The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 43, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 October 1985 — Page 1

Phones: Milford 658-4111 & Syracuse 457-3666

VOLUME 22

Plan Halloween festivities this weekend

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HALLOWEEN FUN AT CAMPBELL’S — Tom, Tim and Phil Campbell, left to right, quit work long enough Monday to join Dorothy and her Oz friends at the large Halloween candy display which was created in Campbell’s IGA by Jeanne Dennis of the Milford-Syracuse area. The second annual Halloween party will be held at Campbell’s on Saturday, Oct. 26. Festivities will include a chili supper from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., a decorated cake contest at 6 p.m. and a Halloween costume contest at 6:30 p.m. Donations for the chili supper will be used for the Milford Sesquicentennial celebration next summer.

County EDC sets hearing for Maple Leaf expansion

The Kosciusko County Economic Development Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:30 a m. on November 14 at the Drainage board to meet Thursday The Kosciusko County Drainage Board will meet on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 9:30 a.m. upstairs in the old courtroom in( the Kosciusko County Courthouse.

Winter Carnival set at Syracuse

The Seventh Annual SyracuseWawasee Winter Carnival for 1986 has been planned. Representatives from local organizations met Tuesday evening, Oct. 15, in the Syracuse Scout Cabin to discuss plans. The following activities and their sponsors have been confirmed: 4/ Ice fishing contest — Fish ’n Fun Resort Softball tourney — Lakeland Eagles Ice-skating events — Lakeland Youth Center Snowmobile poker run — Northern Indiana Snowmobile Racing Association Kitty Kat snowmobile races — Wawasee Kiwanis Sledding contest, junior and adults — Lakeland Daycare Center Mustache and beard contest — Gamma Sigma Epsilon Sorority Concessions — Gamma Sigma Epsilon Sorority Snowmobile drag races — Northern Indiana Snowmobile Rac-

Drugs taken at Milford

Late last Saturday night or Sunday morning burglars gained entry to Walter Drugs Inc. in Milford by cutting a hole in the roof of the building and dropping about 12 feet to the floor of the store. A large quantity of drugs including a considerable amount of controlled substances and SIOO in cash were taken. A stepladder found inside the store was apparently used by the'intruders to climb to the hole as the intruders left with their loot. The drugstore was the target of an attempted burglary the previous weekend when burglars broke into Sharp Hardware and

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old courthouse in Warsaw. The hearing will be on a proposed financing of economic development facilities for the issuance of Board of Commissioners of the County of Kosciusko Economic Development Revenue Bonds for Made Leaf Farms, Inc. in the Sil amount of $1,500,000 to cost of such facilities and mine whether this financhave any adverse comeffect on any similar facilities already constructed or operating in the county.

ing Association Winter Carnival dance — Enchanted Hills Playhouse Guild Enduro snowmobile race — Wawasee Kiwanis Three-Wheeler Race (ATV) — Wawasee Kiwanis Also confirmed was a bonfire, torch parade and fireworks. Still to be confirmed are the Saturday morning breakfast at the American Legion, wonder run; kiddy pedal pull; snow sculpture contest; and the cross country skiing. The committee is looking into new events which will add to the family fun of the two-day event; however, for each activity planned, a group of dedicated individual is needed to coordinate the details. If you or your organization would be interested in being a part of the Winter Carnival, please contact Jeanne Gardiner at 457-3165 or plan to attend the next meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m., in Syracuse Scout Cabin.

then tried to enter the drugstore by pounding a hole in the wall between the two stores. The same night someone cut a hole in the rear door of the drugstore. This set off an alarm and caused the intruders to flee before the police arrived. The hole in the ceiling was discovered at 7 a.m. Sunday morning by Cleo Wolf, an employee of the store. She called Milford Deputy Marshal Aaron Rovenstine who was joined in the investigation by Marshal David Hobbs and Kosciusko County Detective Tom Kitch. Investigation of the burglary is continuing.

Consolidation of THE MILFORD MAIL (Est, 1888) and THE SYRACUSE-WAWASEE JOURNAL (Est. 1907)

The facilities will consist of the acquisition of real estate, improvement of existing buildings, construction of a new building area for a processing plant, acquisition of freezers, dry storage area, maintenance dock areas, office areas and live holding areas for poultry for the processing of poultry on an approximate 78-acre tract of land located near CR 900 N and CR2OOE in Van Buren Township. It also includes a facility for growing poultry on an approximate 80-acre tract of land located east of Etna Green at CR 225 N and CR 959 W in Etna Township. The public is welcome to attend this hearing and comment on any of these matters. Syracuse water to be rusty The Town of Syracuse will be working on the water well between October 28 and November 4 according to Joe Dock, utilities superintendent. Because of the needed work, an excess of iron will be noticeable in the water. Residents are asked and advised not to do laundry that week if at all possible. The water will be, however, safe for drinking. 1987 celebration —

Syracuse Sesquicentennial committee to meet monthly

Plans for the Syracuse Sesquicentennial in 1987 are progressing following Monday evening’s meeting in the Syracuse Scout Cabin. During the meeting the majority of those present voted to have the 1986 sesquicentennial planning meetings on the third Monday of each month. These meetings will begin at 7:30 p.m., with the executive committee meeting at 7 p.m. All meetings will be conducted in the Syracuse Scout Cabin. Elaboration on the parade and festival committees was discussed with subcommittee chairpersons announced. Those subcommittees for the parade are: parade entries and rules, parade route and traffic control, line-up, trophies and awards, and judges. The festival subcommittees are: town decorations, carnival rides,

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23,1985

Halloween party will be held at Milford

The annual Milford Community Halloween party will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Campbell’s IGA in Milford. A free chili supper will be served under the tent from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. with donations accepted. Money raised will be used for the Milford Sesquicentennial celebration next summer. Judging of the entrants in the costume contest will begin at 6:30 p.m. In case of bad weather the judging will be moved to the Milford Elementary School gym. Cakes may be taken to Campbell’s for the decorated cake contest on Saturday prior to the

Trick or treat nights set in Lakeland towns Listed below are the Halloween trick-or-treating times for children in the Lakeland community. ' Milford — Thursday, Oct. 31, from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. North Webster — Thursday, Oct. 31, from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Syracuse — Thursday, Oct. 31, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

Halloween Madness, sales, pumpkins, party

The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce will be holding its annual Halloween Madness sale on Oct. 24-26, featuring late hours, greatlyreduced prices, a costume party, and a pumpkin decorating contest. s“We want to do something a little different,” said Jim Evans, president of the SyracuseWawasee Retail Merchants Association. “Although it’s designed to be a sales event, it usually turns into much more. Everyone has a good time.” The Retail Merchants are encouraging store owners to stay open late on Friday night. Evans suggests checking individual store hours to find out what time stores are closing. Following the Friday night sales, the merchants will be holding a Halloween party at approximately 8:30 p.m. for anyone in the community who dresses in costume. "We would like to see a lot of people at the party. We decided to include the general public this year, rather than just local merchants,” Evans said. The party will be held at Cocinero’s in Syracuse, with giftcertificates from various merchants being offered as prizes for the best costumes.

various contests and activities, and displays for the celebration. These committees are chaired by members of the executive committee. It was announced a Sesquicentennial Ball will be given during the celebration with Jeanne Gardiner coordinating the event. The Sesquicentennial Street Parade will be Saturday, July 11, at 2 p.m. those serving on the parade entries, rules, route, traffic control and line-up will be working on ideas to be presented at the next public meeting. Various fund raising ideas were discussed, including the possibility of sponsoring The Franzen Brothers Circus again during the summer of 1986 and the celebration year. A brochure displaying souvenir items was made available for interested

beginning of judging at 6 p.m. Prizes for the costume contest will be awarded to the first three places in the categories of cartoon characters; witches, ghosts and goblins; space people; clowns; hobos; storybook, fairy tales and nursery rhymes; movie; animals; cowboys and Indians; miscellaneous I, any age up through seven years and miscellaneous 11, eight years and older. A grand prize winner will also be chosen. Parents are asked to help place their children in the proper category on the night of the judging.

Those who purchase pumpkins at either Augsburger’s or Pilcher’s Shoe Store can take advantage of “The Great Pumpkin Buy-back.” If the pumpkin is being entered in the decorating contest, and the receipt is saved, the cost of the pupipkin will be refunded in full. “We get some really neat pumpkins every year. I‘ve been amazed at how creative some of the entries are,” Evans said. All decorated pumpkins must be taken to Augsburger’s by Oct. 24, where the entries will be displayed. * Anyone may enter the contest. Age categories are: six and under, seven to nine, 10-12,13-15, and 16 and up. Cash prizes will be given to first and second place in each category, as well as an award for “Best of Show.” Evans said that Halloween Madness is an attempt to stimulate sales for the retail merchants of Syracuse, many of whom are seeing the typical trend in post-summer buying. “There’s a definite decrease from the summer business,” Evans said. “I think most everybody in town feels that. In summer, yod don’t really need a push to stimulate business. In the fall, we try to get people more involved.”

persons to view and Gene Haberstich, Lakeland Coin Club, presented several samples of coins used as souvenirs by other communities. It was pointed out funds are needed to help with the purchasing of souvenirs and a number of the fund raising ideas cannot take place until late 1986 and 1987. The .committee will be seeking donations and establishing a budget in the near future. ‘ Col. Joe Gray announced work on the brochure is progressing, however, old photos are needed. The brochure will be 36 pages and include a pull-out map of Syracuse and Turkey Creek Township. Also included in the brochure will be a list of activities planned and locations. (Continued on page 2)

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WAITING TO BE DECORATED — Jim Evans of Augsburger’s displays two pumpkins from the many available for the pumpkin decorating contest sponsored by the Syracuse-Wawasee Retail Merchants Association. All of the pumpkins*entered will be displayed at Augsburger’s. Pumpkins will be judged from the following age groups: 6 and under, seven-nine, 10-12,13-15, and 16 and over. The contest is just one of the events planned for “Halloween Madness.” Other events include late-hour sales and a costume party at Cocinero’s. (Photo by Jim Broderick)

1986 celebration —

Special committees named for Milford Sesquicentennial

The Milford sesquicentennial planning committee met last night to select members for special committees and to discuss further plans for the 1986 sesquicentennial. After the minutes were read by acting secretary Vi Miller, discussion was started by Jean Treesh, chairman of the committee, over “several areas we need to address ourselves to. ’ ’ It was decided that the logo contest needs to be accelerated so that the logo could be used on all promotional materials for the sesquicentennial. Treesh told those present that she had contacted the State Street Dept, about getting sesquicentennial signs posted at the entrance to Milford. Treesh said she received a favorable response, but that nothing was finalized. The next matter of business was to select members for a committee for each major event. The following people, most of whom were not in attendance at the meeting, were selected to serve on various committees:

w CL —B L * MILFORD MOTORS HAS MOVED — The grand opening of Milford Motors, Inc., in its newly consolidated location on SR 15 south of Milford is set for October 24, 25 and 28. The sales staff of Jon Dewart, Glynn Johnson and Ken Hammon will be on hand to assist and free coffee, cider and donuts will be served. ’ Dick Casto, president, quickly points out that the location is new but not the business. His sales operation has been by SR 15 in Milford for 14 years and he takes pride in stating that Milford Motors has grown into the largest used car dealer in Kosciusko County. Casto says, l Tm glad we now have room to operate more efficiently." He adds that he is one of the few dealers who still loans a courtesy car while a customer’s car is in the shop being worked on.

Parade Committee — Norm Lovell, Ann Shafer, Pat Ritter, Dick Fox, Ned Speicher, Paul Tinkle, and Karl Keiper. Museum Committee — Ruth Hoppus, Julie Myers, Dorothea Kerlin, Shirley Timmons, and Vera Schell. / Advertising and Publicity — Jeri Seely, Jim Broderick, and Richard Rhodes. Decorating Committee — Becky Doll, Margaret Ostendorf, Sara Slabaugh, and Fay Hollar. Old-Time Movie Committee — Vi Miller, Betty Hall; and Bob Groves. Old-Timers Baseball Game Committee — Darrell Orn. Donna Pollen, elementary vocal teacher at Milford School will be asked to help set up the old-tyrne band. Ralph Owen will be contacted to paint the over-the-street sign on SR 15. It was decided that Friday, June 6, would be the night for the Street Party, which will include square dancing. Also decided was that the volley ball tournament would be held sometime Saturday, June 7. I

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Treesh asked 'that any group or organization wanting to set up a booth should contact her before the next meeting, which will be Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m., in the community building. Webster board, sets cumulative fund rates North Webster Town Board Members, Sid Markley and Robert James, voted to establish the North Webster Cumulative Capital Development Fund at a special meeting Monday, Oct. 21. Board president, Myron Clark, was unable to attend. The Cumulative Capital Development Fund will be for three years starting in 1986, with five cents collectible in 1987, 10 cents in 1988 and 15 cents in 1989. No town resident in remonstrance to the fund was present at the meeting. The establishing of this fund will allow additional funding for street repair.