The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 20, Milford, Kosciusko County, 1 July 1987 — Page 63

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HARDWARE STORE IN 1920 — Ross Osborn operated the Osborn and Son Hardware Store on West Main Street, at the site of the present Syracuse Hardware Store. Mrs. Robert (Lucille) Searfoss stated when her father purchased the store, it was already a hardware store and has remained as such to this date. This photo was taken in the 19205. Shown in the photo are Ross Osborn, Mrs. Byron (Marjorie Kline) Connolly, Herb ("Toots”) Krig and Harry Schulge« '■

1987 Flotilla expected to be one of the largest ever

The 1987 Wawasee Flotilla is expected to be one of the largest ever held, due largely to the community-wide interest in the Syracuse Sesquicentennial. It is expected over 75 entries will be participating. The parade starts at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 5. All floats should report to the judges boat for registration by 12:30 p.m. The judges boat will be at the entrance of Buttermilk Bay and will be clearly marked. The parade starting point will be the area in* front of the Fish Hatchery Park, and proceed clockwise around the lake, ending at the starting point. The judges decisions will be announced at the end of the parade and medals will be awarded to all entries. Judging will be done in five divisions: Commercial, nonprofit organizations, residential, youth, and antique/classic boats. First place winners in each division will receive gold-colored medals, second place winners will receive silver-colored medals, and all others will receive bronze-colored medals. The best overall entry will receive the Commodores Cup and the special Earl Money Trophy will also be awarded. John Kroh, a native of Syracuse, has been named Com-

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modore for this year’s flotilla. Kroh has been responsible for organizing the Syracuse Fireworks on July 4, for a number of years. Kroh also served on the Lakeland Community School Board of Trustees, now the Wawasee School Corporation, for 12 yeard, stepping down in June 1983. The public and all businesses are encouraged to enter a float in this year’s Flotilla Parade. It’s a » good way to help this community celebrate the Syracuse Ses-

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quicentennial, and an excellent way for merchants to show their appreciation to their customers. Floats need not be elaborate, and they can be built on any type of boat that is seaworthy and capable of maintaining 10 miles per hour. There is no theme this year, so entries can choose any theme they want for their float. And, of course, the Antique/Classic boats are always popular, and quite a few of them are expected to be present.

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