The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 7, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 March 1979 — Page 1

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Ned Speicher named Milford's 1979 'Citizen of the Year'

A full house of 162 Milford townspeople were on hand Saturday night to congratulate Ned Speicher as he was named 1979 “Citizen of the Year.” The announcement came at the ninth annual Milford Area Development Council's “Citizen of the Year” banquet held in the Milford Apostolic Christian Church Fellowship Hall. Speicher, 30, a native of Milford, commented he was, "honored and shocked.” The r 1 resident said, “All I wapt-to do is stand here and cry. No hian is an island and no man stands alone. Working and living in Milford has made my life worthwhile.” Summer Recreation Program Speicher was selected “Citizen of the Year” mainly because of his efforts as director of Milford’s summer recreation program. He has been with the program five years and has been instrumental in generating a great deal of community support. He has also raised the support from the boys and girls who participate in this summer program. In 1974, 125 boys participated while in 1978, over 300 played. The program includes Tball, Little League and softball. And, since Speicher became director various improvements have been made at the Little League field including new bleachers, new lights and a new concession stand. When asked if he has any future plans for the program. Speicher commented, “We always want to try and involve more kids.” Speicher is a graduate of Milford High School. He is a graduate of Manchester College where he received his bachelor and master’s degrees in education. He is a fifth grade teacher at Milford Junior High School. He also serves as seventh and eighth grade girls track coach, sixth grade boys basketball coach and seventh and eighth grade football coach at the school. He has been with the Lakeland School Corporation the past nine years. Four Children Speicher and his wife, Deb, have four children: Dawn, seven, a second grader in Milford Elementary School; Kerri, five; David, two; and Kasee, three months. The Speichers are members of the Apostolic Christian Church where Speicher is a Sunday school teacher. Speicher is the son of Lewis and Mim Speicher of Milford. He has

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four brothers and sisters: Ted, 28, who works for Yoder Kitchen Cabinets, Nappanee; Tom, 25, a pharmacist; Sue, 21; and Amy, 16. Bruce Bultemeier, MAD vice president, named the new “Citizen.” Other MAD officers include: Becky Doll, president;

Wawasee Prep sold to Wawasee Condominiums

The final closing of possibly the largest real estate transaction in the Lake Wawasee area was completed Friday, March 2. Ownership of the former Wawasee Prep School (old Spink Hotel) was transferred to Wawasee Villa Condominiums, Inc. The new corporation has plans of developing the 15-acre complex into 96 condominium units. Phase one of the project involves converting the former hotel

Charter Milford Kiwanis Club

Milford has a new Kiwanis club. Its 25 members were special guests at a Charter Night held Monday night at the Shrine Building at the Kosciusko CountyFairgrounds with the sponsoring Lakeland Kiwanis Club serving as host. Members of the new club, which will meet each Fridaymorning in the Milford Fire Station, are Philip E. Angle, Robert E. Auer, Richard S. Bender. Richard Brouillette, Don Bucher, Robert E. Crissell, Stan Custer. Max G. Evans, Don Flenar, Ralph Gorsuch, Robert Greenwood, Robert L. Hall, Larry Harmon; Bruce Hun-

Assessing underway in Van Buren Walter Wuthrich, trustee of Van Buren Township, has begun assessing from his home at 316 E. Catherine Street, Milford. Persons may stop at the Wuthrich home between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday thru Saturday. All boats, motors, pontoons, travel trailers, snowmobiles, trucks and caps must be reported.

Rich Stoller, incoming president; Carol Haab, secretary; and Julie Hickman, treasurer. Alan Beer Speaks One highlight of the evening was the presentation given by Dr. Alan Beer, a former Milford resident and guest speaker. Beer, the son of Rev. and Mrs.

building in 48 units ranging in size from approximately 800 to 2,100 square feet. Each unit will contain a private balcony, fireplace, individual laundry facility, microwave oven, private garage and pier space. The former chapel will be detached from the main hotel building and converted into a multi-level community room and athletic facility. Exterior (Continued on page 2)

sberger, Gregory Jackson, Donn D. Kesler, Eldred A. Mabie, Wade E. Mishler. Darrell A. Om. Fred T. Powell, Marvin E. Rapp, John E. Replogle, Preston Rigterink. Arthur (Tom) Spencer, and Mike Zimmerman, Jr. Officers are: Fred T. Powell — president Donn D. Kesler — presidentelect Arthur Spencer — vice president Richard S. Bender — secretary Darrell A. Orn — assistant secretary Robert L. Hall — treasurer Directors include John E. Replogle, Max G. Evans, Don Bucher, Robert E. Auer, Eldred A. Mabie and Gregory Jackson. Hear District Governor Richard Long, president of the sponsoring Lakeland Club, was in charge of the meeting. Sherman E. Bryant, Lt. Governor of the Land of Lakes Division, served as master of ceremonies. A definite highlight of the meeting, which drew a crowd of 300, was the appearance of William L. Lieber of Merriville, Governor of the state Kiwanians. He called the gathering “the largest I’ve ever seen on such an occasion, and he had praise for the new club and for those who organized the club. His appearance was his official visit to

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Theo Beer of Milford, is a graduate of Milford High School. He currently is a professor in the department of cell biology. University of Texas Health Science Center, Dallas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas. His field is in and gynecology. Dr. Beer first spoke on his memories of Milford and how past “Citizens’ of the Year" helped influence his life. He commented, “It’s a real honor for Dorothy and myself to be here. I have participated in many banquets. Today’s meal ranked as one of the best served around the world.” He went on to say, “As I look over past “Citizens' of the Year,” all have made an early impact on my life. Others in town have had a similar impact.” Beer spoke very highly of his parents. Calling them, “parents of the century, he said, “I’m a very rich individual to learn from (Continued on page 2)

the district. He spoke of the merits of the host of Kiwanis enterprises, stressing the underlying principal of service to one’s community. He said the Milford club is the 9.448th charter given by Kiwanis International, which boasts of 205 clubs in Indiana with 9.600 members. He said th<* Land O Lakes Division alone has 12 clubs with 565 members. Following his well received remarks, club presidents lined up to present him with checks for a Kiwanis project in Indiana known as Sudden Death Synknown as Sudden Death Syndrome, or “crib death”. Kiwanians are underwriting a program at the Riley Hospital at Indianapolis in the amount of $225,000. Checks amounted to $1,775, then the president of the Goshen club stepped forward to present Governor Lieber with a check for $1,500, swelling the figure to $3,275, “We will meet our goal," Governor Lieber challenged. Dignitaries Present A long list of dignitaries were introduced by MC Bryant and Chris Koher, new club building chairman of the Lakeland Club gave certificates of commendation to a number of club Workers instrumental in formingthe new Milford club.

Lakeland Day Care Center seeks ground level facility

By LESLIE WHITMAN The Lakeland Day Care Center, located on the second floor of Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse, has been providing child care for area families since the fall of 1973. The center might have to close its doors come July, if a new ground floor location is not found. The center is licensed by the State Board of Welfare. This year’s license, which is up for renewal in July, is on a provisional basis due to the center’s failure to meet the Indiana State Fire Code. The code says any licensed day care center must be on the ground floor. Therefore, if the center has not moved into a new location by July or shown it is actively looking for one, it could lose its license. Carol Hurd, program planner at the center and Gloria Frew, president of the center’s board of directors, said the fire at a Louisville movie house has made the fire marshal stricter in enforcing this code. W’e Want To Stay Open Both women are concerned about keeping the center open. They, and the entire board of directors, are looking at possible new sites. Mrs. Frew commented. “We’re looking at local properties, checking to see what facilities are available.” The new center must be made out of fire retardant material. At least seven rooms would be needed — an all purpose room, kitchen, office plus a room for each age group. A total of 35 square feet of inside space is required for each child. (Continued on page 2)

Five taverns raided —

Sheriff's department cracking down on gambling in county

Gambling in Kosciusko County is on its way out if Sheriff C. Alan Rovenstine and members of his department have anything to say about it. Five area taverns were raided early Saturday morning and approximately $9,000 in gambling equipment was confiscated. Rovenstine said this was a result of a five-month long investigation. Raided simultaneously at 11:10 a.m. Saturday were the following establishments: Lancelot Lounge, North Webster; Barbee

Robert Cline, immediate past president of the Milford Lions Club, welcomed the new club into community service, and said his club is looking forward to working with the new Milford Kiwanis Club. Entertainment was by a 28member group known as the BuiDel Chorus of Anderson, made up of employees or relatives of employees of Guide Lamp and or Delco Remy, Anderson firms. Receives Charter Considerable paraphernalia was presented to Fred Powell as was presented to Fred Powell as president of the new club, including the accoutrements of his new office. The charter was presented to president Powell by Governor Lieber. Powell said he accepted the charter and noted that his club would strive to keep up the high standards of Kiwanis clubs everywhere. Club building awards were presented by David Holderman of Goshen, immediate past Lt. Governor and now district new club building chairman. William E. Dorsey, Lt. Governor Select of the Land of Lakes Division, gave the closing remarks. Invocation had been offered by Donn Kesler and benediction by Arthur Spencer.

i J** JI W l ■ a| IT’S READING TIME — At the lakeland Day Care Center. Syracuse, children from the ages of 3-12 participate in a number of activities which are designed to help them grow. Above, these five-year-olds listen to Anna Craw as she reads them a story during morning nursery school.

Landing, Barbee Lake; Louie's Bar and Grill. Syracuse; Sportsman Bar, 112 South Huntington St.. Syracuse; and the Sleepy Owl, SR 13S Syracuse. Stamp Machines Confiscated by county, state and local officers were six stamp machines, tip boards, numbers games, more than 20,000 gambling cards plus various other forms of gambling equipment. The stamp machines were the kind formerly found in grocery stores where U.S. postal stamps could be bought. Used as a

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gambling device, however, instead of getting stamps, a person inserting a quarter would get a tab which, when pulled apart, would reveal various symbols. Rovenstine commented. “It's just like a slot machine. It has a pay off on each card. Also taken by officers were $33 in quarters from the stamp machines seized. Too Open In County Asked what his main reason was for closing down on this type of gambling he said, “I think our main objective was because it

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was getting so prevalent and open. We felt we should do something about it.” All of the stamp machines were in plain view on counters in the various taverns. Sheriff’s department Patrolman Thomas Brindle and members of the county sheriff s reserve unit had been monitoring the gambling activities since last October. Last Thursday, March 1, Brindle along with county reserve officers John Willard, Tim Mosher and Dick Waterson (Continued on page 2)