Much of the remainder of the meeting involved end-of-year housecleaning such as encumbering of funds into 2022 and the balancing of funds. The following measures were taken by the council:
“As you recall, the senior hub grant deals with the service that the local prosecutor’s office is providing for the state of Indiana allowing a case worker service for the senior prosecutors for those child support cases that have conflicts through the northern part of Indiana,” he said.
The county offices on the ballot for 2022 include: Prosecuting attorney, auditor, recorder, sheriff, assessor, commissioner from the southern district and all four county council district seats.
Kosciusko County Commissioners kicked off 2022 by approving plans for county officials to apply for two legal grants.
Sheriff — Kyle Dukes
Resolution 2021-10 authorized the use of economic development income tax funds to finance infrastructure improvements and providing a capital improvement plan for projects funded by the tax. Expenditures include $19,500 to Beer and Slabaugh for the closure of the wastewater treatment pond and $13,800 to Custom Fencing for the front of wastewater treatment pond property.Ordinance 2021-12 ordained appointments for the town for the year 2022.
Receipts for 2021 were $268,608 and disbursements
According to Alles, Van Buren Township assisted 41 households in 2021 with a total of $7,511. She also figured the value of referrals to other agencies at $5,818.
Commission member Joni Truex made the suggestion partially based on Michelle Puckett finishing her last year as county auditor. Truex said the commission relied on her expertise related to more complex issues like tax increment financing districts.
The survey, she said, will also help with the grant application. The 2021 grant offered up to $90,000 to towns with a 10% matching grant. The council passed a motion to implement the survey.Gall stressed the importance of residents’ feedback in helping the town create the utilities improvement plan. “We want their feedback,” she said. Gall added there will be multiple ways for residents to complete the survey and information will be available online at www.milford-indiana.org and on the utilities billing statements.
County Council — Kimberly Cates, District 1; Mike Long, District 2, Ernie Wiggins, District 3 and Jon Garber, District 4. Puckett and Mitchell have served the term limit for their respective offices. While the assessors office does not have a term limit, Engelberth has opted not to seek
Additionally,re-election.the three seats on the Milford Town Council, along with the clerk-treasurer and two seats on the Syracuse Town Council — Districts 1 and 2 will be on the Milfordballot.Town Council seats are currently held by Doug Ruch, Ken Long and Robert Cockburn. Patricia Gall is the current clerktreasurer.Thetwo seats on Syracuse Town Council are held by Larry Siegel, District 1; and Paul Stoelting, District 2. Also on the ballot will be candidates for Democrat Precinct Committeemen and state convention delegates for both parties.
To say John Heckaman sits on the Turkey Creek Fire Board as its president is an understatement. He does a lot more than justForsit.the severely modest yearly stipend he receives for his time on the board, Heckaman can also be seen attending other civic meetings, talking to constituents, and plunging into some of the township’s “dirty work.”
“Thiscrimes.isthe only juvenile funding we have in the county for programs that keep our youth out of detention facilities,” she said. “It’s been enormously successful. They coordinate … a lot, probably 20 different activities that help enforce positive things for our kids instead of detention.”
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Filing began this morning, Wednesday, Jan. 5, for the May 3 primary. Candidates for the various offices have until noon Friday, Feb. 4, to file in the Kosciusko County Clerk’s Office.
In other business, the commission reorganized for 2022. Truex will serve as president, Jan Orban will be vice president and Doug Hanes will serve as secretary.Thecommission’s next meeting is 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10, in the Kosciusko County Courthouse’s old courtroom.
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The council also addressed a request by Junior Anderson to split a lot at 313 N. East St. in Milford.
“The new truck will also take the place of the rescue vehicle since rescue equipment will be put on the new truck,” Alles noted. The funds were encumbered for 2022 because delivery of the vehicle is expected in mid-January.
The commissioners approved the requests from Kosciusko County Superior Court 1 Judge Karin McGrath and Prosecutor Dan Hampton at their meeting Tuesday, Jan. 4.
With a new emergency communications system under construction in Kosciusko County, Milford Fire also needed $69,059 for upgraded radios and pagers. County commissioners covered the radios with $47,808.50 from the federal American Relief Plan.
In other business, the commissioners approved an agreement with Ransbottom Excavating to do site work for the county’s public safety communications project.“They’re hoping to get started here actually later this week,” said Commissioner Cary Groninger.The commissioners next meeting is 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, at the Kosciusko County Courthouse’s old courtroom.
• Ordinance 2021-14 provided for the transfer of appropriations for several departments of the town.
Among the agenda items discussed was a resident survey designed to help the town create an improvement plan for utilities. The survey will also assist the town’s efforts to reapply for an Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs Clerk/Treasurergrant.Tricia Gall informed the council although the town did not get the OCRA grant, it would reapply, possibly in April 2022. In addition, she said, “We are working on a resident survey to release approximately Feb. 1 to help the town create a prioritized improvement plan with utility systems.”Formuch
were $126,399. Contracts for 2021 included Kyle’s Lawn Care Services, an interlocal contract with the Town of Milford for Waubee Lake Park maintenance, Lutheran EMS services and Wawasee Summer League baseball.
Alles said she is planning to
Additionally up for election are all township trustees and members of the township advisory boards throughout the county.
McGrath asked for permission to apply for a Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative grant for the county. The program gives officials other options than just detaining youths who have committed
Milford Town Council held a year-end meeting Wednesday, Dec. 29, in town hall.
Current county office holders include:Prosecuting attorney — Dan HamptonAuditor — Michelle Puckett
County redevelopment commission considers hiring its own attorney
Kosciusko Commissioners support court-related grant applications
Assessor — Susan Engelberth Commissioner - Southern District — Robert Conley
Members reiterated concerns from the Dec. 13 meeting about adequate off-street parking. Anderson stated he is willing to do
“One gal who was mowing a grave noticed that it had started sinking. Dennis Darr and I went
of 2021, Van Buren Township Trustee Becky Alles and her advisory board were focused on the purchase of new equipment for the Milford Volunteer Fire Department, including a new pumper truck. However, the township also provided financial assistance to local residents and maintenance at township cemeteries and parks.
• Ordinance 2021-13 provided for the encumbrance of appropriations for funds totalling $253,824.09.
It would be the fifth year for the program in the county if the grant is Hamptonreceived.inquired about reapplying for the senior hub grant for another year.
“I think it might be good for the redevelopment commission to consider retaining an attorney for the purpose of redevelopment commission questions,” said Truex. “We have Baker Tilly as a fantastic resource, but I believe that there are local attorneys who are versed in TIF districts, versed in the lines of who is supposed to be approached for what that could help steer us and keep us in our lane.”When asked, Truex said she did have a specific attorney she would suggest for the position.
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run for a third term in November 2022 for the 2023-2027 term; however, she also said she is looking for “any interested person who would like to be mentored for the position of township trustee. The position is part-time and pension benefits are available.”
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Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission is considering hiring its own attorney.
That topic came up at its first meeting of 2022, Monday, Jan. 3.
Other commission members agreed to have Truex approach the attorney to see if he would take on the role.
whatever is necessary. He said his immediate plan is to build a garage and later a second house on the Whilelot.members noted the split would result in lot sizes under 10,000 square feet required by the county, Councilman Ken Long commented Milford already has many houses on 8,000 square foot lots. The council agreed such questions would have to be determined by the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Members voted to send a letter to the county BZA voicing no objections to Anderson’s plans.
A total of $440,000 was appropriated in 2021 for a new pumper truck and accessories.
Milford Council approves residential utilities survey
An additional $21,250.50 for pagers will be provided by Van Buren and Jefferson townships and the
He’s one who has experience related to the redevelopment commission, she said.
Fire board president helps do the dirty work
Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month, at Syracuse Community Center. For more information, visit acusein.org/departments/parks.www.syr-
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“Bless Mickey for the job he has been doing, but he has really been doing two jobs. He does the payroll, meets with citizens to give out smoke detectors, handles
“We are actually already working on a bike trail project, and we received the grant for the feasibility study. The bike trail will go from the bridge over the Tippecanoe River on the south edge of town, up beside the sidewalks in town and keep going along State Road 13 to the middle school. We are working with the (Syracuse-Wawasee Parks Foundation’s) trail committee in
board of trustees is 6 p.m. Jan. 19, at 5002 E. 100N, Warsaw. For more information, visit lakelandrsd.com.
Syracuse Park Board has active year, looking ahead to this year
More details need to be worked out yet and the board will be updated on changes as they are made.
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He said the early learning centers are not just for day care, but to “prepare kids for kindergarten.” Some students are simply not ready for kindergarten when they are old enough to attend.
Asaid.new no-leash dog park is being proposed for Syracuse. Currently, plans are to fund the no-leash dog park through donations and fees.
“If you come to school behind already, how do you ever get caught up?” Bokhart noted.
Another investment that “feels fair to the taxpayer that they are getting their money’s worth” is creating the position of administrative assistant for Scott.
The instructional leadership team has met four times with Mike Hagadone of Solution Tree, a retired school administrator based in Washington State, and plan to have him come back at the end of January. There is also a video training planned for August
“We may be looking to fund raise for some additional items as construction continues,” said Chad Jonsson, superintendent of Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department.Sofar,bases for lights and other work can be observed on the property. A building for storage, restrooms and a concessions stand are currently being worked on. The parking lot has been paved for the new ball fields.
Thystrup highlighted three “most important” items to which he is committed to bringing progress.
Bokhart did not specifically mention it, but beginning with the 2022-23 school year Wawasee will be switching to a semester schedule instead of trimesters. The school board approved the change at the November meeting.Changing to a semester schedule will impact Wawasee High School the most and will mean more class periods during the day, among other changes. At the November board meeting Troyer said there are many pros and cons to making such a change, but he feels it would be more efficient from a staffing standpoint to teach on a semester schedule.
In doing so, Heckaman has saved the taxpayers money that would otherwise be used to contract a third party. “We just take it upon ourselves to do the work when it is needed,” he said.
In 2022 the department will receive a new communications system designed to comport with the technology used by public service agencies throughout Kosciusko and surrounding counties.
Older, more traditional methods of teaching usually meant teachers kept moving on and teaching their curriculum even if some students didn’t learn it the first time.“We will no longer be leaving kids behind,” Troyer noted.
Last year, several projects were completed. Hoy’s Beach had a new rules sign and flower bed installed. Ward Park had a new boardwalk installed. Syracuse Community Center had two rest-
“We keep track of Mickey’s needs and take his suggestions in general. I listen and look for the best cost effective options, looking ahead to keep the equipment updated so the guys in the
Also for this year, Bokhart noted early learning centers will continue to be developed. They
enue of $1.692 million compared to expenses of $1.614 million, resulting in a surplus of $78,000. The board’s 2021 budget was ex-
“We are hopeful that the maintenance and operation can be raised through the potential membership fee,” Jonsson said.
“The town is on very good financial footing,” he said in an interview with The Mail-Journal. “We have been very good for years with being frugal with the people’s money and we are not going to change.”
the list were the activities of the newly formed independent contractor committee, which, Haney explained, will be evaluating three cost reduction initiatives in 2022. They are: Installation of a crane to assist with preventative maintenance processes; installing bulk storage for ferric chloride to reduce the cost per gallon paid versus buying in 55 gallon drums; lastly, the purchase of de-watering equipment to reduce sludge disposal costs,
roomsJonssonupdated.said he’d like to see several projects start in 2022. A new pavilion at Laudeman Park is one of the projects.
Syracuse. They are going to meet us at the middle school.”
Heckaman’s dedication to the fire department comes through personal experience. “We have had to use an ambulance. When you see how that works, you appreciate what you’ve got. The team of firefighters and EMTs are very professional, like a big department in a big city, but still with the hometown feel. I like being in on it.”
well as funding, for Ward Park’s restrooms. Syracuse Community Center’s interior will be painted sometime this winter.
The fire board meets at 6:45 p.m. the second Monday of each month in Syracuse Town Hall, 310 N. Huntington St.
“I like being under the radar, where the rubber meets the road,” he said. “I’m not a politician. I like the township, and I’m not interested in going any further in Heckamanpolitics.”has always been scrupulous about saving taxpayer money, particularly in his role on the fire board. In that way he is kindred spirits with Fire Chief Mickey Scott, also a steadfast steward of the people’s money.
PLCs will be a major emphasis in 2022
Webster council’s frugality enables big projects in 2022 looks
Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board had an active year and this year appears to be the same.There were some important projects started in 2021. Construction on the new Schrock Fields has started on Kern Road. Funding for Schrock Fields is mostly complete.
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He gave a hypothetical example of a group of third grade teachers growing and developing new teaching strategies “as they feel more comfortable sharing their successes and information.”
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which are roughly $40,000 per year.Next, Haney hopes to update the detailed fixed asset replacement list initially developed in 2019.The board also plans to conduct a review of the sewer rates as outlined in section 15 of the LRSD rate ordinance. “This section of the rate ordinance indicates a review is required at least every two years,” said Haney, “The last rate review was completed in December 2020.”
Lakeland Regional Sewer District Board of Trustees President Jim Haney took the time to share some of his goals and projections forLeading2022.
Implementing PLCs is closely tied with one of the critical issues the school board identified last year: increasing student achievement. Closely looking at how the curriculum is taught and how students are assessed should eventually also affect student achievement.PLCsare funded by federal Title II money.
Thystrup hopes to continue that progress. “We have applied for some grants from the federal and state governments,” he said. “Whatever we get financially from them, that is what we will do. Optimistically, though we may not get most of the streets paved in 2022, we will do quite a bit of it.”
department will have the right equipment to work with. Everyone works together to take care of the people of the township.”
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are located at each elementary school in the school corporation and Syracuse Elementary has a second one for children of Polywood employees.
“Efforts will continue throughout 2022 to achieve a resolution
In 2022 “we’ll make sure the wheels keep turning,” he said, urging the citizens of the township to give their input. “Everyone, let us know your questions, complains or suggestions. Come to a meeting to make a formal presentation.”Hesuggested citizens get in touch with him through Township Trustee Julie Close at (574) 457-4175. “She will pass it on to me by phone or email. I will get back to you if it’s urgent, or if it isn’t, invite you to bring it up at our next meeting.”
ahead to 2022
Recently elected North Webster Town Council President Dan Thystrup is looking forward to at least three significant projects and initiatives in 2022, thanks to the council’s habitually responsible stewardship of taxpayer money.
“We have increased the pay for our police officers to match the pay of everyone around us, so we can attract better police officers,” said Thystrup. “We actually need a few more officers in North Webster, and to make that happen, we increased that pay.”
A major goal is to align the curriculum across the school corporation and have the same things taught. “You can test the same when you teach the same,” said Dr. Steve Troyer, superintendent of ThisWCSC.year “we will really dig in” and address how teachers can balance the needs of all students regardless of their learning level.
tremely accurate, which bodes well for Haney’s projections for 2022.The next meeting of LRSD
Thystrup invited comments from the citizens of North Webster. “The more input we get from the townspeople the better. We are here for them, to follow what the majority wants us to do.”The council next convenes for a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, at North Webster Community Center.
“The Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club has set aside some money for this project, and the park foundation has received some funds for Laudeman Park,” he
on these five properties,” Haney stated.Finally, Haney noted the projected 2022 budget reflects rev-
inside the town limits in 2021.
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Financially, the park board has been able to complete or start projects in 2021. The financial outlook look for 2022 appears to be good, “Fundingtoo. for day-to-day operations seems to be in pretty good shape. Most of the larger park improvements will be funded though sources outside of the park operating budget,” said Jonsson.Theterm limit for two park board members, Shirley Connolly and Dave Van Lue, expired Dec. 31. A replacement is being sought for Connolly. Van Lue’s replacement is Wawasee Middle School Principal Brent Berkeypile. Van Lue was president of the board last year. A new president has not been named yet.
Information about PLCs will continue to be shared during Wednesday morning Smart Start sessions with teachers. PLCs have been the major topic in those sessions since the start of the school year in August.
Currently,Syracuse.the parks department is working on the design, as
Five properties out of approximately 1,650 remain either unconnected to the system or have not removed sewage producing structures as of the end of 2021.
the hiring and keeps track of training, all to the point that, to me, it would be hard to find somebody willing to take on that kind of “Iresponsibility.havenever known a fire chief who knows his civics so well — city ordinances and state ordinances, protocols, rules and regulations, right down the line,” Heckaman said.
with someone from Solution Tree, a professional development company Wawasee has been working with to help implement PLCs.
The town completed new paving of about one-quarter of the streets
In some ways, the goals for 2022 in the Wawasee Community School Corporation are tied closely to accomplishments and happenings of Professional2021.learning communities will continue to be a major emphasis this year, noted Don Bokhart, president of the Wawasee School Board. “PLCs will never be done,” he said. “We will always be tweaking them and identifying state standards.”
The proposed dog park was presented to the Syracuse Town Council last November. A decision has not been made yet for the dog park, slated to be located at Main and Dolan streets. The council said it would like to have public input first. A chamber survey identified a need for a dog park in
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Troy D. Jones Jr., 72, formerly of Milford, passed away Dec. 25, 2021, at Courtyard Healthcare Center in Goshen.
Arrangements are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.
Thefund.first order of business was to swear in the new fire territory’s board, which includes Jim Rhodes and Ed Clayton from the township advisory board, Lisa Strombeck and Dave Waliczek from the North Webster Town Council, as well as at-large mem-
Warsaw, died at 8:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, at
She is survived by a son, Daniel (Katie) Millslagle, Morton, Ill.; nine grandchildren; a brother, Michael (Kathy) VanKlaveren, Goshen; and three sisters, Kathy (Scott) Parker, Warsaw, Beth (Tom) Bailey, Columbus, and Karen (Mark) Johnson, Goshen.
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Thepast.board also entertained discussion on issues such as the finalization of the personnel handbook, as well as health insurance and longevity bonuses for fire territory employees. Currently the fire territory has 10 full-time employees and 18 volunteers.
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Anyone with questions regarding the feasibility study or survey is urged to contact Yentes at ed@syracusewawaseetrails.com.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert VanKlaveren and Margaret Duesler; and husband.Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw. Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster, is in charge of arrangements.
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She was also preceded in death by her parents, Edward Pearl and Emma Mae (McCaffery) Long; son, Mark Allen Cordle; daughter, Shelly Kay Self; sister, Brenda Cravens; and two brothers, Edward Long Jr. and Dick Long.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, at the funeral home with Pastor Brad Cox officiating. Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw. Private burial will be in SyracusePreferredCemetery.memorials may be given to the Animal Hospital of Syracuse, 9829 SR 13, Syracuse, IN 46567.Tosend condolences to the family, please visit neralhome.com.www.owenfamilyfu-
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He was preceded in death by his son, Chase VisitationBlackburn.willbenoon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Funeral services will follow with Pastor Stan Owen of Syracuse Church of God officiating. Burial will be in Syracuse Cemetery.Preferred memorials may be given to the Randall Blackburn Funeral Fund, c/o Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN 46567.
Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw. Private family services will be held at a later date. Burial will take place in Florida. Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements.
Likens added the cost for all fire fighting-related equipment has increased by 10-18% in the recent
“As we navigate trail expansion, we welcome feedback and suggestions from our donors, users and community,” added Yentes. “Communication, financial support, collaboration and education are vital links to a connected trail community. Your input matters. Please go to syracusewawaseetrails.com and click on ‘Take Our Survey.’ All surveys received with a name will go into a drawing for a $50 Channel Marker gift card.”
A detailed map outlining future proposed trail sections is located on the tab “What’s Next” section on the committee’s syracusewawaseetrails.com website.
Sharadene L. Long Sharadene L. “Sheree” Long, 67, Syracuse, died at 4:50 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, at her home.She was born June 9, 1954. On Sept. 29, 1973, she married Greg L. Long; he survives. Also surviving are two sons, Joseph (Elizabeth) Long and David Long, both of Cromwell; two grandchildren; her mother, Joan Smith, Kendallville; and a brother, Stephen Smith, Auburn.
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March 6, 1971, he married Alinda M. “Linda”
A celebration of life will be held for Wayne and Linda Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Vineyard Community Church, 7566 E. 1000N, Syracuse. The family will receive visitors at 9 a.m. followed by the service at 10:30 a.m.
Troy was born Dec. 5, 1949, in Marion to Troy and Beatrice Leone (King) Jones. On Feb. 14, 1976, he married Mary Ann Hall; she survives.Troy was a guy who enjoyed looking at old cars, watching the Civil War reenactments and especially liked looking at old family photographs he took.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and four siblings, JoAnn Smith, Robert Jones, Rose Mary Martin and Betty Lou Tharp.
In keeping with Troy’s wishes, a graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at Leesburg Cemetery. Pastor Lee Compson will officiate the service.
He is survived by a son, Travis Blackburn, Milford; his parents, Thurston and Frankie Blackburn, Milford; a sister, Anita (Donald) Gest, Warsaw; and a brother, Tony Blackburn, Leesburg.
Christina L. Kuhn Christina L. Kuhn,“Chrissy”60, Syracuse, died at 5:13 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at Indiana University Hospital in
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Francis presented the board with a variety of information to help in their work, including budget numbers for 2022. He suggested the money transferred to the territory would allow the fire territory to remain solvent until regular monthly income tax disbursements begin and the actual spring tax disbursement in June.
Prior to adjournment, the fire territory board agreed to meet in conjunction with the North Webster Town Council’s meetings of each even-numbered month and the Tippecanoe Township’s meetings in odd-numbered months. Thus, the next meeting of the fire territory board will be held Tuesday, Feb. 15.
Doris Arlene Bowerman, 75, Warsaw, formerly of Mentone, died at 6:02 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor in ArrangementsWarsaw.are currently pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw.
Jacqueline S. Bond Jacqueline S. “Jackie” Bond, 73, Milford, died at 12:08 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at Goshen Hospital.She was born Oct. 16, 1948. On June 14, 1986, she married Chester William “Chet” Bond. He preceded her in death Jan. 2, 2009.
Arrangements are currently pending at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw.
The current crop of elderly, labeled through the decades as baby boomers, reportedly are healthier and are living longer than the life expectancy of their children and generation.paredsmokingbadasUniversitysors,lifespantiesshowbornGenerationbetweenGenerationgrandchildren.X,folksborn1965and1980,andY,thoseMillennialsbetween1981and1996,signsofincreaseddisabili-astheyageduringashorterthantheirpredeces-accordingtoanOhioStateresearchreport.Thecause?Moreanxietyanddepressionwellasincreasedlevelsofhealthbehaviors,suchasandalcoholuse,com-tothepost-WorldWarIIMatureLifeFeaturesCopyright2021
“Please take a moment and review the map,” says Trails Committee Executive Director Erlene Yentes. “The western portion is in yellow and will provide connectivity to the new athletic fields on Kern Road. The central section will extend from where Conklin Bay ends and continue south to the middle school and around Lake Wawasee to the public boat launch is in purple. And lastly, the east side of the lake is in pink and will eventually connect to Eli Lilly Road.”The report breaks down each of the sections into smaller insets to provide flexibility in evaluation, she explained, while each section can be implemented individually or combined depending on funding. A copy of the feasibility study report will appear on the website in the near future. Copies will also be located at the Trails office at 813 Huntington St. and at the Syracuse Public Library as well as the Syracuse Community Center.
Jeannie M. Kahler, 60, Milford, died at 6:28 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, at Goshen Hospital.
Arrangements are entrusted with Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Milford. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mishlerfhcc.com.
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Former Milford Resident
The newly-established Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory board didn’t waste any time gathering for its first official meeting Tuesday, Jan. 4. The fire territory was created from the former North Webster Fire Department and officially came into existence with the dawn of the new year. The meeting was preceded by a six-minute meeting of the Tippecanoe Township Advisory Board to take care of procedural matters, including a unanimous vote to transfer more than $400,000 in funds from the former fire entity to the new territory. This included approximately $66,000 from the fire fund and more than $340,000 from the cumulative fire find to the territory’s equipment
He was born Feb. 2, 1962.
“This meeting was a long-time coming,” said Tippecanoe Township Trustee Chris Francis as he prepared to swear in the members. “We’ve been working on it for what, eight or nine years?”
6, 1971, she married Wayne E. Millslagle. He preceded her in death Dec. 16, 2021.
For its first official order of business, the board elected Clayton as its president, Strombeck as vice president and Rhodes as secretary.Fireterritory Chief Jeremy Likens addressed the board and said he looks forward to working with them. He then presented his recommendation for the territory’s first new hire, nominating Jonna Stamm for the probationary position of paramedic/ firefighter. Likens noted Stamm is a North Webster resident with significant experience as a para-
Likens also asked for and received approval from the board to continue researching the purchase of a new ambulance to replace one of the two existing units owned by the department. He noted the purchase is approximately 18 months away, but certain groundwork would need to be laid before that time.
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Preferred memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215.
Randall L. “Randy” Blackburn, 59, Milford, died at 2:58 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
It’s an exciting time for the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Committee, which has a complete feasibility study in hand outlining more than 12 miles of future trail development options potentially doubling the organization’s current trail system.Tokeep the community up to speed, the Trails Committee has scheduled a “Community Engagement Meeting” for 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 19, at the Syracuse Community Center. This meeting will provide information about the study and future trail development for the committee. Updates will be posted on the committee’s Facebook page.
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Memorial contributions may be given to Milford First Brethren Church or to the Milford Food Bank.
He is also survived by a daughter, Tracy (Martin) Allmon, Warsaw; three sons, Courtney (Jennifer) Fugate, Beirut, Lebanon, Jason (Joel Seagle) Fugate, Fort Wayne, and Jesse (Brandy) Fugate, Claypool; 12 grandchildren; a brother, Jim Fugate, Warsaw; and two sisters, Norma (Kevin) Fugate-Gipson, Peru, and Carol Caudell, Viper, Ky.
Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born April 26, 1954. On Dec. 23, 1975, he married Marlene K. Spiegel; she survives.
Pamela M. “Pam” Walls Artley, 67, McGuffey, Ohio, formerly of Pierceton, died at 5:09 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Sterling and Mae (Smith) Millslagle; and sister, Gayle CremationBrisky.will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.
To send condolences to the family, please visit funeralhome.com.www.owenfamily-
Doris A. Bowerman
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Rudolf “Rudy or Opa” Selent, 91, Syracuse, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse.Arrangements are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.
Preferred memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, 5635 W. 96th St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278.
To send condolences to the family, please visit neralhome.com.www.owenfamilyfu-
Gary Fugate
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Evalee (Farler) Fugate; two brothers, William and David Fugate; and seven half brothers and sisters, Rosella, Arbutus, Ruby, Jessie, Junior, Vincent andVisitationPauline. will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at the funeral home with Steve Angel officiating. Burial will be in the Mock Addition of the North WebsterPreferredCemetery.memorials may be given to the Gary Fugate Funeral Fund, c/o Owen Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 72, North Webster, IN 46555 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Preferred memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association of America, 50 E. 91st St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46260.Tosend condolences to the family, please visit funeralhome.com.www.owenfamily-
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A celebration of life will be held for Alinda and Wayne Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Vineyard Community Church, 7566 E. 1000N, Syracuse. The family will receive visitors at 9 a.m. followed by the service at 10:30 a.m.
She was preceded in death by her father, Karl Russel Smith.
1949. On May 8, 2019, he married Bonnie J. Lee; sheAlsosurvives.surviving are two daughters, Stormy Dawn Mayo and Misty September (Daniel) Miller, both of Greenfield; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; a brother, Terry (Denise) Kirkwood, Howe; and a sister, Shirley Clark, CoalHeCity.was preceded in death by his parents, Millard Stephen and Maidee Walton (Pettus) Kirkwood; sister, Frances Flynn; and two brothers, Gary and Jimmy Kirkwood.Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, at McClintic Cemetery, Syracuse, with Pastor Brad Cox of the Wawasee Lakeside Chapel officiating. Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster, is in charge of arrangements. Preferred memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, 5635 W. 96th St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278.
He is survived by a son, Daniel (Katie) Millslagle, Morton, Ill.; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Carol (Clifford) Mast, Prescott Valley, Ariz., and Ellen Daugherty, Scottsdale, Pa.; four brothers, Glenn (Joyce) Millslagle, Scottsdale, Pa., Charles (Pat) Millslagle, Elkhart, Keith (Amanda) Millslagle, Mt. Joliet, Ill., and Kenneth (Debbie) Millslagle, Scottsdale, Pa.
Preferred memorials may be given to the Christina Lynn Kuhn Funeral Fund, c/o Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN 46567.Tosend condolences to the family, please visit milyfuneralhome.com.www.owenfa-
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Gary Fugate, 67, Warsaw, died at 3:19 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne.
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Surviving are two grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Donald (Heidi) Long, Pensacola, Fla., and Bob Long, Marion.
Samuel Fauver, 92, Milford, died at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, at Paddock Springs Healthcare in Warsaw.
Troy is survived by his wife of 45 years, Mary Ann; mother-in-law, Evelyn Tschupp of Milford; sister-in-law, Patty (Ron) Yoder of Goshen; and nieces and nephews in the Marion area.
a daughter, Mary Jo Pamer, Goshen; a son, Rodney Kuhn, Syracuse; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; her mother, Carol Bartorf, Goshen; her father, Lloyd Turner, Syracuse; her partner, Mark Taylor, Syracuse; two sisters, Jewel Huffer, Goshen, and Wendy Turner, Rochester; and two brothers, David Turner, North Augusta, S.C. and Ken Turner, Kendallville.Visitationwill be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. SR 15, Warsaw.
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Tippecanoe Township wraps up 2021 business
Francis provided an update on the removal of the dirt pile at North Webster Cemetery and said the work is nearly complete.
Yuraitis allegedly grabbed the woman by the back of her hair and forcefully slammed the front of her head into a wall.
Total expenditures for December were $6,530.70 and included a portable aluminum ramp for the township office to better serve those in wheelchairs.Thenextmeeting of Van Buren Township Advisory Board is at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8.
Drivers: Kenneth N. Patton, 62, Boston Street, Syracuse: and Charles E. Scott, 72, Northeast Wawasee Drive, Syracuse. Patton backed his vehicle into Scott’s vehicle. Damages up to $750.3:48 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, East CR 1200N, Syracuse.
Michael Carver, 30, 4027 E. CR 450N, Leesburg, booked for operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked registration. Bond: $450 cash.
According to court documents, the woman said she went to take a shower when Yuraitis pushed her to the ground and punched her. She also said Yuraitis tried “smothering” by using the cup of her hand over her mouth.
The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:Ethan Lee Hibbs, 19, 406 W. Himes St., North Webster, booked for driving while suspended with a prior suspension. Bond: $450 cash.
Jack Kenneth Doll, 19, 72 EMS T17A Lane, Leesburg, booked for minor consuming alcohol. Bond: $450 surety cash.
Elizabeth Ann Yuraitis, 26, 8822 E. Backwater Road, North Webster, booked for domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury. Bond: $6,000 surety and cash.
Further complicating the venture is the fact while 15 firefighters live on the east side of the tracks, 14 of those actually work on the west side between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., according to Sharp.
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Officers from the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents and incidents and made the following arrests:
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5:50 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, East CR 1400N, east of North Warner Road, Syracuse. Driver: Deborah M. Miller, 68, South County Line Road, Syracuse. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000.
Jail Bookings
Austin James Griffith, 28, 12303 N. Hillside Lane, Syracuse, booked for invasion of privacy. Bond: $1,500 cash.
Yuraitis told the deputy they were both getting physical. Yuraitis had a large, discolored bruise on her chest she said the womanYuraitiscaused.was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail Dec. 29, with a $6,000 surety and cash bond.
Beth Ann Stockdale, 52, 383 E. CR 700N, Leesburg, booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $700 cash.
Driver: Mildred E. Birchfield, 52, East Dove Lane, Milford. Birchfield’s vehicle slid into a guardrail. Damage: Up to $5,000.3:20 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, North Higbee Street, south of Sixth Street, Milford. Drivers: Gabriella J. Benton, 23, Dove Lane, Milford; and Roger E. Cripe, 52, SR 15, Goshen. Benton’s vehicle sideswiped Cripe’s due to slushy road conditions. Damage: Up to $5,000.
Further cleanup work at the cemetery, including removal of natural growth, was tabled until 2022. He also announced the township budget for 2021 was well into the black, saying the township’s budget was “well managed this year.”
Incidents
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Also in attendance were Milford Volunteer Fire Department’s Chief Virgil Sharp and Assistant Chief Steve Farber, who reported on efforts to post a fire truck on the east side of the railroad tracks in Milford in the event a stopped train prevents timely service.
Officers with the Goshen Police Department investigated the following incident: 8:04 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1000 block Eisenhower Drive North, Goshen. Maria Giron Sanchez, Milford, reported damage to her vehicle and items stolen from it while parked at her place of employment.
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On Aug. 27, a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputy responded to a dispute in North Webster. A woman told the deputy she was at a residence with Yuraitis when an argument began.
Township Trustee Chris Francis and the Tippecanoe Township Advisory Board spent Wednesday evening, Dec. 29, tying up loose ends in completing their business for 2021. The brief meeting was the last to include the North Webster Fire Department, as beginning in January the newly created North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory will blossom into existence.
Additionally, it was announced at the meeting North Webster resident Mark Lawson was approved to be the at-large member of the fire territory board. He will become the fifth member of the
Driver: Dennis E. Kuhns, 25, SR 13, Goshen. Kuhn’s vehicle slid off the west side of the road, striking a light pole. Damages up to 2:39$2,500.p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, SR 13 south of CR 1000N, Syracuse. Driver: Cynthia L. Allen, 74, East Greenhaus, Syracuse. Allen lost control of her vehicle due to the weather conditions and slid off the roadway. Damages up to $2,500.
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“The smaller truck is more feasible,” he said. Also, a larger truck would require a building be built to house it, and even preexisting structures are difficult to locate.
Lastly, Alles reported only $200 in assistance was distributed in December. Six boxes of food were also donated to township residents by Clunette United Methodist Church.
2:55 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 7400 block of East CR 400N, Leesburg. Officers investigated a report of aggravated battery.
Kimberley Jo Watkins, 35, 8843 E. Crow Road, Syracuse, booked for felony failure to appear. Bond: $10,250 surety cash.
Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following accidents:
5:44 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, South Higbee Street, south of Turkey Creek Drive, Milford.
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Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incidents: Incidents
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10:47 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 200 block North Main Street, North Webster. Debra G. Snyder said her vehicle’s mirror was damaged while parked on the roadway.7:17 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 8500 block East Wesley Lane, North Webster. Scott A. Jackson reported the theft of items from a vehicle. Value: $1,000. 10:51 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 26, 5500 block North CR 825E, North Webster. Officers inves-
3:06 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, North Indiana Avenue, south of Huntington Street, Syracuse.
Driver: David M. Anderson, 20, Henry Avenue, Hammond. Anderson’s vehicle slid off the road due to snow and slush on the roadway and hit a mailbox. Damage: Up to $2,500.
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3:31 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, South Higbee Street, south of West Section Street, Milford.
board. Lawson was approved by the North Webster Town Council to serve a one-year term on the board. The town council and the township advisory board will alternate approving the fifth member of the board every other year.North Webster Fire Department Chief Jeremy Likens addressed the advisory board for the final time holding that title. He informed the board the department responded to total of 92 calls in November, including 21 fire, 66 EMS and five in Noble County as part of its contract. December totals included 62 calls, including 13 fire, 45 EMS and 4 in Noble County. The 2021 totals to date included a total of 834 calls, which was up from 729 the previous year.
11:19 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 100 block of EMS W25 Lane, North Webster. Officers investigated a report of criminal mischief.
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bring recommendations to the fire territory board next month.
Francis advised the advisory board of potential discrepancies in the proposed 2022 contract with Washington Township in Noble County. The question regarded what services would be contracted with Washington Township and how the billing would be handled. Approval of the contract was tabled pending clarification.Theadvisory board also approved Francis’s recommendation to begin the process of acquiring the former theatre building and property in North Webster at a cost of $50,000, with the intention of demolition due to its unsafe nature. Francis said there is enough money in the 2021 rainy day fund to cover the cost of the purchase from the current owner.
Van Buren Township Trustee Advisory Board held its first meeting of 2022 Tuesday, Jan. 4. Members kicked off the new year by electing officers, which will remain the same as Trustee2021. Rebecca Alles’ board members are: President Stephen Unruh, Secretary Shane Bucher and Robert Beer.
Bucher said he had reached out to
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The board also agreed to sign an amended version of the 2022 contract with Kosciusko Ambulance Service LLC, more widely known as Lutheran EMS. Alles objected to language in the first version, which automatically renewed the contract unless a 180 day notice was given. “We want to sign a contract every year,” she said.
tigated a report of domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury.
The woman told the deputy she used her knee to get Yuraitis off her. Yuraitis then left the scene to cool down. When she returned, the fight continued.
is charged with domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, a level 6 felony.
Incidents 12:19 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 500 block Meadowview Drive, Syracuse. Brittany Ann Powell, 30, Meadowview Drive, Syracuse, reported a fight. Upon arrival, participants refused to press charges.10:31 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 300 block South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Officers interviewed Mitchell Todd Frantz, 49, Elkhart, who admitted to setting up a meeting with a 14 year old girl for possible sexual activity.9p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 700 block South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Kaitlyn M. Waldbeser, North CR 175E, Warsaw, stated sometime between 7-9 p.m. someone entered her vehicle and stole her purse and documents. Loss was excess of $500.
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Farber agreed there may be a need for additional service to the east side; however, more work would need to be done for the plan to be Sharpfeasible.also reported Jefferson Township has agreed to pay onethird of the cost — roughly $7,000 — for pagers compatible to the county’s new 700-800 mhz emergency communication system. If Milford Town Council agrees at its Jan. 10 meeting, Jefferson and Van Buren townships and the town will split the roughly $21,000 cost three ways.
To that end, it was proposed and agreed upon the new fire territory’s meetings would take place monthly in 2022, alternating its dates each month to coincide with either the regular township advisory board meeting and the North Webster Town Council meeting. The first scheduled meeting of the fire territory board took place Tuesday, Jan. 4, at the Tippecanoe Township building, 102 S. Morton St., and immediately preceded the township advisory board’s first meeting of 2022.
Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident and incidents
10:06 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 5300 block of East Creekside Trail, Syracuse. Criminal mischief was reported.
Sharp reported the Town of Milford would be keeping the rescue truck it owns for other purposes, leaving only the 2003 pumper truck, which Sharp said would require “quite a bit of money to keep in service at this point.”
county dispatch to provide information on the number of calls received for the east side of the tracks, which will “help with the endeavor in the future.” Currently, mutual aid from Leesburg can reach areas on the east side of the tracks as well.
Kenneth James Graff Jr., 38, 203 E. Van Buren St., Leesburg, booked for possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia and driving while suspended. Bond: $5,250 surety cash.
Driver: Talan M. Longmire, 16, East Shady Lane, Syracuse. Longmire’s vehicle slid off the roadway, striking the stop sign. Damages up to $1,000.
8:01 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, Syracuse/Webster Road, east of West Chicago Street. Drivers: Hunter W. Miller, 16, South CR 900W, Pierceton; and Miguel A. Rodriguez, 38, East Sunset Drive, Syracuse. Miller fell asleep while driving and failed to stop at the sign, striking Rodriguez’s vehicle. Damages up to 12:22$10,000.p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26, North SR 13, south of East Waco Drive. Driver: Dennis A. Richcreek, 30, North CR 850E, North Webster. Hit deer. Damages up to $750.
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9:40 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 900 block South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Nicole Lee Leal Osorno, 39, 552 N Clark St., Nappanee, was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated following a report of a hit and run10:31accident.a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 200 block South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Mitchell Todd Frantz, 49, 23557 Pleasantwood Court, Elkhart, was arrested for child8:28solicitation.p.m.Tuesday Dec. 28,
100 block North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Austin J. Griffith, 28, 12303 N. Hillside, Syracuse, was arrested for invasion of privacy.
Stephanie Michelle Gulley, 33, 7863 E. 500N, Leesburg, booked on two counts of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash.
Van Buren Township Board elects 2022 officers
Likens also announced the planned audit of the fire department has been pushed back to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, due to some missing training dates data. He said they are “97% done” in preparing for the audit, but need the dates to be completely ready. He also noted they received eight applications to join the new fire territory department and will be testing six of those applicants and will
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Kelsea Leigh Carver, 25, 11918 N. Sir Gallahad Place, Cromwell, booked for possession of paraphernalia and possession of a hypodermic syringe/needle. Bond: $5,250 suretyCamerancash.
The deputy noticed the woman had a small laceration on the top of her head, a bump on the back of her head, two small bumps on her forehead, bruising and some swelling near her eye.
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hit the wall but said she knew she was punched. When the altercation ended, the woman left the scene to contact police.
Accidents 4:17 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 724 N. Huntington St., south of East Pickwick Drive, Syracuse.
Dates or 2022 will be: Feb. 10, May 12, Aug. 12 and Nov. 10. Meetings begin at 3 p.m. in the Justice Building, video conference room, 121 N. Lake St., Warsaw.Under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-ToKnow Act, local emergency planning committees must develop an emergency response plan, review the plan at least annually and provide information about chemicals in the community to citizens.
Ruch is eager to see the start of the project to extend CR 1300N, which could greatly benefit Milford businesses, particularly nearby TIF districts zoned for industrial development.
nexation of remaining sections of North Park to the east of town.
Kosciusko County LEPC was formed as a result of the Federal Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986. Its purpose is to provide citizens and emergency responders with information about chemicals in Kosciusko County. The law requires communities plan for chemical emergencies and establish a chain of command using the National Incident Management System to make sure requirements are met. The LEPC is part of the chain of command.
At a recent town council meeting, Renea Salyer, executive director of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, proposed developing a dog park on a vacant piece of land the town owns on Dolan Street.
with an increase in traffic and road
He also credited Salyer saying she was a pleasant addition to the town, “a real go getter with lots of plans.”Musser expects 2022 to be a good year for the Town of Syracuse.
Dennis Darr, president of Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board for 2022, described the township’s varied services to the community in simple but profound terms. “It’s all about taking care of people,” he said, “whether putting out a fire, responding to an ambulance call or helping feed those who are hungry.”
Also this year the trustee’s office will continue to utilize an upgraded software system that will “better monitor applicant visits and maintain applicant records,” according to Township Trustee Julie Close.
“Our goal is to provide the best fire service we can at a reasonable cost,” said Darr. “That is the main thing. With poor relief we are trying to take care of people in need of assistance.” Poor relief disbursements may take the form of rent or utility payments or grocery vouchers.The trustee’s office is located in Town Hall, 310 N. Huntington St., Syracuse. For more information, call (574) 457-4175.
Dennis Darr: ‘It’s all about taking care of people’
Another big project the council will need to stay on top of is the development of Oakwood Realty to bring more housing to the area. Musser said he’s seen the proposed layout, but hasn’t seen any engineering plans yet. The town’s main role in the project will be providing infrastructure. “It’s going to be interesting with Oakwood,” he said.
Syracuse Town Council — Council President Bill Musser anticipating busy, good 2022 meeting schedule for announced
He also mentioned the lagoon ponds on the wastewater treatment plant property, which the council hopes to close sometime in 2022 to remain in compliance with Indiana Department of Environmental Management. At the same time, Ruch added, “We will continue to run the wastewater plant as efficiently as possible.”
He’s also excited about the renovation of the old Syracuse Elementary School into apartments which will also help with the need for housing in town.
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The report examines more than 12 miles of future trail development, doubling the current trail system, and breaks down each of the sections into smaller color-coded segments. They can be implemented individually or combined depending on funding.
Trail Committee starts 2022 with a path to the future
“Like every other town in Indi-
“Wemaintenance.havealotof new businesses starting up in Syracuse and we want people to shop locally,” Musser Onesaid. project Musser wants the council to take the lead on is in cleaning up the town by starting to enforce the city codes. “We want people to take pride in their community,” he said. “We don’t have couches and other stuff (on the side of the road) like other places, but we have enough of a distraction.”
Milford Town Council President Doug Ruch looked ahead to some of the challenges facing the town in 2022. “We will do our best to keep the town moving in a forward direction for the good of the townspeople and local businesses,” he said.
Musser said he thinks a dog park in that are is a novel idea and if the
Meeting dates for the Kosciusko County Local Emergency Planning Committee have been announced for 2022. All meetings are open to the public.
Yes,old?the volunteer group was established in 2002 based on the vision, dedication and hard work of “founding fathers” like Spike Ford, David Brandes, David Lichenauer and Max Laudeman. Numerous others have also served on the committee and a special thanks also goes out to them as well.
Did you know the SyracuseWawasee Trail Committee is 20 years
Musser noted hiring David Wilkinson as town manager and Mark Auer as public works superintendent were good decisions as both men are experienced. He went on to credit fellow councilman Larry Siegel for his hard work on both the Syracuse Redevelopment Commission and the town for the Syracuse Tech Park being full.
Fire Chief Mickey Scott, a move Darr fully endorses. “We are in the process of filling this brand new position, which will be very good to help Mickey with the paperwork, allowing him more time to run ambulances and fulfill his other duties.”
Ruch also reiterated 2022 will see the continuation of expansion projects started at Chore-Time Brock and Williamsburg Marine in 2021, which will help guarantee their long-term presence and also provide more jobs in the future.Ruch also looked forward to the expansion of Milford itself with the completion of the an-
Councilman Bill Musser will be taking over as council president in 2022 for the Syracuse Town Council. After serving on the council for 12 years, he said 2021 was the busiest the council has been when it comes to projects.
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ana and the Midwest, we have an aging infrastructure,” said Ruch, noting Milford’s water and wastewater pipes. “We need to upgrade these things within our means.”
The department also anticipates receiving new communications equipment in 2022, which will be more compatible with other public safety agencies throughout Kosciusko and surrounding counties. The purchase was made possible by a $15 million federal grant to Kosciusko County.
The report also considers the future of local and regional connectivity, widely viewed as a winwin by many observers – keeping in mind the Kosciusko County Comprehensive Plan indicates people want trails and greenways.
• An extension to Kern Field where new athletic fields are planned.•Extending the current Syracuse-Webster Road to CR 1200N.
“We are a growing community and I think that’s good,” he said, explaining when he came on the council, he wanted to see the communityMussergrow.said he sees the completion of the new athletic complex on Kern Road to be the biggest challenge this year. He explained having to get a bond to finance the ball park along with supply issues slowed things down a bit, although he expects the pace to pick up considerably in the near future. He noted buildings have started to be constructed on the site.
schools, parks, businesses and to explore our most iconic natural resource — Lake Wawasee.
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Looking at 2022, the Trail Committee is developing a matrix outlining potential land purchases, rights of way, utility pole relocations, wetland issues, water drainage and agency coordination. The report also specifically considers road crossings with an eye to safety and various routes including:•Expansion from Conklin Bay south to Wawasee Middle School.
Informational meetings for the annexation will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 24-26 at either Milford Town Hall or the community building.
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Another project nearing completion is the new manufacturing facility in the Polywood complex. That project is expected to bring an estimated 200-400 jobs to the community which means dealing
After Conklin Bay was completed in 2020, people in the community wanted to know where the trail might go next. This prompted the current committee to launch a feasibility study, with USI Consultants, which kickedoff last March and the final report was received in December. Special thanks go to the feasibility sub-committee which consisted of Steve Coyle, Chad Jonsson, Tom Edington, Kay Young and Erlene Yentes. Working with USI, they developed a comprehensive report that will help expedite strategic plans and future trail development. Thestudy’s objectives were to evaluate options for expansion and connection of the existing trail. This includes providing safe routes to our neighborhoods,
chamber can maintain it and operate it as the idea was proposed, it would be a nice addition to the community. Saying he is in favor of the dog park in the proposed location, Musser said, “With the plans the chamber has, it should be nice.”
The LEPC doesn’t plan emergencies, it plans for them. Worstcase scenarios become the focus of intensive exercises that test communications, command and
Ruch looks to keep Milford moving forward in 2022
The council is also responsible for helping maintain effective emergency response, and in 2022 Ruch said he hopes to “keep the townspeople safe and provide the best resources we can with what weEveryhave.” new year also brings its own obstacles and adversity, Ruch noted. “How we overcome obstacles and adversity is how we measure success at the end of the day.”
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The township’s duties include providing fire and EMS service, dispensing poor relief, maintaining cemeteries and documenting grave sites. By far the largest responsibility is maintaining the Turkey Creek Fire Department. The township’s 2022 budget totals $2,880,491, of which just over 92% ($2,656,891) is dedicated to the general and equipment replacement allocations for the fire department.Oneadditional budget item for 2022 is the creation of an administrative assistant to serve under
• Linking West Chicago Street between Syracuse-Webster Road and SR Within13.this process, the committee is requesting input from
into the second, and following a sequence where Wawasee missed three straight layup attempts in succession, Kennedy Fuelling hit a three on the other end as Norwell built a 24-11 lead at the break.
“Man, did we get better today,” Wawasee coach Matt Carpenter said. “We had some things to work on, and one of them was mental toughness, and we really improved there today facing two quality teams. We had some adjustments to make each game, similar types of game plans from each team but different in how they were built. I felt we made some great adjustments in the second half against Norwell, and there we were fighting for a win late in the game.”
It looked like Wawasee was sunk against the perennial Class 3-A power Knights. The bugaboo all season for the Warriors, turnovers, were killing the home side early as six giveaways in the first quarter afforded Norwell all eight of its points. The same story continued
opponents to date for the Warriors. The final results for Carpenter were mixed as both were losses, but very satisfying knowing his team, ranked 153 in its own right, played right with two of the top programs in the state.
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The two Everinghams just kept on hitting to open the second half, nailing four threes as part of a 13-0 Wawasee run to put the Warriors up 47-20 and running full speed heading into the championship
Progress made for Lady Warriors in home shootout
Norwell 49, Wawasee 42
ished with 14 points and DeJay Gerig added 10 points and seven boards.Forthe host Warriors (4-6), Keaton Dukes topped the scoring chart with 18 points and Maddux Everingham had 17 points and four boards. Caden Welty added 11 assists and seven points.
Woodlan tops Wawasee for Holiday Invite title
The Warriors competed in 13 of the 14 brackets, and had three of its athletes make the second day
In a 30-23 overtime loss to Huntington North, Mackenzie Hackleman recorded 15 points and six steals. The 49-31 loss to Norwell had Ava Couture notch five rebounds and four points while Brooklynn Gibson and Hackleman led the squad with seven points each.
But instead of folding the tent against the 3-A No. 8 Knights, Wawasee clawed all the way back to trail by just one, 40-39, after Carter drilled a three. Fuelling, however, would score five straight points and the Knights hit all four of its free throw attempts in the final minute to escape the upset bid.
Thursday’s final rounds weren’t as kind to the Syracuse trio, however, as they went 1-5 in their matches, Tom getting a win over Merrillville’s David Maldonado to nab seventh place in his final match of the day. Stuckman and Malone would place eighth overall after losing both of their consolation rounds.
Wawasee trailed 42-34 late in the third quarter, but battled back to take a 48-47 lead after a Myles Everingham three with just over three minutes left in regulation.
It’s not a normal angle to feel very good about losing two basketball games in one day, both of those at home. But with the funk Wawasee’s girls basketball team had been in heading into the Wawasee Holiday Shootout, it played possibly two of its better collective efforts of the season.
Wawasee’s JV took on both Huntington North and Norwell in the annex gym Thursday, and came up short in both matchups.
In the second game of the morning, Woodlan rolled past Rochester 61-34. Paul Leasure had 16 points for the Zebras in the loss.
Having dropped four of its past five before Christmas, Wawasee needed to play well at its home tournament to stir up some momentum heading into the final month of the season. It did that for about 28 of the 32 minutes against a quality outfit from Huntington.
Wrestling lands three on Al Smith podium
The mega grinder wrestling tournament hosted by Mishawaka High School was a two-day affair last Wednesday and Thursday, a 14-weight class bracket format that included 32 teams from around the state, Wawasee among those entries.
Jay Miller-Harris and Noah Wolf both competed and picked up a forfeit win each among their three matches. Ethan Rodriguez, Donovan Blair and Colt Dolsen all were 0-2 in their two appearances.“Losses are disappointing, but you have to look at the overall picture here,” said Wawasee head coach Frank Bumgardner. “There were a lot of things here that we could control. Did we perform well, or do something stupid that put you in a bad spot? If you do what you are supposed to do and give it your all, sometimes the opponent is just better. What we saw a couple times, guys were just better than us right now.
“Our team is getting closer and closer,” Everingham said on WRWT afterward. “I’d like to think here in the near future, we are going to pull one of those out. We probably should have had this one tonight. Give credit to Woodlan, they made some good plays as well.”Rochester beat Garrett, 46-40, in the consolation final. Leasure had 13 points and Tarick McGlothlin added 12 points in the Zebras’ triumph.
Woodlan 63, Wawasee 57 (OT) Woodlan looked ready to put Wawasee away in the second half, only for the Warriors to nearly steal the game late in the fourth quarter.
Lichty was one of four Woodlan players in double figures in scoring with 12 after going a perfect 5-5 from the floor and 2-2 from the line. Joe Reidy led the team with 18 points and nine boards, Braden Smith hit some big threes and fin-
and podium for their efforts.
JV Drops Both Of Its Contests
Peyton Felger made a pair of free throws to put Wawasee up 52-49 with under a minute to go, but Dawson Lichty hit the hoop with the harm to tie the game and send the championship into bonus buckets.There, Woodlan scored the final six points of the game at the free throw line after Maddux Everingham had tied the game at 55 after hitting his fifth three of the game.
In what many bill as the top wrestling invitational in the state, the Al Smith Classic certainly lived up to its top billing for the 42nd consecutive year.
Plenty can and likely will be made of the progress of Wawasee boys basketball in its body of work at Wednesday’s Wawasee Holiday Invite. Intangibles, growth and progress will be attached to the Warrior coaching staff’s notebooks as it marches forward following two games with Garrett and Woodlan. The tournament trophy, however, will march back to Woodburn and the shadows of the Ohio state line as Woodlan edged Wawasee in overtime to take the title.
Wawasee, playing with just seven varsity players for the Shootout, had six score, led by Jada Carter’s 17 points and 12 from Emily Haines, who added three boards and three steals.
“We had a lot of bright spots mixed with some tough losses. Disappointing? No. Heartbreaking? Sure. It’s kind of in the eye of the beholder. Let’s go back to work, load up the film.”
Huntington North 46, Wawasee 41
Fuelling, one of five sophomores on Norwell’s next wave of potential future stars, scored a game-high 22Kennedypoints. White had a big game for Wawasee (7-9) with 17 points, four rebounds and two steals.
“Youfinal.never know what to expect at 10 o’clock in the morning,” said Wawasee acting head coach Nate O’Connell, who filled in for head coach Jon Everingham in the morning session as Everingham took a step back after the passing of his niece, Ellaina, Sunday. “Guys are in second or third period of school during the day. It’s Christmas break, the guys are probably staying up later than normal and getting up late. We tried to keep our routine as much as we could practice-wise, but we came out with energy early. I told the guys, if we get to the free throw line, rebound and come out with energy this morning, we’re going to be in good shape. That’s exactly what happened.”Madduxfinished with five threes and 17 total points to lead the Warriors, Myles with four threes and 12 points to go with four assists and three rebounds, and Roberson had nine points, 12 rebounds and two blocks.
Becca Smith hit two big shots in the fourth quarter of the rally and ended with nine points, and both Haines and Carter had eight points apiece and a combined five steals.The two-game ordeal for Wawasee saw it play a Huntington North team ranked No. 29 in the overall Sagarin Ratings and Norwell ranked No. 35, trailing just Warsaw (23) for the highest-ranked
Carson Smith combined for 22 points and seven rebounds in the two games and Darius Lewis had 20 points in the two wins.
Wawasee’s Dylan Tom at 126 pounds, Logan Stuckman at 132 and Gavin Malone at 160 all made it through the firstday gauntlet to live another day against some of the top talent in the state. All three found a loss among their first day routes, but just the one loss each was buoyed by three wins from Tom and four wins apiece from Stuckman and Malone to survive to the podium rounds. Tom would secure a forfeit and two pins, Stuckman three decisions and a pin — a sudden victory in round five keeping him alive — and Malone had four pins among his work.
Wawasee had three bow out in the final round of Wednesday’s action. Hunter Miller lost by decision and both Cameron Zimmerman and Tim Shortt were beat by pins in round five, otherwise the three would collect eight wins between them. Colten Coburn, who was a substitute fill at 106 pounds, also had an impressive run, scoring a pair of wins in his first varsity major before bowing out in the third round of consoles. Landen Dilley also met a similar fate as Coburn, making the third round of consoles before his run ended at 152 pounds.
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Wawasee JV Wins A Pair
“I needed my team to stop being so passive on offense,” Carpenter said. “We needed to make a lot better passes, be more aggressive with the ball in our hands. That happened much more in the second half, and what we got away from when Huntington rallied against us in the first game. Being more aggressive with the ball and attacking the basket was when we played well today. That created movement and gave us more opportunities.”Plymouth was the fourth team in the Shootout, and lost both of its contests, 55-44 to Norwell, and 3722 to Huntington North. Notable in the Norwell win over Plymouth was the 400th career victory for Knights head coach Eric Thornton, who has been with Norwell the entire way. Thornton is currently eighth in wins (401) among active coaches and 23rd overall on the all-time girls basketball list.
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The Warriors came out in game one of the morning session and took it to Garrett from the start.
The Railroaders didn’t have the size to answer Collin Roberson and his big body in the paint, as Roberson had a pair of offensive rebound putbacks early on. As Garrett then had to respond inside, the Everingham twins, Myles and Maddux, began to unload from outside. Each hit a three early on, and one by Myles put Wawasee up 34-17 in the second quarter, its largest lead to that point.
Wawasee led by as much as 10 points in the fourth quarter, but the wheels came off as Huntington caught fire while Wawasee couldn’t get the water out of the hose. Having allowed just 25 points to the Vikings through three quarters, Wawasee saw the visitors score 21 points in the fourth, nine of those from Grace Sell, who led her team with 22 points in the contest.
Wawasee 56, Garrett 38
Tyler Later led Garrett with nine points.
While the varsity teams were competing in the spectator gym, the JV programs for the four schools were working in the annex gym. Wawasee laid claim to wins in both of its contests, beating Garrett 39-33 and Woodlan 54-28.
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On paper, the meet came down to the final 400 free relay, but it really was a battle between two star-studded rosters.
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Northridge Girls 94, Wawasee 92
Julie Mishler also had two big wins for Wawasee, winning both the 50 free (23.78) and the 100 free (53.20) and helped the 200 free relay to a 1:44.88 win.
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Wawasee falls to 4-2 in the NLC on both sides with its final NLC round robin action this Saturday against Goshen.
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More of the same in the boys races, where Northridge’s depth helped it escape Wawasee’s bid for a post-Christmas conference win.Several races had tight finishes, the Raiders pulling out some key spots to gain the
Kuhl posted scores of 8.9 on vault, 8.45 on floor, 6.25 on beam and 6.2 on bars, her vault good for seventh, all-around in ninth and floor was
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Wawasee High School announced its honor roll for the first trimester.
Ridge claimed a valuable two points in the breaststroke, Tavia Bratt holding off both Addison Beasley and Hayden Neer on the final 25. Sydney Nethercutt also fended off Beasley and Neer in the individual medley and seeing teammate Alaina Yeater to split the two Warriors in another swing event.
It was an abbreviated start for the Wawasee gymnastics program last Wednesday at the Elkhart Holiday Invite.
Kennedi P. Adkins, Amber G. Beer, Nicole K. Beer, Alec J. Bieghler, Grant C. Brooks, Jada Z. Carter, Taylor G. Castro, Kendra N. Conley, Taylor N. Cripe, Whitney K. DeLong, Tara A. Dove, Keaton D. Dukes, Colten R. Edgar, Allyson M. Eppert, Bailey E. Fox, Zander R. Foyle, Hailey M. Furney, Alissa K. Gill, Devin M. Haskins, Leina M. Helfers, Kaitlynn L. Jackson, Angela K. Jamora, Brynn C. Jamora, Ezekiel T. Keim, Aly J. Kirkpatrick, Jenna E. Knepp, Cameron M. Kryder, Devon M. Kuhn, Serena R. Lesko, Anny Lin, McKenzie L. Long, Elizabeth A. Miller, Sara A. Mills, Abigayle R. Murphy, Austin L. Myers, Kaden M. Phillips, Cody A. Pinkerton, Mason R. Possell, Brittany R. Price, Steve E. Sanders, Alyssa N. Schlabach, Timothy J. Shortt, Elena R. Sommers, Isabel M. Speicher, Jackson B. Stover, Macey P. Swearingen, Nikolas Tennant, Elliot J. Tinsley, Ayla Torres, Devin J. Van Lue, Josue G. Vazquez, Leslie M. Vazquez, Katelyn E. Vetor, Leslie R. Wheat, Kennedy R. White, Kail M. Williams,Leo D. Wrage Juniors
Thursdays are 5-5:45 p.m. for ages 3-6 and 6:15-7 p.m. for ages 1-3 with an adult. Fridays are 9:30-10:15 a.m. for toddlers
Wawasee was missing five of its competitors for various reasons.Angola won the team title, boasting of all-around champion Ashtyn Evans.
Wawasee did put on some big swims, notably in the 200 free in an event Ridge has historically conquered. Alexis Mishler posted a 1:59.47 winner, but Wawasee also took third and fourth place behind swims from Lily Tyler and Emma Yoder. Mishler would come back to take the backstroke at 58.63, but teammate Cammy Kryder had a huge final 25 push to claim second, beating Reagan Hartzell to the wall at 1:04.08, five-one-hundredths better.
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Wawasee student Allyson Eppert qualifies for Indiana College Core
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It’s the unofficial official kickoff of the second half of the swim season. Tuesday night’s marquee Northern Lakes Conference swim duals between Northridge and host Wawasee brought plenty of thunder, but showed both teams have a little depth up their sleeves.
“We’ve focused on doing our race as much as possible,” noted Wawasee head coach Jason Scott. “When you can do that and stay in your own head, you won’t get beat as easily. When you start worrying about what’s next to you, that’s when you get into trouble. That’s what gets you out of rhythm. We try to avoid that as much as possible. It happens a lot with Northridge, people hear their name, they know their brand. You just have to worry about your lane and worrying about just the clock, not the swimmer next to you.”
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points edge. Tristan Bratt held off Nathan Harper in the IM by .21 at 2:02.09, getting the touch at the wall. Bratt later took the breast and teammate Tim Blough finished second, Blough fending off Keegan Hurst’s late run to the wall. Sawyer Lehman didn’t let Zeke Keim catch him in the 100 free, winning by a half-second and Lehman led a Raider sweep of the 200 free and helped Ridge clip Wawasee by a second in the 200 free relay, going 1:38.54.
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most part at the invite. Kuhl posted a 29.8 and Ousley a 22.4, Ousley active in just three of the four events.
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Just two athletes were available to compete for the program. Talia Kuhl and Olivia Ousley were on deck to compete, and both were all-arounders for the
Keim would produce an impressive win in the backstroke at 56.85, and teammate Ivan Meier had one of his best showings of the season by placing third to steal a point from Ridge. Harper added a 5:06.14 win in the 500, Nathan Kryder was fantastic in winning both the 50 free (23.53) and butterfly (56.28), and Wawasee added relay wins in the medley (1:46.93) and 400 (3:28.83), Harper anchoring the final leg of a halfsecond redemption against Bratt.Wawasee boys diving went unopposed, Devon Kuhn leading the way with a 181.15 to spearhead the 13 point head start.“We always talk about working hard, a difference between what you think is hard and what is actually hard,” Scott said. “How do I go faster? When it hurts, you go harder. When it hurts more, you keep going. Guys like Ivan Meier, he did that in the 200 free relay. Then got in for the backstroke and had a great swim. It might have been the gutsiest race I’ve seen this year. We had a lot of that from several kids tonight.”
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Allyson Eppert will begin her first year of college in August this year — as a sophomore. Allyson, a senior at Wawasee High School, became the first Wawasee student to qualify for Indiana College Core.
In that final relay, Northridge took the swing points by claiming second and third, the thirdplace two points the difference in the meet, but really a sweep of diving including a pool record 288 from Louisville-bound Jiselle Miller opened the meet with Ridge out front 13-3.
A minimum of three credit hours must be earned in each of specific subject areas such as science, speech and others.
Kasey A. Becola, Windsor M. Bonner, Anthony J. Brace, Alexandra N. Coy, Clairissa I. Dennis, Christopher I. Estrada, Sophia J. Farmer, Cade J. Garden, Allison A. Gibson, Adaline F. Haynes, Garret D. Kentch, Britney L. Kidd, Grant M. Likens, Talan M. Longmire, Emma J. Lowery, Anevay R. Manges, Brady P. McDonald, Kierstyn S. Miller, James J. Pearson, Kylie B. Perkins, Benjamin N. Peterson, Tabitha E. Pressler, Elliette M. Pulley, Landon J. Reynolds, Alexandria L. Ritter, Jaiden J. Rocha, Chloe K. Rodgerson, Trey B. Rollins, Haven A. Rolston, Reagan L. Scott, Olivia L. Siri, Keisha S. Sowards, Mya J. Taylor, Elliot R. Thompson, Elizabeth G. VanLue, Kayla N. Voss, Wesley J. Wirebaugh, Caleb D. Wiseman
A first step is to downsize servings of whatever eat. Then adopt the Mediterranean diet — fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts, some fish, a little wine and some olive oil.
Walmer noted some students will have enough college credits to be a sophomore but their credits won’t automatically transfer because they don’t meet the requirements of Indiana College Core. “WHS offers many opportunities for students to receive college credit while in high school,” he added.Students and their families can
Northridge Boys 102, Wawasee 81
Over $2,000 in damages were listed when a driverless auto crashed into a plate glass window at the Gamble’s store on Main Street in Syracuse at 8:25 Wednesday evening before coming to a stop. A banker’s dispatch vehicle driven by John P. Pisarek, 24, r 8, Warsaw, reported parking the vehicle in front of the license branch with the motor running as he transacted business. The reverse gear apparently slipped into place causing the care to back in a slight angle for 184 feet westerly before jumping the curb and crashing into the store.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wickersham of Bib Barbee Lake had as their Christmas day guests, Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCartney of near Yorktown, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Reed and sons of Anders, Mrs. Sarah Crawley and sons of Muncie, Miss Linda Wickersham of Sarasosta, Flas., and Mrs. Hazel Wickersham of
nal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Rick Turk and paternal grandmother is Mrs. Dorothy D-Adam.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Custer, r 1 Milford, will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary, January 9 at their home. Mr. Custer and the former Fredonna Bitner were united in marriage January 5, 1947, at the home of the bride’s parents at r 2 Syracuse.
The last meeting of the year for the Milford Kiwanis Club was called to order by President Clay Brooks Friday in the Milford Community Building. Five visitors from the Lakeland Kiwanis Club were warmly welcomed and a thank-you card from Kathy Laker, Kiwanis K-Kids sponsor, was read to the club.
North Webster Community Public Library patron Bonnie Burns started reading again as an adult about a year ago and came to the library for some reading advice and suggestions. She had stopped reading as a young child. Burns ended the year 2011 having read a total of 60 books.
10 YEARS AGO, JAN. 4, 2012
It’s back to the drawing board for members of the SyracuseWawasee Economic and Beautification Committee. Meeting opposition to its plans to install brick pavers on the northeast corner of Main and Huntington streets, the committee decided to review recommendations made by business owners affected by the beautification project in an effort to work out a viable program.Syracuse Police and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department officers have investigated five thefts of automobiles in and around the Syracuse area since Dec. 26. All but one of the vehicles have been recovered.
Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ conservation officers are warning individuals current ice conditions may not be suitable for most cold weather activities. According to John Salb, public information officer working out of the Syracuse Law Enforcement Office, “Cold weather lovers have been waiting patiently for this season’s first cold snap and it looks like it has settled in for a stay.”
fourth police officer. Pending acceptance of a contract, Timothy Miller was officially hired as the new full-time Milford police officer, effective Jan. 1.
Youth for Understanding International Exchange as an international exchange student. He will live with a family in Australia in YFU’s 1992 summer program.
40 YEARS AGO, JAN. 6, 1982
40 YEARS AGO, JAN. 6, 1982
Edith Baumgartner tells us her Christmas Day was made special when she got to talk with Gamal and Angela (Jessop) Hernandez of Flagstaff, Ariz., during a phone call to Angela’s mother and brother, Lois McMillen and John Jessop of Milford.
It happened in North Webster ... 30 years ago
UMC church building to be torn down
20 YEARS AGO, JAN. 2, 2002
tion process. “We’re really retired now,” Medlock said.
10 YEARS AGO, JAN. 4, 2012
50 YEARS AGO, JAN. 5, 1972
30 YEARS AGO, JAN. 8, 1992
All of Justin’s grandparents reside in Chicago, Ill. Mater-
On Jan. 4, the cornerstone was removed from the old North Webster United Methodist Church building in preparation for the structure’s demolition. Approximately a year ago the congregation moved from the Washington Street location to a newly constructed church building on Epworth Forest Road. The North Webster United Methodist Church began in the late 1830s as a Bible study group under the direction of George Warner, an early pioneer. In 1862, a frame church building, measuring 30-by-50 feet, was built at the Washington Street site. Some of
the church’s stained glass windows have been used in the new church building on Epworth Forest Road. The rest have been put into storage.
Winchester.Visitorsat the Lewis Streby home over the holidays included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Karst and family Mr. and Mrs. Larry Swope and family, Mr. and Ms. Allen Streby and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kuhn.
It happened in Milford … 40 years ago Democrats appoint Orn to town board
The Sunday school classes of the Milford Apostolic Christian church honored Miss Rosa Waldbeser recently when she was presented several gifts for her 83rd birthday. Miss Waldbeser has been a lifelong member of the church.
50 YEARS AGO, JAN. 5, 1972
The all new Syracuse town board of trustees and a new clerk-treasurer were sworn in at the Syracuse town hall at noon, Saturday, Jan. 1. Town Attorney Bruce Frey swore in the new town officials: Noble C. Blocker, ward 2; Forest A. Smith, Jr., ward 5; Mrs. Betty Dust, clerk-treasurer; Louis M. Kuilema, ward 3; Thomas Prickett, ward 1; Darrell D. Grissamer, ward 4. Prickett was elected president of the board.
joyed the friendly dog and Louie thought he was in canine heaven with all the attention showered on him.
20 YEARS AGO, JAN. 2, 2002
30 YEARS AGO, JAN. 8, 1992
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Former Clerk-Treasurer Charlotte Siegfried and former Milford Town Council Member Gary Hurd have a little more time on their hands beginning this week. Hurd’s last council meeting was Dec. 28. He continues to work at Royal Outdoor Products, and will until the plant closes completely or sells. Then he might have to look for other employment. Siegfied said she plans to give her house a good cleaning and then pick up her level of involvement in area historical re-enactments, where she dons period costumes and spins wool.
Brooke Pointe Inn changed hands Friday as Ben Plikerd of Benson Communications became its new owner. According to Plikerd, a simple conversation with Fay Medlock, who co-owned the inn with her husband Brice, last spring started the negotia-
SPC Brent Berkeypile came home to Milford for the holidays and was enjoying his limited time visiting with family and friends. “Christmas has been great actually,” Berkeypile told The MailJournal, “but you kind of get tugged around trying to see everyone.”E.C.Bailey set the stage for a happy new year Sunday by attending the Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions football game in the Silver Dome in Detroit, Mich. Bailey was joined by his children, sons Terry and Michael, and daughter Rhonda, as a Christmas gift. “It was cold, but we had a good time,” the Milford resident said.
30 YEARS AGO, JAN. 1, 1992
A 14-year-old Milford resident and Wawasee High School freshman will be spending his summer on foreign soil. Joshua Hunsberger, son of Bruce and Vickie Hunsberger, has been accepted by
Discussion of the future use of the old North Webster school building dominated the yearend meeting of North Webster Town Council Dec. 27, 2001, and remains its focus for the year 2002. Bob Murphy, Larwill, grant administrator for the project, told the council his report on the details of the purchase of the school building from Wawasee Community School Corp. should be ready Jan. 7. Plans for the building include a community center which would also house town offices, the town-township library, a day care and latchkey
20 YEARS AGO, JAN. 2, 2002
Darrel Orn, 61, West Section Street, Milford, was appointed to the Milford Town Board by Democratic precinct committeemen at a caucus last Wednesday. Orn replaces Robert Auer who resigned January 1 due to health problems. Auer had served two years of his four-yearResidentsterm.at Lakeland Loving Care Center in Milford had a special visitor of the four-legged variety Tuesday, Jan. 5. Volunteer Ralph Neff, r 1 Milford, took his granddaughter’s dog, Louie, to the nursing home to visit with the residents. The residents en-
40 YEARS AGO, JAN. 6, 1982
It happened in Syracuse ... 50 years ago Driverless car smashes store
The Syracuse Economic Development Council gave its approval on Monday for Noble County Television to sell revenue bonds in the amount of $460,000 to bring cable television to the Syracuse community. The meeting of the EDC members and representatives of Noble County TV was held Monday afternoon in the offices of Beer Realty in the Village, with Phil Beer, EDC chairman, presiding.
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50 YEARS AGO, JAN. 5, 1972
The first baby born at Kosciusko Community Hospital in 1982 is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Darell (Doug) Brinegar, P.O. Box 116, North Webster. Justin Brinegar was born at 12:27 a.m. On January 1 and was not expected until January 11. He was the first of five babies delivered at KCH New Year’s Day. Weighing eight-pounds, five ounces and measuring 22 inches long, Justin will return home to be greeted by two brothers, Jeremy, four, and Christopher, two.
Milford Town Council wrapped up the year Friday by hiring a
program, Lakeland Youth Center, Kosciusko YMCA and Freedom Academy.
North Webster American Legion Post 253 and its affiliated organizations raffled off numerous items including a 42-inch television and donated the more than $1,000 in proceeds to the North Webster Food Pantry. Attending the presentation of the check were Kelsey Mark, Lori Mark, Craig Streby, J.B. Routh, Debb Smitley and Beth Becker.
Fire swept through the offices of Phend & Brown Inc., a Milford construction firm located at the northeast edge of Milford, in the early morning hours last Thursday. According to Milford firemen, a bolt of lightning apparently hit the high radio antenna and the electricity traveled into the building starting the fire.
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.
For about 19 years Wilfong continued to teach at GHS. Then she made the transition from classroom teaching to building administrator at Northridge High School where she first met Dr. Steve Troyer, Wawasee’s superintendent. For four years Wilfong was the assistant principal at Northridge. One of the most common reasons teachers decide to pursue administration is it allows them to impact more students than they can in a single classroom.
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Come in and check out the after Christmas sale going on outside the senior center room, North Webster. Hope to see you all soon. ter.org/spec-calendar.www.nwcommunitycen-
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Happy New Year dear friends; 2021 was quite a challenge for all of us. Let us all hope and pray 2022 will be a total turnaround for our Speakingcountry.of 2022, we started our 15th annual walkathon Monday, Jan. 3. It will run the whole
decided to accept the challenge and became the chief analytics officer for Warsaw Community Schools, a position she held for four years. She was not planning to leave Warsaw anytime soon, but an opportunity to work with Dr. Troyer at Wawasee opened up and she began her new role effective July 1.
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.
For 18 years, she served as a volunteer firefighter for Elkhart Township in Elkhart County.Hobbies include avidly watching the Indianapolis Colts football games and reading research on education. “My hobbies are closely tied to my work,” she said.
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.
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY DRAINAGE BOARD/SURVEYOR’S OFFICE
seeking board members
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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.
Anyone interested in serving on the board may contact Alles at (574) 453-8676. For more information visit www.milford-indiana.org and click on “resources.”
• Two pair of Brooks walking shoes from Pilcher’s Shoe Store.
A major ongoing project Wilfong is heavily involved in is implementing professional learning communities, or PLCs. “Everything we do revolves around it,” she said, “our instructional practice and how we assess student data.”
Within roughly the last 20 years much has changed in schools. “School has gotten more complicated and student needs are more complex,” Wilfong said. “We have to work together and PLCs provide that structure.”Data assessment is a particularly intriguing part of her job. “When done well, it can help pinpoint and hone in on what a student needs,” she observed. “We can catch a student who is misunderstanding what they are being taught.”Aside from her work at Wawasee, Wilfong also serves on the Elkhart County Fair Board. She served in 4-H for 10 years while growing up in both the poultry and swine clubs. And she helps document the history of the Elkhart County Fair.
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Milford Cemetery Association is looking for additional members to serve on the board of directors, according to MCA Treasurer Becky Alles. Currently, there are only three board members including Alles, with Frank Rink serving as president and Gary Hurd overseeing fromonlyBurenareMt.ceivesisindiana.org.MilfordandrulesinberandassumedasPleasantitswould“Additionalmaintenance.boardmembersbenefittheassociationindecisionmaking,”Allesstated.Alles,whoalsooverseesMt.andSalemcemeteriesVanBurenTownshipTrustee,thedutiesofherfatherlongtimeMCAboardmem-RobertBrownwhenhediedJuly2017.Atthattime,newandguidelineswerewrittencanbefoundontheTownofwebsite,www.milford-MilfordCemeteryAssociationanonprofitorganizationandre-notaxpayerdollars,unlikePleasantandSalem,whichfundedbytaxespaidbyVanTownshipresidents.MCA’sincome,accordingtoAlles,isthesaleofburialspacesand
Proposals may be held by the Kosciusko County Drainage Board for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the public opening.
Assistant superintendent focused on data assessment, curriculum
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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
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For several years Dr. Shelly Wilfong was a high school teacher and later a building administrator and never envisioned working in the central office. But circumstances can and do change and Wilfong is now the assistant superintendent for the Wawasee Community School Corporation.
JAMES WELCH RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR TILE MATERIAL & DELIVERY
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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 year membership at the YMCA.•Two rounds of golf with cart at Maxwelton Golf Club.
A native of Goshen, she graduated from Goshen High School in 1990 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in history and education from Huntington University in 1994. Later she obtained a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Indiana Wesleyan University and then a Ph.D. in education leadership from Indiana State University.
Then a new challenge arose and Wilfong
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KOSCIUSKO COUNTY DRAINAGE BOARD/SURVEYOR’S OFFICE
Proposals may be held by the Kosciusko County Drainage Board for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the public opening.
• Two $50 gift certificates at Sleepy Owl Supper Club.
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.
The successful contractor will be required to guarantee the delivery of the tile material per the date(s) set forth in the bid specifications.
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 on the proposal that in their judgement is most advantageous to Kosciusko
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.
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.
And she spends time with her dog Ike, a mix of German shepherd and hound.
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.
After graduating from Huntington University, Wilfong began teaching social studies at her alma mater, Goshen High School. She recalled she didn’t really pursue teaching as a career until she was in college. She went to Huntington to be on the track and field team among other reasons.
“Ongoing efforts have included volunteer day for weed-eating and spring and fall cleanup.”
JAMES WELCH RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT NOTICE TO BIDDERS
month of January, so you have time to get signed up. The prizes are exceptional this year. You can win with most miles walked and most money collected. So far our prizes are:
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.
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“I really enjoyed history and started down that road,” she noted. “I started taking some education classes and I really liked it. I was a student teacher and the more I taught, the more I liked it.”
donations. Burial spaces are $300 perAllesspace.handles the sale of burial spaces, prepares deeds, maintains the records and is the main contact person for issues related to the cemetery. Hurd receives compensation for mowing and maintenance, and Rink does the measuring for foundations and burial spaces and maintains duplicate“Somerecords.ofthe improvements that have been done include removal of dead trees, power washing the fencing, road maintenance in 2020 and rectifying non-conforming grave sites,” Alles noted.
No contractor may withdraw their proposal within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
As assistant superintendent, she primarily works in the areas of curriculum and instruction, as well as data assessments, “which I really like,” she commented.
More prizes are coming in daily. I will keep you posted.
Volunteer drivers for Syracuse, Milford and North Webster Mobile Meals have been scheduled as follows: Syracuse Drivers Jan. 10-14 MONDAY — M. Smith TUESDAY — J. Rose WEDNESDAY — J. Rowland THURSDAY — C. Hill FRIDAY — P. Smith Milford Drivers Jan. 10-14 MONDAY — M. Webb TUESDAY — H. Beer WEDNESDAY — J. and C. Wagner THURSDAY — L. Kammerer FRIDAY — S. Weisser North Webster Drivers Jan. 10-14 MONDAY — C. Hassell TUESDAY — J. Caskey WEDNESDAY — J. Hanson THURSDAY — J. Roberts FRIDAY — J. Parcell
County.Mike Kissinger, Kosciusko County Surveyor hspaxlp J.5-12 NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF SPECIAL COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING: Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Kosciusko County, Indiana of the following special County Council meeting. The meeting will be on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the Kosciusko County Courthouse, 100 W. Center Street, 3rd Floor Old Courtroom, Warsaw, Indiana at 8:30 a.m. Michelle Puckett, Auditor Kosciusko County hspaxlp NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS Notice is hereby given to taxpayers of Kosciusko County, Indiana, that the Board of Directors of Syracuse-Turkey Creek Township Public Library of said county will consider the following additional appropriations for the current year in the library meeting room at the Syracuse Public Library, 115 East Main Street, Syracuse, Indiana, at 6:15 p.m. on the 17th day of January, 2022. Fund Name: General Operating Amount Major Budget Classification: 1.0 Personal Services: $585,193 2.0 Supplies: $15,000 3.0 Other Services and Charges: $121,039 4.0 Capital Outlays: $66,000 Total for General Operating Fund: $787,232 Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. The additional appropriations as finally made will be referred to the Department of Local Government Finance. The Department will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of funds to support the appropriations within fifteen (15) days of receipt of Certified Copy of the actionKimtaken.Blaha, Library Director Syracuse-Turkey Creek Township Public Library hspaxlp
No contractor may withdraw their proposal within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
Jan. 17: Luke 13:18-35, Genesis 24, Psalm 17
THE MILFORD Lions Club would like to thank all those who contributed to the Salvation Army campaign for the needy. It was the most successful campaign yet, raising $1,600.03 during two weekends. Many Lions donated their valuable holiday time to stand by the famous red kettle and ring the bell in front of the gas station at Milford to help make the generous community donations possible!
Jan. 12: Luke 11:1-28, Genesis 19, Psalm 12
of North CR 650E and West CR 300N. Looks like
Jan. 20: Luke 15, Genesis 27:145, Psalm 20
The God who created out of chaos is waiting.
Jan. 21: Luke 16, Genesis 27:46-28:22, Psalm 21
Jan. 28: Luke 20:27-47, Genesis 37, Psalm 28
Jan. 4: Luke 7:1-17, Genesis 8-10, Psalm 4
Jan. 7: Luke 8:26-56, Genesis 13:1-14:24, Psalm 7
Jan. 26: Luke 19:28-48, Genesis 34, Psalm 26
I truly believe this will help change your perspective. I’ve seen this in my own life and know it works. When I have a chaotic day and then I sit down read my Bible and listen for God to speak to me, a peace that surpasses all understanding comes upon me.
Jan. 12: Genesis 25, Matthew 6, Psalms 127 Jan. 13: Genesis 26-27, MatthewJan.7
A FAMILY karaoke night will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, at American Legion Post 253, North Webster. Bring the children for an awesome night of singing and dancing at Indiana’s biggest little post. It will be hosted by DJ Leatherneck.
THERE ARE a variety of situations that can be extra challenging for a child. The reason doesn’t matter, but the child does. North Webster Elementary School is asking for mentors, people who are willing to walk alongside a child – play, read, do a craft or maybe even throw a football. It’s simple really — just be a friend. The time commitment is only one hour a week. Volunteers will be trained and wellsupported while faithfully serving a child. If you are interested, visit nwcog.org to sign up.
Jan. 3: Luke 6:27-49, Genesis 6:1-7:24, Psalm 3
Jan. 6: Luke 8:1-25, Genesis 12, Psalm 6
15: Genesis 30, Matthew 9 Jan. 16: Genesis 31, Matthew 17: Genesis 32-33, Matthew 11, Psalms 131 Jan. 18: Genesis 34, Matthew 12, Psalms 64 Jan. 19: Genesis 35, Matthew 20: Genesis 36, Matthew 21: Genesis 37-38, Matthew Genesis 39-40, MatthewJan.1623: Genesis 41, Psalms 40, Matthew 17 Jan. 24: Genesis 42, Matthew Genesis 43-44, Matthew Genesis 45-46, Matthew Genesis 47, Matthew Genesis 48-49, MatthewJan.2229: Genesis 50, Exodus 1, Matthew 23 Jan. 30: Exodus 2-3, Matthew Exodus 4, Matthew 25
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Jan. 8: Luke 9:1-27, Genesis 15, Psalm 8
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Jan. 18: Luke 14:1-24, Genesis 25, Psalm 18
Classes are limited to eight students and there’s a technique test at the end of class. Students have four levels of climbing they can work through. Classes will be held at after school and early evening offering beginner and advance/advance plus classes while Wednesday classes will have classes mid-morning to mid afternoon for home school classes offering all levels.
NORTH WEBSTER Public Library is hosting several programs in January. LEGO time is at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, and “paws to read” starts Jan. 24. It is from 4:15 to 5 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday or by appointment only. Family movie time is at 5 p.m. Jan. 27. For more information, visit www.nweb.lib.in.us or its Facebook page.
Living in faith and out of chaos in 2022
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Jan. 11: Luke 10:21-42, Genesis 18, Psalm 11
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Jan. 9: Luke 9:28-62, Genesis 16, Psalm 9
For us to have joy, which God tells us we are to have as believers, then we need him in the driver’s seat of our life.
Jan. 10: Luke 10:1-20, Genesis 17, Psalm 10
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Jan. 2: Luke 6:1-26, Genesis 3-5, Psalm 2
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at first the number may seem intimidating, the 1,189 chapters of the Bible can be read through in a calendar year in fewer than four chapters a day.The website
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mediate and advanced plus courses. Register online at www.lakelandyouthcenter.com. Registration deadline is Jan. 31. There is a fee for the classes. Parents who are not sure what level their child qualifies for should contact Kevin Lipsey at (810) 338-9494. Quaker Haven Camp Activities Center is located at 111 EMS D16C Lane, Syracuse.—o—
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This method is connective in nature and makes associations between different parts of Scripture.Jan. 1: Psalms 148, Genesis 1-2, Ephesians 1
Jan. 29: Luke 21, Genesis 38, Psalm 29
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Jan. 24: Luke 18:18-43, Genesis 31, Psalm 24
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Jan. 30: Luke 22:1-38, Genesis 39, Psalm 30
Jan. 15: Luke 12:32-59, Genesis 22, Psalm 15
NORTH WEBSTER Church of God is seeking mentors. One of the elements of the church is partnering with local schools. There are children at a local elementary school who could use unconditional love and attention.
Pictured above is 2020’s People’s Choice Award winner “Everett’s Dock.” Shane Hastings took this picture at Ridinger Lake.
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The next meeting of the Chess Club will be Tuesday, Jan. 18. It is free and open to all kids regardless of experience or talent level. If you’re just learning to play or want to start, come join in the club. If you’re an expert at the game, come help others learn!
INCORRECT INFORMATION and an address was listed in last week’s column for sending cards to “a recovering soldier.” This is not accurate. The U.S. Postal Service will not deliver any letters, postcards or packages addressed to “any service member” or “any soldier, sailor, etc.” Military hospitals also do not accept mail to unnamed service members.
TAMMY COTTON submitted the photo below of her grandson, Cash Walter, from Syracuse. Jason Brooks, owner of the 20th Century restaurant, located north of Milford, put this message on his restaurant sign after Cash informed him his biscuits and gravy were the second best in the country. What an honor!
Genesis 1 is very clear about this. Genesis 1:2a New Living Translation 2 “The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters.” Genesis 1:2a (New Living Translation). “Formless and empty,” speaks of chaos, no order, nothing is together, it’s out of control.Kind of like our world to-
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Jan. 2: Genesis 3-4, Ephesians 2
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KIDS AGES 8-17 who want to be more active have a great upcoming opportunity, as registration is underway for the Quaker Haven Climbing Club. Learn the fundamentals of climbing through a six-week climbing course. Among other things, students will be taught how to belay — managing the rope in order to keep the climber secure.
Jan. 19: Luke 14:25-35, Genesis 26, Psalm 19
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For kids in school, Wednesday classes will start at 3:45 p.m. with intermediate level; 5 p.m. with beginner; and 6:15 p.m. with beginner/intermediate. Thursday classes will meet after school and early evening offering inter-
God is truly the only one who can bring order back into our lives. The government can’t, if you haven’t noticed. Other people can’t; they’re busy try-
Jan. 13: Luke 11:29-54, Genesis 20, Psalm 13
Jan. 31: Luke 22:39-71, Genesis 40, Psalm 31
Were you aware God created everything out of chaos?
EXCITING RESTAURANT news! The Syracuse Strong Facebook page announced Monday Peterson’s Fish has been purchased and operated by the Davidson family. Fans of Peterson’s should have no fear, Sue Peterson is staying on staff and will continue to be part of the experience of Peterson’s. Travis and Heather Davidson are planning to offer the same great food, with the same great staff. New offerings will include free local delivery and a salad bar coming—o—soon.
MILFORD HARVEST Coffee has several upcoming events for students. All events will begin at 4 p.m. at 207 N. Higbee St., Milford. First up is “Art with Angie” Monday, Jan. 10. Join in for a fun art project with Angie Deak from Made on Main. The cost is $3 per student. Registration is required.
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Many Christians include in their New Year’s resolutions the commitment to read through the Bible — Old and New Testaments — during the coming year. And with the challenges we will no doubt face in 2022, steadfastly reading the Word of God every day can be a powerful weapon in the arsenal available to live a joyful and fulfilling life of faith thisThoughyear.
Jan. 16: Luke 13:1-17, Genesis 23, Psalm 16
On Wednesday, Jan. 16, kids are invited to join in a STEM project, titled “Project Catapult.” Join Harvest Kids in a fun STEM activity and learn about cause-and-effect with catapults! The cost is $3 per student. Registration is required. If you have any questions or want to register for an event, call Harvest Coffee at (574) 658-3666.
Jan. 8: Genesis 16-18, Matthew 2 Jan. 9: Psalms 11, Genesis 1920, Matthew 3 Jan. 10: Genesis 21-23, MatthewJan.4
THERE’S LOTS going on at the Syracuse Public Library. Teens are encouraged to swing by the library from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, to game. Winter children’s programming kicks off at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, with the first Wacky and Wiggly Storytime. Come dressed for a messy good time. Mahjong returns at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, after its holiday break. Players of all skill levels are welcome to join the fun in the downstairs meeting room. Book lovers who need a book mark to keep their place, the Syracuse Public Library has a new trio available. There’s a flapper girl design, a dapper gentleman design and a design geared towards kids. Stop by to pick up one or all three.
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So here we are in 2022. I don’t know about you, but 2021 was rough.Lots of things have changed, several have died, everything is more expensive. Our society seems to be out of control. Chaos has ensued.
ing to calm their own chaos. So this doesn’t leave many options, does it? Why not let God take control? Try refocusing on him and not the government or others.If you want more joy in 2022 then get your Bible and begin reading it. You might be saying, “I don’t have a Bible.” Contact a local church and tell them you need a Bible; if they don’t give you one, buy one. Focusing on scriptural thought changes your focus off you and onto God. When you read, ask God to speak to you. Then expect him to do just that. To make reading your Bible easier, find a reading plan for 2022. Just Google “scripture reading plans.”
Jan. 14: Luke 12:1-31, Genesis 21, Psalm 14
ON’T FORGET to vote for your favorite photo of the lakes and the Upper Tippecanoe River Watershed for The Watershed Foundation’s annual “Picture Your Watershed” photo contest. Voting for the People’s Choice Award is open until Jan. 31. You can vote online at: woobox.com/quv2qk. The photographer of the photo with the most votes will win a $25 gift card.
Jan. 27: Luke 20:1-26, Genesis 35:1-36:43, Psalm 27
One-year Bible reading plans for 2022
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Is that how you felt about 2021? If not, great. I am truly happy for you to keep it going in 2022. But for many of us, we are glad 2021 is in the rearview mirror. So, what should we do in 2022 to help ensure a better year? Well, I’m glad you asked, because I believe the Bible has some help for us.
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Jan. 23: Luke 18:1-17, Genesis 29:31-30:43, Psalm 23
Jan. 22: Luke 17, Genesis 29:130, Psalm 22
Jan. 5: Luke 7:18-50, Genesis 11, Psalm 5
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day, out of control. Can God, who created out of nothing, out of chaos, calm the chaos in your life? If not, why not? If you believe God is who the Bible says He is, then why not. If God is the all-powerful creator of all things, ruler of all things, then why can’t he calm your chaos?
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Give it a shot. What do you have to lose — chaos, anxiety, anger, restlessness?
Jan. 1: Luke 5:27-39, Genesis 1:1-2:25, Psalm 1
Jan. 3: Genesis 5-6, Psalms 12, Ephesians 3 Jan. 4: Genesis 7-8, Ephesians 4 Jan. 5: Psalms 8, Genesis 9-10, Ephesians 5 Jan. 6: Genesis 11-13, EphesiansJan.6 7: Genesis 14-15, Psalms 47, Matthew 1
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