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number attended the annual Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s Bug Catch. There were 160 people who signed in for the event, a large number participating for the ﬁrst time.

Awards were presented to all winners between 11 a.m. and noon, Sunday, July 3, at the Channel Marker. Among the prizes were gas cards, certiﬁcates to local restaurants and Winnersmore.thisyear include: Commodore Award

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with her boat decorated as “Characters gone Kiddie! Kid drawn Looney”; Julie Thomas, with a “Space Jam” theme; Jacob Rockey, with a Yosemite Sam and Bugs Bunny theme; Lonnie Perry, with a tribute to Tweety Bird; Emily Sum-

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with her boat decorated as

Perfect weather draws record numbers for WACF’s Bug Catch

His 4-H projects include beef, swine, sheep, consumer grilling, farm toy scene, electric, tractor (lawn & garden mower, zero turn mower, garden tractor), shooting sports, junior leaders and senior achievement – milk and meat production. His future plans include attending Purdue University and majoring in agribusiness management.

Pirates sail away with winnings at Dewart Lake

Excitement was on every face and in every voice Saturday morning, July 2, as a record

Kali Wolf, Milford, Miss Kosciusko Fair Queen, began thinking what she could come up with for an entry in the 2022 Wawasee Flotilla. She began thinking outside the box. “I had all this stuff from ‘The Wizard of Oz,’” she said, and decided, “let’s do it.” That idea worked out for the re-

This year’s ﬂotilla, with the theme of “Out of this World,” had 10 ﬂoat entries, eight onshore or pier entries and nine wooden/classic boat“Whatentries.agreat theme this year,” stated Kim Zipfel, one of the onshore display participants and winner. “Thank you so much for keep-

4-H royalty crowned, awards presented

Reese Rowland and Charlie Krull were named the 2022 4-H Princess andSwansonPrince. is the daughter of Kelley and Eric Rollo. She will be a senior at Warsaw Community High School. Swanson is a ninth-year 4-H’er and a member of the Leesburg Mighty Farmers 4-H Club. Her 4-H projects include rabbits, dairy heifers, rabbit poster, arts and crafts, general, gift wrapping, cake decorating and ﬁne arts. Her future plans include attending Clemson University to study elementary education.Lechlitner is the son of Fred and Heather Lechlitner and grandson of Bruce and Beth Lamb, Milford. He will be a junior at NorthWood High School. He is an eighth-year 4-H’er and is a member of the Leesburg Mighty Farmers and Kosciusko County 4-H Junior Leaders clubs.

ﬁrst place;

Another onshore participant, Laura Bollen, stated creating and participating “was so much fun.”

the Kosciusko County Junior Leaders. Her 4-H projects include dairy calf feeder steer, beef and junior leaders. Her future plans include attending Purdue University to study business and retail management.Krull is the son of Shawn and Lissa Krull, Milford. He will be a junior at Wawasee High School. He is an eighth-year 4-H’er and a member of the Milford Helping Hands 4-H Club. His 4-H projects include goats, beef, arts and crafts general, LEGO, junior leaders and blacksmithing. His future plans include attending Purdue University and double majoring in mechanical Continued on page 2

This year’s winners were: Quinn Roe, Tippy Tunes, Cara Dyksen Animaniacs, place; and Bruce and Cheryl their boat decorated in a “Looney” theme, third place.

“It’s been a blessing,” Wolf said, adding it has been crazy for her and winning this award was amazing for her. Wolf’s title encourages her

cently crowned queen. Wolf’s entry focusing on the theme of “Wizard of Oz,” won her the coveted 2022 Flotilla Commodore Award. The award is chosen each year by the event’s commodore. Her entry competed against space aliens, rockets, Star Wars, Jeannie and many others to win the grand prize.

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— Kali

Rowland is the daughter of Greg and Kassi Rowland and granddaughter of Kip Tom, Leesburg, and great-granddaughter of Marie Tom and the late Everett Tom. She will be a senior at Warsaw Community High School. She is a ninth-year 4-H’er and a member of the Leesburg Mighty Farmers 4-H Club and

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to represent the county and community. “I’m truly out representing the fair and community by winning this,” she said.

Tippy Tunes wins Lake Tippy Flotilla

Miss Kosciusko Fair Queen wins Commodore Award

Lake Tippecanoe residents turned out for the annual Fourth of July Flotilla, held Saturday afternoon, July 2. This year 10 boats registered to participate. The event is sponsored by the Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners Association.

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Alyssa Swanson and Caleb Lechlitner were crowned the 2022 Kosciusko County 4-H Queen and King at the close of the annual public fashion revue and awards night Thursday, June 30. The event was held in the Lakeview Middle School auditorium, Warsaw.

second

A pontoon boat ﬁlled with pirates, towing a rubber raft of a not-so-lucky pirate, took ﬁrst

Most Spirited — The Zipfel Family.

said the Lake Tippy Flotilla has been held for more than 20 years. He took over organizing it about 12 years ago. “It’s fun,” he said. Themes for the ﬂotilla are usually selected from a family-friendly theme, high-

Youth winners — The Butler Family entry of “Lake Wawasee Alien Invasion,” ﬁrst place and the Mike and Mary Violi Family, with a Star Wars entry. Flotilla Seal Award — Kyle and Sheri Swartz’s entry of “I Dream of Jeannie.”

Antique — Perry Glaney’s 1949 ChrisCraft, ﬁrst; Dan Rice’s 1954 18-foot ChrisCraft Riviera, second.

Cosmic Champ — The Niezer Family.

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Onshore winners are: Flotilla Seal — The Marler Family.

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Top 10 4-H’ers — Hallie Hertzler, Arrington Krull, Katelin Stroup, Leina Helfers, Sydney Petersen Ava Rich, Dale Lehman, Allison Heinrich, Wyatt Haab and Bailie Stephens.Therewere 43 4-H’ers recognized as being nine-year members.

Bollan Family.

Those winners were: Sewing Construction Junior Division Grand Champion — Gentry BouseSewing Construction Senior Division Grand Champion — Erin RivichSewing Fashion Revue Junior Division Grand Champion — KinleySewingCrabb Fashion Revue Senior Division Grand Champion — Erin RivichConsumer Clothing Beginning Champion — Brynn Van Laeken Consumer Clothing Intermediate Champion and Consumer Clothing Overall Grand Champion — Kenlee GradyConsumer Clothing Advanced Champion — Cameron Zimmerman

Classic — Bill McCully’s 1993 Coronado, ﬁrst; Gary Smith, second.

ily Goon, Shayleigh Honeycutt, Noah Kohler, Seth Lee, Kalissa Ottto, Jackson Stover and Reaygan Wright.10-Year

theme of “July 4th, Blast From The Past,” with at least one entry changing the theme to “Gas From TheJasonPast.”Kern, who coordinated this year’s ﬂotilla, commented

Friends of 4-H Individuals Award were presented to Kay Tusing and Steve and Valerie Tucker. The Friends of 4-H Business Award was presented to Paragon Medical.

Fashion Revue

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Most Enthusiastic Award — The McCully/Harmon Families entry of “The Rocket Man,” compete with classicWinnerssingers.ofthewooden/antique/boatswere:

he heard numerous positive comments from the viewers around the lake. “There was a lot of enthusiasm and they (the participants) kept that enthusiasm around the lake.” Kern was also told this was one of the best ﬂotil-

Awards and scholarships were presented to the Friends of 4-H, as individuals and business; 4-H Council Scholarships; Anglin-Bishop Award Winners; Indiana 4-H Foundation Endowment Scholarship; and District 10 4-H Scholarships.Presentations were given for the Top 10 4-H’ers, Farm Bureau Tenure Award and recognition of the Most Inﬂuential Volunteers.

Scholarship — Leina Helfers and Arrington Krull. Indiana 4-H Foundation Senior Scholarship Endowment Award — Jenna Knepp and Sydney Peterson, Creighton Brothers Award; Arrington Krull, Dennis Polk Family 4-H Scholarship Endowment; Leina Helfers, Area X 4-H Account Scholarship.FarmBureau Tenure Award — Leina Helfers and Arrington Krull. Most Inﬂuential Volunteers — Anne Wilson by Amber Beer; Kelly Heckaman by Leina Helfers; Matt Morehouse by Wyatt Haab; Shawn Krull by Arrington Krull; Darren Wilkinson by Jake Wilkinson; Stephanie Stutzman by Bailey Stutzman.LastYear

Members — Amber Beer, Mallory Bowers, Slater Craig, Brianna Feldman, Guinevere Garr, Wyatt Haab, Allison Heinrich, Leina Helfers, Hallie Hertzler, Jenna Knepp, Arrington Krull, Dale Lehman, Kai Miller, Sydney Petersen, Cora Ransbottom, Ava Rich, Elyse Sabin, Ashton Shepherd, Bailie Stephens, Katelin Stroup, Bailey Stutzman, Dylan Tom, Lucas Vargo, Jacob Wilkinson and Evan Wood.

ner, with a USA theme; Steve Nelson, also with a Space Jam theme; and Chris and Jennifer Bartenbach, with a patriotic balloon arch.

4-H royalty crowned,

Wolf, Miss Kosciusko County Fair Wawasee Property Owners Association Award — The Silcox Family entry of “The Rocket Man.” DNR Award — Amy Pate and Family entry of “Moon Bound.”

Most Original — The Webb and Lamle Families.

What does it mean? Come to next year’s bug catch to ﬁnd out.

Once in the water it was hard to determine who had the most fun: the adults, who almost outnumbered the kids, or the kids themselves.

Members — Sarah Boyer, Layton Cooper, Lauren Crumbley, Cadence Gibson, Em-

Those 4-H’ers completing nineyear, 10-year and last year members were also recognized.

Perfect weather draws

and electrical engineering technology.

Awards are given out for ﬁrst, second and third place, while each participant also receive an award for participating.

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The group gathered in Ruddell Pavilion where Pam Schumm, educational coordinator, gave a brief overview of what the bug catchers were looking for and what their ﬁndings would mean. For example, if you found a snail, is it a righthanded or left-handed snail?

las they have had at the lake in quite a Takingwhile.second place with an entry featuring the Statue of Liberty was T.J. Burke, and third place went to “Betsy Ross,” entered by Brenda Smith.

Wooden — John Feighner’s 1955 21-foot ChrisCraft, ﬁrst; Jim Klotz’s 1957 Century Coronado, second.

The evening also included a fashion revue for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels, along with consumer clothing.

4-H Awards, Presentations

Once the group began heading down to the lake, the excitement grew as youngsters continued asking questions and planned on what they would catch. There was a unique ﬁnd by one family en route to the lake — a small snapping turtle that was picked up and placed in a tub of water. The ﬁnd was a delight to many.

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Dan Drook, Flotilla organizer,

4-H Council Scholarship — Arrington Krull, Sydney Petersen, Leina Helfers, Mallory Bowers and

Tippy Tunes wins

lighting a special holiday or a special event such as the Olympics.

Onshore — The Ennis/Garofalo/ Mates/Swanson Families, ﬁrst; The Spink, second.

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It’s All Good Award — Patrick Bloom’s entry of Star Wars Lake Wawasee History — Jim Kroemer’s entry “Lake Wawasee = Out of this World.”

Astronomical All Star — The

In 2021 she was also the “Spirit of the Heart” award recipient. Helser just completed her freshman year at Indiana University South Bend and was named to the dean’s list. She is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing with aspiration to eventually pursue a doctorate as a nurse practitioner.

Neovi Karakatsanis, chancellor’s professor, Indiana University South Bend, shared with the scholarship committee, “Thanelie is without a doubt one of the top students on our campus. In addition to her stellar academic record, Thanelie was also very engaged in service in the local community. Thanelie is hardworking, intelligent and has a giving heart.”

Carol Lee Darr, 84, Syracuse, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

In addition, John Snyder, assistant principal at Wawasee High School, commented, “Throughout her career at Wawasee, Arrington has displayed servant leadership and a desire to have a positive inﬂuence on those around her that is uncommon among her peers. In our FFA programs, she has been a leader and ofﬁcer at local and state levels.” Arrington is the daughter of Shawn and Lissa Krull of Milford.

er.” Kryder is the daughter of the late Andy Kryder and Colleen Kryder, Leesburg.

Hoosier Riverwatch, sponsored by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, is a statewide education program that focuses on local lake, river and stream stewardship. To date, more than 5,000 people have participated. There is no charge for the annual training.

She was born Dec. 6, 1950, in North Judson, to the late Elmo C. Cawby and the late Vera L. (Comer)DebbeCawby.wasa member of the Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod. She graduated from Fort Wayne International Business College. Following college, she was employed for over 30 years at GTE Phone Company and also ProFed Financial for ﬁve years before her retirement.

Former Employee of GTE Phone Company

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes in Decatur.

Cameron Kryder.Cameron is a 2022 Wawasee High School graduate with a 4.0 GPA.

She is survived by her husband, Jack Darr; son, Christopher (Sandra) Darr; daughter, Jennifer (Darr) Blissitt; nine grandchildren; and threeAgreat-grandchildren.celebrationoflifewill be held at a later date.

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But volunteers should be serious because other studies indicate that

Despite record-setting heat and a particularly damaging storm that heavily impacted the Upper Tippecanoe River Watershed, volunteers gathered June 15 for the annual Hoosier Riverwatch training presented by The Watershed Foundation and the Kosciusko County Soil and Water ConservationTheDistrict.training was led by Lyn Crighton, executive director of The Watershed Foundation, and Darci Zolman of the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District.Conducting a variety of experiments with drops of water, volunteers became citizen scientists as they learned to assess stream wa-

In honoring Debbe’s wishes, a private family burial will take place at a later date at Highland Cemetery in North Judson.

Thanelie is the daughter of Ryan and Veronica Helser of Warsaw.

Robert Secrest, 70, North Webster, died Monday, July 4, 2022, in his Arrangementsresidence.are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Debbe was a voracious reader of mysteries; she especially enjoyed Agatha Christie and Sherlock Holmes mysteries. Debbe could be found dabbling in interior decorating and her favorite thing to work with was chalk paint. She enjoyed spending time outside working around her house and loved her two Dachshunds, Masie and Watson, like family.

Gary L. Martin

Evander Gray Jungay Crough

Deborah K. Bowman

She was born Feb. 20, 1938. Carol grew up in Goshen and graduated from Butler University with a degree in music. She taught school in Goshen and music in Syracuse.

Arrington Krull. After her graduation from Wawasee High School this spring, Krull will be attending Purdue University this fall. Her goal is to work towards an international ag business degree and come back to Kosciusko County to be a seventh-generation farmer. Pastor Frank Ramirez of the Union Center Church of the Brethren shared, “Arrington has a commitment to farm and land. She has the practical, no-nonsense realism of someone who has grown up doing farm chores, not out of sense of duty, but because this is where she belongs, and she is part of something greater than herself.”

Deborah K. “Debbe” (Cawby) Bowman, 71, Fort Wayne, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.

The Kosciusko Board of Realtors recently announced its 2022 scholarship winners. From 1993 to date, KBOR has awarded $87,000 in scholarships. The KBOR scholarship is designed to identify and encourage bright and motivated students in Kosciusko County.

In addition to her monetary scholarship, Kryder is the sixth annual winner of “The Spirit of the Heart” Award.

In all, 12 people participated in this year’s Crightontraining.believes the Hoosier Riverwatch training program is essential.“Protecting and monitoring our

Volunteering also gives people a sense of purpose, which also contributes to their health and longevity.Mature

Chandler and Anna (Jungay) Crough, Syracuse, are the parents of a son, Evander Gray, born at 3:17 a.m. July 3, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 5 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

water quality data collected by program graduates and to discover where monitoring has taken place. For more information about The Watershed Foundation and the 25 years of action the organization has taken to protect and preserve water quality in the Upper Tippecanoe River Watershed, visitAnwatershedfoundation.org.additionaltrainingwill be offered this year by the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, at the Washington STEM Academy in Warsaw.

Volunteer to live better

This award honors Realtor professionals the board of Realtors have lost who touched their community throughout their lives. KBOR hopes to pass on their spirit of mission and purpose each year with this special award.Asa three-time state qualiﬁer, ﬁnalist and All-Conference swimmer, Kryder volunteered as the Wawasee Middle School swim coach and instructor. She will be pursuing a degree in elementary education at Florida Gulf Coast University and hopes to return to her community to Kryderteach.said, “My mom has been an educator for over 20

Arrangements are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Syracuse Food Bank, located in Grace Lutheran Church.

Carol Lee Darr School/Music Teacher

Oldsters over 50 years of age enjoy better mental and physical health if they volunteer at least 200 hours of their time over a 12-month period, according to a Carnegie Mellon University report.

She is survived by her signiﬁcant other, Kevin Tsetse of Fort Wayne; sister, Dawne Tatman of Berne; nephew, Elijah (Isabelita) Tatman, Angola; niece, Katherine (Daniel) Wilson of Fort Wayne; greatnieces, Audrey Tatman, Danika Wilson, Rahne Wilson and Andrea J. Eclair; and great-nephew, Gabe Tatman.

ter quality, conducted testing for a wide variety of possible pollutants and learned to submit the data they collected into a statewide volunteer monitoring database.

For more information or to register, contact Darci Zolman at darci.zolman@in.nacdnet.net or (574) 267-7445, ext. 5374.

BirthsRobert Secrest

“In partnership with our volunteers, we are able to collect more data and learn so much more about the health of our water. Once they’ve been trained, our volunteers discover that this is not only interesting, but they also discover a sense of pride in taking a hands-on role in helping the environment.”Tolearn more about Hoosier Riverwatch, visit hoosierriverwatch.com . There, you can ﬁnd

half-hearted volunteer work doesn’t help your health at all. In fact, seniors who had low or medium engagement in their volunteer work recorded lower well-being than folks who did no volunteering at all.

Citizen scientists brave the elements to learn more about local water quality

years and has given me an inside look on education. She has inspired me to become a teach-

Obituaries

water quality is critical to the future of the lakes and streams in our watershed. Passionate volunteers who care about our watershed and the environment provide a necessary link to information we need,” said Crighton.

In assisting with their educational expenses, KBOR hopes to help these students achieve all their continuing education goals. Realtor members are proud to help build a better community through programs such as this in hopes these students make signiﬁcant contributions in their chosen ﬁeld.

Thanelie Helser. This is the second year in a row Helser has been named a KBOR scholarship winner.

Gary L. “Butch” Martin, 73, Goshen, died Tuesday, July 5, 2022.

Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, is handling her arrangements.

Kosciusko Board of Realtors announces its 2022 scholarship winners

KBOR received applications from 42 students throughout Kosciusko County and chosen by members of KBOR’s Community Outreach Scholarship Committee. Angie Jarrett, 2022 KBOR president and member of the scholarship committee, stated, “The scholarship committee was very impressed with the diverse group of quality candidates. Kosciusko County is fortunate to have such outstanding young leaders who are continuing their education. Congratulations to our outstanding Kosciusko County 2022 KBOR Scholarship Winners.”

The following couples have ﬁled for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Pena — Rebecca Pena, Milford, and Isaac Pena, Milford. Married Dec.

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The following people were booked in Kosciusko County Jail:

A 1992 Celebrity 180 caught ﬁre Saturday, July 2, shortly after it was launched from the boat ramp off Medusa Street, Syracuse.

July 3 — Brandon Michael Bergman, 26, 9491 E. Blackwater Road, North Webster, booked for possession of cannabis products and possession of paraphernalia. Bond $600 cash.

Two days later, on June 17, a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce deputy responded to a location in Syracuse regarding a report of a verbal argument. Upon arrival at the scene, the deputy found a 2007 Pontiac G6 bearing the same registration as the stolen vehicle. The Pontiac was parked behind the outbuildings on the property.Whileapproaching the vehicle, the deputy noticed the vehicle’s hazard lights were activated and interior light was on. The deputy also noticed someone in the ve-

The deputy opened the driver’s door and took the person, later identiﬁed as Park, into custody. After being read her Miranda rights, Park refused to speak with law enforcement.

Kosciusko County

Police officer initiated a traffic stop in the area of CR 1100N and SR 15 around 10:55 p.m. Saturday, July 2, on a vehicle clocked traveling 84 mph in a 55 mph zone. However, the driver later identified as Emily Ann-Mare Dyson, 28, 2330 S. CR 300E, Wabash, didn’t want to stop. A pursuit began, never reaching speeds over 66 mph.

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A full assist was called from Turkey Creek and Tippecanoe Township ﬁre territories, Plain Township, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, New Paris and Foraker ﬁre departments. Atwood Fire Department was called to provide tankerMilfordassistance.FireChief Virgil Sharp

theConservationtrailer. ofﬁcers with the Department of Natural Resources investigated.

June 30 — Jeffery Allen Madden, 34, 5680 E. CR 450N, Leesburg, booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond $700

— Joshua David Cooper, 28, 11531 N. Syracuse Webster Road, Syracuse, booked for probation violation. Bond $5,250 surety and cash.

3:56 p.m. Sunday, June 26, on SR 13, north of North Brown Street outside of Syracuse. Driver: Jaclyn D. Alexander, 39, East CR 350N, Pierceton. Motorcyclist lost control on gravel in a curve. Alexander suffered back pain and was taken to a Fort Wayne hospital. Damage up to $5,000.

Fireﬁghters were called back out to the home around 7 a.m. when a few hot spots were located in the attic area of the one-story addition.Thecause of the ﬁre is yet to be determined.

According to court documents, the man said nobody he made contact with had knowledge about the missing vehicle.

Accidents/Incidents

hicle’s driver’s seat was moving around frantically.

Syracuse

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

Green — Melanie Green, Syracuse, and Terry Green Jr., Warsaw. Married Nov. 6, 2017; separated April 3, 2022.

A home occupied by the Pete Gawthrop family and Van Patton family at 8229 Old SR 15, Milford, was destroyed by ﬁre early Tuesday morning, July 5.

For the Kosciusko County case, Park has already been arrested and released on her own recognizance. She has an initial hearing at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 7, in Kosciusko Superior Court III.

Turkey Creek Fire Territory was called at 6:08 p.m. to the area of 303 E. Medusa St., east of the bridge.Kendall Ramer, Wakarusa, told authorities he had launched the boat and when he started out there were issues with the engine. The eight people onboard, including children, were able to exit the boat Fireﬁghterssafely. extinguished the ﬁre and pulled the boat back to the ramp and put it back onto

On June 15, a Milford Police ofﬁcer spoke with a man who said his 2007 Pontiac G6 had been stolen from his residence. The man said he contacted family members and relatives to see if anyone knew the vehicle’s whereabouts.

The following infraction has been ﬁled in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Driving while suspended — Nolan T. Ransome, Syracuse, $185.50

Court News

July 2 — Brian R. Glover, 57, 9811 Fourth of July Avenue, Syracuse, booked for battery resulting in bodily injury. Bond $500 cash.

4:26 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, North SR 13, south of East CR 400N, Leesburg. Driver: Ian T. Crews, 35, South Blaine Street, North Webster. Crews was traveling north on North SR 13 when his vehicle left the roadway. He was attempting to pass a vehicle that was making a left turn. His vehicle went down an embankment and into a ditch, overturning onto its passenger side. The front cab compartment of Crews’ vehicle then caught ﬁre. No injuries were reported in the accident. Damage up to $50,000.

June 30 — Bethany Marie Langston Moore, 36, 529 Railside Drive, Syracuse, booked for domestic battery causing moderate bodily injury. Bond $6,000 surety and cash.

in Kosciusko County in February 2019.At the time of this case, she was out on bond for two auto theft cases originating from DeKalb and Noble counties.

Boat catches fire near boat ramp

Warsaw

Milford Police were advised several hours prior to the local arrest that Dyson was suspected of driving her vehicle through a 50-foot-by-12-foot-high security gate at the city’s treatment plant and stealing a gas can. A video at a gas station shows Dyson ﬁlling the gas can and then going back to the wastewater treatment plant, driving through the yard, throwing the gas can and then exiting the plant driving through the 50-foot-by-12-foot exit gate.

Noble County

4:22 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, South Huntington Street, south

when the addition was made.

Prater — Marie Prater, Milford, and Kyle Prater, Milford. Married Feb. 21, 2021; separated May 21, 2022.

The occupants of the home were able to escape without injury. The American Red Cross has been contacted to assist the families.Milford Fire Department was called out at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday for a house fire. The first firefighter at the scene found flames through the roof and a fully engulfed home on fire.

said it is believed the ﬁre started in the area connecting the two residences. The home and most of its contents are a total loss.

July 5 — Thomas P. Jones, 47, 12008 N. Sir Gallahad Place, Cromwell, booked for domestic battery, strangulation and criminal mischief. Bond $6,000 surety andJulycash.4 — William G. Killam, 61, 7680 E. Vawter Park Road,

Park was previously convicted of methamphetamine possession

The following person was booked in Elkhart County Jail: June 29 — Chase Alton Terry, 30, 13474 N. Eastshore Drive, Syracuse, booked for possession of paraphernalia and resisting law enforcement. No bond listed.

Milford Police received a call from Ofﬁcer Craig Doctor with the Hicksville, Ohio, police department, inquiring about Dyson’s arrest. He stated she was a suspect in multiple hit-and-run accidents and a theft in their city

of Pickwick Drive, Syracuse.

Marriage Dissolutions

June 28 — Stuart Lee Lewallen, 60, 17272 CR 50, Syracuse, booked for possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. Bond $5,250 surety and cash.

Whitley County

— Sarah Elisabeth Smith, 26, 8917 E. Hatchery Drive, Syracuse, booked for felony failure to appear and violation of a court order. No bond.

several hours earlier on Saturday.

Doctor was given a description of the female and of the vehicle, which matched the evidence on a surveillance video where the incidents took place.

with theft, a

Elkhart County

Level 6 felony.

Park did not have permission to be in control or possession of the Pontiac G6.

Ofﬁcers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: Accident 2:34 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, West Market Street and South Lake Street, Warsaw. Drivers: William V. Crouch, 78, Sophie Lane, Warsaw; and Christopher A. Musgrave, 33, North SR 13, Syracuse. Crouch’s vehicle hit the back of Musgrave’s. Crouch was cited for being a suspended driver. Damage under $750.

July 5 — Jody Renee Yeazel, 59, 11531 N. Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse, booked for possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. Bond $5,250 surety and cash.

A trafﬁc stop by Milford Police on incidents.hit-and-runandvolvingOhio,Hicksville,nectionpossible2,night,SaturdayJulyledtoacon-toacasein-theftmultipleAMilford

12, 2014; separated May 11, 2022. One minor child.

Drivers: Nicole R. Rodriguez, 36, East Sunset Drive, Syracuse; and Eric C. Suchecki, 52, Country Club Way, Kingston, Mass. Rodriguez was traveling south on the access road on the east side of South Huntington Street when she stopped at an intersection and later continued south. She hit Suchecki’s vehicle. Damage up to $5,000.

Superior Court III

Syracuse, booked for operating a motorboat while intoxicated and refusal to submit to a chemical test. Bond $700 cash.

3 p.m. Friday, June 24, 4539 E. Fox Run Drive, Syracuse. Thomas Edington said he pulled his vehicle into his driveway. It began to roll backwards as he was exiting, knocking him down and hitting a parked vehicle. Damage up to $10,000.

Ofﬁcers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident:

Lindsey R. Park, 33, 340 E. Levi Lee

The following person was booked in Noble County Jail: June 27 — Lindsey R. Park, 33, 209 N. Shaffer St., Milford, booked for vehicle theft. Bond $2,500.

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Early morning ﬁre destroys home south of Milford

Jail Bookings

July 1 — Marissa Michelle Billings, 34, 11939 N. Camelot Lane E., Cromwell, booked on a foreign warrant.June30

Park suspected in two auto thefts, arrested for another

Stout — Ami Stout, Milford, and Andrew Stout, Milford. Married Sept. 11, 2013; separated March 1, 2022. Evans — Laura Evans, Syracuse, and Lance Evans, Syracuse. Married April 16, 2005; separated June 20, 2022.

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The following person was booked in Whitley County Jail: June 29 — Gary David Jones, 33, Syracuse, booked for violating probation. No bond.

June 30 — Bobby Raymond Herrick, 34, 529 Railside Drive, Syracuse, booked for domestic battery causing serious bodily injury. Bond $11,000 surety and cash.June 30 — Travis Belt, 32, 309 S. Henry St., Milford, booked for two misdemeanor failure to appear charges and a felony failure to appear charge. No bond.

Trafﬁc stop has connection to Ohio case

According to the ofﬁcer, Dyson called 911 and told the dispatcher that she was not going to stop because of it being late at night. However, she did stop in the area of CR 500N, north of WLM Property.She was arrested for speeding and resisting law enforcement and booked in the Kosciusko County Jail. Her bond was set at $5,250 surety and cash.

The ofﬁcer reported he had activated his lights and siren, with other vehicles yielding to his emergency lights; however, Dyson refused to stop. At one point Dyson even activated the emergency lights on her vehicle.

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

Kosciusko County property records show the two-story structure was built in approximately 1861. Records did not indicate

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Stay connected with KCCVB and upcoming events and happenings in Kosciusko County by visiting visitkosciuskocounty.org.Ifyou’reanewresident or exploring a move to Kosciusko County, KEDCO invites you to Outside the Fishbowl social meetups for newcomers, which take place the second Tuesday of every other month.

Kids, parents and grandparents gathered for what has become an annual celebration of Independence Day with a parade along the shore line of Eli Lilly Road. The parade, while lasting a bare 10 minutes, kicked off in annual organizer Rick Winter’s

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residents not participating in the parade offered cheers and waved to the children and adults while passing by.

Kosciusko County is a summertime hot spot

Children were dressed in patriotic red, white and blue while banging on a hodgepodge of kitchenware, singing and shouting along the parade route. Area

The parade was started in the mid-1960s by north shore residents and neighbors Bill Beemer and John’s father, Jack Feighner. The procession fell dormant for a number of years before being reactivated in 2019.

There’s still time to register for Tour Des Lakes at tourdeslakes. com/register. Proceeds from the event support Syracuse-Wawasee Trails.“Tour Des Lakes is an event for individuals and families of all ages who enjoy bike riding. Last year, we had participants of ages 8-88,” said Executive Director of Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Erlene Yentes. “This is a great ride that showcases the beautiful scenery of Kosciusko County. There will be four SAG stops along the routes to grab a snack, fruit, pickles, water and Gatorade, with lunch back at the Community Center. Registration is still open, so register today!”

North Shore Families celebrate Fourth of July with a parade

They have a great lineup of storytellers this year who are excited to share ocean-themed stories with you. Join in outside as weather permits, or inside in the library’s meeting room. The guest storyteller for July 8 will be Anna Jackson and the theme is sharks. Families who stay for the entire event this week will be given a copy of “The Shark Book” by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page — so plan on staying until the veryMakeend.sure to mark your calendars for the Summer Reading grand ﬁnale party, which is a Foamzilla soapy fun event and pizza party, at noon Friday, July 22. The events are free for all Summer Reading Program participants, and you can earn a picnic ticket for the pizza party by reading ﬁve hours. You will not want to miss these exciting events that will be happening live at the library.

We do lake living well in Kosciusko County. With 100-plus lakes spread across the county, it’s no surprise K-County is bustling during the summertime months. From go-to lake activities of swimming, ﬁshing and boating, to rare lakeside dining options, the community has ample offerings for all ages.

Excitement in July continues with the much anticipated annual Kosciusko County Fair, which will take place Sunday, July 10, through Saturday, July 16. The fair boasts quite a variety from 4-H project exhibits and animals for families to enjoy, livestock shows, the fair parade, Broken Horn Rodeo, Monster Truck Mash, Heavy Weight Horse Pull, demolition derby and truck and tractor pulls, along with lots of food, music and amusement rides.“Kosciusko County is full of summertime activities and our festivals and fairs play a major role in celebrating the warmer temperatures this July,” said Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Center Executive Director Cori Humes. Starting the month with ﬁreworks on Winona Lake, to saluting agriculture with the 105th Annual Kosciusko County Fair, to North Webster’s famous Dixie Day Festival, and every great event in between, visitors and residents alike will be thrilled with the number of opportunities to explore our county.”

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“In addition to abundant career and educational opportunities, we have so many things to do and experience, including the many lakerelated activities, celebrations, fairs and festivals. Visitors and residents alike are invited to explore these offerings that contribute to the community’s rich quality of life. It’s truly a place where anyone can ﬁnd their way to living life fully.”

Craft week of the Summer Reading Program at Milford Public Library began Tuesday, July 5. This week’s activity packet contains ﬁve crafts to make. You can make a shark mask, a sea turtle necklace, a shark magnet, an undersea photo frame and a whale from a small ﬂower pot. Stop by the library July 5-9 to pick up your craft packet. Craft packets are for ages preschool through graduating seniors.

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Teens, read at least ﬁve hours every week this summer and enter a drawing for a $25 gift card. There will be a winner every week through July 23.

Complementing and often paired with the lakes are local fairs and festivals. The month of July in KCounty is especially lively with an impressive lineup of festivals and fairs. Here are just a few upcoming highlights and happenings this summer:•Saturday, July 9 — Lakes Festival.•Sunday, July 10-Saturday, July 16 — Kosciusko County Fair.

Have you ever wanted to know about fun or interesting things to do around the area? Maybe you are planning a “staycation” instead of traveling due to gas prices this year? If so, grab a copy of the Kosciusko County Visitor Experience Guide. This 82-page guide includes recreation ideas for all seasons, restaurant information, maps and calendars with different festivals and events happening around the area. You never know what hidden gems are waiting “right

Summer Reading Program craft week

Hosted by the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department and the Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams, the Lakes Festival Saturday, July 9, offers activities for the whole family. Attendees can enjoy inﬂatables, an obstacle course, science stations, live music, crafts and more. Food trucks will be on-site for those looking to grab a bite to eat.

Following the Lakes Festival just a week later is the 11th Annual Tour Des Lakes, an annual bike tour around eight of the county’s beautiful lakes. Along the scenic route, riders will experience several known area lakes some including Lake Wawasee and Webster, Chapman, Winona and Tippecanoe lakes. Ride lengths vary from 30K, 55K,

lakeside yard and ended with a gathering of family and friends for treats and drinks in the Bill Deschner and John Feighner front yards. Bob and Nancy Fanning furnished the delicacies.

and 100K available for all to ride.

• Saturday, July 16 — Tour Des Lakes.•Saturday, July 23 — Jazz Festival•Friday, July 29, and Saturday, July 30 — Christmas in July in Pierceton•Saturday, July 30 — Dixie Day Festival.“Whether you’re a resident, visitor or considering a move to Kosciusko County, there are endless opportunities to ﬁnd your way to what you’re seeking here, and we have a welcoming community to help you ﬁnd that and get connected,” said Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation CEO Alan Tio.

There is no virtual program available this week. Now is the time to catch up if you have missed week one through four. Go to www.milford.lib.in.us and put the mouse over “Summer ’22” on the top bar. It will bring up a drop-down list of the programs. The bottom option is the most recent program. Re-watch some of your favorites, if you like. The virtual program will be back beginning July 11, with a whole new virtual ﬁeld trip, author interview and program.

in your own backyard.” Copies are available for free at Milford Public Library.

Historical Museum director.

Young adults can sign up for two crafts at the Syracuse Public Library during the week of July 11. The ﬁrst is a superhero mini pallet coaster at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 12. Young adults will customize their coasters with their favorite superhero’s emblem. A superhero pegboard, decorated with comic book pages, follows at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 14. Supplies are limited, so sign up soon with a note of which superhero you want for your project. Interested parties can also contact the library at (574) 4573022 to see if drop-ins are available. Other ages may join if there are openings.

Make three shark-themed crafts — shark binoculars, a shark in a bottle and a clothespin shark puppet — during Make It Monday at 3 p.m. July 11. While making the crafts, children will learn different shark facts.

The last Family Night Out of summer is at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12. Come dig for buried treasure and learn about shipwrecks. Children will have the chance to uncover gift cards from Coffee Depot, Brook Pointe Resort and Pizza King. These ﬁnds are limited to one per family. The library will provide snacks during this Whaleprogram.ofaTale Storytime will feature songs, stories and play at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 13. Children will also make a ﬁsh puppet. During Fabulous Fridays, children will create a ship in a bottle at 10:30 a.m. July 15.

Beltone hearing clinic will be held Thursday, July 14. Contact Gray at (574) 834-1600, ext. 224, to make an appointment. Appointments begin at 9 a.m.

23:31.13; Maxwell Silcox, Male 2029, 18:33.69; Yvette Rojas, Female 20-29, 19:42.35; Austen Davenport, Male 30-39, 17:47.10; Alexis Melbrod, Female 30-39, 22:44.95; Joey Brun, Male 40-49, 23:26.04; Cherelle Lampkins, Female 40-49, 25:07.10; James Hodge, Male 5059, 24:57.09; Melissa Atwood, Female 50-59, 35:46.78; Phil Jeuks, Male 60-69, 31:34.46; Kristy Leffers, Female 60-69, 29:55.15; Robert Edwards, Male 70 Over, 43:11.59; Kathy Premmer, Female 70 Over, 46:05.78.

Sharks And Buried Treasure

The children choose plaid, swirl or red and blue felt bear shapes to sew. They glued eyes, bellies and muzzles on the bears, with the help of adults, and then stuffed the bears. The children were delighted to take the bears home after the project was complete.

Also mark your calendars for the Chinese Gardens at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. Exhibits related to each program are featured at the museum this summer, open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday.

The top place ﬁnishers for the 3.3-mile race were Brian Shepherd, Male Masters, 19:29.7; Nicole Geiger, Female Masters, 24:27.99; Jeff Dunitham/Daniel Dunitham, Male Grandmaster, 24:18.95; Linda Murkve, Female Grandmaster, 26:42.95; Justin Frericks, Male Senior Masters, 26:44.82; Resia Rinker, Female Senior Master, 28:04.07; Mason Worrell, Male 14 Under, 22:18.85; Trinity Parson, Female 14 Under, 23:49.10; Alec Moor, Male 15-19, 18:28.86; Elizabeth Christlieb, Female 15-19,

Syracuse Public Library — Young adult superhero crafts to continue in July

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Miller said, “It was a super awesome morning to run. They changed up the course a little last year and now you run around Syracuse Lake. I’ve run in this race since I was a sophomore in high school. I’m originally from Shipshewana.”Mosersaid, “I’m just happy to be a part of it. I’ve been around this lake for many years but this is my ﬁrst time running in the Flotilla race.”Brian Shepherd, the race organizer and Male Masters winner of the 3.3-mile race, said, “We had a nice turnout of about 250 runners. The competition is very good. It was a great morning to run.”

The weather was perfect for the 4th of July Wawasee Flotilla Road Race. The race started at 8 a.m. at the Syracuse Community Center and took runners on a journey around the Syracuse Lake area.

This circa 1960s Lake Wawasee shoreline near the Spink Condos may look familiar to some residents. The life and times of the owner, Seth Ward, will be presented at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 9, in the Syracuse Community Center across from Lakeside the ﬁrst of two “cen-

The next casino trip is scheduled for Monday, July 18. Payment is due Wednesday, July 13. If there are not enough players to pay for the bus, the trip will be cancelled. For more information, call Gray at the number above.

The men’s first place Male Overall finisher for the 3.3-mile race was Nick Kirkpatrick, clocking in at 16:50.43. Evie Miller of Fort Wayne was the 3.3-mile race Female Overall winner, finishing in 19:06.78.Kirkpatrick said, “It was a little more intimidating this year when I saw people with the super fast shoes. This is my fifth year running in this race and I just really enjoyDerekit.” Miller of Fort Wayne was the Male Overall winner of the 8-mile race, clocking in at 41:58.52. Alexandria Moser of Carmel was the Female Overall winner of the 8-mile race finishing in 57:59.07.

The July meal menu is now available and can be picked up at the center. If you would like to have lunch at the center, call Merita at (574) 834-1193.

Perfect weather for 4th of July Wawasee Flotilla Road Race

Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum to feature Seth Ward

tennial” programs this summer hosted by the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum.

History club students make and take teddy bears

The top place ﬁnishers for the 8-mile race were F.G. Garcia, Male Masters, 47:57.52; Staci Weisser, Female Masters, 1:04:38.94; Joey Nelson, Male Grandmaster, 51:01.11; Veronica Moore, Female Grandmaster, 1:34:41; Jed Pearson, Male Senior Masters, 1:07:05.05; Jenny Isenbarger, Female Senior Masters, 1:15:06.13; Josiah Dyke, Male 1519, 53:24.74; Joshua Urban, Male 20-29, 45:29.36; Mikayla Moore, Female 20-29, 1:36:20.44; Bryan Hazel, Male 30-39, 50:20.36; Carmen Catellier, Female 30-39, 1:07:58.48; Hemilo Garcia, Male 40-49, 52:05.28; Alvaro Romero, Male 50-59, 52:05.01; Matt Leffers, Male 60 Over, 1:18:14.84.

The children’s department is hitting the ocean during the week of July 11, with children learning about sharks and sunken ships.

Lots going on at the North Webster Senior Center

Runners competed in a 3.3-mile race and an 8-mile race.

Jordan Shoemaker, third place ﬁnisher in the 8-mile race Male 20-29 division, said, “It was a hard race, but I enjoy running it every year. It’s probably one of the most brutal things I’ll ever do, but it’s worth it.”

Twenty children along with parents and teachers from Little Lambs Preschool gathered around four large tables at the Syracuse Community Center during the June 30 Youth History Club meeting to make teddy bears with Jamie Clemons, Syracuse-Wawasee

The July 7 club will feature inside or outside games.

The North Webster Senior Center has a number of health aids available to those who can make use of them. The center currently has two wheelchairs, two rolling walkers with seats (one even has a basket), two shower seats, two regular walkers that fold up for easy transport and some canes. Contact Nancy Gray, Senior Prime Enrichment Center director.The

Plenty of of July activities

Fourth

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Heart of The Lakes Antique Mall offers a wide variety of antiques, collectibles and nautical decor and is located at 132 N. Main St. (SR 13), North Webster.

ciusko County and beyond. When asked what inspired him to purchase Heart of the Lakes Antique Mall, Young said, “This used to be my mom’s favorite store and she passed away. When the store came up for sale, I purchased it.” Young and Perkins are both looking forward to doing business in North Webster. Young grew up in the area, moved away, and then decided to come back. He said, “It’s

daughter of Hubert and Beth Krull, was named 4-H Queen while Brent Lamb, son of Bruce and Beth Lamb, was named 4-H Prince. Gretchen Imhoff of Pierceton was named the 4-H Princess while Philip Camden, also of Pierceton, was named 4-HKathyKing.and Larry Vanlaningham, North Main Street, have decorated their porch for July 4. There are ﬂags of all sizes and even an afghan on a wicker settee and a string of colored lights all around the top of the porch.

The North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 30, at Heart of the Lakes Antique Mall in North OwnersWebster.MattYoung and Shannon Perkins are very excited about serving their customers in Kos-

Linda Musselman retired last week from The Papers. She was surprised Friday morning with many cards and retirement gifts from co-workers. A small party was held with punch and a cake that read “Linda, we will miss you!” Musselman began working at The Papers 32 years ago and was a vital asset to the editorial department.

50 YEARS AGO, JULY 5, 1972

10 YEARS AGO, JULY 4, 2012

It happened in Milford … 10 years ago Plans begin for second parking lot at Milford School

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Requires basic construction, mechanical, electrical and plumbing knowledge and experience.Ifinterested, a more detailed job description is available upon request.Please direct all inquiries to: David Wilkinson, Town Manager/Syracuse, IN Phone: 574-457-3348 or townmanager@syracusein.orgemail Auction Conducted by: Salazar Auction Service, LLC Auctioneer: Joe Salazar AUO1049316 Phone: 574-457-6754 ~ Your Local Auctioneer! Note: Look at pictures at AuctionZip.com ID19263 AUTOMOBILE: 2009 CHEVY SILVERADO W/4.3 V6 WITH ONLY 43,056 MILES TERMS: Cash or Check w/Proper ID Not Responsible for Accidents or Items after Sold! ANY STATEMENTS MADE THE DAY OF THE SALE TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ALL PRINTED MATERIAL Owner: Lowell Collins Estate Executor: Paula L. Haines FEATURES: FURNITURE, COLLECTIBLES, TOOLS AND MISC. Furniture: Oak full size bed; solid wood French style dresser; 2 door chest of drawer; twin size metal day bed complete; 3 drawer chest; oak coffee table w/glass inserts. Collectibles & Misc.: Lots of 33 and 45 RPM records, Hondo guitar, movie disks. Tools: Several shop tools; 2 ton hydraulic floor jack; several car jack stands; small yard seeder; small tool box full of tools; 16’ extension ladder; new table grinder still in the box; jumper cables; air chisel gun; plus lots more! Estate Auction of Lowell Collins Saturday, July 30 starting at 10:00 a.m. 9976 N. 200 E., Milford, IN 46542 Auction Conducted by: Salazar Auction Service, LLC Auctioneer: Joe Salazar AUO1049316 Phone: 574-457-6754 ~ Your Local Auctioneer! Featuring: CARS, GUNS, RIDING MOWERS, FURNITURE and BOAT & MISC. TERMS: Cash or Check w/Proper ID Not Responsible for Accidents or Items after Sold! 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Seely are expected back home today (Wednesday) after attending the Lions International Convention in Hong Kong.

The mall’s business hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.For more information, call (574) 834-3000 or visit com/heartofthelakesantiquemall.facebook.

Rick Rapp, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Rapp of r 2 Milford, was named state 4-H swing achievement winner at the state 4-H round-up last week. Rick is one of 47 top state 4-H members who were recognized at the tree day round-up which attracted some 3,000 boys and girls.

great to be back in the area.” Perkins said, “We’re excited to be in this area and continue the tradition of people coming into the store and we’re ready to ﬁnd out more about what North Webster is allYoungabout.”said, “We have stayed pretty busy so far and we have had a good amount of people check out our store. We have over 100 booths, 70-plus dealers, and 10,000 square

Two members of the Milford Helping Hands 4-H club were named as 4-H Royalty at Lakeview Middle School in Warsaw Saturday. Shanna Krull,

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Chamber cuts ribbon at Heart of the Lakes Antique Mall

30 YEARS AGO, JULY 1, 1992

Lions D.G. “Bud” and Jeri

Wawasee Community School Corp. plans to begin work in early fall on a second parking lot for Milford School. Between 25 and 30 parking spaces will be added by the construction, which school officials hope will also facilitate the flow of people who want to visit the school office.Milford’s Amii Bischoff recently won the adult division of KC Recyling Depot’s “Trash to Treasure” contest. Fifty artists entered the contest in April, KC Recycling Depot’s first time holding it. They were to create something using recycled materials. Bischoff won with her piece called “Stop and Recycle theAngieFlowers.”Hernandez of Hometown Floral and Gift was one of several individuals from around the area invited to be part of the “Experience Michiana” program that airs Mondays at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. On the program, Hernandez talked about how to lose weight through the process of hypnotherapy.

Greg Kline resigned from his position as full-time deputy town marshal of Milford on Thursday, June 25. Kline’s resignation followed a three-day suspension from the department. Milford council members said the suspension with pay was a disciplinary measure.

R. Brian Hartman, r 2 Milford, has been awarded a “Stefan Kaufmann Memorial Scholarship.” The scholarship is given annually to an outstanding student of music at Manchester College.Many Milford area residents spent the holiday weekend at Gordon’s Camp Ground near Big Long Lake at Wolcottville. Among those camping were Joel and Sara Robbins and their children, Mason and Kristin. Sara was the winner of the ladies’ horseshoe tournament.

feet of antiques and collectibles.”

40 YEARS AGO, JULY 7, 1982

The Milford Senior Citizens group will be celebrating its 20th anniversary with special entertainment at its July 12 meeting. A special effort will be made to have past members present.

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Method and Christine are returning this week with Mrs. David Frew of

Killeen, Texas. Mrs. Frew, the former Julie Method, is a high school teacher in Killeen. She will spend the summer with her parents.

Chore-Time Equipment Co. Inc., Milford’s largest single employer, has been selected by secretary of commerce Peter Peterson to receive the President of the United States “E” Award for Exports, it was announced this morning by Charles Stump, assistant general manager. The ﬁrm, established in Milford in April 1954, manufactures automatic poultry feeding and watering equipment and air systems for ventilating poultry, hog and dairy buildings.

20 YEARS AGO, JULY 3, 2002

the right to reject any proposal for being unresponsive or deemed irresponsible, reject all proposals, or to accept the lowest responsive and responsible proposal/Bidder. Any proposal may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of proposals or authorized postponement thereof. Any proposal received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No proposal may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for at least one hundred fifty (150) days while final project approvals are acquired from the USDA-RD and IFA SRF.

This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: TIPPECANOE AND CHAPMAN REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICT By: JON TYLER Title: DISTRICT BOARD PRESIDENT

Proposers may request clarification in accordance to this RFQ. If so, please email questions to the Clerk-Treasurer at town.clerk@milford-indiana.org and attention: Town of Milford Water Infrastructure Utility Plan RFQ by 4:00 PM (EDT) July 20, 2022. This project is funded by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) with CDBG funds. hspaxlp

TOWN OF MILFORD WATER INFRASTRUCTURE UTILITY PLAN (MASTER UTILITY STUDY)

Wawasee Community Bible Church is hold its Sunday morning worship services at 10 a.m. July 10, 17 and 24 in the Wawasee High School auditorium.

Did you survive the big storm Friday? Is your power back on? Police Chief Greg Church said the

Contract C – East Tippecanoe Lake Wastewater Collection System

Dana Arthur, Lake Street, and her sister, Deb Mangas, Bristol, took a three-day, three-night trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, mid-June. It was hot and beautiful and they enjoyed great Mexican food and loved the courteous local people they met. They stayed at the Allegro Resort and made friends — easy for Dana and Deb — with other travelers during their short vacation.

Taxpayers of the Town of Syracuse Redevelopment District and all other persons affected hereby are notified that the Town of Syracuse Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”), at a meeting held on May 17, 2022, adopted two separate Declaratory Resolutions (collectively, the “Declaratory Resolutions”) establishing (i) the Oakwood Development Area (the “Oakwood Area”) and an allocation area (the “Oakwood Allocation Area”) consisting of the entire Oakwood Area and (ii) the Allen Development Area (the “Allen Area”, together with the Oakwood Area, the “Areas”) and an allocation area (the “Allen Allocation Area”, together with the Oakwood Allocation Area, the “Allocation Areas”) consisting of the entire Allen Area.

40 YEARS AGO, JULY 7, 1982

∞ Contract C – August 4, 2022

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS AND ALL OTHER PERSONS AFFECTED OF ADOPTION AND CONTENT OF RESOLUTIONS OF THE TOWN OF SYRACUSE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ON RESOLUTIONS

Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately following the submittal deadline at the same time and location. All interested citizens are invited to Theattend.Project includes the following Work:

“The world is watching. What are they Politanoseeing?”isworking with the Great Warsaw and SyracuseWawasee ministerial associations and is actively involved with Pure Assembly, pureassembly.com, in the planning of a major public prayer event Sept. 24 at Notre Dame’s Joyce Center.Formore information, contact Politano at (260) 901-9638 or knitinchrist@outlook.com.

Neither the Owner nor its Engineer will be responsible for partial sets of documents obtained from any source. If Bidders fail to register and do not receive updated information, their bids shall be deemed unresponsive if any required items are not included.

50 YEARS AGO, JULY 5, 1972

Ivy Tech Community College announced its spring dean’s list. Ben Ringler of Syracuse was placed on the list, which gives recognition to degree seeking students who achieve a minimum 3.5 grade point average.

50 YEARS AGO, JULY 5, 1972 No news from North Webster available.

Willard and Helen Nusbaum have returned from a Florida vacation and a visit with former area residents Carl and Evelyn Hoover at Saint Cloud.

Church

His personal ministry does not carry a name, organizational structure or web presence. He is simply and unassumingly answering a divine call, doing what he can and starting where his feet tread the sod every day.

Wawasee Community Bible Church to meet in WHS auditorium

Alyssa Schmucker is a full-time paid staff member of North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service. “My parents were both involved in EMS when I started, so it was kind of a family thing at ﬁrst,” she says. “Then I realized how rewarding this job can be. I have been with the service for 10 years and enjoy the work as much as I did when I just started.”

Bianca Pagnozzi, Curitiba, Brazil, was with Joanne McMillin, Chapman Lake, at the Oakwood Art Festival Saturday. Bianca was an exchange student at Wawasee High School eight years ago and returned for a week to visit with her host, Marilynne Curtis, who was a high school guidance counselor at that time. Bianca also spent a lot of time with the McMillin family, Marilynne’s neighbors, during her semester here as a student and was pleased to see them again last week. She enjoyed her vacation at the lake visiting the families and spent one day in Chicago.

was ﬁne after her car went off the road and into Backwater Lake. Fast thinking on her part got her out of the completely submerged car. She rolled down a window and swam out.Sharon Day reported from Tippy Lake, “During the bad storm on Friday, we lost three Adirondack footstools made out of recycled plastic. One is red, one is yellow and one is green and they all have black legs.”

10 YEARS AGO, JULY 4, 2012

Contract A – Chapman Lakes Wastewater Collection System

Pre-bid Conference A non-mandatory pre-bid conference(s) will be held at 10:00 AM local time on July 14, 2022 at the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main Street, North Webster, IN 46555. Instructions to Bidders.

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding

American Iron and Steel Section 746 of Title VII of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (Division A - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017) and subsequent statutes mandating domestic preference applies an American Iron and Steel requirement to this project. All iron and steel products used in this project must be produced in the United States. The term “iron and steel products” means the following products made primarily of iron or steel: lined or unlined pipes and fittings, manhole covers and other municipal castings, hydrants, tanks, flanges, pipe clamps and restraints, valves, structural steel, reinforced precast concrete, and Construction Materials.

The following waivers apply to this Contract:

Josiah Politano has seen many in the community who are desperately hungry, and has devoted the past couple years to help feed them.

Notice is further given that the Commission on July 19, 2022 at the hour of 6:30 p.m., local time, in the Council Chambers at the Town Hall, will receive and hear remonstrances from persons interested in or affected by the proceedings pertaining to the proposed Projects for each of the Areas and will determine the public utility and benefit of the proposed Projects for each of the Areas. A separate public hearing will be held for each of the Areas. At the time fixed for the hearings or at any time prior thereto any person interested in the proceedings may file a written remonstrance at the office of the Secretary of the Commission at the Town Hall, if filed prior to the time fixed for the hearings or with the Secretary of the Commission if filed at the hearings. At each such hearing, which may be adjourned from time to time, the Commission will hear all persons interested in the proceedings and all remonstrances that have been filed. After considering this evidence, the Commission will take final action by either confirming, modifying and confirming, or rescinding the Declaratory Resolutions for the respective Areas. Dated this 30th day of June,TOWN2022.OF REDEVELOPMENTSYRACUSECOMMISSION hspaxlp

“Many churches have been dying for years. It’s time to quit glossing it over, be real, hit our knees in prayer together and break down those walls of mistrust and suspicion.

20 YEARS AGO, JULY 3, 2002

∞ Installation of approximately 460 grinder pump stations and associated components such as grinder station control panels, curb stop check valve assemblies, electrical risers and electrical conduits/conductors.

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Milford is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) to contract with a responsible, responsive, and qualified consulting firm to provide the Town with professional services to develop a Water Infrastructure Utility Plan (Master Utility Study). SOQs should be mailed in a sealed envelope to the Town of Milford, P.O. Box 300, Milford, IN 46542-0300 and received by 4:00 pm (EDT) August 8, 2022, Attention: Town of Milford Water Infrastructure Utility Plan RFQ.The RFQ may be obtained on the Town of Milford’s website, http://www.milfordindiana.org/ or at the Clerk Treasurer’s Office between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM (EDT) Monday through Friday, by calling (574) 658-4519, or emailing town.clerk@milfordindiana.org beginning July 8, 2022.

TIPPECANOE AND CHAPMAN REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICT KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, INDIANA SEPTIC ELIMINATION PROJECT

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Attendees may enter through the main doors of the school building. Child care up to age 3 will be available.

The church’s parking lot is undergoing expansion and re-

moving to Noblesville. Betty Hetler and Janet Buchholz were in charge of planning the event. There were 16 members and one guest, Cindy Beeson, present.

Jon Sroufe, general chairman of this year’s Flotilla, new at the running game who ran the 3.3 mile stint Saturday morning for the ﬁrst time, came up with this cryptic comment on running: “I never saw an endeavor where one could so easily ﬁnd an excuse for.”

Andrew Dixon, Syracuse, recently graduated from QuinnipiacMeganUniversity.Bontrager, Milford, was named to the dean’s list at Lewis University.

Pilots Club hosts ‘fly-in’ breakfast

Police Chief VanderReyden is proudly showing a give-away pen, monogrammed with the name Reg VanderReyden, a Bloomington realtor, which the chief coyly admits is an advertising piece of his son’s.

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paving, with the completed conﬁguration providing a landing zone for medical helicopters responding to trafﬁc accidents in theForarea.more information, call the church at (574) 658-9161.

It happened in North Webster ... 20 years ago

Bible passage: “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so the world may believe that you have sent me. The glory you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one, I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me.”

∞ Contract A – July 28, 2022

Contract B – West Tippecanoe Lake Wastewater Collection System

Tom and Jane Tuttle and their two children, Jennifer and Michael, moved last Monday from their Deerﬁeld, Fla., home to their Lake Wawasee home and Tom will resume active management of the South Shore Country Club. He had been managing the Deer Creek Country Club and Golf Course at Deerﬁeld for the past several years.

∞ Installation of approximately 326 grinder pump stations and associated components such as grinder station control panels, curb stop check valve assemblies, electrical risers and electrical conduits/conductors.

Bidding Documents may be viewed and ordered online by registering with the Issuing Office listed above. Following registration, complete sets of Bidding Documents may be downloaded from ARC Document Solutions’ SkySite Construction Management System website as portable document format (PDF) files. The cost of printed Bidding Documents from ARC Document Solutions will depend on the number and size of the “Drawings” and “Project Manual”, applicable taxes, and shipping method selected by the prospective bidder. Cost of printed paper copies of the Bidding Documents and shipping is non-refundable. Upon ARC Document Solutions receipt of payment from a bidder, printed Bidding Documents will be sent via the prospective bidder’s delivery method of choice. Partial sets of the Bidding Documents will not be available from ARC Document Solutions.

Wage Rates

Contract C – East Tippecanoe Lake Wastewater Collection System

Wage rates on the project shall not be less than the Federal Davis-Bacon wage scale published by the U.S. Department of Labor. The most recently issued wage scale determination published prior to the date of Bid opening shall be the final applicable wage determination for the Project.

∞ Construction of one (1) wastewater pump stations and associated components such as generators, chemical feed systems, site work, electrical and instrumentation and flow meters.

∞ Installation of approximately 90,000 linear feet of 1-1/4” through 8” pressure sewers, force main and associated components, such as isolation valves, flushing stations, and air release valve stations.

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The Oakwood Area includes parcel number 08-032-025 and is located at 849 East Lake View Road in the Town of Syracuse, Indiana (the “Town”). The Oakwood Area includes approximately 23.34 acres. The Allen Area includes parcel number 008-021-002 and is located on the north side of the Town off of Indiana Avenue and south of County Line Road. The Allen Area includes approximately 9.10 acres.

Members of Tippecanoe Ladies Bridge Club met June 24, with Dottie Murphy and Ruby Paul as hostesses. Prizes were awarded to Ruth Phillips, Mary Pﬁster, Rosalee Spear, Jo Marose, Louise Suntheimer, Frances Carr and Jeanette Landis, who was a guest.

John Roberts and his dog, Sam, watched and listened to the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Patriotic Pops concert at Oakwood last Saturday evening. Many people sang along with the music while others just sat back and enjoyed. According to Michelle Sokol, the sunset and the music combined for a great evening.

“With that oneness accomplished,” said Politano, “it leads to effective evangelism, so the world may know Jesus loves them.”Heviews the unity he is working toward as vital, especially in today’s world. “Our families, the local churches (mine included), our communities, our state and our country are a mess. In our own selﬁshness we are destroying ourselves. We need God. The ultimate goal is to experience revival.“Wecannot and will not experience God’s presence without getting rid of any bad attitudes toward other brothers and sisters in Christ. There are plenty of churches out there who say they don’t have anything against other churches, yet why don’t they ever cross paths and try to get to know one another? Why is there rarely cooperation among the churches?

The issuing office for the “Bidding Documents” is Jones Petrie Rafinski Corp., 222 Pearl Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (“Issuing Office”). The Issuing Office’s representative and primary contact is Daniel Byam, PE, who can be reached at (260) 422-2522 or via email at dbyam@jpr1source.com.

The Commission will use incremental real property taxes levied and collected in the Allocation Areas in accordance with Indiana Code 36-7-14 and Indiana Code 36-7-25 to finance road improvements, utility infrastructure improvements, park improvements, public safety improvements and economic development & government facility projects, all in or connected to the respective Allocation Areas (collectively, the “Projects”). The Declaratory Resolutions, the Economic Development Plans for the Areas, the Residential Housing Development Programs for the Areas, and supporting data including maps and plats describing the Areas, have been prepared and can be inspected at the office of the Secretary of the Commission, 310 North Huntington Street, Syracuse, Indiana 46567 (the “Town Hall”).

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Lake.Cheri Wilson and J.D. Wilson, Gulf Breeze, Fla., are spending several weeks visiting with their grandmother, Kay Wilson. Woody Wilson, Hibbing, Minn., also recently spent several days at Mrs. Wilson’s Barbee Lake home.

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lights at his house didn’t get back on until Saturday night. It really blew and boy was it dark. Newsie was glad to hear Mary Jo Neibert

Last Supper prayer, recorded in John 17:20-23, as his polestar

Any contract awarded under this Advertisement for Bids is expected to be funded by the United States Department of Agriculture – Rural Development (“USDARD”) and Indiana Finance Authority State Revolving Fund (“SRF”). Neither the United States nor any of its departments, agencies or employees is or will be a party to this Advertisement for Bids or any resulting contract.

“I know that right now God has more for His church in this area than I have seen or experienced or participated in,” he said. “There is more to Christianity than what my generation knows it as. In very diligent praying and seeking God about it, I believe He showed me the reason for this lack is there is a major lack of love, respect and trust among His people. It started in my own backyard and went from there to what I have been focusing on today, churches in northern Indiana.”

Contract A – Chapman Lakes Wastewater Collection System

∞ Installation of approximately 445 grinder pump stations and associated components such as grinder station control panels, curb stop check valve assemblies, electrical risers and electrical conduits/conductors.

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∞ Installation of approximately 115,000 linear feet of 1-1/4” through 12” pressure sewers, force main and associated components, such as isolation valves, flushing stations, and air release valve stations.

“I would maybe describe it as bridge building amongst God’s people, the church, basically being a networker, building relationship and trust among Jesus’ loving people. I will connect them with other local people who have similar hearts and any other prayer groups or events they might really ﬁnd fruitful to participate in. After the initial contact, I will try to keep them posted according to theirPolitanointerests.”cited part of Jesus’

The hunger is not physical; rather it lies in the realms of the soul and spirit, and it can be found anywhere. “I try to ﬁnd pastors, leaders and other people who are greatly desiring and pursuing revival/spiritual awakening and I share my heart with them and try to encourage them that they are not alone in the least, but there is this growing hunger all over the place,” he said.

FUND# FUND NAME APPROPRIATION AMOUNT #6203 Sewage Utility #770 WWT Depr. – $80,000.00 Depreciation Capital Improvements Duly passed and adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Syracuse, Indiana, on the 19th day of July 2022. hspaxlp

∞ Installation of approximately 117,000 linear feet of 1-1/4” through 12” pressure sewers force main and associated components, such as isolation valves, flushing stations, and air release valve stations.

Contract B – West Tippecanoe Lake Wastewater Collection System

Sealed bids for the construction of the Tippecanoe and Chapman Regional Sewer District Septic Elimination Project (“Project”) will be received by the District Board of Trustees (“Board”) at the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main Street, North Webster, IN 46555, until 4:30 PM local time on the following dates:

Obtaining the Bidding Documents

WHEREAS, it has been shown that certain existing appropriations now have unobligated balances that will not be needed for the purposes for which appropriated; now, therefore:

General Notice Notice is hereby given, in accordance with IC 36-1-12-4 and IC 5-3-1-2, that the Tippecanoe and Chapman Regional Sewer District located in Kosciusko County, Indiana, hereinafter referred to as the “Owner” or “District”, will receive sealed proposals for the construction of a septic elimination project as follows:

Harold Presley, Carthage, N.C., spent last week visiting at the house of his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Presley and family, Barbee

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His faith foresees the positive ripple effects of his efforts.

Alternatively, Bidding Documents may be examined at the office of the Issuing Office (and Project “Engineer”) Jones Petrie Rafinski Corp., 222 Pearl Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, local time.

30 YEARS AGO, JULY 1, 1992

Schmucker celebrates 10 years of service

Don and Wilma Plotner, Papakeechie Lake residents, attended a “ﬂy-in breakfast” June 21 at the Mishawaka Pilots Club Airport where various airplanes are on display and breakfast is served by club members.Thereal winner at the Mermaid Festival events at North Webster last week was Jeremy Van Lue, who won a 1991 GEO Metro LSI convertible through a rafﬂe run by the North Webster Sons of the American Legion.

ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE

The Declaratory Resolutions approve a Residential Housing Development Program for each of the Oakwood Area and the Allen Area, respectively.

Section 1. BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Syracuse, Kosciusko County, Indiana, that for the expenses of said municipal corporation the following additional sums of money are hereby appropriated out of the funds named and for the purposed specified, subject to the laws governing the same:

∞ Construction of one (1) wastewater pump station and associated components such as generators, chemical feed systems, site work, electrical and instrumentation and flow meters.

∞ Contract B – August 2, 2022

40 YEARS AGO, JULY 7, 1982

30 YEARS AGO, JULY 1, 1992

∞ Construction of one (1) wastewater pump stations and associated components such as generators, chemical feed systems, site work, electrical and instrumentation and flow meters.

Mary Stookey was crowned Queen for the Day and honored with a special luncheon June 19 when Leesburg Homemakers Club members met in Leesburg Lions Club Building. Stookey will soon be

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WHILE WE’RE all enjoying summer, it’s time to start looking to the fall. Registration for fall soccer is now open at Lakeland Youth Center. The deadline to register is 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21. There will be teams for boys and girls from preschool through eighth grade. The ﬁrst game of the season will be Saturday, Sept. 3. The season will end Saturday, Oct. 8, and pictures will be taken Monday, Sept. 10. Practices and games will be held at Wawasee Middle School.

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MEET MILFORD is seeking the community’s help for its next Friday Food Truck event, to be held from 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 15, in downtown Milford. The July theme is “Touch-a-Truck,” and they are in need of trucks, tractors or other interesting vehicles for children to see up close.

Meals include a generous helping of ﬁsh, tartar sauce, cole slaw, dinner roll and dessert. The cost per meal is $11. Tickets can be purchased at the event or in advance from any Lions Club member. Advance tickets can also be purchased for donation in the buyer’s name to the Syracuse Food Pantry. Donated tickets will be given to food pantry clients.

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Setup for the event will be from 3-5 p.m. If you or somebody you know would like to display something, visit forms.gle/sma7PsLVs4JJW4vF7 and they will assign a spot. For further information or questions, visit the Meet Milford Facebook page where you can send them a message, or email meetmilfordindiana@ gmail.com.

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Volunteer drivers for Syracuse, Milford and North Webster Mobile Meals have been scheduled as follows:

WAWASEE COMMUNITY Schools has a new website. They are asking everyone who visits the site to update their browser bookmarks to the new address: wawaseeschools. org. The old address, wawasee.k12.in.us, will be going away soon.

MILFORD FIRST Brethren Church had a special treat for those who attended the monthly community supper last Wednesday. Not to suggest that all the food they serve isn’t tasty, but their July meal featured genuine Nelson’s Port-a-Pit chicken — the same as you get at any number of fundraisers held in the area throughout the year. Along with the chicken, the church provided baked beans, macaroni salad and a variety of desserts and

THE WAWASEE Sprint Triathlon will be held from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, July 30, at Lakeside Park, 1013 N. Long Drive, Syracuse. This sprint triathlon is a USAT-sanctioned event. It starts with a 0.25mile swim in Syracuse Lake, followed by a 13.49mile bike ride, and ends with a 3.1-mile run along Northshore Drive. Compete individually or join friends or make a team and split up the race (swim, bike, run). More information and registration forms are available at waseekiwanistriathlon.runsignup.com/race/in/syracuse/wa-

THE SYRACUSE Lions Club will host its annual Jonah Fish Fry from 4:30-7 p.m. or until sold out Friday, July 8, at the Syracuse Community Center parking lot. The event will be drive-thru or walk-up, with limited outdoor seating available for those who want to enjoy their meal picnic style.

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AS THE dog days of summer approach, don’t let the kiddos start telling you they are bored. Sign-ups are still available for the July craft events at Syracuse Public Library. Craft times are 5 p.m. Tuesdays and there is an array of cool crafts to make. Registration sheets can be found on the teen table in the library, and each craft has a limited amount of materials available.

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Joe and Brenda Baumgartner enjoying life in Kosciusko County

When asked about his and Brenda’s decision to move back to the Kosciusko County area, he said, “We decided to come back because our entire family was from this area and we wanted to be close to them. We also loved growing up in the area. I practiced dentistry for more than 42 years at Northwood Family Dentistry in Nappanee and retired at the end of 2021.”

nice and helpful neighbors and have made many friends.”Brenda (Hurd) Baumgartner said, “When I grew up in Milford our main entertainment was playing with neighbor kids. We played fox and geese in the snow and kick the can in the summer.” She said, “We strapped on our roller skates with a key on our shoes and would roller skate on the cement at the elementary school.” She went on by saying, “We rode our bikes around Waubee Lake and always started to head home when the street lights came on. Nobody had to worry about anything.”

-9 OFFICERS and their human partners paid a visit to the Syracuse Community Center last week for a program and demonstration sponsored by the Syracuse Public Library. Members of the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce and the Warsaw Police Department, Police Chief Jim Layne with the Syracuse Police Department and the Turkey Creek Fire Territory spent some time showing the gathered children what they do for a living.

drinks, all free of charge.

Baumgartner both grew up in Kosciusko County and later decided to settle here permanently. When asked about what it was like growing up in Syracuse, Joe Baumgartner said, “My family moved to Syracuse in 1957 from Nappanee so my dad could be closer to his work at Weatherhead Corporation. I attended kindergarten through ninth grade at Syracuse Elementary, junior high, and high school. I attended one year at Syracuse High before it consolidated into Wawasee High School in the fall of 1968.“I had great teachers and great friends growing up in Syracuse. Syracuse High didn’t have a varsity football team, only a freshman team,” he said. “Don Story was the junior high and freshman football coach at Milford and then was the ﬁrst Wawasee varsity football coach.”Baumgartner has fond memories of growing up around the lakes. He said, “My dad was an outdoorsman. I grew up hunting, trapping and ﬁshing in and around Syracuse and Wawasee lakes. I loved the outdoor activities in Kosciusko County.”

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Syracuse Drivers July 11-15

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MONDAY — M. Smith TUESDAY — C. Manning WEDNESDAY — D & K Matz THURSDAY — C. Hill FRIDAY — K. Young Milford Drivers July 11-15 MONDAY — M. Webb TUESDAY — A.C Haab WEDNESDAY — G. D. Cooper THURSDAY — C Wappas FRIDAY — R.P. Haab North Webster Drivers July 11-15 MONDAY — C.N. Hasssel TUESDAY — J.K. Caskey WEDNESDAY — J. Hanson THURSDAY — R. Chambers FRIDAY — P. Perry HARDWARESYRACUSE113W.MainSt.UptownSyracuse574-457-3266 COMPLETE HARDWARE • PAINT • LUMBER TOOLS • GUNS • AMMO www.shopsyracusehardware.com

THE WEBSTER Ski Bees will not have a show Saturday, July 16, as was printed in the Summer 2022 edition of “Webster Waves.” That date will be a practice only session for the group. If you missed their performance last Saturday, there will be two more opportunities to witness their talents, as they’ll be on the water Saturday, July 30, and Saturday, Aug. 13. Both shows will begin at 6 p.m. and can be viewed from North Webster Town Park. Be sure to bring your own lawn chair to watch the fun.

When asked about retirement, he said, “We decided to retire in Kosciusko County because we like the outdoor activities. We enjoy the lakes. We enjoy boating. I like to golf. It’s a very laid back and relaxing environment.” He said, “We have really

THE WAWASEE Gymnastics Club is holding registration from 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, at the North Webster Community Center. Additionally, they will be holding Ninja Warrior registration from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 7, in the same location. Ninja Warrior Camp is available for kids aged 3-12 and is separated into three age groups with morning and afternoon sessions for each group. The camps will be held July 12-14, and will be instructed by Nika Prather and Forrest Boesnberg at NWCC. The cost is $25 per child. For further information, call (574) 834-1600.

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WAWACHIC IN Syracuse will be selling its entire remaining inventory via auction at noon, Friday, July 8. The auction will be held at 602 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. A preview will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 7.

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Pictured at top, from left, are Warsaw PD ofﬁcer Zack Smith and his K9, Odin; KCSO Deputy Kyle Denton and his K9, Axel; and KCSO Deputy Lou Mediano and his K9, Neville. In the smaller photo, Axel shows off his playful side, entertaining two of the students who attended the event.

She ﬁnished by saying, “We have many people to socialize with and visit with and the neighbors will help out with anything you need. We both love Kosciusko County and feel very fortunate to have spent most of our lives here.”

BECKY BROWER is managing registration for Tour des Lakes and is looking for volunteers who can help her, either from 4-6 p.m. Friday, July 15, or beginning at 6 a.m. on the day of the event, Saturday, July 16. Anyone interested in helping is asked to call her at (574) 457-3022, ext. 2002. Any help would be appreciated!

No guarantees as to what will be on the menu at the next iteration of the meal, which will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, but it will undoubtedly leave you full and happy! Pictured in the serving line, from left, are Vickie Scarpellini, Lori Minnick, Hazel Ostendorf and Liz Strube, who were busy putting generous portions of food on everyone’s plates throughout the course of the evening.

While reminiscing about her childhood days at Milford Elementary School, she said, “Wilbur Baumgartner was the custodian at Milford Elementary School and he would pay us a nickel for every gopher we caught in the schoolyard because he was always trying to get rid of them. Then we took the nickels to Fuller General Store to buy candy.” When asked how they managed to pull off such a feat, she said, “We ﬁlled gallon plastic milk jugs with water and as the gopher ran into the hole we poured the water jugs over the hole and trapped the gophers in our jugs as they tried to scurry out.”

She said, “I taught elementary school for 32 years. Now we have retired in Kosciusko County. We really appreciate Kosciusko County. People have strong values, are helpful, and are great neighbors. Whether it’s company dropping in for a cookout or going out to eat, we really enjoy our neighborhood. We feel like it’s a very pleasant and peaceful place to live.”

The North Webster Bridge Group met on Tuesday, June 28, at the Senior Primelife Enrichment Center in the North Webster Community Center. Tuesday winners were Joyce Metz, ﬁrst, and Shirley Gardner, second.

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“Everyone had a blast watching the K-9s work and then checking out the ﬁre and EMS apparatuses afterward, noted Sarah Wright, the library’s communications specialist. “There was also a lot of great information given by our local emergency professionals!”

While reminiscing about his childhood friends and the fun they had growing up in Syracuse, he said, “We loved to play basketball and even shoveled snow off the black tops at Syracuse High School in the winter to shoot baskets. I used to go to the Pickwick Theater with my friends and watch plenty of movies there over the years. We saw ‘Goldﬁnger’ there, ‘The Longest Day’ and ‘Doctor No.’ My two best friends were Don Hasse and Joel Burkholder.”Hewent on to talk about how he met his wife of 48 years. “I met Brenda my junior year in high school when we were TP’ing a teacher’s house. We both then attended Ball State and were married in August 1974. I delivered ice for Reimers Ice Company out of North Webster in the summertime during my undergraduate and dental school years for ﬁve summers. I went on to Indiana University School of Dentistry in 1975 and graduated in 1979.”