The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 27, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 July 1986 — Page 19

Summer

Wawasee: It's a big body of water

By PAUL SIEGFRIED Staff Writer I consider myself someone who likes to travel and see new places, but I was thinking the other day that even though I have lived in the area for nearly all my life, I had never really seen all of Lake Wawasee. So one day, on nothing but a whim and an assignment from the editor, I jumped into my car and headed out around Wawasee. Heading south on SR 13,1 turned onto Pickwick Road by the Dairy Queen. I was on my way. As I drove out on Kale Island, I passed the Shrimp Boat and the Beacon restaurants, and I could just spot the lake through the trees. When I drove to the point on Kale Island, I got my first spectacular look at how big the lake really is. I could see all the way to the southeast corner of the lake. I was excited and was ready to keep going. I got back on Pickwick Road and I approached the railroad tracks and made the right turn to run along the north shore. I got another good look at the lake as I passed the Wawasee Boat Company. I moved down along the Eli Lily Estate. At'this point, I got a tremendous view of the lake and the surrounding buildings. The tree-lined shore is beautiful. I can see why so many people spend their summers here As I continued along the shore, I passed the old Spink Hotel, which is now Spink Condominiums. I have read about the history of this place, and its view from the lake is incredible. As I drove past Sand Point and further out onto Ogden Island, I got the best view of the lake so far. Once I reached the point, I could see almost the entire lake. Since the road is a dead end out onto Sunrise Beach, I had to turn

Relatively Speaking — Thaddeus Kosciusko, a patriot

By DORIS CAMERON Guest Writer Kosciusko County, Indiana was named after Thaddeus Kosciusko World Book Encyclopedia gives the pronunciation as we say it, not as others have heard. He was born in 1746 and died in 1817, a Polish patriot who fought for freedom in America and in Poland. He was sometimes called "The Hero of Two Worlds." He arrived in America in August of 1776 and offered his services to Continental Congress and was appointed colonel of engineers He contributed to American victory at Saratoga after building the fortifications there. He was made responsible for American defenses on the Hudson river and built fortifications at West Point. He was appointed to the rank of brigadier general. Kosciusko returned to Poland in 1784 and led the uprising in 1794 that bears his name, trying to prevent the third and final partition of Poland by Russian, Prussian and Austrians World Book states, “at first victorious, thanks to the support of the peasants whom he freed, Kosciusko was later defeated and impnsioned ” His remains rest in the historic Wawel Castle in Krakow, burial place of many of Poland’s heroes

Fireworks at Tippy

The Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners and Tippecanoe Lake Country Club are again sponsor ing a Fourth of July fireworks (hspiay. With additional donations from Patona Bay Boat Service, Tippecanoe Boat Company and Plaza Marina, this year’s program promises to be one of the best The fireworks will be held on the Fourth at approximately 8:45 p.m. In case of bad weather, they will be held on Saturday, July 5, (this is to include weather conditions that would make it unsafe to have the display.) The display will be in front of the Tippecanoe Lake Country Club Those arriving by boat are asked to stay a safe distance from shore to avoid the risk of injury from falling debris.

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around and head back up the island. I drove up past the Wawasee Golf Club, the road going right through a couple of fairways. I had to be careful, since I was driving a convertible, I could have wound up with a Titles! in my passenger seat. I continued to follow around the Wawasee Airport and back across the railroad tracks. Icouldn’t see the lake anymore, but I knew it was out there. As I passed The Enchanted Hills area, I could just see the Playhouse. I made a right turn and headed toward Johnson Bay. There are a number of channels that cut their way through the residential area here. Driving as close to the shore as I can, I had to stop at the Crow’s Nest Yacht Club and take in the view. Up on a hill and looking west across the lake, the view is breathtaking. This is part of the lake I had never seen before, and I began wondering why I had never done this before. One other thing I noticed as I had traveled so far was the number of incredibly beautiful homes that line the shore. Many are older homes which have been kept up through the years. I continued to drive along the shore and eventually reached Morrison Island. From here, you can see almost the entire length of the state’s largest natural lake. I drove past Griffith’s Marina and back out to the main road. As I followed the winding, treelined road, I lost sight of the lake. After I past the Southeast Bay Marina, I popped out of the trees into the clearing at the southeast end of the lake. I had to stop again as I looked north along nearly five miles of lake. The old fish hatchery was in this area, and I knew Papakeechie Lake was behind me, just over the hills. I got in my

When you tour the Kosciusko County Historical Society’s Jail Museum at Indiana and High streets in Warsaw, ask to see the oil painting by the award-winning Allee Gerard. It is of Kosciusko and hangs lighted in the firstfloor hall of the museum, near the kitchen. Allee painted it many years ago from a picture of the patriot, the picture being smaller than a dime CORRECTION - In query 179, by Leslie Weaver, 5432 Tip Top Road, Mariposa, Cal., the date of the death of John S Weaver should have been "died before 1912” instead of 1888. 182 — Need brothers and families of Mark Hurlburt Horton, son of George William and Louisa Jane Day Horton of Milford. Brothers are Charles, Elijah and George, Jr. Sisters are Rose Horton Sparklin and Louise He, .on Moore D.D. Dempewolf, 680 Sterling, Colby, Kansas 67701. 183 — In Kosciusko Co. courthouse records, I find that Aaron or Arion Hagg was buried in Toosh Cemetery He died in Tippecanoe Township on December 11, 1900. Burial would be in that township or near Leesburg. P.A. Ashley was funeral director. Is this a family plot? Wanda Smith, 1406 Garden Place, Auburn, Ind. 46706 184 — My great-grandmother, Harriet Priscilla Miller came from Indiana. She was born in 1840. She and her parents moved to Story County, lowa, in the 1850 s An lowa neighbor of theirs, Mr. W K Wood, came from Kosciusko County about the same time. The families possibly moved together. I need Harriet’s

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car and continued the journey. I passed Buttermilk point and drove into the Marineland Gardens area. I made the sharp righthand turn on 800 east and drove up to Vawter Park and the south shore. From here I could look north across the lake and see Ogden Island where I had been just a little earlier. The houses here seem newer than the ones on the north shore, but are no less fantastic.

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WAITING FOR A BREEZE — Perhaps the most popular activity on Lake Wawasee is boating. A number of marinas around the lake are filled with sailboats, ski boats and fishing boats.

parents' names They were possibly the S.J Miller family. Sandra J Breitkreutz, rl, Box 48, Dorchester, Neb. 68343 185 — I wish to contact descendants of my greatgrandparents, Elijah and Sarah Vance Baker. They moved to Palestine about 1855. Son Elias, a blacksmith, died of lockjaw in 1860 His family stayed at Palestine when others moved to Missouri in the early 1860 s Elias’ daughter married Sylvester Clark. I descend from Elijah’s son John, who married Serena Biggs in Miami County, Ind. My grandfather, William Baker, had a twin, Willis. They were born in 1860 in Palestine Audrey C Baker Rider. P O. Box 24507, Johnson City, Texas, 37614. 186 — Henry H W ilkinson married Susannah Wright in 1834 in Van Buren Township. Their children were Sarah Jane Wilkinson Immell, Perlina Ann Wilkinson Kuhn, Joseph H. Wilkinson and Felitha Wilkinson Baugher Then he married Mary Jane Jarrett on February 2, 1849, in Turkey Creek Township. Their children were Martha a Jane Wilkinson Kuhn, Loretta Wilkinson, Julie Ann W’ilkinson and Alvira Wilkinson. He apparently left Kosciusko Co in 1866 with his third wife. Nancy Harper. Who were Henry's parents? Jackie Kuhn Wonso, 221 N. Pennsylvania St., Hobart, Ind. 46342. 187 — Seeking information on Mary Jane Sparklin. born about September, 1845. married February 16, 1868, to Michael Miller in Kosciusko Co. Yvonne Castens Prough, 316 Central Drive, Lansdale, Pa. 19446.

The road outlet onto SR 13 at South Shore Golf Course. I was familiar with this area, but only from the golf course. I had never paid attention to the lake that ran only a three-iron away. I continued to follow along the south shore and reached the point at South Park. Once again from here I could see almost all of the expanse of the lake, from Conklin Bay, down to Morrison Island. I got back onto SR 13 and drove through the Oakwood Park area

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GIVES PROGRAM — Brad Jackson, left, volunteer advisor of Wawasee chapter of Campus Life, and Gill Nichols, middle, executive director of Youth For Christ. Michiana district, were guest speakers at the June 23 meeting of Lakeland Kiwanis and spoke of the origin, history, and activities of Youth For Christ. Also pictured on the right is Jack Maule, program chairman of Lakeland Kiwanis.

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and back into Syracuse. I had driven nearly thirty miles around the lake and had seen many things and places I had heard about before, but never bothered to view for myself. I understand why so many people make their home on the lake and why lake front property costs so much. But no matter what the cost, the lake is a beautiful landmark and it is no wonder many books, poems and paintings have been created around it.

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DAMES AT SEA — Stars, stripes and red.white and blue flash is the theme for Enchanted Hills Playhouse’s presentation of “Dames at Sea,” an award-winning off-Broadway musical show now in revival on Broadway. The professional summer stock theatre will present the musical July 2-8 and July 9-13. “Dames at Sea” is based on the campy nostalgia of the Hollywood musicals of the 19305. The scene is big-time New York. Into the scene wanders a sweet little girl from a faraway hometown to make it big on Broadway. “Dames at Sea” will be directed by New York’s Timothy Mathis. Timothy starred as Peter Pan at Enchanted Hill Playhouse in 1984 and has recently finished producing “Marry Me a Little” in Indianapolis. Featured in the Enchanted Hills’ production is Jeff Talbott as Dick, the All-/American naive sailor boy. Talbott is a recent graduate of the University of Nebraska and has wanted to be an actor since the age of 12. He has worked three summers with the Nebraska Repertory Theatre, the summer professional company in Lincoln. Jeff has become a crowd-pleaser at EHP by portraying Jimmy in “The Rainmaker” and Pawnee Bill in “Annie Get Your Gun.” Playing opposite of Talbott will be Jennifer Joy who comes to Enchanted Hills Playhouse via her hometown of Manchester. Conn. Jennifer graduated from the Hartford Conservatory of Music and Dance and has performed Big Band music with the Hartford Symphony. Pictured are Barbara Watschke and Drew Taylor. Tickets and reservations for “Dames at Sea” may be obtained from EHP, P.O. Box 41, Syracuse. Ind.. 46567. Enchanted Hills PLayhouse is supported by the Indiana .Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.

lores Haney on WC dean's list

Karen L. Haney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry G. Haney, r 2 ■Tilford. has been named to the semi-annual dean’s list of Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pa., in a news release i ssued by Dr Clarence E. Harms. :iean of the college. The dean’s list recognizes ■tudents who have achieved a 3.5 ec better out of a possible 4.0 during the spring term Haney is a sophomore at Westminster College and is a graduate of Wawasee High School.

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