The Mail-Journal, Volume 18, Number 8, Milford, Kosciusko County, 11 March 1981 — Page 9

■wiHflflHflfiw L* *\ &*v " jmi IHBfr • ||p*» 4fl~'M Ewß ’ w ' w t i^GrW Rl *w| j | , ■f’' < I j ■ j~ '_ "B ii\ jg ‘ /Tw i k • rMT >' ' R *' 4T| lt h| 7i IT jl -- ! W ■ 7 *YW flißflh -* l Xfl ‘t*A\ ■ - \? <“•>►• . W ■1 Bhßmbbbsiim nB9HBIHHBdMMBbk. WAWASEE SWIM CLUB — Pictured above is the 1981 Wa wasee Swim Club composed of students of all ages whomeet at the Wawasee High School pool. They began meeting in December and will continue meeting until May 1. They will take a one-minth break and begin again June I. In the front row from left to right are Jennifer Titus George Wiegand. Cindy Cobbum. Tiffany Titus. Jody Weaver, Amy Hoene. Paige Price. Celeste Wiegand. Missy Saugler and Dawn Firestone. Kneeling in the secondrpw frpm left to right are Matt Pritchard. Brian Neff. Casey Kline. Allan Fay le. Matt Fnback. Scott Berkey. Vince Koser. Tyler Crum. Bevan Hurd. Tracy Currant. Danielle Iwankowitsch. Angie Keim, Christy Cobbum. Catt; Cobbum and Diane Moore. Standing in the third row from left to right are Todd Leamon. Dan O'Haver. Jenny Hoene. Nicole Iwankowitsch,Suzy Baumgartner. Stephanie Berkey. Barbara Butler. Kristi Rowe, Cristi Weaver and Peyton Llewellyn. In the back row from left to right are Heidi Young. Chris Eldridge. Barbara Foil, Kristine Neff. Gina Hurd, lenji Reed. Michelle Berkey. Bobby Galloway and John Dixon. The team coaches, not pictured, are head coach Tim Caldwell and assitant Kirk Hughes. (Photo by Kim Hieber)

/®L—4** •ai- ail 21 ]■?■. v» 1 il V 31 ■HB* wK Wfi ■* 3k JBF A W ImL a 3W.X. I 5 /<’ V 1 /rw ■ I iA'-J hf* ch ! •S'y T\ / ■ W h— K 4 20 ' 'C'l 13 / i ,2 1 14 Bi w SYRACUSE SIXTH GRADE BASKETBALL — In the above photograph is the Syracuse Elementary School Sixth grade girls' basketball team forJMl tn the front row from left to right are Tressa I lttleton. Chefle Martindale. Beth Marter. Dawn Cavender and Tyna Haney. Kneeling in the second row are Nicole Williams. Shelly Rogers. Mindy Harman. Cristi Weaver and Trisha Barton. Standing in the back row are Coach Jo Alford. Julie Schmahl. \nn \ itaniemi. Tiffany Wappes, Elva Hostetler and Patty W ogoman. One basketball play er. Amy Bell, was not present. < Photo by Kim Hieber >

Heather Beer shines in final gymnastics meet

By SH ARON STVCK.M AN Bang the only senior on the gymnastics team. Heather Beer, wefl deserved the honors on Thursday at Wawasee. in the last regular season meet, against Westview Heather came in first m all optional events: vaulting, bars beam and floor and she came in first in all-around optional, with a total score of 33 85 In. optional vault Carol Meier of Wawasee

■fl Eifl jV Bk W- w / ' A : *£ C / Z>SMUmWMIiwi tpiJSSawewAm •sSWW^ R! ...-■num- - _... .....,-... ,-. HEATHER BEER SHINES - Heather Beer. Wawasee’s only sealer gymnast. received tint place in all optional events: uneven ban, vault Heer and beam, as well as placing first bi the all-around on Thursdav evening. March 5. in the last regular gymnastics meet «f the season. She scored 33.85 points for «e Warriors’ optional team. During the first round of sectional action. Tuesday evening. Beer received a fhst in optional vault and second ta the uneven bars competition. The final evening of sectional activity will be tomorrow (Thursday > with events beginning at S p.m. in the Wawasee High School gym. (Photoby Deb Fox>

placed second and Jill Haab. also of Wawasee. placed third In optional bars Haab placed second and Meier third In optional beam Haab placed second and sophmore, Angie Meek, of Wawasee placed third In optional floor Meek showed up well and placed second, with Haab placing third Haab also come in second m optional all-around with a total score of 25 8 Intermediate In the Intermediate division the Westview girls had their better

performances First place in intermediate vault went to Laura Gesch of Westview, Wawasee s Beth Walker placed second and Naomi Garza placed third In intermediate bars Lon Berger had an outstanding performance for Wawasee. with a score of 8.7 and came in first. Shawn Mis&ler of Westview came in second and Westview's Laura Oesch came in third First place m intermediate beam went to Melissa Baumgartner of Wawasee Second place was awarded to Deb Miller of Westview and Naomi Garza came in third for Wawasee. Beth Walker won first in intermediate floor, Shawn Mishler of Westview took second and Linda Fought of Westview came in third There were no all around intermediate awards Beginning In the beginning division Sharon Hohnstedt of Wawasee took first place in all events, vault, bars. beam, floor and all around. There was a tie for second place in beginning vault, between Mindy Donat of Westview and Kristy Vance of Wawasee Third place in vault was Marcia Taylor Second ptace of beginning bars was won by Patty Gill of Westview and Gayle Swartz took third Swartz was injured during competition, however, it appears that she will be able to participate in sectional Second place in beam went to Kristy Vance and third to Taylor Beginning floor second ptace award went to Taylor Beginning floor second place award went to Taylor and third to Carmel Kahle. Beginning all-around was won by Bohmstedt with a score of 29.2 and Taylor took second. In the team scores Wawasee took first ptace in beginning division with a score of 81.5 to Westview’s 67.35. In intermediate Westview won with a score of 78.05 and Wawasee scored 619 In optional Wawasee scored 84.65 to Westviews 9.5. The girls have a record of 8-2 for the npHnnal and beginning teams and 2-8 for the intramediate team going into sectional, which begins on Tuesday at Wawasee final rounds on Thursday

Syracuse 6th grade undefeated The Syracuse Junior High School sixth grade girls’s baskethdl team finished the season mdefeated. Coach Joan Alford's {iris played a four-game schedule with the sixth grade <f Milford and North Webster. This years' Yellow Jacket girls scored nore points than any previous Yellow Jacket team. Over hat the girls participating scored The sigh grade team is open to any girl Aho wishes to play and all girls >lay in each game. Ann Marie vitaniemi and Julie Schmahl ed the team in scoring Wawasee places in sectional By S.IARON STUCKMAN At Wiwasee on Tuesday the Wawasei gymnastics team had a good evtning in the first two events; vaulting and uneven bars, rating up with two first place wWners. four second place winners ind overall looked very good TW remaining events will be held gt Wawasee on Thursday. In intermediate vaulting Beth Walker of Wawasee placed second, kith Terrie Herting of Elkhart Memorial coming very close Stephanie Dexter of Elkhart Memtrial took first place. In optpnal vaulting Wawasee took the jrst two places Heather Beer plated first with a score of 8.75. Caril Meier was shcond and Lori Parts of North Wood came in third. In intrmediate uneven bars first pla® went to Lynli Hockert of NorthVood, who did very well and rectived a score of 8.15. Wawasef’s Lori Berger came in second 4ith 7 70 and Michel Hess of Elkhart Memorial was third. The competition was very tough irtthe optional uneven bars Many oithe girls were very good Wawase again won the top two places Carol Meier took first with a sore of 8 15. Heather Beer came ir secod with a score of 8.0. Kelly C»ok of Plymouth was very good aad came m third with a score of7 8 Fourth place winner. Lori Pzrks of North Wood also gave an outstanding per formante and although she came in fourti she does a very good job onthebirs At thu point in the competition Elkhart Memorial has the most total points in intermediate bars and intermediate vaulting, with Wawaset having the most points in optknal bars and optional vault, bU the most points overall so far belong to Plymouth Compebion will begin at 6 o’clock p.m. Thursday at Wawasee. Comment — (Confnued from pageß) going m dominate the game. Maybe that’s inevitable and ma’be that’s not so bad. Whatever it is, when Major League owners in recent years slowed Marvin Miller and his union u ed players to get the arrangement they now enjoy, in free agentry, they get just what jhey deserved-and asked fat. Miller is smart, an expert in bargaaing and in PR. He has the flayers behind him. He has os twitted the owners repeatedly. And there’s nothing ia the cards to suggest they are a match for him. and tie unionzed players, now.

Sports

Kiwanis Club to take over Syracuse summer ball program

By KIM HIEBER One common complaint among community members is the lack of sporting activities open to all individuals. Many believe only the talented and experienced child or adult may participate in local sporting events, which is not only misleading, but false. Youth League, formerly known as the Syracuse Little League, will begin soon under new directions. An additional senior league, high school league, slow pitch league and adult league may begin if the community responds well to the programs. All of these leagues will be under the guidance of the Wawasee Kiwanis. The Kiwanians are offering changes, improvements and expansion to the existing summer sports programs because the Lakeland School Corporation is no longer able to fully fund these activities “The school board already said they will have no summer program director and no afternoon practice sessions during the summer. All coaching and instruction will have to come from parent coaches,’’ stated Kiwanis Athletic Board of Directors Chairman Ron Roberts. As it appears, the school board wishes the sports recreation programs to continue. They will continue to offer their sports equipment and fields for use. Originally, it was believed the booster clubs could take charge of the league. Unfortunately, the majority of these members are only committed because they have children in the sporting activities, which results in a constant changeover. The Wawasee Kiwanis agreed to sponsor the project because they can provide a continuity, preventing a constant overturn of

-tat ™ fl I \* I I \ Rhl *' -’v RECEIVES FIRST AT SECTIONAL — Carol Meier of Wawasee High School received a first division rating on the uneven bars last night (Tuesday! during the first round of the gymnastics sectional competition being held at Wawasee. Meier received an 8.15. During the last home meet of the season. Thursday. March 5. she placed third on the bars. Looking on during Meier’s routine was Lori Berger, a member of the intermediate team. < Photo by Deb Fox)

■■■■Mt ' I -”•"1 MILFORD GYMNASTS — These gymnasts from Milford Junior High School wilt be competing with other schools in the corporation at the Jmrior High Gymnastics Invitational to be beta at Wawasee High School on March 14. Seated on the floor are Jacqoi Schahz. Linda Lower, Pania Smith, Denise Borkeypile, Susie Baumgartner. Staci Ostendraf and Cindy Fifer. . Kneeling in the second row are Shelly Sanders, Jntie McDaniel. Steff Swfliart, Dawn Rigterink, Susie Hoover, Rhonda Amsden and Melissa Evans. Vicki Wise and Sheri Bushong, standing, are team managers. Standtag in back are Coach Carolyn Baker. Salty Perales, Kathy Weisser, Amy Bucher. Irma Cruz, Michelle Redslob, Heidi Beer, Anthony Beer. Veronica Gana, Sneßen Free. Criss Baumgartner and Angie Smith. (Photo by Deb Fox)

people involvement; a stability through active support; and finances and conformity with an overseeing board of directors. The Kiwanians appointed and elected an athletic board of governors from 20 nominated men. The final selection of nine men is the nucleus of the organization, although anyone interested in volunteering may help. The Syracuse-Wawasee Kiwanis Athletic Board of Governors consists of: Ron Roberts — chairman Ken Wagner — vice chairman Bill Cox - recording secretary Larry DeWitt treasurer Bob Trolson — publicity and public relations Tony Mohler — coaches Mike Feaster — umpires Russell Yates - fund raising Rick Baker — field development and maintenance The board began meeting in January, since that time its members meet once per week The Syracuse Youth League honors the 1980 Lakeland Community School League guidelines, which happens to coinside with the Little League regulations These guidelines will be followed because they are. believed the best, as proven by the two groups successes. Minor and major league will be open to boy’s and girls age eight through 12. excluding those reaching age 13 by August 1. Whether a child is placed in minor or major league depends upon ability. Those completing kindergarten during the 1980-81 school session through second grade are eligible for T-Ball. This sport utilizes no pitcher, saving batting skills until children develop improved physical skills at hitting a moving ball. T-Ball will also place

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children according to their capabilities. Travel League is for outstanding boys and girls age eight to 12 with the same basic guidelines as major and minor leagues. They will participate in games with other towns. Membership is by selection and may change week to week. Senior League participants may be age 13 through 15, as long as they do not reach their 16 bir Jiday by August 1. ‘ Girls’ softball will be open for players age 13 to 15, with expansion depending on community interest, ,as will Slow Pitch League and the High School League. \ The Acfolt League is for anyone 16 yearsof age or older. If in the coaches opinion a child is a liability to himself, the boy or girl may have to wait until a later date to begin. “We’re trying to provide something for everyone. There will be a registration fee which cannot be avoided. A kid’s development is important and it’s important for girls and boys to learn that winning is not all there is,” told Trolson, representing the Kiwanis athletic board. Trolson continued, “I suppose I’m concerned after seeing the kids in California. There were those that didn't make it and I saw what happened to them Children develop at different stages. They may be undercoordinated one year and a triumph the next. What’s important is that they’re given something to do, or they may find something else that's less constructive.” The league will be policed by a commissioner, with one for each division in T-Ball, Minors, Majors, Girls' Softball, Travel League, Adult Softball League and whatever. “The commissioners will be the liaison between the community and the athletic board. If the ' commissioner thinks a problem can be handled on the spot, then fine. If it cannot, it’ll be made a board decision. The buck will finally stop at the Kiwanians Athletic board of Governors,” Trolson commented. The commissioners are where the community laymen are to be used. They are responsbile to oversee that each league represents sportsmanship, to conduct supervision and rule interpretation and supervise coaches, playing equipment and field safety. Commissioners will also assist in player tryouts and drafting. Team business representatives are also needed They are a very important link to the leagues, keeping the team financial records, reporting any problems to commissioners - and are responsible for parent recruitment for special help and concessions. The Kiwanians truly need community help for a successful league project. Coaches, scorekeepers and other positions need to be filled by community members. Senator Dick Miller of Plymouth happily signed an agreement with the Kiwanians that the Wawasee Prep field will be used for Youth League, relinquishing the property upon request. Senator John Augsburger of Syracuse arranged the contact with owner

Senator Miller. “The Kiwanians will maintain the lawn care, rebuild the pitching mounds and do the necessary upkeep. Although no extensive repairs will be made because we don’t know how long we ll have it,” told Trolson. The three Wawasee Prep practice fields will be used with the three Vega fields and Rotary field, now known as the Syracuse Youth League field located on SR 13, near Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church. RKO Bottlers, Pepsi, of Fort Wayne is improving the Vega fields with signboards. An electric signboard is also being added to the Syracuse Youth League field. “There will be new scoreboard signs for all the fields. The fields will be reconditioned and lighted. They will all be improved. We also have several outfield signs for sale for anyone wishing to advertise. The money received goes towards the new scoreboard financing,” commented Roberts. “The Lakeland School Corporation donated old field lights a couple of years ago. Our concern is to upgrade the three Vega fields. We were hoping to light all three Vega fields this last fall, but with the Nortern Indiana Public Service Company strike that delayed things. Now we’ll be lucky to get one lighted soon,” stated Trolson. The Wawasee Kiwanis Club is hoping NIPSCo will donate lighting poles for the fields. At least 18 poles are needed for the three Vega fields, although some light poles may have dual usage while others will not. League uniforms will fortunately not be needed this season. However, next year new uniforms will have to be purchased. “It’s a possibility that the total financial responsibility will fall on the Kiwanians. W’e would like to avoid this, but after a few years this may happen,” Trolson said. “We would like suggestions for fund raising activities. In the past, there’s been a chicken barbecue and sales contests among the league members selljng to the community,” told Roberts. . A community meeting will be held Wednesday, March 25, at the Lakeland Youth Center beginning at 7 p m. Interested parents and community members are encouraged to attend. At a later date a Meet-the-Coaches-Night will be scheduled for children and their parents. “Anyone interested in helping and serving as coaches, representatives, commissioner or whatver should come the meeting Even those commuity members with just questions are more than welcome After all, this is a community we’ project that will only be successful with 1 , everyone’s cooperation,” smiled Trolson Coaches may have to umpire some games. This may be required so coaches have a clearer understanding of umpire problems and allow for a smaller staff size. The Kiwanians may insist all coaches attend an umpire clinic. Anyone wanting more information about Youth and Adult League may contact: Ron Roberts, r 2 Syracuse or Bob Trolson, r 2 Syracuse.

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