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6((.,1* 5(/,() ³ 8NUDLQLDQ IDPLOLHV OLQH XS WR UHFHLYH KHOS IURP WKH 6DOYDWLRQ $UP\ UHOLHI WHDP LQ %XFKDUHVW 3KRWR SURYLGHG E\ 0DMRU 0LNH 0F.HH %\ 6+(/%< +$55(// 6WDII :ULWHU In the aftermath of the assault and subsequent invasion of Ukraine’s eastern territories by Russian military forces, Warsaw’s branch of The Salvation Army and the organization’s larger Indiana Division have been successful in collecting more than $2,500 in relief aid for refugees crossing Polish or Romanian borders. “About 25 to 30% of all Ukrainian refugees are going to remain in Romania,” said Salvation Army of Kosciusko County Envoy Ken Locke, administrator. “The rest of them are going to Poland.” Major Mike McKee, emergency services director for The Salvation Army’s Indiana Division, reported on the immense outpouring of relief offered by two of the wounded nation’s closest neighbors. “The people knew they had been in Romania for at least a day or two by the time we provided services to them,” said McKee, while based in a Romanian Expo center in Bucharest. “It wasn’t like they had just crossed over into safety and their life is now really in danger, so the people there weren’t in a panic mode.” Having received such a large inﬂux of people in a short time span, though, has raised a few concerns from McKee regarding each country’s long-term ability to sustain these efforts. “What the Army will do is maintain a presence there for now,” said Locke. “It’s not like they’re going to pull out unless things get really bad.” On average, approximately 300 to 350 families per day received vouchers valued at the equivalent of $15 to purchase necessities from local businesses. According to Locke, some of them are coming in with what they can currently carry in their hands. At this time, however, the branch’s primary request is for donations in the form of cash. “For them

to get stuff shipped over there right now is almost impossible,” said Locke. “If you can get it there within six months, you’re doing good.” In addition to enabling each refugee to purchase food, water, clothing and other necessities, the money spent from each voucher goes directly to each country’s local economy. While exact ﬁgures are not available right now due to the larger organization’s use of an 800 number to directly collect donations for their general relief fund, Locke estimates that the amount raised by the branch will greatly surpass the initial $2,500. McKee, with an empathetic ear, listened to the recounted stories of traumatized refugees relieved to have escaped. “They haven’t been in contact with their family who remain behind, they don’t know where they are and they’re not sure where they’re going to be going,” said McKee. “They do know, however, that they are safe.” One notable response he received, after a quick prayer with families, roughly translates to ‘May your skies be peaceful.’ “That’s what they were running from,” said McKee. “They were afraid planes were coming over to bomb them again, or the artillery was coming through.” For Locke, who also collaborates with the World Compassion Network and the Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association, this time represents an opportunity for the church to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus. “It really is a time where you can say we’re just here to help,” said Locke. “It’s also not just Christian organizations.” Locke also noted some signiﬁcant observations regarding the paradox of human nature as the war has waged. “We’re seeing the best of people come out in real time as well as the worst,” said Locke. “But good is going to overcome evil and I believe God’s love will win in the end.”

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Hospital Red Coat enjoys spending time with good and friendly people %\ /$85,( /(&+/,71(5 6WDII :ULWHU “I retired in 2001, having spent almost 50 years in the banking industry,” stated Jim Caskey, North Webster. “As a senior citizen I know how important it is to stay active and to be around good, friendly people. That’s part of the reason I’ve spent 19 years as a Red Coat at Goshen Hospital. I ﬁnd great joy in serving people.” Caskey began his volunteer position with a little encouragement from his friends. “Some of them were Red Coats at the hospital and they talked me into coming onboard and I love it.” Each Wednesday Caskey takes the noon to 4 p.m. shift. “Most of my duties involve transporting day surgery patients to their cars after they are discharged. I’m stationed close to the main entrance, so I assist people coming in who have questions. I might also take mail or ﬂowers up to patients’ rooms.” In his 19 years of serving in that capacity, Caskey hears many positive remarks about the hospital. “Good people work there. I’m not surprised that I hear positive

things about a patient’s experience.” He and his wife, Kay, volunteer together for Meals on Wheels. “We’ve done that for about 10 years. We pick up meals twice a month from the Webster Community Center and take them to residents living in the area.” Caskey gets a great sense of joy knowing he’s able to brighten a person’s day. “A lot of the people we deliver meals to are homebound. They long for connection. Some of them have very few people to talk to. I think the time we take to chat is just as important to them as the meals we bring.” The ﬁrst 10 years of retirement, Jim and Kay traveled. “We’d go to Florida for a month in late spring. Then we’d travel to Michigan on golf trips with friends in the fall. We both enjoy golﬁng.” Now the Caskeys are mostly homebodies. “I still play golf. But I enjoy sticking around home doing yardwork, too. Our volunteer responsibilities keep us plenty busy.” Caskey has fond memories of his years in banking. “I started out at St. Joe Valley Bank in

Elkhart as a lender to small businesses. That’s when I developed a passion to see small businesses succeed.” He went on to become the president of both the State Bank of Syracuse and Farmer’s State Bank of Mentone, where he retired. “I enjoyed working for small community banks because of the relationships we were able to establish with the people. I found great joy watching small businesses succeed and thrive.” One of the things Caskey looked for in his bank employees was the ability to get along and work with people. “Customers were our No. 1 priority. Tellers and ofﬁcers needed to have good personalities and sincerely like those coming through the doors.” Jim is a Syracuse native. Kay grew up in North Webster. Jim has two grown stepchildren (Kay’s children) and one grandson, Tyler, 19. “Tyler was Kay’s golf buddy when he was growing up.” The Caskeys enjoyed following Tyler in his sporting events. He concluded, “I’d encourage any retired person to volunteer. It’s good to stay active and to be around other people.”

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Whatever the cause, the eighth annual Chautauqua-Wawasee Fine Arts Festival garnered a satisfying attendance, according to Chautauqua Treasurer Mary Moretto, who was in charge of organizing the festival. In fact, she said, “We started

right at 9 a.m. with a good crowd.” Artwork took the various forms of paintings, gourds, silverware, bowls, plates, jewelry, paddles, stained glass, clocks and pebbles, and artists came in from Florida, Michigan, Indianapolis, South Bend and the Syracuse area.

Other activities included live music, a kids art project, face painting and balloon animals. Deena DuFour operated the kids art project, which included making paper plate suncatchers and blow paintings. This was her ﬁrst year at the festival, but she has done social media marketing for Chautauqua, working out of Fort Wayne, for the last

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The Kosciusko County Conventions, Recreation, and Visitors Commission recently awarded Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts a grant of $15,000 to help with the cost of the Wagon Wheel’s extensive website updates. The Wagon Wheel’s website is in critical need of updates. “We just had Crowder perform at the Wagon Wheel for two sold out concerts and our website crashed from all the trafﬁc to our site that day,” said Lakesha Green, ex-

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ecutive director of Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts. Additionally, Green explained the website is currently not user friendly, especially for people traveling from out of town who don’t know the area. The website update will include an extensive redevelopment of the site to make it more user friendly, help better tell the story of the Wagon Wheel as a nonproﬁt organization and provide more information to visitors about other experiences and amenities in Kosciusko County. The updated website will increase tourism and visitors to the Wagon Wheel and Kosciusko County. “We are excited to have the support of KCCRVC for our website update. We wish to thank the Visitor’s Commission for investing in the success of the Wagon Wheel and our mission,”

Local students named to dean’s list The following local students were recently named to the dean’s list of their respective colleges/ universities: DePauw University Nappanee — Blake Wilmot,

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Sun and fun abound at Milford Family Fun Fest %\ '$9,' +$=/(',1( 6WDII :ULWHU Milford Family Fun Fest was back to full strength Saturday, May 28, with the return of the Milford Lions entertainment stage following a two-year hiatus. Clear, blue skies and 75-degree temperatures were yet another reason for large crowds and long lines in Beer and Jessop Amusements’ carnival midway area featuring roller coasters, Tilt-aWhirls, bouncy castles, food vendors and more. Add to that a classic car cruise-in sponsored by Milfordbased Kosciusko Lodge No. 418, Milford Library’s book sale, Milford Kiwanis pancake breakfast, Milford Volunteer Fire Department’s rib-eye steak sandwich, townwide garage sales and a maker’s market, and the overused phrase “something for everyone” was, on this particular Saturday, apt. “The crowd seemed to really enjoy everything,” said Brenda Bethel, Milford Lion and one of the festival organizers. “The

lines were long at the rides and food vendors.” Of the Milford Lions stage, she added, “I’m so glad we’re back.” With the return of the Lion’s stage also came a return of the cutie contest and crowning of the senior king and queen, all of whom rode in Milford’s Memorial Day Parade at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30. Ted and Becky Alles were named senior king and queen. Becky has served as Van Buren Township Trustee since 2013. Both are Kiwanis members and actively involved with Milford United Methodist Church, as well as it newest incarnation, The Milford Methodist Meeting House. They have been married 44 years and have four children and three grandchildren. The 2- to 3-year-old cutie prince and princess were Lorian Ferguson and Charlotte Baum. The 4- to 5-year cutie royals are Malachi Ferguson and Reagan Risedorph. All four of the youngsters received $25 gift certiﬁcates from Made on Main, which organized the makers market

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Teens entering sixth to 12th grade in the fall may also earn prizes. For adults, ages 18 and up, they can participate, too. Virtual and in-person events will also take place this summer. The library is featuring a number of virtual escape rooms such as “Can You Survive a Shark Attack?” The scenario is you and your family are at the beach. It’s off season, so there aren’t too many other people around, especially early in the morning. You wanted to get a good spot on the sand, so you arrived at the beach before it was even light. You know sharks have been seen in this stretch of beach before, so you’re smart enough to

do your research. Luckily there have been no shark sightings yet this year. Play the game and learn some of the best tips to avoid and survive a shark attack. Stories in the Park will be held at 11 a.m. every Thursday at Central Park. Guest readers will delight and entertain with interesting stories for children. Visit warsawlibrary.org/ events/reading-programs or call (574) 267-6011 for more information about the summer reading programs and other upcoming events. The library is located at 310 E. Main St., Warsaw. Curbside pickup is still offered.

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Summer educational program expands to help address food insecurity The Summer Health Lunch Bunch program teaches children and their families about health topics such as nutrition and physical activity. Goshen Health started the program in 2018 to provide hands-on activities and to promote foods that taste good and are good for you. More than 4,175 students have participated in the program since it began. This year the program is being expanded to help address food insecurity. Goshen Health is partnering with Cultivate Culinary, a nonprofit food rescue organization, to pilot the distribution of weekend backpack meals through Summer Health Lunch Bunch. Every Friday, approximately 300 backpacks will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis at select lunch sites in Goshen. Backpacks contain six nutrition-

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CASA to raise $30,000 in 30 days for 30th anniversary During the month of June, CASA of Kosciusko County is setting out to raise $30,000 in 30 days in celebration and recognition of its 30th anniversary. With the generosity of a grant from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation and other donors, up to $12,500 of donations made to CASA of Kosciusko County in June will be matched. This matching grant is made possible through support from Kosciusko County Community Foundation, K21 Health Foundation and Dekko Foundation. CASA of Kosciusko County recruits, trains and supports volunteers who speak on behalf of children who have been abused or neglected and are now entangled in the local court system through no fault of their own. CASA graduated its ﬁrst class of 18 volunteers in 1992 and currently has 60 volunteers. CASA volunteers spend countless hours getting to know the children as well as their family members, educators, service

providers and more to ensure the judges have all the information they need to make the most well-informed decisions for each child and that the children get all of their needs met. In 2021, CASA saved the county approximately $378,000 in court-appointed attorney fees while serving more than 160 abused and neglected children. Without CASA volunteers, who advocate for free, the courts would have to appoint a guardian ad litem or a court-appointed attorney to each child. Research has shown that children who have a CASA are more likely to ﬁnd a safe and permanent home, to succeed in school and to get more services to help them through their trauma. Additionally, children with a CASA are half as likely to re-enter the foster care system. If you wish to learn more about CASA and support the agency in this 30th anniversary fundraising endeavor, visit casachildren.com/donate or call (574) 372-2401. COUPON PLU PL #1099

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Himes & Krull Pierceton’s Business of the Month Himes & Krull LLC has been chosen as Pierceton’s June Business of the Month by the Pierceton Chamber of Commerce. Dana Krull, CPA, and T.J. Himes, CPA, are the partners of Himes & Krull, LLC. The business firm started in 1976, when Krull opened an office in downtown Pierceton. The firm was moved in July 1977 to a new facility built at the north edge of what was then Pletcher’s Grocery on the south end of town. In August 2004 the firm was re-

organized to Himes & Krull, LLC from the originally named Dana L. Krull Inc. to bring in T.J. Himes as a partner. In November 2018 the firm moved to downtown Pierceton after remodelling the historic old bank building. In addition to Krull and Himes, the firm has three additional, longtime employees, Tish Holstein, Wendy Bill and Cindy Klusman. The firm provides financial statements, compilations, bookkeeping services , payroll process-

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Questa Foundation announces 2022 spring and summer graduates Questa Education Foundation is proud to announce the 2022 spring and summer graduating class. This graduating class includes more than 70 students from Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells and Whitley counties. These Questa Scholars have received their associate, bachelor’s or master’s degrees in various ﬁelds, including business, communications, cyber security, education, mechanical engineering and various medical ﬁelds, among others. Questa Scholars receive low-interest loans, up to 50% forgivable

if they live and work in northeast Indiana for ﬁve years following graduation. An additional 25% of the total loan can be forgiven when they attend and graduate from one of Questa’s regional partner institutions. In many cases, scholars are graduating with 75% of their Questa loan forgiven. Congratulations to all of Questa’s recent graduates. Below are the names of Questa graduates from Kosciusko County, the university they attended and their program of study while in college. • Abigail Federico, Indiana University-Fort Wayne, nursing

• Abria Federico, Indiana University-Fort Wayne, dental hygiene • Jasmin Juarez, Grace College, nursing • Emily Potulney, Purdue University-West Lafayette, athletic training Local support is essential to keep these talented graduates in the region. Funding for the Questa Scholars program comes from local foundations, businesses and individual donors. For more information on how you can fund scholars in your community, visit questafoundation.org or call (260) 407-6494.

Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend plans Eucharistic procession and festival The Diocese of Fort WayneSouth Bend will hold a diocesanwide Eucharistic Procession and Festival in Warsaw, on Corpus Christi Sunday, June 19, to kick off the three-year Eucharistic Revival for the Catholic Church in the United States. Several thousand people are expected to be in attendance, with a multitude of ethnic groups in traditional attire participating in the event. The afternoon will begin with prayer and music at 2:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Parish. The procession, led by Bishop Kevin

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Pet-A-Bunny charity event at Friday Fest “Rabbits have 28 teeth, but the front four are what a judge looks at when you show a rabbit,” noted local rabbit breeder and exhibitor Ryan McBride. In his 6:15 p.m. talk Friday, June 10, at Nappanee’s Friday Fest, he will discuss rabbit showmanship and allow festivalgoers to pet a bunny — all part of a charity event sponsored by ACT Nappanee-Wakarusa. At the June 10 Friday Fest event in Nappanee, he will offer three short presentations: • 5:30 p.m., “How to Raise a Show Rabbit” • 6:15 p.m., “Rabbit Showmanship Tips” • 7 p.m.. “Breed ID: Food, Fur, and Fancy” McBride’s interest in rabbits began in 2006 when his children were involved in raising rabbits for show as 4-H’ers. A resident of Harrison Township near Nappanee, McBride is now an avid member of the American Rabbit Breeders Association. At MC Rabbitry, his enterprise, he works to continually improve ﬁve of the 50 different rabbit breeds recognized by ARBA. When participating in showmanship contests, kids take on the role of a judge. In this way, they learn what judges are looking for when judging rabbits and hence can evaluate their livestock to see what they need to be working on to improve through their breeding program.

“Raising a rabbit for show helps kids understand the importance of grooming, handling and learning about every part of a rabbit from ears, eyes, nose, feet, legs, chest, tail and more,” McBride said. Five of McBride’s rabbits will be featured in the Pet-theBunny charity event. Rabbits are important to alleviate hunger around the world, and are a cornerstone of a key project of Heifer International. One example of Heifer International’s rabbit project is the story of Oleksandr Kohurta, one of the ﬁrst project participants in the village of Khudiaka, Ukraine, to receive a gift of three rabbits, one buck and two does. “He was not quite sure about the whole idea of rabbit breeding in the beginning. He thought he did not have enough experience in farming and that he would not be able to provide the proper conditions for the rabbits. However, after a month had passed, the rabbits had their ﬁrst offspring. Oleksandr’s three rabbits had already multiplied to 33,” wrote Brooke Edwards, blogger for heifer.org. “Oleksandr passed on the gift to Maria Herasymchuk, single mother to twin girls, Vika and Lina. ‘From now on we will have high-quality nutritious meat and a regular income for the family. The children already like playing with the animals and helping take care of them. They are looking forward to new little rabbits. There couldn’t

Indiana Youth Institute’s State of The Child presentation United Way of Whitley & Kosciusko Counties is proud to bring the Indiana Youth Institute to the community to provide the most current data on our children. An IYI outreach specialist will walk participants through trends and information about how local children are doing with regards to health, housing, social interaction and academics, from 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 21. The presentation will focus on social, health, housing and academic data that will provide

insights into the lives of the children. Using this data, the United Way and IYI will examine how state and federal policies and initiatives have impacted Indiana’s children. This is a virtual event that is free to attend. Online registration is open through June 13 at uwwk.org. It is hoped members of the public plan to attend and learn how everyone can create positive change for Indiana kids in the community.

Crane to speak at Parkinson’s Support Group of Warsaw Parkinson’s Support Group of Warsaw will meet 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 10, at the administrative ofﬁces of Kosciusko Community Hospital, 2101 E. Dubois Drive, Warsaw. This month, pharmacist Mary Crane will present the program, “The Human Rainforest and You.” Each month is an opportunity to learn more from professionals and specialists in the community, receive answers to questions, share experiences and encourage one another. Open to all members of the community, the support group meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month (except December), at the administrative building’s classrooms. A convenient parking

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Parkview Warsaw Center for Healthy Living offers Check-Up Day June 8 The Parkview Warsaw Center for Healthy Living will offer a Check-Up Day from 7-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 8. Participants can take advantage of reduced-cost lab testing. Changes have been made to test packages and pricing for 2022. Fasting is not required for these single tests: glycohemoglobin A1C ($30) and thyroid stimulating hormone, known as TSH ($35). Wellness packages have been simplified from the past. Instead of packages A, B, C and D, participants can now choose from the customizable Green Package and the deluxe Diamond Package. The Green Package includes a lipid profile and glycohemoglobin A1C for $50. In addition, participants can opt to add any of these tests onto the Green Package: comprehensive metabolic profile (CMP), $25; complete blood count (CBC), $15; thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), $30; prostate specific antigen (PSA, for men), $30; and vitamin D, $40. The Diamond Package consists of the basic Green Package PLUS the CMP, CBC, TSH and PSA for a total cost of $115. Those who wish to purchase a Diamond Package without the PSA may do so for $100.

Nappanee Legion hosting Friday dinners for public American Legion Post 154, 201 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee, hosts dine-in and carry-out dinners for the public at a reasonable cost (usually $7 to $9) from 5 to 7 p.m. (or until sold out) every Friday. All dinners include sides, coffee and dessert. The entrees for June are: • June 10, brisket. Sponsored by the American Legion. • June 17, smoked sausage

sandwich. Sponsored by American Legion Riders. • June 24, taco bar. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary. Proceeds from the dinners go to the various American Legion organizations for charitable work in the community and support for veterans. For more information, call (574) 773-7686.

The vitamin D test can be added to either Diamond Package for a fee of $40. Anyone selecting a wellness package must fast for 10 to 12 hours before their appointment. During fasting, sips of water and regular medications as prescribed are OK. Questions may be directed to (260) 266-6500. This is an appointment-only event; walk-ins cannot be accepted. A limited number of appointments are available. Participants must pre-register by calling (260) 266-6500. Callers should leave a message including their name and phone number if a Parkview Center for Healthy Living team member is not available at the time of the call. The center’s ofﬁce hours are

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OBITUARIES Audrey Mae Bishop

Audrey Mae Bishop, 84, Ligonier, died May 29, 2022. She was born Jan. 27, 1938. On Sept. 5, 1964, she married Gary W. Bishop; he survives. Also surviving are her children, Tammy Waliczek, North Webster, Rena Fish, Ligonier, and Gary Bishop Jr., Fort Wayne; ﬁve grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and her cats, Princess, Brooke, Tigger and Angel. Services were held June 1 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. A cremation committal took place at Legacy Cremation and Remembrance Center, Ligonier.

Betty Calvert

Betty Calvert, 86, formerly of Rochester, died at 1:59 a.m. May 27, 2022. She was born Aug. 13, 1935. On March 19, 1956, she married James E. Calvert. He preceded her in death Sept. 25, 1991. Surviving are daughters, Janet Gaddis, Warsaw, Karen Crispen and Susan Calvert, both of Rochester; six grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; a sister, Nancy Shultz, Pierceton; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held June 3 at Rochester Church of Christ. Interment was in Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, was in charge of arrangements.

Terry Lee Cassidy

Terry Lee Cassidy, 64, died at 10:41 a.m. May 26, 2022. He was born Sept. 9, 1957. Surviving are his children, Michael Cassidy, Claypool, Austin Cassidy, Bremen, Jeremy Cassidy, Warsaw, and Hollie Slowey, Columbia City; 17 grandchildren; and siblings, Karen Anderson, Kimmell, Robert Cassidy, Mishawaka, Diane Vande Burgt, Kimmell, Pat Fry, Elkhart, and Raymond Cassidy, North Webster. Services were held June 4 at the Sparta Township Fire Department. Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, was in charge of arrangements.

Leo Cronkhite Jr.

Leo Cronkhite Jr., 92, Warsaw, died at 2:54 a.m. May 23, 2022. He was born May 16, 1930. He is survived by a son, James Cronkhite, Alabama; and a brother, Gary Cronkhite, Indiana. Services were held June 2 at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton.

Betty Mae Croy

Betty Mae Croy, 86, North Webster, died June 2, 2022. She was born June 14, 1935. She is survived by a daughter, Teresa Rosenquist, Warsaw; sons, Galen Sopher, North Webster, Tony Croy, Leesburg, and Jeff Croy, Mooresville; nine grandchildren; and 11 greatgrandchildren. Services were held June 6 at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster. Burial was in North Webster Cemetery, Mock Addition.

Charles Freel

Charles “Gail” Freel, 74, North Webster, died at 9:59 p.m. May 26, 2022. He was born March 27, 1948. In 1976, he married Debi Miller; she survives. He is also survived by a son, John Freel, Milford; a daughter, Staci Wylie, Kent City, Mich.; four grandchildren; brothers, Carl Freel and Tom Freel; sisters, Jodi Freel and Pat Bowers; and sister-in-law, Judy Freel. Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw. In keeping with his wishes, no formal services will be held. A celebration of life may be held at a later date. Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster, is in charge of the arrangements.

Michael L. Ferguson

Michael L. Ferguson, 73, Warsaw, died May 28, 2022. He was born Oct. 24, 1948. On Jan. 25, 1969, he married Regina Lee; she survives. Also surviving are daughters, Wendy Venable, Teri Smith and Heather Scutchﬁeld; ﬁve grandchildren; and his cat, Belle. Services were held June 4 at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw.

Jeanette Holbrook

Jeanette “Jeanie” Holbrook, 57, Bourbon, died May 27, 2022. She was born May 30, 1964. On Feb. 18, 1995, she married Terry Holbrook; he survives. Also surviving are sisters, Anita Haines and Patricia Manuel, Bourbon, and Dalana “Gale” Bradley, Silver Lake; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held June 1 at Bourbon First United Methodist Church. Burial was in Tippecanoe Cemetery. Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon, was in charge of arrangements.

Patricia A. Infante

Patricia A. Infante, 64, Warsaw, died at 4:50 p.m. May 30, 2022.

Private family and friends services will be held. King Memorial Home, Mentone, is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Jean Kalinich

Betty Jean Ott Fuller Kalinich, 97, Alpena, Mich., formerly of Syracuse, died April 9, 2022. She was born Nov. 14, 1924. She was married to Raymond Fuller for 16 years. In 1972, she married Joe Kalinich. He preceded her in death in 2014. Surviving are her children, Karen Fuller Grifﬁth, Syracuse, and Stephen Fuller, Middlebury; three grandchildren; and ﬁve great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held April 26 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Barton City, Mich., for the immediate family. She is interned next to her husband, Joe. A visitation/memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at North Webster Church of the Brethren, 7281 E. 600N, North Webster.

Cindy Kendrick

Cindy Kendrick, 66, Warsaw, died June 2, 2022. Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw.

Stephanie M. Lopez

Stephanie M. (Oswalt) Lopez, 39, Orlando, Fla., formerly of Warsaw, died May 13, 2022. She was born Dec. 27, 1982. She is survived by her husband, Noe Lopez; sons, Kolin Hensley, stationed with the U.S. Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Kyle Newton, Silver Lake, and Logan Newton, Warsaw; a daughter, Natalie Knight, Warsaw; brothers, Jeffery Oswalt, Warsaw, Jeramy Oswalt and Jason Oswalt, both of Toledo, Ohio; a granddaughter; and her grandparents, Brent and Asenath “Zenie” Julian, Warsaw. Private family services and interment was held at Etna Green Cemetery. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Jerry C. Lowe

Jerry C. Lowe, 90, Bonita Springs, Fla., and Syracuse, died April 12, 2022. He was born July 23, 1931. He married Serita Kay Wertenberger; she survives. Also surviving are his children, Mary Lowe-Aker, Knoxville, Tenn., and Linda Lowe-Yoder, Syracuse; a daughter-in-law, Sue; six grandchildren; and ﬁve great-grandchildren. A military service will be held at

11 a.m. Saturday, July 23, at McClintic Cemetery, Syracuse. Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements.

Geraldine Manns

Geraldine “Gerry” Manns, 89, Claypool, died at 1:08 p.m. May 28, 2022. She was born Aug. 25, 1932. On May 10, 1949, she married Eugene “Gene” Manns. He preceded her in death Nov. 20, 2017. Surviving are daughters, Diana Yoder, Warsaw, and Janet Patrick, Claypool; a son, Ronald Manns, Akron; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Shelby Reed, Winamac; a brother, Jake Miller Jr., Pennsylvania; sisters-in-law, Della Leckrone and Irene Manns, both of Warsaw; and a brother-in-law, Duane Spangle, Claypool. Services were held June 1 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester.

Edward P. Mitchell

Edward P. Mitchell, 76, Cassopolis, Mich., formerly of Goshen, died May 14, 2022. He was born Nov. 25, 1945. On April 12, 2003, he married Linda M. Vore; she survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Tamara Appenzeller, Milford; bonus daughter, Megan Dickson, Lynden, Wash.; bonus son, Jason Vore, Treasure Island, Fla.; a sister, Jane West, Seymour; nine grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a niece; and four nephews. A private mass and graveside service will be held.

Kim D. Poole

Kim D. Poole, 59, Silver Lake, died at 11:40 p.m. May 29, 2022. He was born Aug. 14, 1962. On July 14, 2018, he married Terri Wilcox; she survives. He is also survived by his mother, Janet Poole, Wabash; brothers, Keith Poole, Scott Poole and Brian Poole, all of Wabash; stepdaughters, Tisha Myers, Kokomo, and Hayley Reichard, Wolcottville; two grandchildren; two nieces; and two nephews. Services were held June 3 at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash.

Elva M. Prater

Elva M. Prater, 78, Rochester, died May 29, 2022. She was born Sept. 18, 1943. On Nov. 17, 1962, she married Delmar Prater. He preceded her in death May 17, 2022. Surviving are sons, James Prater,

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Max Reavis Jr.

Max Reavis Jr., 57, Milford, died June 1, 2022. Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw.

Brittany T. Scutchﬁeld

Brittany T. Scutchfield, 34, Silver Lake, died May 31, 2022. She was born Sept. 2, 1987. On Oct. 2, 2010, she married Jeremy Scutchfield; he survives. Also surviving are daughters, Alexis Elliott and Maya Scutchfield, Silver Lake; her mother, Julia Hamilton; her father, Robert Hamilton Jr.; her grandmother, Betty Litsey, Pierceton; her mother-in-law, Vicky Scutchfield; siblings, Dustin Hamilton and Josh Hamilton; many nieces and nephews; and several aunts and uncles. Services were held June 3 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Interment was in Graceland Cemetery, Claypool.

Donald J. Sheets

Donald J. Sheets, 91, Wakarusa, died at 9:40 a.m. May 27, 2022. He was born Sept. 17, 1930. In 1952, he married Norma Jean Hall, who preceded him in death in 1962. On March 20, 1964, he married Linda (Mast) Yoder; she survives. Also surviving are his children, Ronald Sheets, Goshen, Jim Yoder and David Sheets, both of Nappanee; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Keith Sheets, Bradenton, Fla. Services were held June 1 at Wakarusa Missionary Church. Burial with military graveside services was held at South Union Cemetery, Nappanee. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa, was in charge of arrangements.

Ed ‘Poppy’ Smith

Poppy Smith, 70, Syracuse and Bonita Beach, Fla., died May 27, 2022. He was born June 26, 1951. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Smith, Syracuse; sisters, Deb Clark and Amy Dunwiddie, both of Bluffton; stepchildren, Stephanie DeBolt, Millersburg, and Randy Smith, Syracuse; ﬁve stepgrandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. There will be no services or visitation, but a celebration of life was held June 7 at Syracuse Fraternal Order of Eagles (Eagles Nest). Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, was in charge of arrangements.

Donna Swick

Donna Swick, 61, Warsaw, died June 2, 2022. Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw.

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OBITUARIES Continued from page 10 24, 1961, he married Vivian Babcock, who preceded him in death in 2020. Surviving are his children, Cynthia Vetor DeLaMer, Egg Harbor, Wis., and Nanette M. Frantz, Warsaw; and a granddaughter. Private interment was at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Douglas McArthur Walls

Douglas “Doug” McArthur Walls, 80, Pierceton, died at 2:43 p.m. May 30, 2022. He was born May 29, 1942. He married Brenda Walls; they divorced. On Sept. 6, 1986, he married Nancy Lou Harris; she survives. Also surviving are sons, Brooks Walls, Mentone, Breck Walls, Pierceton, Blake Walls, Etna Green, and Blair Walls, Pierceton; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Irene Clay, Warsaw, and Alice Lockwood, North Webster; his stepfather, John King, Winona Lake; and sisters-in-law, Beckie Walls, Pierceton, and Susie Walls, Chico, Calif. Services were held June 3 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw. A graveside service was held at Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton.

Jeremy Ray Weaver

Jeremy Ray Weaver, 41, Milford, died at 3:45 p.m. May 14, 2022. He was born June 7, 1980. He is survived by a daughter, Alexandria Weaver; his mother and stepfather, Debra and Thomas Cornwell, Albany, Ky.; his companion, Tori David, Milford; and siblings, Tony Kernantz, Leon Bilotti, Jennifer Whitehead, Naomi Weaver, Thomas Cornwell, Nicholas Wright, Treesa Manns and Travis Manns.

Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw. A private celebration of life will be at a later date. Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements.

Gloritza DoRios Wise

Gloritza DoRios Wise, 56, Larwill, formerly Warsaw, died June 2, 2022. She was born Sept. 10, 1965. On Oct. 10, 2010, she married John Wise Jr.; he survives. She is also survived by her mother, Gloria Ramerez; stepchildren, Colby (April) Wise and Brittany Wise; and two stepgrandchildren. Visitation will be from 4-6:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at DeMoneyGrimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral services will begin at 7 p.m. A graveside service with her burial will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 9, at Thorn Cemetery.

BIRTHS Heidi Opal Miller Stephan and Rachel Miller, Etna Green, are the parents of a daughter, Heidi Opal, born at 9:35 p.m. May 26, 2022. She weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces. Gerald Eugene Hochstetler Larry and Laurie (Kuhns) Hochstetler, Etna Green, are the parents of a son, Gerald Eugene, born at 8:49 a.m. June 2, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 7 pounds, 6.5 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Devon and Susan Kuhns, Etna Green. Paternal grandparents are Brian and Sarah Hochstetler, Nappanee. Gerald joins a brother, Lyndon Devon Hochstetler.

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COUNTY REPORT Court News Small Claims Kosciusko County The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Mary Arnold v. Joseph Akinyemi and Century Therapeutic Inc., $1,402; Century Therapeutic Inc., $4,338.56 Ranger Materials Corporation v. Christa Blair, $617.18 McArthur Counseling Center v. Arissa Caudill, $597.68; Maranda Harris, $814.91; Christopher Jagger, $596.19; Alicia Lucero, $615.81; Joshua Moody, $432.04; Cheryl O’Donnell, $703.69; Ashley Winkle, $798.37 Glenbrook Credit Acceptance Corporation v. Connie Kline, $4,883.65 Rockhill Pinnick LLP v. Kass Nicodemus, $2,970.74

Elkhart County The following small claims have been awarded in Elkhart County Superior Court IV, Judge Gretchen Lund presiding: Steve Whittenberger v. Roberto Escamilla, Middlebury, and Victori Heath, Nappanee, $2,073.99 Goshen School Corporation v. Kim Orr, New Paris, $675.05

Civil Collections Kosciusko County The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Chris Kehler presiding: Mariner Finance LLC successor in interest to Personal Finance Company LLC v. Kimber Baker, $4,694.68 Communitywide FCU v. Don Barton III, $998,910 Credit Acceptance Corporation v. Erica Benitez, $10,881.85 LVNV Funding LLC v. Danette Cook aka Danette Thurston, $1,138.63; Brian Reeder, $910.71 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Anthony Garza, $1,533.48; Bruce Knouff, $4,097.35; Bryce Owens,

$951.19; Renee Rader, $1,042.69; Jennifer Whitaker, $1,903.11 Woodlawn Hospital v. Diana Spangle, $7,956.15

Elkhart County The following civil collections have been awarded in Elkhart County Circuit and Superior Court III: Robert Leeman v. Michael Bickel, Milford, $27,300 Midland Credit Management v. Joseph Melendez, Syracuse, $1,138.37 PNC Bank NA v. Gary Dausman, New Paris, $4.672

Marriage Licenses Kosciusko County Beasley-Sweatland Nathan Jacob Beasley, 24, Syracuse, and Kayla Paige Sweatland, 23, Syracuse

Swain-Weisser Andrew Paul Swain, 30, Syracuse, and Breanna Lee Weisser, 27, Syracuse

Ruiz-Reyes Jose Luis Ruiz, 42, Winona Lake, and Eugenia Reyes, 36, Winona Lake

Constant-Candlish Joshuah Constant, 22, Warsaw, and Maya Candlish, 21, Princeton

Twombly-Calizo Landon Isaac Twombly, 21, Winona Lake, and Victoria Ku’ualoha Calizo, 19, Warsaw

Moore-Mark Spencer Hamilton Moore, 29, Greencastle, and Natalie Marie Mark, 26, Syracuse

Witmer-Brown Tobias Lee Witmer, 40, Milford, and Amber Christine Brown, 46, Milford

Miller-Minich Benjamin L. Miller, 22, Winona Lake, and Amanda Nicole Minich, 20, Salem, Ohio

Irwin-Birkey Uriah Mitchell Irwin, 23, Warsaw,

and Mckenzi Marie Birkey, 24, Warsaw

Cox-Moshier Nicholas Daniel Cox, 31, Syracuse, and Shannen Moshier, 30, Syracuse

Gohlke-Ritter Joshua Daniel Gohlke, 28, Mentone, and Brooke Alayne Ritter, 24, Mentone

Medina-Cervantes-Perez German Medina, 54, Warsaw, and Ana Rosa Cervantes-Perez, 43, Guanajuato, Mexico

Jackson-Hebbert Allan S. Allum Jackson, 55, Warsaw, and Evita L. Downs Hebbert, 53, Warsaw

Bontrager-Bontrager Jon Lee Bontrager, 20, Nappanee, and Laura Ann Bontrager, 19, Etna Green

Marriage Dissolutions Kosciusko County The following couples have ﬁled for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit courts: Pizano — Susana Pizano, Warsaw, and Gustavo Pizano, Warsaw. Married Oct. 20, 2004; separated no date listed. One minor child. Homme — Marilyn Homme, Warsaw, and Steffen Homme, Warsaw. Married Feb. 11, 1989; separated April 5, 2022. Niles — Brittney Niles, Syracuse, and Troy Niles, Syracuse. Married June 1, 2019; separated May 27, 2022.

Elkhart County The following couples have ﬁled for a marriage dissolution in the Elkhart County Superior Court III and Circuit courts: LaBeau-Herrick — William L. LaBeau, Flora, and Cassie M. Herrick, Nappanee. Minor child(ren). Baxter — Ryan M. Baxter, Nappanee, and Melissa R. Baxter, Bourbon.

busy at Sylvia Benjamin State Farm, located on West Market Street in Nappanee, Tuesday, May 31. The kids were busy setting 96 pink and red geraniums in a pattern. “I always think when we can get kids involved in the community it’s good,” said Benjamin, who is a former board member of the club. “I love kids and think we should involve them (in the community) as much as possible. It was just a mission and a vision when I purchased this building.” Benjamin hopes to have club members plant annuals in the front garden of her ofﬁce every spring. Keystone Club is the Boys & Girls Club’s ultimate teen program. It provides leadership opportunities for youths aged 14-18. Members participate in activities that focus on three areas: academic success, career preparation and community service. Raelynn Rowe, a member of

the club, explained Keystone Club members do a variety of community service projects. Recently members were at Ox Bow County Park in Goshen helping the Humane Society of Elkhart County with its Paws for a Cause and Strut Your Mutt event. Rowe, who has been a club member since she was in kindergarten, said club members enjoy helping in the community “doing community service while having lots of giggles.” Leeah Worley, teen coordinator at the Boys & Girls Club, explained Keystone members also help out with young members and general cleaning at the club. During the school year Keystone Club does a variety of outreach events, such as tailgate parties for NorthWood home football games. Club members also host a thrift shop for younger kids at the club at Christmastime as well as run a coffee bar at the club.

New scholarship fund in honor of Max Reed Kosciusko County Community Foundation announced the establishment of its newest scholarship fund, the Max E. Reed Memorial Scholarship Fund. The scholarship, to be awarded to students pursuing a law degree, was established by the family of Max Reed in honor of his life of service as a lawyer. Max Reed passed away in April at the age of 90. He was a longtime resident of Warsaw, and resided at Paddock Springs prior to his death. Max was an attorney in Warsaw for 52 years, retiring in 2013. Born in South Bend in 1931, Max moved to Warsaw with his family in 1939. He loved sports and graduated from Warsaw High School in 1949. He attended Michigan State University before serving in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Max served four years with the

Navy and was discharged in 1955. That same year he married June Hicks of Columbia City. After completing his degree at Michigan State, Max earned his law degree at Indiana University, Indianapolis, graduating in 1961. He returned to Warsaw with his young family and worked for 15 years with Widaman Law Office. In 1976, Max opened his own office of general practice, which became Reed & Earhart. His son Mike joined the firm after graduating from Vanderbilt Law School in 1981. Max served the community as an attorney for the City of Warsaw, Kosciusko County BZA and Warsaw Community Schools. He became a life member of the John C. Peterson Post of the American Legion, Scottish Rite, Warsaw Masonic Lodge No. 73, F. & A. M. and the Kosciusko County Shrine Club.

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cannons and gunﬁre occupying more than 40 acres of The Barns’ property. “Last year we had 1,000 visitors and we are anticipating 3,000 this year,” said David Kollar, who will adopt the persona of a sergeant in the 7th Indiana Light Infantry throughout the weekend. The weekend is family friendly and will include kid’s games and scavenger hunt; lady’s skillet toss; food vendors; sutlers; entertainers; ﬁreworks; blacksmith, pottery, toy making and cooking demonstrations; a tintype photographer; and a saloon selling root beer, beef sticks, pickles, candy and honey. President Abraham Lincoln, General Lee and General Meade will make appearances

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HOUSEHOLD - MISCELLANEOUS 7 cu.ft. chest freezer; mini fridge for RV; iron dutch oven; (2) church pews; Jotul 500 wood burning stove; Pellet stove w/pellets (newer); (5) dbl. wall chimney pipes; raised panel door; (2) floor safes (1 Victor Safe & Lock Co. – 1 unknown); air boat motor; Kohler 25 hp gas engine; aluminum beer keg; (2) Capital dbl. hung windows; Ford bed liner; 8’ fiberglass topper; numerous spare tires; (3) barrels; (2) Lifetime tables; (2) aluminum conveyers; grain bed floor parts; 10’x10’ canopy frame w/tent cover; 10’x10’ vinyl PVC yard barn; 12’x12’ metal yard barn; 8’x10’ 3 sided shed; dble. rabbit hutch; 4x4 posts; (2) jack posts; bottle jack; driveway markers; (9) over hang 1⁄2 trusses; (16) common trusses; (7) lg. hot water solar panels (copper & aluminum); (10) 100 watt solar panels.

LAWN - GARDEN - SHOP & TOOLS 2-wheel lawn cart; Huskee pull lawn spreader; Huskee 5 hp tiller; Toro E. leaf blower; Weed Eater gas blower; leaf bagger; push seeder; Homelite gas weed eater; portable air compressor; Hitachi air hoses; pitchfork; assort. of shovels; hand tools; Hitachi chain saw; cast iron fire pit; push mower; (3) mower ramps (10’ & 6’); poly car ramps; Dixon mower chassis (needs seat); diamond plate full sz. toolbox; 3’ trailer tool box; Husky tool carrier; bolt bin racks; Ebco sawhorses; (2) ext. ladder; Keller 10’ step ladder; ext. cords; tape measurers; Dayton floor fan; 6.0 hp shop vac; ban clamps; pipe clamps; Bostitch framing nailer; drills; sanders; cut off grinders; Delta grinder w/stand; Performax abrasive chop saw; Wen sliding/compound mitre saw; Task Force compound mitre saw; Dremel tool w/case; Wagoner E. paint sprayer; nail aprons; Craftsman 5000 gas generator; Coleman including: lantern, stove, & ice hut heater; Century 100-amp welder; Farm Hand heater 150,000 B.T.U.

EQUIPMENT Bush hog 3 pt. box blade; Bush Hog 3 pt. 50” ZTR mower; Bush Hog 60” deck only; 3 pt. 5’ finish mower; 3 pt. slip scoop; portable cement mixer; 6’ blade; (2) 10” & 4” augers for post digger; Ottawa Chief 3pt. 8” post hole digger; post driver; (2) rolls snow fence; (10) rolls chicken fence; several rolls chain link fence & gates; several cattle panels; E. cattle fogger; (2) Pintle hitches; extra set of forks; spike drag (single section); 1,000 gal. poly tank; 3 pt. Buzz saw; 3 pt. forklift masts; (2) lg. hydraulic cylinders; (4) snowmobiles for parts including: Ski-Doo, Yamaha, Arctic Cat, & Polaris. AUCTION NOTE: Mr. Drang is moving & he will sell his personal property items at auction. This is a 2 1⁄2 hr. auction, no food will be available because of the length of this auction. Go to our website for pictures.

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ally has a sobering existential meaning for Kollar. Six of his great-great-grandfathers fought in the Civil War. One was shot twice, in the ear and in the elbow. “If that one bullet had been 3 inches to the left, I would not be here.” The gentlemen warn that the re-enactment may be intimidating to children, and they offered some advice for preparation to attend the event. • Assure your children the

soldiers who “die” on the battleﬁeld are not really gone. They will stand up when the battle is over to prove they are OK. • Bring ear protection for children sensitive to loud noises. • Bring sunscreen for all members of the family. • Keep hydration handy. For more information, call Vern Zentz at (574) 354-3060 or visit the Nappanee Civil War Days Facebook page.

PUBLIC AUCTIONS Real Estate Auction 6 p.m. Thursday, June 9. 132 W. Orange St., Cromwell. One-story home on 3.49 acres offered in two tracts or in combination. Take North SR 5 into Cromwell to West Orange Street and turn northwest to auction site. Call (260) 750-1553 to schedule a private showing with the auction manager. schraderauction.com.

Barnwood Masters Online Auction 6 p.m. Friday, June 10. 208 W. Monroe St., Mentone. Wood-Mizer sawmill, Grizzly tools, truck, live edge lumber, logs, reclaimed lumber. bidmetzger.com.

Drang Public Auction 10 a.m. Saturday, June 11. 2970 W. 200S, Warsaw. Trucks, trailers, tractors, motorcycle, household items, lawn, garden, shop, tools. For photos go to ballrealtygroup.com. Auction located south of Warsaw on SR 25 to 200W, then west 100 yards to long lane on north side. Watch for Ball Auctions signs. (574)

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Online Only Auction 6 p.m. Saturday, June 11. Pierceton. New merchandise, store returns, home improvements and more. bidmetzger.com.

Online Only Real Estate Auction 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15. Warsaw. Country home and pole barns on 5 acres. bidmetzger.com.

Farm Consignment Auction 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 18. South Whitley. Taking consignments from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 13-17. Farm tractors, farm equipment, livestock equipment, trucks, shop tools, lawn mowers, pickups, UTVs and ATVs, hay, straw, wood. Located three miles north of South Whitley on SR 5 to CR 200S, then west one mile to CR 900W, then north 0.5 mile to auction.

Online Only Real Estate Auction 6 p.m. Monday, June 20. Syracuse. Commercial building with upstairs apartment. bidmetzger.com.

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BIG MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE, June 16-17-18. Clothes, decor, kitchen items and lots more. Lyle Miller, 72449 CR 9, Nappanee, 8am-5pm. GARAGE SALE, June 14-15-16, Tues., Wed., Thurs. 8:00-5:00. *seconds coppa*. Kenneth Slabaugh, 9515 W. 1350 N., Nappanee. 4 sales in area, possibly more. WARSAW - Hawthorne Addition Annual Garage Sale, June 10 & 11. Just south of Oswego, north of Warsaw - E250N & N250E. Come find your treasure! KIDS MOTORIZED CAR, lots of tools, housewares, wicker, pictures, men’s & women’s clothing L-XL & misc. 212/221 E. Pleasant St., Etna Green, Friday, June 10, 9-5; Saturday, June 11, 9-3.

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ANNUAL ‘DIVA’ SALE, Fri., June 10, 8am-6pm; Sat., June 11, 8am-3pm. Beautiful women’s clothes (size 3X/24); home, holiday, wall and garden decor. Many bargains at 241 Ringneck Trail, Pheasant Ridge, Warsaw (part of neighborhood sale off Ranch Road). MILLER’S COUNTRY GREENHOUSE is having end of season sale. June 8,9,10,11; 8am-5:30pm Monday-Friday; 8am-4:30pm Saturday. Nice variety of succulents, annuals and patio pots. We have locally made, attractive raised beds. 5567 W. 1100 N., Milford, 574-658-5500.

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Warsaw Hatchery – Part-Time Starting at $18.00/Hr. Maple Leaf Farms, Inc., the nation’s leading producer of duck, has immediate openings for Part-Time General Labor at our Hatchery located in Warsaw, IN. This position is between 1-3 full workday(s) per week and rotates. Please submit resume or apply in person at our personnel office in Milford, IN. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled Job Type: Part-Time

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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

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According to Caitlin Yoder, the foundation’s watershed coordinator, the key to manage flooding is to help ease the flow of water and encourage its absorption into the surrounding ground. There are three straightforward ways to do this: • Planting rain gardens. Rain gardens consist primarily of native shrubs, perennials and flowers that have been planted within a small depression. In order to ease the process of permeation, they are usually planted in an area that is already retaining water. • Cultivating native plants. Plants native to this area have vast networks of deeply embedded roots that increase the soil’s capacity to store water, thus reducing flooding. • Creating less impervious surfaces. Utilizing alternatives like grass, gravel, pervious pavers, or mulch in lieu of paved surfaces affords a greater opportunity for the water to permeate into the ground before it is fast-tracked into a ditch or water body. Agricultural cost-share programs offered by the foundation through its Clean Waters Partnership include: • Two-stage ditch. Implementation of this method involves installing bench-like channels that function as a secondary delta to help absorb and slow flooding. • Grassed waterways. These are drainage areas that are seeded to grass or other suitable vegetation. The vegetation slows the water and redirects it to a stable outlet at a slower speed. • Streambank protection. Erecting a barrier of vegetation, stone or grading along the outer edges of the streambank will help protect it from flooding and erosion. • Water and sediment control basins. These are artificially constructed retention ponds that prevent the contamination of farmland and other bodies of water through the collection of sediment and runoff. • Wetland restoration. There are some locations that will always flood and retain water. According to Yoder’s findngs, optimal management means allowing the area to revert back to it’s natural state as a wetland. The foundation also offers cost-share programs for urban areas, including: • Permeable pavement. This is a great alternative for businesses who otherwise only have access to solid paved areas. Pavers of this variety slow water and let it infiltrate before running off. • Stormwater basins. Lined thoroughly with wide varieties of vegetation, these depressions function as a pool for collecting and storing water runoff To see if you qualify for cost-share funds, contact The Watershed Foundation at (574) 834-3242 or admin@watershedfoundation.org.

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Surprising hidden artists (continuing series) %\ '$5/$ 0&&$0021 DQG '(($11$ 085$6., He simply said, in his debonair, suave, demeanor, “Bond. James Bond,” to introduce himself. With that statement millions were hooked into watching Pierce Brosnan portray the international sleuth of the popular James Bond spy thrillers. Sean Connery and Brosnan were the two favorites for most audiences. Brosnan, 69, was born Pierce Brandon Brosnan in Drogheda in County Louth, Ireland. He has both Irish and American citizenships. His early schooling was in Ireland at a local school. At age 10 he was moved to London and was enrolled in a state comprehensive school located in Putney, South West London. Brosnan, an only child, completed his regular schooling and enrolled to learn commercial illustration in London at the wellknown Saint Martin’s School of Art. So, he indulged his early

love of art by getting educated in a good place to learn the basics. By the time he was 20 years old, Brosnan indulged his other love and began his training in acting at the Drama Center in London. As we explained in the book “Seven Kinds of Smart,” it is not unusual to find celebrities having multiple abilities in many of the arts. From art to drama to music, these talented citizens are not limited to one ability, but we often find they are skilled in many. You may find yourself in this category also. Brosnan has been no exception. He has won many awards for his acting as well as his art. He was going through a difficult time when he created a work he called “Dark Night” in 1987. He lived in California at the time. He said about this painting, “My first painting, painted one dark night up in the Hollywood Hills. My wife, Cassie, had been fighting ovarian cancer for the

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past year. It was a painful time.” From this point Brosnan expanded his art career but continued a very successful acting career as well. Brosnan’s art is very colorful and vivid in most cases and leans toward the abstract side of things. He uses several mediums but tends to use acrylic paints on canvas in most cases. Many of his paintings tell a story and include human ﬁgures in all walks of life. After the death of his wife, Brosnan dated many starlets but eventually married Keely Shaye, a woman with whom he shares passionate views about environmental issues. He also expanded his family, including adopting two stepchildren. He was well matched with his new wife. The two of them collaborated in an award-winning documentary, “Poisoning Paradise.” This work went on to receive worldwide acclaim and many awards. The couple are also known for their generosity to special causes. They donated over $100,000 to completely redo and provide wonderful equipment for children at a playground in Hawaii. Still, Brosnan’s art work continues to attract an audience as well. His painting “Mexico” is a very good example of his style and use of color. One can almost feel the emotion pouring off the canvas. So next time you have an opportunity to watch a rerun of the spy movie starring Pierce Brosnan, make sure you relax and enjoy knowing so much more about this talented artist. Upcoming Events Watch for the annual Winona Lake Art Fair coming soon. His-

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Church to offer their condolences and support. Now, 18 years later, the memory of Kelsey lives on, even through people who never met her, including some who weren’t yet born when she died. Each Thanksgiving morning since 2004 faithful supporters show up for the “I’m Thankful Four,” a four-mile road run to benefit the Kelsey Mikel Memorial Foundation, which provides two scholarships to NorthWood High School seniors. The first is a $1,500 one-time scholarship to a senior member of the school’s yearbook staff and the second, the “Dreams Come True” award, given to a senior “with passion, vision and dreams, who has plans to impact the world in positive ways.” The scholarship provides ( 4V[OL $1,000 annually for four years to a senior NorthWood Y /L -VY ;OL )VÙ student who applies and is then selected by the nineZ ElkAfter person board, which includes Mikel. year’s o Edithis :LL 7HNL tion Reachin awards are given, Mikel said theVol. foundation have ch g Elk 35, No.will hart, Kos 3 provided more than $105,000 in aid to students. ciusko, Nob The annual run and walk, which began only seven le And LaG months after Kelsey’s death thanks to the organization www.seniorli range Counties of family friends, has grown into a popular Thanksgivfenewspaper s.com ing morning event that attracts hundreds of runners, walkers and supporters each year. The event, which was held virtually in 2020 and both in-person and virtually in 2021, plans to return to a full in-person format this November. The Mikels have been active in many other organizations to help preserve their memories of Kelsey. They have been active in the Indiana Donor Network, which helps facilitate organ, tissue and eye donation and transplants across the country. They are also active with the organization’s annual “Gift of Life Celebration,” at which Mikel has played an integral role as its emcee for several years. “August 21 is a day that I’ve always allowed myself to be in a bad mood,” Mikel said, referring to the anniversary of his daughter’s death. “Last year on August 21, my daughter, Mattie, gave birth to our first grandchild. It has allowed me to redefine that day.” Mikel said one of his wife’s biggest fears was people wouldn’t remember Kelsey. Through their efforts and the support of their community, it is assured that her memory will continue to live on. For more information about the “I’m Thankful Four” run, visit www.thankfulfour.org or email info@ thankfulfour.org.

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Syracuse Parks Department offers something for the entire family The Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department has something to offer the entire family, regardless of age. The 14th annual season of the Artisans & Farmers Market opened Saturday, May 21, in Veterans Memorial Park at Crosson Mill. The market offers locally grown produce, ﬂowers, baked goods and art, and is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 3. This year, instead of hosting special kids market days, the park department is allowing children to have a booth in the market for free. All items for sale must be original, handmade or grown by the child selling them. Interested participants must submit a completed application which can be picked up at the Syracuse Community Center or downloaded from syracusefarmersmarket.org. The eighth annual Mudtastic Classic will be held Saturday, June 18, on the trails near the Levinson-LaBrosse Lakes & Wetlands Education Center located on SR 13 a mile south of Syracuse. This mud run features several fun and challenging obstacles along trails near Lake Wawasee. Both adults and kids, ages 7-14, will have the opportunity to participate in teams or as individuals. The event is limited to 300 participants. The 11th annual Tour Des Lakes

bike ride, a leisurely bike ride around eight beautiful lakes in Kosciusko County, will take place Saturday, July 16. There are three route options: 30K, 50K and 100K. Along each route will be stops for a quick healthy snack and drink followed by lunch upon returning to the Syracuse Community Center. For more information or to register visit tourdeslakes.com. This year there will be no free family tours around Syracuse Lake due to the road construction. There is programming for adults as well. Pickleball is offered 10 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday in the gymnasium. Participants of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to give this fun racquet sport a try. Equipment is provided. For those who prefer to go for a stroll, Syracuse Parks Department offers a walking program 8-10 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Laps are recorded so participants can track their progress. Looking to win some prizes and make some new friends? They drop in for bingo held 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays in the Kiwanis room of the Syracuse Community Center. If euchre is more your game, that’s played from 10 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday in the Kiwanis Room.

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Milford Public Library invites members of the community to join their summer reading club. With the theme of “Oceans of Possibilities,” the program encourages children ages birth through high school to ride the waves of a good book while earning prizes. Participants may read or listen to books, audiobooks, magazines or ebooks, placing a sticker on their time sheet for every 20 minutes read. Read at least ﬁve hours to earn a ticket to the Grand Finale pizza party. Read a minimum of ﬁve hours each week to enter a drawing for a $25 gift card. Read 15 hours each week to win a book. Additional prizes include food coupons, gift cards and sweet treats. Registration begins Tuesday, May 31. For more information, visit www.milford.lib.in.us/event-details/ sign-up-for-summer-reading-program-1. Family Story Time is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. every Friday outside, weather permitting, or inside the library’s meeting room. Live readings will include: June 10 — “Under the Sea” read by Janna Stollery June 17 — “Coral Reef Adventure” read by Maureen Haab June 24 — “Ocean Adventures” read by Carol Haab July 1 — “Water, Water Everywhere” read by Dorothy Haney

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beachfront with a designated swimming area, concession stand, restrooms, playground, picnic areas and grills and a public boat launch available for a minimal charge. Waubee Lake Association ﬁrst convened Sept. 29, 1968. WLA has continued to work with conservation organizations, health and pollution control agencies and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to manage and maintain the viability of the lake. The association takes regular water clarity measurements to help preserve the lake’s ecosystem; manages weed and algae control; regularly stocks the lake with game ﬁsh, including walleye, pike and bass; and dredges the lake’s inlets and channels as needed. For more information, call Eric Bechtel, association director, at (574) 5369225.

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Lions Club holds 76th Mermaid Festival The North Webster Mermaid Festival will return this year for its 76th anniversary. Themed “The Great Outdoors,” the festival is scheduled for June 22-25. Wednesday, June 22 The opening of the midway at 5 p.m. will mark the festival’s ofﬁcial beginning. Wristbands, valid from 5 p.m. to close Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and from noon to close Saturday, will be available for $25. Merchant and

food vendors will also open at 5 p.m. The Cutie Parade will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Main Street. The North Webster Lion’s Club will give away a bicycle at 8 p.m. and the Lion’s Club Karate Academy will perform at 8 p.m. on Merlin’s Stage. Thursday, June 23 Set phasers to fun for Tactical Force Laser Tag from 5 p.m. to close Thursday and Friday and noon to close Saturday. Kid Davie Show will take place at 6 p.m.

Thursday, with additional performances scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday on Merlin’s Stage. Consider, a contemporary Christian group, will perform at 7 p.m. on Merlin’s Stage. Tethered balloon rides will be offered 7-9 p.m. Kid Davie Robot will begin roaming the festival grounds at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Lake City Bank’s Coin Hunt will also take place at 8 p.m. Friday, June 24 The Cutie Pageant is set for 7 p.m. in the North Webster Community Center. The Inclognito Cloggers will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Merlin’s Stage.

Saturday, June 25 Saturday will feature the power wheels race at noon, and the always popular Mermaid Festival Parade at 4 p.m. on Main Street. At 7 p.m. attendees will have the option to watch either the demolition derby at the Mermaid Festival fairgrounds or the Queen of the Lakes Pageant, which will be held in the North Webster Community Center. The information above is merely a sampling of the festival’s schedule of events. For a more complete listing, visit mermaid-festival.com, check the festival’s Facebook page or call (574) 834-4316.

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a.m. Fridays: • Banzi Balloons, June 3 • Magician Rusty Ammerman, June 24 • Silly Safari’s Animal Show, July 8 “Make It Mondays” will be at 3 p.m. from June 6 through July 25. Kindergartners through sixth graders are invited to stop by the library each Monday, excluding July 4, for fun activities and crafts, including Survival Island (June 6), Seashell Activities and Identiﬁcation (June 13), Secret Message in a Bottle (June 27), Shark Week crafts and activities (July 11), a special guest appearance by scuba diver Tre Hollins (July 18) and Oceans of Fun Trivia (July 25). “Whale of a Tale” Story Time is for kids of ages 5 and younger. Stop by the library at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays for fantastic stories and play. All ages are invited to attend Family Night Out at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 and July 12.

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Lakeland Youth Center offering summer crafts Lakeland Youth Center in Syracuse offers several summer programs for children. Summer crafts for children aged 5-10 begin Tuesday, June 7, and conclude Thursday, July 28. All classes are held 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The cost is $8 per class for the ﬁrst child and $6 for each additional sibling. For a family of three of more the cost is $17 per class. Certiﬁed preschool teacher Kellie Newcomer will gear the crafts, activities and games toward a book they are reading each class. There will also be some free time for

children to socially interact with other kids and have fun. Upcoming classes include All Around the World, June 14 and 16; SunSational Summer, June 21 and 23; Independence Day, June 28 and 30; The Great Outdoors, July 14; Out of this World, July 19 and 21; and Soaring into the School Year, June 26 and 28. Lakeland Youth Center, 101 W. Chicago St., Syracuse, can be contacted at (574) 4573055, lakelandyouthin.myrec.com or facebook.com/lakelandyouthcenter.

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The Watershed Foundation celebrates 25 years Founded in 1997, The Watershed Foundation has ﬂourished over the past 25 years. TWF was founded with the name “Tippecanoe Environmental Lake and Watershed Foundation.” The founding residents and leaders from Lake Tippecanoe realized to protect and enhance their community, a larger version — a focus on the entire watershed — was needed. TWF has expanded into a sophisticated organization addressing a myriad of waterrelated issues in the upper Tippecanoe River watershed. Lake and river water quality pollution problems and solutions begin on land, and this is were TWF focuses its efforts to reduce runoff and associated pollutants from ﬂowing off the land into local waterways. This summer TWF is offering a host of workshops and events to better educate the public about local waterways. TWF and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources will host an informational session about healthy shorelines from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at the Winona Lake Senior Center, 1590 Park Ave.. An optional tour of the healthy shorelines project at Winona Lake Limitless Park will follow. The event is free and open to the public. A free Hoosier Riverwatch volunteer stream monitor training will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, at the North Webster Community Center, 301

N. Main St. Participants will learn to properly sample water, analyze data, collect macroinvertebrates and share results on an internet database. To register, contact Paige at admin@watershedfoundation.org or call (574) 834-3242. The Clean Waters Partnership, an initiative of TWF, will host a native flowers and fields tour from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18. Visit six local examples of native plant gardens and restored prairies and fields, then gather at Tippy Creek Winery, 5920 N. 200E, Leesburg, to talk more about the Clean Waters Partnership’s efforts in the community. TWF will partner with Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation and Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams for a free pollinator workshop from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, June 20, at WACF, 11586 SR 13, Syracuse. Learn how to incorporate landscapefriendly native plants in your yard. To register, email pam@wacf.com or call (574) 518-1146. The Watershed Foundation is also partnering with the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District to host the sixth annual Snapshot Water Monitoring Day from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21. Assist TWF in monitoring water quality in 100 sites throughout Kosciusko, Noble and Whitley counties in one afternoon.

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Summer concerts in Warsaw The summer of 2022 might be considered a new chapter for the tradition of free summer concerts held in downtown Warsaw. The city’s three biggest shows — the Rockin’ for Riley rock concert, Country Concert for St. Jude and blues concert — have been on hiatus because of the pandemic. Jefferson Starship, with its own brand of classic rock spanning several decades, returns to the pavilion in Central Park Friday, June 17, for the city’s biggest rock concert. The Rockin’ For Riley concert starts at 6:30 p.m. with opening act Roanoke, and then Jefferson Starship at 8 p.m. This year’s Country Concert for St. Jude on Friday, July 22, will feature Tyler Farr. The opener is Robyn Ottolini who takes the stage at 6:30 p.m. Farr will perform at 8 p.m.

It’s a new era for the annual blues concert which is now being incorporated into the annual Lakes Festival Saturday, July 9, at Central Park. The schedule of live blues performances include: Noon-1:15 p.m. — William Scott 2-3:15 p.m. — Out of Favor Boys 4-5:15 p.m. — Cari Ray & The Shaky Legs 6-7:15 p.m. — Treated N Released 8-9:30 p.m. — Jake Kershaw The Friday Night Concert series will be 7-8:30 p.m.: June 10 — Mike Almon & Guest (‘70s/ country) at Central Park Plaza June 24 — Tribute Quartet (Gospel) at Continued on page 13

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Chautauqua-Wawasee announces summer schedule Chautauqua-Wawasee, located on the shores of Lake Wawasee in Syracuse, will be offering several family-friendly events. Chautauqua-Wawasee has invited Thomas Jefferson to speak at Patriot’s Day. An “Encounter with Thomas Jefferson,” the man who deﬁned American independence, will be at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Wawasee High School auditorium in Syracuse. World renowned Jefferson re-enactor J.D. Sutton, as 77-year-old Jefferson, is retired but still busy. He’s looking back on his life, reﬂecting on his “services” to our country, the things he’s been able to accomplish as well as things left undone. At 7:30 p.m. that same day, on the lawn at the Oakwood Resort, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s Patriotic Pops will perform. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and be sure to stop by the Chautauqua tent to receive a free patriotic gift. The second annual Chautauqua Lake Fun Film Festival will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Pickwick Theater in Syracuse.

Anyone is eligible to submit a video. Rules and regulations and how to submit the video are available on the Chautauqua website and Facebook site. Chautauqua-Wawasee and the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum are collaborating for the fourth annual series of three programs exploring the history of Native Americans in northern Indiana. The event will be held Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 1-3. Using Maps to Unlock the Past will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Syracuse Community Center, 1013 Long Drive. Mike Kissinger, Kosciusko County Surveyor, will share his ﬁndings on Kosciusko County history and the lakes area. Reenacting Richard Stone’s Journal will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, at the Syracuse Community Center. Re-enactor Jim Hossler will relate the life and times of the newly established trading post at the junction of two highly traveled trails, known today as US 33 and SR 5. There will be a variety of events be-

Diamonds shining all summer long Wawasee Summer League has a long and proud tradition of baseball and softball, along with teaching the next generation the summer pastime. The league offers baseball and softball, standing by its mission statement of, “The Wawasee Community Summer League strives to create a baseball and softball league which promotes fun, athleticism, exercise, leadership and safety for the baseball and softball players in our communities. The goal of our league is to use baseball and softball as a means for the youth in our community to exercise outdoors, learn the skills of baseball and softball, make friends in their towns and become role models in our schools and community.” Games in 2022 are played in both Milford and North Webster, in Milford on the diamonds behind Milford School and in North Webster at the diamonds adjacent to the Mermaid Festival grounds. The league hopes to open its newly built facil-

tween 9 a.m. and noon Saturday, Sept. 3, at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, 11586 SR 13, Syracuse: • Jim Bickel and Michelle Eddington will host Bring Your Own Artifact from 10 a.m. to noon. They will examine and tell you about the artifact. • Veteran re-enactor Dan Lima will delight visitors from 10 a.m. to noon with the lives of Potawatomi Chief Five Medals and Miami Chief Wawasee and his brother Chief Papakeecha. • Dani Tippman will discuss Myaamia plant traditions from 9-10:30 a.m., at

the amphitheater. • Joe Zdziebko, dressed as a 1750 French Marine, will display and discuss equipment, musket, furs, maps and more from 10 a.m. to noon. • Back by popular demand will be Jeff Mesaros will demonstrate ﬂintknapping hands-on from 10 a.m. to noon. • Jamie Clemons will demonstrate atlatl weapons. The atlatl was a tool that used leverage to achieve greater velocity in dart and spear throwing and includes a bearing surface which allows the user to store energy during the throw.

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Pound Store Museum offers a look at life in 1838 Entering the Pound Store Museum, 2932 E. Armstrong Road, Leesburg, is like stepping back nearly two centuries to shop for goods or transact business at the Oswego post office. The store is the oldest commercial building in Kosciusko County, having been built in 1838 as a trading post. The two-story building houses the commercial area on the first floor and offers a glimpse upstairs of “what it had been when it was occupied by the store’s owners, originally the Pound family,” said Greg Steffe, director of the Old Jail Museum in downtown Warsaw.

The Pound Store was “a combination grocery store and dry goods store,” explained Steffe, “where you could buy food staples, clothing, shoes, fabric, sewing notions, drugs and medicines — basically anything you needed that you couldn’t produce in the home.” Inventory included baking powder, soda, salt, sugar, plug tobacco, Malt-O-Vite cereal, lard and school supplies. One of the oldest artifacts in the museum is an Indian dugout canoe dating to the 1700s. Though the interior of the store remains

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Wooden Boat Show and Thunder Run return to Lake Wawasee The Wooden Boat Show will take place this year from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. This event is free to the public. Boats will be tied up at the pier for visitors to see. On Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day, starting May 29, there is a wooden boat parade known as the Thunder Run. Anyone with a wooden boat is welcome to join the parade. The May 29 Thunder Run started at 10 a.m. in front of Oakwood Resort.

On any given Sunday, the Thunder Run has had anywhere from 10 to 36 wooden boats participating. At times the parade of boats has been over a mile long. 2022 marks the 10th year of Thunder Runs. Organizers remind participating boaters to stay well outside the orange buoys and travel 18-20 mph. For updated information on these ongoing events, visit Wawasee Wooden Boats on Facebook.

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Seeking a common good for lake residents and the community The largest natural lake in the state of Indiana, Lake Wawasee, is known throughout the Midwest as a scenic venue to get away from the stresses of the everyday world. Encompassing more than 3,000 acres, visitors and property owners come from Chicago, Indianapolis and other locales to enjoy its recreation and scenery. It has been a popular site for vacation, retirement or year-round residency. With approximately 90 percent of Lake Wawasee’s 25-mile shoreline is developed, the Wawasee Property Owners Association helps keep the area’s

delicate ecosystem in balance. WPOA works together with Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation to ensure the lake and the surrounding area remain healthy and viable for the present and for generations to come. “Neighbors dedicated to the preservation and orderly development of Indiana’s largest natural lake” is how the WPOA describes itself. Safety on the lake is paramount to the organization, and its sponsorship of the volunteer Sheriff’s Lake Patrol and its partnership with the enforcement division of the Indiana Department of Natural Re-

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into their roots through the WawaPeers group of former officers and directors and look to the future to better prepare for its inevitable arrival. From 7:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11, there will be a Syracuse and Wawasee breakfast at Oakwood. Guests can enjoy the wooden boats at Oakwood that morning as well. WPOA also supports the annual Lake Wawasee Fireworks display. This year it will be the largest fireworks show in the community’s history. The Fourth of July fireworks is funded through donations. The fireworks will begin at 10:15 p.m. Saturday, July 2, from the center of Lake Wawasee, with synchronized music from Willie 103.5 FM. To cap off the summer, the annual Dinner on the Lillypad meal will take place Saturday, Aug. 13.

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Kosciusko County is blessed with an extensive and diverse system of trails that cater to bicycles and pedestrians alike. In fact, according to ridewalk.com, the Warsaw and Winona Lake communities enjoy 180 miles of bikeways, 5.67 miles of greenways, 2.87 miles of bike lanes, 3.03 miles of side paths, 2.68 miles of signed routes and 9.7 miles of mountain bike trails. In and around Warsaw is the Lake City Greenway, which includes the Beyer Farm Trail that stretches 1.2 miles between Kosciusko Community Hospital and Pike Lake Park. Heritage Trail offers a look into Winona Lake’s character and is dotted with artistic additions. Dubbed the “Heritage Trail Art Project,” the works are commissioned by the Winona Lake Art Commission.

The Heritage Trail is more than 3 miles long, starting along Roy Street and working its way to the campus of Grace College. The trail passes through Miller Field, home of the school’s outdoor sports teams, and back onto campus near the Beta House, one of the school’s oldest buildings. Winona Lake Trail is a popular destination for hikers, bikers and runners. The trail system covers more than 137 acres and over 10 miles of beaten path. Despite being situated between Winona Lake and Warsaw, there is a peaceful serenity to the trail. Much of the distance is wooded and features plenty of wildlife, including deer and several types of birds. Further north in the county is the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail, which connects Syracuse, Syracuse Lake and parts of Lake Wa-

wasee. The trail features more than 12 miles of accessibility for residents and visitors to safely walk, run and bike. The Syracuse-Wawasee Trail currently features the Eli Lilly Road Trail, the Pickwick to Cornelius Road Trail; and the Syracuse Lake Loop; and the Harkless Road Trail, which allows you to get in shape and

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Warsaw’s August First Friday car show, with proceeds beneﬁtting Baker Youth Club, will take place from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5. Car enthusiasts can gather at the courthouse square in downtown Warsaw to show off their cars, trucks and motorcycles, or view the ones on display. Registration for the car show is from 4-7 p.m. the day of the event. The entry fee is $15 and the ﬁrst 125 entrants will receive a dash plaque. BYC’s

car show features numerous categories of cars, trucks, motorcycles and more. Judging and a silent auction will take place from 4-7 p.m. There will be prizes for the top 25 pre-1990 cars, top 25 1991-present cars and the top 10 motorcycles. Awards will be presented at 8 p.m. Be sure to check First Friday Warsaw by Main Street Warsaw’s Facebook page for updates. For more information on the car show, contact BYC at (574) 267-8771.

First Fridays bring people together Rob Parker says the goal of First Fridays in downtown Warsaw is bring people together. “You get to know neighbors, you get to know friends, you see old faces, you make new friends, you know that’s the whole point of First Fridays,” he said. “We want to have enough things down there that are fun … but beyond that it’s supporting our local businesses, helping people to strengthen our community by coming down and meeting each other.” Parker serves as president and CEO of the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce and heads up Main Street Warsaw, which has taken over running First Fridays. The First Friday theme for July 1 is “A Hometown Picnic.” “For July we’re planning on just doing a big family picnic for First Friday, bringing everybody downtown and having great picnic

activities, like watermelon and hot dogs,” he said. “We’re in the beginning stages of doing a service truck car show-type thing ... so like ﬁre trucks and police cars and construction vehicles and things you just don’t see everyday.” August’s First Friday on Aug. 5 will feature the Baker Youth Club car show, and September’s on Sept. 2 right before Labor Day will include the Taste of Kosciusko, which will feature food and drinks from area eateries. “We really hope, as we’re doing this, our downtown merchants can take advantage of the people who are coming and offer promotions and specials and capitalize on all the people who are downtown,” said Parker regarding First Fridays in general. All the First Fridays take place between 5-8 p.m.

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and prize levels. Saturday, July 30, Dixie Day Dash 5K, North Webster 5K, fun walk. The road course takes runners around Webster Lake in a morning addition to the Dixie Days festival in North Webster. There is a theme, “Sailors and Mermaids,” for runners or walkers to partake. Saturday, July 30, Wawasee Triathlon, Syracuse USA Sprint Triathlon. The annual triathlon originating at Lakeside Park will carry on the traditional course, a swim into Syracuse Lake, a bike ride around Syracuse and back, and a 3.3-mile run north of the shores of Syracuse Lake. There will also be a 5K run/ walk in addition to the triathlon. For more race information on any of the above, or to ﬁnd other races in the area, visit fortwaynetrackclub.com or runningintheusa. com.

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Not only does the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce work with, support and promote local businesses, but it also provides fun and family-oriented summer events for the community. Along with Wawasee High School and Jeremy VanLue, the Chamber is sponsoring the second annual Family Fun Film Festival. This fun community event will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Pickwick Theater in Syracuse. The Chamber’s summer member meeting will take place at noon Thursday, Aug. 25, at the Chamber ofﬁce, 207 N. Huntington St., Syracuse. Come and hear about the Chamber’s future plans, chat with fellow Chamber members, ask questions, share what’s on your mind and gather information about the coming year.

The meeting also is available via Zoom. Call (574) 457-5637 to make prior arrangements. The annual Chamber Golf Classic will be held Thursday, Sept. 15, at Maxwelton Golf Club, 5721 E. County Line Road, Syracuse. According to the Chamber, this year will have some changes. They listened to what their members and supporters had to say about past events. First, they’ll get into the “swing” of things early and begin with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. and will wrap up after the ball drop with lunch and awards beginning at 1 p.m. Team registration is $450, which includes lunch, four “golfers aid packages” and a round of golf for four. Email Jill Continued on page 23

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Free summer programs for all ages The summer schedule for all ages from the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum begins with 10 weeks of programming designed especially for young people. The Youth History Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday June 2 to Aug. 4. Each session will last approximately an hour, some topics may run longer because they are more “handson,” noted Jamie Clemons, museum director. Activities include bead making, Archaeology Day, necklace making, settler clothing, sewing, drum making, gardening, making atlatls and a meeting with Werling Animal Rehabilitation educational animal ambassadors. Preregistration is not required but appreciated for planning purposes. To register, contact Clemons using the information below. A Centennial Homes VIP Presentation takes place at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 9, in Syracuse Community Center when Ann Garceau presents her research into a legendary ﬁgure in the SyracuseWawasee area, Seth Ward. Garceau discovered pictures in the Ward family scrapbook dating to 1916, but mysteries about the man abound.

Requests in 2021 to hear more about W.E. “Ed” Long’s Chinese Gardens have been answered. The second Centennial Homes program will do just that at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, in the Community Center. Other Historical Museum summer activities include the Annual Meeting Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 18. There will also be an eco-tour with Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Tuesday, July 12. Indiana Archaeology Month features a three-day Native American program. From 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, Kosciusko County Surveyor, Mike Kissinger will share his ﬁndings and interest in Kosciusko County and the lakes area. At 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, Jim Hossler will present a reenactment using Richard Stone’s journals. From 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 3, at WACF, a series of presentations will take place. “Bring Your Own Artifact,” led by Jim Bickel and Michelle Edington, will give visitors the chance to have their own Native American artifacts examined. “Tribute to the Eastern Woodland

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Stay safe, adhere to lake speed limits To operate a motorboat on Indiana public lakes, an individual must have a valid driver’s license. While boating this summer, be mindful of keeping the speed limits on area lakes. Between the hours of sunrise and sunset, as determined by the National Weather Service, boats must obey a 10 mph speed limit and have boat lights on. Boat lights must include a green bow light on the starboard (right) and red bow light on the port (left) and an all-around white light on the stern. Syracuse has a ﬂashing beacon light at the public pier on the northwest corner of the lake that begins ﬂashing at sunset. A motorized boat must operate at idle speed within 200 feet from shore when coming and going from shore. Those Indiana lakes with a surface area less than 300 acres must maintain a 10 mph speed limit at all times. Kosciusko County lakes falling under this category include: Irish Lake, Sechrist Lake, Little Barbee Lake, Sawmill Lake, Banning Lake, Kuhn Lake, Beaver Dam

Lake, Carr Lake, Center Lake, Pike Lake, Little Pike Lake, Little Chapman Lake, Hoffman Lake, Palestine Lake, Ridinger Lake, Boner Lake, Stanton Lake, Waubee Lake, Yellow Creek Lake and Diamond Lake. Indiana lakes with a surface greater than 300 acres have open boating and only impose the 10 mph speed limit from sunset to sunrise or idle speed in eco-zones. Area lakes included in this category are Lake Wawasee, Big Barbee Lake, Big Chapman Lake, Dewart Lake, Syracuse Lake, Lake Tippecanoe, Webster Lake and Winona Lake. Though less than 300 acres, James Lake and Oswego Lake allow open boating without speed limits except during nighttime hours. Beaver Dam Lake has open boating from 1-4 p.m. daily. Papakeechie Lake does not allow motorized boats. For more information on area lakes, visit lakes.grace.edu. For a full list of boating rules and regulations, visit in.gov/dnr/law-enforcement.

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Lake patrols help boaters follow rules of the water During the summer months Syracuse, Wawasee and Tippecanoe lakes each have a lake patrol helping boaters follow the rules of the water. These lake patrols run from the first holiday of the summer, Memorial Day, through September or October. The Syracuse and Wawasee lake patrol is a self-governed entity with Jeff Clark acting as the liaison with the sheriff’s department. Members use five watercraft. Each of the lake patrol members are considered special deputies and are able to handle infractions. The Tippecanoe Lake patrol is run by Clark and has three watercraft. Except for the newest member, who is a special deputy, the other lake patrol volunteers are reserve deputies, meaning they can handle not only infractions but also misdemeanors and felonies on the water. Lake patrols are funded by the corresponding property owners associations, which are responsible for purchasing the boat as well as any maintenance or fuel needed for the watercraft. While there is a grant which allows for a small salary for lake patrol members, the responsibility is largely on a volunteer basis. In 2020, the patrols logged 700 hours, not including any purely unpaid volunteer hours or those by Clark himself. Patrols are typically three-hour shifts and must be on weekends, holidays and during the week of holidays. If lake traffic is low, shifts are

only two hours. Members of the lake patrol are also available to assist at all times, even when not on patrol. Clark emphasized the focus of the lake patrols is boater education, safety and then enforcing boater laws. He and other members of the lake patrol would rather have a conversation with those on the lake and explain the rules than write a citation. Members of the lake patrol receive orientation and training. They receive training from the Department of Natural Resources as well as water rescue training. They have assisted with calls of boats in distress. Many who enjoy the lake want to see the lake patrol out more to ensure the safety of everyone on the lake. However, to make that happen, the lake patrol needs more volunteers for all three lakes. Any lake property owners and members of each lake’s property owners associations are invited to get involved to help keep the lake safe. Those interested in learning more about volunteering with the lake patrol should contact their property owners association.

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the town park; however, boaters are welcome to watch from beyond the buoys on Webster Lake. Shows are currently scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, June 25, July 2 and 30 and Aug. 13. The club’s annual picnic and ski around the lake will take place at noon Sunday, Aug. 14. Except for the COVID pandemic year of 2020, the club has performed on Webster Lake since 1953. Skiers of every age join in the fun to please the crowds gathering to enjoy the water ski shows. The Ski Bees were organized as a way to promote water skiing as a family sport. While the shows are free to attend, goodwill donations are accepted to defray gas costs for the ski boats. Narration can be heard for free in the park. Bring your

own seating and park for free in the town lot across from Lake View Pizza King Restaurant and the town lot behind the Dixie Haven Resort off East Himes Street. Club members will report to North Webster Town Park Saturday, June 11, for the annual sign-up day; however, latecomers will be considered. “We are always looking for new performers for our ski shows, so bring your friends,” said club leader Doug Jones. “Anyone interested in working behind the scenes is also welcome. We can ﬁnd something for you to do.” For more information on how to be a part of the tradition, visit the Webster Ski Bees Facebook page or websterskibees. com. The club’s motto is “Life begins at the end of a rope!”

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Plenty of choices for beachgoers in Kosciusko County Kosciusko County summer revelers can beat the heat and humidity on several beaches located at various lakes. All venues are “swim at your own risk” if no lifeguard is present. Milford The beach at Waubee Lake Park, 325 E. Camp Mack Road, is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. throughout the summer. Along with a sloped sandy beach, the park offers a playground, picnic area and concession stand when staffed. North Webster North Webster Park offers swimming

during the summer. Beware of other activities, such as the Dixie sternwheeler paddle boat tours and Ski Bee performances. Syracuse Lakeside Park on Syracuse Lake offers a beach area open 8 a.m. to dusk Memorial Day through Labor Day. Amenities include a playground, pavilion and other picnic areas. Hoy Beach, a small park on the Henry Street right of way to Syracuse Lake, offers trees and plants in decorative planting beds, picnic tables and benches.

The park is used by neighborhood residents as an access point to the lake. Warsaw Center Lake Beach, 119 E. Canal St., is open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. through Sept. 30 and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 1 through April 30. Amenities include picnic tables, restrooms and vending machines. Pike Lake Beach, 1009 E. Arthur St., is open the same hours as Center Lake Beach. Amenities include a boat launch,

playground, restrooms, vending machines and, for a nominal fee, camping. Winona Lake Limitless Park, 1590 Park Ave., offers a beach area, splash pad, tennis courts, playground, pavilions and picnic tables. Visitors may rent canoes, kayaks, paddle boats and paddle boards, hourly or daily. For more information, visit visitkosciuskocounty.org.

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Providing a safe and delightful experience for lake residents Often overlooked thanks to its more well-known neighbor, Syracuse Lake is a paradise for those wanting a more laid back and less frenzied lake experience. Situated on 414 acres with a maximum depth of 34 feet and an average depth of 13 feet, the natural lake is connected to Lake Wawasee by a channel on its south end. Syracuse Lake offers a smaller, quieter experience with less boat traffic. It also officers a terrific venue for waterskiing, tubing, swimming or just a relaxing summer afternoon on a pontoon. One of northern Indiana’s best kept secrets has become less of one as boaters, waterskiers and fishermen from around the area have discovered what the welcoming waters of Syracuse Lake have to offer. An organization comprised of the property owners of Syracuse Lake, the Syracuse Lake Association seeks to protect the interests of its members and the overall health and beauty of the lake. The SLA was organized in 1946 and continues to oversee the quality and care of the lake. As part of its efforts to make the lake more visible and welcoming to everyone, SLA has been a strong supporter of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee’s efforts in building a walking, running and biking trail around the lake.

THE QUIET LIFE — Syracuse Lake offers a smaller, quieter experience with less boat traffic. It also officers a terrific venue for waterskiing, tubing, swimming or just a relaxing summer afternoon on a pontoon. This photo is an aerial view looking south. Maxwelton golf course is at the bottom of the photo. Photo provided by Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams. Additionally, the SLA contributes to the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation to help protect the lake’s water quality and continues to be involved in various projects intended to keep its membership and residents involved in the lake and community. The SLA sponsors its own Independence Day fireworks show, held July 4. The festivity begins at 9:45 p.m. for this annual event, which includes fireworks set to music live by 93.7. Holiday revelers are invited to view

the fireworks from their boats on the lake or from a blanket or lawn chair on the shore as the pyrotechnic show explodes skyward from barges set on the water. Boater safety is always a concern for lake associations, and the SLA does its best to ensure everyone’s safety. It has its own lake patrol boat, serving in concert with two other boats staffed by local law enforcement officials and trained volunteers. The patrols mostly operate Thursdays through Sundays, as well as during other busy periods on the lake.

For personal safety, boaters should remember the sundown speed limit of 10 mph and keep an eye out for potential hazards while enjoying the lake. Deck chairs and piers have often been known to float away into boating areas, especially after a storm. The public is encouraged to come out at 9 p.m. Sunday, May 29, for the second annual Taps Around the Water, where “Taps” will be played from Syracuse Lake, Lake Wawasee, and Lake Papakeechie in the hopes of creating a cascading effect.

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Lake Tippy Property Owners: protecting lake ecology

Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners Inc. was formed in 1944 with the purpose of preserving the health of the lake. Today, there are more than 600 members represented by more than 50 land directors from the 47 landings around the lake. LTPO’s mission statement reads: “To preserve and protect the ecology; encourage only those uses of property around the lake which will produce a positive impression and a positive environmental

impact; to prevent dangerous, injurious or noxious conditions such as pollution, unsanitary conditions or overcrowding on land or water.” Events lined up this year: • Saturday, June 11 — Nelson’s Chicken fundraiser at the Tippy Dance Hall: noon until sold out. • Saturday, June 18 — CWP’s Native Flowers & Fields tour, noon to 4 p.m.

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• Saturday, June 18 — Annual Fish Fry, 5-8 p.m. at Camp Crosley. Carryout is cash only. Located at Camp Crosley Teen camp with dine-in available at Camp Crosley. Cost is $12, children 5 and younger eat free. • Wednesday, June 22 — 24th Boater Education Classes, 6-8 p.m. at Patona Bay Marina & Resort. • Saturday, July 2 — Tippy Flotilla, 1 p.m. at Patona Bay. This year’s theme

is “Looney Tunes USA.” • Saturday, July 2 — Fireworks over the lake, 10:30 p.m. • Friday, July 15 — Lake Tippecanoe Ecotour, 7-9 p.m. • Saturday, July 16 — Annual Meeting, 8:30 a.m. at Lake Tippecanoe Country Club. • Saturday, July 30 — TWF Dance fundraiser, 7-11 p.m. at Tippy Dance Hall, featuring Grand Funk Railroad.

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Keeping Dewart Lake in its natural state Three miles southwest of Syracuse lies Dewart Lake, a natural lake created by melting glaciers during the last Ice Age. More recently, Dewart Lake has become a favorite spot for boating, ﬁshing, swimming and other outdoor diversions, largely thanks to the efforts of Dewart Lake Protective Association. Founded in 1965, DLPA is dedicated to “keeping Dewart Lake and its wetlands in their natural state.” To accomplish this, the organization performs the

following tasks: • Providing annual lake water testing. • Stocking the lake with ﬁsh as needed. • Maintaining water buoys, signs and equipment. • Publishing a quarterly newsletter and biannual directory. • Holding an annual meeting for the lake’s residents and lake directors’ meetings April through October. • Sponsoring an annual ﬁshing con-

test, roadside cleanup around the lake, community garage sale, family community picnic and holiday ﬂotilla. • Raising funds for special projects. • Encouraging and providing information about environmentally sustainable principles and practices. As of this writing, the summer event schedule includes the following: • Friday-Saturday, June 10-11 — Garage sale. • Sunday, June 12 — Annual meeting,

1 p.m. at Quaker Haven. • Saturday, July 2 — Flotilla. • Saturday, July 9 — Golf outing. • Saturday, July 30 — Chicken BBQ fundraiser. Dewart Lake Community Friends Church holds boat-in worship services from Memorial Day to Labor Day every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. at Quaker Haven Lakeside. For more information, visit dewartlake.org or visit Dewart Lake Protective Association on Facebook.

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Wawasee boat-in: 53 years of worship and musk on the waves The Lake Wawasee boat-in, the area’s largest, is in its 53rd year of providing a worship alternative for lake-going and shoreline attendees every Sunday morning between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. The half-hour services, sponsored by the Syracuse-Wawasee Ministerial Association, run from 8:30-9 a.m. and typically draw more than a hundred boats and several hundred parishioners who bring lawn chairs and blankets to settle in on the Oakwood Inn and Resort lawn and beach. The services take place onboard the S.S. Lillypad off the shore of Oakwood and consist of worship music by guest performers, a Scripture reading and a short homily given by a rotating roster of local pastors. The Rev. Harlan Steffen, co-pastor of Wawasee Lakeside Chapel, is one of four Syracuse pastors who started the lakeside services in 1969, and is still intimately involved in selecting the year’s theme and conducting the services. Attendees may board the S.S. Lillypad behind The Frog Tavern, 1116 S. Harkless Drive, Syracuse, by 7:30 a.m. for free transportation to the service. Complimentary pas-

try, coffee and orange juice are served on the boat. Each week bulletins are distributed with the season’s schedule of topics and related scriptures. This year’s theme is “God is Love,” and consists of the following topics: May 29, God is Love June 5, Love Never Fails June 12, Love is Born June 19, Family Love June 26, Greatness of Love July 3, Loving the Enemy July 10, Love Covers a Multitude of Sins July 17, Growing Love July 24, Loving God’s Word — Believing All Things July 31, Love and Hate Aug. 7, Loving God With Our Whole Being Aug. 14, God Loves the World — All Aug. 21, Recovery of Love Aug. 28, Love and Truth Sept. 4, Love and Toughness/Love is Patient For more information, call (574) 4577172 or (574) 457-4446 or visit wawaseepoa. org.

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Tippy Flotilla celebrates ‘Looney Tunes USA’ The 2022 Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners Flotilla kicks off from the Patona Bay resort snack shop at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 2. The theme for 2022 is “Looney Tunes USA.” Dan Drook, who has been LTPO Flotilla chairman the last 11 years, has observed flotilla participation in the past being affected by the theme, with as many as 35 boats — and as few as three — taking part. The hope is always to get as many people involved and participating as possible. Drook is attempting something a little different this year. His hope is to get those living on the shoreline to decorate their piers and/or houses to match the theme, and noted there were more than 20 possible characters to choose from to get creative. Having done the research on this theme, Drook stated, “The first Looney Tunes comedy came out in 1933. The show went for almost 22 years after that. Warner Bros. created the show themselves, not a single individual. From Bugs Bunny to Wile E. Coyote and even Yosemite Sam, it should be fun and easy enough to participate in this year’s theme.” The typical route for this event is a counterclockwise float around the lake, led by sheriff’s deputies and conservation officers. After getting too close to the wetlands

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last year, and with no one residing there, Drook hopes to move the route just a bit to ensure no accidents or injuries. Aiding in this will be a policy against balloon throwing. While the enthusiasm is appreciated, this can result in injury. The float will last about 90-120 minutes and will end back at Patona Bay. The flotilla is open to all, but to be eligible to win a prize, floaters must preregister. Registration is free and will be conducted by Drook from 9-11 a.m. In recent years, cash prizes have been $300 for first place, $200 for second and $100 for third; however, they may be upped slightly depending on funding, according to Drook. Those who simply want to enjoy the view can watch from a boat or on shore, where the best locations are at Patona Bay Resort, either the snack shop area or the dance hall. George Payton with Patona Bay is hoping to secure a pontoon for the judges to view the floats. Drook emphasized the flotilla is all about participation. “When we only have three people participating, that’s

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Guide to safe and legal fishing in Kosciusko County The State of Indiana cannot guarantee how the fish will bite in Kosciusko County lakes, but they do provide information how to fish legally and safely, in the 2022-2023 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide available at in.gov/dnr/fish-andwildlife/fishing/fishing-guide-and-regulations. With few exceptions, adults 18 and older need a fishing license to fish in Indiana’s public waters. An annual license, valid through March 31, 2023, costs $23 for residents (60-day minimum residency) and $60 for nonresidents. Residents and nonresidents can purchase a one-day fishing license, including a trout and salmon stamp, for $10 and $15 respectively. Seniors born after March 31, 1943 who are at least 64 years old can purchase an annual license for $3 or a lifetime license for $23. Both licenses include a trout

and salmon stamp. Those who are fishing must carry an ink-signed copy, signed printed copy or signed electronic copy on their person, and must present the license to an Indiana Conservation Officer upon request. Failure to do so may result in a fine and other penalties. Licenses may be purchased at on.in. gov/inhuntfish; in person at one of the dozens of outlets in Kosciusko County, such as bait shops and sporting good stores; or in person at the DNR Customer Service Center, 402 W. Washington St., W160, Indianapolis, between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Licenses and trout/salmon stamps are not required for: • Indiana residents born before April 1, 1943. • Those who are legally blind.

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Have the Tide Stick on standby For the eighth year, the Syracuse Parks Department is anticipating the muddy adventures of the Mudtastic Classic. Scheduled for Saturday, June 18, the event is presented by the K21 Health Foundation. The event will be run on trails near the Levinson-LaBrosse Lakes & Wetlands Education Center located on SR 13 one mile south of Syracuse. This mud run will feature several fun and challenging obstacles along trails near Lake Wawasee. Both adults and kids (ages 7-14) will have the opportunity to participate in teams or as individuals. Registration fees are $25 for adults and

children. Those who register before June 3 receive a Mudtastic T-shirt. Participants can register in person at the Syracuse Community Center or online at runreg.com/mudtasticclassic. Money raised from the event will help support the Syracuse Parks Department. More than 250 participants have competed in this untimed race in recent years, which covers a 2.25-mile layout. Competitors will get muddy. The Parks Department will update any changes needed for the race. For more information, contact the Syracuse Parks Department at (574) 457-3440.

Steady as she goes this summer for the Wawasee Yacht Club. The club has been and will continue to be on Lake Wawasee as part of its sailing programs. The sail season opened May 28, with normal club racing on the weekends. The sail season will continue through October 2, concluding with the Hoosier Regatta on Lake Wawasee. Otherwise, each weekend, club sailing will begin at 10 or 10:30 a.m. each race day. The Wawasee Yacht Club is sailing four different ﬂeets, racing sunﬁsh, I-20, E-Scow and Lightning vessels. Fleet captains are listed on wawaseeyachtclub.com.

The WYC is continuing its tradition with the Junior Sail Program, which caters to the future of sailing. Geared to kids ages 8-16, the WYC program is taught by longtime sailing veteran Jeff Schmahl, and runs ﬁve weeks starting the week of June 28. The classes are already booked, but a wait list has been created for potential additions. Feel free to contact Schmahl through the WYC for more information. For further information on sailing schedules, the Junior Sail Program or beneﬁts of becoming a member of the Wawasee Yacht Club, visit wawaseeyachtclub.com or contact Commodore Greg Moore at (248) 6319807 or commodore@wawaseeyachtclub.com.

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Dixie Day Festival set for July 30

The North Webster-Tippecanoe Chamber of Commerce’s Dixie Day festival will once again grace the shores of Lake Webster from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 30, for its 14th year. Walkers and runners alike are invited to toe the starting line at 8 a.m. for the beginning of the “Sailors and Mermaids” 5K, 403 S. Dixie Drive. Participants will have the chance to don their best sailor or mermaid costumes for prizes. The race will be professionally timed by Kosciusko Runners Association. To register, visit runsignup.com.

Artisans and food vendors will sell their unique gifts and festival fare staples along Main Street, outside Pilcher’s Shoes. Take a cruise around Webster Lake aboard the Dixie, Indiana’s oldest sternwheel paddleboat at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. before joining the scavenger hunt, cornhole tournament and live petting zoo at Tangibles Resale and Consignment. Various varieties of automobiles will be on display by proud owners. For more information and updates, visit the festival’s facebook page.

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One of Kosciusko County’s longestrunning traditions — the Kosciusko County Community 4-H Fair — returns in July for another fun-packed week. All the sights and sounds and smells will return to the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds in Warsaw July 10-16. This year marks the 105th year of the fair. This year’s theme will be “A Salute To Kosciusko County Agriculture.” With COVID precautions in the rearview mirror, this summer’s fair will hopefully serve as an opportunity to return to normal activities. Fairgrounds Ofﬁcer Manager Jeannette Wood said she believes the post-pandemic circumstance will be as normal “as can be expected.” “The new normal — absolutely,” she said. Opening ceremonies will be on Sunday, July 10, and will include a parade. The fair board has lined up the following nightly attractions: • Monday, Broken Horn Rodeo. • Tuesday, Monster Truck Mash. • Wednesday, mudball. • Thursday, draft horse pulls. • Friday, demolition derby. • Saturday, Show and Shine and truck and tractor pulls. While the fairgrounds will get plenty of use from the old race track, motorized

racing will not be part of the attractions, because of a ban prompted by a lawsuit several years ago. Another change will be a lack of musical entertainment. The fair has almost always offered some type of entertainment in the grandstand, but that won’t happen this year. Attempts to bring in musical artists did not prove to be popular, said Wood. Once again, admission to the fair will be $8 for anyone 10 and older. Children 9 and younger get free admission. The lunchtime special also returns this year. Visitors from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. get in for $5 and have it refunded if they leave by 1 p.m. That policy was ﬁrst established in 2019, Wood said. The county fairgrounds are at 1400 E. Smith St., Warsaw. The fun begins at 6 p.m. Monday night, July 11. Fair activities will run from noon to 11 p.m. each night through July 16.

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biblicalgardens.org. The Gardens of Central Park, 225 E. Fort Wayne St., is a perennial garden. Local residents Robert and Roma Maish had a vision to build a garden everyone could enjoy. Through the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, the Maishes established an endowment to plan, develop and maintain a onethird acre ﬂower garden. At any particular time of the growing season, one type of perennial is in bloom while another one is at the end of its season. The gardens are open through Sept. 30.

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Disc golf tucked in K-County There are a pair of free disc golf courses available in Kosciusko County for the entire family to enjoy. The Lodge has been and will continue to be excited to host disc golfers on its property in northeast Syracuse. Located on the old Smith-Walbridge property adjacent to Maxwelton Golf Club and within eyesight of Boner and Syracuse lakes, The Lodge is home to a quaint yet challenging disc golf experience. The 18-hole course is free to play, and expands across The Lodge property to the south and east. Hole No. 1 starts near the parking lot and works its way down toward the pond and around the buildings. Disc golfers are to bring their own supplies, as The Lodge does not rent or provide any discs or bags. The Lodge is asking people to practice appropriate social distancing measures while on the course and on the property. There is a portable restroom on site for disc golfers to use. One of the property owners, Kim Moser,

noted the course is generally green-ﬂagged unless there are kids camps on the property. The Lodge, which is overseen by Grace Community Church, will host kids camps in the summer. In those weeks, the course will be red-ﬂagged and unavailable. Otherwise, the course is open and good to go and is open year-round. Moser added The Lodge’s Facebook page, facebook.com/thelodgesyracuse, will have the course’s status updated as needed. Also check the page for events or announcements as it pertains to The Lodge and the ever-changing social landscape. A second course is awaiting at Lucerne Park. Located just west of Pike Lake in downtown Warsaw, the course is a free nine-hole draw the entire family can enjoy. Like the Lodge, Lucerne Park does not provide discs or bags. The Warsaw Parks Department website at warsaw.in.gov/192/parks-recreation has scorecards and course layouts available for use.

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Dewart Lake flotilla brings the community together

The annual Dewart Lake Protective Association Flotilla will once again float on through this summer Saturday, July 2. The flotilla takes about two hours. For the last couple of years, the theme restrictions have been loosened to encourage participation and fun ideas. The flotilla is a chance to get in touch with your creative side. “It brings the community together,” DLPA President Kyle Young said of the annual event. The theme for this year has yet to be determined, but Young is sure it will get people involved. Young has led multiple flotillas and is a past winner. One year, when his young son wanted to be a fireman, Young attached one-quarter-inch sheets of plywood painted red to his

boat and rigged a pump to shoot lake water like a firehose. Participants will need to line up at the public access, EMS D24 Lane, by 1:45 p.m. From there, the flotilla will move counterclockwise around the lake. Everyone is welcome to attend or participate in the flotilla. Those participating will want to show up at least 15 to 20 minutes in advance to get lined up. There is no pre-registration; however, entries will be recorded during lineup for award purposes. Prize amounts are yet to be determined. There is no rain date set for the flotilla. For more information, visit dewartlake.org or Dewart Lake Protective Association on Facebook.

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Wawasee Flotilla promises to be ‘out of this world’ Plans for the 2022 Wawasee Flotilla are in full swing and “Out of this World,” with the Flotilla Store ready for merchandise orders. This is the 61st anniversary of the flotilla and the committee has gone “galactic” with its theme “Out of this World: Lake Wawasee — the Best Place in the Universe.” Flotilla participants are encouraged to highlight the best place in the universe — Lake Wawasee. Is it possible there will be boats, piers and yards decorated from Star Wars, a moon landing, a space shuttle, Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek, Avatar, “Rocket Man,” Guardians of the Galaxy, Jedi, Sky Walker, Darth Vader, forms of UFOs — in this case unidentified floating objects — to the Jetsons and planets? The flotilla will be held Saturday, July 2. The start time is 11:30 a.m. from The Spink, the lineup beginning at 11 a.m. when judging begins. The flotilla will be moving counterclockwise around the lake. Commodores for this year will be the original committee members from 1961. These men had the vision and foresight to conceive an event that has lasted 61 years. Original committee members include Gorden “Short” McCormick, Jack Wells, Jim McCully, Tom Socks, Tiny Soule, Larry Griffith, Dale

Butt, Clem Lisor, Earl Money and Bob Rule, known as the Founding Fathers of the Flotilla. The families of original board members are encouraged to contact the committee at billmccully@gmail.com to let them know of children of members who are still in the area so they can be recognized. A limited amount of merchandise will be available for purchase at the annual Wawasee Property Owners Association/Syracuse Lake Association Family Breakfast Saturday, June 11. Long- and short-sleeved T-shirts, polos and hats will be available at that time. A complete line of T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and more are available at the Flotilla store: flotilla.orderpromos.com. Orders placed by June 10 will be received before July 4. In the merchandise store, items with galactic and nautical designs can be found in various sizes, from youth up to triple extra large, on such items as long- and short-sleeved T-shirts, crewneck sweatshirts, performance shirts, racerback tanks, V-neck fine Jersey cover-ups, zip hoodies, polo shirts, hats, crossbody pouches and coolies. There are 34 items displayed on the site in such colors as white, blue, gray and red. The store will officially close Aug. 26.

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Old Jail Museum to hold John Dillinger event On Saturday, Sept. 10, the Kosciusko County Old Jail Museum will play host to the John Dillinger Raid IV. The event will be an all-day festival featuring a museum open house, historic tours and a vintage car show. It also will feature craft and food vendors, and promises to be “a good time for the entire family,” noted the museum’s co-director, Greg Steffe. Earlier this summer, on June 3, the museum hosted a Warsaw Speedway “old timer’s reunion” in conjunction with the June First Fridays celebration. The event showcased this year’s featured exhibit on the Warsaw Speedway. The event included a presentation for the Warsaw Speedway Hall of Fame; a book signing by Kim Gregory Baney, author of “If Only Walls Could Talk”; and a vintage race car show. The event provided a great time for many people to share memories of the speedway with fellow fans and drivers from the past.

The jail museum is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The Pound Store Museum in Oswego also is open from 1-4 p.m. Sundays through September. Located in downtown Warsaw, the Kosciusko County Old Jail was designed by George Garnsey and built by Richard Epperson in 1870. The building was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and currently serves as the headquarters and museum for the Kosciusko County Historical Society. The jail served for 112 years as one of the state’s stoutest lockups. In the early days, the sheriff and his family lived in the same building, with the sheriff’s wife providing the meals to the inmates. It is located at 121 N. Indiana St., Warsaw. For more information, call (574) 269-1078 or email director@kosciuskohistory.com.

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Fireworks displays plentiful on area lakes The lakes of Kosciusko County are famous for spectacular fireworks displays as part of their Independence Day festivities. Unfortunately, unless you’re able to clone yourself, you’ll have to choose which one to enjoy, since most are taking place simultaneously on Saturday, July 2. Landlubbers can enjoy the fireworks from the comfort of the shore. Most of the lakes have a public space where you can set up a lawn chair and enjoy the pyrotechnics. For those who prefer the water, non-residents can use the public boat launches to spend the evening afloat. Get on the water early, though, as the day is always one of the busiest of the summer. Here is a list of dates for the fireworks. While exact start times may vary, most will begin shortly after dusk. Inclement weather rescheduling dates will vary as well. • Winona Lake — Saturday, July 2 • Webster Lake — Saturday, July 2 • Chapman Lake — Saturday, July 2 • Lake Wawasee — Saturday, July 2 • Tippecanoe Lake — Saturday, July 2 • Dewart Lake – Saturday, July 2 • Sechrist Lake — Saturday, July 2

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Warsaw High School team places high at State Envirothon Warsaw High School’s Senior Envirothon team placed top three in all categories of Indiana’s State Envirothon Contest this spring. The team, made up of seniors Katelynn Boyle, Rachel Doyle, Cadence Gibson, Harrison Phipps and Claire Walker, had to first earn a bid to the state contest by placing in the top two teams at the Northeast Regional contest held earlier in Columbia City. What is Envirothon? It is a competition for high school-aged students to promote environmental knowledge and awareness, natural resource careers, as well as team building and problem solving skills. Students compete as a five-person team, first at regional competitions to earn a spot in the state competition and ultimately, to have the opportunity to represent Indiana at the National Conserva-

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Kosciusko County SWCD is excited to offer the new Urban Healthy Soils program. This program will be providing resources, technical assistance and education to small-scale farms and gardeners (10 acres or under) and is free to county residents. The core of this program is centered around promoting the four principles of soil health: 1. Minimize disturbance. 2. Maximize soil cover. 3. Maximize biodiversity. 4. Maximize continuous living roots. Site Visit This is the initial visit with the landowner to assess their resources and discuss concerns they have about their small farm or garden. This could include community gardens, home gardens, school gardens, church gardens, hospital/governmental gardens or any other specialty growing operation. Spots are available Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Free Soil Sample A soil sample will be pulled at the site visit and sent to A&L Great Lakes Laboratory for testing and includes levels of organic matter, available phosphorus, exchangeable potassium, magnesium, calcium, soil pH, buffer pH (if needed) and cation exchange capacity with graphic display of results and suggested fertilizer materials turnaround time is typically less than a week. Technical Assistance Once a soil test is complete, they follow up with landowners to interpret soil sample results. They will also help review options for planning and implementation of soil health practices, which might include cover cropping, mulching, crop rotation, no/low tillage, nutrient management and native plants and insects. Contact Kosciusko County SWCD to schedule your free site visit and soil sample today. Visit kosciuskoswcd.org or call (574) 267-7445, ext. 3.

Annual SWCD Tree Sale a success A big thank you goes out to participants of this year’s SWCD Tree Sale program. Thousands of trees, shrubs and ground covers were purchased by the community for spring planting, with many species being sold out. What a great tree community. SWCD also wants to thank all of the wonderful volunteers who helped sort and package tree orders for this program. It would not be possible without the many volunteers willing to handle the multitude of trees and plants. Finally, SWCD expresses its gratitude to TranZstar Trucking and Warehousing for the use of building space to store, package and distribute tree orders. Their generosity with their facility is appreciated very much.

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June 18 — Native Flowers and Fields Tour Native plants are picking up popularity in local landscaping. Join the Clean Waters Partnership on a driving tour of six local examples of native landscapes and plantings to see how these can be incorporated into your own landscape. A resource interpreter will be at each location to provide information and answer questions. Registration and a map link for this event can be found at eventbrite. com/e/native-flowers-and-fields-tour-tick-

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Free seed for food plots program drawing to a close Finding food throughout the winter and into early spring can be a daunting task for a variety of birds and wildlife. To enhance wildlife habitat with a food source for those lean times, the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District once again offered free corn, soybean, sunﬂower and sorghum seed for wildlife food plots. These food plots, properly located near woodlands, shrub thickets, wetlands or warm

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June 22 — Native Pollinator Plant Workshop Pollinators are very important for the health of our planet. The Clean Waters Partnership is hosting a Native Pollinator Plant workshop from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Center to give homeowners tips on how to establish a pollinator area. Come learn about the value of native plants and how to establish them in your landscape. The ﬁrst 30 households to register receive a free set of pollinator plants from Clayton’s Garden Center provided by The Watershed Foundation. This event is a joint effort of the Clean Waters Partnership, including The Watershed Foundation, Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams, Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District and Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation. Register via email at pam@wacf.com or call (574) 518-1146.

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