The Mail-Journal - January 25, 2023

Wawasee Community Schools responds to ransomware attack

A ransomware attack on Wawasee Community Schools late last week is now being investigated by the FBI, Department of Homeland Security and the Indiana Department of Education.

Dr. Stephen Troyer, superintendent of Wawasee Community Schools, explained during a phone interview Monday afternoon, Jan. 23, that around 6 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, the school corporation was alerted to a possible ransomware attack which shut down all Windows-based systems. A ransom was demanded, $1.5 million if paid within five days of the attack, $2.5 million if paid after the first five days. “Essentially it’s extortion,” he said.

While all school servers connected to the internet or devices that were linked, such as computers to printers, were affected, student devices were not. The attack also did not affect any records regarding student, staff or teacher information. Troyer explained that information is stored off-site.

“One of the things we’ve been eager to hear is that we did not have any of our students, faculty or employment records compromised,” Troyer said.

Troyer explained all Wawasee students use Chromebooks and they were not affected by the attack; however, teacher laptops were. “We had school Friday,” Troyer said, “but there was no Wi-Fi at all. … It was like school back in 1985.”

A rumor students were banned

from using their phones was “just that — a rumor,” according to Troyer, since there was no access to the internet at any of the schools in the corporation.

Troyer explained both school officials and law enforcement are sure the attack was not conducted by students. “A lot of these situations are not based in the U.S.,” Troyer explained.

Cyber attacks like this are considered federal crimes. Should the perpetrators be caught, they face a fine and up to a 10-year prison sentence if this is a first offense for this type of crime or a 20-year sentence if they have been convicted of at least one similar crime in the past.

Troyer said there was no warning prior to Friday’s attack. “A lot of times, ransomware will come in and sit dormant for a while before it hits,” he explained. The investigation is in the very early stages, so investigators are not sure yet if Friday’s incident was caused by dormant ransomware or if it was a flat-out attack.

The impacted server has been pulled from the system and sent to law enforcement for forensic investigation to determine how the ransomware infected the corporation’s system and who may have done it.

Troyer said Wawasee’s technology team believes the ransomware spread from one computer to a corporation server and spread from there.

“Our tech team has been incredible,” Troyer said, explaining the team was on-site all week-

Over $160,000 recently awarded to 20 local organizations

More than $160,000 was awarded to 20 local organizations and agencies in the most recent Community Fund grant cycle.

Living in Transition Effectively, based in Milford, was among the grantees. “We prepare individuals to reenter society, including recovery and treatment programs,” said Tammy Cotton, LITE’s executive director and program coordinator.

“We help them find housing, health care, jobs and whatever else they may need to get back on their feet.”

This spring, LITE plans to open a new recovery home, LITEHouse, for women in their program. The Community Fund grant enables LITE to purchase office equip-

ment and furniture for their house manager, who will live in the home with the residents.

“During their stay, we will address their substance use issues by offering a structured, purposeful program,” said Cotton. Classes include cooking, book studies, life skills, community service, 12-step meetings and more. The LITEHouse staff are equipped to tailor the experience to each resident according to her needs.

Local organizations and agencies also receiving funding: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana Inc., City-County

Athletic Complex, Combined Community Services, Community Apple Orchard Corporation, Fellowship Missions, Greater Warsaw Cooperative Preschool, Hope’s Harbor Family Hospitality Homes, Junior Achievement Serving Wawasee, Kosciusko Community YMCA, Milford Police Department, Ryan’s Case for Smiles, Ryan’s Place Inc., Syracuse Parks & Recreation Department, Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum Inc., Turning Point Inc., Warsaw Area Career Center, Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department, Warsaw Police Depart-

ment and the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory.

Community Fund grants are awarded based on a competitive grant application process. Nonprofit organizations serving Kosciusko County are eligible to apply in seven areas of interest: arts and culture, human services, civic projects, recreation, environment, health and education.

The next grant application deadline is Wednesday, March 1. For more information and to access the application, visit kcfoundation.org/grants/communityfund-grants.

Caucus called to replace Larry Martindale on Syracuse Town Council

Kosciusko County Republican Central Committee Chairman Mike Ragan announced Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 18, a caucus to replace Larry Martindale on the Syracuse Town Council will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7.

Martindale’s replacement will be voted on by Republican precinct committee members in Turkey Creek Township Precincts 2, 3, 4 and 5.

The event will be held in the Syracuse Town Council Chambers, 310 N. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Eligible candidates filing for the vacancy must reside in Ward

4 in the town limits of Syracuse and be a Republican in good standing. Declarations of candidacy are available at the office of the Kosciusko County Clerk of the Court, 121 N. Lake St., Warsaw, and must be filed with Ragan no later than 72 hours prior to the commencement of the caucus.

Each candidate will be allowed a maximum of three minutes to address the voting caucus.

Cromwell man donates van to Warsaw woman

A Warsaw woman was gifted new wheels recently, thanks to a kindhearted individual.

Deloris (Mock) Selvey lost both of her legs due to diabetes. A friend came to Phil Tom and

asked him if anyone needed a handicap van. After Adam Grim’s father died, the Cromwell man wanted to donate the van to someone who could use it. Grim contacted his friend, Tom. Tom, a local farmer and owner of Tom’s Produce, said Selvey, his cousin, Continued on page 2

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had health problems and could use the van. So, Tom said yes, she would love to have the donated van.

Grim and his wife, Marty, brought the van to Selvey Satur-

day, Jan. 14. “It will be a big help to get her to therapy,” said Tom. “She has always helped other people. This helps puts some cheer in her heart.”

Milford Public Library —

Children’s department getting brand new look

The Milford Public Library children’s department is getting a new look.

The new year brings football, wurst and beer

The new year offers an opportunity to settle down in your most comfortable chair adjacent to a blazing fire trying to select a game to watch. Such a scenario pushes one to become the ultimate lounge lizard.

Preparing for such events often calls for slow-cooking something most of the day. For most with Germanic traditions, an evening meal on a cold January night should be simple but filling. To many chefs, braising is the essence of cooking, as it always enhances the best from tougher meat cuts over a long, slow cooking period.

Pork, cabbage and red potatoes are a combination that bodes well on cold evenings. It cooks by itself and can be served directly from the pot. But I also like to slowcook wurst of any kind with sauerkraut and potatoes.

Himmel Haus south of Elkhart has the best selection of pure German sausages, like weisswurst, knockwurst, conventional bratwurst (packed with veal), and my favorite, original Nurnberg brats.

In Nurnberg, all the beer halls serve these small delicacies (usually six in a serving) with boiled parsley potatoes and kraut. I prefer to grill them.

Any of the other wursts are delightful choices for a braising pot. You can combine any root vegetables of choice — even carrots for their sweetness. A combination of weisswurst and knockwurst is always a good choice.

And if you’re serving a crowd,

throw in some Polish sausages. There’s nothing better when the kraut, root vegetables and wurst are coddled in a pot of beer for a couple of hours.

Here are some vegetable options I’ve used on occasion: Celeriac (celery root always adds a celery taste to any dish.), parsnips, rutabaga, red potatoes, carrots, kohlrabi (even though it grows above ground), sunchokes (Jerusalem artichokes) and pearl or cippolini onions.

Cut the veggies into chunks and cook them in beef stock for about an hour or more to soften,

then add beer (I like Killian’s Red at room temperature for braising) kraut and sausages of choice. Cook slowly for a couple hours.

If you want some pulled pork for later, you can replace the sausages with a 2- to 4-pound wellseasoned pork shoulder. There’s a recipe for that in “Farmer’s in Lake Country.”

When ready to serve, I like to complement braised meats with a creamy horseradish sauce, any non-spicy German mustard (Himmel Haus has a fine selection), and/or Drier’s (Three Oak, Mich.) horseradish mustard.

Last year the upstairs traded their networked computers for laptops and now it’s the children’s department’s turn. The Friends of Milford Public Library purchased a new table and stools for children to sit and use brand new laptop computers.

The rules for children are the same as for adults — the laptops must stay in the children’s room, a child can use the laptop for one hour a day and they just ask for a laptop at the children’s circulation desk.

Thank you to the generous Friends group for the beautiful table and stools. They hope to make a few more changes to the children’s room this year, updating the furniture and ensuring they are making the best use of the space they have.

Time To Pay 2022 Fines

Please pay any library fines accrued in 2022 before Jan. 31. The staff appreciates patrons taking care of fines so they can all begin the new year with a zero balance. The fines you pay become part of the operating income, so it is very important for the library’s financial health to pay your fines.

Adult Reading Program

The annual Adult Reading Pro-

gram is in full swing. This year’s theme is “All Together Now.” Just sign up at the adult circulation desk and enter a weekly drawing for each book you read or audio book you listen to. Anyone age 18 or older can join the program. So far, 29 people have signed up. The third drawing will be Friday, Jan. 27, before the library closes. Stop by the library for more information.

January LEGO Challenge

The monthly LEGO Challenge for January is to build a party hat. The winner will take home a new LEGO kit. Be sure to enter the challenge by Jan. 25. Children ages preschool through eighth grade are invited to submit a photo of their creation to milford@milford.lib. in.us. The library staff will choose a winner from the submissions.

There is a challenge each month during the school year. LEGO Saturdays are from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the first Saturday of each month, February through May. The whole family is welcome to come and build things with the library’s collection of LEGOs.

Free Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange

During the winter months, the Milford Public Library has a puzzle exchange. Available puzzles are located by the adult circulation desk. You can bring in a puzzle you have completed and exchange it for a

“new” puzzle. There are all kinds of puzzles, most with 500-1,000 pieces. Come in and browse today.

Update On OverDrive And Libby

Apps

Attention, OverDrive app users: OverDrive is discontinuing the legacy OverDrive app in early 2023 and transitioning users to the Libby app. Libby is OverDrive’s newer app for browsing and enjoying digital content from our library. It’s time to give Libby a try. All your loans, holds and wish list items will be waiting for you in Libby when you add your library card.

Libby also comes with new features we know you’ll love, like:

• Tags to categorize books however you’d like — you can even sync your OverDrive wish list into a tag.

• A central bookshelf for all loans and holds.

• Customizable notifications for ready holds, new magazine issues and more.

• Compatibility with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Sonos speakers.

• Easy access to OverDrive support staff.

Learn more here at overdrive. com/apps/libby/switchtolibby.

Note: The library’s digital collection will continue to be available at overdrive.com on desktop and mobile devices.

Lilly Center to host Critter Encounter, Restoring Pollinator Pathways

The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams will host five new events this spring, including a family-friendly critter encounter, a women’s agriculture event and a modern gardening workshop.

Each event is free to attend, but spots are limited. A full list of events and event details can be found at lakes.grace.edu/events.

At Critter Encounter: Winter Edition, participants will have the opportunity to learn from Lilly Center scientists about the amazing things animals do to survive Indiana winters. Your family will have a chance to go behind the scenes of the Lilly Center’s fish lab.

Stations also include a craft and critter game. This event will be held at 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. Snacks are provided, so reserve your spot today at critterencounterwinter23.eventbrite.com.

During Restoring Pollinator

Pathways, stormwater coordinator Alicia Symons will share simple steps you can take to restore pollinator habitats in your backyard. As part of this event, you will make a rogue bee hotel to take home. The event will take place from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. Reserve your spot for this free event at pollinatorpathways23.eventbrite.com.

Step into the future of your garden and learn the benefits of these modern gardening techniques at Modern Gardening: Covers, Companion, Flips. You’ll hear from Jeff and Zack Hawkins of Hawkins Family Farm and Terris Theisen, director of Local Food Coordination and Outreach.

Kosciusko County Soil & Water Conservation District is partnering with The Lilly Center for this event, which will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. Reserve your spot for this free event at moderngardening23.eventbrite.com.

Gather with other women with a passion for gardening, agriculture or horticulture. Hear from Susan Greutman, an organic urban farmer and homesteader from South Bend. All skill levels are welcome. Women Growing Their Futures will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 18. Brunch is provided, so reserve your spot today by visiting womengrowingfutures23.eventbrite. com.

Spring cleaning is right around the corner. Get a close-up view of recycling and processing operations at Behind the Scenes: KC Recycling Depot Tour. You will learn about the items they accept and helpful tips for cleaning out your home or garage this year. After your tour, you’ll have a chance to make an art project with reused paint. This recycling tour will take place from 1011:30 a.m. April 15. This familyfriendly event is free. Register at kcrecyclingtour23.eventbrite. com.

Selvey is a 1958 graduate of Milford High School. To donate money for her hospital expenses or send her a card, contact her at 1596 E. CR 300N, Warsaw, 46582, or selvey. deloris@gmail.com.

Kathy Janine Beer

Kathy Janine Beer, 73, Syracuse, died at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at her residence.

Kathy was born Sept. 30, 1949, in Warsaw, to George and Doris (Myers) Wolferman.

She was a 1967 graduate of Milford High School and attended Indiana University South Bend. On April 13, 1968, she married Rodney Beer.

Kathy had worked at Chore-Time and Zehr Animal Clinic in Milford, and also at Yeager Photography in Syracuse. Kathy had served on the Syracuse Lake Association and the Syracuse Town Board. She also enjoyed being a part of the Nappanee Bridge Club. Most of all, Kathy loved her family and cherished her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of almost 55 years, Rod Beer of Syracuse; two children, Matthew (Alyssa) Beer of Syracuse and Kevin Beer of Milford; and five granddaughters, Meghan, Nicole, Ella, Lily and Molly Beer.

Kathy was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Laurie Beer; and a granddaughter, Hope Beer.

A celebration of life visitation will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

Memorial contributions in Kathy’s name can be given to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and the Milford Public Library.

Janet Bentrup Hays

Lord Of Life Lutheran Church Member

Janet Bentrup Hays, 89, St. Simons Island, Ga., and North Manchester, passed away Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne.

The younger of two children, Janet was born July 5, 1933, in St. Louis, Mo., to David and Clara (Goebel) Bentrup. During her high school years, Janet was active in field hockey and volleyball. After graduating from University City High School in 1951, she went on to earn her artium baccalaureus (Bachelor of Arts) degree in education from Washington University in St. Louis in 1955. She then taught second grade in St. Louis for five years.

Janet met Donald Hays while in high school, and the two remained friends until after college when they began dating. They wed on June 12, 1959, at Bethel Lutheran Church in St. Louis and were blessed with one son, William “Bill” Hays, during their 42 years of marriage.

While living in St. Louis, Janet kept busy with volunteer work, including donating her time to Cub Scouts, the Delta Gamma Christmas tree lot and the St. Louis Christmas Carolers Association. In 1976, she and Donald moved to Syracuse, where they acquired the Kale Island Beacon Restaurant. In 1990, they purchased a winter home in St. Simons Island, Ga., where they loved to spend time. In 2018, Janet left the Syracuse area to move closer to family at Timbercrest Senior Living in North Manchester.

Janet and her family prioritized travel. They particularly enjoying visiting Fair Hills, Minn., and Janet delighted in traveling to Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Israel, Turkey, South Africa, Chile and all over North America. She also relished in her time spent golfing, playing cards and spending time with her many friends. Faith was always important to Janet, and she was a member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church in St. Simons Island, Ga. She attended Zion Lutheran Church while living in North Manchester.

The loving memory of Janet Hays will be forever cherished by her son, Bill (Jo) Hays, North Manchester; grandsons, David (Crystal) Hays, Warsaw, and Brian (Amber) Hays, Wrangell, Alaska; six greatgrandchildren, Monica, Sophie, Mabel, Murray, Bentrip and Holland; and sister, Jean (Edward) Charlé, Waverly, Ohio.

A celebration of Janet’s life will be held at a later date at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 2801 Frederica Road, St. Simons Island, Ga. Burial will be at Valhalla Cemetery, 7600 St. Charles Rock Road, St. Louis, Mo.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Janet Hays, memorial contributions may be made to Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments, 1750 S. Big Bend Blvd., Richmond Heights, MO 63117 or Coastal Georgia Historical Society, 610 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island, GA 31522.

The family of Janet Hays has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements. Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com.

Cherrie L. Fox

Cherrie L. Fox, 46, Milford, died Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at home.

Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

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end, usually late into the night, rebuilding the corporation’s computer servers and restoring internet access.

The technology team has had to rebuild everything from scratch for the corporation and is trying to do that in the background as much as possible. One member was at work at 1 a.m. Monday morning making sure the link between school computers and printers was working correctly.

“The students are all on Chromebooks, so they’re having a fairly normal day,” Troyer said. “Teachers are having about a 50% access day. That is a huge improvement from Friday.” As of Monday afternoon the tech side was at about 25 % toward normal. “We’re really working hard to ensure education in the classroom is not impacted,” Troyer said.

Troyer also credited the community for its support the last few days. “Our community has rallied around the tech team as well, making sure they’ve been fed,” he explained.

As the corporation works through the criminal side of the investigation it has taken a team approach to address the situation.

Troyer said this is not the first time there has been a ransomware attack. There was one earlier prior to his tenure as superintendent.

Bursitis doesn’t have to become a pain in the neck

You pick up your newborn grandchild and feel all the joy and love in your heart a proud grandparent is expected to experience ... when a throbbing pain in your shoulder ruins that special moment.

Bursitis happens.

It occurs when a bursa is inflamed. We each have about 160 bursae in our body.

These little, fluid-filled sacs cushion pressure and lubricate points between our bones, tendons and muscles near our joints. They’re lined with synovial cells that produce a lubricant to reduce friction. This cushioning and lubrication allow our joints to move easily.

When a person has bursitis — inflammation of the bursa — movement or pressure is painful.

Overuse, injury and an infection from gout or rheumatoid arthritis may cause bursitis. Any bursa can become affected, but the most common places are the shoulder, elbow, ankle, knee, buttocks, hip and thigh.

Many cases are mild, so lots of people with bursitis sit it out or self-treat and never see a doctor about it. Medical experts estimate one in every 200 patient visits are because of bursitis.

Bursitis is accompanied by one or more of the following symptoms: pain that increases with movement or pressure, tenderness even without movement,

swelling and loss of movement.

Bursitis is caused by an infection and may include these additional symptoms: fever, the affected area is red and the affected area feels hot when touched.

Bursitis can be caused by an injury, infection or preexisting condition in which crystals can form in the bursa.

An injury can irritate the tissue inside the bursa and cause inflammation. Bursitis caused by an injury usually takes time to develop.

Instances of bursitis include:

• Tennis elbow. Common among tennis players and golfers; repetitive bending of the elbow can lead to injury and inflammation.

• Clergyman’s knee. Repeated

Resolving to get in shape in 2023? Don’t

(StatePoint) While you may want to tone your abs, glutes and triceps in the new year, there’s one oftenoverlooked area of the body that deserves your attention too: your feet!

“A lot of people hit the gym or dust off their home exercise equipment in January,” says Danielle Butto, DPM, FACFAS, a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon and a Fellow Member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). “But without proper precautions, a new exercise routine can cause foot and ankle injuries that could sideline you just as you’re hitting your stride.”

According to ACFAS, here’s what to know as you follow through on your resolution to get fit:

Common Injuries

• Don’t play through the pain of an ankle sprain. Avoiding treatment can not only cause further damage to the ligaments which may take much longer to heal or possibly require surgery, but you may be overlooking a more serious injury -- a stress fracture.

• A stress fracture may feel like an ankle sprain at first, but you’ll notice additional warning signs, such as swelling without bruising, and pain even during normal activities or when touching the area. If you have any of these symptoms, have your foot and ankle evaluated by a foot and ankle surgeon as soon as possible.

• Pain or swelling around your Achilles tendon after a workout could be indications of Achilles tendonitis. Untreated, a stretched or strained Achilles tendon may worsen over time, leading to stiffness and fatigue in your injured leg. Worse yet, untreated Achilles tendonitis could result in a ruptured tendon requiring surgery and a rehabilitation of several months.

• Heel pain that lasts for more than a day or two, or worsens when you stand after sitting for an extended amount of time, may be plantar fasciitis. This common condition is a result of inflammation of the tissue extending from your heel to your toes. If caught early, your

kneeling can cause injury and swelling to the bursae in the knee.

• Shoulder. Caused by repeated overhead lifting or reaching upwards.

• Ankle. Can be caused by walking too much and with the wrong shoes. It’s also common among ice skaters and athletes;

• Buttocks. The bursae in that area can become inflamed after sitting on a hard surface, such as a bicycle, for a long time.

• Hips. Long-distance runners and middle-distance runners and sprinters who train a lot can develop hip bursitis.

• Thigh. This can be caused by stretching.

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foot and ankle surgeon can recommend at-home conditioning. In late stages, plantar fasciitis is harder to treat and takes longer to resolve.

Prevention Tips

The good news? Many injuries are preventable. Foot and ankle surgeons offer five tips to help you keep your feet and ankles healthy:

1. Be smart. Consider consulting a personal trainer at first to ensure you’re practicing good form, and to increase the duration and intensity of your workouts gradually and safely.

2. Stretch. Incorporate mobility and stretching into your fitness regimen, particularly before and after workouts.

3. Be footwear aware. Wear properly-fitting athletic shoes that support the arch of the foot, provide heel cushioning and are designed for the exercise in which you’re engaged. These measures can help you avoid plantar fasciitis and neuromas. Wear cotton or nonslip socks to help prevent painful blisters, which can become infected and

cause more serious issues, especially if you have diabetes.

4. Guard against bacteria. Sweaty shoes, public showers, exercise equipment and the pool deck are breeding grounds for fungus, viruses and bacteria. Wear water shoes in public areas, and after workouts, and get your feet clean and dry quickly.

5. Book an appointment. Foot and ankle pain isn’t normal. It signals a problem that needs to be evaluated, diagnosed and treated by a specialist who fully understands this part of the body. To find a foot and ankle surgeon near you, use the “Find a Physician” search tool at FootHealthFacts.org.

“When you exercise, your feet and ankles do a ton of work holding you up and absorbing the shock of each step you take,” says Dr. Butto. “So, as you kick off your new fitness routine, don’t forget to protect them.”

Tips to jump start your weight loss post-pandemic

(StatePoint) With the New Year right around the corner, new survey results suggest that 2023 will finally be the year that Americans bring their health back into focus.

According to a recent poll of 2,000 U.S. adults aged 30 and above commissioned by Nutrisystem and conducted by OnePoll, two in three Americans credit the past two years with teaching them how important their health really is. And 71% believe the pandemic has taught them to be more observant of their health. The poll also revealed that twothirds of Americans said weight loss is a “top health goal” for them over the next year.

However, for many, losing weight can seem like a difficult task. The truth of the matter is it doesn’t have to be. Courtney McCormick, corporate dietitian at Nutrisystem, offers the following tips to help you take that step toward a healthier you.

Keep Healthy Food In Sight

1.

Having healthy food at arm’s reach can make losing weight easier. A Cornell study found that women

who kept a bowl of fruit where they could see it weighed an average of 13 pounds less than those who didn’t. Plans like Nutrisystem deliver healthy, portion-controlled options right to your door, making it even simpler to make good choices.

2. Give Yourself A Bedtime

Children aren’t the only ones who need a bedtime! Adults need a set bedtime as well to be productive the next day. Setting a certain bedtime and sticking to it will also help your body get the rest that it needs to burn stubborn fat. “Not having a good night’s rest can lead to craving sugar and fatty foods, which can also lead to weight gain,” says McCormick.

3. Work Out In 10-Minute Sets

If you’re short on time or have back-to-back meetings, working out in intervals of 10 minutes three times a day creates more flexibility in your busy schedule. Doing this creates long-term healthy habits

that will help you lose and maintain weight.

4. Drink More Water What’s not to love about water? It’s hydrating and keeps your body healthy. Water aids digestive health, regulates body temperature and even aids in losing weight and maintaining the weight loss. This is because water helps you stay full between meals and avoid unnecessary snacking. In fact, feeling hungry is often a sign that you’re actually thirsty and it’s time to get hydrated.

5. Forgive A Slip-Up Mistakes can actually help you understand what is healthy for your body. Having a slip-up allows you to consider the progress you’re making in your weight loss journey and be able to hold yourself accountable when making future healthy decisions.

For more great tips, visit Nutrisystem’s The Leaf, at leaf.nutrisystem.com.

There is no better time than now to focus on your overall health and wellness goals. When you are geared with the tools to succeed, living a healthier lifestyle is easily achievable.

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Kosciusko County

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

Accidents 2:34 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 802 N. Old SR 15, Milford. Driver: Glen E. Burkholder, 79, CR 46, New Paris. Burkholder was backing his vehicle when he hit a parked vehicle. Damage up to $2,500. 11:01 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, West SR 14, west of South CR 850W, Akron. Driver: Robin R. Smith, 65, East CR 575N, Leesburg. Smith’s vehicle hit a deer. Damage up to $5,000.

5:03 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 106 S. Higbee St., Milford. Driver: Mary L. Kiser, 81, West Country Drive, Leesburg. Kiser’s vehicle hit a light pole base at Dollar General. Damage up to $5,000. 11:40 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, South CR 600E, east of East Van Ness Road, Pierceton. Driver: Jacob J. Chivington, 21, East CR 600N, North Webster. Chivington’s vehicle collided with a deer. Damage up to $5,000.

Incidents

6:56 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 11500 block of North Syracuse Webster Road, Syracuse. Kevin Biertzer had an account opened in his name. 1:53 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 9800 block of North SR 13, Syracuse. Suspicious activity was reported at Wawasee Community Schools.

Milford

Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following accident: Accident 6:41 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, West CR 1350N, west of North SR 15, Milford. Driver: Whitney L. Clark, 64, CR 1125E, Jewette, Ill. Clark slid into a guardrail due to icy road conditions. Damage up to $1,000.

Syracuse

Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents:

Accidents 5:25 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, Warrior Path, Syracuse. Driver: Duy Q. Nguyen, 40, Evergreen Drive, Plymouth. Nguyen was traveling south in a parking lot and sideswiped the rear right corner of a parked bus. Damage up to $5,000.

4:11 p.m. Friday Jan. 20, 100 block of East Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. Drivers: Kathryn Lambert Jones, 57, CR 29, Syracuse; and Heather A. Peyatt, 50, North Sir Gallahad Place, Cromwell. Jones turned north out of a parking lot into the path of Peyatt’s southbound vehicle, causing the vehicles to collide. Damage up to $5,000.

Warsaw

Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents:

Accidents

4:43 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 922 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Driver: Andrew M. Taylor, 33, East County Line Road, Syracuse. Taylor’s vehicle went off the road and hit a tree. He was cited for operating a vehicle without a valid license and operating without financial responsibility. Damage up to $25,000.

8:24 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, East Fort Wayne Avenue and North Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Kelly L. McIntire, 47, Pike Shore Drive, Warsaw; and Addison S. Mehlberg, 16, West CR 600N, Leesburg. McIntire’s vehicle hit the back of Mehlberg’s due to icy conditions. Damage up to $2,500.

1:55 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, US 30, near East Old Road 30, Warsaw. Drivers: Tracey L. Sleighter, 55, East Ponderosa Drive, North Webster; and Stephen Tse, 29, South Wentworth Avenue 3B., Chicago, Ill. Sleighter ran a red light at the US 30 and East Old Road 30 intersection, entering Tse’s path of travel. Tse complained of general body pain. Two passengers in Tse’s vehicle, Emily A. Allison, 25, Rockford, Ill.; and Danielle Kramer, 28, Velvedeer, Ill., also sustained injuries.

Allison complained of stomach,

pain, upper back and chest pain. Kramer complained of left arm, left leg and stomach pain. Tse, Allison and Kramer were all taken to Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital for further medical evaluation. Damage up to $25,000.

3:11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, Petro Drive, west of SR 15, Warsaw. Drivers: Richard J. Ordway, 77, East Washington Street, Monterey; and Landon A. Bryan, 21, East Van Buren Street, Leesburg. Ordway was pulling his vehicle out of a parking lot when he hit Bryan’s vehicle. Damage up to $25,000.

Jail Bookings

Kosciusko County

The following people were booked in Kosciusko County Jail: Jan. 21 — Shanna Marie Griffith, 47, 221 N. Main St., North Webster, booked for possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash.

Jan. 21 — Lester Miller, 61, Leesburg, booked for possession of methamphetamine. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash.

Jan. 18 — Matthew Duke Coonce, 46, 514 Turkey Creek Drive, Milford, booked for court. No bond.

Jan. 18 — Kayse Shantel Hamman, 42, 107 N. Acorn St., B, Syracuse, booked for a probation violation – felony. No bond listed.

Jan. 18 — Tyler Dean Reith, 25, 7057 E. 400N, Leesburg, booked for a probation violation – felony. No bond.

Jan. 18 — James Alex Evett, 9675 E. Seneca Lane, Cromwell, booked for meth possession, possession of marijuana/hash oil/ hashish, possession of paraphernalia and driving while suspended with a prior suspension. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash.

Jan. 19 — Steven Ray Bennett, 59, 7430 N. Blacks Court, North Webster, booked for operating while intoxicated – BAC 0.15 or more and operating a vehicle while intoxicated – endangering. Bond: $700 cash.

Stout arrested after allegedly choking child

A Milford man was recently arrested after allegedly choking a child.

Andrew Timothy Stout, 45, 208 W. Emeline St., Milford, is charged with domestic battery to a person less than 14 years of age by a person at least 18 years of age, a level 6 felony; and domestic battery, a class A misdemeanor.

On Dec. 2, 2022, a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office deputy

responded to a domestic complaint in Milford. A child said they were heading to the Milford Police Department because Stout hurt their neck. The deputy found the child, who was visibly upset.

According to court docu-

Vehicle collision injures 3

Three people complained of pain following a wreck at 1:55 p.m. on US 30 Sunday, Jan. 22. It happened near Old Road 30 East in Warsaw.

According to a Warsaw Police Department accident report, Tracey L. Sleighter, 55, E. Ponderosa Drive, North Webster, was on Old Road 30 East in a black 2019 Ford Fusion.

She said she wasn’t sure if she wanted to continue through the intersection or

turn. Sleighter didn’t realize the traffic signal was red. She drove into the intersection and collided with a black 2016 Toyota Corolla driven by Stephen Tse, 29, of Chicago, Ill.

Tse said he tried to avoid Sleighter’s vehicle that had pulled out in front of his but couldn’t.

Tse complained of left arm pain. A passenger in his vehicle, Emily A. Allison, 25, of Rockford, Ill., complained of stomach pain and nausea.

Another passenger in Tse’s vehicle, Danielle Kramer, 28, Belvidere, Ill., had arm, leg and stomach pain. All three were taken to the hospital, with Tse complaining of additional pain there, and Allison complaining of shin, back and chest pain.

Sleighter was cited for a driving while suspended infraction. Her vehicle’s registration was suspended as well. Damage is estimated up to $25,000.

Orten arrested for allegedly burglarizing Warsaw storage unit

Stephanie Louise Orten, 39, 401 S. Main St., Milford, was arrested after allegedly burglarizing a storage unit in Warsaw.

Orten is charged with burglary, a level 5 felony; and theft, a level 6 felony.

On May 24, 2022, a Warsaw Police officer responded to a burglary report. Upon arrival at the scene, the officer spoke with a man whose storage unit was broken into.

According to court documents, several items in the unit were knocked down and other items were missing. The man told the officer he believed he was missing a set of golf clubs, two tents, and an

industrial vacuum. The initial approximate value of the missing items was $2,800.

Officers obtained video surveillance from the storage unit and saw a vehicle pull into the aisle where the burglarized storage unit was at May 20, 2022. The vehicle’s registration returned to Randall E. Koth, 48, Syracuse.

Footage showed Koth getting out of the vehicle, opening his trunk, and retrieving a pair of bolt cutters. Koth walked toward the man’s stor-

age unit and attempted to try to cut the lock on it with the bolt cutters. A woman, later identified as Orten, was with Koth and appeared to be watching for anyone that might be in the area.

Koth then cut the lock and appeared to motion to Orten to come over. Both Koth and Orten entered the unit and removed several items, placing them in Koth’s vehicle.

Footage showed Koth closing the storage unit’s door, with both Koth and Orten leaving the scene in Koth’s vehicle.

Orten was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail Monday, Jan. 16, with a $10,250 surety and cash bond.

Koth had a pretrial conference Thursday, Jan. 19, in Kosciusko Superior Court One.

ments, the child said they and Stout were arguing over an electronic device when Stout choked them. The deputy noticed a red mark with a scratch at the front base of the child’s neck.

Stout told the deputy he argued with the child but said a physical altercation did not occur.

For this case, Stout was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail Jan. 17, with a $6,000 surety and cash bond.

Morin arrested after using bad checks

Dusty Dawn Morin, 48, 103 N. Randolph St., South Whitley, was recently arrested after using bad checks to steal over $700 in merchandise from a Syracuse business.

She is charged with three counts of theft, all class A misdemeanors; and three counts of sentence enhancement theft, all level 6 felonies.

Morin went to Wilby’s gas station in Syracuse Jan. 27, Feb. 9, and Feb. 10, 2022, and used checks to purchase merchandise. The checks Morin used were returned multiple times as uncollected funds.

Court News

The following infractions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Unlawful possession of tobacco, e-liquid or an electronic cigarette — Brady A. Russell, Leesburg, $160; Dakota R. Griswold, Syracuse, $160; Xavier K. Washington, North Webster, $160 Owner allows dog to stray beyond owner’s premises — Christina N. Santos Burke, North Webster, $25

Speeding — James L. Kyle, Leesburg, $160.50

Operating with expired plates — Charles C. Cotton, Leesburg, $160

Marriage Licenses

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

Ryne Price receives 5-year local sentence for child porn possession

and must register as a sex offender.

A North Webster man will serve a five-year sentence locally after officers found images of child pornography on his electronic devices.

Ryne Edward Price, 35, 5402 N. CR 850E, North Webster, was charged with two counts of possession of child pornography, both level 5 felonies; and possession of child pornography, a level 6 felony.

tion to Price serving his sentence at KCJ.

According to court documents, the amount of loss experienced by Wilby’s Inc. due to Morin’s checks is $722.79, with restitution to the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office Bad Check Program totaling $70.

Morin has two prior theft convictions in Whitley County. In one of the prior cases, Morin wrote bad checks for the purchase of merchandise at a Whitley County business.

Morin was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail Monday, Jan. 16, with a $3,250 surety and cash bond.

Royce-Perry

Rebecca Marie Royce, 33, Leesburg, and Ryan Scott Perry, 36, Granger

Acosta-Santiago

Anneris M. Bonilla Acosta, 26, Milford, and Alondra S. Ortiz Santiago, 27, Milford

Williams-Farber

Thomas A. Williams, 84, Milford, and Patricia A. Farber, 74, Milford

Marriage Dissolutions

The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts:

Maggart — Kimberly Maggart, Syracuse, and Randy Maggart, Syracuse. Married: Feb. 26, 2004. Separated: Jan. 13, 2023. There are no minor children.

Benigar — Yvonne L. Benigar, Syracuse, and Neil W. Benigar, Syracuse. No marriage date listed. Separated: Jan. 16, 2023. There are no minor children.

Price pled guilty to all three charges and was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior Court One Thursday, Jan. 19.

In total, Price will serve three years at the Kosciusko County Jail and two years on probation. He has 186 days of jail time credit

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At sentencing, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Joseph Sobek asked Judge Karin McGrath to accept the plea agreement. Defense Attorney Jay Rigdon said the plea agreement was fair given the circumstances of the case. Both Sobek and Rigdon had no objec-

McGrath noted a psychiatric evaluation on Price had been filed with the court.

In October 2020, Price uploaded seven child pornography files to a messaging and social networking app.

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Intern finds her groove at Milford Public Library

Elliette Pulley, a junior at Wawasee High School, has been working an internship at the Milford Public Library for about a month.

“I’m like the extra help,” she explained. “I work upstairs and downstairs. I shelve books, check people in and out and put together decorations.”

Prior to working at the library, Pulley never considered library work as a potential career. Now her career interests are in interior design and library science.

“My favorite thing (about her internship) is they don’t treat me like a teenager,” she said referring to both library staff and patrons.

Her internship counts as a class and Julie Frew, library director, will give her a grade at the end of the semester based on how well she did. Pulley works about 15 hours a week, usually Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

“The internship requires I work 15 hours a week. Here I do have to work a Saturday, so they take me off Friday,” Pulley said. She likes the schedule since it allows her to have time for schoolwork and pursue her hobbies, which includes playing the video game, “Stardew Valley.”

“You’re a farmer, so you own your own

farm. … It’s a calm, relaxed game,” Pulley explained.

She said she wasn’t sure how she got interested in gaming, “It just kinda happened,” she said.

She is interested in going to college after graduation, but is also interested in saving money. Pulley said she’d go to the school that can give her the degree she desires for the least amount of money.

While her internship piqued her interest in library science, she’s really into interior design.

“My room is probably the most decorated (in my house). … I just find it (interior design) really enjoyable,” she said. She also likes art and fashion, especially Gothic Victorian. “I don’t know why, it’s so pretty,” she said. She also loves old architecture.

Because of her varied interests, Pulley would love to visit Europe. “I just want to go everywhere,” she said. “I don’t know if that will ever happen because it’s so expensive, but you can have hopes and dreams.”

Her internship at the library goes through the end of the school year. Pulley, who has completed most of her classes for graduation, said she can reapply for an internship next year and plans to intern at the library again.

IN THE

By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON, Guest Columnist and Master Gardener

Zebra plant

My New Year’s resolution is to get a zebra plant with bright yellow edges.

Actually, I have already found it at a local nursery but did not buy it. It won’t be my first, because it was the wrong season to move for zone B. I reserved it until summer.

I have had them before in my collection, but I am hoping to keep them longer this time.

Chlorophytum laxum, with its curled green leaves and creamy white edges, is a great way to introduce some color to a corner of your living space. It makes for a great hanging basket plant or can be paired in a container with dracaena or zz plant. Prized for its air-purifying nature, it is a perfect plant for beginners.

Houseplants are the “surf and turf” of the plant world, and pricing reflects the current market value. Chlorophytum comosum is one of the most common and wellknown of all houseplants. It gets its common name from the small plantlets produced on long trailing stems that vaguely resemble spiders. Its colors are opposite the zebra chlorophym laxum. The dark green edges with varied white ribbon stripes come in many varieties, some of which you may have.

The zebra spider plant looks quite like the “reverse variegatum” but has a much brighter yellow outline on the leaves. This variety does not grow as tall as the others — instead, it tends to grow wider rather than taller. Zebra spider plants may be a little difficult to find at any given nursery, so check online where to find this unique plant.

Although not picky with lighting, spider plants thrive best in bright light, as they are known for

being window plants. Since they are not selective with their lighting choices, they will do just fine in partial direct sun conditions as well.

Be careful that your spider plant does not get too much sun — this is noticeable if the leaves begin to burn.

Spider plants don’t need to be repotted often, since much of their growth is through their leaves and plantlets. A major sign the spider plant needs repotting is if

North

Webster Community Public Library —

‘Take Your Child to the Library Day’

The North Webster Community Public Library is joining libraries from around the world to celebrate “Take Your Child to the Library Day” Saturday, Feb. 4.

This holiday aims to celebrate the important role libraries play in families and communities. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., visit the library for special crafts, pop-up story times, button and magnet making, prize drawings and much more.

From 12:30-2:30 p.m., local teen artist and activist Kendel Josey will be sharing about the different exotic and wild animals being refuged at the Black Pine Animal Sanctuary. Come learn more about these beautiful creatures and how you might be able to help them.

She will also be demonstrating her origami art and teaching how to create simple origami animals. This come-and-go event will be fun for the entire family, so make sure you don’t miss out.

Weekly Library Events

The following activities are set to take place at North Webster Community Public Library. Attendees do not need a library card to participate.

Adult Events

The library will be hosting a “Stranger Things” escape room game at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30. Use your critical thinking skills to solve puzzles and “escape” in this fun game. Register in advance for your time slot.

In honor of the upcoming holiday, the library will be showing the movie “Groundhog Day” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1. This movie is rated PG and lasts one hour and 41 minutes.

NWCPL will be hosting a new workshop for building and understanding family trees at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2. This workshop will cover information about the different types of family trees, how to gather accurate information and how to analyze listed relationships.

Teen Events

Teen Cafe on Monday, Jan. 30, will be a little different than usual. This week, Teen Cafe will be hosting the “Stranger Things” escape room game. Teens are invited to attend at 3:30 p.m. and test their critical thinking skills to solve the puzzles and “escape” during this game.

North Webster Lions holding Dan’s Fish & Tenderloin Fry

The North Webster Lions Club will hold its annual Dan’s Fish & Tenderloin Fry Fundraiser Dinner from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the North Webster American Legion Post 253 on SR 13 in North Webster.

is an ideal time to repot spider plants.

This year, they are returning to dine-in at the American Legion. Carry-out will also be available. Your ticket includes fish and/or tenderloin, coleslaw, chips and tartar sauce. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children 6-12. Kids 5 and under eat for free. You can choose from fish and tender-

loin, fish only or tenderloins only. Tickets are available from any North Webster Lions Club member as well as North Webster Ace Hardware and Clark’s Marine. Tickets may also be purchased at the event. Credit cards, cash or checks will be accepted at the door. Pre-sale ticket holders are guaranteed food until 5:30 p.m. Visit their Facebook page, Mermaid Festival, for more information or contact Scott Fox at (574) 527-1645. Proceeds go to support the Lions Club’s various programs in the North Webster area.

Teen Study Hall will take place from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2. Teens can stop by to work on homework in a relaxed, social environment.

Youth Events

Preschool Story Time is back for the year and will be happening at both 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1. Bring your child for a fun time of stories, songs, activities, crafts, learning and socialization. Appropriate for ages 3-6. Register in advance.

Baby and Toddler Story Time will be starting back up Tuesday, Feb. 14. More information about that event will be coming soon.

the root ball rises above the rim of the pot. Spring

Lady Warriors lose to Tippy Valley, beat Plymouth

in conference finale

The Wawasee Lady Warrior varsity basketball team lost to Tippecanoe Valley, 47-35, Tuesday, Jan. 24, at The Hardwood Teepee.

The Lady Warriors led 11-6 at the end of the 1st quarter. Both teams were neck-and-neck throughout the first half. Wawasee led 18-16 at the break.

The Lady Warriors just couldn’t keep pace with Tippy Valley throughout the 3rd and 4th quarters and were outscored 31-17 down the stretch.

Sophomore forward Olivia Horn led the Lady Warriors with 12 points and junior guard Kaydence Shepherd added eight points.

The Lady Warriors were victorious over Plymouth, 38-28, in their final Northern Lakes Conference game of the season, Saturday, Jan. 21, at Plymouth.

The Lady Warriors held Plymouth to just seven points in the first half, completely shutting them out in the second quarter and taking a 12-7 lead into the halftime break.

Both teams were more offensively efficient in the second half.

Warrior boys lose to Bethany Christian, beat Plymouth

guard

Next game: 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, IHSAA Sectional at Fairfield High School

Lady Warrior gymnastics wins 4-way meet at WHS

The Lady Warrior gymnastics team finished in 1st place in a meet with NorthWood, Warsaw and Peru, Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Wawasee High School.

The team scored 60.25 points,

scoring 15.675 points on vault, 10.050 on bars, 19.6 on beam and 14.925 on floor. Warsaw finished in 2nd place with 55.475 team points. Peru finished in 3rd place with 34.7 points and NorthWood, 4th, with 29.75.

Senior Olivia Ousley had a no-fall beam routine. Freshman

Alyssa Kunish scored a personal record on bars. Senior Trinity LaJoice placed 2nd all-around, placing 2nd on vault, 2nd on bars and 2nd on floor.

“Overall, a great meet for Wawasee,” said coach Molly Liston.

Next meet: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at home vs. Lakeland.

The Wawasee Warrior boys varsity basketball team lost a nailbiter to Bethany Christian, 5049, Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Bethany Christian.

The Warriors got off to a hot start and led 17-12 at the end of the 1st quarter. Neither team could get much going offensively in the 2nd quarter and the Warriors took a 26-22 lead into the halftime break.

Both teams came out of the locker room after halftime and were much more efficient offensively. Bethany Christian narrowly outscored the Warriors, 16-14, in the 3rd quarter. The Warriors only mustered nine points in the final stanza.

The Warriors led by as many as 12 points, but Bethany stuck around and was able to edge the Warriors in the 3rd and 4th quarters. The Warriors shot 36% from 2 and 37% from 3 for the game and were efficient from the charity stripe, hitting 9/11 free throws.

Junior forward Collin Ziebarth led the Warriors with 18 points. Sophomore guard Myles Everingham added 11 points and four assists. Senior forward Collin Roberson had nine points and eight rebounds. Tyson Chupp led Bethany Christian with 19 points.

The Warriors dominated Plymouth en route to a 55-40 victory Friday, Jan. 20, at The Hardwood Teepee.

The Warriors opened the game with a 7-3 lead. Sophomore guard Maddux Everingham scored five quick points to propel his team early. Senior forward Peyton Felger scored down low to give the Warriors a 9-6 advantage with 3:30 left in the 1st quarter.

Plymouth sophomore forward Kadyn Ellerry scored a layup to bring Plymouth within one, 9-8, before Ziebarth hit a buzzer-beating pull-up jump shot to give the Warriors an 11-8 lead at the end of the 1st quarter.

Ziebarth had the hot hand entering the 2nd quarter as he drilled a pull-up jumper from the left wing, giving the Warriors a 13-8 advantage. Junior guard/forward Darius Lewis made a Magic Johnson-esque no-look pass to senior forward Collin Roberson for a layup to give the Warriors a 15-10 lead with 5:55 left in the 2nd quarter.

Sophomore guard Myles Everingham hit a left baseline jumper. Lewis was fouled on the ensuing possession, sinking both free throws, giving the Warriors a 19-12 lead with 4:22 left

before halftime.

Felger had a nice rebound putback, extending the Warrior lead to 21-14. Ellerry tried to keep Plymouth in the game with a turnaround baseline jumper, bringing the Pilgrims within five, 21-16, right before the halftime break.

The Warriors took advantage of Plymouth fouls, draining 15 of 15 free throws in the second half. Wawasee was a perfect 17-

for-17 from the charity stripe for the game. The Warriors outscored the Pilgrims, 34-24, during the 3rd and 4th quarters.

Ziebarth led the Warriors with 26 points. Maddux Everingham added 12 points. Roberson grabbed nine rebounds. Felger dished out two assists. Ellerry led the Pilgrims with 17 points.

Next game: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at Concord High School.

Roundup

Basketball

JV boys basketball — Jan. 20 defeated Plymouth 5034. Jan. 24 defeated Bethany Christian 39-38.

Next game: 6:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at Concord High School.

JV girls basketball — Jan. 21 defeated Plymouth 29-23.

Emerson Krull led the Lady Warriors with seven points and Taelyn Tom added six points. Jan. 24 lost to Tippecanoe Valley 47-15. Lydia Stookey led the JV Lady Warriors with 5 points. Olivia Frost contributed 4 points.

Next game: Season completed. Final record: 10-9.

Freshman boys basketball — Jan. 19 defeated Plymouth 48-34. “Our boys are rolling. Great ball movement and team defense led us to our third straight victory,” said coach Andrew Wilson. Jan. 23 lost to Fairfield 48-16.

“Tough game tonight with an unusual lineup for us. Happy with how my guys responded to in-game coaching,” said Wilson.

Next game: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at home vs. Concord.

The Lady Warriors outscored the Lady Pilgrims, 26-21, down the stretch to secure the victory.

Shepherd led the Lady Warriors with 12 points. Sophomore

Lucy Wilkinson added 9 points.

Eby named to dean’s list

Courtney Eby, a senior studying Bible and ministry, is among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the fall 2022 semester.

The dean’s list is published each semester by Dr. Marty Spears, University provost, honoring those who have achieved high scholarship. To be eligible, a student must be carrying 12 or more hours with a 3.65 or higher grade point average and no incompletes.

Sendy Cadena named to SNHU president’s list

Sendy Cadena of Syracuse has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s fall 2022 president’s list. The fall terms run from September to December.

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade point average of 3.7 and above for the reporting term are named to the president’s list. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16week term or paired eight-week terms grouped in fall, winter/ spring and summer.

WHS juniors continue Kehoe Kids project

Wawasee High School juniors Emma Young and Jaclynn Worrell are two young philanthropists continuing the Kehoe Kid Project.

They started the project when they were fourth-grade students and ever since have provided tens of thousands of books for kids admitted to Riley Children’s Hospital on a cart that travels room to room. They have also sponsored literacy weeks and provide sunshine baskets for local students who have found themselves at Riley.

Young and Worrell were recently presented with a Riley Children’s Hospital wagon license plate by Susan Miles, an officer at Riley Children’s Foundation.

“This group is different. We all still remember when they came to Indianapolis as 9-year-olds. They are the only group to do some-

thing like this more than once, let alone for eight years.”

This is mostly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but something the girls have had the privilege of accomplishing twice in their work with Riley through the Kehoe Kid Project.

The project came to fruition in 2016. The three classes of fourthgrade students at Milford Elementary School wanted to spread kindness and smiles to Riley Children’s Hospital patients through books in honor of teacher and local resident Diane Kehoe. The first year, the group of students took a box truck load of books and thousands of dollars to Riley. As the years have gone by, the

students have grown and found new interests, but have remained strong, working hard to make sure this legacy project continues.

The girls have kicked off their fundraising efforts for the year. Not only are they full-time students, athletes and teenagers, they are also working hard behind the scenes to bring their fundraising efforts in person for the first time since COVID.

The public will find their silent auction from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at North Webster Community Center during the county’s Kids Business Fair. To sponsor the event or donate, email kehoekidsproject@gmail. com.

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It happened in Milford … 50 years ago

Town gets new street lights

10 YEARS AGO, JAN. 23, 2013

Milford Fire Department recognized six of its firefighters for years of service on the department. Plaques recognizing their service were presented at their year-end meeting. They are Duane Schlabach, five years; David Rosenberry, 20 years; Lee Price, 25 years; Keith Hunsberger, 35 years; Jeremy Olson, 10 years; and Shane Bucher, 15 years.

Word is the Friends of the Milford Library cookbook that will be here next month is just overflowing with great culinary ideas you’ll want to try. Margaret Cousins, a member of the group’s board, said more than 450 recipes are featured in the book, all from local residents. The books are due to arrive in late February and will cost $15 each.

20 YEARS AGO, JAN. 22, 2003 Co-pastors Mike and Deloris Kelley are ministering full time at Word of Truth Church on Catherine Street, two blocks east of Main Street in Milford. The couple have been in the Milford community for 12 years.

Doll’s Decorating is saying farewell to long-time employee Julie Eldridge, who has already moved to Carmel. Her sister lives there and Julie is originally from Indianapolis, so, for her, it’s like going home. An open house will be held for Julie in the Main Street store from noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29. Owner Becky Doll wants everyone to stop by for coffee and cookies and wish her well that day.

Diane Pippenger recently completed the first part of the Master Gardener program in Elkhart County, with a class numbering 30. The students have completed the classes required and Diane said she is in the process of finishing an examination that is due by the end of January.

30 YEARS AGO, JAN. 20, 1993

John “B.J.” and Vicki Wright,

P.O. Box 56, Milford, are the parents of twin daughters born Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1992, in Goshen General Hospital. Tae Lynn, who was born at 8:15 p.m., weighed 3 pounds, 2 ounces and was 17 inches in length. Tonya Marie was born at 8:16 p.m., weighing 2 pounds, one-half ounce and measuring 13 inches long. Tae Lynn and Tonya Marie are the couple’s first children.

Hannah “Aunt Ellen” Strider, aunt of Julie Myers of Milford, celebrated her 100th birthday on Oct. 16, 1992. On Monday of this week she was presented a resolution by Sen. Kent Adams in honor of this occasion.

Born in 1903 in Odon, Milford’s Ray E. Bray will be observing his 90th birthday Sunday, Jan. 24. Ray owned and operated Bray’s Electric for 38 years in Milford. He was an electrician and plumber.

40 YEARS AGO, JAN. 26, 1983

Mr. and Mrs. Glen (Velma) Pinkerton, r 2 box 153 Milford, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday, Feb. 6, in the Milford Community Building. Pinkerton and the former Velma Miller were married on Feb. 4, 1933, in Warsaw and have lived in Milford since their wedding.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Luella “Toot”) Walls, Milford, attended the annual National Youth Minister’s and Leader’s Convention in Joplin, Mo., for the seventh year in a row. Walls is the associate minister at the Christian Church of Milford where the youth program involves approximately 130 youth. The Walls left Milford on Sunday, Jan. 16, and returned Saturday, Jan. 22, after the Ozark Bible College sponsored seminar which “gets better every year,” commented Walls.

50 YEARS AGO, JAN. 24, 1973 Milford is getting all new street lights, 13 in the business district

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED RATES AND CHARGES

Property owners and other interested parties in the Town of Leesburg, Indiana, are hereby notified that Ordinance No. 2023-1 establishing rates and charges for services to be rendered by the Sewage Works was introduced at a meeting of the Leesburg Town Council held on February 13, 2023. At a meeting of the Leesburg Town Council to be held at 6:30 p.m. (EST) on March 13, 2023, in the Town Hall, 100 E. Van Buren Street, Leesburg, IN 46538, there will be a public hearing on the matter of rates and charges, and consideration of adoption of said Ordinance No. 2023-1, which provides in part as follows: Section 3.

(a) The sewage rates and charges shall be based on the quantity of water used on or in the property or premises subject to such rates and charges as the same is determined by equivalent single-family dwelling units. Sewage service bills shall be rendered once each month (or period equaling a month). In any event, the equivalent dwelling unit (“EDU”) for any customer shall not be less than one. The schedule on which said rates and charges shall be determined is as follows: All

and 40 throughout the town. At the present time NIPSCo men are installing new double power mercury vapor lights.

Mr. and Mrs. Arch Baumgartner of Milford will leave Friday noon for a four-week trip to the South Pacific with members of the National Newspaper Association. It will be their third such trip. They will fly from Los Angeles to Honolulu, then to Tahiti, New Zealand, Australia, Tasmania, Indonesia, Thailand,

Burma, and return home via Hong Kong and Guam. Employees of Brock Manufacturing, Inc., received awards at a recent employee meeting. Paul Brembeck received an award for serving the company for the past five years as general manager; Ralph Crese received an award for serving as electrician for the past five years; and Don Ahrns received an award for 10 years as sales manager.

It happened in North Webster ... 20 years ago

Pickup truck donated to the fire department

10 YEARS AGO, JAN. 23, 2013

North Webster American Legion Post 253 presented an American flag Friday afternoon to Wawasee High School. It is now hanging on the wall on the east end of the cafeteria.

Jerry Rhodes reported the annual walkathon, held during the month of January to benefit SPEC and NWCC, is going well.

Earlier in January, James E. “Jim” Koutz, national commander of the American Legion, paid an informal visit to Herbert Kuhn Post 253, North Webster. He spent an afternoon socializing with officers and members of the Post 253. During his visit, he presented a National Commander’s Appreciation Clock to the post.

20 YEARS AGO, JAN. 22, 2003

The town of North Webster is now, by far, the Lakeland area’s hottest spot for progress. As the North Webster Community Center board celebrates its prospering fundraising campaign to turn the old elementary school into a viable community center, other area businesses are also poised for action. The latest announcement comes from Olson’s Casual Furnishings that will, by mid-February, find a new home in the former

Chain of Lakes Marine facility.

Colorful, creative ways to promote the town of North Webster were discussed at the meeting of North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce members Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the American Legion.

Mike Wilson announced more old and at new pictures would be added to the annual community guide, which is to be released in June. The booklet lists chamber members and a community calender.

North Webster Fire Chief Harold Gunkel accepted the keys to a 1989 3/4-ton pickup truck from Tippecanoe Township Trustee Alyssa Schmucker. The truck was donated in October to the fire department.

30 YEARS AGO, JAN. 27, 1993

North Webster Explorer Post 2726 recently conducted a fundraiser in which food, clothing, toys, and toiletries were collected for The Beaman Home. A letter of appreciation was sent to the post from Eugenia Campbell, executive director, indicating that the items donated valued $2,388.91 and will be matched by the state in a monetary amount.

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Road - From Winona Lake Town Limits to Pierceton Town Limits, approximately 3.56 miles, Kosciusko County, Indiana. Wedge, level and resurfacing.

Sealed proposals will be received at the Auditors Office, 100 West Center Street, Warsaw, Indiana 46580 until 9:00 am (Local Time) on the 14th of February, 2023.

Proposal shall be submitted using for each the attached itemized unit price bid sheet for each road along with the Bid Summary sheet furnished by Kosciusko County which shall be attached to a properly and completely executed Indiana Bid Form 96 (Revised 2013) accompanied by the Contractor’s Financial Statement form taken from Form 96A.

Bids will be accepted only from bidders who are sufficiently and currently prequalified by the Indiana Department of Transportation. Proof of pre-qualification must be submitted with each bid.

All proposals will then be publicly opened and read aloud by the County Commissioners at 9:15 am, February 14th, 2023. Any proposals received after the above designated time will be returned unopened.

The contract documents, including specifications, are on file in the office of the Kosciusko County Highway Department, 2936 East Old Road 30, Warsaw, Indiana 46582 for review.

Security: Any person, firm or corporation who submits a proposal must file with their bid a certified check, bank draft, cashier’s check, or money order issued by a financial institution insured by an agency of the United States in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid,made payable to the Treasurer of Kosciusko County. In lieu of the above, any person, firm or corporation who submits a proposal and has a principal place of business in the state of Indiana may file with their proposal a bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid, made payable to the Board of Commissioners of Kosciusko County.

Proposals may be held by the Board of Commissioners for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the public opening.

The successful contractor will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price within ten days after the award of the contract and a two (2) year maintenance bond in the amount of thirty percent (30%) of the contract price prior to the completion and final payment of the contract.

No contractor may withdraw their proposal within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

Section 7. The owner of any lot, parcel of real estate, or building connecting to the sewage works shall, prior to being permitted to make a connection, pay an inspection fee in the amount of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) for each connection.

In addition to an inspection fee, the owner of any lot, parcel of real estate, or building connecting to the sewage works whose property was not included in the original construction and installation of the works and who has not paid the monthly rates and charges set forth herein shall pay a connection charge for each connection to the works in the amount of $1,000 per equivalent single-family dwelling unit. Connection charges shall also be imposed on all connections made to future extensions of the works.

At such hearing and prior to final adoption of said Ordinance, all interested parties may appear and be heard. A copy of Ordinance No. 2023-1 may be examined at the office of the Clerk-Treasurer.

Dated this 24th day of January 2023.

/s/ Mike Searfoss, Clerk-Treasurer hspaxlp

The Kosciusko County Highway Department reserves the right to ask for clarification for any bid submitted. The specification herein states the minimum requirements of the Kosciusko County Highway Department. It shall be the bidder’s responsibility to carefully examine each item of the specifications. Any bid not in substantial compliance with these specifications will be rejected. It will be the responsibility of the bidder to conform to the requirements unless deviations have been specifically cited by the bidder and acceptance made on the basis of the exception.

Bids will be awarded also based on Kosciusko County being awarded Community Crossing 50/50 Grant Matching Funds from INDOT for the above listed projects.

In comparing bids, consideration will not be confined to price only. The successful bid will be the one that is judged to best service the interest of the Kosciusko County Highway Department where price, product, safety, quality and delivery are considered.

The Board of Commissioners reserved the right to reject any proposal to waive technicalities or irregularities therein, to delete any bid item or items and to award a contract on the proposal that in their judgement is most advantageous to Kosciusko County.

Rhonda Helser, Kosciusko County Auditor hspaxlp

The faithful and 2023

Editor’s note: The Mail-Journal emailed a questionnaire to the leadership of local churches and Christian ministries requesting responses to the following questions:

• What do you think will be the most important issue for believers in 2023?

• What goals do you or your church or organization have for 2023?

• How is your church or ministry preparing to serve the Kingdom and community in 2023?

• What advice would you give to the readers on how to handle the challenges of 2023?

The Mail-Journal church page will publish the responses in a series of articles as they are received. This is the second article of the series.

Compass Compass is the benevolence ministry of the Syracuse-Wawasee Ministerial Association.

According to Compass Executive Director Kristin Steffen, “SWMA will continue to assist those in need due to accident, injury, illness or job loss with rent and utility aid.

We endeavor to connect our neighbors with other resources as well to help their families make it through tough times.”

For more information and to learn how to get involved in the ministry, visit wawaseecompass. org.

Steffen plans to expand the ministry’s outreach in 2023. “We are working on a couple of ministry expansions, including transportation like bikes, buses, rides, car repair, cabs and Ubers and also emergency housing, having small campers attached to churches to house victims of fires or home or rental loss,” she said.

“We’ve recently added gasoline assistance, but hope to expand that further when manpower increases.”

Compass’ financial resources derive from individual and corporate donations, summer boat-in offerings, fundraisers such as the Wawasee Walk and proceeds from its thrift store located at 601 N. Huntington St., Syracuse.

“The Compass Thrift Store continues to be a great place to shop for quality items at reasonable prices,” said Steffen. “We welcome dealers, shoppers and persons wanting to donate gently used and new items.

Volunteers make this operation run and therefore the money made goes back into our lakes community to help with needs.

“Volunteers are always needed and you can sign up to be a volunteer by calling Tam at (574) 4574446 or emailing the store’s director, Gail, at compassthriftstore@ gmail.com.”

Compass Thrift Store is currently on reorganization hiatus but is expected to reopen early February.

Operating hours will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday “with the dream of also being open on Thursday, but we need twice the

manpower to make that happen,” said Steffen.

The Compass administration is scrupulous about wise and responsible stewardship of its benevolence funds. “Compass safeguards folks from taking advantage by interviewing clients about their situations and offering advice and guidance as well as limiting rent assistance once a year to $750 and utilities assistance once a year to $250,” Steffen noted.

Further, she said, Compass is dedicated to staying current with the latest information about procedures and resources.

“As far as adding vendors and resources, we pride ourselves on keeping up to date about new and existing resources by attending the Kosciusko County Provider Network meetings once a month and keeping in contact with other agencies in the area so we can share with clients things that will enhance their lives and help them succeed in life.”

Despite the proactive caution, however, Compass has stretched its resources with a couple of record-breaking months of demand in this challenging economy. “We had an epic giveaway in 2022 and had a killer month (in January) thus far, helping 32 families to the tune of over $22,000,” said Steffen, who sent out a notice Monday, Jan. 23:

“Well, we’ve done it! We’ve finally run out of compassion funds!

“Therefore, I will be taking a break until Feb. 1 and assessing then if we have funds enough to start back up. I will still be available to answer questions and guide people to other resources, but there will be no assistance until at least February.

“If folks have been considering making a monetary donation, this would be the time.”

THE LIGHTS in the gym at North Webster Community Center have recently been replaced. People have not been able to play pickleball recently. The good news is the LED lights have been installed and are dimmable so they are not so bright. Pickleball times can be found by visiting nwcommunitycenter.org. Pictured on the court are Barb Sheets and Mike Stewart. —o—

FOR THE “Seinfeld” fans out there, there will be no soup for you, or anyone else for that matter. In case you missed it, Wawasee Kiwanis has canceled its annual Soup Supper, which was originally planned for Friday, Jan. 27. Only nine participants signed up for the event when a minimum of 15 were needed for it to be a success. Wawasee Kiwanis said it would try to host the event again next year. —o—

HERE’S AN early word from the Milford Lions and Beer and Jessop Amusements: The 2023 Milford Family Fun Fest will run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 27, in downtown Milford. The community event will feature free carnival rides, free stage entertainment, senior king and queen crowning and a cutie contest. A major goal of the festival is to “provide a low-cost day of fun that emphasizes our community spirit.”

The organizers will soon hold planning meetings to which the public is invited, so stay tuned and be prepared to weigh in with your ideas. For more information, call Barb at (574) 518-0110. —o—

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY’s largest kid business fair has been running strong for many years. Designed to give kids the opportunity to learn about owning and operating their own business and selling a product/service, it will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at the North Webster Community Center.

The young participants are encouraged to come up with an idea, make it themselves or provide a service and earn money. Parents are encouraged to be lesson givers, supportive helpers and silent partners. The entry fee must be earned through the child’s business or borrowed from an investor (parent/assisting adult) with the expectation that it will be repaid in a timely manner. Parents of younger children may sit in their space, but the children are to be responsible for the setup, sales and interacting with the customers.

As with all businesses, it’s important to give back to your community. Consider choosing an organization to which they can give a portion of their profits. It is suggested they place a collection container in your space and let their customers help support your chosen charity. Registration is $10 per person (If there is a business with partners, please register both young entrepreneurs.) The fee includes a 10-foot-by-10-foot space, one 8-foot table and two chairs. One booth space per business is allowed.

The deadline to sign up is Friday, March 3. Shirts will be available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Cash prizes will be awarded in each grade division for highest business potential, best presentation and most original idea. Grade divisions are K-2, 3-5 and 6-8. For more information, visit nwcommunitycenter. org/events. —o—

THE SYRACUSE- WAWASEE Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Winter Wonderland Ice Sculptures all day Saturday, Jan. 28. This is a free community event. Ice carvers will be sculpting blocks of ice from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday throughout Syracuse. —o—

MILFORD SCHOOL will host “Family Fun Night” from 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10. The free event is open to the public and will include chicken noodle soup, chili, cotton candy, popcorn, ice cream, carnival style games, coloring, bounce houses, face painting and free books.

The school is thankful for the many supporters and donations from its community partners — Harvest Coffee, Milford Food Bank and the Gingerich Group. Because of this support, everything at the

event is completely free! —o—

LAKELAND YOUTH Center has announced registration for new students for the 2023/24 school year will open Monday, March 6. There are limited openings in both the a.m. and p.m. class. Registration will be online only at lakelandyouthcenter.com.

The 3- to 4-year-old class will meet 9-11:15 a.m. or noon to 2:15 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. The 4-5 class will meet 9-11:30 a.m. or noon to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. —o—

NORTH WEBSTER Community Center is hosting its first fundraiser of the year. Sroufe Memorial Casino Night will be at 6-9 p.m. Saturday, March 11. It’s open to anyone 21 or older who loves games of chance and a night out with their friends.

The grand prize is a chance to win $1,000. That’s not all, though; there will be many other prizes people have a chance to win through an initial ticket purchase. Bring some cash for the bar and all the other games available. Trade it in for Sroufe Dollars and have a night of it.

URBAN OAKS Apartment Homes recently announced it has 25 units in the old Syracuse Elementary School that will be ready for occupancy by Feb. 1. Some of the amenities will include access to the gymnasium, which features a basketball court, indoor playground with slides, fitness equipment and more.

“IT’S BEEN a great week at SPEC,” said Nancy Gray of Senior Primelife Enrichment Center in North Webster. “We have a lot of participants in our walkathon and sponsorship money is coming in. I love North Webster. This little community has such kind and generous people. It is an honor to call it my hometown. The halls are buzzing.

“Our euchre tournament went very well. We had five tables going again. Our winners were: first place, Wayne Price; second place, Darcy Dean; most loans, Gene Crary; and low man, Joe Schaefer. We had so much fun. If you haven’t played yet, you ought to try it. It’s a hoot. We play euchre every morning from 9-11:30 a.m.

“Our hot lunch program is going strong. If you would like to join us, give me a call at (574) 8341600, ext. 224. You can see the menu in this month’s Senior Life newspaper.

“There is always something going on in here, like mahjong, hand and foot, bridge, pinochle and puzzles. We have coffee and snacks for you to enjoy. Hoping to see you soon. Stay healthy and happy.”

THE SYRACUSE-WAWASEE Chamber of Commerce is excited about the second annual LeadHERship event set for Thursday, Feb. 16, with guest speaker Shannan Martin. This event is open to all women. The luncheon event will be held at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club and tickets can be purchased by going to swchamber.com/membershiplevels, emailing sierra@swchamber.com or calling (574) 457-5637.

PART OF Milford Food Bank’s mission is to rescue food that would otherwise be thrown away from local businesses and organizations. To do this, they use refrigerated trucks to collect some of the items. Running the trucks comes with the cost of fuel, repairs and time.

They are asking local businesses to become truck sponsors to help cover the cost of the vehicles. Truck sponsors will have their logos featured on the truck, showing their support and participation in the mission to rescue food and distribute it to those in the community who need it most.

If you are interested in joining Milford Food Bank in fighting food waste and food insecurity in the community, whether as a truck sponsor or in other ways, including volunteering, donating and driving, contact Bill Doege at (260) 361-1441 or milfordfoodbank@gmail. com.