The Mail-Journal, Volume 17, Number 25, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 July 1980 — Page 1

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Storm fails to halt Road Race as 225 participate

In spite of scorching weather, the third annual Mail-Journal Flotilla Road Race got off on time Saturday afternoon with 225 dedicated runners stepping off at 5:30 p.m. from the Syracuse City Park, some to go the shorter distance of 3.3 miles, while the braver souls went the full, exhausting eight miles. As Wawasee Cross-Country Coach Jerry Minton pulled the trigger on the small pistol that signaled the start of the race, the entire group of runners raced up W.E. Long Drive with dedication; but — and- it could hardly go unnoticed — they finished with considerable less zeal. Road Blocked There was doubt for a time during Saturday afternoon whether the race would go off as scheduled, since a point at 26

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North Shore Drive, at the badly damaged home of Mrs. Brad Schrock was nearly impassable due to fallen trees and hightension wires, the result of the record wind and rain storm e&rly Saturday morning. However. NIPSCo crews and volunteer workers rendered the road passable, to the satisfaction of Syracuse chief of police Robert Houser, and the race was on, The torrid heat was too much for several veteran runners, including perennial race winner Kermit Weldy as he failed to complete his pace-setting eightmile run. Weldy is director of the Kosciusko County YMCA and a former Syracuse resident. First Across Line In the short run, Kirby Hershberger of Middlebury crossed the finish line in just 16 minutes

and 59 seconds. For the ladies, first to cross the finish marker was Cindy Hartzler of Goshen with a time of 22 minutes and 30 seconds. In the eight-mile run. which took runners around scenic Syracuse Lake, veteran runner Russell Hochstetler of Nappanee came across the finish line first with a time of 45 minutes and 10 seconds. For the ladies, it was Betty Hite with a time of 60 minutes and 33 seconds. Plaques were presented to first, second and third place winners in each age category for both the men and women. (Note; Photographs of the winners appear on page 10 of this issue.) Lugar Couldn’t Come U.S. Senator Richard G. Lugar, who made the race a year ago (Continued on page 10)

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 9,1980

- ; <nrriw i ££ w 1 i vSySaifeiMltv tut * REPRESENTING UK WINNERS IN SUNDAY’S LAKE WAWASEE FLOTILLA

Lake Wawasee Flotilla one of the best, draws 51 entries

The weather had a lot to do with it. But as much as that, public spirit played a major part in making this year’s Lake Wawasee Flotilla a huge success. The Flotilla served as the capstone to a week end of events that included fireworks, water ’ski events, a road race, and other events to attract literally thousands to the lake area. Weather Perfect Jeff Wells, chairman of this year’s Flotilla Committee, said the weather was near perfect. Unlike last year’s stormy, windy weather, this year the soft, warm breeze on Lake Wawasee provided just the right atmosphere for a thrilling afternoon on Indiana’s largest natural lake. A huge flotilla of assorted craft began its cruise around the 27 miles of shoreline near the Eli Lilly estate and proceeded clockwise, ending in front of what is known as Wawasee Prep where trophies and cash were presented to winners. Ted Rogers, who has had a history of promoting the Flotilla, said this year’s event was easily

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the best in the past five years. The wide assortment of trophies defies a description here, so The Mail-Journal is printing a page of prize-winning entries on page 15 of this issue. A special plaque was presented to Mrs. Web (Mary) Burton of Baltimore, daughter of Lou Craig. Craig had been chosen some months ago as this year’s

No salary increase — All school board officers re-elected

The Lakeland Community School Board met last evening, July 8, and discussed board positions and salaries. It was a unanimous vote that the officers be re-elected. They are: President — Billy G. Little Vice president — John Kroh Secretary — Philip Payne Corporation treasurer — George Gilbert Recording secretary — Mrs. Philip Fawley School Attorney — Robert Reed Marguarite Hoerr was appointed as the representative

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Commodore. Following Craig's death, the committee chose not to select another Commodore; rather, it was decided to hold this year’s Flotilla in Craig’s memory. The Commodore’s trophy, and $250 in cash, went to the Sea Nymph Division of MidasInternational Corporation. Inasmuch as the boat company

board member of the Special .Education Co-op Advisory Committee and the Vocational Education Advisory Committee. Dave Carey will also stand as the second board member of the vocational committee. Board members set their 1981 salaries with no pay increases. Their present earnings of S3OO per year will remain the same. The bond for the treasurer was also set at the present salary of $50,000. All of the summer recreational programs are going well ac-

won the Commodore’s Cup last year, it retained a traveling trophy as well. Sea Nymph was also first in the Industrial category. The Earl Money v Award, presented this year for the fifth straight year by Mrs. Earl (Fredetta) Money, widow of the longtime Lake Wawasee conservation officer, went to the Kale

cording to participation figures. The swimming program has increased 100 students from last summer, with an overall total program increase of approximately 150 students. At Wawasee High School there are 1,499 participants in girls’ and boys’ sports, band and orchestra. At Syracuse there are 371 participants, in Milford 387 students in summer programs and at North Webster 195 students. This gives a total of 2,452 students in areas such as T-Ball, softball, pony league, swimming, tennis.

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Island Beacon entry, plus a check for $l5O. List Os W inners The complete list of winners are as follows: COMMERCIAL — Ist, Burger Dairy Store, trophy and $100; 2d, Fry, Wells and Rogers Realtors, trophy and SSO; and 3d, Kale (Continuedon page 2).

band and orchestra. Recommendations were placed before the board that two persons receive their GED, high school equivalency diplomas. Terisa Faile of Syracuse and Charles LeCount, Warsaw were both approved. The Wawasee High School special education teacher, Patricia Ford, resigned. Ford regretted the resignation, but found it necessary when her husband was transferred to New York state. (Continued on page 2)