The Mail-Journal - May 24, 2023

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Milford Family Fun Fest will be May 27

The 2023 Milford Family Fun Fest is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 27, on Main Street. This community event is a long-standing tradition that brings entertainment to family and friends from around the Milford area year after year.

Milford Family Fun Fest embodies the town motto, “Nice People. Nice Town.” The event will feature a wide variety of vendors, food stands and live entertainment. Sponsored carnival rides are provided at no cost to attendees. The festival is sponsored by Milford Lions Club.

Entertainment will be occurring all day. John Gaut will perform from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Country with Q plays from 1-2 p.m., followed by Spaniels Forever from 2-4 p.m.

The crowning of the Senior

King and Queen will be at 2:45 p.m. Quentin Flagg will perform from 4-6 p.m. Big Daddy Dupree Band plays from 6-9 p.m.

The cutie contest is at 10 a.m.

Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

The Friends of the Library book sale is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Milford Public Library.

The Masonic Lodge No. 418 will host a classic car cruise-in from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Free carnival rides will be from noon to 8 p.m. The free rides are sponsored by local area businesses. Ribeye sandwiches will be at the Milford Fire Station from 11 a.m. until sold out; drive-thru only and freewill donations will be accepted. The Milford Kiwanis Club will host a pancake and sausage breakfast from 7-10 a.m. at the community building with proceeds benefiting the Ki-

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10 additional day care openings approved in Syracuse

A day care, operating in an unoccupied home, received approval at the Thursday, May 18, meeting of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals to open up 10 additional spaces.

Leticia Howell, who operates a day care at 700 S. Syracuse-Webster Road, received approval from the board to increase the maximum number of children from 16 to 26. Howell has received state permits/licenses for a second day care at that location. The request was unanimously approved by the local board.

Matt Sandy, county plan director, explained in 2021 zoning requirements were amended to allow nonoccupied home day care. This opened the door for day cares to be in a commercial or residential area. However, there are stringent criteria. Locally the ordinance stated no more than 16

2023 American Legion 223 cruise-in set for Friday, May 26

Syracuse American Legion Post 223 is set to host their annual cruise-in from 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 26, at 1008 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome at the event. This is a family event with food, music and plenty of fun festivities.

Last year, more than 30 automobiles and a motorcycle were displayed in the post’s parking lot.

During the 2022 cruise-in, the flattop griddle raffle sold exactly 100 tickets at $5 each, and Legion volunteers grilled up and sold 40 hamburgers and 40 hot dogs to add to the fundraising efforts.

American Legion Riders Director Chad Berkeypile discussed this year’s cruise-in.

children would be allowed in such situations.

“There’s no doubt day care is needed,” Sandy stated. However, he stated the state statute has different criteria that allow expansion either by space or the number of children if a separate dwelling is created. Howell is in the process of adding a separate dwelling space.

Steve Snyder, the attorney representing Howell, stated the number one concern is protection of children. What Howell is doing is adding a fire wall between the main portion of the home and the garage, creating two separate dwellings.

The day care originally started in the garage and through remodeling there is now adequate space for 10 additional children. The home portion of the house will house 16 children, while the converted garage will hold 10. This meets the state statute.

Snyder addressed all concerns to zoning board members. Letters of support were provided by area businesses and an offer by Wawasee Heights Baptist Church for the three employees to use the church parking lot. He also stated Howell has a degree in early childhood development and “knows what needs to be done. This is a significant asset.”

Board members sought clarification on several issues, such as whether the child-to-adult ratio was being met, whether the number of children could continue to increase, which doors would be used for entrance, the ages of children and overall questions regarding day care requirements in

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“There will be cornhole. There will be music, mostly ‘50s and ‘60s music like the Beach Boys, etc. There is no charge for any visitors or cars. The public is welcome. Kids are welcome, but they can’t go inside. We’ll have an outdoor

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County Parks board approves master plan resolution

After wrapping up the final actions needed to take on the parks master plan Thursday, May 18, the Kosciusko County Parks and Recreation Board moved on to discussions about a request for proposals for a trails and blueways master plan.

Board Vice President Troy Turley reported they received notification that the parks master plan had been reviewed and approved by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources on April 28.

“That’s a big step for our group,” he said. Board member Mike Cusick said, “I think it’s great. I com-

mend the board and the committee that helped us to do it. And, certainly, Donny (Ritsema) from MACOG (Michiana Area Council of Governments), who helped hold our hands through the entire process to get us where we got.”

He said the master plan has created a lot of priorities and goals so the board has some ac-

tion items ahead of them to get completed.

Aggie Sweeney, board member, said she was really pleased with how it went.

Board President Rob Bishop and Secretary Matt Metzger were unable to attend Thursday’s meeting. Turley then brought up the

Memorial Day celebrations in the area

The communities of Milford, North Webster and Syracuse will be celebrating Memorial Day with parades and ceremonies. Below are the details for each community’s celebration.

Milford

Milford will host its annual Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 29. Lineup will begin at 9 a.m. with the parade stepping off at 10 a.m. sharp. This year, organizers hope to have 200 entries. A ceremony will be held afterward in Milford Cemetery.

North Webster

The North Webster Community Center will host a Run for

a Veteran 5K run/walk Saturday, May 27. Registration is at runsignup.com/Race/IN/NorthWebster/NWCCVeteRUNandWalkMemorialDay5k and closes Friday, May 26. Registration fees are $30 for both youth and adult participants. American Legion Post 253 will provide an honor guard at 8 a.m. prior to the start of the race.

There will be a poppy table at the race to raise money for veterans.

“Taps Across Webster Lake” will be held at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, May 28, at North Webster Town Park. Over 30 buglers

participated last year. There will be a gun volley to signal the buglers for the playing of “Taps.” A free community picnic and live patriotic music will follow.

The American Legion’s honor guard will hold Memorial Day ceremonies at 8 a.m. at Oswego Cemetery; 8:30 a.m. at Thorn Cemetery; 9 a.m. at Salem Cemetery; 9:30 a.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery; 10 a.m. at Mock Cemetery and 10:30 a.m. at Post 253.

A parade will be held at 10:45 a.m. Monday, May 29, with a ceremony in North Webster

Cemetery. A flag raising will be held at noon at the post. Syracuse

Syracuse will have a Memorial Day Parade at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 29. The parade will step off at Medusa Street and travel north on SR 13 turning onto Main Street and ending at Syracuse Cemetery where a brief ceremony will be held.

During the ceremony, Pastor Pat Park from Wawasee Baptist Church will give the opening and closing prayer while Town Manager Dave Wilkinson will be the featured speaker.

County agrees to allocate H.E.L.P. funds to Mentone, Milford, Pierceton projects

Kosciusko County leaders have OK’d giving special state funding to projects to better the communities of Mentone, Milford and Pierceton.

At a special joint meeting on Tuesday, May 23, the Kosciusko County Commissioners and Kosciusko County Council agreed to split the $1 million in Community Development Block Grant money it received via the county and the three towns participating in the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program between those towns.

The state created H.E.L.P. to assist local governments with spending their federal American Rescue Plan Act money on projects to better their communities in four specific areas: Advancing E-Connectivity; Enhancing Quality of Place; Promoting Community Wellness; and Strengthening Local Economies. Kosciusko County was selected to participate, and county representatives invited any of the county’s cities and towns to take part as well, with Pierceton, Mentone and Milford joining on.

The county also hired a H.E.L.P. community coordinator, Amy Roe, to facilitate the process.

She was present at Tuesday’s meeting along with representatives from the Michiana Area Council of Governments, who are

also assisting.

The county and Mentone, Milford and Pierceton had already narrowed down what projects they would like to complete using ARPA money through the program, with commissioners and the council approving so-called strategic investment plans for them in April.

Tuesday’s meeting involved leaders looking at five scenarios involving allocating the CDBG funds, with them opting to not give any for county projects, but rather those in the three towns. They also decided to reallocate monies if needed if town projects ended up costing less than what is currently estimated.

Those towns’ projects include improvements to Mentzer Park in Mentone and developing a master plan for downtown Mentone; creating a master plan for downtown Milford and replacing water meters in town; and building a community building in Pierceton and completing a water utility study there.

In response to a question at the end of the meeting, leaders noted they made their decision due to wanting to invest in the small communities.

“With all of the work and the communities have come forward with coming up with these plans because they were encouraged to do so by Amy and (Kosciusko County Commissioner) Cary (Groninger) and MACOG and all the players … we want to allow

them to see them to fruition,” said Kosciusko County Councilwoman Joni Truex. “It’s a matter of allowing them to see their dreams come true with money that is designated.”

Groninger noted the county could still accomplish projects it had decided on through H.E.L.P. by just using its ARPA money.

“I believe … the smaller communities have a much greater struggle then what we do to come up with funding,” added Kosciusko County Councilwoman Sue Ann Mitchell. “I think this is important to give them a boost to try to help their communities grow.”

As noted at the meeting Tuesday, Mentone and Pierceton still need to have income surveys done to qualify for CDBG funds as per rules projects using those monies need to serve those “in lower- to moderate-income areas,” said Groninger. Milford’s already completed a survey.

The three towns now have to finalize the projects based on Tuesday’s decision.

During Tuesday’s meeting, Roe also shared what other initiatives are coming about in the county related to H.E.L.P. The program was meant to encourage communities to work on other needs aside from the main ones outlined.

Roe said those consist of working on youth entrepreneurship, addressing food access and insecurity through a coalition and encouraging civic engagement among younger adults.

Fire territory takes possession of prototype fire/rescue boat

Turkey Creek Fire Territory now has a fire/rescue boat in its arsenal of equipment.

Collaboration among three Syracuse businesses created the fire/ rescue boat for the department. The boat was delivered this morning, Wednesday, May 24, and was put into service immediately.

The prototype PolarCraft is outfitted with a 150 hp Yamaha motor and features a fire pump with foam capabilities, a remote operated deck gun, emergency and service lights. “This was built purposely for fire/rescue,” said Fire Chief Mickey Scott.

Matt Dunithan, co-owner of Dunny’s Pump Service, Syracuse, explained the 22-foot PolarCraft features: A Hale pump that can pump 350 gallons of water a minute with a monitor on the front of the boat that, regardless of the boat’s location, can spray water 100 feet away from the boat.

Dunny’s Pump Service did all the pump work, with PolarCraft designing the boat and Doc Side installing the motor and power poles.

“There were a lot of hands, three companies and a lot of hours that went in to making the boat what it is. This is the first one we’ve partnered with to make it happen,” said Dunithan.

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wanis Club. There will be lots of other fair food, too, such as funnel cakes, burgers, fries, donuts, hot dogs

and elephant ears. Updates and other information will be posted on the Milford Family Fun Fest Facebook page.

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assurance of accessibility compliance. Ritsema explained that, “This is ensuring that as park and recreational facilities are being constructed, that we, as an organization, are abiding by the ADA accessibility requirements. So this is just a procedural item that the IDNR requests for all submissions, along with the resolution.”

Ritsema said at the April 13 board meeting, the board approved the master plan to be endorsed to be submitted to IDNR, knowing the IDNR would have their final review of the master plan. Upon IDNR’s review, the formal procedure is to have the board approve the master plan by resolution.

He read the acceptance resolution for the 2023-27 parks master plan, which the parks board then approved 3-0. They then approved the assurance of accessibility compliance unanimously.

With no action needed for that letter, the board moved on to discussion about an RFP for a master plan for trails and blueways.

“The purpose on this one was to develop our trails and blueways plan, specifically,” Cusick said, adding the RFP should be for both of them.

County Commissioner Cary Groninger told the board there will be three meetings Tuesday — commissioners at 9 a.m., a combined commissioners and county council meeting at about 9:30 a.m. and then an American Rescue Plan Act Committee meeting at noon.

wishing to give a tax-deductible gift, become a sponsor or reserve a booth can make checks payable to Milford Lions Club, P.O. Box 102, Milford, IN 46542.

SIP (Strategic Investment Plan) through H.E.L.P. is Chinworth Trail, a master trail and blueway plan, a couple broadband projects.”

He said the council and commissioners have not decided which one of those projects are going to rise to the top, but some of that has to do with how they decide to split up the CDBG funds ...”

Juana Torres, PolarCraft, explained more about the boat. She stated under the console the Hale pump can draft water through the hull of the boat. A push bumper was added to the front, to allow the fire department to use the boat to push a watercraft on fire away from any exposures.

Firefighters will begin training on the new piece of fire equipment, which went into service immediately.

Previously the department had use of a boat owned by Al Tehan to fight fires on the lakes.

The boat was purchased for $75,000 through the fire territory’s cumulative fire equipment fund. The boat retails for $175,000.

Closed for Memorial Day

The Syracuse Public Library will close Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. Look for staff members in Syracuse’s Memorial Day parade, which kicks off at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 29.

When the library opens on Tuesday, May 30, children and teens can begin summer reading sign-up. Sign up throughout the week during library hours or come to the big Summer Reading Kickoff Party from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 2. Drop by anytime during those hours to sign up, play games and win scratchers for a chance at prizes or raffle tickets. Root beer floats will also be served while supplies last. During the party, the library will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. for its new Community Roots outdoor space, which will hold several programs

this summer. Afterward, all ages can join the Foamzilla foam party at 1 p.m. All party attendees must wear shoes for safety reasons.

Mahjong Adds Morning Session In June

Monday mahjong will move to 10:15 a.m. starting June 5.

Early risers can continue to enjoy morning mahjong in the library’s downstairs meeting room through the summer. Wednesday mahjong will continue to meet at 1 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room. The mahjong group welcomes players of all skill levels, including those wanting to learn how to play.

Friends Meet The Friends of the Syracuse Public Library will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 1, in the downstairs meeting room. Those

interested in learning more about the Friends and their mission to support the library are welcome to attend. Since this meeting occurs before the library opens, knock on the southernmost Harrison Street near the staff parking lot.

In The Garden Goes On Walk

The library’s In the Garden group will explore nature during a walk at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 1, in Oppenheim Woods, 70607096 N. Kalorama Road, Leesburg. Those interested in joining the walk should meet at the preserve. The property features rolling hills, lush forests and a variety of wildflowers.

Don’t forget to swing by the library on another date to pick up the group’s book pick: “The Triumph of Seeds” by Thor Hanson. Copies are available upstairs at the adult circulation desk.

Turley then read a letter from Greg Beilfuss, chief planner with the IDNR Division of State Parks, Community Grants and Trails. The letter states the DNR planning staff reviewed the final draft of the 2023-28 Kosciusko County Five-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

“The plan meets the Department of Natural Resources’ minimum requirements for local parks and recreation master plans. This letter certifies that your community is eligible to apply for Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants through this office in the 2023 grant year. A new plan will be due on Nov. 15, 2028, at which time your current LWCF grant application eligibility will expire,” the letter states. “If you haven’t already, we strongly recommend that you contact our grant section chief as soon as possible about future

“Part of that meeting is going to be, with the H.E.L.P. we’ve got $1 million worth of CDBG funds, and it’s going to be a joint meeting that will be held with the commissioners and council deciding how that CDBG funding will be split up, as far as between the county and the three communities (Mentone, Milford and Pierceton) that were part of H.E.L.P.,” Groninger said.

“As we walk through that process, I think that’s going to tell us a little bit of what funding may be available, but as part of that H.E.L.P. process, both the council and commissioners and the ARPA Committee have already set aside $1.2 million for projects through H.E.L.P.,” Groninger told the board. “The projects that are listed in our

Dustin New, planner with MACOG, talked to the board about short- and long-term planning and having a project priority list. Before applying for grants, he suggested the board have a plan, have done the background work, know what they need to do and have an idea of engineering and other costs. He said MACOG would be willing to work with the parks board.

Groninger said what he was envisioning was that they would get that master plan for trails and blueways and then they would have an overall picture that could be narrowed down to their top three priorities.

The three parks board members agreed to having a work session, possibly on June 1, when all five board members could be there to further discuss an RFP for a master plan for trails and blueways.

The board also heard from Scott Fetters, biologist with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife, about how he could help them with their planning and projects.

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restroom and food and drinks will be available outside.

“Donations will go toward Toys for Tots, Operation Comfort Warriors and Wawasee scholarships.”

American Legion Riders founding member Randy Rinker said, “I’m hoping we have fa-

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nonresidential areas.

It was stated the ratio of children to adults is met, the day care serves those newborn to 3 years old, the garage door and front door will be used and Howell has no intention of increasing the number. To do so would require adding on to the existing building, which space does not allow.

“There is an obvious need of child care. But we need residences. You’re taking out a residential unit to supply child care,” stated board member Matt Goodnight. It was pointed out the day care, while in a home, is

a nonoccupied home. Brandon Wolferman, board member, stated he would rather see a residence used this way rather than a day care in a pole building.

The only other case before the board was a variance request by Troy Stutzman, to construct a residence 10 feet from the rear property line and allow an air conditioning unit to be located under stairs, 2 feet from the sideline on the south side of Medusa Street, east of Front Street. The board unanimously approved his request with minimal questions. Stutzman plans to build a two-story building — the

vorable weather. The past two years we haven’t had the best weather. If we have good weather, I think it will be fun for everyone. We will be raffling off an outdoor barbecue fire pit. We’ll have hamburgers and hot dogs as well. We’re really hoping for the best as far as the weather is concerned.”

lower lever to be used for storage with the second floor to be used as a living space. He noted a decorative fence would be added to the property on the east side. During the discussion it was noted that the rear of his building would line up with other property on that side of the road, but the front would be approximately 7 feet further toward the road than those buildings. However, it was still within the setback requirements.

“It’s not going to harm anybody,” Wolferman stated after it was noted a similar situation was done at several properties to the east.

Commissioners approve vehicle purchase for sheriff’s office

Kosciusko County Commissioners have approved the purchase of a vehicle for the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office.

Kosciusko County Sheriff Jim Smith and KCSO Patrol Commander Lt. Mike Mulligan made the request at the commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday, May 23.

“The vehicle will be an unmarked (one) that the sheriff’s department plans on using for (Jail Chemical Addiction Program) business … (and) our jail commissary if they go buy

things for the commissary,” said Mulligan. “Typically it’ll be used by civilian county employees, so that’s why we went with an unmarked vehicle. Not many policemen will be using it.”

Commissioners agreed with the request to buy the 2017 Nissan Pathfinder from Kerlin Motor Co. for $24,478. It has about 54,000 miles on it.

The Kosciusko County Council had already approved the purchase using the sheriff’s office’s commissary funds.

In other business, commissioners:

Approved two rezoning re-

quests unanimously approved by the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission at its meeting on May 3. Those are for rezoning 10 acres south of Columbia Street in Silver Lake from residential to agricultural and .48 of an acre at the corner of Harrison and Main Streets in Atwood from commercial to residential.

Approved moving its first meeting in July from Monday, July 3, to Wednesday, July 5, related to the July 4 holiday. Commissioners’ next meeting is 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, in the Kosciusko County Courthouse’s Old Courtroom.

Obituaries

Harold Murray George

Air Force Veteran

Harold Murray George, 88, passed Oct. 2, 2022, at home in hospice care.

He was born on March 9, 1934, in North Adams, Mass., to Clifford W. and Isabel J. (Barber) George.

He graduated from Drury High School in 1952 and joined the U.S. Airforce and serving four years, two years reserve.

He married Norma Lu (Mock) George on Feb. 19, 1956.

Harold is survived by his wife, Norma George of Arizona; daughter, Janet Ritenour of Cromwell; sons Mike George and Greg George of Arizona; four grandchildren, Susie (Jim) Griffith, Travis George, Ashley George, and Emily (Robert) Bishop; and 15 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Clifford Jr., Harry, Howard and Bruce George, a daughter, Annette George; and one grandchild Nicholas Ritenour.

Harold worked at Johnson Controls in Goshen for 40 years. He loved golfing, bowling, and camping. Upon retirement he moved to Arizona.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 1-6 p.m. Sunday, June 4 in the dining hall of the Eagles Lodge 3760 in Syracuse, where he was a member for 29 years.

Dennis Franklin Miller

U.S. Army Veteran

Dennis Franklin Miller, 72, Nappanee, died at 7:36 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at his residence. He had been in ill health for eight years.

He was born June 11, 1950, in Elkhart, to A. Raymond and Mary (Scarlet) Miller.

Denny was a lifetime resident of Nappanee. He was a 1968 graduate of Nappanee High School and was on the 1967 Sectional Championship Basketball team. He was a United States Army Veteran, serving in the Vietnam War, where he disabled bombs.

Denny had worked at Bob’s Ford in sales, Tiara Coach in Nappanee, Yoder Kitchens, Bremtown Kitchens, Fairmont Homes in Nappanee and drove for McCormick Motors. He treasured his family and friends. Denny was a member of the Nappanee American Legion. He enjoyed all sports, but especially bowling and golf. He was a member at Maxwelton Golf Club in Syracuse. He also enjoyed boating and biking.

On Aug. 12, 2000, he married Kathy Hey, who survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Stacy Detwiler, Nappanee; granddaughters, Haley and Olivia Detwiler; stepson, Todd (Christina) Wyne; stepgrandchildren, Caitlyne Wyne and Tyler Thompson; brothers, Jay (Kay) Miller and Rodney (Cathy) Miller, both of Nappanee; and nieces, Brandi (Jeff) Kitson and children, Keaton and Riley, and Michelle (Scott) Engbrecht and children, Trace, Maya and Jillian.

Cremation will take place and a celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at Maxwelton Golf Course Clubhouse. Military rites will follow.

Memorial contributions may be given in Denny’s name to Nappanee American Legion or to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

Paul W. Beck

Vietnam Veteran

Paul W. Beck, 74, Syracuse, died Sunday, May 14, 2023, at home.

Paul was born in Morrison, Ill., on Feb. 10, 1949, to Paul and Virginia Beck.

Paul grew up in Goshen and was a lifelong resident of the area. Paul was the owner and operator of American Spring Water in Goshen and a Vietnam veteran. He was an avid White Sox fan and he loved his family and friends.

Paul married Sally Miller on April 13, 2002; she survives along with two stepdaughters, Amber (Mark) Schroering and Melissa (John) Knepper; and grandchildren, Etta, Cate, Jake and Emerson, all of Brownsburg.

There will be a graveside service at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at Syracuse Cemetery, 966-998 N. Mill St., Syracuse. A celebration of life ceremony for Paul will follow from 2-5 p.m. at the Eagle’s Club.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or an animal rescue of your choice.

To leave a condolence, please visit www.titusfuneralhome.com.

Home is where the hazard is

As more and more multi-unit senior living facilities are being built, more and more seniors are moving into these apartment buildings.

But there still are plenty of chores to be done to make sure they’re prepared for an emergency.

To start with, they need a list of emergency numbers — 911, doctor, family members — right by their phone.

And a flashlight. Better still, they should have night lights plugged all through the residence so they don’t have to fumble and stumble — and fall — in the dark.

They should get rid of those scatter rugs that can trip them up and see to it the floor is not slippery. There should be a handrail to hold themselves up when they step out of the bathtub or shower onto a tiled bathroom floor. Do the bathtub and shower have non-skid surfaces?

They should move their toaster away from the coffee maker and keep all appliances away from each other to avoid disastrous sparks and spills. Unplug them when they’re not in use.

They might get some handy electrical outlet covers to shield those outlets when they aren’t being used.

They should always be looking around for possible hazards. Perils

Eva G. Howard

Eva G. Howard, 67, Syracuse died Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Goshen Hospital.

Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Syracuse.

Donna Hrynewycz

Donna Hrynewycz, 70, Syracuse, died Monday, May 22, 2023, at the Waters of Syracuse.

Arrangements are currently pending at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Births

Jayna Rose Miller

Isaac and Adrianna Miller, Milford, are the parents of a daughter, Jayna Rose, born at 3:28 p.m. March 18, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 18 3/4 inches long.

Weston James Germonprez Lynnsey and Mason Germonprez, Milford, are the parents of a son, Weston James, born at 3:09 p.m. May 21, 2023, at Goshen Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds, 7.3 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Be healthy, stay happy

When you’re healthy, you can be happy. If you’re happy, you’re probably healthy.

So be happy. But you need energy to maintain a happy and healthy life and lifestyle.

The more you think about all this, you’re wasting time and energy that should be devoted to staying happy and healthy that is maintained easily by developing a simple regimen. You can start increasing your energy to live happier and healthier by eating properly. A well-balanced diet is a start, and we don’t mean one designed for weight loss. Eating a variety of fruit and vegetables, lean-protein, low-fat dairy and whole grains gives you an optimal level of energy to help you enjoy life and living as well as cope with unanticipated problems and activities over which you have no control.

Then get to sleep seven or eight hours every night. A good night’s sleep not only gives your body time to relax and recuperate, it also brightens your mood and lowers your risk of disease.

When you’re out and about, pick your friends. Hang around with people you enjoy rather than those you don’t relate to or who have negative outlooks, complain often, or make poor choices.

Time spent with enjoyable company will help you avoid news overdose, especially in these days of non-stop political acrimony, looming wars around the globe, and wild cultural theories taking over the telecasts.

It will also help you keep thinking good thoughts about the folks around you, even the ones you find trying. Compassion for your fellow humans helps maintain your peace of mind, which helps conserve your energy.

This might lead to another peaceful action — doing something you enjoy, such as building yourself a big salad or going roller skating. You can also bring order and peace to your life by straightening out the things around you. Just don’t try to do it all at once.

If your kitchen is in disarray. Pick one cabinet to straighten out and get it done this week. Don’t tackle the next one until next week.

And finally, but not last, get yourself some regular exercise. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends adults complete at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week. Pick something you can enjoy. Swimming, hiking, biking, running, skipping rope, and tennis are just a few options. Contrary to what you might believe, this will add to your energy, not subtract from it.

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North Webster Community Public Library — NWCPL installs new shelving in young adult

North Webster Community Public Library is excited to unveil brand new shelving units for the teen and young adult novels.

Nationally, young adult literature has been a steadily growing market for the last 20 years, and North Webster is no exception. Young Adult Librarian Hanna Kunkle stated, “We’re constantly adding new and exciting titles to the young adult collection, and with these shelves we’ll be able to better organize our collection and make it more accessible to our teen patrons.”

Books that had previously been crammed onto too-full shelves or tilted sideways are now able to be shelved and displayed in a much more user-friendly way. Not only will young adult novels be getting extra space, but the added shelves will also make room for a larger young adult graphic novel collection.

Graphic novels, too, have seen a marked uptick in popularity, especially with the rise of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the popularity of Japanese culture comics. “We can’t wait to see the positive impact these shelves have on our community,” said Kunkle. Make sure to stop by the library soon and see the latest renovation.

Library Closing

The library will be closed all day Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day. The library will be open for regular business hours the rest of the week.

group of researchers is available for family history or genealogy research help.

Community board game night, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1. This program is geared toward all ages — adults, young adults, teens and families. Come play board games, card games, video games and more.

Teen Events

Teen Dungeons and Dragons, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 30. Join in for the start of a five-week creative adventure. This event is open to students in grades 8-12. Spots are limited and registration is required. Register in person or by calling the library at (574) 834-7122.

Teen craft time, 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 2. This week’s craft time will feature the first in a two-part series to create adorable trinket dishes out of clay. Registration required.

Youth Events

“Know Your Neighbor,” 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 1. Come meet Billy Brinkerhoff, a local resident who trains leader dogs for the blind. Meet Billy and his dog, plus learn more about how leader dog training works.

Friday craft time, 10 a.m. to noon Friday, June 2. This week the library will be hosting a sidewalk chalk decorating day. Join in on the patio for some sun, fun and sidewalk chalk.

For more information about any library events, call the library at (574) 834-7122, visit nwcpl.org or click onto the library’s Facebook page.

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are always lurking. When they light candles for a quiet anniversary dinner, for example, they should make sure there are no curtains nearby to catch fire.

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The following activities are set to take place at the library. Attendees do not need a library card to participate.

Adult Events

Glean Team, 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 31. This experienced

Accidents/Incidents

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

Kosciusko County

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

7:57 a.m. Monday, May 22, North CR 300E and East CR 1100N, Syracuse. Driver: Alison Powell, 46, North Lake Street, Syracuse. Powell’s vehicle hit a deer. Damage up to $5,000.

3:02 p.m. Friday, May 19, North SR 13 and EMS B12 Lane, North Webster. Drivers: Brittany D. Rainford, 30, North SR 13, Pierceton; and Tonya K. Schrock, 57, East Maple Grove, Syracuse. Rainford failed to yield to Schrock’s vehicle while turning, causing a collision. Rainford complained of stomach pain and was taken to the hospital. Damage up to $25,000.

3:18 p.m. Thursday, May 18, North CR 175E and East Center Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Evan Kitt, 22, River Road, Bluffton; and Owen Brown, 35, North TK Way, North Webster. Kitt’s vehicle hit the rear of Brown’s vehicle due to distracted driving. Damage up to $5,000.

7:22 a.m. Thursday, May 18, East Armstrong Road and North CR 475E, Leesburg. Drivers: Lynk Klinefelter, 17, East CR 300N, Warsaw; and Robert Gholson, 57, East CR 350N, Pierceton. Klinefelter’s vehicle pulled out onto East Armstrong Road in front of Gholson’s vehicle. Klinefelter said he didn’t see Gholson’s vehicle until it was too late. Damage up to $25,000. Incidents

10:18 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 400 block EMS D15 Lane, Syracuse. Jody and Madeline Batista reported a theft.

6:30 p.m. Friday, May 19, 9500 block East Pixie Parkway, Cromwell. Tamera Soultz reported criminal mischief less than $750.

Milford

Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident: Incidents

4:45 p.m. Friday, May 19, 400 block North Old SR 15, Milford. Representatives for Norris Arms reported the theft of a flag. Value: $50.

North Webster

Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident and incidents: Accident

10:09 p.m. Friday, May 19, EMS T2 Lane, north of North CR 675E, North Webster. Driver: Eric L. Berger, 48, North Lake Street, Syracuse. Berger’s vehicle hit a deer. Damage up to $1,000.

Incidents

9:35 p.m. Friday, May 19, 400 block North Hickory Street West, North Webster. Stacie and Rick Prins reported criminal mischief less than $750. Damage to door handle.

4:26 p.m. Friday, May 12, 9000 block of East Backwater Road, North Webster. John Martin had tools stolen. Value of $350.

Syracuse

Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident and incidents: Accident

5:10 p.m. Thursday, May 18, South Huntington Street, north of East Bowser Road, Syracuse. Driv-

ers: Jerry M. Dain, 82, EMS D17 Lane, Syracuse; and Caleigh A. Byrer, 21, Tippe Downs Drive, Warsaw. Dain said he didn’t see Byrer’s vehicle as he was turning, causing a collision. Damage up to $5,000.

Incidents

7:43 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 1000 block North Long Drive, Syracuse. An official with the town of Syracuse reported criminal mischief.

12 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 800 block South Sycamore Street, Syracuse. Barbara Casey reported harassment by communication.

Warsaw

Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents:

Accidents

2:44 p.m. Sunday, May 21, SR

15, near East Main Street, Warsaw. Drivers: Hanna R. Kammerer, 30, Brubaker Street, Leesburg; and Eric M. Shafer, 40, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Shafer had a green light at the East Main Street and SR 15 intersection when his vehicle was hit by Kammerer’s. Damage up to $5,000.

4:34 p.m. Thursday, May 18, East Center Street and North Tamarack Street, Warsaw. Dylan King, 16, 20th Road, Tippecanoe; and Richard Hoover, 37, North CR 300E, Syracuse. King’s vehicle was driving the wrong way on a one way, and he then darted across an intersection, causing Hoover’s vehicle to collide with King’s vehicle.

Robison arrested for allegedly battering chihuahua

Chad Anthony Robison, 22, 1405 N. Hillview Drive, Syracuse, was recently arrested after allegedly battering a Chihuahua. He is charged with cruelty to an animal, a class A misdemeanor.

On May 2, a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a report of animal cruelty. A woman said she took her dog, a 4-year-old Chihuahua, to a veterinarian April 25.

11:56 a.m. Thursday, May 18, US 30 and SR 15, Warsaw. Driver: Vivian Wiggs, 20, North Ward Lane, North Webster. Wiggs’ vehicle was exiting US 30 when she looked down and went off the roadway into a concrete barrier. Damage up to $5,000.

8:23 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, North CR 100E south of East CR 250N, Warsaw. Driver: Genaro Z. Cacahua, 44, Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse. Another vehicle hit a deer, which caused it to fly and hit Cacahua’s vehicle. Cacahua said his side was sore from airbag deployment, but he declined medical attention. Damage up to $5,000.

Jail Bookings

Kosciusko County

The following people were booked in Kosciusko County Jail:

May 22 — Danielle Rene Nulf, 35, 303 E. Van Buren St., Leesburg, booked for failure to appear. No bond listed.

May 21 — Chelsey Sue Woodward, 32, 4484 E. 1300N, Syracuse, booked for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana/hash oil/hasish/salvia, possession of paraphernalia and possession of schedule I controlled substance. Bond $5,250 surety and cash.

May 20 — Drew Jacob Sims, 26, 9732 E. Excalibur Place, Cromwell, booked for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana/hash oil/ hashish/salvia and possession of paraphernalia. Bond $5,250 surety and cash.

May 20 — Michael M. Koher, 66, 533 Panorama Drive, North Webster, booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond $700 cash.

May 20 — Tony Alan Wallace Jr., 23, 508 E. Edgewater Drive Lot 78, Syracuse, booked for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana/hash oil/hashish/salvia with prior, possession of paraphernalia and operating a vehicle without ever obtaining a license. Bond $5,250 surety and cash.

May 19 — Paul Brian Nine, 41, 404 W. Huntington St., B, North Webster, booked for failure to appear – felony. No bond.

May 18 — Mickey-Ewan Elvira Wetters, 27, 9631 E. Pixie Parkway, Cromwell, booked for failure to appear – misdemeanor. No bond.

May 17 — Robert Braxton King, 38, 407 W. Main St., Syracuse, booked for failure to appear. No bond. Whitley County

The following person was booked in Whitley County Jail:

May 19 — Roberto Flores Soto, 49, Syracuse, booked in contempt for violation of veteran court. No bond.

Syracuse Public Library — SPL celebrates summer reading and Community Roots

Syracuse-Turkey Creek Township Public Library will pull out all the stops to celebrate the launch of summer reading and the official opening of its new Community Roots outdoor space.

The library invites the entire community to attend the special kickoff party Friday, June 2.

Children and teens can sign up for summer reading from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; those without library cards can also sign up. During the party, play outdoor games — including cornhole and the giant “Connect Four” — and decorate the sidewalk with chalk. Scratchers will be given away at signup, with children winning either prizes or raffle tickets. Attendees will also enjoy root beer floats while supplies last.

At 11 a.m., the library will hold

a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Community Roots, which the public and project donors can attend.

The Community Roots project started after the library purchased a property to its south and demolished the existing house in 2021.

With support from the community, local businesses and a grant, the space has come to fruition in time for 2023’s summer reading program.

Community Roots will provide an additional programming site for the Syracuse Public Library with its outdoor seating and 22-by12 wood pavilion. When not in use for library programming, community members can enjoy it during the daytime hours as a peaceful retreat.

The space also features a storage barn with a colorful mural

honoring project donors. In the future, the library plans to include a community garden and other landscaping additions.

The project’s barn, pavilion and benches were made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Indiana State Library.

Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, from 1-2 p.m., all ages can attend the Foamzilla foam party in the library’s staff parking lot. Those attending the party must wear shoes for safety reasons.

For information, contact the Syracuse-Turkey Creek Township Public Library at (574) 457-3022 or email the library’s communications specialist, Sarah Wright, at swright@syracuse.lib.in.us.

The meaning of Memorial Day

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Steve Plyant, Leesburg.

Memorial Day is a special and unique day. Its purpose should not be confused with other days set aside to honor current or former U.S. military service members.

Armed Forces Day is the third Saturday in May. It was established to honor all current U.S. military service members.

Veterans Day is Nov. 11. It was established to honor all veterans who served in the U.S. military and were discharged.

Memorial Day is the last Monday in May. It was established to honor U.S. military service members who made the ultimate sacrifice during military service to our country.

Any day is an appropriate day to thank a veteran or current U.S. military member for their service, but Memorial Day is different.

According to court documents, the woman said the dog attempted to walk but would fall down, and also appeared to be having seizures. The woman said she left the dog in a home with Robison for about 1 1/2 hours.

The woman then showed the deputy text messages between her and Robison about the dog’s condition. Robison initially denied hurting the dog but eventually admitted to grabbing the Chihuahua by the scruff of its neck.

A veterinary report documented the dog’s left pupil was smaller than the right. The dog also had bruising over its left temporal region and mild coordination issues. The final assessment was the dog had suffered head trauma.

Robison was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail May 12.

Cole arrested after high-speed vehicle pursuit

Miles

Robert Cole was recently arrested after allegedly fleeing from officers during a vehicle pursuit, which reached speeds over 100 miles per hour.

Cole, 35, 10066 N. CR 400E, Syracuse, is charged with resisting law enforcement and possession of methamphetamine, both level 6 felonies; and possession of paraphernalia and reckless driv-

Court News

Marriage Licenses

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

Shane Allen Ketcham, 26, Syracuse, and Cortnie Dawn Marie Tuttle, 37, Syracuse

Marriage Dissolutions

The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior Court: Pena — Raymond Pena, Milford, and Katrina Pena, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 23, 2021, and separated May 11, 2023. No children.

Thompson — Tracy Thompson, Syracuse, and Adam Thompson, Syracuse. They were married Feb. 19, 2004, and separated May 12, 2023. No minor children.

Scheller — Paul Scheller, Valparaiso, and Debora K. Scheller, Syracuse. They were married May 23, 2015. No minor children.

Mast — Jeffrey Mast, Nappanee, and Pamela Mast, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 27, 2016, and separated June 1, 2017. No minor children.

Martin — Braydon Martin, Syracuse, and Eryn Martin, Syracuse. They were married April 4, 2015, and separated May 10, 2023. Two minor children.

On Memorial Day, recognize and honor those who didn’t come home alive by flying the U.S. flag at half-staff from sunrise to noon, or say a prayer for them and their sacrifice.

Remember them by calling out their names at local commemora-

tive services and teaching your children the true meaning of Memorial Day. Doing these things will help keep Memorial Day about those who gave their life during military service to our country. And should someone thank you for your service, politely remind them who this day honors. They earned it, and it’s the least we can do.

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ing, both class C misdemeanors.

On May 14, a Kosciusko County Sheriffs’s Office deputy was en route to assist a Syracuse police officer when he noticed a vehicle traveling 70 mph in a 45 mph zone on SR 13. As the deputy attempted to pull the vehicle over, its driver continued speeding and fleeing from the officer. During the pursuit, the vehicle reached speeds over 100 mph.

According to court documents, the vehicle’s driver, later identified as Cole, lost control of the vehicle and crashed near SR 13 and CR 400E. Upon searching Cole’s person, the deputy found a digital scale with meth residue.

Cole was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail May 14, with a $5,250 surety and cash bond.

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Ribbon cutting held at new Tippy Township office

It’s official. The Tippecanoe Township Trustees office in the North Webster Community Center was officially dedicated with a ribbon cutting Tuesday, May 23.

The event was hosted by the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce.

“We are excited to be a part of the community center,” said Tippecanoe Township Trustee Chris Francis. “There are a lot of projects going on this year. A lot of positive things are taking place in the community and we’re thrilled to be a part of it.”

The township offices were moved to the community center late March. It occupies suites 123/124, which is located in The Culver Family Wellness Center on the north end of the building. The offices are in former office space occupied by the North Webster Library.

The township offices had offices in the former township building on

South Morton Street. The building was sold to North Webster Church of God mid-March.

Officials decided on the sale of the township building after finding itself in competition with the com-

munity center.

In 1987, Tippecanoe Township was gifted the vacant structure af-

‘Taps Across the Water at Dusk’ planned for May 28

Two taps programs are planned for Sunday, May 28.

“Taps Across the Water at Dusk” will be presented in two communities.

Chautauqua-Wawasee and Syracuse American Legion Post 223 are collaborating on a Memorial Day tribute to honor veterans and those who have died in the performance of their duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

On Sunday, May 28, taps will be played at 9:09 p.m. simultaneously by buglers strategically placed on Wawasee, Syracuse and Papakeechie lakes. Taps will be audible on all three lakes.

One minute of silence will start at 9:08 p.m. prior to the performances.

Chautauqua’s President

Mark Knecht commented, “What we learned from last year is that the wind can really affect how sound travels. Also, waterfront restaurants have been notified so their guests can pause conversations and listen respectfully.”

Participating musicians include members of the community and surrounding areas, including veterans, community bands, high school students, music directors and professional musicians.

The musical director is Dr. Matt Murdock, an educator. He has been the primary recruiter of musicians.

A map showing the locations of buglers is available at chqw. org. People may hear from their piers, pontoons, on shore at public areas, Lakeside Park or Oakwood.

Syracuse Lake locations are piers No. 44, 56, 442, 380, and Syracuse’s public pier. The Lake Papakeechie location is the water-spill outlet.

Lake Wawasee

Lake Wawasee locations are:

piers No. 7, 35, 95, 123, 142, 143, 153, 198, 260, 304, 341, 345 (a boat launch), 396, 435, 478, 484, 505, 559, 640, 665, 677, 684 (Oakwood Resort), 731, 754, and 791.

Buglers will meet at Oakwood’s gazebo for a trumpet ensemble, pictures and a warm-up at 8 p.m. The trumpet ensemble performs at 8:15 p.m. One minute of reverent silence will be observed at 9:08 p.m.

Taps will be performed around Syracuse, Wawasee and Papakeechie lakes at 9:09 p.m.

The public can also listen at The Channel Marker, The Frog, Oakwood Pier and Back Porch, and the main channel bridge by The Channel Marker, Syracuse.

For more information, visit chautauquawawasee.org or its Facebook page or call (574) 3777543.

North Webster

Taps across Webster Lake will begin at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, May 28. People may observe buglers on shore at North Webster Town Park, 401 S. Dixie Drive, or by boat.

Over 30 to 35 buglers participated last year.

A 21-gun salute will signal the buglers to play taps. A free community picnic and live patriotic music will follow at North Webster Town Park.

Many buglers will be performing at both events. Each participant will receive commemorative patches. Reserve a spot for one event or both. Send name, email and phone number to mmurdock@trevecca.edu.

ter then trustee Dick Mitchell identified it as an ideal location for a community center.

Mitchell and his wife, Sue Ann, both elected township officials, worked together to renovate the building from a factory to a place where groups could hold meetings, host parties, facilitate other gatherings of people and house the assessor’s and trustee’s offices.

The building’s new interior would be centered around a large room, which could be divided into two separate spaces.

The North Webster Lions Club moved into the building, and have remained ever since. The Tippecanoe Township Food Pantry was gifted an adjacent building, which previously had served as a machine shop owned by Joe Harris. The smaller building was eventually demolished and converted into additional parking, with the food pantry moving into the township building.

Chris Francis was elected trustee in 2018. One of the main tenets of his administration was to make

decisions that were fiscally sound for the township. Early in his first term, the idea of selling the building was put on the table.

As time progressed, it became even clearer the building needed to be moved on to the next stage of its existence.

With the NWCC taking on the role as the community center, usage for rentals and parties at the township building steadily decreased. While the building still had the Lions Club and food pantry as permanent tenants, the cost to maintain the building was far outpacing the income being received.

“Overall, this is beneficial to the community,” Francis said. “This building has been vacant a majority of the time and the taxpayers have been paying for that vacancy. We’re always trying to look out for the taxpayers the best we can.”

Hours for the township offices are 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday and Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.

To reach the township office, call (574) 834-1600 ext. 228.

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Wawasee bests Lakeland, drops close game to Concord

The Wawasee baseball team defeated Lakeland, 5-3, Saturday, May 20, at Lakeland.

Dane Cripe had two hits for the Warriors. Gavin Malone, Hunter Fiedeke, Reed Reidenbach, Ryan Menzie, Kane Dukes, Daniel Wilson and Kaleb Salazar each had one hit. Fiedeke, Patterson, Menzie, Dukes and Salazar each had one RBI.

Wawasee dropped a very close game to conference rival Con-

cord, 5-4, Wednesday, May 17, at Concord.

The Warriors were up, 4-3, heading into the 7th inning. Concord rattled off two runs in the final stanza to get the win.

Wilson, Patterson and Menzie each had one hit. Menzie and Malone each had one RBI.

Next game: Wednesday, May 24, versus East Noble in the sectional at NorthWood High School. The game is scheduled after the 5:30 p.m. contest between Lakeland and West Noble.

Warsaw ends Lady Warrior’s tennis season in sectional

The Wawasee Lady Warrior girls tennis team lost to Warsaw 5-0, Thursday, May 18, at the Warsaw sectional.

Warsaw sophomore Addie Lind defeated Wawasee senior No. 1 singles Kiah Farrington 6-0, 6-4. Farrington closed out her outstanding career at Wawasee. She will play collegiate tennis next season at Purdue Northwest.

Warsaw sophomore Abby Nicholas defeated Wawasee sophomore No. 2 singles Mackenzie Hackleman 6-1, 6-0.

Warsaw sophomore Lilia Gustafson defeated Wawasee No. 3 singles Mya Taylor 6-1, 6-2.

Warsaw junior Clara Porter and senior Avery Landwerlen defeated Wawasee No. 1 doubles juniors Allison Clark and Kenley Stewart, 6-4, 6-3, in a hard fought match.

Warsaw junior Claire Reichenbach and sophomore Lucy Ray defeated Wawasee No. 2 doubles sophomore Aubrey Gerber and freshman Makaelynn Toumey 6-0, 6-0.

Head coach Amanda Hare said, “Wawasee faced off with Warsaw for the third year in a row for our first round . They have a very strong team and we played the best we had all year but our best

Lady Warrior softball falls to Fairfield in sectional

The Wawasee Lady Warrior softball team lost to Fairfield, 7-5, Monday, May 22, at the NorthWood sectional.

The Lady Warriors were down 4-1 after four innings, but stormed back with five runs in the 5th inning and were only down one run to start the 6th. Fairfield scored one run in the 6th inning and held the Lady Warriors scoreless in the final two stanzas to secure the victory.

Junior pitcher Haylee Allen concluded her record-breaking season with five strikeouts. Allen also had a triple and two RBIs.

Sophomore Ava Couture had a double and an RBI. Junior Jaclynn Worrell led the team with a single, double and RBI. Junior Brooke Catron had a single and RBI. Sophomore Natalie Katzer contributed a single.

The Lady Warriors were highly competitive and fun to watch this

season. The team lost a number of closely contested games. The Lady Warriors completed their season with a final record of 1213.

Wawasee fell to Concord, 6-3, Wednesday, May 17, at home.

The Lady Warriors were down 4-3 after four innings. Concord scored two runs in the 7th and held the Lady Warriors scoreless in the final three innings to secure the victory.

Allen had six strikeouts. Allen, freshman Iliana Burelison, sophomore Evelyn Duncan, and Katzer each had a single. Catron led the team with a double and two RBIs.

Next game: Season completed.

just didn’t earn us the win. We had a great season with lots of great memories made. I’m looking forward to next year with the girls.”

Next match: Season completed.

Roundup

Boys Golf

5/18: At Maxwelton. Wawasee 158, Plymouth 168, Mishawaka 174; medalist, Vaughn Dyson, 37; Myles Everingham, 39; Preston Scherer, 39; Maddux Everingham, 43; Jay Finlinson, 44; Top JV score, Weston DeLong, 39.

5/20: NLC Championships at Eberhart. 1st, Northridge, 311; 4th, Wawasee, 339; Myles Everingham, 83, All-NLC honorable mention; Dyson, 85, All-NLC; Finlinson, 85; Scherer, 86; DeLong, 93.

5/22: Bob Turner Invite at Tippecanoe Country Club. Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger 299; Wawasee 324; Myles Everingham, 78; Scherer, 80; Dyson, 82; Finlinson, 84; Maddux Everingham, 87. Girls Track

5/23: Goshen regional. Wawasee finished in 16th place with 14 points. Emma Yoder won the regional championship in discus, breaking her previous school record with a throw of 156’1”. Yoder advances to the state track and field finals June 3 at Indiana University in Bloomington. Brooklynn Gibson finished sixth in the shot put

with a throw 35’9”. Kaydence Shepherd placed eighth in the long jump, jumping 16’0-3/4”. Head coach Stefani Wuthrich said, “It was another beautiful night for track and field. We had five Lady Warriors travel to Goshen for the regional. Of those five, we had three place holders by the end of the evening.”

Next meet: 3 p.m. Friday, June 3, state finals at Robert C. Haugh Track & Field Complex Indiana University, Bloomington.

Unified Track And Field 5/20: Penn sectional. 1st place, Elkhart, 115 points; 10th place, Wawasee, 61 points. Head coach Andrew Wilson said, “So proud of this team. We competed against some very tough teams on a chilly and windy Saturday morning. Our 4x100 meter relay team got second place. Eight athletes set a personal record. We finished in the top 10. We can just ignore there were only 11 teams at the event. Great season from everyone this year. I want to thank our parents and everyone who worked all the events we participated in this year. Good luck to NorthWood, Elkhart and Penn as they move on to regionals.”

Warrior boys track and field finishes eighth at Goshen sectional

cas Linder was the sectional champion in the 200-meter dash, finishing with a blazing fast time of 22.64 seconds.

The Warriors finished eighth in the boys track and field sectional at Goshen High School Thursday, May 18.

Elkhart High School won the sectional championship, finishing with 135.5 points. Warsaw finished second with 109 points. Wawasee finished eighth with 31 points. Twelve teams competed in the sectional.

Wawasee junior sprinter Lu-

Sophomore sprinter Bradyn Pike took fourth overall in the 100 with a time of 11.25 seconds.

The 4x100 relay team of Cameron Zimmerman, Pike, Hunter Tinkey and Linder placed second overall, finishing in 43.75 seconds.

Linder (200), Pike (100) and the 4x100 relay team of Zimmerman, Pike, Tinkey and Linder will move on to the re-

gional meet at Warsaw Community High School. Head coach Chase Pinion said, “Once again, we were blessed with tremendous weather for a track meet. Our guys had a great night. I was really happy to see them keep their focus and leave it all out there. This was another meet with many personal records. The future of Wawasee track and field is bright.”

Next meet: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 25, IHSAA regional at Warsaw Community High School.

School

Levinson, Slabaugh represent Syracuse Elementary in Indy 500 education contest

Syracuse Elementary School

was well represented in the Indy 500 Education Program essay contest. Fourth-grader Alice Levinson took first place in the contest. She received four tickets to the Indianapolis 500, four parade tickets and a custom prize pack from Regions Bank.

Valerie Leininger, Levinson’s teacher, received two tickets to the AES 500 Festival Parade and a teacher school supply pack from Regions Bank.

Fourth-grader Melody Slabaugh took third place in the contest. She won two tickets for the Indy 500 Festival Parade.

This year’s Indy 500 Education Program essay theme was “to imagine being a race team owner and to decide which Hoosier business or institution should sponsor your car.”

Levinson chose to write about Lakeland Youth Center, a place that “lets kids learn how to work with other people, be active and communicate with each other.”

Slabaugh wrote about The River Coffeehouse in North Webster.

In her essay she wrote, “The River represents all that small-town Indiana has to offer. By using them on an IndyCar, we would be promoting the traits that make Indiana a great place to live.”

The 500 Festival’s education program is a free program for Indiana fourth-grade classrooms that immerses students in the

world of the Indianapolis 500 and the 500 Festival. The program consists of a full in-class curriculum designed to meet fourth-grade Indiana Academic Standards.

Registered schools are also able to bring classroom lessons to life by requesting to host a mobile trip to their school or attending a study trip at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The program takes place during the spring semester and is highly encouraged for all fourth-grade classrooms to participate.

“The 500 Festival & Indianapolis 500 Education Program,

Pathways CTE holds ‘signing day’ ceremony for students

the workforce.”

the military.

presented by Indiana University Health, plays an important role in the 500 Festival’s mission to enrich lives, foster positive community impact and celebrate the Indy 500,” said Bob Bryant, president and CEO of the 500 Festival.

“We had so many photos and submissions for this year’s contests. The essays were creative and illuminated the spirit of May in Indianapolis. The classrooms and fourth-grade students went above and beyond to showcase the spirit and legacy of the many traditions throughout the month of May and the excitement surrounding the Indianapolis 500.”

Wawasee building trades home nearly completed

On Tuesday, the building trades class at Wawasee High School offered the public a chance to see the project they have been working on since late last September.

Located at 15328 CR 50, Syracuse, the single-family house is nearly complete and should be ready for the buyers to move in within the next few weeks.

The building project has been led by Pathways CTE instructor Aaron McKinley, who has been on-site daily, supervising the 24 students who were part of the building process. Two of the students came from Columbia City High School with the balance from Wawasee. The group was split somewhat evenly between juniors and seniors.

“This house is a little over 1,500 square feet,” said McKinley. “Three car garage, three bed, three baths. It will have a finished basement later on. It’s a pretty basic ranch home. That’s what we try to stick with so the students aren’t overwhelmed, so I’m not overwhelmed. I’m like the general contractor, teacher and foreman for the project.”

McKinley said the house is actually a Menards home kit, which means they have all the material listed out and the builders do not have to create their own blueprint. It will be owned by Mark and Rachel Moore.

“Students who take this program should be interested in going into construction, electrical or maybe plumbing, some trade of that sort. But typically it’s carpentry,” said McKinley.

“We try to do a little bit of all those things so they get a taste of all of it. This is the route any student would want to go if they are interested in going into construction. They’re going to learn all the basics for building a home. If they do it two years, they’ll have double the experience. Also, they get dual credits with Ivy Tech for taking this class.”

Students work in two shifts, each about 2.5 hours. This year the students worked five days each week, since the project started later than normal. Ordinarily they have a classroom day on Wednesdays at the school during which they work on the curriculum. Students can earn certification from the National Center

for Construction Education and Research. If students successfully complete two years in the program, they receive credit for five completed courses through Ivy Tech and earn certifications from NCCER.

Senior Pathways CTE Cooperative students from Wawasee High School enjoyed the program’s firstever “Signing Day” at the school Monday evening.

Similar to an athletic signing day, Pathways students had the opportunity to be celebrated during an open house to share their academic achievements with their families, friends, teachers and fellow students.

The Wawasee students joined their coop peers from West Noble, Goshen, Fairfield and Columbia City high schools in sharing their future plans, including entering the workforce, entering a postsecondary school or enlisting in

“We have about 350 students in 14 different vocational programs,” noted CTE Director Jon Everingham. “Students attend their home school for a half day and then a half day with us through Pathways. We have a wide range of academic abilities within our programming. We have the college-bound students, but we also have students who are entering the workforce right after high school. We’re attempting to close that skills gap, so when a student exits their high school educational experience they have a skill and can go right to work if they want to.

“You’d be amazed at some of the stories about the wages kids are making as they step right out of our programming and right into

Everingham added he hears from many of the program’s industry partners that a lot of them are in need of skilled workers. While he noted the program isn’t the answer in its totality, it is part of the solution.

“We have kids walking out of here and walking right into industry who have work-ready skills,” he said.

There are approximately 150 Wawasee students in the Pathways program who attend classes in the main building before heading off to their Pathway programming, whether at the CTE building on Wawasee’s campus or possibly to Fairfield or Columbia City for their particular area of study.

“We have a well-oiled machine,” Everingham said. “We have great teachers who build great relationships with our kids. We focus heavily on building relationships with kids and then moving on to curriculum. Also big to us is the dual credit programs through Ivy Tech and Vincennes and the industry recognized certifications.”

Juniors and seniors from the participating schools are able to apply for the Pathways program. Generally, most of the areas of study are two-year programs. The first year, student can pick up their dual credits; in the second year they can focus on the industry-recognized certifications. Everingham said the outcomebased programming is what they are focused on.

“We’re at near capacity in a lot of our programs,” he said. “Students fill out an online application. We take a look at those and depending on the capacity levels in each program, sometimes we have to take a look at who the students are and what their interests are. But for the most part, when a student applies, we take them.

“We’re growing and we’re excited. Just a shout out to another great school year and to all of our instructors who work very hard to positively impact kids all across the academic spectrum.”

Among the students recognized during the evening were Wawasee students Coli VanLue, automotive technology; Daisondra Schafstall and Chelsey Brady, culinary arts; Caleb Wiseman, marine mechanics; Reagan Fisher, veterinary medicine; Allison Stookey, Power Up and Super Mileage; Jimena Lopez, health sciences; Olivia Ousley, health sciences; AunaLee Meerzo, health sciences; and Paris Pruitt, health sciences.

Graduating Wawasee seniors awarded more than $200,000 in scholarships

Wawasee High School held its 55th annual honors program Sunday afternoon, May 21. Once again, more than $200,000 was awarded to students this year.

Mr. Geoff Walmer, principal of Wawasee, opened the event apologizing for bringing everyone inside on such a beautiful day.

The Warrior and Lady Warrior Multiple Sport Athlete of the Year awards went to Cameron Zimmerman and Kiah Farrington.

The Heart of Football Scholarship, a new scholarship, is given to a player who led by example of being a team player, supporter and encourager to their teammates. The scholarship went to Cameron Zimmerman.

The Bob Carlson Memorial Scholarship went to Rylee Firestone and Izabelle Losee.

The Donald L. Carlton Scholarship went to Sydney Baker, Cade Beer, Evan Brower, Clay Coblentz, Jay Duncan, Rylee Firestone, Nathan Kryder, Izabelle Losee and Finnley Lucas.

The Shoop Sports and Youth Foundation presented scholarships to Sarah Beer, Kiah Farrington, Rylee Firestone and Nathan Kryder.

The Kimberly & Stephen Conrad II Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Joshiah Boyer, Rylee Firestone, Izabelle Losee and Brayden Mickley.

The Beth Hursh Academic Scholarship was awarded to Nathan Kryder.

The Purdue Fort Wayne Chapman Scholar award, a full ride scholarship, went to Allison Stookey.

The Cyndi Thornburg Memorial Drama Department Award was presented at an earlier time to Amelia Dement and Clay Coblentz.

The Cyndi Thornburg Memorial Academic Super Bowl Award was awarded to Allison Stookey and Nadia Whalen.

The Wawasee Gymnastic Club Scholarship was awarded to Olivia Ousley. Scholarships from the Wawasee Wrestling Club were awarded to Gavin Malone, Hunter Miller and Cameron Zimmerman.

The Mary Jane Miller Trust awarded scholarships to Sarah Beer, Clay Coblentz, Rylee Firestone and Nathan Kryder.

Women of Today presented a scholarship to Rylee Firestone, while the Women of Today Memorial Scholarship, honoring past members, went to Clay Coblentz.

The Wawasee Educators Association awarded Josalyn Kolberg with a scholarship.

Tri Kappa presented Clay Coblentz with a scholarship.

The Don Buhrt Memorial Scholarship went to Cameron Zimmerman.

The Mitchell J. Price Scholarship was awarded to Evan Brower.

The Syracuse-Wawasee Ministerial Association awarded scholarships to Josiah Beer, Keegan Hurst, Izabelle Losee and Cameron Zimmerman.

The Lakeland Youth Center awarded Sarah Beer and Gavin Malone with scholarships. Syracuse Elementary PTO awarded a scholarship to Keegan Hurst. The North Webster PTO awarded scholarships to Sarah Beer, Josiah Boyer and Nathan Kryder. The Milford PTO awarded scholarships to Evan Brower and Finnley Lucas.

The Wawasee Middle School PTO awarded scholarships to Sarah Beer, Josiah Boyer, Clay Coblentz, Rylee Firestone, Nathan Kryder, Izabelle Losee and Brayden Mickley.

The Wawasee High School PTO awarded scholarships to Clay Coblentz and Nathan Kryder.

The Syracuse American Legion Post 223 awarded scholarships to Evan Brower, Kiah Farrington, Rylee Firestone, Nathan Kryder and Brayden Mickley. The Syracuse American Legion Riders presented a scholarship to Josalyn Kolberg

Sons of the American Legion Post 223 presented scholarships to Rylee Firestone and Brayden Mickley. The Syracuse American Legion Post 223 Auxiliary Scholarship was awarded to Evan Brower, Kiah Farrington, Rylee Firestone, Josalyn Kolberg and Nathan Kryder.

The North Webster American Legion Auxiliary Unit 253 awarded a scholarship to Alexis Mishler.

The Lakeland Eagles awarded the Forest Plank Scholarship to Clay Coblentz and the Joseph

Thornburg Scholarship to Cade Beer.

The Syracuse Lions Club awarded scholarships to Clay Coblentz and Nathan Kryder.

Milford Lions Club awarded a scholarship to Josalyn Kolberg.

The Milford Lions Club’s Bud and Jeri Seely Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Cade Beer and Jay Duncan.

North Webster Lions Club awarded scholarships to Kiah Farrington and Nathan Kryder.

Lakeland Kiwanis awarded scholarships to Clay Coblentz, Kiah Farrington and Izabelle Losee.

The Kiwanis Indiana District Scholarship was awarded to Kiah Farrington.

Milford Kiwanis awarded scholarships to Evan Brower and Finnley Lucas.

Wawasee Kiwanis Club awarded a scholarship to Rylee Firestone, while the Dick Pelletier Scholarship was awarded to Finnley Lucas.

The Kosciusko County 4-H Council Scholarship was awarded to Cameron Zimmerman.

The Charles E. Wolf Educational Scholarship was awarded to Rylee Firestone and Nathan Kryder.

The Wawasee Class of 1989 presented a scholarship to Finnley Lucas. Harvest with a Heart awarded a scholarship to Cade Beer.

The Dave Kistler Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Cameron Zimmerman.

The Kosciusko Board of Realtors awarded scholarships to Rylee Firestone and Nathan Kryder.

The Daughters of American Revolution Good Citizen Award was presented to Kiah Farrington.

The Niccum Education Trust awarded scholarships to Clay Coblentz and Nathan Kryder.

The Mishler Family Scholarship was awarded to Sarah Beer and Nathan Kryder.

This year the Wawasee High School blood drive collected over 80 pints of blood. The Red Cross presented scholarships to Amanda Allen and Adriana Trimble. Goshen Hospital Auxiliary awarded a scholarship to Sarah Beer.

The Philip Fawley Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Joselyn Kolberg.

The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo awarded the Lawrence A. Ackerman scholarship to Finnley Lucas.

The Whitley County Foundation awarded the Don Wood Foundation Scholarship to Hunter Miller.

Dollars for Scholars were awarded to Laura Arford, Sarah Beer, Madison Brennaman, Clay Coblentz, Kiah Farrington, Bailey Fox, Josalyn Kolberg, Nathan Kryder, Trinity LaJoice, Christina Morrow, Ben Maxwell, Madilynn McClure, Brayden Mickley, Addyson Ritter, Daisondra Schafstall, Drew Williamson and Lea Wysong.

The Bob and Kay Ahrns Scholarship was awarded to Cade Beer, Nathan Kryder, Isabelle Losee, Gavin Malone and Benjamin Maxwell.

The Payton David Brettell Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Sarah Beer.

The Camelot Scholarship was awarded to Izabelle Losee and Benjamin Maxwell.

The David L. Carey Memorial Career and Technical Scholarship was awarded to Rylee Firestone.

The Depuy Memorial Foundation Scholarship was awarded to Nadia Walen. The Gasaway Education Fund was awarded to Benjamin Maxwell.

The Merl & Jean Gibson scholarship was awarded to Rylee Firestone.

The Chauncey L. Griffith Education Scholarship was awarded to Benjamin Maxwell. The Andy Kryder Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Keegan Hurst.

The David F. Lichtenauer Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Rylee Firestone, Keegan Hurst and Nadia Whalen.

The McDonald Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Cade Beer, Nathan Kryder, Gavin Malone, Benjamin Maxwell and Madilynn McClure.

The Selma McKrill Brown Education Fund awarded scholarships to Rylee Firestone and Izabelle Losee.

The Larry and Shirley Polk Endowment Fund for Agriculture awarded a scholarship to Cameron Zimmerman.

The Dave and Diana Reinhart Tuition Scholarship was awarded to Hunter Miller.

The B. Franklin and Eleanor Ringle Education Endowment awarded a scholarship to Izabelle Losee.

The Coach David Stookey Me-

morial Scholarship was awarded to Nathan Kryder.

The Wilson-Rhodes Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Peyton Felger.

The Tracey Ann Yeager Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Nadia Whalen.

Those students who earned academic honors were Amanda Allen, Laura Arford, Beau Baker, Sydney Baker, Cade Beer, Sarah Beer, Josiah Boyer, Evan Brower, Alyson Brown, Jackson Charles, Madeline Close, Clay Coblentz, Amelia Dement, Ethan Dennis and Colt Dolsen. Also Jay Duncan, Vaughn Dyson, Kiah Farrington, Peyton Felger, Jay Finlinson, Rylee Firestone, Chance Flannery, Arisai Garcia-Sanchez, Gabriel Garro, Braxton Gonzalez, Joseph Hackleman and Blair Harker.

Also Keyan Herbst, Asia Herd, Gracelyn Hills, Isaac Hodges, Ainsley Holsten, Josalyn Kolberg, Nathan Kryder, Sevilla LaBarbera, Trinity LaJoice, Joshua Long, Izabelle Losee, Finnley Lucas, Gavin Malone, Benjamin Maxwell and

Brayden Mickley.

Also Alexia Miller, Hunter Miller, Alexis Mishler, Christina Morrow, Demi Napier, Katelynn Nieman, Olivia Ousley, Kiera Owens, Ava Pohl, Addyson Ritter, Brady Russell, Jeffery Sanchez, Emma Siri, Adeline Sommers and Dominic Speybroeck.

Also Dylan Stump, David Stump, Zoe Taylor, Victor Trujillo, Cole Turner, Brylee Vandiver, Nadia Whalen and Drew Williamson.

Those students who earned technical honors diplomas were David Anderson, Jared Beer, Hector Diaz, Brendan Freeman, Jimena Lopez, Jacob McKinney, Justin Mullet, Abby Payne, Paris Pruitt, Braeden Stidham and Tristan Tom.

Those students who earned both academic and technical honors were Nathaniel Fraley, Keegan Hurst, Allison Stookey and Cameron Zimmerman.

Those students who earned Academic Hall of Fame were Laura Arford, Sydney Baker, Cade Beer, Sarah Beer, Josiah Boyer, Madelynn Close, Clay Coblentz, Ethan Dennis, Colt Dolsen, Jay Duncan, Kiah Farrington, Peyton Felger,

Rylee Firestone, Nathaniel Fraley and Gabriel Garro.

Also Gracelyn Hills, Isaac Hodges, Keegan Hurst, Josalyn Kolberg, Nathan Kryder, Sevilla LaBarbera, Benjamin Maxwell, Brayden Mickley, Hunter Miller, Alexis Mishler, Christina Morrow and Ava Pohl.

Also Addyson Ritter, Emma Siri, Allison Stookey, Zoe Taylor, Cole Turner, Nadia Whalen and Drew Williamson.

Those students who earned distinction were Ethan Dennis, Finnley Lucas and Josiah Boyer.

Those students who earned highest distinction were Laura Arford, Sydney Baker, Cade Beer, Clay Coblentz, Kiah Farrington, Rylee Firestone, Gracelynn Hills, Isaac Hodges, Keegan Hurst and Nathan Kryder.

Also Sevilla LaBarbera, Izabelle Losse, Benjamin Maxwell, Brayden Mickley, Alexis Mishler, Addyson Ritter, Allison Stookey, Zoe Taylor, Nadia Whalen and Drew Williamson. Kiah Farrington was named Salutatorian and Nadia Whalen was named Valedictorian.

Community Corner

Wawasee senior Sarah Beer planning for amazing future

It’s almost a certainty that Sarah Beer’s parents seldom have had to motivate her to get off the couch and find something productive to do. In fact, it’s hard to imagine her having had much time to actually sit on the couch.

After she dons her cap and gown on June 4, the vivacious, soon-to-be Wawasee High School graduate will spread her wings and the next chapter of her life, and there is little doubt she’ll find success in whatever she puts her mind to. Beer’s list of achievements and volunteer work during the past seven years makes one wonder how she found time to do it all in 24-hour days.

mate goal of becoming a traveling pediatric nurse practitioner, hoping to provide care to children throughout the country and, perhaps, the world. Among her many volunteer experiences, Beer attributes her career goals to her work with the Lakeland Youth Center, to which she has been giving her time since she was in the sixth grade.

“I’ve always loved being around kids,”

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she said. “After coming home one day after volunteering at LYC, my mom pointed out how well I did with the younger kids. I realized she was right! I also babysit and just want to help out with little kids.”

During last weekend’s 55th annual Wawasee High School Honors Program, Beer was the recipient of eight different awards, earning her $8,300 in scholarship money that she will put to use as she takes her considerable talents to Indiana University this fall.

She plans to apply to the school’s nursing program in the second semester and earn her bachelor of science in nursing in four years. After that, she intends to attend graduate school with the ulti-

In addition to her substantial volunteer work at LYC, which has included helping out with many of their sports programs, Beer has given her time to local homeless shelters and the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation.

A common theme in all her work is service to others, which she plans to continue once she arrives in Bloomington. While in college, she also plans to rush into a sorority and get involved with dif-

Mobile Meals drivers

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

Syracuse Drivers

May 29 to June 2

MONDAY — No delivery

(Memorial Day)

TUESDAY — P. Smith

WEDNESDAY — J. Clark

THURSDAY — C. Hill

FRIDAY — P. Smith

Milford Drivers

May 29 to June 2

MONDAY — No delivery

(Memorial Day)

TUESDAY — R. Kline

WEDNESDAY — J. & C.

Wagoner

THURSDAY — J. Redman

FRIDAY — R. & P. Haab

North Webster Drivers

May 29 to June 2

MONDAY — No delivery

(Memorial Day)

TUESDAY — Cardinal WEDNESDAY — Cardinal

THURSDAY — C. & J.

Spicklemier FRIDAY — J. Parcell

ferent philanthropic opportunities. During her time at Wawasee, Beer participated for four years on the volleyball team and three years on the tennis team. She was named to the all-state academic teams in both sports and was named a scholar athlete throughout her career by the school. Additionally, Beer found time to participate on student council for three years and helped lead the cheer block.

Recently, Beer was one of 36 graduating Warriors to be named to the school’s Academic Hall of Fame and has earned an honors diploma for her academic work.

“I want to be part of the community,” she said. “My parents have always taught me the importance of giving back to the community that has supported me throughout the years.”

When she isn’t volunteering, studying or participating in a sport, Beer said she enjoys jet skiing, reading, lying out in the sun, longboarding, being outdoors and just “taking it all in.”

Her family includes parents Robert and Bobbi, as well as her soon-to-be freshman brother, R.J.

“I just want to thank Wawasee School Corporation and Mr. (Geoff) Walmer for supporting me in all I do,” she said. “I appreciate them giving me the resources I’ve needed to be successful as a student and supporting my career goals.”

Bridge Results

North Webster Bridge Group

The North Webster Bridge Group met on Tuesday, May 16, and Thursday, May 18, at the Senior Primelife Enrichment Center in the North Webster Community Center. Tuesday winners were Mary Prescott, first, and Shirley Gardner, second. Winners Thursday were Dick Sutton, first, and Bill Thompson, second.

Wearable art is a specialty of artist Deb Swihart

For local artist Deborah Swihart, the Oakwood Fine Arts Festival is a family-friendly event she enjoys attending. This year, the festival takes place Saturday, May 27, on the lawn of Oakwood Resort. Many artists from around the area plan to attend. This event is sponsored by Chautauqua-Wawasee.

“It seems as if I grew up loving art. I always carried a tote full of crayons and I took painting classes in high school,” said Swihart.“I watched a lot of Bob Ross on television and studied how he created trees and nature in 30 minutes.”

For the past two years, Swihart has made her cozy kitchen her studio. Soon, she will convert a room in her home to a fully-functioning studio where she can eas-

1st SOURCE BANK IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE RECIPIENTS OF THE 2023 ... Donald L. Charlton Scholarship Fund

1st Source Bank, as Trustee for Donald L. Charlton, is pleased to announce the winners of the Donald L. Charlton Scholarship.

This educational scholarship trust was funded at Don’s death in July 2004. Since the inception of the scholarship in 2006, a total of $1,166,753.00 has been awarded from the trust.

Don was a lifetime Milford resident. He retired from the US Postal Service in 1988 after 33 years of service. Don was a member of the Milford American Legion and was a US Navy Veteran, serving in the Korean War. In addition, he owned and farmed land in Van Buren and Jefferson Townships. Knowing of the importance of obtaining a college degree, Don created this fund for the benefit of graduates of Wawasee High School.

Wawasee High School Graduates, Listed Below, Are Each Receiving Awards

Donald L. Charlton 2023 Scholarship Recipients

Baker - not pictured

Returning Recipients For 2023

ily store her acrylics and metallic paints and the wooden pieces she uses as a base for her earrings.

To decorate the wooden earring shapes, Swihart paints a light layer of white paint on the shapes and builds a design on top of the base. She finishes the earrings with sealant to preserve the paint. Her earring shapes include circles, triangles and oval earrings and feature over 15 designs.

“I enjoy working on my techniques. I change colors for my patterns and designs quite often. I love painting birds on the trays I make and I enjoy painting beautiful branches and leaves of trees,” said Swihart.

In addition to selling at local events, Swihart also has her work at the Revolving Closet in Syracuse, Southgate Crossings in Elkhart, King Korn in Ligonier and the Gallery House of Style in Columbia City.

She is scheduled to attend festivals at Winona Lake, the Barns of Nappanee and the Leo-Cedarville Bloom Fest and is an alternate for the Winona Arts Festival. She also sells on Etsy under “Art by DSwihart.”

“The raw process of creating amazes me the most. I just soak up peoples’ reactions to what I have painted.”

Leina Helfers Logan Hollar Mariah Hurt Kaitlynn Jackson Jenna Knepp

Arrington Krull Zachary Leedy Madelyn Long Conner Lucas Norah Miller

Ava Rush Nathan Smith Jackson Stover Jackson Templin Ryan Zorn

Rylee FirestoneDriedyn HernandezNathan KryderIzabelle LoseeFinnley Lucas

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Cade BeerEvan BrowerClay CoblentzJay Duncan

Jack Gardner performs ‘Taps Across the Water’

The sound of taps will once again float over Syracuse, Wawasee and Papakeechie lakes Sunday, May 28, as part of ChautauquaWawasee’s many summer events.

One of the musicians playing his trumpet for the “Taps Across the Water at Dusk” program is Oakwood resident, Jack Gardner.

“I first started playing the trumpet in the fifth grade because my best friend, Mike Finney, had made up his mind to play the trumpet. I majored in trumpet performance and music education later at Indi-

ana University,” he said. Gardner played taps for Chautauqua-Wawasee last year and was stationed on the Finch family cottage pier on Morrison Island.

“My wife, Diana, decided it would be a good thing for me to do again. I have found it is wise to do as directed by my wife,” he joked. Since his high school days, he has played taps many times.

“During my years at IU, I was the official national anthem trumpeter for all golf, swim and track meets. I made $5 per performance, which was good pizza money back in the 1970s,” said Gardner.

Taps is a haunting piece of mu-

Wawasee Fine Arts Festival grows

The Wawasee Fine Arts Festival at Oakwood is an annual event featuring a diverse range of fine art, including pottery, watercolor, oil painting, jewelry and specialty art made from natural materials such as wood, glass or metal to create beautiful, one-ofa-kind pieces.

This year, the number of artists has grown to 34, ensuring there will be plenty to see in 2023. All art has been juried to ensure suitability for this event. The festival strives to provide “fine art” products from true artisans, so you’ll be sure to find that perfect treasure to take home. Many of the designs reflect a lake setting.

The festival will take place outdoors (rain or shine) in a beautiful lakefront park setting at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse. Various activities, both recreational and artistic, are available for children, so organizers encourage you to bring the whole family along to enjoy the day, as there will be something for everyone.

Food and drinks will be available from on-site vendors or you may visit Oakwood’s Pier & Back Porch Restaurant. Hay Huey, a Mexican food truck, is available, as well as coffee, popcorn and Italian ice to cool off. The festival is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 27, is 100% free to attend and there is no cost for parking.

The festival is sponsored by the Oakwood Foundation Chautauqua-Wawasee, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides

Milford Public Library Friends book sale

The Friends of the Milford Public Library will have a huge book sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 27, on the lawn adjacent to the library during the Milford Family Fun Fest. Thanks to many generous donors, they have a huge selection of paperback and hardcover books in all genres from fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, gardening, Christian, westerns, etc.

Included are a lot of large print books, DVDs and teen books. Special pricing for most items is three for $1. Magazines are bundled for 25 cents and you’ll find CDs and most children’s books can be bundled at reduced prices. This is the big one you don’t want to miss, so stop by and say hi and pick up your summer and winter reading material for the whole family. Regardless of interests, they probably have what you like. Pricing is lower than the usual 50 cents for this sale.

sic. It is one of the military bugle calls used by the U.S. Army for many years. It was played every night at “Lights Out” and is why it sounds like a lullaby and soothing. Taps is played at all military funerals and is played everyday at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington Cemetery in Washington, D.C.

“Taps on Memorial Day is a natural extension of military tradition for funeral observances,” said Gardner.

Traditionally, taps is only played on the trumpet or bugle and never on any other instrument. The trumpet is a very special ceremonial instrument and has been “the” fanfare instrument since Roman times.

“In fact, the Bible said, in 1 Corinthians 15:52, ‘In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet sound … the end of days shall be,’”said Gardner.

Center Grove Middle School, Marion High School and Logansport High School. He recently retired from ownership of the College Inn Bed and Breakfast and Jax Café in Marion.

In addition to playing taps for Chautauqua, he uses his musical background to play in the Mississinewa Community Band.

“All trumpet players know that playing taps is a very small thing we can do in service of our nation and to honor those who gave everything for our freedom,” said Gardner.

life enriching experiences in support of the arts, education, faith and recreation.

To learn more, see chautauquawawasee.org or their Facebook site.

Gardner was born in Lakewood, Ohio, and raised in Frankfort. Over the years, he was a band director at R. Nelson Snider High School; an assistant principal at Penn High School; and a principal at

Members of the public will be able to hear taps from public access points, lakeside areas, parks, the bridge by Channel Marker or on the water. Buglers will be stationed on Syracuse Lake, Lake Wawasee and Papakeechie Lake piers. One minute of silence at 9:08 p.m. will be observed and taps will be played at 9:09 p.m. Exact pier numbers for buglers will be available on the Chautauqua-Wawasee Facebook page.

Taps is sponsored by Chautauqua-Wawasee and open to the public.

‘Dueling Against Cancer’ continues to raise funds

The crowd may have been thin at the third “Dueling Against Cancer” fundraiser, but those who were there dug deep into their pockets to help raise funds for the Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund.

Dave Caruso and Paul Bickel once again led the keyboard duel. Held at the Owl’s Nest Friday, May 19, approximately $11,000 was raised. The majority was from the 12 live auction items, all going above the donated prices.

As in the past three years, Caruso and Bickel had the group clapping and singing along as they dueled it out. Music from various eras and genres were performed by the two professionals.

A popular competition is the college fight song duel. This year the race started out with Notre Dame, but ND was soon out of the race as Ball State alumni and fans chimed in, followed by Indiana University and Purdue University. It wasn’t long before the race was between BSU and Purdue.

Ironically neither Dave or Paul

knew the BSU fight song and made one up on the spot. In the end a big push from the Purdue fans put Purdue in the lead and the winner.

This friendly competition raised $806 for the cancer care fund.

Ladies from the crowd danced to Caruso’s own rendition of “Baby Shark.” Old favorites from Neil Diamond, Elton John, Billy Joel and others were played. Other songs included Queen, and movie themes from “Rocky,” “Beverly Hills Cop,” “Arthur,” “ET,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Muppets,” “The Graduate,” “Frozen,” “Tootsie” and “Jaws.

Several other competitions were held, including table wars. Of the six tables participating, the top three tables brought in $486. The first place group raised $250 and were led in a victory dance by Caruso.

The live auction items includ-

ed numerous baskets filled with bourbon, tequila and other items, a Polywood rocking chair, 3D wall hanging of Mackey Arena, gift certificates and John Deere toys. The auction raised over $6,000.

The event was organized by a group of volunteers who serve on the Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund.

Last year CCF was able to provide $140,060 in help to 68 clients. The first three months of the year has already seen $54,928 go toward helping 43 clients. This help comes in the form of assisting with car payments/rental, utilities, patient programs, rent/ mortgage, home insurance, transportation costs and food.

More events are being organized. Glow Golf will be held in June, with the annual golf outing in August and the Power of Pink in October. Another event will be added and announced in the future.

Syracuse Lions to hold White Cane Day

The Syracuse Lions Club will hold its semiannual White Cane Day fundraiser Saturday, May 27. Proceeds will help to fund vision-related programs and community service projects supported by the local club. Syracuse Lions, wearing yellow vests, will be located at Neighborhood Fresh from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and at Ace Hardware from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Funds collected are used in the local community for eye testing and eyeglasses for disadvantaged children in schools and for providing financial support for other eye-related needs.

Local residents benefit from corneas and surgical assistance grants provided by Vision First Indiana Lions Eye Bank, guide dogs and talking pocket GPS units through Leader Dog Inc. and services provided to visually impaired students in Wawasee Schools by the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. These programs are all supported annually by the Syracuse Lions Club.

The club sponsors a summer youth league ball team, assists at the concession stand at the baseball diamonds and participates in WACF Earth Day and the parks department Earth Day tree planting.

Syracuse Library children’s summer reading program, Wawasee High School Academic Super Bowl Program and the Wawasee High School Academic Hall of Fame.

Scholarships are given each year to two Wawasee High School seniors. Syracuse Lions have built and installed “Little Free Libraries” at Wawasee Middle School, Syracuse Elementary School, Syracuse Food Pantry and an outdoor location on the grounds of Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation. They will soon be installing one at the Syracuse Community Center.

A local family is adopted at Christmas and the third grade reading program is supported each year at Syracuse Elementary School. The club funded the Syracuse Lions Club T-ball field at the original Schrock Youth Athletic Complex, purchased an industrial carpet cleaner and new podium with sound system for the Syracuse Community Center and assisted three local adults with cataract surgery.

Syracuse Lions collect used eyeglasses and hearing aids in the big yellow mailbox in front of Neighborhood Fresh. The eyeglasses are cleaned, cataloged and taken on the district’s annual Lions Eyeglass Mission to Mexico.

The club financially supports Syracuse Community Hands 4-H Club, Syracuse Food Pantry, Syracuse Parks Department and Community Center, Syracuse Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, Teen Parents Succeeding, Syracuse Elementary Cancer Walk, Cub Scout cake auction, Miller’s Merry Manor Halloween party,

cannot afford to purchase their own.

During each mission, 5,000 children and adults receive free vision screening and eyeglasses, which enable them to once again read, work and support their families. Hearing aids collected are refurbished by the Indiana Lions Speech and Hearing State Project and loaned to those in need who

Makers Market coming to Milford Saturday

greatly appreciated by the Syracuse Lions and the people and agencies who receive help as a result of proceeds donated to this project. Anyone wishing to know more about their work, or who might wish to join in service and fellowship, is encouraged to call (574) 457-6118 or email ann_haffner@ yahoo.com for more information. GARDEN & LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

The second Makers Market hosted by Made on Main will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 27, on the lawn at Harvest Coffee & Market, 207 N. Higbee St., Milford. If you are a supporter of handmade goods and love to shop local, then make plans to attend.

At the Makers Market, you will be able to shop dozens of small businesses in one place. Local artists will be sharing their handmade products like leather accessories, woodwork, jewelry, books, rugs, natural skin care, baby and kid’s items, baked goods and apparel. There will be face painting and a bounce house, too.

“Art comes in a million forms,” said Angie Deak, Made on Main owner and event coordinator. “We have so many artists in our area. The goal of the Makers Market is to provide a slower-paced atmo-

sphere full of great talent, bringing together our local makers, giving them quality exposure to their own community.

“I’m a huge supporter of handmade items, shopping small and local, and I love to encourage others to do the same.”

In addition to the market, Harvest Coffee will be open and serving treats, drinks, breakfast and lunch items, and Big C’s BBQ truck will be in the parking lot from 10 a.m. until sold out.

If the Harvest Coffee lot is full, customers are encouraged to park at the church south of the market.

Made on Main’s studio is located on Main Street in downtown Milford. Find the organization on Facebook, Instagram or visit madeonmain.fun for more information about adult do-it-yourself workshops and June’s art camp for kids.

Lilly Center offers aquatic learning all summer long

The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams in Winona Lake has a bunch of educational experiences planned for the public this summer.

Library Time

WCPL Stories & STEM: Bring your elementary aged children to the Warsaw Community Public Library in downtown Warsaw at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays on June 7, 14, 21 and 28 to learn about the many aspects of lake ecosystems and take part in hands-on projects. No registration is required.

Critter Encounters

Turtle: A morning of fun for the whole family will start at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 9, at the Lilly Center. Interact with native turtles and enjoy a themed critter tale, critter creation and critter activity. Registration is required. The event is free and includes snacks.

Crayfish: The whole family is invited for the session that starts at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 23, at the Lilly Center. Enjoy a native crayfish-themed critter tale, critter creation and critter activ-

ity. Registration is required. The event is free and includes snacks.

Frog: A morning of fun for the whole family will start at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 7, at the Lilly Center. Enjoy native leopard frogs through a themed critter tale, critter creation and critter activity. Registration is required. The event is free and includes snacks.

Mystery Critter: Another critter event will start at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 21, at the Lilly Center, with a to-be-announced critter tale, critter creation and critter activity. Registration is required.

Milford Public Library — Summer reading program events

This year’s summer reading program theme is “All Together

Now.” Registration begins May 30 and summer reading begins Monday, June 5.

Kickoff is at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 7. The library is hosting a pet parade at 1 p.m. Get your face painted to match your pet. Each pet will be registered at a table in the library’s parking lot. They will ask questions about your pet to read while you are walking around in a circle in front of the judge’s table.

Don’t have a pet? Bring your favorite stuffed animal. All pets must be on a leash or in a crate/ cage at all times. Owners are responsible for actions of their pets. Pets must have current vaccinations and be in good health. No aggressive animals. Courtesy is appreciated. Be prepared to clean up after your pet. Prizes will be awarded.

Children ages preschool through graduating high school seniors are invited to participate. If it’s rainy or stormy, call the library at (574) 658-4312 for an alternate location for the pet parade.

The pet parade is just the beginning of a summer full of fun. Everyone, ages preschool through graduating high school seniors, can participate. Keep track of how many minutes you read and earn some pretty great incentives like food coupons, books and gift cards.

The event is free and includes snacks.

Lake Ecotours

Get to know some of your area lakes on a whole new level with ecotours. Ecotours are like ranger talks but on the lakes. Each one starts at 7 p.m., and registration is required.

Big Chapman Lake: Monday, July 10

Lake Wawasee: Tuesday, July 11

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Winona Lake: Thursday, July

Lake Tippecanoe: Friday, July

14

Aquatic Plant ID Expedition

From 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, you can spend time outside at Tri-Lake with Matthew Linn, a biologist with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, and learn about the diverse aquatic plants in area lakes. Registration is required.

The Lilly Center is grateful to DePuy Synthes for sponsoring Critter Encounters and to Zimmer Biomet Foundation for sponsoring the expedition and ecotour series. For more information and to register for events, visit lakes. grace.edu/events.

They have lots of great guest storytellers for family story time at 10:30 a.m.

Fridays. Maureen

Haab kicks things off with stories about community Friday, June 9. Stevens Puppets will be June 16 with a marionette show of “The Wizard of Oz.”

The Potawatami Zoo will bring animals June 23; local author Dani R-G, June 30; Jerica Bixler will share stories July 7; the Spoon Man will teach you to play spoons July 14; and Janette Stackhouse will read stories about self-esteem July 21. If you stay for the whole family story time, your family will earn a new book to take home and add to your home library.

The library also has fun programs planned for all ages. Scott Schaffer will do a program on budgies (parakeets) at 2 p.m.

Thursday, June 8. This is a program for anyone interested in learning about raising budgies and having them for pets. The Puppet Friends Show will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 14.

Professor Steve will share his Marvelous Machines Show at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 21. There will be an assembly line activity for all ages from 2-4 p.m. June 28. Meet at the Milford Food Bank, 111 S. James St., Milford.

If you stay and help assemble packages for food pantries for an hour, you will get 20 minutes credit on your reading sheets. The library will host an escape room for teens at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, in the teen area of the library. Summer reading program ends July 22. Everyone who has read at least five hours will earn a ticket to the pizza party at noon July 21. At 1 p.m., Mark’s Ark will bring

animal friends to keep everyone entertained.

Free Lunches

Free lunches will be available again this summer. The library will have lunches outside for children preschool to age 18 from noon to 12:30 p.m. every day.

These lunches are provided by the United States Department of Agriculture and the Wawasee Community School Corporation.

There will be two brand new Polywood picnic tables outside the south doors of the library where children can sit and enjoy their lunch. The tables were donated by Polywood.

The week of July 3-7 there will be no lunch. Lunches begin June 5 and end July 26.

Craft Week Craft week will be July 3-8 this year. The library will be closed Tuesday, July 4. All summer reading program participants can pick up a packet of five crafts to take home that week. There will be an online element to the program.

Everyone is invited to watch

“Kindly Ever After: Friendship Adventure” at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, in the meeting room. Join Page Turner enjoying a story, a craft and a snack together. Have fun and stay for lunch.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Three brothers took time on a nice day last week to flatten pop cans in their family’s driveway on South Main Street. They are Gabe, Dontae and Dakota Salyer, the children of Stanley and Tasha Salyer. Gabe estimated they had more than 600 cans to crunch, which they then planned to take to be recycled.

20 YEARS AGO, MAY 21, 2003 Milford School earned accreditation for the school year from the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. The association recognized the school April 8 at its annual meeting in Chicago.

Monday night the Milford Lions Club presented Shanna Zol-

man with the Lions Young Leaders in Service Award. The award was given for the many hours Shanna spent during her senior year at Wawasee working with younger children.

30 YEARS AGO, MAY 19, 1993

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Miller, 7809 N. 200E, Milford, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a family brunch at South Shore Golf Course Restaurant, Syracuse, Sunday, May 23. Miller and the former Mary Louise Pinkerton were married May 22, 1943, in Alexandria, La. Tamara Munson of Milford is one of seven students majoring in the School of Health Sciences at Purdue who recently received an award by the school. Munson, a senior was awarded the Outstanding Service Award and received a plaque. She is majoring in Industrial Hygiene.

40 YEARS AGO, MAY 25, 1983

Joe Estep, Milford, retired

May 1 as a field record clerk in the Goshen district of Northern Indiana Public Service Company. He worked out of the Goshen office and had been with the company for 31 years. Estep is a native of Milford and resides in the home in which he was born.

Campbell’s Market on the corners of Main and Emeline Streets in Milford is getting a facelift while workers from Max Miller N Son Spray Painting recondition the store front and side. According to Rick Miller, the company may be in town for several weeks since other Main Street merchants have inquired about paint jobs for their buildings.

Julia Reed of southeast of Milford had a very busy week end.

On Saturday Mrs. Devere Cloud, Cleo Fisher, Ruth Wood, Francis Huff and Jean Hicks, all of Elkhart, called in Mrs. Reed’s home. The women have been

It happened in North Webster ... 30 years ago

LEISURE, RECREATIONAL ........M010-M110 MERCHANDISE ...........................P010-P290 PETS ............................................Q010-Q030 REAL ESTATE SALES ................S010-S110 REAL ESTATE RENTALS ............U010-U120 TRANSPORTATION .....................W010-W100

friends for some 60-70 years.

50 YEARS AGO, MAY 23, 1973 Andrea Lynn Newman, 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Newman of Milford, will be “Miss Milford” in this year’s Kosciusko county fair queen contest. She is being sponsored by the Milford Area Development Council.

Navy seaman recruit Jeffrey D. Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley E. Martin of Milford, graduated from recruit training at the naval training center here. He is a 1971 graduate of Wawasee high school, Syracuse.

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Custer and sons Darrell and Dwight of Milford attended the graduation of their son and brother, Dale, at Purdue university recently. Young Custer was on the dean’s list. He recently returned from Fort Worth, Texas, where he trained in a 707 and received his 707 flight engineer’s rating.

Former actress is new postmaster

10 YEARS AGO, MAY 22, 2013

Thirteen residences in North Webster will be receiving notices for being in violation of the town’s tall grass and weed ordinance. Police Chief Greg Church notified the North Webster Town Council during its Tuesday evening meeting at the North Webster Community Center notices were sent out that day.

Local resident Pirkko Miller talked to folks at Senior Primelife Enrichment Center in North Webster May 14, sharing her memories of growing up during World War II in her native Finland.

20 YEARS AGO, MAY 21, 2003

Allison Shearer claimed the third grade spelling bee title at North Webster Elementary

School. Tavis Crittendon was the runner-up. Tavis is the son of Rodney and Shannon Crittendon, North Webster. Allison is the daughter of Tom and Lyn Shearer, North Webster.

Lakeland Kiwanis Club, North Webster, met May 5 with President Neva Hartman calling the meeting to order. Guests were Shannon Ross and Richina Nichols, with inter-club guests from Bremen, Goshen Maple City and Nappanee.

30 YEARS AGO, MAY 19, 1993

With the Kosciusko County Commissioners leaning toward updating all fire and EMS dispatching equipment in the county the town of North Webster and Tippecanoe Township may be leaning toward the county for

dispatch services.

Gwyn Malone was sworn as the new postmaster at North Webster Post Office Thursday, May 13. The 36-year-old former actress has been working at the post office since March 25.

40 YEARS AGO, MAY 25, 1983

Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Blakeley Jr., North Webster, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary at an open house June 25 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Eastlund, North Webster.

Larry Kennedy of Warsaw, Lt. Gov. of Land of Lakes division of Kiwanis Indiana district, was guest speaker for Kiwanis Club of Lakeland, North Webster, May 23.

The most enjoyable part of being a Lions District Governor

is seeking “a group of men who will work together to accomplish worthwhile goals,” commented Earl Roberts, district governor for 25-G and a North Webster resident.

50 YEARS AGO, MAY 23, 1973

The Tippecanoe Township Home Extension Club held its May meeting in the home of Mrs. Hayes P. Hidy with Mrs. Rhue Hunnicutt serving as cohostesses. The Ladies of the Round Table met at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 14, at a North Webster restaurant for their annual spring party. The party was opened by Mrs. Junior Hollar, who led the 17 members and guests, Mrs. Ross Cook and Mrs. Darla Dahl.

It happened in Syracuse ... 10 years ago Kay Young named Wawasee Flotilla Commodore

10 YEARS AGO, MAY 22, 2013

Kay Young was presented with the official Wawasee Flotilla Commodore’s hat by Holly Tuttle, chairwoman of the flotilla committee. Young will join the list of other dignitaries as being chosen commodore.

Ken Jones, president of Jones Petrie Rafinski, the town’s engineering firm, gave a monthly report on the SR 13/US 6 Industrial and Technology Park to the Syracuse Town Council during its regular meeting Tuesday evening.

20 YEARS AGO, MAY 21, 2003

A new policy regarding portable grills at Syracuse parks will be looked into by the Syracuse Park Board Policy Committee, hopefully in time for the busy Fourth of July weekend. Discussion Monday evening at the park board’s regular meeting centered on the need for a policy due to safety of those visiting the parks. The policy will not affect the four permanent grills at Lakeside, two at Ward, one at Hoy’s, and one at Crosson parks.

A new condominium complex will soon grace the shores of Lake

Wawasee. The old Johnson Bay Marina will soon be the site of Kingfisher Condominiums, a 19unit complex with a private boat ramp and a swimming pool. “The ground work is being done, and we are in the pre-sale stage right now,” said real estate agent Vickie Prickett.

Fears that a 280-foot communication tower may someday fall stalled a decision by the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals. The property in question is located at 1009 W. Brooklyn St. in Syracuse.

30 YEARS AGO, MAY 19, 1993

Syracuse sewer consultant Tom Miller, who has also been acting street and water department superintendent in the absence of an ill Ron Conley, was formally installed as head of all three departments at last night’s (Tuesday) meeting of Syracuse Town Council.

The Rotary Club’s recent bikea-thon found 54 riders biking the course around Syracuse Lake on a very pleasant Saturday. Many of the riders huffed and puffed anywhere from 5 to 30 miles in the morning, all for a good cause.

40 YEARS AGO, MAY 25, 1983

Warren Swartz was named the new town marshal for Syracuse at last night’s town board meeting. He replaces William Selvey, who resigned.

Larry Weaver Jr. is still a trainee with the Syracuse Fire Department. He joined the fire department after being active as a non-member with the annual hog roast and carnival.

50 YEARS AGO, MAY 23, 1973 Marta Juday, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Juday, Syra-

cuse, graduated from IU Medical Center in Indianapolis, Sunday. She received a BS degree in physical therapy.

T.L. (Bud) Cline, commander of American Legion Post 223, Syracuse, reports the Memorial Day service at Syracuse Cemetery will be at 2 p.m. Monday. The Maxwelton Ladies Day Golfing Association held a medal play outing Wednesday, May 16. Hostesses for the 18-hole play were Gloria Stoffel and Maggie Smith.

Daddies and daughters dance the night away at Quaker Haven Camp

Young ladies dressed in their finest princess outfits descended upon Quaker Haven Camp with their dates in tow for the annual Lakeland Youth Center Daddy Daughter Dance. Dances occurred both Friday and Saturday evenings inside the camp’s activity building gymnasium.

DJ Vinny V was spinning the tunes as the young ladies filled the dance floor with their (usually) willing dance partners. In between songs, the couples took advantage of the ice cream sundae bar and the fresh cotton candy that was being spun at the entrance to the activity center’s gymnasium.

The dance, which ran from 6-8 p.m. each day, is one of LYC’s largest fundraisers of the year and is always a sellout.

North Webster Community Center celebrates full occupancy

If you’re looking for office space in North Webster, you’re going to have to inquire somewhere other than the North Webster Community Center.

According to NWCC Executive Director Emily Worrell, as of Thursday, May 18, the building has no vacant space for new tenants.

“When I started 18 months ago, one of the big things the board and town wanted was for this building

to be full,” said Worrell. “We had four tenants when I started. As of today, we have 12. We are out of space completely.

“I joke when I go to meetings and talk to people about the success of the Community Center that I’m down to toilet space. I can rent you a few toilet stalls if you’re interested. There’s a lot of advertising space on the back of those stall doors that you’re welcome to.”

Worrell pointed out that even the former concession stand is being utilized as the new visitors center

for the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce.

“When I first started talking to the local groups in town, the big red banner on the side of the community center was almost a visual reminder that Webster wasn’t succeeding or doing well, so taking it down is something to be celebrated.

“Our building is full, our town is full. It’s almost summer, so we’re really ramping up. It’s really exciting to be able to be able to rip that giant red sign off the building that says ‘Rent This Space.’”

Chore-Time Brock employees ‘stuff the bus’ for Animal Welfare League

The generous and caring employees at Chore-Time Brock & CTB Corporate recently held a twoday “Stuff the Bus” donation event for the nonprofit Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County.

The event was organized by Michael Mettham and Maureen Kuhns from CTB. Almost $2,200 in donations of cat and dog food, laundry detergent and a large variety pet supplies were donated.

“April was a record-breaking month with 194 intakes, of which 170 where cats and kittens. As you can imagine this takes a toll on our budget. AWL must fundraise to support our beautiful nonprofit shelter that many cats and dogs of Kosciusko County temporarily call home,” said Executive Director Tonya Blanchard

“This time of year is when our passionate team and board of directors roll up their sleeves to get creative when we have so many kittens come in the front door. Sadly, we see this on a weekly basis for what we call kitten season or ‘Kitty Palooza’ in AWL terms.”

“The ‘Stuff the Bus’ program is a wonderful way for a business to help us out with the supplies we need to keep going. ChoreTime Brock’s ‘Stuff the Bus’ two-

PUBLIC NOTICE Dewart Lake Protective Association Inc., P.O. Box 152, Syracuse, IN 46567, has applied to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Law Enforcement, under IC 14-15-7-3 and 312 IAC 5-3-1, for a permit to conduct a Flotilla. This event is scheduled to be held at 10 am on July 1 on Dewart 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 IAC 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 IAC 3-1. hspaxlp

day event brought in an amazing amount of donations for our furry family. We can’t begin to thank them enough!

“We welcome everyone in Kosciusko County to stop in and take a tour or walk some dogs or snuggle some of our kittens. We currently have 324 pets in our care,” said Blanchard.

“CTB was excited to have the opportunity to host this event and help the Animal Welfare League,” said Michael Mettham, director of benefits, compensation & HRIS.

“Tonya, John and the whole AWL staff do amazing work for the county. We’re thrilled that CTB employees stepped up like they did and truly stuffed the bus.”

The Animal Welfare League provides all-important services for all of Kosciusko County. For a second year in a row, AWL had a 97.7%

save rate for pets in their care. Last year they also experienced a 28.3% increase in pet intakes, totaling 1,664 pets. This increase added 367 additional pets over 2021 intakes.

“What an amazing group at CTB to host this event for AWL,” said John Lantz, AWL board president. “We are very thankful for their partnership and support. Our special thanks to Mike Kissane.”

AWL encourages you to come and spend time socializing the pets at the shelter, located at 1048 S. 325E, Pierceton. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The shelter is closed Sunday and Monday. Call ahead for adoption appointments, (574) 267-3008.

To make a donation, visit awlwarsaw.com.

STATE OF INDIANA BEFORE THE KOSCIUSKO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KOSCIUSKO COUNTY IN RE: PETITION TO VACATE

A PUBLIC WAY, BLAKE PALMER, Petitioner.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING UPON PETITION FOR VACATION OF PUBLIC WAY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Blake Palmer, as Petitioner, have filed a verified Petition to Vacate a Public Way with the Kosciusko County Commissioners seeking the vacation of a public way, which Petition has been set for hearing before the Kosciusko County Commissioners on the 20th day of June, 2023 at 9:15 AM. The hearing will be held in the old Courtroom, which is located on the third floor of the Kosciusko County Courthouse, 100 West Center Street, Warsaw, Indiana 46580. The public way for which vacation is sought, is situate in Kosciusko County, State of Indiana, and is more particularly described as follows, to-wit:

Part of the Original Plat of the Town of Atwood (formerly Town Plat of Mount Ruska) located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 5 in Township 32 North, Range 5 East and the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 32, Township 33 North, Range 5 East, 2nd/Principal Meridian, Harrison Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana, more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at the Northwest corner of Lot #15 in said Original Plat of the Town of Atwood; thence South 01° 15’ 59” East, along the West line of Lot 15, 90.97 feet to the Southwest corner of said Lot 15; thence North 71° 35’ 47” West, 17.52 feet to the Southeast corner of Lot #16 in said Original Plat of the Town of Atwood; thence North 01° 15’ 59” West, 85.14 feet to the Northeast corner of said Lot #14; thence North 88° 56’ 37” East, 16.5 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing, 1453 square feet more or less. ANY PERSON desiring to be heard may file an objection or comments with the Auditor of Kosciusko County, Indiana or with the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission, and any person may appear at said hearing and be heard in support of or objection to the Petition filed herein. The hearing may be continued by the Kosciusko County Commissioners without further public notice.

A copy of the Petition is on file in the Office of the Auditor of Kosciusko County, Indiana.

Dated: May 22, 2023 Kosciusko County Commissioners Rhonda J Helser, Auditor Kosciusko County hspaxlp

Around The Lakes

How great is your God?

A couple of weeks ago we did a short series on doing a lot with a little, the story of the feeding of the 5,000. We saw in this story how miraculous God is in providing, even when there is no human way this can happen.

As we know, Jesus took a few small fish and five small barley loaves and fed 5,000 men, not counting women and children. We also saw that the disciples doubted anything was going to happen. I would say they possibly even smirked when Jesus told them to distribute the food.

No, for my favorite two words in our Bible are: “But God.”

How many times within the Bible does God intervene and do the miraculous? These two words should permeate every part of our language: “But God.”

We live in unprecedented times. The government appears to be out of control. Our economy appears to be on the verge of collapse. The church has been silent and the world has encouraged its silence. More often than not the church has obliged the society.

But what about what God tells us? What about what the church is to be about doing?

The church for too long has stood by quietly as our society tells us how to act, and we buy this philosophy instead of confronting it. How has this worked out for us? Have we advanced the kingdom? Have we changed the world around us? Have we lived lives of discipleship?

To answer the first question, it has not gone well for the church, has it? Attendance has fallen, and society only sees the hypocrisy of the church. When the

church decides the ways of the world are just as good as God’s, we become hypocrites. We stand for nothing and attendance falls.

When will the church remember we are called out of the world? This answers the second question, too. We have not advanced the kingdom of God; we have become just like the world. So, why should anyone come to church?

Question three ties in here also. We have not changed the world around us because we have never been changed.

We have never lived lives as true disciples. Or maybe we have, just like the disciples feeding the 5,000. We don’t believe in a God of the miraculous. We believe in the God we create in our image. Discipleship calls us to sacrifice all to Him, to give up all to Him.

Romans 12:2, New Living

Translation: “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this

world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”

So, can the God who transformed three small fish and five pieces of bread into a feast for 5,000 transform us? Yes, He can, and waits to do precisely this.

Let’s face it, this world is a mess and there are no answers out there. So why not try transformation?

Either God is who He says He is or we the church need to stop existing. You see, a church without God is simply just another service organization. So what is the point of being a church?

I choose to believe in the God who parted the Red Sea, changed water into wine and transformed a few fish and a little bread into a feast. God is either the God of power or He is nothing. You choose.

Lake Wawasee boat-in theme set for 2023

The Syracuse-Wawasee Ministerial Association at its May meeting approved this year’s Lake Wawasee boat-in schedule and themes.

This year’s boat-in season runs 15 weeks, from May 28 through Sept. 3, under the overall theme of “The Leap of Faith.”

This is the 54th year for the boat-in, which was started in 1969 by the Rev. Harlan Steffen, pastor of Wawasee Lakeside Chapel, and three other pastors. This year’s weekly themes and supporting Bible references are:

May 28: “Just Believe,” John

3:15-16

June 4, “Increase Our Faith,”

Luke 15:5-6

June 11, “How to Please God,”

Hebrews 11:5-6

June 18, “Faith is Real,” He-

brews 11:1-2

June 25, “Faith and Doubts,”

James 1:5-6

July 2, “Faith Illustrated —

Abraham,” Galatians 3:6-9

July 9, “The Size of Our Faith,”

Matthew 9:27-29

July 16, “The Shield of Faith,”

Ephesians 6:16

July 23, “Justified by Faith,”

Romans 5:1-2

July 30, “Faith Makes the Difference,” Matthew 9:29

Aug. 6, “Faith and Courage,”

Acts 27:25

Aug. 13, “Through Faith We

Can,” Hebrews 11:32-40

Aug. 20, “Faith and Prayer,”

Matthew 21:21-22

Aug. 27, “Faith and Deliverance

— David,” 1 Samuel 17:32-37

Sept. 3, “Faith and Death,”

John 11:25

The half-hour services begin at 8:30 a.m. from the S.S. Lillypad moored offshore from the Oak-

wood Resort lawn.

Attendees may line up behind The Frog Tavern at 7:30 a.m. for a free ride on the Lillypad to the service. Complementary pastries, orange juice and coffee are available to those attending on the Lillypad.

Onshore attendees are invited to bring their blankets and lawn chairs to settle on the lawn or in the gazebo at Oakwood Resort. Services include worship music and a short homily by one of the area’s pastors.

Milford First Brethren to host free community dinner

THE WEATHER has been warm and sunny recently and good for boaters. Pictured above on their boat are Gene and Cecelia Derolf as they prepare to head out on Webster Lake. “This is the lake we boat on,” Gene said. “We love it.” —o—

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT will host its annual S.S. Lillypad cruise from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, June 25. Tickets are $30 per person and seating is limited. The event includes a guided tour of Lake Wawasee, appetizers, cash bar and a silent auction. Sponsorship opportunities are available until June 16. To purchase tickets or learn more about sponsoring the event, contact Courtney Whetsone at courtney.whetstone.ja.org, or give her a call at (574) 253-2238.

bined resources, with classes taking place in the school south of Syracuse. Berkeypile took time to meet with the students and answer any questions they had about how the new arrangement will work.

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IF YOU are planning on participating in this year’s Mudtastic Classic and haven’t signed up yet, the deadline to receive a free T-shirt with your registration is Friday, May 2. —o—

IT’S TIME for Milford Family Fun Fest! Superintendent Steven Marquart reminds everyone that street closings will begin at 5 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, May 24, on Main Street from Catherine to the ATM lane at the old bank building. More streets will be closing through Saturday. —o—

“THE EUCHRE tournament held on May 18 was part of another busy day at Senior Primelife Enrichment Center,” said Director Nancy Gray. “We had six tables again. The winners were Larry Rensberger, first place; Cindy Pierce, second place; Judy Setlack, most loaners; and Toby Weaver, low man. Thanks to all who came to the tournament.

MILFORD KIWANIS would like to remind everyone of their pancake breakfast from 7-10 a.m. Saturday, May 27, at the Milford Community Building. The cost is by donation only. Pictured are Doug Strycker, left, and Chuck Bird preparing the club’s signature blueberry pancakes. On Monday the Kiwanians will be selling Nelson’s chicken following the Memorial Day Parade for $9 per half.

YOU MIGHT remember a piece in this column last summer about the Yellow Banks Plant Exchange’s plant stand that sat in downtown North Webster. It offered an opportunity to exchange plants and starts with other local horticulture enthusiasts. Here’s an update for the 2023 season from the group’s founder, Valerie Jeffrey:

“After much consideration I have decided that plant stand No. 1, which was located last year downtown North Webster, will not be downtown this year but rather set up here at Yellow Banks Plant Exchange at 213 EMS W30 Lane, North Webster. I appreciate the offers to host the stand this year, but the locations weren’t desirable. Factors considered besides location — foot traffic, nearby person to water, politics of businesses in town. If a proper location does become available, the stand may go to town. I hope everyone wishing to participate still will. I don’t live far from town at all, just down Backwater Road. Thanks for all your support!”

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“Hopefully, I will have more to report next week. I had to miss a couple days last week. I got that bug going around. To make it even worse, I had to cancel a short trip to visit my great-grandson Evan. He is 15 months old and I have yet to give him my big grandma hug.

“That will have to do for this week. Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. I want to thank all our veterans for their service. Enjoy Memorial Day weekend. Be safe.” —o—

IN KEEPING with the garden theme, In the Garden will meet at the Syracuse Public Library at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 25, in the downstairs meeting room. The library has secured old metal signs that group members will transform into garden signs to raise awareness about native plants and pollinators. The group will also discuss potential field trip destinations, since they proved popular last year. —o—

NORTH WEBSTER will have a memorial service at 6:15 p.m. Monday, May 29. Check in is at 5:45 p.m. at North Webster town park and boat pickup is at 6 p.m. Taps sounds at 6:30 p.m. and the Dixie departs. Dinner, provided by American Legion Post 253, is at 6:45 p.m. —o—

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Milford First Brethren Church, 110 W. Catherine St., will host a free community meal from 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, in the church gymnasium. Attendees are requested to enter the building through the east double doors.

The main dish will be pizza casserole. The public is invited to enjoy an excellent home-cooked meal with sides.

The church, located at the southeast corner of Catherine and Henry streets, hosts the free dinner the last Wednesday of each month.

The church also operates the Van Buren Township Food Pantry.

For more information, call Jim Strube at (574) 453-7878.

LEE ANNE Stewart Dance Studio is celebrating 50 years of dance by presenting Fabulous Favorites at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 10, and Friday and Saturday, June 16-17; and 4 p.m. Sunday, June 11 and 18, at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center, Warsaw. Tickets are available online only at stewartdanceschool. com . Click on “production” and scroll down to “tickets” to get yours.

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DAY-OF-RACE REGISTRATIONS will be available beginning at 6 a.m. for this Saturday’s second annual North Webster Community Center “Veterun & Walk Memorial Day 5K.” Online registration is still available at nwcommunitycenter.org for $30 per runner. The race will begin at 8 a.m. at NWCC.

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DO YOU play the trumpet or the bugle?

Both are sought for “Taps Across the Lake” in North Webster and Chautauqua-Wawasee’s “Taps Across the Water” events. The goal is to cover both Webster Lake and Lake Wawasee with taps. Lake Webster’s event will be held at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, May 28; Chautauqua-Wawasee’s event will be held at 9:08 p.m. If you are interested in participating contact Dr. Matthew Murdock at murdock.matt@sycamoreschool. org.

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KARAOKE WILL begin at 7 p.m. this Friday, May 26, at the North Webster American Legion, 756 S. Main St.

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STUDENTS AT Milford Middle School had the opportunity last Thursday to meet their future headmaster when Wawasee Middle School Principal Brent Berkeypile came to visit with his soon-to-be charges. As has been documented in this paper, the two schools will merge next fall to take advantage of com-

Club planted the “Big Bet” at Lakeside Park Saturday, May 20. It took six club members and one volunteer a record 2.5 hours. The club purchased flowers from fundraising and a grant from the Harkless Foundation.

Relandscaping of the flower bed was done by Countryscapes, Ligonier, and was also funded by the club and grant. Those on hand helping out Saturday were Kathy Tittle, Toby Oswald, Ronda Neibert, Melanie Mason, Martha Stoeltng and Carolyn Baker.

Club members were also at Henry Ward Park. A big shout out for their hard work. Working there were Darcy Hively, Melanie Mason, Toby Oswald and volunteer Ron Mason. Shown by the sign after all the planting was done are, from left, Melanie Mason, Oswald and Hively, in a photo taken by Ron Mason.

IF YOU’VE noticed an abnormal odor in Milford this week, there’s nothing to be concerned about. The town is conducting sewer jetting this week, which could cause the smell to come through the drains in your house. Not to worry, said Superintendent Steven Marquart, the smell will dissipate quickly.

NEW EVENING classes are starting June 7 at North Webster Community Center. A stretch and strength class, taught by Kelly Meeks, is at 6 p.m. Starting June 22, Tuesday and Thursday evening yoga classes, taught by Norma Monik, begin at 5 p.m. For more information, visit nwcommunitycenter.org.