The final plat approval request by the Gloria Shipley Trust for a residential development on the south side of Old Shoe Lake Road, north of Brandywine Lane in Tippecanoe Township, received a unanimous approval. Steve Snyder appeared on behalf of the trust noting that Old Shoe Lake Road had been vacated and a portion of the roadway has been dedicated as a public right-of-way. He also noted he has modified the covenant to cover any future sale of portions of Lot 7 to neighboring property owners.
New Schrock ballpark continues to strive towards completion
Rezonings, a preliminary plat approval and final plat approvals were all unanimously approved or will have recommendations sent to the county commissioners following the monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission, Wednesday, May 4.
The park department celebrated Arbor Day Friday, April 29, with Syracuse Elementary third graders. They helped plant three
The council approved the closure of the east half of the Community Building parking lot to facilitate Milford Family Fun Fest preparations, leaving the half open to the alley available for parking. The closure is effective from 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, to 6 a.m. Sunday, May 29.
in. The stretch of Main Street from Catherine to Fourth streets will only be closed from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 28.
Lloydvalue.Turner and Moussa Ward, while both in favor of the new rezoning request, spoke against any future rezoning of the former landing strip from public use to commercial. Both men reiterated why they had moved to that area and did not want commercial buildings in their backyards. It was noted that a school, church, government building, park or golf course could still be built on that property under the public use
At the Monday, May 9, meeting of Milford Town Council, representatives of the Milford Methodist Meeting House, formerly Milford Methodist Church, located at the corner of Catherine and West streets, were on hand to inform the council of efforts to convert the property’s parsonage building into a recovery home for up to five women in the Living in Transition Effectively program.
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The Tippecanoe & Chapman
Women’s recovery home proposed in Milford
est being in Warsaw or Goshen.
Chad Jonsson, park superin-
The petition by Ernest and Dora Hochstetler to rezone 20.03 acres from agricultural to agricultural II. Ernest Hochstetler stated he recently purchased the property and wants to sell half the acreage to his son. Eventually there will be two homes built. The property is located on CR 750W, north of CR 1300N, in Jefferson Township
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Jim Anderson, a future customer, questioned when the bids would be going out. Steve Henschen, Jones Petrie Rafinski engineer, reported the letting of bids for the project is being delayed due to the number of signed easements required by the funding agencies — State Revolving Fund and USDA Rural Development. While Henschen did not state the percentage needed, he indicated 90 percent of the agreements have been received for both lakes. However, there are several easements in negotiations, including along the mainline.
Sewer project behind schedule
If Mother Nature cooperates and the area doesn’t receive any rain for a while the contractor will start prepping for concrete work for the concession stand and paving the walking trail.
Plan commission gives thumbs up on all requests
ing circumstance, was given to one property owner regarding filing for a request for a connection exemption from the sewer. The property owner plans to file an exemption due to her septic system being installed in Henschen2016.provided a project update. He reported on the status of permits, with all being received except three permits from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, regarding construction in a floodway/lake crossing. Those permits will be issued in the near future.
During public input, the council first heard from Pastor Mike
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trees at Laudeman Park. Jonsson said it was a nice introduction of the park to some adults who hadn’t been there before.
Among the items addressed by Milford Town Council at its monthly public meeting Monday, May 9 were additional changes to the Milford Family Fun Fest street closure schedule and a visit from The People’s Convoy, which will be driving through on Friday, May 13.
Street Superintendent Steven Marquart clarified Main Street closures as they relate to the Saturday, May 28, car show and cruise-
Once the percentage is reached, advertising for bids can begin.
The board also accepted the recommendation from the engineering committee to accept two requests to be included in the project and deny one request to be excluded from the project. The one denial has an alternative course of action to be excluded from the project, for which steps have been taken.
A waiver, due to an extenuat-
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Beezley, who was appointed by United Methodist Church North District of Indiana to oversee use of the building after the church was shuttered in June 2021 due to declining attendance.
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zoned. The former runway area will remain zoned as public use. This will include the dissolving of the Wawasee Condo Association, of which there are three lots. Owners of these lots are in agreement.Duringhis presentation Cox stated he ultimately could see the rezoning of the runway area as commercial for a better resale
tendent, reported drywall and RFP, a plastic covering for the walls, are being completed within the buildings at the new ballpark. Conduit for the light poles and outside power has also been run.
Board members decided to discontinue the office hours of the JPR staff after May 13. Future office hours will be considered if a need arises. Telephone and email options will remain available for customers having questions.
Chris Nusbaum with Carson LLP law firm, confirmed the defi-
nitions would be set up in the rate ordinance. These definitions would determine the number of Equivalent Dwelling Units per definition. Additionally, he stated these definitions have been litigated before and the Indiana Administrative Code provides suggestions for the definitions.During other business the board heard a report from the finance committee regarding billing and administrative services, operations and maintenance. One quote has been received and two additional quotes are being sought. A recommendation will be presented to the full board in June.
Progress is being made at the new Schrock Ball Park, but Syracuse Park Board members were disappointed to learn it won’t be ready for use until next spring. They received an update during their regular meeting Monday night, May 9.
New board member Jaime Beer asked for a target completion date. Jonsson said he hoped the work would be complete by August so the grass could get a good start in the fall before winter. Playing football at the park this year is highly doubtful.
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Council President Doug Ruch asked whether businesses affected by the closures were informed. Marquart said he was unaware if Beer and Jessop Amusement’s Tom Beer had done so, and he suggested they be given flyers.
A resolution and an interlocal agreement with the city of Warsaw were approved and will go before Warsaw’s City Council for approval.
Alsodesignation.goingbefore the county commissioners in May will be:
Regional Sewer project is approximately three months behind in its projected schedule, according to reports Monday, May 9, at the board’s monthly meeting.
Town Clerk Tricia Gall said the deadline for getting added to the Milford Fest communitywide garage sale map is 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 24. The cost is $3. The maps will be available on Wednesday, May 25. All garage sale fees are waived on Saturday, May 28.
Milford Council preps for Milford Fest and People’s Convoy
questioned when that would be. Henschen indicated bid advertising could be in June and opened in mid-July. It will then be 60 days later when the project could start, bringing it to September.
Jeff Thornburgh, board member,
The request by Michael Cox to rezone 8.83 acres of the former Wawasee Airport property from public use to commercial will go before the county commissioners at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, for final approval.
The next regular meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 13.
Beezley explained being approached by Milford Redevelopment Commission President Dan Brown and Van Buren Township Trustee Becky Alles, both former MMC members, who believed a need still existed for “services beneficial to the town and community.” In particular, there was a lack of resources for those with substance abuse issues, the near-
Beezley and others have since organized outdoor movie nights, Christian music events, weekly Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, Brightpoint health insurance navigation programs, weekly Bible study and more. “The target is broad,” he said. “It’s not just for people in recovery … the family needsLITEsupport.”Program Director Tammy Cotton described her work with incarcerated addicts trying to reenter society, including her
The request by Ronald and Betsy Spiegel to rezone their property on CR 400N, east of Terry Drive in Tippecanoe
Cox’s request was continued from the April meeting to work out an agreement with neighbors opposing the rezoning. While he admitted he did not speak with the previous remonstrators, he did present a revised plan where only a portion of the property needed to be re-
Steve Snyder, representing Patona Bay, questioned when the definitions of units for the rate ordinance will be discussed or if he needed to appear at each monthly meeting. Snyder had presented the board with suggested definitions in February for such areas as campgrounds, mobile homes and campers not designed for year-round occupancy.Itwas stated the rate ordinance could not be created until construction bids are in hand. It was noted public notice will be given on the rates and a public hearing will be held. A more definitive time was requested by board member Brian Davison. “We’re probably looking at August,” said Henschen.
• Timothy Towne, who is seeking a variance to construct a 6-by7 addition 23 feet from the water’s edge in Tippecanoe Township.
He added Pulver Paving was finished with its paving and will be striping the week of May 11.
Additionally,decrease.Boone brought
Freeholders seek answers over tax rate for conservancy
Town Hall will be closed Monday, May 30.
“I feel better now,” stated Marlene Vander Reyden, after having her questions answered. Vander Reyden along Todd Yoder, James Boone, Duane Rauch and several others were those asking questions of the board.
Sally Bailey, whose family owns property surrounding the Levinsons, asked some questions.
Three maintenance positions have been filled, but none of the lifeguard positions have been.
Brown noted the work is “not easy,” but he emphasized the support provided by North Indiana United Methodist Church, Beezley’s pastoral leadership, Cotton’s experience as a Rose Home executive and the qualified staff. “People kept walking through the door to say we could do this.”
In programming, Darin Lucien reported the second yoga session finished May 5 and may go back to meeting on Tuesdays starting MayThere31.
Ruch also expressed concern about elements of the women’s criminal past finding them again
Council President Doug Ruch asked Cotton if Milford was “truly the best location for what you are trying to provide.”
There was no surprise to some of the Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy District Board members when a handful of freeholders attended its meeting Saturday morning, May 7. Nine freeholders were in attendance to question the tax assessment for the conservancy seen on recent property tax statements.
Jonsson requested any input on the new pavilions for Henry Ward Park or Laudeman Park before he sends them to the architect.
A proof has been completed for the new veterans memorial signs. The signs will have a QR code that when scanned will provide the text of the sign in Spanish.
Town Marshal Derek Kreider said Milford police would block roads to allow the convoy to “get throughKreiderquickly.”alsoasked residents to “slow down and pay extra attention” during the May 28 Milford festivities due to the “masses of people walking around … Make it a safe day for everyone.”
Health Department for 50 units of Narcan, a nasal spray used to counteract overdose from opiates. He also hopes to hold training sessions for town employees, who will also receive units. “It’s quick, easy and may save their lives,” he said.
Commissioners and the County Council,” as laid out in the ordinance.“This is something we’ve been working on for some time,” noted Commissioners’ President Cary Groninger before the vote. “I know as we walked through our Forward Kosciusko comprehensive plan, this was something that came up on a pretty regular topic when we did our different engagements with the commu-
Levinson explained he plans to put in a new security gate the businesses will have access to, and he has also repaired the existing fence in a few areas. The staging area for the buses will be toward the back of the property and not visible from the road.
April Harrison, a former Kosciusko County Jail Chemical Addiction Program and Rose Home graduate would run the home, living onsite in a studio apartment. Harrison and volunteers would be onsite at all times, CottonPlannedstated. renovation of the property will be presented to Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals at a June hearing.
man Park, 20 at Main and Dolan and five at Main and Polywood Way.ReLeaf of Michigan then provided an additional 30 trees, which were planted between the wastewater treatment plant and Syracuse Cemetery. The Syracuse Street Department planted those trees. The town does have to maintain the trees for three years per the grant agreement.
in a residential area, threatening the safety for “the individual and townspeople.”“Theriskis higher out on the street,” Harrison explained, adding the women will have “no communication” with anyone related to their substance abuse or other criminal behavior. She described a “rigorous intake process,” including background checks of every person in and out of their families. The intake process, Harrison added, ensures the women “really want help … We’re not allowing any monkey business.”
The park department has not yet seen a demo of the mower it is interested in purchasing for the new ball field. The company handling the demo is still waiting for the mower deck to come in.
Park Board President Paul Newcomber asked if there was support from the council. Jonsson reported there have been questions, but no outright denial of the location for the park.
Women’s recovery home
Phend and Brown will start paving in TheJune.council approved $1,953 for
Newcomber$11-$12.asked what happened, and Jonsson said COVID played a role, as did other businesses that can offer higher pay.
As of now, the board and a potential county park superintendent and other potential staff aren’t to be paid save for “submission of a request to the County Wage Committee and written and specific approval from the County
The board approved a request from Mari Sanders to construct a 10-by-16 shed seven feet from the road in Tippecanoe Township.
The street and parks department is looking for summer employees to fill lifeguard and concessions positions at Waubee Lake Park.
will need to be addressed. The property is located on the east side of EMS C31 Lane in Plain Township.Whilethe regular business lasted only 45 minutes, the remaining 30 minutes of the meeting was spent conducting a public hearing on the county comprehensive plan. The board recommended approval of the plan, which will now go before the county commissioners and before each town participating in the plan. The plan can be viewed on the Area Planning office’sTherewebsite.was also discussion regarding the updated flood ordinance. Matt Sandy, assistant planner, will continue working on the ordinance, submit a draft to the Department of Natural Resources for comment and bring it back before the commission in June.
• Ryan Stuckman, who is seeking a variance for two properties with mobile homes on them.
County Attorney Ed Ormsby read from the ordinance before its approval. It includes the board will be made up of
This also raised the question about the 25-foot frontage owned by Marineland Gardens Property Owners Association, allowing its members easement to the lake.
five people, with the Kosciusko County auditor appointing one, commissioners appointing two and the Kosciusko County Council appointing two. The board is to include those affiliated with different political parties.
Discussion turned to summer staff for the park department.
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Fivesaid. women would occupy three bedrooms in the parsonage, and an emergency bed would be available for a woman unable to get into a mission. This is a need Cotton noted during her work in the county jail.
Duringrates.theexplanations it was stated the capital improvement fund was set at its highest level to raise necessary funds to repair the dike this year, which if it failed, would lower the lake level by 3 feet. It was also stated when the budget is reviewed for 2023, it is anticipated the capital improvement rate will be lowered as the funds generated through that levy will be put in reserve for future maintenance and repairs. No funds have been raised in over 10 years for maintenance or repair to either structure.
• Indiana North District Wesleyan Church, which is seeking a variance to reduce the number of required parking spaces.
Frank Levinson of Leesburg came before the BZA during its regular meeting Tuesday morning, May 10, requesting a variance that would allow six principal Industrial II uses when the ordinance allows only one. Levinson and his wife purchased property on SR 15 in Leesburg and
Commissioners approve establishing county park board, department
Council.Asalary amendment was approved to hire a part-time clerk at a wage of $15 per hour.
up the issue of high water levels in November and December that caused water to freeze on his pier, causing damage. While it was noted the town has the responsibility to maintain the courtordered lake level, plans are being discussed to provide more accurate water level information to help anticipate when to open or close the water control device gates.Regarding this matter it was learned the monitors already installed by Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation for its WINS study could also provide water levels, with some modifications. The cost would be around $2,900 and the district would own the data. Installing a new device would cost $13,000 yearly. The board voted to use funds remaining from the private donations to pay for the modifications. The data collected will be shared with the Chad Jonsson, who regulates the gates, to get a more scientific approach to regulating the lake levels.During other business, an update on the dike project was given by Chris Jeeter of LawsonFisher. He noted the project is on schedule and he will be working on preliminary documents for permit applications with the Department of Natural Resources, IDEM and Army Corp of Engineers. It was discovered, based on soil borings, longer metal sheets will be needed in one area due to soil type and the sheeting will need to be placed 3-4 feet closer to the Davidwater.Johnston, who represents District 4 of the conservancy, announced he and his wife will be moving at the end of summer. A temporary replacement for his position will be sought from that district, which includes the northeast side of the lake and EnchantedTheHills.next meeting of the board was set for noon, Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation. The 2023 budget and update on the dike project will be among topics discussed.
main building will be painted and a screen of trees will be planted along the fence line facing SR 15.
Cotton answered yes, reiterating the need for recovery homes in the area and the fact the church is already providing resources the women will need during their stay.
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Kosciusko County Commissioners have established a county park board and department, unanimously approving an ordinance creating those entities at their meeting on Tuesday, May
Who was paying for that? It was noted by Hollenbeck that, unless the property was owned by the government or church, someone is paying taxes on the property.
Milford Council
The farmers market is set to open for the season Saturday, May 21. So far there are six seasonal vendors and one biweekly vendor set up, while others will come in daily. There should be about 10 vendors a week at the
Township, from residential to agricultural. The Spiegels requested the rezoning in case they decide to sell the property in the future. The property, which contains a wetland and is next to Heron Lake, includes a woodedPreliminaryarea. plat approval was given for Noah Anderson Jr. and Jarad Eberly. Anderson requested the property at the corner of Syracuse and East streets in Milford be re-platted. Anderson wants to divide the large lot into two lots. Eberly requested to incorporate two lots into one lot. He noted he has already deeded the two lots into one and there will be no separate sell-off. Following a discussion regarding easements on the property, the board approved the preliminary plat with the understanding that the easement locations
The board also approved a request from Gregory and Kathy Pysh to construct a new residence
The main questions were: Why were the rates so high? Who is being taxed? Will the amount increase? What will it be used for?
Syracuse Town Council President Bill Musser has been chatting with other council members regarding a no-leash dog park in town. Jonsson reported Musser is going to ask the Main and Dolan Street property be approved for the dog park.
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Becky Alles reported Milford Kiwanis will have a chicken barbecue in the Community Building immediately following the Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 30.
was a good turnout for Touch-A-Truck and the Wawasee Key Club car show. The elementary school offers space for TouchA-Truck to grow. This year there were 11 vehicles from police, fire and street departments along with a large tractor.
“So they get to use the lake and enjoy it,” stated Boone.
He also expressed concern about having only 1.5 bathrooms. Cotton said a contractor has been obtained for the work and recalled Rose Home had three bathrooms for 12 women. “I believe it will work,” she said.
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ter utilities would be added and confirmed the group had talked with Area Planning Commission.
Families seemed to wander between the two events.
“There are very few exceptions,” statedThoseHollenbeck.present were advised the district’s financial information was available through the Department of Local Government Finance’s gateway system and any expenditures of public funds are approved at public meetings. The information will also be made available on the district’s website.
County Board of Zoning approves variance for Leesburg mini business incubator
hope to transform it into a mini business incubator.
• Javier Ivan Gonzalez, who is seeking an exception to allow RV storage in an agricultural district.
The women will also be randomly drug screened and breathalyzed throughout the 12-step process, which involves constant meetings with mentors and leaders.During the first 60 days, the women will work on preparing for basic job skills or schooling, getting “basic life skills to be productive in Harrisonsociety.”also said the women’s families, including children, would not allowed in the home. After three months, they may earn an overnight pass to leave the“Fivehome.is very manageable … no bigger than a family,” added Beezley.Council member Ken Long opined the program’s recidivism rate is likely “much lower than no helpHewhatsoever.”alsoaskedabout remodeling the garage and whether wastewa-
Jonsson noted the surrounding communities are offering $14-$15 an hour for lifeguards, while Syracuse offers
Wastewater plant manager Mark Brubaker noted employees have found needles in lift stations.
Kreider reported Milford received a grant from Indiana
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Marquart reported the spring clean had 175 visitors and collected seven 30-yard dumpsters of rubbish and two of metal.
an auto-flush urinal in the Community Building.
market.Registration for Mudtastic is underway. The popular mud run will be held at Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Saturday, June 18. Registration is limited to 300 participants.
“At this point in time we see no other major events,” stated Pipp, reiterating the expectancy to have the capital improvement fund rate
north on SR 15 sometime during the day on Friday, May 13.
Funds to repair the water control device were from private donations.Itwas stated only those who own water frontage will be taxed. This did not include those who have easements, as they did not own the property.
on Big Chapman Lake. The couple intend to raze their current home and put up a smaller threestorySeveralhome.cases were continued to the June 14 meeting for a variety of reasons:
The council voted to sell the town’s rescue truck, rendered obsolete after the purchase of a 2022 pumper truck, rather than repurpose it for town use.
The council voted to approved Bob Cockburn as its representative to the Trail Grant Review
Their questions were prefaced by Ross Hagen with Baker Tilly and Dave Hollenbeck, attorney, explaining the formation and purpose of the conservancy and how the tax rate was determined. It was noted in the presentations that public meetings and public hearings were held throughout the processes of establishing the board and establishing the general fund and capital improvement fund tax
After purchasing the property, the Levinsons have been approached by several businesses about using the buildings. One business will convert buses from gas to electric engines. That business will use the main building with a staging area for buses in theOtherback. businesses will use the second and third buildings, both of which are bisected by a wall, allowing four businesses to have their own space. Levinson explained how common space on the property will not be used for permanent parking or storage. A large fenced-in area will be used for RV and boat storage. The
The Watershed Foundation brought local lake leaders together to share best practices.
In other business, the commissioners:Recognized
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Groninger also said commissioners were progressing slowly with having a volunteer board; having the board and department enables the county to apply for parks-related grants.
Liana Butcher Butcher,Liana58, Syracuse , died at 11:28 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2022, at her home. She was born Aug. 26, 1963.
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“So this plan hasn’t even been adopted yet, but we’re already seeing the positives coming from that plan where we reached out to the community. We looked for input from you, from everybody, from the whole community on what they would like to see in Kosciusko County,” he continued.
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During the meeting, Alles reviewed the current financial status of the cemetery. The only income the cemetery receives is from the sale of burial spaces at $300 each. Mowing maintenance and cleanup currently costs over $6,000 a year. There will be a sizeable increase when it becomes necessary to hire a mowing service. Additional expenses involve tree and stump removal, gravel for driveways and power washing the fence.
build an alien. Use your imagination. The staff is excited to see what you make. After you’ve built your alien, submit a photo to milford@milford.lib.in.us by May 25 for a chance to win a new LEGO kit. The winner will be picked by staff vote. No library card needed. This challenge is for children aged 18 and under.
Lake leaders from associations in Whitley, Noble and Kosciusko counties were present for the event, which began with dinner and continued with discussion about issues impacting the lakes in the watershed, including water quality, seasonal flooding and current legislative issues involving the lakes. Additionally, attendees were updated on TWF’s current activities.“So much can be gained by bringing people together,” said Lyn Crighton, TWF’s executive director. “While we might not all live on the same lake, we have so much in
contests, games and much more. Each week will feature a different theme and will explore aspects of underwater sea life.
Summer Reading Program coming soon to library
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Following the vote, those in the audience applauded.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 13, at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at the funeral home with Pastor Chris Kroger officiating. Burial will follow in the Mock Addition of the North Webster Cemetery.Memorials to CurePSP, 1216 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001 or online at funeralhome.com.ily,id=1400&mfc_pref=T.tion2?1400.donation=form1&df_cure2.convio.net/cpsp/site/Dona-https://se-Tosendcondolencestothefam-pleasevisitwww.owenfamily-
He added people were mainly interested in seeing various trail systems throughout the county connected.“Sowe’re pretty excited about what this can do to really create that quality of life here in Kosciusko County we all want to see. That’s what’s going to attract people to want to live here. I really believe that’s going to be the economic driver of the future … Jobs are going to follow people instead of people following jobs. People are going to want to live where they want to live.”
• Removing the wood floor in the oldest section of the shed and pouring a new cement floor. The doors on both shed sections need reinforcement along the bottom.
Registration for Summer Reading begins Tuesday, May 31. You can also register your family for Story Time beginning May 31.
The three new members are connected to the cemetery. May used to help his father mow the Milford Cemetery and Veach is the grandson of Rink. Harris is the son of Charles Harris, former owner of Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home in Syracuse.
• Harry Michael Memorial Drive needs to be repaired and to have gravel added.
On May 17, 1986, she married Kent W. Butcher; he survives.She is also survived by a son, Benjamin “Ben” Butcher, Syracuse; her mother, Sinnia (Richard) Radner, Edgewood, N.M.; her father, Merle (Pam) Peterson, Monticello; and a sister, Brenda (Brian) O’Leary, Greenfield.
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Representatives from the 10 lake associations within the 236-squaremile area of the Upper Tippecanoe River Watershed met May 5 to share ideas and learn from one another at the Lake Leaders Gathering hosted by TWF. Around the room, strangers became friends, smiling and talking about the importance of their lake communities.
The commissioners also heard
Among those speaking was 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator Andrew Ferrell. He said there are about 550 kids in regular 4-H right now, up 39 from last year. There are about 135 in mini 4-H for younger kids, which is up 29 from the previous year.
common, and what one lake is doing to address an issue might be something another lake could try as Thewell.”featured topic of the evening’s discussion was an overview of low-cost, high-impact communication marketing tools lake associations can use to help distribute information to their members and local residents. Attendees were invited to share their best practices as TWFwell. was founded in 1997 to protect and improve water quality in the Upper Tippecanoe River Watershed; spanning from Crooked Lake in Whitley County to the Warsaw-Winona Lake area. Over the past 25 years, TWF has worked with farmers and lake residents to construct 200-plus water quality improvement projects. In the last six years alone, these efforts have prevented more than 1 billion pounds of weeds and algae from growing in area lakes and streams.
The events are free for all Summer Reading Program participants, and participants can earn a picnic ticket for the pizza party by reading for five hours. Don’t miss these events that will be happening live at the library.
Cemetery rules are now available on the town of Milford’s website, milford-indiana.org. The board is looking into a way to have copies available at the cemetery, possibly in mailboxes attached to the fence at theEveryentrances.year volunteers help with weed trimming the week before Memorial Day. This year the cleanup will be Tuesday, May 24, with Wednesday, May 25, as the rain date. Anyone with a weed eater is invited. Volunteers usually start working at approximately 2 p.m. but can come any time throughout the day. Families who have a loved one buried in the cemetery are encouraged to clean up around their monuments.
Alles came on the board when her father, longtime board member Bob Brown, passed away in 2017 after a brief illness. Alles sells burial spaces, prepares the deeds, handles the finances and is the main contact for the cemetery. She is bonded to handle the finances.
Milford Public Library staff announced this year’s Summer Reading Program will be a hybrid of virtual programming and inperson programs for the first time since COVID began.
nity. We had a lot of comments about this.
tion requests from Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Shane Bucher. One is a U.S. Department of Justice grant of $250,000 to help pay for the salaries of additional deputies hired for the department for several years. The other, a $4,986 Kosciusko REMC Operation Roundup grant, would help pay for suits and equipment for the office’s dive team.
Ferrell noted he works with kids outside 4-H doing robotics at Baker Youth Club. Other projects he’s working on include recruiting volunteers from Grace College and having a technology fair at the Warsaw Community Public Library for kids.
Virtual Spring Story Time
The virtual segment of our Summer Reading Program will be “Page Turner Ocean Adventures!” This program, provided by the Emmy Award winning team of Jill Nadler and Kenny Mikey, includes comedy shows, crafts, recipes, children’s book author interviews, guest performers,
The library will also be providing activity packets to go along with each week’s theme that include craft kits, puzzles and fun freebies. These packets can be picked up at the library before viewing each week’s newest virtual content. Check out the library’s website and Facebook page each Monday for the link to the weekly virtual program.
The last Spring Story Time will be at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, with the theme “Spring Chickens.” Be sure to stop by the library and pick up the packet that includes a CheezIt snack and a geometric chicken craft to make. Miss Maria will be reading “Chicken in Space” by Adam Lehrahaupt and some other great stories featuring fun chickens.
Milford Cemetery board reorganizes, raises plot costs
During the past several years, an additional $12,000 has been spent on essential upkeep. The association owns the mower and pays for gas, mower maintenance and chemicals. Hurd receives an hourly stipend. With an average of $10,000 spent per year over the last three years, and an average income of $6,000 per year, the board determined it was necessary to raise the cost of a burial space to $400, effective immediately.Otherdiscussion included:
Jerry Parker Parker,Jerry80, Milford , died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022.A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 461 W. 900N, Milford. Calling will be from 2-4 p.m. prior to the service.
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• A map of the cemetery was published by The Papers to place on the wooden sign board, but the sign needs protective glass or Plexiglas so the map doesn’t fade.
The association makes a concerted effort to clear away debris and old flower arrangements and reserves the right to remove any unsightly items from gravesites.
In-person Family Story Times are back and will be held every Friday. The library has a great lineup of storytellers this year who are excited to share oceanthemed stories. Join staff members outside as weather permits, or inside in the library’s meeting room. Families who attend the Story Times will receive a free book at the end of each program.
The Milford Cemetery Association board recently reorganized and planned for the future of Milford Cemetery.DonnMay, Corey Veach and Michael Harris were added to the existing board of Becky Alles, Gary Hurd and Frank Rink.
Approved a quote brought by Kosciusko County Administrator Marsha McSherry for a electrical capacitor to help keep electrical costs down at the Kosciusko County Justice Building. That was for $66,141 from D&D Electric. A quote was also obtained from Dilling Group for $149,480.Thecommissioners’ next meeting is 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the Kosciusko County Courthouse’s Old Courtroom.
• There are some small sapling trees and overgrowth around some plots that need to be removed.
Assistant Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator Emily Luc also shared about how she’s working to assist with mental health needs amongst agricultural communities. That includes educating those working with the upcoming 988 national suicide prevention line about specific mental health needs of those in rural communities and farm families.
show at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, and a FOAM-ZILLA soapy fun event as part of the grand finale pizza party on Friday, July 22.
Hurd is in charge of grounds maintenance, and Rink, the main grave excavator for many years, helped with grounds maintenance and a lot of the measuring. Kline Excavating now does the gravesite preparation with Rink as consultant.
Eagle Scout Zachary Harris. He is a member of Boy Scout Troop 726 of North Webster and the son of Mark and Mandi grant applica-
an update on Kosciusko County Purdue Extension from its staff.
TWF brings local lake leaders together to share best practices
If you are willing to help with projects in the cemetery, please contact a board member. Donations are alsoForaccepted.moreinformation or to make a donation to the Milford Cemetery Association, call Alles at (574) 4538676.
The library will also be hosting two live programs at the library: Professor Steve’s Wild Water
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May 7 – Kristine Faith Streby, 26, 8310 E. 1250N, Syracuse, booked for false informing and felony probation violation. Bond: $15,250 surety cash.
Cole was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on May 2. Dalin was released on bond on May 4.
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responded to a dispute. The officer spoke with Cole, who said he had an argument with his brother, Dalin. Cole said the argument was about a child using a laptop to watch a movie.
Davis was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on May 4, with a $5,250 surety and cash bond.
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Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incidents and made the following arrests:
Accidents 5:33 a.m. Friday, May 6, North CR 675E, north of East CR 500N, North Webster. Driver: Justin K. Walker, 37, North Mid Lake Drive, North Webster. Walker’s vehicle hit a deer. Damage: Up to $5,000.4:04a.m.
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while never holding a license.
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May 6 — Anthony S. Elliott, 40, 6835 E. 800N, North Webster, booked for possession of marijuana/products and possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $600 cash.
The following people were booked in Noble County Jail: May 6 — Erica M. Benitez, 36, 309 N. East St., Milford, booked for possession of bond.on9217oil/hashish/salvia.marijuana/hashNobond.May1—JasonW.Graber,38,E.1250N,Syracuse,bookedaprobationviolation.No To: Box 188, Milford, IN 46542-0188
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10:05 a.m. Thursday, May 5, 310 N. Huntington St., Syracuse. Jerry Lee Yant, Syracuse, reported a fraudulent bank account was opened in his name June 2020.
Dear Editor, I am excited to say our efforts have paid off and I am officially the Republican nominee for Kosciusko County Auditor. I am in a state of gratefulness, encouragement and optimism of what the future will hold for Kosciusko County residents.Iappreciate everyone for all their hard work, support and efforts these past few months. I would like to really highlight my family, whom I love dearly. To my husband, Troy Helser, my children and my amazing grandchildren — you all mean the world to me and are a key reason I am so passionate to continue giving back to my community. I am grateful for all my friends and volunteers as we could not have done this without you.
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Around 4 a.m. April 2, county dispatch was contacted by Davis, who said there were six young people with a firearm on top of his neighbor’s residence. He also said someone had ran over a swing and log splitter. Officers went to the home and determined the incident did not occur.
When asked if there were illegal drugs inside the home, Ratliff said there was not and gave officers permission to search the residence.
Driving while suspended — Brian Poliquin, North Webster, $185.50; Bradley Wagoner, North Webster, $185.50.
In the home, the KCSO deputy found holes in a wall going into a bathroom, as well as empty shell casings.
About two hours later, dispatch received a 911 call made from an open line. A North Webster Police officer went to the scene and saw Davis lying across a road, point-
Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: Accident
The deputy asked Davis if he was on any medication and Davis said he was. While officers were at the home, Davis continued to look around like there were other people there.
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The promises I made on the campaign trail, like keeping up with the ever-changing state laws and legislation that affects all taxpayers, making sure the auditor’s office is fiscally responsible, being open and transparent, and continuing to build relationships with county taxpayers so we will always share a seat at the table statewide, are my next
According to court documents, Davis said he fired the handgun inside the home after all occupants had left. He told officers he saw a man in the hallway and that the man pointed a gun at him. Davis said he fired his handgun at the man and shot about seven or eight times.
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7:25 p.m. Friday, May 6, 600 block of East Palm Drive, Syracuse. A house was reported broken into and property stolen. Theft valued at $4,500. 6:42 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 500 block of North Parkway Avenue, Syracuse. Officers responded to a domestic complaint.
Lane, North Webster, is charged with criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, a Level 6 felony.
May 5 — Kenneth D. Colby, 38, 507 N. Parkway Drive, Syracuse, booked for domestic battery – moderate bodily injury. Bond: $6,000 surety and cash.
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Ratliff — Elba Ratliff, Cromwell, and Erica Ratliff, Syracuse. Married Aug. 9, 2019; separated Aug. 17, 2021. No minor children.
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Friday, May 6, North CR 300E, south of East Bowser Road, Milford. Driver: Manuel A. Rodriguez, 24, Stratford Drive, Winona Lake. Rodriguez swerved his vehicle to miss hitting a deer. His vehicle lost control on the pavement due to the rain, went off the roadway and hit a fence line before coming back on the road. Damage: Up to $10,000.
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May 7 — Heather Marie Whitaker, 32, 72833 CR 29 Lot 26, Syracuse, booked for operating a vehicle without ever obtaining a license. Bond: $500 cash.
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In the first case, Roxanne Marie Ratliff, 41, 7232 E. 650N, North Webster, was charged with making a false sales document, a Level 6 felony; and possession of a controlled substance and theft, both Class A misdemeanors. She was sentenced for possession of methamphetamine, a Level 6 felony, in a secondRatliff’scase.one-year probation in a misdemeanor theft case was also revoked in court. For the misdemean-
In a bedroom, officers found a plastic bag containing 1.3 grams of methamphetamine.
On Jan. 28, 2021, a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputy received information from the county’s probation department about an active warrant for Ratliff regarding her probation violation. Officers went to Ratliff’s home and were given consent to enter.
Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents and incidents:
At the time of the incident, Ratliff was banned from Walmart for a prior theft.
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Severalthem. grocery items were found in Ratliff’s coat pockets.
9:30 p.m. Monday, May 9, North SR 13, south of East CR 800N, North Webster. Driver: Sarah B. Wood, 48, East CR 450N, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $2,500.
or, Ratliff was sentenced in October 2020 and a petition for dismcasenalmeanorandtionalaryfiledviolationprobationwasinJanu-2021.Sevenaddi-chargesamisde-crimi-trespasswereallissedaspart
ing a firearm at his home. The officer asked Davis to put the gun down and Davis complied. The firearm had one loaded round in its chamber. A Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office deputy went to the scene to assist.
North Webster woman sentenced in three cases
3:59 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, South Main Street and East Emeline Street, Milford. An officer witnessed Ceaser Soto, also known as Cesaer Rivera/SotoRivera, 44, 1692 E. 200N Lot 170, Warsaw, disregard a stop sign at the intersection. When the officer stopped Soto, he told the officer he didn’t have a license. When the officer discovered Soto had failed to obtain a license, Soto was arrested at the scene for driving
7:32 p.m. Saturday, May 7, West First Street, Milford. Melanie Nicole Tolson, 31, Milford, reported a purse, wallet and lipstick case were stolen from her car. Theft valued at $500.
9:34 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, 1 W. Conrad St., Syracuse. Driver: Jason C. Longmire, 45, Syracuse. Longmire backed his car up and hit a town of Syracuse Street Department truck.
charges made by law enforcement are allegations and individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
According to court documents, Cole said the altercation became physical and Dalin punched him in the face multiple times.
all the Republican voters of Kosciusko County for voting to have me represent them in the November general election.
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Incidents 6:48 p.m. Sunday, May 8, 300 block East Catherine Street, Milford. Jose Lucio, 41, Warsaw, loaned a friend his motorcycle in exchange for the friend’s car. His motorcycle hasn’t been returned, but the car was seized by North Webster Police.
The following infractions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: No valid driver’s license — Michael Stover, North Webster, $160.50.
6:42 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 500 block of North Parkway Avenue, Syracuse. Officers were called to the scene after report of a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, screaming could be heard from inside. As an officer attempted to open the door, the suspect, Kenneth Colby, 38, Syracuse, closed the door. When the officer attempted to open the door again, Colby pushed him back. After Colby was in cuffs, officers spoke to the victim, assessing the bruising around her eyes and nose and the blood on her nose and hands. The victim stated Colby had punched her after starting an argument about her work hours. Colby was then formally arrested for domestic battery.
The following couple has applied for a marriage license in the office
Assteps.someone born and raised here in Kosciusko County, this opportunity means the world to me and I am excited to get to work for the taxpayers and serve people in our community. When I am elected in November to be your Kosciusko County Auditor, I guarantee that the taxpayers will be first. Rhonda J Helser
The officer then spoke with Dalin, who admitted the argument turned physical. Dalin said he punched Cole in the face and both of them exchanged multiple punches between each other. He also said the child was in the room during the physical altercation.
of Kosciusko County Clerk of the Court Ann Torpy: Back-Dinkins Kaitlyn Nicole Back, 28, Syracuse, and Charles Dewayne Dinkins Jr., 29, Syracuse.
Lastly, I would like to commend Chasity Sandy for the positive way she ran her campaign, and most of
9:50 p.m. Sunday, May 8, 10000 block North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse. Josee K. Davidson reported criminal mischief to a vehicle.
On Nov. 25, 2020, a Warsaw Police officer went to Walmart regarding UPC codes being switched on merchandise. Upon arrival, the officer was shown video surveillance of a woman, later identified as Ratliff, switching UPC codes to under-ring merchandise at a selfcheckout register. Ratliff was then detained by the store’s asset protection
Speeding — Monica Cannon, Syracuse, $160.50; Ryan Smythe, Syracuse, $160.50; Michael Schuh, Milford, $160.50; Renee Case, Leesburg, $160.50; Conner Sausaman, Syracuse, $160.50.
Two brothers from Syracuse were arrested after a physical altercation.Cole Edward Powell, 21, and Dalin Lee Powell, 22, both of 712 W. Portland St., Syracuse, are each charged with Police1,demeanor.ClassticandLevel16abatterydomesticwithchildunderpresent,a6felony;domes-battery,aAmis-OnAprilaSyracuseofficer
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of a plea agreement. Ratliff was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court on Monday, MayFor2.making a false sales document and possession of methamphetamine, Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed sentenced Ratliff to one year in the Kosciusko County Jail on each charge. Ratliff also received 183 days in KCJ for possession of a controlled substance and 182 days in KCJ for theft. All of the counts in Ratliff’s first case will be served consecutively and all cases will be servedRatliffconsecutively.has109days of jail time credit, totaling 218 days with good time credit. Reed said he had no objection to Ratliff serving her imposed sentence through work release.Intotal, including the probation violation, Ratliff received a four-year local sentence. With jail time credit, Ratliff has about three years and five months left to serve.
Gamber-Adams — Richard Gamber, Syracuse, and Angel Adams, Syracuse. Married June 29, 2020; separated April 2022. No minor children.
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8310 E. 1250N., Syracuse, gave a false name. After an officer recognized her from an active warrant, Streby was arrested and was also charged with false reporting.
8:30 a.m. Friday, May 6, 300 block North West Street, Milford. Grant D. Ruch reported the theft of a vehicle. Value: $300.
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Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident, incidents and made the following arrests: Accident
Accordingdepartment.tocourt documents, while searching Ratliff’s purse, the officer found several items Ratliff didn’t pay for. The officer also found a prescription bottle containing a mixture of several different pills, some of which were identified as hydrocodone and Xanax. Ratliff said the pills were prescribed to her but she didn’t have the bottles for
A North Webster woman received a local sentence for three criminal cases.
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The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Landis — Amber Landis, Milford, and Ronald Landis, Goshen. Married April 27, 2019; separated March 20, 2022. No minor children.
The officer didn’t notice any marks or injuries on the Powells as a result of the physical altercation.
11:31 a.m. Monday, May 9, 8900 block East Black Point Road, Syracuse. Mark L. Mignery reported the theft of a church information box. Value: $500.
3:26 p.m. Saturday, May 7, North Indiana Avenue and East Wood Street, Syrcause. An officer noticed a vehicle swerving and crossing over the center lane. Upon pulling the vehicle over, the officer discovered the driver, Cole Bradley Prathaftakis, 39, 16078 Brunswick Drive, Goshen, was intoxicated. Prathaftakis failed all field tests given and was arrested on the scene for operating while intoxicated.2:34p.m. Saturday, May 7, 200 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. An officer on duty spotted a vehicle bearing no license plate. Upon pulling the vehicle over, one of four passengers, Harley David Burkhead, 25, Warsaw, jumped out of the car, but returned to his seat after an order from the officer. When backup arrived, it was found a second passenger, Tanisha Rena Atchinson, 45, 310 W. Boston St., Syracuse, had an active felony warrant and was arrested. The driver, Paul David Goldsworthy, 27, West Boston Street, Syracuse, was given a citation for failing to register the vehicle and was let go along with Burkhead. The fourth passenger, Kristine Faithy Streby, 26,
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The following people were booked in Kosciusko County Jail: May 8 – Joshua Steven Carson, 25, 7200 E. 400N, Leesburg, booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $700 cash.May 7 – Tanisha Rena Atchison, 45, 310 W. Boston St., Syracuse, booked for felony failure to appear. No bond.
The Warsaw officer didn’t see any injuries on Bright.
• Mariah Sainer from North Webster Early Learning Center paraprofessional to Syracuse Early Learning Center paraprofessional.
He concluded that the five priorities for these plans are:
Jeromie L. Bright, 42, 709 W. North St., receivedSyracuse,thesentence for battery by means of a deadly weapon, a Level 5 felony, following being found guilty during a one-day jury trial lastRegardingmonth.
Milford man receives probation for battering pregnant woman
He said he “made a dumb mistake confronting” the man on the night of the incident.
the case, on May 6, 2021, a Warsaw Police Officer responded to a report of battery at the Time Out Inn on West Lake Street, Warsaw.
The officer spoke to a witness who was traveling in the area at the time of the incident. She said she saw the man pinning down Bright. She said the man was asking people to contact police and Bright had a lanyard-like object in hisOfficershand. then found Bright and a “monkey fist” – a rope with a knotted ball at the end – on the passenger seat in Bright’s vehicle. A monkey fist is a weapon wielded like a club and is capable of causing seriousBrightinjury.told police he was looking for his girlfriend and had been visiting several local bars.
Day had been coming and going from the property for the last couple months and had left a dog at the
• Place higher emphasis on preventative maintenance and recording warranties.
It was announced new curriculum materials are to be adopted, moving to Get More Math through Cengage, National Geographic: Great Civilizations for grades six and seven and Nation Geographic: U.S. History American Stories Beginnings to 1877 for grade eight.
According to court documents, the owners said they allowed their son’s girlfriend, later identified as Day, to stay at the property for a short time. However, Day allegedly kept coming up with excuses about being unable to move out and continued residing at the property.Theowners said they put the property on the market for sale and Day was to have moved out by Jan. 11. They told the deputy
A Syracuse man was sentenced to five years for battery on Monday, May 9, in Kosciusko Superior Court 3.
During Bright’s sentencing Monday, his girlfriend presented a number of letters from people in the Syracuse area who know Bright, which said positive things about his character.
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Miner also informed Bright of his right to appeal, which Bright immediately requested. Miner assigned him a court-appointed attorney for that appeal.
“I want to apologize to everyone involved,” he said in part. He talked about wanting to be present in his children’s lives.
Sobek also said Wood’s mental health issues were also taken intoForconsideration.domesticbattery resulting in bodily injury to a pregnant woman, Kosciusko Superior Court I Judge Karin McGrath sentenced Wood to five years in the Indiana Department of Correction. The entirety of the fiveyear sentence was suspended on probation. A no-contact order between Wood and the woman remains in effect.
Syracuse woman arrested on animal cruelty charge
Major upgrades coming to Wawasee schools
• Rebuilding the well.
Department witnessed a traffic violation at approximately 10:45 p.m. in the area of SR 15 and CR 900N and attempted to stop the passenger car. The driver of the vehicle fled at a high speed.
As a special term of his probation, Wood must undergo a mental health evaluation. McGrath encouraged Wood to take his mental health treatment seriously to avoid serving time in prison.“This is not a normal plea agreement with a Level 5 felony,” said Judge McGrath. “It doesn’t do anyone any good to sit five years in prison, so take this as a gift. Work on yourself and take things seriously.”
• Roof replacements.
anyHepunches.saidthe two just rolled around on the ground like “little girls.” Bright said he did have the monkey fist with him during the incident and said he armed himself for fear the man had a firearm.
• Establish a 10-year Capital Projects Plan adopted by the school board and posted online.
• Create bulk orders and storage of frequently used maintenance items to reduce downtime and unpredictable costs.
All of these projects are being done to improve the overall maintenance of the schools and ensure they stay looking and functioning well for as long as possible.
Finally, an out-of-state overnight trip was approved for the boys basketball team to travel to Findlay, Ohio, to attend the Findlay Basketball Team Camp June 20 and 21.
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• Carrie Sturgill from WHS Early Learning Center paraprofessional to Milford Early Learning Center infant/toddler lead teacher.
Losher, an eighth-grader at Milford; Antonio “Tony” Hepler, an eighth-grader at WMS; and Courtney Cox — the only one not present due to conflicting activities — a 12th-grader at WHS.
•Transfersconfirmed.approved:TamelaGofffrom five-hour SES to SES cafeteria manager.
is charged with cruelty to an animal, a Class A misdemeanor.OnJan.11,a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s deputy responded to a report of an abandoned dog. The deputy met with the owners of a residence, who said their son had lived at the home but passed away a few months earlier.
Eric Crum, 44, Silver Lake, has been arrested on charges of reckless driving, meth,possessionnaliaofpossessionfleeing,parapher-andoffollowing a pursuit Monday evening.
Man who used ‘monkey fist’ weapon sentenced in battery
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On July 2, 2021, a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a domestic battery report. Upon arrival at the scene, the deputy met with a woman who said Wood had battered her.
Bright’s girlfriend also testified, with Defense Attorney Christopher Stidham asking her questions.She said he does care for their kids and provides for them financially.Sobek later argued Miner should take into consideration that Bright had a previous conviction for battery. He said Bright hadn’t shown remorse for his actions thus far.
Wood was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior Court I on Monday, May 9.
A draft for the new Teacher Evaluation Plan was published and approved, outlining the new, more productive method Wawasee Schools will use to better evaluate its teaching staff and further understand the results.
• Wawasee Schools received $12,000 through the Connectivity Grant.• Zimmer-Biomet donated $1,000 to the robotics program.
• Provide skilled training for headEriccustodians.Speicher, principal at Syracuse Elementary, gave the school report and celebrated Syracuse Elementary’s fifth year in the building, reminiscing about when he first looked at the building seven years ago. “This school needs to have a big gym.” Speicher said many events are held in the gym, and students love the space. Students, conducted by Kris Stump, performed on the drums for the audience, and six students with Kim Jones demonstrated their skill in archery, a sport that just came to the school this year.
upper leg in an attempt to force her out of it. Wood then walked to the driver’s side of the vehicle as the woman was trying to get away and pushed her down. He entered the vehicle and left the scene.
The deputy noticed the woman had red marks and bruising on her leg. The woman told the deputy she was pregnant and said Wood was aware she was pregnant.During court proceedings, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Sobek said Wood’s plea agreement was the result of extensive negotiations and fact finding, which included a deposition from the victim.
wasee High School custodian to five-hour Milford School custodian.
• Pool upgrades for WHS and WMS.•Upgrades to science and art rooms.•Repairs to the Academy.
• Anna Mills from five-hour Wa-
Thehome.owners were at the home on Jan. 10 to leave water running in the kitchen sink to keep the pipes from freezing; the temperature dropped into the single digits that night. They returned on Jan. 11 and assumed Day had been at the home, as the water in the kitchen sink was turned off, resulting in the pipes freezing.
Miner noted the aggravators of Bright’s previous criminal history and a violation of probation involving another case. He also said a mitigating factor was Bright’s imprisonment causing hardship to his children.Miner said he was especially troubled by Bright’s previous conviction for “Somehowbattery.wehaven’t gotten Mr. Bright’s attention at this point,” he said regarding getting him to change.Hesentenced Bright to five years in the Indiana Department of Correction, with three and a half suspended and the remainder to be served through probation. Bright is also to maintain no contact with the other man in the incident throughout the time of his sentence.
As last night’s Wawasee School Board meeting came to an end, Superintendent Steve Troyer gave his report focusing on the maintenance repairs, preventative measures and upgrades to equipment already begun in places such as Wawasee Middle School.
In good news for the evening, WMS Principal Brent Berkeypile completed his training with the Indiana Principal Leadership Institute. Other news of interest:
He found four people outside the bar, including a man who had bruises and cuts on his right wrist andTheknuckles.mantold police he was leaving the inn in his vehicle, when Bright pulled up in his vehicle, almost causing a collision. Bright prevented the man from being able to leave and exited his vehicle holding a lanyard-like rope item in his hand and yelling about a woman.Theman said Bright then rushed him with a rope, which had a ball attached at the end. The man said he tried to prevent Bright from hitting him and pinned Bright to the ground.Theofficer noticed injuries to the man’s elbow, wrist and knuckle and redness on his shoulder and neck.
• Electrical repairs.
• An extended pickup lot at Syracuse Elementary.
The small dog, a 12-year-old Yorkshire terrier, was still in the cold house on Jan. 11. No food or water was left for the dog. The KCSO deputy took the dog to the Animal Welfare League. AWL workers said the dog’s nails were so long they curled into the pads of its paws. The dog’s fur was also matted and appeared to have
fleas.A medical evaluation of the dog showed it had a Body Condition Score of 3.0 based on the Purina Dog Body Condition Scoring Chart, which meant the dog was tooThethin.dog also had an extreme amount of tartar on its teeth. Day was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on Monday, May 2.
Stidham disagreed, saying Bright “acknowledges his past mistakes.” He said Bright’s “household would be deprived” by his incarceration.Brightalso made a statement.
A Milford man will serve five years on probation after being convicted of battering a pregnantAustinwoman.Samual Wood, 24, 305 Ulrich Drive, Milford, was charged with domestic battery resulting in bodily injury to a pregnant woman, a Level 5 felony. Three additional criminal charges were dismissed as part of a plea agreement.
According to court documents, the woman went to a residence when she was yelled at by Wood. As the woman got into a vehicle and attempted to lock the door, Wood entered the vehicle and began kicking the woman in the
• Indiana School Board honored Wawasee School Board and President Don Bokhart with EGA Awards.•The WHS Academic Super Bowl team made it into the state’s Top 10 in Class 2.
A resolution for 13 $50 Amazon gift cards for students was approved.Troyer spoke on a policy change for transfer students, which included giving consideration to students who had been out of school for at least 12 months after bringing a weapon to school. The policy was approved.NorthWebster Public Library Board of Trustees member LuAnn Kissinger put in a letter of resignation, indicating her final day was May 4. A new appointment has not yet been
Flecker assured this would be a cost-neutral move for book rentals, meaning there is no change in what parents will pay for books. The materials were approved.
One of the projects was replacing end caps on the roof and windows at WMS. The project gives the appearance of a facelift to the facility. James Flecker, board attorney, said, “They estimate we get about 15-20 years out of these roof caps. With the green caps added on top, they said it [the roof] should last the life of the building.”
• Wawasee FFA received $1,000 for•scholarships.TheTurn Around Award winners were announced, which included Zena and Zoey Schullerr, twin fifth-graders at Milford; Ayden Girouard, a fifth-grader at North Webster; James Hensley, a fifth-grader at Syracuse; Klayton
Pursuit south of Milford ends east of Syracuse
Multiple police agencies responded to assist in the pursuit. Stop sticks were deployed and struck the vehicle driven by Crum. The pursuit concluded east of CrumSyracuse.wastaken into custody and transported to the Kosciusko County Jail.
Not only do these upgrades provide a cosmetic uplift to the school, they are as practical as they are esthetic. For the upcoming 2022-23 school year, Troyer said the corporation can expect 27 total projects to be underway, including:
He was suspicious of the man he confronted being involved with his girlfriend and became angry when he saw the man leaving the Time OutBrightInn. said he blocked the man’s vehicle with his and said there was a verbal argument between them. He said the man tackled him to the ground first, but neither threw
A Kosciusko County Sheriff’s
Deputy Prosecutor Joe Sobek objected to two of the letters being admitted, with Kosciusko Superior Court 3 Judge Chad Miner ultimately agreeing to all but one being allowed for consideration.
• DECA received $2,000 from the Korenstra Family Foundation.
• Security upgrades.
• Provide an easier help desk for staff maintenance issues.
With that said, PFW still saw untapped potential in Konieczny, who is ready for a fresh start in Fort Wayne.“My body is starting to break down, it’s not doing too hot!” exclaimed Konieczny of the inconsistent season. “I’m just pushing through, trying to get to the NLCs and to sectionals. It hasn’t been great this season, seems like every meet it rains or is super windy. But
The Rebel Alliance would show its fight in the fifth, Brooke Catron rapping a two-run single and Couture following with another RBI hit to cut the lead to 5-4. But again, Wawasee left the bases loaded as Bowers worked out of the jam with a pair of fielder’s choices at third.
In the second game Monday, NorthWood would salvage a split with a 10-5 win. Grant Brooks doubled and homered, and Hunter Fiedeke had two hits for the Warriors.
Warsaw won both sides of the team titles, backing up both regular season round robin titles.
Wawasee would close out NorthWood, 9-4, in a resumption of play from a game halted in April by lightning. Wawasee led 9-3 in the bottom of the sixth, the Panthers plating just one run in the seventh.
Laney Gross opened the top half of the fourth with a double, and came around to score on an Ava Couture RBI single to get the visitors on the board. But a bad omen loomed as Wawasee left the bases loaded in the frame, and the Empire plated another run in the bottom half to take a 5-1 lead.
Tennis Wawasee didn’t have much luck with NorthWood last Wednesday, falling 4-1 at home. Kiah Farrington had the only Wawasee tally, taking down Gabriella Umbower 7-5, 6-4 in another marquee No. 1 singles matchup. Wawasee won just six games in the rest of its lineup.
The cost per session is $65 for the first child, $60 for the second child and $55 for each subsequent child. Parents can enter through the south entrance of the building near the pool (Door 9).
The resistance would begin its takeover of The Deathstar in the sixth. Haylee Allen opened with a walk, followed by a bunt single by Elizabeth Miller. After a pop out, Gross dropped in an RBI single to start the march. The big blow came on a two-run double from Evie Duncan, nearly missing a homer by a foot, tying the game at eight and completely energizing the Alliance.Allen would draw a bases loaded
There was a disturbance in Wawasee’s softball universe. So it dug down and found the force was strong from within.
On national Star Wars Day, the Warriors used a little Jedi mind trickery to wear down the evil Sith Lords of the dark side, Wawasee rallying for a 12-8 softball win over the “Evil Empire” rival Warsaw last Wednesday.Midwaythrough the saga, Lord Vader — Marisol Bowers — was crippling the resistance. Bowers, who wasn’t lighting up the radar guns with her pitching speed, had Wawasee completely off-balance through three innings. The Warriors had just one hit and found itself down 4-0.
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The Empire responded with four more runs and a lot of pressure, Bowers helping her own cause with an RBI knock to right. At 8-4 and time running out, Wawasee head coach Chloe McRobbie had to rally her troops.
NorthWood clawed its way back from a nine-run deficit, scoring nine runs in the top of the seventh to cap off a 16-13 win Monday. Both teams combined for 27 hits but also 11 errors. Elizabeth Miller had four RBIs and Evie Duncan added three driven in to pace the Wawasee offense.
Crossroads League Track A couple notable items involving Wawasee graduates at the 2022 Crossroads League Outdoor Track and Field Championships held last week.Isaish Tipping, a junior at Marian University, won the discus event with a best throw of 48.57 meters (159-3.5 feet) and also was the conference runner-up in hammer throw, his best effort 58.94 meters (193-3 feet). Tipping is an automatic AllCrossroads selection with the discus championship.JadaParzygnot, a junior at Bethel University, was the runner-up in pole vault, finishing with a height of 3.65 meters (11-7.5 feet).
Registration is ongoing for both summer sessions, but space is limited. Each class is 40 minutes. Registrations will be accepted until the first day of class.
The first came in the sand, where Dylan Konieczny was the clear-cut winner in long jump, sailing 16-5.5 in her best attempt, a full half-foot better than the field. Konieczny was right on the heels of defending champion Marin Hart of Warsaw in high jump, but topped out at 5-1 while Hart finished at 5-4 to repeat as champion. Konieczny also ran in the 100 hurdles finals, taking seventh.The second was in the grass, as Emma Yoder sent a message to next week’s sectional with a championship in discus. Yoder’s best throw went 130-9.5, reestablishing her school record, an putting the pressure on the favorite, Abby Sanner of Warsaw, who could only find a 1268.5 to finish second, leaving Yoder with her first conference title.
Track Mishawaka and Goshen both beat Wawasee Wednesday in the NLC boys track finale for the Warriors, who went winless in conference play. Mishawaka beat Wawasee 116-15 and Goshen topped the Warriors 9438.Hunter Tinkey had the lone Wawasee win in the 100 dash, clocking 11.63, and was second in the 200 at 23.90. Quintin Spitzmacher was second in discus at 130-4 and Joey Mikel was third in the 800 run at 2:14.69.Wawasee closed out its girls regular season with a trio in the rain Thursday night at NorthWood. The host Panthers tripped up the Warriors 82-28 while Warsaw, the third team in the trio, also outdid Wawasee In88.5-20.5.ashowdown of top flight con-
Wawasee sent just field events to the Goshen Relays for Saturday’s female competition, and had a champion in Yoder, who won discus at 121-9. Combined with Gibson (99-0) and Natalie Katzer (82-11) the three won Wawasee the discus relay title. Alissa Gill was second in pole vault at 9-0.25.
Steve Coverstone earned career coaching win 399 after Wawasee’s 169-181 win over Tippecanoe Valley at Round Barn last Wednesday.
Baseball Warsaw plated the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth to escape Syracuse with a 2-1 baseball win last Wednesday.Thegame went scoreless until both teams scored a run each in the sixth. Austin Polk drove in the winning run with a two-out single in the ninth. The Warriors put two on in the bottom of the ninth, but Kellen Bailey got a strikeout to end it, his second save in as many tries against Wawasee this season.
“We talked about being the driver of your bus, your positive energy is going to fuel you to where you want to go,” started McRobbie about the message before the start of the sixth inning rally, but totally missing the chance to say Millennium Falcon instead of bus. “They were driving their own positive energy bus. And I think it helped out. They were all cheering for each other and fueling each other.”
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“But the thing I love about track is you can be at one level all season, then find improvement within yourself. Some of the girls know their times just won’t place, but you can still challenge yourself. You might not get a top three and go to regionals, but you can beat a personal best. You can keep that in mind, go run your race.”
The Wawasee track standout had the ability as a decorated volleyball player, but chose to continue her athletic exploits as a Division I track athlete with the announcement of committing to Purdue Fort Wayne.Surrounded by most of her track teammates, as well as a host of volleyball pals, Konieczny held her ceremony in the Warrior Room at Wawasee High School last Wednesday. In the midst of the track season, Konieczny is stringing together one last run at a state title in field events that caught the attention of the“TheyMastadons.actually saw me on Instagram and social media, messaging
week in review
ee’s 4x800 girls relay and the boys 4x100 were both sixth, Wawasee’s 4x100 girls relay seventh.
Warriors field a pair of champions
Wawasee had one other top three, Alissa Gill placing third in pole vault at 9-0. On the track, Wawasee was limited in its successes. Wawas-
I still have a lot left to do.” Konieczny has offered 5-0 high jumps and 100 hurdle times in the 17-second range this season among her Koniecznywork.was also a standout in volleyball, where she recorded 575 kills and 97 blocks in her career while garnering All-Northern Lakes Conference and Warrior Way awards, plus a 2021 Academic All-State nod. Konieczny is a 9.54 (12 scale) student and intends to take on the field of biology in the classroom.“Thiskind of took me out of nowhere,” admitted Konieczny. “When I began visiting colleges for volleyball and track, at PFW I got to meet most of the team. It was just so much fun and I instantly clicked with a lot of them. Of course the coaching is incredible there and the coaches were honest with me. It was a perfect choice to make.”
tenders in the discus, Warsaw’s Abby Sanner set the tone with a 131-6.5 win with Wawasee’s Emma Yoder second at 123-4.75. Shot put had Sanner win with a throw over 36 feet, with Wawasee’s Brooklynn Gibson third at 31-0.25.
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times will look like for next week.
Haylee Allen spun a gem, striking out seven in a 6-0 shutout of Mishawaka Tuesday evening. Four Warriors had two hits each, Duncan among them with two RBIs to boot.
Dylan Konieczny kinda already knew, but it became academic as a senior her future would continue around the track.
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Allen pulled out the light saber and finished off the victory, getting the Empire out in order in the seventh, Gross diving to snare Natalya Holder’s foul pop to start the explosion.‘Fallifyou will. Rise if you must.’
If there has been one consistent area this season for Wawasee track, it’s been the field events for the girls. That held true Tuesday night at the Northern Lakes Conference Track Championships, where Wawasee claimed a pair of individual titles in the field.
Wawasee was consistent in its scoring, led by Jay Finlinson’s 40, followed by 41 from Robbie Finlinson, 43 from Myles Everingham and 45 from Caleb Clevenger. Vaughn Dyson tossed in a 49. Valley was led by a 40 from Greg Miller, who shared medalist honors with Jay Finlinson. Wawasee’s JV shot a 217 to beat Valley by five strokes. Weston DeLong and Josh Long each shot 51 for theJayWarriors.Finlinson was sixth overall for the Warriors at Saturday’s Concord Invite, shooting a 79. Dyson added an 84 among the scores as Wawasee placed fifth with a 335. In a showcase of mostly Elkhart area schools, Northridge won with a 319, one better than South Bend St. Joe’s 320. Culver Academy (324) and NorthWood (329) were ahead of the Warriors. The Panthers had the medalist in Earl Williams and his 71.
Teammate Brooklynn Gibson was fifth in discus at 103-11 and started her throws night seventh in shot put at 32-10.5.
“Haylee is getting a little more confident as we go along,” McRobbie said of her young Skywalker. “She can pitch well, but if our defense doesn’t help her out, none of that matters. We have to play better defense. If the defense has her back, she trusts her pitches more. Early on when we made some mistakes in the field, she started trying to force pitches. Once we got it straightened out, she got way more comfortable. You could see it.”
Wawasee snuck out its first NLC win on the final day of the regular season Tuesday evening, a 3-2 winner over visiting Mishawaka. Farrington and Kaitlynn Jackson were singles winners, Farrington by shutout and Jackson a two and two winner. Allison Clark and Kenley Stewart added a doubles win, taking their No. 1 court 7-5, 6-0.
“Right now, the two throwers are in the right headspace we need to have them in for next week,” said Wawasee head coach Stef Wuthrich, referring to Yoder and Gibson and next week’s Warsaw Sectional. “If they stay in the mindset they are in right now, they will both be in a good spot to challenge for regionals.”
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NorthWood swept the five JV courts.Plymouth played a strong game Monday in sweeping Wawasee 5-0. In the marquee matchup, Aubrey Vervynckt beat Farrington 6-3, 6-2 to get the upper hand in seeding for this week’s tournament. Plymouth gave up just six games in the remainder of its matches to complete thePlymouthvictory. won five of the six JV matches via shutout, the other a 7-5 win from Wawasee’s Aubrey Gerber and Mackenzie Hackleman.
walk to give Wawasee its first lead at 9-8, and the X-Wing Fighters were swarming Vader’s palace.
Lucy Wilkinson and Jada Carter both cleared 4-0 in high jump to tie for fourth, and Wawasee’s 4x400 relay team of Trinity LaJoice, Addison Powell, Courtney Cox and Dylan Konieczny were second at 4:30.98.
Wawasee reversed its fortunes Tuesday by scoring four runs in the bottom of the seventh to stun Mishawaka, 7-6. Three Mishawaka errors allowed Wawasee to make the rally, a two-out throwing error allowing Ty Brooks to score the winning run. Ringler and Maddux Everingham both had RBIs in the inning, Everingham leading the team with three driven in on the night.
Softball
“For some of these kids, sectionals is the last meet for them and we’re seeing some kids starting to realize that,” said Wuthrich. “We know what our times have been, and those kids saw today what
Hackleman and Brynn Jamora had a JV doubles win, and Anny Lin grabbed a JV singles court.
In a galaxy far, far away
Hunter Tinkey was eighth in the 100 dash at 11.89 and Cam Zimmerman was seventh in the 300 hurdles despite winning his heat with a time of 43.45.
Konieczny making the jump to Purdue Fort Wayne
Ty Brooks was electric on the hill for the Warriors, working eight innings of one-hit ball, striking out eight.Kaleb Salazar and Grant Brooks combined on a two-hitter Saturday, shutting out Marian 5-0. Salazar went six innings, giving up two hits and two walks while Brooks went a perfect seventh. The Brooks brothers combined for four hits at the plate and an RBI and Lucas Ringler added two RBIs in the win.
Catron had three hits and four RBIs, Couture had a career-high three hits and two RBIs, and Jaci Worrell reached base in all five plate appearances and scored twice. Allen struck out seven Sith Lords to get the win to roll the credits.
Long had the top JV score at Warsaw’s JV Invite at Rozella last Saturday, shooting a 99. Wawasee had a 438 team score overall.
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me and DMing me,” said Konieczny of the modern approach to college recruiting. “They wanted to talk to me. I don’t know. It was kind of wild.”Konieczny has been many things for the Wawasee track team, but has been a standout in hurdles, high jump and long jump. Konieczny admits her senior season has been a difficult one; nearly every meet Wawasee has competed in this season has been marred by below average weather and conditions.
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put spoiler alerts up with Bethany upThattwo. alert, however, lasted about five minutes as Wawasee got a 42 from Myles Everingham and a 44 from Vaughn Dyson to counter the 48 from Noah Schrock and 60 from Keagan Meyer, the 60 later dropped when Evan Brown turned in his 52. But it wasn’t enough as improbable medalist Caleb Clevenger shot a 41 from the five hole for the Warriors, icing the historical moment.
The Kenneth and Leila Harkless Foundation continued its support for Chautauqua-Wawasee, awarding $5,000 for its 2022Chautauqua-Wawaseeprograms. develops and sponsors programs in support of the four Chautauqua pillars: arts, education, faith and recreation. “Our goal is to make Syracuse and the region a better place to visit, work, live and raise a family,” explained Mark Knecht, organization president. “As a nonprofit organization, the grant from the Harkless Foundation provides significant support in helping us toward our goal.”
And as improbable as guessing weather conditions, Wawasee’s throw-out score was from its No. 1, Jay Finlinson, who shot a 47 after a couple big numbers early set him back. After finishing sixth less than 48 hours before at the Concord Invite, Finlinson and his little brother, Robbie, turned in 47-42 that actually had Wawasee losing to Bethany after Cameron Heinisch and Austin Shenk carded 41-46 to
FRIDAY — R. & P. Haab
Bridge Results
Mason Slabaugh named chamber ambassador of the year
and better next year. Slabaugh is coming up with ideas for community outreach that are fun and challenging while respecting the club’s strong tradition. And some of those ideas are cutting edge that other clubs aren’t doing.When he isn’t working, Slabaugh loves to play golf, kayak and cook, especially grilling. He also enjoys networking.
Last year’s Dueling Against Cancer, hosted by the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County, was such as success that another event will be hosted again this year.
North Webster Drivers May 16-20
Slabaugh does marketing for Tippecanoe Country Club, focusing on community outreach. He said serving as a chamber ambassador provides him an opportunity to do just that. “For me, I grew up in Syracuse. It’s nice to meet the business owners and see behind the curtain or (see) what they need,” he said.
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MONDAY — M. Smith
“I’m shocked, I had no idea that I won all those matches,” shared Coverstone after the crowd finally dwindled following the ceremony. “It’s a total shock. Total appreciation.”The match itself hinted at what a wild 2022 season it’s been in boys golf, where even the typically pristine Tippy course had some revisions. Makeshift greens on the second and fifth holes to accommodate new grass growth made holes less traditional, the new fifth green a good 20 yards short and situated smack dab in the fairway. The course itself was fine, but the side trouble was spongy, and made it a tough task out of the roughs.
The day really was about the history for Coverstone, who began coaching Wawasee boys golf in 2000 and later added the girls in 2011. Four state finals appearances in his first eight years earmarked a run that would see him win 256 dual matches with the boys and another 144 with the girls. There are a bevy of moments for the Hall of Famer, but Monday night Coverstone wasn’t quick to brag about numbers.“Ican’t hardly believe it that I have that many wins,” shared Coverstone, flashing a big smile. “I’m just, let’s say gratified, that someone cared enough to let me know.”
Senior Prime Enrichment Center events
May 16-20
The Harkless Foundation was founded in 1987 to support cultural activities in the Syracuse area. Patrick Appenzeller is the organization’s throughmingprofitdianathe“ChautauquafoundedChautauqua-Wawaseepresident.wasin2014toprovidetheExperience”forSyracuseandnorthernIn-region.Asa501(c)(3)non-organization,program-ismadepossibleprimarilygrantsanddonations.
Jon Everingham had quietly worked the parking lot to bring back the JV players and their families to the clubhouse to announce to Coverstone, still seated in his cart, that something special had just happened.Mostof the JV players had no idea what was going on, either. Nor did Shenk, equipped with some mumbles on the course that Coverstone was trying to win his 400th high school golf match. And before Shenk could say anything to Coverstone while the two were in the cart, the now assembled Wawasee varsity golfers quickly coughed him quiet.
There are three tiers of tickets. A single reserved ticket that includes a buffet dinner and reserved seating is $80. There is also the option of the VIP package for a table of eight with a plated dinner, reserved table and complimentary beverage for $1,200. The final option is to attend just for the night’s entertainment. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. for those guests and the cost is $30.
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Milford Kiwanis plans to honor local veterans during its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at the Milford CommunityMilfordBuilding.Fest on Memorial Day weekend will include a pancake and sausage breakfast sponsored by Kiwanis from 7-10 a.m. at the Milford Community Building.
Coverstone lands a milestone
Volunteers should bring weed trimmers (with extra batteries, as there is no electricity), rakes, garbage bags and other items to help with the collection of trash.
Chautauqua-Wawasee receives boost from Harkless Foundation
Syracuse Drivers May 16-20
SPEC had 16 in attendance at their hot lunch program Monday, May 9. The meal included stuffed green peppers, cream corn and cauliflower, with brownies for dessert. Those who would like to participate are invited to bring a friend and call Merita at (574) 834-1193 to schedule a lunch.
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Some programs the grant supports are the annual Wawasee Oakwood Fine Arts Festival, Taps Across the Water at Dusk, Patriotic Pops Concert, Old Fashioned Christmas and the Encounter with Thomas Jefferson on June 26. Chautauqua programs are offered at no cost to attend, so the support the
FRIDAY — P. Perry
This high-energy dueling Piano War will have every guest laughing, singing and dancing the night away. The evening will serve up music where guests will know all the words, from a big variety of styles and eras, performed by master entertainers who know how to ignite a crowd.
For more information, contact Knecht at (703) 489-7124.
THURSDAY — C. Hill
The evening begins with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. and dinner being served at 6 p.m. There will be a live auction and other opportunities during the entertainment to raise funds to support the families in Kosciusko County fighting cancer. So make sure to bring cash.
THURSDAY — B. Kennedy
“They tend to have more fun around other kids,” he said of the younger members. “I’m surprised how well received it is.” This year the club had about 100 kids attend Tippecanoe Country Club’s Easter egg hunt and Slabaugh has plans to make the event bigger
TUESDAY — P. Smith
THURSDAY — M. Webb
The North Webster Bridge Group met Thursday, May 5, at the Senior Primelife Enrichment Center in the North Webster Community Center. Winners were Bob Merchant, first, and Bill Thompson, second.
WEDNESDAY — J. Rowland
“Us shooting a 169 with Jay having an off day says a lot about these kids we have in the top five,” Coverstone said. “We don’t have a lot of depth for the varsity, so they have to play well every match out.”
WEDNESDAY — R. Chambers
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“I grew up on the lakes and golf courses in this area. If I can’t make it here in sales ... ,” he said. When he first joined the country club’s staff, he helped increase membership through encouraging more families with kids to join.The kid’s programming at the club is full.
FRIDAY — K. Young
MONDAY — B. Harkless
Community Corner
In case of rain, they will meet
May 16. The group will be leaving from behind the North Webster Community Center at 8:30 a.m.
Milford Kiwanis would appreciate extra helpers in the community to come to the Milford Cemetery cleanup at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, until the work is done.
The garage sale is expected to be huge this year. The event will be from 8 a.m to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14. There will be tables set up in the senior room and outside the door.
Harkless grant provides makes these programs possible.
Slabaugh grew up in the area and has worked in the food and beverage industry for 30 years. He had two grandmothers and a mom who were great cooks and he learned from them. His speciality is being a well grounded cook and being able to make something someone else is craving.Ashe was growing up and starting his career, Tippecanoe Country Club was the place where people wanted to work. As a restaurateur, Slabaugh is used to wearing a lot of hats, so the transition to a marking role was fairly easy, especially when it comes to the club.
TUESDAY — B. & K. Turner
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Steve Coverstone sat in his golf cart, fumbling around with a folder of paperwork, alongside Bethany Christian head coach Jon Shenk. As the two settled on the final score of 169 for Wawasee, 187 for Bethany, a small crowd had gathered, a few more than were on the golf course. Everyone on hand at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club Monday evening was about to celebrate history.
WEDNESDAY — J. & C. Wagoner
Milford Kiwanis plan upcoming events
The breakfast donations will go directly toward supporting children and schools in the community and Riley Hospital.
Toss in a strengthening wind that blew from east to west for much of the nine-hole round, sending a couple long putts well off target, but what else is new in northern Indiana this spring?
Everingham made the announcement that with Wawasee’s win over Bethany, coach Coverstone had achieved his milestone win, and Coverstone had absolutely no clue it was happening.
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TUESDAY — D. Haney
When Mason Slabaugh’s employer purchased a table for the recent annual dinner for the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, he joked they may end up cheering Slabaugh as ambassador of the year. This year the chamber presented an ambassador of the year award for the firstAndtime.Slabaugh was named ambassador of the year. He was stunned and humbled with being presented the award. “It was a nice surprise, a very nice surprise,” Slabaugh said.”The recognition was very humbling.”
Milford Kiwanis will end Memorial Day weekend with a Nelson’s Golden Glow sale at approximately 11 a.m. Monday, May 30, immediately after the parade ends. The cost will be $9 per half chicken.
Volunteer drivers for Syracuse, Milford and North Webster Mobile Meals have been scheduled as follows:
MONDAY — G. Smith
This year’s event will be held Friday, May 20, at The Owl’s Nest, 7369 CR 800N, North Webster.
Senior Primelife Enrichment Center had a busy day Monday, May 9, with two tables filled with seniors playing mahjong and two tables filled with seniors playing euchre.Nancy Gray, director, wants to remind seniors SPEC’s casino trip to New Buffalo, Mich., on Monday,
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Banquet Tuesday evening honored FFA members and Friends of FFA. Ben Schlipf, the 2022 Wawasee FFA Alumni Honoree, presided over the awards presentation to chapter members.Schlipf, a 2004 graduate with a degree in agriculture engineering from Purdue University, briefly spoke about wisdom and encouragement. He stated when he thinks of wisdom, he pictures a monk meditating on a mountain. While he has been on a mountain and participated in the high school production of “The King and I,” that was as close as he could get to speak about wisdom.He did offer encouragement to chapter members. He encouraged them to go out and find their own way. “Be who you want to be and how you want to be ... be curious, try out new things and learn.” He also spoke to the community members present. “The kindness of all the mentors, thank you for your investment of time and energy ... make FFA great, this organization great.”
ing as a coach to a career or leadership development event this year.
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Krull was presented the Chad Beer Memorial Scholarship and Leina Helfers received the Agriculture Education Scholarship and the Ray E. Darr Memorial Scholarship. Helfers and Krull were both recognized for receiving state and national FFA scholarships. Helfers received the state FFA License Plate Scholarship, and Krull received the national Grow Ag Leadership Scholarship.
Greenhand and Chapter Degree Pins were presented to qualifying first- and second-year members.
Chapter Degree Pins were presented to David Anderson, Cade Beer, Jared Beer, Allison Gibson, Libby Haab, Zeke Ihnen, Landen Kessler, Charlie Krull, Ryan Menzie, Josie Melton, Justin Mullet, Reagan Scott, Zoe Taylor, Tai Vu and Cameron Zimmerman.
Micah Rassi, SIGBots vice president, said, “These competitors really bring it. They are amazingly tough teams.” Each Purdue team competed in up to 18 matches and six skills rounds in a two-day period, defeating teams with stunning win/loss records while clawing their way to the top of the bracket.
This year’s scholarship essay title was “Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility for Preserving It” with the focus question of “How do the qualities of a good citizen (dependability, service, leadership and patriotism) help support ourThenation?”local DAR Good Citizen is Driedyn Hernandez, son of Schaya Hernandez and Driedyn Hernandez, Syracuse. At Wawasee High School, he is a member and captain of the football team and honorable mention All-Conference. Hernandez belongs to DECA and yearbook club and has completed many business courses at Wawasee. He has coached Upwards basketball and worked at Subway, where he received a customer service star pin.
first and Arrington Krull placed 20th out of 181 individuals at the state. Other participants included Kenley Stewart, Lainey Mylure, Mary Conway, Allison Clark, Adeline Barton and Charlie Krull. There were nearly 200 members,
Brad Clayton, Matt Grady, Kelly Heckaman, Lissa Krull and Rachel Plat were also recognized for serv-
The Wawasee Food Services Department prepared the meal, with Maple Leaf Farms providing the entrees.Themeeting was presided over by the 2021-2022 Wawasee FFA Chapter Officers who introduced special guests and presented awards. Those officers were Jacob Wilkinson, president; Arrington Krull, vice president; Helfers, secretary; Charlie Krull, treasurer; Scott, reporter; Landen Kessler, sentinel; and Alli-
Purdue SIGBots competed against such universities as Illinois, Rutgers, Auburn, Clemson, University of Florida, USC and universities from other countries such as Spain, Columbia, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, South Korea, Australia and Mexico, among others.
Dairy CDE — Jacob Wilkinson andSAEHelfers.Proficiency Award Applications — David Anderson, beef production entrepreneurship; and Arrington Krull, goat production entrepreneurship.Soils—Theteam of Cade Beer, Jared Beer, Justin Mullet and Jacob Wilkinson placed ninth out of 14 at state. The team of Emerson Krull, Coltin Bucher, Wyatt Schafer and Carter Grady placed first out of 16 at the state and the team of David Anderson, Ryan Menzie, Landon Kessler and Braxton Hollar placed 36th out of 56 Horticultureteams.—Helfers placed
fall four Kosciusko County high schools have the opportunity to choose one senior student who exemplifies the following Truthfulness, loyalty, punctuality, being worthy of trust.Service — Cooperation, courtesy, contributing to the welfare of others.Leadership — Personality, ability to assume responsibility and inspire others, Patriotismdecision-making.—Devotionto and support of the United States of America, supporting service members and veterans, working for causes that make one’s community stronger.Astudent chosen as a Good Citi-
Kaden Weimer received the Advisor’s Award, and Wilkinson received the Blue and Gold Award.
The Star Greenhand award was presented to Keira Lorie, with Krull receiving the Star in Agribusiness Award. Libby Haab received the Star Farmer Award and Wilkinson was given the Star in Agriculture Placement Award.
Horse CDE — The 2021 team, placing seventh out of 17 at the state: Tai Vu, Ellamae Reiff, Allison Gibson and Reagan Scott. The 2022 team, placing 13th out of 31 at the state, included Scott, Vu, Kaden Weimer and Isabel Schwartz.
Purdue earned more trophies than any other university at Worlds.
Evan Rassi, taking finals remotely in Dallas. “I started my final outside with my laptop in a quiet place. Then it rained, so I moved undercover. The bugs began biting while I was sitting on the concrete, so I moved inside by the windows and hoped I would not lose my hotspot signal or go over on time and miss driving for a match.”
Wawasee High School Robotics Coach Jed Wandland said, “These boys all are former Indiana High School State Champions, Indiana State Champion Runners Up, and Indiana State Robot Skills Champions as well as High School VEX Worlds Competitors. It is great to see them continue to grow and compete in the highest level of robotics competition.”SIGBotsis a Purdue Club, not a college-sponsored team. Each club member pays their own way and dues. There are 80-plus team members all working in various roles to make things happen for the SIGBots. Purdue University provided travel assistance for the Worlds competition.NoahBeckner is a freshman majoring in aeronautical engineering technology.WesleyHays, a freshman, is majoring in chemical engineering.
The Agnes Pruyn Chapman Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the
Evan Rassi, a freshman, is majoring in industrial engineering technology.Micah Rassi, a junior, is majoring in robotics engineering technology.
Noah Beckner, Wesley Hays, Nick Murphy, Evan and Micah Rassi, all Wawasee High School alumni, competed for Purdue University at VEX U Worlds Robotics Competition May 4-5 in Dallas, Texas.
The 2022 Wawasee FFA Awards
Former Wawasee students win at VEX UWorlds Robotics Competition
Wawasee FFA honors its members and friends
BLRS2 (Nick Murphy, Wesley Hays plus teammates) are VEX U Robot Skills World Champions and placed second (division finalists) in the Technology Division.
BLRS (Noah Beckner, Evan and Micah Rassi plus team members) placed first in the Science Division (division champions) and runner up (VEX U World finalists) in the Worlds Vex Robotics Competition.
The main highlight of the evening was the recognition of FFA members for their achievements. Chapter awards are presented each year in various categories. Recipients of the 2022 Chapter Awards are: Lucas Wilkinson, Freshman Leadership Award; Reagan Scott, Sophomore Leadership Award; David Anderson, Junior Leadership Award; and Arrington Krull, Senior Leadership Award.
Adults were recognized through such honors as Honorary Chapter FFA Degree, certificates of appreciation and Distinguished Service Award. Jeff and Michelle Helfers and Dr. Amber Chapman were recipients of the Honorary Chapter FFA Degree. Darren Wilkinson and Matt Grady received certificates of appreciation and Judy Thomas and Max Grady received the Distinguished Service Award. The latter award is presented to individuals in the community who have continually demonstrated support and encouragement to FFA.
Greenhand Degree pins were presented to: Morgan Anderson, Adeline Barton, Evan Byler, Allison Clark, Alex Dunn, Gabe Ihnen, Keira Lortie, Emma Jackson, Molly Rose, Keira Sharp, Lucas Wilkinson, Michael Wood and Sarah Yoder.
zen may elect to participate in the DAR Good Citizen Scholarship Contest by providing a “résumé,” grade transcript, letters of recommendation and writing an impromptu, timed essay on the provided topic.
Students who participated in a state Career Development Events were awarded with their state pins.
parents, and guests in attendance.
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Hernandez will attend college and achieve a bachelor’s degree in business management. He was honored at the March meeting of the Agnes Pruyn Chapman Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution.
The banquet concluded with the installation of the 2022-2023 Chapter Officers: Scott, president; Lucas Wilkinson, vice president; Weimer, secretary; Lortie, treasurer and Keira Sharp, reporter.
A special slide show was presented to recognize corporate and award sponsors in a special slide show.
There was also a slide show presentation of members’ projects and activities, which preceded the member awards presentation.
son Gibson, student advisor.
Purdue SIGBots not only competed in the Worlds competition but also took online final exams while winning top honors at Worlds Competition. “This is finals week,” said
Nick Murphy, a junior, is majoring in aerospace engineering.
8 www.the-papers.com — THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wednesday, May 11, 2022 School Hernandez named DAR Good Citizen
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Ken Wilson has been named software engineer at Chore-Time Brock, Milford, according to Brad Lorton, product manager of controls for the company. Wilson will be responsible for software development of the company’s line of feed and ventilation controls.
Elaine Stichter of Papakeechie Lake and Mike Zimmerman, Milford, were members of the first graduating class of the Kosciusko Leadership Academy, in services
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The Realtor panel will include Amy Mishler, Mishler Realty; Miguel Montiel, Coldwell Banker; Sheila Showalter, RE/ MAX Results; and Lori Snyder, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services.
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It happened in Milford … 30 years ago
Attendees will learn from a panel of local real estate experts the best practices to use in preparing to sell a home in today’s housing market.
40 YEARS AGO, MAY 12, 1982
In his new position, Wuthrich will be responsible for managing projects and programs to help Brock increase market share and ensure profitable sales of its industry leading storage products. He will develop a deep knowledge of customer needs, market trends and channel opportunities, while working closely with the sales team to improve service, value-added solutions and customer satisfaction.
Sellers Manufacturing of Milford is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an open house for suppliers and customers Friday, May 8. Sellers Manufacturing was founded over 30 years ago by Howard Sellers. He started modifying chassis for the motor home industry in a small garage near his home in Syracuse. Today, Sellers Manufacturing, still owned by Sellers, is the largest chassis modifier in the nation.
William O. Leemon, 18, Milford, struck a bridge abutment on the Beer road at 5:45 a.m. Sunday causing $800 damage to the car and $50 to the bridge. The mishap occurred one half mile east of Milford. No injuries were reported.
Dick Roose spoke to the Friday morning Kiwanis in Milford about his own “Trojan Helpers” program. This program has been initiated at Milford School, with students with whom it is comfortable to discuss personal problems. A kind of big brother-big sister relationship, with eighth-graders being a friend with the very young students at the school, has been developed and seems to be successfully on its way.
Interra Credit Union to host home seller’s seminar
INDEX INSTRUCTIONFINANCIALFARMEMPLOYMENTBUSINESSANNOUNCEMENTSCLASSIFIEDSPhoneOrFaxInYourAdBefore11A.M.TuesdayMILFORD574-658-4111FAX800-886-3796WARSAW574-269-2932FAX888-371-2934SYRACUSE574-457-3666....................A005-A100SERVICE...................C010-C430.............................E010-E080...........................................G010-G070..................................H010-H030.............................K010-K020 $925ONLY*15WordMaximum ONE COLUMN BOXED ADS $7.60 per column inch for one to three insertions. $6.30 per column inch for four or more insertions of the same copy. Please take the time to make sure your classified ad is correct. The Papers Incorporated will not be responsible for errors in ads after the first publication. Ad position other than classification is not guaranteed. LEISURE, RECREATIONAL ........M010-M110 MERCHANDISE ...........................P010-P290 PETS ............................................Q010-Q030 REAL ESTATE SALES ................S010-S110 REAL ESTATE TRANSPORTATIONRENTALS............U010-U120.....................W010-W100 ALLADSCLASSIFIEDMUSTBEPRE-PAID Auction Sales A010 BUYER BEWARE The Papers Incorporated cannot screen all advertisements to eliminate possibilities of fraud or misleading information. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Persons responding to ads are advised to contact the Better Business Bureau in your area or the Indiana Secretary of State’s Fraud Hotline before sending any money. 1-800-223-8791 Garage Sales A070 MAY 12, 13, 14, 8am-4pm. Household goods, misc. tools, boys/girls/ladies clothes, junior jeans, etc. 9565 E. 1250 N., Syracuse. Part-Time Employment E050 HELP WANTED Miscellaneous Farm G070 FISH FOR STOCKING: Most varieties pond lakes. Laggis’ Fish Farm, 269-628-2056 days, 269-624-6215 evenings. Time Share S095 HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED to belong to a Time Share but didn’t have the thousands of dollars to join? Here is your chance for a 2 BR townhome with 1 car garage. Free time share with Massenutten Resort, VA. Pay the annual maintenance fee and a one time $350 cost for lawyer to change/transfer deed ownership over to you. Time share is paid in full but you would need to pay the $500 maintenance fee every year. Call 260-402-2968, Jerry. Part-Time Position DRIVER WANTED For local daytime deliveries in Kosciusko and surrounding counties. • Deliveries vary week to week. • Good customer service skills. • Light lifting, loading and unloading. • Use company vehicle. • Valid driver’s license.
The names of new church officers for 1982 for North Webster United Methodist Church have been released. They are Dean Hartle, (acting) Lay Leader; Laurie Smith,
Bud Seely, a member of the Milford Lions Club, received a progressive W. P. Woods award from Indiana Lions Foundation Trustee Sam Fryback at Monday’s meeting. Seely was a W. P. Woods Fellow. The pin he received at the meeting has one diamond designating him as a progressive W. P. Woods Fellow.
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Good driving record. • Estimated 10-20 hours/week. • Based out of Milford.
Excellent position for semi-retired or retiree.
A CTB employee since his college graduation in 1994, Wuthrich has gained vast experience at Brock. His past positions with the company include international project manager, customer
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program of slides on a European tour. An installation of officers was conducted by Mrs. Gilbert Baumlee. The new officers are: President Mrs. Robert Ritchie, Vice President Mrs. Harold Anderson, Secretary Mrs. Clifton Schang and Treasurer Mrs. VernApproximatelyHunt. 90 attended a Hawaiian buffet supper for the lady Lions and their husbands at a North Webster lounge on Friday. A special guest was state senator John F. Augsburger. Guest speaker was Ken Lewis of Anderson who spoke on “Motivation and Co-operation.”
Wuthrich promoted to product manager of storage systems
He has a bachelor’s degree in economics from Indiana University, Bloomington. Wuthrich is a native of Milford. He currently resides in New Paris.
Watch out for this dinosaur at Christian Church of Milford. No, not a real dinosaur, but one that was made by children who attend the Kids Night Out program on Wednesdays. Approximately 25 children in fifth grade and sixth
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David R. Brown, 18, Milford, is one of eight Purdue university students who have been elected to serve as officers of the Purdue horticulture society during the 1972-73 academic year. Brown will serve as secretary of the Congratulationsorganization.gotoMr. and Mrs. Paul Buhrt who celebrated their 63rd anniversary this week.
associate Lay Leader; Hartle and Howard Locke, Lay Speakers; George Switzer, Lay member to annual conference; Carrie Switzer, Reserve Lay member; Hartle, administrative board chairman; Mary Stackhouse, chairman, council on ministries; Linda Hoy, education chairman.
Work for a family business. Phone: (574) 658-4111 - Ext. 2316 206 S. Main St. — P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542 E-mail: rbaumgartner@the-papers.com WAWASEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION is looking for Help. Transportation - Bus Drivers, Sub Drivers, Paraprofessionals Facilities - Custodians, Sub Custodians and Grounds Routes Average Over $90/Day, Trips Pay $15.68/Hr. We Train You, Pay For Your Physical and Licenses Custodians Pay $14.00/Hr., Sub Custodians $11.50/Hr., Grounds $12.53/Hr. Complete An Application Online At: www.wawasee.k12.in.us WAWASEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION An Equal Opportunity Employer For Additional Information: (574) 457-3188 ANNOUNCEMENTS REALFARMEMPLOYMENTESTATESALESTreeServiceC390 Call Dan The Tree Man 574-831-4381 New Paris • Tree Removals • Competitive Prices • Tree Trimming • Free Estimates • Storm Damage Cleanups • Climbing Or Bucket Lift Available Garage Sales A070 LARGE MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE, Friday-Saturday, May 13-14, 8-5, 5875 E. Pickwick Dr., Syracuse. Household items, nautical items, womens, childrens high quality clothing, some furniture. Something for everyone! Don’t miss this! GARAGE AND BAKE SALE. Drill press, shop tools, metal barrels, compound bow, fishing gear, older play kitchen with dishes, quilting books. Cleaning out corners. Come see what we find. May 12-14, 4278W 1050N, Milford. BUSINESS SERVICES Lawn & Garden C220 MAY 12, 13, 14. Boys clothes, children’s, many more. Cleaning out closets and still not done! 4580 West 1050 North, Milford, IN.
Interra Credit Union’s mortgage department will be holding a free home seller’s seminar at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at Grace Community Church, 20076 CR 36, Goshen.
held last Thursday evening at the Tippecanoe Country Club. There were 25 in the class. Miss Stichter was entered as assistant to the general manager of The Papers Incorporated and Zimmerman as a farmer.Members of the Milford Jaycees hung a woven wooden shade at the front window of the Milford Community Building last Thursday night for the Jayceettes. The shade was purchased with funds made by the Jayceettes during their Children’s Christmas Bazaar and bake sale last Harleyfall.Chalk was recently named as Milford’s Jaycee of the Year. He was presented his award by Milford Jaycees President Don Beer Jr.
Those interested in attending the free seminar may 7330.line9C2A35E7A6AWebForms/WebForm/E5E5C-campaign.documatix.com/DPS/visittoregisteron-orcall(574)534-2506,ext.
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Matt Pulley, music teacher at North Webster Elementary, chose three of the approximately 300 students he teaches in grades three through five to give a demonstration of the guitar programs.
grade made the prehistoric creature out of papier-mâché. The dino is supported by a wood structure made by Dr. Doug and Helen Ann Stryker. The children then helped paint the structure, which they made throughout the year.
The first meeting of 2002 for Lake Tippecanoe Women’s Association was held April 19 in an area restaurant with 14 members present. Candy Hensler presided. Suzanne Lattimer was welcomed as a new member. Potted plants were presented to Janet Ellison, Bertha Richcreek and Marie Kempher.NancyPerson opened the April 22 meeting of Lakeland Quilt Club held in North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Building. Janice Magnus and Sandy Magnus were guests. It was announced that Carol Clark will have her collection of antique quilts on display May 18 in the Old Jail Museum, Warsaw.
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Barbara J. Ehrhardt, professor at Manchester College and director of Koinonia Environmental and Retreat Center, gave the program on the center and environmental education in Kosciusko County when the Lakeland Kiwanis Club of North Webster met May 4. 40 YEARS AGO MAY 12, 1982
The Charm ‘N’ Chatter Extension Homemakers club enjoyed “Mom’s Night Out” at a Nappanee restaurant last Monday. 19 members and two guest attended. The guests were Mrs. Harry Vernette and Mrs. Paul Royer who gave a
A volleyball game at the home of Ben and Jane Wilson, 202 S. Henry St., seemed like the perfect way to enjoy a balmy Friday afternoon last week. About 15 homeschooled teenagers from around the area got together and enjoyed some fun in-the-sun time, but they weren’t the only ones drawn out and about Friday by the weather. Dozens of people broke out the bikes and dog leashes to enjoy the evening.
30 YEARS AGO, MAY 6, 1992
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Dan Wuthrich has been promoted to product manager of storage systems for Brock Grain Systems, according to Mark Dingeldein, new product development director for the CTB Inc. business unit.
service representative, product specialist and product technical group manager.
It happened in North Webster ... 10 years ago NWES music teacher gives guitar demonstration
It’s not often there is music, and even singing at a Wawasee school board meeting. Tuesday’s regular monthly meeting in the Warrior Room at Wawasee High School was an exception though.
Amy Hobbs, Director of Special Services
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Key Club car show draws 36 entrants
Some of the show vehicles were acquired for sentimental reasons. Mike Smith of Millersburg bought his 1948 Crosley panel delivery truck because “my grandfather owned one
at Syracuse Cemetery. Those participating in the parade will need to line up at noon. Members of the military, band members and Boy Scouts will meet on Medusa Street and all other groups will line up on Boston Street.
Pursuant to IC 5-3-1, notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Milford, Indiana will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. local time on Monday, July 11, 2022, at the Town of Milford Community Building, 111 South Main Street, Milford, Indiana, to hear public input and consider the adoption of an ordinance, annexing contiguous land into the Town of Milford.
“We have worked really hard this winter to restructure our organization to be sustainable for years to come,” said Dennis Wagoner, board president. “With new leadership, we have stepped into a new era for the center and are looking forward to bringing our mission of enhancing our community to life through
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40000 Infrastructure-WATER 40,000.00
TOWN OF ETNA GREEN, INDIANA, FOR 2022 Notice is hereby given that the Town of Etna Green, Indiana, by and through its Town Council, hereinafter referred to as the Owner, will receive sealed bid propos-
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Notice is hereby given that the Silver Lake Town Council, Silver Lake, Indiana will hold a special meeting called by the Silver Lake Fire Department to discuss 2023 budget needs. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the Silver Lake Town Hall located at 604 N. Jefferson St., Silver Lake. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm. hspaxlp
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The 36 entrants ranged in age from Marvin Galbreath’s 1937 two-door Chevy sedan to the newest kid on the block, a
For more information, call (574) 457-3261.
Despite some glitches, Ron Robinson told county commissioners Tuesday, May 6, that the sheriff’s department move went “quite well.” Bob Baker, the county insurance agent, told commissioners about the county’s reinsurance. He said nothing has been negotiated and there has not been a decision made yet, although he is happy with the current administration.OnMonday evening, April 22, Wawasee Kiwanis Club celebrated its 25th anniversary of giving service to its community in fine style with a prime rib
The event was accompanied by loudspeakers continuously blaring oldies music, with participants and attendees reminiscing to the familiar tunes of REO Speedwagon, Fleetwood Mac, Doobie Brothers, Elvis Presley, Steve Miller Band, Sam Cooke and Neil Diamond, among other artists.
It is a lonesome town — Syracuse — I’m not sure of any family alive now. My granddad built many businesses and homes there.” She noted that among the places built in Syracuse by her grandfather were the old Methodist Church and the Lutheran Church. Also mentioned was that her cousins are the Xanders, who were lawyers.
An anonymous Fort Myers, Fla., friend of Louie Hare drops this column a note that Hare, former owner of Louie’s Bar in the Village, recently set two consecutive records in a golf
He was also attracted by the car’s two motors and its optional $2,500 color package, officially dubbed “terra world copper.”
Becausefit.” NWCC is operated solely by gift and donation, with absolutely no tax dollars paying for the center, “we have seen an amazing outpouring of support from our local organizations and families to help us have a meaningful summer with events like the 5K,” said Worrell. NWCC’s VeteRUN and Walk 5K is the first of a series of community awareness events. This event brings attention to the importance of remembering and honoring our veterans on Memorial Day weekend.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid, or all bids, or to accept any bid or bids, or to make combination of bids as may seem desirable, and to waive any and all irregularities in the bidding.
The area proposed for annexation is: North Park Subdivision, Phase 3, as described in the records of the office of the Recorder of Kosciusko County, Indiana, and a tract of land located in the Southeast Quarter of Section 9, Township 34 North, Range 6 East, Van Buren Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 9, said point being marked by a railroad spike located within the right-of-way of County Road 1250 North; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East (assumed and recorded bearing), along said North line and within said road right-of-way, 769.77 feet to a Mag nail; thence South 00 degrees 40 minutes 45 seconds West, 1173.99 feet to an iron pin; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 40 seconds West, 124.37 feet to an iron pin; thence South 00 degrees 26 minutes 20 seconds West, 8.50 feet to an iron pin; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 40 seconds West, along the North line of Beanland Subdivision and said North line extended, 640.00 feet to an iron pin marking the Northwest corner of said subdivision; thence North 00 degrees 25 minutes 00 seconds East, along the West line of said Southeast Quarter, 1180.36 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 20.779 acres, more or less.
It happened in Syracuse... 30 years ago
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Members of the Eagles organization served up 40 large chicken halves and 60 hamburgers during the car show, which ran from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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game at the Bay Beach Golf Course in that city. Hare shot a hole-in-one on No. 10, a bird on No. 11, a par on No. 12 and a bird on No. 13, our informant writes. With Hare were John S. Fisher of Syracuse, Dean Goshert of Warsaw and William Dulley of Cleveland, Ohio.
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The old building on Henry Street, just east of city hall, the one torn down on Monday, has quite a history. A number of years ago, for example, the late J. Barton Cox, a printer from DeMotte, Ind., came to Syracuse and purchased the old four-page Syracuse Journal from “Beanie” Howard and a fellow by the name of Smith of Cromwell. It was a hand-set paper, and J.B. purchased a single-magazine linotype and installed it in that building to set type for his journal.
PRINTINGOPERATORMACHINE Full-Time Position We are looking for an individual with good mechanical ability to learn the printing trade. • Learn to operate printing press stacking machine. • Position can expand into printing press operator status with appropriate wage adjustment. • Must be comfortable in a fast-paced deadline environment. • We will train the right person. • Full time position. • Some over-time hours involved. • Starting wage: $18/hour plus shift premium with 60 days adjustments. • Paid holiday and vacation plan. • Profit sharing and 401K. • Flexible benefit program. • Health and Life Insurance. • Second Shift Position: 2:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. • A family owned business. Phone: (574) 658-4111 - Todd Clark, Ext. 2340 206 SOUTH MAIN, P.O. BOX 188,
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meaningful activities.”
North Webster Community Center hopes to make things far from normal this summer as they celebrate their 20th year in operation. “We have come out of the last couple of years, rebuilt and are in a position for a strong season for our community. We are looking forward to having our lake community in full swing and having our doors open to offer many first-time activities,” said Emily Worrell, executive director of North Webster Community Center.
General plans, detailed bidding instructions and bidding template will be available in the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office at 106 S. Walnut, Etna Green, IN 46524. For in person pickup, available hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For specific project questions, contact Andrew L. Cook at 574-305-0898 or etnaclerk@gmail.com.Workincludes the construction and/or improvements of existing roadways including roadway removal and replacement, surface milling/asphalt overlay, drainage improvements, linear grading, site grading, and site restoration. Also included is all paint striping, directional turn arrows, railroad crossing symbols, and fire station warning symbol.
Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. The additional appropriations as finally made will be referred to the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF). The DLGF will make a written determination as to the sufficiency to support the appropriations made within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the Certified Copy of the action taken.
The address for picking up and returning forms is American Legion Post 223, P.O. Box 6, 1008 S. Huntington Syracuse, IN 46567 c/o Parade Committee.
“Gary is really into keeping uptown revitalized,” explained Tammy Kratzer, who along with Linda Zimmerman will have a store in the Shops at the Grand.The500 Festival announced Monday that the winner of the 2012 Education Program Essay Contest is Adrianna Clark, a fourth-grader at Syracuse Elementary School. The 500 festival received nearly 1,000 entries from fourth-grade students across the state.
The People’s Convoy, which includes wipes.vegetables,frozenSuppliesforana.People’sThetinuepantsfoodspeakers;hearSaturday.thatevening.72465pingthetutionalunalienabletheportingnonpartisanweek.route15,ceedelingdaywillwillenthroughsengerrecreationalsemitractor/trailers,vehiclesandpas-cars,willbetravelingMilfordFridayeveningroutetoarallyinNewParis.TheexacttimetheconvoybecomingthroughtownnotbeknownuntilThurs-evening.Thegroupistrav-fromIllinoisandwillpro-eastboundonUS30toSRwhereitwillheadnorth,entoWashingtonD.C.nextTheconvoyisanall-inclusivemovementsup-theprinciplesofwhatcountrywasfoundedon,rightsandconsti-freedomsnotgivenbygovernment.Theconvoywillbestop-atPolkAuctionCompany,SR15,NewParis,FridayArallywillbeheldatlocationstartingat11a.m.Thoseinterestedwillfromtruckersandguestentertainmentandwillbeprovided.Partici-arealsoinvitedtocon-travelingwiththeconvoy.localrallyishostedbyTheConvoyOfficialIndi-ThePeople’sConvoyisaskingpeopletobringdonations.neededincludefood,meats,eggs,potatoes,drinksandbaby
Mrs. Margaret Teghtmeyer of North Webster related an unusual bit of information when giving her election results recently: Jofish Kline, Mrs. Hazel Miller and Mrs. Walter (Sally) Harman, all of North Webster, representing three generations, voted at the same time in precinct II of Tippecanoe township.
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Margaret Clapp, East Pleasant Run Parkway, Indianapolis, included the following note when she paid her The MailJournal subscription renewal: “My father, J.A. Garfield Walker (resident of Syracuse) started the Old Journal. He and my mother, Ethel O. (Kitson) Walker, lived in Syracuse. Levi N. Kitson (her grandfather) lived on the farm on String Town Road to Milford ... We lived in Syracuse for a while. My husband was a grocer and bought the store (Greigers) in Syracuse.
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People’s Convoy coming through Milford Friday evening
Kicking off the official 20th anniversary celebration on Memorial Day weekend; Friday, May 27, is the first of four free family movie and food truck Fridays with Saturday, May 28, holding the first annual VeteRUN and Walk 5K. The weekend has a lot of anticipation behind it with two new activities, not to mention a large announcement to be made about the future of NWCC.
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“The Smith family had reached out to the center to see if there was a way to honor their father and husband,” said Worrell. “Knowing Jeff personally, he valued his family time and this seemed like the perfect
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The North Central Indiana Special Education Cooperative (Bremen Public Schools, Rochester Community Schools, Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation, Warsaw Community Schools, Wawasee Community Schools, Whitko School Corporation) hereby announces its intent to destroy confidential educational records, having been collected and maintained for the purpose of providing special education services through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and Indiana State Board of Education, Article 7, for all students whose year of birth is 1995 or before. All personally identifiable information regarding educational services will be destroyed, provided five years have passed since the student has exited the program. Any parent or former student wishing to review and/or receive copies of information prior to destruction should contact:
Novelty awards went to the “Rustiest Hunk of Junk” and “Best Mom Car.”
Margaret Clapp shares history of Old Journal
The Syracuse American Legion will host a Memorial Day parade to honor American veterans and troops. The parade will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 30, and will proceed on SR 13 from Beef’s Booze Barn. The parade route will turn left onto West High Street and end
The Smith family, The American Legion Auxiliary, North Webster Chamber of Commerce, Tangibles Resale, Legacy Group Real Estate, Goshen Physicians, Kosciusko Runners Association and JH Watkins are a few who have partnered with NWCC to help make a summer of memories.Acomplete list of events and activities can be found at nwcommunitycenter.org, on their Facebook page and in the North Webster Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce Guide. OF INVITATION TO BID CROSSINGS als for the following: Hot Mixed Asphalt Paving and ADA Crossings Project 2022-1, Community Crossing Matching Grant Award: Spring St. from SR 19 To Elm St. Pearl St. from SR 19 to High St.
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Bids will be received by the Town of Etna Green, Clerk-Treasurer’s Office, at 106 S. Walnut Street/PO Box 183, Etna Green, IN 46524 until 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 14th, 2022. They may be delivered in person to the Town Hall, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. All bids shall be in an opaque, sealed envelope bearing the Project title, “TOWN OF ETNA GREEN: 2022 STREET IMPROVEMENTS” and include the name and address of the bidder. Bidders are responsible for the timely delivery and completeness of their bids.
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to participate can pick up a form at the Legion Post and return it in person or by mail.
Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of the Town of North Webster, Kosciusko County, Indiana that the proper legal officers will consider the following additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year at their meeting place at the North Webster Community Center, 301 North Main Street, at 6:00 o’clock p.m., on the 24th day of May, 2022.
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like it, which he used as his tool truck for his livery business.”
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The newly named Jeff Smith Memorial Movie Night, being one of those activities, has been planned with the entire community in mind.
and father and son toiled together on a “frame up restoration” of the vehicle, rebuilding the transmission, replacing the engine and installing a whole newOtherinterior.vehicles didn’t require much work. Jacob Gymrek’s 2006 Jeep Rubicon proudly flew the American flag mounted on its rear fender. “It was in pretty good shape,” said Gymrek, who has owned the Jeep for four years. “I just painted the differential cover front and back.”
The truck may be large in meaning, but is small on performance. The 26 1/2 horsepower engine powers generates at maximum speed of 40 mph. When asked about the mpg, Smith said, “I haven’t driven it enough to find out yet.” The odometer read only 25,000 miles, an average of about 340 miles per Sometimesyear. the automotive renovation project is a family affair. Dan Duncan filled in for his son Jay, who was playing baseball across the street at Wawasee High School’s home game thatJaymorning.hadpurchased a silver 1971 Chevy K/5 Blazer in 2018
On a brisk day with blustery winds Saturday, May 7, the Wawasee High School Key Club hosted its third annual car show in the parking lot of Eagles Aerie 3760 on Kern Road in Syracuse.Carshow awards were divided into two categories — adults and students — and included recognition for the best oldfashioned, antique, classic and modern vehicles; best imports, muscle cars and hot rods; stock and modified vehicles; and choice awards from the local police and fire departments and high school administration.
Smith even replicated granddad’s business logo on the side of the pristine red truck, which he found at an auction in Bryant, a small community about 30 miles from Decatur.
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Syracuse American Legion hosts Memorial Day parade
Clubs or organizations who want
As summer 2022 approaches, the lake communities begin to ramp up into full operation with huge anticipation for the busy months ahead. Many local businesses and organizations have made it through the two years of shutdowns and are hoping to have a “normal” summer season.
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2022GalbreathCamaro.was seen touching up the engine sheen of his labor of love. When asked how long he had the car, he asked, “Fixin’ years or driving years?” He said he spent seven years fixing up the classic automotive treasure and nine years driving it from show to “Remindsshow.me of ‘American Graffiti,’” someone remarked, which launched Galbreath into a discourse about another one of his obsessions. “I have the posters, and I have a photograph of Ron Howard and Cindy Williams,” he said. “It’s signed by Cindy. I also have an autographed photo of Candy Clark, another actress in the movie (think ditzy blonde).”
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buffet at Oakwood Inn in Syracuse. President Dick Pelletier rang the official bell to begin the proceedings. Past president Bob Trame led the gathering in “God Bless America,” followed by the Pledge of Alliance by immediate past president Scott Abbs and the invocation of a new member, Vicki Prickett.
Ron and Ruth Easley opened their new beauty salon, Curl’s, Inc., on the curve just south of Syracuse, on Monday, and with all-modern equipment, have four stations to accommodate customers. Ron and his mother are operators of another salon in Fort Wayne, which they have operated for the past five years.
Mike Tiltges, who lives on Lake Wawasee, was drawn to his 2019 BMW i8 gull-wing Roadster because of its rarity. “They only made a handful,” he said. “A friend of mine had this one and I talked him into selling it to me. I bought it last winter.”
Celebrating 20 years of summers at The Center
Bids shall be opened and read aloud at the Etna Green Town Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 14th at 7:00 pm in the Etna Green Town Hall. Bids will be evaluated, and it is the intent that an award will be made at the Town Council Meeting or at a subsequent regular or special Town Council meeting.
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Information regarding the annexation including the petitioner’s request, fiscal plan and the proposed ordinance is on file for inspection in the Office of the Milford Clerk-Treasurer located at 121 South Main Street, Milford, Indiana.
Dated this 27th day of April 2022
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“Everything old is new again.” That song from the 1930s has been sung by everyone from Hugh Jackman to Barenaked Ladies and illustrates what is happening to uptown Syracuse at the former Grand Hotel. It is being brought a new purpose in life by Gary Ball, who purchased the corner building.
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Dine in and carry out will be available. The cost is $10 for adults, $6 for kids age 6-12 and free for children 5 and younger.
WITH THE arrival of spring, many turn their sites to spring cleaning and decluttering their homes. The Decluttering Support Group invites anyone who wants to talk about their relationship with things to meet at noon Thursday, May 12, in the downstairs meeting room of the Syracuse Public Library. The May topic is making digital connections on Facebook and local online auctions. The group offers a nonjudgmental space and is confidential.
Abortion has again taken center stage with the leaked memo on the upcoming Supreme Court decision. Slogans like “hands off my body” and “a woman has a right to choose” sound right as basic human principles of freedom. Yet the whole question and morality of abortion hinges on whether what is in the womb is “embryonic contents” or if there is an actual little unborn person there who can’t shout, “Hands off my Expectantbody!” parents proudly show ultrasound pictures of their unborn child to family and friends or have gender-reveal parties. Yet the very same unborn boy or girl could be aborted. The abortion debate is where a right sounding philosophy like “hands off my body” meets the awful physical reality of recognizable human body parts no longer breathing.It’sawar of slogans and emotion, left vs. right, when abortion is first a scientific question, then a moral question, even setting aside a religious question for now. Why we have never seen an abortion on TV so people can actually see and decide whether it’s a blob of tissue or a Thebaby?pro-abortion movement portrays women as oppressed victims whose right to choose must be nobly defended. The image the pro-choice movement would have us believe is of a lone woman courageously standing up for herself who needs to be empowered and liberated to lead the life she aspires to — when the reality is many women are just
CHAUTAUQUA-WAWASEE’S—o— Spring Historical Lake Cruise will be setting sail on Thursday, May 19. However, this cruise is completely sold out. Tickets for the fall historical lake cruise are already on sale, and several have been sold. If you want to enjoy an afternoon learning more about the lakes with Ann Garceau of the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum and Chautauqua-Wawasee, get your tickets now! Visit chqw.org for more information.
Life is a miracle. The Bible makes
Calvary United Methodist Church, 801 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, will host a free community dinner from 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, May 13. The meals will be available for dine-in or drive-thru pickup. The dinner is sponsored by the church’s women’s group, Hannah Circle, as an outreach ministry to
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IT WAS mentioned in last week’s column that the North Webster Community Center would be holding a monthly “Jeff Smith Memorial Free Movie Night.” The center recently announced that the first movie will be the 80s classic “Back to the Future,” which will be shown outdoors on the big screen at dusk Friday, May 27. Local food trucks will be lined up for dinner. Popcorn and water will be free for everyone there!
Milford School students came home last week with the flyer for ordering. Kits can be reserved with the paper order form or be ordered online at shopttkits.com, using the account number 14927. Paper orders are due by Friday, May 20, and online orders by Monday, May 23. The kits will be available in August at registration time. If you have any questions, send a message via the Milford PTO Facebook page.
MADE ON Main will hold a “Makers Market” on the lawn at Harvest Coffee from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 28. Local makers will be sharing their handmade products like clay and leather jewelry, textiles, children’s books, pottery, stained glass and more. If you’re into high quality, locally sourced, locally made, handmade and small business, then this is the place for you.
BELIEVE IT or not, the school year is coming to an end. Once again, Milford PTO is offering their supply kit boxes for next school year. This may seem crazy, but what it means is you don’t have to go out and buy school supplies in the fall.
RUNNERS, REGISTRATION for the second annual Women of Today 5K Race is now open. The race will be held at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Saturday, June 11. The race begins 8:30 a.m. and is open to all ages. To register, enoftoday5k.runsignup.com/race/in/syracuse/secondannualwom-visit
For further information, visit niyfl.org or wawaseepeewee.org. The registration cost is $30 per player and includes a camp T-shirt. You can sign up on the website.
Sign up is now active and will run through Aug. 1. Cards are valid through Aug. 31. For further information, call the library at (574) 457-3022.
For more information, call the church at (574) 457-3778 or visit syracusecalvaryumc.org or facebook.com/syracusecalvary.umc.www.
events/311136484449362. Harvest Coffee is located at 207 N. Higbee St., Milford.
HE NORTH Webster Community Center will hold its first painting class from 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 6. Local artist JH Watkins will be walking painters of all levels through painting on canvas. Participants will leave class with their own painted canvas. Pictured is the painting which the class will be working on that evening.
DID YOU notice the new awning over the door at 132 S. Main St. in Milford? Harry’s Tap & Grill is getting closer to its grand opening. Keep an eye out for an article in the near future with further details about the new restaurant and bar, which is planning to hold its grand opening Saturday, May 28.
The mantra “my body, my choice” has to face the reality that at six to seven weeks in pregnancy, arm and leg buds begin to grow, eyes and ears form, the baby’s brain forms into five different areas, and the heart beats at a regular rhythm. At the ninth week, toes can be seen and all the essential organs are growing. In weeks 11 to 14 the face is well-formed, nails are on fingers and toes, genitals appear and the baby can make a fist. These are just a few ways an unborn child develops.Think about two different attitudes as “demanding/defending my rights” vs. “a willingness to sacrifice.” Some people are obsessed with their “rights,” whether it’s the right to bear arms or the right to have an abortion. But what about people who deny themselves, lay down their rights, and sacrifice for others? Don’t we revere firefighters, vets, foster care workers or anyone who willingly sacrifices and puts aside their rights?
Rights vs. sacrifice in the abortion debate
WAWASEE PEEWEE football and the high school football coaching staff have announced that the 2022 Summer Skills Camp will be held on the varsity game field at Wawasee High School from 6-7:30 p.m. June 13-15. The camp is open to students who currently are in kindergarten through fifth grade.
THROUGH THE Fairfield Schools’ Family Literacy Fund, children who live within the Fairfield Community Schools district (including Clinton, Benton and Jackson townships) can receive a free library card at the Syracuse Public Library.
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To qualify, children must be aged birth to those entering grade 12 in the fall. Children need not attend school to be eligible — preschoolers and homeschoolers within the three townships are encouraged to get a card. The summer card gives access to all library services and materials with the exception of hotspots, including access to Overdrive/Libby and Hoopla databases, as well as access to e-books, audiobooks, magazines, TV shows, movies, documentary, online classes, music and more.
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PLAN TO join the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 2, for their best attended event of the year — the annual bug catch! Children can learn which of the critters found in the local lakes indicate good water quality before using a net to catch them for a little real life study.
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the hungry in the Syracuse area community.Thedinners are held the second Friday of each month. The next dinner will be on June 10.
clear God is at work in a mother’s womb. Psalm 139:13-16 says, “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them.”
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Contact the center at (574) 834-1600 to get signed up for this class. If you can’t make it on that date, they also have a few other dates to offer, including Wednesday, June 15. The NWCC is located at 301 N. Main St., North Webster.
The academy, which will be located at 200 E. Palm Drive, will be open from 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. During the school year, they will provide before/after school care for elementary-aged students, as well as a preschool program for children ages 3-6. Howell said the new business will be holding open houses from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, May 12, and 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 14.
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young and frightened and pressured by boyfriends or parents to get an abortion and consequently suffer tremendous guilt.
For further information, including a list of scheduled vendors, visit www.facebook.com/
Will we be obsessed with our rights or be committed to sacrifice for one another? Mature adulthood and good parenting is inherently sacrificial and self-denying. Jesus said in Matthew 16:24, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” And this is what Jesus himself did, when he died on the cross for our sin, that whoever would believe in him would be forgiven and have eternal life.
For further information, come to the open house or call (574) 457-0155. They also have a Facebook page, which can be found by searching for @weewarriorsacademy on the social media platform.
Bring a life jacket and water shoes for your little ones, and prepare to get wet during this free family event.
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BETHANY COMMUNITY Church, located just north of Milford on US 6, east of SR 15, will be holding its Sam Good Memorial fish and chicken fry from 4-8 p.m Saturday, May 14. Proceeds will benefit the church’s Good Samaritan Fund. The meal also comes with soft serve ice cream, and there will be an Amish bake sale available, too.
Women of Today is a local nonprofit group dedicated to raising funds for the youth in the community since the late —o—1980s.
A NEW child care option is coming to Syracuse later this month. Wee Warriors Academy plans to open its doors to children 3 and older once the necessary licensing permits are issued, which owner Leticia Howell says will happen in the next couple of weeks. Howell, who also owns a licensed home day care in Syracuse, said she saw a need in the Wawasee community for a day care facility.
