The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 3, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 March 1987 — Page 2

THE MAIL JOURNAL — Wed., March 4,1987

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Another 'Big Bang Boom' —

On Lake Wawasee on July 4

(By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer The “Big Bang Boom” will be Saturday, July 4, at 10 p.m. on Lake Wawasee and the Syracuse Fireworks will be Sunday, July 5, at Lakeside Park. The decision on the fireworks was made during this morning’s (Wednesday) Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors’ meeting. Mike Umbaugh, fireworks committee member, stated response from letters sent in seeking funds for the “Big Bang Boom” indicated July 4 was preferred and almost enough

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funds have been received to fund a larger display than last year’s John Kroh, fireworks chairman, stated the only problem was the conflict in the date. He stated the Fourth of July is when the bulk of the people will be in the area since July 6 is not a legal holiday and it would be much easier to move the Syracuse display to July 3 or 5 than the Wawasee fireworks. Umbaugh noted that a number of the people donating to the display have planned celebrations on Ju!y4 - Bill Beemer, sesquicentennial chairman, stated the actual date of the Syracuse display is not critical at this point as the schedule of events for the celebration is flexible. “I don’t

find it a problem,” commented Beemer. It was noted that the Big Bang Boom is an aerial display and can be seen from a wide area. Some of the vantage points mentioned at this time would be the Harris Funeral Home area, fish hatchery park, and the Wawasee Airport. All chamber directors were in favor of the proposal from the fireworks committee. Other Business Beemer reported on the sesquicentennial and said all committee chairpersons have been notified of their volunteers and should be contacting those people for meetings. Jim Evans, chamber president, stated 500 commemorative coke bottles have been ordered and he sees no problem in selling them as he has people asking for them already. The proceeds from the sales of these bottles will go to the sesquicentennial celebration and the committee has been asked to set a selling price. Evans also announced candidates are needed for the Sesquicentennial Maypr’s race as it is hoped the candidates will be lined up by the end of March. A mailing will be going out at the end of the week and the mayor’s race committee is looking for nine candidates. Beemer announced a public meeting on March 30 has been set up for the beautification project. Notification of the meeting will be placed in the newspaper prior to the meeting urging people to attend. An outline of the topics that will be discussed has been drawn up. Mike Skevington, president Syracuse-Wawasee Retail Merchants Division, stated there will be a retail merchants meeting at 8 a.m; Friday, March 6, in the town hall. The next big event for the merchants will be sidewalk sales in August. The group will be discussing ideas Friday on sales for the sesquicentennial celebration as well as a float entry. Evans reported the response from the February 4 chamber luncheon was that those present

SYRACUSE POLICE DEPARTMENT — The Syracuse Police Department recently received a merit award from the American Police Hall of fame. Receiving the award, are left. Clavin Kline. Chief Robert Ziller, town board president James Hughes, police liaison officer Carl Myrick and officer Danny Gallmeier. 'v

Citation for merit for Syracuse Police Dept.

The Syracuse Police Department was recently nominated and awarded a citation for merit, announced President of the American Police Hall of Fame awards committee Robert Ferguson. The citation is awarded to the officers for their effort to produce better public relations with the citizens by offering community programs such as Crime Watch, Drug & Alcohol Abuse, Bicycle Safety, Handgun Safety, and Officer Friendly — often without pay In making the award, in a letter addressed to the community, Ferguson made this statement:

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favored a quarterly luncheon. The next luncheon will be May b in a location to be announced. There are four persons who have agreed to serve on the committee to coordinate the luncheons. Concerning the renaming of CR 530E to Harkless Road, Evans reported a chamber representative has attended the last three town board meeting, but there seems to be opposition to the renaming of the road, “I’m not sure why,” he commented. Bob Westfall stated he made the suggestion of renaming the r6ad, just to get going on the numbering project the chamber has been working on. Beemer stated there was going to be controversy no matter what the road is named. The memorial to Col. Joe Gray was tabled. Evans reported he will be contacting the Department of Natural Resources about naming the fish hatchery park after Col. Gray. It was noted that the sesquicentennial parade committee wijl be having a special trophy in memory of Col. Gray and suggestions as to what area to award this are being sought. In other business the annual chamber meeting was discussed. It will be in June. Deb Wiggins, executive director of the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce, will be meeting with the SyracuseWawasee Area Development group on March 17 to discuss Kosciusko Development, Inc. Tom Tuttle announced he and Bob Carlson are working on bringing the American Legion Golf Tournament to the area in 1988. Approximately 1,000 golfers would participate and bring in a revenue of close to $165,000 during the tournament. The tournament may also become an annual event for the area. Tuttle requested information and a map listing activities in the area to sell the group on having the tournament in this area. This was turned over to Jeanne Gardiner who will be meeting with Tuttle and Carlson March 1.7. The next meeting of the board will be Wednesday, April 1, at 7:45 a m. at the Shrimpboat.

‘Too often do we take for granted tljgjVigil of our nation’s law enforcement officers to protect life and property. In making this award on behalf of the law enforcement community, we recognize service to the community above and beyond their normal call of duty.” The American Police Hall of Fame is located in Sarasota County, Florida, and is a national memorial to officers killed in the line of duty. The hall houses a museum of police artifacts and serves as a crime prevention center. It is a non-profit, taxexempt organization supported by police officers nationwide.

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DRIVER FATALLY INJURED — John Christopher Scarbeary, 28, Syracuse, was killed when his 1981 Mazda crossed the centerline on US 6 one-half mile east of CR 25 in Union Township south of New Paris

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TWO INJURED — Two Milford residents suffered from minor cuts to their heads after their vehicle collided with the rear of a trailer at I p.m. last Thursday, Feb. 26. Melinda G. Mollette, 17, r 1 box 45-B, Milford, was traveling south on SR I3S, Syracuse, when the vehicle she was driving collided with a Trailer being pulled by a 1984 International, driven by Terry L. Senders, 28. 200 Mill St., Syracuse. The impact of the collision sent the Senders vehicle into a third vehicle, driven by Grace W. Bailey, 71.

Van stolen from Warsaw dealership

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Crime Stoppers, a non-profit organization involving the police, the media and the public in the fight against crime, offers anonymity and cash rewards to persons who furnish information leading to the arrest and the filing of criminal charges against felony offenders and to the capture of fugitives. The following “Crime of the Week” was furnished by the

Injured in collision

Minor injuries were suffered by a Syracuse resident after a twocar collision at 3:54 p.m. last Saturday, Feb. 28. Marisela McKibben, 27, 200 W. High St., Syracuse, was treated and later released from Kosciusko Community Hospital for abrasions to the knee and lower leg. McKibben was a passenger in a 1980 Dodge Omni, ■ driven by Robert C. McKibben, 17, r 3 box 593. New M-J Subscribers Jean Purcell R 5 Box 353 Syracuse, Ind. 46567 Kathy Carpenter 617 VasbinderSt. u. Chesterfield, Ind. 46017 Syracuse man receives injuries in auto accident Paul A. Gross, 21, Syracuse, suffered head injuries in a threevehicle accident that occurred on Wednesday morning, Feb. 25, at the intersection of US 6 and CR 23, in Elkhart County. According to Elkhart County Police, Gross was traveling west on US 6 and attempted to pass another westbound car driven by William Gibson, 28, Syracuse, who had stopped for traffic ahead turning into a driveway. Gross clipped the Gibson auto, then smashed head-on with a car driven by Robert Murphy, 43, Warsaw. Murphy was treated at Goshen Hospital for bruises and contusions of the face and shoulder. He was later released. Gibson was not injured.

Kosciusko County Crime Stoppers organization: The theft of a van from a Warsaw dealership is the “Crime of the Week.” On the morning of February 24, the theft of a van was discovered at the Rice Ford dealership parking lot, located just north of Warsaw on SR 15. This vehicle is described as a 1987 Ford and is all

white with a gray stripe. The van has been converted by Explorer Vans, and is valued at $22,000. Persons with information regarding this theft are asked to contact Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-342-STOP. Crime Stoppers will pay up to SI,OOO if the information leads to an arrest or indictment. Callers will be assigned a code number and will not be asked to reveal their names.

McKibben was traveling south on SR 13S when he collided with a northbound vehicle, which had attempted to turn left onto Bowser Road. Julian Islas 11, 18, r 1 box 276, Syracuse, driver of the second car, escaped uninjured after the incident. Up to $5,000 in damages were caused to the McKibben vehicle, while the 1977 Pontiac Bonneville, driven by Islas, suffered up to $2,500 in damages. Squares begin lessons The Warsaw Squares will offer western-style square dance lessons beginning Sunday, March 15, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at the Cardinal Center in Warsaw. The March 15 lesson is free. Chuck Davis of North Manchester will teach the classes. Provide group tax assistance to community For groups of individuals, the IRS Community Outreach Tax Assistance Program offers seminars and group income tax return assistance. This assistance will be available in communities throughout Indiana after working hours, on weekends and during normal working hours, at convenient locations. Sites include schools, libraries, neighborhood centers and other public or business locations. Group wishing to arrange for a Community Outreach Tax Assistance seminar or group tax return preparation, may call the IRS toll-free at 1-800-424-1040 and ask for the taxpayer education couiuiiiatvr, at oxtaaaion _

and struck a 1983 Mercury Cougar driven by Daniel A. Odem, 31, Albion. Odem was also killed. His wife. Bonnie Odem* 32, suffered rib fractures and other injuries. (Photo by Linda Musselman)

1541 Ferndale, Niles, Mich., who had stopped at the Huntington Street intersection. Damage to the Mollette vehicle was listed up to $5,000 while the other two vehicles suffered minor damages. Both Mollette and a passenger in her car, Bobbi Mollette, 15, were transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital and were later released. < Photo by Deb Patterson)

> \ / H f 3 \ . >1) "Wxz' PRESENTS SCOUTING PROGRAM — Robert Merchant, Scoutmaster for North Webster Webelos Cub Scouts, second from left, described the activities of the local group for the Kiwanis Club of Lakeland, North Webster, on Monday morning, Feb. 9. Program chairman Jack Maule, second from right, arranged the program. President Curtis Jordan, right, presented a Club Service Award to Howard McCain, left, for his work as chairman of the Club Bulletin committee. Scoutmaster Merchant explained one of the highlights for the Webelos Cub Scouts was the Pinewood De'by held in the North Webster School gymnasium on February 5. There were 49 cars made by the Scouts and their fathers which competed in this event. Standard blocks of wood of equal size are given to each Scout to build his car and the completed car cannot exceed five ounces. The Scoutmaster pointed out there js a fine opportunity for forming a regular Boy Scout Troop in North Webster in the near future. He believes there are 15 to 20 of the Webelos who want to continue in regular Scouting activities. After this Boy Scout Troop is organized, there will be a need for help with the Merit Badge program. It was emphasized that the Scouting program provides an opportunity for fun. competition and development for the boys.

Visitor's Bureau forms partnership with C of C

Jeanne Gardiner, president of the Kosciusko County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, announced the bureau’s decision to form a partnership witfy the Greater Area Chamber of Commerce. Since 1979, the chamber has spearheaded the county’s tourism efforts. According to chamber officials, “with the recognition of the economic impact generated as a result of tourism, it was felt that a better funded and more fully staffed program needed to be developed. The efforts of various individuals throughout the county enabled the creation of our first CVB.” The partnership agreement was adopted to maximize resources of the CVB. Even though the bureau will receive funds frmn th* mnrn tajr_ tly>

board members say they felt “the county should be given the most for the money generated by the tax.” Through this partnership, the CVB will utilize the staff and office equipment and facilities to decrease the cost of producing the tourism program for the county. Chamber officials estimate a savings of approximately 50 percent. Additionally, the partnership will allow for coordinated planning between organizations deal ing in economic development for the county. Although the actual dollar amount cannot be determined at this time, Chamber and Bureau officials say the coordinated effort may have a far reaching impact on the county in creating more partnerships between other organizations in the ffiitiiwh _