ster Church of God hosted a Kosciusko County Substance Abuse Forum led by Kosciusko County Sheriff Kyle Dukes along with other law enforcement officers, recovery specialists and recovering addicts who highlighted their own struggles, as well as the community formed to assist them in their recovery.
Kosciusko County Attorney Ed Ormsby provided an update on the county’s efforts to receive a share of money from a settlement with several companies connected to the opioid crisis.
Substance abuse forum highlights community-based solutions
In Indiana, the current settlement structure splits the funds into several segments amounting to a 50-50 split between state and local“Thecommunities.first30%of the settlement funds can be used however local communities and the state want to use those funds. Of that 30% amount, half goes to local communities and half goes to the state,” continued Ormsby. “Second, the other 70% is designated for opioid abatement efforts among communities. State leaders decide how to allocate half that amount and the other 35%, local governments
Throughout the evening, the speakers emphasized the need for treatment and recovery services to break the cycle of addiction and incarceration, citing the success of Kosciusko County Jail Chemical Addiction Program as a prime example of how community-based services and law enforcement can work together.“Something special is happening in Kosciusko County,” said Dukes, who described recently meeting with representatives of two local businesses interested in ending policies of not hiring individuals with felony convictions. “We’ve got to do it as a team.”
“Anyone with expired or a change in medication can dispose of their medication in a safe and secure way to keep it out of the reach of their children or grandchildren,” said
The county agreed to opt in to the settlement in December, in which one pharmaceutical manufacturer, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, via its parent company Johnson & Johnson, and three distributors, AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson, are paying a total of $26 billion for their roles in the opioid crisis.
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He went on to describe his own niece who died as a result of sepsis from dirty needles. “We’re all losing people,” he said.
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lethal opioid fentanyl from China into the United States. His department, he said, is seeing “dead bodies every day,” resulting from this “pill explosion,” which has largely replaced heroin and is up to 30 times moreAccordingpowerful.to Gerardot, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported well over 100,000 deaths nationally from overdoses since 2019. First responders, he explained, have developed a kind of gallows humor in response to burnout from so much death.
While the police department has had a drug drop box for the past nine years, age, deterioration and safety prompted a replacement. “It’s at the same place and location,” said Jim Layne, Syracuse Police chief.
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Kosciusko County in line for share of opioid settlement
The four companies finalized the national settlement Friday, Feb. 25. It will still take time be-
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Ormsby outlined how the state and local communities will share the money during a meeting of the county commissioners Tuesday, March 1, at the Kosciusko County Courthouse.
Milford Council moves ahead with annexation and paving projects
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Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Martin’s Supermarket also have the Drop 2 boxes available. Claypool and Warsaw police departments will also be getting the new boxes.
Henson was also inspired by an older brother who graduated from JCAP, after seeing “the hope he had in his eyes.” He called his decision to read the Bible and apply to enter JCAP as “the best decision I ever made.”Henson credited JCAP and the community support from Celebrate
Recovery and his church family for his nine months of sobriety.
“But we’re changing that idea,” he said, “Every human being is worth saving.”
Travis Henson grew up with a father who was an addict. “I’ve felt the effects of addiction throughout my life,” he said. Following his own introduction to drugs in his teenage years, Henson described how his own addiction “destroyed everything,” including his marriage of 10 years, and “robbed me of my ability to be a Hensonfather.”explained how the realization he was continuing the cycle started by his own father came after his most recent arrest, when he said, “Something has to change.”
Following Dukes’ introduction, two speakers related their stories of personal recovery.
addition to phase three of the North Park subdivision, an adjacent 20.729 acre property to the east under the name of Zimmerman has also requested annexation by the town of Milford. The council voted to commence annexation proceedings for the Zimmerman property, which necessitates a revised fiscal plan and schedule for informational meetings and hearings.
fore the county receives its share, said“TheOrmsby.defendants will start releasing funds to a national administrator on April 2, 2022, and money will start flowing to state and local governments in the second quarter of 2022,” he said. “There are splits that are specified in the settlement agreement.
ect. Phend and Brown’s bid of $328,753.80 is below the project cost estimate of $342,274. Members voted to accept the bid pending review. The project must be submitted to Indiana Department of Transportation by March Milford’s3. Community Crossing project includes resurfacing and ADA ramps on the following streets: First Street from SR 15 to East Street, then north to Catherine; Smith and Williams streets; Fourth Street from Shafer to Main streets. The council also voted on a new annexation ordinance. In
Kacynda Northrup’s story was similar to Henson’s, as she, too, is the child of addicted parents who started using meth regularly in her teens.Northrup was handpicked for JCAP “after years of life in institutions,” and has found success with Celebrate Recovery, which she attendsLikeweekly.Henson, Northrup stressed the importance of community in her recovery, which has also helped her learn life skills such as paying bills, which, she explained, had “never been my Forumnormal.”attendees then heard from Fort Wayne Police Department Detective Mark Gerardot who, along with his service working undercover, holds a degree in biology from PurdueGerardotUniversity.described Fort Wayne as a distribution point for drug cartels moving increasing amounts of the
Drop 2 Stop Box newly installed in Syracuse, more coming to county
Milford Town Council held a special meeting Monday, Feb. 28, which included the opening of sealed bids for the 2022 Community Crossing Matching Grant street paving project. Members also approved an updated annexation ordinance adding adjacent, uninhabited property to the annexation of phase three of North Park subdivision located east of the Milford town limits.
Syracuse Police Department is the newest location for the 525 Foundation Drop 2 Stop drop boxes.
Drop 2 Stop Box newly installed
BROCK Mid-Roof Walkarounds are permanently installed walkways that give workers 360-degree access to grain bin roofs and mounted components. These walkarounds help protect the safety of employees and improve access for equipment repair andLargemaintenance.binroofs often hold power vents and other roof-mounted equipment that require periodic cleaning and maintenance checks. Having a walkaround system in place aids this process and helps companies meet or exceed relevant OSHA standards for worker safety when installed properly.“This is an important safety feature to make access around the bin roof and to the equipment mounted on the roof much safer,” said John Tuttle, vice president of sales and marketing for Brock Grain Systems. “The harder it is to access bins, the more likely maintenance procedures won’t be completed,” he noted. Performing maintenance and repairs in a timely manner can help to avoid larger, more costly problems down the road. Integrated solution.
Substance abuse forum
“There’s not a simple answer,” Jenkins stated, “It takes a whole community willing to walk alongside them, but it’s worth the time andFollowingeffort.” the forum, Jenkins said she has been approached by other departments in and around Indiana interested in adopting JCAP or a similarOtherprogram.speakers included Jennifer Hope, founder of The Mom of an Addict, which provides support for families affected by substance abuse disorder, and Ann Hasse of Fellowship Missions. Hope explained how The Mom of
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Brock’s Mid-Roof Walkarounds are designed for EVEREST Bins 60 feet (18.3 m) in diameter and up, and are now available to order. Midroof walkarounds for bin models 3654 feet (11-16.5 m) in diameter will be available by mid-year 2022. Eave walkarounds are also planned and will be added to the Brock product line in the future.
Water and Park Superintendent Steven Marquart requested permission from the council to hire a parttime employee for the spring and summer months, starting with spring clean up, tentatively planned for April 21-23.
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able for review during three meetings to be held at 6 p.m. April 18-20 in Town Hall.
er.” Eventually, she went to the police with information to help arrest her son. Jenkins emphasized how the narcotics detectives “looked at my son as an individual.”
A prevention conference for law enforcement, medical professionals, educators and the community is planed for June 20-22 where attendees can learn more about prevention.The family appeared on the “Megyn Kelly Today Show” and caught the eye of famed football quarterback Terry Bradshaw, whose family had a similar situation and who has partnered with the foundation and assists in a major fundraiser once a year. Other funding is through donations, partnerships andThegrants.525 Foundation is a 501(c) (3) organization. Learn more at 525foundation.org.
For more information on JCAP on the statewide level, visit tives-and-outreach.in.gov/attorneygeneral/office-initia-www.
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Exactly how much Kosciusko County will receive is not yet clear.Inother business, commissioners:Selected Phend & Brown of Milford as the contractor to complete repairs on Old SR 15 from Waubee Road at Milford to Van Buren Street in Leesburg and work on Old SR 30 from SR 13 to East County Line. Phend &
Thereboxes.is a story behind the organization, its name and the numeral 2 on the boxes. Savage’s two sons, Nick, who was 19, and Jack, who was just 18 June 14, 2015, attended high school graduation parties. It was also the day these two brothers died. Five others suffered overdoses. The reason: acute alcohol and oxycodone overdose. “They chose to drink and they chose to take a pill when it was offered to them. These choices were mistakes and my boys paid the ultimate price for them. Our family was changed forever,” Savage stated on the foundation’s website: 525foundation.org.Bothboysgraduated with honors and were captain of their high school hockey team their senior years. Nick, who led his team to state runner-up in 2015, had just completed a year of college and was home to spend the summer with the family. Jack led his team to earning the state champion title in 2015 and was preparing for his first semester.
“Every sheriff’s department and police department is able to participate in the take back of expired medication where anyone can walk up and drop off medication. We’re offering a more convenient, no question asked opportunity. They can
Last year, Syracuse Police collected 460 pounds of medication. “It’s available 24/7,” said Layne who, along with Savage stated the boxes are more secure, have a double lock on the bin area and an arm barrier inside when dropping off medication. “It has newer technology and a better grade of steel,” Savage added.
In August 2018, Drop 2 Stop boxes were introduced by the 525 Foundation in Northern Indiana. The boxes feature specially designed, secured boxes that allow people to properly dispose of expired or no longer needed drugs any time. According to Savage, there are 10 other locations throughout northern Indiana.
New Brock mid-roof walkarounds improve bin roof safety
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decide how to allocate it.”
Brown came in as the lowest bidder for the projects at approximately $1.4 million. The county is using an Indiana Department of Transportation Community Crossings Matching Grant to help pay for the work.
suppliesAgreedused.onan unofficial detour route for vehicles to travel on while INDOT conducts work on SR 14. That will be CR 1200S from Peru Road to Packerton Road. The work is scheduled to start Monday, March 21, Kosciusko County Highway Department Superintendent Steve Moriarty saidThelater.commissioners next meeting is 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, at the courthouse.
drive up and drop off. It’s safe,” said Savage.The 525 Foundation’s mission is preventing loss through education of teens and families and raise awareness about the dangers of alcohol and prescription drug misuse and abuse. The foundation works with the state and through donations and grants to provide these drop
In an emotional testimony, Jenkins described how her son’s “bad choices” as a teen combined with trauma from his past to spiral into an “eight-year, horrible roller coast-
Brock EVEREST bins can reach heights up to 150 feet (45.7 m) with peak roof loads up to 130,000 pounds (59,000 kg). As more equipment is being installed on these tall roofs, many commercial grain operations and large farm operations are choosing to install roof safety walkarounds.
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Gave initial approval to charge the Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation & Visitor Commission $500 annually for Kosciusko County Auditor Michelle Puckett to do secretarial work for them. The money will cover office
After receiving clarification, the council voted to accept the $6,000 bid from Sweetheimer Trash Removal to demolish the property at 410 Catherine St., gutted by fire just over one year ago. Members sought assurance Sweetheimer’s bid included backfill. Sweetheimer’s bid also includes four inches of topsoil andStreets,seed.
arrest and incarceration. “Jail is not helping … we are changing the paradigm of how we view and treat addicts.”Kosciusko Sheriff’s Deputy Steve Watkins echoed this sentiment later in the program. “We need to invest in people,” he said, as opposed to the “old school way … numbers, putting people in jail.”
JCAP Coordinator Courtney Jenkins represented the “family side” of the problem when she described how her own son’s heroin and meth addiction led to her involvement with JCAP.
“Since the walkarounds are designed specifically for Brock’s EVEREST Grain Bins, they are easier to install and integrate seamlessly,” explained Tuttle. The transitions from roof stairs, landings and walkways are pre-engineered so all the openings, clearances and distances meet OSHA guidelines. The integrated design minimizes the potential of snow or ice dams forming on the roof, allowing for full use of the equipment load at the roof peak.
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In addition to various programs, such as Wise-Up which provides one sheet educational materials on vaping, alcohol, opioids and fentanyl, prescription safety, marijuana, prevention and stigma and benzos, there are other education and outreach programs for schools and the community. A book, “#ONECHOICE,” available through Amazon and on the website, is the story of the two brothers.
The council approved the hiring after learning the parttime salary would come from unused funds from an employee no longer working for theMarquarttown. also said he has contacted lifeguards from 2021 who may return to work at
Becky Savage, co-founder and president of the 525 Foundation.
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The purpose behind the boxes is to stop misuse and abuse of prescription drugs in the communities. When someone drops off unused or expired medication it stops senseless deaths. “It encourages communities to safely dispose of medication so it does not fall into the wrong hands,” said Savage. “I love partnering with different communities to collaborate safe disposal.
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Waubee Lake Park. He is also hoping to hire a concessions standClerkworker.Treasurer Tricia Gall also received permission to attend training at the Indiana League of Municipal Clerk Treasurers to be held in Muncie.
an Addict helps eliminate the “fear of judgment” that often inhibits recovery, and changes the conversation from “confrontation to encouragement.”Thegroup’s regular Thursday night meetings also provide NARCAN and fentanyl test strips to those concerned about overdose. More information is available on Facebook.“It’sbeen incredible to watch this community come together,” said Dukes. “We’re doing things that are not the normal way of doing things … that are outside the box. Right here is who is making a difference in Kosciusko County.”
ing their sons with the creation of the 525 Foundation – their hockey numbers were 5 and 25. “Our goal is to prevent another family from having to endure the pain of such a tragedy through outreach, education and support.” The numeral 2 on the boxes represents the two boys.
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Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw. Visitation will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Memorial services will follow at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Amy Sheets officiating. Masks are optional, however, family would prefer them and social distancing is encouraged.Preferred memorials may be given to the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, 1048 S. 325E, Pierceton, IN 46562.Tosend condolences to the family, please visit familyfuneralhome.comwww.owen-
She preceded him in death Aug. 30, 2019.He is survived by a daughter, Sandi (Jerry) Beery, Syracuse; a son, David (Charlotte) Jessie, Syracuse; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a brother, Ted Jessie, Holland, Mich.
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DNR Recreation and guidebooksFishing are now online
Eat right, sleep tight and exercise daily are among mantras that have been built into our brains over the years. Skip one of these and you feel guilty.It’s come to light this obsession with regimens we’ve developed to keep us healthy may be overplayed.
It feels good to break the rule.
NORTH WEBSTER American Legion will host a fundraiser, Jammin’ with Jack Brazel, from 4-11 p.m. Saturday, March 26. Brazel, an Air Force veteran, is a Legionnaire, Post 253 honor guard volunteer and an American Legion Rider member. The fundraiser is to help with him cancer-related medical expenses. There will be dinner, hilarious live games, live music with Jon Ness, a 50/50 draw, bake sale, silent auction and a full cash bar. Be sure to help a local veteran who helps his community. The event is open to the public.
He is also survived by a sister, Crystal Pease, Fort Wayne; three nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Janice Booth. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Stanley and Catherine Sherry Pease; stepmother, Shirley Pease; and special friend, Rick Booth.
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IRA CHUPP’S daughter, Vickie Scarpellini, stopped by The Mail-Journal last week with a message from her father, a graduate of Milford High School’s class of 1947. Chupp wanted to let his former classmates, friends and anyone else who might remember him he is still around and living in Florida.
NORTH WEBSTER Community Center accepted a donation from Jesse Peterson, owner of Loose Moose Motorsports, on behalf of the center.
Making rules is pretty easy.
Kevin Ray Ogburn
SYRACUSE AMERICAN Legion Auxiliary 223 will hold an all-you-can eat breakfast from 8-11 a.m. this Saturday, March 6. The public, ages 18 and older, is invited to attend. The Legion is located at 1008 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.
Gene J. Jessie, 85, Syracuse, died at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, at
HE WAWASEE High School baseball team will host an all-you-caneat pancake, sausage and scrambled egg breakfast from 7-11 a.m. Saturday, March 5. The team and coaches, with the help of some Knights, will be serving a great breakfast at a great price for a great cause. Come to the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 414. S. Sycamore St. in Syracuse, to support your defending sectional champion Warriors.
Private family graveside services will be held in the Union Center Cemetery in Nappanee with Pastor Frank Ramirez officiating. Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, is in charge of Preferredarrangements.memorialsmay be given to the donor’s choice. To send condolences to the family, please visit neralhome.com.www.owenfamilyfu-
Annual entrance passes for state park properties can be purchased in person at the gatehouse or offices of state park properties during business hours, at the Indiana Government Center South in Indianapolis during business hours or at shopINstateparks.
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Bob had 13 grandchildren, Scott, Marc, Tony, August, John, Matthew, Theo, Allison, Becky, Robbie, Mariana, Malcolm and Amelia; and seven great-grandchildren, Israel, Isabella, Enzo, Leo, Nell, Lucy and Lennon, many of whom learned woodworking skills from Grandpa in his shop.Heenjoyed sharing stories about the family history and the many experiences in his long life, especially his love of northern Michigan and the family cabin on Walloon Lake. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Wilbur Hoerr.
Pictured, from left, are Phil Jenks, Lori Mark, Peterson, Worrell, and Sue Ann Mitchell.
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Anyone who would like to send a note to Chupp can send it to his daughter at P.O. Box 698, Milford, IN 46542. She will make sure he receives it.
McKenzie Joy Weaver
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Bob was member of the Apostolic Christian Church of America, where he served as choir director and music leader. He served on boards of the Kosciusko County Hospital and the Milford Public Library, and worked on rural service projects in Mexico.
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The money raised will help buy equipment for the team and help with expenses for their upcoming season. Carry-outs will be available and all proceeds go to help the team. The cost is $5 for adults and $2 for kids under 12.
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If you’re not one of these, you’ve probably learned that a simple walk around the neighborhood regularly keeps you healthy and flexible with
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MILFORD SCHOOL will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 8. Everyone is invited to come and donate blood, which is in critically short supply. According to the Red Cross, it is experiencing a national blood shortage. The shortage is the worst in 10+ years and is threatening patient care.
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Donations may be made in Bob’s memory to Apostolic Christian Harvest Call, P.O. Box 3797, West Lafayette, IN 47996; www.harvestcall.org/. Moeller Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
Preferred memorials may be given to the Kevin Ogburn Funeral Fund, c/o Owen Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 72, North Webster, IN 46555.
cluding a lot of local history. You don’t need to be a senior to check out a book, so come in and look around.
Take the time-honored tenet that you should get eight hours sleep every night. If your job doesn’t require any heavy lifting or if you no longer have to get up and get to work, a little as six hours a night is all you need.Now how about those hour-a-day exercise sessions. There are those with buff bodies who spend that much time or more each day in a nearby gym hefting weights to build abs and pecs and calves. Others run miles and miles every day to stay in top condition. Some swim dozens of laps to tend to their conditioning.
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SPEC would like to host another instructional class to help people understand smart devices. If you have trouble with your iPhone or Android, call Senior Primelife Enrichment Center to sign up. If she can get enough people, Gray will set up a class with Mike Kendall as the—o—instructor.
Michael and Sidney Weaver, Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter, McKenzie Joy, born at 8:42 a.m. Feb. 26, 2022, at Goshen Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 1.8 ounces and was 21 inches long.
THE NORTH Webster Community Center will host the Kosciusko County Kid’s Business Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 19. The marketplace provides an opportunity for young entrepreneurs in kindergarten through eighth grade to sell their products and services. There will be cash prizes in three age groups. Reserve your child’s space by Friday, March 11, by calling (574) 453-8771.
less stress and pain than those who build their lives around exercise sessions. Regardless of what your exercise plan is, skipping a day now and then gives your body and mind a bit of relaxation.
WAWASEE KIWANIS Club is sponsoring a trivia contest tomorrow night, Thursday, March 3, at Man Cave Brewing Company, 10201 N. SR 13, Syracuse. Come test your trivial knowledge with DJ Sticky Boots at this fun community event. Teams can pre-register at Man Cave. The event is limited to the first 25 teams that register and is open to adults ages 21 and older.
Bob was born April 26, 1921, in Peoria, Ill., to John C. and Aline (Weisser) Hoerr. He graduated from Woodruff High School in Peoria in 1939.
ARE YOU a card shark when it comes to poker? If so, mark your calendar now for the seventh annual Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary’s Texas Hold ‘Em tournament, which will take place Saturday, March 12, inside the Syracuse Community Center. The buy-in is $160 at the door or $150 in advance. Doors will open at 9 a.m. with play beginning at 10 a.m. To pre-register for the tournament, send an email to erickleffler@gmail.com.—o—
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He was also preceded in death by his parents, Charles Markus and Virgie Jane (Powers) Jessie; sister, Juanita Holley; and four brothers, Parkus, Guy, Acie and Darus Jessie.
He is survived by a daughter, Tasha Vargas, Silver Springs, Fla.; three stepchildren, Tara (Andrew) Williams, Gainesville, Fla., Rusta (B.J.) McClellan, Kissimmee, Fla., and Jim (Anita) Hackworth, Rock Island, Tenn.; six grandchildren; two sisters, Sherri (Allen) Coy, Syracuse, and Wendy (Jack) Bentz, Fort Wayne; two brothers, Rick (LaDonna) Ogburn and Chuck (Teresa Taylor) Ogburn, both of North Webster; and stepfathers, Charlie Baker, Warsaw, and Rudy Mills, Fort Wayne.Hewas also preceded in death by his parents, Jon Ogburn and JoanCremationBaker. took place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster. Memorial services followed at 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with Pastor Bob Wyman officiating.
A visitation was held from 9-11 a.m. (central) Sunday, Feb. 27, at the Apostolic Christian Church, 105 IN-49, Valparaiso. The funeral service followed at 11 a.m. with interment at the Lakeside Cemetery of Chikaming Township, Mich.
Paper copies of the guides also are available at the DNR booth in Tackle Town, in the Blue Ribbon Pavilion at the Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Show, Feb. 23-27, at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
To send condolences to the family, please visit funeralhome.com.www.owenfamily-
Also, outside SPEC’s door inside the North Webster Community Center is a large selection of DVDs, everything from action movies, comedy and children’s movies. These are all on sale for $1 each, plus hard and soft cover books for $1 or 50 cents each. You may also want to check out the “garage sale” going in the hall. All these items are donated by seniors and every penny made from these sales go directly to the senior center. These tables change constantly so something new to see every week.
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“We have had a busy week here at the center,” said SPEC Director Nancy Gray. “We were finally able to have our euchre tournament Feb. 24 after a snow postponement. It was a great group of players. The winners this month were: first place, Phyllis Burnworth; second place, Ann Lathamer; and low man, Marta Wonder. Winning the prize for most loaners in the tournament was Susan Lothamer. March’s euchre tournament will be March 17, St. Patrick’s Day.”
To schedule a donation time, go to www. redcrossblood.org and enter milfordsch in the top right corner. To find other American Red Cross blood drives in the area, enter your ZIP code in the same space for a complete list.
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Anyone who gives blood through the Red Cross during the month of March will receive a $10 Fanatics e-gift card and will be automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to the 2022 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Los Angeles.
On April 14, 1946, at the Apostolic Christian Church in Milford, Bob married Marguerite Beer, who is deceased. He is survived by his children, Rebecca (Richard, deceased) Pelath of Michigan City, Robert (Lilliam) Hoerr, Duluth, Minn., Frederic (Martha), Fort Valley, Va., Douglas (Tracy) Hoerr, Chicago, Ill., and Jeffrey (Rocio) Hoerr, Chicago, Ill.
Robert John Hoerr, 100, Michigan City, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022.
com.Indiana resident passes cost $50. For individuals 65 years old or older, the price is $25. Annual passes for vehicles with out-ofstate license plates are $70. Normal daily gate fees for residents at most properties are $7 per instate vehicle. For more information on Indiana state park properties, visit stateparks.IN.gov.
Breaking rules shouldn’t harm health
Your eating habits don’t have to take enjoyment out of food. Feasting on a wedge of birthday cake or basking in the coolness of an ice cream cone or enjoying a few french fries in your shrimp bucket shouldn’t ruin your day. You can carry a couple of overweight pounds without ruining your health. In fact, you might even tell yourself you take that walk around the park every day so you can enjoy breaking the rules and munching on those goodies.
A daily dip in your backyard pool, or a bike ride around the neighborhood, a short hike around the back 40 — or all three — all contribute to health maintenance. And feel free to skip them now and then.
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Fishing licenses can be purchased and printed at INHuntFish.com. They can also be purchased at retailers, county clerk offices, most DNR properties throughout the state, as well as at the Boat, Sport and Travel Show.
Scarpellini said although her dad hasn’t been back to Milford in many years, he has very fond memories of his time growing up in the town. He keeps tabs on what is going on in the area by regularly reading InkFreeNews.com on his computer.
Bob served in the Illinois Reserve Militia from 1942-1944 and in the U.S. Army, Medical Corps, Pvt. 1st Class, serving on the Aleda E. Lutz U.S. Army Hospital Ship from 1944-46. He made four round trip voyages between England and the U.S., helping to care for 3,200 wounded soldiers returning home from the European theatre. When the war ended in Europe, his ship transported prisoners of war back to Europe for repatriation.
LOOKING TO add a new member or two to your household? Check out New Hope Rescue. Now through March 14, the rescue is offering feline dynamic duos at special adoption prices. Each duo is a bonded pair, meaning they actually like each other, both are up to date on their shots and are neutered or spayed. Not a cat person? No worries, New Hope also has several pups looking for their forever families. Dogs range in size and color, but they all are described as needing their own people to snuggle.
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Stop by and help the team hit it out of the park this Saturday! Pictured above, in front, are players Grant Brooks and Lucas Ringler. Behind them are Coach Joe Salazar and Mike DeLucenay.
“We couldn’t be more thankful to our community businesses for finding value in our center. Thanks Jesse for partnering with us to make the center the heart of our community,” said Emily Worrell, executive director of North Webster Community Center.
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Registration at the door opens at 6 p.m. with the contest beginning at 7 p.m. The cost for a four-person team is $60, with all proceeds used to benefit youth-related organizations within the Syracuse-Wawasee community.
After graduation, Bob was employed by Caterpillar in Peoria as apprentice and journeyman patternmaker from 1939-57. In 1946, he was awarded second place in the National Patternmaking Competition for apprentice patternmakers. He worked at Garvey Pattern in South Bend from 1957-1976 and at Dalton Foundry in Warsaw from 1976-1987. He was self-employed from 1987, /DBA/R.J. Pattern Services in New Buffalo, Mich. Bob was a career-long member of the American Foundry Society.
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Police started receiving multiple reports of vandalism throughout town at 8:10 a.m. Properties damaged include: Syracuse Hardware, 113 W. Main St., spray painting on the building.GraceLutheran Church, 203 E. Main St., graffiti on the garage doors.
Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents and incidents: Accidents 5:31 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, on SR 15 and CR 800N, near Leesburg. Drivers: Andrew Bradford, 20, Amethyst Drive, Goshen; Jamie Moore, 34, 1622 E. Main St., Warsaw. Vehicle was rear-ended while traveling north on SR 15. A 5-year-old passenger on Moore’s vehicle, Joseph Moore, suffered a cut on the head. Damages up to $50,000.3:30p.m.
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Incidents 10:49 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 100 block of South Main Street, North Webster. A lost or stolen vehicle title was reported to the North Webster Police Department.
home.7:31 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 500 block North Lake Street, Syracuse. James M. McKinley II, North Lake Street, Syracuse, reported his fiance’s car, a 2018 Volkswagen, was sprayed with something overnight. He was able to wipe the substance off.
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Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents, incidents and made the following arrests:
A female driver and juvenile passenger were transported to Goshen Hospital following a three-vehicle collision on SR 13, north of the National Weather Service Station north of North Webster. Initial reports are their injuries are non-life-threatening
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The collision involved a Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, a Ford SUV and a Chevrolet Malibu. The injured driver and passenger were occupants of the Chevrolet Malibu. Utility work was occurring at the time of the crash.North Webster Police, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office and
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Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents: 5:27 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, US 33 and CR 52, northeast of Syracuse. Drivers: Alejandro Flores, 25, Ligonier; and Gavin James Goodrich, 29, Kimmell. Injured were two passengers in Goodrich’s vehicle: Gavin Goodrich, 1, Ligonier; and Ariela Goodrich, 3, Ligonier. Both passengers were taken to Goshen Hospital. One passenger complained of arm pain and suffered cuts to the arms. The other passenger complained of head pain and suffered lacerations and bruising to the face. Flores failed to stop on CR 52 at US 33 and hit Goodrich’s vehicle in the driver’s side. Flores was cited for failing to stop at a stop sign.
Drivers: Angela K. Himes, 49, Harbour Landing, Syracuse; and Kolton G. Meerzo, 19, North SR 13, North Webster. Himes was traveling north on SR 15 and attempted to make a right turn into a parking lot when she hit Meerzo’s vehicle. No injuries were reported in the accident. Damage
Feb. 24 — Casey Dwen Ferguson Jr., 28, 602 W. Section St., No. 214, Milford, booked for domestic battery, intimidation, resisting law enforcement and domestic battery – injury to known pregnant woman. Bond: $6,000 surety and cash.
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk of the Court Ann Torpy: Richter-Powell
Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents, incidents and made the following arrests: Accidents
Jaden J. Miller, 18, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Miller’s vehicle hit a deer. Damage: Up to $5,000.
Syracuse Public Library, graffiti on windows and south side of Nationalbuilding. Products, 201 E. Medusa, multiple and extensive graffiti with towable trailers vandalized as well as numerous doors and windows, a vinyl fence.Bass Audiology, 111 E. Main St., graffiti on an outbuilding.
12:58 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, on Orthopedic Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Bryant Reeves, 20, Broad Road, Leesburg: Matthew Haag, 33, West Snyder Road, Warsaw.
Monday, Feb. 28, on SR 13, north of CR 800N, near North Webster. Drivers: Gaven Kipp, 16, CR 1400N, Syracuse; Arianna Griffith, 18, Chapel Road, Jefferson, Ohio. Vehicle was rear-ended. Damages up to $25,000.3:37p.m.
Syracuse Police Department spent Tuesday, Feb. 22, documenting damaged caused by vandals during the early morning hours of that day.
— Joseph Dominic Dunfee, 54, 117 N. Lake St., Syracuse, booked for driving while suspended with a prior suspension, possession of marijuana/hash oil/ hashish with a prior, operating a vehicle while intoxicated and on a foreign warrant. Bond: $700 cash.
Graffiti using obscene and derogatory wording was spray painted in yellow, green, black, orange and brown.
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Drivers: Melvin R. Yoder, 33, CR 8, Bristol; and Jerry D. Kirkdorfer, 76, East Northshore Drive, Syracuse. Deborah L. Kirkdorfer, 74, East Northshore Drive, Syracuse, a passenger in Jerry Kirkdorfer’s vehicle, complained of head pain but refused medical treatment. Yoder’s vehicle struck the back of the Kirkdorfer vehicle. Damage up to $50,000.
Drivers: Philip M. Oest, 34, North Hillside Drive, Syracuse; and Robert B. Evans, 79, South Washington Street, Warsaw. Oest was traveling north on SR 15 when he rear-ended Evans’ vehicle. No injuries were reported in the accident. Damage up to $10,000.
The accident occurred at approximately 2:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28. Traffic was re-routed around the accident.
Sunday, Feb. 27, on CR 500N and EMS T6 Lane, near North Webster. Driver: Maudie Bowen, 46, South CR 325E, Warsaw. Driver hit deer. Damages up to 5:58$2,500.a.m.
Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accidents and incidents:
8:43 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, SR 15, north of Plaza Drive, Warsaw.
on the driver’s door. Maxwelton Golf Course, East CR 1400N, reported graffiti on the side of one of the buildings. West Main Tavern, 201 N. Main St., had obscenity spray painted on the back entry door. Police are continuing their investigation.
9:53 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27. Police were notified of a runaway. 9:42 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 400 block South Sycamore Street, Syracuse. Imelda C. Miller, South 28th Street, Goshen, reported her vehicle was struck by a driver who left the scene. A witness provided a description of the vehicle and a license plate number. Mary Kondeka, CR 44, Goshen, stated a man was directing her while driving her vehicle from a tight parking spot and advised her she had bumped another vehicle, but there was only a scratch to the other vehicle so she continued
9:21 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, 11000 block of US 6, Syracuse. Daniel Haab reported a vehicle was abandoned behind his residence in a field. Police believe the vehicle is possibly related to a pursuit with Goshen Police. The vehicle was impounded.
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The following people were booked in Noble County Jail: Feb. 26 — Noe S. Estrada, 19, 111 Senior Way, Cromwell, booked for driving while suspended with prior. Released on his own recognizance.Feb.25— Andres Flores, 24, 8028 E. North Road, Syracuse, booked for possession of marijuana/hash oil/hashish/salvia. Released on his own recognizance. Feb. 18 — Bianca N. Rocha, 25, 9661 N. Pixie Parkway, Cromwell, booked for probation violation. No bond.
Austin R. Keith, 23, Syracuse, and Sarah M. McGlothlin, 22, Syracuse
Turkey Creek Fire and Paramedics responded to the scene. No further information was available at the scene.
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Wednesday, Feb. 23, East CR 500N, west of Baldwin Road, North Webster. Driver:
Driver entered US 30 from a private drive, saw upcoming traffic, backed up and hit a vehicle. Damages up to $2,500.
6:27 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2300 block Lincolnway East, Goshen. Police were called to Walmart in regards to a theft. Andres Herrera-Hernandez, 18, 505 W. Syracuse St., Milford, was arrested at the scene and later released pending a court date.
Incidents 4:28 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, a representative of Enchanted Hills Association, Cromwell, reported damage to a wall in the park area, causing about $1,000 damage.3:12p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 7500 block East Vawter Park Road, Syracuse. Anton J. Allseitz reported theft. Value: $210.
2:38 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 400 block of South Harkless Drive, Syracuse. Joseph Dominic Dunfee, 54, 117 N. Lake St., Syracuse, was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, driving while suspended and possession of marijuana. Police were called to an accident at Harkless Drive and East Chicago Street where they observed a section of fence had been driven through and Dunfee attempting to drive his vehicle out of high water in an open field. Bond: $700 cash.
Officers with the Goshen Police Department investigated the following incidents: Incidents
A 2012 Lexis, owned by Alan Cabardo, Romeoville, Ill., who was staying at 205 N. Front St., had an obscenity spray painted
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Wyatt C. Cunnington, 18, Syracuse, and Alexandra L. Daniels, 19, Warsaw
6:37 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, North SR 15, south of West School Street, Leesburg. Drivers: William J. Heerschop, 29, East Center Street, Warsaw; and Julia A. Grossman, 30, East Williams Street, Milford. Grossman braked for an accident in front of her vehicle. Heerschop didn’t see her brake and his vehicle hit hers. Heerschop said he didn’t have valid insurance at the time of the accident. Damage: Up to $5,000.
Accidents 9:42 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, South Sycamore Street, Syracuse. Driver: Mary S. Kondeka, 63, CR 44, Goshen. Kondeka was attempting to drive from a parking space when her vehicle struck a parked vehicle registered to Imelda C. Miller, 59, South 28th Street, Goshen. Damage up to $5,000.2:38 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, South Harkless Drive and East Chicago Street. Driver: Joseph D. Dunfee, 54, North Lake Street, Syracuse. Dunfee failed to negotiate his vehicle on a curve, going through a fence at PolarKraft and into high water in a field. Damage up to 1:25$25,000.p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, North Indiana Avenue and East County Line Road, Syracuse.
The following people were booked in Elkhart County Jail: Feb. 23 — Carl Hubert Walker, 212 W. First St., Milford, booked for burglary. Bond: $5,000.
Wednesday, Feb. 23, North Syracuse-Webster Road, north of East CR 1200N, Syracuse. Driver: Cody A. Manges, 34, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Manges was traveling south on Syracuse-Webster Road when a deer entered the roadway. To avoid hitting the deer, Manges swerved his vehicle, which caused his vehicle to leave the roadway and hit a mailbox. Damage up to $5,000.
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11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, throughout Syracuse. Police received multiple reports of vandalism throughout town.
Friday, Feb. 25, on CR 700N and CR 200E, near Warsaw. Drivers: Robyn Coble, 52, 12369 N. Hillside Lane, Syracuse. Vehicles collided in the intersection. The other driver left the scene. Damage up to $25,000.
Feb. 26 — Dexter Lee Anglin, 36, 3929 E. Oldfield Drive, Leesburg, booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a prior and operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $5,250 surety andFeb.cash.26
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Damage has been estimated at more than $7,700 to buildings, an automobile, fences and signs that were spray painted throughout town. There were a total of nine victims.
Two transported after three-vehicle collision
Isaiah D. Richter, 26, Milford, and Catherine A. Powell, 24, Milford
7:24 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, North CR 700E, near North Sullivan Road, Leesburg. Drivers: David C. Lindley, 28, North CR 700E, Leesburg; and Mark B. Dickinson, 48, EMS B37 Lane 111S, Warsaw. Dickinson was traveling north on North CR 700E when Lindley backed his vehicle from a driveway and into Lindley’s path of travel, resulting in a collision. No injuries were reported in the accident. Damage up to 6:26$10,000.p.m.Thursday, Feb. 24, East Armstrong Road, near North CR 300E, Warsaw. Driver: Brady A. Russell, 16, East Oldfield Drive, Leesburg. Russell was traveling west on East Armstrong Road when he hit an unknown vehicle. This caused his vehicle to leave the roadway and hit guide wires to a utility pole. The driver of the unknown vehicle told Russell to tell police he hit a stop sign and not another vehicle. The unknown vehicle’s driver left the scene. Damage up to 12:03$10,000.p.m.
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3:40 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, on Epworth Forest Road, near North Webster. Drivers: Aaron McDaniel, 50, EMS W25 Lane, North Webster; David Campbell, Seneca Street, Albion. Vehicles headed in the opposite direction clipped each of the side mirrors. Damage up to $750.
Accidents 7:08 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, on SR 13 and EMS B7 Lane, near North Webster. Driver: Cindy Scott, 59, Pierceton. Deer slammed into vehicle. Damage up to 5:44$2,500.a.m.
up to 10:50$25,000.a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, SR 15, south of US 30, Warsaw.
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The following people were booked in Whitley County Jail: Feb. 19 — Jacob Allen Wheat, 20, Cromwell, booked for probation violation. Bond: $30,000 surety.
The following people were booked in Kosciusko County Jail: Feb. 27 – Steven T. Holmes, 32, 68 E. South St., Milford, booked for a foreign warrant. No bond.
Whitley County
8:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28 on East Center Street, near SR 15 in Warsaw. Drivers: Kayla McKinzie, 34, Jennifer Court, Milford; Jeffery Kater, 40, North Ashe Court, Milford. Vehicle rear-ended while slowing to make a turn. Damages up to $2,500.
Food Pantry, 203 E. Main St., spray painting to the windows and entry Propertydoor.owned by the town: street sign on South Carroll, John and Front streets, and other locations, storage building at Ward Park, trash can and vinyl fence at Hoys Beach.
Black has already been arrested and released on bond. He has an initial hearing at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 10, in Kosciusko Superior Court Three.
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The woman said during the incident, Ferguson threatened to kill her and her children. She also
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Ferguson said he knew the woman was pregnant and asked how bad her injuries were. Upon arrival at the Kosciusko County Jail, Ferguson started resisting officers and refused to go into the jail. When the deputy grabbed Ferguson’s arm to escort him, Ferguson began screaming and turned toward the deputy, forcing his body into the deputy’s. Ferguson resisted until finally being forced into the jail, where he continued to fight withFergusonstaff. was previously convicted of domestic battery and intimidation in Kosciusko County in For2020.this case, Ferguson was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail Feb. 24, with a $21,000 surety and cash bond.
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Casey Dwen Ferguson Jr., 28, 602 W. Section St. Apt. 214, Milford, was recently arrested after allegedly hitting and biting a pregnant woman. He is charged with domestic battery to a pregnant woman, a level 5 felony; intimidation and domestic battery with a prior conviction enhancement, both level 6 felonies; and domestic battery and resisting law enforcement, both class A misdemeanors.
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Upon taking office, Dukes immediately took advantage of a loophole in state law allowing him to take the proceeds of tax warrant money and make an additional $35,000 per year more than the previous sheriff, instantly making himself one of the highest-
The deputy then spoke with the woman about the incident. The woman said she and Ferguson went to dinner together. While at dinner, Ferguson consumed several alcoholic beverages. Later in the day, an argument started in a vehicle and Ferguson became belligerent with the woman.
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On Feb. 23, a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office deputy went to a location in Warsaw regarding a domestic battery report. A caller said a woman had been battered by Ferguson. The deputy arrived at the scene and spoke with the caller, who said he heard a woman yelling for help outside of his home.According to court documents, the man went outside and spoke with the woman who said she was hit in the face multiple times and was bit by Ferguson, who left the scene on foot.
The deputy spoke with Black, who said he was traveling north when a deer entered the roadway. According to court documents, Black said he swerved to miss the deer, left the road and hit a tree.While speaking with Black, the deputy could smell alcohol on Black’s breath; he also noticed Black’s speech was slurred. Black admitted to consuming between
Ferguson threw food around the vehicle and then allegedly began to hit the woman in the face and pull her hair. She also told the deputy Ferguson bit her face as well. The deputy noticed significant injuries to the woman’s face. She had swelling and bruising to her cheek, bruising to her eye, abrasions and marks on her forehead, and scratches on her neck.
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owner of the nearby residence and found Ferguson inside the home. Ferguson denied hitting the woman and claimed all her injuries were self-inflicted and old. He then changed his story and said another person injured theWhilewoman.being taken into custody,
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later taken to a Fort Wayne hospital for treatment. The woman sustained multiple fractured ribs and a facial laceration.
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said she was two to three months pregnant and Ferguson knew it. The woman told the deputy she was
Fans of Wawasee gymnastics could have watched the entirety of the Wawasee Gymnastics Sectional and not have seen the best part.After the awards had been handed out, Wawasee didn’t have a ribbon to its credit as reality was setting in the season had come to a close. That’s when the scorer’s table went and found Wawasee head coach Molly Liston.
Kuhl was moving on to the regional.“The thing with Talia is that she is consistent, more so than a lot of competitors we’ve seen this year,” Liston said. “A lot of teams will put in a different four for bars, a different four for beam, floor, there’s really not a lot of allaround competitors in the gym. Talia has consistently been an all-arounder, and that’s where she had a leg up on a lot of the girls
Carter was the floor champion, scoring 9.275, and had an all-around score of 35.4. Angola’s Ashtyn Evans was the all-around champion, posting a 36.25 with championships in the vault (9.55) and bars (9.05). East Noble’s Ally Blackburn was the bars champi-
First Team list among 154 noted is Hunter Miller, who carries a 3.96 GPA, and Colt Dolsen, who carries a 3.86 GPA.
GPA.Of note of the state’s lists were two wrestlers with 5-plus GPAs, senior Ronaldo Baltazar of Seymour with a 5.1 and junior Coco Nate of North Central with a 5.12.
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on at Angola8.825.won the team title with a 105.5, helped by a monster 28.25 on vault to close its meet, Evans’ run the final scoring of the day. The Hornets were only in first place by 1.15 points over East Noble after the third rotation over, but the Knights crashed out on the bars, scoring just a 21.275 to fall to fourth while DeKalb (100.75) and Plymouth (98.625) both passed East Noble to gain team entry to the regional.
pete in all four events at next weekend’s Huntington Regional. Liston brought her team over, offered the news, and then the water works started for much of the group. Kuhl stood stunned, then disappeared into the locker room for a while before reappearing, still with a look of stunned silence on her face.
In a meet where star power atop the lists weren’t as prominent as in recent years, it was more reflective in the athletes who were consistent. And Kuhl’s scores were consistent enough to get her another week of her swan song state tournament.
Wawasee was sixth at 91.125.
Kuhl didn’t have a top-10 all day, finishing 11th on vault (8.8) and bars (7.625) and 12th on both beam (7.975) and floor (8.575).
It wasn’t as if Kuhl was far from qualification. Her all-around score of 32.975 was just .175 away from Plymouth’s Tessa Hutchinson, who was just above on the scoresheet. As it would have it,
Wawasee did not have a senior Honorable Mention among the 161 chosen, but of the 166 junior Honorable Mentions is Gavin Malone, who boasts of a 3.69
Goshen High School, serving as an assistant to Lenny Krebs for 10 years. Carpenter took over the Wawasee program following the retirement announcement of legend Kem Zolman, and in the past six seasons won almost 40 percent of his games.
Kuhl,here.”who placed seventh in the all-around, needed to finish top six. However, Eastside’s Brielle Carter withdrew her spot at regional in the all-around, opening the door for Kuhl to com-
Carpenter had some earmarked wins to his credit, including a 48-46 win over Class 2-A No. 1 Whitko in the 2016-17 season, a memorable 40-39 buzzer beater over Tippecanoe Valley at the 2018 Lakeland Sectional, and this season went 11-12 overall, hitting double-digit wins for the third time in six seasons.
Trinity LaJoice performed all-around as well, scoring 27.6 that included an 8.15 on vault and 6.75 on floor. LaJoice was in just her second week back after missing time earlier in the sea-
Carpenter began his basketball coaching experience at
Having to make decisions for yourself is hard to do. Especially for coaches who give so much of their time and energy to others, many times at the expense of their own physical and mental health.Life started catching up to Wawasee girls basketball head coach Matt Carpenter and the schedule he was keeping. In a decision geared to getting himself re-centered physically and mentally, Carpenter chose to step down as head coach of the Wawasee girls basketball program.Carpenter put in his resignation to Wawasee administration Friday and alerted his program the same day. In a statement to the school, Carpenter noted, “Thank you for the opportunity to lead the Lady Warriors for the past six years. I appreciate all of the support that the school and community has provided for myself and the program during this time. After 16 years of coaching high school basketball, I am now just needing to take a step back and take a Carpenterbreak.”also noted he will continue as a math teacher at the high school and will continue to serve the athletic department for the spring season.
Added Wawasee athletic director Brent Doty in a statement on Tuesday, “Coach Carpenter’s commitment to the Wawasee athletic department has been significant. Coach Carpenter’s greatest impact has come in leading our girls basketball program over the past six years. The impact he has had within both our youth program and at the high school level will continue in the future. Most importantly the life lessons he has fostered within his teams will continue to have an impact on our studentathletes lives. We thank coach Carpenter for his years of devotion to Wawasee girls basketball and the Wawasee athletic department.”Wawasee did not announce an immediate replacement for Carpenter.
at least a 3.25 GPA for Honorable Mention and 3.75 minimum GPA for All-State consideration. Wrestlers must be on the sectional roster to qualify, and be in good standing with their programs for a minimum of five semesters for juniors and seven for seniors.
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son to Oliviainjury.Ousley did what she could on her one good arm, scoring 6.675 on beam and 7.225 on floor, keeping the one-armed cartwheels going with her right UCL still on the mend.
In the same manner as it did against Plymouth in the regular season finale, Wawasee had its other senior, Kenady Meerzo, per-
form her best sequences. Meerzo connected with a series of flips on the beam without a fall, scoring 7.125, and Meerzo closed her career with a 7.775 on the floor, once again nailing her final floor pass as Liston stood with her arms raised in triumph.
Carpenter makes the decision, chooses to step away
Senior gymnast Talia Kuhl had already started the rounds with her family and support system, teammates close by as Liston stood in a huddle with several of the event personnel about 50 feet away. Rather than tears rolling down Kuhl’s cheeks, it was Liston who started the water works as she found out the news.
The work in the wrestling room has been well-documented this season for the Wawasee wrestling program. The work in the classroom, however, is now the spotlight on four of Wawasee’s athletes, who were chosen as Academic All-State by the Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches Association.Seniorsand juniors were chosen for the prestigious list, which spotlight on athletes who carry
In total, IHSWCA honored 640 wrestlers in all, 320 seniors and 320Amongjuniors.the 159 senior Academic All-State First Teamers was Wawasee’s Tim Shortt, who checks in with a 3.91 GPA. On the junior Academic All-State
“I was so happy to see Kenady finish as well as she did,” Liston said of Meerzo’s final run, which also included 8.1 on vault and 6.375 on bars for a 29.375 allaround number to gain a top-15. “She had a great couple of weeks to close the season and she went out today and had great beam and floor performances to end her career. I was so happy for her after her floor routine.”
Four wrestlers among academic honorees
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Arnett, who works both girls
Arnett points to several people who have helped pave his way, including longtime official Ron Gradeless as well as dozens of crew members, athletic directors and coaches he has served for and with, along with the support of his wife, Merie, and his two daughters, Sara andHisJanelle.charm on the court is just as
Arnett brings thunder as girls hoops top official Warriors hitting stride at right time
Rather than be the star of basketball games in the wrong way, Arnett has made an officiating career specializing in being a people person. Taking time in tense game situations to make a joke on an inbounds play to lighten the mood, perfecting the art of “diffusing the situation,” or just helping fans feel enlightened in the moment, Arnett has been a real one in the stripes.
Even if you don’t know Jimmy Arnett, you can’t help but notice him at basketball games. In a profession where most officials don’t want to be noticed, Arnett is OK with people knowing he’s around.
The state finals itself had a couple area studs do very well, led by Culver Academy’s Mitchell Schott, who won the 200 freestyle championship with a 1:35.48. Schott, who owns the Wawasee pool record in the event, also finished third in the 500 freestyle. Elkhart’s Lucas Byrd came into the state meet seeded second in both the 100 free and breaststroke, and left Indy in third in both events, and Concord’s Cole Stevenson would take sixth in the breaststroke and 14th in the individual medley.
His work off the court is equally notable, involved with the Food Bank of Northern Indiana, Toys For Tots and Special Olympics to name a few.“There are dozens of other officials across the state who deserve this as much or more than I do,” Arnett said. “I’m just really appreciative to be given the opportunity to be recognized for the work that I do night in and out.”
Wawasee picked a really good time to have its best game of the season.Inthe final game of the regular season, the Warriors thwarted a very talented Tippecanoe Valley roster, holding the visitors to four field goals in the second half in a 42-26 victory Friday night at the Hardwood Teepee.
West Noble (14-9) were led by Austin Cripe’s game-high 30 points.The Wawasee sectional championship game will take place Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Schaf402, J. Mullet 400, B. Korteway 447, A. Sabin 426, D. Downton 412, S. Morgan 422, S. McCoullogh 442, Y. Schmucker 465 Games: B. Stahly 168, S. VanLue 161, T. Schafstall 165, V. Means 141, J. Mullet 149, B. Korteway 163, 178, A. Sabin 144, 163, K. Jensen 143, D. Downton 155, S. Morgan 174, S. Thomas 148, S. McCoullogh 154, 157, Y. Schmucker 165, 167 S. VanLue 5-7, N. Earle 3-10, 5-6
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Arnett was honored at this past weekend’s IHSAA Girls Basketball State Finals, where he was presented the award at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis during the day’s championship games.
Braden Shepherd had a seasonhigh 20 points to lead Valley and the duo of Nolan Cumberland and Tayde Kiser combined for 27 points. Valley will take on NorthWood (22-2) in the second game Friday night.
the hot hand for Valley with 27 points and Robbie Finlinson led Wawasee with 11 points.
“I guess the right word was ‘humbled’ at first,” began Arnett, who spoke shortly after working a Wawasee-Elkhart Christian boys basketball game in late February, the same day his award was announced by the IHSAA. “It’s gratifying to be recognized as the girls basketball official of the year. Kind of cements the hard work and the time you put into the advocation of officiating.”
Wawasee closes the regular season 8-14 overall and now in preparation to face Lakeland (517) in Friday night’s first semifinal at 6 p.m. of the five-team Wawasee Boys Basketball Sectional.Tippecanoe Valley (14-9) wound up finishing third in the TRC after Peru and Maconaquah both won Friday night to tie for the TRC title. For as poorly as Valley played Friday, the Vikings looked very motivated Tuesday in a 60-55 win over West Noble. Perkins had a triple-double with 11 points, 10 rebounds and 10 blocks, creating havoc in the lane all night against the Chargers.
and boys basketball in the winter as well as volleyball in the fall and softball in the spring, has been officiating for 30 years and has quite a tournament résumé to his credit, working 23 basketball sectionals, 17 regionals, six semi-states and three IHSAA State Finals.
Warsaw’s Ian Wihebrink would place 13th in the breast, NorthWood’s Joe Hahn would tie for 11th in the 50 free, Concord’s Tommy Brunner would place 13th
Conference title, was scoring almost 54 points per game coming into the night, but were held to 11 points in the second half. Wawasee came up with eight steals and coaxed Valley into 12 total turnovers.Wawasee didn’t have one player stand out on the offensive end, but used multiple touches on the ball to work gaps and find open shooters. Myles Everingham led Wawasee with 12 points and Keaton Dukes was right behind with 11 points. Collin Roberson added six points, seven rebounds and a Perkinssteal.had 10 points, five boards and two blocks to pace the Vikings.“Ifwe played at their pace, I thought we’d be in a little bit of trouble,” Everingham said. “Tonight, we put our shooters — Myles and Maddux — in positions where we made it hard to trap. They were a little scared, I think, to trap us, because we were making shots.”
The Wawasee junior varsity concluded its season with a 47-36 loss to Valley. Wawasee led by two at the half, 23-21, but couldn’t slow Valley in a 16-1 run in the second half. Dylan Neese was
“Throughout my swims I don’t think a single thought went through my head and it was just so much fun. Having the rest of the guys there really helped enhance the experience and I couldn’t of done it without them. I am really happy with how everything turned out and I’m thankful that God was with me, allowing me to have relax and have fun.”
It was evident the game would be a defensive showdown from the start as neither team established much of any offensive push in the first quarter. A Peyton Felger three from the corner provided a touch of sizzle for Wawasee in taking a 9-7 lead to end the first quarter. But the scoring ground to a halt, a Dawson Perkins offensive rebound and putback to close the second quarter got the Vikings within two, but the score was just 17-15 in favor of the Wawaseehosts. took control of the game in the third quarter on both ends of the court. Wawasee started to open the lead, threes from Myles Everingham and Maddux Everingham helping the Warriors build a double-digit lead at 32-21, part of an eventual 17-2 run during much of the second half.“We played a complete game,” said Wawasee head coach Jon Everingham. ‘We’ve had games where I felt like we played three quarters, maybe three-and-a-half quarters and we would get beat on big plays and big moments. We’ve been working toward this moment all season. We thought something like this might have come a little earlier, but I’m just glad it came. Tippy Valley is a really good basketball game.” Valley, which came into the night needing help but still alive for a share of the Three Rivers
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impressive, one minute a stoic and imposing figure who easily could pass as a boxer or bouncer. The next minute, as lovable as a familiar comedian, joking with players and fans with a smile and heart of gold.
“Going into prelims I didn’t really know what to expect, but when we finally arrived it became very real and I realized I needed help from the Lord,” Harper said Saturday night following the finals. “So after lots of prayer and scripture, the stress of what other people thought of me and my swims went away, so I was ready to swim. Going into my race I was probably the most mentally ready I have ever been and I learned a lot about myself.
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Harper would swim again Friday night with his 400 free relay teammates, the team of Harper, Nathan Kryder, Cade Garden and Zeke Keim picked up from the sectional as an at-large. Wawasee hovered right around its sectional time, going 3:17.41 at state to place 24th, moving up one spot from its seeded 25th position.
Nathan Harper was aiming high at the Northridge swim sectional two weeks ago and hit the mark. His aim was high once again as he was looking to better himself on the biggest stage in Indiana prepHarperswimming.lowered his own school record in the backstroke, the Wawasee sophomore posting a 51.38 in Friday’s preliminaries to highlight a pair of swims for the Warriors at the IHSAA Boys Swimming State Finals in HarperIndianapolis.hunga51.75 at the sectional to win the backstroke championship and qualify for the state finals, to where his Friday night swim bettered the mark. Harper made the consolation finals of the backstroke at state by placing 12th in the prelims, then came back and went 52.43 Saturday to land 12th overall in the state.
in the 500 free, the Minuteman medley relay would take 13th, and divers Ethan Smith of Concord and Nick Hardy of Elkhart would finish 16th and 17th, respectively, among other second day placers.
For his efforts, his peers have voted him with the 2021-22 Interscholastic Athletic Officials Association Award of Excellence in the sport of girls basketball. Indiana recognizes 24 different officials’ associations and Arnett, who is the president of the St. Joe Valley Officials Association, was chosen as the top official this year.
“Our data privacy team sprang into action and identified Hoosier victims,” Rokita said. “We are emailing them to put them on notice and advise them on steps they should take at this juncture to protect themselves — and we
Gabriel M. Adams, Chloe S. Bartels, Addison R. Beasley, Karissa Boesenberg, Jaxon L. Brown, Eduardo S. da Cunha, Myles J. Everingham, Gwendolyn R. Frank, Aubrey L. Gerber, Mackenzie Hackleman, Joseph R. Harper, Joshua J. Hensley, Gavin W. Hettinger, Weston C. Hoffert, Rhys A. Jonsson, Cyanna A. Leon, Hannah L. Likens, Keira S. Lortie, Micah Macias, Noah Macias, Julie A. Mishler, Dakota L. Nguyen, Timothy Schmucker,Isabel J. Schwartz, Keira S. Sharp, Rachel L. Studebaker, Alexis K. Stump, Jaymison Thornsbearry, Sam A. Trowbridge, Hannah G. Truex, Lucy C. Wilkinson, Michael W. Wood AB Honor
held and door prizes, cash bar, and food will be available as well.
There was a 10-year gap between her Wawasee teaching stints and naturally some things have changed. “I am more motherly now,” she said, noting some of her students are friends to her own children now.
Since coming back to Wawasee, Bonner has directed both the fall and spring plays at the high school. “It’s my favorite part of the job,” she said. “I am the creative type and this is a good outlet for me. Plays are fun for the kids.”
Most demonstrators affiliated with the Freedom Convoy have simply participated in the timehonored tradition of peaceful protest, Rokita said.
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The demonstrators have rallied at several U.S.-Canada border crossings and elsewhere.
cause of the decades of writing covered from Native Americans to the Revolutionary War.
Rylan J. Adams, Hunter M. Allen, Aidan J. Baugh, Mackenzie J. Bauknecht, Ella R. Beer, Molly J. Beer, Kaytlynn E. Bryant, Evan W. Byler, Malayna L. Clark, Abigayle F. Conner, Rebecca I. Cotton, Ava G. Couture, Dane A. Cripe, Alexia J. Davis, Annabelle D. Davis, Alexander J. Dibble, Kane P. Dukes, Evelyn G. Duncan, Abby M. Dusek, Maddux D. Everingham, Robert Finlinson, Oceane H. Glandon, Sawyer W. Grimes, Alexis A. Gunkel, Zaylee K. Guy, Zoey L. Halsey, Jacob A. Halvorsen, Jasmine A. Hernandez, William G. Ihnen, Cameron A. Jones, Isabelle L. Jones, Penelope L. Jones, Natalie E. Katzer, Luke W. Kompagne, Justin W. Muchowicz II, Bradyn L. Pike, Natalia Pizana, Addison K. Powell, Landyn L. Quast, Gabriel R. Ramirez, Morgan E. Reel, Ethan I. Rodriguez, Brooklyn N. Roose, Angel Ruiz, Ayden R. Soto, Lydia A. Stookey, Isiah Tiscareno, Lilian L. Valentine, Lucas C. Wilkinson, Isaac A. Winters, Hazel R. Wood
Hackers broke into the GiveSendGo website earlier this month and obtained records of online donations to the Freedom Convoy — a group of truckers and other pro-liberty individuals protesting COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other restrictions.
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Bonner passed an English certification test, which she recalled was quite difficult and challenging, in order to be able to teach high school English. She teaches American Literature to juniors and in some ways it can be considered a history class be-
Wawasee High School announced the second trimester honor roll: All SeniorsA’s
Drake A. Barnes, Alec J. Bieghler, Hudson A. Bonner, Maliya M. Byall, Grace Campbell, Kendra N. Conley, Courtney N. Cox, Connor O. Coy, Lilian C. Crighton, Tara A. Dove, Trent X. Ebey, Tayler M. Escobedo, Drew Evans, Bailey E. Fox, Leah R. Freeman, Bryce J. Gilmer, Solomon C. Gregory, Laney N. Gross, Wyatt M. Haab, Benjamin F. Haines, Kelsey S. Harper, Zoe M. Hedman, Avery F. Hurley, Mariah R. Hurst, Ian J. Kaase, Kelsey L. Keiper, Gage W. Knox, Vanessa M. Lantz, Annabelle J. Luttrell, Madison T. McClintic, Blaise A. McGee, Kenady A. Meerzo, Elizabeth A. Miller, Kaden M. Phillips, Cody A. Pinkerton, Grace E. Rhodes, Steve E. Sanders, Preston J. Shelton, Timothy J. Shortt, Becca M. Smith, Isabel M. Speicher, Carson W. Speybroeck, Quintin L. Spitzmacher, Aidan C. Stewart, SkyLynn M. Swick, Zandra L. Tingle, Elliot J. Tinsley, Ayla Torres, Lillian J. Tyler, Mya L. Washington, Caden E. Welty, Leslie R. Wheat, Kennedy R. White, Mark W. Wiggs Jr., Jacob M. Wilkinson, Sophia C. Wilkinson, Kail M. Williams, Leo D. Wrage, Arian Yoder Juniors Amanda K. Allen, David M. Anderson, Beau T. Baker, Josiah E. Boyer, Evan M. Brower, Ruben
At Ball State, Bonner earned a bachelor’s degree in speech and theater education. “I got the bug for theater while student teaching in college,” she said.
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“There is a lot of history and it is written by Americans,” she noted.
In January 1993 she began teaching at Wawasee and taught speech and theater. At that time speech was a required class for students to take but now it is only considered an elective and is no longer required by the state.
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Rokita’s team continues to investigate this breach and the subsequent use of the data. A Canadian hacker has claimed responsibility for this incident.
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A database containing donors’ names, ZIP codes and emails became publicly available as a result of the hack.
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are standing ready to assist them further however we can.”
Anyone who believes their personal information has been compromised — through any type of breach or scam — should file a complaint at indianaconsumer. com or call Rokita at (800) 3825516.
Sophomores Haylee J. Allen, Delaina R. Avery, Talan J. Ball, Ty A. Brooks, Allison D. Clark, McKenna G. Clay, Weston L. DeLong, Brooklynn R.
“The hackers’ primary objective is to squelch free speech through their harassment and intimidation of the protesters,” Rokita said. “But Hoosiers will not be silenced from speaking out in defense of their liberties, whether through direct participation in rallies or through contributing resources to fellow patriots staging the demonstrations.”
Bonner teaches mostly English and some speech and theater at the high school in her second stint of teaching in Syracuse. She had taught at Wawasee for 10 years from about 1993 to 2003 and then stayed home for 10 years to raise her children before coming back to Wawasee for the 2014-15 school year, then one year at NorthWood High School and then back to SheWawasee.isanative of the Sooner State, having grown up near Miami in the northeast corner of Oklahoma near the Missouri border. Her father had a job transfer after she graduated from high school and she settled on attending Ball State University.
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“I’m a story teller,” she described herself as and has visited many noteworthy places including Monticello, Va., the former home of Thomas Jefferson.
WHS second trimester honor roll
Camargo, Jackson M. Charles, Madeline E. Close, Amelia O. Dement, Nathaniel P. Fraley, Brendan A. Freeman, Arisai A. GarciaSanchez, Gabriel L. Garro, Blair I. Harker, Keegan M. Hurst, Skylynn M. Kelich, Josalyn S. Kolberg, Sevilla A. LaBarbera, Joshua M. Long, Izabelle G. Losee, Jakob M. Losher, Gavin M. Malone, Benjamin L. Maxwell, Madilynn G. McClure, Molly F. McDonald, Jacob T. McKinney, Hunter W. Miller, Christina L. Morrow, Justin R. Mullet, Demi M. Napier, Olivia E. Ousley, Abby F. Payne, Gavin T. Rose, Allison M. Stookey, David J. Stump, Zoe G. Taylor, Jaden L. Thorn, Tristan J. Tom, Victor M. Trujillo, Cole M. Turner, Brylee P. Vandiver, Drew I. Williamson, Cameron J. Zimmerman Sophomores Morgan E. Anderson, Kasey A. Becola, Donovan M. Blair, Windsor M. Bonner, Tyler J. Bontrager, Anthony J. Brace, Lilly M. Coy, Clairissa I. Dennis, Caden N. Edgar, Hunter J. Fiedeke, Jessica N. Griffith, Libby M. Haab, Adaline F. Haynes, Arnold Hernandez, John F. Hoy, Landen D. Kessler, Britney L. Kidd, Talan M. Longmire, Payton M. Martin, Alyssa M. McClintic, Josie M. Melton, Alejandro M. Pena, Tabitha E. Pressler, Trinity Roberson, Jaiden J. Rocha, Chloe K. Rodgerson, Reagan L. Scott, Mason T. Shoemaker, Ashton J. Stidams, Kendall R. Stufflebeam, Mya J. Taylor, Elizabeth G. VanLue, Kamren P. Voss, Alan R. Warren, Daniel C. Wilson, Wesley J. Wirebaugh, Cole A. Young, Emma K. Young Freshmen
Kennedi P. Adkins, Holden W. Babb, Blaine M. Baut, Amber G. Beer, Nicole K. Beer, Grant C. Brooks, Jada Z. Carter, Taylor G. Castro, Zander G. Coon, Taylor N. Cripe, Whitney K. DeLong, Lindsay S. Doss, Keaton D. Dukes, Colten R. Edgar, Allyson M. Eppert, Zander R. Foyle, Jordan M. Gibbs, Alissa K. Gill, Emily J. Haines, Devin M. Haskins, Leina M. Helfers, Ninfa M. Hernandez, Kaitlynn L. Jackson, Angela K. Jamora, Brynn C. Jamora, Ezekiel T. Keim, Aly J. Kirkpatrick, Jenna E. Knepp, Arrington Krull, Cameron M. Kryder, Talia J. Kuhl, Devon M. Kuhn, Serena R. Lesko, Anny Lin, McKenzie L. Long, Alejandro J. Martinez, Ashton M. McCreary, Malory I. McCreery, Sara A. Mills, Dylan D. Minear, Abigayle R. Murphy, Elianna G. Neuhaus, Mason R. Possell, Camden Powell, Brittany R. Price, Jeb Richey, Patton I. Romans, Elyse C. Sabin, Gloria J. Slabaugh, Trevor M. Smith, Elena R. Sommers, Jackson B. Stover, Macey P. Swearingen, Nikolas Tennant, Devin J. Van Lue, Josue G. Vazquez, Leslie M. Vazquez, Katelyn E. Vetor, Hayli T. White,Sarah R. Yoder
Kristin and her husband, Pete, who works in the RV industry, are active members of Calvary Baptist Church in Oswego. They have three children: daughter Bronwyn, a 2021 graduate of Wawasee; son Hudson, a Wawasee senior; and daughter Windsor, a Wawasee sophomore.
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Bonner finds creative outlet in teaching and directing theater
Of approximately 92,000 donors, Rokita’s team has identified 519 Indiana residents who donated a total of $27,524.
As noted earlier, Bonner particularly enjoys encouraging students to discover something good about themselves. “It’s fun to awaken that. I’m really good at that.”
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is helping protect Hoosiers impacted by hackers who infiltrated a crowdfunding website that was facilitating donations to the Freedom Convoy.
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She also enjoys planning vacations, trips and adventures. “I will try new things,” she commented, and mentioned this summer she plans to take high school students on a trip to England, Ireland and France. During fall break, she took a group of theater students to New York City where they saw Broadway shows in addition to visiting the Empire State Building and seeing other sights.
Kristin Bonner enjoys seeing students realize for the first time they are really good at doing something. She has been able to experience those moments as a teacher at Wawasee High School.
cians. I start each day with an agenda and see what happens. I am always available to students for technology issues.”
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Lucas M. Keim, Zack A. Kryder, Lilian G. Lawrence, Naviya M. Leon, Henry E. Levinson, Francie M. McDonald, Bria J. Mickley, Kysa C. Mikel, Paige M. Millberg, Micah L. Moe, Derek D. Morrison, Kaylee M. Padgett, Weston M. Plickerd, Brielle J. Poucher, Dominique M. Pruitt, John M. Reiff, Ryan S. Rose, Cameron M. Senter, Konnor C. Sharp, Erika D. Tapp, Maxwell R. Taylor, Ava M. Weldy, Andrew J. Yoder
Eighth Grade Xzander W. Bess, Aldan S. Cabeen, Louie T. Cole, Lucinda D. Comer, Jack D. Cowan, Lucy L. Crabtree, Mya M. Dyson, Mya F. Elliott, Ripley A. Franks-Sutton, Carter W. Grady, William B. Hoy,
Every Thursday from 3:305:30 p.m., the library at Wawasee High School is magically transformed into a game room for “Dungeons and Dragons.” Matt McNiel and Tod Wirebaugh, IT specialists with Wawasee Community Schools, set up the tables each week and act as the dungeon masters.Usually, four to six students play with each master at a table set up with only a large battle map grid, sets of dice and a tray or chest to use to roll the dice. The players get to create the fully customized fantasy characters they will play as for the adventure. The dungeon master sets up the adventure and uncovers a portion of the large battle grid map filled with trees, rivers, mountains and towns.Heguides the adventure and removes pieces of the grid cover as the adventure progresses. The throw of the dice determines successes and failures or damages done in battle or by spells and weapons. Whenever a player chooses to take an action with an uncertain outcome, a roll of the dice will decide what happens in the“Whogame.ends up being the DM is a matter of choice. Currently, the dungeon masters are staff members, but we’ve considered having students run the tables. The DM must be able to write and plan and build worlds for adventures. Tod and I have written several of the adventures,” said McNiel. “Our goal with the players is
Seventh Grade Reese M. Beasley, Skyler W. Burnstrum, Kullayana V. Caudell, Sarah Cheng, McKenna G. Close, Ashlynn M. Corn, Chaz A. Dahm, Sophia R. Davis, Addison J. Delagrange, Berkley A. Dolsen, Grace M. Douglas, Josslyn A. Ducheteau, Isabella L. Eastwood, Brettney K. Gallas, Adrianne L. Hollar, Bailey G. Hursey, Josiah J. Jones, Tiondra L. Kelly, Grayson K. Lashley, Zane R. Likens, Ryan D. Mack Jr., Haley A. Maynus, Alicea D. Miller, Natalie L. Miller, Madison R. Mueller, Alexis M. Nunemaker, Sebastian M. Pena, Camden X. Reel, Maddux B. Ringler, Julia B. Stover, Cavan T. Tom, Kendall L. Toumey, Ivan L. Waikel, Eric H. Wetzel, Mason A. Worrell, Thomas J. Zachary II
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pagne, Serenidy A. Lung, Khloe P. McDonald, Brant L. Mickem, Addison K. Mock, Aubrey G. Moudy, Natalie K. Oviedo, Kenadi A. Pierce, Layclan R. Saylor, Hope N. Scott, Addisyn R. Sizemore, Ella G. Stewart, JohnDavid L. Stoffel, Drake A. Stookey, Madilynn M. Wilkerson
“I get to work at 7 a.m. no matter where I start working. I support the bus garage, Wawasee Middle School and our level one techni-
Sixth Grade Elizabeth G. Anderson, Jordyn A. Cabeen, Austin D. Cripe, Noah J. Delp, Memphis J. Freiburger, Steven C. Hackleman, Elizabeth G. Iden, Olivia L. Krichbaum, Reid M. Lawson, Rylee M. Lawson, William J. Loehr, Annabelle J. Malstaff, Bethany Mcdonald, Levi F. Mikel, Xander T. Miller, Margarett E. Mueller, Emily D. Ringler, Kingston M. Sanchez, Hunter M. Siri, Chloe M. Smeltzer, Cohen M. Tom, Tyler L. Vazquez, Gauge T. Wallace.
Sixth Grade Addison A. Abel, Elijah B. Albright, Hadley M. Allen, Kellen T. Bolton, Annaleigh P. Bowling, Jack R. Bradford, Finley M. Brady, Winston Farrington, Hadley B. Faurote, Madelynn J. Fedder, Kenlee Grady, Everett R. Guy, Leah G. Hurst, Jadyn S. Klenke, Raily Klinefelter, Kaitlyn N. Large, Francine M. Levinson, Colten J. Lortie, Richard J. Mathew IV, Luke R. Nettrouer, Levi J. Oswalt, Katelyn A. Plikerd, Jack D. Shoemaker, Luke E. Thompson, Marin Wagoner, Abigail Zakutansky
“Our club is a perfect fit for students who might not otherwise be in sports or music or drama.
The current adventure at each table is in progress now and will conclude in May. “Next year, we hope to continue the program and expand the number of players.” Players are supervised during the time they play the game in theMcNiellibrary.was born in Kentucky and moved quite often over the years until landing in Indiana, where he has lived for the past 32 years. In 2012, he accepted a position in the technology department at Wawasee. Now he works as a level two building technician.
Wawasee Middle School announced its honor roll for the second trimester.
Wawasee Middle School second trimester honor roll
Eighth Grade Brogan T. Ashley, Benjamin Brace, Davis M. Everingham, Addison S. Hatfield, Mia C. Hodgson, Katelynn R. Shoemaker, Sophia M. Smith, Abigail G. Speicher, Makayelynn R. Toumey, Prescott C. Wagoner, Ashley E. Wake, Gabriel L. Ward.
SPORTSMAN’S NIGHT TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE AMERICAN LEGION & LOOSE MOOSE MOTORSPORTSAtThe American Legion Herbert Kuhn Post 253, North Webster ~ Raffle & Dinner ~ March 5, 2022 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. **$40 per chance includes dinner & 13 drawings. **Only 400 tickets to be sold. **Drawings every 15 minutes. For either a gun (4 total), archery, fishing or other outdoor equipment, including gift certificates to area sportsman’s stores. WINNERS OF GUNS MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER AND PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK! NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN! RESERVATIONS CALL 574-834-4297 INDIANAGAMING#000237
McNiel started playing games when he was 10 on his cousin’s Nintendo as well as his friend’s Commodore 64, which had “Dungeons and Dragons” video game on it. He started playing Dungeons and Dragons at 11. “Now I play with friends and family. The concept of the game has not changed.” McNiel raised $390 to purchase core books. He and Wirebaugh covered the remaining $310 themselves.
‘Dungeons and Dragons’ is a great game to get people to interact socially,” said McNiel.
to have fun. The players have a great amount of control. The freedom of choice is awesome.”
Post offices in Milford, Syracuse and North Webster will not experience any changes in customer service, business hours, or mail delivery times, if mail processing operations change. If changes occur, mail will be processed and delivered to and from Fort Wayne, instead of South Bend. A post office official in North Webster stated there will still be daily trucks for mail
In an effort to assist the North Webster Elementary School, a Parent-Teacher-Friend Organization is being formed. The purpose of this organization is to help plan programs and activities to meet the needs of North WebsterExecutivechildren.board members
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resented at a protest held today at the Indiana State House in Indianapolis. The protest, led by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, is against the inventory tax.
Happydelivery.birthday to leap year folks Rob Hare and Kylee Shoemaker! Yes, it’s really your day for a change! Rob is married to Amanda, owner of Webster’s A.K. Hare & Company, the beauty salon. Kylee is the daughter of Jenny Shoemaker who works there
On March 1, Dave Benning will be closing his Milford Auto Service, located on the corner of SR 15 and Emeline Street. He purchased the business from
INDEX INSTRUCTIONFINANCIALFARMEMPLOYMENTBUSINESSANNOUNCEMENTSCLASSIFIEDSPhoneOrFaxInYourAdBefore11A.M.TuesdayMILFORD574-658-4111FAX800-886-3796WARSAW574-269-2932FAX888-371-2934SYRACUSE574-457-3666FAX888-511-7914....................A005-A100SERVICE...................C010-C430.............................E010-E080...........................................G010-G070..................................H010-H030.............................K010-K020 $875ONLY*15WordMaximum ONE COLUMN BOXED ADS $7.20 per column inch for one to three insertions. $5.70 per column inch for four or more insertions of the same copy. Please take the time to make sure your classified ad is correct. The Papers Incorporated will not be responsible for errors in ads after the first publication. Ad position other than classification is not guaranteed. LEISURE, RECREATIONAL ........M010-M110 MERCHANDISE ...........................P010-P290 PETS ............................................Q010-Q030 REAL ESTATE SALES ................S010-S110 REAL ESTATE TRANSPORTATIONRENTALS............U010-U120.....................W010-W100 ALLADSCLASSIFIEDMUSTBEPRE-PAID ANNOUNCEMENTS Free Free A040 SCRAP METAL REMOVAL - Lawn tractors, push mowers, appliances and any other misc. scrap metal. Also take batteries. Do not take TVs or electronics. Milford, Syracuse, Cromwell area. 260-856-5912. BUYER BEWARE The Papers Incorporated cannot screen all advertisements to eliminate possibilities of fraud or misleading information. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Persons responding to ads are advised to contact the Better Business Bureau in your area or the Indiana Secretary of State’s Fraud Hotline before sending any money. 1-800-223-8791 BUSINESS SERVICES Child Care Services C060 Auction Sales A010 CHILD CARE - My home, any age, 4am to 5pm. 574-533-8061. References available. Tree Service C390 Call Dan The Tree Man 574-831-4381 New Paris • Tree Removals • Competitive Prices • Tree Trimming • Free Estimates • Storm Damage Cleanups • Climbing Or Bucket Lift Available 9.65 Acres in Parcels2 Brian Wuthrich (574) 268-4940 - Milford, IN Phil Hahn - (574) 535-3783 IN Lic. #AU01012967 4 HAHN HahnAuctioneers.com AC39800021 Office (574) 773-8445 • Nappanee, IN Darlene K. Stone, Owner Jason Hahn (574) 536-7682 PARCEL #1: This is a 5 acre partially wooded tract that has a very nice pond on it. It has 327’ of frontage x 665’ deep. This would be a nice property to build on in the center of New Paris, Millersburg and Syracuse. PARCEL #2: This is 4.65 acres with 305’ frontage on CR 31 x 665’ frontage on CR 50. It has a lot of trees and would make a great home site. — INSPECTION ANYTIME — PROCEDURE: The property will be offered in 2 tracts. There will be open bidding on all tracts during the auction as determined by the Auctioneer. Bids on tracts and the total property may compete. The property will be sold in the manner resulting in the highest total sale price, subject to confirmation of the sellers. DOWN PAYMENT: 10% down payment on the day of the auction with the balance in cash at closing. The down payment may be made in the form of cash, cashier’s check, personal check or corporate check. Your bidding is not conditional upon financing, so be sure you have arranged financing, if needed, and are capable of paying cash at closing. ACCEPTANCE OF BID PRICES: All successful bidders will be required to enter into purchase agreements at the auction site immediately following the close of the auction. All final bid prices are subject to approval by the Sellers. PUBLIC AUCTION Monday, March 21, 2022 Starting at 6:00 p.m. Property Location: Approximately 2 miles north of Syracuse, Ind. on St. Rd. 13 (½ mile north of U.S. 6) to CR 52, then west 1 mile to CR 31, then north ½ mile at the corner of CR 31 and CR 50 Auction Location: Solomon Creek United Methodist Church, 15051 CR 146, Syracuse, Ind. which is 1½ miles north of the property and 1 mile east. FAIRFIELDSCHOOLS TERMS & CONDITIONS Saturday, March 5th for the from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 30 VENDORS WILL FILL THE GYM WITH GREAT BARGAINS! Location: 1013 N. Long Dr., Syracuse, IN WAWASEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION is looking for Help. Transportation - Bus Drivers, Sub Drivers, Paraprofessionals Facilities - Custodians, Sub Custodians and Grounds Routes Average Over $90/Day, Trips Pay $15.68/Hr. We Train You, Pay For Your Physical and Licenses Custodians Pay $14.00/Hr., Sub Custodians $11.50/Hr., Grounds $12.53/Hr. Complete An Application Online At: www.wawasee.k12.in.us WAWASEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION An Equal Opportunity Employer For Additional Information: (574) 457-3188 Classifieds JOBTHEGET DONE! Buy • Sell Trade Rent • Hire
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob O. Rink of Milford will observe their 65th wedding anniversary tomorrow (March 2). Both Rink and the former Minnie Rhinesmith are 86 years young. They were honored with a family celebration in the United Rubber Workers Union Hall in Goshen on Sunday.
For eight months teachers in the Wawasee Community School Corp. have been working without a new contract. Monday afternoon, a handful of these frustrated educators felt it was time to let their feelings be heard — and seen. With signs in hand, teachers could be seen picketing from #1 Warrior Path. Instructors representing all Wawasee schools marched around the Wawasee administration building to make a bold statement.
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The town is taking advantage of the $825,000 grant it recently received to help pay for the $1.5 million project.
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It was lights out for part of Milford Friday morning. Instead of a brief flicker, which usually happens when a vehicle strikes a utility pole, power to the entire town went down for more than two hours. This time the culprit was a tall residential television antenna on Fourth Street that fell onto the main power feed coming into town — shorting it out. Bertha Moneyheffer was in the house at the time but wasn’t injured, despite some electrical damage to the home and a little damage where it hit the roof of theMilfordgarage.Kiwanis Club met at 6:30 a.m. Friday, in the Milford Community Building. The club had as its guest Lane of Lakes Division Lt. Gov. Dick Pelletier, who made three notable presentations on behalf of Kiwanis International. The first was to Dick Roose for the Distinguished President for the 2010-11 year. Another presentation was to Linda Musselman for Distinguished Secretary and the third to the Milford club for achieving the Distinguished Club award.
chamber member to bear the title given to someone who has offered distinguished service to the town of North Webster.
as town attorney Rex Reed, were also available for questions.
International Bowling Congress. Dr. Howard J. Hull, Jr., principal of Wawasee High School, will be presented the 1982 Indiana University South Bend’s distinguished education alumnus award at the fifth annual education brunch, Saturday, March 13, at Morris Park Country Club, McKinley Ave., South Bend.
Bruce and Vickie Hunsberger when they moved to Nappanee and opened a bed and breakfast.
Blowing snow and slippery roads did not prevent North Webster Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce members from holding their annual banquet and awards night yesterday.
It happened in Milford … 20 years ago Benning closing Milford Auto Service
Parent-teacher-friend organization formed at elementary school
Bonnie White of the Thursday Night Ladies Bowling league at Wawasee Bowl, Syracuse, picked up the “Big 4” split Thursday, Feb. 25. The split consists of the 4-67-10 pins. A member of the Jones Food Center team, White will receive a patch from the Women’s
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Approximately 150 residents of the Backwater Road who will be affected by the upcoming sewage expansion project initiated by the North Webster Town Council got together for an information session Saturday at North Webster School.The majority of the meeting, which lasted approximately 2 1/2 hours, was spent with project engineer Jim Lauer explaining the history of the sewer expansion project and answering questions from disgruntled citizens. Members of the town council, as well
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Bill and Edith Little became grandparents twice in one day on February 18. On that day, daughter Vicki gave birth to a baby boy whom she and her husband, Doug Brouwer, named Adam Douglas; and daughter Judy gave birth to a baby girl
are Anita Sincroft — president; Karen Parr — vice president and special events chairman; Sue Mitchell — secretary; Yvonne Polise — treasurer; Linda Doll — hospitality chairman; Sandy Lung — membership chairman; Carol Wagoner — publicity chairman; Becky Ertel — ways and means chairman; Sheila Bowen — room mothers chairman; Sue Guy — project chairman; Richard Long — principal; Gayle Harris — teacher representative.
In turn, Wagoner introduced a surprised Wilson as the chamber’s Person of the Year as the door opened and three of Wilson’s children entered as part of the surprise. Wilson is the 15th
Future plans for Milford Fest were discussed Saturday morning. Although the meeting was scheduled so local service clubs could voice their opinions, no club representatives were present. The meeting was conducted by festival director Nancy Levernier. Levernier has decided to postpone the date of Milford Fest. The annual celebration is usually held during Memorial Day weekend, however, almost every year cold weather and rain ruin the festival. Levernier has scheduled Milford Fest for Saturday, June 29, although many people question the modification because it falls during the time when Kosciusko County 4-H participants will be setting up for the fair. Furthermore, North Webster’s Mermaid Festival events will also be underway.
Chris Requejo “slicked ‘em” good at Friday and Saturday’s State Wrestling Finals. Requejo won the 125-pound weight class to become the third Warrior in the history of Wawasee High School to bring home a state championship. Requejo, who ended his senior season with a 40-1 record and entered the state meet ranked No 1 in his class, defeated Zionsville’s Brandon Christensen 6-2 in the finals to bring home the gold.
Mike Wilson of Bart’s Water Sports presented a special Award of Appreciation to Don Harris who spearheaded the building of the first Habitat For Humanity home in North Webster.
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and is the granddaughter of Susan and Max Richcreek.
The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, Rinker Boats and Main Channel will be rep-
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It happened in Syracuse ... 30 years ago Wawasee’s Requejo wins wrestling title
Wawasee High School Career and Technical Education program and the Wawasee Athletic Department hosted an open house Friday afternoon to show off the new rooms and more importantly, the cutting edge equipment in the vocational classes the students use on a daily basis.
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Plans are being formulated for the third annual Milford Fest, scheduled for May 23. The committee met Monday evening with Dennis Replogle, president, presenting a financial report for the 1991 event and a meeting itinerary for the evening.
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Several area residents returned home Sunday evening, Feb. 23 after spending a week in Las Vegas, Nev. Those who reportedly had a “really great time” were Rodney “Pete” and Brenda Peterson, Nancy Peterson, Dave Morgan, and Jon and Jill Nyce, all of the Milford area; Roger and Sue Peterson, Cromwell; Sue Baker, Syracuse; and Anita Whetten Goshen.
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Plans for construction and development of Village Annex, located south of Syracuse across from Wawasee high school, were announced today by Kinder Realty, Inc. Plans will begin at once according to the Kinder Realty office. Many different floor plans and exterior elevations will be offered, using the Kingsberry concept.Two sets of preliminary plans for the “new Pickwick Block” were reviewed by members of the Syracuse Community Development Corporation Monday night at the board room of the bank in Syracuse.
This is a high honor bestowed on clubs that excel for their work and service during the year.
Mr. and Mrs. Arch Baumgartner of Milford arrived home last Wednesday evening from a three-week trip to the Mid-East with a group of representatives of the National Newspaper Association. It was their second such trip, and included visits to Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, the Sinai Peninsula, Cyprus, Turkey and Spain, with a brief stop-over in Switzerland and Greece.
After a year of duty in Viet Nam, Specialist 5 Robert Brindle has been stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas. Brindle is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brindle of Barbee Lake. He was awarded the army Commendation Medal while in Viet Nam and had previously served 18 months in Korea.A Flint Round was held recently by the Hoss Hills Bowmen at their indoor range. Winners and their divisions: Men’s A — First, Ron Harris; second, Jerry Taylor; third, Larry Harris. Men’s B — First, Jack Fuller; second, Joe Ray; third, Rex Hathaway. Women’s — First, Judy Harris; second, Rita Harris; third, Sue Ann Ray. Junior’s — First, Dave Avery; second, Dan Smith; third, Dean Smith.
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whom she and her husband, Clark Jones, named Kathryn Marie.Mr.and Mrs. Dean Dowty of r 1 Milford got a taste of spring early this year. They are expected home today (Wednesday) from a week’s vacation in Hawaii as part of the Jacque’s Seed charter trip.
Persons seeking additional information may contact Ms. Julie Close, Turkey Creek Township Trustee, at (574) 457-4175 or Ms. Virginia Cazier, Clerk Treasurer, Town of Syracuse (574) 457-3216. Pursuant to possible limitations on gatherings due to COVID-19, some, or all, of these meetings may be conducted electronically, and public attendance may be strictly limited. Please contact the above listed representatives of the participating units to learn how to electronically view and participate in these meetings. If you would like to submit written comments to any of the participants, you may do so at the following electronic mail addresses: mj.close@ mchsi.com or clerktreasurer@syracusein.org.
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF HEARING ON THE RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FIRE PROTECTION TERRITORY EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND FOR THE TURKEY CREEK FIRE PROTECTION TERRITORY Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town of Syracuse, Kosciusko County, Indiana, that the Syracuse Town Council will consider at the Syracuse Town Hall, 310 N. Huntington Street, Syracuse, Indiana 46567, at 7:00 p.m. on March 15, 2022, the re-establishment of a Fire Protection Territory Equipment Replacement Fund on behalf of the Turkey Creek Fire Protection Territory under the provisions of Indiana Code 36-8-19-8.5 for all uses as set out in Indiana Code 36-8-19-8.5
For “Pastor Jesse,” his current commission is a homecoming. “I actually grew up in Syracuse and graduated from Wawasee High School in 1994,” he said. “It’s great to be back and I hope to serve my hometown well.”
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Within 30 days after the date of the adoption of the equipment replacement fund by the Township Board of Turkey Creek Township and the Syracuse Town Council, a Notice of Adoption will be published on behalf of the Township and the Town.
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“My desire is to help others know and experience the truth of God’s word in their own lives. If I can help someone to know God, discover his promises for his/her life, and help them on their faith journey, then I feel good about the work I’m doing.
Jesse Vore, pastor of Dewart Lake Community Friends Church, has acquired a significant and varied skill set, including, according to his resume, “public speaking, administration, volunteer development, curriculum writing, volunteer recruitment, program development, marketing, team building and interpersonal relationships.”
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“Much of my time is spent talking with and encouraging people in their faith journeys,” which, of course, is right where he wants to be.The church, fortuitously located in the heart of Quaker Haven Camp, offers a variety of unique ministry opportunities, according to Vore. “In addition to the local community and camp staff, we have the opportunity to minister to those travelling through to stay at the camp, those vacationing on the lake and, of course, seasonal residents. We offer a boat-in service during the summer months in addition to our regular service. Our hope is to help all those folks find a connection to the wider body of Christ and we welcome everyone to join us on the journey of faith.“Research indicates fewer people attend church now than in the last few decades. I think the reality is people need community now more than ever. Where we find division, the church should be a force for unity. Where there is discord, the church should sow seeds of peace. Where people feel forgotten, the church should proclaim, ‘You are loved!’”Vore articulated the invitation he lives on a daily basis. “For those wondering about church, I would invite you to forgo any pretense, be yourself and find a church that will help you discover who you are in VoreChrist.”and his wife, Erin, have been married for 26 years; they have three children, ages 21, 19 andDewart15.
Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Turkey Creek Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana, that the Turkey Creek Township Board will consider at the Syracuse Town Hall, 310 N. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN 46567 at 7:00 p.m. on March 14, 2022, the re-establishment of the Fire Protection Territory Equipment Replacement Fund on behalf of the Turkey Creek Fire Protection Territory under the provisions of Indiana Code 36-8-19-8.5 for all uses as set out in Indiana Code 36-8-19-8.5
Stop by the library and admire a miniature replica of North Webster’s historical Dixie sternwheel paddle boat. The replica was built by Ted Routh in the early 1980s and was donated to the library by J.B. and Cyndi Routh. $686,016.60 $182.03 $176,667.01 $151,552.60 $72,451.32 $909,835.81 $941,758.79 $44,252.15 $5,632.89 $7,240.34 $32,024.54 $140,928.26 $0.00 $172,952.80 $16,947.05 $0.00 $2,807.40 $14,139.65 $17,250.00 $18,476.29 $9,585.26 $28,901.10 $0.00 $495,064.32 $100,052.44 $256,632.09 $13,856.19 $10.559.00 $0.00 $9,727.27 $1,335.02 $232,395.00 $104.46 $76,738.37 $16,485.80 $252,050.23 $262,024.41 $6,583.82 $25,593.62 $10,238.43 $0.00 $35,832.05 $34,336.63 $1,915.53 $1,351.65 $34,900.51 $4,207,088.14 $3,463,522.38 $2,787,679.61
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Looking for some good books to read? Then play the March reading contest at North Webster Community Public Library. The staff has put together a list of their favorite books. Check out and read one of their favorites, then enter the title with your name and phone number in the monthly drawing for a chance to win a prize. The more books you read, the more chances you have to win and you’ll discover some great books.
On Tuesday, March 1, Milford Public Library will be merging with a large consortium of libraries called Indiana Digital Library. Library staff is excited for the change because it will give patrons access to a collection of books and audio books from almost 200 libraries across Indiana.TheIndiana State Library will be paying the platform fees for the group. That means 100% of local library funds will be used to purchase books and audio books.
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401 Cumulative Capt. Imprv. Cigarette Tax $96,842.56 $3,209.88 $0.00
3. Your reading history will not be there. If you want to keep your reading history, you can download it. Here’s how: Libby, exporting reading history; OverDrive, exporting reading history.4.If you currently use the OverDrive app, you might consider making the switch to the Libby app. The OverDrive app is no longer supported and the Libby app is OverDrive’s updated version of its original app. They expect the merger to go smoothly, but if you run into trouble, you can always email milford@milford.lib.in.us or call (574) 658-4312.
Your child can practice their creative building skills at Lego Time at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 12. Legos are provided and parents are encouraged to join in. Children under age 8 should be accompanied by an adult.
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The tax will be levied on all taxable real and personal property within the taxing district and will not exceed $0.0333 per $100 of assessed valuation beginning with taxes due and payable in the year 2023 and thereafter, continuing until reduced or rescinded. Taxpayers appearing at such hearing shall have the right to be heard thereon. The re-establishment of the Fire Protection Territory Equipment Replacement Fund is subject to approval by the Department of Local Government Finance. Turkey Creek Township is the Provider Unit of the Turkey Creek Fire Protection Territory and the Town of Syracuse is a Participating Unit.
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF HEARING ON THE RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FIRE PROTECTION TERRITORY EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND FOR THE TURKEY CREEK FIRE PROTECTION TERRITORY
Upon publication of the Notice of Adoption, twenty-five (25) or more taxpayers in the taxing district may file a petition with the Kosciusko County Auditor no later than noon 30 days after the publication of the Notice of Adoption setting forth their objections to the proposed fund.
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Upon publication of the Notice of Adoption, twenty-five (25) or more taxpayers in the taxing district may file a petition with the Kosciusko County Auditor no later than noon 30 days after the publication of the Notice of Adoption setting forth their objections to the proposed fund.
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Within 30 days after the date of the adoption of the equipment replacement fund by the Township Board of Turkey Creek Township and the Syracuse Town Council, a Notice of Adoption will be published on behalf of the Township and the Town.
Church MILFORD CIVIL TOWN, KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, INDIANA CASH & INVESTMENTS COMBINED STATEMENT - 2021 Local Beginning Cash Ending Cash Fund & Inv. Balances & Inv. Balances Number Local Fund Name January 1, 2021 Receipts Disbursements December 31, 2021 Governmental Activities 101 General $624,382.30 $751,256.85 $689,622.55
203 MVH Restricted $39,686.40 $32,764.92 $0.00
880 Rainy Day $76,737.77 $0.60 $0.00
233 Police Education $9,763.23 $3,110.00
Calvary United Methodist Church, 801 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, will host a free community dinner from 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, March 11. The meals will be available for dine-in or drive-thru pickup.Thedinner is sponsored by the church’s women’s group, Hannah Circle, as an outreach ministry to
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400 Cumulative Capitol Imprv. Tax Levy $466,163.22
230 Riverboat $41,009.29 $9,242.86 $6,000.00
QCash is a wholly-owned CUSO of Washington State Employees Credit Union and was founded in 2015.
The tax will be levied on all taxable real and personal property within the taxing district and will not exceed $0.0333 per $100 of assessed valuation beginning with taxes due and payable in the year 2023 and thereafter, continuing until reduced or rescinded. Taxpayers appearing at such hearing shall have the right to be heard thereon. The re-establishment of the Fire Protection Territory Equipment Replacement Fund is subject to approval by the Department of Local Government Finance. Turkey Creek Township is the Provider Unit of the Turkey Creek Fire Protection Territory and the Town of Syracuse is a Participating Unit.
Thursdays. The reading sessions are by appointment only and can be scheduled by contacting the youth services desk.
“It has never been my goal to build a large church, but rather to build up the faith of whoever I might have the opportunity to connect with,” he said. Vore has certainly avoided the megachurch environment, having served 24 years as youth or senior pastor in the small Hoosier communities of Hemlock, Paoli and Greentown before coming to Dewart Lake in September 2021.
sion could be made and the money deposited directly into their InterraInterraaccount.Credit Union, headquartered in Goshen, was charted in 1932 and has assets of $1.6 billion. The credit union’s field of membership spans 18 counties in northern Indiana, with more than 300 full and part-time employees serving more than 87,000 members. Interra currently operates 16 offices in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Marshall, and Noble counties and via a suite of robust electronic services at interracu.com.QCashFinancial, headquartered in Olympia, Wash., is a purpose-driven fintech firm with a mission of empowering financial institutions in their quest to improve the financial well-being of their communities. The QCash platform is the best tool for advancing financial inclusion and access for credit union members.
He added, with no degree of pretension or false humility, “My hope is that, by being transparent about my own shortcomings, others too can find God’s mercy and redemption.”Vore majored in natural resource management at Ball State University and Christian ministry at Anderson University. He graduated
“This partnership with QCash is an exciting opportunity for Interra to introduce members to CashIN, an easy, convenient, and accessible way to get funds when there’s more month than money,” said Interra CEO Amy Sink. “QCash is the perfect partner to work with when so many families across America are taking those first steps back to financial health.”“Providing that source of financial stability, inclusion, and ultimately economic growth for Interra’s members through our life event lending platform is the most fulfilling aspect of our mission at QCash,” said QCash CEO Seth Brickman. “Add to that Interra’s inherent vision to recognize the next evolutionary step in serving their members speaks volumes about the credit union’s dynamic future.”
Lake Community Friends Church is located at 91 EMS D16C Lane, Syracuse. For more information, email Vore at jlvore@gmail.com, leave a message with Quaker Haven Camp at (574) 834-4193 or visit dewartlakefriends.org.
your app again, using the same username and password you currently use.
258 Local Roads and Bridges
for payment of services and purchases if the transaction is at least $1 or more. Sorry, but the cash back option is not available.
429 Cumulative Sewer $209,638.11 $22,756.89 $0.00
606WastewaterWastewater Utility-Operating $5,437.30 $544,925.59 $546,406.86 $3,956.03 608 Wastewater Utility-Depreciation/Improve $2,180.57 $26,305.23 $12,000.00
609-610 Wastewater Utility-Bond and Interest $0.00 $169,887.50 $169,887.50 $0.00 611 Wastewater Utillity-Debt Reserve $120,500.87 $0.60 $0.00 $120,501.47 601Water Water Utility-Operating $16,558.00
603 Water Utility-Depreciation/Improve
Persons seeking additional information may contact Ms. Julie Close, Turkey Creek Township Trustee, at (574) 457-4175 or Ms. Virginia Cazier, Clerk-Treasurer, Town of Syracuse (574) 457-3216. Pursuant to possible limitations on gatherings due to COVID-19, some, or all, of these meetings may be conducted electronically, and public attendance may be strictly limited. Please contact the above listed representatives of the participating units to learn how to electronically view and participate in these meetings. If you would like to submit written comments to any of the participants, you may do so at the following electronic mail addresses: mj.close@ mchsi.com or clerktreasurer@syracusein.org.
The call remained steadfast, even though, in Vore’s words, “Like many young men, I found it difficult to always stay on the path.” Nevertheless, “as I entered into marriage and adulthood, I began to take my faith and calling more seriously. It’s my belief we are all sinners saved by grace, and I’m simply thankful God has shown me his grace and allowed me to experience his love.”
the hungry in the Syracuse area community.Thedinners are held the second Friday of each month. The next dinner will be April 8. For more information, call the church at (574) 457-3778 or visit www.syracusecalvaryumc.org ry.umc.www.facebook.com/syracusecalva-or
402 Cumulative Capitol Development $238,957.42 $17,674.67 $0.00
The new consortium will also have a team of librarians who will be actively monitoring holds and purchasing additional copies of books that have long wait lists. This means you shouldn’t have to wait as long to get the books you want to read. Some things to note: 1. You will need to log in to
In fact Vore has returned to the very church in which he “first sensed a call to ministry.”
Paws-to-Read
270 Building Code
For the convenience of patrons, the library is now able to accept credit and debit cards
414 Drug Confiscation $1,335.02 $0.00 $0,00
His job at Dewart Lake includes teaching, preaching, visitation and “providing leadership here locally.” He also works part-time as director of multiplication for the denomination’s office. “The duties for that position include development of new ministries and encouragement for struggling churches through providing resources and council. That’s more than enough to keep me busy.
from Barclay College in Haviland, Kan., with a bachelor of science in Christian ministry leadership. He has also taken classes in faith formation at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis.
QCash partners with Interra Credit Union
If your child lacks the self-confidence to read out loud, then let them practice their oral reading skills with a lovable therapy dog at Paws-to-Read. Children can sign up for a private 15-minute reading session with one of three dogs from 4:15-5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 5:15-6 p.m.
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All that to pursue the truest, simplest and most profound of ministries. “My hope is that I can live out a life of simple faith,” he said. “I’m still learning to love God more and hopefully I can help others to do the same.
201 Motor Vehicles Highway $328,137.90 $289,290.52 $325,296.71 $292,131.71 202 Local Road and Street $124,392.73 $27,159.87 $0.00
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The “Fresh Start” I brought to Kosciusko County in 2019 generated new ideas which saved the taxpayers money: • 2021: Saved Kosciusko County $30,000 in our annual food budget. • The Sheriff’s Office has held two public auctions and brought in $60,000 which was used for the purchasing of ammunition, firearms, training and equ ment. • $6 000 a year by eliminating banking fees. • Restructured the patrol division and saved Kosciusko County $8,000 a year. • Renegotiated jail contracts which resulted in an additional $11,000 a month for our commissary fund - $132,000 annually. • Our new work release director’s salary is 100% funded by our commissary fund, which enabled us to add an additional deputy sheriff to our patrol division.
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Statutory regulations require the Sheriff’s Office to collect tax warrants. This is part of the Sheriff’s duties and obligations. I am fulfilling these obligations and holding people accountable.
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Before I took office, I promised the people of Kosciusko County a “Fresh Start.” Among the changes brought about by this fresh start was getting back to following state statutes in all aspects at the Sheriff’s Office. When it comes to Sheriff’s pay, I am following a state statute that was created in 2010. The Sheriff’s pay is determined through a formula based on the county’s population, and I am following the law.