The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 20, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 June 1989 — Page 30

WAWASEE FLOTILLA —Wednesday, June 28,1989

1989 Wawasee Flotilla Festival FLOTILLA PARADE Sunday, July 2-1 P.M. Decorate Your Boat And Make This "Flotilla" v *7 The Largest Ever! 1, COMMERCIAL 2. NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS y k/1 3. RESIDENTIAL | 4. YOUTH PLUS ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC BOAT DIVISION (Decorations Not Expected — Use Sign With Make And Year) FIRST PLACE WINNERS IN EACH DIVISION WILL RECEIVE A GOLD MEDAL SECOND PLACE WINNERS IN EACH DIVISION WILL RECEIVE A SILVER MEDAL ALL OTHER ENTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A BRONZE MEDAL BEST OVERALL ENTRY WILL RECEIVE THE COMMODORE’S TROPHY The Earl Money Trophy Will Also Be Awarded No Entry Fee — No Entry Form Necessary ONLY ONE PRIZE PER ENTRY Awards Given At Finish At Fish Hatchery • ROAD RACE • BIKE RACE • FIREWORKS • BBQ • MUSIC • ICE CREAM SOCIAL • DANCE • MUCH MORE

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| I | Syracuse extends | hospitality to 20, OOO+ £ Already a Syracuse tradition and becoming a regular stop for tourists :j: throughout the state and beyond, the Wawasee Flotilla enters its 27th year in g g 1989, having taken place since 1961, with the exception of 1972 and 1973. g Regularly held the Fourth of July weekend, the annual event coincides with £ g: the first summer visit to Lake Wawasee for several vacationers. Between 20,000 g g and 30,000 people come to Indiana’s largest natural lake for the holiday weekend g g and the flotilla offers those visitors an opportunity to take part in numerous g g events. g Whether one is an eight-year-old going on his first fishing trip or a 79-year- g g old grandmother, the flotilla has something for everyone. g g Syracuse is transformed into a large city during the events, although it g g manages to keep its small-town atmosphere and friendly demeanor. g g The festive weekend begins with a road race on Saturday, July 1 — a race g g that is becoming one of the best attended in the state — and ends with a fireworks g g display at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. Activities for everyone are placed in- g g between, making for an appetizing sandwich. g g Syracuse merchants and town employees prepare to put their best foot for- g g ward in the weeks leading up to the weekend, with extra police patrols added for $ £ safety and a large variety of shopping assured for enjoyment. £ g However, the lake remains the center of attention, with a flotilla parade and g g one of the best firework displays in the state taking place at the center of In- g g diana’s best swimming and boating stop. g £ Several volunteers throughout Syracuse and the Lakeland area help assure g g that the 20,000+ visitors feel at home, with Hoosier Hospitality being a certain £ g part of each year’s events. g

Flotilla offers something for everyone

Whether you’re a boater or not, there will be something for everyone at the 1989 Wawasee Flotilla, staged near Lake Wawasee and Syracuse Lakes. The 12th Annual Flotilla Road Race will begin things at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 1, with participants taking off from Lakeside Park. An eight-mile and 3.3 mile run and 3.3 mile fun walk will be offered, with registration beginning at 7 a.m. in the park. A 25-mile bike race will follow at 11 a.m., with riders starting at Wawasee High School. Registration will begin at 10 a m. Sunday’s activities include a

boat-in worship at 8:30 a.m. in front of Oakwood Park. Worshipers are encouraged to dock their boat near the park early. A balloon release will mark the beginning of the flotilla parade at 1 p.m. Parade participants must bring their decorated boats to the fish hatchery, located at the southeast end of Lake Wawasee. at 12:30p.m.

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The Big Bam Boom fireworks, shooting over Lake Wawasee, will begin at 9:45 p.m. Sunday, with boaters and on-shore viewers alike invited to witness one of the best firework shows in northern Indiana. A similar show will take place at 9:45p.m. on the Fourth of July, with the Syracuse Chamber of Commerce inviting area residents and visitors to travel to Lakeside Park for a show of lights. On The Cover Ethel and Joe Hughes. Syracuse, are ready for the festivities that have been planned for this year’s W’awasee Flotilla Festival. It will be an especially festive day for the Hughes' family as Joe has been chosen to be the commodore for the 1989 Flotilla. The official jacket and cap. sported by Joe, are a part of the longstanding traditions of this celebration. (Photo by Mary Jane Lorton)