entertaining a motion to accept the resignation. Bill tattle, vice president of the board who chaired the meeting, said he would be amiss if he did not first pay tribute to the doctor who would have completed seven years on the Lakeland school board had he served through the month of June Little said Dr Craig has seen and experienced tremendous i Continued on page 4)

Milford Area Development Council, suggested the town consider installing an alarm system which would help stop the vandalism The system, said Perry, should pay for itself in a short time. He used the costs to repair the building at the present time as an example Board members agreed to investigate the cost of such a system. Philip Beer of r 2 Milford was present with his daughter Peggy to see if the board would consider letting Peggy run the stand this summer. Beer, a building contractor, was asked to check the stand and offer suggestions on the best way

WEDNESDAY. JUNE 12. 1974

Our thanks to Dr. Craig (An Editorial) Dr. Robert A. Craig of Syracuse has resigned from the Lakeland school board. His letter of resignation was written on June 5 and was accepted bv his fellow board members during the stated meeting held last night. Dr. Craig listed his reason for resigning as “personal.” He served on the Metropolitan School Board of Turkey Creek township and would have completed seven years on the Lakeland school board at the end of this month. He was a dedicated member of the board, serving as president at the time of his resignation. It was Dr. Craig’s belief that a board member must help create an atmosphere within the whole school system in which it is possible for the administrators to instill a desire for excellence in performance by themselves and by the faculty. It is also the duty of a board member, he believed, to help provide and maintain the physical facilities within the whole corporation in which it is possible to instill a desire for the pursuit of knowledge by the faculty and by the student body. He also believed a board member must be aware that he or she represents the entire Lakeland school community and must raise his eyes beyond the boundaries of his own district. He fully lived up to all he believed and always asked question “Is Yt for the student” before making his decisidn. We would like to add our “thank you” to Dr. Craig for the sacrifices he has given in making the Lakeland Community School Corporation second to none.

Lakeland school board to meet July 2 & 16

Members of the Lakeland Community School Corporation's board of schoool trustees will meet on Tuesday, July 2, for their annual re-organizational meeting and decided to postpone their stated July meeting until July 16 to allow secretaries and per sonnel in the central office more time for filing the several annual reports necessary at the close of the school year. Board members were hopeful that at the July 2 meeting they could name a replacement for Dr Robert A. Craig. Dr. Craig's resignation was accepted during the meeting. .Also accepted was the resignation of Mary Guidone from the Milford elementary school's teaching staff. The Guidones are moving to Indianapolis Other resignations previously recorded were from David Rankin. Barbara Devine. Cheryl Pletcher, Jacqueline Frey, Charles Scott. Dennis Shireman and Dana Besson A request was approved from Cynthia Peterson for a mne-week leave of absence without pay. beginning August 29. 1974 Social studies books were adapted for grades one-eight for the next five year period The board members approved a request to apply for Title I. FY

to repair same The board had no objection to Miss Beer s running the concession stand The Beers will check the stand and then contact board members if Miss Beer is still interested m running the concessions. Miller also said the board is in need of a lifeguard for the remaining summer months. No applications have been received this year. Board members agreed the lifeguard should be an older male who would command the respect of most swimmers and could maintain order. Mrs Bessie Sunthimer suggested a teacher who is not

'75 funds from the federal government. The funds provide for the corporation's tutorial reading program and part of the (Continued on page 4)

Named to post of Muncie Star, Personable Wiley ‘•Bill” Spurgeon. Jr.. 40. a former owner-publisher of the Syracuse-Wawasee Journal and recent owner of the Pulaski County Journal until sold to the Nixon chain of Wabash, has been named managing editor of the Muncie Star. A graduate of Indiana imiversity. he is a former news executive and president of Public Relations Counselors Inc?. Muncie, and worked for the Muncie Star in 1955 prior to purchasing the Syracuse paper. His previous work at the Star was in sports and later as city editor and news editor. Bill's recent position was held by William Dußots. Jr.. 41. who has taken a position as advisor to Governor Otis Bowen and executive assistant to Republican state chairman Thomas Milligan.

working elsewhere this summer might be a good person for the job. Board members agreed to contact the school corporation to see if such a person might be available and interested in such a job The lifeguard is on duty at the park from 10 a m. until 7 p m on days when the sun is shining. He does not work on rainy days. The board president also commented on the fact the pavilion and other items at the park need to be painted and picnic tables need to be replaced. Board members la ter agreed to put a portion of the revenue (Continued on page 4)

F * ~~ mIT 1 r 'T' i it • V\ k h ' ,1 " (V r > ■ MERMAIDS ALL — 1973 Queen of Lakes Nancy Almason of Michigan City is surrounded by a bevy of mermaids who are joining her in urging all toattend the Mermaid Festival this year. From left are Vicki Wilson. Kim Trobaugh. Leslie Dean. Queen Nancy. Dianne Drik a«d Lind. Rich. Standing in back are Bev Berghorn and Sonja Whisler.

Mermaid Festival activities to begin June 21 with ball

Members of the North Webster Lions club are busy working on final plans for this year’s Mermaid Festival week The festival will begin on Friday, June 21, with the Mermaid Bali and conclude on Saturday, June 29. with the corwning of the 1974 Mermaid Festival Queen of Lakes The excitement of the 1974

■S’! I i 2115 IWT3 •'ll a -’-1., w-? ■* RFbKx- ng 1' 1 .Bq STRIKE I!IfB if WW- '' J't< * Bp I ■ Fl KMt 1 Jhk B** B -B 111 BJbk Wh -it- I' kJ B Ebß** V ■"■aML & & NIPSCOMEN ON STRIKE — Northern Indiana Public Service Company mechanical employees went on strike at midnight Monday, after turning down a company-proposed package calling for a 22.5 per cent increase in wages and benefits over a three-year period. In the above photo, workmen picketing at the company’s Syracuse office, are. from left. Ken Plikerd. Larry Horton. Dan Hardy . Ralph Hammel. Phil Moore and Earl Saunders. The workers are members of Local 12775, United Steel Workers of America (AFL-CIO), and were slated for a strike two weeks ago. but it was deferred until the Monday deadline. The vote to strike was 1,451 to 1,334. with approximately 700 employees failing to vote. Wilbur Smith, a Syracuse resident, a union negotiator, said a meeting is scheduled for •P m - todav <Wed * nesday) to further study a contract settlement. Smith admitted wages were the issue of the strike, adding that the union had made no counter proposal to the company offer. Meanwhile, supervisory staff is doing what it can to keep the lights on and to keep the service operative. Some workers predicted the strike could continue for from two to six weeks.

Mermaid Festival will be added to by the dedication of the International Palace of Sports building and the presence of nationally recognized sports figures and sports broadcasters. O. J. Simpson is the 1974 King of Sports The Mermaid Ball on Friday will be held on the festival grounds. The Tommy Willis

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orchestra will play for the dance which will be held from 9 to 1 a m. Tickets are available from any North Webster Lions club member or at the door. The reigning Queen of Lakes. Nancy Almason. queen contestants and other honored guests will be present Other activities throughout the (Continued on page 4)