The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 20, Milford, Kosciusko County, 1 July 1987 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., July 1,1987

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'Miss Syracuse Sesquicentennial' contest slated for 7 p.m. on July 7

(Continuedfrom page 1) Wawasee High School and will be attending Purdue University this fall. Miss Vitaniemi was a member of the varsity basketball team for four years at Wawasee and a member of the 1985 State Runner-up team. She received the outstanding achievement, mental attitude and captain awards. She was also a member of the varsity volleyball team for four years and received the MVP and Captain awards and was the. 1987 “Miss Warrior Award winner, She is a member of the National Honor Society, Academic Hall of Fame, Student Council. Fellowship of Christian Athletes, SADD and Future Educators of America, and Calvary United Methodist Church. Her hobbies include music, sports, reading, jogging and playing the piano Trisha Anne Barton, 18, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brad Barton, 908 Berkley Dr., Marion. She has blonde hair, blue eyes, is five feet, 6‘A inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. She is sponsored by Cora Lee Phillippe, r 2 box 129, Leesburg, as “Miss Tippy Siding.” She is a 1987 graduate of Marion High School where she was a cheerleader, and a member of the National Honor Society, “Who’s Who Among American High School Students,” Stage and Stammer, Senior at tendant for Homecoming, prom queen? volleyball, . basketball, gymnastics, “Sweet Inspirations” choral group, and pom pons corp. She was a regional finalist in "Teen’s Great Model Search,” Race Queen for the Ford Taurus 250, first runner up in the Queen of Lakes Pageant 1987. Her hobbies include modeling, skiing and sunbathing. Kelly J. Lundy, 18, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lundy, r 1 box 281-13, Leesburg. She has brown hair, hazel eyes, is five feet four inches tall and weighs 116 pounds. She is sponsored by Cotton and Cotton Insurance, Syracuse, and will be known as “Miss Cotton and Cotton.” She is a graduate of Wawasee »High School and is enrolled at Ball State University. Her hobbies include aerobics, swimming and shopping. She was a cheerleader at Wawasee for three years, involved in student council and the school musical. Cathy Kay Cobbum, 20, is the daughter of Mr. afid Mrs. Owen Cobbum, 313 Benton, Syracuse. She has brown hair, brown eyes, is five feet, l>/ 2 inches tall and weighs 105 pounds. She is sponsored by Augsburger’s Food Palace, Syracuse, and will be known as “Miss Augsburger’s Food Palace.” She is a 1985 graduate of Wawasee High School and a junior at Ball State

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University majoring in speech communication with a minor in counseling psychology. She is active in Inter-varsity Christian Fellowship as a member of the executive council and a discipleship coordinator. She is a member of the collegiate honor society, Alpha Lambda Delta, participant in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program, and active in Calvary United Methodist Church and Goshen First Church of God Dru Lois Dougherty, 20. is the daughter" of Mr and, Mrs. Keith Dougherty, 1625 Canterbury Dr . Elkhart. She has light brown hair, green eyes, is five feet, two inches tall and weighs 105 pounds. She is. sponsored by Logan-Rogers Realty. P.O. Bbx 93, Syracuse, and will be known as “Miss Logan-Rogers.” She is a graduate of Elkhart Central High School and will be a’junior at Indiana University. Bloomington, where she is an education major She was involved in student government and varsity sports in high school and received the MVP award in gymnastics. She has made the dean’s list for academic's in college and is first vice president of Alpha Chi Omega. Her hobbies include aerobics, biking, baking and . reading. Kathie Lee Yoder, 26, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Yoder, 159 North Shore Drive. Syracuse. She has blonde hair, blue eyes, is five feet, 6 3 4 inches tall and weighs 120 pounds ,She is sponsored by Shrimpboat, r 1 box 11, Syracuse, and will be kpown as/“Miss Shrimpboat." She is a 19?9 graduate of Wawasee High School and 1980 graduate of Ravenscroft Cosmetology School. In high school she participated in gymnastics and cheerleading. In 1984 she opened her own business and is a member of the SyracuseWawasee Chamber of Commerce and has coached gymnastics. She enjoys Christian activities and loves aerobics. Stacy Rae Kline, 23, is the daughter of Howard Kline. Lakeland, Fla., and Dorllas Kline, Syracuse. She has blonde hair, blue eyes, is five feet, oneinch tall and weighs 110 pounds. She is sponsored by Country Home Floral Shoppe, 624 North Huntington St., Syracuse, and will be known as “Miss Country Home Floral." She is a graduate , of Wawasee High School and Ivy Tech, South Bend, with a degree in Interior Design. She is active in aerobics and have been in the national aerobics competition. Her hobbies include tennis and horseback riding. Dawn Leslie Richer. 18. is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wuthrich, P.O. Box 151, Milford

She has brown hair, brown eyes, is five feet, six inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. She is sponsored by Maple Leaf Farms, P. (). Box 151, Milford, and will be known .as “Miss Maple Leaf Farms. ’ ’ She is a 1987 graduate of Wawasee4ligh School and was a member of the choir and participated on the volleyball team for three years. She received the 1987 business department award and plans to attend Madison Area Technical College, Madison, Wis, to study law enforcement Paula Jean Smith. 18, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Smith. 38 LaPoint Dr., Milford. She has brown hair, brown eyes, is five feet, 4’.4 inches tall and weighs 125 pounds. She is sponsored by Hair Force, 105 Pickwick Place, Syracuse, and will be known as “Miss Hair Force." She is a 1987 graduate of Wawasee High School where she was involved in gymnastics and received the High Point Award, most improved award and most valuable gyrrftiast award. She was involved in cheerleading, drama club, music. FEA, National Honor Society, Ski Club. Varsity Club and Varsity Singers. She A;as in the Academic Hall of Fame and "Who’s Who Among . American High School Students." \ Miss Smith was first and second runner-up in the 1986 and 1987 Kosciusko Scholarship Pageant and fourth runner-up in the 1986 and second runner-up in the 197 North Webster Mermaid Festival Pageant Her hobbies include snow arid water skiing, dancing, shopping, going out with friends, and attending church. Debra Susan Randolph, 22. is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Randolph, 504 W. Wildon Ave., Goshen. She has auburn hair, hazel eyes, is five feet, four inches tall and weighs 104 pounds. She is sponsored by Holiday Inn of Goshen, US 33 East, and will be known as "Miss Holiday Inn of Goshen.” She is a 1982 graduate of Goshen High School and 1985 graduate of Triple A Modeling School. Her hobbies include painting ceramics, dancing, modeling, attending the spa. swimming, being outdoors, traveling and meeting people. Tami Ruth Harrell, 18, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Harrell, 704 South Main St.. Ligonier. She has brown hair, »-green eyes, is five feet, three inches tall and weighs 95 pounds ' She is sponsored by Mary Haq, 300 E. Main Street, Syracuse, as "Miss Harkless Harbor." She is a high school graduate and participated in the marching band, concert band, SADD chapter, and student assistance program She is involved in a church youth group.

Tressa Darlene Littleton. 18, is the daughter of Sheryll Donley, r 2 box 276, Syracuse. She has blonde hair, blue eyes, is five feet, seven inches tall and weighs 125 pounds. She is sponsored by E.S.A. Gamma Sigma, Syracuse, and will be known as “Miss Gamma Sigma.” She is a 1987 graduate of Wawasee High School and was a member of the National Honor Society, the Academic Hall of Fame, Varsity Club, Ski club, drama club and Future Educators of America. She was the 1987 Wawasee Homecoming Queen and was is a member of Faith Baptist Church, North Manchester and has taught gymnastics for two years, and was homecoming queen candidate at Cedarville. Debra Layne Wagoner, 22. is the daughter of Marlene Watkins. Columbia City, and Merritt Wagoner, Marion. She has brown hair, brown eyes, is five feet, four inches tall and weighs 110 pounds She 1 sponsored by Hook’s Drug tore. North Webster, and will be known as "Miss Hook’s Drug Store.” She is a 1982 graduate of Wawasee High School and 1982 Wawasee Area Vocational graduate of Cosmetology. Her hobbies include tennis, water skiing, and boating. She is a member of the National Hairdresser's Association and is attending post graduate college of Cosmetological Arts and Science School in Grand Rapids. Mich. Melisa Noelle Gray, 18, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cary Reeder, Pierceton and Mr. and Mrs. Jon Gray, Anderson. She has blonde hair, blue eyes, is five feet, 7'2 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds. She is sponsored by Pierceton Country Mart, r 3 box 182, Pierceton, as "Miss Ridinger Lake." She is a 1987 graduate of Whitko High School and will be attending Purdue University. She was named Miss Congeniality and was a princess in the 1986 Queen of Lakes Pageant. She enjoys reading novels, singing and dancing and was a sports writer for the Columbia City Post and Mail. She plans on majoring in law at Purdue University in pursuit of a career.being a corporate lawyer. Julie Anne Wygant, 21, is the daughter of John R. Wygant, r 2, Syracuse. She has blonde hair, green eyes, is five feet, 4 1 2 inches tall and weighs 124' pounds She is sponsored by First National Bank, 454 North Jefferson, Huntington. and will be known as "Miss First National ." She will be graduating from North Man Chester College and is currently

selected for the 1987 Academic AH State Gymnastics team. She is a four year varsity letter winner at Wawasee and was captain of the gymnastics team. Donna Eileen Carpenter, 20, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Carpenter, 301 North Mill St., North Manchester. She has brown hair, brown eyes, is five feet, eight inches tall and weighs 110 pounds. She Is sponsored by Al Hayes, Stanley Steemer, r 2 box 243, Leesburg, and will be known as “Miss Stanley Steemer.” She is a graduate-of Manchester High School and attend Cedarville College where she is majoring in business. Her hobbies include tennis, water skiing, cooking and gymnastics. She attending summer courses at Iridiana-Purdue University, Fort Wayne. She plans to open a corporate consulting agency specializing in m’anagernerit.

Sesquicentennial ribbon cutting on Friday

(Continued from page 1b release will fonbw. It was noted 500 programs will be printed for the event and all guests attending the ceremonies are asked to take lawn chairs as the ceremony is expected to last 45 minutes. ■ Auction Changed/Railroad Display The location of the auction of approximately 90 Ken Harkless paintings, sesquicentennial quilt and the five sample commemorative china plates, has been changed, due to limited space at the Lakeland Youth Center. The auction was scheduled for'F'riday, July 10, at 5 p.m., in.the Lakeland Youth Center. During the discussion of the art show/sale, Betty Deahl noted the Lakeland Art Association was not having anything to do with the auction and there would be no space as there are 20 artists with booths committed. Mike Tallon will be checking on the use of the Scout cabin and notification of the change will be publicized at the youth center, with a portable flashing sign and possibly the Lions Club sign. Deb Patterson announced she was contacted last week by CSX, owners of the B & O Railroad, and there will be two cars, a movie car and "Operation Life Saver" car ip Syracuse during the celebrahon, with a possibility of an engine and caboose. All will be at the old train depot. Tentative times established were announced as being Friday, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday. 8 a m. to 5 p.m.; Monday through Thursday, 4-9 p.m.; Friday, 3-9 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a m to 5 p.m. A representative of the railroad is to confirm these times by midweek. Time Capsule/Other Business The committee decided to have the time capsule displayed, at a location recommended by Charlie NHarris and Gary East lund, throughout the celebration with the burial of the capsule as part of the Samuel Crosson Dedication, Sunday, Aug 9 This would not be opened until the year 2037. The burial location was discussed as being in the front end of the cemetery with its location being registered with the cemetery board, and in the county courthouse. A bronze plaque will also be placed at the site. It was decided a sign up sheet would be placed at the museum and souvenir stand where for $1 anyone could have his/her name, address or other information placed in the time capsule. Other items to be placed in the capsule will include one each of the souvenirs, video tapes and photographs from the celebrations, sesquicentennial committee notes, special newspaper publications (which will be laminated), mayor's banquet banner, sesquicentennial banner, one of the sesquicentennial flags being used with the town decorations. Beemer announced the commemorative Coca-Cola bottles arrived and Mrs. Patterson announced only 480 of these bottles will be sold Saturday, July 4,

'tfhe Sg/tacuse SesqulcentenniaC Qweattue Committee /requests the hono/t gou/t p/tesence at a /ribbon cutting ce/temong in ceCeb/ration of the town’s biAtMag cePebnatton on the tkuid JMy cAkneteen hundred and eightg-seven at siv o’ofloob in the evening - , -Monument at \ Cftosson <Pa/tfe sesquicenteniiial State 13 South . Sy/taouse. Indiana ' VViiy *

finance andproducfion problems. She is a volunteer teacher at the Huntington YMCA instructing aerobics, aquacise and weight training. She enjoys traveling, is currently working towards a 'pilot’s license and enjoys skiing, body-building and reading. She is active at Central Christian Church. Joey Michelle Grise, 18, is the daughter of Rick Grise, Bristol, and Linda Brown, Goshen. Sfie has brown hair, brown eyes, is five feet tall, and weighs IOC pounds. She is sponsored by Creative Touch Studio, r 3 box 201-Al, Syracuse, and will be known as “Miss Creative Touch.” She is a graduate of Nor thWood High School and has beer involved with Catholic Youth Group, 4-H Saddle Club, an<j en joys training horses and ponies She plans to attend ITT Tech tc become a legal secretary.

from 1-5 p.m., in the SyracuseWawasee Chamber of Commerce Office, (in the town Kall), to allow residents of Syracuse an opportunity to purchase a bottle. Any bottles left after Saturday will be sold at the souvenir stand which will be in front of Thornburg Drugs, Pilcher Shoes and LoganRogers Realty. On Saturday, the bottles will be limited to one per person with the price being $lO. It was stated there will be no reserving of bottles and if anyone wishps to receive one he or she Would need to come on Saturday. Jeanne Gardiner announced she is in the process of coordinating an-Jiistorical family business h'ward, to Bushpng’s Barber Shops with the State of Indiana. At this time the award will be presented to George Bushong by Lieutenant Governor John M. Mutz on Saturday, July 11, or Wednesday, July 15. Committee Reports Rosalyn Jones reported the street decorations committee is still getting orders for bunting and are now up to SB,OOO in bunting sold. She commented the committee and Old Glory Decorators thought one-third of the amount already ordered would be sold and are pleased with the turnout. Mrs. Jones stated the committee will continue to take orders until the decorators state otherwise. Beemer again praised the committee for its work and said a lot of people are commenting about the way the town looks. Mrs. Gardiner, museum committee. stated the display cases are in and items are coming in quickly. The museum will need to expand. “J.A. Business is very understanding and cooperative. Everyone is getting excited,” she commented. There are still openings for curators at the museum and persons wishing to volunteer their time should see Barb VanLue. Mike Tallon presented the treasurer's report with a total of $67,752.36 being received in the last month, with a little over $41,000 being raised from the mayor's race. With the disbursements of $30,016.76, there is a balance of $37,735.60 of which $35,000 has been placed in a money fund earning S : U percent interest. Beemer announced the souvenir stand would be relocated from Crosson Park to in front of Thornburgs and that a temporary souvenir stand will be placed at the park on Friday during opening ceremonies. Voltihteers are still needed to man the stand in three-hour shifts, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1-4 and 4-7 p.m. - Jeannine Schrock, cochairwoman of the queen pageant, stated the 1935 Centennial Queen was located but did not wish to participate in the pageant due to health reasons. The first runner-up, Priscilla Rhode, will be contacted. Jack Elam, historical research, reported on the television taping with Bill Darwin of Good Morning Michiana earlier that day which would air Tuesday morning at 6:15 a.m. in the first segment.

ATTEND INSTITUTE — Shown is Tim Yeager, owner of Yeager Photography, Syracuse, who has just returned from Waterloo, lowa, where he spent one intensive week of study under the direction of Linda Lapp, shown on the right, from Portland, Ore., nationally known teacher/educator of advanced environmental portraiture. The institude utilizes the facilities of the University of Northern lowa and Hawkeye Institute of Technology to bring this unique educational experience to the students. More than 350 working professional photographers, plus 50 support students from Hawkeye, attended the one week intensive study course of their choice. MAIPP is the largest school of its kind in the United States and gathers students nationwide.

On the historical house tour, Carol Smith announced guest books with the sesquicentennial logo have been purchased for each ofthe locations and will be given to the homeowners as a memento. The brochure on the homes will soon be completed. She was asked the price of the tickets and stated they will be $2 prior to the tour, $3 on the day of the walk. Mrs. Patterson announced the parade is coming together and that there would not- be long gaps in the parade, unless caused by trains. To date there are 108 entries received and bus drivers have been secured for the wb-bus shuttles. The committee will be meeting Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m., in the American Legion to finalize plans. Roger Shipley announced the lower parking lot would be closing Wednesday as the tent would go up Thursday. The lower parking lot will be filled with vendors

Large crowd watches Mermaid Parade

An overflow crowd lined the streets of North Webster Saturday afternoon to view the 42nd annual Mermaid Festival Parade. The nearly two-hour event, drew thousands of spectators from throughout the state and the beautiful summertime weather added to the events of the day. The cooler temperatures, in the 70s, were a welcome relief to parade participants and the EMT crews who have in the past treated upwards to 100 marchers when temperatures climb into the high 80s and 90s. The parade stated at 4 p.m. and was led by the North Webster police cars, fire trucks, ambulance, state police and county police. This advance unit was followed by antique cars, queen contestant conveyances, marching bands, baton twirlers, kiddie parade winners, horseback riders, and a host of others. This year's parade emcee was Lions Past District Governor D. G. (“Bud”) Seely of Milford. Prizes were awarded in 17 categories. The winners were as follows: • Novelty car: First, North Webster Legion Corvette Club: second, Crusin' Hoosier Car Club; third, 1986 King Midget Car Novelty truck: First, The General; second, Four-Wheel Drive Club Antique trucks: First, Farmland Fire Department; second, Leesburg Fire Department Antique cars: First, 1954 Pontiac; second, 1930 Model A; third, MittyT. Junior Baton corp: First, Diann&’s Dolls; second, Wabash Baton and Drum Senior Baton Corp: First, Wabash Baton and Drum Commercial and Municipal:

Sesquicentennial celebration, Flotilla weekend begins

(Continued from page 1) balloon release at 1 p.m. at Lake Wawasee. MONDAY. JULY 6 The final meeting of the sesquicentennial committee at 7:30 p.m., in the Scout Cabin. TUESDAY, JULY 7 Sesquicentennial Queen Pageant, in the high school auditorium at 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 ' St. Andrew’s United Methodist Fire department competition at the Liberty lot from 1-5 p.m. Syracuse Jaycee’s Beer Tent in the lower parking lot uptown, from 3 p.m. to 1 a.nr. “Big Bang Boom” fireworks display on Lake Wawasee, starting at dusk. ■ SUNDAY. JULY 5 Old Fashion Revival Service at, the Boat-In Worship Service at 8:30 p.m., from the pier at Oakwood Park. ’ The Elotilla Parade and

with craft vendors being placed at Lakeside Park. Among some of the food stands in the lower parking lot will be: tacos, bratwurst, hot barbecues, barbecues, jumbo tenderloins, elephant and mouse ears. Shipley indicated all the vendors are different and no food will be duplicated. Mrs. Patterson announced invitations for the ribbon cutting ceremony were mailed, along with news releases to 19 newspapers an<L radio stations. Notation was made that the three newspapers, The MailJournal; Goshen News and Times-Union, would all have special sesquicentennial issues comingout this week, Beemer announced there would be one more meeting, next Monday, July 6, to wrap up all plans. “After the dust Settles,” Beemer stated a wrap up meeting would be called with the date to be announced through the local newspaper. —_

First, Bart’s Ski Shop; second, Hoffman’s Simplicity; . third. Peg s Salon of Styles Organizational: First, Then and Now Church of God; second. Heart of Lakes Square Dance; third, Lakeland Snowmobile Club. Ladies'* Color Guard: First, Wawasee Ladies; - second. Lakeland Eagles; third, North Webster Legion Men’s Color Guard: First, Huntington Eagles:-; second, White Berets Nappanee; third, North Webster Legion #253 Novelty Unit: First, U.S. Trans Am Club; second, Mini Race Car Motorcycle unit: First, Anderson Motorcycle Police Unit Mounted Unit: First. Buck; second, Sue and Midnite; third, Deka Dee Express Junior High Band: First, Westview Junior High; second. North Webster Junior High High school bands: First, Wawasee High School; second. Warsaw High School; third. Huntington High School Walking units: First, Lions Tac Knwon Do; second, North Webster Just Say No Queens. Conveyance: First, Angie Wise — Miss North Webster Lake; second, Teresa Littleton — Miss Lake Wawasee; Liz Waltz — Miss Tippecanoe Lake Announces new office hours Turkey Creek Township Trustee Ray Dair announces a change in office hours, effective immediately. The Township Trustee will be available every Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. This is a change from the previous evening hours on Wednesday.

Church salad bar luncheon from 11 a m. to 1 p.m.. in the church Ice cream social in the pavilion at Lakeside Park from 5:30-8:30 p.m., sponsored by the Women’s Christian Service Club of the Church of God. The Kiddie Parade will begin at 7 p.m., from Lakeside Park. Entries will still be accepted on the evening of the parade vyith registration at 6 p.m., at the gazebo at the park. Syracuse Civil Defense will host an open house on Dolan Drive beginning at 7 p.m. Fort \yayne Area Community Band, will be giving a concert in the park at 8 p.m.. from Lakeside Park. Events Continue A number of other activities will be going on throughout the remainder of the week, including the sesquicentennial ball, main parade and house tour, on Fri day. Saturday and respectively.