The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 8, Milford, Kosciusko County, 19 February 1986 — Page 41

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*e— * ? wJW 8 :-. ■ B <.W'» . -v - n - — -~ ; -■ * ” Jr-- I Ls B ■ *’ i -r~fa W JIAHj - c GLENN FORO _ T UN»H ». g*ll*nt journey 4 ssss f SfofweMSHl:* I ■ r : ■__ _jHMIIn jBB' 1 sHIBs r IE B* _ :^wßw^jar gsgsczn; ‘OUT WITH THE OLD’ — Doug Pilcher Shoe Store Inc., a fixture in the Syracuse area since 1947, has continually expanded to become one of the most specialized shoe stores in Indiana. From its humbel beginnings in the Pickwick Block, shown in this photo, it has grown to include a store at 106 S. Huntington St. and one on SR 13. A warehouse and annex, located at 108 E. Main St., also housed an overflow of shoes until its recent vacating earlier this month.

Pilcher Shoes opens new Syracuse location

What is perhaps the most specialized shoe store in Indiana is now one of the largest, with an added showroom giving customers the chance to serve themselves while browsing through the shoe menagerie. “We hope to eventually display every type of shoe we offer in our new facility,” commented Bob Pilcher, owner of Doug Pilcher Shoe Store Inc., in Syracuse. The new store, located on SR 13, houses the company’s athletic footwear as well as various other styles of shoes, while the “old” store, on 106 S. Huntington St., will continue to serve customers for a one-year period. “Our Huntington Street store is mainly there to direct traffic until some of our more established customers become aware of our new location,” Bob Pilcher said. Goldie Pilcher has taken over managerial duties at the Huntington Street location while Bob Pilcher has led a band of experienced employees down SR 13. Pilcher estimates his customers come from within a 108-mile radius of his business that specializes in “hard to fit feet.” Something that has contributed to a need for a larger store. People need shoes, and for those with ex-

Wawasee administrators are committed to excellence

The best way to measure the success of a school system is how well it educates and serves a community. The Wawasee Community School Corporation has headed in that direction for a long time. Schools Superintendent Dr. KennethE. Webster aims to keep it that way. “We have a strong commitment to excellence in our schools,” said Webster, now completing his first year with the corporation. “I was very fortunate to come into a well-organized school system with excellent community and parent support. ” Webster has focused much of his attention on the elementary and junior high schools. The corporation is making various curriculum adjustment at the junior level, including double periods in language arts and math; mandatory health courses; electives and added social studies courses. On the elementary level, the corporation has established a readiness program, which takes place between kindergarten and first grade. It is designed to assist students who are having difficulties and enables them to make a smooth transition to first grade. There is also a special reading program for third through fifth graders. “Hopefully, all of the elementary schools will have these programs,” said Webster. As of now, North Webster and Milford offer them. The corporation is building, too. Renovation at North Webster will be completed this summer while a major undertaking at Syracuse School will begin, improvements

Today And Tomorrow — Wed.. Feb. 19.1986

tra narrow or extra wide feet, nothing is more frustrating than hearing, “I’m sorry, we don’t carry that size.” At Pilcher’s those words are rarely uttered, with customers able to choose from an inventory of shoes in over 500 sizes and widths for men and women. Women’s shoes are available in sizes 2-14, with widths ranging from AAAAA to EEE. Men also have a wide variety of sizes to choose from in sizes 3M>-20 and widths from AAAA to EEEEEE. Children’s shoe sizes, in widths A through EEEE, are also provided. Over 100 brandnames, from Addidas to Wright, also gives customers several options in selecting a pair of shoes that not only fit good, but also look good. With a history dating back to 1947, Doug Pilcher Shoe Store Inc., has continued to provide the same quick courteous service that has helped it to grow for the past 40 years, and if this year’s acquisition of the SR 13 building is any indication that growth is sure to continue for several more years. To further serve its customers both Pilcher’s locations are open six days a week, Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Friday, from 9 a.m. until Bp.m.

at North Webster include a new library, additional classrooms, a music room and the gymnasium will be updated and polished. In all the schools, Operation Prime Time has been implemented at the first and second grade levels, lowering student/teacher ratios down to 18/1 and 20/1, respectively. “Right now, we are on target or ahead of schedule with our goals,” added Webster. ■* HAPPY WITH CORPORATION — After completing his first with the Wawasee School Corporation, Schools Superintendent Dr. Kenneth E. Webster feels fortunate to in what he calls “a well organized school system.’’ (Photo by Dave Straub)

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