The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 25, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 July 1982 — Page 1
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3 5 crafts make Sunday's Flotilla a real gala event
This year s Fourth of July Flotilla, held Sunday afternoon on Lake Wawasee, war easily one of the best, with 35 separately decorated craft in six classes making the full arete of the 29mile shoreline The sun beat its hot rays down upon the colorful boats of varied description as they passed piers and a shoreline jammed with spectators And the light wind was just sufficient to make the entire afternoon enjoyable. At 1 p.m sharp when the opening gun was sounded, a pontoon in the center of the big lake released hundreds of multicolored. helium-inflated balloons that sored upward in a southwesterly direction to signal the beginning of the Flotilla. , The units moved out behind an escort of boats from the county sheriffs department at Buttermilk Bay in front of the old fish hatchery site, and ended there for a presentation of trophies to winners Jon Sroufe, general chairman, was delighted at the cooperation he had received in making this year’s Flotilla one of the very best. He was on hand to help present the trophies to winners in the several catagories at about 4 p.m. Assisting Sroufe were Jerry Johnson. Bill Beemer and Ted Rogers , In a lead craft Jane Nearing, the first woman commodore, commanded all she surveyed as she was appropriately suited and wore a smart marine cap. She sat between fluttering American and State of Indiana flags in a 27-foot Formula boat driven by Wayne Porter of Decatur. She also assisted in presenting the trophies.
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of THE MILFORD MAIL (Est. 1888) and THE SYRACUSE • WAWASEE JOURNAL (Ett. 1907)
Wihners in Fourth of July Lake Wawasee Flotilla
Commodore’s Wvphy The big prize, of course, is the Commodore's Trophy, and it was won again —for the fourth .consecutive year —by the Sea Nymph Corpora tian. It was easily a winner, sporting rephcfis of the Statue of Liberty. the Saint Louis Golden Arch, and the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Its theme was “From Sea to Shining Sea.” Accepting a SSOO check and trophy for the win was Paul Phillabaum. company president. The float also won second in the industrial category. Easily ranking second in importance was the Earl Money Award, presented by Mrs. Earl Money in memory of her late husband who was a well respected conservation officer in the area This coveted trophy
300 forward comments* to DNR on fish hatchery
Jim Ridenour, director of the Department of Natural Resources, reports that more than 300 people have forwarded comments to him concerning development of a family fishing site and picnic area at the old fish hatchery site on Lake Wawasee. Ridenour said he is studying the comments carefully anqwill seek more public input jfwm concerned citizens. / The major area of controversy revolves around the sue, location and need for a public access boat ramp and the traffic it might generate. Ridenoir said. Many local residents are concerned that development of the site could
went to the Syracuse Girl Scouts and was received for them byLeonard Kline, who drove their float. In the remaining categories first place winners received a SIOO check and trophy, second place winners received SSO and a trophy, and third place winners received $25 and a trophy > Other Wtonery-'-Other winners were aarfallows: COMMERCIAL Z - Ist. Lakeland Monuments; 2nd. Thornburg Drug Co.; and 3rd, PJ Pina. INDUSTRIAL - Ist. Pedal Power; and 2nd, Sea Nymph Corporation INSTITUTIONAL - Ist, Syracuse VFW Post 1342; 2nd. North Webster American Legion Post 253; and 3rd, All Saints
lead to parking problems and increased traffic congestion on county roads. Some individuals have suggested the eight acre tract be sold to private developers. “I’m afraid that selling the area to private interests who might build condominiums or houses would only aggravate the traffic problem/* he said. “There’s a consensus of opinion, however, that public restrooms should be available at the site. Furthermore, a majority of people favor a small family fishing site and picnic area,” Ridenour said. Ridenour stressed that funding and development of the area
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Episcopal Church. RESIDENTIAL - Ist. Ahead of Our Time by the Brisco family, and also received SSO from the Lake WawaseeProperty Owners' Association; 2nd, Empire State Golden Gate by the List family; and 3rd, Glory-Jack by Jack Cook family. YOUTH — Ist, America Is Beautiful for Kids; 2nd, Cub Scouts 3828; and 3rd, From Sea to Shining Sea. CLASSIC AND ANTIQUE BOATS — Ist, 1947 Chris Craft by Don Merryman; 2nd, 1930 Chris Craft by Gary Anderson; and 3rd, 1955 Century Arabian by Mr. and Mrs. Roehm. Judges were Marilyn Moore, Theldon (“Bud”) Kline and Jack Feightner
would be "phased in” over a 10year period. Currently state <• funds are not available for site development “I don’t want to see the hatchery site deteriorate any further,” Ridenour said. “Facilities such as the old hatchery building are an integral part of the lake’s history and add significantly to the character of one of the state’s finest lakes. “1 feel very confident an agreement which is fair and . equitable to both residents and visitors to Lake Wawasee can be reached. Furthermore, all in(Continued on page 2)
J iKE4MfB**~ aii< dOlflL 1 lb tflßffW n >z ib (jßferJ / F*t'A WIN COMMODORE’S CUP — Sea Nymph Boat Co. employee* appear to be perennial winners with their entry in the Fourth of July Lake Wawasee Flotilla. This year they won the Commodore’s Cup. given for the overall best entry, for the fourth consecutive year, and their entry also won second to the industrial class. Besides receiving attractive trophies for each win. they won SSM for their Commodore Cup win and SM for their second place to the indnstrtol dam. Receiving the prises from Commodore Jane Neartog are. front row from left. Fran Atkinson. Penny Pinkerton. Mrs. Nearing, Chris Gray. Margo Tarman and Karen BeeL ! to the back row from left are Bob Atkinson, Monty Gray. Paul Phillahaum and Bob BeeL *
Barth Corp, signs M'/z million Iraqi contract
By ARCH BAUMGARTNER The Barth Corporation of Milford, builder of high quality recreational motor homes, has signed a s4*6 million contract with the government of Iraq build 150 22-foot motor homes, be delivered before the end of November. The announcement came this morning from Mike Umbaugh, J president of the fast-growing prestige company located on ~
State Road 15 at the south edge of Milford. Ta Increase Employ meat The contract, the largest ever negotiated by the Barth Corporation, will increase the company’s employment from 85 to approximately 150 people, Umbaugh stated. Umbaugh said his company was contracted by a Massachusettes trading (Continued on page 2)
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