The Mail-Journal, Volume 13, Number 21, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 June 1976 — Page 11

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With names like the Village Green, King Arthur’s court, Camelot hall and the Tournament of Knights. North Webster is like entering a fantasy world. “This area is quite a bit like that of King Arthur,” explains Homer Shoop The lakes region has dales, lakes and youth and religious camps much like those depicted in the myth But it wasn't always so The village of 500 was just an average lake community and resort area But Shoop had an idea taking shape in his mind in 1967 Why not complement the Queen of the Lakes, chosen during the Mermaid festival each year sponsored by the North Webster Lions club with- an annual King of Sports’* And to tie it all together have the community adopt a Camelot theme. "It wasn't particularly easy." reflected When he presented the idea to citizens at a town meeting. “They thought I was crazy ” Even though the concept stunned them at first. Alice Rinker suggested supporting it and all voted to adopt the plan — if everyone would join in Some businesses began right away remodeling their stores to fit the new theme Now most of the downtown area is composed of palaces offering wares for sale And still other businesses have indicated they too will follow. The first order of business for Shoop was to acquire land on

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which to build the main element of the kingdom, Camelot square By 19© a foundation, the International Palace of Sports. Incorporated, was formed to recognize excellence in sports, both youth and professional This organization needed space, along with the bank, which were combined into one building. After several years of acquiring the property, some corner lots became Camelot square complete with a Village Green.

Shoop, alias Merlin, drew up the floor plans for the bank and Richard Shipley, who had previously done sketches of each store in town, designed the structure Henceforth, the building is known as the Counting House bank and the International Palace of Sports museum Pieces inside the structure were modeled after those in the Warner Brothers movie program for “Camelot." Shoop traveled the world to find craftsmen who

Plans announced for the King of Sports coronation

Plans for the coming fourth annual “King of Sports” coronation reception, in honor of Ohio State's three time All American running back. Archie Griffin, were announced today by Alice Rmker. chairman of the entertainment committee of the International Palace of Sports youth foundation. The reception is scheduled for Wednesday evening, June 23. from 5 to 7 in the great hall and throne room <4 the International Palace of Sports museum on Camelot Square in downtown North Webster Coronation ceremonies will •nclude the unveilings of an Archie Griffin wax figure likeness by Stuberg Wax Models Div., International Wax Museums Ltd. of Niagara Falls, N. Y.; a sculptured Fountain of Fame wall medallion likeness by Ball State university art department bead, Richard Kishel; and a portrait likeness by North Webster’s noted artist, DeWitt Mqllett To Honor Girls Ceremonies will include a

would the thrones, checkerboards, wax figures in the museum and hammered metal benches. The world’s largest wooden chess set is housed in the bank, with the king over six feet tall and weighing 200 pounds Official dedication of the Palace of Sports was June 29. 1974 which more than 50,000 people attended. Ron Raber, executive director of the Palace of Sports, says public reaction to

presentation of awards to the Wawasee high school Indiana state championship girls* track team and Warsaw high school Indiana state championship girls’ basketball team by Griffin, as the 1975 “King of Sports”. Ceremonies will also include crowning. Warren Spector of Chevy Chase. Md.. as the 1976 Scholastic King of Bridge; an honor bestowed annually by the International Palace of Sports foundation to the North American high school student graduating with the most master points recorded with the American Contract Bridge League, headquartered in Memphis. Tenn Gnffin was selected ”1975 King of Sports", as the only player ever to win the coveted Heisman Trophy two times, and as the most honored international athlete of the year. He and his fiance. Loretta Laffitte also of Columbus, will arrive in Kosciusko county from Columbus, in Chris Schenkers private plane, in the early afternoon of June 23. Following a welcoming ceremony at the Warsaw airport, they will be officially escorted to the Schenkel residence on Tippecanoe Lake and then to Camelot Square in downtown North Webster for the early evening coronation ceremonies. Following the reception. Griffin will head the annual Mermaid Festival children’s parade and will preside over the annual Cutie King and Queen contest for children four-six years of age. Griffin is the fourth annual King of Sports selected in support of the International Palace of Sports youth program. Previous sports personalities so honored are: Mark Spitx. 0. J. Simpson and Hank Aaron. Headed by ABC’s sportscaster. Chris Schenkel. the foundation was chartered in 1970 for the purpose of inspiring youths to better citizenship and higher achievement by linking career awards to sports personalities and to the legend of Camelot. Kiwanis International’s 7.000 service clubs cooperate in selecting deserving students in local communities as recipients of "King of Sports” career awards, and who are titled "Knights and Ladies of the Year”. Committee members are Alice Rinker. John B. Augsburger. John Kroh. Pat Kierein, Andy Stoller. Alice Mollenhour and Rose Willits.

the concept and the museum has been favorable. "They (people) can’t believe there’s such a showcase in such a village," says Raber “It was a lot of work," summarized Shoop of the realization of his idea, this 20th century Camelot. “Even our contribution is part of the legend," he added. “The legend lives on.” Additional entries for Tournament Tournament of Knights director Ron Raber has announced five additional entries for the June 26 Tournament of Knights at North Webster’s community school grounds. They are Ralph Reiff, David Rider, John Clay, Duane Miller and Eddie Drudge. Reiff, a 1976 graduate of Wawasee high school, will compete as the Knight of Wawasee Letterman's club. He is a three-year letterman in football, was all-conference and made the prep All-American team. Reiff was also a three-year letterman in track and lettered one year in basketball. Rider, a 1976 graduate of Jim town high school, will be entered as the Knight of Jimtown. He lettered in football and basketball and was allconference in both sports. He was honorable mention all-state for small schools in football. Clay, a 1976 graduate of Warsaw high school, will compete as the Knight of Warsaw Jaycees. Clay is a letterman in basketball. A' 1976 graduate of West Noble, Miller is competing as the Knight of West Noble Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He is a twoyear letterman in track and lettered one year each in baseball and football. Drudge, a 1976 graduate of Tippecanoe Valley high school, will compete as the Knight of Tippecanoe Valley. He is a fouryear letterman in track and was the most valuable player in track for 1974 and 76. These contestants, along with the previous eight, will compete far the Sir Lancelot du Lac and Sir Galahad titles and for the Schenkel Excalibur Sword and Mollenhour Holy Grail Chalice. Previous Tournament of Knights winners are as follows: 1972 —Jeff Hughes of Wawasee 1973 — Denny Hepler of Warsaw 1974 — Sam Lower of North Manchester 1975 — Bari Faudree of North Manchester Entry forms will be accepted until Thursday. June 24. Additional information and entry blanks may be received by contacting International Palace of Sports. Camelot Square. North Webster

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Lincoln program given at birthday celebration

The Bethel Church of the Brethren in Milford held its annual birthday celebration for all members of the church on Sunday evening and also observed' the 200th birthday of our country. The program for the evening was presented by Vernon Zurcher. Wawasee high school history teacher. He gave a very interesting and informative slide program on the Lincoln Heritage Trail in Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois with the group learning some little known facts about our 16th president. Ruth Angle, president of the Women’s Fellowship of the church, presented a short preprogram with facts about the beginnings of the revolutionary war and the state of Indiana. She conducted a quiz on famous persons from Indiana and Dr. Homer Burke ably assisted her in reading James Whitcomb Riley ’s poem “Little Orphan Annie.” An antique table was enjoyed by those present. Various members brought treasures to share with the others. Interesting material on places of interest and facts about our Hoosier state were available. z Each person present was asked to draw his own place jnat in the Bicentennial theme. ’The art work and thoughts involved were unique and individual to see. Several old songs were sung with

Mrs. Delbert Moneyheffer as song leader and Mrs. Fred Weisser at the piano. Happy birthday to everyone was sung by the group with special recognition of Mrs. Weisser and Mrs. Dessie Troup who had birthdays on the date of the program. The social room was gaily decorated in red. white and blue. Refreshments were served in

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