The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 20, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 June 1989 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., June 28,1989

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Elizabeth Vandalene is 'Queen of Lakes'

(Continued from page 1) Elizabeth’s total winnings include the scholarship from the Palace of Sports, a silver loving cup, S2OO in cash, a floral arrangement and the Mermaid crown and sceptre. The first runner-up received S3OO in scholarship money and second runner-up received S2OO in scholarship money; both prizes were from the Palace of Sports Both young women who placed also received floral arrangements and engraved platters. "Miss Congeniality" received an engraved platter as well. In addition to the main attraction, the contestants, the pageant was ably supported by the talents of emcee Brad Gerstner and the stage decor. The red, white, blue and silver theme proved a good backdrop for the event. The entire event was sponsored by the Theta Sigma Sorority and the North Webster Lions Club. Judges for the evening included Gary Schuster, staff sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserves. Jeanne Thomas. Dick Shipler; Michele Spitler; and Laurie Davis. Parade Winners The 95 degree heat on Saturday was positively balmy compared to last year’s temperatures during the Mermaid Festival Parade. Young and old alike filled the benches to watch the parade, which lasted over an hour. In the evening, the prizes were awarded to those parade participants who made the grade in their category. They are as follows. The big winners in the antique car or truck category (1964 or older) included first place trophy for a 1959 Studebaker Lark twodoor wagon. Second place trophy

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went to George Plew for a 1926 Model T Ford Coupe. Third place went to Joe Halcomb for his 1958 Mercedes-Benz. One winner walked away with $25 and a first place trophy in the junior baton corp category — the Junior Wabash Baton Corp, individual ribbons were also awarded. ' The senior baton corp winners included the Senior Wabash Baton Corp in first place and the All-American City Majorettes of Fort Wayne in second. The first place winner received $25, a trophy and individual ribbons while second place received a trophy and individual ribbons. Top honors in the commercial and municipal category went to the Fitness Firm Making Fitness Fun. The entry received a trophy and SIOO. A second place trophy and SSO went to Lucas Miniature Home Sweet Home and a third place trophy and $25 went to The Ameritrust Team. See parade photos on page 2 of second section. Honors for the number one organizational float were garnered by the Eagles Post 823 Flag Team from Huntington. Second place went to the Webster Lake Ski Bees Queen — that prize was SSO and a trophy. Third place trophy and $25 went to the Red Cross Four-Wheel Drive Team from Huntington. The Ladies Color Guard first place trophy went to the American Legion Auxiliary — North Webster. The top trophy in the Men’s Color Guard Category went to the American Legion Post — North Webster. Second place trophy went to the Garrett American Legion Post. Novelty unit honors went to the Light-up Your Life Clowns — who walked away with the first place trophy. The second place trophy went to The General — American Legion Post 258. while third place went to Bob Mock and his Original Two-Wheel Car. A B A T E, took the first place trophy in the motorcycle unit category.

The mounted or equestrian unit category proved to have three winners. Warren’s Belgians took the first place trophy, the Arabian and Perscheon Stallion took the second place trophy and Century Farms Pony Hitch to Show Wagon pranced away with the third place trophy. The queen’s conveyance category had many interesting entries. “Miss Bourbon,’’ Stephanie Hall, who came as a mermaid, swam away with SSO and the first place trophy. "Miss Jellystone,” Lori Hotchkiss, won $25 and a second place trophy while Wendy Wichern, "Miss Sechrist Lake,” took home $lO and the third place trophy. The Me-To-Cin-Yah Long Rifles took the top trophy in the walking units category, with the Clark-O/Clark-ette/Lit Clark-O-Clowns for Christ taking the second place trophy. The Cutie Parade unit category first place winner was Matthew A. Armey, who took home a

North Webster police cor damaged as chase ends

David Walker, 26. r 1 box 119 F, Pierceton, is facing numerous charges after fleeing North Webster Police and damaging the town's squad car. Walker was booked on a felony charge of resisting law enforcement with a deadly weapon (his vehicle), criminal recklessness and driving under the influence. Additional charges of disorderly conduct, public intoxication, and possibly two counts of battery on a police officer are still pending. According to information received from North Webster Town Marshal Jerry Craig and the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, North Webster Officer Craig S. Bale, 24, 525 Oak St.. Apt. 6, Syracuse, was on routine patrol Saturday morning, June 24. He observed a vehicle slowing down and speeding up. Officer Bale attempted to stop the vehicle. Walker, however.

trophy. Second place trophy went to Chris Paulus, while third went to Red Riding Hood, Kristin Spro. The Wawasee Marching Warrior Pride High School Band marched away with a first place trophy in the high school bands category, along with S3OO to be paid by the International Palace of Sports and individual ribbons. The Huntington North Marching Vikes High School Band took home $l5O, a trophy and individual ribbons. In third place, winning a trophy, $75 and individual ribbons was the Westview Marching Warrior Band. In the junior high bands category, S2OO to be paid by the International Palace of Sports, a trophy and individual ribbons went to the North Webster High Marching Band. Second place, with a bounty of SIOO, a trophy and individual ribbons went to the Westview Junior High Marching Band.

refused to to pull over and the pursuit began at 1:58 am. It end ed at 2:12 a m. During the threefour mile pursuit which went through the Tri-County Fish and Game Reserve, Walker allegedly attempted to ram the squad car and run it off the road several times. The chase ended when Walker drove his vehicle down a dead end road. Officer Bale blocked the roadway with the squad car. Walker, who turned his vehicle around, tried to go around the squad car, hitting it in the right rear. Walker complained of pain to the lower leg area following the incident. Officer Bale was not injured. Damage to Walker's, 1982 Dodge was estimated up to $2,500 and up to SI,OOO to the 1987 Ford police car, registered to the Town of North Webster.

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FLOTILLA BALLYHOO — Members of the Flotilla Committee were out on Lake Wawasee on Sunday, June 25, from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., trying to promote the upcoming Flotilla Parade. The parade will begin at I p.m. on Sunday, July 2. The ballyhoo became an annual event about five or six years ago when members of the Flotilla Committee would go out on the lake the two Sundays before the parade singing songs and encouraging

Window damage done by a sling shot Kosciusko County Police are investigating a number of thefts and vandalism reports in the Lakeland area. Philip G. Spear, r 1 box 88, Leesburg, called police to his home on CR 450E, at 8:13 a.m., Sunday, June 25, after someone shot out a window in his home. Police report it appears as if a small rock was possibly shot with a sling shot into the window. The incident occurred between 9 p.m., Saturday, June 24, and 8 am., Sunday. The window is valued at SSO. Sam O. Dungan, r 2 box 408, Leesburg, notified police Sunday, June 25, at 8:12 am., that someone had taken the right side of his boat’s windshield off while it was parked on a boat lift. The theft occurred between 9 p.m., Saturday. June 24, and 8 am., Sunday. There was no value listed to the windshield. The theft of a number of items from the summer property of Frank E. Henzie, 320 E. Roberts Road, Indianapolis, at Lake Tippecanoe, was reported to police at 3:33 p.m., Saturday, June 24. The theft occurred between June 13 and 11 p.m., Friday, June 23. Missing from the Henzie property were six flotation cushions, a tool kit, American Flag, compass, and starter fluid. Also the steering wheel in his boat had been broken in several places. No value or damage amount was available A boat left at a marina for repairs over the winter had $549.85 worth of items stolen from it during that time. Brian McDermott, « 9304 Golden Oaks, Indianapolis, notified police at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday. June 21. that a stereo system in his Century Boat was missing when he picked up the boat. The boat had been left at Wawasee Boat Company between November 1988, and Wednesday. Don Coverstone, r 3 box 600, Leesburg, reported damage to his home after a vehicle ran into it on Tuesday, June 20. Coverstone notified police at 8:30 am., that a person driving a vehicle ran into his home, then left the scene. Police were given a description of the vehicle and license plate number. No further information was available.

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FAMILY LOOSES HOME — A family of four lost their home Sunday, June 25, when a child playing with a cigarette lighter in a bedroom started a fire. The Syracuse Fire Department was called to 924 King Arthur Trail, Enchanted Hills, Lake Wawasee, at 1:03 p.m., Sunday. The home, owned by David King, who resides next door, was occupied by Wolfinger family. The trailer and contents was estimated at a total loss. Cromwell Fire Department was also at the scene. Donald Wolfinger. 36: Sherry Jo Wolfinger, 27; Twilight Dawn, four; and Eric Allen, three were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene by Syracuse Firemen and Emergency Medical Technicians. One fireman, Ron Sims, suffered a cut in fighting the fire. He was sent to the hospital where he was treated and released. Shown in the photo are Syracuse Firemen. Bob Howatt, Valerie Sims and Peggy York battling the blaze from the outside. Firemen were at the scene until 2:30 p.m. (Photo by Ron Baumgartner)

July 8 deadline for Marketplace AD

The Syracuse Ministerial Association is sponsoring Vacation Bible School July 20-22. Theme this year is Marketplace AD. Children need to be registered by Saturday, July 8. The following churches will be participating in the VBS. Their representatives are also listed. Calvary United Methodist, Tammy Kitson and Beckie Thomas Rock Church, Kim Kathary

residents to participate in the parade. The group starts at the home of Ted Rogers and proceeds completely around the lake. Rogers noted that some residents who are not year round residents may not be aware of the Flotilla and "we’re trying to encourage them to enter.” Shown on the pontoon boat are, from left to right, Dave Stell, Diane Stell, Marilyn Cole, Mike Kiley, Lil Cook, Sam Cole and Ted Rogers. (Photoby Ron Baumgartner)

and Jody Ruch St. Andrew’s United Methodist, Cherie Martin and Janet Ream Syracuse Church of God, Karen Stiver and Nancy Coy Syracuse Church of the Brethren, Sharon Wright and Anita Bjella Wawasee Lakeside Chapel. Sharon Stuckman and Gail Pogue

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BANK DONATES TO PROGRAM — The State Bank of Syracuse recently made a SSOO donation to the Wawasee Dollars for Scholars Chapter. The chapter was organized in the spring of 1989 to show community support and encouragement to youth willing to reach out to new experiences of growth and development. There have been three scholarships awarded so far in 1989. The scholarships apply to technical, two-year and four-year schools. Shown in the photo are Susie Johnson, treasurer for the committee: Jim Caskey, president of The State Bank of Syracuse: and Eve Payne, co-vice president of the fundraising committee. (Photo by Deb Patterson)

All offices of State Bank of Syracuse will be closed Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. State Bank of Jr I Syracuse An Ameritrust Bank An Equal Credit Lender 76 CONVENIENT AMERITRUST LOCATIONS IN 41 COMMUNITIES Muin n>K

Zion Chapel, Edith Watkins and Louann Wiggs St. Martin’s de Porris, Judy Reddin and Sara Knight. Diane Grothaus. Kim Kathary and Janet Ream are co-chairmen of the VBS. Offices of Calvary UMC are open weekdays from 7:30a.m.-3:30p.m.; St. Andrew’s from 9 a.m.-l p.m. for those wishing to register their children.