The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 21, Milford, Kosciusko County, 5 July 1989 — Page 22
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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., July 5,1989
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A NUMBER of Milford women were on hand last Thursday to support Dorothea Kerlin as she participated in the Area II Senior Queen Contest at the Battell Senior Center in Mishawaka. Mrs. Kerlin represented Kosciusko County in the contest. The contest winner was Virginia Manley of Elkhart. Mrs. Manley, who participated as the Elkhart County Senior Queen, will represented Elkhart. Kosciusko. Marshall. LaPorte and St. Joseph counties in the Indiana State Senior Queen contest
Stolen car is used to damage mailboxes
Kosciusko County Police are investigating a number of thefts and vandalisms which took place in the Lakeland area during the past week. A car being reported as stolen was found damaged on SR 13, north of St. Martin dePorres Catholic Church. Syracuse. Leanna J. Eilenberger. 5556 E SR 124. Bluffton, notified police at 6:30 a.m.. Sunday. July 2. that her 1988 Honda Accord was stolen from her Lake Wawasee Home, at Pier 555. The car was taken between 10:30 pm.. Saturday. July 1, and6:3oa.m . Sunday. While she was giving countypolice the information on the vehicle, off-duty Syracuse Police Officer Bob Houser located the car while enroute home. The car had damage to the front end and a flat tire Police later determined the car was used to hit several mailboxes on Waco and South Shore Drives. No damage estimate was given. James King, r 4. Waco Dr . Syracuse, notified police at 7:49 a m.. Sunday, that a golf bag and golf clubs were taken from a car at his home. No value of the items was available. David J. Mayer, r 4 box 143A. Syracuse, reported the theft of a briefcase from the trunk of his 1988 Pontiac 6000 while parked at Burning mailboxes reported in Milford At approximately 1 a.m. Thursday. June 29. officer Dave Hobbs of the Milford Police Department, found a small fire in a newspaper mailbox. After the fire was extinguished. Hobbs says two other residents reported the same incident. According to Hobbs, newspapers which had been left in the boxes were ignited No similar reports haVe been reported to police No injuries os vehicles collide No one was injured in a twovehicle collision at 7:46 a m. Tuesday, June 28, in Goshen. Hubert Kirkdorffer, Jr., 68. 10 N. Shore Drive. Syracuse, was driving west on Jackson Street, stopped for Eighth Street, entered the intersection, and his 1980 Chevrolet CIO collided with a southbound 1988 Ford F 350 which was driven by Greg A. Hostetler, 26. Topeka Ptl. Ray C. Knowles set damage at more than $1,200. On Wednesday. June 28. at 11 a.m., Juan Flores. 18, Milford, driving a 1988 Honda moped from the access drive on Emeline Street in Milford at’ Bruce's Marathon turned left onto Emeline and was struck by a 1989 Mercury driven by Rosario Garza, 20, Milford She didn’t see Flores but he saw her in time to jump off the moped before the collision. He was not hurt His moped received SSOO damage. There was no to Garza’s auto. Milford marshal Dave Hobbs investigated.
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on August 18. during the Indiana State Fair. In front in the photo are Marjorie Groves and Lee McFarren. Seated in back are Marie Stephenson. Jean Purcell. Berniece Kreider. Marjorie Simcox and Edith Baumgartner. Mrs. Baumgartner is a former Area II Queen. —o— CONGRATULATIONS TO Brookes Vanlaninghain who won first place runner-up honors in
Pier 656. Trusedell. Syracuse The theft occurred between 8 p.m.. Friday. July 1. and 7:30 a m.. Saturday. July 2. The briefcase is valued at SIOO. Boat. Stereos Stolen A boat and several stereos from boats were reported stolen by residents 'oh the Barbee Chains. Richard L. Glidden. 4 Kelsay Court. Whiteland, who resides at Bakers Trailer Court, reported a 14-foot row boat taken from in front of his home on July 2. at 8 p.m. The boat had last been seen on Memorial Day weekend Blackford County Sheriff Jerry Brown, who is co-owner of a trailer park on Kuhn Drive, notified the sheriff’s department on Saturday. July 1. at 10:08 a.m. of several radios being stolen from boats. A radio and tapes were taken from a boat owned by Greg J Wall. 3660 North CR 700E. Montpelier, valued at $136. a radio, valued at SIOO. was also taken from Brown s boat; and William Ort. 726E CR 500 N. Hartford City, reported speakers, valued at SSO. taken from his boat. The thefts occurred between June 10 and July 1 Terry L. Hall, r 1 box 247 H. Leesburg, notified police of the theft of a three-foot backhoe bucket The theft occurred at 5 p.m . Wednesday. June 28. but was not reported to police until '8:03 pm. Thursday. June 29. The bucket was valued at $950 Lois Bogue, r 1 box 121. North Webster, told police that she has been having items come up missing from her Wade Drive home in Epworth Forest. North Webster. Most recently a foot stool was taken from the home She notified police of the incident on Wednesday. June 28. at 5 p.m A television and- video game were found to be missing from the home of Roger Shipley, f 2 .box 481. Syracuse The theft was reported at 10 am. Saturday. June 24. and had occurred after 9 a m.. June 18 The items were valued at SSOO Properties Damaged Robert. Carlson, owner of Maxwelton Golf Club, Syracuse, reported to police at 7:31 a.m.. Sunday, that a vehicle had driven through the green area of the 14th hole of the golf course Damage to the green was estimated up to S2OO Robert Myers, r 3 box 40. Syracuse, reported that about 3 a m.. Sunday, July 2, an unknown vehicle ran over two mailboxes at his South Shore, Lake Wawasee Cris Baumgartner on dean's list Cris Baumgartner, daughter, of Ron and Gloria Baumgartner. Milford, has been placed on the dean’s list for the College of Education at Butler University. Indianapolis. To be eligible for the dean's list a student must receive a 4.0 grade average for a whole year Cris, a 1986 graduate of Wawasee High School, will be a senior at Butler University- this fall. She is majoring in elementary education with an endorsement in kindergarten. She will be student teaching at Lawrence North and Crooked Creek schodls, both in Indianapolis, this fall.
last week’s Mermaid Festival Cutie King competition! The 5‘ j-year-old son of Ed and Kim Vanlaningham of r 2. Milford was the recipient of a trophy and a $2,500 scholarship bond. He was also one of the '-’Four Busters" (Ghost Busters) riding on the first place winning float in this year's Cutie Parade. Brookes will enter kindergarten when school begins this fall. —o—
property Damage was estimated at $250. He reported the incident at 7:21 a.m. Police were called to Heaters, Inc.. North Webster, at 6:48 a.m.. Saturday. July 1. Two vehicles, owned by Golden Wright. P.O. Box 315. Pierceton; and Connie S. Jordan, r 1 box 70. Milford, were damaged by unknown persons. Wright's 1988 Dodge Dakota pickup truck" had the left side of the bed scratched by a key. At the same time someone had tried to jimmy the door handle on Jordans 1980 Corvette. Damage to both vehicles was SIOO. Police were notified by Gail Seidner. 210 W. Main St.. Syracuse, after the window on her car was broken out Seidner told police she was in a friends home at Palestine Lake Friday. June 30. when the incident occurred. She noted when she arrived at\he home, “there were two males sitting in a vehicle parked in front of the home. These men later came to’ the house and started causing trouble After being told to leave several times, the men left and drove around the block. Seidner then heard a car being hit and found her windshield broken out The damage to the 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass was estimated up to $.300 Diabetic classes A series of diabetic classes for diabetics, their families and other interested people will be held at Goshen General Hospital on July 10. 11. 12 and 13 at 2 p.m. in Pepple Auditorium in the hospital. The Monday class will be Diabetes: Explanation and Care ' On Tuesday, "Principles of the Diabetic Diet" will be discussed Group participation of "Planning Meals for at Home and Away from Home" is the highlight for Wednesday evening. The final session will cover. "The Effects of Diabetes on the Body." on Thursday evening. Nancy Schooley. RN. diabetes education coordinator and Barb Fierce, RD. hospital dietitian, will conduct the classes. These classes are presented to help people understand more about diabetes. There is a minimal class fee and for more information or to pre-register, contact the Education Department, Goshen General Hospital,at 533-2141, ext 1104 No serious injuries as two vehicles collide CR 900 N and Old State Road 15 was the site for a second accident in just two weeks. Officer David Curtis of the Kosciusko Sheriff's Department was assisted by officer John Miller of the Milford Police Department, in investigating a two-car accident which caused only minor injuries to both drivers. -According to police reports, Ralph G Biller, 44, Milford, failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of CR 900 N and Old State Road 15 causing the collision. Reynaldo Vira, Jr.. 23. New Paris, was southbound on Old State Road, approaching the intersection, when Biller, who was eastbound, failed to stop. The accident, which occurred Thursday, June 29, at 8 p.m., caused between S2OO and SI,OOO damage to Biller's 1970 Ford Maverick and Reynaldo s 1986 Chevy Cavalier.
MAIN STREET residents Dan and Lorraine Chamberlin, and three daughters. Rosalyn, Liz and Sarah, are in the process of beginning restoration of their home located at 106 N. Main (formerly owned by the late Harold Young and his family.) The Chamberlins would appreciate any old photos of the 1 home or any information about changes which were made in the home. Anyone who might be able to provide some information may write to them at: P.0.-Box 494. Milford. Ind. 46542, or call 658-9799. —o— WAUBEE LAKE residents Orvil (Fritz) and Clarice Kilmer had an unfortunate experience while spending a night recently in Wisconsin — their car was stolen! The Kilmers were in Brookfield, a suburb of Milwaukee, to attend the wedding of Clarice's nephew, Scott Wildman and his bride, Karen. Thev returned back home with
A bent garage door on a boat house at the home of Clara Clevenger, r 3 box 125, Syracuse, was reported to police Tuesday, June 27. at 10:50 a m. Clevenger told police the incident had occurred the last three to four days. Damage was estimated up to S3OO. Nothing was found missing at the home of Jo Ellen Senff. r 1 box 160. Milford, after she reported a window screen had been cut and removed from her home. Senff notified police on Monday. June 26. The incident occurred the evening of Saturday. June 24. Tammie Thompson, r 2 box 410. Syracuse, notified police after she found a picture window in her home broken and two tires cut on her car She also found a screen to the kitchen window pushed in and a garden hose cut up. Thompson reported the vandalism to police at 11:50 p m . Saturday. June 24. The vandalism occurred between 9-11 pm. that day. Damage was estimated up to S3OO A mailbox w as reported removed from its post and a planter dumped by Erwin Schnedler. r 2 box 429. Syracuse. Schnedler notified police at 12:10 p.m.. Saturday. June 24 The incident occurred during the morning hours of June 23. Damage was estimated up to SSO Phend & Brown awarded contracts Indiana Department of Highways Director Christine W. Letts recently announced official action has been taken on 50 contracts for Indiana roadwork Two of the contracts were awarded to Phend & Brown. Inc.. Milford Road grading on South Bend Bypass from the east urban area limits of South Bend to the Elkhart County line was awarded to the firm for $2,356,302 64. The project is due to completed by September 1. 1990 Phend & Brown was also awarded a maintenance contract for $116.915 19. for bituminous wedge and level in Elkhart and Noble counties with the work to be completed within 20 wording days. / ' < Satellite \ presentation July 7,8, 9 (in Friday. Saturday and Sunday, July 7, 8 and 9, at the Word of Grace Church, there will be presentations via live satellite from the Word of Life Church in Virginia Beach, Va. The screen at the Word of Grace Church is 10-foot to enable all to see. Friday’s speaker will be Don Gossert. Saturday’s speaker will be Pastor Joseph Martin and Sunday’s speaker will be Dr. Dhinakaran DGS. Meetings will begin at 6 p.m. and last until Bpm with everyone welcome to attend. A love offering will be taken Word of Grace Church is located on r 3 Syracuse, just off CR 300E on Hookstool Road in the old Concord United Methodist Church building Persons wanting additional information should call 594-2886. Collector She’s an excellent housekeeper Every time she gets divorced she keeps the house Gosport. Pensacola, Fla
Clarice's brother and his wife. Bill and Nellie Wildman of’ Warsaw. And thus far. the vehicle has not been found. THE MILFORD Volunteer Firemen and members of the Milford fcmergency Medical Service will be holding their annual Pork Chop Barbecue Dinner Saturday. July 8, from 11 a m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of Campbell's IGA in Milford. The pork chqp dinner menu includes chips, applesauce and orange drink. Carry-outs will be available, or people may enjoy "eating in” as tables and chairs will be set up underneath a tent. Tic vets are available from any fireman, and as an added note, those who purchase their tickets ahead of time will be assured of receiving their dinner. —o— WAUBEE LAKE resident Lloyd Mynhier enjoyed a recent four-day visit by his granddaughter. Kelly Lipp. 12, of Bradenton. Fla. Kelly's mother, the former Carol Mynhier. is expected to be visiting in the Milford area sometime in \ugust. —o— NOW ENJOYING the "country life and lots of space" are Jerry and Betty Lambert and their two children, Allison. 12, and Christopher. 9. who moved to the farm home of Jerry's great-aunt.
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the late Opal Joy Harman George. The family recently returned home from vacationing in North Carolina, and visiting with members of Betty’s family near Richmond, Va. The Lamberts resided in their home on North East Street for 10 years, having purchased it from longtime Milford residents Gail and Freda Geiger. ATTENDING THE Miller Cousin Reunion at the town park in Middlebury, Sunday, July 2. were Neal and Arlene Cory, Milford, and Arlene’s sister and brother-in-law. Pauline and Carl Yoder of Goshen. The Corys also attended a golden anniversary open house for Joe and Edris Reiniche. who moved from Milford to their Goshen home during the late 40s. Joe had served as best man at the Corys' wedding. Joe Reiniches’ parents were the late Joe and Eva Reiniche, who resided for many years on West Section Street in Milford (now the home of Bob and Carolyn Auer). —o— WE RECEIVED an unusual engagement announcement from Michele Marie Miller and David Andrew Harmeyer this week and thought it should be shared with Michele's friends.
Michele is a Wawasee High School graduate and the daughter of John L. and Barbara Miller of Dew art Lake. • The announcement has the above photo of the couple and “We re Engaged” in big letters along with their names. This is followed by "His Story” and "Her Story.” In a few short paragraphs, David and Sheli tell how they met on a cold November afternoon and their first impressions of each other. Both are members of the Campus Crusade Staff working in the San Bernardino. Calif., area. Their announcement ends with the following: "Together we’ll continue to minister side by side on the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ. We can’t think of a more strategic place where our marriage can grow and our work change lives for eternity. Thanks for taking the time to hear about our exciting news. We’ll an-
nounce the time and location in a future letter . . . Together we’ll change our world for Christ.” OUT-OF-Town guests have been visiting in the home of Anna Rassi of r 1, Milford, this week. On Monday morning, her nephew and his wife, Robert and Marilyn Schick of Morrison, 111., stopped by on their way back to Illinois after visiting with Mrs. Schick’s parents in Kendallville. Anna has also had the pleasure of spending some time with her eight-month-old greatgranddaughter, Amelia Lyn Burns, daughter of Dan and Stephanie (Baumgartner) Burns, Sarasota, Fla. Amelia, along with her mother, and her grandparents, Steven and Linda Baumgartner, also of Sarasota, will be returning to Florida on Thursday morning after spending a week visiting friends and relatives in Milford. —o— WILLARD CONN, who lives on Old Mill Place, Tippecanoe Lake, boasts of living on the big lake since 1923 and only twice in those 66 years has he seen the boat traffic controlled due to high water. The first time was in 1982 when boat travel was reduced to idle speed and the second was earlier this summer when boat traffic was eliminated altogether until the water subsided to less threatening levels after heavy spring rains.