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So far around 300 have signed up for the 2022 season, according to league volunteer Jamie Beer, who

“We’ll still support them as the township as well,” Francis added, referring to mowing, tree trimming and providing fresh dirt to the property during the offseason.

County Area Planning Commission.Other candidates are: Elaine Kokenge, a technician at Kosciusko Community

expects a total of roughly 400 participants by the end of the process.

The Mail-Journal asked each candidate three questions and here are their responses.

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Conley is a barber in Warsaw

Currently, Allen is in the middle of a major remodel to bring the building up to code. Allen said in a brief phone conversation what he anticipated to be a twoto three-month project will now take considerably longer.

Candidates for the position of executive director are being identiﬁed and are being solicited. In the interim, Dennis Pressler, as board president, will be the acting executive director.

It’s almost a year to the day when it was announced in Cruisin’ Cuse Jon Shopoff had retired and was not going to reopen the root beer stand at 417 S. Huntington St., (SR 13), Syracuse.

The township is also a sponsor and recently contributed $2,500 to the league.“It’s all about the youth of the community. It’s a great organization,” said WawaseeFrancis.Community Summer League offers tee ball, baseball and softball for children ages 4-14.

“A lot of kids come out and help for work days,” conﬁrmed Mike Fowler, league commissioner.

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Shopoff hung up his apron after 36 years at the drive-in.

Wawasee Summer League assumes ownership of ball ﬁelds

The transfer process started in 2019, when the township approached the league about taking ownership of the property; however, the COVID pandemic caused delays.According to Francis, Kosciusko County Surveyor Mike Kissinger donated his time assisting with the legal description and platting of the property “out of the kindness of his heart … without costing the town or the league any money.”

tal.Brian Pyle, a local attorney who serves on the Purdue Extension board of directors in

New chapter starting at Shopoff’s location

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Incumbent Robert “Bob” Conley is being challenged by three candidates for the Republican nomination for Kosciusko County Commissioner — Southern District in the May 3 primary election. No Democrat candidate has ﬁled for the primary.

P litics Kosciusko HospiKosciusJr., who works for the Parkview Health Police Department in Fort Wayne and is a retired Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce deputy and was also a Winona Lake police ofﬁcer.

Now a new chapter for the location is starting. Aaron Allen has purchased the building and is right now in the process of renovating it. While he doesn’t currently have plans, a new restaurant may be in the works.

This election season, there are two Republican candidates running for Syracuse Town Council District 2. Incumbent Paul Stoelting is being challenged by Matthew Goodnight. Why do you want to represent District 2?

Stoelting: “I live in District 2 and I’ve done it for 20-plus years. I think I have knowledge to give to the council. I think that takes time to gain. I think experience

Salyer resigns as director of ChamberSyracuse-WawaseeofCommerce

The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce notiﬁed its members Wednesday morning, April 6, that Renea Salyer, executive director, had tendered her resignation as the executive director of the chamber and the SWCC Foundation on Monday, March 28. Her last ofﬁcial day with the chamber was April 6.

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Francis noted how the players, parents and volunteers have put in a “tremendous amount of work” to the ball diamonds’ upkeep. The transfer of ownership is to both “reward them for the work they put in” and provide assurance their work would not be “undone” in the future.

Four candidates vying for county commissioners nomination

On Wednesday, March 30, Tippecanoe Township Trustee Chris Francis ﬁnalized the transfer of ownership of North Webster Ball Diamonds to the Wawasee Community Summer League.

In her resignation letter, Salyer stated the commute from Warsaw to Syracuse and the additional time required of her position had placed a burden on her personal ability to meet the increasing needs of her family.Salyer has already accepted a position in Warsaw. She will be available on an “of counsel” basis beyond April 6 to assist the chamber in its transition.Inanemail notifying members of Salyer’s resignation, the SyracuseWawasee Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors noted Salyer “has done an absolutely outstanding job in the last 2 1/2 years. She has been the key to making our chamber a driving force in the advancement of our community. This is a credit to her and to her alone.”

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Conley: “Fiscal responsibility. We as a county apply for and receive a tremendous amount of grant monies both from the federal government as well as the State of Indiana. During the year of 2021 we were granted $11.4 million. This is money we have paid in taxes that the federal/state overcollects. If we write grants, they will pay it back. At

Allen said the project is expected to take up to six months, although he hopes it won’t, due to supply line and scheduling issues.Although many will remember the restaurant by its most recent name, the history of the building dates back several years prior to when it was purchased by Jon and Margie Shopoff in 1982 or 1983.Last June former colleague Tim Ashley received a history of the building from Tami Gallahan Tschiniak, daughter of Harold and Annie Gallahan. Tschiniak

What do you see as the most important issue in Kosciusko County and how do you plan to address it?

Wiesehan: “Maintaining infrastructure is a vital part of our county’s economic development and growth. I would like to seek out the possibilities of funding through grants from the federal and state governments and look into using the American Rescue Act funding to assist the offsetting of the cost to the taxpayers during these projects.”

Please state why you feel you are qualified to hold the office of a county commissioner.Conley: “I am currently your county commissioner. Kosciusko County is both fiscally and structurally sound. A big part of what we do is the maintenance of all of our buildings, equipment and grounds including the jail work release center, the old courthouse, Justice Building and highway department.”

Two running for

Throughout Kosciusko County blue road markers are not getting their roads plowed. To these people it affects them more than the bypass ever will.”

Four candidates vying

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Continued from page 1 all departments of county government, we as commissioners encourage grant writing. It helps with budgeting in a very real way. Our current ﬁscal status is very solvent.”

The Gallahans had moved from Peru to Syracuse to start their new business. When they purchased their franchise, they had a simple square building built to serve as a B & K Root Beer stand.

Goodnight: Goodnight said he has a long history of public service in the community. He served as a volunteer ﬁreﬁghter for 25 years, then for the last four years has been part of the Syracuse Lake Patrol. “I see that as another way to serve the town of Syracuse,” he said of potentially serving on the town council.

“My district and the whole town has an interest

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Wiesehan: “Working together and communicating with the county council, commissioners and department heads are vital in maintaining consistency in our county government and moving it forward. I am a strong supporter of term limits; having them in place creates a better government by allowing new ideas and perspectives being brought to the table.”

counts and I’m here.” Stoelting noted he was born and raised in Syracuse and returned to Syracuse 32 years ago after living in Texas for several years.

Please give a brief state-

What issues do you feel are important to the voters in yourStoelting:district?

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Goodnight: “During the pandemic, I watched the Zoom meetings. It was good, I could see who

Kokenge: “I’m a Ball State graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. I’m running for commissioner because I can make a difference. I listen. Thus, why not me?”

She recalled watching her dad mixing up the root beer from scratch. “He had a huge 50-gallon stainless steel drum that stood on a wood platform with wheels so he could wheel it out when it was done and pour it into the root beer fountain that it came out of,” she told Ashley. “He used a huge wooden paddle similar to a boat oar to stir it.”She also remembers him lifting up a 25-pound bag of sugar and mixing it into the water and root beer concentrate. He would also

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make the Spanish sauce fresh nearly every Eventuallymorning.living quarters were built onto the back of the building and that is where the Gallahans lived while they owned the drive-in. There was a connection between the Shopoffs and the Gallahans other than both owning the restaurant. Margie Shopoff had worked for the Gallahans when she was in highJonschool.Shopoff had been in the restaurant business since he was in high school in Portland. He worked 21 years at a steakhouse restaurant so he had plenty of experience.Shopoff’s offered patrons a true old-fashioned experience with corn dogs, coney dogs, chili dogs, root beer ﬂoats and more. There were also carhops, many of whom were high school students.

Pyle: “The county commissioners are responsible for drafting or-

Wiesehan: “As a former county employee, I got to see firsthand the inter working of our county government. During my 25 years as a sheriff’s deputy, I had many different roles within the department. Writing policies, working within the department’s operating budget and serving as the jail commander for five years are just a few of the roles that have prepared me for holding the office of county commissioner.”

Pyle: “The most important issue facing Kosciusko County is promoting economic growth within the county while maintaining the community values that are core to our identity. It is difﬁcult to attract small businesses into an area in need of economic growth when the roads are in desperate need of repair. Our roads need improvement to accommodate the type of trafﬁc traveling on them as well. Our county is blessed with lakes, streams and rivers. The county needs to create a parks and recreation department to develop

Kokenge: “As a commissioner, we would vote and get the plowing approved.”

Kokenge: “We don’t know what the future holds, but we best be planning for long-term ﬁxes. On a hometown personal level affecting all the county, we have taxpayers not getting their needs met under the current administration.

How did you get interested in local Stoelting:politics?

these amenities, and be a gateway for state and federal funds to ﬂow into the county.”

attended and sort of see what kind of interest is there!” Goodnight said he knows competition is good for business. “Competition and choice are good for government.”

Goodnight: “I have a passion to support citizens and schools. I believe term limits are important. There are not term limits for town council. I just ﬁnd it hard to believe we couldn’t ﬁnd a single person to give back to the town council.”Goodnight believes term limits are different than service. “Service doesn’t really has an expiration date. Syracuse as a town offers an opportunity to serve on different boards and committees.” He believes a person should have a personal term limit if there is not an imposed term limit. He said he believes it’s time for some new energy and new ideas.

Pyle: “As a county commissioner, I will strive to promote economic growth and maintain our core community values.”

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dinances, which are local laws, and maintaining county buildings. As an attorney, I recognize the impact of these ordinances on the county as a whole and whether they have a legitimate need for the whole county. I earned a bachelor’s in agriculture and a second bachelor’s in forestry from Purdue University. These degrees and my position on the Purdue Extension board give me an understanding of the challenges that affect our agricultural and lakes communities. My time in military service sent me around the United States and the world. During that time I was able to learn how other communities have addressed the same issues we are currently facing in Kosciusko County.”

The restaurant business is highly competitive and for any eatery to stay open nearly 40 years it must be doing something right. In addition to the old-fashioned experience, Shopoff’s offered quality food as well as premium beef.

noted her parents purchased the lot in 1954 from Bob Lucas, who at that time was selling franchises.

“A friend of theirs had bought one in Goshen and had told them it was a good investment and they should buy one from Bob and move from Peru to Syracuse, so they did,” Tschiniak told Ashley.

in housing. The town itself has an interest in housing. Employment and residential issues are at the top…Generally we (the town council) are a pretty conservative conscientious bunch.”

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ment adding anything you feel is Conley:important.“Being a Kosciusko County Commissioner has its challenges, but working with the other two commissioners and sharing the tasks make our county unique. We listen to our constituents and each other and work for the common good from declaring Kosciusko County a Second Amendment sanctuary county, by bringing dialogue to critical race theory, maintaining and promoting sound decision making to protect the health and safety of all residents.”

He went on to say he didn’t think the town council was as political as state or federal politics. Stoelting joined the council after being asked to replace Jake Bitner due to his legal qualiﬁcation. Stoelting said he liked representing the town where he lives and he wasn’t interested in representing other communities.

“I never thought I was particularly political,” he said.

As Hoosiers prepare to ﬁle the FAFSA, know the following: This application determines eligibility for state and federal aid. Pell grants, work study and subsidized loans are offered based on information from FAFSA.

Easter egg hunts are planned for the northern part of Kosciusko County in Syracuse, Milford and North Webster. Syracuse

More than three in four (76%) Indiana residents are concerned college graduates across the state now hold an average of nearly $30,000 in student loan debt, which is slightly below the national average. Of those respondents, 77% are concerned student debt is stifling economic growth, worker skilling and/or talent retention in Indiana; 59% of Hoosiers say it’s not easy to understand the full process of paying forWhilecollege.student loan debt remains a concern, Hoosier students and families should know there are ways to fund education beyond high school affordably. Hoosiers have myriad options to maximize financial aid and minimize debt. The focus is on helping everyone understand their options to remove financial barriers so they can pursue the post-secondary education needed for their desired career path.

Ricky Lee Gerber

She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Donna M. Pear.Eloise was a very hard worker and retired from Monsanto in Ligonier after many years of service. In retirement, she owned and operated Bearly Used Antiques in Syracuse. Her last job was her dream job, working as the curator of the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum. Eloise was a devoted evangelical Christian and loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She collected antiques and chicken memorabilia of all kinds. Her greatest passion, however, was sharing the Gospel with others.

Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com.

Eloise Kuhn

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After the hunt, each child who returns the eggs will receive a treat. Three golden eggs will be hidden for each age group for a special prize. Don’t forget to bring an Easter basket to hunt for eggs. Milford

live with her withdrawn uncle. Feeling neglected, she begins exploring her new home’s estate and soon discovers the magic — and secrets — that surround her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Enola (Burbrink) Rebber; daughter, Melissa Hetrick; sisters, Dorothy “Dot” Luker and Maxine Hischke; and brother, Charles Rebber.Visitation was held from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster, and from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at Voss & Sons Funeral Home, Seymour. Services were held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at Voss & Sons Funeral Home. A private family burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Seymour.Memorials may be given to S.P.E.C., P.O. Box 379, North Webster, IN 46555 or the North Webster Community Public Library, P.O. Box 825, North Webster, IN 46555.

To send condolences to the family, please visit funeralhome.com.www.owenfamily-

She was born in Logansport on Dec. 28, 1930, the daughter of John Donald and Violetta (Lapin) Obenchain. In 1954, she married John Kuhn in Logansport.Sheis

An Easter egg hunt will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at the North Webster ball diamonds. Children will be hunting for hard-boiled eggs and money eggs with $200 in cash given out. There will be four age groups: toddlers, preschool and kindergarten, and grades ﬁrst through third, and grades four to ﬁve. The age limit is 12 years old.

Milford Kiwanis Club will host an Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 16, at Milford School. The Easter bunny arrives at 10:15 a.m. and the hunt starts at 10:30 a.m. The Easter egg hunt is for children through third grade.

Family Movie Time, 5 p.m. Thursday, April 28. In this classic novel adaptation, a young girl is suddenly orphaned and sent to

An Easter egg hunt will be Saturday, April 9, at Lakeside Park in Syracuse. The event is open to all children ages 10 and under. Each age group will have their own time to hunt for eggs. Ages 0 to 3 will be at 9:45 a.m., ages 4 to 6 will be at 10:30 a.m., and ages 7 to 10 will be at 11:15 a.m.

North Webster Community Public Library — Library welcomes three new staff members

The FAFSA is also important for adult learners returning to pursue education beyond high school.Filing the FAFSA is a good idea for all eligible Hoosiers; it doesn’t matter if they have a concrete plan for post-secondary education this fall or not. Even students still exploring their options should ﬁle. Doing so will help them avoid taking on unnecessary student loan debt, and a recent survey commissioned shows that’s an area of concern statewide.

It is in its ﬁfth decade of helping Hoosier families make posthigh-school education more affordable and continue to provide free, expert guidance online, over the phone and at in-person events.Forinformation, contact theneededvestedindiana.org(317)reach@investedindiana.org,atout-call715-9007orvisitwww.in-togetthehelpincompletingFAFSAbyApril15deadline.

Preferreddate.memorials may be given to the Thirteen Step House Inc., 1317 W. Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46802.

She is also survived by a daughter, Jill (Kevin) Hartnett, Dove Canyon, Calif.; son, Scott Hetrick, North Webster; a grandson; sister, Marilyn Watkins, Omaha, Neb.; and brother, Roland (Dee) Rebber, Seymour.

One form unlocks millions in state ﬁnancial aid every year to help Hoosier students fund education beyond high school. It’s the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the number of Hoosiers submitting is troublingly low.In Kosciusko County, only 35.3% of eligible students have completed their FAFSA so far. In Indiana, the average is 36.26% and nationwide, 42.8% have completed this vital form.

She also owned and operated A Touch of Country for 17 years. Ina was very generous with her time and was a charter member of the Noble County Chatterbelle Extension Homemakers Organization. She was the Homemaker of the Year in 2018. Ina served on many local and county committees and held ofﬁces in both the Chatterbelle Club and the Noble CountySheOrganization.wasaScoutleader, a Perry Township 4-H leader and served on the Noble County Extension Board and United Way Board for several years. Ina was also a Sunday school teacher at Ligonier United Methodist Church for many years and currently attended First Baptist Church in Topeka. She loved to travel and had taken many trips to Europe with her family and a mission trip to Haiti with her church. Ina and Wayne even attended the inaugural ball for President George Bush and Vice President Dan Quayle. Ina was very talented with crafts, decorating and sewing. She even made “capes” for the West Noble football team when her sons Tom and Tim played.

summer camp in southern Indiana. Kunkel is excited to develop teen programs and get to know the North Webster community better.Ashton Seitz is from Lynn. She graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with a degree in English as a second language. Seitz says she is looking forward to being part of the staff and meeting North Webster’s patrons.

Ina was an avid West Noble and Purdue fan and loved her sports. She enjoyed time at Lake Wawasee with her family and hosting her fellow Chatterbelles there. She was well dressed and always looked beautiful. Ina and Wayne had countless friends and enjoyed visiting many restaurants with the Cromwell Lunch Bunch over the years. Most importantly, Ina always loved being with her family.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster. Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw. A private celebration of life service will be held at a later

Barbara A. Hetrick

Heather Truex has been named shared services manager for CTB, Inc., according to Will Mabee, vice president of global credit and risk management for the company.

Ina Jean Moore

survived by three children, Mark Kuhn, Michael (ﬁancée, Brenda Marshall) Kuhn of Indianapolis and Lisa Geiger (Michael) Schultz of Syracuse; ﬁve grandchildren, Benjamin (Megan) Kuhn of Kendallville, Aaron (Angie) Kuhn of Ligonier, Katlin Kuhn of Cincinnati, Ohio, Justin Kuhn of Indianapolis and Cameron Kuhn of Indianapolis; a great-grandson, Samuel Aaron Kuhn of Ligonier; special family friend, Carla Lucas; and last but not least, her furbaby, Gracie.

Retired From Monsanto

COVID-19 Update The North Webster Community Public Library is moving forward as normal with programs and services contingent on the Indiana Department of Health’s recommendation. Watch for more fun programs as we can gather together again.

Filing the FAFSA isn’t just for students pursuing a four-year-degree. It’s also necessary for some associate degree programs and trade

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for a global medical device company, most recently serving in the position of senior sales analyst. She also has previous experience as a controller for past employers. Overall, she brings nearly 30 years of professional experience to the company.Agraduate of Indiana Wesleyan

Ina Jean Moore, 87, Ligonier, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

North Webster, died at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Goshen Hospital.She was born Jan. 21, 1943. On Sept. 5, 1964, she married Jerry Hetrick; he survives.

Ina and Wayne owned and operated Moore Logging and Moore Farms for more than 66 years. She was much more than the bookkeeper, but was proud to call herself “Wayne’s secretary.” Ina had quite the business acumen and was very instrumental in bringing several businesses to Ligonier Industrial Park. She was actively involved in running the family businesses and was never idle, working until the day she went to the hospital.

Some local students and families may assume they won’t qualify for aid, but that assumption could result in them leaving money for post-high-school education on the table. It’s important to know Indiana ranks fifth in the nation in the amount of need-based aid available. In most cases, there’s funding available; the key to accessing it is to file FAFSA.Withonly a few weeks remaining before the April 15 FAFSA filing deadline to be eligible

After studying creative writing and classical literature at Purdue University, Hanna Kunkel moved to North Webster in 2019. She previously worked as a teen program specialist at a

Memorial contributions may be directed to Noble County Community Church, 1762 N. 1150W, Cromwell, IN 46732.

Events This Month Baby and Toddler Time, 11 a.m. Tuesdays. Explore books, stories and songs with your baby or Let’stoddler.Move Dance Class, 6 p.m. Thursdays, April 7, 14 and 21. Have fun dancing for ﬁtness. Learn new dance steps while getting a great workout. The class is free and open to adults of all ﬁtness levels.

She was born in Ligonier June 24, 1934, and was the daughter of Cecil “Pete” and Grace (Vannette) Paulus. Ina graduated from Ligonier High School in 1952. On Jan. 17, 1953, she eloped with Wayne Moore. That panned out well as they were married for more than 69 years and raised a beautiful family together.

A funeral service was held in Ina’s honor at 11 a.m. Saturday April 2, at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier. Pastor Bob Wilson ofﬁciated. Burial took place at Oak Park Cemetery in Ligonier. Family and friends were received from 1-3 and 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 1, at the funeral home. There was also one hour of visitation prior to the service from 10-11 a.m. MemorialSaturday.contributions may be directed to First Baptist Church in Topeka or the cancer society of the donor’s choice. Yeager Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com.

Ricky Lee Gerber, 59, Syracuse, died at 6:41 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2022, at his home.

Friends of the Library Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 28, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 29.

Eloise will be laid to rest with private graveside rites at Cosperville Cemetery. Pastor Kevin Moore will ofﬁciate. Family and friends will gather to celebrate her life from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at Cromwell Community Center, 353 N. Baker St., Cromwell.

Arrangements are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

In her new position, Truex will lead and manage the shared services function within CTB, helping to ensure timely and accurate payments are made in accordance with company policies. She will use best practices to ensure compliance, while staying within budgeted cost structures.Priorto her employment with CTB, Truex worked several years

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Eloise (Obenchain) Kuhn, 91, Syracuse, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Orchard Pointe in Kendallville.

for state ﬁnancial aid, Indiana Commission for Higher Education is encouraging families to take advantage of the free guidance available. A team of experts works closely with the commission to help Hoosier students and families through any difﬁculty in completing this vital form.

Easter egg hunts planned

Bickel, Pierceton; a sister, Jenelle (Jordan Young) Bickel, Indianapolis; a brother, Jason Dugger, Winona Lake; three nephews; paternal grandmother, Bonnie Bickel, Akron; and maternal stepgrandmother, Debbie Pearson, Sand Springs, Okla.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sandy (Dobbins) Pearson, Jim Pearson and Jerry Bickel; uncle, Chad Coffelt; and cousin, John Morris III.

To send condolences to the family, please visit familyfuneralhome.com.www.owen-

University in Marion, Truex has a bachelor’s degree in business management with a focus in accounting. She is also a licensed title producer and notary public. Truex is a native of Warsaw and currently resides in Leesburg.

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Obituaries

Josey James Bickel

Making education more affordable for Kosciusko County residents

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Completing the FAFSA isn’t a commitment to enroll in postsecondary education. Even those only considering attending college should complete the application in case they decide to go.

Heather Truex named shared services manager for CTB, Inc.

The North Webster Community Public Library welcomes three new staff members this month. Amanda Demster graduated from Bethel College in 2008 with a degree in English. She previously worked in journalism, then at Warsaw Community Public Library, where she discovered her passion for library work. Demster looks forward to joining the staff at NWCPL and getting to know the community.

North Webster

Bickel,JamesJosey30, Pierceton died at 10:29 a.m. Sunday, April 3, 2022, in ryparents,vived1991.bornHePierceton.wasMay6,Heissur-byhisJer-andJamie

Ina is survived by her husband, Wayne Moore of Ligonier; children, Teresa (Rick) LeCount of Winona Lake, Tonya (Jim) Thieman of Sidney, Ohio, Thomas Moore of Fort Wayne, Timothy (Cindy) Moore of Albion and Todd (Lora) Moore of Ligonier; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.Shewasprecededin death by her parents and stepfather, Harold Ball.

6:08 a.m. Thursday, March 31, North CR 200E, south of East CR 1050N, Milford. Driver: Shyla K. Yoder, 33, East CR 700S, Pierceton. Yoder was traveling north on North CR 200E when she hit a tree that was lying in the roadway. No injuries were reported in the accident. Damage up to $10,000.

and noticed the driver appeared to be asleep.

Steve Conrad

Rampant drug use and other illegal activities in the jail were brought to light during the public trial that followed a deadly drug overdose by an inmate in 2019. The trial revealed that inmates had easy access to methamphetamine and other drugs, as well as syringes, and that at least one inmate had started up a tattoo business back in the cell

I’m going to vote for Jim Smith for sheriff on May 3 because I think we have a problem in the Kosciusko County Jail. I don’t write that to disparage the current sheriff or portray him as a bad guy. I think he’s a good guy and he’s done some good things. His advocacy for the recovering inmates in the JCAP block is particularly commendable. But the rest of the jail is a mess and I think we need to acknowledge it.

11:40 a.m. Saturday, March 26, East CR 900N, east of North CR 300E, Syracuse. Drivers: Katlin N. Vanﬂeeren, 18, North Perry Drive, Milford; and David J. Cook, 41, East Center Street, Warsaw. Vanﬂeeren pulled into the intersection and didn’t see Cook’s vehicle due to a large tree at the intersection. Her vehicle hit his. Damage up to $2,500.

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12:37 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, Access Road, near Frontage Road, Warsaw. Drivers: Brittany A. Boyd, 19, West Lakeview Park Drive, Warsaw; and Haley E. Stephenson, 25, East Duffy Drive, Syracuse. Boyd was traveling east on Frontage Road and stopped at a stop sign. She proceeded into the intersection of Access Road when she was hit by Stephenson’s vehicle. A passenger in Boyd’s vehicle, Sara R. Burton, 30, Warsaw, was taken from the scene to Kosciusko Community Hospital for an asthma issue. Damage up to 7:23$10,000.a.m. Tuesday, March 29, North Parker Street, north of Husky Trail, Warsaw. Drivers: Christian A. Jacobs, 26, EMS D17 Lane, Syracuse; and Jonathon R. Beiler, 18, Lydia Drive, Warsaw. Jacobs was traveling north on North Parker Street

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Vetor — Joshua Vetor, North Webster, and Amanda Vetor, Middlebury. Married: May 17, 2003. Separated: Nov. 17, 2021. There are no minor children.

7:24 a.m. Saturday, April 2, North CR 300E, south of East CR 450N, Warsaw. Driver: Stephen J. Cromer, 63, North Maple Way, Leesburg. Cromer was traveling south on CR 300E when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $5,000.

4:08 a.m. Thursday, March 31, South Higbee Street, north of Turkey Creek Drive, Milford.

Arrest 10:39 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 13499 North SR 15/West CR 1350N, Milford. Caroline Miller, 36, Elkhart, was arrested for possession of marijuana found in her vehicle by police responding to an erratic driver call. Bond: $600 cash.

April 2 — Joseph Michael Hardwick, 30, 9595 N. Miami Lane, Cromwell, booked for a foreign warrant. No bond.

citrus fruit, can also help. Two CCs — celery and cherries — can help alleviate the pain caused by gout, a form of arthritis that ﬂares up without warning to attack joints. Cherry juice also can help.

While searching the vehicle, the ofﬁcer found a lunch box that contained paraphernalia and several bags of marijuana.

Drivers: Mindy L. Neal, 43, West Section Street, Milford; and Annette M. Hochstetler, 57, CR 146, New Paris. Neal was backing her vehicle when she hit Hochstetler’s vehicle. Damage up to $1,000.

All charges made by law enforcement are allegations and individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

12:14 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 12500 block North Syracuse Webster Road, Syracuse. Ofﬁcers investigated an animal complaint.6:45a.m. Saturday, April 2, 100 block EMS W23 Lane, North Webster. Ofﬁcers investigated a report of criminal recklessness.5:25p.m. Friday, April 1, 400 block North Hickory Street West, North Webster. Howard S. Hinkson reported fraud. Value of 9:34$2,150.p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 10000 block of North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse. Theft occurred. Value of $800. 8:41 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 7200 block East Eli Lilly Road, Syracuse. Nancy J. Martin reported the theft of jewelry. Value of $103,600.

On March 28, a Syracuse Police ofﬁcer responded to a report of a reckless driver in the area of Wilby’s Gas Station on Huntington Street. The suspect vehicle disregarded a stop sign near the

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and stopped at the Husky Trail intersection. While turning left, he hit Beiler’s vehicle. Damage up to $2,500.

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hours. He admitted to possessing marijuana and said there was more marijuana in his lunch box. Conley also told the officer he was in possession of a firearm. The firearm was loaded.

The ofﬁcer later discovered that Conley did not possess a valid handgun permit. Conley was found to be in possession of 302 grams, or about 0.66 pound, of Conleymarijuana.was previously convicted of burglary and marijuana possession in Kosciusko County. For this case, he was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on March 28, with a $10,250 surety and cash bond.

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2:42 p.m. Thursday, March 31, SR 15 and Jalynn Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Kevin W. White, 61, West CR 525S, Claypool; and Rebecca M. Bever, 70, North First Place, Leesburg. White swerved out of his lane because he believed another car was going to pull out in front of him. His vehicle hit Bever’s. Damage up to $5,000.

Ofﬁcers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following accidents, incident and made the following arrest:

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Pena — Karen Pena, Syracuse, and Jesse Pena, Syracuse. Married: Aug. 28, 1988. Separated: May 15, 2020. There are no minor children.

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the jail in the past few weeks. The current sheriff was a state trooper before he took ofﬁce and had no experience administering a jail. He brought in a jail commander from Noble County, where his father was sheriff, whose experience was with a smaller and less complicated facility. I’m sure they’re trying their best, but they don’t have the knowledge or experience to get things under control.

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He recounted inmates managing to burn holes in lights,

bend steel doors and break supposedly advanced sprinkler heads, among other things. The amount of damage and the cost that has been passed along to the taxpayer is mind-boggling. The interview is available on the “Jim Smith for Kosciusko County Sheriff” Facebook page and I encourage everyone to watch it for yourself.

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10:55 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 100 block EMS T16 Lane, Leesburg. Ofﬁcers investigated a report of found property.

Authorizing or knowingly permitting unlicensed individual to drive — Damian Saldivar, Cromwell, $160.50

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Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: Incident 3:47 p.m. Monday, March 28, 20000 block Matthew Drive, Milford. Officers investigated a report of several homes being vandalized.

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media a photo of herself holding a gun with the caption, “Ready for school.” The student claimed she did not make the post, and felt it was possible a relative or two who knew the passwords for her phone and social media accounts had posted it as a joke that went too far. Police are still investigating the incident.

The following people were booked in Kosciusko County Jail:April 3 — Terry Odell Green Jr., 49, 109 E. Baltimore St., Syracuse, booked for domestic battery causing moderate bodily injury. Bond: $1,000 cash.

The following people were booked in Noble County Jail: April 1 — Nathanael M. Tuttle, 43, 1638 N. 1150 W., Cromwell, booked on possession of methamphetamine, possession schedule I, II, III, IV, V. Bond: $2,500.March 31 — Roman A. Torres, 42, 9862 E. King Arthur Trail, Cromwell, booked on a warrant, burglary/breaking and entry. Bond:March$2,500.30— Tony J. Jacobs, 38, 3757 N. 900W No. 146, Cromwell, booked on a warrant. NoMarchbond. 30 — Katlyn E. Walton, 30, 3757 N. 900W No. 146, Cromwell, booked on a warrant. No bond.

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The following person was booked in Whitley County Jail: April 2 — Timothy Dilley, 59, Syracuse, booked for probation violation. No bond.

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The following infractions have been ﬁled in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding:

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County Councilman Mike Long recently recorded an interview with a former county maintenance employee who quit his job in exasperation because he felt the current administration was not listening to his concerns regarding the dramatically increased damage done by inmates in the jail.

Jim Smith has focused much of his campaign on the issue of the jail and he would make it a top priority if elected sheriff. He’s released a detailed plan to get the jail under control, which can also be found on his Facebook page or at www.jimsmithforsheriff.com. I encourage everyone to educate yourself on this issue and vote for Jim Smith on May 3.

A Milford man was recently arrested after a reckless driving report resulted in the discovery of more than 300 grams of marijuana.Cory Alan Reid Conley, 29, 2002 E. 1100N, Milford, is charged with dealing marijuana in an amount in excess of 30 grams and sentence enhancement possession of marijuana, both level 6 felonies; carrying a handgun without a license, a class A misdemeanor; possession of marijuana, a class B misdemeanor; possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor; and sentence enhancement carrying a handgun without a license, a level 5 felony.

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Driver: Rodney A. Miller, 55, North Oakwood Drive, Warsaw. Miller was traveling north on South Higbee Street when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $2,500.

11 a.m. Monday, March 21, 600 block West Emeline Street, Milford. Police responded to a call from the Milford School principal, who informed ofﬁcers a student had posted to social

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Kosciusko County Ofﬁcers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce investigated the following accidents and incidents:

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Ofﬁcers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents:

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Protruding from the driver’s pocket, the ofﬁcer was able to observe a bag containing marijuana.According to court documents, the driver, later identiﬁed as Conley, said he had been at work and was tired from working long

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1:37 p.m. Thursday, March 31, South Huntington Street, north of East Lynwood Drive, Syracuse. Drivers: Seth A. Callaway, 39, East Main Street, North Manchester; and Hannah J. Garwood, 22, South SR 13, North Manchester. Callaway’s vehicle rear-ended Garwood’s vehicle while attempting to change songs on his phone. Callaway, who complained of pain to his back and both ankles, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital. He was cited for distracted driving while using a handheld device. Damage up to $10,000.6p.m. Monday, March 28, 901 S. Huntington St., east of East Palm Drive, Syracuse. Driver: unknown. A vehicle registered to Timothy E. Benner, Goshen, was hit by an unknown driver while it was parked. Damage under $750.

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March 30 — Michael Shawn Stover, 54, 9152 N. 925E, North Webster, booked for possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash.

Incidents 12:58 a.m. Monday, April 4, 9600 block East Pixie Parkway, Cromwell. Ofﬁcers investigated a report of an animal bite.

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12:42 p.m. Sunday, April 3, Terry Green Jr., 49, 109 E. Baltimore St., Syracuse. Police responded to a domestic dispute in the 100 block of Baltimore Street. When police arrived, they found that Green’s victim had sustained scratches and bruises to the face and neck as a result of attempted strangulation. Green was arrested and charged with domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury. Bond: $1,000 cash. 9:34 p.m. Friday, April 1, 700 block of West Portland Street. Police responded to a domestic dispute in the 700 block of West Portland Street. When police arrived, they arrested Dalin Lee Powell, 22, Syracuse, for domestic battery in the presence of a minor. Bond: $6,000 surety and cash.

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April 1 — Dalin Lee Powell, 22, 712 W. Portland St., Syracuse, booked for domestic battery in the presence of a child. Bond: $6,000 surety cash.

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“Not much we can do with people going on spring break,” Salazar said of the quirky start of the season, which had a scrimmage plus a varsity and two JV games get called off for weather. “We’ll have some coaches available if guys want to get in some work. Otherwise, nothing we can do, just take your gloves, take your bats and try to get some reps in.”

Warrior Way - Lola RodriguezVarsity MVP - Bailee Coy

Most Improved - Donovan BlairMental Attitude - Tim Shortt Gymnastics Warrior Way - Olivia Ousley Most Improved - Zaylee Guy, TrinityTeamLaJoiceSpirit- Talia Kuhl Most Determined - Kenady MeerzoCoach’s Assistant - Morgan ReelBoss Lady - Annabelle Luttrell

fly in the fifth to move the lead to “It’sfour.a first game, working on communication and we made some mistakes,” Salazar said. “Throwing the ball around, not being in position, that stuff we can fix pretty quickly.”

Allen allowed just three hits and struck out 12 to keep pace.

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Most Improved - Harry Doss Heart of a Warrior - Zeke Keim, Nathan Kryder

Blanket Winners

Most Improved - Molly Rose Spirit Award - Paris Pruitt Best Jumps - Elizabeth VanLueBest Sportsmanship - ClarissaJVLunaMVP - Kendall Jaress Boys Basketball Warrior Way - Caden Welty MVP - Keaton Dukes Girls Basketball Warrior Way - Emily Haines Offensive MVP - Kennedy White

Boys Swimming Warrior Way - Devon Kuhn MVP - Nathan Harper

Leadership - Camden Powell Rookie of the Year - Ivan Meier Cheerleading

Devon Kuhn - swimming, tennis, tennis manager

Bri Caldwell drove in the game’s ﬁrst run in the fourth on a single, then later scored in the other plating of the contest.

Wawasee and Wabash were really hoping to get in their baseball game Wednesday afternoon. It was already rainy and gloomy in Syracuse, and matters were only made worse by the late arrival of the umpires.Astart near 6 p.m. only added to the wonderment of a full game getting in, and all things considered, the game went just into the top of the sixth, Wabash declared the winner in a 6-3 ﬁnal as darkness fell upon a lightless Warrior Field.

The game marked the ﬁrst varsity head coaching contest for Joe Salazar, taking over the program this season in place of longtime skipper Brent Doty. As play went on, Salazar had a hard time willing any sizzle out of his roster, which went hitless until Grant Brooks laced a solid single in the fourth inning. While the offense sputtered, a few mental breakdowns put Wabash in positions to capitalize, which it did to score three runs.A two-out single by Jason Tait opened the scoring in the second. Wabash looked to be stuck in a rundown to end the inning, but stayed in the pickle long enough to get a second run across before the tag was made at ﬁrst. A pair of Apache squibbers put runners on the corners in the fourth, to which Wawasee pitcher Ty Brooks then was called for a balk to bring in anotherWabashrun. tacked on another run via an Andrew Dillon sac

“We fought back and it was unfortunate we had to end it because of the weather or darkness,” Salazar said. “I think if we had a couple more innings, some more things would have happened. We started to wake up a little and we were doing someBrooksthings.”would fan eight Apaches in the ﬁrst three innings and wind up with 10 strikeouts in his 5.1 innings of work, walking four and allowing just three hits.

Wawasee’s home game Thursday against Manchester was rained out, which sends the Warriors into spring break 0-1 to start the campaign. The JV game at Manchester was also rained out.

win in discus and Alissa Gill had a 8-0 clearing on pole vault.

“Second meet of the season with sprinters scoring some good points,” said Wawasee boys track coach Frank Pizana. “Our throwers stepped up and helped. Distance and ﬁeld events will slowly improve. Not a bad day versus West Noble. We have a lot to improve. The NLC meets are going to be more challenging.”

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Alexys Antal gave up just one hit and fanned 17 to lead Westview while Wawasee’s Haylee

In a flip of the script, Wabash began a series of miscues to start the bottom of the fifth, an error and a catcher’s interference putting a pair of Warriors on base. Tait, who was highly effective on the hill through four innings, then hit consecutive batters in Ty Brooks and Gavin Malone to bring in the first run. Hunter Fiedeke was the benefactor of Wabash throwing the ball around the infield in a pickoff move, Fiedeke stealing home during the diversion to cut the lead in half, which Brooks later also stole home to pull Wawasee within one.

In between rain drops in Syracuse last Wednesday, Westview and Wawasee found themselves in a snappy pitcher’s dual in a 2-0 Westview win.

Track

It was a sudden end for the season opener for the Warriors.

Wawasee (1-1) had its Thursday game against Elkhart rained out.

Zeke Keim - swimming, tennis, tennis manager

Leadership - Lily Tyler Rookie of the Year - Addison Beasley

Softball

It wasn’t meant to be

Wawasee week in review

Award winners for the winter sports season

Most Improved - Brooklyn RooseHeart of a Warrior - Hayden Neer, Mariah Hurst

Girls Swimming Warrior Way - Sophia GrummeMVP- Alexis Mishler

Lily Tyler - swimming, cross country, Uniﬁed Track

Laney Gross was the only Wawasee batter to solve Antal, collecting the only hit for the hosts.

The conclusion of the 2021-22 winter sports season at Wawasee came with the announcement of each of the seven program’s postseason awards, as well as the school recognition for blanket winners. Lists for each of the program awards are listed below:

But Tait worked out of a bases loaded jam with a ﬁelder’s choice to end the threat, and got some insurance help as it got progressively darker under the soggy clouds. Blake Smith ripped a two-run single to double Wabash’s lead in the sixth, and as Salazar came out to pull Brooks, the umpires huddled and determined the darkness was impeding the ability to see the baseball on the pitch.

Wawasee snuck in a second track meet of the season before spring break, heading to West Noble last Wednesday. West Noble claimed both ends of the team scores, the Lady Chargers winning 76-54 and the Charger boys an 81-45 victory.

The Wawasee boys had four event wins, the 4x1 relay ﬁnishing at 46.4, Quintin Spitzmacher sending the discus 130-2 and Hunter Tinkey winning the 100 (11.5) and 200 (23.6) sprints.

Dylan Konieczny accounted for three wins for the Wawasee girls, taking the 100 hurdles (17.4), the high jump (4-10) and was part of the closing 4x4 relay with McKenzie Long, Trinity LaJoice and Lydia Stookey timing 4:39.6. LaJoice added a 300 hurdles win (55.3) and helped the 4x8 relay to an 11:10.2 start to the Emmameet.Yoder added a 113-4

Defensive MVP - Kennedy WhiteMost Improved - Kaydence ShepherdMental Attitude - Emily HainesJVOffensive MVP - MackenzieJVHacklemanDefensive MVP - Lucy Wilkinson Wrestling Warrior Way - Hunter Miller Most Outstanding - Kaleb Salazar

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scholarships. Additionally, most of the available scholarships are only available to Kosciusko County residents. Many other counties have similar programs for their residents.

job opportunities. For next year’s graduating seniors, once the scholarship applications reopen, they will have until mid-March to put in their bids for assistance.

“Many students are turning away from traditional college and it’s high tuition that leads to large student loan debt,” he said. “They are becoming more interested in working in a skilled trade where they can pursue a decent career without the debt of a college degree. Today, there is a great need for trades people. The scholarships for skilled trades are needed more than ever for students to attend vocational and trades schools to advance their knowledge and abilities in the skilled trades industry.”

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coursework by keeping them in school and in their classes.

Currently, local school policies and Indiana legal code require students who are caught with tobacco or vapes to be suspended and receive a ticket.

KCCF offers skilled trades scholarships to students and adults

“Right now, the goal is to educate students, parents and our community,” said Camarena.

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However, it is often overlooked scholarships also are available to students who intend to pursue a career in skilled trades, such as auto mechanics, plumbing, carpentry, construction, electrical or even cyber security, just to name a fewKosciuskoexamples.County Community Foundation is looking to bridge

Attendees spent the afternoon discussing the way their local middle and high schools handle students who are caught vaping. For many schools, the only option they have is suspension and citation. Several coordinators from other counties shared their efforts to bring an alternative to out-of-school suspension.“One county coordinator shared information about the educational classes they give to students and their parents or guardians instead of giving a suspension and citation,” said Coordinator Jessica Camarena.

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Wawasee High School building trades teacher Aaron McKinley also shared his thoughts.

The Tobacco Free Coalition at Live Well Kosciusko had the opportunity to host leaders who make up the northern region of the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Division of the Indiana Department of Health.

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Education informs participants about the dangers of vaping and the high risks to a person’s health. Educating students, rather than an outof-school suspension, prevents the student from falling behind their normal learning and

When you think about soon-tobe high school graduates applying for scholarships, it’s easy to assume those ﬁnancial awards are given to students who plan to study science, music, history, art or any number of subjects associated with colleges and universities across the country.

“Once applicants, whether students or adults, create a proﬁle, the system matches them with scholarship opportunities. It is very streamlined. There are more than 100 scholarships that are available for different trades.”

Live Well Kosciusko is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming Kosciusko County into a thriving place to live, learn, work, play, and visit. Initiatives address five areas of well-being: physical, social, financial, community, and career/ purpose.Learn more at livewellkosciusko.org.

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Live Well currently partners with teen court where students can choose to attend educational sessions in lieu of their ticket.

the financial gap many students face when faced with the prospect of paying for an education in their field of interest. In fact, according to KCCF CEO Stephanie Overbey, scholarships are not only available to high school students, but also to adults of all ages who are interested in pursuing skilled trades training, or a even a complete career change. Scholarships are set aside just for those students who want to pursue a license, certificate or associates degree in a trade program.

days. People are willing to pay for good service. It’s supply and demand. You can make a good living by serving in a trade.”

Last year, $38,250 in scholarships were awarded to adults for skilled trades training. Not every applicant is eligible for all of the

Live Well Tobacco Free Coordinators, Camarena and Kim Huntsman, are now working to implement these educational sessions in lieu of suspension in Kosciusko County schools. Additionally, they are giving presentations to students in local schools as a method of prevention.“School administrators, PE/ health teachers, board members, and the law enforcement community have been extremely supportive of the initiative and are working in collaboration with the 26 members of the Tobacco Free Coalition,” explained Lisa Harman, CEO of Live Well Kosciusko.

While the application deadline has passed for high school seniors of the class of 2022, adults have a year-round opportunity to apply for, and most likely receive, scholarships to enhance their education and allow them better

Overbey added a career in skilled trades should not be considered a “plan B.”

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Overbey said the application process for both students and adults is quite simple. Interested applicants begin the application process by answering a series of questions regarding their interests and career aspirations. The intuitive system will then route the application to the appropriate scholarships that pertain to their interests.“There are fewer students going into trades,” noted Overbey. “We want people to know that they have access to scholarships through KCCF. Professional services can be hard to come by these

“It’s a worthwhile endeavor,” she said. “We can help if ﬁnances are a barrier to get licensed training. Come see us. Many students are beginning their training in high school and we can help them after they graduate. Adults who want a new career path, even if they are in their 40s or 50s, we can help with scholarships.

For further information, contact KCCF at (574) 267-1901, or stop by 102 E. Market St., Warsaw. You also can visit learnfoundation.org/scholarshipswww.kc-tomore.

Thanks to a matching gift of Kosciusko Cash by the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, participants enjoyed lunch at Cerulean. Buffalo Street Emporium and Books provided gifts of chocolate and biscotti. Many were not aware of the amenities Kosciusko County offers and said they’d return to visit.

Rolly Badorek, Front Street resident, is training for the Boston Marathon, to be held April 15. Rolly’s wife, Karen, said he loves

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40 YEARS AGO, APRIL 7, 1982

Chore-Time adds Geesaman as associate product engineer

Leon and Bonnie Newman, are returning as full-time Milford residents now that they’ve sold their house in Texas.

ufacturers. Additionally, Geesaman has a broad background in agriculture gained through growing up on a poultry farm.

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to run around the local lakes — Syracuse, Wawasee and Papakeechie — and compete in local races. The couple permanently moved to Syracuse from Fort Wayne six years ago.

In her new position, Geesaman will focus on product design and development. In addition to creating and improving egg production systems equipment for Chore-Time, she will be responsible for helping identify market needs and traveling to product installations, meetings and trade shows to help ensure the voice of the customer is integrated into every part of the process.

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Sylvia Gargett and grandson, Kyuss Parker Gargett, age 7, were at Shopoff’s Sunday. They’d been ﬁshing at Papakeechie Lake with Chuck Siwy and Kyuss had caught a large mouth bass. It’s prettyProudimpressive.Mom,Tammy Kratzer is spreading the word son Jaxon Swain and his band The Ladybirds from Louisville, Ky., will be playing at the Huntington Street Bar and Grill starting about 9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. this Saturday.

A native of Portland, Geesaman currently resides in Warsaw.

ly moved to North Webster from Nebraska.Aprogram of colored slides, showing the new Bethany Hospital, Chicago, was presented by Mr. and Mrs. William Cable, Syracuse. The hospital is sponsored by Church of the Brethren denominations.

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Jeff Moerchen, who grew up in Webster, has had a photographic essay published by Indiana University Press titled “Ligonier — A Photographic Essay.” After Moerchen graduated from IU in 2009, he immersed himself in the Hispanic culture and life of the nearby city. All the photos are in black and white and taken with manual

Theme for the program was “Bethany Hospital.” Tables were decorated with band-aids, gauze, cotton swabs and thermometers.Thegroup was entertained with country music, sung and played on the guitar by Ernest Jehnsen.Mr.and Mrs. Jehnsen recent-

The annual Missionary Supper was held recently in the social room at North Webster Church of the Brethren.

It happened in North Webster ... 30 years ago Library requests donation of computer

20 YEARS AGO, APRIL 3, 2002

Bob and Betty Deahl of Sand Point (Lake Wawasee) and Hub and June Anglemeyer of North Shore Drive were among those who returned home over the chilly weekend from a winter’s vacation in Florida. The Deahls spent most of their vacation in Sanibel Island just off the west coast near Fort Myers, but took the occasion to visit friends in Florida, and the Anglemeyers spent most of their two-month stay at Stuart, Fla.

Emily Geesaman has been hired as associate product engineer for Chore-Time, according to Mike Orgill, engineering manager for the CTB, Inc. business unit.

20 YEARS AGO, APRIL 3, 2002

There was a large crowd on hand for the annual Cub Scout Pack 3726 Cake Auction in the new North Webster School Cafeteria March 14. Bidders for the event were area businesses, service organizations, parents and friends. Auctioneer Kay Promkhieo kept the bidding enthusiastic on the 41 cakes. Winners in the categories were Andrew Anker, who won for the largest and also the tallest cake; Tyler Schmucker, most colorful; Jon Skaggs, longest; Zach Rensberger, most unusual; J.T. Owens, best decorated and also largest single bid; Derek Zurcher, best for Cub Scout theme; and Ramon Hart, best for Day Camp theme.

A computer to store records is needed at North Webster Library. Anyone having a computer to donate is asked to call the library during business hours.

Barbara A. Griffith, 1002 S. VanHemert Dr., Syracuse was appointed by five members of the township precinct committee members to fill the vacancy left by the March 12 death of Ray Darr who served as trustee for 15 years. Griffith was clerk for Darr as well as his predecessor’s Alice Johnston and Louis Kuilema.

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hobby-avocation. They acted in an ofﬁcial capacity in the 1982 PPG Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART), in 150-mile races held March 28 at the Phoenix International Raceway. Eldon, a teacher at SHS and WHS since 1967, is better known as a recent WHS athletic director, while Mrs. Ummel is a teacher in the West Noble school system.

Jeanette Keim, Mable Kistler, Margaret Kiser, Carlyn Cox, Virginia Perry, Sara Rhodes and May Ann Ziegler attended the

It happened in Syracuse ... 20 years ago

United Methodist Women’s Conference Spiritual Retreat held recently at Plymouth.

Bob and Vickie (Walker) Kaze started a new business last fall, working from their home on Kinder Drive. The name of the business is Environmental & Energy Systems under the marketing firm of EcoQuest International, “Healthy Living Technologies.” The Kazes are distributors for air purification units for commercial, industrial and residential customers, and offer water purification systems. The business extends internationally.

Dorothy Streby was hostess and Laura Coverstone co-hostess for the March 19 meeting of Backwater Friends Club. Coverstone gave the meditation, “Keep Going.” Jody Moser was a guest.

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Winners of the 1972 Easter coloring contest have been announced. They are as follows: Augsburger’s — Judy Ferverda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Ferverda of North Webster, won at the North Webster store. Lynnwood Bakery — Sarah Mitchell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mitchell of North Webster. Staley’s Hilltop Grocery — Marc Barnett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Barnett of North Webster. Gray’s Super Market — Todd Walls, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eastel Walls of North Webster. Judging was done by members of the fourth year art class at Wawasee high school under the direction of Joy Warner.

It happened in Milford … 30 years ago

returned from a working vacation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. Shetler went back for three weeks to help the Mennonite Central Committee prepare for a special celebration that will take place in July. The event will mark the 100th-year anniversary of the MCC’s presence in the Congo.

Mr. and Mrs. James Mozingo have returned from their second trip to Michigan Manistee Forest on a snowmobile and ski vacation. The Mozingo’s reside at Anderson and Bay Shore drive, LakeMr.Wawasee.andMrs. Christian F. Koher of Syracuse were surprised last week by their children with a surprise open house in observance of the 25th wedding anniversary of the Kohers. Mr. and Mrs. Koher were united in marriage on April 4, 1947 in Syracuse by Rev. Claude Fawns. The former Jean Ketering, Mrs. Koher is the daughter of Everett Ketering of Syracuse and Mrs. George Warner, Waubee Lake, and Mr. Koher’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Walter Koher of Syracuse. The couple has two children, Christian Koher, Jr., and Mrs. David (Nancy Jo) Shields and one grandchild Jeffrey Shields, all of Syracuse.

Syracuse Emergency Medical Service will now be able to provide a higher level of patient care quicker than before as the service went to Advance Life Support at 6:30 a.m. today (Wednesday). This will provide improved survivorship of the medical traumatic.

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10 YEARS AGO, APRIL 4, 2012

Andrea Newman, Milford, called Main Street Monday with some good news. Her parents,

Kline hired as deputy town marshal

Students in Colette Berg’s ﬁrst grade class met some spring lambs last week. Bob and Barb Beer brought the 1 month olds to Milford School, and the students were able to touch the lambs and chase the ones escaping from the circle.Joe Shetler, a mission-oriented lay minister with Milford Chapel, 321 E. Beer Road, recently

house and award ceremony that evening.

Reed Peterson, Milford, plays on the Wawasee sixth-grade AAU boys basketball team and won a 3-point contest at Tippy Valley March 24. Approximately 40 kids from Homestead, Tippy Valley, Searching?

Eldon and Fuella Ummel, well known teachers in the area, returned from Phoeniz, Ariz., on Sunday, March 28, full of unabated enthusiasm for their

Barbara Grifﬁth appointed Turkey Creek Township Trustee

Marc R. Fry, formerly of the Syracuse area, was recently named president and chief executive ofﬁcer of the White Knight Packaging Corp. by the ﬁrm’s board of directors. Fry is the son of Cynthia Fry and James Fry, both of Syracuse. He is a 1976 graduate of Wawasee High School and a 1981 Ball State University graduate. He and his wife, Jane, and their two daughters, Angela and Amy, reside in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Fry is the daughter of Jerry and Della Helvey of Warsaw.

20 YEARS AGO, APRIL 3, 2002

Geesaman recently graduated from the University of Toledo’s College of Engineering, Toledo, Ohio, with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. While attending school, she gained experience in manufacturing engineering and engineering CAD support through cooperative education programs with area man-

Northcameras.Webster Elementary School had its ﬁrst ever Learning Fair Thursday. Students in grades two, three, four and ﬁve were given the opportunity to choose having a projects in science, art, poem writing or instrumental music. They had the option for doing more than one project. Judging was done Thursday morning by community members and the project were displayed at an open

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Peru and Wawasee participated with Peterson sinking 13 of 15 treys.Pastors

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The Utters have set up a website which includes pictures and proﬁles of all the birds in the rescue. An interview is conducted, either by phone or in person, before an adoption. They also try to make a home visit, when possible, especially for more expensive adoptions, to make sure it is suitable for the Adoptionbird.fees

The Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District, in accordance with Ind. Code §13-26-5-6.5, hereby gives notice of its intention to extend service in its territory to certain property owners in the area more commonly known as Vawter Park. Inquiries may be directed to: John P. Magsam of Jones & Henry Engineers, Ltd. hspaxlp260.482.1920 Mar.30-Apr.13

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The North Webster Bridge Group met Thursday, March 31, at the Senior Primelife Enrichment Center in the North Webster Community Center. Winners were Jean Cowan, ﬁrst, and Kay Sutton, second.

The spring ﬂing will be from 6-8:30 p.m. Food will be served starting at 6 p.m. with bingo starting at 6:30 p.m. The Lions

range from a freewill donation and up, depending on the type of bird being adopted. As Amber noted, the adoption fee is much less than it would cost to purchase a bird at a pet store.

To the taxpayers of Kosciusko County, Indiana. You are hereby notified that on March 29, 2022, Kosciusko County, Kosciusko County, Indiana, pursuant to notice heretofore given, and under and by virtue of IC 36-9-14.5, duly adopted a plan whereby a Cumulative Capital Development Fund was established to provide for the following: For all uses as set out in IC 36-9-14.5. IC 36-9-14.5 Cumulative Capital Development fund to provide money for any purpose for which property taxes may be imposed within the county as specified in this code. The fund will be provided for by a property tax rate of $0.0333 per one hundred dollars ($100.00) of taxable real and personal property within the taxing unit beginning in 2022 payable 2023 and thereafter, continuing until reduced or rescinded. Twenty-five (25) or more taxpayers in the taxing unit who will be affected by the tax rate and corresponding levy may file a petition with the Kosciusko County Auditor not later than noon 30 days after the publication of this Notice setting forth their objections to the proposed cumulative fund. Upon the filing of the petition, the County Auditor shall immediately certify the same to the Department of Local Government Finance, at which point the Department will fix a date for and conduct a public hearing on the proposed cumulative fund before issuing its approval, disapproval, or modification thereof.

Observing his third birthday today (April 1) is Wesley Weisser, son of Doug and Sharonald Weisser of East Bowser Road, Milford. Wesley was honored at a party in his home on Sunday afternoon. Attending the celebration were

Dated this 30th day of March, Kosciusko2022.County Commissioners hspaxlp

Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District, VAWTER PARK NOTICE OF INTENSION TO EXTEND SERVICE

WEDNESDAY — D. & K. Matz

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Max Evans, 40, Milford, is a candidate for Van Buren Township Trustee on the Republican ticket. Evans, who is a native of Milford, is currently unopposed in seeking the Republican nomination. Walter Wuthrich is the current township trustee.

MONDAY — M. Smith

Virtual Spring Story Time begins next week with “Fairy Tales with the Book Fairy” at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13. Be sure to pick up a craft packet for your child the week before so they can make a craft with Miss Maria. You can register your children for the spring session of story time by calling (574) 658-4312 or stopping by the children’s department. You will be given a link with a meeting number so you can join the Zoom meeting.

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FRIDAY — Good Friday, no delivery

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The goal of Wings of Eli is “to provide a safe haven for abused or unwanted exotic birds, resocialize and re-home companion parrots and provide valuable educational resources and opportunities to our community.”

For all uses as set out in IC 8-16-3. IC 8-16-3 Cumulative Bridge fund to provide funds for the cost of construction, maintenance, and repair of bridges, approaches, and grade separations.

The fund will be provided for by a property tax rate of $0.10 per one hundred dollars ($100.00) of taxable real and personal property within the taxing unit beginning in 2022 payable 2023 and thereafter, continuing until reduced or rescinded.

Options available to person notified are (A) file a petition with the central office of the division requesting an informal hearing that is signed by at least twenty-five individuals who are at least eighteen years old and who reside in Kosciusko County; or (B) Request the division to notify the person in writing when an initial determination is made to issue or deny the permit. Following the receipt of notice under this clause, the person may request administrative review by the comhspaxlpmission.

Cromwell-Kimmell Lions Club will be hosting a spring ﬂing with bingo Friday, April 8, at the Cromwell Community Center.

The Utters own nine of their own birds, including parakeets, cockatiels and cockatoos, as well as a blue-fronted Amazon parrot. Right now they have an additional 15 birds who are part of their rescue. “I don’t know what our capacity is,” said J.R. with a grin, “but I’m pretty sure we’re close.”The Utters work closely with the Animal Welfare League and provide assistance when they have a bird that needs rescued.

throughout this year.

The Syracuse-Wawasee Area Ministerial Association (PO Box 544, Syracuse, IN 46567) is seeking a permit for a Boat-In Worship Service pursuant to 312 IAC 5-3-3, and is giving public notice. This permit will not authorize a boat race. The event will be located along the east shore of the Oakwood Inn and Conference Center, and project out into the lake approximately 500 feet. The Boat-In will take place on Sundays from May 29, 2022 through September 4, 2022.

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The Utters say they both work full-time jobs to support the bird rescue. Donations are always welcome and can be offered via PayPal through their website. You can also donate directly to their account at the Syracuse Animal Hospital, which will help pay for their always incurring veterinary expenses.Tolearn more, visit www.wingsofeli.org, which contains a wealth of additional information. You also can call (574) 549-3567 to speak with the Utters.

TUESDAY — P. & L. Stump

The library receives new materials every week. If you don’t see what you are looking for, please ask a library clerk. When the stress of everyday life starts to get you down, grab a good book and disappear in the story. If you prefer a digital format, go to the library’s website at www.milford.lib.in.us and click on the catalog tab at the top of the page. Then click on “Indiana Digital Library.” You need your library card number and a PIN number to sign in to your account or create an account. If you have any problems, just call (574) 658-4312 and they will be happy to help you. There are thousands of digital books, magazines and audiobooks to choose from.

When you think of animal rescues, what often comes to mind are dogs and cats saved from difficult situations, with the rescue providing shelter, food and health care before sending them out for adoption to their forever home. But sometimes it’s not the furry pets that need a human intervention.Feathered friends also are often in need of a helpingFromperch.their home in Milford, Amber and J.R. Utter are providing just that to birds in need. The couple started Wings of Eli in 2020 after they realized many birds needed to be rescued, in part due to the pandemic that left some owners unable to care for their pets. Named in memory of their beloved bird, Elijah, the organization is recognized as a non-profit by the state of Indiana, although they are still awaiting their official 501(c)3 designation.“We lost Elijah to an accident,” said Amber. “We loved him so much and wanted to start a rescue in his honor.”

Adult Reading Club

Volunteer drivers for Syracuse have been scheduled as follows:

Kline hired

Dated this 30th day of March, Kosciusko2022.County Commissioners

Milford Public Library —

Charlie and Kathy Miller, Warsaw; Greg Weisser, Fort Wayne; Arlene Cory, Fred and Diane Weisser, Brad Weisser and Lisa Hunsberger, all of the Milford area; and Mark Haab, Syracuse.

The Milford Public Library recently received an American Rescue Plan Act grant to rework their layout to better serve patrons in a post-pandemic world. Instead of having desktop public access computers, laptops will be available to use on the adult ﬂoor of the library, thus allowing patrons the opportunity to social distance while using the library’s internet service. Library staff will be working on making the changes this week. Please excuse any mess as they are switching out some computers and furniture and plan to stay open to the public while doing so. This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act, administered by the Indiana State Library.

45 minutes, including craft and snack time. Reading to your children is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. Please call or stop by soon and register your children.

Twenty-five (25) or more taxpayers in the taxing unit who will be affected by the tax rate and corresponding levy may file a petition with the Kosciusko County Auditor not later than noon 30 days after the publication of this Notice setting forth their objections to the proposed cumulative fund. Upon the filing of the petition, the County Auditor shall immediately certify the same to the Department of Local Government Finance, at which point the Department will fix a date for and conduct a public hearing on the proposed cumulative fund before issuing its approval, disapproval, or modification thereof.

Dane and Hazel Rarick, r 1 Milford, have returned home from a three-month vacation in Nokomis, Fla. The couple had been vacationing in Florida since Christmas.MikeYeater, grandson of Mrs. Sarah Slabaugh, Milford, a NorthWood High School basketball star, accepted a full-ride athletic scholarship from Indiana Central University in Indianapolis this week. Yeater was sought by several other colleges and universities.

A. File a petition with the central office of the division requesting an informal hearing. The petition must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years old and who reside in the county where the event will occur. A hearing under this clause is governed by 312 IAC 2-3. B. Request the division notify the petitioner in writing when an initial determination is made to issue or deny the license. Following the receipt of notice under this clause, a petitioner may request administrative review of the determination under 312 IAC 3-1. hspaxlp

PUBLIC NOTICE Wawasee Kiwanis Club, PO Box 2, Syracuse, IN 46567, has applied to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Law Enforcement, under IC 14-15-7-3 and 312 IAC 5-31, for a permit to conduct a Triathlon. This event is scheduled to be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022 on Syracuse Lake, in Kosciusko county.

On a fun note, some of the Utters personal birds have a part in the movie “Now I See,” which is currently being ﬁlmed in the Mentone area. Amber said they enjoyed being part of the ﬁlming process.

Any person objecting to such an event may do either or both of the following:

The Milford Public Library’s Adult Reading Club ended March 31. They had 45 participants this winter. There was a drawing each week for a $25 gift card. The following people won a gift card: Julie Baumgartner, Dorothy Haney, Viv Blakeslee, Sara Krull, Gail Weybright, Staci Weisser, Donna Kooistra, Heidi Beer, Anita Maxwell, Steve Vint and Mary Jane Kauffman. Congratulations to all winners. They hope everyone will keep reading

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Mike and Dee Kelley of Word of Truth Ministries in Milford recently welcomed Lance and Leigh Prathaftakis, Dunlap, as new youth ministers. Noble and Bobbie Pulsipher, who had been serving the church and youth for three years, have resigned their responsibilities at Word of Truth to pursue other ministry opportunities.

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All proceeds will go toward West Noble High School scholarships and other community needs.

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The April LEGO Challenge is to make a hot air balloon. Send a picture to the email below to be considered for this month’s prize drawing. Your hot air balloon can be large or small, colorful or anything else you want. Use your imagination. After you’ve built your hot air balloon, submit a photo to milford@milford.lib.in.us by April 25 for a chance to win a new LEGO kit. The winner will be picked by staff vote. No library card needed. This challenge is for children ages 18 and under.

The Utters said each bird has its own unique personality. The average stay for a bird at Wings of Eli is around 30 days, which allows the Utters to monitor the bird’s personality. When potential adopters contact the Utters, they often are able to match them with a particular bird that is compatible with their experience and particular qualities and needs they are looking for in a pet.

will be serving hot dogs, sloppy joes, chips and drinks. There will also be a 50/50 rafﬂe at the spring ﬂing.

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The Milford Town Council unanimously approved hiring Greg Kline to serve as deputy town marshal. Formerly serving as a part-time deputy for the town, Kline will begin his fulltime duties on April 15.

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To the taxpayers of Kosciusko County, Indiana. You are hereby notified that on March 29th, 2022, Kosciusko County, Kosciusko County, Indiana, pursuant to notice heretofore given, and under and by virtue of IC 8-16-3, duly adopted a plan whereby a Cumulative Bridge Fund was established to provide for the following:

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Amber noted bird rescues are “few and far between,” noting there are facilities in Wabash, Indianapolis, Albion and a couple in Michigan, but they are usually full.

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The themes this spring are: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Rain Drops Keep Fallin’ on my Head, Mother’s Day Tea: Llama, Llama Loves Mama, Down on the Farm and Spring Chickens. Virtual Story Time lasts about

Wings of Eli bird rescue is a labor of love

40 YEARS AGO, APRIL 7, 1982

aﬂame.Members of the Silver Thimble club of the Apostolic Christian church of Milford met April 3 in the home of Mrs. Robert Beer with Mrs. Ted Speicher as co-hostess. The project for the evening was mending of Bibles and hymn books. This was done before the meeting was opened by president Mrs. Richard Hunsberger.

THURSDAY — B. Martz

30 YEARS AGO, APRIL 1, 1992

Big changes coming

The 30 by 40 foot barn on the Richard Felkner property, located at the northwest edge of Milford, burned to the ground late Tuesday afternoon, including a small lean-to building on its west. Dick Felkner said one of his sons came into the house at about 5 o’clock and said “there are some sparks in the barn.” Felkner said when he went to the barn he found it

The Utters noted many people become unable to properly care for their birds, whether because of health reasons, cost or inexperience. Amber described a recent midnight trip to Indianapolis to bring a bird out of a bad situation, not getting back to Milford until the early morning hours.

MILFORD STREET Department’s Rob Brooks took advantage of the rainy weather last Thursday to take the town’s street sweeper through the pathways of Milford. Just like it’s easier to put some water on a paper towel before wiping down your dinner table, a little rain helps out in loosening the grime on the pavement!—o—

Along with the four different egg huts by age, the Easter Bunny will be on hand, there will be a petting zoo, prize tent and refreshments.—o—

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and send a donation or volunteer yourGivetime.up your favorite hobby for 10Turndays.off the TV and radio for 10Usedays.your free time to declutter your home. Simplify your possessions as a gesture of sacriﬁce.

Harvest Coffee and Made on Main, both located in Milford, want you to “sip, shop and save.” Show your Harvest Coffee receipt at Made on Main to receive a free studio sitting or 10% off your store purchase. Show your Made on Main receipt at Harvest Coffee to receive a free cookie or a drink size upgrade. Shop both locations and save even more!

Fast for an entire day, or for parts of each day, such as skipping lunch or dinner.

The Syracuse Public Library’s adult book club will read “The Higher Power of Lucky” by Susan Patron as its April pick. Believing that her French guardian is about to abandon her to an orphanage in the city, 10-year-old Lucky runs away from her small town with her beloved dog by her side to trek across the Mojave Desert in this Newbery MedalwinningDiscussionsnovel.will occur at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, via Zoom and at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 21, in the downstairs meeting room.

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Start a diary to record your spiritual experiences as you concentrate on the signiﬁcance of the events of Jesus Christ’s last week before He resurrected.

Clay art classes return to Syracuse Public Library at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 3. A master clay artist, Elizabeth Wamsley, is showing a transfer technique for sgraffito, a way of incising a design on a piece of pottery. Wamsley is bringing a pre-made dish that participants will decorate withSign-upsgraffito.is open for the 12 spots available. Call the library at (574) 457-3022, email Becky at bbrower@syracuse.lib.in.us or stop by in person. The program is supported by the Indiana Arts Commission and first-time attendees are free.

Home-school Program

Attend one or more church services during Holy Week. See next week’s The Mail-Journal for a list of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday area services.

ORK CONTINUES at the new Little League ball park in Syracuse. The buildings are almost done with electrical and plumbing installed and drywall taking place. The playground equipment was ordered early, to save money, and has arrived. It will be installed later this spring. Next on the to-do list is installing the sprinkler system for the ball ﬁelds.

Glon will work with your child to become a better athlete and learn movements and exercises they can do on their own at home year-round. They will be taught to build core strength, increase their ﬂexibility, improve their speed and explosiveness and avoid repetitive use injuries.

For more information, call the church at (574) 457-3778 or vary.umc.www.facebook.com/syracusecal-www.syracusecalvaryumc.orgvisitor

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The home-school program continues through the month of April at 10:30 a.m. each Friday. Children are invited to attend April

The book is part of the press’s Legacy Series in short ﬁction. Burns tells the story of the inner anxieties of a woman ﬁnally discovering herself and her self-worth, after years of shutting even herself out. This is Burns debut collection.

To participate, complete the following four steps: 1. Do a kind deed. 2. Stop by Harvest Coffee and fill out a slip. 3. Wait to see if your name is drawn. 4. Repeat. Beginning this Friday, April 8, they will be drawing one name with the winner receiving a free drink of their choice! No purchase is necessary to participate. Students at Milford School will have slips to fill out and a jar in the main office to put them in. Harvest Coffee is located at 207 N. Higbee St., Milford.

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Copies of “The Higher Power of Lucky” are available at the Syracuse Public Library. Patrons can also check out a digital audiobook on Libby/OverDrive. For information about the adult book club or to receive a Zoom invitation, contact Becky at bbrower@syracuse. lib.in.us.

Find a cause, whether or not it is one you have supported before,

Your receipt can be paper, email or text, but must be from a purchase made April 7. Store hours that day at Harvest Coffee are 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Made on Main will be open from noon to 5 p.m.

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NEW DANCESQUARECLASS WESTERN SQUARE DANCE LESSONS Starting Saturdays April 9, 16 & 23 from 3-4:30 pm Scout Hall, Warvel Park Corner Of Market & 7th Streets North Manchester Call Lexie 260-215-3694 or LexieDuesler2017@gmail.comemail LessonsFirstTwoFree

15 to learn about sign language. Then on April 22, the subject will be cloud formation patterns. The last home-school program will be held April 29, when children will decorate ﬂowerpots. Story time for preschoolers and toddlers will occur at 10:30 a.m. each Friday, too. There will be no Wiggly and Wacky Story time during April.

Take a 10-day break from Facebook and other forums of social media. Practice talking to God instead of talking to cyber friends. If you feel you must stay plugged in online, use your posts to share about the meaning of HolyGiveWeek.upsweets, coffee, alcohol, meat or other daily indulgence and rechannel the cravings from the palate to the soul by feeding on God’s word.

The Decluttering Support Group invites anyone who wants to talk about their relationship with things to a meeting at noon on Thursday, April 14, in the downstairs meeting room. This month participants will share their successes in re-homing their items. This group offers a nonjudgmental space and is conﬁdential. The doors close shortly after the start time.

The sessions will take place from 5-6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays from April 11 through May 18. They will utilize the WHS weight room, track, grass practice ﬁelds, PE gym and patio area. The cost is $50 per athlete.

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WARRIOR TRAINING Academy is starting its spring session after spring break. Wawasee High School strength coach Conner Glon is leading the academy, which is for all athletes in grades 4-8, and is not speciﬁc to any sport.

Point Cornerstone Press recently announced it was publishing Syracuse author Dawn Burns’s new book “Evangelina Everyday.” Cornerstone Press is a student-run publishing company made up of students in the English writing, editing and publishing majors and writing minors offered at UW-Stevens Point.

will host a community Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at Camp Crosley, 165 EMS T2 Lane, North Webster. There will be over 18,000 eggs for kiddos to ﬁnd. Check in starts at 9:30 a.m. People must register in advance to reserve a spot by visiting nwcog.org.

April Book Club pick announced

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THE LAKE Wawasee “Points of Interest” historical cruise is scheduled for Thursday, May 19. Tickets will sell out fast, so if you’re interested, visit the ChautauquaWawasee Facebook page where you can ﬁnd a link for tickets, which are available for $28.16 including fees.

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Decluttering Support Group Meets

Although Lent is nearly threequarters over now, with Easter only about 10 days away, there is still time for the devout in heart to ready themselves for the somber reality of Good Friday and the unfettered joy of Easter Sunday.Here are some suggestions, gleaned from believers around the world, how to prepare you mind and heart for the most important events in the history

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Calvary United Methodist Church, 801 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, will host a free community dinner from 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, April 8. The meals will be available for dine-in or drivethruThepickup.dinner is sponsored by the church’s women’s group, Hannah Circle, as an outreach ministry to the hungry in the Syracuse area community.

To register, email Chris Cotton at ccotton@wawasee.k12.in.us with your child’s name, current grade, your email and phone number. You’ll receive a TeamSnap invite for Warrior Training Academy. You’ll need to accept the invitation and download the app on your phone. Payment can be made in cash, by check or by Venmo to @wawaseepeewee.

ARE YOU staying close to home for spring break? If so, make plans to shop locally tomorrow, Thursday, April 7.

Clay Classes Return

Still time to prepare for Easter

The tradition of many mainline Christian denominations is to practice sacriﬁce, self-discipline and penance during Lent, the 40-day period before Easter. Lent begins Ash Wednesday, which this year occurred on March 2.

The dinners are held the second Friday of each month. The next dinner will be on May 13.

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MILFORD HARVEST Coffee is sponsoring a #KindessMatters drawing, beginning immediately. According to Karena Wilkinson, “We were so inspired by Milford School’s ﬁfth-grade class that we decided to help spread some kindness too! For the month of April we are inviting our community to do kind deeds and come in and tell us about it. Help be the change we want to see in our community and our world.”

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(March 30),” reported Nancy Gray, SPEC director. “Barb started out as a volunteer back in 2004, in the early days of the community center. She went on to become the director of SPEC and held that position until her health forced her to retire in 2019. …I always knew I could count on her to answer all my questions and talk me through it.”

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