The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 28, Milford, Kosciusko County, 25 July 1984 — Page 10

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL - Wed., July 25,1984

Summer

New BMX track at Cromwell

ByRANDYJACOBS Staff Writer The Cromwell Park Board is one group that has not been taking a vacation this summer. In addition to ihaking im- . provements on the Cromwell Community- Center’s entrance, parking lot, two baseball diamonds and jogging course, they are now building one of the area's few BMX race tracks. Interest in BMX, short for “bicycle moto-cross,” is booming among young people in the area, according to Tom Deßrular, Cromwell Park Board vice president. As the name implies, BMX racing is done with bicycles, on a hilly, curving dirt track similar to a short cross-country running course. The idea for building a track in Cromwell arose when the board realized area youth were traveling to Goshen, Fort Wayne and other parts of Indiana to compete. “I think you’re going to see 20 to 30 kids from the Cromwell area getting into it once we start the racing schedule,” said Deßrular. “Some have already been racing at other tracks, and it's easy to imagine up to 50 kids showing up for a race." BMX racing in this area is sanctioned by the Northern Indiana BMX League, which is part of the National Bicycle League. In order to hold official races at Cromwell, the track has to be sanctioned by these organizations. Deßrular says that to meet league standards, a viewing stand must be installed and some additional smoothing and grating work must be done on the track. Scheduling for the racing season, which runs from May through October, is done in November by BMX officials. Deßrular says the track should be completed by then, and feels that they have a good chance of getting on the league schedule. “It's in our favor that Goshen has a track and that there are a lot of kids there who race,” he said. “A lot of them want to be able to race at another track Thurs., July 26 BUFFET Chicken 4 Homemode Noodles ♦J2S Fri.,July27 PEPPER STEAK Sat., July 28 SCAUOPED CABBAGE B NAN SUNBAY BRUNCH Served 10-3 .... Senior Cit. Kids •FREE 3 Years Old & Younger* 1 • Mon., July 30 BEEF MANHATTAN Tues., July 31 BROILED COD Wed., Aug. 1 SHRIMP PtATTER CHICKEN, ASH SHRIMPS LIVER DINNERS - DAILY •Under M 0 \sourtswmmn

without having to drive so far.” Although it has caught on faster with the younger set, BMX racing is open to people of all ages. There are races for youngsters 6-years-old and under up to 17-years and older. Bonnie Teague, who has been working on the park board since early this spring, says the board has been busy with other projects as well. They have planted shrubbery and put up new signs at the park's entrance, widened the parking loti between the Community Center and the baseball diamonds, and built a jogging course. They are also planning to get updated equipment for grating the infields of the baseball diamonds. “This is a very enthusiastic bunch of people, and they’re really great to work with,” said Teague. "I think they’re really striving to do something good for this community." In addition to Teague and Deßrular, members of the park board are Jake Kreager, president; Judy Renner, secretary; Delbert Linn. Shelly Foster and Kenneth Cripe. Teague said the park and Community Center have given new life to Cromwell, which she calls a proud community. “It was a shot in the arm that we really needed,” she said.

flLv £j* 1 '■fcMkWjr IN THE STARTING GATE — T.J Leighton. 8. of Cromwell, lines up in the starting gate for a practice run on the Cromwell BMX track. T.J. has competed in many BMX races over the last two years in various areas of Indiana. The track in Cromwell, which should be completed late this summer, will alow him to race in his hometown. (Photo by Randy Jacobs) $ r^ 3 r \U II LJri T \r g Kj ... For Lake Wawasee! E ——— —— K ’ * ft* •> ’■ ■ 4 < Ujr 1 B <Ri cR Bk < » E n —Tournament Skier E E (CTS) » E • Length - 21’1” B R “2” In Stock With 250 H.P. R g Chrysler V-8 Engine! g g I UK Come And £ee Us Soon For A Fine Selection Os UK g New And Used Boats! g tgrAVA WASEEm » BOAT. CO. < g g “The Largest Marina On R R Indiana’s Largest U °Sh!SSS R OK Natural Lake” R B 457-4404 E g North Shore, Lake Wawasee R R At Haridess Harbor tzj UK ZUf 8 8 YACHTSfW g R. 1, Box 92 g K Syracuse,lN46s67 KacCrafar

. GROWING SPORT — BMX racing has become a popular sport among young people over the last few years, although races are open to people of all ages. The availability of a track in the area could encourage more to try it. In the starting gate at the Cromwell track are T.J. Leighton, Chad Sampson, Travis Teague, Angie Krontz and Tracey Teague. (Photo by Randy Jacobs)

ISwSnLW-- r Jfaf t ’’-*&•£***• WMjw / - - ... HITTING THE FIRST HILL — Chad Sampson, left, and Travis Teague pump up the first of several hills on the Cromwell BMX track. Racers must also negotiate a series of banked curves. BMX bikes are small and rugged, and have a maximum wheel-size of 20 inches. (Photo by Randy Jacobs)

Youth school to open

Two hundred fifty young planning in 1970, reflecting Hoosier delegates convene Aug. changing vocational attitudes. 13 at 10 a .m. for the Indiana State Boys were then invited to parFair Youth School. This honor, ticipate in this expanded, diverse earned over several years by educational program. boys and girls in county 4-H pro- School officials plan three grams, climaxes with a recogni- phases of events for the 9-day oction ceremony Aug. 21 at 10 a.m., casion this year. Students are inaccording to co-directors Carol troduced early in the week to the Meeks and Sequoyah Bible. workings of the fair and its Each year boys and girls ■"■'“gement. enabling them to gather at the fair for the chance ,nter P ert fair functions and ob. gather at the fair tor tne cnance . others in their comto gain valuable, practical J ... leadershin exnerience and win munities upon their return, leaaersnip experience ana win __ n hase of the nrnone of the 13 scholoarships ' „ “L awarded by different Indiana B ram involves visits to 14 universities. These scholarships .- , an ',, **? reward students for their t,OTS thal ™ptasize available achievements and lighten some career opportunities to the youth, of the financial burden of college ltl " era 7 typically includes trips to the Naval Avionics Originally a program designed Center, the Federal Aviation Adin 1927 to give young women ministration and Eli Lilly & Co. lessons in meal preparation, the Finally, the delegates hold a school shifted its focus to career mock legislature which

Coronation of fair queen to climax 1984 activities

Candidates for the title of 1984 Kosciusko County Fair Queen will be on hand for the official opening of the fair on Monday, July 30. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds. The contest, sponsored each year by Beta Sigma Phi sorority, Xi Epsilon and Alpha Beta chapters, is open to young women aged 16 to 21. All proceeds from the penny-a-vote contest are used within Kosciusko County for various charitable efforts. Past recipients of the sorority’s donations include the Bowen Center, Kosciusko Community Hospital and the KISS Program to provide car seats for infants and toddlers. The fair queen candidates participate in a wide variety of fund raising activities throughout the weeks prior to the fair. These activities have included such unusual events as mud wrestling contests to the more common garage sales, car washes, chicken barbecues.and the traditional canisters in local businesses. The 1984 Kosciusko County Fair Queen will receive, in addition to the honor, a SI,OOO scholarship. First and second runners-up will receive cash prizes. Muskies growing Fishery biologists from the Department of Natural Resources have found good growth and survival for tiger muskies stocked in Kokomo Reservoir in 1983. Biologists recently conducted a survey of the reservoir using electrofishing, gill nets and trap nets. Tiger muskies collected during the survey measured up to 15 inches in length. The muskies averaged about 10 inches when stocked last September. Biologists expect the tiger muskies to reach the legal minimum size of 30 inches by 1986. Poisonous plants Some plants are poisonous, bulbs, leaves and berries. Caution all children, especially the younger ones of this danger. Children can become violently ill if they chew or eat than.

This year’s fair queen candidates are: Miss Pierceton — Missy Long, sponsored by Pierceton Chamber of Commerce Miss Warsaw I — Leslie Marshall, sponsored by the Warsaw Moose Lodge Miss Warsaw II — Stacy Rhodes, sponsored by the Lake Theatre • Miss Warsaw 111 — Rachel Ann Stevens, sponsored by Miller’s Merry Manor Miss Gaypool — Kristi Arnett, sponsored by Claypool Lions Club Miss North Webster — Fay Baranski, sponsored by Triax Cablevision Miss Mentone — Sherry Hamilton, sponsored by The Neighborhood Store, Mentone

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Something for everyone in the Women's Department

By JILL MCKOWEN Extension Home Economist The Women’s Department at the Kosciusko County Fair will provide something for everyone — women, men and children — so don’t be misled by the name. Kosciusko County men are providing great competition for the women and children by getting into the act as well. This department, supervised by the Kosciusko County Extension Homemakers, provides open class competition for all residents of Kosciusko County. Entries will be accepted on Monday, July 30,8 a.m. to 12 p.m. No entries will be accepted after that time. Judging will begin at 12:15 p.m. and will be closed to the public. The building will be open to the public at 7 p.m. that evening, and will be open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.'to 10 p.m. ’ Entries will be released on Saturday, Aug. 4, 9 am. to 12 p.m. Any exhibits left after that time will be disposed of. During the week, visitors to the Women’s Building will want to take advantage of the demonstrations to be presented Tuesday through Thursday., On Tuesday, July 31, at 1 and 3 p.m., a microwave demonstration will be presented. At 7 p.m. that evening, the winners of the Kosciusko County Fashion and Wool Show

culminates with the writing presentation and passing of a bill prepared by school members. Preparation of the bill is proceeded by an explanation of bill content, purpose and procedure by State Sen. Virginia Blankenbaker, R-Indianapolis. The entire program is designed to give both boys and girls similar kinds of experience that foster leadership and citizenship. Participants are encouraged to use this experience in their work with younger 4-H members in their community.

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. will model their garments. Also, top awards will be announced at that time. On Wednesday, Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., the "Art of Spinning” by Linda Burgin of Warsaw, will be demonstrated. On Thursday, Aug. 2, at 3 and 7 p.m., “Folk Art and Tin Punching” will be demonstrated by Marvene Johnson of Warsaw. Best of Shows will be awarded to the best exhibits in all of the departments. Sponsors for the Best of Shows in each department are: Agriculture Department Grain — Tom’s Feed Service, Warsaw Vegetables — Village Green Lawn & Garden, Inc., Syracuse Root Crops and Potatoes — Baker’s Farm Market, Syracuse Herbs — Tabitha's Garden, Warsaw Fruit — Nursery Stop Garden Center, Warsaw Hay — Etna Elevator, Inc., Etna Green Arts And Handicrafts Department Art — Robert Busch family, Syracuse Handicrafts — Grandma’s Place, Warsaw Baking and Candy Department Baked Goods — Owen’s Supermarket, Warsaw Men’s Baking — Augsburger’s, Syracuse Diabetic Baking — Woodie’s Supermarket, Warsaw

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Children’s Baking — Pizza Hut, Warsaw Candy — Lake City Wholesale, M Inc., Warsaw Decorated Cakes — Judi’s Place, Warsaw Canning Department All Awards — Heniz, USA, Pittsburg, Penn. Clothing Department Adult — Tusing Dairy Farms, Leesburg Children's — Pizza Hut, Warsaw House and Garden Flowers Roses — Don’s Flower Shoppe, Etna Green Garden Flowers — Ace Hardware, Warsaw Arrangements — Tabitha’s Gardens, Warsaw House Plants — Mr. J’s Flower Shop, Warsaw Needlework Department Sponsors for this department include: Paragon Needlecraft, New York; Leisure Arts, Little Rock.-Ark.; and the Red Geranium, Warsaw. <_ It takes over 400 volunteers and countless hours to make this open class possible. Alice Schooley, Warsaw, is serving as the general superintendant of the department. Mrs. Schooley invites all Kosciusko County residents to share their skills and talents with others by making an entry in the Home and Family Arts Department and by planning to visit the Women’s Building during the fair.