• An additional appropriation of $264,738 to the MVH maintenance and repair fund in the bituminous account, as requested by Moriarty. He said $250,000 of the amount comes from the closure of a railroad crossing, so he wants to use that money to put it on the roads. The remaining $14,738 comes from Local Option Income Tax from years past.
• Three additional appropriations for three grants the KCSO was awarded. They include $12,500 for the Stop Arm Violation Enforcement Comprehensive Hoosier Highway’s Injury Reduction Program; $16,000 for the Indiana Local Body Camera grant; and $4,900 for the Small, Rural and Tribal Body-Worn Camera grant.
Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer also “Cardinalspoke.… has been a fabric of our community for many years and I know there’s been some tough times the last few years for everybody, and Matt and the board picked themselves up by the bootstraps and said ‘We’ve got to get this done,’ and here we stand today to get this done,” he said.
knowing how important this is for our Vickiecommunity.”Lootens,chief development officer for Cardinal and related organization Easterseals ARC of Northeast Indiana, also spoke.
Cardinal Services’ campus is getting a revamp.
• The reappointment of Jennifer Hicks to the Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees to another four-year term, which will expire June 30, 2026.
The Watershed Foundation, an organization that has been taking action to improve the water quality of lakes and streams in the Upper Tippecanoe River Watershed, has been recognized as a 2022 Luminary Award recipient byTWFNIPSCO.was awarded the Environmental Stewardship Luminary Award for taking strong, measurable action to improve water quality within the watershed. Through projects and partnerships between lake residents and farmers, TWF has been successful in rallying support and leading meaningful change for the past 25 years. In addition to the award and recognition, TWF
“Without the help of all of our partners, supporters and collaborators, this project would not be possible,” she added. “Our purpose is to lead the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people with disabilities, families and communities.”
Superintendent Steve Moriarty.
He thanked the community for continuing to believe in and help with the project even though it was sidelined for a number of years.
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Town Attorney Jay Rigdon asked Hardy for confirmation he had paperwork regarding an easement to extend utilities to four lots on Coco Drive. Hardy said he had the paperwork.
to his position at $20.08 hourly, as requested by County Administrator Marsha McSherry. She said McDowell is “really getting out there in the community” so it would be more beneficial to the veterans if he had more hours.
deputy is making $52,853 annually. The county commissioners approved the grant application at their meeting May 10.
Jeremy Hardy from Commonwealth Engineering provided an update on the Lakeside Drive water loop between Pickwick and Palm Drives and the replacement of the Oakwood Lift Station.
bers explaining what a facade program would entail for further discussion.Thecommission also approved several resolutions notifying taxing units impacted by the economic development area of the commission’s intent to capture all the available TIF revenues for budget year 2023.
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The Watershed Foundation recognized with NIPSCO environmental award
stewards of our resources,” explained Boren of why plans shifted away from Marsh. “Our board made the decision to refocus on this campus.”
• A salary ordinance for systems administration, as requested by McSherry. The ordinance allows for hiring an assistant systems administrator for $66,066 annually if the person hired meets the guidelines for that salary.
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“Seeing all of you here and how many people came out to support Cardinal, it’s just overwhelming and inspiring,” he said. “And really the reason why we’re here to begin with is because we have a community like this that believes in the work we do, believes in our purpose and stands with us and behind us in that.”
Several hundred antique outboard motor restorers, historians, collectors and enthusiasts from across the Midwest and Canada will gather in the park for a day of activities related to their hobby. The events include an exhibition of recent restora-
• Emergency Management Agency Director Ed Rock’s request to apply for a grant for a maximum amount of $150,000 from the 2022 State Homeland Security Program, which will probably go toward cybersecurity.•
He said the Ability Campaign to raise $8 million for the project has reached the 85% mark. To donate, people may stop by 504 N. Bay Drive and drop off a check or give online via clicking the button at
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Councilman Larry Martindale asked who was responsible for finishing the lawns damaged during the widening of Polywood Way. Hardy said he spoke to the landscaper who agreed several areas looked ugly, but urged patience until the grass grew in. Mark Aurich, public works superintendent, agreed to meet with Martindale to see which areas he was concerned about.
Stoelting asked about a burnedout property on Boston Street. Wilkinson said the property had a new owner who planned to raze what remained of the house and build new.
“We are honored to be recognized by NIPSCO for the work we are doing every day to make our lakes and streams healthier for future generations,” said Lyn Crighton, executive director of TWF. “This is no small endeavor,
Town Manager Dave Wilkinson reported Hardy had almost completed the surveys of the last properties involved in the voluntary annexation of Kern Road. This includes the Eagles and some properties across the street from the Eagles.
tiqueThemotors.national Antique Outboard Motor Club, with over 5,000 members, classifies an antique outboard motor as being manufactured prior to 1950, and a classic outboard motor one that is more than 30 years old.
The commission also passed declaratory resolutions to establish the Oakwood Redevelopment Area and Residential program and the Allen Development Area and Residential Housing Development program.
Police Chief Jim Layne reported there is an ordinance for high grass. Anything higher than 9 inches is considered a violation. Once a property is staked for
Council President Bill Musser said he has heard from several Cable Lane residents who are appalled at the condition of the
The meet usually runs to midafternoon. Many participants stay late in the day if the weather is nice and they are able to run their antique motors on theForlake.more information, contact Dave Tranter at (260) 213-1945.
• A request by KCSO to apply for a Kosciusko REMC Operation Round-Up grant for $4,986 to purchase two drysuits for the dive team.
The social services organization broke ground Tuesday, May 17, for a renovation of and addition to its campus.
tion projects, serious swapping of parts and literature and running the old-time boat motors on theThelake.public is invited and encouraged to attend. No admissionClubfee. members invite area owners of old outboard motors to attend the meet for an evaluation of their motors. Many antique motors are bought, sold and evaluated throughout the day. The swapping area includes all types of parts, literature, related accessories and many an-
The council approved the street department spending $285,705, from the street department’s paving budget, a Crossroads Community Grant and tax increment dollars, to get some of the worst streets in town paved this summer.
A salary ordinance amendment for the Veteran Affairs service officer, Darryl McDowell, adding eight hours a week
The Antique Outboard Motor Club will hold their 2022 Spring Antique Outboard Motor Show and Swap Meet starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at North Webster’s Community Park — Dixie tour boat dock — on the west shore of Webster Lake.
being in violation, the property owner has five days to mow or the town will do it and bill the propertyFireowner.Chief Mickey Scott reported the fire department will offer a free CPR Class at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, at Fire Station 1, 402 N. Huntington St.
and we are grateful to the many people who make our work possible.”Crighton accepted the award on behalf of the organization at an awards ceremony on May 10 in NIPSCOMerrillville.created the Luminary Awards in 2012 to celebrate the utility’s 100th anniversary and to honor individuals and organizations that have displayed leadership in the areas of community leadership, economic development, education, environmental stewardship, public safety and local government excellence.
was awarded a $1000 grant.
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• A transfer of $41,500 from repairs and maintenance to motor vehicles, as requested by Bucher, to offset the costs of KCSO’s new car builds. The council approved the request by a vote of 4-1, with Councilman Mike Long opposed.•Two salary ordinance amendments for the Kosciusko County Highway Department to increase the hourly pay for a part-time truck driver to $17.44 and for part-time mowers to $15.63, as requested by Kosciusko County Highway Department
continued Boren.
Work on the project is planned to formally start in July, with completion estimated in two years. Boren noted operations will have to be shifted around at the campus as the project is completed.
Before the groundbreaking Tuesday, a small ceremony was held with several people speaking, including Boren.
Boren said preparation for the project had started in 2017, but was waylaid by several factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Cardinal leaders then thought about expanding space at the old Marsh grocery store building along Buffalo Street.“That just grew to be too expensive at the end of the day to feel like we were being good
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property. Siegel noted the council has been attempting to get the property owner to address the issue for four years.
“Again, this is my neighborhood, so they’ve been great neighbors and now they’re going to add on and up the value of the neighborhood and boy, is it going to be nice for us, so I’m really, really excited this is going to all continue right here on this campus. It’s very exciting to me,” continued Thallemer.
andandwhateveraboutyoutionandthingstoourbeingren.shipscommunitydokarate,gettingarts,ingtheseotherandplecanourmonworkgettiescommunityandbecomesforpleorg/get-involved/donate.cardinalservices.Iftheyaregivingonline,peo-shouldmentiontheirgiftistheproject.“Thedreamisreallythatthisacommunitycenteraplacewherepeopleinourwhohavedisabili-andthosewhodon’tcantogetherandjoinforcesandonthingstheyhavecom-interestin,”saidBoren.“TheRedBirdArtStudiowasinspiration.Ittaughtuswecreateanidentityforpeo-thatthey’reanartistfirstthentheycanconnectwithartists.“Andsothehopeisthatallotherthingswe’rework-on,whetherit’sculinarythewellnesscenterandinvolvedinyogaandwhateveritis,theycanitwithotherpeopleinourandbuildrelation-andsupport,”addedBo-“We’rereallyexcitedaboutabletobringexpertsfromcommunitywhoknowhowdothesethingsanddothesewellandtodotrainings,soit’sreallyanopeninvita-tothecommunitywhetherlovecooking,yoga,learningcrochetorhand-stitching,itis,youcancomeindothatwithotherpeopletheycanshareaninterest,”
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Redevelopment
“Our communities are enriched by the work so many do to ensure continued growth, vitality and success across northern Indiana,” said Rick Calinski, NIPSCO director of public affairs and economic development. “We’re so pleased to have this opportunity to recognize the efforts of organizations and leaders who make the communities we serve a better place to live and work.”
The project is to add 3,000 square feet to Cardinal’s main building at 504 N. Bay Drive, Warsaw.“It’sgoing to be the northeast corner of the building where the primary addition comes, but there’s going to be a lot of work throughout the building, on just recreating and renovating the space to really make it better meet the needs of individuals we’re serving today,” said Cardinal Executive Director Matt Boren.Headded the campus’s entire exterior is going to be refinished so buildings will look consistent.“Inside there will be a lot of new programming space, a wellness area where we can (have) limitless workout equipment, also dance and yoga … a new RedBird Art Studio, a culinary arts kitchen, a tech lab, a lot of different spaces really specifically designed to meet the needs of our younger customers who are looking for different things,” Boren said.
Antique Motor Show coming to North Webster
The TIFs the commission intends to capture available revenue from are Oakwood, Syracuse, Syracuse-Polywood Economic Develop areas and South Benton Economic Areas.
Rigdon sought input from the council regarding a property owner on Cable Lane whose property is in serious disrepair. Noting even after the property owner applied for a sewer tap-on permit and a permit to improve his property, nothing has been done.
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The council voted to start litigation against the property owner. The vote was 4-1 with Stoelting abstaining, saying he didn’t know enough about the issue.
“We’re running into some hard time,” Moriarty said. “We have enough to get through the summer,” but come fall there will be some concern.
• An additional appropriation for $150,000 to the motor vehicle highway general and undistributed fund for supplies for the KCHD garage. Moriarty said it was needed for supplies and parts because of increased costs due to inflation and the economy.
more than literally the breaking of ground,” she said. “It stands for more opportunities for the people we serve in our communities. It stands for the groundbreaking generosity of our amazing supporters and communities who invest in the critical work we do every day.”
Norman P. Hamman Cattle Farmer
He was born March 26, 1938, in Goshen to Charles P. and Florence (Miller) Hamman. He married Lynne Lucille Tharp on Nov. 19, 1983.
Rose MaryHomemakerHartter
Rose Mary loved God; her husband, George; longtime companion, Stan; her children, Linda (Lynnie), Barbara (Bobbie) and Gary; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and her country. She happily greeted every day with gratitude and joyfulness and enjoyed simple pleasures like friendship, decorating for the holidays, cooking, gardening and ceramics.Rose Mary is survived by two daughters, Linda (Michael) Byrd of Middlebury and Barbara (Richard) McEnhill of Kalamazoo, Mich.: and one son, Gary Hartter of Bonanza, Ore. She is survived by five grandchildren, Andrew (Tricia) Cripe of Midland, Mich., Jeffrey Cripe of Ohio, Laura (Joseph) Pleva of Huntsville, Ala., Tahnee Hartter of Syracuse and Patrick Donnelly of Kalamazoo, Mich.
Rose Mary Hartter, 96, Kalamazoo, Mich., died of natural causes Saturday, May 7, 2022, at her home.
Pete was an avid sailor, former lieutenant in the U.S. Navy and beloved helmsman and career navigator to two generations of his Boston Scientific family of leaders and co-workers. Though he turned over his CEO duties in 1999, Pete retained an active role at Boston Scientific as chairman of the board until stepping down in 2016. A dealmaker and entrepreneurial risk-taker, Pete and co-founder John Abele built Boston Scientific from a startup with fewer than 50 employees and financed with a $500,000 loan and $300,000 in partners’ capital into a global industry leader with 27,000 employees and $8.4 billion in revenue in 2016.
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Norman Paul Hamman, 84, Goshen, died Friday, May 13, 2022, at Waterford Crossing.
Boston Scientific Chairman and CEO Mike Mahoney said, “As a pioneer who helped shape the field of minimally invasive surgery, Pete Nicholas is remembered worldwide for his contribution to vastly improved patient outcomes and equally impressive increases in healthcare efficiency.” Mahoney added, “Within the Boston Scientific family, Pete was also a lifelong mentor, motivator and friend to hundreds of employees.”
Rose Mary was preceded in death by her husband, George; longtime companion, Stan; seven sisters; and two brothers.
He is also survived by a daughter, Kalea Brouyette, Kokomo; a son, Rusty (Logan) Newby, Rochester; a stepson, Trenton (Mary) Myers, War, W.Va.; seven grandchildren; a sister, Mary Margaret Schaefer, Syracuse; and an aunt.
Jeremy Ray Weaver, 41, Milford, died Saturday, May 14, 2022, near Syracuse as the result of an automobileArrangementsaccident. are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.
Boston Scientific was a close-knit startup in a close-knit industry. “Because the industry was small, and most of the CEOs were hands-on like I was, we were all very involved and knew each other well. So I knew our competitors personally,” Pete said. His business school background helped him to appreciate the opportunities to acquire competitors to fill in gaps in Boston Scientific product line and respond to advances in the field.
Dennis Carter Dennis Carter, 77, Syracuse, died at 4:28 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse.Arrangements are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.
Pete and John met at a Christmas party in Concord, Mass. Their chance 1978 meeting was fortuitous, to say the least. John had been involved in the medical catheter field since the late 1960s via his company, Medi-Tech. He realized that Pete’s business and strategic acumen would pair well with his device expertise. They formed a partnership in 1978, and in 1979 Pete resigned from Millipore. They created Boston Scientific and bought out Cooper Labs’ interest in Medi-Tech.
The founders had wanted to remain a private company to keep control of the corporate culture. After more than a decade of varying banking and other strategic investments, Boston Scientific decided that going public was the best route to securing permanent capital. On May 19, 1992, the company went public at $17 a share, netting $450 million for about 25% of the company’s equity ownership. All Boston Scientific employees became shareholders as a result of a company gift of stock at year’s end.
Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements. Preferred memorials may be given to the donor’s choice.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Annabelle (McColley)CremationNewby.will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, May 20, at the Mock Addition of the North Webster Cemetery with Pastor Tim Jones officiating. Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster, is in charge of Preferredarrangements.memorialsmay be given to the North Webster E.M.S. or North Webster Fire Department, P.O. Box 144, North Webster, IN 46555.
Karen L. Boddiger, 65, Cromwell , died at 9:03 a.m. Sunday, May 15, 2022, at
Pete, as well as co-founder John Abele, also inherited another key attribute from their fathers. Both Boston Scientific founders were sons of World War II submarine commanders. Such commanders were known as “very, very independent thinkers” and problem solvers, said Abele. Those talents, clearly passed from fathers to sons, proved instrumental in making Boston Scientific a success.
Less than a year old, the company began acquiring rival players in 1980, starting with Kimray Medical Associates, which expanded its growing position in the cardiovascular field and in 1981 it created Endo-Tech, by buying a vendor and combining its own products in gastrointestinal and pulmonary endoscopic accessories. The leadership team was adamant in each case in ensuring that the target company met its exacting ethical standards, and it continued to acquire companies at a brisk clip throughout Pete’s tenure as CEO.
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Bob graduated from Syracuse High School in 1963 and was drafted two years later into the United States Army. Bob was honorably discharged after two years of service. He was a hard worker throughout life and worked for Elixir and Fabwell before retiring from AMC Industries. He was a simple guy and enjoyed being a member of The Mustang Club of Michiana.
Pete, whose wife Ginny is the great-granddaughter of Col. Eli Lilly, an early settler at Lake Wawasee and founder of Eli Lilly & Company, has spent time residing at Lake Wawasee for many years. He was involved in a number of projects in the Wawasee Community, including the restructure of Eli Lilly Road, and a large supporter and contributor to the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation.
While determined to build Boston Scientific into a lasting company and a leader in the field of minimally invasive surgery, Pete was just as adamant about maintaining a small company, entrepreneurial focus to drive innovation and success. “How do we stay small as we grow big?” was a query Pete often used to challenge his colleagues.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elwood J. and Maxine (Redden) Foster Sr.; and a brother, RandyVisitationEvans.will be from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, May 19, at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Funeral services will be at noon Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Brad Cox of the Wawasee Lakeside Chapel officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Goshen.
Peter M. Nicholas Prominent Lake Wawasee Resident
Willis Michael Newby Willis Michael Newby,“Willie”67, Pierceton died at 8:10 a.m. Friday, May 13, 2022, at his home. He was born Jan. 3, 1955. On April 3, 2007, he KathrynmarriedL.“Kathy” (Anderson) Myers; she survives.
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Norman was a 1956 Goshen High School graduate. He owned and operated his own cattle farm for many years. He enjoyed mowing, agriculture and carpentry projects. In his down time, he enjoyed watching any professional or college football game or subject on the History Channel. Norman was a loyal husband, good neighbor and friend to those who had the privilege to know him.
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After George’s death, she met longtime companion Stanley Bobbitt at her church. Stanley preceded her in death in 2021. Rose Mary worked as a homemaker, a sales clerk and a church volunteer. Rose Mary loved her home on Waubee Lake, her time at Camp Alexander Mack in Milford and she enjoyed gardening, fishing, boating and hiking.
“In terms of relationships, Pete was phenomenal,” John said, not only in securing the renowned firm of Goldman Sachs as the lead underwriter taking the company public, but also in pushing for the company to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. At the time, most such small technology companies were listed over-the-counter on the NASDAQ.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, Warren E. and Edna M. (Eby) Risser; a son, Mark Evans; son-in-law, Ryan Owen; stepmother, Mary Risser; sister, Imogene Myers; brother, Laurel Risser; and stepsister, Norma Reigsecker.Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Maternal grandparents are Edwin and Martha Bontrager, Milford. Paternal grandparents are Marvin and Annie Schwartz, Shipshewana. Sadie joins three siblings: Adrian, Zachary and Kenlin.
Pete was an unabashed “doer” all his life and relished bringing out that quality in other aspiring leaders. “I have always placed more value on the leaders who lead from the front and are the doers, enthralled not by self but by the outcomes that they and their teams achieve,” he said. “It’s a deeply personal issue, too. When you move the needle and make a difference that is valued by the corporation, other people may know it or not. To the true leader, it doesn’t really matter.
Peter M. “Pete” Nicholas, co-founder and former CEO of Boston Scientific from 1979 to 1999 and a corporate visionary in the minimally invasive surgery industry, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 14, 2022, just a few days before his 81st birthday.
She was born March 13, 1926, in Plymouth, to Lester Deisch and Edith (Fleck) Deisch. She married George Jacob Hartter on June 2, 1945, in Elkhart County. George preceded her in death in 1987.
She is also survived by a sister, Kathy Rake, Kentucky; a brother, Elwood Foster Jr., Sarasota, Fla.; a half brother, Jim (Angie) McKee, Goshen; and a stepbrother, Russ (Sharon) Coleman, Elkhart.
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He is survived by a daughter, Crystel (Andy) Hamilton, Pierceton; two sons, Thomas (Christa) Walker, Bluffton, and Timothy Walker, Pierceton; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; six sisters, Ruth Morgan, Eaton, Carolyn Lockhart, Muncie, Mary (Johnny) Neal, Muncie, Karen (Les) Berton, Arnold, Mo., Sheila (Skip) Geyer, Glenwood, and Cindy Starrett, Arnold, Mo.; a brother, Robert (Lorry) Walker, Hartford City; and a daughter-inlaw, Kelly Walker, Warsaw.
, formerly of Goshen and Syracuse died at 3:45 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2022, at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.She was born July 26, 1941. In 1972, she married Ronald Herr, who preceded her in death in 2003.
Pete spent 10 years with Eli Lilly in sales, marketing and general management. He rose to the level of general manager in Europe, but by 1978 he was looking for a new, more entrepreneurial opportunity. Pursuing a growing interest in the nascent medical devices field, he served as the general manager of the medical products division at Millipore Corporation.
Pierceton , died at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2022, at his home.He was born Dec. 4, 1942. On April 21, 1962, he married Nancy Ann Merritt. She preceded him in death June 3, 2012.
Pete was a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and vice chairman of its Academy Trust. He was a member of the American Academy of Achievement as well. He received the Phoenix Lifetime Achievement Award for distinguished leadership and accomplishment in the medical device industry. Pete was a recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and served on several nonprofit and for-profit boards. A former chairman of the Duke University Board of Trustees, he also founded the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke and the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy and Solutions. Pete also received the Joseph Wharton Lifetime Achievement Award for distinguished Wharton alumni.
with his parents, Norman was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Hamman; and brother, Ronald Hamman, and his wife Lillie.
married Dennis A. Boddiger; he survives.
A graveside committal service will take place at noon Saturday, May 21, at Leesburg Cemetery in Leesburg with military honors.
Pete met his wife, Ginny, while both were undergraduates at Duke University. After graduating from Duke in 1964 with a degree in economics, Pete served a two-year stint as a naval officer before resigning his commission to enter the MBA program at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Pete had considered a career in consulting but agreed with Lilly family members that he was well-suited to join the healthcare giant in 1968 as a newly minted MBA.
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Pete led Boston Scientific through the 1990s as the company pursued a continued aggressive acquisition strategy. Its share price and that of virtually every healthcare company was buffeted at times during the early 1990s by legislative attempts at healthcare reform. Even as Boston Scientific grew rapidly as a publicly held company, Pete labored to maintain the entrepreneurial drive and cohesiveness with which he and John had launched the enterprise in 1979.
She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren, Jordan Cripe, age 24, Boppy Cripe, age 21, Lucy Cripe, age 20, Clare Pleva, age 18, Cecilia Pleva, age 17, Colleen Pleva, age 16, Josie Cripe, age 15, Jacob Cripe, age 13, Kylee Cripe, age 10, Stephen Pleva, age 10, and Elliese Roselynn Hartter, age 8. Rose Mary is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Jeremy Ray Weaver
Bob is survived by two children, Richard (Carrie) Miller of Noblesville and Tina (Matthew) Donovan of Auburn; five grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; and a sister, Diana Lutz of Michigan.
She survives along with his nephew, Barry (Kate) Hamman, and their children.Along
Preferred memorial donations may be given to Parkview Home Health and Hospice.Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Milford, was entrusted with Bob’s care. Friends may send online condolences to the family at mishlerfhcc.com.
Robert D. Miller U.S. Army Veteran
“Even if it’s blind faith, they’re willing to commit and believe, and we’re willing to bring them in because of their demonstrated ability, their personal attributes that we think are in sync with ours and their willingness to be teammates. There was never a notion of hierarchy, there was never a notion of command decisions. On the other hand, there existed in a subliminal way ground rules, principles, values that we created and became the watchwords, the guidelines and the guardrails, that really defined and protected the company.”
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Cremation has taken place. Services will be announced at a later date. Visit Rose Mary’s webpage at betzlerlifestory.com to archive favorite memories, photos and sign her guestbook. Betzler Life Story Funeral Homes, 6080 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, Mich., was in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by a daughter, Vicki Owen, Syracuse; a son, Gregory (Debra) Evans, Holland, Mich.; a daughter-in-law, Sherri EvansHolloway, Wasola, Mo.; four grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a sister, Helen Stuart; two brothers, Gerald (Eva) Risser and Eldon (Carolyn) Risser; and a stepsister, Mary Helen Davidson.
Robert D. “Bob” Miller, 76, Goshen, passed away after a brief illness Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Parkview DeKalb Hospital in Auburn.
Pete and John created Boston Scientific with clearly defined goals. They wanted to improve public health by bringing more accessible, lowercost and less-traumatic medical options to patients and to become a leader in all aspects of the field. In the process, they and their colleagues helped to create the medical device industry. And they formed a culture in which employees believed in and benefited from their shared purpose.
Karen L. Boddiger
Sadie Grace Schwartz Jonathan and Mary Kay (Bontrager) Schwartz, Leesburg, are the parents of a daughter, Sadie Grace, born at 9:29 p.m. May 6, 2022, at New Eden Care Center, Topeka. She weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Born May 16, 1941, and raised in the predominately Greek neighborhood of Munjoy Hill in Portland, Maine, Pete was the proud son of Greek immigrants. He spent his early years absorbing a desire to work hard, to challenge received opinion and to achieve more than had been available to his hard-working parents. “Anyone (who) is resigned that things are inevitable will not live the life that they could lead,” he said. “If my father had been resigned to the world the way it was, he would still be cutting stone out of a mountain, like his family had done for generations. I believe you inherit some of that mindset.”
Memorial donations may be directed to Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, CMT Research Foundation.
Pete wanted Boston Scientific listed on the NYSE to demonstrate it was in business for the long haul, John said. The founders were not aiming to build up the company and sell their interest for a quick profit. “We’re building an enterprise,” Pete used to tell investor groups.
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Bob was born June 10, 1945, in Syracuse to Dale and Maxine (Bassett) Miller.
At every step in building the business, Pete was looking for those who truly believed in the young discipline of interventional medicine:
Visitation was held from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, where a 9:30 a.m. funeral service took place Wednesday, May 18.
Preferred memorials may be given to the donor’s choice.
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He was also preceded in death by his parents; son, David Walker Jr.; and a Visitationgranddaughter.willbefrom 4-7 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 20, at the funeral home with Pastor Myron Drent officiating. Burial will follow in the Mock Addition of North Webster Cemetery.Preferred memorials may be given to the Country Bible Church, 8766 E. 500N, North Webster, IN 46555.
Nappanee woman dies from injuries in Milford crash
nected to the crash earlier. Damage up to $10,000.
A Syracuse man was recently arrested after allegedly hitting a man with his vehicle and leaving theAnjumscene. Yakub Dada, 69, 8162 E. Sunrise Drive, Syracuse, is charged with domestic battery with a deadly weapon and intimidation with a deadly weapon, both Level 5 felonies; and leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, a Class A misdemeanor.
with a vehicle,
North Webster
10:40 p.m. Saturday, May 14, North Camelot Drive and East 1300N, Syracuse. During a traffic stop, an officer found that Jamie Antonio Nunez, 46, 1337 Briar Ridge Circle, Warsaw, had a suspended license. He was then arrested for driving while suspended with a prior conviction.
3:52 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 1300 block of South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Driver: Christopher W. Young, 29, Water Street, Ligonier. Young’s vehicle hit a light pole. Damage up to $5,000.
When Carver tried to respond to the officer’s questions, she was very hard to understand and seemed lethargic. Upon being asked if there was anything in the vehicle the officer should know about, Carver said she would “never do anything like that” with the children in the vehicle.While searching the vehicle, officers found 4.4 grams of methamphetamine.Forpossession of methamphetamine, Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed sentenced Carver to three years at the Kosciusko County Jail. She also received a one-year sentence at KCJ for neglect of a dependent. Both counts will be served concurrently, or at the same time. The last two years of Carver’s sentence were suspended on probation.She also has 141 days of jail time credit, plus good time credit as calculated.
Elkhart County
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7:28 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2900 block of East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Two front grill inserts were11:02stolen.p.m. Thursday, May 12, 13700 block CR 100E, Milford. Police responded to a report of an escapee.
Marie Grace Anglemyer, 25, Nappanee, died from injuries in a crash west of Milford Friday, MayThe13.crash occurred at 2:36 p.m. on CR 1350N, east of CR 300W.A5-year-old child in the vehicle sustained head and arm injuries and was airlifted from the scene in stable condition.
On16.Oct. 18, 2021, a North Webster Police officer was on patrol when he pulled into a gas station and noticed a vehicle sitting at one of the gas pumps. When the
Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents and made the following arrest:
May 14 — Brittany Frances Huff, 33, 427 E. 1150N Lot 4, Milford, booked for felony failure to appear. No bond.
Failure of occupant to use safety belt — Jordan Crisler, Syracuse, $25
Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents and incidents:
Milford
May 11 — Shane Allen Ketcham, 25, 500 Meadow View Drive, Syracuse, booked for resisting law enforcement, driving while suspended prior, and on a warrant. Bond: $750 cash.
The following infractions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding:
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investigation by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office: Anglemyer was driving a 2013 Cadillac XTS eastbound on CR 1350N. Evidence indicates the passenger side tires of the vehicle initially left the south side of the roadway. The vehicle came back onto the road, crossed over the westbound lane and went off the north side of CR 1350N before hitting a utility pole, fence row and overturning several times.The crash remains under investigation.Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, Milford Police, Milford Fire Department, Indiana State Police, Turkey Creek Fire Territory, Nappanee EMS and Fire, Lutheran Air Ambulance and Kosciusko County Coroner responded to the scene.
An officer responded to a report of an impaired driver. After witnessing Jomer Urbina, 29, 215 South Wood Street, Warsaw, turn into the oncoming lane, the officer conducted a traffic stop. Urbina blew a .107 and was arrested for driving without a license.
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10:25 p.m. Thursday, May 12, North CR 850E, south of East CR 500N, North Webster. Driver: Riley A. Menzie, 19, North Sawgrass Lane, Leesburg. Menzie was traveling north on CR 850E when a raccoon entered the roadway. Damage up to $1,000.
N. Sir Gallahad Place, Cromwell, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, a Level 5 felony; and neglect of a dependent, a Level 6 felony. Four additional criminal charges, as well as two additional methamphetamine possession cases, were all dismissed as part of a plea agreement.Carver was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court on Monday, May
All charges made by law enforcement are allegations and individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Disregarding lighted signal — Shaunell Penrod, Syracuse, $160.50
Dada was later found and agreed to speak with officers. He said he was in an argument with the man over a floor jack when the man attempted to punch him. Dada then got into his vehicle and hit the man.
On May 4, a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a vehicle accident resulting in injury in a parking lot off North SR 13 in Syracuse. Upon arrival at the scene, the deputy found a man who was being treated for a head injury after being hit by a vehicle.According to court documents, the man said Dada had hit him
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The responding deputy learned of an active protective order prohibiting the man from having contact with Dada. However, prior to the vehicle incident, Dada initiated the contact between the parties. Dada was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on May 4, with a $15,250 surety and cash bond.
In total, Carver received a three-year KCJ sentence, with one year imposed and two years on probation.
After several attempts, the officer was able to wake Carver up.
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4:29 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Keith E. Welty, 74, Syracuse; and Bruce E. Albietz, 68, Syracuse. Welty didn’t see Albietz’s vehicle stopped in traffic while checking his mirrors, striking the rear of Albietz’s pickup.
Accidents 5:56 a.m. Monday, May 16, North CR 300E, north of East CR 900N, Milford. Driver: Rosa M. Roblero-Morales, 21, East Rader Road, Warsaw. Roblero-Morales drove off the roadway to avoid a deer. Her vehicle hit a fence post. Damage up to $2,500.
3:24 p.m. Sunday, May 15, East County Line Road, east of North Huntington Street, Syracuse.
Noble County
Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following accidents and made the following arrest:
Kaylea J. Fletcher, 22, Syracuse, and Jordan Keaffaber, 24, Syracuse Miller – Kuhns
Man accused of hitting man with vehicle, leaving scene
The unidentified male driver asked if she was OK and gave a phone number to her to call for damages. He said he had a family emergency and left. The people who answered the phone number later on said they weren’t con-
Incident
1:07 a.m. Saturday, May 14, West Carroll Street, Syracuse. Constance J. Hagan, heard a crash outside her home, found the stop sign knocked over, but no vehicle. Damage up to $2,500.
3:49 p.m. Friday, May 13, East Beer Road, Milford. Driver: Jody R. Yeazel, 59, North CR 475E, Leesburg. Yeazel said she had a bad tie rod on her vehicle. It hit a pothole, which caused the vehicle to go to the right and hit a pole and go up a guard rail. The front of the vehicle ended up in the river. Damage up to $5,000. Arrest
Driver: Brandon C. Hunt, 26, Neely Street, Osceola. Hunt’s vehicle was turning when it left the roadway and hit a pole. A passenger in his vehicle suffered minor facial injuries and was checked out on scene by medics. Damage up to 5:42$10,000.a.m.Sunday, May 15, East CR 1200N, north of South CR 450E, Syracuse. Driver: Robert A. Commins, 60, Broadway Street, Niles, Mich. Commins said he didn’t see a stop sign. His vehicle left the roadway and hit two fences, a trailer and a storage shed. Damage up to $10,000.
Arrest
Dada allegedly hit the accelerator of his vehicle enough to make the tires squeal before hitting the man. The witness described the man going airborne before hitting his head on a nearby vehicle. Dada then left the scene.
The following people were booked in Kosciusko County Jail:May 16 — Taylor Michael Hall, 28, 204 W. Church St., Leesburg, booked for habitual traffic violation. Bond: $5,250 surety cash.
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The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk of the Court Ann Torpy: Fletcher-Keaffaber
21, Milford Sausaman – Messmore
May 16 — Charles R. Losee, 304 E. Maple Grove St., Syracuse, booked on a warrant. No bond.
Meth possession results in three-year sentence
officer approached the vehicle, he noticed two young children in the backseat and a person, later identified as Carver, who appeared to be passed out in the driver’s seat.
Conner Matthew Sausaman, 26, Syracuse, and Valerie Dee Messmore, 20, Pierceton Runyan – Hendrix Ethan Cole Runyan, 27, Leesburg, and Kayla Lynn Hendrix, 24, Leesburg Eagle – Jones Gatlyn Kamron Eagle, 22, Syracuse, and Molly Elizabeth Jones, 20, Syracuse
A Cromwell woman will serve twopresencewhilephetamineofinbeingcallysentencethree-yearalo-afterfoundpossessionmetham-intheofchildren.KelseaLeigh
Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accidents: Accidents 11:45 a.m. Sunday, May 15, East CR 500N, west of North CR 850E, North Webster. Driver: Matt L. Koble, 50, Courtney Lane, Nappanee. Koble’s vehicle hit a deer. Damage up to $10,000. 3:27 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 300 block of South Main Street, North Webster. Driver: Cindie A. Dale, 62, EMS B42E Lane, Leesburg. Dale was parking her vehicle and hit a parked vehicle with hers. Damage up to $2,500.
Leland Wayne Miller, 21, Nappanee, and Deborah Kuhns,
The following people were booked in Noble County Jail: May 16 — Austin Nathaniel Zarse, 27, 576 W. 675N, Leesburg, booked for resisting law enforcement. Bond: $5,250 surety cash.
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10:07 a.m. Friday, May 13, East Cornelius Road, east of North Warner Road, Syracuse. Driver: Tate A. Cowan, 19, North Chickasaw Drive, Syracuse. Cowan’s vehicle was hit by another vehicle.
7:48 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Levi A. Skeens, 27, Syracuse; and Joseph R. Ladig, 49, Syracuse. Skeens was attempting to back up in a drivethru when he struck the front of Ladig’s vehicle. Damage under $750.
Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: 11:45 a.m. Thursday, May 12, SR 15 and CR 142, New Paris. Drivers: Hunter Jackson, 19, Mishawaka; and William Mignery, 35, Syracuse. Jackson was stopped on CR 142 west of SR 15 while Mignery was traveling south on SR 15. Jackson then pulled into the intersection and collided with Mignery. Jackson was cited for failure to yield the right of way. Mignery was transported to the local hospital complaining of ankle and side pain.
Preliminary results of the
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3 p.m. Saturday, May 14, East CR 1300N, west of North Kern Road, Syracuse. Driver: Jeremy R. Weaver, 41, North Main Street, Milford. Weaver’s vehicle was traveling west. It left the roadway, hitting wood and wire fences. Weaver died due to his injuries from the crash. Damage up to 2:27$25,000.p.m. Saturday, May 14, West CR 1350N, west of North SR 19, Nappanee. Drivers: Matt W. Mast, 63, North CR 500W, Milford; and Kory E. Hilty, 19, West Hepton Road, Nappanee. Mast said he was pulling out of a field to turn onto a road when his vehicle collided with a trailer being pulled by Hilty’s vehicle. Damage up to 2:36$2,500.p.m.Friday, May 13, West CR 1350N, east of North CR 300W, Milford. Driver: Marie G. Anglemyer, 25, North CR 400W, Nappanee. The tires on Anglemyer’s vehicle left the side of the roadway. She tried to bring it back onto the roadway, but overcorrected. The vehicle then crossed the westbound lane of travel and left the north side of CR 1350N. The vehicle hit a utility pole before striking a fence row. It rolled an unknown number of times. Anglemyer died from her injuries. A 5-year-old in the vehicle received a bruise on his head. Damage up to $50,000.
spoke with a witness who said he heard yelling and went to investigate. The witness saw the man and Dada verbally arguing. Dada was inside a vehicle and the man was standing outside of the vehicle when the witness heard Dada yell, “I’m going to kill you.”
Syracuse
The following couple has filed for a marriage dissolution in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Beldon— Melinda Beldon, Milford, and David Beldon Jr., Silver Lake. Married May 1, 2015; separated May 2, 2022. No minor children.
Damage under $750. 6:25 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Driver: Eric L. Long, 59, Syracuse. Long backed out of a parking space and struck a parked vehicle belonging to Nathan P. Hasse, South Bend. Long was attempting to avoid a light pole. Damage up to $2500.
ment.furthermedicsthetakenTheingcleanotherthrownhimresultedwhichinbeingintovehi-andinjur-hishead.manwasfromscenebyfortreat-Thedeputy
Speeding — Jennifer Yoder, Milford, $160.50; Cynthia Pamer, Syracuse, $160.50; Brandon Miller, Syracuse, $160.50
Teen drowns in pond north of Syracuse
Driver was using cell phone, failed to stop
According to the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Fatal Team, Weaver was driving a 2017 Ford C-Max westbound prior the crash. For an unknown reason, the Ford crossed the center line, exited the south side of the roadway and struck a section of wooden fence, fatally injuring Weaver.
As Drudge approached the Jeep on the passenger side he noticed the driver still had his foot on the brakes due to the brake lights being on. As Drudge began to speak to the driver, later identified as Austin Zarse, 27, of Leesburg, another trooper stopped to see if Drudge
A teenage driver who was distracted due to using a cell phone has been cited for failure to stop at a stop sign and distracted driving (cell phone use) following the two-vehicle crash at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14, north of Syracuse.Grant Martin, 19, Elkhart, received the two citations from the investigating officer with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office. Martin complained of minor pain and soreness and was treated at theCrystalscene. Knafel, 38, Goshen, driver of the landscaping truck, suffered head and neck pain and bleeding to the face and ear. A passenger in her vehicle, Krista Bontrager, 30, complained of neck and head pain. Both were taken to Goshen Hospital.
The Elkhart County Sheriff’s
Department of Natural Resources Monday night did not identify the
At approximately 10:00 p.m.
ing in the cold water. He was then arrested and transported to the Kosciusko County Jail for resisting law enforcement, obstruction of justice and reckless driving.
A Leesburg man led Indiana State Troopers on a pursuit through a field before crashing into a water-filled ditch Monday night, May 16.
Pursuit lands Jeep in water and Leesburg man in jail
At about 2:51 p.m. Sunday, emergency personnel responded to the area near the 71700 block of CR 29 after a boy was reported missing in the water after falling from a rope.
needed assistance. As the assisting trooper began to walk towards the Jeep, Zarse sped off northbound on SRZarse15. led troopers and assisting agencies on a pursuit that continued northbound through Leesburg.
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Office reported Martin was traveling west on South County Line Road when he failed to stop at the stop sign at SR 13. His vehicle continued into the intersection, colliding with the northbound Knafel driven vehicle at a right angle. After impact the Knafel
Jeremy Ray Weaver, 41, Milford, was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-vehicle crash Saturday, May 14. The crash was at 3 p.m. on CR 1300N (SyracuseMilford Road), west of Kern Road.
Emergency personnel from multiple departments responded to the area and provided CPR and lifesaving aid. The youth was later pronounced dead at the scene by the Elkhart County Coroner’s Office.The incident is still under investigation by Indiana Conservation Officers.
The Indiana State Police were assisted by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, Net-43, Milford Police Department and Crouse Towing.
Trooper Matthew Drudge saw the driver of a gray 2017 Jeep commit a moving violation as it traveled northbound on SR 15 south of Leesburg. Drudge activated the red and blue emergency lights on his marked Indiana State Police Dodge Charger and the Jeep pulled to the right and stopped near the intersection of SR 15 and Levi Lee Road.
vehicle, owned by Dynamic Landscaping, went off the roadway into a Syracuseditch. Police, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, Turkey Creek Fire Territory and Benton Fire Department assisted at the scene.
youth.Witnesses said they saw the youth enter the water after swinging from an elevated platform by a rope swing. He did not resurface. The youth’s body was later found by fellow swimmers in approximately 5 feet of water.
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As Zarse approached CR 900N, he took the pursuit off the roadway and began to drive westbound through a field. Drudge followed Zarse through the field as he traveledZarsenorthwest.continued to flee until his Jeep ran down an embankment and into Coppes Ditch. The Jeep became disabled and came to a stop in approximately 3 feet of water. Zarse exited the Jeep and was taken into custody, but not before he began dumping bags of an unknown substance into the water.
Zarse was medically cleared for crashing into the ditch and for be-
Milford man dies in single vehicle crash
The crash remains under investigation.Agencies responding included the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, county coroner, Turkey Creek Fie Territory and Milford Fire Department.
The body of a 16-year-old boy was recovered from a pond on CR 29, north of US 6, Sunday afternoon, May 15.
head coach Joe Salazar. “We threw some stats at them. We threw batting averages at them. Showed them some points to why we aren’t winning some of those games. Tonight, maybe it sunk in a little; we played one of our best
“We are still working on some of the little things that seem to pop up, but also trying to perfect some other things,” said Wawasee head coach Chloe McRobbie. “Right now, we are just focused on the positives before the playoffs. We still have two good teams in front of us with Concord and Bremen, and we hope to stay in it and finish strong.”
Singles from Haylee Allen and Elizabeth Miller were followed by a walk to Laney Gross to load the bases. Liz Ramirez was brought in as relief for Bradshaw and immediately threw a wild pitch allowing Allen to score, and Miller later scored on a Goshen throwing error to cut the lead to one at 3-2.Ramirez would get out of the inning, and got some insurance in the seventh by helping her cause with an RBI single that was paired with a throwing error to bring in another run.
RBI hits from Gavin Malone, Grant Brooks and Kaleb Salazar fueled a three-run second for the Warriors, stunning a Pilgrim side clinging to outside hopes of backdooring a Northern Lakes Conference championship if it could continue winning and get some help.Wawasee didn’t help Plymouth’s cause with two more RBIs from Malone and Salazar in the fourth as the Warriors were putting the screws to starting pitcher Tanner Feece.
The top five hitters in Goshen’s order had 10 of the 11 hits collected off Allen, who also walked a pair of RedHawks. Roll had three of those hits and Marcum scored twice.Evie Duncan added a double for the Warriors, which managed just four hits on the night, all
“I’d like to get into something in the apparel and fashion side of things. I think that would give me the best options to branch out after that,” noted Dukes on choosing his major.
Well, that changed when the PFW coaching staff reached out to him and asked if he would consider joining the program as a preferred walk-on.
The opportunity was intriguing.“A month ago I thought I was done playing basketball,” started Dukes at his signing ceremony. “I had kinda called it quits, I was ready to move on. This kind of fell in my lap, so it was a great opportunity for me. I was excited that Coach (Jon) Coffman and his staff provided me with that opportunity to keep playing.”Dukes’ senior season did have a major highlight as he became just the 12th player in program history to reach 1,000 career points and eventually settled
Ava Couture would walk to start the Wawasee seventh, but Ramirez would strike out the next three hitters to shut the door on another wild night in the NLC.
Warrior rally falls short
Farrington lands conference honor, Warriors battle at NLCs
Wawasee’s remainder all found themselves on the consolation side of the brackets after Wednesday’s opening round, after all of them lost to PlymouthThreeopponents.ofthematchups were against No. 1-seeded Plymouth opponents. Kaitlynn Jackson met Bella Kain at No. 2 singles, and didn’t generate much momentum in a 6-0, 6-1 loss. Both of Plymouth’s doubles teams were top seeds, and allowed just three games to Wawasee. At No. 1 doubles, Taylor Delp and Ellie Jones gave up just a game to Allison Clark and Kenley Stewart in a snappy match, and at No. 2 doubles, Annie Plothow and Cassidy Riddle put away Sarah Beer and Katelyn Vetor love and two.
No. 3 seed Morgan Langfeldt defeated Mya Taylor 6-0, 6-2 in a three singles match that was delayed a half hour for heat exhaustion.Jackson would come back to place sixth, using a win over Concord’s Esther Williams to help her cause. One dubs and two dubs both beat Mishawaka in their final contests, Clark and Stewart winning 6-3, 6-0, and Beer and Vetor securing a default over the Cavemen. Taylor battled in her final matchup against Emily Eggleston of Mishawaka, but dropped a marathon 5-7, 6-4, 8-6 (6) contest in the 7/8 matchup.
Ty Brooks and Maddux Everingham both added late RBIs to pad the lead, more than enough for Salazar to work his magic on the hill.
Wawasee looked like it might sneak out a rally Monday night in its Northern Lakes Conference matchup with Goshen, but couldn’t quite close the deal in a 5-2
Wawasee hit the first part of the tennis postseason with inclusion at the Northern Lakes Conference Tennis Championships last Wawaseeweek.would finish seventh as a team, bettering Mishawaka in the standings buoyed by a pair of seventh place wins over the Cavemen from its No. 1 and No. 2 doubles teams and a fourth place from its No. 1 singles.Atop the list, Kiah Farrington came into the tournament seeded second in the No. 1 singles bracket, and reached the semis after beating Concord’s Claire Steele 6-2, 6-1. Her run to a title, however, came to a close Thursday in a 6-1, 6-2 loss to Plymouth’s Aubrey Vervynckt. Farrington would also lose to Northridge’s Lilah Dean in the third-place match, 6-3, 6-1, but would garner At-Large All-NLC honors for her body of work during the season.Warsaw’s Addie Lind, the bracket’s top seed, would lose just eight games the entire tournament to win the No. 1 title after dropping Vervynckt 6-3, 6-1 in the championship.
opportunity to participate in a Division I program without the immediate pressures to produce as he had as a prep star makes the walk-on status an appealing one.Dukes added he had a couple offers from D-III and NAIA programs, but couldn’t pass up the chance to play in a D-I environment.“Ithink my defense will translate right away, that’s something I can bring,” Dukes said. “Obviously, offensively I’m not ready, just because I need to put on a lot of weight. But I won’t need to be the main guy, which will be nice for me. A different change of pace. That’s something I’ve had to do here. I’m looking forward to being able to play my role and do that.”
For those following Wawasee baseball this spring, it’s been like playing “Three Strikes” on “The Price Is Right.” Reach in the bag, hope it’s not an “X,” live to fight anotherFriday’sday.contest at Plymouth was one of those show segments where the contestant reached into the bag and pulled out all five numbers for the car without getting a strike. Proof in the 7-0 Warrior win at Bill Nixon Field.
Salazar, Warriors stifle Pilgrims
Dukes’ decision to continue to hoop with the Mastodons was a somewhat sudden and unplanned one, he explained of the process. Working through a tough senior season mired with injuries, Dukes didn’t have the kind of standout campaign he had projected, and felt like the next level wasn’t in the cards.
It remained that way until the bottom of the sixth, when Wawasee finally started to solve Bradshaw in the circle.
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The Mastodons were a 21-win program last winter and a semifinalist in the Horizon League tournament. Dukes noted the
coming off Bradshaw.
Keaton Dukes is creating a new chapter in his life’s story with the announcement of his decision to play basketball at Purdue Fort Wayne, and may one day create his own shoes to keep his feet a-walkin’.
“We are playing a little like last year, do well one game and have a stinker the next, but we’ve seen this group improve quite a bit,” said McRobbie. Wawasee entered the state tournament a year ago with five wins, but played well down the stretch to end up with a sectional title. “Haylee is pitching with a lot of confidence, she just needs her defense to make plays behind her. When we do, we win games. I like where we are, and I think the girls are ready for sectionals.”
Sometimes life dictates to walk a mile in a man’s shoes to understand his journey.
Plymouth used finalists in four of its five courts to secure 47 championship points and add to its 6-1 NLC round robin mark to claim the team title. Warsaw was second and NorthWood was third.
DukesAthlete.plansto major in business marketing with an angle on becoming an apparel and clothing designer, certainly a genre to which basketball players familiarize themselves.
A familiar pattern is starting to form for the Warriors as it hits the final week of its regular season, one McRobbie weathered last spring as well.
games of the year.”
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“That’s the big thing we’ve been trying to go over, getting to the things that have been killing us all year,” said Wawasee
in fifth on the list with 1,046 points. Dukes was a two-time All-Northern Lakes Conference performer while also garnering IBCA Academic All-State recognition and being a four-year Scholar
Forloss.much of the first five innings, Goshen was in total control. Starting the game with three straight hits, Goshen built a 2-0 lead behind back-to-back doubles from Emily Bradshaw and Tyra Marcum, followed by an RBI single from Jenna Roll. Bradshaw added an RBI in the second inning, Goshen grabbing a 3-0 lead.
Dukes walking to Fort Wayne
Warsaw also had a champion join Lind in Regan Brouwer, who won the No. 3 singles bracket. NorthWood had two champions in Britton Jesse at No. 2 and its No. 1 doubles team of Amy Adams and Emery Porter. Concord won No. 2 doubles with the team of Adi May and Maggie Burkert.
Sanner topped out at 115 feet and Swinehart at 104, leaving Yoder with the title.
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COVID lockdowns, vaccine mandates off the table
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Wawasee defeated Plymouth 10-0 in six innings in a rebound effort Friday. Elizabeth Miller led the team with three hits and three RBIs. Allen added a double and
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During a Tuesday, May 17, hearing of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS and Education regarding the budget for National Institutes of Health, Senator Mike Braun questioned NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci on the future validity of COVID lockdowns and vaccine mandates.Braun noted his concern that stringent COVID measures have done damage to the economy measured in the trillions of dollars and hurt Americans’ health in ways we are just now coming to understand, all without being proven to be effective at their intended purpose.
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Braun ended by reiterating to Fauci, “We should pay attention to the science, not the political science.”
weather. You’re not going to have your best day every day. She came out and started well, marked, and made everybody chase her. That’s what she needs to do every meet.”
comes to us in need, regardless of their ability to pay. Funding like this allows us to fulfill this promise to our community and continue to provide this service,” heDonationscontinued. may be made to
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It would continue a pattern for the Warriors in the month of May of following a loss with a win,
New fund established at KCCF for LifeTouch
“The return of Power of the Purse was amazing as hundreds of women gathered to have fun and support United Way,” said Katie DeWitt, United Way board member. “It was incredibly powerful to see how deeply the women in our community care about making things better for children.”
Myles Everingham and Vaughn Dyson each shot 81 to pace Wawasee to a 321 and sixth overall at Saturday’s Culver Academy Invite at Warren Golf Course. Finlinson had an 84 and Caleb Clevenger an 85 for its team scores.
Vendors are encouraged to call (708) 334-3355 to reserve one of only 40 spaces as soon as possible.All visitors of the sale should park at the north end of the church parking lot. On the southeast side of the parking lot, visitors can stop by the Main Street Coffee Company for refreshments.
“Kaleb stayed on top of the hitters, stayed ahead of the count,” coach Salazar said. “He got up on the count early so he didn’t have to go down 3-0 and throw a couple meatballs up there so they could tee off on it. He mixed his pitches well, didn’t get in a lot of trouble. And we got the defense to make some plays, a couple nice plays in the infield, nice scoops at first.”
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The Kingsmen, champions of the Northern Indiana Conference, broke Kaleb Salazar’s scoreless inning streak at 13 with a run in the first, and tagged him for four earned runs in four innings.
Finlinson led the way with a medalist round of 38, but with just four golfers on schedule, Wawasee had to take a 46 and two 47s. NorthWood took a 50, but had a 39 from Cooper Wiens and 40 from Earl Williams.
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Wawasee picked up a split on Thursday, beating Concord but losing to Warsaw in the triangle at Maxwelton. Warsaw shot 147, Wawasee 183 and Concord 191. Robbie Finlinson had a 38 to lead Wawasee in the split.
Girls Tennis Wawasee dropped its final dual match of the regular season Monday, falling 3-2 to Whitko.
Aubrey Gerber, Mya Taylor and Brynn Jamora all earned JV wins for Wawasee to close the junior circuit season.
Braun told the witnesses he is worried that further implementation of these harmful COVID measures would be the final straw on a bent-butnot-broken recovering U.S. economy already dealing with historic levels of inflation and product scarcity.
She set the tone, made them chase, and walked out a champion.Emma Yoder established the mark early on in the discus at Tuesday’s Warsaw Girls Track Sectional, made everyone chase her distance, and stood tallest as a first-time sectional champion in theTheevent.Wawasee sophomore went out 124-10.5 early in her round, and while everyone in the throws area expected both Abby Sanner of Warsaw and Macie Swinehart of Concord to push, neither could quite catch Yoder.
Wawasee’s other hope in throws was to get Brooklynn Gibson out in both shot and disc. Gibson would fall about 7 feet short of Swinehart’s regional qualifier, the other Wawasee sophomore landing 97-6.5 in discus, then making the finals of the shot put where she also finished seventh at “Gibby31-6. has the ability, she just has to finish the throws,” McDowell said of Gibson. “She just has to believe that she can go further than what she is comfortable throwing. She has the mentality, it’s just a matter of putting it all together.”Wawasee would automatically qualify one other athlete for next week’s Kokomo Regional with a top three, the minimum qualification standard at the sectional.
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The North Webster Lakeland Kiwanis Club will be presenting the Junk In Your Trunk sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 4, in the parking lot of North Webster Church of God, 302 N. MainJunkSt.In Your Trunk allows locals to sell their used junk from their car, van, truck or SUV or from tables beside their vehicle.
It’s actually only been the past four seasons the two have met as one opens play, but a lifetime of history is attached to the Wawasee-Warsaw tennis rivalry, and another chapter will kick off the 2022 Warsaw Girls Tennis Sectional as the two will play the lone game. All games will be played at Columbia City, as Warsaw is still finishing its new courts on campus.Wawasee and Warsaw open service at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday as the solo contest. That winner will meet Tippecanoe Valley Thursday in one semifinal, and Whitley County will be on the line as Columbia City and Whitko meet in the second semifinal. The championship is slated to begin at 4:30 p.m. Friday.
Goshen had 40s from Chase Meyer and Jacob Moyer to pace its efforts.
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struck out 10 Plymouth batters in the shutout win.
throughout the state and sheriff officers who serve as counselors and Thoseinstructors.interestedin attending the camp should contact their local sheriff’s office or their school counselor for an application and additional information. The deadline to sign up for camp is June 1.
Thursday was a rough one for Wawasee in a 17-2 loss to Elkhart in a redo from March. Evie Duncan led the Warriors with two hits.
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Haylee Allen and Abby Hostetler were in an old-fashioned pitcher’s duel last Wednesday in a 1-0 Northridge win. Allen allowed just one hit, but a key one, as Tavia Bratt drove in the game’s only run in the fifth. Allen struck out four, but was trumped by Hostetler and her three-hit, 10-strikeout day. Wawasee stranded two in the top of the fifth in its best chance to break through.
Dylan Konieczny placed second in the long jump with a distance of 15-10.25 and reached 5-1 in high jump to take third. Both events were won by Elkhart’s Mady Axsom. In the long jump, Konieczny was just 3 inches behind Axsom, as was the case in pole vault, as Axsom and Warsaw’s Marin Hart both cleared 5-4, Axsom setting the mark first for the title, and also capturing the state standard in the Wawaseeprocess.had four other entries score points in the meet. In the long jump pit, Kaydence Shepherd was keeping pace with the Joneses, sailing 15-0.5 to place sixth in her highest-ever sectional finish. Addy Powell was also sixth in the 400, the freshman cruising to a 1:05.35. Each of the Wawasee 4x800 and 4x400 relays would place fifth, the 2-mile variety at 10:28.20 and the 1-mile variety at 4:22.72, both waiting on potential callbacks for a regional at-large spot.
Wawasee scored a run in every inning Monday night, but found itself on the short end of a 12-11 loss at BrooksGoshen.drilled a pair of homers and knocked in four and Maddux Everingham drove in three and scored a Goshenrun.broke a 5-5 tie with a five-spot in the fourth and tacked on two big runs in the sixth, while Wawasee plated two in the seventh but couldn’t notch the equalizer.In an ultra rare regular season matchup, Wawasee visited Penn for a Tuesday showdown in Mishawaka.Penn jumped out to an early 1-0 led and plated a pair of runs in each of the fourth, fifth and sixth innings to pull away for a 7-1 win over the BrooksWarriors.hadahit and two walks and Cole Turner scored Wawasee’s lone run on the night.
“We are so proud to work with Bowen Health Clinic to provide more opportunities for women to lead,” said Darren Bickel, president of the United Way of Whitley & Kosciusko Counties. “Every day new women join our cause.”Thenext event in the Women United Series is “United for Children: An Evening in the Garden” on Thursday, June 16, at Tippy Creek Winery in Leesburg. Tickets are available at uwwk.org.
Without overpowering stuff, Salazar kept Plymouth off balance with a series of off-speed pitches and balls out of the zone. Quietly, he worked a complete game, a fourhit masterpiece where he struck out just three but let his defense get the other 18 outs. Included in that package was a nice two-out snare by Dylan Stump at first to end the fourth and an athletic grab from Salazar off the mound to get the easy one at first to end the fifth.
Funded through an anonymous donor, this endowment will provide income to LifeTouch, or its successor agency, forever.LifeTouch Ministries was established with the mission of “helping people return to joy.” They offer faith-based counseling services led by biblically trained certified counselors and therapists.“Weare so grateful to the donor for creating this endowment. By making contributions to the endowment fund, people can now support LifeTouch and its mission in perpetuity,” said Executive Director Jeff France.
A back-and-forth game went Northridge’s way last Wednesday, the Raiders clipping Wawasee 9-8 in WawaseeSyracuse. led 4-0, then fell behind 5-4, and came back to lead 8-5, only to yield four runs to the Raiders. Grant Brooks had a double, triple and three RBIs to lead the Warriors, who also had a pair of RBIs from Hunter Fiedeke.
A new permanent endowment fund has been established at Kosciusko County Community Foundation to support the ongoing work of LifeTouch Ministries and Counseling Center.
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make variant-specific boosters, and I don’t see lockdowns in theBraunfuture.”said he was glad to hear Fauci’s answer, and said he hoped the Biden administration was paying attention to theBraunanswer.later pressed Fauci if he would ever recommend in the future vaccination requirements for work in the U.S. Fauci equivocated, “It’s a policy call. ... I don’t like mandates.”
The No. 1 doubles of Allison Clark and Kenley Stewart rallied to defeat Jaycie Thomas and Morgan Dyck 6-7 (3-7), 6-3, 6-4, while Kiah Farrington collected a 6-1, 6-0 win at No. 1 singles over Anna Arter.At No. 2, Kaitlynn Jackson lost to Kylie Fugett two and two, Mackenzie Hackleman moved up to varsity at No. 3 but fell to Abbi Frank love and one. Whitko’s Danielle Schuman and Zoe Foutz closed out Sarah Beer and Katelyn Vetor 7-6 (7-2), 6-2.
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which had Wawasee 4-4 in May games as of May 16, but also saw Salazar run his scoreless streak to 13 innings following six strong frames against Mishawaka Marian in his last outing.
“She came out and threw a good first throw, but was wondering why they weren’t going any further,” started Wawasee throws coach Scot McDowell. “It’s just the
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“The kids played hard and enjoyed playing the format where all the teams play together,” said Wawasee head coach Steve Coverstone. “They made good decisions today when they got in trouble.”
Wawasee scored a pair of wins Wednesday to open NLC play, beating Plymouth and Mishawaka with a 160. The Pilgrims would split the night, using the fifth-man tiebreaker to escape the Cavemen. Full results were not given.
When Braun asked about removing lockdowns as a tool to fight COVID, Fauci responded, “Right now ... I don’t see the need to lock down in the future.
The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association is celebrating its 43rd annual youth leadership camp thisThereyear.will be two camp sessions, with the one serving the northern part of the state to be held Monday, June 13, through Thursday, June 16, at Pine Creek Camp in Pine Village in
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The 2022 series is sponsored by Bowen Health Clinic.
Through United Way’s Power of the Purse event, women in the community raised $32,000 for United Way children’s initiatives on April 28 at Eagle Glen EventPowerCenter.ofthe Purse is a designer purse raffle led by United Way and Steel Dynamics Inc. This is the first event in the 2022 Women United series sponsored by Bowen Health Clinic.Local women put together packages featuring a designer purse and other items to raffle off throughout the evening. The
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For seemingly the millionth time in a row, Warsaw and Wawasee are slated for a showdown to open the girls tennis sectional.
The Women United series features events aimed at growing women’s philanthropy and improving the lives of children.
In a good ol’ fashioned golf shootout Tuesday night, NorthWood emerged atop the triangle with a 173, besting Wawasee’s 178 and Goshen’s 179 at Black Squirrel, home of the 2022 Northern Lakes Conference Championships thisWawasee’sweekend.
funds will go to United Way’s efforts in child care and services for grieving children.
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Warren County. The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Youth Leadership Camp is a program for boys and girls who are currently in seventh or eighth grade and interested in learning more about a possible career in law enforcement. The camp provides relationships with other campers from
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The Indiana Department of Education will provide meals for youth 18 years and younger Monday through Friday through theMealssummer.will be served at the following locations:
•June 6 through July 28 — North Webster Elementary School; lunch served 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (no meals July 4-8).For more information, call (574) 457-3188.
For Scott, the excitement and wonder students have when they learn why things happen the way they do is always an exciting part of teaching science. The sixth-grade science curriculum covers the universe, the Earth, physics, chemistry and biology.
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Milford Public Library; lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (no meals July 4-8).
Pringles project. The goal is to design a container to fit into a manila envelope to mail a Pringles chip in interoffice mail without cracking or crumbling the chip. “They will plan, design and build a container to go through the mail and then discuss what they could have done better if the chip does not make it,” said Scott.Rewards do come into play in both his classes. “When everyone is doing well and we have successes to celebrate, the kids get free time, Kahoot! quizzes for review and test preparation for candy, and my favorite ‘80s music plus Taylor Swift songs to enjoy.“Motivation is one of the biggest challenges of teaching now. Kids are so used to life flying on around them, so class must be dynamic or they get bored easily. I wish I could be a video game and I would never have to worry about“Mymotivation.mentorswere my science teacher, biology teacher, swim coach and art teacher. They were my favorites because they showed me that all students do not arrive at the right answers the same way,” said Scott.”
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Many students at Wawasee Middle School have remarked that social studies and science teacher Jason Scott’s classroom, dubbed “ Mr. Scott’s Cave,” feels more like home than a class-
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Scott’s original teaching license is in social studies and special education. He has since added physical education, health and science to his qualifications. Over the years, he has been both a paraprofessional and a classroom teacher in special education, social studies, and science and holds degrees from Oakland City, Indiana State and Wesleyan“Myuniversities.typicalday is to get up at 4:30 a.m., and feed and work with the Great Danes and mini lop rabbits I raise, show and sell. I started raising rabbits when I was 12 for 4-H. The rabbit shows have taken me all over the country,” said Scott.
During the final weeks of school, Scott’s science classes will be doing an engineering project and then a surprise Shark Week for the last week of school. They will also do a
room.“Ihave filters on my overhead lights to cut out the blue light. Studies have proven that it decreases the ability to focus for people who are neurodivergent (ADD, ADHD). Most of the time, my room is illuminated by lamps, string lights, and natural light,” said Scott.
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•June 6-24 — Syracuse Elementary School; breakfast served 7:45-8:15 a.m., lunch served 10:45 a.m. to noon.
Memories of his mentors influence teacher Jason Scott
As many parents know, textbooks are not the sole teaching tool used by teachers. “Most of the curriculum in science and
social studies is teacher created. I use the Indiana State Standards, create my own materials and source other materials from fellow teachers or other areas,” said Scott. So far, the Owl Pellet dissection was a class favorite.
•June 6 through July 29 — Lakeside Park; lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (no meals July 4-8).
•June 6-24 — Wawasee High School; breakfast served 7:458:15 a.m., lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Currently, his social studies students are working with legends on maps and studying the geography of different countries.
Two of Scott’s favorite memories were his research with the Dobsonfly and Rat-O-Rama week where he and his classmates had to name the rat they spent a week dissecting. He and his partners named their rat “Barbie” and painted its nails. “My teacher, Mrs. Short, made a vest from previous years’ dissected rat pelts. She was a lot of fun, demanding and odd. Her biology class was one of my alltime favorite classes.”
I put an ocean wave video up on our large computer and the kids know that their work voices must be below the sound of those waves.”
Scott teaches six classes each day and coaches swimming after school. “The challenge of teaching is to make each day dynamic. I change what I am doing regularly. The students sometimes work alone, with a partner or in groups. They move many times during the period to get their folders, return completed work to folders and confer with me.
The Leesburg community will have a Memorial Day parade and service at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 30. There will be a flag-raising ceremony by the Boy Scouts the parade at the town hall.The parade will proceed from the town hall south on Pearl Street then west on Prairie Street to Leesburg Cemetery. The memorial service will follow the parade.
Kids are invited to make a splash with this year’s Summer Reading Program: Oceans of Possibilities. Sign-ups begin Wednesday, May 25. Participants can log their reading and earn prizes. More information about summer reading events is coming soon.
Community volunteers can help plant seeds
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drop in any time during that time frame and stay as long as they would like and play the Nintendo Switch or just hang out. Suggestions for future teen activities are welcome. For more information, call the library and ask for Hanna.
Milford Office 206 S. Main St. (574)
“Theatre is one of my favorite artistic outlets. It’s taking what is on a script and you have the image in your mind, then you get to create it. You get to do it. You can fulfill the image in your mind’s eye and it’s so cool.”
Added Wawasee performing arts director Kristin Bonner, “Once in a while, you get a student who is deeply intuitive and has a work ethic to move them toward a level of excellence. Taylor Cripe is that student. She works harder
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For more information, call Craig Charlton at (574) 5270721, Sue Charlton at (574) 4533011 or Christina Archer at (574) 453-4961.
As humble a person as one could meet, it would be hard to generalize Cripe as a “big man on campus” type personality. She doesn’t advertise herself that way, she doesn’t carry herself that way. Rather, she leans on the low profile mode, just enjoying the ride and being a high school
than most and her ability to understand direction and create a believable character is a gift. I think her future is full of amazing possibilities as she uses this gift.”
PROFILE Community Corner Mobile Meals drivers Volunteer drivers for Syracuse, Milford and North Webster Mobile Meals have been scheduled as follows: Syracuse Drivers May 23-27 MONDAY — S. Gilbert TUESDAY — C. Manning WEDNESDAY — D. & K. Matz THURSDAY — B. Martz FRIDAY — S. Stump Milford Drivers May 23-27 MONDAY — J. Kammerer TUESDAY — A. & C. Haab WEDNESDAY — G. & D. Cooper THURSDAY — L. Kammerer FRIDAY — R. & P. Haab North Webster Drivers May 23-27 MONDAY — J. & K. Kaskey TUESDAY — Bart’s Watersports WEDNESDAY — D. Senger THURSDAY — J. Parcell FRIDAY — J. Parcell ResultsBridge North BridgeWebsterGroup The North Webster Bridge Group met Tuesday, May 10, at the Senior Primelife Enrichment Center in the North Webster Community Center. Winners were Jean Cowan, first, and Bill Thompson, second.
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“Everyonehorizon. feels social pressure in high school, but I’ve been blessed here. I’ve come to understand that I can’t worry about what others are thinking. Toward the end of this year there was competition to get the valedictorian position, and just recently I’ve come to understand valedictorian is just a title. It’s a wonderful title, and wonderful to carry that honor. But I can’t think of it as pressure, or an identity. It’s more of a reward, a congratulations.”
Fitness and Let’s Move Dance Class will move to different times. Starting June 2, Chair Dance for Fitness will move to 3:45 p.m. and Let’s Move will move to 5 p.m. These activities will continue at their regular times throughout the remainder of May. For more information, contact the library and ask for Amanda.
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North Webster Community Public Library and the Kosciusko Water and Woodland Invasive Partnership are breaking ground on a project that will benefit both the community and local native species.The groundbreaking event took place Saturday, May 14, at the library. Volunteers from throughout the community were invited to help prepare the ground for planting.
Some people are just naturally attracted to the spotlight. Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat have convoluted what it means to actually be a “star,” but in some cases, you can see greatness when it’s put in front of you. Taylor Cripe would never admit it, nor wear the crown, but the Wawasee High School senior has done an exemplary job of being the lead.
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While her school game is strong, Cripe is also an accomplished golfer, having held the No. 1 role with the Wawasee girls golf team. Playing at an levelLakesAll-NorthernConferencefortwosea-
All veterans wishing to ride in the parade should be at the town hall by 10:15 a.m. All other participants should be in place by 10:15 a.m. In case of rain, the memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. inside the Leesburg Lions building.
The NWCPL Board of Trustees meets at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May Writers18.Corner returns at 10 a.m. Monday, May 23, and will take place the third Monday of each month. This meeting is open to all local writers. For more information, call the library and ask for Amanda.
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Butstudent.let’sdig into some of the roles she carries, and see why Cripe is one of the special ones to walk the halls at Wawasee.
Sometimes you find the stage, sometimes the stage finds you. Either way, it takes a lot to be the lead in a play production. But it takes someone special to do it multiple times. She was Scarlet in “Clue,” lead in “Guys and Dolls” and most recently was Ariel in the beloved “The Little Mermaid,” which was a special role for Cripe.
sons, Cripe was a regional qualifier for a program that has a tremendous history. Studying for tests and memorizing lines for plays are one thing, but studying greens slopes and playing the wind is another skill set altogether.
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Contact Information For more information about any of the above events, call the library at (574) 834-7122. The library is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. 658-4111
A second event is set for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 4, when community volunteers can help plant seeds that will grow into a native wildflower garden. The garden will serve as an educational tool for all ages, as well as a place for native pollinators to Lastthrive.year, KWWIP received a grant from the Southern Indiana Cooperative Invasive Management group to plant a demonstration garden. For more information, visit kwwip.org.
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As if she didn’t have enough to do, Cripe was a volunteer with the Upper Deck Club for boys basketball, hosting dinners during home games. In the role, she served patrons and also was the face of the operation while representing the startup project headed by basketball head coach Jon Everingham. She also served on student council, and when the previous homecoming queen, Emma Dippon, was unavailable to make last fall’s ceremony, there was Cripe in heels and an outfit helping crown the new queen. She also volunteers with Lakeland Youth Center and whoever else might need a helping hand.
“This community has given a lot to me. It’s given me a school where I can lead by example, lead through theater and academics, as well as golf. Shout out Maxwelton. It’s my pleasure to give back to the people who have served me.”
“Golf is peaceful. There is a serenity to it. It was special to be able to compete in a setting where you could just relax and enjoy a game.”
Everyone knows how hard it is to be on top of academics. Cripe claims schoolwork is just part of the experience, almost a right to learn. Entering her final couple weeks on campus, Cripe carries a 4.42 GPA and will graduate as the No. 1 student academically, landing her with the title of valedictorian. DePauw University and a major in English is on the
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Noted Wawasee head coach Steve Coverstone last fall, “Taylor is a great player. She just plays the course well and understands how to manage her game. She’s a smart player.”
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Arlene Hageman was welcomed as a new member May 1 when members of the Hoosier Auxiliary of Barbee Lake Conservation Club met in the conservation club building.Lakeland Kiwanis President Paul Waugh opened Monday’s meeting at 6:30 a.m. to a full house. Visitors were welcomed from the Warsaw, Wawasee, and Goshen Maple City Kiwanis clubs. Harold Henry led in the invocation. The Warsaw and Wawasee clubs announced the billboard they sponsored, celebrating Lakeland Kiwanis member Effie Hickman’s 90th birthday, had placed first in a national billboard contest. They displayed a plaque they had been awarded.
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Elsie Free was crowned Senior Queen of the Milford Nutrition Site on Mother’s Day. With the honor, the long-time Milford resident will compete in a countywide competition on May 27 in Warsaw. Free could advance to the state competition that will be held later this summer.
Charles A. Hartley, a Huntington college student, has been selected to appear in the 1972 edition of Outstanding Athletes in America. Harley was chosen on the basis of ability, strength of character, leadership, scholarship, campus activities and community service.TheWolfe Lake alumni banquet was held at Wolfe Lake April 29. Among those who attended were Mrs. Ermal Vanator of North Webster, Mrs. Nellie Angel, Mrs. Anna Wright of Warsaw and Ms. Fred Ott. Some interesting facts about the banquet: it is said to be the best attended in the state, the oldest alumnus present was 91 years of age and three alumni were present whose combined years of teaching numbered 135. Share S095
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Recently the fifth grade of Milford’s junior high school enjoyed a field trip to Warsaw where they
Congratulations to the most recent Eagle Scouts of North Webster Boy Scout Troop 726, chartered by the North Webster United Methodist Church. They are Johnathon Bollenbacher, Tyler Schmucker and Andrew Anker and will be recognized at a special Eagle Court of Honor.Brenda Rigdon sent in some interesting information. May is National Bike Month and that ties right into the new event Lakeland Kiwanis Club of North Webster is sponsoring Aug. 4 called the Summer Sizzle Bicycle Tour.”
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Spring must be officially here if Milford Street Department has decided it’s safe to put out the decorative flower pots. Employee Steven Marquart and Utilities Superintendent Randy Veach made the rounds Friday and placed the cheery pots of pink and purple petunias in hangers located on all of the decorative light poles in and near Main Street.
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Jennifer Gingerich, daughter of Merrill and Lola Gingerich, Milford, is traveling with the Camerata Singers from Bluffton College on a cultural and internationalism trip to Europe May 9-27. They will be performing and exploring the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Czech Republic, Austria, Italy and Switzerland. They will study the dynamics of refugees from Eastern Europe, stay in host homes and visit cultural sites. Gingerich is a sophomore at Bluffton College in northwest Ohio. She is a 2000 graduate of Bethany Christian High School, Milford-FestGoshen.2002 Committee continues to add new events to the list of the day’s activities on June 29. New for this year, in respect to the country’s Sept. 11 attack, will be a “Dedication to Dedication” ceremony to thank
The messengers Sunday School class from North Webster Church of the Brethren met for a carry-in supper May 5 at the home of Don Westlake, Syracuse. Guests present were Ruth Gardner and Mr. and Mrs. Tim Waites and daughter,
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Carrie. There was a total of 16 persons in attendance. Following the meal, hymns were sung and a time of fellowship enjoyed. A special birthday cake was served in honor of class members having birthdays in May.
Jeb Freeman and Brian Haines helped move equipment Saturday into the Milford Fire Department’s new equipment truck, a purchase in the works for a year now. The new truck will be a good asset to the department with several updated features including air-conditioning and more storage room compared to their old truck, more than 20 years old.
Sunday dinner guests of Rev. and Mrs. Howard Kreider of r 1 Milford were their children and families. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Teeple and family of Leesburg, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kreider and family of Wakarusa and Mrs. Bill Speicher and Larry of Milford.
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An open house will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 17, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Plank’s golden wedding anniversary. They reside at 11034 N. Old SR 15, Milford. The couple were married in Middlebury by Rev. D.D.
North Webster Girl Scout Troop Number 22 recently took a charter bus from North Webster to Elkhart to join four other buses for a site seeing trip through Chicago. They visited a museum; a Potowatami Indian house; The Shedd Aquarium, where they watched a diver feed the fish; and carried a sack lunch to enjoy together. On the return trip they stopped in Hammond for supper. Girls on the trip were Jody Elliott, Alyssa Ray, Michelle Wagoner, Christa Sincroft, Jenny Noble, Chris Collins, Amy Barton, Kim Carmichael, Christy Tom, Angie Tom, Sherry Payne, Suzanne Parr and Nicole Buis. Adult helpers were Karen Parr, Carole Wagoner, Anita Sincroft and Sue Mitchell. Girl Scout Aide Melody Gray also went with the group. New members were introduced during the May 13 meeting of Lakeland Women’s club. It was held at North Webster United Methodist Church with 17 members present. The new members are Flo Petrie, Irish Lake and Mairie Mosick, Syracuse Lake.
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Briandirector.Patrick Zehr, son of Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Zehr of Milford, graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine during commencement ceremonies on May 16. Zehr graduated with “highest distinction” and will begin a residency in internal medicine at the University of Iowa Affiliated Hospitals, Iowa City, in June.Principal Ned Speicher of Milford Elementary School told fourth-grade students who partic-
You could hear the convoy nearing Milford about one mile south of town, as motorists honked their horns. When the convoy rounded the curves south of town, American flags waved in the air from the vehicles. Every driver in the convoy honked the horn and/or waved as they passed other motorists or those standing along the roadside.
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Plymouth on US 30, west of US 31, before continuing their journey into Kosciusko County and up into Elkhart County.
For more information, visit claytongardencenter.com, find them on Facebook or call them at (574) 834-2249. Better yet, stop by and see all they have to offer.
noe Township Chamber of Commerce is grateful for Clayton’s donation of the filled flower pots that will soon line Main Street. Contributing to make North Webster a lovely community, Clayton Garden Center is always open to helping. Involved in other service or-
No one could have been happier (all day) Friday than Gloria (Mrs. Gene) Stoffel when she announced to all who would listen that she had just become grandmother of twins, Nadia and Nicholas, newborns of Randy and Vicki Stoffel of 602 Lexington Ave., Goshen. The two newcomers are “No. 10 and 11 grandchildren,” is the way Gloria announced the good news.
ganizations in town, Ed Clayton, owner, is a North Webster leader of making this community home.
The Syracuse Public Library has received several 1-squarefoot seed packets, featuring Midwest wildflowers, to give away. Up to three packets are given to each family either at the library or during the native plant sale from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 4, at the WACF property, 11586 N SR 13, Syracuse. The purpose of planting the seeds is not just to be a food resource for local pollinators but to offer a habitat in the soil for the native bees.
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Mrs. Cleo Strieby of Syracuse spent the past week with her son and wife, the David Striebys, at Bloomington and attended the Sunday graduation of Mr. Strieby at Indiana University. Also attending the Sunday graduation were his sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hubartt of Syracuse and they were also weekend house guests in the Strieby home. David is now engaged in graduate work.
Clayton Garden Center is a family owned and operated fullservice garden center located at 7185 SR 13, North Webster. They are “Your home for every blooming thing, with experts to answer all of your Thequestions.”North Webster-Tippeca-
The seed sponsors, Tangled Bank Studios and PBS-Nature, have made a movie, “My Garden of a Thousand Bees,” that
Children’s activities and playground are available. Attendance is free. Stop by the Chautauqua Wawasee booth for a free gift while supplies last.
The Friends of the Syracuse Public Library will hold a half-
The Syracuse Public Library will close in observation of Memorial Day on Monday, May 30. Staff members will participate in the Syracuse Memorial Day parade, which kicks off at 1:30 p.m.
a family-friendly environment. Food vendors will be onsite for snacks and lunch with outside seating available. This year there will be a taco truck and an Italian ice truck at the festival. ReMax will also be handing out popcorn to attendees.
school,” a process of learning how to operate the new Apple II-Plus computer and word processor that office plans to put to good use in the very near future.
Lapham and this writer (supervised occasionally by Lynn Griffith), spent a Saturday afternoon preparing one of the dorm rooms at the playhouse, preparing it as a “bridal suite” for two of the cast members who are to be married next week.
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Eighth annual Oakwood Fine Arts Festival set
Oakwood Fine Arts Festival is a juried festival, which was recently featured on the cover of this summer’s Visit Indiana guide.For more information call (574) 377-7543 or visit chautauquawawasee.org.
Syracuse Public Library — Plant wildflowers to support native pollinators
New Cub Scout pack being formed in Syracuse
shows the amount of activity a bee-friendly area provides. Come for a showing at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9. The Syracuse Public Library is facilitating a series of meetings called “In the Garden.” Contact Becky localpointandbookden”receivebbrower@syracuse.lib.in.us,Brower,toemailswith“IntheGar-notificationsforfieldtrips,discussiontopics,walkstrailmaintenance.Makeathissummertomeetthepollinators.
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The eighth annual Wawasee Oakwood Fine Arts Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 28, in the park of Oakwood Resort, 702 E Lake View Road, Syracuse.
This year the festival will feature 33 local and regional artists, the most to participate in the festival. Interest in the festival from regional artists continues to Thegrow.outdoor setting provides
The Syracuse Ladies of the Round Table held their spring party at Quaker Haven on Monday, May 11, with Nancy Nelson serving as chairman for the evening. Her assistants were Barbara VanLue, Helen Miller, Barbara Naab, Pearle Hazenfield, Maxine Graham and Karen Stiver.
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The Pier and Back Porch at Oakwood Resort offers a full menu with both indoor and outdoor dining overlooking beautiful Lake Wawasee.
Fred and Gerry Byland, Camelot Drive, took their favorite driving tour through Missouri and Arkansas last month. The weather was beautiful at the time with spring flowers in bloom. They drove through the Ozarks and especially enjoyed sightseeing in the Oachita NationalJudieForest.Smith, Lake Street, took her mom, Kathryn Kline of South Bend, to the Tulip Festival in Holland, Mich., May 9 and 10, as a Mother’s Day gift.
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The current convoy began in California and is expected to arrive in Washington, D.C., next week. Reasons for protesting now encompass continued opposition to mandates and opposition to historically high gas prices.
Julie Rogers, Ellie Graff and Julie Webster, girls who “man” the medical offices of Dr. Jack Clark at 303 South Huntington Street, are “going back to
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A new cub scout pack, numbered 128, is being formed in Syracuse and will be applying for a charter in the near future, with Saint Andrew’s United Methodist church as the sponsoring institution. Robert Jensen has been selected as cubmaster. Terry McLeod is chairman of the pack committee along with Larry Clodfelter, Phil Kiem, Gene Hall and Don Scholer. Another member is to be named. The committee will help in planning and general improvements of the pack.
People’s Convoy passes through Milford
price book sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 27, at the library. Book lovers won’t want to miss out on the wide range of books, audiobook CDs and DVDs. A selection of vintage books will be on hand with special pricing. Additionally, Friends bags will also be available for $5.
Andy Dixon, 13, Syracuse, recently received an academic achievement award from Ball State University and the Center for Talent Development at North-Western University. Dixon, a student at Canterbury School in Fort Wayne, scored among the top three percent of Hoosier middle school students taking either the ACT or the SAT college entrance exam.
The rally provided an opportunity to speak to those in the convoy, who are not all driving semitractor/trailers; hear speakers; listen to some music; and enjoy food. Donations of various supplies, such as frozen meats, food, eggs, potatoes, vegetables, drinks and baby wipes and nonperishable food items, and money were accepted during the event.
Clayton Garden Center May’s Member Of The Month
Friends Hold Half-Price Book Sale
Getting more paint on themselves than on the walls, two members of the Enchanted Hills Playhouse Theater Guild, Erika
The People’s Convoy made its way through Milford just after 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 13, en route to Polk Auction at US 6 and SR 15, where a rally was held Saturday, starting at 11 a.m.
8. Throughout Milford. Prayer walk the town, “quietly praying for God to be at work in each home or person you see.”
Contact the leader of Troop No. 53120 at (574) 551-7938 for additional—o—details.
The Syracuse Public Library has adopted a section of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail and has scheduled trail cleanups over the summer. The next one is set for 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23. Volunteers are asked to meet at the library. For more information, contact Becky either in person at the library or at bbrower@syracuse.lib.in.us.
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Parents can drop their children off for kids’ ministry at 8:45 a.m. At 9 a.m. the assemblage will take part in a brief meeting that will include a Scripture reading, corporate prayer and prizeThegiveaways.ministry teams will regather at the church at noon for a picnic with testimonies about the morning’s opportunities.
4. Camp Alexander Mack. Clean up and prepare grounds for upcoming summer camp season.
1. Rose Garden Recovery Community, Recovery Home. Clear rocks and backfill from around recently installed retaining wall, clean up yard, spread mulch, clear wooded trails.
IS looking for buglers to participate in Taps Across the Water at Dusk from 9:08-9:09 p.m. Sunday, May 29. Buglers will be strategically placed on Lake Wawasee, Syracuse Lake and Papakeechie Lake to play “Taps.” Buglers of all ages are encouraged to volunteer.
2. Rose Garden Recovery Community, Graduate Home. Clean up flower beds, trim bushes and hedges.3.Wawasee High School. Conduct comprehensive yardwork.
Sometimes the most resounding Sunday morning worship services take place, not inside the four walls of a church, but in front yards and flower beds, playgrounds and tree groves, patios and sidewalks, as Wawasee Community Bible Church of Milford is set to prove May 22.
13. Miller’s Merry Manor, indoors. Conduct worship service, singing, worshiping, dancing and visiting with residents.
12. Miller’s Merry Manor, outdoors. Power wash patio and furniture, pull up weeds, prune and clean up bushes.
5. Syracuse Parks. Mulch flower beds and trees in front of Syracuse Community Center and at the municipal pier, paint public restrooms at the boat launch, pick up sticks and trash from Lakeside Park and beach.
CONGRATULATIONS TO the North Webster Community Center, which has announced it will be kicking off its official 20th anniversary celebration this Memorial Day weekend. Friday, May 27, is the first of four free family evenings that will take place this summer, including a family movie and food trucks. The following day will be the inaugural VeteRUN and Walk 5K.
ships with community partners as well as providing a fun time to get to know each other better.”Most of the participants will meet at 9 a.m. at the church at 2035 E. 1300N, Milford, though some will proceed directly to the address of their work project.
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9. Syracuse Elementary School. Pick up rocks on playground, pick up trash and rake leaves around fence line.
Recently, the Friends purchased lockers so the library could launch its “Anytime Locker Pickup Service,” extending the library’s outreach to those who may be unable to get to the library during regular hours. Another purchase was the library’s popular water fountain.
REGISTRATION FOR the eighth annual Mudtastic Classic is underway. This popular event will be held Saturday, June 18, on trails near the Levinson-LaBrosse Lake & Wetlands Education Center located on SR 13.
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REGISTRATION IS open for the 2022 Wawasee Kiwanis Sprint Triathlon. This event is being held at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 30, at the Syracuse Community Center. Run the entire race as an individual, or get a couple friends to make a team and split up the swim/bike/run events. Visit runsignup.com/races and enter “Wawasee” in the search box to sign up.
YRACUSE BUILDING Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer Harold “Hal” Hansborough recently retired, having served the town for 16 years. A retirement party was held in his honor Friday, May 13, at the town hall.
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6. Wawasee Community Bible Church kitchen. Make, pack and deliver 50-60 homemade pulled pork meals to needy individuals throughout the community.7.Various locations. Make surprise visits to local shops to distribute gifts.
THE SYRACUSE American Legion Riders, part of American Legion Post 223, will be hosting the grand opening of its patio and a cruise-in from 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 27. Big Daddy Dupree’s Broke and Hungry Blues Band will be playing. Music starts at 7 p.m.
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Their next event takes place at 4 p.m. today, May 18, during which they will be planting seeds in the garden, as well as sending some with the kids to plant at home. The cost is $3 to participate. The event will take place at Harvest Coffee, 207 N. Higbee St., Milford. For further information, call (574) 658-3066 or visit their Facebook page for a list of upcoming activities.
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If you are unable to donate, there are other ways to help in their mission, including volunteering and driving. For further information, email Bill Doege at milfordfoodbank@gmail.com. Any financial donations can be sent to Milford Food Bank, PO Box 116, Milford, IN 46542.
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LOCAL ARTIST JH Watkins was at the North Webster Community Center last week. He will be displaying his artwork there all summer. Take advantage of his painting classes at the Center this summer. For details, email nwcommunitycenter@gmail.com or call (574) 834-1600. You can also check out nwcommunitycenter.org.
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Pictured above is Syracuse Town Manager Dave Wilkinson presenting the plaque to Hansborough during the retirement party. Seen on the right is Syracuse Police Chief Jim Layne.
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14. Compass Thrift Store. Wash windows, clean shelves. For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, call Winters at (574) 658-9161 or visit wawaseebible.com/engage.
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MILFORD FOOD Bank is seeking pantry sponsors to help support their overall mission. They collect and purchase food in bulk, then redistribute it to local food pantries. The food bank’s vision is to see food insecurity eradicated in our communities. You can help support the Milford Food Bank by sponsoring a pantry, which costs $75 per pickup.
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SADLY, RAPIDOS Burritos in Milford has been forced to close its doors after less than a year in business. In a message posted to Facebook, owner Oscar Flores thanked the people who supported them during the time they were open. He had been hopeful to keep the Mexican restaurant open, but unfortunately was not able to do so. Good luck to Flores in whatever his next venture might be.
The 14 numbered projects involve a variety of services. Most tools are provided, but participants may bring their own tools, gloves and protective gear to match the labor.
11. Leisure Living. Wash windows, pull up weeds.
ATTENTION, BOOK lovers! The Friends of the Syracuse Public Library’s “Half-Price Book Sale” will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 27. Funds raised help support the library.
Hansborough was presented with a plaque of appreciation during the event. His daughter, Anthonette, also came from Atlanta, Ga., to help celebrate this milestone and new chapter in Hansborough’s life. We wish him well in his retirement.
Nancy Gray told Around the Lakes that the turnout was great for their annual garage sale. She promised more details next week, once
The church will launch its new initiative, Engage, a churchtime service project intended to put hands and feet to the church’s motto, “You Are Loved.”Theproject involves groups of the church’s congregation, together with volunteers from the public who wish to participate, dispersing throughout the Milford and Syracuse communities to mow yards, clean windows, trim hedges and perform similar tasks to “show God’s love to our community,” said Dave Winters, the church’s equipping pastor.“One of our five core values is ‘All People Matter’ and this is definitely an opportunity for us to live out that belief,” he said, citing as a guiding reference Mark 10:45: “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
10. Individual residence. Conduct yardwork, paint pier.
This mud run features several fun and challenging obstacles along trails near Lake Wawasee. Both adults and kids, ages 7-14, will have the opportunity to participate in teams or as individuals.
Cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome for the cruise-in. This is a family event with food, music, 50/50 drawings and lots of fun.
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Other benefits of engaging the work teams, according to Winters, are “building relation-
MILFORD HARVEST Kids recently got together to create miniature catapults. Pictured below are Anna Miller, Justin Miller and Alyssa Miller of Syracuse. The trio are the children of Andrew and Lorinda Miller of Syracuse.
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THE SYRACUSE Girl Scouts are holding a “Fast and Furious Food Drive” now through May 23, and are asking the community to help out by donating items for the Syracuse Food Pantry. Dried goods, canned food items, toiletries and gently used children’s clothing can be dropped off at collection boxes located at Wawasee and Milford middle schools, or stop by Neighborhood Fresh Market in Syracuse between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21.
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For further information, visit chautauquawawasee.org for additional information, check out the Facebook page or call (574) 377-7543.
TAPS ACROSS Lake Webster will be part of the town’s Memorial Day Service at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, May 29, at North Webster Town Park. The event will feature the color guard from American Legion Post 253 and will feature cascading trumpets around the lake.
