The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 32, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 August 1985 — Page 1

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VOLUME 22

Total Sales: $113,607.44 — Thornburgs buys the big one!

Livestock prices were way down this year at the Kosciusko County 4-H Fair auction held last Friday compared to previous years.' Last year’s earnings for 440 head of animals were $129,693.94. This year, there were 360 animals that were sold for a total price of $113,607.44, down $16,086.50 from last year. The record price in 1981 was $138,879.80 with only $118,030.28 in 1979. There were fewer animals that sold during the auction this year since some 4-H’ers are taking their animals to the state fair: For the 78 steers that were sold this year the net amount was $61,208.96; for 141 hogs, $34,942.38; 101 sheep, $14,471.10; 22 rabbits, $930; for four gallons of milk from dairy cows, $915; 11 goats, $805; and three chickens, $335. According to Kosciusko County Extension Agent Victor R. Virgil, the 4-H’ers still sold their animals above current market prices, Other grand champions and their prices are: Grand champion market lamb, 109 pound Suffolk lamb, owned by Renita Neeley, 17, Silver Lake, was purchased for $5.10 per pound or a total of $555.90 by Dick Casto, owner of Milford Motor Sales and Service. Reserve grand champion market lamb, a 124 pound Hampshire, shown by Brian Thomas, 19, Warsaw, went for $5.50 per pound or a total of $682, to Mike Heminger, executive vice president of the Counting House Bank, Warsaw. The 217 pound grand champion barrow, owned by DeNae Bouse, 14, r 1 Silver Lake, was sold for $3 per pound or a total of $651 to Les and Doris Yoder, owner of Yoder’s Meat Market in Warsaw. The 223 pound reserve grand champion barrow, owned by Jeff Tucker, 18, r 2 Warsaw, was bought by John Clay, representing the Lowery Shopping Center in Warsaw for $2.90 per pound, a total of $646.70. One gallon of milk from the grand champion Holstein, owned by Troy Butt, 18, r 2 Akron, sold for $340 to Akron merchants and the Akron Exchange Bank. One gallon of milk from the reserve grand champion Holstein, owned by J. W. Stookey, 12, r 2 Leesburg, went for $275. Receiving S7O for one gallon of milk from his grand champion Jersey was Sam King, 13, Mentone. And Richard Karst, 17, r 1 Pierceton, got $230 for a gallon of milk from his grand champion Guernsey. Other Prices The grand champion chicken went for $150; reserve grand champion chicken went for $120; grand champion Californian rab-

WPOA welcomes new secretary

Members of the Wawasee Property Owners Association elected four new directors at their annual meeting Friday night in the South Shore Pavilion. They are Cynthia Brumbaugh, Sand Point and Huntington; David Culp, Pickwick Park and Huntington; L.D. (Bud) Hayner, a permanent resident of the Firemen answer 2 alarms Syracuse firemen wefe called to a grass fire at 11:12 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 1, at the corner of Forrest Drive, and Maple Grove, * Syracuse. The cause is unknown and the fire was extinguished by nearby residents. A freezer plug caused $25 damage to the home of Lloyd and Lucy Kammerdiener, 301 N. Harrison, on Saturday, Aug. 3. The fire department was called at 9:04 p.m.

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— W* * 4“H SALEI iBiB IWmJ r MwjMir i K Bi * ■Sf f use ■ i J ■ 1 BMI - J BMT GRAND CHAMPION — Ralph Thornburg, bidding on behalf of John Kroh, owner of Thornburg Drug Stores, Syracuse, North Webster, and Warsaw, had top bid of SI.BO a pound for the grand champion steer owned by Brad Tennant, 11, r 1 Warsaw, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stan (LuAnn) Tennant. “Garfield,” the Simmental steer, brought a total price of $2,313 at the Kosciusko County 4-H Fair beef auction on Friday, Aug. 2. Also shown is Norma Kimes, Kosciusko County 4-H Fair Queen. (Photo by Linda Musselman)

i Jj’ /f Ik WHK * 1PURCHASES RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION STEER — These four gentlemen, representing the North Webster American Legion Post 253, purchased the reserve grand champion steer Friday, Aug. 2, at the Kosciusko County 4-H Fair steer auction. Pictured with Scott Nelson, left, are Doug Jernigan, Paul Beezley, Ken Koontz, and Charles Gant. Scott, 14, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike (Karen) Nelson of Burket. “Hoss” is a 1,230 pound crossbred steer. The bid for "Hoss” was $1.15 a pound «T a total of $1,495. (Photo by Linda Musselman)

bit, S7O; reserve grand champion New Zealand rabbit, S3O; grand champion Wether goat, $75; reserve grand champion Wether goat, $l6O. s & Volunteering their time to sell

Crowdale area of the lake; and Charles Beck, he resides on Natti Crow Beach. They replace veteran board members Helen (Mrs. Harry) Alfrey and Richard Ruddell, both of South Park; Robert Jones, Nordyke Park; and Charles Walker, Natti Crow Beach. The retiring directors were honored for a combined total of 25 years as WPOA directors. Honor Jane Nearing Also honored via a standing ovation at the meeting was Jane G. Nearing, who is stepping down as the 640-member group’s secretary and executive director later this summer, after serving in the posts for seven years. Replacing her will be Robert Hampton, who resides in the Cottingham Beach area, and he was on hand at the annual meeting to greet members. Hampton is currently a member of the organization’s 12-person board of directors. In addition to the newly-elected members, others are Richard Henderson, Sam Cole, Harold Goebel,* Raymond Gans, Robert Myers, David Grandstaff and Robert King.

the animals were auctioneers Dennis Polk, Larry Evans, Everett Rookstool, Max Metzger and Eric Yoder. Willis Alt, senior vice president at the First National Bank of Warsaw; Bob Nor-

In his annual report given following the membership buffet dinner, WPOA president Wiley W. (Bill) Spurgeon listed accomplishments of the organization over the past year, including the planned construction of signals and gates at the former Ind. 13-A crossing of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad northeast of Johnson’s Bay. He said the signals had bee placed on a priority list by the Kosciusko County Highway Department and federal funds would be sought. Questioned about water damage during the spring flooding. Spurgeon told members that “to the letter of the law” enforcement of a 1940 s court ruling establishing the legal level for lakes Wawasee and Syracuse left the owner of the control dame — the town of Syracuse — without the ability and leeway to gate water at some times when it should be gated, even though at those times it (the lake level) is below the court-fixed level. He said the matter would be brought to the attention of the Department of Natural Resources, which enforces the court ruling,

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ton, director of marketing at First National Bank; and Kosciusko County Extension office workers Betty Davis, Karen Haney, Mary Van Schepen and Roy Hoyt served as clerks.

noting that a study of the lake levels done when the dam was reconstructed in 1963 provided guidelines for realistic operation of the dam. Honored in absentia at the meeting was Goshen lawyer Weddell J. Berkey, a longtime association member and booster and a summer Wawasee resident since infancy; his two daughters, Barbara (Mrs. William) Tully and Jeanne (Mrs. Robert) Eissman have served the WPOA, the former as a board member six year and the latter as a representative on the SyracuseWawasee Lake Study Fund Committee; a son, Daniel C. Berkey, has also held WPOA committee posts. Spurgeon also cited Dr. Ralph Martin, Mishawaka and Willow Grove, for his service to the WPOA, including two board terms; the Martin family no longer has Wawasee property. Wetlands'Film Members attending the Friday night meeting saw a motion picture on the importance of wetlands, presented by Thomas Hamilton of Tippecanoe Lake, a member of the Kosciusko County Lakes Council.

Retail Merchants seek participation

By LESLIE MILLER Staff Writer In the August 2 meeting of the Syracuse-Wawasee Retail Merchant’s Division, ideas were proposed on ways to encourage more participation in the retail merchant’s division in Syracuse. It was decided that a letter be drafted for businesses that are new in town or ones that have switched ownerships. The letter would describe what the functions of the retail merchant’s division are, the types of promotions it sponsors, and the participation requested from Syracuse merchants. The letter would also point out that the monthly meetings held by the retail merchant’s division are open meetings, not board meetings. Any Syracuse merchant is welcome to attend. Merchants are asked to watch for new businesses in the area and report them at the monthly meeting. In doing so, business can be placed on the mailing list. The retail merchant’s division also decided to update and reactivate its calling list so that area merchants may be notified of the upcoming meetings. A reminder will also be posted in the Mailkmmal one week prior to the meeting. Another topic of business brought to the attention of the retail merchant’s division involv-

'St. Elmo's Fire' star sets local fans agog . .. . .X XX ■-/' X ' “A dining room full of screaming teenagers” described South Shore Golf Restaurant Monday evening when Rob Lowe, Malibu, Calif., was recoznized by fans. Lowe stars in the film “Saint Elmo’s Fire,” and soon to be released “Young Blood.” Employees at South Shore reported Lowe and his family and friends were having a at the restaurant until he was recognized and quickly left affer being hounded by people for pictures and autographs. It seems Lowe’s father, Charles Lowe, an attorney at Dayton, Ohio, has rented a cottage on Lake Wawasee for several weeks, allowing the family a vacation together. An unidentified South Shore employee told this newspaper the elder Lowe frequented the area as he was growing up and had always enjoyed the lake area. The family will be leaving Saturday. In addition to starring in the two previously mentioned films, Rob Lowe will be filming another movie in October in Chicago. Also here is his brother, Chad Lowe, who was in the series “Spencer,” which was cancelled, and in the movie “Silence Os The Heart.” Charlie Sheen, a friend of Chad’s, also is reported as being in the area and is known for his role in “Red Dawn”. Several other friends of the Lowes are vacationing here but were unable to be identified. The Lowes were not available for an interview.

Hamilton said the problem of diminishing wetlands on all of Indiana’s alkes needed to be addressed seriously and he noted that wetlands acted as a flood preventer as well as serving as host for numerous plant and animal species. The WPOA directors will meet Aug. 31 to elect officers for the 1985-86 year. Two radios are stolen Thieves took two car radios valued at S2OO from two vehicles in Syracuse between Sunday afternoon and Monday morning, police said. James Appenzeller, r 3, Syracuse, reported two radios stolen from a Mercury Lynx and a van parked on his property. The vehicles were owned by Ron Hibschman. There are no suspects in the case, which is still Under investigation. x

ed temporary vendors in the area. It was asked if Syracuse had any ordinances regarding the matter or if permits were required by the vendors. At present, Syracuse has no such ordinances or permit requirements. However, Cindy Allen will be contacting the neighboring cities to see how they handle the situation and report back to the retail merchant’s division. At that point, the retail merchants will contact the city attorney, Bob Reed, to discuss the legalities of the matter. During the discussion of old business, plans for the SyracuseNorth Webster Sidewalk Days, which will be held August 8-10 r were finalized. It had been requested last month, for financial reasons, to include North Webster in the Sidewalk Days promotion. After contacting that city, it was agreed that by pooling both city’s resources, more advertising could: be purchased with no conflict of interests to either city. Hoping to pinpoint the best areas to advertise the promotions in, the merchants discussed ways in which they could find out where the shoppers were coming from. It was decided to hold a free drawing, with no purchase necessary, using entry blanks ’ that require addresses. This will not only help locate where the (Continued on page 2)

Bs' wl ■ W 81/ # / cl ■ > ■S' r** | - / / I - Wil , * X i • * I? ■> ■ ■, - rB? B Bl I I" ' b ■MB «■■■■ -Wk WAWASEE PROPERTY OWNERS OFFICERS — Wiley W. Spurgeon, shown on the left, president of the Wawasee Property Owners’ Association, is with Jane Nearing and Robert Hampton. Mrs. Nearing has been the group’s executive director and secretary since 1978, and was succeeded Friday night at the WPOA annual meeting, held at the South Shore Pavilion, by Robert Hampton. The Wawasee Property Owners* Association was founded 35 years ago and is dedicated to the preservation and orderly development of Lake Wawasee.

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Aimee Kelly, 1985 county fair queen

Pretty 17-year-old Miss Aimee Kelly, daughter of Jerry and Vivian Kelly of 1906 Ironwood Drive, Warsaw, was crowned 1985 Kosciusko County Fair Queen at 9 p.m. Saturday night as a highlight of the 69th 4-H fair. She was entered in the contest as “Miss Warsaw I.” Miss Kelly entered the main room of the Shrine Building at the fairgrounds on the arm of her brother, Scott Kelly. There were a total of six contestants. All seemed equally striking, carrying a large bouquet of flowers. The winners were announced by state representative Thames Mauzy, who served as master of ceremonies. Miss Kelly, the new Fair Queen, was crowned by Missy Long of Pierceton, the reigning 1984 Fair Queen. Other Winners First runner-up in the contest was Kim Gregory, “Miss Pierceton,” and second runnerup was Anne Hartman, “Miss Warsaw III.” “Miss Congeniality,” chosen by the other contestants, was Theresa Fenimore, “Miss Warsaw II.” She is a 1985 graduate of Warsaw High School and the daughter of James and Cecelia Fenimore of 803 Sharon Street, Warsaw. “Queen Aimee” was obviously delighted with winning the contest, for having worked so hard to raise $2,246 for charity. The contest is sponsored each year by members of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and participating queen

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contestants receive one vote for each penny collected. This is the 27th year for the contest. All funds collected go to a number of county charities, sponsors announced. “Queen Aimee” said she and some friends washed cars, held a garage and bake sale, sold dances at the Moose Lodge, which served as her sponsor, and sold hot dogs and popcorn. She was delighted at the public response to her efforts to raise money. The 1985 Fair Queen will be a senior at Warsaw High School this year, but is not sure of her future educational pursuits. Community calendars are out Milford community calendars’ for the current year were given out for distribution at the Monday night meeting of the Milford Lions club. The attractive calendars feature a photograph of the Wawasee High School girls’ basketball team, runners-up in the state championship game last year. Extra copies are available at the Milford and Syracuse offices of The Mail-Journal. Lion Gervis Shafer reported his committee purchased a lamb belonging to Kelly Boggs of the Milford community last Friday (Continued on page 2)