The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 38, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 November 1988 — Page 1

Milford 658-4111 & Syracuse 457-3666

VOLUME 27

Election Tuesday: Only one county contest on ballot

By GLEN LONG Staff Writer

Thanks to Paul A. Onstott, Democrat candidate for county treasurer, county voters have at least one local race on which to vote in the fall election next Tuesday, Nov. 8. Onstott, who lives in Burket, is challenging Judith Kay Cox for the county treasurer office. Republican candidates for the other county offices are unopposed. These include Jeanne Weirick for clerk of circuit court; John Sadler for coroner; Richard Kemper for surveyor; Eddie Creighton for commissionermiddle district; Maurice Beer for commissioner-northern district; and councilmen-at-large candidates Thomas L. Anglin, Lewis M. Bertsch and Kathryn M. Teel. Voters in the Wawasee Community School Corporation will be selecting two persons for theirscnool board. They will decide between incumbent Carol R. Swartzendruber, r 3, Syracuse and Jeffrey S. Wells, r 1, Syracuse, in district two; and in-

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OVERALL WINNERS — The California Raisins took the overall grand prize at the SyracuseWawasee Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants Division Halloween Madness Contest last Thursday evening, Oct. 27. The third annual event was the biggest ever with approximately 230 children participating in the parade and contest. Channel 55’s “Happy The Hobo” led the parade and was the master of ceremonies for the evening. Awards were presented to the first three places in each of the six age divisions and group divisions. There were also four honorable mention awards presented. Winners received gift certificates from local merchants and every contestant received a gift certificate for an ice cream cone. Shown in the photo are the California Raisins portrayed by Christopher Armey, Warsaw; Kyle Vanlaningham, Milford; Brooke Vanlaningham, Milford; and Josh Armey, Warsaw. In the back is “Happy The Hobo.” (Photo by Deb Patterson)

Milford Gorilla —

California Raisins take top honors at Syracuse

By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer

The annual Halloween Madness Costume Parade and Judging at Syracuse drew approximately 230 people last Thursday, Oct. 27, double the number of participants last year. Despite the light rain, the costume parade went on as scheduled with Channel 55’s “Happy The Hobo” heading the group. The event was sponsored by the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants Division. Overall winners were the California Raisins, portrayed by Brooke and Kyle Vanlaningham, Milford and Christopner anu Josn Armey, Warsaw. The judging guidelines for all winners were visual impact, creativity and originality. Honorable mention was awarded to Katrina Schumm,

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cumbent Billy G. Little, Milford, and Dennis W. Mikel, r 2 Milford in district three. National Ballot On the national scene, the race is between Democrats Michael Dukakis and Lloyd Bentsen and Republicans George Bush and Dan Quayle for the office of president and vice president. Both parties are flooding TV commercial slots and using the media to whatever advantage they feel they can gain. Dukakis has accepted the label of “liberal” and Bush and Quayle continue to try to strengthen their position while avoiding debates and confrontations as best they can. Lenora Fulani, New York, and Mamie Moore, Sommerville, N.J., are also on the ballot for the New Alliance Party, which appears to not be a serious threat for the nation’s top offices. Pollsters have indicated that Republican Richard G. Lugar, Incumbent Senior Senator from Indiana, holds a wide lead over his opponent, Jack Wickes, also of Indianapolis. The guessers’say the rematch battle between incumbent Republican United States Representative John Hiler and

Syracuse; Megan Pachynski, Syracuse, Andelica Delafuente, Milford, and Wesley Kern, Pierceton. “Happy The Hobo” was the master of ceremonies for the judging contest that was held in the Lakeland Youth Center. Each of the costumed participants, by age group, paraded before the five judges before the winners were announced and prizes awarded. Each participant was given a bag of goodies as he or she walked off the stage by Bob Pilcher, president of the retail merchants division. The prizes for the first three places in each division, honorable mention and grand prize were donated by a number of Syracuse-Wawasee merchants. In all over SSOO in prizes were given to winners. Winners were: First place — Wesley Kern, Pierceton, zero to three; Quentia

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his tenacious challenger, Democrat Thomas A. Ward, has all the ear-marks of another down-to-the wire contest, too close to call. Remembering well their epic contest in 1986, these combatants have pulled out most of the stops in describing their competitors and their platforms. The winner here will represent LaPorte, Kosciusko, Starke, St. Joseph, Elkhart and Marshall counties in the House of Representatives in Washington. State Ballot Some political analysts have stated that even if Bush and Quayle win nationally, there may not be much “coat-tail effect” in some states. Thus, at present, polls indicate Evan Bayh, Democrat, - has a lead over Republican John M. sent Lieutenant Governor, m the race for the Indiana Statehouse. Bayh’s running-mate is Frank L. O’Bannon, Corydon, and Steve Goldsmith, Indianapolis, is the Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor. John Rumple, Democrat, is challenging incumbent Republican Linley E. Pearson for the position of Attorney General of Indiana.

Vester, North Webster, four to six; Nicholas Stutzman, Warsaw, seven to nine; Bill Heckaman, North Webster, 10-13; Lisa Neises, Syracuse, 14-17; Deb Pilcher, Syracuse, 18 and up; and Brooke and Kyle Vanlaningham, Milford and Josh and Christopher Armey, Warsaw, groups. Second place — Cody Ramseyer, North Webster, zero to three; Jaclyn Stofflebeam, North Webster, four to six; Shawn McMahon, Cromwell, seven to nine; Kory Brown, Syracuse, 10-13; Juli Storey, Syracuse, 14-17; Suzie Villalovos, Milford, 18 and up; and Preston, Austin and Jordan Bartow, Syracuse, groups. ' Third place — Amy Villalovos, Milford, zero to three; Heather Coy, Warsaw, four to six; Andy Zolman, Ligonier, seven to nine; Michael Zolman, Ligonier, 10-13; Joel Brito, Milford, 14-17; Ginger Abbs, Syracuse, 18 and up; and Erika and Ryan Smith, Syracuse, groups. «

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Mary J. Pettersen, Hammond, is the Democrat candidate for superintendent of public instruction, running against incumbent Dean Evans, Republican. Pettersen, a classroom teacher, points out that the present administration has allowed run-away class sizes which limit education available to Indiana special' (Continued on page 2)

Voting places for Tuesday The following places have been designated for holding the general election for the greater Lakeland area on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. untill 6 p.m.: Tippecanoe Township First precinct — Camelot Hall, Trustcorp Bank Building Second precinct — North Webster Fire Station, SR 13 Third precinct — Barbee Lakes Conservation Club Fourth precinct — PJ 2’s Pizza, SR 13 and Armstrong Turkey Creek Township First precinct — St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, SR 13N Second precinct — American Legion Post 223, SR 13S Third precinct — Syracuse Scout Cabin, Crosson Mill Park • ~, s Fourth precinct — Syracuse Junior High, 210 E. Brooklyn Fifth precinct — American Legion Hall, SR 13S Sixth precinct — Turkey Creek Conservation Club Van Buren Township First precinct — Milford Community Building Second precinct — Milford Community Building Third precinct — Milford Fire Station Plain Township First precinct — Oswego Community Center Second Precinct — Leesburg Lions Building, School St. Third precinct — National Guard Armory, CR 350 N, Warsaw Fourth precinct — Chapman Lakes Conservation Clubhouse

$275 for Milford EMS —

Amy Villalovos, grand prize winner

By GLEN LONG Staff Writer

The weather was cold in Milford on Saturday night, Oct. 29, but the cold did not keep a large crowd from enjoying the annual Milford Halloween party, which began with a free chili supper on the parking lot of Campbell’s IGA and ended with the judging of several categories of costumed children at the Milford School gym.

Phil Campbell said the chili supper drew a good crowd, which would perhaps have been larger if the weather had been warmer. Donations totalling $275 will go toward the purchase of the new Milford EMS ambulance. This was an off-year for participation in the annual decorated cake contest. The judging of the two entries boiled down to who was first and who took second place. After the smoke cleared, Judges picked the witch cake submitted by Cathy Hawkins, Milford, as first prize winner. Dawn DeLaFuente took second place with her “snake cake.” These cakes were auctioned at the costume judging by Lion D.G. (“Bud”) Seely. Each cake brought S3O and another donated cake was sold for S2O. These funds also were to be given to the EMS department. Grana prize winner in the costume contest was Amy Villalovos, three-year-old daughter of Andy and Sue Villalovos, Milford. Amy won the

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CANDIDATES VOICE VIEWS — Last night (Tuesday) a School Board Candidate Interview Session was held for the four candidates for the Wawasee Community School Corporation Board of Trustees. The event was in the Wawasee High School Cafeteria Annex and gave the candidates a chance to be heard. Wawasee Community Educators Association provided the forum for the public.

Wawosee School Board candidates participated in f orum last night

By DEB PATTERSON Staff Writer

Views, reasons, transportation, location on the new middle school and the future of a middle school in Milford were the main questions to which people were seeking answers last night (Tuesday) in the cafeteria annex of Wawasee High School from candidates for the school board. The election is slated for next Tuesday, Nov. 8.

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$25 grand prize for the second year in a row, having won last year as “My Pet Monster.” This year she dressed as a bat and won first in the animals group before the final judging. Emcee for the contest was Denny Wuthrich and the judges were Barb Wuthrich, Dennis Mikel and John Replogle. Members of the American Legion Auxiliary were again in charge of the costumed contestants. Second place winner in animals was Ashley Sparks and third place went to Kyle Fisher. In the cartoons category, Melinda Garber was first, Kevin

Fall tax installment is due November 7 0

Fall county property taxes for 1988 are due on November 10. Taxes not paid by that date will be subject to a penalty of 10 percent as of November 11. Once taxes on real estate have been delinquent 15 months, the property will be sold at an auction. If the property is sold, the delinquent taxpayer will have one year to pay the delinquent amount, the property assessment and the interest on the tax sale price. Lakeland area taxpayers can pay at the county treasurer’s office qr at these local banks: First National Bank of Warsaw — Milford office and Leesburg office. State Bank of Syracuse — Uptown Syracuse, Wawasee Village

the room as the Wawasee Community Educators Association provided the forum for the discussion. WCEA has two major responsibilities, one of which is working with the administration, school board and the public to encourage and participate in professional and co-op dialogue over educational trends, theories and practices, leading to a better understanding from all points of view as well as to the continued improvement of instruction, management and community awareness to better serve and instruct the student. The forum is the outgrowth of this responsibility.

Price placed second and Christopher Morgan was third. The two space people contestants were Dave Hall, first, and Steve Whetten, who was second. In the witches, ghosts and goblins category, Angelica DeLaFuente was first and Erin Gardonia placed second. Justin Keller, the lone hobo was unopposed for first in that category. In storybooks, fairy tales and nursery rhymes, Amber Hoover placed first, Dawn Phillipson was second and Katy Jones took third place. Sue Ann Villalovos was first in

branch, Fish Hatchery branch. Lake City Bank — North Webster office, Syracuse office and Milford office. The banks are offering this service at no extra cost to county taxpayers. They will accept checks made payable to “Treasurer of Kosciusko County” at any bank. They will also accept cash. To receive credit, payment must be accompanied by a copy of tax statement. Only current taxes will be accepted. Any questions should be directed to the county treasurer’s office, not the banks. Any checks made payable to any bank that is found to have “insufficient funds” or that is returned for any other reason will be subject to penalty.

Ruth Ann Angle, far left, was the moderator for the evening and read the questions to the candidates. Each candidate was given one minute to respond to the questions. Candidates shown at the table are incumbent members, Carol Swartzendruber, District 2; Billy Little, District 3; and new candidates, Dennis Mikel, District 3 and Jeff Wells, District 2. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

Those on the hot seat were the candidates: District 2, Carol Swartzendruber and Jeffrey Wells; and District 3, Billy G. Little and Dennis Mikel. Ruth Ann Angle, high school guidance counselor and WCEA member, served as moderator and read the questions. She held strictly to the announced format. Donna Yargosz, high school foreign language teacher, was the timer, assisted by Pam Schumm, high school science teacher. Each candidate was given one minute to respond to questions. Candidates were given 10 questions in advance to provide writ-

movie characters, followed by Brandon Zartman and Jason Dewart. In miscellaneous ages 0-7, Staci Weisser was first, Sara Weisser placed second and Rene Stickler and Suzanne Stickler tied

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GRAND PRIZE WINNER — AGAIN — For the second year in a row, Amy Villalovos, 3, walked off with top honors at the Milford Halloween costume judging. Amy, daughter of Andy and Sue Villalovos, Milford, displays her bat wings after the judging as she gets a proud sihile from her father.,(Photo by Glen Long)

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ten responses and verbalize their answers. In majiy instances, due to the length of the questions, candidates ran out of. time for complete response. A one-minute time limit was also given for closing statements by each of the candidates. Questions were wide-ranged from criteria in making decisions to how often a board member should visit schools in the corporation. There appeared to be general agreement by the candidates on seven of the questions. These questions included support of the (Continued on page 2)

for third. In the miscellaneous eight and over category, Jeremy Skinner was judged first, the team of Jody, Molly and Beth Buhrt was second and Bradley Stiddams was third.

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