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19M QUEEN AND HER COURT — Julie Waterson. “ISM Queen of Lakes." is shown reigning above with the other members of her court. She was crowned queen last Saturday evening as the climax to the Mermaid Festival. Miss Waterson of Syracuse was entered as "Miss North Webster.” with Jerri and Jill s Salon of Sty les. North Webster, as sponsored her. Immediately below Miss Waterson. to the left, is Brenda Iden. "Miss Epworth Forest." Miss Iden. second runner-up. was sponsored by Heater’s Equipment. Donna Rich, right. “Miss Tippy Lake," was first runner-up. Miss Rich. Leesburg, was sponsored by the Lake City Bank. The princesses in the front are Michele Sebo. left, "Miss Webster Lake," and Jami Egolf, right, "Miss North Manchester.” Miss Sebo. Warsaw, was sponsored by Kings Keg. Miss Egolf. North Manchester. was sponsored by DeWitt Motor Company. (Photo by Jo Sturgis)

Julie Waterson is 1984 'Queen of Lakes'

Smiles, tears, excitement, nerves and lots of applause all describe a beauty pageant. The “Queen of Lakes’* pageant in North Webster wasn't any different. When Karla Knaffel, “1983 Queen of Lakes” sang her farewell song, the tears flowed and when Julie Waterso\was crowned “1984 Queen of Lakes,’* the smiles abound. Miss Waterson, 20, was crowned Saturday evening, highlighting the weeklong Mermaid Festival. Miss Waterson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Waterson. r 3, Syracuse. She is a 1982 graduate of Wawasee High School and Fairfield Cosmetology School. She entered the pageant as “Miss North Webster” and was sponsored by Jerri and Jill’s Salon of Styles, North Webster, where she is also employed as a hair stylist. As the theme stated, this was Julie’s "Summer of Drekjns.” as she was selected queen from 21 contestants Julie also won the swimsuit competition on Friday evening, the fifth girl in a row to win both contests Miss Waterson, a green-eyed blonde, stands 5 feet, 5 inches tall. She enjoys waterskiing, gymnastics, aerobics and artistic creation of hair design.

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She selected a white evening gown of taffeta at the bottom and satin ruffles at the top with drop shoulders. A pink saish belt accented the dress at the waist. Donna Rich, “Miss Tippy Lake,** was chosen first runnerup. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Rich, r 2, Leesburg. Miss Rich will be a senior at Wawasee High School where she participates as a cheerleader and an exercise instructor. She stands 5 feet, 44 inches tall, has blonde hair and blue eyes, and was sponsored by the Lake City Bank. Second runner-up, Brenda Iden, entered the pageant as “Miss Epworth Forest.’’ The brown haired, green-eyed, 5 foot, 3 inch tall Miss Iden was sponsored by Heaters Equipment. She is 22 years old and a senior at Indiana State University. She graduated from Wawasee High School in 1960. Michele Sebo, Warsaw and Jami Egolf, North Manchester, were selected as princesses. Miss Sebo, 19, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sebo. She is a Warsaw Community High School graduate and attends Notre Dame, She stands 5 feet, 4 inches tall, has Monde hair and green eyes. She entered the contest as

“Miss Webster Lake’’ and was sponsored by Kings Keg. Miss Egolf is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Egolf and attends Butler University. She stands 5 feet, 5 inches tall, has blonde hair and hazel eyes. She entered the contest as “Miss North Manchester" and was sponsored by DeWitt Motor Company. Dawn Swihart, 19, “Miss North Liberty,” won the title of “Miss Congeniality". She is a 1983 graduate of Patricia Stevens' Career College and Finishing School. Miss Swihart was spon sored by the North Liberty Community Building Association. Family Backing “The first thing I wanted to do was go up and hug my parents after I won,” said Julie. She added her family backed her the whole way. She said winning the swimsuit competition surprised her more, but after she won the whole contest, she was just estatic. When asked the question, “How would you insure world peace?” Julie answered, “Communication is the most important thing for all countries. If you can talk to each other, you have it made.’’ AH five finalists answered the same question before the judges made their final decision.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4,1984

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Plan big Fourth of July weekend at Syracuse

The Wawasee Flotilla Festival will begin Wednesday, July 4, and continue through Sunday, July 8. Highlights of the festival will include, the Flotilla Parade, and this year’s special addition, an air show. Slated for Sunday, July 8 just prior to the Flotilla, a spectacular airshow, sure to delight both young and old, will be presented. Expert stunt pilot David Van Liere will perform a series of stunts including the Charlie Hillard Torque Rollr4h»>* Waldo Pepper Outside Loop and the Cobra Roll. Other events planned for the Flotilla Festival include: WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 Dusk — Fireworks display at Syracuse Lakeside Park. FRIDAY, JULY 6 4 to 8 p.m. — A Jonah fish fry sponsored by the Syracuse Lions Club will be held at the Syracuse Scout Cabin.

Phil Payne will not seek re-election

Philip P. Payne, a well known North Webster heating arid plumbing contractor and District 1 member of the Lakeland School Corporation board of trustees since July 1, 1973, has made it known he will not seek re-elec-tion to the school board. He made the announcement last Friday morning in what was considered by some as a surprise move on Payne’s part. He had been deliberating for some weeks about the prospects of his re-run-ning for the school board. He said following a Thursday night meeting of the board, his decision came into sharp focus, and he made the personal decision not to seek re-election. School superintendent Don Arnold and even Mrs. Payne, who is North Webster town clerk-treasurer, said they were both surprised at Payne’s sudden decision. The only reason advanced by Payne for not seeking re-election

MAD to hold open house for Dr. S. Douglas Strycker

The Milford Area Development Council will host a reception on Sunday, July 8, from 4 to7 p.m. in the community building for Dr. and Mrs. S. Douglas Strycker. Dr. Strycker has moved to the community and will be working in the office of Dr. Floyd L. Rheinheimer on Main Street. He and his wife, Helen Ann, are the parents of two sons, Glenn, 34; and Paul, 1. The doctor did his undergraduate work at Goshen College, receiving a B. A. in chemistry in 1976. He then did one year of post graduate work at Butler University before attending the Indiana University School of Medicine from 1977 to 1981. He did his family practice residency at Memtrial Hospital in South Bend from 1981 until 1984.

SATURDAY, JULY 7 9 a.m. — The Flotilla Road Race will get underway. 11 a m. — Chicken barbecue sponsored by the Cromwell Fire Department will be held at the State Bank of Syracuse Fish Hatchery branch. 12 noon — Bicycle race will begin at Lakeside Park and continue over a 25-mile route. Dusk — A fireworks display will be presented at the Fish Hatchery. , 9mjn. to la.m.—TheFlotilla BaTf will be held at the American Legion. SUNDAY, JULY 8 8 a.m. — A boat-in worship will be held at Oakwood Park. 12:30 p.m. — The Flotilla Parade will form at the Fish Hatchery. 1 p.m. — The Flotilla Parade, with the theme “Songs of Yesteryear”, will begin its route around Lake Wawasee.

was that he had to give more time to his business, Metcalf & Payne Plumbing & Heating, Inc., of North Webster, and to his family. He added that the school board faces a number of major decisions in the near future. Elected In 1972 Payne is completing his third four-year term on the Lakeland school board. He was first elected in November 1972 and took office for the first time July 1,1973. He was re-elected on a second term in November 1976 and resumed office July 1,1977. He then sought a third term and was elected in November 1980, resuming the post on July 1,1981. His present term will run until June 31,1985. Payne is the father of four children: Steve, 24, a student at IU/PU Fort Wayne and a part-time employee of Metcalf & Payne; Susan, 20, a junior at Ball State University; Sandy, 17, a (Continued on page 2)

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POINTING THE WAY — Flotilla Commodore Bill Beemer points the way to Lake Wawasee where the Flotilla will take place at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 8. Taking his directions are. from left to right. Diane Moore. Syracuse, and Denise (Moore) Rhodes of North Webster. They are the daughters of Mrs. Eleanor Moore.

Water's board has'ifs* # Voice objections to helping Continental Industrial Park

By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer “So far we have considered accepting sewage from this development, if it develops, it is still its, if it is going or not, that’s as far as we’ve gone at this time,” said Myron Clark, North Webster town board presittent, last night. Eight area residents attended the town board meeting to discuss the proposed development of Continental Industrial Park, at the edge of Turkey Creek Township, just north of North Webster. The town board had written a letter stating it would consider providing sewage service to the light industrial area if approved and specific conditions were met. Clark stated this was as far as it

has gone. He added misconceptions have arisen concerning the town’s participation. Clark commented if the town does decide to accept the sewage, it would not effect the Tippecanoe Township tax rate because those people in North Webster town limits, and those who are using the system, are paying for the plant’s operation. Another point made was the fact the town has no funds to put into the system. “If we had that much money. I’d be the one to beat the drum to complete the system around the lake.” A grant would be obtained to cover the line construction coat. The board president also pointed out the town needs another customer since the amount of sewage received from Epworth Forest, the town’s major customer, has been reduced

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tremendously. Concerning the rumors of the town accepting industrial waste, Clark commented the town’s system could not accept it and the board would not even consider it. “If I thought

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Hiler to Syracuse John Hiler, Third District Congressman, will he in Syracuse Wednesday. July 11, from 5-6 p m. in the Syracuse Fire Station. This will be a public meeting and Hiler will be available to answer any questions.