The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 8, Milford, Kosciusko County, 20 February 1985 — Page 7

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jbßk I-; r rS Iv'V . ' s '”■ y * - if 8b ■ • - Bl Ssll s ■L wHMvyvMMHMMBKB. - jr BBHfl ■-• IBBHBbbI EXHIBITS AT CONVENTION — Bob List of Bob List Photography in North Webster recently attended the 1985 49th Annual Convention of the Professional Photographers of Indiana, held Feb. 2-5 at the Adam’s Mark Hotel, Indianapolis. Over 385 photographers from all of the major studios in Indiana and many form out of state attended and competed in the print competition judged by “Masters of Photography.” Four of Bob’s photographs were judged and accepted for exhibition at the convention. The Indiana Convention is rated as one of the best in the country in size and calibar of work presented. Prints are reviewed by five judges for their technical excellence, composition, posing, and lighting. The resulting exhibit is an example of outstanding photography. Over 18 programs on portraiture, commercial, weddings, and business were presented as well as instruction in related services. Oil coloring, print finishing and retouching were also taught by nationally recognized photographic specialists in their field. Exhibitors featured an outstanding display in the latest equipment, supplies, and services of the professional photographers.

Junior Moms elect officers

Officers for the next year were elected at the Junior mothers Club meeting Monday, Feb. 18. The meeting was conducted in the home of Mrs. Charles Haffner. New officers are: President — Mrs. Don Hays Vice president — Mrs. Robert Car roll Secretary — Mrs. John Maher Treasurer — Vera Hall Program — Mrs. Richard Prescott and Mrs. Richard Wysong Ways and Means — Mrs. Phil Frew and Mrs. Jay Peffley

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Membership — Mrs. Dale Allen Project — Mrs. Ev. Ganz Sunshine — Mrs. David Robinson Historian — Mrs. Hubert Kirkdorfer Parlimintarian — Mrs. James Hughes Dr. James Thwaits of the Spinal Care Center, Syracuse, presented the program for members. Mrs. Jim Kroh and Mrs. John Maher were assistant hostesses and guests present were Mrs. Jerry Larkey and Mrs. Russell Nash.

Webster C of C learns of KDI

Charles W. Lawrance, immediate past president of the North Webster Chamber of Commerce, made his final report before the chamber when it met on Monday, Feb. 18. His report follows: “The conclusion of fiscal 1984 is before us with many memories, completed projects and hard work behind us. Ahead, lives the unfinished and ongoing business for which this Chamber exists and more goals for the future to consummate. ‘Such are the best laid plans’,we have all heard!” “This year began with goals, new ideas, old ideas, and a new board of directors. After the announcement of directors last year, I spoke of accomplishments that I personally wanted to see in 1984 for the chamber and the community. The first meeting of 1984 blended a harmony of each directors goals in conjunction with the goals of the chamber. Following is a recapitulation of these goals and their success there-of. “I would personally like to express my thanks to all of those who donated time and effort and most of all, a positive attitude, to the accomplishment of chamber tasks. It is difficult, in a small town such as ours, to solicite and harness such talent on an ongoing basis. All of the membership, committee people and directors are to be commended for their efforts involved in making 1984 our second successful year and a year in which much ground work was laid for the future. “I have enjoyed my association with the chamber and especially the challenges of this past year as president. The rewards and gratification come from knowing that you tried your best for a cause you believe in. My committment to the chamber as ‘Past President’ is one of support and encouragement for incoming President John W. Cripe and his new officers and directors and a continuance of support for many of the ongoing * goals and programs started in 1983 and 1984.” Goals Lawrance hopes the goals which were established and implemented in 1983 and 1984 will continue to gain support. Some of these goals include the following: Goal: Community Pride Month (continued from 1983). Our second Community Pride Month was enacted in April and May of 1984. The purpose of Community Pride Month is to create and instill a feeling of pride for the town and the area in which we

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live and promote the awareness of personal pride through the things we do in our community and the residences and businesses we maintain. Weather was our worst enemy this past spring during the promotion due to the cold and the rain. However, many signs were evident that Community Pride exists in our area! Goal: Continued and Added Membership — To our disappointment membership decreased slightly this year through business attrition and lack of interest and concern by some. Although not enough effort was spent on membership, we still have a large “backbone” in the business community and the private sector. More effort should (and will) be spent on membership in 1985 and that includes a program to welcome new businesses to the area. Goal: Christmas Santa — Again this year, Santa visited North Webster and its many eager children during this year’s holiday season. With the help of Mike Meyers, committee chairman, and his hard working committee, and the Palace of Sports, this event was made possible. Goal: Mermaid Festival Float Entry — This year was the second for a successful entry in the Mermaid Festival Parade. The Float Committee, chaired by Alice Rinker, brought us another first place winner in the Commercial Conveyance Division and a prize of $l5O. Goal: Retail Promotions — The downtown merchants, most of whom are chamber members, carried forward with a number of promotions. Bob Merchant chaired this committee, bringing a spring promotion, Sidewalk > Daze and Christmas Lucky % Bucks back for another round of success. Goal: Tourist Information Center — In conjunction with the International Palace of Sports, the chamber assisted with the costs of a new sign for the Tourist Information Center, operated in the lobby of the Wax Museum. Credit goes to Marilyn Thrasher for overseeing the operation of this vital Tourist Center link that benefited many new tourists in our area. Goal: Publications Library—- — present, we still have a wealth of publications from the state and other agencies but did not get a formal library system organized. Hopefully, this will be remedied in the fiscal 1985 year. Goal: Area Brochure — The

F- F Wl* SPEAKER FOR CHAMBER MEETING — Deborah Wiggins, Executive Vice President of the Greater Warsaw Chamber of Commerce was guest speaker with the North Webster Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner meeting Monday evening, Feb. 18, helt at Webster House. Shown with the speaker is John Cripe, left, new North Webster chamber president and Charles Lawrance, right, immediate past president of the chamber.

groundwork for the area brochure was undertaken in the 1983 season and by April 1984 the brochure was a reality. Over 10,000 copies were distributed in neighboring rest areas on the state highways, through the Tourist Information Center, through local businesses and through direct mail inquiries. Thanks to Bob List and his committee for the development and follow-through, and the Lady Lions, dedicated chamber members and the Palace of Sports personnel for the assembly of the multi-part brochure. Goal: Registered Cities and Towns Program and Community Profile — An Economic Development Steering Committee was established to research the necessary information for the Registered Cities and Towns Program through the Indiana Department of Commerce. Much effort was put into gathering the information, organizing and assembling the formal documents to be submitted to the state. We are currently a part of the Registered Cities and Towns Program because of our efforts, for what ever future benefits that may be utilized. Our Community Profile does not formally exist at this date, but, the information to be contained in this profile, for the most part, does exist and is readily available. With the advancements toward Economic Development currently in our area, our Community Profile should culminate as early as possible in the FY1985 year. Goal: Land and Site Search, Building and Facility Vacancies

— An inventory of vacant buildings and facilities was put to committee and the results thereof have ~nbt been utilized. However, this goal has unfolded into further developments with the inception of KDI (Kosciusko Development, Inc.). Goal: Bridge with local government to better serve the community — A lot has been accomplished in many areas to better harvest a working marriage with Town Officials and official Township Personnel. The chamber has actively attended the town board meetings and worked with the Economic Development Committee for the benefit of the town. A donation was made by the chamber to defray the costs of repair and maintenance of the Christmas decorations that beautify our streets during the holiday season. The chamber has also accepted half of the financial request from KDI for the Town of North Webster to become a member. Chamber representatives have been working with town officials on the land and site search for our future Industrial Park; a matter critical to all of us. It is hoped that this relationship will continue and develop into a very positive asset to the community. Goal: (Adopted) Affiliate with KDI and development working relationship with Greater Warsaw Chamber of Commerce — Much has been said and published about the KDI vehicle for industrial development. Spearheaded by the Greater Warsaw Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President Deborah Wiggins, KDI has formally asked for our support and offered many benefits in return. KDI has the expertise, ability and the driving force to initiate industrial development in Kosciusko County. With our currently limited resources, we readily recognize the benefits offered to our area and are working with KDI to develop an industrial sight in Tippecanoe Township. There are tremendous benefits to North Webster, Warsaw, and Kosciusko County for this active campaign in industrial development. Good news Orders to factories for durable goods rose a strong 14.9 percent in 1984 while sales of existing homes posted their best performance in four years, according to two economic reports. Burglary and victims Almost a million people are at home each year when a burglar breaks in, and about a third fall victim to a violent crime, including rape and assault, the Justice Department said recently. Check scraps For those who sew: check your leftover scraps. You can sew many scraps together to make a patch-type outfit for yourself or your children.

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CALENDAR Week Os February 20 To February 27 WEDNESDAY Syracuse PTO Monthly Board Meeting 12 noon, in Syracuse Elementary LRC (Syracuse Elemen- ‘ tary and Junior High X Syracuse Lions Club 6:30 p.m., in Syracuse Case Twilighters Bunco Club /£flß ||l\ 7:30 p.m. Lutheran Church Women 7:30 p.m., in Syracuse Grace Lutheran Church Psi lota XI 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Al-Anon 7:30 p.m. in Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw THURSDAY Al-Anon 9:30 a.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Milford Volunteer Firemen 7 p.m., in Milford Fire Station North Webster Lady Lions 7 p.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church North Webster American Legion Auxiliary 8 p.m., in the Legion Hall FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse SATURDAY \ Wawasee Kiwanis I I 1 J 7 a.m., in Gropp’s, Syracuse SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous 10a.m., in North Webster Fire Station MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 7 a.m., in North Webster Church of God meeting room FOE Men’s Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Columbian Reading 7:30p.m. Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., in Milford United Methodist Church Milford J ayceettes ' 7:30 p.m., in the Jaycee Clubhouse TUESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon in Beacon Restaurant Syracuse Park Board vßp* 7:15 p.m., in Syracuse Town Hall, open to the public Aloteen 7:30 p.m., in Syracuse Church of God Wawasee American Legion Auxiliary 223 7:30 p.m., in the Legion Hall . WEDNESDAY North Webster Park Board 4 p.m., in the North Webster Town Hall-Fire Station Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore Street, Syracuse Syracuse Fire Department 7 p.m., regular meeting in the fire station Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of .Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road ALAnon 7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., in Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw

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