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The commissioners will also consider this petition at their Jan. 18 meeting.

Rumors CVS in Syracuse, 308 S. Huntington St., might close are apparently unfounded.

got a grant for new trees.” Eighteen tree stumps will also need to be removed.

nually. Ryan Brown of Whitko High School was the other Kosciusko County student named.

Darin Lursen gave the program report. A princess party will be held March 19 and there are only 20 spots available. Registration

we ensure that our teams are available to serve customers when they’re most needed. In the event that a pharmacy’s adjusted hours are inconvenient, a patient can visit any open CVS Pharmacy location for assistance with their immediate prescription needs. Hours are immediately updated via our telephone systems and are also visible online.

“We met last week with all the contractors,” Jonsson said of last Wednesday. “We are on schedule.”

A mower for Schrock Fields will need to be purchased. Jonsson said he’s been looking at several new mowers, since the mowing will be done in-house. The new ball ﬁeld will be 23 acres, 15 of which will need to be mowed.

So far, the parking lot has been paved and lights have been put up. A building is currently being put up for concessions, restrooms and storage. Siding has been ordered.

CVS says Syracuse pharmacy not closing

Armbruster is the inaugural hire of a position the department has never had before, but she comes to the task with a considerable relevant skill set, having worked as deputy clerk for the Town of Syracuse since 2016.

The tree board, said Jonsson, is working on plantings and removals, including tree stumps, for 2022. In March and April, several trees will be planted and, in the fall, some trees will be removed.

Turkey Creek Fire Chief Mickey Scott announced at the ﬁre and township advisory board meetings Monday, Jan. 10, he has ﬁlled the position of administrative assistant by hiring Staci Armbruster, who will begin her employment Monday, Jan. 17.

“This opens up a lot of opportunities for me, for my future,

Each county in Indiana may name two Lilly Scholarships an-

Wawasee senior Allyson Eppert receives Lilly Scholarship

Fire department hires administrative assistant

“I need to look into cost and get something we can afford,” he said.

“We will do some small plantings,” Jonsson said. “Last year, we

Also18.on the agenda, approval was recommended for Allison Powell and Amy Lilly to rezone property from Agricultural to Agricultural II on the north side of CR 900N, east of CR 500E in Turkey Creek Township near the entrance of Quaker Haven. There is a residence on the property and the sell-offs allowed have been exhausted. Powell and Lilly were bequeathed a home that will be built by Shipshewana Homes.

• Department members attended 273 hours of fire and EMS training. Topics included tanker and equipment operation, firefighter distraction drills, SCBA

There will be a ﬁeld for tee-ball games and a basketball court. The court can be turned into an ice rink in the winter. REMC will do the electric work; sewer and water work still needs to be done. There will be four fenced-in ﬁelds.

Wawasee High School senior Allyson Eppert was named a recipient of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Kosciusko County in an emotional presentation Tuesday, Jan. 11. The scholarship provides full tuition, fees and an allocation for books and equipment for four years of full-time undergraduate study at any eligible Indiana university.

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A representative from Shipshewana Homes said the 5-acre tract of ground would be split as evenly as possible and there will be a private drive coming off CR 900N accessing the home.

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Eppert was ushered into a room full of teachers, counselors and administrators, where she learned for the ﬁrst time of the scholarship. Stephanie Overbey, CEO of Kosciusko County Community Foundation, which administers Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships for the county, was on hand to make the presentation.

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Two of the petitions considered by the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission during its regular monthly meeting Wednesday, Jan. 5, in Warsaw, involved subdividing property where the allowed number of selloffs had been exhausted. It was the ﬁrst meeting of 2022 for the planningCharlescommission.andRitaHyde asked to rezone ground from Agricultural to Agricultural II on the north side of CR 125N, east of CR 950W in Harrison Township. A residence is on the property as well as a mobile home given temporary approval by the county Board of Zoning Appeals for hardshipCharlesreasons.Hyde said he wants to keep the mobile home permanently on the property for his caretaker, Jay Hyde, to live in and create a separate lot.

Steve Snyder, attorney representing the petitioner, said one of the changes to the plat since it was ﬁrst presented a couple of years ago was creating sewer easements at the request of the Tippecanoe Chapman Lakes Regional Sewer District. Also, the area designated for septic tanks wasSnydereliminated.described the property as “a unique piece of property” with an extensive set of restrictive covenants in place including, among others, regulating where driveways are to be placed. He said it was discovered septic tank permits won’t be approved by the state because of the type of property in the subdivision.

“I am really excited, since it is a position they have never had,” she said. “We are just kind of building it together.” Her ofﬁce will be located in Syracuse Town Hall.Armbruster grew up in Warsaw and worked for Pillbox Pharmacy for nine years. She moved to Syracuse in 2009. She has three boys.

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Eppert’s application was chosen due to her exceptional academic achievement, community involvement, character and leadership, said “EppertOverbey.isastraight-A honor student who ﬁnds time to take part in extra-curricular activities while working part-time as a waitress and helping to care for her younger siblings,” she said. “At school, she is part of the National Honor Society and color guard. She has volunteered as a Sunday school teacher at North Webster Church of God and at a local breeder, caring for animals.”

Following the presentation, a visibly moved Eppert shared hugs with teachers and counselors who have worked with her through the years.

Tara Burke, CVS spokesperson at the company’s headquarters in Woonsocket, R.I., offered this response when asked about the“Assituation:partofthe regular course of business, we periodically review operating hours to make sure that we’re open during peak customer demand. From time to time, this may result in a shift in store hours. By increasing or reducing hours,

Eppert was originally selected as an alternate candidate and became an ofﬁcial recipient after Regan Brouwer of Warsaw Community High School declined the scholarship in order to accept an offer at Northwestern University in Illinois. “We are thrilled that Allyson is receiving this award,” said Overbey, “She is a truly deserving and remarkable young woman.”

an amount not to exceed $8,000 for six battery chargers, 24 spare batteries and 20 radio straps for the ﬁre department’s new mobile radios and pagers; and $23,150 plus shipping for ﬁve batterypowered ventilation fans from Hoosier Fire Equipment Inc. Fire Board

“Our pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and nurses have been on the front lines of the pandemic response, from administering COVID-19 tests to providing life-saving vaccinations. Through our recent na-

Approval had been given for the plat previously, but it expired before a ﬁnal plat petition was made.The plat is next to Oswego Cemetery at Lake Tippecanoe.

tionwide hiring effort, we hired 23,000 new retail employees, including pharmacy technicians, and are in the process of onboarding another 20,000 candidates.“Ourpharmacy teams remain ﬂexible in meeting patients’ needs in a dynamic environment that is part of a nationwide workforce shortage affecting nearly every industry and company.”When asked speciﬁcally about Syracuse, Burke responded “the pharmacy may have experienced reduced hours over the past week, the pharmacy is open.”

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A walking path and a playground are also part of the plans. The paved walking path will connect to Kerns Crossing.

County commissioners will consider the petition at their Jan. 18Inmeeting.otherbusiness, a petition by George E. Tubbs to rezone ground from Industrial II to Commercial on the north side of US 30, east of CR 325E in Wayne Township was recommended for approval. Lake City Honda and Lake City Kawasaki have been using a building there commercially but the property was never rezoned.

In other business, a preliminary plat petition by Wacky Premier Properties was approved by the planning commission. It is a four-lot residential subdivision on the west side of 2nd Street, north of Armstrong Road in Oswego.

Approval was recommended for the petition by the APC and it will next be considered by the county commissioners Tuesday, Jan.

In one reference, a teacher described Eppert as “the most deserving of all the students I’ve written a recommendation for.”

Both boards unanimously approved two spending requests:

Schrock Fields is on schedule, Syracuse Park Board heard

“Allyson is an amazing all around person,” said another reference. “She is extremely friendly and outgoing. She cares deeply for others and knows what it takes to succeed.”

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APC considers four petitions in first meeting of 2022

Schrock Fields is on schedule for work being done at the new site on Kern Road in Syracuse.

Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, gave the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board an update on the new ball ﬁeld at its meeting Monday, Jan. 10.

Jonsson said football games may be able to start in the fall, if the new ﬁeld is mostly complete.

Scott gave his December report:• During the month the department responded to 16 fire calls and 118 EMS calls, saving an estimated $150,000 in property from fire damage. For the year, the department responded to 1,574 emergency calls (252 fire and 1,322 EMS), an average of almost five runs a day.

One remonstrator asked why the setbacks are 70 feet for some

The interior of the Syracuse Community Center will be painted this winter. Smith Painting will begin painting “room by room” in February, said Jonsson.

Two heating units have been installed at the community center. One is for the hallways and one is for ofﬁces.

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The board waived presentation of Close’s monthly written report, as the trustee’s ofﬁce clerk was ill and had not prepared the paperwork by meeting time. “Next month I will present the Decem-

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Schrock Fields

The planning commission voted unanimously to have a letter of opposition to the bill sent to MattDoriot.Sandy, assistant county planner, said the bill has not been sent to a committee yet for consideration.Approvalwas recommended to amend the ordinance governing solar panel placement and will eliminate the restrictions for what can be placed on the

Jon Tyler, board president, noted the proposal included areas he was hoping the group would look at and he was “happy with what they came up” for the EDU count needed.JeffThornburgh, board member, also participating via Zoom, stated he felt the subcommittee put together “a pretty good document for the preliminary rate calculations.”SteveHenschen, Jones Petrie Raﬁnski senior engineer, noted members of his staff along with Baker Tilly staff members, will be driving throughout the district at the end of the month to obtain an inventory for an EDU count.Apublic hearing to further accept the deﬁnitions and rates is expected to be held in April or May, even as late as June, according to Henschen and Jeff Rowe with Baker Tilly. The USDA Rural Development requires all permits and a large percentage of easement documents to be in hand before bids can be awarded.

Continued from page 1 training, ﬁre attack and vehicle placement, auto pulse deployment, cardiac arrest management and medications review.

The meetings will continue to be held at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month in the meeting room of the North Webster Community Center.

APC

ber and January reports,” Close said.The ﬁre board will next meet at 6:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, in Syracuse Town Hall. The township advisory board will meet at 7 p.m.

“Allyson is a very deserving student,” exclaimed WHS Prin-

• The department held its annual awards banquet Dec. 11. Award winners were Tanner Hunley, most improved firefighter; Quinn Hunter, EMS person of the year and officer of the year; and Matthew Stanley, firefighter of the year.

committee held a discussion and debate requiring a guesthouse with sewer producing capabilities be recorded with the deed. That record would state if that property is sold off separately a new grinder pump would be required.

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The proposal included several unique deﬁnitions for campground, non-sewage producing garage, guesthouse, mixed mobile home and campground as well as those established by state law. Several examples of unique deﬁnitions were provided by Boxberger. One such example was a guesthouse. He stated this would be a structure that contains a non-leased dwelling unit, located on the same and/or adjacent lot as a single-family dwelling, that would have sewer producing capabilities.Itwas additionally noted the

where I want to go,” Eppert explained.After graduation, Eppert said she plans to study criminal psychology, to study “how people’s brains work, why people think the way they do.” Though she is leaning toward Ball State University, in the coming months she hopes to visit several schools before making her ﬁnal decision.

Dr. Stephen Troyer also expressed pride in Eppert’s and Wawasee High School’s accomplishments.

During other business: Henschen provided updates on

The election of 2022 ofﬁcers

A potential park board member attended the meeting. Dave Winters is associate pastor at Wawasee Bible Commu-

• Preparations to build a new fire/rescue boat are being finalized by manufacturer PolarKraft in Syracuse. “We should have the final cost estimate available to the board next month,” said Scott. “We did budget funds for this purchase in the 2022 Equipment Replacement Budget.”

The next meeting is 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14.

Wawasee senior Allyson

cipal Geoff Walmer. “And knowing that she’s such an amazing kid, the fact that she now gets to choose her destination, choose her next step as opposed to being pigeon-holed into some options is amazing because she’s the type of person that will choose the best decisions.”Walmer noted Lilly Endowment Community Scholars for 2020-21 were Wawasee students Samantha Kolberg and Nyla White. Wawasee Superintendent

Annually since 1998, Lilly Endowment Inc. has funded the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships to help Hoosier students reach higher levels of education. The scholarship program is administered by Independent Colleges of Indiana, which serves as the collective voice for the state’s 29 private, nonproﬁt colleges and universities.

The board also reviewed and approved end-of-year purchase orders.

the project’s survey and design work and easement and land acquisitions. He noted meetings will be scheduled with county highway and county planning ofﬁcials to review the site plan and driveway locations yet this month, as well as submitting construction permit applications with various county, state and federal agencies.

It was stated 43.7% of the easement acquisition packages have been returned and a second mailing has gone out with a March 1 deadline. USDA Rural Development requires a large percentage of easement acquisitions to be in hand before the project can proceed further. It was also stated four of the five land acquisition locations for pump stations have been signed with the final location to be signed off in a couple weeks.The board also approved status quo regarding officers for the year and meeting time, date and locations.

of the lots when 50 feet is the setback for many of the houses in the area. Another remonstrator asked if for some reason sewer lines don’t go in, will it require another public hearing. Dan Richard, area planning director, said another public meeting would be required if a change is made to the plat.

Tyler will continue as board president; Chuck Simpson as vice president; and Kim Hathaway as secretary/treasurer.

Township Board

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An indoor garage sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5. The cost is $10 for a spot and $5 for a table. Registration begins Wednesday, Jan. 12.

nity Church. If he becomes a new member, and is appointed, his recommendation will need to go before the Syracuse Town Council.Jonsson gave the ﬁnancial report for the end of 2021. He said everything was approved by the state.

purchase right of way property in plats through eminent domain when additional right of way is needed, such as for turnarounds, cul-de-sacs, etc. This would be a requirement even if the right of way is privately owned by a developer.

took place. Paul Newcomer will the new chairperson and David Johnston will be vice president and library board appointee A new board member was at the meeting. Brent Berkeypile will serve as Wawasee School Board’s appointee. He is principal of Wawasee Middle School.

begins next Monday, Jan. 17. The theme is “The Little Mermaid.”

The parks’ bingo will take place Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Syracuse. A basketball league started two weeks ago, said Lursen.

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roof of a building, whether commercial or residential. County commissioners will consider the amendment at their Jan. 18 meeting.APCofﬁcers for 2022 were elected and remain the same as in 2021: Lee Harman, chairman; Kevin McSherry, vice chairman; and Mike Kissinger, secretary.

Plans continue to progress for Tippecanoe-Chapman Sewer District

In rebuttal, Snyder said the county ordinance only requires a 35-foot setback and 70 feet is being used because of the depth of the properties involved. He noted there is no consistency of a 50-foot setback for houses in theAfterarea.the petitions were considered, there was considerable discussion about Senate Bill 90, authored by State Sen. Blake Doriot of Elkhart County. The bill would require counties to

Some members of the APC said it is their understanding eminent domain is only used when it will beneﬁt the public.

• Installation of the department’s new radio communications system is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Jan. 12.

Township Trustee Julie Close announced she would not seek reelection this fall. She urged interested parties to ﬁle for their candidacy before the deadline of noon Friday, Feb. 4, at the Justice Building in downtown Warsaw.

A preliminary proposal for working definitions of equivalent dwelling units within Tippecanoe and Chapman Regional Sewer Districts was presented Monday evening, Jan. 10, at the board’s monthlyAndrewmeeting.Boxberger, attorney, presented the proposal via Zoom, stating the definitions set out by special committee were not at the point to require a vote or passage at this time. “It will require a public hearing,” Boxberger stated. The purpose of the working definitions and working EDUs is to provide Baker Tilly an idea of the number of EDUs to create rates for the district.

• Shoop Foundation donated $1,800 for the Hispanic Leadership Conference, which was approved.•WHS student Allyson Eppert became the ﬁrst Wawasee student to qualify for Indiana College

Baumgartner said he was speaking on behalf of several members of the American Legions from Syracuse, Milford and North Webster, some of whom were present at the meeting. “This is an incredible opportunity to establish a shrine for someone who was the ultimate warrior,” he said.

Don Bokhart, school board president, said he thinks it would be a good idea for a group to form and ﬁnalize details of a proposal so Dr. Steve Troyer, superintendent, can eventually make some type of rec-

Donald Edward Bias Jr., 52, Warsaw, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort HeWayne.was born March 31, 1969, in West Virginia. On April 9, 1996, he married Anita A. Stepro; she survives.

Arrangements are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

• The board approved a donation of $500 by Pro Wake to the Wawasee Super Mileage team.

Anyone wishing to make a donation can send it to PO Box 116. Milford, IN 46542.

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In other business, the monthly series of school reports was continued with the high school being featured this month. Geoff Walmer, principal, shared some of the recent accomplishments of the school including the marching band qualifying for the state ﬁnals for the ﬁrst time ever, boys basketball having a team grade point average of 3.6, Evan Coblentz and Emily Sabin being awarded American FFA Degrees at the National FFA Convention and many more accomplishments.TeacherPaula Fiscus talked about her work with high ability students and what she teaches them including how to properly speak to the principal, for one example, and how to properly word emails to different groups of people. She said 24% of seniors and 21% of juniors are taking the AP, or advanced placement, dual credit English composition class.

She is survived by a son, Larry Blade Jr. (Angie), Wolf Lake; son, Kevin Blade (Dawn), South Mills, N.C.; daughter, Niccole “Nikki” Blade, Syracuse; ﬁve grandchildren, Andrea (Jonathan) Howard, Seth (Autumn Hatter) Long, Shay (Dustin) Hinen and Hannah and Benjamin Camacho; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by both of her parents and her brother, David Hirons.

Terry Moser

Maternal great-grandparents

ommendation to the board.

Obituaries

In other business, the board voted to allow the exploration of establishing a relationship with Edustaff that would increase the pool of substitute teachers available. Sub teachers would become employees of Edustaff and have access to greater beneﬁts such as health care options and retirement incentives.

A proposal will be made at a future board meeting for a vote to be taken at that time.

They also receive perishable products from local companies such as Miller Poultry and Maple Leaf Farms, which they can keep in their refrigerated trailer outside their building. During the summer, they often receive excess produce from local farms.

There was also considerable discussion about the consideration to remove the personal ﬁnance class as a requirement to graduate from high school. Walmer said changing diploma requirements is making it more difﬁcult to properly staff the class. It would still be offered as an elective course.

The organization is funded completely through donations. Up until now, everyone at the food bank has been a volunteer. That will change in February, as its ﬁrst employee will be hired to serve as operations manager.

John Morehead Sr. Jack Of All Trades

Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Milford. In keeping with his wishes, cremation will follow.

Band director Tony Pawlicki said the band is growing and noted there are 102 sixth graders in beginning band, for example. He shared a promotional video about the band produced by drum major Devin VanLue.

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Beer noted they don’t do any advertising to tout their work. Rather, most of the food bank’s growth has come via word-of-mouth. They do have a social media presence to promote certain events and fundraisers, but the accounts “aren’t superDuringactive.”the pandemic, the food bank did offer regular “grocery

overstock, damaged packaging or unwanted items given to the food bank for distribution. Occasionally, they have the opportunity to purchase speciﬁc items at a deeply discounted price.

From its humble beginnings in the garage of a local man, Milford Food Bank has turned into a regional superhero when it comes to supplying food pantries, ministries and group homes with items to help with their individual missions.According to Reg Beer, the food bank began in 2009 or 2010 by Bill Troup. Beer said Troup had a “heart for helping people who didn’t have a lot of food or support.” He collected items and stored them in his garage for distribution, Eventually, the warehousing needs outgrew his home and moved to storage areas at The Papers Inc. The food bank later purchased the building on the northwest corner of Emeline and James streets, where it now houses much of the items ready for distribution. However, their inventory is so large they still utilize space at The Papers.According to Beer, MFB currently supplies close to 100 different organizations across northern Indiana and southern Michigan. He said the goal is to collect and distribute bulk food to the different entities they serve. The need varies from organization to organization. While one food pantry might be able to take ﬁve skids of granola to distribute to its clients, a group home might only be able to use a couple of cases.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald E. Sr. and Geneva Bias; and a brother, Edward Lee Bias. Following his wishes, he will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Nancy Lee Blade

John Morehead Sr., 62, Milford, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, at his home.John was born March 15, 1959, in Columbia City to Joseph Morehead Sr. and June Irene Bowers. He married Sally Moody March 3, 1979; she survives.Johnlived life to the fullest. He always enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Whether it was zip lining, canoeing or riding mules down the trails of the Grand Canyon, he was always up for the next adventure. Known as a “horse whisperer,” John could train any horse. He was an avid rider and even participated in bull riding. John was a helper, a jack of all trades and was willing to help anyone he could. He was a huge Donald Trump supporter. He had a great sense of humor and loved joking around. Nothing was more important to John than his family, whom he loved and cherished.

Also surviving are three daughters, Melissa Stepro, Warsaw, Jessica (Ian) Garcia, Nappanee, and Erika (Raymond Jarvis) Bias, Warsaw; ﬁve grandchildren, Braxton Garcia, Zachary Garcia, Xander Garcia, Jaxon Jarvis and Ella Bias; two sisters, Teressa (Roger) Pauley, Pendleton, and Tina Bias, Anderson; a brother-in-law, Leland Stepro Jr.; and several nieces and nephews.

he married Sandra K. Price; she survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Wendy (Ronald) Whiteford, Granger; a son, Christopher Lung, South Whitley; ﬁve grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and two sisters, Norma Lust, Mears, Mich., and Darlene (Roger) Fetters, Syracuse.Hewas preceded in death by his parents, William Ernest and Esther Marie (Cox) Lung.

Barbara B. “Barb” Kieper, 86, Warsaw, died at 7:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, at her home.

Kenlyn Matthew Schwartz Joseph and Glenda (Burkholder) Schwartz, Milford, are the parents of a son, Kenlyn Matthew, born at 11:23 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Kate C. Keim

Maternal grandparents are Deb Skevington and Mike Skevington. Paternal grandparents are Dottie and Jim Beach and Mike and Kandi Howard.

are Paul and Sue Lechlitner. Paternal great-grandparents are the late Lonzo and Alice Howard.

Crue Allyn Johnson

Board member Rebecca Linnemeier said she feels the personal ﬁnance class is too important and should be kept, even if it means incorporating the material taught into another business class. “I feel it is very important for students to know how to manage their money before they walk out the door (after graduation),” she said.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Muncie Children’s Home.

• Donations of $500 were approved from Grifﬁth’s Wawasee Marina and $2,500 from the Wawasee Boat Company to the marine mechanics program.

He said this is an opportunity for communities to come together “in a time when our nation needs heroes.” He noted he has petitions signed by many Legion members locally asking for the football ﬁeld to be Michael’srenamed.nephew Rich Rhodes, who lives on the homestead Michael grew up on west of Milford, spoke brieﬂy and shared some quotes and facts about Michael such as he was killed on his 23rd birthday by a German sniper.

She was born April 8, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio, to Richard and Susan Mason (Clark). In 1945, she was adopted by Charles “Earl” and Lillian (Monroe) Hirons, Muncie.

Also surviving are two brothers, Joe (Jane) Morehead Jr., Milford, and Jay (Vickie) Morehead Sr., Leesburg; four sisters, Donna Plummer, Warsaw, Jane Weise, Syracuse, Shirley (Julian) Islas, Larwill, and Susan (Bill) Gerrity Sr., Syracuse.

She enjoyed working in her yard, cooking, being on the lake, ﬁshing, playing euchre and spending time with her friends and family. Prior to her illness, she was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Syracuse.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.

George D. Lung

Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster. Services will follow at 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Judy ofﬁciating. Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw. Memorials to Fellowship Missions, 1520 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw, IN 46580.

“We break it up and distribute it out depending on the need,” he said. “We collect it and send it out so it doesn’t go to waste. Our main mission isn’t to work with individuals, but rather with organizations that do. We work with pantries that are better equipped to give out the food on a community level and to places like soup kitchens who directly serve the food. We also work with different homes that help people through addiction, recovery, homelessness and transition. Our clients range from small to vary large. We estimate that we help approximately 16,500 people throughout the year.”

Maternal grandparents are Glen and IdaMae Borkholder. Paternal grandparents are Vernon and LindaKenlynSchwartz.joins four siblings: Lyndon, Sherilyn, Alyssa and Bethany.

John is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sally; two children, John (Mindy) Morehead Jr. of Milford and Brent Conley of Milford; ﬁve grandchildren, Jasmine, Abby, Cory, Cole and Kendra; and one great-granddaughter, Ella. John loved his family dearly.

Donald ‘Don’ Edward Bias Jr.

Milford Food Bank continues to serve the region

George D. Lung, 74, Warsaw , died at 12:32 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, at

Tyler and Alex Johnson, Milford, are the parents of a son, Crue Allyn, born at 8:26 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Goshen Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 10.1 ounces and was 21 3/4 inches long.

Wawasee High School graduate Dave Baumgartner made a passionate plea for the Wawasee School Board to have the WHS football ﬁeld, Warrior Field, renamed Harry J. Michael Field in honor of the World War II Medal of Honor recipient who grew up near Milford. Baumgartner addressed the board during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening, Jan. 11, in Syracuse.

giveaway” events to provide food and other items directly to individuals. While the food bank was happy to help, the giveaways ended in October, as they really didn’t ﬁt the larger mission of the organization.Thefood bank receives its supplies from a variety of sources. In some cases, it is given to them from larger food banks. Other items are donated from large retailers. Sometimes the food items are “close dated.” Often it simply

During her report to the board Dr. Shelly Wilfong, assistant superintendent, said a software audit of electronic instructional materials is ongoing. The goals include providing continuity across the district, better support for software utilization and providing the most effective programs in the most efﬁcient manner.

Arrangements are entrusted to Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Milford.

During her childhood, she spent many summers at Barbee and North Webster Lakes. She graduated high school in 1960 from Muncie Central. She moved to Syracuse in 1970 and worked many years as a real estate broker. Nancy also owned and managed Nancy’s Kitchen in the 1980s and worked as a bartender for many years at Lil’s Anchor Bar, Quackers, VFW, American Legion and the Eagles.

Nancy Lee Blade, 79, Syracuse, passed away at 7:25 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, at her home after a long battle with cancer.

Also on the agenda, Troyer noted there are two 2022-23 school year calendars being considered and the biggest difference between the two is one would include fall break being a week long and the other would keep fall break to the current two school days off. He will make a formal proposal to the board next month after more input is gathered through a survey.

Kate C. “Miss Kate” Keim, 29, of Mishawaka, formerly of Syracuse, died at 11:50 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Center For Hospice Care in Home,pendingArrangementsMishawaka.arecurrentlyatOwenFamilyFuneralSyracuse.

Kynleighe Sue Lynn Howard Ryan and Brittany Howard, Milford, are the parents of a daughter, Kynleighe Sue Lynn, born at 8:51 a.m. Jan. 7, 2022, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. She weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long.

For one example, it was noted a survey of K-5 teachers revealed 30 different programs being used, which makes it difﬁcult to provide quality technical and instructional support especially considering the programs are of varying qualities.

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School board hears plea to rename Warrior Field

January is the time for the annual board reorganization that includes election of ofﬁcers for the year and more. Everything will essentially remain the same as in 2021 including Bokhart remaining president, Mike Wilson the vice president and Linnemeier the secretary. Board meetings will

Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, at Eastlund Funeral Home located at 7458 E. 1000N, Syracuse. A memorial service will follow at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

Kynleighe joins a sister, NeLeighe Howard; and a brother, Gage Howard.

Terry Moser, Syracuse, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, at his home.Arrangements are currently pending at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Core.•Brent Berkeypile’s appointment to the Syracuse Parks Board was approved.

Barbara B. Kieper

“We appreciate all the hard work put in by our many volunteers,” said Beer. “Without them, we couldn’t do all that we do.”

Former Bartender

Other agenda items included:

continue to be held at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month with the exception of the third Tuesday in April and meetings will be held in the Warrior Room at the high school.

It would also enable Wawasee to be able to draw sub teachers from a larger pool that includes other school districts.

• The board approved purchasing two new school buses for $250,860 and three mini buses for $194,007.

Births

Kosciusko County Alcohol and Tobacco Commission approved an alcoholic beverage permit for a new Pierceton restaurant during a meeting Thursday, Jan. 6.

Milford

Manges — Lisa Manges, Warsaw, and Danny Manges, North Webster. Married: April 8, 2019. Separated: Dec. 16, 2021. There are no minor children.

The informant provided NET43 Drug Task Force with 3.9 grams of methamphetamine they bought from Reed. The informant also said they saw Reed’s daughter, Kandace Ferguson, Syracuse, use methamphetamine in the home.

Failure to register — Ethan Harshman, Syracuse, $160.50

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

Speeding — John Simpson, Leesburg, $160.50

Reed also received a two-year DOC sentence for syringe possession and two months at DOC for paraphernalia possession. These sentences will be served concurrently, or at the same time, as the dealing methamphetamine and ﬁrearm possession charges.

A Syracuse man will serve 16 years in prison after dealing methamphetamine to a conﬁdentialDavidinformant.Charles Reed, 49, 9811 N. Majestic Way, Syracuse, was sentenced for two counts of dealing methamphetamine with enhancing circumstances, both level 3 felonies; unlawful possession of a ﬁrearm by a serious violent felon, a level 4 felony; unlawful possession of a syringe, a level 6 felony; possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor; and possession of methamphetamine with enhancing circumstances, a level 5 felony.Reed was found guilty during a bench trial in October 2021. He was sentenced Jan. 7, in Kosciusko Circuit Court.

Pier and lift business near North Webster gutted by ﬁre

by ﬁre early Saturday morning, Jan.The8. ﬁre erupted at about 12:49 a.m. at Alfano’s Pier and Lift, 8041 E. 400N, and gutted the en-

Side House Grill Inc., doing business as Side House Grill, 2604 Shelden St., Warsaw. Beer, wine and liquor – restaurant.

Ofﬁcers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents: Noon Monday, Jan. 10, East Center Street, east of Maple Avenue, Warsaw. Drivers: Raeanne C. Prater, 24, South CR 200W, Claypool; and Stanley I. Geese, 53, East Dove Lane, Milford. Prater’s vehicle struck the rear of Geese’s vehicle. Damage: Up to $10,000. 4:24 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, North SR 13, north of East Waco Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Jeromie

Jan. 6 – Sammy Jo Banks, 39, 9952 N. American Way, Syracuse, booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $700 cash.Jan. 5 – Randall Joseph Murphy, 62, 9205 E. Doswell Boulevard, Cromwell, booked for resisting law enforcement and battery against a public safety ofﬁcial. Bond: $5,250 surety cash.

Accidents

The local ATC board’s next meeting will be held at the Kosciusko County Courthouse at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3.

Reed has 538 days, or about 1.4 years, of jail time credit in this case.

The following people were booked in Kosciusko County Jail: Jan. 10 — Jordan William Graham, 23, 32 EMS W23C Lane, North Webster, booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $700 cash.

The following infractions have been ﬁled in Kosciusko Superior Court II, Judge Torrey Bauer presiding:

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Ofﬁcers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accidents: 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, North SR 13, north of East CR 850N, Syracuse. Driver: Maria D. Miller, 17, North CR 850E, Leesburg. Miller was traveling north on SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000. 7:50 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, SR 13, north of East Washington Street, North Webster. Driver: Gabriel L. Garro, 17, West Channel Drive, North Webster. Garro’s vehicle rear-ended a parked, unoccupied vehicle. Damage: Up to $10,000.

Superior Court II

Alcohol board OKs permit for Tap Root Brewhouse

Distracted driving — Jeanette Henry, Syracuse, $160.50

The board approved the new permit for Tap Root Brewhouse and Company.

1:16 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 600 block West Section Street, Milford. Joshua B. Obacz reported a hit-and-run vehicle accident.

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tire structure that sits at the corner of SR 13 and CR 400N.

Jan. 5 – Philip Matthew Oest, 34, 101 E. Main St. No. 103, Syracuse, booked for domestic battery in the presence of a child, and simple assault. Bond: $10,500

6:05 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 100 block of EMS W23B Lane, North Webster. Fraud occurred. Value of $30,000.

Vandelay Industries LLC, doing business as Man Cave Brewing Company, 10201 SR 13, Syracuse. Beer, wine and liquor – restaurant.

Jail Bookings

L. Bright, 42, North Mill Street, Syracuse. Bright lost control of his vehicle on ice. It went off the roadway and hit a house. A woman was sleeping in the room Bright’s vehicle crashed into. She refused additional treatment. Damage: Up to 1:42$100,000.a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, North Huntington Street, south of West Beach Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Nathan D. Galloway, 21, North Huntington Street, Syracuse; and Nicholas A. Marchand, 30, North CR 1200W, Cromwell. Galloway’s and Marchand’s vehicles collided. Damage: Up to $10,000. 7:12 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, South Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. Driver: Arthur W. Reimer, 63, North Sawgrass Lane, Leesburg. Reimer was traveling south on South Syracuse-Webster Road when a deer entered the roadway. Damage under $750. 11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 1200 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Driver: Zachary D. Hershberger, 26, East Syracuse Street, Milford. Hershberger was traveling east on Bowser Road when he turned into the Wilby’s gas station area and hit the building’s guard post. No injuries were reported. Damage up to 1:56$10,000.p.m.Thursday, Jan. 6, 1201 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Drivers: unknown; and Cynthia K. Routh, 72, North Center Street Extension, North Webster. A parked, unoccupied vehicle was hit by Routh’s vehicle. Damage up to $10,000.

2:28 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, East Vawter Park Road, north of North CR 800E, Syracuse. Drivers: Alexander C. Ingle, 18, South Julian Drive, Warsaw; and Kyle M. Manter, 21, Diane Drive, Fort Wayne. Ingle’s vehicle hit some ice on a hill and slid into Manter’s vehicle. Damage: Up to $25,000.

Ayers said Reed used drugs as a method of self-medication due to poor health but never sold drugs to anyone. Reed was brought in for sentencing in a wheelchair.

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Matt Buehler said aggravating factors in Reed’s case included a substantial criminal history and previous violation of supervised release.“Hedoesn’t have to accept responsibility,” said Buehler. “Instead, he blames (the informant), the system and the court. He shows a tremendous lack of remorse.”Special Judge Torrey Bauer agreed with the state’s presented aggravators and listed Reed’s poor health as a mitigator. He ruled the aggravators in the case outweigh theFormitigator.dealing methamphetamine, Bauer sentenced Reed to 13 years in the Indiana Department of Correction, with eight years executed and five years suspended on probation. On the unlawful firearm possession charge, Reed received an eight-year DOC sentence. The methamphetamine dealing and firearm possession sentences will be served consecutively.

3:50 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 4, West Catherine Street and North Higbee Street, Milford. Drivers: Josiah J. Wilson, 21, Milford; and Kimberly D. Schultz, 61, Bremen. Wilson stated his vehicle struck Schultz’s vehicle while leaving the Dollar General parking lot.

Jan. 9 – Zachary Dean Hershberger, 26, 312 E. Syracuse St., Milford, booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $700Jan.cash.6– Todd Robert Valentine, 45, 10697 N. SR 13, Syracuse, booked on a probation violation –felony. No bond.

7:08 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, North CR 700E, south of North Sullivan Road, Warsaw. Driver: James W. Jennings, 59, EMS B1 Lane, Leesburg. Jennings’ vehicle hit a deer. Damage: Up to $2,500.

The following people were booked in Elkhart County Jail: Jan. 9 — Jack Kenneth Doll, 19, 72 EMS T17A Lane, Leesburg, booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and minor in possession of alcohol. No bond listed.Dec. 30 — Joseph Michael Hardwick, 30, 9595 N. Miami Lane, Cromwell, booked for possession of cocaine or narcotic drug and possession of methamphetamine. Bond: $3,000.

Ferguson was sentenced in February 2021 for methamphetamine and paraphernalia possession. She received a one-year local sentence.

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The cause of the ﬁre has yet to be determined, said Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory Deputy Chief Cody Manges.

A pier and lift business, south of North Webster, was destroyed

Consolidation

Warsaw

Operating a motor vehicle without ﬁnancial responsibility — Robert Hamilton, Milford, $185.50

Incidents

Ofﬁcers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: 6:17 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 1215 N. Detroit St., Warsaw. Driver: unknown. A vehicle registered to Jason T. Freel, Syracuse, was parked and unoccupied when it was hit by an unknown driver. Damage up to $2,500.

Marriage Licenses

Driving while suspended — Ethan Hibbs, North Webster, $185.50

The following businesses’ permits were also renewed during the meeting:

The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the ofﬁce of Kosciusko County Clerk of the Court Ann Torpy:

Convicted meth dealer gets 16-year sentence

Tunstall said other local places in the area will make the beer the restaurant sells. The group said they hope to open Tap Root by May 5.

North Webster

In July 2020, the NET43 Drug Task Force was contacted by a conﬁdential informant who said they could make a purchase of methamphetamine from Reed at his home. Investigators met with

No valid driver’s license — Nathan Hare, Syracuse, $160.50; Sean Pelikant, Syracuse, $160.50

The following person was booked in Whitley County Jail: Jan. 8 — David William Akridge, 29, North Webster, booked for resisting law enforcement, possession of methamphetamine, operating a vehicle while intoxicated – controlled substance, OWI – endangerment, battery, possession of marijuana/ hash oil/hashish/salvia, possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $50,000 surety.

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The state ﬁre marshal is assisting in the investigation, Manges said.There were no injuries.

Accidents

Wood-Rivera Christian Malachi-Lee Wood, 20, Leesburg, and Jasmine Rivera, 27, Milford Hays-Leal Kelly W. Hays, 24, Columbia, Md., and Melissa Leal, 25, Milford

Friday’s blaze was the first under the newly established Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory, MangesTippecanoesaid. Township received a full assist from Turkey Creek Fire Territory and Pierceton Fire Department plus support from Plain Township Fire Department and Noble County fire officials, Manges said.

Officers obtained a search warrant for Reed’s home and executed it July 28, 2020. While searching Reed’s home, officers found ammunition, methamphetamine, firearms, $5,344 in cash and drug paraphernalia.Reedisclassified as a serious violent felon, having been convicted of dealing methamphetamine in November 2020. At the time of this case, Reed was also out on bond for a methamphetamine dealing case.

Ofﬁcers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following accident and incident:

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surety cash.

4:34 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, North CR 300E, south of East CR 700N, Leesburg. Driver: Cody J. Felger, 38, EMS W19 Lane, North Webster. Felger’s vehicle hit a deer. Damage: Up to $5,000.

4:24 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, 11500 block North SR 13, Syracuse. Linda Rowland reported a hit-andrun vehicle accident.

Marriage Dissolutions

Terry — Tammy Terry, Syracuse, and Rickey Terry, Syracuse. Married: July 11, 1987. Separated: Dec. 1, 2021. There are no minor children.

The following couples have ﬁled for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Bame — Alecia Bame, Syracuse, and Ronald Bame, Syracuse. Married: Sept. 28, 1996. Separated: Sept. 20, 2021. There are no minor children.

“He was not out and about wheeling and dealing,” said Ayers.

All

In total, Reed received a 21year sentence, with 16 years to be served in prison and ﬁve years suspended on probation.

The owner of the land is Allen Edd, of Syracuse, according to Beacon.

Desiree Tunstall, Kimberly Cole and Scott Werstler, owners of Tap Root Brewhouse and Company, 130 N. First St., Pierceton, were at the meeting for a new permit. Tunstall said the location will have a bar area offering wine and beer. For food options, Tap Root will offer pizza, pasta, sandwiches and desserts.Thebusiness will be adjacent to The Post and across the street from Bar 13.

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Accidents/Incidents

During court proceedings, Defense Attorney James Ayers argued there was no speciﬁc evidence showing Reed had sold drugs to anybody. He noted Reed’s hobby of ﬁxing vehicles and frequent trips to Florida were connected to rumors about Reed dealing drugs and having a reputation for doing so.

scale to weigh out methamphetamine. The informant said they saw several additional grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and three ﬁrearms in Reed’s home.

Ayers asked the court to consider home detention or alternative placement for Reed to serve hisDeputysentence.Prosecuting Attorney

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

Bauer said the second methamphetamine dealing charge and methamphetamine possession charge will merge into the ﬁrst methamphetamine dealing charge, with no separate sentence being entered.

Four additional criminal charges and a misdemeanor invasion of privacy case were all dismissed as part of a plea agreement.

One of the residents who spoke in support of the fence stated he is a biologist and an engineer. He said he has been in at least one of the outhouses and has found dead animals and animal bones, as well as human waste and pointed out the possible health hazards to the immediate area due to leaked sewage into ground water. Richard suggested Stanton approach the health department with his concerns and see if the outhouses

with the entirety suspended on probation. The sentence will be served consecutively to Smith’s residential entry case.

For residential entry, Kosciusko Superior Court 3 Judge Chad Miner sentenced Smith to 2 1/2 years in the Kosciusko County Jail, with one year executed. Smith also received one year in KCJ for domestic battery, with six months executed. For the theft charge, Miner gave

Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals discussed a petition for a variance which would permit allowing a residential fence to remain 6 feet tall in a street yard, on a property located on the south side of EMS W16 Lane and 158 feet west of EMS 16W Lane, in Tippecanoe Township at Webster Lake. The board’s regular monthly meeting was held Tuesday, Jan. 11, in BruceWarsaw.Stanton advised the board the fence was in place to block the view of some old outhouses that had been left on the property. Stanton said he has approached the board on previous occasions about

It was determined the sewage had come from a shower head, toi-

According to Stout, Serv Pro “classified the mess as its highest classification. They worked four to five days including a weekend and one person was in a haz-mat suit.”

covered events where things come from outside only if there is a speciﬁc rider on the policy,” Stout said. The couple didn’t have the rider on their homeowner’s policy.

and nearly burnt to the ground when firefighters arrived at the scene. The occupant and homeowner, Tom Wade, had escaped without injury. Additionally, no firefighter was injured.

The woman told the ofﬁcer Smith had sent her several messages saying if she didn’t come home and talk to him, he would slash all the tires on the vehicle.

Smith was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior Court 3 Tuesday, Jan.

the removal of the outhouses, which had been on the property since around 1926, but nothing has been done. Area Planning Director Dan Richard advised Stanton the outhouses have pre-dated the county ordinances passed in 1975 and they have no jurisdiction over the removal.

In a phone interview, Snyder explained the question becomes whether there was an unreasonable amount of pressure used to clean the sewer. He noted the Stouts

Clarice Nist agreed with the modiﬁcation.•Susanand Robert Kirkpatrick were granted a variance which allowed construction of an open deck 29 feet from the water’s edge on the north side of George Street and south of Lake Wawasee’s waters edge in Turkey Creek Township.

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Candidate ﬁling began Wednesday, Jan. 5, and as of Tuesday morning it appears several races have already began to form on the Republican ticket.

Countyinclude:Recorder — Deborah A. Wright,CountyWarsawAssessor — Gail Chapman,SheriffWarsaw—Jim Smith, Warsaw County Council District 3 — Scott Clay, Warsaw County Council District 4 — David A. Wolkins, Warsaw Locally those who have ﬁled for township trustee or advisory board include:Plain Township Advisory Board

Van Buren Township Advisory Board — Shane Bucher, incumbent Tippecanoe Township Trustee — Christopher Francis, incumbent. Candidate ﬁling for local U.S.

The county auditor competition, at this point, is between Rhonda J. Helser, and Chasity Sandy, both of Warsaw. Helser is the current county treasurer.

Jeremy Allen Smith, 43, 13790 N. 100E, Milford, will serve a threeyear sentence locally after breaking into a woman’s home and slashing a tire on a vehicle.

During4. court proceedings, Defense Attorney John Barrett said Smith is remorseful and has accepted responsibility for his actions. He said Smith has been accepted into the county’s community corrections program and requested the court allow Smith to serve his executed time through it.

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• Kelly and Sheila McDonald were granted a variance on construction located on the east side of EMS B40 Lane and north of EMS 40B Lane in Tippecanoe Township. Steve Snyder pointed out the contractor had made an error in the measuring and the structure should be 25 feet from the water’s edge, not 22 feet, which is in the construction paperwork.

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cellphone.OnFeb. 22, 2021, a Syracuse Police ofﬁcer responded to a criminal mischief report. The woman who reported being battered in the Feb. 19 incident said Smith had slashed a tire on her relative’s vehicle.

Other agenda items included:

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• Dennis Sexton was granted a variance which would permit the construction of a residence addition. The property in located on the east side of EMS C24G1 Lane and west of Big Chapman Lake in Plain Township.

Stout said his neighbors in Oakwood Park told him they had seen sewer work being done by their property earlier June 11. He claims the woman from town who came out said, “We jetted the line,” during her visit to assess the damage.

Firefighters with Turkey Creek Fire Territory had just returned to their stations after a three-hour assist with Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory on a structure fire, when they were called to a house fire at 9690 N. Koher Road East, Syracuse.Thecall was received at 4:53 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8.

County races thus far will be for auditor and commissioner — southern district, based on ﬁlings. However, other races are expected to develop by the deadline ﬁling at noon, Feb. 4.

Candidate ﬁling begins, races already forming

Smith sentenced on two criminal cases

A separate restitution hearing regarding ﬁnancial losses the woman suffered in the residential entry case is scheduled for Feb. 15.

Smith’s cash bond in the criminal mischief case will be used to pay $230 in restitution for the slashed tire.On Feb. 20, 2021, a Syracuse Police ofﬁcer went to a location regarding a battery that occurred Feb. 19, 2021. Upon arrival, the of-

The following Wednesday, Stout returned to the cottage to meet with “a woman from the town and someone from public works.” Stout identiﬁed the woman as “Elizabeth.” Stout said they came out, looked the situation over, took photos and said the town was responsible for the damage done in the cottage’s basement.Afewdays later Stout met with Elizabeth and provided her with additional information and the estimate from Serv Pro.

• Jonathan and Clarice Nist were granted a variance to allow the construction of a residence 3.4 feet from the property line, on property located on the south side of EMS B15 Lane and 45 feet north of EMS B16 Lane in Tippecanoe Township. A complaint was entered by a resident who asked for a compromise of instead of extending the extension 10 feet, to 7 feet.

The couple also had to throw out furniture, area rugs and other items that were not salvageable. The damage was not covered by the Stouts insurance policy. “In the last 20 or so years, State Farm has

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• Brian and Diane Blake were granted a variance which would permit the construction of a residential addition. The property is located on the east side of Beach Road and north of South Road in Turkey Creek Township.

Stout recounted how he and his wife arrived at their cottage late in the evening of Friday, June 11. He went into the home ﬁrst to turn on the lights and the water. When he stepped off the steps into his basement, he stepped into raw sewage that covered the entire basement.

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ﬁcer spoke with a woman about the incident.According to court documents, the woman said she asked Smith to leave. When Smith acted like he was leaving, the woman attempted to shut the door behind him. However, Smith shoved the door back open and grabbed the woman by the throat, choking her and throwing her up against a wall. Smith then left the area with the woman’s

Representative Second and Third District, along with State Senator District 9 and State Representative for District 18 and 22 have taken place with the Indiana Secretary of State ofﬁce.Republican ﬁlings include:

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“We didn’t know what to do,” Stout said. The couple considered leaving, but had just driven more than 200 miles. Instead, they decided to stay with the windows open and an attic fan going, which just drew the stench of the sewage through the house.

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“We couldn’t understand how it happened. No one was there. No one ﬂushed the toilet,” Stout said.

weren’t the only homeowners in the park whose property was signiﬁcantly damaged. A neighbor of the Stouts, after hearing about what they encountered, came to her vacation cottage and discovered water damage in her basement.

The

• Bruce Martin was granted a variance which would permit the construction of a new residence on the north side of EMS B49 Lane and south of EMS 48A Lane in Tippecanoe Township.

could be removed through that process. The board agreed to allow the fence to remain, pending the disposition of the removal of the outhouses, at which time the part of the fence located in the right of way would be removed.

According to Kosciusko County records, the home was approximately 734 square feet. Scott reported it was heated with a woodburning stove and LP gas. The Red Cross was contacted to assistTippecanoeWade. Township Fire Territory was called for an assist.

There has been no Democrat candidate ﬁle for the primary.

County BZA grants asphalt plant petition

let and sink in a bathroom in the basement. Miller Sewer Cleaning, out of Goshen, recommended Serv Pro who came and looked at the situation. Stout ended up hiring Serv Pro to clean up the mess.

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In total, Smith received a threeyear sentence, with one year executed and two years on probation. Smith can serve the executed portion through the county’s work release or community corrections programs.Asaterm of his probation, Smith must have no contact with the woman involved in these incidents.

Robert M. (Bob) Conley, Warsaw, is seeking to retain his seat as county commissioner — second district. Donald K. Wiesehan Jr., has also filed his candidacy for the seat with additional filings expected.Other filings for county positions

Fire Chief Mickey Scott reported the home was fully engulfed

• Brad Robinson was granted a variance for construction of a residence 23 feet from the water’s edge. The property is located on the south side of Camp Mack Road and north of the water’s edge in Van Buren Township.•Johnand Colleen Benedetto were granted an exception for the purpose of construction of an oversized residential accessory building, which exceeds the ordinance of 1,200 square feet. The property is located on the north side of Defreese Road and

In the ﬁrst case, Smith was charged with residential entry, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery and theft, both class A misdemeanors. Smith was also charged with criminal mischief, a class B misdemeanor, in a second case.

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The Town of Syracuse received a rather unwanted gift a few days before Christmas, a lawsuit brought on by John and Lora Stout seeking compensation for damage done to their cottage, located in Oakwood Park.“It was a horrible experience,” said John Stout, in a phone interview. “We had just ﬁxed up our basement and made it usable and it was trashed. We had to replace the shower and toilet … Nothing else that was wood or other material, anything that could absorb anything, had to be trashed.”

The Stouts assumed since representatives of the town had told them the town was responsible, the town would reimburse them. However, contact with the town soon ceased.The Stouts hired local attorney Steve Snyder who explained immunity is available to municipalities for discretionary acts. For example, the town council could make it a policy town sewers are to be cleaned. Once such a decision is made, it becomes a ministerial act. Snyder explained if the ministerial act is done negligently, it can expose the town to liability.

State Representative District 22 — Curt Nisley and Craig SnowDemocrat ﬁlings include: U.S. Representative Third District — Phillip Beachy, Aaron (A.J.) Calkins and Gary L. Snyder.

east of EMS D18 Lane in Turkey Creek Township.

On Saturday, June 12, Stout called Miller Sewer which came out and tested the sewer line from the cottage to the street. Everything seemed ﬁne.

The Stouts spent a considerable amount of time and money in restoring the basement to its previous condition. Stout said dry wall had to be removed from the ﬂoor up 2 feet and moisture could be seen on the studs underneath.

“We thought a lot about what had happened and couldn’t believe the town would just walk away,” Stout said. “I did some legal research and talked to Steve (Snyder). We believe the case law is strong enough, worth the risk to take the case to court.”

Papakeechie home destroyed by fire

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• Jason Brooks was granted a variance which would permit the construction of a 10 foot by 12 foot shed on property located on the north side of EMS B60 Lane and south of Sechrist Lake in Tippecanoe Township.

Stout described his neighbor’s property damage as having “deep water, 2-3 feet in her basement. … It wrecked her water heater and personal property.” Stout said he believed his neighbor also contacted the town, but again the town claimed it was not their responsibility.The town’s insurance carrier has retained Gardner and Rans, a law ﬁrm in South Bend, to represent its interests. According to Snyder, no court date has been set yet. Martin Gardner will be representing the town in court. Snyder said Gardner requested an additional 30 days to respond.Gardner did not return a phone call seeking comment before press time.The matter was also brought to the Oakwood Property Owners Association, the person who was the association president at the time tried to approach the town on the Stouts behalf with no response.

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• Jack Hess was granted an exception to allow an accessory structure to remain as placed in violation of a previous BZA granted variance. Hess was advised to obtain a new permit for the structure located on the north side of Island Avenue and west of Kings Drive in Turkey Creek Township.

• Scott Mentzer and Tom Dahm were granted an “after the fact” permit which allowed a shed to remain as placed without hearing approval of permit. The property is located on the north side of EMS B29 Lane and north of South Barbee Road in Tippecanoe Township.•Kunal Gupta and Jolanda Muenzel were granted a variance which allowed for the construction of a new residence on the property located on the west side of North Channel Road and south of North Road in Turkey Creek Township.

Fans who might have had to leave at halftime of the Wawasee versus NorthWood boys basketball game Friday would never believe what the ﬁnal score of the game wound up being. As well as Wawasee could have played in the ﬁrst half, the Warriors went as ice cold as the night air outside the Hardwood Teepee in the second half of a 47-35 result in favor of the red and black.

weren’t mind blowing like some Carroll teams of the past, it presented quite a hill for a Wawasee roster with just two athletes having any equipment time to date.

“I haven’t heard anything about what it is with him,” Hoffert said of Dukes. “I just know that coming out of the halftime that we were going to take a look at him. I don’t have any details on that right now, we just certainly hope that it’s nothing serious, and that it’s just precautionary.”NorthWoodremained steady in its 41-22 run of Wawasee in the junior varsity contest. The Panthers started the game on a 15-3 run and just went from there.

Columbia City Girls Basketball 75, Wawasee 49 City made it 17 in a row to start the season after throttling Wawasee Tuesday in the Whitley County seat.

Ousley cracked just the top ﬁve once, a 7.975 on beam for fourth, but having her experience along with Kuhl at the top of the Wawasee lineup was a key cog for the hosts in the meet.

Wawasee’s poor free throw shooting in the waning moments kept NorthWood alive, an of-

Wednesday, the Warriors dropped a 33-24 result at East Noble. On Monday, Wawasee (4-6) hosted Northridge but couldn’t slow the Raiders in a 61-33 loss. In the two games, Dallas Miller combined for 18 points and Kane Dukes had 17 points in the two games.

It wasn’t exactly the handpicked assignment a coach would like to get as a fill-in for a varsity competition. Assistant coach Hannah Weiland and Wawasee gymnastics hosted Fort Wayne Carroll Thursday evening in the Lady Warriors’ first dual of the season.The 101.825-92.325 score in favor of the Chargers may have looked like a total blowout, but reading between the lines, it was a win above everything else for Wawasee.Carroll, a perennial state contender making the finals in 2020, once again brought show stoppers at the top of its lineup. Bella Hoogland was the performer of the meet, taking firsts in vault (9.025), bars (8.65) and beam, the top score of the night at 9.5, and added an 8.75 on floor to score a 35.925 all-around to top the field. Leah Stuckey was third in all four disciplines as well as all-around (33.05), and while the scores

Edwards and Payne combined for 22 of NorthWood’s points. The win over the Panthers was just the third in eight tries for Carpenter as a Wawasee head coach, just the third win dating back to 2012, and the first Wawasee win at NorthWood since the 2008 semi-state team did it twice.Wawasee returned from the winter break with a solid 38-27 JV win over NorthWood in the night’s first contest. Mackenzie Hackleman paced the Warriors with 15 points and five rebounds and Kiersten McCreary added four points and five boards.

for head coach Molly Liston, at home recovering from illness and taking in the action via her dad’s phone on FaceTime. “I think that carried into tonight, any experience is good experience, and to get the next three back into action just helps that much

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Kuhl kept pace with Hoogland and Stuckey Thursday, scoring a 33.35 in the all-around and had the top ﬂoor number in the meet with a 9.10, hitting both of her big tumbling passes to open the routine. Kuhl also had an 8.725 on vault for second and 7.775 on bars, also for second place.

fensive rebound and putback by Claire Payne with just under 18 seconds to go pulled the Black Swish within two at 47-45. After Carter hit one of two freebies on the other end, NorthWood got a look, but the long three fell short, affording Wawasee its ﬁrst Northern Lakes Conference win of the season.“We’ve worked extremely hard on our defense in the past couple of weeks,” Carpenter said. “We were trying to get people in the gaps and have plenty of help side pressure. Not just ball pressure, but help and gap pressure. That helped us pick off some easy passes and gave us some extra possessions in the second half.”

“Team state showed what our program does and the level we are at consistently,” said Wawasee head coach Frank Bumgardner. “The tournament administration has ﬁngerprints of us through Cheryl Merchant. Our administration offered great support. Our

It wasn’t smooth sailing in the ﬁnal two rounds, however, as No. 3 Jay County started the head-toheads with seven mat wins and a resounding 38-0 lead before Wawasee could muster any competition points in what amounted to a 48-15 loss. In the third place match, Oak Hill wore out a tired Warrior side with a 50-27 conclusion, the Golden Eagles rallying from an 11-0 deﬁcit to score 29 unanswered points en route to theForvictory.theday, Wawasee had two wrestlers, Tom and Gavin Malone, run undefeated. Tom scored three pins and a decision while Malone had four pins to highlight theDilley,weekend.Tim Shortt and Hunter Miller were all 3-1.

Tyler Raasch led NorthWood with eight points, 13 rebounds and three blocks while Wawasee had 10 points and four caroms from Robbie Finlinson.

“They have a lot of weapons and have a couple key players that can really put the pressure on you defensively,” said Wawasee assistant coach Chad Hoffert, who filled in for an ill head coach Jon Everingham. “They have other guys that always are in the right spot. They look for that little crack. They run their stuff. As soon as they find that crack, they amp up the physicality. With Dukes out of the rotation, that really put a lot of pressure on Brenner,us.” who started the game with three three-pointers in succession, ended with 21 points and five rebounds to lead the Panthers. Raasch hit several timely buckets

The ﬁnal Northern Lakes Conference dual for Wawasee saw the girls wrap up a 5-2 run through the conference while the Warrior boys ﬁnished 4-3.

Withmore.”sickness and injuries knocking out Wawasee’s other ﬁve for the Elkhart Invite, the host squad was happy to welcome three back to action against Carroll. Kenady Meerzo had an 8.05 on vault and 7.85 on ﬂoor, Trinity LaJoice added an 8.0 on vault and Delaney DeLaGrange had a no-fall 7.075 on beam among some of the output for the home side.

Wawasee dropped its second straight home meet Tuesday in hosting Angola. Stats from the meet were not made immediately available.

“Practice this week has not been ideal at all, especially ahead of our ﬁrst home meet,” Weiland said. “We didn’t practice Monday at all. Nika (Prather) was able to step in Tuesday, it was just me last night. It’s been a hard week for them, but they stepped up and were able to do what they could do at the right times.”

After Wawasee hung around in the rearview mirror in the ﬁrst quarter, 28-16, City went on an 18-2 run during the course of the second quarter to blow the game wideCity,open.the No. 8 team in Class 4-A, were led by 21 points from Addison Baxter and 16 from KyndraWawaseeSheets.(8-10) had 15 points and a pair of rebounds from Lindsay Doss and 13 points from Jada Carter.

to conclude with 12 points and five boards.After going 10-20 from the floor in the first half, Wawasee shot just 1-7 from the floor in the second half, just a Maddux Everingham three-pointer in the final minute of the fourth quarter the lone field goal the Warriors made in the secondCadenhalf. Welty had 13 points to lead the hosts, but was saddled with foul trouble in the second half and would get his fifth, severely handcuffing any attempt of a Wawasee rally. Everingham had seven points.

Wawasee continued to take the step of “almost there” the coaching staff has been advertising with its still-green varsity rotation. That roster was even younger and slimmer Friday after senior ﬂoor leader Keaton Dukes took a hard fall catching an outlet pass, also catching the arm of Cooper Wiens in the process and hitting the deck hard. Dukes managed to make it a few more minutes before he was pulled and sent to the training room for observation. He didn’t return.That void seemed to be the crack in the armor NorthWood needed, which the Class 3-A No. 4-ranked Panthers were in all sorts of trouble down 25-18 at one point of the second quarter, but trailed just 26-

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Wawasee’s 2-2 performance at the IHSWCA Team State competition Saturday at Martinsville was chock full of ups and downs, trendingWawaseeupward.opened with a 46-29 win against New Prairie, which saw Wawasee score the ﬁnal 16 points of the match to advance to round two. Its next contest, against No. 2 Delta, once again had Wawasee behind facing ﬁve matches to go, but getting a pair of pins from Dylan Tom and Logan Stuckman and a closing 9-8 decision from Landen Dilley to close the door on a 39-35 result and a ticket to the semis.

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With just two athletes competing last week at the Elkhart Invite, Talia Kuhl and Olivia Ousley were the lone competitors with any mileage on their bones.

The second half, whether it was not having Dukes on the court or not, was almost literally all Panthers.An and-one from Cade Brenner really got NorthWood started, his conversion made it 33-28 and the snowball was ofﬁcially rolling downhill. Brenner and Ian Raasch opened the fourth quarter with shorties to spread the lead to eight, and the Warriors went nearly seven minutes between scores in the fourth as the Panthers pulled away for what became a lopsided ﬁnal.

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C-Team Drops Two Wawasee’s C-Team boys basketball squad played two in the past week in getting back to action after the holiday. Last

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Finding itself trailing 37-29 late in the third quarter, Becca Smith stepped up and nailed a key three-pointer just before the horn to cut the lead to ﬁve.

Back-to-back scores from Hannah Chupp and Joselyn Edwards put NorthWood back up seven at 41-34, but Smith countered with another three to start a 9-1 Wawasee run, bookended with a Jada Carter three to put Wawasee up for the ﬁrst time in the second half,“Becca44-42.is a fantastic three-point shooter and has been working extremely hard on her shooting,” stated Wawasee head coach Matt Carpenter. “We’ve been trying to ﬁnd opportunities for her to take more of those shots. We played a little chess with them about who was going to come out and guard Becca. When they sagged off, Becca took the shots and made a few.”

Weathering an 11-26 adventure at the free throw line, which had Wawasee miss 7-13 in the fourth quarter, the Warriors made up for it with seven made threepointers. Smith had three of them

Wawasee’s(55.42).girls will take on the Northern Lakes Conference this weekend at the NLC Championships at Northridge while the boys are off until the NLC Championships Jan. 27/29.

24 at the intermission.

Wawasee took 11 of the 12 events on the girls side, Alexis Mishler, Lily Tyler and Hayden Neer all claiming two individual and two relay wins apiece. Tyler won the 200 and 500 freestyles, 2:03.96 and 5:29.78, Mishler the 100 freestyle at 52.62 and the backstroke at 1:00.82, and Neer the individual medley at 2:20.82 and breaststroke at 1:09.01. Wawasee won the medley relay (1:56.66), 200 free relay (1:43.70) and 400 free relay (3:55.60) while Julie Mishler added a 50 free win (24.03) and Kelsey Keiper won diving

With plenty of examples of what has gone wrong in key moments for Wawasee girls basketball, the Lady Warriors brought out some of their “we did this right” snippets Saturday night in a 48-45 win at NorthWood.

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and 10 total points along with ﬁve rebounds. Carter would end with 11 points, four boards and three steals, and White would record nine points and four rebounds, but also nine steals, including one with 30 seconds left to help Wawasee go up ﬁve.

“Just being at the meet last week with Talia and Olivia competing was a huge experience for them to see what the meet looks like, what being out there is like,” said Weiland, who was ﬁlling in

Losses earlier in the season in games like Concord, Goshen and Triton all had Wawasee ﬁnd the wrong side of a moment or strung together trouble it couldn’t rid itself of. Those fortunes changed for the better at The Pit, where adversity was met with execution, and it came from several players.

club did a great job with the food and things like that. Things were in place so we could just go down there and wrestle. We were not intimidated by the moment at all. I feel our ﬁnish was indicative of our entire program. Just a very solid weekend.”

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“When I was a child, I used to read books under the covers with my ﬂashlight. I loved mystery books, especially the ‘Boxcar Children.’ Now I read a book every two weeks.

This year the group has read “White Ivy,” Big Little Lies,” and “Heartburn.” “We read a variety of genres. When it comes time to pick a new book, I ask for recommendations from the group and I send them links to summaries. I ask them to mark their ﬁrst or second choices. At dinner, we pick the next book. It is always a

Milford Council retains officers for 2022

Urbin also expressed frustration about property on Maple Street owned by Ron Davidhizar, deemed to be in violation by Milford Building Commissioner Scott Mast. The matter, said Rigdon, is “under a judge’s advisement right now.”

The council also passed three

2020 when teachers and students were sent home for the remainder of the school year. Last year, members met in person, socially distanced, at the school. “This year, we meet in-person at restaurants. It is our social time together,” said Fowble. She contacts all club members via a message on Google calendar for a restaurant time that would work and they all meet at the chosen restaurant.Every member of the club is secured a book to read through the interlibrary loan program at the Syracuse Public Library.

“This is my 20th year as a librarian and my 11th year at Wawasee High School,” said Fowble.

Marquart also reported complaints about the ADA crosswalk at Fourth and Henry streets. The council approved $1,580 to Pulver Asphalt for a handrail pending conﬁrmation of INDOT’s standards for the handrail’s height.

Courtney Eby, Syracuse, a junior studying Bible and ministry, is among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the fall 2021 semester.The dean’s list is published each semester by Dr. Marty Spears, university provost, honoring those who have achieved a high scholarship. To be eligible, a student must be carrying 12 or more hours with a 3.65 or higher grade-point average and no incompletes.

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Noting the persistence of the COVID epidemic, Cockburn voiced his support for extending the suspension “until we’re getting to a point ﬁnancially where we need the money.” The council agreed but requested Gall gather more data on the question for the February meeting.

The council approved $6,000 for USI Consultants to perform a Pacer Rating survey of Milford streets as part of the town’s Community Crossing grant. Streets Superintendent Steven Marquart pointed out the survey, performed every two years, has helped the town obtain nearly $300,000 in road work in recent years.

Since many books have discussion questions at the back, Fowble sometimes starts the discussion with one of those questions. Other times, she starts the hourlong discussion with something she found while researching the book.Fowble has always loved books.

Milford Town Council held its ﬁrst public meeting of 2022 Monday evening, Jan. 10, in the community building. Members started the year by voting to continue with the same ofﬁcers as in 2021. They are: Doug Ruch, president; Ken Long, vice-president. Bob Cockburn is the third council member.Council members also chose to extend the town’s moratorium on late fees for utilities bills for one more month, in conjunction with Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb’s COVID emergency still in effect.

measures related to Milford Fire Department and Lutheran EMS.

The cost of $20,880 for 33 pagers will be split evenly between the town council and Van Buren and Jefferson townships.

What could be better than having dinner and talking about an enjoyable book?

Urbin also expressed concern about the line-up of cars to pick up students from Milford School at the end of each day creating a “safetyMilfordissue.”Police Chief Derek Kreider, who also serves as Milford School Resource Ofﬁcer, pointed out kindergarten through fourth graders use the circle drive, which is cleared in 10 to 15 minutes, while the remaining students use the north doors. “I’m not sure what else could be done,” he said.

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The contract with Lutheran EMS was also approved at no cost to the town after Lutheran agreed to remove language stipulating automatic renewal unless given a 180 day notice.

The council also approved the town’s workers compensation policy for $15,632, more than $1,000 less than in 2021.

Staff Book Club is popular at Wawasee High School

Several teachers and staff at Wawasee High School who are members of the Staff Book Club have done just that this year. “We have staff and teachers as members of our club representing most all departments,” said Gena Fowble, librarian at the highTheschool.Staff Book Club has been meeting for the past three years. Club members met virtually in

The next meeting of Milford Town Council is 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14.

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Also, after learning Jefferson Township is also on board, the council agreed to split the cost of new pagers for the ﬁre department, which will be compatible with the new 700-800 mhz emergency communication system Kosciusko County is implementing.

The council approved $1,200 to BL Anderson for a renewal of cellular router service between the town water tower and well ﬁeld.

group decision,” said Fowble.

The town’s ﬁre contract was approved for 2022, which the council splits with Van Buren Township, each paying $34,775.

Town Clerk Tricia Gall noted Milford was one of the few towns not to reinstate late fees, and, in response to members’ questions, added the town is likely losing thousands of dollars it would otherwise be collecting. However, even though late fees were suspended throughout 2021, water and wastewater did end the year “in the black,” said Gall. Members also questioned whether COVID is the reason for late payments.

Town Attorney Jay Rigdon was asked about progress on a tear down order for a house on Catherine Street gutted by a ﬁre in early 2021. Rigdon said the tear down order was signed by a judge; however, due to the winter cold, a 60-90 day hold was also added, so the town should be able to move ahead in ResidentMarch.Jay

Lakeland Quilt Club of North Webster members recently donated 36 quilts to Head Start at North Webster Elementary School and hats, mittens and gloves to the school for use by students of all ages. Members are Sue Wegert, Diana Taylor, Maryann Engle, Janet Richcreek, Linda Felger, Brenda Smith, Juanita Robinett, Linda Greene, Beckie Hanson, Laura Greig, Pat Bzinski, Kay Dabler, Kim Hine, Judy Setlak and Janet Anderson.

Mrs. Brian (Doris) Wall has opened a cake decorating and catering service at her Dewart Lake home. Doris makes cakes for all occasions, baked goods and gourmet foods.

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Center. The chili cook-off will be at various businesses and restaurants.

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Stump entertained guests over the Christmas holidays. They were Mrs. Estella Kinsey, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Helsa, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Loser and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Zorn and family, all of Warsaw. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Sale Shively and family of Nappanee, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kinsey, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kinsey and family and Mr. and Mrs. Terry Kinsey and family, all of Fort Wayne, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bechtold of Zion, Ill.

Small town politics consists of local businesses and government working together. That was the subject discussed this morning at the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce meeting. Recently, chamber executive director Steven Hite questioned the actions of

Much of their work will be done by assisting in teaching school age children ﬁre safety, hunting safety, drug awareness, bicycle safety, boating and water safety, Halloween safety and home safety.The post has been sanctioned by the North Webster Town Board and includes members Captain Refugio Ramirez, First Lieutenant Tim Collins, Brian Vickery, First Lieutenant Patrick Kelley and Second Lieutenant Shane Blackburn.

During a short meeting Thursday, Milford Redevelopment Commission named its officers for 2012. Just before votes were taken, member Keith Hardy submitted a verbal resignation. He expressed regrets and added with a variety of different responsibilities, he feels he does not have adequate time to fulfill his duties as part of the commission. Officers for 2012 will be as follows. Dan Brown will again serve as president, and Chuck Bird as vice president. Clerk-treasurer Joellen Fee was asked to fill in as an interim secretary because the town council is in charge of appointing members to the redevelopment commission.

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were married Dec. 28 in Montgomery, Ala.

The Mail-Journal bid a fond, and teary, farewell to one of its mainstays Friday, Jan. 3, as Betty Smith retired from nearly 40 years of working at the newspaper and printing operation.

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Jim Felkner of Milford is now at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago where he continues to improve after suffering a stroke in October. According to his sister, Joan Sparks, Felkner is expected to remain at the institute through

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sharp, Milford, left the ﬁrst of the year for a two-month vacation in Arizona.

Three Lakeland men were elected ofﬁcers of the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission. Ron Baumgartner, Milford, was

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A farewell party and roast will be held in Becky Ball-Miller’s honor from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at Camp Alexander Mack. Ball-Miller is leaving the position of executive director of the camp after serving the camp on full-time staff since February 1983.Milford United Methodist Church acquired an ark this past weekend. A few volunteers of the congregation decided to construct a Noah’s Ark for the church’s preschool.

special public session was called following a Dec. 16 Syracuse town Council meeting, when 14 downtown merchants presented a petition objecting to the beautiﬁcation project.

A car belonging to Frank Miller of r 3 Syracuse and stolen on Nov. 17 was recovered last week at Highland and reported drivable according to the Ligonier Indiana State Police post who called Miller last Friday to inform him of the recovery. The car was found at a gas station at Highland.

Airman Tim Troup and his bride, Angela, arrived in Milford, Sunday morning Jan. 5 to visit with his parents, Bill and Anne Troup of Waubee Lake, and other family members. Tim and Angela

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New Milford Clerk-Treasurer

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Bill Beemer, chairman of the Syracuse-Wawasee Economic and Beautiﬁcation Committee, presented plans for the proposed beautiﬁcation project at a special meeting Monday evening. The

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possible parking problems.

North Webster Winter Fest is a go for Saturday, Jan. 28. All the activities with show and swap and snowmobile vendors is on for the North Webster Community

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It happened in Syracuse ... 40 years ago Power outage causes serious damage at WHS

After 52 years as a minister of the Milford Apostolic Christian Church, Rev. Theo Beer, retired from active ministry on December 6, 1981. He will be 84 years old on January 23. He was ordained a minister in August 1929 following the death of Rev. George Stieglitz.

school corporation, said as near as he could tell the power failure occurred at about 7 p.m. Sunday while the area was hit by subzero weather, purported to be the coldest period in the Twentieth Century.

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This week’s speaker at Lakeland Kiwanis meeting was Mark Meritt, a Fairfield teacher and muskie fishing guide. Meritt spends from 100 to 130 days a year fishing for muskie on Webster Lake. He related muskies were first stocked in Webster in 1978 and have been stocked 20 times since. Muskies represent an economic windfall for the North Webster area. Twenty percent of all fishing on Webster is for muskies, and that number is growing. Sometimes as many as 65 to 70 boats are in the wa-

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Mr. and Mrs. John Hare of Milford recently spent a week end in Kalaska, Mich. The Hare’s went snowmobiling with Mrs. Hare’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Whetten. Mrs. Hare

recently heard from her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Scott, who are vacationing at Yuma, Ariz. Bob Hoerr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoerr, is returning to IU tomorrow after spending Christmas with his parents. He is a ﬁrst year med student on the Bloomington campus.

Mr. and Mrs. Max Thomas celebrated New Year’s eve with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ferverda.

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Syracuse Town Council members when, at the December meeting, the council hired Keystone Consulting. The out-of-town computer programming ﬁrm has long worked with the town of Syracuse. But Hite asked why local bids were not accepted. He was persistent, noting the council should encourage local buying and utilizing local businesses.

Water damage and clean-up costs at Wawasee High School, due to a power failure, is expected to run into several thousands of dollars, according to Superintendent Don Arnold, in a statement Tuesday morning. Workmen were busy Monday, Tuesday and today making repairs of water lines leading to and enclosed in heat coils, principally in the social studies and math area.

Bob Hoerr returns to IU after visit to Milford

Approximately 100 residents of Lake Wawasee attended a public hearing Thursday regarding an application for dredging 824 feet across the frontage of the Oakwood Inn. Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation petitioned the Division of Water, Indiana Department of Natural Resources for the hearing. Buckingham Co. submitted the application to dredge the frontage to the DNR Nov. 7, which stated the purpose for the dredging was to improve navigation.

The North Webster Town Board re-elected Howard Bemish as president at their regular meeting on January 6. Other topics covered at the meeting were establishment of mileage charges for the year 1982, the proposed contract for 1982 between the town and township and the upcoming Winter Carnival and its

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Members of the North Webster Explorer Post 276, an extension of the Boy Scouts of America who chose law enforcement under the leadership of Craig Bale, North Webster deputy marshal and K-9 ofﬁcer, presented a program for the Lakeland Kiwanis Club Monday morning, Jan. 6.

Saturday, Jan. 23, will be the “Big race day” at this year’s Winter Carnival being sponsored at North Webster by the Lakeland Snowmobile club. There will be a treasure hunt for snowmobile equipment, food, tools, dinner, automotive supplies and all sorts of gifts and gift certiﬁcates being donated by local merchants.Piercing winds and drifting snow with reports of wind chill factors being as low as 70 degrees below zero caught the Lakeland area in the 20th Century’s bitterest cold wave. It brought the county to a virtual stand still Sunday and Monday.

The State Bank of Syracuse statement of condition for the year ending 1971 hit and all-time high of $16,742,830.80 in total resources and total liabilities and capital funds according to a statement published this week. The total for 1970 was $14,409,948.42.

Joellen Free and new town council member Dan Cochran took the oath of ofﬁce Monday evening at Milford Town Council’s ﬁrst meeting of 2012.

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Wawasee Kiwanis recently donated $1,000 to the Syracuse Police Department Drug Abuse Resistance Education program. The money was raised by the local service organization through a number of fund-raisers in 1991.

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elected chairman, Charles Brower, North Webster, was elected secretary and Jerry Grady, Syracuse, was elected vice-chairman.

ter ﬁshing for muskies, and ﬁshermen come from as far away as Detroit and Cincinnati.

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Power is fed to the school over REMC lines, and the outage that affected the school also affected homes between Milford and Syracuse. Carl Hadley, director of buildings and grounds for the

The town of Milford invites its citizens and neighbors to share in celebrating the completion of its new town hall at an open house at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. Milford Town Council members, John Lehman; Dennis Wuthrich; outgoing board member and president, Robert Phillips; and incoming board member Charles Bird; along with town employees will host the afternoon festivities.

invitation. The in-person discussion follows at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, in the downstairs meeting room. The author will be present during both discussions.

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The new “I Spy” display is up. Children are encouraged to spy as many objects on the list as possible. Once that is done, they can complete the new scavenger hunt or pick up a take-and-make craft.Wacky and Wiggly Storytime will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19. This storytime is all about having fun, getting one’s hands dirty and meeting new friends. Then Friday, Jan. 21, the homeschool program and a more laid back story time will occur at 10:30

Syracuse Public Library’s Adult Book Club meets this week to discuss January’s pick “Heritage Lost” by local author S.M. Wright. The Zoom discussion will occur at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18. Contact Becky Brower, bbrower@syracuse.lib.in.us, for a Zoom

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No contractor may withdraw their proposal within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

WEDNESDAY — S. Strock

Milford Library’s crafty part-timer

FRIDAY — P. Perry

Share your favorite book and movie of 2021 for a chance to win a SimplePleasures hydration bath gift set, which features a cute penguin glass, lip balm, body lotion, body mist and a nail ﬁle.

As well as clerking duties such as shelving books and helping patrons ﬁnd materials, Nyce’s responsibilities also revolve around “odds and ends other full-time employees don’t have time for.” These include laminating and creating library displays.

Upstairs are blank paper books and DVDs. Fill out their fronts with your favorite book and movie of 2021, and then add your name and phone number to the back. Ask for a piece of tape to add your picks to the upstairs circulation desk through Friday, Jan. 21. One lucky winner will be drawn Monday, Jan. 24.

MONDAY — G. Smith

cared about what he was saying and wanted you to learn instead of just memorize.”

Corner Mobile Meals drivers Volunteer drivers for Syracuse, Milford and North Webster Mobile Meals have been scheduled as follows: Syracuse Drivers, Jan. 17-21 MONDAY — M. Smith Bridge Results North Webster Bridge Group North Webster Bridge Group met Tuesday, Jan. 4, at the Senior Primelife Enrichment Center in the North Webster Community Center. Winners were Jean Cowan, ﬁrst, and Bill Thompson, second. TUESDAY — P. Smith WEDNESDAY — P. Smith THURSDAY — B. Martz FRIDAY — P. Smith Milford Drivers, Jan. 17-21 MONDAY — B. Harkness

In May 2016, Kayla Nyce graduated from Wawasee High School and started a new job at Milford Public Library. Since then, the Syracuse native has maintained a part-time position, working primarily in the children’s department, where her arts and crafts skills are put to good use.

“I read through most of the children’s section as a kid,” she said. In middle school, her favorites were J.K.

Children’s Programming

The Kosciusko County Drainage Board reserves the right to ask for clarification for any bid submitted. The specifications herein state the minimum requirements of the Kosciusko County Drainage Board. It shall be the bidder’s responsibility to carefully examine each item of the specifications. Any bid not in substantial compliance with these specifications will be rejected. It will be the responsibility of the bidder to conform to the requirements unless deviation have been specifically cited by the bidder and acceptance made on the basis of the exception.

JAMES WELCH RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT NOTICE TO BIDDERS

(574) 457-5637, visit online at SWChamber.com or email Renea@SWChamber.com.

Nyce also hopes to do some travelling in the near future, perhaps after the world has “calmed down” from COVID, she quipped. Japan is one of the countries she wants to see, along withInItaly.the meantime, like many others her age, she is trying to save money for a vehicle, with which she looks forward to exploring the world “at my own pace.”

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FRIDAY — R. and P. Haab

TUESDAY — D. Haney

TUESDAY — B. K. Turner

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY DRAINAGE BOARD/SURVEYOR’S OFFICE

THURSDAY — M. Webb

In recent years, Nyce has developed an interest in poetry, particularly the work of Chuya Nakahara, a Japanese poet active before World War II. “It’s interesting to see the way people play with words,” she said.

The contract documents, including specifications are on file in the Office of the Kosciusko County Surveyor (100 West Center St.-Courthouse, Warsaw, IN 46580) for review.Security: Any person, firm or corporation who submits a proposal must file with their bid a certified check, bank draft, cashier’s check, or money order issued by a financial institution insured by an agency of the United States in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid, made payable to the Treasurer of Kosciusko County. In lieu of the above, any person, firm or corporation who submits a proposal and has a principal place of business in the state of Indiana may file with their proposal a bid bond in the amount of 10 percent (10%) of the bid, made payable to the Kosciusko County Drainage Board.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY DRAINAGE BOARD/SURVEYOR’S OFFICE JAMES WELCH RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR TILE MATERIAL & DELIVERY Notice is hereby given that the Kosciusko County Drainage Board (Agent: Kosciusko County Surveyor) will receive sealed bids for the TILE MATERIAL & DELIVERY TO THE PROJECT LOCATION for the reconstruction of the James Welch County Regulated Drain. Sealed bids will be received at the Kosciusko County Surveyor’s Office (100 West Center St.-Courthouse, Warsaw, IN 46580) until 4:00pm (local time) on the 26th of January, 2022. Any bids received after the aforementioned date and time will be returned unopened. All bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud by the Kosciusko County Drainage Board at 9:00am, January 27, 2022, in the Old Courtroom of the Kosciusko County Courthouse. Located at 100 West Center St., Warsaw, IN 46580. The contract documents, including specifications are on file in the Office of the Kosciusko

In addition to having an adult book, the Syracuse Public Library is holding the “My Voyage Begins” 2022 Reading Challenge. Sign up now until June 30 by submitting your reading goals for Jan. 1 through Sept. 30. Books don’t have to come from the Syracuse Public Library. E-books, audio books and graphic novels also count toward reading goals.

Proposals may be held by the Kosciusko County Drainage Board for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the public opening. The successful contractor will be required to guarantee the delivery of the tile material per the date(s) set forth in the bid specifications. No contractor may withdraw their proposal within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

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Nyce later revisited Syracuse Library after a long absence. “It was weird how small it was. I remember it being so much bigger as a child.”

As a child who enjoyed reading, Nyce was also a regular at the Syracuse Public Library.

THURSDAY — B. Kennedy

Sign-up sheets are available upstairs at the library, or interested participants can email Brower or Katie Moran, kmoran@ syracuse.lib.in.us.

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Notice is hereby given that the Kosciusko County Drainage Board (Agent: Kosciusko County Surveyor) will receive sealed bids for the reconstruction of the James Welch County Regulated Drain Tile.

Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Renea Salyer reported the chamber grew membership and had a record year ﬁnancially. Among the many accomplishments during the course of the past year, Salyer shared the budget increased substantially, allowing for the addition of a part-time marketing assistant, Jill Garris. The chamber hosted a job fair, assisted businesses in securing employees through Syracuse Indiana, Employment Opportunities with more than 110 job postings, partnered with the Shop Local Network to provide additional marketing support to the membership, grew the chamber’s social media following and engagement, and accomplished gaining 40 new members while retaining 95% of previous members. Eleven ribbon cuttings were conducted. Salyer reported throughout the year, numerous new businesses opened and/or expanded and businesses in and around the community remained strong despite worker shortages.Additionally, Salyer secured Indiana’s Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch as the featured keynote speaker for the upcoming professional women’s luncheon nextWithmonth.various special events and activities scheduled for 2022, the goals include continuing to provide a variety of services to the member businesses and expanding knowledge about the needs of members. Salyer will also continue to advocate for businesses and community growth through storytelling of all the town has to offer its residents and guests.

Thea.m.homeschool topic will be “Explore Earth’s Atmosphere.”

From a young age, Nyce has enjoyed many aspects of arts and crafts. “I’ve tried out a lot of different things over the years,” Favorites have included working in clay and using wire to create sculptures and jewelry.

All bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud by the Kosciusko County Drainage Board at 9:00am, January 27, 2022, in the Old Courtroom of the Kosciusko County Courthouse. Located at 100 West Center St., Warsaw, IN 46580.

WEDNESDAY — J. and C. Wagner

Proposals may be held by the Kosciusko County Drainage Board for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the public opening.

Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber accomplishes goals in 2021

In comparing bids, consideration will not be confined to price only. The successful bid will be the one that is judged to best service the interest of the Kosciusko County Drainage Board where price, product, safety, quality and delivery are considered.TheKosciusko County Drainage Board reserves the right to reject any proposal to waive technicalities or irregularities therein, to delete any bid item or items and to award a contract on the proposal that in their judgement is most advantageous to Kosciusko County.Mike Kissinger, Kosciusko County Surveyor hspaxlp J.5-12 County Surveyor (100 West Center St.-Courthouse, Warsaw, IN 46580) for review.Security: Any person, firm or corporation who submits a proposal must file with their bid a certified check, bank draft, cashier’s check, or money order issued by a financial institution insured by an agency of the United States in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid, made payable to the Treasurer of Kosciusko County. In lieu of the above, any person, firm or corporation who submits a proposal and has a principal place of business in the state of Indiana may file with their proposal a bid bond in the amount of 10 percent (10%) of the bid, made payable to the Kosciusko County Drainage Board.

dix’s time-traveling series, “The Missing.”

North Webster Drivers, Jan. 17-21

Sealed bids will be received at the Kosciusko County Surveyor’s Office (100 West Center St.-Courthouse, Warsaw, IN 46580) until 4:00pm (local time) on the 26th of January, 2022. Any bids received after the aforementioned date and time will be returned unopened.

The successful contractor will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price within ten days after the award of the contract and a two (2) year maintenance bond in the amount of thirty percent (30%) of the contract price prior to the completion and final payment of the contract.

A reserved, soft-spoken individual, Nyce was nonetheless surprised how much she enjoyed working with children, whether reading to them during story time, assisting with arts and crafts projects during the summer reading program or, she said, “helping them discover new Lookingthings.” back on her own childhood, Nyce still remembers the positive inﬂuence of two of her own teachers, including Kim Conrad, who taught kindergarten. “I remember how encouraging she was in everything.” And Jace Stewart, her ﬁfth grade teacher, she recalled, “really made me enjoy learning … You could tell he

Syracuse Library book club to discuss book by local author

“My sister recommended it. She knows me well,” Nyce commented, referring to her older sister Chelsea, who has taught in Elkhart County schools. Kayla also has a younger sister, Chloe, who recently graduated from Wawasee.

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For additional information regarding the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, call

Libraries, Nyce observed, are valuable resources for families and individuals. “I can’t imagine the community without the library.”

Finally, the hugely popular Old Fashioned Christmas is set for Nov. 26 to kick-off the Christmas season, promising to be bigger and better than ever. Nearly 1,000 people attended in 2021.

NORTH WEBSTER Community Center has ping-pong games held at 9:30 a.m. each Tuesday and Thursday in the winter, and additionally at 6 p.m. Wednesday. It has pickleball, too, each weekday morning from 9 a.m. to noon.

• Vineyard Community Church, 7566 E. 1000N, Syracuse, (574) 4574880• Wawasee Lakeside Chapel, 10419 N. Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse, (574) 856-2533

Saturday, Jan. 29. All proceeds from the event will beneﬁt the Milford Food Bank. The races will begin at the Cromwell Fire Station, 201 Water St.

WAWASEE KIWANIS wants everyone to circle the evening of Friday, Jan. 28, on their calendar. That’s the date of the always popular Wawasee Kiwanis Soup Supper, which will take place from 6-8 p.m. at the Syracuse Community Center, located at 1013 N. Long Drive.

videos uploaded to ChautauquaWawasee’s website throughout the summer; these are edited and organized into a complete show on the big screen at the Pickwick Theater.

The list of volunteer churches is growing, so contact Wawasee Com-

• Calvary United Methodist, 801 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, (574) 457-3778•Church in the Heights (formerly Wawasee Heights Baptist Church), 504 Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse, (574) 457-4107

WITH THE holidays over, many are getting a head start on the spring cleaning by purging closets, dresser drawers and cabinets. When deciding what to donate or throw out remember the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum is always looking for unique items to add to the collection. Keep in mind when donating to keep the history of the Syracuse and Wawasee lakes area in mind. For more information call the museum at (574) 457-3599.

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ASSUMING THAT you weren’t the person who was extraordinarily lucky last Wednesday, did you hear a winning $50,000 Powerball ticket was purchased at the gas station in Milford? On the same night that a $632.6 million Powerball jackpot was split on two winning tickets sold in California and Wisconsin, a $1 million and $50,000 winning ticket were also sold in Indiana.

Like 2021, anything that will bring a laugh, smile or joy should be submitted. There will be awards for Best Pet Video, Best Tubing/Skiing Video and other categories.

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The popular Wawasee Oakwood Fine Art Festival continues for the eighth year, set for May 28 at Oakwood Park. A fun new event for 2022 is a community-wide ice cream social to be held July 9 at Syracuse Lakeside Park. There will be music, games, snack food and ice cream.

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pass at (574) 529-1663 for the current list of locations. Items needed for the tote boxes: • Shampoo and conditioner • Toothpaste and toothbrushes • Deodorant • Feminine products • Baby wipes • Lotion • Hand sanitizer • Bar soap • Q-tips • Toilet paper • Kleenex or other tissues No food will be included in the totes.Wawasee Compass provides a variety of assistance to the needy and Trust your car insurance with a company named for those it serves. 1021 Mariners Drive, Warsaw, IN 46582 574.267.3266 • www.wrhallins.com Not happy with your hearingDawn-Marieaids?Bass,Au.D.DoctorofAudiology111EastMainStreetSyracuse www.BassHearing.comAretheyprogrammedtohelpyougetthemostoutofthem?Let us help you hear the best with what you have! We may be able to reprogram your aids and help you to love them. Call (574) 457-5050 We can tell you . . . COME GET AOPINION!SECOND

AND FINALLY, check out this photo taken by colleague David Hazledine featuring one of the deer that frequent the area around Miller’s Merry Manor, much to the delight of residents at the facility and some of the area’s residents.

Chautauqua announces 2022 program schedule

HECK OUT this enormous beaver dam seen from the boardwalk on North Eastshore Drive in Syracuse. We don’t know much about it, as the beavers were unwilling for comment since they didn’t acquire the proper building permits.

Come and sample different soups sponsored by local businesses, non-proﬁt organizations and individual residents. Voting will decide the best soups from each category. For further information or to sign up as a participant, call Cole Warner at (317) 385-0421.

Runners registered prior to Monday, Jan. 24, are $20, and will receive a goodie bag. Day-of-race registrations are available for $25. Send your entry and payment to Brian Shepherd at 700 Westﬁeld Drive, Ligonier, IN 46767. Include your name, age, phone number and youth or adult shirt size. For further information, email Shepherd at shepherdb@ westnoble.k12.in.us.

THE MILFORD Lions Club has announced the next iteration of its famous pancake, eggs and sausage breakfast will be from 7-10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Milford Community Building, located at 111 S. Main St. Come and enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast with your friends and neighbors. The cost of the breakfast is a freewill donation, so come hungry and give generously. All proceeds from the breakfast go to funding the many projects the Lions are involved in around the community.

Wawasee Compass ministry, the benevolence arm of Syracuse-Wawasee Ministerial Association, is collecting items for the Toiletry Box Project, an initiative to fill 18-gallon tote boxes to be delivered to Wawasee Community School Corporation for distribution to the school district’s needy students and their families.Thegoal is to fill and deliver at least 100 boxes, and several area churches are collaborating in the effort by operating as drop-off locations for donated items and as assembly centers to fill the totes.

Check your tickets, if you haven’t already. The winning Powerball numbers last week were 6-14-2533-46 with a Powerball of 17. The winning $50,000 Powerball ticket purchased in Milford matched four-out-of-ﬁve numbers and the Powerball. Congratulations to whoever is holding that lucky slip!

IN OTHER Chautauqua news, the second annual Family Film Fest will be held in August. So be sure to grab those cellphones and start filming the action — there is fun to be had all year long, not just in summer. Be sure to hold your phone horizontally when filming. More information about submitting your films will be made available later.

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• The Sanctuary, 10121 SR 13, Syracuse, (574) 457-2638

If your family likes fun and laughter, mark Aug. 6 on the calendar for the second annual Family Fun Film Festival.Thefestival consists of cellphone

One new activity is titled “Bring Your Own Artifact-we’ll tell you what it is.” Speaking of history, June 26, prior to the Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s annual Patriotic Pops Concert at Oakwood Resort, plan to attend an “Encounter with Thomas Jefferson,” at 4:30 p.m. in the Wawasee High School auditorium, presented by J.D.

Sutton, a world-renowned Jefferson re-enactor.ThenSept. 28 will feature author and peacemaker Cliff Kindy who will conduct a workshop titled “What if Christians were as passionate about peacemaking as warﬁghters are about warﬁghting.” Kindy has some amazing experiences he will share.

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This particular deer, known to this local resident as Bambi, was hit by a car about three years ago and looked particularly undernourished. These days she is looking more healthy, and seems to have lost her fear of humans.

FAMILY DOLLAR in Syracuse has closed. According to Renea Sayler, executive director of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, it’s believed the store closed due to a lack of staff. It’s hoped something similar will eventually move into that space. Calls to Family Dollar’s corporate ofﬁce seeking more information have not been—o—returned.

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• New Beginning International Ministries, 1990 N. 1200W, Cromwell, (260) 906-6155

Compass Ministries filling tote boxes for school kids

BE SURE to check out the article regarding Chautauqua-Wawasee’s plans for this year. Purdue University’s Varsity Glee Club will be performing at Wawasee High School April 22. Tickets are currently on sale and are expected to sell out quickly, so grab them now. Ticket info is available in the article found elsewhere in this publication or on Ink Free News.

The spring and fall historical Wawasee cruises done jointly with the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum are continuing. The three-day Native American History Series, also done with the museum is expanding the Saturday program with more opportunities to interact with experts.

DID YOU put on a few pounds during the holidays? Dance them off at Let’s Move Dance Fitness Class at the North Webster Library. The class is at 6 p.m. every Thursday. Taking those pounds off will be just as fun as putting them on as people dance for ﬁtness. The class is free and open to adults of all ﬁtness levels. For more events, visit www.nweb.lib. in.us/events.

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

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Tuesday, Jan. 4, and will continue through graduation in April. Plummer is pictured above in a photo taken last month during the Shop with a Cop event at Meijer in Warsaw. Thank you for your service, both in the Marine Corps and as a police ofﬁcer, and best wishes at the Academy!—o—

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Calvary UMC to host free dinner

The dinner is sponsored by the church’s women’s group, Hannah Circle, as an outreach ministry to the hungry in the Syracuse area community.Thedinners are held the second Friday of each month. The next dinner will be Feb. 11.

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Chautauqua-Wawasee has completed plans for the 2022 season of programs. “We are continuing with our most popular programs as well as updating and adding new ones,” announced Mark Knecht, president of the Theorganization.2022season starts with the return of the Purdue Varsity Glee Club who will perform at the Wawasee High School April 22. “This event had to be canceled in 2020 and 2021, so we anticipate a sell-out performance,” Knecht said.

FOR THOSE in need, the hat and scarf tree at the Syracuse Public Library is heavy. Come take what you need, items are free. If you have an extra hat or scarf, feel free to hang them on a bare branch.

You can stay in touch with Chautauqua via its website, www.chqw. org, or Facebook. The majority, but not all, of Chautauqua events are free to attend.

Calvary United Methodist Church, 801 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, will host a free community dinner from 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14. The meals will be available for dine-in or drive-thru pickup.

THE CROMWELL Fireﬁghters Frozen 5K, 1M and 1/2M races will be held at 10 a.m.

As a non-proﬁt organization, Chautauqua-Wawasee operates because of the generosity of grants provided by the Brembeck Foundation, Harkless Foundation, Kosciusko Community Foundation and donations from

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The public is invited to donate items or cash to the effort. Collections will be taken during business hours, by appointment and during services through Sunday, Feb. 6, at the following churches:

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