Amy Beer and Debra Schafer serve as senatorial pages

10 YEARS AGO, FEB. 20, 2013

Hannah Haines of Milford maintained focus well enough to nail the needed free throws to win the 14-year-old girls division of the Knights of Columbus regional free throw contest Sunday in Fort Wayne. Haines will compete at the state championships March 2 in Noblesville.

Jamaica was the destination recently for Joe and Ellen Shetler, who spent eight days on the Caribbean island. Joe is pastor at the Milford Chapel Church. The Shetlers went to attend an Associate Board of Jamaica Relief Ministry meeting and then stayed to teach a four-day vacation Bible school program for about 70 children and around 150 adults up in the mountains.

20 YEARS AGO, FEB. 19, 2003

Camp Alexander Mack, Milford, is one of 20 different youth camps in Indiana that will be going to Hardigg Battery products in Columbus today (Wednesday) to receive gifts of kayaks. Camp Mack staff will pick up five kayaks that have been shipped from the Walden Sports facility in Ayer, Mass.

Stanley Price of Milford High

School’s Class of 1965 runs Price Auto Repair and Towing just south of Milford on SR 15 and has been working with cars since he was a junior in high school. He worked at a Ford dealership and Maple Leaf Farms before starting his business. This year is 20 years for him in the auto business.

30 YEARS AGO, FEB. 17, 1993

Still reminiscing about their exciting “Christmas holiday” in California are Roger and Sandy Baumgartner of North Main Street, Milford. Their middle son, Greg, and Miriam Chong were married on Dec. 26 in Solana Beach, Calif. A 1983 graduate of Wawasee High School, Greg graduated from Vincennes University in 1985. He entered the U.S. Navy the following year and has been stationed in San Diego prior to his recent transfer. The newlyweds are now residing in Naples, Italy, and will remain there for three years.

Milford residents John and Nancy Replogle returned home Sunday after spending 10 days in the “Sunny South.” Traveling down to Florida with the couple were Leatrice Rapp, Milford, and Herschel and Charlotte Wells,

Syracuse. While in Florida, the Replogles enjoyed “going all over,” spending a couple days at Disney World and also doing some fishing on Lake Okeechobee, the state’s largest lake.

40 YEARS AGO, FEB. 23, 1983

Amy Beer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Beer of Milford, and Debra Schafer, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A.G. Schafer of Milford, spent January 14 at the State House in Indianapolis where they served as senatorial pages for John Augsburger. Both girls are eighth grade students at Milford Junior High School. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Martin, 201 East Fourth Street, Milford, will spend two weeks in Florida in celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary. Martin and the former Garlene Ogle were married March 1, 1958, in New Paris by Elias Sarber.

The Milford wrestling team defeated Concord last week in junior high wrestling action. Winning for Milford were Joe Henderson, Neil Schrock, Mitch Price, Eliseo Roa, Kendall Gallager, Albert Stricklin,

Joe Hernandez, Ben Beer and Todd Boggs. Stricklin pinned his Concord opponent in 9.5 seconds.

50 YEARS AGO, FEB. 21, 1973

Larry Nellans, CRB, president of Larry Nellans Company, realtors, has announced that Mike Niles has been promoted to sales manager of the company’s new office in Milford. Niles is a graduate of Indiana university with a BS in business. He holds a brokers license and is a member of the Warsaw Area Real Estate board and the Indi- ana Real Estate Association. Diana Lazano, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Lazano of Milford, was guest of honor at a birthday celebration on Sunday, Feb. 4. Diana was 13. Dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Mike Lazano and family of Milford. During the afternoon Lisa Bowler, Teresa Stump, Shelly Dahlstrom, Rachel and Esther Morris, Robin Auer and her sister Sandy joined Diana for a party which was held in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

It happened in North Webster... 20 years ago Lights beaming into the sky called into question

10 YEARS AGO, FEB. 20, 2013 North Webster Town Council approved the execution of the draft of the land lease for its farm and approved contracts with two firms for the second of five lift stations the town is building for the sewer system.

Everyone is happy to see North Webster Elementary School’s administrative assistant, Janet Fisher, back on the job. During Christmas break, she and hubby headed to the Dallas, Texas, area to see their new granddaughter and parents of course. Unfortunately, she got sick and ended up in the hospital.

The board of the North Webster Community Center have wised up and turned the shrimp stag night into a co-ed event. It is now called Vegas Night at the Center. There is still a shrimp and other food buffet catered by the Sleepy Owl.

20 YEARS AGO, FEB. 19, 2003

Lights beaming into the sky from Stimmelators Gentlemen’s

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Club were once again called into question at the meeting of North Webster Town Council, Wednesday, Feb. 12. For several months, a pair of searchlights coming from the nightclub have been seen in the sky over town every night.

The Feb. 3 meeting of North Webster Wee Workers 4-H Club was held in North Webster Church of the Brethren with Sandi Miller presiding. Heidi Shock led as pledges to the American and 4-H flags were repeated in unison. Roll was called by secretary Heath Shock. Pierceton Extension Homemaker Club members met Feb. 3 in Pierceton Senior Center. A luncheon was served at noon. Betty Burnworth read the meditation titled “Senior Sentiments.” Pledges to the American and Christian flags were led by President Edna Bryant. Roll call response was “Why I am Glad to be an American.”

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

LAKE WAWASEE DIKE REHABILITATION PROJECT

The Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy District, hereinafter referred to as the Owner, will receive sealed bids for the construction of Lake Wawasee Dike Rehabilitation Project in accordance with the Specifications and Contract Drawings. Bids will be received until 11:00 a.m. prevailing time, March 14, 2023 at the Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy District Office at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, 11586 State Road 13, Syracuse, Indiana 46567. Bids received after that time will be returned unopened. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy District Office at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Office at 11:00 a.m. on March 14, 2023. The project involves the installation of approximately 11,150 square feet of steel sheet piling wall, concrete cap on the wall, grading along the existing dike, and other miscellaneous work.

A Pre-Bid meeting is scheduled for March 7, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time at the Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy District Office at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, 11586 State Road 13, Syracuse, Indiana 46567. All prime contractors and other interested parties are encouraged to attend. A site visit will occur after the meeting for those wishing to participate.

Contract Documents and Plans are on file and may be examined at the Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy District Office at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, 11586 State Road 13, Syracuse, Indiana 46567 and at the offices of Lawson-Fisher Associates P.C., 525 West Washington Avenue, South Bend, Indiana 46601, Monday through Friday. Contract Documents and Plans may be obtained from Lawson-Fisher Associates P.C. for a non-refundable cost of $100.00 per set.

Proposals shall be properly and completely executed on proposal forms included in the Specifications. Each proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the project and the name and address of the bidder. The work to be performed and the proposal to be submitted shall include sufficient and proper sums for all general construction, labor, materials, permits, licenses, insurance, and so forth incidental to and required for the project.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a cashier’s or certified check, drawn on an acceptable bank, or an acceptable bidder’s bond made payable to the Owner, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, which check or bond will be held by the Owner as evidence that the bidder will, if awarded the contract, enter into the same with the Owner upon notification from him to do so within ten (10) days of said notification.

Approved performance and payment bonds guaranteeing faithful and proper performance of the work and materials, to be executed by an acceptable surety company, will be required of the Contractor at the time he executes his contract. The bonds will be in the amount of 125% of the Contract Price and must be in full force and effect throughout the term of the Construction Contract plus a period of twelve (12) months from the date of substantial completion.

Approved three-year Maintenance Bond in the amount of 10% of the final contract price is required after the work is completed.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or to waive any and all informalities in bidding. Any proposal may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of proposals or authorized postponement thereof. Any proposal received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No proposal may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for at least sixty (60) days.

A conditional or qualified Proposal will not be accepted.

All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the project throughout.

Proposals shall be properly and completely executed on proposal forms included in the Specifications. Proposals shall include all information requested by Indiana Form 96 (Revised 2013). The Owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work and the Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and to complete the work contemplated therein.

Each Bidder is responsible for inspecting the Project site, especially concerning access to the proposed work, and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents and Specifications. The failure or omission of any Bidder to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation with respect its odist Women who attended a UMW spiritual retreat Feb. 5-6 in Warsaw were: Carlyn Cox, Mary Ann Ziegler, Terri Pawlosky, Jeanette Keim, Sara Rhodes, Marian Steedman, Margaret Kiser, Mable Kistler, Alice Long, and Avis Miller.

Steve Roth of the Tri-County Game Preserve presented an interesting slide presentation showing the habitat for fish and wildlife in Kosciusko County at the Feb. 15 meeting of the Lakeland Kiwanis Club, North Webster.

40 YEARS AGO, FEB. 23, 1983

Officials at the International Palace of Sports have announced that Camelot Hall is now available for wedding parties, dances, proms, and like occasions. Charles Parker, executive director, and Marilyn Tharasher, secretary, have promised to do their best to make time spent in Camelot Hall a joyous and memorable occasion for people and guests.

North Webster firemen’s ladies auxiliary donated approximately $700 worth of equipment to the North Webster Fire Department. The auxiliary pur- chased an exhaust fan, six nomex hoods and four blue lights.

Dean McFadden, librarian at Tippecanoe Township Library, North Webster, has received new books at the public library for adults and children. One of the new books is “Israel” by Joan Comay and Moshe Pearlman.

50 YEARS AGO, FEB. 21, 1973

Mrs. Harold Leach was hostess for the February meeting of the Backwater Friends Thursday night. Her co-hostess was Mrs. Ken Moser. The meeting was opened in the usual manner by Mrs. Doug Bowser. Mrs. Lester Kline was hostess for the February meeting of the Charm and Chatter Club. The meeting was opened in the usual manner by Mrs. Harold Anderson, vice president. She read an interesting poem about the pant-skirt.

Mrs. Paul Royer entertained in her home when the Lady Lions Club met last week to finalize plans for the annual Sweetheart Ball. The Rainbow Combo will provide music for dancing at the Yellow Banks Saturday night.

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Kosciusko County, Indiana, that the County Council of said County will meet at the Kosciusko County Courthouse, 100 W. Center Street, 3rd Floor Courtroom, Warsaw, Indiana at 6:00 p.m. on March 9, 2023 to consider the following additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year:

HMEP 2023 Grant 8189-36065-000-0000 Planning/Training $19,900.00

Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. The additional appropriation when finally approved will be referred to the Local Government Board of Finance. The Board will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of funds to support the appropriations made within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a certified copy of the action taken. Rhonda Helser, Auditor Kosciusko County hspaxlp

NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A FIREWORKS DISPLAY ON PUBLIC WATERS Syracuse Lake Association, 2310 Toledo Road, Elkhart, IN 46516 has applied to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Law Enforcement, under IC 14-15-7-3 and 312 1AC 5-3-1, for a permit to conduct a fireworks display. This event is scheduled to be held on July 4, 2023 between 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. EST on Syracuse Lake, in Kosciusko County.

Any person objecting to such an event may do either or both of the following: a) File a petition with the central office of the division requesting an informal hearing. The petition must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years old and who reside in the county where the event will occur. A hearing under this clause is governed by 312 1AC 2-3. b) Request the division notify the petitioner in writing when an initial determination is made to issue or deny the license. Following the receipt of notice under this clause, a petitioner may request administrative review of the determination under 312 1AC 3-1.

The address for the Division of Law Enforcement is as follows: Department of Natural Resources, Law Enforcement Division, Indiana Government Center South, 402 West Washington St., Room W255D, Indianapolis, IN 46204. hspaxlp

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given, that the Town of Silver Lake, Indiana, will from this date accept bids for:

(1) The removal of disposable Solid Waste within Town Limits for residential homes.

Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Silver Lake Clerk-Treasurer, for the Town of Silver Lake, until 4:00 p.m. prevailing local time on the 8th day of March 2023. All bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud in the Silver Lake Town Hall during the Council Meeting scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. The Silver Lake Town Council will take bids under consideration, making sure all requirements within the bid is fulfilled. The Silver Lake Town Council will discuss their individual considerations, motion, and award the accepted bid at the April 12, 2023, Council meeting set to begin at 7:00pm.

Bids shall be clearly marked “Removal of Disposable Solid Waste” , mailed to the Town of Silver Lake Clerk-Treasurer, PO Box 159, Silver Lake, Indiana 46982, or delivered to the Silver Lake Clerk-Treasurer located at 604 N. Jefferson St., Silver Lake, Indiana 46982. The Town of Silver Lake does not accept responsibility for the timely arrival of sealed bids. The Silver Lake Town Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to delete any portion thereof or waive informalities in the bidding process. Bid specifications are available at the Silver Lake Clerk-Treasurer’s office and bidders are strongly encouraged to obtain bidding particulars prior to bid submission.

Date: February 9, 2023 Tonya Conley, Clerk-Treasurer Town of Silver Lake 260-352-2120 hspaxlp F.15-22