The Mail-Journal, Volume 13, Number 46, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 December 1976 — Page 9

Syracuse called home by national champions

Besides being a summer and winter recreation community, the town of Syracuse has been home for several persons who have won national championships over the years. The most recent national championship winner is Dave Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs. R G. Johnson, r 4 Syracuse David spent three years racing, before he rode his Suzuki 100 cc bike to a national championship August 28, at San Antonio, Texas He captured the title in the 100 cc schoolboy class division of competition. The win was not anticipated by 15-year-old Dave. “It was kind of a surprise," he added. He doesn’t know if he will win another title and doesn’t think about it much saying, “You just ride.” Beginning Johnson’s interest in motorcycle racing was a friend who owned a mini-bike Dave wanted "Dad got me one and that's how I got started,” Dave explained “I usually go to a race or am out racing every week end during the racing season.” Track Loresre Spearman set a national record in the 220 individual race, with a time of 23.9 seconds at the Indiana State Track Meet in Indianapolis last spring The daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Spearman, Dewart Lake, says she had no idea she would set a national record at the meet. "But I set it once before at the Manon invitation? 1, but they didn’t count it," Lorene said That mark was 23 4 seconds, but was unofficial, as no wind gauge was in use at the meet "I didn’t even know I did it till they read the time,” Lorene remembers “Then I didn't believe it.” The old record m the 220 event

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was previously held by Gwen Smith of Conroe, Texas, set in 1975 at 24 seconds. Twirling Merl Smith, Bonar Lake, won the Chicagoland Music festival, held at Soldier’s field, Chicago, in 1939 twirling his baton. The contest, Smith explains, was considered the national championship for baton twirlers at the time. Smith began his twirling career in 1932, before he went on to grasp the title seven years later He said that baton twirling was the reason that SmithWalbridge camp was begun. Another baton twirler, George Walbridge, Syracuse, is a national champion. Walbridge is presently in Florida for the winter and is unavailable for comment. Skiing A former water skier. Tom Tuttle. Syracuse, was a national champion in the sport Tuttle said he was a competitor in national and regional contests for about four years, but, “I really can’t recall " "I just couldn’t get you any specific dates.” Two from county have licenses suspended by state Two persons from Kosciusko county have had their driver’s licenses suspended for drunk driving according to the latest list from the bureau of motor vehicles Dale R Hansberry, 430 Harding, Warsaw, had his license suspended from October 12 to December 12 and Pedro Mendoza, Jr., r 4 box 217 Milford, had his license suspended from October 13 to December 13.

Camp Fire News

Tanda Camp Fire group met with new leader

By CHRISTY MARTINDALE The fifth and sixth grade Tanda Camp Fire group met for their second meeting on Monday, Nov. 29, with their new leader, Patty Martindale, to elect new officers. New officers for the year are: President — Terrie Smith Vice president — Tammy Granger Secretary-treasurer — Christy

Blue Birds string popcorn, cranberries

The Snowbird Blue Birds met Wednesday, Dec. 1, with eight members present. Refreshments were served by Angie Mullett and Kim Allen. Following the Blue Bird Wish, the girls made strings of popcorn and cranberries in preparation • * Ik L ON FENCING TEAM — Final cuts have been made to the 197677 Tri-State university fencing team. Named to the team was Anne E. Kortenber. a graduate of Northrop high school, Fort Wayne. This year the Trojans are slated against top rated schools in the nation. Coach Theron Lansford expects a winning season this year with nine returning lettermen and a very promising group of rookies. The team's goal this year will be to place under 24th in the nation. Anne is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Kortenber. r 3 Syracuse. RIGHTS RATIFIED The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, known as the Bill of Rights, were ratified Dec. 15. 1791

Martindale The girls made elves for a craft project. Brownies and wafers prepared by Terrie Smith and hot cocoa were served A concert was given by sixth graders Terrie Smith, clarinet; Lori Keim, flute; and Tammy Granger, snare drums. The eight girls present enjoyed the meeting.

for the gift to nature program on Sunday afternoon at the Scout Cabin. The remainder of the meeting was a discussion of the Christmas projects Mrs. Matthew Neises is the leader of the group Kelly Rensberger serves refreshments to Sunshine group Kelly Rensberger served refreshments to eight members of the Sunshine Blue Birds at the Wednesday, Dec. 1, meeting. Several mothers sent bags of popped corn for nibbling and stringing. The rest of the meeting was spent in stringing cranberries and corn, for the Gift to Nature on Sunday. Those attending Sunday were Becca Stiver, Michelle Leffler, Beckie Welty, Mrs Welty and Coleen Walker Doves at gifts to nature The Dove Blue Birds attending the Gift to Nature on Sunday were Julie Schmahl, Jan Stetler, Ann Marie Vitaniemi, Renee Gammiere and Mrs. John Stetler. At the meeting Monday, Dec 6, 10 members were present. Refreshments were furnished by Cheri Martindale and Karen Skaggs The girls painted ceramic figures to hang on their Christmas trees at home. Games were played and the meeting closed with the Blue Bird Nest. GRADUATES WITH HONORS — Steven J. Knispel. son of Mr. and Mrs. Lorin O. Knispel of r 4 Syracuse, recently graduated with honors from army basic training in Fort Jackson. S. C. Pvt. Knispel has had extensive training in combat weapons, field maneuvers and civic disturbances and has qualified as expert on the rifle range. He was selected to serve as squad leader for his honor platoon. After a Christmas leave he will continue his training at the airborne school in Fort Benning. Ga. Steve is a 1975 graduate of Wawasee high school. Pvt. Steven J. Knispel 311-66-7348 Co. A Ist Ba. Ist AIT. BDE 3rd Platoon Fort Benning. Ga. 31965

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Youth hunting, safety course at Syracuse A hunting and safety course for boys and girls, age eight to 14 years old, will be conducted by the Penn Trap club of Goshen, Saturday, Dec. 11, at 8 a.m. Youth are to meet at the Scout cabin, accompanied by a parent or a permission slip from a parent stating they may attend the program. The course will allow youth actual experience in firing arms and will include a lecture and refreshments. The program is sponsored by the Syracuse police department and the Boy Scouts for Syracuse youth only. Any youth wishing to attend is asked to contact the Syracuse police department before Saturday morning. Milford Senior Happy Bachelors to hold meeting The Milford Senior Happy Bachelors 4-H club will hold its first meeting of the 1976-77 year on Monday evening, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the home of Doug, Greg. Brad and Kathy Weisser of r 1 Milford All members and anyone wishing to join the club are urged to attend. Teddy Davis is the club’s adult leader.

Syracuse I Library I

The Syracuse public library will have a very important visitor during the story hour time on Wednesday, Dec. 15, when Santa will make his yearly appearance. Arriving at 3:00 p.m. and leaving at 5:30 p.m., he hopes to see all his little friends and discuss all those important wishes. Os course he will have a bag of treats for his friends. Plan to drop in for a chat. New books continue to arrive in the childrens department. Among them are: “Avalanche Dog” by B. Bart os-Hop pner “Mystery of the Giant Giraffe” by Ruth Collins “Gingercat’s Catch" by Catherine Barr “Sammy Seal and the Circus” by Catherine Barr “Snail and Caterpillar” by Helen Piers “The Parent Trap" by Crume “Chimney Bedtime Stories" by Henry Beston “By George, Bloomers" by Judith George “Hod Rod Doom" by Robert S. Bowen “Fairacre Festival” by Miss Read “Swim Little Duck” by Miska Miles “The Nosy Colt’’ by Nils Hogner

Lakeland Locals Mr. and Mrs Walter W’uthrich of Milford returned home December 4. after spending two weeks with their daughter Jean, her husband Stan Gudeman and their four children in Phoenix. Ariz. While in the west, the Gudemans and Wuthrichs enjoyed two days in Rocky Point, Mexico. Mrs. Dessie Troup of Milford flew to Los Angeles. Calif., to spend the Christmas holidays with her daughter Shirley Ann Troup and granddaughter Teri Ann. who is a freshman at San Diego State college Dorothy and Robert McClintic have recently moved from r 1 Leesburg to 621 South Main street in Goshen At the present time Mrs. McClintic is confined to Goshen hospital.

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Bookfair underw to back projects The Milford junior high school will have a bookfair, December 8, 9 and 10, in room 107 of the school. The event will go all day, each day, with hours extended to 7 p.m. tonight iWednesday) and Thursday evenings. All new books, mostly paperbacks, will be available for purchase The subject matter and age levels of the publications will vary. The Milford junior high student council will receive 20 per cent of the money raised by the event, for use in council projects. The activity is the only fund-raiser held annually by the group. Lakeland Schools ] Activity Notes I WEDNESDAY. DEC. 8 4:15 p.m. — Milford junior high sixth grade boys basketball vs Pierceton, Milford 6:30 p.m. — Adult education at Wawasee 7 p.m. — Wawasee intramurals THURSDAY, DEC. 9 6 p.m. — Milford junior high boys basketball vs Wakarusa at Milford 6 p.m. Wawasee freshmen wrestling vs Northside at Elkhart 6 p.m. — Wawasee boys swimming vs Elkhart Memorial at Wawasee 6:30 p.m. — Wawasee adult education 6:30 p.m. — Wawasee drama club skating party at Eby Pines 7 p.m. — Wawasee wrestling vs Plymouth at Wawasee FRIDAY. DEC. 10 4 p.m. — Wawasee girls state swim meet at Muncie 6:30 p.m. — Wawasee basketball vs Warsaw at Wawasee SATURDAY, DEC. 11 All day — Gi/ls swim meet at Muncie 8 am. — Wawasee speech tournament at Penn high school 6:30 p.m. — Wawasee basketball vs Triton, there SUNDAY. DEC. 12 Milford junior high Christmas music program MONDAY. DEC. 13 3:45p.m. — Milford junior high sixth grade boys basketball vs North Webster at Milford 6:30 p.m. — Wawasee girls basketball vs North Wood, there 6:30 p.m. — Adult education at Wawasee 7 p.m. — Wawasee intramurals 7:30 p.m. — North Webster

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1 \ •n ■ Ms - £ -11 KB K•’ | I ■ I HIT' I.* . F ART DECO: 1925-1946 — Shown here are but a few of the items on display in room 300 at Wawasee high school in the Impact of art deco: 1925-1940 state traveling exhibition. The display will be at the school through December 22. Shown are a commode from 1930 made of steel and birdseye maple, a steel and brass table lamp, a 20th century textile of glazed cotton from France and a stainless steel clock.

Christmas concert in gym 7:30 p.m. — Wawasee FFA meeting in ag annex TUESDAY. DEC. 14 3:15 p.m. — Wawasee FHA meeting in room 104 4:30 p.m. — Wawasee freshman wrestling vs Pierre Moran 6 p.m. — Milford junior high boys basketball at North Webster 6:30 p.m. — Wawasee freshman basketball vs Warsaw at Wawasee 6:30 p.m. — Wawasee wrestling vs Warsaw, there 6:30 p.m. — Wawasee boys swimming vs Elkhart Central at Wawasee 6:30 p.m. — Adult education at Wawasee 6:30 p.m. — Wawasee JV basketball tournament at Northridge WEDNESDAY. DEC. 15 3:45 p.m. — Syracuse junior high girls basketball at North Webster 6:30 p.m. — Wawasee girls basketball vs Concord at Wawasee 6:30 p.m. — Wawasee JV basketball tournament at Northridge 6:30 p.m. — Adult education at Wawasee

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Lakeland ISclioozS i | Lunch y | Menu | _Za / December 13-17 MONDAY — Weiner sandwich, tri-taters, strawberries, cake and milk TUESDAY— Beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, cole slaw, peanut butter sandwich, fruit, cookie and milk WEDNESDAY — Tacos with cheese and lettuce, buttered corn, applesauce, coffee cake and milk THURSDAY - Turkey, dressing and gravy, buttered peas, sweet potatoes, jello, cookies and milk FRIDAY — Ham pattie sandwich, creamed potatoes, carrot sticks, fruit, Christmas ice cream and milk

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