The Mail-Journal - April 27, 2022

The Turkey Creek Dam Dike Conservancy District will meet at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 7. The meeting will be held at the WACF office, 11586 SR 13, Syracuse.Thepublic is invited to attend.

Nominations for district county council seats are voted by only those residing in the districts up for

Voters will have it easier to cast their votes in this year’s primary election. No longer will voters need to leave for work early, or leave work early to cast their vote, that is if they work in Kosciusko County.

The 2022 primary is the first time Kosciusko County voters will use vote centers. This means you can vote anywhere in the county between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Your ballot will appear the same as if you had voted in your precinct.

North Webster — North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St. Syracuse — Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long

Snyder noted before the commissioners voted the rezoning was important because Syra-

Also on hand were members of Milford Fire Department, including Assistant Chief Steve Farber, who said Milford’s new truck, a 2022 Freightliner purchased by Van Buren Township for $412,760 from Hoosier Fire, was in service and has already been on several runs.

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There will be a series of interactive sessions held during the festival at the amphitheater. “Does Nature Love Us Back” will be co-hosted by Cliff Kindy, Dani

Here is what voters in the Lakeland area will see on RepublicanTheballots.nomination for the U.S. Senate is voted on by all voters. Todd Young is running unopposed.The candidates for U.S. Rep. Second District and U.S. Rep. Third District are also unopposed. Those residing in Jefferson, Plain and Van Buren townships will see only Jackie Walorski’s name on the ballot for U.S. Rep. Second District. Likewise, those in Tippecanoe and Turkey Creek townships will see only the name of Jim Banks on the ballot for U.S. Rep. Third District.

Commissioners approve South Shore rezoning

While the locations where registered voters can cast their ballots have changed, the candidates appearing on the ballot will remain the same as if voters went to their respective precinct polling locations.The Democrat ballot will have one race for voters to decide, if they reside in the U.S. Rep. Third District. Locally that includes Tippecanoe and Turkey Creek townships.Republicans will have a full ballot with a number of races, depending on the voter’s residence.

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to Etna Township for $28,500.

Alles requested the board consider her (Alles) as trustee designee for the 2023 budget so she could

Van Buren Township sells 2001 fire truck

Etna Township Fire Chief Randall Byrer visited the April 26 meeting of the Van Buren Township Advisory Board, where the board approved the sale of Milford Volunteer Fire Department’s 2001 International pumper truck

received favorable recommendations at the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission’s April 6 meeting.

Tippman and John Edgerton, who have spent their lifetimes working with plants, animals, water and soil. They come together for the first time to offer a shared vision of their life’s work, woven from three independent strands into a unified message of hope, harmony and humility.

Voters in Tippecanoe and Turkey Creek townships will see

continue to assist Perry. A vote will be made at the June meeting after Alles’ remuneration is decided.Alles reported purchasing a new computer in March for $869 and expending $480 in repairs and maintenance. The old computer was six years old and had a

An exemption request by Wawasee Community School Corporation was approved, with conditions, by the Syracuse Board of Zoning Thursday evening, April 21, at its monthly meeting. The conditions came at the request of neighbors, Brad and Lynette Jackson, through attorney Steve Snyder.

This festival is free to all, and will run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30. There’s plenty to see and do for all ages, and the event offers a great mixture of fun and education. There will be more than 20 educational, fun, handsonIfprograms.you’reinterested in seeing a raptor, learning what challenges

David Abbott’s name as the only candidate for State Rep. District 18.Voters in Jefferson, Plain and Van Buren townships will be deciding if Curt Nisly or Craig Snow will take the nomination for State Rep. District 22.

to agricultural and 54.12 acres from public use to residential. The former will allow the Lakeland Youth Center to relocate there “along with some outdoor sports fields,” said Snyder, and the latter request is to create a subdivision. He said he plans to come before the commissioners later to rezone the remaining acreage to commercial.

Nappanee — Mount Tabor Hall, 8424 N. 800W, Etna Green

That was done at the commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday, April 26. The four requests, which were presented by Kosciusko County Area Assistant Planner and Floodplain Administrator Matt Sandy, previously

Earth Day Festival at WACF

The corporation requested the exception to allow the Marine Mechanics class to have a fenced area in a public use district. The fenced area would be used to store boats, watercrafts and small engine projects as an

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County Council District 3 voters, residing in Plain Township Precinct 5, will decide between Anthony (Tony) Ciriello, Scott Clay or Josh Lozano.

As April showers turn to May flowers, the nature lovers and the outdoorsmen are sure to be getting antsy for a day out in the sun and dirt. The annual Earth Day Festival, hosted by the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, 11586 N. SR 13, Syracuse, should be just the thing to scratch that hibernation itch.

There are 21 vote centers throughout the county, one in everyLocallycommunity.thevote centers will be located at:

Twenty acres of the former golf course are being rezoned from residential and public use

Claypool — Claypool Lions Building, 205 W. Calhoun St. Etna Green — Heritage Park Building, 228 S. Walnut St.

Kosciusko County Commissioners have approved several rezoning requests, including one for creating housing at a former golf course site.

You live in Milford, but work in Warsaw? No problem. There are eight vote centers in the Warsaw area you can visit to cast your ballot for the precinct you reside. Nothing else has changed. You will still need to show a valid identification, such as a driver’s license, and as with any primary, you will have to declare a party.

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Leesburg — Leesburg Lion’s Community Building, 114 W.

Dr.Additional vote centers will be located at: Atwood — Atwood Community Center, 213 Hovey St. Burket/Mentone — Mentone Fire Station, 201 W. Main St.

Who will be on your ballot?

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birds face during migration, experiencing a muzzle-loading gun, explore wild spaces on trails in the county, find a geocache and so much more, you’ll find it all here.

TheSt.petition was brought to the attention of the planning office staff after a complaint was filed. Matt Sandy, assistant planner, stated the property was originally zoned industrial, and was rezoned to public use after being purchased by the school corporation. As part of the class operation, boats began being stored on the property, which is not permitted in a public use district. The area plan commission recommended the BZA hear the matter as an exception.James Flecker, counsel for

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Two of the requests involved rezoning property at the former South Shore golf course in Syracuse. Steve Snyder, the attorney for petitioner South Shore Ventures LLC, spoke in favor of the rezoning, with no remonstrators present at the meeting.

Sidney — Amazing Grace Community Church, 202 W. Ar-

School St. Milford — Wawasee Community Bible Church, 2035 E. 1300N

Theelection.County Council District 1 race between Kimberly Cates and Todd Davis will be decided by those voters residing in Tippecanoe and Turkey Creek townships and Plain Precincts 1 and 4.

While there is no race for County Council District 2 seat, sought by Michael Long, only voters in Jefferson and VanBuren townships and Plain Township Precincts 2, 3 and 7 will vote for hisRacesnomination.decided countywide will include:County Auditor — Rhonda J. Helser and Chasity Sandy County Recorder — Teena Pence and Deborah A. Wright County Sheriff — Kyle Dukes and James Smith

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Silver Lake — Town Hall meeting room, 604 N. Jefferson St.

Also on hand was Diane Perry, who plans to run for Van Buren Township Trustee Becky Alles’ office and has been accompanying Alles to meetings and training.

accessory use to the school. The facility is located at 801 S. Sycamore

Pierceton — Pierceton Community Building, 105 W. Walnut St.

The $28,500 will go into the township cumulative fire fund.

the corporation, explained the program and goals, which included storing 20-25 boats students winterize and prepare for summer use. The storage area would be moved to the northwest portion of the property. An 8-foot fence with two swinging gates and a black vinyl wrap will be Snyderconstructed.saidthe Jacksons support and understand the purpose of the program, but don’t like looking at blue tarps all the time. Snyder brought up issues his clients expressed. “There are a couple issues that need to be resolved that Flecker didn’t talk about,” said Snyder.

The next meeting of Van Buren Township Advisory Board is planned for 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 14.

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malfunctioning hard drive. Alles also reported distributing $135 of township assistance in February for gas, water and sewer bills. In March assistance jumped to $986.69, which in-

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Another company that bid for the project was Priority 1 at $176,586.Approved a quote from Masonry Solutions to complete repairs at the Kosciusko County Courthouse at a cost not to exceedApproved$22,000.renewing the county’s liability insurance through W.R. Hall Insurance Group.

Chamber hosts ‘Community Conversation’ in Syracuse

Flecker said the school wants to be very good neighbors and “is open to whatever is best suited to our neighbors. These are reasonable compromises,” he said. He added there would be limitations to the hours when outdoor work on engines would occur. Additionally he stated he did not anticipate boats being stored during the summer.

of it ThereTuesday.were no remonstrators for the final two requests.

voters in Plain Township will cast a vote for Plain Township Advisory Board member. Gaynor R. Worden is unopposed.

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cuse doesn’t have much room left to “Overallexpand. it’s in my opinion a very ambitious, but very necessary addition to the community,” he said. “Syracuse has no space left, and whether it’s commercial development or residential development, there’s too much swamp around Syracuse and the other side is lake, so you’ve got to find some area that can be utilized for theseCommissionerspurposes.”

cluded NIPSCO assistance for a senior citizen on fixed income, $600 in rent for three entities and $200 in water and sewer bills.In March the township also paid $7,000 for new pagers for

Instead, the two men advocated for building infrastructure within a community, including strong schools, transportation, parks, restaurants and businesses, that make people want to live in those towns and areas. The suggestion is that companies will come to areas that can provide a strong workforce rather than the previously held model belief that

treasurer and town council members.Patricia Gall will be on the Milford town residents’ ballots for clerk-treasurer, with Robert Cockburn, Kenneth Long and Douglas Ruch on the ballot for town council members. All three town council seats are up for election.In Syracuse, town residents will vote for council seat from District 1, sought by Larry Siegel and decide if Matthew Goodnight or Paul Stoelting will seek the nomination for council seat District 2.

“If you build it, they will come.” Perhaps that isn’t a completely accurate representation of the presentation given by Dr. Michael Hicks and David Terrell during Tuesday evening’s Community Conversation at the Syracuse Community Center. The event, hosted by the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, drew a crowd of around 35 people, who came to hear the Ball State academic duo speak on building a successful community.

The commissioners’ next meeting is 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, at the courthouse’s Old

Terrell and Hicks insist that conversations within local governments and community leaders must begin now to implement any type of change in the future. The last question posed by an audience member asked, “What happens if we just want to maintain status quo?”

Voters in Jefferson Township will vote for unopposed township trustee candidate Beth Krull and advisory board members Lori Harman, Jane Hunsberger and RobertTippecanoeRiley.

Speed Limit

The commissioners also approved changing the speed limit on CR 1250N from the area of Jeremy Drive to CR 100E west of ThatMilford.will make it 30 mph where it was previously 55 mph. Kosciusko County Highway Department Superintendent Steve Moriarty brought the“Currentlyrequest. the town of Milford has a 30-mph speed limit and it connects to our 55, so we’ll be wanting to slow them down before they get to the curve,” he said.

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12:45-1:35 p.m. Earth Stories

thur St. Warsaw — Center Lake Pavilion, 117 E. Canal St.; Church of God, 1059 Rozella Road; Community Life Center, 825 N. Harrison St.; First Christian Church, 115 Park Ridge Drive; Ivy Tech-Community College, 2545 Silveus Crossing; Moose Lodge, 1815 W. Lake St.; New Life Christian Church, 744 S. 325E; and Shrine Building, County Fairgrounds, 1400 E. Smith St.

Early Voting Still Available Early voting can still be done by going to the Kosciusko County Justice Building, 121 N. Lake St., Warsaw, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, through April 29 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 30; or North Webster Community Center 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30. The last chance to vote early will be from 8 a.m. to noon Monday, May 2, at the Justice Building.

Running unopposed at the county level are J. Brad Voelz for prosecuting attorney and Gail Chapman for county assessor.

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Van Buren Township voters will vote for unopposed township trustee candidate Diane Perry and advisory board members Robert Beer, Shane Bucher and Stephen Unruh.

Here is what voters in the Lakeland area will see on DemocratThomasballots.M. McDermott Jr., will appear as the unopposed candidate for U.S. Senator.

Terrell’s simple answer: “You’ll decline.”

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Lawrence Winkler to allow the construction of a deck addition 22 inches high, 23 feet from the water’s edge at 416 E. Medusa St. A condition was added that it only be 22 inches or 1.8 feet above the existing grade and left completely open, uncovered or enclosed.

Voters in Jefferson, Plain and Van Buren townships will see Paul D. Steury as the unopposed candidate for U.S. Rep. Second District.Therace for U.S. Rep. Third District will be seen on the ballots of voters in Tippecanoe and Turkey Creek townships. Seeking the nomination are Phillip Beachy, Aaron Calkins and Gary Snyder.DeeMoore will be the candidate’s name on the ballot for voters in Jefferson, Plain and Van Buren township, seeking the nomination for State Rep. District

also approved rezoning property south of Barbee Road in Tippecanoe Township from agricultural to residential and the former Gilsinger property in Leesburg from agricultural to industrial II.Greg Stump spoke in favor of the former, saying he hopes “to put two duplexes on it” by splitting it into two lots. The second request was from Fast Labs LLC, and no one spoke in favor

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How can we accept the coming difficulties of a distressed planet, so people can meet them with courage, empathy and resilience?

This part of the Earth Day celebration is sponsored by Chautauqua-Wawasee. For details or updates, visit chautauquawawasee.org or chautauquawawaseefacebook.com/orcall(574)

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The township trustee race is between Craig Charlton and TylerTheHuffer.township advisory board race, where only three can be nominated, is between Greg Anderson, Robert Bishop, Larry Kammerer and Jamie Pass.

Winona Lake — Christ’s Covenant Church, 2090 E. Pierceton Road, Winona Lake.

377-7543. In the event of cold or rainy weather, the programs will move to the Syracuse Community Center.Chautauqua-Wawasee will also host the butterfly lady, Cindy Gackenheimer, Flutterby Gardens, Claypool, at its booth. She will share about the metamorphosis of a butterfly, the monarch migration pattern this year and practical steps you can take to help the monarch. There will also be a “kid friendly” hands-on learning experience, and a special craft that involves stamping the butterfly life cycle on a take-home canvas bag, along with free pollinator seeds to plant, which will attract butterflies to your garden or landscape for years to come. A free lunch will be available. Bring the family, pack your hiking bags and get ready to get your hands dirty with an outdoor experience you can share with everyone. Festival at WACF

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Terrell, a sociologist by trade, serves as the executive director of the Indiana Communities Institute; Hicks, an economist, is the director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at Ball State. The two men provided a tag team presentation on the changing needs of communities like Syracuse and greater Kosciusko County as it pertains to future economic and populationHicksgrowth.spoke on what he considers the outdated economic growth theory that the way to create economic development is to attract large manufacturing businesses, who in turn provide jobs and thus population growth. In that model, local governments are often coerced into providing tax breaks, abatements and other incentives to lure those businesses into the community.

Regarding acid washing, as finance officer, he has never seen a purchase request for acid and could not imagine the liability of using acid. However, this raised a question for him and he would make sure it was not happening.CoryMast made a motion, which was approved, the exception be granted with the conditions the fence be installed within 60 days, all boats moved

Tim Frey to place a bay or bow window 16 feet, 5 inches from the right-of-way of Benton Street, at 501 N. Lake St.

businesses offering higher paying jobs, using their modern approach to economic development.

Session times and topics will be:

He noted acid washing of the boats, noise of working on the watercrafts/engines outside, how long the watercraft would be stored and placement of the fence.Snyder stated working on items outside on a public use area is a stretch of the regulations, and items stored should only be in association with the class. Regarding the fence, while 8 feet is sufficient, he suggested the fence be moved back 3 feet and arborvitaes or other type of green screening be added. He noted it is anticipated that none of the 20-25 boats stored would be worked on during the summer months, and requested a condition that storage be limited to times when school is in session.

Water is life; human/plant diversity makes us stronger. Facilitated by Tippman.

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The next meeting of the local board of zoning will be 6 p.m. Thursday, May 19, in the Syracuse Town Hall.

suggested people followed job opportunities.Inwhatmight be considered a controversial stance, Terrell provided data showing counties that provided lower tax rates for their residents were not the counties most successful in economic growth and stability. Rather, their research shows that communities with higher taxing rates were able to provide the positive infrastructure that attracted people and thus

Plain Township voters will have two races to decide nominees for the general election.

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no boats stored or placed outside the delineated storage area, fabric screen installed on the fencing maintained, if the storage area is intended to be improved a revised drainage plan must be submitted and approved prior to work starting, only boats associated to the class be stored on the property and greenery added to the south corner as a barrier.During other hearing matters, approvals for variances were givenAshleeto: and Cory Kuhl to remove the existing deck on the east side of the home and replace it with new decking more rectangle and add an outdoor fireplace, 10 feet, 9 inches from the east road right-of-way, at 1023 S. Lake Dr.

Turkey Creek Township voters will vote for unopposed township trustee candidate Joe Cazier and advisory board members Dennis Darr and John Heckaman.

Sharing stories about how each person is needed in the web of life, and how harmony and mutual understanding are vital to survival. These ancient stories are now beginning to be validated by modern science. Facilitated by Edgerton.

In other business, the commissioners:HeardCommissioner Bob Conley read a proclamation declaring May Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month in the county. Kosciusko County ABATE Representative Jerry

Ganger and Secretary Cheryl Ganger were present for the designation.Approveda quote from Koorsen Fire & Security for a new fire alarm system for the Kosciusko County Justice Building. Kosciusko County Administrator Marsha McSherry noted the company’s original price of $89,748 didn’t include some of what the county needed, so there’s an additional cost of $5,600 for a total of $95,348.

Voters residing in the town limits of Milford and Syracuse will also be casting votes for clerk-

Milford Fire Department. Milford Town Council and Jefferson Township also paid $7,000.

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County Commissioner Southern District — Robert Conley, Elaine Kokenge, Brian Pyle and Donald K. Wiesehan Jr.

Van Buren Township sells

Township voters will vote for unopposed township trustee candidate Christopher Francis and advisory board members Ed Clayton, Mark Lawson and James Rhodes.

Can I see the data for myself?

I have a small backyard flock. What should I be doing to protect my birds?

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Early signs include extreme hunger and thirst, constant fatigue, dry mouth, frequent urination and unexplained weight loss, as well as healing slowly from injuries.

So far, the biggest concerns about the spread of avian flu has been due to movement of the virus between wild aquatic birds and domesticated flocks. The Indiana Board of Animal Health has okayed feeding songbirds at backyard feeders. However, they strongly suggest you not feed wild geese, ducks, swans and other wild aquatic birds.

Avian influenza does not present a food safety risk; poultry and eggs are safe to eat. Officials are not aware of any public health significance with this H5N1 virus. No cases of human infection have been reported. Human health agencies will be monitoring workers and others in contact with birds to monitor for influenza-like illness. It is important to note that eggs and meat purchased directly from a farm have most likely not been tested for Avian Flu.

Is the food supply safe?

on — no bright colors and very little movement.

Troy R. Stephenson, 57, Milford, died Nov. 27, 2021.

Obituaries

pen — and the center relies on the public to help spread the word. If a boat hits the buoy, chances are either the buoy or sensor may be damaged. That will temporarily stop the continuous monitoring, leaving a gap in data.

What is done when a flock is detected with Avian Influenza?

It’s estimated one out of three people don’t even know they have the disease because individuals with high blood sugar levels don’t feel any difference.

If the current lake buoy monitoring is successful, the center may expand it to other locations or lakes. For now, this pilot project will remain only in Lake Wawasee. Researchers plan to publish results from its findings in the 2022 Beneath the Surface report, available this October.

Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams’ usual lake sampling occurs on 14 local lakes once a week between June and August, a process instrumental for its research. But what if there were a way to look at the lake between samplings or a way that could show us patterns we may not have seen otherwise?

Robert W. “Bob” Hepler, 90, Syracuse, died at 8:57 a.m. Sunday, April 24, 2022, at his

Former Augsburger’s Baker

First, a circle is drawn around that facility extending 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), called the control zone. All flocks within that circle will be tested repeatedly for about a month (minimum). In additional, another circle, of another 6.2 miles, is drawn from the outer boundary of the first circle. Birds in that circle will be tested, with lesser frequency.Ifaflock within a circle is found to be positive, a new set of circles is drawn around that facility. The second and third barns found positive in Elkhart County were both within the original control zone of our first positive test, so the new circles

Who made it?

Has this affected the amount of poultry and eggs being sold to consumers?

One dead bird is not typically a sign that avian flu is causing an issue. More than 4 or 5 dead birds may be a sign something has changed for the worse. If you find a single dead bird, you can bury it in your backyard or dispose of it in the outgoing trash. Be sure to handle the bird with disposable gloves for cautions sake.

She was a 1947 graduate of Sidney High School. She attended South Bend Memorial School of Nursing and banking school at Wayne University in Detroit, Mich. She was employed at Wabeek Bank in the Fisher Building in Detroit, Prairie View Nursing Home, Rinker’s department store and was a baker at Augsburger’s grocery store in North Webster. She was a member of the Albright United Brethren Church in Elkhart.Sheis survived by her two daughters, Susan (Max) Richcreek, North Webster, and Sarah (Gary) Schluttenhofer, Indianapolis; four sons, Mike (Joyce) Brown, White Pigeon, Mich., Robert (Brenda) Guy, South Bend, Chris Guy, Columbia City, and Don (Sue) Guy, North Webster; 19 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and a brother, Jim (Paulette) Fisher, Eau Claire, Iowa, passed away just days after Vivian. She was also preceded in death by her three sisters.

How does it work?

Avian flu is taken very seriously. BOAH has visited more than 1,200 homes looking for backyard flocks. Local poultry companies and their employees, local veterinarians, and the employees of BOAH are pulling samples daily and sending them to the Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab at Purdue. The Indiana State Police are assisting by shuttling those samples to Lafayette. If a sample tests positive, a confirmation sample is conducted at the National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa. Once confirmed, the flock is euthanized with approved methods, and then composted.

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Courtney Zink, Kosciusko County Recycling Depot’s education, outreach and marketing coordinator, has resigned.

What if I find a dead bird in my yard?

What happens if a boat hits the buoy?

She was born Nov. 1, 1928, in Elkhart, to Bob and Lettie (Gross) Fisher. On March 5, 1949, she married Wayne Brown, who preceded her in death in 1959. On June 18, 1960, she married Jack Guy, who preceded her in death in 1998.

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Second,positive.keep an eye on your birds. If they go off feed or egg production drops, that is a warning sign you should have them tested. Call BOAH at (371) 5442387 if those symptoms or others like lethargic behavior are noticeable.Third,register your flock was BOAH at minutes.whatyouappearscation-registration/forms/indiana-premises-identifi-www.in.gov/boah/Ifthevirusinyourneighborhood,willreceiveinstructionsontodo.Itonlytakesafew

Visitation will be from 3-4 p.m. Friday, April 29, at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Memorial services will follow at 4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Milford Cemetery at a later date.To view complete obituary, please visit owenfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Fourth, practice good biosecurity methods by wearing clean boots, not visiting other flocks, etc.

have quite a bit of overlap. What is going on behind the scenes?

Surviving are three daughters, Jo Hepler and Julie (Bruce Jones) Hepler, both of Syracuse, and Lori (Daniel) Schmatz, Mishawaka; seven grandchildren; three greatgrandsons; and three sisters, Delores “Babe” Hepler, Milford, Ruth Manges, Bremen, and Marilyn Shaw, Vernon, Fla.

Avian flu update for late April

Whether you have diabetes or not, check your condition regularly with your doctor.

Recycling Depot educator resigns, position quickly filled

Not at all. The sensor is harmless to all aquatic life. It is also not interesting enough to nibble

Mangoes are the most eaten fruit in the world for good reason: they’re among the superstar health foods, providing us with decent doses of vitamins A and C along with blood pressure lowering potassium and fiber.Other plant products listed

The sensor array beneath the buoy (the part that gathers data) is a specialized piece of monitoring equipment similar to the one used for the center’s normal lake sampling. It measures parameters such as pH, temperature and oxygen levels every hour. It also uses light to measure relative amounts of chlorophyll A and phycocyanin, which are both pigments present in blue-green algae.

Type 1 involves the immune system, which is responsible for fighting off foreign invaders such as harmful viruses and bacteria. In this form of diabetes, the immune system mistakes your healthy cells for foreign invaders and attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in your pancreas.

among this galaxy of health boosters by some nutritionists include sweet potatoes, broccoli, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), watermelon, butternut squash and leafy greens, such as kale, spinach and Swiss chard.

They spend more time worrying about what they eat, how much they eat and times to test their blood sugar level rather than just devoting attention to taking care of themselves.Thereis no doubt diabetes can be Itdebilitating.candamage your heart and blood vessels, and cause strokes, nerve damage, high blood pressure, blindness and kidney failure.

body is unable to use it effectively, glucose will accumulate in your bloodstream, boosting your blood sugar count.

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Along with this array of food in your larder, you might want to add plain yogurt, wild salmon and oatmeal.Mature Life Features Copyright 2021

It is a two-part project. The buoy itself was made in collaboration with the Department of Engineering at Grace College. It was designed, manufactured and tested by a group of engineering students under the instruction of Dr. Fred Wentorf. Besides being a useful piece of scientific equip-

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Diabetes can make some folks emotional wrecks.

This causes the insulin-producing cells of your pancreas to become overworked and eventually burn out, resulting in your body’s inability to produce enough insulin to control your blood sugar. That’s what causes diabetes.

Obesity doesn’t mean you have the disease. About 20 percent of overweight people don’t have any form of diabetes. And 15 percent of diabetics don’t have a weight problem.There are two types of diabetes.

In the most common form, Type 2, the body still produces insulin but doesn’t use it effectively. Victims of both types may require daily insulin injections in some form.

She preceded him in death Oct. 14, 2008.

Unlike the stream sensors, the lake buoy data will be gathered and analyzed behindthe-scenes for now. That said, keep an eye out for the 2022 Beneath the Surface report in October. More information will be available in that publication.

Is the sensor harmful to fish?

First, consider penning the birds to minimize their contact with wild, potentially flu carrying birds. The good news is, since the start of testing here in the county, no backyard flocks within the zone of concern have tested

If you find several sick or injured birds, contact the USDA Health Bird Hotline at (866) 536-7593. They will give you instructions to deal with the issue.

Live a full life with diabetes

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 29, at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at North Webster Cemetery/Mock Addition.

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During the summer of 2022, the center is implementing a solution. It will be using a lake buoy to get a “temporal profile” of Lake Wawasee as it changes over time. Seeing 24/7 data helps identify trends, patterns or variables that could be correlated to blue-green algae blooms.

Can we feed birds at our bird feeder?

Recycling Depot Director Tom Ganser announced the resignation during a Solid Waste Management District meeting on Tuesday, April 26. Zink worked for the depot since October 2021.

The board’s next meeting is at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 24.

Ganser said seven candidates were interviewed and that the position has been filled by Leslie Wilson, who is from Argos.

Vivian Ann Guy, 93, formerly of North Webster, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Indianapolis at her daughter’s home.

Hopefully this will not hap-

A lake buoy in Wawasee

Flocks that test negative are issued a permit so they move birds, and eggs for their facility.

Yes. You may have noticed egg and poultry meat prices have risen since the outbreak began in the U.S. This is a direct result of the supply of eggs and meat being disrupted. As BOAH and officials in other states get a handle on this outbreak, process will stabilize.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Florence (Marquart) Hepler; daughter, Bobbi Schiffer; and brother, GaryVisitationHepler.will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 28, at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 29, at the funeral home with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Milford with military honors.Preferred memorials may be given to the Riley Hospital for Children, 705 Barnhill Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60635.

To send condolences to the family, please visit owenfamilyfuneralhome.com.

How and why this autoimmune condition persists is still a medical mystery. Nearly 2 million cases of diabetes — about 5 percent — are diagnosed as Type 1.

Vivian Ann Guy

When you develop Type 2 diabetes, your pancreas tries to compensate for your insulin shortage by producing more, but because your

Healthy foods all around you

ment, it also gave those students some real-world experience with the design process and some of the challenges that can occur in open-water environments.

The reason there are more than 80 million people milling about with pre-diabetes is that more of the modern population is overweight and inactive, both of which make your body less responsive to insulin. That’s the chemical that transports sugar from your bloodstream into your body’s various cells.

Avian Flu H5N1 was discovered in Elkhart County about three weeks ago, and has been found in other communities around the U.S. since February. This seems like a good time to review some of the common questions we have been hearing about the situation.

County Sheriff’s officer assigned to the NET43 Drug Task Force received a phone call from a

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

12:01 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 9179 N. 200E, Milford. Drivers: Antonio F. Kelly, 39, Plaza Drive, Fort Wayne; and Donald A. McCune, 53, West Main Street, Warsaw. Kelly was traveling west through a parking lot when McCune, in a Milford Police vehicle, attempted to initiate a traffic stop for an infraction. Kelly backed into McCune’s police vehicle. Damage up to 7:59$10,000.p.m.Wednesday, April 20, 3350 Lake City Highway, south of Frontage Road, Warsaw. Driver: Joshua A. Saylor, 44, North Sullivan Road, Leesburg. Saylor’s vehicle was parked when it sustained damage. Damage up to $2,500.

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April 22 — Joshua Ryan Auer, 28, 4370 E. Fox Run Drive, Syracuse, booked for domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury and two counts of invasion of privacy with prior convictions. Bond: $16,500 surety and cash.

Marriage Licenses

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A Leesburg woman was recently arrested after a county probation officer discovered illegal drugs during a home visit.

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12:29 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, East CR 500N, west of North CR 925E, North Webster. Driver: Reece E. Henry, 39, North CR 925E, North Webster. Hit deer. Damage up to $1,000. Incidents 12:02 p.m. Monday, April 25, 8000 block North SR 13 and CR 800N, Syracuse. Merita K. Wieser reported a vehicle accident. 2:17 p.m. Friday, April 22,

Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents and incidents: Accidents

county probation officer. The officer said she was conducting a home visit

Jr., 35, 427 E. 1150N, No. 4, Milford, booked for felony failure to appear. No bond.

April 25 — Michael James Nicodemus, 38, 3757 N. 900W, No. 212, Cromwell, booked for invasion of privacy. No bond.

April 22 — Amber Castro, 31, 8982 N. 425W, Milford, booked for domestic battery in the presence of a child. Bond: $6,000 surety and cash.

Gear said there are only four properties out of 1,200 in the district that have not yet connected.Theboard also learned Lake Estates, a manufactured home park, has been experiencing some high alarms. Work is being done to figure out what is causing the problem.

Free Fishing Day applies to all public waters in Indiana, and free admission provides the perfect chance to fish at one of the many DNR destinations that offer fishing. You can find a fishing destination at on.in.gov/ recfinder.

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check in with an Indiana State Nature Passport. Doing so will launch your eligibility for winning prizes from DNR. The grand prize is a package that includes a 2022 State Parks Pass, a $50 gift card for camping and a subscription to “Outdoor Indiana”Thosemagazine.whodonate to the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation on.in.gov/nrfdonate in May will earn a free check-in on their nature passport.

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So I would encourage everyone who chooses to read social media outlets to check out the credentials of the writer of the post and do some research on the topic the post is making comment on, before accepting some wild accusation.

The following people were booked in Kosciusko County Jail:April 26 — Jay Bodkins Riley

A free day of outdoor recreation with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is coming your way on Sunday, May 1, kicking off Visit Indiana Week, a promotion of the Indiana Destinations Development Corporation that runs May 1-7.

The district had two property owners express a desire to join the sewer district. The board recommended they approach the county about being in the sewer district. Currently both property owners are researching the cost estimates of joining the district.

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I have learned some lessons from this campaign. First, anybody can post anything on social media — Facebook being the most popular — and it will be read and believed. Even if the post is not true and the person who posted has no credentials to make the statements, it is taken as true by many readers. There are no credentials needed to say whatever you want, and you have every right to say what you want, but you cannot make up your own facts.

April 22 — Kathleen Lee Wellington, 51, 227 N. East St., North Webster, booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $700 cash.

the methamphetamine in the vehicle belonged to him and also said he has a prior conviction for drug dealing.Formethamphetamine possession, Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed sentenced Tackitt to six years in the Indiana Department of Correction, with the first three years to be executed and the last three suspended on probation. Tackitt can serve the executed sentence through Kosciusko County’s work release or community corrections programs.

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Lakeland Sewer Board receives update regarding contract negotiations

for pumps and panels.

A Leesburg man received a six-year sentence after officers discovered more than 18 grams of methamphetamine in his vehicle.Ronald Alan Tackitt, 60, 4638 E. 650N, Leesburg, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, a Level 4 felony. Two additional criminal charges were dismissed as part of a pleaTackittagreement.wassentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court on Monday, April 25.

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then pulled the vehicle over and identified the driver as Tackitt.

Bushong-Cest — Brittany Bushong, Syracuse, and Philip Cest, Warsaw. Married July 1, 2020, separated Sept. 30, 2021. One minor child.

I was a two-sport athlete at Wawasee High School; I have the letter jacket to prove it (doesn’t fit as well as it once did). I even have a blanket award from WHS. I would never want to take away the name Warrior, because I am a son of Wawasee High School myself. To say anything else is not just a straw man argument — it is a lie.

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On July 14, 2021, an Indiana State trooper in an unmarked patrol vehicle was observing a suspicious vehicle. When a marked police vehicle appeared in the area, the suspicious vehicle made an abrupt turn into a

Marriage Dissolutions

The committee Dr. Troyer formed has met a couple times and we have come to an agreement on the pursuit of honoring all our vets. We will work together to create and design a monument to all our vets that will face Warrior Field (details forthcoming). This brings me to the second lesson learned. It is one we should all take to heart: We should work together for the greater good. It is one of the founding principles our nation was built upon. We need to relearn this principle now more than ever, and not accept extreme right or left rhetoric that closes minds and turns us against one another.Godbless our veterans. God bless the Warriors.

Noble County

Bob Marcuccilli provided the Lakeland Regional Sewer District Board of Trustees with an update regarding the independent contractor committee’s negotiations with Astbury Water Technologies, the company overseeing the sewer plant’s management and billing. The update was provided during the sewer district’s regular meeting Wednesday, April 20.

Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident and incidents:

Meth possession results in six-year sentence

“Warrior field is here to stay”is a straw man argument because there was never any intention of removing the name Warrior from the Wawasee football field. The intention was to include the name of a local country kid who was part of the Wawasee School Corporation (from Milford High School) who went to war, died for his country and was given the mili-

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The board received an update regarding the Selge breach of contract. Greg Gear, district manager, explained Selge is the contractor who constructed the plant’s infrastructure, installing grinders, mains and essentially anything that gets waste to the treatment plant.

Dominique J. Simmons, 33, 267 EMS T25 Lane, Leesburg, is charged with possession of a narcotic drug, a Level 3 felony; possession or use of a legend drug, a Level 6 felony; possession of marijuana, a Class B misdemeanor; possession of paraphernalia, a Class C misdemeanor; and possession of marijuana with a prior conviction and possession of paraphernalia with a prior conviction, both Class A misdemeanors.OnJune29,2021, a Kosciusko

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home. The items found in the home included a pill bottle containing a large amount of pills, a sandwich bag with 10 pills, a bag and canister of plantlike material and drug paraphernalia.Accordingto court documents, the pills in the bottle were iden-

Owner allows dog to stray beyond owner’s premises — Natalie Hoard, Syracuse, $25. Speeding and driving while suspended — Ceasar Argumedo, Milford, $210.50.

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2:35 a.m. Tuesday, April 19. 4142 E. Bowser Road, Turkey Creek. Driver: Casey D. Ferguson, 28, South Bittersweet Circuit, Nappanee. Ferguson’s vehicle was hit by another vehicle numerous times causing him to crash. Damage up to $10,000. 10:56 a.m. Tuesday, April 19. East John Street and North Front Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Garret B. Baldridge, Aspen Court, Warsaw; and Dennis L. Huff, 73, CR 15, Goshen. Baldridge a wide turn resulting in his vehicle colliding with Huff’s vehicle. Damage up to $10,000.

1:39 p.m. Thursday, April 21. 1200 block North Kern Road, Syracuse. Thomas Walter Moore Jr., 63, was reported missing. He was last seen at 11:30 a.m. He was later located.

The following person was booked in Noble County Jail: April 24 — Juan P. Lopez Estrada, 29, 11968 N. Sir Gallahad Place, Cromwell, booked for operating a vehicle without ever obtaining a license. Released on his own

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

April 21 — Leisa Ann Bowling, 55, 312 W. Crystal Flash Road Lot 41, North Webster, booked for possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash.

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In Astbury’s monthly report to the board a bar screen and auger were recently damaged and needed to be repaired. Approximate cost is $10,000 for materials.Theboard also decided to upgrade the plant’s inventory

Unwanted grease and other debris such as flushable wipes are getting caught up in the grinders, becoming an issue.

A customer reported an issue where a lateral connection between a grinder pump and a main was not connected properly.LRSD paid for the repair work and wants Selge to reimburse it for the expense.

This year’s other Free Fishing Days are June 4-5 and Sept. 24. Learn more at on.in.gov/fishfree.

For this case, Simmons was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on April 20, 2022, with a $20,500 surety and cash bond.

The headline of the article about last week’s Wawasee School Board meeting, “Warrior Field is here to stay,” is a classic example of what is called a straw man argument in debate competition. The straw man is a form of argument and an informal fallacy of giving the impression of refuting an argument, whereas the real subject of the argument was not addressed or refuted, but instead replaced with a false argument.

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For starters, the Indiana state parks, state recreation areas, reservoirs at on.in.gov/ stateparks and state forests at on.in.gov/forestry that charge a daily gate fee for each entering vehicle will waive their fee for all guests on May 1. Sunday is also the first Free Fishing Day of the year. Indiana residents will be able to fish without a fishing license or trout/salmon stamp, with all size and bag limits applying for those who keep fish.

Simmons has a prior judgment for paraphernalia possession in DeKalb County in 2013. She was also previously convicted of marijuana possession in At2016.the time of the offense, Simmons was on pretrial release in Allen County for theft and on probation out of Allen County for resisting law enforcement.

Incidents

Kosciusko County

April 21 — Dustin Curtis William Wright, 31, 302 N. Harrison St., Syracuse, booked for theft of a motor vehicle. No bond listed.

While searching the vehicle, officers found a pill bottle containing 13.1 grams of methamphetamine and a plastic bag containing 5.3 grams of methamphetamine.

Accidents

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

3:10 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 500 block East Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. Douglas S. Noe reported a lost cell phone. Value estimated at $350.

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tified as a schedule II narcotic drug and weighed 84.4 grams. The pills in the sandwich bag were identified as a legend drug and the plantlike material was identified as marijuana, which weighed 6.8 grams.

The following infractions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Improper display of license plate — Angela Himes, Syracuse, $160.

500 block of North Main Street, North Webster. Fraud occurred. Value of $2,980.

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Leesburg woman arrested after home visit results in drug discovery

Editor’s Note: Dave Baumgartner is a 1971 graduate of Wawasee High School.

The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Shock — Michael Shock, North Webster, and Kelly Shock, North Webster. Married July 21, 2001, separated April 1, 2022. Two minor children.

DLZ Engineering, the district’s engineering firm, and the district’s attorney were both notified of the breach of contract.

Cameron Michael Francis, 23, North Webster, and Haley Nicole Mikel, 24, North Webster

tary’s highest award, the Medal of Honor. The true proposal was that the stadium that embraces Warrior Field and track carry the name of an ultimate warrior and all of our veterans. Thus, the proposed naming of the stadium: “Harry J. Michael Veteran Memorial Stadium.”

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Use these following guidelines and you’ll be amazed at how much your plants can grow in just a few months. It is also a time to repot, refreshing the soil. If desired, add summer shallow rooted annuals like petunia, marigolds, trailing varieties, or your very own favorite summer flowers for a striking effect. Tall houseplants such as dracaena, madagascar, gold star, or marginata would add height. You will have a striking

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Syracuse Public Library — Seed library returns

The bag limit for trout in inland waters, other than Lake Michigan and its tributaries, is five per day

Inland stream trout season opens Saturday

with a minimum size of 7 inches. No more than one of these can be a brown trout. Additionally, any harvested brown trout caught below the Brookville tailwater must be 18 inches or larger. There is no closed season for taking trout from inland lakes.

Houseplants love to go outside in April or May once the weather warms up. Spring, summer and early fall is when they hit their yearly growth spurt with the time to shine and burst into bloom.

few indoor plants that can handle direct sun without having their leaves get ugly burn marks. Plants that really belong outdoors but have been sheltered inside for the cold winter months, such as geraniums, kalanchoes, hibiscus or jasmine are an exception and can gradually go into direct sun.Once your plants have acclimated and started to produce new leaves, it’s time to fertilize. Always keep in mind: Too much fertilizer is worse than not enough. Excess plant food that’s not absorbed remains in the soil, burns the roots and causes brown leaf tips. Making sure the soil is moist when you do feed your plants is another way to help prevent leaf damage. Be sure to read the directions on the label.

Monthly Meetings

Each family can “check out” up to five seed packets using their library card and then take them home to plant. Within the seed library, there is a selection of vegetable, herb and flower seeds.

Now that your plants are outside in warm temperatures and getting plenty of bright light, you’ll need to increase the amount of water you give them. Most houseplants can survive being underwatered, but quickly die from root rot when overwatered, so don’t drown

1 p.m. Thursday, May 19, in the downstairs meeting room. Copies of “Malibu Rising” are available at the Syracuse Public Library.

Discussions will occur at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, via Zoom and

Beaman Home grant will go toward services for family violence, sex assault

Funding will be used for the purchasing of technology to provide remote services, testing kits and cleaning supplies, employee retention and hiring, emergency preparedness, safety planning and“Themore.pandemic has changed how services are provided to victims,” said Kim Lambert, ICJI Victim Services Director. “Many organizations are now offering virtual care options, on top of maintaining a certain base level of in-person support. This funding will help ensure a continuity of services by covering some of those pandemic-related expenses.”The grants were approved by the ICJI Board of Trustees in March and will be made available to organizations starting within the next couple of weeks.

Beingthem.outside introduces indoor plants to a whole new group of insects. Keep an eye out for signs that these unwanted visitors may be munching on the leaves and flowers.

Sansevieria trifasciata bloomed for me before I knew houseplants bloomed. Getting my flowers ready to bring inside after vacation I found mother in law’s tongue in the shady spot with spires of dried blossoms that look like spider plant blossoms on a stick. They were rather hidden inside the strong leaves that like dark places in your home — or outside, for that matter. I think they need to be pot-bound or old, even forgotten, before they surprise you like they did me.

By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Guest Columnist and Master Gardener

Stay tuned for programming on several topics related to the natu-

Patrons can also check out digital e-books and audiobook copies on Libby/OverDrive.Forinformation about the Adult Book Club or to receive a Zoom invitation, contact Becky Brower at bbrower@syracuse.lib.in.us.

during the pandemic.

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container garden for sure. Wait until nighttime when temperatures are consistently above 55 degrees and there is no danger of frost. Start by setting your plants outdoors for a few hours each day and then bringing them back inside for the night. You don’t want to shock them with a sudden change in their environment. Increase the time each day until by the end of a week your plants will be settled into their newDolocation.notplace houseplants in the direct sun. There are very

The stocked trout come from Curtis Creek Trout Rearing Station near Howe in LaGrange County and average roughly 11 inches in length. To find a stocked stream near you, see the second page of the trout stocking plan at bit.ly/36XmSgi.Onebodyofwater absent from

To fish for trout, anglers 18 and older need an Indiana fishing license and a trout/salmon stamp. Both can be bought at on.in.gov/ inhuntfish.Toviewall DNR news releases, see dnr.in.gov.

The seed library will remain available until the beginning of June or as long as the seeds last. Be sure to share your garden on social media using #SyracuseINGardens or by tagging the Syracuse Public Library. The library looks forward to seeing everyone’s efforts.

ral world during the summer, including a showing of the documentary “My Garden of a Thousand Bees” at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9. There will also be fields trips to local nature areas.

Beaman Home is one of dozens of agencies to receive grant money that will go toward services for family violence and sexual assault.The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute has awarded 46 nonprofits a total of nearly $3.5 million in federal grants to improve services for survivors of family violence and sexual assault. These grants were awarded through the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act program with American Rescue Plan funds.

I often drench my plants with a weak solution of Dawn detergent. However, be on the alert that many visitors may be pollinators.

Administered by ICJI, the FVPSA program is the primary federal funding stream dedicated to the support of emergency shelter and related assistance for victims of domestic violence and theirLastdependents.year,ICJI received supplemental funding through the American Rescue Plan to offer two new grants under FVPSA — one specifically designed to support survivors of sexual assault.

May Book Club Pick Announced

Nearly 22,000 trout are being stocked by the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife in 16 different streams across Indiana for inland trout season, which starts at 6 a.m. Saturday, April 30.

Staff Development Day Scheduled

this year’s April stocking list is the tailwater of Brookville Lake in Franklin County. Scheduled maintenance by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is delaying rainbow trout stockings there until Troutfall. will bite on a variety of artificial baits such as spinners and flies, but natural baits such as worms and bee moths tend to be the most popular.

Beaman Home, a shelter for domestic abuse, will receive $112,999.“Withthis funding, we will be helping organizations provide critical care support to individuals who may be trying to escape from an abusive situation or were just victimized,” said Devon McDonald, ICJI Executive Director.

Altogether, both grants are intended to help organizations offset certain costs associated with providing these critical services

Vacation season a time to shine

The Syracuse Public Library will open from 10 a.m. until noon Wednesday, May 4; it will close the rest of the day for staff development.

The pandemic sparked a resurgence of urban gardening as everyone sought to be more self-sufficient. For avid gardeners or those wanting to try their hands at it, the Syracuse Public Library’s seed library has returned for 2022.

Volunteers Begin SyracuseWawasee Trail Cleanup Volunteers with the Syracuse Public Library will hold their first trail cleanup at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19. Meet at the library before embarking to clean a segment of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail along Main Street. Want to help but 4:30 p.m. doesn’t work? Get in touch with Brower to schedule a time you would like to independently clean the trail; the library will track your volunteer hours.Future trail cleanup dates are at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23, July 21 and Aug. 25. A cleanup will also occur in September, but its date will be announced later.

The Friends of the Syracuse Public Library will hold their monthly meeting at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 5, in the downstairs meeting room. Because this meeting occurs before the library opens, knock on the Harrison Street door to be allowed entry.

“For us, it’s essential to have the resources in place to, not only prevent family violence but also accommodate and support survivors in their time of need.”

“Malibu Rising” by Taylor Jenkins Reid is the Adult Book Club’s May pick. Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of 24 hours, their lives will change forever. “Malibu Rising” is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them … and what they will leave behind.

“We’ve been really good with two outs at the plate, and that’s something I’m proud of the team for doing,” said Wawasee head coach Chloe McRobbie. “Ari did a great job in that at-bat. I told her, ‘You can hit outside pitches, prove them wrong.’ I thought she did well and was super excited to see her hit that.”

Tennis Manchester made sure to take care of business where it could, and did enough to escape Wawasee, 3-2, in action played Thursday in ManchesterSyracuse. swept two of the court wins from its No. 1 doubles and No. 3 singles courts, and used a 6-3, 6-2 win from Delani Henderson at No. 2 over Kaitlynn Jackson to seal the Wawaseewin.had matching 6-2, 6-3 wins from Kiah Farrington over Sarah Kerlin and its No. 2 doubles team of Sarah Beer and Katelyn

Track Wawasee didn’t have much of a showing Thursday in its triangular against Northridge and host Warsaw. The Warriors lost to Northridge 112-24 and to Warsaw 123-9.Hunter Tinkey was second in the 100 dash at 11.69 and tied for third in the 200 dash at 24.00. Quintin Spitzmacher was fourth in discus at Spitzmacher120-0.would finish fifth at Saturday’s Goshen Relays, throwing the discus 128-8. The Warriors had a trio of relay teams also finish fifth at Goshen, the 4x800 team of Hunter Allen, Senate Shaw, Summit Shaw and Joey Mikel timing 9:35.34; Mikel, Stone Shipley, Isaac Winters and Dominic Speybroeck going 4:01.67 in the 4x400 relay; and Speybroeck, Spitzmacher, Derek Bontrager and Tinkey timing 1:48.38 in the sprint medley.

outfield gaps.

Golf Wawasee’s JV hit up Pretty Lake Country Club for the Plymouth JV Invite Saturday. Among a long list of premier programs from around the state, Wawasee placed 14th among 18 teams with a 440 team score. Valparaiso edged out Chesterton by five, 354-359, for the team title.

Cavemen take wind out of Warriors’ sails

No one said getting a Northern Lakes Conference win would be easy. Just ask Joe Salazar.

Well on its way to a win Friday evening, one unhappy cloud in Elkhart County shut down the baseball game in Kosciusko County with Wawasee leading NorthWood 9-3 in the bottom of the sixth inning.

The pending result was/could be satisfying for a Wawasee dugout that knows NorthWood isn’t going to be an easy out in a sectional that is really shaping up to be a deep field of “NorthWood’steams.won conference and sectionals over and over, and with us winning sectional last year, yeah, we want to stay there,” Salazar said. “We plan on doing

Morgan Jenkins reached base five times and scored three runs to lead the WawaseePanthers.hadzero things go right in a 16-0 loss to Leo in the opening round of the Wawasee Invite Saturday, the Warriors mustering just one hit in the fiveinning loss. In the consolation round, Wawasee rallied from a 3-1 deficit to dime Whitko, 13-3. The Wildcats led all the way into the fifth until Wawasee ended the game with a 12-run bottom of the fifth.Six different players scored two runs, and Wawasee got RBIs from both Stephanie Anacleto and Ava Couture during its rally. Allen struck out four to get the game twoNorthridgewin. tightened its grip on the Northern Lakes Conference with a resounding 8-0 over Wawasee Monday in Syracuse.

to get through the game. Machaela Banks, after giving up the Garcia homer in the first, settled in and limited the damage for the pitching win. Banks walked just one and struck out five.Jadyn Handley had three hits and two runs scored and Gianna Camacho drove in three to lead the“IfCavemen.oneperson makes an error, we can’t let it snowball into three or four, and we did that today,” McRobbie said. “We take a ton of reps in practice, situations like today, we just can’t have that many errors in a row. They know that. They know practices are going to get harder because we need to be a competitor in the conference. Those teams will take full advantage (of eight errors), we have to be better about our defense.”

NorthWood had Wawasee on the ropes to open last week’s contest, using a Karson Kirby RBI double to help the Panthers to a 3-0 lead after the visitor’s half of the second.That lead would disappear rather quickly. Lucas Ringler began the four-run Wawasee second by stealing home on a double steal that had Kaleb Salazar hold up NorthWood’s pickoff attempt enough for Ringler to get home from third. A NorthWood balk and an error helped another two runs come home as the visitors began to unravel.Ringler and Cole Turner each

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and Hailey Krom. The hosts saw Mackenzie Hackleman wins a singles court and Hackleman and Hannah Likens paired for a doubles win in JV action.Ina makeup game Friday, Wawasee fell to Concord 4-1 in Dunlap. Farrington was the lone court victor for the Warriors with a 6-0, 6-1 win against Claire Steele at No. 1. Concord swept the remainder of the varsity and JV contests.

We’ll see you in two weeks

That eruption, however, was followed by a whole lotta zeroes on its scoreline for the hosts as Mishawaka countered and countered fast. The Cavemen answered with two unearned runs

Ty Brooks had some early control issues on the hill, walking six in his 4.2 innings, but settled in to limit the Panthers to four hits and no earned runs. Brooks is in line to get the win should the Warriors hold on. Ethan Slabaugh was on the bump to finish the sixth.

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Normally the wind blows straight into the varsity softball diamond from center off the hill at the Eagles lodge across the street. But as the air got colder, a stiff wind was blowing southwest to the Eagles, and the balls were flying in that direction.

Baseball Wawasee’s trip to the Princess City didn’t go well, as the Warriors dropped a 14-4 game at Mishawaka last Wednesday.

The JV game was tied at 12 in the bottom of the seventh inning when play was halted. Results from the suspended game were not supplied.

The Warriors managed as many errors as hits — four — which plagued the team in falling behind 7-0 after two innings. Grant Brooks reached base three times and stole a base to lead the Wawasee offense, which scored all four of its runs in the third inning, only for Mishawaka to counter with four of its own in the bottom

Wawasee’sevening.appearance in Saturday’s home invite turned into disaster in a pair of losses to sectional foes Tippecanoe Valley and Jimtown.Wawasee led 15-10 heading into the seventh against Valley, but the Vikings went crazy with 12 runs in the top half, Wawasee unable to respond in a 22-15 loss. The game featured 35 combined hits, five of those coming from Kaleb Salazar, who knocked in four, as did Gavin Malone.With the shock of game one on the mind, Wawasee was routed by Jimtown, 11-1, in the consolation.

Play was suspended with two outs and a runner on first when lightning was spotted to the north of Syracuse. The game, per NLC bylaws, will resume when Wawasee visits NorthWood on May 9. The second game between the two teams will begin once the first is finished.“Wejust wanted to make sure we got back to taking care of the little things,” said first-year head coach Salazar from a rainy Warrior Field after play was suspended. “We’ve been working with all of the guys, some who are really struggling, on just getting the bat on the ball, putting the ball in play. Other teams make errors, too, and that helped us a lot tonight. Just putting the ball in play.”

Ari Garcia took advantage of the extra boost in the atmosphere when she launched her first career homer to right center in the bottom of the first, giving Wawasee a stunning 3-1 lead over the NLC runners-up from a season ago.

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Evie Duncan continued to crush the ball, going 2-4 with a pair of RBIs and Haylee Allen had three hits and a run scored.

At Wawasee’s home tourney played Saturday, the hosts were 2-1 in its three dual matches. Columbia City tripped up Wawasee, 3-2, in round one and went on to beat Prairie Heights and Southwood to take the team title. Wawasee beat Southwood, 5-0, and Prairie Heights, 3-2, to conclude itsFarringtonday. rolled through all three of her wins, giving up just four games in her match play.

half.Mishawaka won the JV game, 10-0.Wawasee lost to Columbia City, 16-6, in JV play in Whitley County

Wawasee claimed four of five doubles matches on the JV circuit.

The girls saw a school record fall on Saturday at the Turtletown Relays at Churubusco.

Wawasee would get three back in the sixth after Mishawaka committed a two-run error of its own, but the visitors again countered with three runs in the top of the seventh to pull away.

added RBIs in another four-run frame in the third and Salazar later added an RBI single to put the Warriors up six.

Emma Yoder broke a 42-yearold mark in discus by throwing 126-9 feet, smashing the old mark of 121-1 set in 1980 by Lonnie (Black) Murphy. The throw was also notable because Yoder would win the discus event with the toss, a full 21 feet better than the runner-up mark.

The game saw 12 errors and just six earned runs, Wawasee scoring all seven of its tallies in the unearned variety.

you play NorthWood because you know they are going to battle you.”

Yoder would also place eighth in shot put at 30-4, with teammate Brooklynn Gibson sixth at 31-7, Gibson also fourth in discus at Wawasee96-9. also had a seventh place of 8-0 in pole vault from Alissa Gill, and Isabel Schwartz placed fourth in the 100 (13.24) and sixth in long jump (1410.75).The girls NLC contest scheduled against Warsaw and NorthWood Tuesday was postponed to May 5.

Jackson earned wins against City and Southwood, and the team of Clark and Stewart also won two contests, beating Southwood and Prairie Heights. Brynn Jamora and Mya Taylor both had a court win, and the Beer-Vetor duo also had a Wawaseewin. nearly nabbed a road win Monday, losing 3-2 at Bremen. In a matchup of elite singles players, Farrington stormed past Grace Meyer, 6-0, 6-3, and Wawasee’s two dubs of Beer and Vetor got past Mackenzie Reasor and Kenya Jimenez, 7-5, 6-2. Bremen would take the three singles and one dubs courts, leaving Bremen’s Sylvia Meyer to rally past Jackson, 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 for the team point.

Wawasee week in review

Wawasee earned NLC win number two Friday, outlasting NorthWood, 11-10.

It was one of those rare days where the wind was blowing out of the ballpark, and runs were going to be scored. Mishawaka used the shift in wind to knock the ball around the ol’ yard in Syracuse, building momentum in a 14-7 win over Wawasee in Northern Lakes Conference softball last Wednesday.

Allen would strike out six in the circle, but threw 147 pitches

NorthWood put the winning run on base in the seventh before Allen was able to get a strikeout to endWawaseeit. had 15 hits in the game, led by three each from Allen and Laney Gross. Ari Garcia drove in three and Brooke Catron added two hits and a run scored.

off an error to tie the game at three, then really put the screws to Wawasee with eight runs in the fourth. A trio of misplayed balls by the Warriors along with a Brynn Lewinski homer kept the line moving for the visitors, which brought 13 batters to the plate in the inning.

what we’ve got to do. You almost don’t feel like nine runs is enough when you play them, they’ve been so good for so long. We always want to beat NorthWood. You want to beat everyone in conference, Warsaw, but there’s a little extra when

Wawasee turned it around at home Tuesday, diming Bethany Christian 12-2. Landen Alexander had a double, triple and two runs scored; Brooks had four stolen bases and three runs scored; and Salazar stole three bases and knocked in a run and also worked three innings of four-hit ball to get his first pitching win of the season.

Salazar had two more hits and Cole Turner had the lone RBI for theWawaseeWarriors.lost its Monday contest at Northridge in walk-off fashion when Micah Horner ripped a two-run double in the bottom of the seventh to move the Raiders into the winner’s circle.

Vetor against Kimberly Schroll

Leading scorer for the Warriors was Weston DeLong with a 99.Wawasee split in a trio Monday at Maxwelton, shooting a 172 to beat West Noble’s 213, but couldn’t keep up with Brayden Miller and Fairfield’s 156. Miller, a freshman, shot a school record 31 to lead the Falcons. Wawasee results were not provided.

The game itself saw both teams combine for 24 hits, three of those homers, and several other solid rips into the

The Raiders moved to 4-0 in the standings by holding Wawasee to just two hits, Abby Hostetler striking out 15 to nail down the shutout.

A wild start to the game had Wawasee score five in the first inning, only for NorthWood to rally with nine unanswered runs to reclaim control. Wawasee chipped away with six runs of its own, a Haylee Allen two-run homer in the fifth to cap its own big rally and then hang on the final two innings.

Farrington remained undefeated on the season after a 6-4, 6-4 win Tuesday over Northridge’s Lilah Dean, pushing her season mark to 11-0 and 3-0 in the NLC. Wawasee, however, lost the four remaining courts to take a 4-1 defeat at the hands of the visiting Raiders.

Dylan Stump hit his first homer of the year, a two-run shot in the first, and Kaleb Salazar had an RBI triple and scored a run. Brooks struck out six in the loss.

Wawasee FFA announces top finishers from District 2 convention

Main St., Mentone.

• 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7, Pierceton Community Building, 105 W. Walnut St., Pierceton.

“To listen to these powerful testimonies of mind, body and spirit that are being cared for here. That’s exactly what God does in and through us as we come face to face with people who aren’t,” Draveky said. “He puts himself on display through you and I to show how we can encourage, mentally, physically and spiritually people who go through pain and suffering. That’s what the cross is all about.”

Kathrine Sharp, an FFA member from Whitko High School and District 2 historian, has been in FFA for six years.

A former Major League pitcher who had a harrowing ordeal with cancer tipped his hat on Friday, April 15, to Kosciusko Community YMCA’s program that offers support to those fighting the disease.Dave Dravecky enjoyed Major League success over a seven-year stretch in the 1980s, starting with the San Diego Padres and ending with the San Fransisco Giants.

Together with his wife, Jan, he established a ministry and Dravecky often tours the country speaking to groups.

County HELP program seeks engagement from community

The Watershed Foundation has announced that Jennifer Romano has been hired to serve as the organization’s new communications coordinator.

• 1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 11, Remembrance Park, 106 S. Walnut St., Etna Green.

“Some of my fondest childhood memories were spent on the waters of northeast Indiana with family fishing, swimming and skating,” Romano said, “so committing my time to support an organization that works tirelessly to protect those waters is very important to me. Now, raising my children within the Upper Tippecanoe Watershed, I want to see these important efforts continue for future generations, not only on our lake, but others as well.”

“The historian keeps records of who wins from District 2. I have to keep track of what events happened or whether they are canceled. It’s easier if I go to the event,” she said, explaining her responsibilities.StephanieDiaz, a senior from John Glenn High School, has been in FFA for four years. As District 2 sentinel, she greets people as they come in. She said she really enjoys making new friends. “Having friends from different schools is cool,” she said. She did admit, when it came to competing with her friends, there were some pros andRowlandcons. explained how district officers are selected. Usually 20 FFA members run for the different offices. They write down the top three of seven positions they are interested in. There is then a group interview with one FFA member and up to 20 interviewers. The FFA member is asked why they want the position, what traits they have that would contribute to the office and how the FFA member will strive to build the District 2 team

Kiersten Gagnon, a Warsaw FFA chapter member, has been in FFA for five years. She said she enjoys meeting people from different schools. For the convention she did a horticultural demonstration showcasing ikebana, Japanese flower arranging.Gagnon explained she spent

Four participants in the program, including one who has fought cancer four times, offered their perspectives at the breakfast. They all expressed an appreciation for having God in their

“My response to him was, ‘God didn’t go anywhere. He was still living in my heart. The only thing that changed is my circumstances.’”Early in his address, he lamented that God was being pushed out of the marketplace, dismissed in schools and even set aside at the dinner table.

Reese Rowland, an FFA member from Warsaw High School and District 2 reporter, noted the contests began about 4:30 p.m. with the awards presentation beginning at 8 p.m. Krull and the other District 2 officers were able to find enough sponsors to provide a meal to those attending the convention. Along with the meal, cornhole and Jenga were also provided as a way for FFA members to blow off some steam between competitions.

Krull was also busy, as she was a competitor at the convention, placing first in Leadership Ambassador. For the leadership ambassador competition, Krull had to prepare and submit a professional résumé, a twopage FFA résumé, proficiency and star battery and describe a job or invention. Krull currently runs her own business selling meat goats to local auction houses and area families. She also had to submit a school transcript and then was asked to discuss three world problems

ee included Leina Helfers, first place in persuasive essay and employment skills; Arrington Krull, first place, leadership ambassador; Keira Lortie, third place, freshman prepared public speaking; and Jacob Wilkinson, third place, ag sales presenta-

“How ironic does that sound where that kind of love would actually be rejected?” he said.

three agriculture world problems. “It’s a lot of work, but it’s fun,” she said.

Elected officials in Kosciusko County announced plans for a series of upcoming “Arts Infused” events for local residents to participate in the Hoosier Enduring LegacyKosciuskoProgram.County was one of three communities recently selected by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to participate in the first cohort of the HELP program. The program focuses on training small rural communities and assisting communities to develop a Strategic Investment Plan that culminates in a legacy project for their community focused on four pathways: advancing e-connectivity, enhancing quality of place, promoting community wellness and

strengthening local economies. The towns of Etna Green, Mentone, Milford and Pierceton are participating with Kosciusko County in the 12-month HELP program. The next step in the process is to gather feedback from residents in each of the four communities and the county. The kickoff events have been made possible by The Indiana Arts Commission, which focuses on using art to bring these communities together and help them dream about what their community could be. The HELP program, in partnership with Spoonful of Imagination, will offer these events to the public at: • 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, Bell Memorial Library, 101 W.

Wawasee High School’s FFA chapter played host to the District 2 convention held Thursday, April 27. Wawasee was selected as the host school, since Arrington Krull, a senior at Wawasee and FFA member, is serving as District 2’s president this year.Approximately 110 FFA members from 19 schools participated in a variety of contests ranging from scrapbooking to ag mechanics to quiz bowl.

about two to three months working on how she wanted to present her demonstration since ikebana has a lot of meaning to it. She wanted to be able to explain the meaning of each part of the arrangement. “I thought it was more interesting to do something from a different culture,” she said.

Wawasee High School plays host to FFA District 2 convention

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KOSCIUSKO COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL’S Annual Fish & Tenderloin Fry Saturday, April 30, 2022 4:00pm - 7:00pm Kosciusko County Fairgrounds 1400 East Smith St. Warsaw, IN 46580 CARRY-OUT & DINE IN AGES 9 and OVER: $12.00 AGES 8 and UNDER: $6.00 There Will Also Be Items For A Silent Auction Proceeds Going To General Projects AA T Food Provided By: ds

“I am passionate about the conservation work, education and partnerships TWF facilitates between lake residents and farmers. I am excited to help others learn what is being done and how they can support TWF in mean-

lives as they fought the disease.

In August 1988, Dravecky was diagnosed with a soft tissue cancer in the deltoid muscle of his pitching arm. Doctors removed a section of the muscle, and he was told he would likely never pitch again.Ten months later, in his second start after coming back from surgery, a stunned stadium crowd and TV audience watched as Dravecky snapped his arm and collapsed on the mound in pain after throwing a wild pitch to Tim Raines.Heeventually had to have the arm and shoulder removed, which ended any chance of a comeback.

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A Whitley County native, Romano holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication from Purdue University. With a long career of professional writing, nonprofit work, photography, marketing and public relations, Romano is excited to work for an organization with a mission so near and dear to her heart.

• 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 17, Milford Community Building parking lot, 111 S. Main St., Milford.These events are free to attend and open to all ages. Spoonful of Imagination will spark creativity by leading participants through a collaborative art project, while having discussions and idea sharing related to the HELP program pathways and community development opportunities in their local“Thecommunities.ArtInfused events are a fun way for residents to dream big for their communities,” said HELP Community Coordinator Amy Roe. “We’ll get creative juices flowing with hands-on art projects, while also gathering important feedback from residents.”

The Watershed Foundation names new communications coordinator

andtion.

Dravecky, a three-time survivor, said he empathized with what they said.

That type of powerful ministry, he said, is needed in every community.“There are so many people who are hurting and so many who find themselves alone. No one – no one – should ever feel like they’re alone in the midst of their deepest and darkest moments,” heHesaid.told the crowd about the first question posed to him by a reporter after his cancer returned. “Where was God now?” heDraveckyasked. said it was a good question.

“On this day, the greatest sacrifice in the universe took place so that you and I could experience the greatest love ever expressed to you and I,” he said.

Among his career highlights were playing in two World Series (lost both times) with the Padres and then later being named the Opening Day pitcher for the Giants.“It’s Dave Dravecky versus Fernando Valenzuela. You could not have painted a better picture. We won 5-1 that day. The pitching was fun. I really enjoyed it. But there is nothing better than when a pitcher gets to hit a double off Fernando Valenzuela and that’s what I did. It felt so good!” he said.

For state and national level contests, first place winners from each contest will compete at the FFA state convention in June. First place winners will then move on to competition at the national FFA convention in October.Thetop finishers for Wawas-

ingful ways,” added Romano. Romano and her husband, Tony, are the parents of three children.Inaddition to her new role with TWF, she serves as the southwest district representative on the Columbia City Common Council, coordinates Whitley County’s annual Christmas parade, leads the ArtWorks Creative Connection through Roy G. Biv Creative Space and is currently working on a series of novels. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, live music, artistic endeavors and photography.

Dravecky speaks about baseball, God and surviving cancer

The Wawasee High School FFA chapter hosted the District 2 convention on Thursday, April 21. Several of the contests FFA members competed in are also national contests, such as employment skills, creed speaking, extemporaneous public speaking and prepared public speaking.

On Friday, Dravecky gave the keynote address as part of Kosciusko Community YMCA’s annual Good Friday breakfast held at Christ’s Covenant Church in WinonaBeforeLake.Dravecky spoke, the breakfast spotlighted the YMCA’s LivingStrong, a 12-week program designed to meet the needs of adults with cancer before, during and after treatment. Much of the focus is on reclaiming wellness in spirit, mind, and body.

Krull said it was a lot of fun planning the convention at Wawasee. She did note there was no real home court advantage except she knows the layout of the school. She and the other officers from District 2 held several meetings over the year to plan the convention,which included finding judges and sponsors.This year the convention had 98 judges. Krull said district conventions can typically have as many as 100 to 125 judges.

All proceeds go to support the work of the North Webster Community Public Library.

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“Serving our communities and neighbors, near and far, is

For the last month she has been getting to know the staff and learn about library programming as she prepares to fully assume her responsibilities as public services manager. Her enthusiasm is palpable, even when she apologizes for her repeated use of superlatives like “amazing” and “super.”“The staff is amazing and knowledgeable,”superDemster exclaimed, citing “teen guru” Hanna Kunkel, Janette Stackhouse’s “Let’s Move” dance fitness class and Molly Barth’s craft programs among others. “There is a great staff in place. I can’t talk them up

But all things in good time. Demster emphasized she is still learning “bit by bit, piece by piece,” though she did note Director Tyson Wheeler is “on the same page as far as programming goes.” Eventually, she will oversee the adult department and help with circulation and cataloguing, the latter after she earns certification.Untilthen Demster will continue her orientation with an “amazing” staff. “There’s so much to learn, but everybody here has made it super easy.”

“It drives activities such as vision screening for Wawasee school district children, building Little Free Libraries for the community, donating funds to area organizations such as the food pantry, or helping to support wider institutions and initiatives such as Leader Dogs for the Blind or disaster relief.

Faculty serving during the Milford High School years, friends, parents and family members are also welcome to attend.

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In March 2022, Amanda Demster became the newest addition to the North Webster Public Library staff.

of good quality, gently used books of all genres, including fiction, nonfiction, popular authors and children’s books, will be available for purchase by cash or check.

Demster is particularly proud of the adult summer reading program she organized at Warsaw, which shared the theme of the popular children’s program, but with speakers, activities and challenges geared towards adults. She looks forward to starting a similar program in NorthDemsterWebster. also met her husband of nearly four years, Chas, while at Warsaw. With Chas came his hobby of seeking out filming locations from movies and posting juxtapositions of film stills with the location in its current state. The couple has traveled to Chicago, Los Angeles and all over Indiana. Demster’s favorite was the backlot of Warner Brothers Studios, where the “Gilmore Girls” devotee snapped photos of locations used in the hit television show.“I collect hobbies,” she said. These now include camping, hiking, kayaking and ziplining. Her earliest, which she picked up from her mother, are knitting and crocheting. A current adaptation she enjoys is a Japanese fiber art, amigurumi, making dolls and stuffed animals with yarn. Fiber arts is yet another club she hopes to see in North Webster soon.

North Webster Bridge Group The North Webster Bridge Group met Tuesday, April 19, at the Senior Primelife Enrichment Center in the North Webster Community Center. Winners were Sue Brehob, first, and Mary Thompson, second.

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Milford High School alumni banquet to be held June 11

The event’s chairperson, Marie Butler-Knight, also noted, “COVID taught us all the importance of being able to adapt and discover new ways of doing things. With this Guest Night, we want to throw the doors open to new Lions who will join us in service and inspire positive change, so our organization has not only a long history, but a long future as well.”

The Friends of the North Webster Community Public Library will be hosting a book sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 28, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 29, inside the new facility at 110 E. North St.DVDs, puzzles and hundreds

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That something else was Warsaw Public Library, and it was there Demster discovered the joys being a modern day librarian. “The freedom and the ability to be creative … The fact I was being paid to host a board game day was amazing to me,” she recalled.

Recognizing the need for new members with new ideas and the energy to pursue them, the club is planning an open-invitation Guest Night with refreshments at 6:15 p.m. Monday, May 9, in the Kiwanis room of the Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long Drive.

communities are alike … You have to listen to the community,” Demster observed. “I met a lot of great patrons and tried to give them stuff they loved to do.”

will conclude the evening by 7:30

At 6:30 p.m. current members will present a short program that includes a brief history of Lions Clubs International and the Syracuse club, followed by snapshots of the Syracuse club’s activities and commitments, presented by individual Lions members. An open Q&A period

Alumni Association, 118 E. Mock Road, Milford, IN 46542. Duncan can be reached at (574) 658-9537. Space will be reserved for any class wishing to sit together, but the reunion committee needs to know in advance to reserve table space. Call Duncan to reserve the tableAdditionalspace. information about the banquet can be obtained from Duncan, Margie Brooks, (574) 658-4640, or Ron Baumgartner, (574) 528-1294. Results

Likeenough.”hernew colleagues, Demster is multitalented with a wide range of interests. As a child growing up in Bremen, her future career choices ranged from children’s book author to animal trainer, and there was a “forestry phase” as well.

The Milford High School 97th Alumni Association banquet will be held Saturday, June 11, at the Milford School cafeteria, 611 W. Emeline St. The classes of 1952 and 1962 will be honored at this year’s alumni gathering. Becky (Brown) Alles, Van Buren Township trustee and Milford Cemetery sexton, will serve as master of Inceremonies.addition to graduates, people who have attended Milford schools at any time are invited.

Friends of the Library book sale

‘We Serve’ is something all members take seriously,” explained current President Doris Yoder. “It lies at the heart of everything we do, whether at the local, state, national or international level.

After graduating from Bremen High School in 2003, Demster attended Bethel University where she majored in English with a minor in journalism. After graduating in 2008, she continued with journalism and worked at The Pilot News, Nappanee Advance, The Paper and InkFreeNews. “I tried to make journalism work for many years,” she said, but eventually decided to try something else.

There will be a social hour starting at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The evening’s programs will start at 7 p.m. Reservations are $13 and are required prior to Saturday, June 4. Checks should be made out to Milford High School Alumni Association. Mail reservations to Mary Duncan, Milford High School

more than a commitment; it’s also a source of great satisfaction and fellowship. Lions are diverse in our backgrounds and beliefs, yet we share a common desire to give back that unites us. And we have a good time doing that.”

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Meet North Webster Library’s new public services manager

Syracuse Lions hosting open-invitation Guest Night

Like many other service organizations, Lions Clubs in the United States have experienced a decline in membership over the past decade. While the Syracuse Lions Club has held its own, even throughout the COVID pandemic, the average age of members has increased.

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Additionally, if anyone who was confirmed for Saturday would prefer to attend on Friday, LYC is asking you to contact them ASAP by email at lakelandyouthcenter@gmail.com. They slightly oversold the venue for Saturday and need a few families to change their date. They said once you are moved, you will not be transferred back to Saturday, so make certain it fits your schedule. They expect to be full for both nights and are excited to see all the dads and daughters! Tickets are $40 for dads, daughters are free. To register for the Friday event, visit lakelandyouthcenter.com.

joined by students from the Milford Helping Hands 4-H Club, were spotted on State Road 15 near the overpass on Monday afternoon picking up trash and debris along the roadside. The group does this monthly and was originally started by Dr. Bruce Lamb of the Milford Animal Clinic. Volunteers included Maisie Scahfer, Marcie Haab, Katie Tom, Cavan Tom, Dylan Tom and Missy Tom.

YOU MIGHT have noticed some rough driving surfaces on the north side of Milford. Milling work is being done on 1250 from the western edge of the town limits to State Road 15, while overlay work is being performed on Syracuse Street east of State Road 15.

The ground breaking will be held at the library from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 14, with planting taking place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 4. For more information, visit kwwip. org.

The name Lakeland Youth Center is one of the most recognizable names in the local area and continues to offer safe venues, just in a different way than in the 1960s.

MILFORD HARVEST Kids will host “Art with Angie” at 4 p.m. Monday, May 2. Come join Angie Deak of Made on Main for a great hour of creating art! The event will take place at Harvest Coffee, 207 N. Higbee St., Milford. Call (574) 658-3066 to reserve a spot.

According to Steven Marquart, the work should be completed by the end of this week.

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Be sure to stop by the Chautauqua-Wawasee booth to learn how to save the monarch butterfly. There will be a kid-friendly hands-on learning experience, a special craft along with free pollinator seeds to plant, which will help attract butterflies to the garden for years to come.

Pictured above at last year’s event is Danielle Beck from Soarin’ Hawk Raptor Rehabilitation.

NORTH WEBSTER Church of God will host a “Young Believers” class for children and their parents beginning 9:30 a.m. Sunday, May 1. If you have a child asking questions about their faith, allow the church to help point them, and you, in the right direction. This four-week class helps kids and parents understand the principles of their faith. Kids must be in grades 2-5 and attend with at least one parent. The class will run for four weeks, excluding Mother’s Day. Call the church at (574) 834-4281 for further information.

ANN GARCEAU, who was profiled in The MailJournal last week, contacted us to let us know of one minor mistake in the article. She and her husband, Art, do not live in the Indianapolis area any longer. The couple have lived in the Syracuse area full time since 2018.

LAKELAND YOUTH Center’s Daddy/Daughter Dance has proven to be so popular, a second night is being offered. Tickets for Saturday, May 21, are sold out; however, tickets for Friday, May 20, are available for new registrations only. The event will be from 6-8 p.m. at Quaker Haven Activity Center, 111 EMS D16C Lane, Syracuse.

Smith retired as the director in 1968, the same year LYC moved to its current location in the Wawasee Village off SR 13 next to Chicago Street. A small army

According to LYC, they had more than 150 dads and daughters on the wait list. They were very excited that many dads wanted to spend quality time with their daughters. Everyone who was on the wait list for Saturday has been registered for Friday.

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“Our euchre tournament, held on April 21, was also a bigger group. We had four tables going and lots of fun, plus treats from Rise & Roll bakery. The winners were Cindy Pierce, first place; Asenath Wilson, second place; Phyllis Stevenson, most loners; and Jean Cowen, who earned the two-dollar bill. The next tournament will be on May 19. The buy-in is $2 and play starts at 12:30 p.m.

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Also noted in the letter was the intent to not have the teen center open as often during the summer months so “the youngsters should have the opportunity to be out of doors as much as possible.” The youth employment service would be maintained during the summer months to help teens find summer jobs.

THE COFFEE Depot in Syracuse is offering drive-thru and carry-out only until Saturday, April 30. The plan is to reopen Tuesday, May 10 at its new location, 400 S. Huntington St.

Youth center in Syracuse had small beginnings

“We are starting to organize and sort merchandise for the upcoming garage sale. North Webster Community Center and SPEC will be hosting a buildingwide sale starting 8 a.m. Saturday, May 14.”

SPRING HAS sprung, which means it’s also kitten season. New Hope Pet Rescue is in need of fosters to help pregnant cats and new kittens. Anyone interested in fostering is asked to fill out a form at forms.gle/xeDEb3vpEb9M6RHC7.

of youth and adult volunteers helped put the finishing touches in the interior of the building.

THE NORTH Webster American Legion will host karaoke night beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, April 29. The public is invited to come and show off their pipes!

summer camps offered, such as tennis, golf and others.

It was noted the goals set for the first year were accomplished and plans were being made for the second year. Financial help was sought from the community, though, because not enough money was raised from concessions, admissions to special dances and membership dues. Tax-deductible donor memberships were to be sold to cover the funds needed to continue operation.

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KOSCIUSKO WATER and Woodland Invasive Partnership and the North Webster Community Public Library are teaming up to create a native plant demonstration garden. Help them create a garden that can be used as an educational tool and a place that will attract butterflies.

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“Our (April) casino trip was a big success. It was the largest group so far this year and the May trip is looking like it will be bigger. That is happening on May 16, earlier than usual, so call me by May 11 to get on the manifest.

NOTES: Unless something changes, this will be the last “Reeling in the Years” column I write for The Mail-Journal. I no longer work for The Papers. I really have enjoyed researching and gathering information for these articles. I have been able to meet some interesting people who know about the area’s history. Reading about the past has a way of kindling fond memories. We all know our world has changed dramatically in recent years. If anyone wishes to contact me, feel free to call (574) 202-0925 or email me at tashley04@gmail.com.

AS THE weather warms up, don’t forget to get those phones out and start running video for this year’s Chautauqua Family Fun Film Festival. The film fest is set for Aug. 6, so there is plenty of time to capture those fun moments or highlight your favorite spots. Make sure you film your video in landscape format to make it easier for the—o—editors.

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There was a need for teens to gather in a positive environment and that need was met with the formation of the Lakeland Youth Center in the 1960s. Forrest “Bud” Smith started the center in 1964 in the basement of the old bowling alley next to the Pickwick Theater along Main Street in SmithSyracuse.wanted to give those from middle school age to 20 a place where they could safely meet other teens and find new friends. A $10,000 endowment provided by Marjorie Niccum helped set up the youth center, which was initially considered a one-year experiment. Niccum also served on the original board of Indirectors.aletter the board of directors sent to parents, dated June 1, 1965, they gave some of the details of what took place at the center during its first year in operation. The center was referred to as the Teen Scene, the Lakeland Youth Center Inc.

HE TOWN of Milford held its annual spring cleanup last weekend. According to Superintendent Steven Marquart, they had 175 visitors come during the three-day event. The crew filled up seven 30-yard dumpsters of rubbish, as well as two 30-yard dumpsters of recyclable metal.

SENIOR PRIMELIFE Enrichment Center in North Webster will he hosting smartphone classes on May 3 for Androids and May 5 for iPhones. Mike Kendall will be the instructor for the two-hour classes, which will include cheat sheets to take with you. The cost for the informative classes is $20. Call SPEC at (574) 834-1600, ext. 224, to sign —o—up.

BACK FROM a two-year hiatus because of COVID, Milford First Brethren Church will resume its popular monthly community suppers tonight, Wednesday, April 27. The free dinner, which are planned to continue on the last Wednesday of each month, will be served from 5-6:30 p.m. at the church, located at 110 W. Catherine St. Bring your family and join your friends and neighbors at the community event.

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WHILE EARTH Day may have officially been Friday, April 22, Wawasee Area Conservation Foundation will be hosting an Earth Day Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30. There will be 20 educational, fun hands-on programs and activities held outdoors at WACF, 11586 SR 13, just south of Syracuse.

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NANCY GRAY, director of Senior Primelife Enrichment Center in North Webster, sent in the following information:

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THE SYRACUSE Public Library is also offering garden programming in May. “In the Garden” will focus on observing and helping nature. The library plans to host monthly programs and field trips to talk about pollination and the different types of gardens.

Not only were dances held during the first year, but other activities included knitting and crocheting classes, water safety, gun safety, talent shows, pingpong tourneys and a youth employment service. It was open after school and at varying times during the weekends. Volunteers taught girls to knit or sew and boys to hunt and fish. Dances for high school students were held after ball games and at different times for middle school students.

Merle Smith was the building contractor and Harold Kline, the general contractor. A painting company and junk shop were torn down to make room for the new building.Spacewas tight in the original center and there was only room for a snack bar, a pingpong table, pool table, a corner for reading and a small area for dancing. In 1987, a grant enabled the new building to be renovated. In about 2000, a preschool was added.LYC has expanded its programming significantly since its early years. Now it offers classes for parents and their kids to participate in together, gymnastics and soccer. There are also many

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Marine Sgt. Kris E. West, son of Mike and Judy West, r 1, Milford, recently reported for duty with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron-32, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, N.C. His wife, Danelle, is the daughter of Dan and Diann Schwab, also of r 1, Milford.

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Denver Broncos player visits elementary school, talks about making choices

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One of Milford’s historic homes was torn down Thursday. The former Baumgartner house on West Catherine Street, behind Milford Public Library, met hard times in the last few years and for safety sake was demolished by Darrell Custer.

10 YEARS AGO, APRIL 25, 2012

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State Rep. Rebecca Kubacki of Syracuse visited with Milford residents and their families at Scoop’s Ice Cream Saturday. Kubacki and her visitors, who included teachers, city officials, retired farmers and children, ate ice cream and talked about President Obama’s health care agenda, early childhood education, the federal age restrictions on fam-

PV2 Michael T. Vawter, son of V. L. and Martha Vawter of Milford, completed his basic and advanced individual infantryman training at Fort Benning, Ga., on Feb. 8. The serviceman is currently training with the 18th Airborne Corps in the 502nd Infantry Regiment at Fort Campbell, Ky., as part of his four-year enlistment.

30 YEARS AGO, APRIL 22, 1992

a third grader at Milford School and is the daughter of Dana and Maureen of Milford.

92nd birthday on Tuesday, April 27. She celebrated by wearing a stylish two-piece black suit her mother had made for her sometime in the late 1930s. “I saw a Vogue pattern the other day that reminded me of this dress that I had put away in a trunk,” said Mrs. Schell.

Wilbur Rensberger of r 2 Milford was surprised Saturday evening by his daughters Julia Reed and Donabelle Widmoyer at a Nappanee restaurant in honor of his birthday. After dinner an evening of euchre was enjoyed.

30 YEARS AGO, APRIL 22, 1992

Grace Roa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amado Roa, Milford, was inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society at Ball State University, Sunday, April 25. She is a 1981 graduate of Wawasee High School and a freshman at BallGeraldState.Tessman, fourth grader at Milford Elementary School, was the recent best of show winner at the school’s art festival. His pencil and chalk drawing will be framed and presented to the school to be hung in the hallway with the previous year’s winner.

40 YEARS AGO, APRIL 28, 1982

The possibility of changing the dispatchers of fire and EMS from North Webster to the county sheriff’s department became the main topic of the meeting and a public meeting on the issue was scheduled for tonight, (Wednesday).DickMitchell, township trustee, brought to the boards’ attention a proposal from the county for dispatching fire and EMS service, which could include police.The proposal would be at a

Devotions were led by Howard Kiser. It has been decided that chairs for the kindergarten and primary departments will be purchased. A May meeting was not planned. James Rowe was in charge of a volleyball game played using a balloon for a ball and with participants seated on chairs. Mrs. Gregory served refreshments. (574) S. P.O. Milford,

Owen Donahoe of Milford took a great presentation to state National History Day competition Saturday, and almost got to take his hard work to the national level. He missed the opportunity by just a little, but plans to try again next year.Betsy Knafel caught up on weeding Milford Library’s flower beds Tuesday. With the early warm-up weeds have become quite the problem, and Knafel noted the subsequent frost and cold snap did not manage to kill them. She also noted the ground is pretty hard and in need of rain.

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The theft of 35 hogs from a stockyard near Milford is being investigated by officers. They are also investigating the theft of a stock truck from South Whitley which occurred late Thursday night or early Friday morning. Officers believe there might be some connection in the two incidents.Happy birthday wishes go to George Auer of r 1 Milford. Mr. Auer celebrated his 79th birthday on Sunday by playing a round of golf with his sons.

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ily farms and more.

Mrs. Charles (Vera) Schell of Milford didn’t have any trouble deciding what to wear for her

Pvt. Jason W. Randolph,son of Vickie Randolph, r 1, North Webster, has completed training at the U.S. Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the course, students received training which qualified them as light-weapons infantrymen and as indirectfire crewmen in a rifle or mortar squad. Instruction included weapons qualifications, tactics, patrolling, land mine warfare, field and combat operations.

The North Webster Town Board and the Tippecanoe Township advisory Board held a special meeting April 21 at the town hall to discuss fire, EMS and dispatching contracts.

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asked the town to donate desks and school equipment from the building to a project in Vurpar, Romania.Former Denver Broncos center Rich Garza visited with students of North Webster Elementary School last week to talk about choices. “Life is about choosin’ and refusin’,” he told the students. “No one is born a winner or a loser. Everyone is born a chooser ... and the biggest choice you have to make is whether to use drugs or not.”

20 YEARS AGO, APRIL 24, 2002

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Larry L. Irwin, son of Larry L. Irwin Sr., r 1, North Webster, recently reported for duty aboard the destroyer USS Elliott, home-

Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of Kosciusko County, Indiana, that the County Council of said County will meet at the Kosciusko County Courthouse, 100 W. Center Street, 3rd Floor Courtroom, Warsaw, Indiana at 6:00 PM on May 12, 2022 to consider the following additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year: Highway MVH-MVH General & Undistributed 1176-22036-000-0050 Supplies - Garage $150,000.00 Highway MVH-MVH Maintenance & Repair 1176-22037-000-0051 Bituminous $264,738.00

10 YEARS AGO, APRIL 25, 2012

The Homebuilders class of the Church of the Brethren in North Webster held a class party at the Preston Gregory home recently. Mr. Gregory, class president, presided over the meeting.

North Webster Town Council meetings have largely centered around plans to turn the vacant old North Webster school building into a community center. Council members were approached with a surprise request Wednesday, April 17. With a touching story of need, Syracuse resident and Lions club member Charlie Haffner

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Kayla Haab is the grand prize winner of a $50 United States savings bond after her picture was selected as the winning entry in the annual Easter Coloring Contest sponsored by The MailJournal and 24 participating area businesses. The contest is open to children in grades kindergarten through fourth grade. Kayla is

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Learn how to make your own greeting cards at a fraction of the cost at the North Webster Community Public Library’s Make and Take Card class, 4 p.m. Thursday. Instructor Jan Biehl will show you how to make personalized greeting cards for all occasions. Making your own cards is fun and much more personal than store bought cards. There is a $7 class fee that covers all Thosematerials.wholike to dig in the dirt will enjoy the Hooked on Herbs class series beginning 10:30 a.m. In this free hands-on class series taught by Janette Stackhouse, you’ll learn how to grow, harvest and use fresh herbs.

Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. The additional appropriation when finally approved will be referred to the Local Government Board of Finance. The Board will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of funds to support the appropriations made within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a certified copy of the action taken.Michelle Puckett, Auditor Kosciusko County

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Early planting also offers early benefits

Board of Zoning Appeals approved the sole case on its agenda at its regular meeting Thursday evening at Syracuse Town Hall. A petition by Patrick Higgins of Higgins Power Sports, for an exception to allow the sale, service, and repair of motorized vehicles in a commercial district, was approved. The petition includes boats, ATVs, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, used motorcycles, mo-peds, and trailers, but not automobiles. The property is located at 215 E. Palm Drive, Syracuse. Higgins is not planning on adding on or expanding. The only improvements will be some fencing and parking areas.

20 YEARS AGO, APRIL 24, 2002

One 18-year old youth and a high school senior exercising his right to vote will be Tony Mohler of North Shore drive, Syracuse Lake, who will also be serving on the election board as a judge in precinct one of Turkey Creek township.

50 YEARS AGO, APRIL 26, 1972

Early Spring Plantings

First females to graduate from Wawasee Prep

The old Sea Nymph building on Huntington Street has new occupants. Mark Phillabaum and Doug Rassi have moved some of their Ply Marketing manufacturing set-up to the Syracuse location, combining several processes which were formerly separated by miles, and streamlining the process.TheSyracuse Jaycees named its officers for the coming year at a special awards night April 15. Janet Ream is treasurer, Pam Rush is external vice president, Church Rush is sheriff, Jerry Wright is president, Roger Shipley is outgoing president and Bob Troutman is honorary Jaycee. Honored at the meeting were Nancy Shipley, Jaycee of the Year; Pam Rush, Rookie-of-the year; Mike Murray, officer-of-the-year; Roger Shipley, out-going president; and Red Avery, district director.

Out front, I repeated white turnips and planted Nantes carrots. These are large diameter

This is the week for news. Tom Thornburg is letting us all know the Syracuse Lions Club is bringing the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus to town at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 4. It will set up its big top in the lot behind the new Casey’s General Store owned by Al Tehan. Tom said “Lions and tigers and bears under the bigSyracusetop.”

A sad report this week is of vandalism at Camp Gus Grissom boy scout park south of Syracuse and the cutting-down of six young, shapely trees. The vandals also broke into the cabin strewing items about and chopped down the monkey bridge at the camp site.

Chad Jonsson, park superintendent and executive director of the Syracuse Park Foundation, updated the board on the progress of the Syracuse Youth Athletic Complex during the foundation’s monthly meeting Tuesday evening.

Paul and Norma Rush, Pickwick Drive, enjoy attending the summer baseball games of their grandson, Kevin Rush, son of Bill and Debbie Rush, Fort Wayne. Kevin is a seventh-grader at Concordia Lutheran school and is a catcher on a baseball league team. The team plays all-star teams in their area. The family is pleased and proud that Kevin has been privileged to receive one of the positions, out of six available, of bat boy for the Fort Wayne Wizards this season.

Damage ranging from $35,000 to $50,000 was done to the 30x60 millroom and an adjacent 30x120 assembly room at Rinkerbuilt Boat Co. on West Chicago Avenue, Syracuse in the early Monday morning hours. Jim Rinker, who is in charge of the millroom, said Monday morning from all indications the fire started at a window fan in the Anothermillroom.change in Wawasee Village is the addition of a brand new travel agency which opened February 22 on the west side of

State Road 13 in the building formerly occupied by the Fish and Tackle Shop. The agency, a branch of Warsaw Travel agents on State Road 15 in Warsaw, is new for Syracuse but you will find familiar faces at the desk as the staff presently includes Jodi Dallas Bean and Margaret Freeman long associated with Gulliver’s whose office in Pickwick Place is closed.

In the north garden, Russian or curly kale was planted.

Tomatoes

In most years, I already have some hardy tomatoes plants in the ground. Cherry, Roma and early bird tomatoes are varietals that are more robust than heirlooms, but not this year. At this writing the ground temperature is barely above 50 de-

Mr. and Mrs. Noble Wolfe of Kimmel called on Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Beck at Boner Lake SaturdaySueevening.Strasser of Goshen and Sandy Chapkowski of Syracuse will be the first two girls to graduate from Wawasee Prep, on May 26. It is the first year of co-education at Wawasee Prep. Sandy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Cook of Syracuse.

As soon as the ground can be worked, I fertilize, then spade the garden. Turning the soil is an important first step to early gardening.

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It happened in Syracuse ... 50 years ago

grees, so tomatoes will just shiver and likely die unless covered. I order heirloom tomatoes from GrowJoy, a garden center just north of Berne. They usually ship the first week of May and by then the ground temperature should be in the 60s. We love the colors and flavors from these wonderful plants. Varietals that produce some of the more bountiful fruits include pineapple, green zebra, white German, brandywine, big rainbow, black krim, Cherokee purple and Hungarian heart.

The latter was a first last year. It proved to be a bountiful plant. The large, light red, heart-shaped fruits were juicy andHopefully,wonderful.this year will be as plentiful as past years, but with the late plantings, we likely won’t see tomatoes until August. Meanwhile, we’ll enjoy the bounty from the early plantings.Plant early — eat early.

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I’ll continue to plant lettuces so there is a continuous supply well into June. As the ground warms, many lettuces will bolt. So once the plantings of March, April and May are harvested, I wait until late August or early September to plant more.

40 YEARS AGO, APRIL 28, 1982

On March 20, oak leaf lettuce, spinach, endive, romaine, a kale varietal and a salad mix were all planted in this shady area. Arugula and chervil were both planted in old coal pails. Both bolt less in pots than when planted in the ground. Several of these plantings are already popping through the ground.Out front where there is more access to sun, snow peas, shelling peas, snap peas, chioggia and golden beets, salsify, parsnip and radishes were all planted. Root vegetables grow better in raised beds, while radishes seem to grow anywhere. Some of those plantings are breaking through the ground.

The 17th annual golf trip was taken from April 6-13 by a group of 16 male golfers, many locals, or former locals. The guys have been taking this golf vacation as a group in April or May for 17 years. Fifteen of the 16 years they golfed in Hilton Head, S.C., and in Myrtle Beach S.C., one year. This year, they went to Slidell, La. About 30 miles from New Orleans. On the trip were Ernie Rogers, Mike Calobrace, Dale Jones, Mark Nill and Ev Ganz from Syracuse; Jon Sroufe, Jim Caskey, Murry Rhodes, Kerry Koontz, Jack Hensler, Jim Staulcup and Tim Seely, North Webster; Kim Hartman, Milford; John Kasko, Chicago, Ill.; Bob Wil-

To maintain some continuity in availability, I space repeat plantings about two weeks apart. So, on April 2, Swiss chard, Tuscan kale, red spinach and another lettuce mix were planted in the north plot.

pump carrots that make great salads.OnApril 10, more radishes were planted (the French garden variety seems to work the best in our soil), and in the raised beds, rutabaga, a beet mix (red, white and yellow) and a carrot mix (red, white, orange and purple) were all planted.

Before the last frost, there are a myriad of vegetables that flourish in early spring weather. Radishes, peas, some beet varietals, lettuces and some root vegetables can all be planted regardless of soil temperature. Some plantings need more sun than others, so I plant less fragile seeds in the shady north side of the house.

“Even with these notable performances, the No Name Quartet still regards its annual Mother’s Day concert as the one most enjoyable. NNQ loves the local church and considers the intimacy of the church sanctuary as one of the best venues for communicating gospel truth through song.”

According to its website, nonamequartet.com, “The No Name Quartet has been intentionally flying under the radar as a music group for nearly 20 years. Although one of the best kept secrets in the region, they continue to delight audiences with their mix of gospel and inspirational music, onstage humor and blending vocals.

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anywhere.Nomatter how you like to read, or which books are your favorites, join in at the library to celebrate the 102nd annual Children’s Book Week, May 2-8. This year’s theme is “How Do You Book?” and the library is excited about the idea of using reading as an active way to engage the world. During this week, take a moment to start conversations about books with the children in your life: Where is the best place to read a book? What types of books do you like to read the most? Why is reading fun? There are so many different ways to enjoy a good book.

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in 2004. His introduction to music came through hearing his dad’s southern gospel group ‘war stories’ as well as listening to southern gospel music.

Northern Lakes Gospel Promotions presents Mother’s Day concert

North Webster-based Northern Lakes Gospel Promotions will present the No Name Quartet’s annual Mother’s Day concert with special guest Michael Booth of the Booth Brothers at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 8, at the quartet’s home church, Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church, 1200 Kings Highway, Winona Lake.

“The past several years have been special ones for Michael’s career. When asked what these experiences are like, Michael says, ‘I guess the thing that affects me most is that among all the thousands of faces out there each night, I want to make sure that God uses the Booth Brothers to minister to those that need God’s touch and His free gift of salvation, even if it’s only one person. Most of all, we want all that we do to bring honor and glory to our Lord and Savior.’” Doors open at 5:15 p.m. Admission is free, but tickets for reserving seats are available at www.itickets.com.Formoreinformation, call

“He became a born-again Christian at the age of seven. He credits his study in the Word as a teenager in being instrumental in strengthening his relationship with the Lord. As a youngster, Michael became interested in playing the drums and would use his mother’s pots and pans as a drum set. He continued to play drums throughout junior high and high school, winning trophies and being awarded a jazz scholarship to college upon his graduation from high school.

You can register your children for the spring session of story time by calling (574) 658-4312 or stopping by the children’s department. You will be given a link with a meeting number so you can join the Zoom meeting. Virtual Story Time lasts about 45 minutes including craft and snack time. Reading to your children is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. Please call or stop by soon and register your children.

ried and today live in Tennessee with their sons, Christian Michael, Jonathan David and Austin Neil.

And of course, what better way to celebrate Children’s Book Week than with some awesome prizes. Every day during the week of May 2-7, the library will be giving away a stuffed toy and a book to one lucky winner. Be sure to visit the children’s department in the library to enter the prize drawing.

Milford Public Library — Register for Virtual Spring Story Time

May’s LEGO challenge is to build an alien. Use your imagination. After you’ve built your alien, submit a photo to milford@ milford.lib.in.us by May 25 for a chance to win a new LEGO kit.

“The group started as a smaller version of the men’s ensemble at their local church” that garnered numerous requests for performances. The have sung the National Anthem at Banker’s Life Field House in Indianapolis, and have performed with well-known gospel artists like The Guardians, Triumphant Quartet and Wes Hampton of the Gaither Vocal Band.

Booth will be featured in his only solo appearance in Indiana thisAccordingyear. to boothbrothers.

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Will you read books on the road? Will you read books you download? Will you read books here or there? You can read books

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“Michael met his future wife, Vicki, at an early Booth Brother concert in Temple Terrace, Fla., in 1992. They were soon mar-

Virtual Spring Story Time theme this week is “Mother’s Day Tea: Llama, Llama Loves His Mama.” Join in via Zoom at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, at Milford Public Library. Be sure to pick up a craft packet including snacks for your child the week before so they can make a craft with Miss Maria.

com, “Michael David Booth was born in Tampa, Fla., and lived there most of life until his family moved to Spring Hill, Tenn.,

May LEGO Challenge

The winner will be picked by staff vote. No library card needed. This challenge is for children ages 18