The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 1, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 February 1988 — Page 56

PROGRESS EDITION—Wed., February 17,1988

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Larger women's apparel at Bonnie Gene's Boutique

“Special care for special people” is what Bonnie Gene’s Boutique is all about. Located at 105 W. Emeline St. (a few blocks east of the traffic-light on SR 15), Milford, the boutique is'one of the few clothing stores in the Northern Indiana region which specializes in large women’s apparel. Bonnie Nicolai opened the boutique in April, 1986, because she believed the market of women with large clothing needs was not being met. Bonnie says most women’s clothing stores carry sizes 6 to 16. There are some specialty stores that carry up to size 46, she says, but few colors and styles are offered. Nicolai has set Bonnie Gene’s Boutique apart from other stores by offering a full line of stylish and colorful clothing from sizes6tos4. “Other large sized stores offer unappeal-

Beemer Enterprises is adding commercial work to its list

Beemer Enterprises, Syracuse, now in its 30th year, is expanding its market. Along with the custom renovation and remodeling of residential homes, Beemer Enterprises is adding commercial work to the list. Bill Beemer, owner, stated the commercial application will be through hospitals and schools to name a few. Recently, Beemer started working more with architects and designers. The firm remains active in marketing wood laminate products throughout Indiana, Illinois, and Michigan, for the economically minded customers as well as custom high end products. Beemer noted he has been busy developing the business’ market as the marketing concept has changed dramatically over the last few years. New products are being developed in counter tops, being more sophisticated laminated products. Some of the products are Avonite, Corian and Fountainhead. Even with the new marketing, Beemer noted he is still selling conventional and traditional woods such as oak, cherry, ash, and walnut, in custom and standard units. A lot of the products formerly considered top of the line have become available at economical prices. z . Changes are everywhere in Beemer’s line of business. Bathrooms are not just bathrooms any more. They have been enlarged in the past several years and include exercise equipment, saunas and large areas of glass. These styles are more commonly found on the east and west coast. The changes don’t stop there. Kitchens now have more high technical styles showing the advancement in appliances. There are more built in dishwashers, ovens, refrigerators, wine coolers, and wine cooler refrigeration.

Milford is in step with tomorrow

Gearing “today” with the thought that improvements and hard work will give its residents something to be proud of “tomorrow”, the town of Milford continually steps forward. Two new town board members will join the board president and clerk-treasurer in attempts to increase those steps. “I think it’s going to be a learning experience for everybody. It will take some time, but everything will go smoothly in 1988,” says board president Dennis Wuthrich, who, along with John Lehman and Robert Phillips, helps make up a young town board. Hoping to continue some of the projects started in 1987, the town can expect a completed storm-sewer project and efforts to rid the town of rusty water problems will continue. “Dallas Winchester (utilities superintendent) completed his first full year in 1987 and did an excellent job of updating the wastewater plant and attempting to solve the rust problem,” praises Monica Bice, clerk-treasurer. The young superintendent also hopes to bring state attention to the town of 1,200 by hosting wastewater seminars this summer. While some of the continuity may have been lost with the retirement of one longtime board member and the absence of another who decided not to run for election, the town should experience new ideas in the

ing ard unfashionable clothes in few colors; mostly blacks, blues, and grays,” says Nicolai. “We carry good, quality clothes in many different colors for fashion conscience people.” u —> Bonnie Gene’s Boutique has many types of clothing in stock, such as skirts, slacks, blouses, jackets, and dresses, “for all occasions ” In addition, high quality scarves, gloves, and costume jewelry are available. Nicolai says she and her staff of three part- ime employees keep extremely busy, as they receive business from people throughout Kosciusko County and from out-of-stf te, including Ohio and Michigan. Bonnie Gene’s Boutique is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m„ Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is closed on Sunday.

Growth at Beemer Enterprises for 1988 will be good based on information in a survey by the National Association of Home Builders and Remodeling Council. Their survey shows an expected increase in remodeling for 1988 of 12 percent. The average cost for remodeling a bathroom is SI,OOO to SII,OOO. Kitchen remodeling ranges from $5,000 to $20,000 or more. Remodeling expenditures in 1987 was $24 billion in the second quarter. This is an increase of 3.6 percent over 1986. wijiSlSii Residential building contract rates in 1987 was $119,472 billion. The survey showed a 34 percent increase in bathroom remodeling in a six month period in 1987, and a 33 percent increase in the last six months of 1987. There was also a 28 percent increase in kitchen remodeling for 1987. The survey also showed over 40 million major appliances were shipped in 1987. Microwaves lead the appliances with 1.3 million sold in October 1987. This is up four percent from October of 1986. Beemer also noted in 1987, seven million kitchen units were sold and 8.1 million baths were sold. Sales of new baths is projected to be $11.6 billion.

future. “I expect the two new board members to be excellent, they will be attending seminars to familiarize themselves with city government and should take an active role in improving the town,” says Bice. Some of those improvements will involve a cirb and sidewalk project, paving and resurfacing of town streets, and a continual update of the town’s water services, according to Wuthrich. “Everything went on target in 1987 and we expect the same to happen in 1988,” Wut hrich offers. Two new vehicles were added to the town’s fleet in 1987, with a police car and a street department pickup helping modernize the community. The town’s billing system also saw its first taste of a computer, as Bice began feeding information into a desk top model in December. The town'park, located on Waubee Lake, saw vast improvement as well, with the park hoard pledging to continue cleaning efforts in 1988. While several successful businesses have made Milford a celebrity in the industrial and commercial community, more businesses are welcomed. “We lost one longtime business (Evans Family Store) anc really do need to attract more to our town,” says Bice. Quality housing is also needed in the area, according to the clerktreasurer.