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VIE FOR FAIR QUEEN — Fair queen candidates appeared at the ribbon-cutting at 7 p.m. Monday night at the county fairgrounds at Warsaw to help formally open this year’s fair. With them were Warsaw Mayor H. Dale Tucker and State Representative Thames / Mauzy, both of whom spoke briefly, and Margi Fithian, wife of Second District Congressman Floyd J. Fithian, who also spoke. From left are "Miss Syracuse,” Kimberly Ann Bachelder; "Miss Atwood,” Vickie

Milford Park Board wants town input

Members of the Milford Park Board are in the process of making some changes at the park and Marion Acton, park board president, is interested in input from Milford citizens about what they would like to see at the park He said, “We are interested in the park being used by more people not only for the beach, picnicking and play area but for boating and fishing. Our ; main purpose is to make it more usable by more people.” • More playground and park equipment is being installed this summer. Members are also changing the boat loading site w’hich has caused some concern by local fishermen. Acton commented, “Anytime there’s change, there’s a few people who don’t understand. Our concern is where the fishermen are putting in their boats is too valuable to park trucks. We felt we could make another place much better.” The board would like to construct a permanent loading site, but that would cost money. Acton' added that any donations by fishermen to build such a dock would be most helpful. Park Belongs To Tow n Acton also stressed that the park belongs to the Town of Milford. He said, "The park is not a public park in the sense that ‘I can do as I please.’ We have had to ask people to leave because of

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their conduct. We have no intention of saying no to anyone, however.” He also said the board isn’t out to create problems for anyone. “We want to continue to develop it and improve it so more people can enjoy it. We want to make it something the community can be proud of.” Anyone with input should contact members of the board or write to box 495 Milford. Besides Acton, other members of the board are Connie Smith, Levi Beer and D. G. Seely. No injuries in accident No one was injured at 4:49 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, in a two-car collision at SR 13 and an access road, which resulted in damage estimated by Syracuse police at $435. Drivers involved were Timothy -R. Pritchard, 19, r 3 box 251 G Syracuse, in a 1977 Toyota, and Aleck S. Sielesnew, 17, r 4 box 94 Syracuse, a 1973 Tudor. BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK SETFORSATURDAY The monthly free blood pressure clinic will be held in the Chatter Box on Main Street in Milford on Saturday, Aug. 5.

Miller: “Miss Etna Green,” Tonya Hedington: “Miss Silver Lake.” Diane M. Spore: “Miss Claypool.” Leona Bruce: Mayor Tucker: “Miss Mentone,” Debra Shepherd; Margi Fithian; Reigning Queen Joni English; fair association president Emra Stookey; “Miss Pierceton.” Diane Bryant: State Representative Thames Mauzy; “Miss Milford.” Tammy Miller: “Miss North Webster,” Laurie Pryor: "Miss Leesburg,” Tracie Klopenstein; “Miss Warsaw II.” Cindy Hathaway: and “Miss Warsaw I,” Sharon Lowe. Absent was "Miss Warsaw HI.” Melody Faulkner.

Ralph Neff hospitalized following accident Ralph Neff, 79, r 1 Milford remains a patient in the Goshen Hospital following a tractor accident at Big Boulder Golf Course at the north edge of •Milford last Wednesday afternoon. Neff was mowing on a small tractor and misjudged a ditch. The tractor went into the ditch pinning Neff. Coming to his assistance and pulling him out of the mud were golfers David and Peter Marshall of Syracuse. The Milford Emergency Unit was called and Neff was taken to the hospital where he underwent an operation late Wednesday night to replace an artery in his leg. His condition is listed as Serious but stable. Neff terms his rescue a miracle as the Marshall brothers are usually at work at 2 in the afternoon,the time of the accident. The young men are the sons of Argentina missionaries and are in the area to attend Grace College. They stated their boss had told them he had no work that afternoon and had sent them home. They decided to spend their afternoon off golfing and were therefore on the course at the time of the accident.

Buildings coming down

With a number of sidewalk superintendents looking on the first of two Milford buildings came tumbling down yesterday (Tuesday) morning. Dale and Darrell Custer of Stanley Custer and Sons, Milford, began preliminary work last Wednesday morning on the demolition of two of Milford’s four unsafe buildings — one was owned by Joe Hernandez and the other by the First National Bank, Milford Branch, recently purchased from Richard Widup. As the “superintendents” watched it seemed as though the huge machinery used little or no effort to bring down the soft brick walls on the south side of the former Melody Case building. As with most improvements the tearing down of the buildings has created traffic problems and a pile of rubble in downtown Milford. A comment from

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Syracuse plans Sidewalk Days

Once again, Syracuse merchants in the uptown and village areas are celebrating Syracuse Sidewalk Days, to be held this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 3,4 and 5. Summer merchandise will be offered at special prices all three days. Syracuse driver in accident in Elkhart County A Syracuse driver was involved in a three-vehicle accident in Goshen last week end, resulting in one injury and $2,600 in damages. Time on the accidents was 4: 4tSunday afternoon. Myron Strausborger, 17, of Syracuse and driver of a 1969 Pontiac, was southbound on Indiana Avenue in Goshen when his vehicle was struck by an eastbound 1977 Ford operated by Samuel Kramer, 35, of Goshen. Following impact, the Kramer car struck a 1968 Dodge van driven by Ralph Silver, 35, Elkhart, who was stopped on Indiana Avenue. A passenger in the Kramer vehicle, James Kramer, 11, was treated at Goshen Hospital for an abrasion to the face. Strausborger was cited for disregarding a stop sign. Goshen police investigated and set damages at $2,000 to the Kramer A vehicle, S4OO to the Syracuse car, and S2OO to the van.

Milford Area Development Becky Doll on Tuesday morning Milford Area Development President Becky Doll on Tuesday morning wps, “Things have to look worse before they can look bettter.” Milford Town Board President Jean Treesh said Wednesday morning, “It’s beautiful! But I’m only half way happy. We’re not all the way there!” Memories of the older set of onlookers drifted back to the days when the buildings were a hub of activity, housing such business establishments as restaurants, a general store, a drug store and a glove factory. Many thought of the bricks themselves, believed to have been made at a brick factory located at Milford Junction in the 1900 —1905 era. Court records show that on June 28, 1977, the Marion Circuit (Continued on page 2)

Most stores will remain open regular hours, but will stay open until 8 p.m. Thursday andjFriday night. There will also be free parking. Sidewalk Days is sponsS'red by the Syracuse Merchants Association. Caudills celebrate 50th anniversary The children of irfr. and Mrs. Homer Caudill, r 1 Pierceton will be holding a golden wedding anniversary reception for their parents on SundayJAug. 13, from 1:30 to 5 p.m in the Pierceton Community Building. The Caudills were married on Janurary 9, 1929, in the home of her parents in Riceville, Ky. They moved to Indiana shortly after, in 1932, and have resided near Pierceton since 1947. They are the parents of five children, four sons and one daughter, including Robert Caudill, Littleton, Colo; Bill Caudill, South Bend; Delbert Caudill, Pierceton; Mrs. Lynn (Linda) Pletcher, Rialto, Calif.; and Michael Caudill, Huntington. Mr. and Mrs. Caudill have 10 grandchildren. The actual date of their 50th wedding anniversary is not until January, however, the entire family can not be together at that time. Mr. and Mrs. Caudill request no gifts.

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■ Annual Auaust Swim-Along set n. annua! U k . Swim-Along to benefit the being held on Saturday. Aug. Mk Mrs. Tom Thornburg and Mrs. Kent Hare, co-chairmen of the event this year, have announced several changes. The lap swimmers wiU be swimming from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wawasee High School pool and the across the lake swim will start at 11 a.m. from the Lakeview Cottages site. ESA (Gamma Sigma Chapter) has assumed the responsibility for the event and any member may be contacted for further information or sponsor sheets. Mrs. Jane Wieciori is head of the local chapter. , AH monies from the event will go to help find a cure for what is now an inherited and fatal disease. Meter reader bitten by dog Meter reader Galen Stouder, 21, r 1 Milford, was bitten on his right Thigh by a dog belonging to someone in the 1200 block of South Main. Goshen Hf* was treated by a physician tor the injury. According to Goshen police the owners were not at home at the time.

$ l5O damage in Milford accident A total of $l5O damage was estimated in a 4 p.m. accident Friday, July 28, on Milford’s Main Street. * A 1978 Chevrolet operated by Steven M. Walker, box 272 Syracuse, was making a right turn into the entrance of the First National Bank of Warsaw, Milford branch, when it hit a parked car owned by Gordon Lloyal Todd, Skandia, Mich. The Walker car was damaged $l5O. There was no damage to the Todd vehicle. Milford Town Marshal David Hobbs investigated. Fisher receives acadeinic honor ANDERSON - John Fisher, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert Fisher of r 2 Milford, has achieved academic recognition at Anderson College for the spring, 1978 semester. To be eligible for the academic citation list, a student must obtain a grade point average between 3.0 and 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Fisher, who completed his junior year at Anderson College in June, is a graduate of Wawasee High School. Anderson College is a four-year liberal arts college founded in 1917 by the Church of God.

B i SYRACUSE HOUSE FIRE — Damage estimated by fireman at SIO,OOO resulted from an early-morning fire Tuesday. Aug. I. at a house owned by Hascal Grissom at the junction of CR 500E. and the Syracuse-Webster Rd., about three miles south of Syracuse. Three Syracuse trucks were assisted by a North Webster tanker in putting out the fire. The tanker helped with water, as the Syracuse trucks were running out. The fire report said that four .young people. Mark Dean. Terry Kehr. Kathy Sentaban and Debra Overfelt were cleaning out the trash that had been left in the house and burning it. when the house was set afire.

Questionnaires should be returned

Approximately 360 questionnaires sent out by a Lakeland Community School adult education advisory committee have been received so far reports Don H. Arnold, superintendent. A total of 6,924 questionnaires were sent out July 21 to assess the need for more adult education in the schools. This figure represents better than a five per cent return. Ar nold states, “That far exceeds the

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expectations of the state office. Even though a few questionnaires have been received, Arnold is urging that citizens return the completed forms as soon as possible. He hopes that all questionnaires be returned by August 15. but said any questionnaire received later than that date will be tabulated. These questionnaires are a preliminary to organizing a (Continuedon page 2)