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FAIR OPENING — Contestants for the 1984 Kosciusko County Queen and county officials officially opened the 68th annual Kosciusko County Fair, Monday, July 36, with a ribbon cutting ceremony held near the entrance to the fairgrounds. Standing from left to right are. Missy Long, Miss Pierceton; Leslie Marshall,

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The 68th annual Kosciusko County Free Fair was officially opened Monday evening with the ribbon cutting. On hand for the event were the 1984 fair queen contestants, the current queen and several county officials. Included in this year’s fair is country-western singer Bonnie' Nelson, who will be performing two shows at the grandstand Also featured will be a tractor pull, semi truck pull, and the coronation of the fair queen on Saturday evening. Besides the ribbon cutting ceremony, the 4-H tenure awards ceremony and fashion revue, both held at the Warsaw Community High School, took place on Monday. Also on tap Monday was a demolition derby.

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STAMP MODEL — Notice any resemblance between Mark Reiff and the Olympic weightlifter hi the air mail stamp? Although the resemblance is slight, the weightlifter on the stamp was modeled from a photo of 1574 Wawasee High School graduate Mark Reiff. According to Reiff’s mother, Mrs. Robert Reiff of Warsaw, he posed for the stamp nearly 1V» years ago. He also modeled as a discus thrower, but that photo was not used for a stamp. Reiff and his wife, Susan, currently reside in New Haven, Conn., where he is an assistant track coach at Yale University. She b the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jahn Connolly, Syracuse and the granddaughter of Fay Hollar of Milford. The Reiffs plan to be in the Syracuse area on August 4 for hb high school class reunion.

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Consolidation of THE MILFORD MAIL (Est. 18881 and THE SYRACUSE-WAWASEE JOURNAL (Est. 19071

The 4-H swine show, open pony show, rabbit and pigeon judging and a demonstration at the women’s building highlight Tuesday’s activities. Kids are in today’s spotlight. “Kiddies’ Day” will see prices for rides reduced for the youpger set. The 4-H beef show will take place this afternoon as will the goat show and pony show. Demonstrations will continue in the women’s building. During evening hours, a dairy judging contest will take place and Bonnie Nelson will perform two shows at the grandstand. The country-western singer will begin her first performance at 7 p.m., and conclude the evening with a 9 p.m. show. Thursday’s Senior Citizen’s day will highlight old time farm • machinery. Along with the daylong showing of the old equipment, a dairy show, open beef

Miss Warsaw I; Kristi Arnett, Miss Claypool: Sherry Hamilton, Miss Mentone; Rachel Stevens, Miss Warsaw III; Stacy Rhoades, Miss Warsaw, II; and Melody Smith, 1983 Fair Queen; Emra Stookey? fair president; Thames Mauzy, State Representative; Andy, Ryan and Mayor Jeff Plank; and Tom Braddock, fair director. Not pictured Is Have BuransM.Mtos North Web U> (Photo by Mark Weinstein)

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show and demonstrations in the women's building will be featured activities during daylight hours. During the evening, the Hoosier state tractor pull is the

-Circus in Syracuse—-

The circus is coming to town! Al G. Kelly-Miller Circus will be in Syracuse today (Wednesday) in the American Legion Parking Lot, SR 13S. Show times are 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be available at the box office. Sponsoring the circus will be the Syracuse American Legion Post 223. All proceeds will go toward the Syracuse Park Pavilion and other community projects. On circus morning everyone is invited to watch the big top raise high in the air with the help of Nina, ‘Hhe performing circus elephant, and the unloading and feeding of the animals. There will be no reserve seats and everyone will have a ringside seat. Syracuse Lake Association to meet Aug. 6 The Syracuse Lake Association will hold its annual dinner meeting on Monday, Aug. 6, at 6 p.m. at the South Shore Golf Course Pavillion. Following dinner, the members will be entertained by the Enchanted Hills Playhouse Performers. A short business meeting will also be conducted. A new director for each of the three lake districts will be elected, and a report on activities of the past year and new projects in the works will be given. A new directory of Syracuse Lake residents will be available to members of the association. Dress is casual, and bouse guests of members are welcom ed. As in the past, new members are encouraged to attend, and wUI be the dinner guests of the Syracuse Lake Association. Those wishing to make reservations should contact either John Naab, president, or Niki Pawlicki, secretary.

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main attraction at the garndstand. It will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will wrap up the actionpacked day. Auction At 10 A.M. The 4-H horse halter show kicks

There will be three rings, trained animals, performers, comedy, excitement, circus stars, crazy clowns, exotic animals, thrills and fun for all ages during the 1 1 2 hour show. Watch John Anthony Marrone amaze the audience with the skill and courage to tame the savage beast and the aerialist perform high above the center ring. Papakeechie Association files suit The Papakeechie Protective Association has filed civil action against Alden Stuckman and Ned Stuckman over the issue of putting in mobile homes around the Papakeechie Lake area. A hearing has been scheduled for Monday, Aug. 6, to determine the outcome of the suit. “According to by-laws of the Papakeechie Protective Association, after July 1, 1974, no more mobile homes could be put in the area,’’ said Ron Corson, president of the Papakeechie Protective Association. “But the Stuckmans received septic permits from the county to put in the trailers. We just had to file civil action to try and stop this.” At the present time, no mobile homes have been put on ground by the Stuckmans in this area. According to Corson, they have only worked on the foundations. “If our plat is to be upheld, then we had to file the civil action,” said Corson, explaining the legal action against the two Syracuse residents. “The federal law says that we can put trailers anywhere we like,” said Ned Stuckman. “But other than that, I don’t think I want to make anymore comments than that.” Alden Stuckman was unavailable for comment.

off Friday’s events at 9 a.m. Following the show will be halter classes. The livestock auction will begin at 10 a.m. Only only one event is planned for Friday evening. At 7:30 p. m a semi truck pull will be held in the grandstands. A horse show, dairy and sheep show highlight activities during daytime hours on Saturday. The fair concludes Saturday evening as auto racing, coronation of the queen in the Shrine Building and a 4-H reunion at the show arena.

DEANNA DURBIN CAR t . KERRY HUGHESCAR ACCIDENTS — A pair of accidents recently on Syracuse streets accumulated high figures of damage to two of the vehicles involved. In all, $4,599 in damage was estimated in the accidents investigated by Syracuse police. On Friday, July 27, a vehicle driven by Deanna Durbin, Mishawaka, pictured top left, was northbound on SyracuseWebster Itead when the vehicle driven by Debbie Berakkey, Milford, fright, ran through the stop sign, skidding nearly 39

5 % budget increase set for town of Milford

By MARK WEINSTEIN Staff Writer A special budget meeting was held by the Milford Town Board on Tuesday evening. The board approved the $2.22 net tax rate for the budget and finalized other issues. Exact figures for the newly created budget were not released at the meeting, but the board stated that the budget represented a five percent increase from a year ago. “Most of the increase is because of the NIPSCO bills,” said President Jean Treesh. “But we also raised some salaries, so that was part of the five percent as well.” In other action taken by the board, Dennis Wuthrich, board member,, made a motion that the town accept bids for the water

Syracuse town budget cuts limit increases to 8.5%

By JO STURGIS Staff Writer Facing an increase of 11.28 percent in the budget last Tuesday evening, the Syracuse Town Board called a special meeting last Thursday, July 26, and made $18,950 in budget cuts to approve the budget for publication. The final total budget figure of $737,751 represents an 8.5 percent increase over the 1984 approved budget. Last year the state tax officials cut the proposed budget of

distribution system, through Lawson and Fisher Associates. Without any reservations, the board passed the motion. Minutes later, Wuthrich again suggested that the town continue its health insurance policy with the American Community Insurance Company of Nappanee Both. Darrel Orn and Treesh agreed, and the insurance issue was settled. The board had accepted the health insurance plan from PatSpeicher, Milford. But Randy Veach, assistant to Bill Knowles, failed the physical due to high blood pressure. Monica Bice, clerk-treasurer, stated that Speicher assured her that the money already paid to him would be returned to the town. Closing out the evening s business was the signing of a complaint dealing with rats at the

$717,521 down to $679,954. From 1983 to 1984 the state allowed only a .96 percent increase in the budget. The proposed tax rate is 3.18 per SIOO assessed valuation. Net assessed valuation of property is $17,196,550. down approximately $50,000 from 1984. Last year, the published tax rate was 3.14. The budget cuts made included the following: police department — $4,000 from the gasoline and oil fund, $4,800 from salaries, $2,000 from car insurance; general fund — $2,000 from garbage fund; street department — $5,000 from bituminous materials; fire

§ B DEBBIE BENNICKEY CAR v n '- y * 'sfeLfe/ '' gJLVERNON WHITE CAR feet before colliding with the Durbin car. On Saturday, Vernon White, Syracuse, was northbound on South Huntington Street in Syracuse when a car driven by Kerry Hughes, Syracuse, rear ended the White vehicle. Hughes’ vehicle bottom left, received extensive damages to the front end and left quarter-panel, later estimated at $3,999 in damages. White’s car, bottom right, received damage to the rear quarterpanel, and other damages totaling $1,500. (Photos by Arch Baumgartner) ■

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Vylactos storage building in Milford. With much of the peanut items inside damaged by fire, recently, Vylactos officials are trying to empty the building. Jon Cupp, Kosciusko County Health Inspector, will check out the building once he receives the complaint letter. The town .board announced at the special meeting Tuesday evening that it will have its regular meeting on Tuesday; Aug. 14. In addition, a special budget hearing, open to the public, will take place at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 20. The board will sign the budget on Monday, Aug. 27. at 7:30 p.m. Bids for the well project will be opened in a special 2 p.m. August ..-521 meeting at the town hall. Chief engineer for the project. Bob Noble. will conduct the matinee session?

department — S9OO from the supplies fund and park department — $250 from the department and equipment and supplies. The insurance benefit plan earlier approved by the board in the amount of $20,000 remained in the budget. The board approved the budget for publication 3-1. Those voting in favor of the budget were Steve Butt, Jim Hughes and William Hess. Carl Myrick, president, voted against the budget and James Morganthaler was absent. The $2,000 cut in the garbage (Continued on page 2)