The Mail-Journal - May 31, 2023

2023 Milford Fest fun for everyone

The 2023 Milford Fest offered plenty of good, wholesome family fun for those who came out to enjoy the festivities.

The Kiwanis Club of Milford hosted a pancake and sausage breakfast.

The annual “Cutie Contest” took place at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 27, on the main stage at Milford Fest in downtown Milford.

Dean Wuthrich and Zennith Coffin-Riggs were named “Prince” and “Princess” for the 2- to 3-year-old contest.

Dean is the son of Dexter and Stefani Wuthrich. Zennith is the daughter of Joe Riggs and Stevi Coffin.

Dean likes to ride his bike, play outside and be with his siblings. He would like to be a fireman when he grows up, just like his father.

Zennith really loves animals. She wants to become a veterinarian when she grows up. She also really enjoys playing with her brothers and cousins. She is “Paw Patrol’s No. 1 fan.”

Aydrian Warren and Leah Beer were named “King” and “Queen” for the 4- to 5-year-old contest.

Aydrian is the son of Isabella Hamilton. Leah is the daughter of Brooks and Danielle Beer.

Aydrian said he really loves horses. He would like to be a horse trainer when he grows up. He really loves wearing hats. One of his favorite pastimes is playing outside.

Leah said she likes to ride her “side-by-side” bicycle, play Barbies and dress up and help with

the pigs in the barn. She would like to be a princess. For now, she will have to settle for being a “queen.”

The Milford Fire Department grilled delicious, mouth-watering ribeye sandwiches for lunch. There was no shortage of food and the weather was perfect.

The 2023 Milford Fest senior king and queen were announced at 2:45 p.m. on the main stage in downtown Milford.

Allen and Cheryl Brunjes,

Milford, were named the 2023 senior king and queen.

Allen Brunjes grew up in Milford. He attended Indiana Tech. He worked at Indiana/Michigan Power Plant and as an engineer for NIPSCO.

Cheryl Brunjes grew up in Wakarusa. She attended Ivy Tech in South Bend and worked for the U.S. Post Office in Fort Wayne and Milford.

Together they raised two sons. They now have a grand-

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daughter and grandson.

Allen Brunjes enjoys bike riding, motorcycle riding and shooting. Cheryl Brunjes’ favorite pastimes include reading, golf and creating stained glass creations.

They originally met in Fort Wayne and have been married nearly 50 years.

Cheryl Brunjes volunteers with the Van Buren Township Food Pantry. They both enjoy

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Overpass construction to close portion of Old SR 15

Construction of the overpass from Old SR 15 over to SR 15, north of Milford, continues with new road closures beginning Thursday, June 1, and remaining until construction is completed.

Phend and Brown Inc., will be closing CR 1300N (SyracuseMilford Road) west of CR 100E and Old SR 15 north of Syracuse Street starting the evening of Thursday, June 1, with that area remaining closed until completion of the project.

Old SR 15 will be closed to thru traffic but all residents and businesses south of CR 1300N will have access to their entrance drives from Old SR 15. All traffic in and out of Bison Trailers LLC will need to use the Old SR 15 entrances. Williamsburg Marine traffic will enter and exit to the South on Old SR 15. Main Street will remain closed.

Lt. Gov. Crouch visits NWES, hands out reading awards

Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch visited North Webster Elementary School Thursday, May 25. She handed out awards to the top readers of the Operation Read Book Boogie program. She also stressed to the students the importance of reading. The Book Boogie program was launched last year. It is a reading incentive program.

Crouch spoke on the importance of reading for parents, teachers and students. She also stressed the importance of literacy for the community, children and schools.

“If you can’t read, you will struggle,” said Crouch. “How many of you want to drive? You have to know how to read to see signs. Remember, whatever you do, continue to read. You will learn so many things. Education is important and so is reading.”

Brooklyn Heimann, a fourth grader, was the first place winner who read the most pages — 53,356.

The second place winner who read the second most pages is Megan Menzie, a fifth grader. She read 191 books and read 31,263 pages.

Both students received prizes, including an all-terrain hoverboard, Barnes and Nobles gift cards and book bags, and books, among other items.

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Memorial Day Celebrations

Syracuse, Milford and North Webster all sponsored Memorial Day parades followed by memorial services in their municipal cemeteries Monday, May 29.

Syracuse

Syracuse celebrated and commemorated Memorial Day, first with a parade and then with a solemn ceremony at Syracuse Cemetery.

Pat Park, pastor of Church in the Heights, Syracuse, and a retired Navy first lieutenant, delivered the opening and closing prayer at the cemetery. Park spent 25 years in the Navy before retiring.

Chris Longenbaugh, service officer for Syracuse American Legion Post 223, read the names of veterans buried in cemeteries in Syracuse and Turkey Creek Township, beginning with the American Civil War until present.

The guest speaker was David Wilkinson, Syracuse town manager. He is an Army veteran and a retired police officer. He joined the Army when he was 17 years old and spent six years in the military. He also had family members who served in

“It is quite an honor to be here today,” he said. “To me, Memorial Day is most sacred. I appreciate being asked to participate today.”

He said Memorial Day was originally know as Decoration Day, and originated three years after the Civil War In 1971 it became an official national holiday.

Wilkinson said Memorial Day is a way to honor those “who made the ultimate sacrifice.”

“We would be disrespectful if we did not honor these individuals,” he said. “We honor their memory today.”

He also quoted a portion of Abraham Lincoln’s famous speech he delivered in 1863 at Gettysburg, Pa.

The Wawasee Marching Warrior Band played the national anthem. Next, the 21-gun salute took place and taps was played.

Milford

The Milford community lined Main Street for the annual Memorial Day parade, featuring local veterans and the Ancil Geiger American Legion Post 226 honor guard.

The parade featured the Milford Lions, a 4-H Club, Milford

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Lake level management meeting set for June 13

A public lake level management meeting has been set for 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 13. The meeting will be held in the Syracuse Community Center.

The meeting will discuss current lake levels and the possibility of petitioning the courts for a dual lake level.

Representatives from the town of Syracuse, Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy District, pier companies, marinas, lake associations and Department of Natural Resources are expected to be in attendance. All other interested parties, including the public, are invited to attend.

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Plenty of sunshine for American Legion Riders Cruise-In

The annual American Legion Riders Cruise-In had plenty of sunshine this year. The cruise-in took place from 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 26, at The American Legion Riders Post #223, 1008 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

The many classic cars were beaming in the sunlight and the air was filled with the sound of the Beach Boys.

The event raises money for Toys For Tots, Operation Comfort Warriors and Wawasee High School student scholarships.

Patrons at the event enjoyed hamburgers and hot dogs, cornhole, a 50/50 raffle, fire pit raffle and a custom cornhole board silent auction.

American Legion Riders member Randy Rinker said, “The Cruise-In was a fantastic time. The weather could not have been any better.”

Lucky raffle and prize winners included BBQ fire pit, Mitch Gravenstuk; custom cornhole boards silent auction, Cassie Bowen; and 50/50 raffle, Jo Baskerville.

Bowen graciously donated the cornhole boards back to the Legion.

Rinker displayed his 1953 Chevy Bel-Air, “Wild Thing.” The car features a 555 cubic inch big block racing engine and packs 890 horsepower under the hood.

He said, “I bought it from a guy in Milwaukee. I saw it at a race in Byron, Ill. My son-in-law and I have done a lot of work on it. We just got to run it at the U.S. National Drag Strip at Indy Raceway Park.”

Joe and Mary Alice Maloni, Huntington, drove their 1935 International to the Cruise-In.

Joe Maloni said, “It was on blocks at an Indian reservation

junkyard in South Dakota. I spent six years restoring it.”

They never tow the vehicle. Mary Alice Maloni said, “If you see it on a trailer, call 911.”

Rod Beer, Syracuse, displayed his hot rod, “Beer Keg.”

Beer said, “I built it in 1969 during my senior year in high school. I raced it for years and then my family intervened. I got it out of the barn a year ago and it took me about a year to put back together. It was just a pile of parts. I worked on it almost every night. I just finished it two weeks ago. It should be a 200 mph car. I will probably race it at Bunker Hill. I decided life is too short. It’s now or never.”

Ken Butt, Syracuse, displayed his 1927 Dodge Roadster. Butt said, “I bought it last year. I tore it down and went through everything. I just turned 76. It was a birthday present to myself. I haven’t raced since 1970. I raised a family and now I can play again.”

Gary and Faith Calhoon, Warsaw, displayed their 1978 Mustang II “Ghia” Special Edition.

Gary Calhoon said, “I bought it at a garage sale in Milford. It’s all original and has never been restored. It’s only been driven 27,000 miles.”

Mike Smith, Millersburg, showed his 1954 Chevrolet Corvette.

Smith said, “I bought it in 1973 from a Chevy dealer. It was in 1,000 pieces. I didn’t fully restore it until 1986. It was the 1,980th one ever made. The first one was made in 1953.”

Robert Studebaker displayed his 1922 Studebaker 2-Pass Roadster “Special-Six.” Studebaker said, “It is a true survivor and extremely rare pre-war car with only two others known to exist in the world.”

Fred Bickel, Warsaw, showed off

his 1937 Desoto. Bickel said, “I dug it out of the building 10 years ago. I spent four years building it. It’s not a show car. It’s just a driver.”

Harold Gunkel, North Webster,

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A school staff member received an award for reading the most pages, too. Amy Hill, a speech language pathology aide, also received prizes, including a Barnes and Nobles gift card and book bag, a blanket, coffee mug and an Amazon gift card.

Crouch said she is an avid reader who enjoys biographies of presidents. “I like to read for enjoyment,” she said. She stressed the importance of reading by the third grade, stating, “If you can’t read by third grade, you will struggle. It’s critical.”

She added, “We know reading by the third grade has proven to be successful.”

Crouch said if elected governor, she will provide more resources to encourage reading. An Eli Lilly grant will help provide reading tutors.

people is to make a difference in the world, Crouch said.

“This is awarded to young Hoosiers who have exceptional leadership and outstanding community service,” Crouch said.

DeeAnna Muraski, CEO of Operation Read, thanked those who helped count all the pages read, and she said, “it was a lot.” This included her board of directors, Principal Lee Snider, Librarian Leslie Tharp and several volunteers.

“I’d like to thank all the teachers who encouraged reading, the parents and the students,” Muraski said.

Alex Hall of Kosciusko County Community Foundation announced the final totals for the reading program. He represented the Kosciusko Endowment Youth Services program.

displayed his 1950 Chevy. Gunkel said, “I’ve had it six years. It took about three years to restore. I’m still working on it. I’m always adding something.”

Large crowd welcomes visitors to Chautauqua-Wawasee Fine Arts Festival

Sunny skies and warm temperatures in the 70s welcomed a large crowd to ChautauquaWawasee’s annual Wawasee Oakwood Fine Arts Festival Saturday, May 27, in the park at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse.

The festival brought together over 30 local and regional artists from around Indiana and beyond. All art had been juried to qualify for inclusion in the festival.

The 9th annual festival at Oakwood featured 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 one-of-a-kind pieces.

This year the number of artists had grown, jumping from 28 to 35, ensuring there was plenty to see. All art had been juried to ensure suitability for this event. Chautauqua-Wawasee strived to provide fine art products from true artisans, so attendees were sure to find the perfect treasures to take home.

The beautiful, outdoor setting provided a family-friendly environment. Many families

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Food vendors were on-site for snacks, drinks and lunch, with outside seating available. Live music was provided by Garry Jones.

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able for children, so the whole family could enjoy the day as there was something for everyone. The property also had a playground for children.

The Chautauqua-Wawasee booth had free gifts. The Art Festival took place until 4 p.m. Visit chautauquawawasee. org for more information.

The Lt. Gov. also gave the Brilliant Firefly Award to Menzie.

Crouch noted the state insect is a firefly. The power of young

“The total number of books read by students and staff was 12,102 and the total number of pages read was 545,308 — over half a million pages,” he said.

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Food Bank and, of course, numerous emergency response vehicles, among others.

Following the parade, the American Legion held a ceremony at Milford Cemetery to “honor and pay respects to our comrades who have departed this life,” said Steve Wilson, Legion Post 226 chaplain.

“We honor those today who have given their lives,” he said to the crowd.

During the Milford Cemetery ceremony, the honor guard was joined by Wawasee High School student D.J. Stump, who is a senior and the late Stanley Stump’s grandson. He performed taps. Stanley was the former commander of the Milford Legion.

The Wawasee High School marching band was also on hand to perform “Star-Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America.”

Wilson read the American Legion Memorial Day prayer: “O, Lord, we give you thanks for the American way of life that we enjoy today. Let us not forget that the rights and privileges we enjoy have blood on them and that every good gift was bought and paid for in human sacrifice. Today, we honor all who have gone before us and made the supreme sacrifice,” Wilson said.

“Lord God, on this Memorial Day, be thou our guide and wisdom to our president and government leaders as they lead this nation to create peace throughout our world and nation and community.”

Wilson added, “We humbly ask to protect our nation from external attack and internal decay. Make us all aware, O God, of our responsibility that rests upon us to create peace in our own hearts, in our homes and in

our relationships with others. Lead us, inspire us, make us your people to become a nation that truly is blessed by you.”

Wilson also read the names of those veterans from Milford who died in the past year. North Webster North Webster American Legion Post 253 conducted a Memorial Day parade at 10:45 a.m. in downtown North Webster. The parade concluded at the North Webster Cemetery for a Memorial Day remembrance ceremony.

North Webster American Legion Post 253 commander and U.S. Air Force veteran Larry Burkhart said, “I was late so I could pick up a veteran to bring to the ceremony. On this day, we deepen our reverence for our departed friends and comrades.”

American Legion Post 253 Chaplain Philip Smith prayed, “Thank you Lord for the opportunity to honor our veterans on Memorial Day who gave the supreme sacrifice so we can be free.”

American Legion Post 253 member Kim Pulsipher read the names of fallen veterans to be honored on this sacred day. The Wawasee Middle School band played “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Russ Chandler passionately sang “I’m Proud To Be An American” by Lee Greenwood.

American Legion Post 253 Sergeant-At-Arms Elyse Hardin commanded members during the 21-gun salute. Burkhart said, “Today is the day we call Memorial Day. Memorial Day is not for everybody. It is for those who gave their lives in the heat of battle. I had two uncles that I never met. One died at ‘The Battle of the Bulge.’ The battle was unwinnable but they never stopped fighting.”

2023 Milford

Continued from page 1 traveling to new places. They especially enjoy traveling to Hawaii and the Caribbean.

They both agree that Milford is a great place to raise a family.

Milford is a community of “nice people doing nice things.”

Car lovers showed their shiny trucks and automobiles on Main Street in Milford.

Families enjoyed a variety of amusement rides, contest prize booths and food stands.

The band “Spaniels Forever” played on the main stage from 2-4 p.m. Billy Shelton is the last remaining original member of the band. They are known for their hit song “Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight.” Shelton said he served in the U.S. Army with Elvis Presley. He said that if Elvis were alive today, he would be 88 years old. Shelton is 89 years young and still performing better than ever.

Summer reading hits the ground running

The Syracuse Public Library is hitting the ground running with summer reading.

During Make-It Mondays, children can stretch their creative muscles at 2 p.m. every Monday. The first meeting is doughnuts and art on June 5 in SPL’s Community Roots outdoor space. This program is geared toward ages 7-12; however, others can join the fun, too. Younger children, birth to age 5, won’t want to miss story time at 10:30 a.m. each Wednesday. They’ll explore fabulous stories while meeting new friends, enjoying play and making crafts. All ages are invited to Fantastic Fridays at 10:30 a.m., June 9, in Community Roots, where they will make do-it-yourself bird feeders. Those with nut allergies may wish to skip this session, as the project uses peanut butter. Teens will gather for a team

photo scavenger hunt from 2-4 p.m. Monday, June 5. Meet in the Community Roots outdoor space and get ready to find and photograph everything on the scavenger hunt list. The library will also have snacks.

Limited space remains for the watercolor bookmarks program with local artist Emily Austin from 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, in the downstairs meeting room. Sign up at the library, on the library’s digital calendar — shorturl.at/mnOW0 — or by calling (574) 457-3022.

Young adults with an interest in roleplaying games can join RPG Dice & Drama Night from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8, in the Rosalyn Jones Room. This group explores various RPGs that span several genres. Each session features a self-contained story, so never fear interrupting a long-running campaign.

Teens can also attend a special anime movie showing from

3-5 p.m. Friday, June 9, in the Rosalyn Jones Room. Attendees will pick between two movies on Crunchyroll that center on the same story but with different outcomes.

The Bistro Book Club

The North Webster Community Public Library and the Syracuse Public Library are launching a new joint book club, The Bistro Book Club. Geared toward new adults (ages 18 to 30-something), the group will explore fiction and local coffee shops and eateries.

The first book selection is “Slammed” by Colleen Hoover.

It is the author’s romantic, emotion-packed debut novel, which unforgettably captures all the magic and confusion of first love, as two young people forge an unlikely bond before discovering that fate has other plans for them.

Join the discussion at 11 a.m.

Saturday, June 10, at The River

Coffeehouse, 127 S. Main St. Ste. D, North Webster. Both libraries have copies of the book available. A digital copy can be found on Libby. Hoopla also has a copy of the novel in Spanish. Contact Michelle, mparker@ syracuse.lib.in.us, for information.

July’s pick is “The Parable of the Sower” by Octavia E. Butler. Its discussion will occur at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8, at the Brew City Roasting Company, 605 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Adult Book Club

The adult book club will read “The Hobbit” by J. R. R. Tolkien in June. Follow the homeloving Bilbo Baggins as he joins the wizard Gandalf and the 13 dwarves who make up Thorin Oakenshield’s Company on a quest to reclaim the dwarves’ home and treasure from the dragon Smaug. Bilbo’s journey takes him

Celebrate summer with WACF

The Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation has released their summer event schedule. The events are open and welcome to all ages.

All events except for the canoe trips and the trivia night are free, so make sure to get your RSVPs in to reserve your spot. Events will be held at the Levinson-Labrosse Lakes & Wetlands Education Center, 11586 N. SR 13, Syracuse, unless otherwise stated.

Native Plant Program & Sale

Lake Talk and Eats Native Plant Program and Sale, 9 a.m. Saturday, June 3. Martha Ferguson of Riverfront Nursery in Fort Wayne will share how native plants can play nicely with the current landscaping. After the 9 a.m. talk and light breakfast, native plants from area nurseries will be available for purchase.

Play Day Play Day, 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 6. This free event is for elementary and preschool children with an adult. Join for structured activities, then take a walk in the woods, overlook the wetlands and spend time in nature with your children.

Snapshot Water Testing Day

Snapshot Water Testing Day, noon to 5 p.m. Monday, June 19. WACF will provide the materials and teach how to do the water tests. Then go out to test two tributaries that drain into Lake Wawasee or Syracuse Lake. Return to the Education Center and give your results. When all are completed WACF will have a snapshot of water quality in our entire watershed for June 19. Choose your time between noon and 5 p.m. Register with pamschumm@gmail.com.

Pollinator Workshop

The Pollinator Workshop will start at 7 p.m. Monday, June 19. The first 30 registrants will receive free pollinator packs of six plants. Listen to Brad Clayton of Clayton Garden Center and The Watershed Foundation explain the value of planting native pollinator plants. Register with Schumm.

The First Canoe Trip Canoe trip, 7:30 a.m. Friday, June 23. The group is meeting at 9822 N. Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse. Consider taking this trip through the 10 lakes that feed into Lake Wawasee this summer.

Cost is $5 and you must register at info@wacf.com.

Remaining Friday morning canoe trips: July 7, 14, 21 and 28 and Aug 4 and 11.

Tiger Trivia Fun Night

Tiger Trivia Fun Night,7 p.m.

Milford Public Library — Summer reading program kickoff

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

Registration began May 30 and summer reading begins

Monday, June 5. Kickoff is at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 7.

They are hosting a pet parade.

Come at 1 p.m. and 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, please. 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.

Family Story Time

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. Families need to register for family story time. If you stay through the whole story time, you will earn a Melissa & Doug reusable sticker pad, “My Town.” It comes with five scenes and over 200 stickers that can be repositioned. The summer reading program brochure is now available at the library. Programs will also be promoted on the Facebook page.

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

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There will be an online element to the program. Everyone is invited to come to the library at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, and watch “Kindly Ever After: Friendship Adventure” in the meeting room. Join Page Turner enjoying a story, a craft and a snack together. Have fun and stay for lunch.

“Kindly Ever After: Cooperation Adventure,” 11 a.m. June 20; “Kindly Ever After: Kindness Adventure,” 11 a.m. June 27; and “Kindly Ever After: Empathy Adventure,” 11 a.m. July 11.

You can also access this program from home and do it when it is convenient for you. Participation in the summer reading

program helps your child retain their reading level, or in some cases, improve their reading level before school begins again in August. Plus, the library is one of the most fun places to spend time. Visit soon.

Friday, June 23. Event is held outside in the Ruddell Pavilion. $100 per table of eight will get you into the festivities. Snacks and a cash bar will be available. Register at info@wacf.com.

Lake Talk & Eats: Annual Bug Catch

Bug Catch, 9 a.m. Saturday, July 1. Bring the kids and grandkids out to learn about water macroinvertebrates, then head to the lake and try to catch some. Bring water shoes and life jackets for the kids. The WACF has nets, but feel free to bring your own. A snack breakfast will be available.

Fish With The DNR

Fishing, 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, at Between the Lakes. Meet at the new Buletty Pavilion across from Channel Marker Restaurant. The DNR will provide the poles and bait. Kids should bring an adult to help bait the hooks and remove the fish. Fishing is finished by 11 a.m. and all caught fish are released.

Wetland Adventures

Wetland Adventures, 9 a.m.

Monday, July 12, 16 and 29. Geared to kiddos elementary age and preschool, each week features different nature activities and adventures. Join for the opening fun, then break into groups to complete the other activities. A canoe scavenger hunt is always available, so please bring a life jacket for the young ones.

Annual Lake Celebration

Annual Lake Celebration, 9 a.m. Saturday, July 29. The celebration will be held at Between the Lakes, across from the Channel Marker. Enjoy brunch and join the celebration of the dedication of the new Buletty Pavilion. WACF will also share the exciting work that is underway, as well as the strategic plans for the future.

Agricultural Tour

Agricultural Tour, 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug 2. The tour will be held at Anderson Farm. Register for this free event with Schumm. Participants will learn about modern farming techniques and how farming can be done with water quality in mind. Thank you to Russell Anderson for sharing his farm and his expertise.

from his peaceful rural surroundings into more sinister territory. Discussions are at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 15, in the downstairs meeting room and at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, via Zoom. Books are available at SPL. Several digital e-books and au-

diobooks can also be checked out through the Hoopla and Libby apps.

For information about the adult book club or to receive a Zoom invitation, contact Becky Brower at bbrower@syracuse. lib.in.us or email the library at syracusepublib@gmail.com.

Falls are meant to be avoided

It can happen slowly. Once it starts, it’s a slippery slope

You hear a crack in your back when you get out of bed. Then you can’t pop up out of your chair like you used to. Along with our average body aches and creaks, our sense of balance weakens as we age increasing our risk of falling.

This is accompanied by a risk of fractures, which can lead to medical complications and a decrease in long-term mobility and independence.

Typically, there will be some warning signs. You’ll stumble, having near falls, or fall without a fracture. These are red flags.

If you or a loved one are experiencing these red flags, schedule an appointment with your primary care physician immediately.

Decaying vision, loss of hearing, shaky balance, pain and many other age-related conditions can contribute to falling. Discuss these concerns with your doctor and ask about any additional solutions, such as an assessment by a specialist, physical therapy, or medication.

In addition to meeting with a doctor, there are some fall-prevention tips you can tape to your

refrigerator door. Keep all pathways clear. Remove all furniture and rugs that are in your way to avoid tripping as you go about your daily routine. Use assisting devices. Put up handrails in your bathroom and along stairways and install floor treads in your shower and bathtub. Get yourself a cane or walker if your balance is unsteady. Exercise regularly to strengthen your muscles, bones and balance. Swimming, walking, biking, yoga, and tai chi are just a few of the activities that help you fight falling.

Vitamins and supplements can help. For example, Vitamin D and calcium help maintain bone strength, which reduces your risk of fractures if you fall. Before taking any such dosage, talk the matter over with your doctor. And ask what effect your current medication may have on your balance.

Be prepared for an emergency. Place emergency numbers near your home phone and list them in your cellphone. Schedule regular appointments with specialists, such as eye and hearing doctors. Wear sturdy and comfortable footwear. And don’t do anything quickly.

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Family safe, but loses everything in fire

Kursty Fugate and her four children, three boys ages 2, 7, and 16, and girl, age 13, lost everything in a fire Saturday, May 27. The family was able to exit the home and save the family pets. Milford Fire Department received the call of a structure fire

around 11 a.m. at 29 EMS D21A Lane, Syracuse. A full assist from Turkey Creek Fire Territory and Plain Township Fire Department was requested. According to Milford Fire Chief Virgil Sharp, the main part of the fire was in the living room area. When firefighters arrived there was heavy smoke and fire. The mobile home is a total loss.

No official cause of the fire has

Accidents/Incidents

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Kosciusko County

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

Accidents

7:38 p.m. Saturday, May 27, East Cornelius Road, west of North Pleasant Grove Road, Syracuse. Drivers: Dawson R. Miller, 17, West CR 1050N, Nappanee; and Christina L. Morrow, 17, North Village Drive, Leesburg. Miller’s vehicle rearended Morrow’s. Damage up to $10,000.

3:45 a.m. Sunday, May 21, North SR 13, north of East CR 1000N, Syracuse. Driver: Barry K. Lewis, 52, Crested Oak Court, Fort Wayne. Lewis’s vehicle hit a deer. Damage up to $5,000.

Incidents

9:21 a.m. Monday, May 29, 5100 block North CR 925E, North Webster. Brandon M. Sechrist reported the theft of a vehicle, trailer, and wedding dress. Value: $2,650.

Police Department investigated the following accidents, incidents and made the following arrests: Accidents

3:53 a.m. Sunday, May 28, SR 13, east of East Palm Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Anthony Castillo, 24, East CR 1050N, Syracuse. Castillo attempted to turn onto the access road but turned to sharp causing his vehicle to go into the ditch. Damage up to $2,500.

7:52 a.m. Monday, May 22, 1

Warrior Path, Syracuse. Drivers: Adeline R. Grace Sommers, 18, EMS C27B Lane, Warsaw; and Brendan A. Freeman, 18, East CR 1050N, Milford. Sommers backed her vehicle into Freeman’s vehicle. Damage up to $1,500.

Incidents

10:43 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 300 block North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Police were given a wallet and cell phone found in the parking lot at Veteran’s Memorial Park.

the following accidents: Accidents

7:36 p.m. Friday, May 26, East Center and South Bronson streets, Warsaw. Driver: Kari E. Green, 42, West Prairie Street, Leesburg. Green stated she was westbound and had the green light. Ryan K. Wyman, 34, East Leedy Street, Warsaw, was southbound and the light was red. He entered the traffic lane to travel south and was hit by Green’s vehicle. Green stated she saw the bicyclist at the last minute and swerved to avoid the collision, but her vehicle struck the bicyclist with the front passenger side of the vehicle. Wyman complained of pain to his left arm and was checked by paramedics. Damage up to $5,000.

10:40 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, 1606 N. Detroit St., Warsaw. Drivers: Robin Martin, 59, East Rockstool Road, Syracuse; and Dawn Sanchez, 68, North CR 100E, Warsaw. Martin’s vehicle backed into Sanchez’s vehicle. Damage up to $5,000.

been determined and Sharp is ruling the fire as unknown.

The American Red Cross was called in to assist the family. However, the family is in need of all items, including size 4 diapers for the 2-year-old and various sizes of items for the remainder of the family.

Persons wishing to donate to the family can contact the American Red Cross.

Hall arrested for allegedly battering two people, escaping from officer’s vehicle

Derrick Devon Hall, was arrested after allegedly battering two people and escaping from a police officer’s vehicle.

Hall, 33, 16356 Daisy Ave., Goshen, is charged with escape, a level 5 felony; possession of methamphetamine and two counts of domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, all level 6 felonies; resisting law enforcement, a class A misdemeanor; possession of paraphernalia, a class C misdemeanor; and public intoxication, a class B misdemeanor.

On April 27, an Indiana State Police trooper responded to a domestic incident in Syracuse. Upon arrival, the trooper was directed to two people near a vehicle, one being a woman holding the left side of her face. Hall, who was in the vehicle, was detained.

According to court documents, the trooper noticed Hall smelled like alcohol. The woman near

the vehicle said Hall hit the side of her face and dragged her across the ground by her hair. Prior to this, Hall knocked glasses off a man’s face.

The trooper noticed the left side of the woman’s face and head were red.

While placing Hall inside his patrol vehicle, the trooper noticed a plastic bag containing meth near where Hall had been standing.

The trooper then spoke with the man who allegedly had his glasses knocked off by Hall.

The man said Hall became angry with a woman and he held him back, but Hall knocked his glasses off his face, causing a cut to the left side of his temple. These incidents occurred in a local restaurant.

Pierce arrested for two burglaries

In the first case, Travis Lee Pierce, 32, 304 W. Hillside Drive, Syracuse, was recently arrested on two warrants related to burglaries in Milford and Syracuse.

In one case he is charged with burglary, a level 4 felony; and theft, a level 6 felony. Pierce is also charged with burglary, a level 5 felony; and theft, a level 6 felony, in a second case.

On June 2, 2022, a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a burglary in Milford. Three video game consoles, a laptop, tools, a camera, and two firearms were stolen from a residence.

On July 7, 2022, a man went to the Syracuse Police Department to report the theft of a trailer, lawn mower, tools, and landscape equipment.

According to court documents, the total monetary loss to the man was about $2,174.

As part of the investigation, a Syracuse officer received a tip Beth N. Davis, Warsaw, had in-

formation about the theft.

In an interview with the officer, Davis said Pierce brought a large amount of tools to a residence near North Webster. She also said Pierce attempted selling the tools at Cashland.

Davis later admitted she was with Pierce July 6, 2022, and that as far as she knew, they were going to his trailer to retrieve items. She said Pierce handed her some items from the trailer and that was it. Davis initially denied she and Pierce stole a utility trailer and lawn mower. However, when the officer confronted her with information that nearby businesses had surveillance cameras, Davis admitted Pierce hooked the utility trailer with the lawn mower up to her vehicle and they towed it away.

The officer then interviewed Pierce on Sept. 20, 2022. Pierce initially denied any knowledge of the theft, but later admitted his involvement. He said the man’s trailer was already open and he went through the screen on top of the trailer. Pierce then denied knowing where all of the stolen items would be now.

While being read his Miranda rights, Hall said he didn’t hit anyone, opened the patrol vehicle door, and fled. The trooper chased Hall and apprehended him on foot. While searching Hall’s person, the trooper found a straw used to ingest drugs.

In surveillance footage from the restaurant, the trooper saw Hall hit the woman’s face, grab her hair and yank her down. A portable breath test registered Hall with a 0.135% BAC.

At the time of this incident, Hall had an active criminal case for domestic battery and resisting law enforcement in Elkhart County. He also has prior convictions for domestic battery, meth possession, paraphernalia possession, and marijuana possession.

Hall was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail April 27.

8:17 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 8100 block East Backwater Road, North Webster. Marty L. Likens reported fraud.

9:02 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2200 block West CR 900N and North Orn Road, Milford. Micheal Allen reported a hit-andrun vehicle accident resulting in injury.

9:27 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 4900 block East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Rebecca Tallman reported theft.

10:46 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 4600 block East CR 650N, Leesburg. Debra L. Treece reported criminal mischief.

Milford

Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following accident:

Accident

3:51 p.m. Saturday, May 27, an alleyway north of West Emeline Street, Milford. Drivers: Brandi D. Schuh, 39, South West Street, Milford; and Jessica M. Reid, 32, North CR 200W, Alexandria. Schuh was backing her vehicle from a driveway when she hit Reid’s vehicle. Damage up to $5,000.

North Webster

Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident: Incident

6:56 p.m. Monday, May 22, 5500 block North CR 750E, North Webster. Tamara K. Hemmingsen reported a found bicycle.

Syracuse

Officers with the Syracuse

Court News

Marriage Licenses

The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk of the Court Ann Torpy: Hartman-Mohan Brantley Aaron Hartman, 30, Rochester, and Maria Danielle Mohan, 25, Syracuse

Trier-Ferrera

Matthew W. Trier, 57, Leesburg, and Joselina Matute Ferrera, 41, Leesburg

Marriage Dissolutions Thompson — Tracy Thompson, Syracuse, and Adam Thomp-

son, Syracuse. They were married Feb. 19, 2004, and separated May 12, 2023. No minor children.

Dennis — Robert Dennis, Cromwell, and Rhonda Dennis, Cromwell. They were married June 13, 2015; no separation date given. No minor children.

Mayhew — Mark Mayhew, North Webster, and Vanessa Mayhew, Syracuse. They were married Feb. 29, 2000, and separated May 20, 2023. No minor children.

Edgar — Travis L. Edgar, North Webster, and Lisa Edgar, North Webster. They were married May 29, 2016; no separation date given. No minor children.

7:43 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 1000 North Long Drive, Syracuse. Police were called to investigate a trash can being set on fire. Six juveniles admitted putting a piece of paper that was on fire in the trash can and rolling it around.

11:39 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 1000 block North Harrison Street, Syracuse. Carol S. LaMotte reported two fraudulent charges on her bank account.

Arrests

3:53 a.m. Sunday, May 28, 900 block south Huntington Street, Syracuse. While patrolling an officer observed a vehicle in the ditch, with no driver around. Witnesses told police the driver took off toward McDonald’s and gave a description of the driver. Officers found Anthony Castillo, 24, 4075 E. 1050N, Syracuse, in the parking lot at McDonald’s. He was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a property damage accident. Bond: $700 cash.

9:41 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 1100 block South Harkless Drive, Syracuse. Police observed Andre B. Fisher, 50, 1522 Pine Top Trace, Mishawaka, fail to stop his vehicle at a stop sign. He was found to be intoxicated. After being taken to Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital he refused to exit the police vehicle. Additional officers were called to assist to remove him from the vehicle and while in the lab to get the blood draw, he refused to cooperate, again having to be restrained by police. Fisher did suffer a cut to the eyebrow resisting police. He was booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Additional charges may be filed. Bond: $750 cash.

Warsaw

Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated

Jail Bookings

Kosciusko County

The following people were booked in Kosciusko County Jail: May 28 — Anthony Castillo, 24, 4075 E. 1050N, Syracuse, booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in property damage. Bond: $700 cash.

May 27 — Hillard D. Elam, 68, 310 E. Smith St., Milford, booked for possession of methamphetamine and being a lifetime habitual traffic violator. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash.

May 25 — Kaylee H. Partlow, 34, 11119 N. Humpty Dumpty Drive, Cromwell, booked for possession of marijuana/ hash oil/ hashish/salvia, possession of paraphernalia and outside warrant. Bond: $600 cash.

May 25 — Adrian Christopher Crabb, 24, 160 EMS B43 Lane, Leesburg, booked for invasion of privacy and probation violation. Bond: $1,500 cash.

May 24 — Travis Lee Pierce, 32, 902 W. Huntington St., Syracuse, booked for two counts of burglary and probation violation. Bond: $19,750 surety and cash.

May 24 — Jerry Wayne Jilton, 33, 9691 E. Pixie Parkway, Cromwell, booked on two counts of possession of methamphetamine, probation violation, possession of paraphernalia, resisting law enforcement, and battery against a public safety official.

Bond: $15,750 surety and cash. Noble County

The following person was booked in Noble County Jail:

May 25 — Sherman J. Clark, 64, 103 Holiday Lane Lot 105, Cromwell, booked for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $2,500.

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Prize pickup for summer reading program begins

May brings spring

May is the gateway to summer. Most piers are installed and boats await the first ride.

Meanwhile, the grill has been cleaned, water is running in the outdoor kitchen and tomatoes are finally in the ground. So, we are ready for the Memorial Day weekend onslaught!

May also is the month where “Spargeizel,” the season of asparagus, is celebrated in Germany. Spargel (asparagus) is Germany’s most popular vegetable and where the “albino” version (called bleichspargel) was created.

Farmers cover asparagus plants, preventing the sun from getting through, resulting in white asparagus that has become a gourmet treat.

White Asparagus Bisque

With Vegetable Mirepoix

This is a variation of a dish experienced some years ago at Jean-George Vongerichten’s flagship restaurant in New York City. The soup was garnished with rosemary-flavored buttered popcorn, and it was spectacular! This recipe is from my book, “Farmers in Lake Country.”

For the soup:

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 cup dry white wine

1/8 cup dry sherry

2 cups vegetable stock

1 pound white asparagus, rinsed and chopped

Salt and ground white pepper to taste

In a soup pot, heat oil and butter on medium-high heat until butter melts. Add onion and garlic and cook for a minute. Add wine and sherry, bring to boil, reduce to simmer and

cook for five minutes, then add stock and asparagus. Return to boil, reduce to simmer and cook until asparagus is soft. Remove from heat and when cool to handle, add a cup at a time to a blender and blend until smooth. Return blended soup to pot, season with salt and pepper and keep warm.

For the mirepoix:

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

2 radishes, dice into 1/4thinch pieces

2 small carrots, diced

1 bunch green onions, chopped into 1/4th-inch pieces

3 tablespoons diced fennel

bulb

3 tablespoons diced red bell

pepper

3 tablespoons diced poblano

pepper

1 small stalk celery, diced

Celery leaves, chopped

In a skillet over medium-high heat, add butter and oil and heat until butter is melted. Add vegetables except celery leaves and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.

To serve: Spoon some of the mirepoix into soup bowls. Ladle soup over mirepoix, sprinkle chopped celery leaves over and serve.

Some Gave All Lewis Dean Shaum was the third son of five boys and a girl. I was the youngest and don’t remember Lewis. He joined the army in 1943 and was shipped to England to join General George Patton’s famous Third Army. Lewis’ letters, kept by Mom, detailed Patton’s blitz through Europe and into Germany.

From his letters, my brother, Larry, followed his path through Europe. Our goal was to find the location where he

was ambushed while taking a new lieutenant to the front lines well into Germany. After hours of researching at the Frankfort Germany library, we discovered that the location “Dasmand” on the death certificate does not exist.

Lewis died April 7, 1945. The war ended May 7, 1945. He did it right — up to the end! He was brought home in 1949 and buried with full military honors that I will never forget. His story is in my book, “In Search of a Soldier; The Unknown Brother.” May God Bless America on this Memorial Day!

Readers of all ages are encouraged to begin picking up prizes from the summer reading program starting Monday, June 5. Children aged from birth through fifth grade can register for summer reading at the library and pick up a tracking sheet. Prizes are awarded for every five hours read. Teens and adults can also register at the library or online by downloading the Beanstack app on their mobile device. Prizes for teens and adults are awarded for every two hours read.

Be sure to track your reading — not only could you earn some awesome prizes, but if the community collectively reads 100,000 minutes, library director Keith Kuric will make an appearance in a dunk tank July 19 during the library’s grand finale party event.

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

Adult Events

NWCPL will be hosting a “Stranger Things” escape room this week. Dates and times are: 1 and 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 5; 3 and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 6; 4 and 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7; and 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 9. This game is geared toward teens and adults. Register in advance for a time slot by calling the library at (574) 834-7122.

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.

The Bistro Book Club, 11 a.m. Saturday, June 10, at The River Coffeehouse in North Webster. This month’s book is “Slammed” by Colleen Hoover.

Teen Events

Teen Café, 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 5. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to come hang out, eat snacks and play board games and

video games.

Teen craft time, 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 9. This week’s craft time will feature the second in a two-part series to create adorable trinket dishes out of clay. Participants must have attended the first session to attend the second.

Youth Events

Family story time, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 6. Join Mrs. Pam for stories and fun for the whole family.

Kasey the Fire and Life Safety

Dog will be visiting the library at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7. Join firefighter Jeff Owens and his dog Kasey as they demonstrate essential fire safety techniques and share their exciting journey of educating people on fire prevention. This event is geared toward children, but patrons of all ages are welcome

to join. Know Your Neighbor, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 8. Join children’s book author Jill Nadler via Zoom as she shares her book and talks about what it’s like to be an author. Nadler will also be leading a craft time to make your own pop-up book. Friday craft time, 10 a.m. to noon Friday, June 9. Join in and make crafts that celebrate different countries and cultures from around the world.

LEGO Time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 10. Builders ages 5-12 are invited to come to share their creativity and enjoy a fun time building together.

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

First-time racing clinic offered at Wawasee Yacht Club

The Wawasee Yacht Club has been the home base on summer Saturdays and Sundays for sailboat racing for the past 86 years here in Syracuse.

Over that time, racing has been the focus of the club. Currently the Sunfish and the I-20s race on Saturday morning and the E Scows and Lightnings race on Sunday mornings.

On Saturday, June 3, a special

“Learn to Race” clinic will be offered at the club to teach the fundamentals of crewing and sailboat racing. The event is open to the community and runs from 9 a.m. to noon.

“The intent of the clinic is to give people knowledge of race course rules, basic racing insights and skills for being a helpful crew member on the Wawasee Yacht Club’s racing sailboats,” said Mike Blackwell. Blackwell and Casey Call, along with several experienced sailors assisting, will lead the clinic.

Over the morning, participants will learn the jobs of the skipper and crew. They will learn effective communication, sail handling, maneuvers, and safety awareness.

Leaders will discuss the windward/leeward course followed by sailboats at the club, committee boat flags and course start procedure.

Sail trim, efficient boat han-

dling, wind awareness, tactical decision-making, rules and penalties and racing tactics are planned as major discussion points.

If weather permits, on-water

sailing could be a possibility. If interested, email racechair@ wawaseeyachtclub.com to register. The cost to attend the clinic is $20 for non-members, payable in cash the morning of the class.

Wawasee spring athletes named to All-NLC teams

The Northern Lakes Conference announced the all-conference teams for spring sports, Tuesday, May 30.

Wawasee junior first baseman

Daniel Wilson was named to the All-NLC baseball team. Junior shortstop Ty Brooks was named honorable mention.

Junior pitcher Haylee Allen was named to the All-NLC softball team after her record-breaking season. Senior shortstop Ari Garcia capped off a great career at Wawasee by being named to the all-conference softball team.

Junior Jaclyn Worrell was named honorable mention.

Junior sprinter Lucas Linder was named to the all-conference boys track team. Junior hurdler Derek Bontrager was named honorable mention.

Junior throwers Emma Yoder and Brooklynn Gibson were named to the all-conference girls track team. Junior sprinter and long jumper Kaydence Shepherd was named honorable mention.

Senior boys golfer Vaughn Dyson was named to the all-conference team. Sophomore Myles Everingham was named honorable mention.

Senior No. 1 singles girls tennis player Kiah Farrington was named to the all-conference team. Farrington capped off a great career at Wawasee and will play collegiate tennis at Purdue Northwest next season.

East Noble ends Wawasee’s season at NorthWood sectional

The Wawasee baseball team lost to East Noble, 8-4, Wednesday, May 24, at the NorthWood sectional.

The Warriors led the Knights 3-0 after three innings and took a 4-2 lead into the sixth inning. East Noble ripped off six runs in the final two innings and held Wawasee scoreless to secure the win.

The game concluded a tough season for the Warriors. The team fought hard at every turn and kept their heads held high.

Daniel Wilson led the Warriors with two hits. Kaleb Salazar, Ryan Menzie, Gavin Malone and Hunter Fiedeke each had one hit.

Roundup

Boys Track And Field 5/25: Regional — Lucas Linder, 3rd, 200-meter dash, 22.33 seconds; Bradyn Pike, 6th, 100, 11.22; Cameron Zimmerman, Pike, Hunter Tinkey and Linder, 6th, 4x100 relay, 43.59. Linder advances to the state finals, 3 p.m.

Friday, June 2, at the Robert C. Haugh Track & Field Complex, Indiana University, Bloomington. Head coach Chase Pinion said, “This

was an absolutely incredible performance for us. Every performance tonight was a new personal best. We outperformed our seeded places and managed to punch a ticket to state with Linder in the 200. These boys have trusted, worked and succeeded. It’s a great day to be a Warrior.”

Boys Golf 5/25: Lost to Columbia City, 147-159. Vaughn Dyson and Preston Scherer each shot 38.

Chamber opens visitors center

tos of the chamber’s Members of the Month for the current year. The Members of the Month are recognized for their contribution to the community.

North Webster Tippecanoe Chamber of Commerce officially opened its visitors center in the North Webster Community Center Tuesday, May 23. A ribbon cutting was held commemorating the event.

The visitors center is located in the old concession stand of North Webster school, on the west side of the center next to the gymnasium.

“The chamber is very excited to be utilizing this space as North Webster’s Visitors Center. Our members are encouraged to bring in information regarding their businesses and organizations to display,” said Emily Shipley, chamber president.

“Our vision is that visitors to North Webster, residents and new residents can come to the Visitors Center to gather current information, lake maps and event details.”

The center will display pho-

Also displayed at the visitor’s center is the “Welcome to North Webster” sign. This sign was recovered from the north edge of town after a storm came through in the summer of 2022.

The chamber is working on replacing the sign to welcome travelers into North Webster.

“We are painstakingly restoring the old sign, as it is the focal point of the Visitors Center now,” said Shipley.

When you visit the center you will also see the Chamber’s mission statement prominently displayed. Its mission is: “Helping to build a stronger community by promoting local businesses and area opportunities for growth,” which was the driving force of the creation of the Visitors Center.

Volunteers on the chamber board helped with the painting, installation and gathering of information.

Milford, Syracuse and North Webster all remembered fallen veterans with parades and Memorial Day services Monday, May 29. Photos were taken by The Mail-Journal staff writers Phoebe Muthart and Blair Baumgartner.

North Webster and Syracuse host taps for veterans ceremonies

Memorial Day is a sacred time to remember all of those who gave their lives so we can live in a free country.

For the third year, Taps for Veterans ceremonies were performed in North Webster, Syracuse and many locations across the country.

The North Webster ceremony was led by North Webster American Legion Post 253. The Syracuse ceremony was led by Chautauqua-Wawasee and Syracuse American Legion Post 223.

The ceremonies were “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.”

Deputy District Director for Congressman Jim Banks Landon Porter said, “I am happy that Congressman Banks allowed me to represent him here tonight. This is a beautiful event. The event is a great way to remember what Memorial Day is all about.”

Though Congressman Banks was unable to attend the ceremony in North Webster, Porter said Banks continues to fight for veterans and will continue to be a leading voice in Washington, D.C. in support of veterans and for all those who gave their lives for our freedom.

North Webster American Legion Post 253 commander and U.S. Air Force veteran Larry Burkhart said, “Think of all those loved ones and the men and women we’ve served with that we’ve lost. Honor the memory of those who have given their lives in service of our country. Salute our departed comrades.” Burkhart said, “Memorial Day is not for the veterans who are living. It’s for veterans who gave their lives fighting for our freedom. Everything we do, we

do it in honor of those who have passed.”

Matt Murdock, who is part of Taps for Veterans, said, “Jari Villanueva started Taps for Veterans in 2020. Three years ago, I played the trumpet by myself. The following year, we had 10 trumpet players. We started recruiting trumpet players from schools and community bands. This year we have 30-40 trumpet players. We are still trying to get as many people as possible to volunteer.”

Chautauqua-Wawasee volunteer Mark Knecht, who helped lead the Taps for Veterans ceremony in Syracuse, said, “We had a really good turnout of musicians this year. This year we have a record number of musicians. We get so many compliments. It’s very meaningful to people.”

American Legion Post 223 service officer and U.S. Marine and Army veteran Chris Longenbaugh said, “This is a day we honor those who have given their lives. We honor all veterans who have passed; each individual person.” Longenbaugh’s twin brother, current American

Legion Post 223 finance officer Curtis Longenbaugh, said, “I echo my brother’s words.”

At approximately 9:09 p.m., U.S. Marine veteran Todd Eby piloted a 1957 T-34B aircraft over Lake Papakeechie, Lake Wawasee and Syracuse Lake.

The flyover was immediately followed by trumpet players playing taps on piers across Lake Wawasee and Syracuse Lake.

Transform

your shoreline with TWFs Healthy Shorelines Workshop June 1

Lakefront property is valuable and you want to retain every inch of it. You also want to keep your shore on shore and your soil out of the water to help preserve water quality and clarity.

These are important concepts, but do you really know what to do?

Find out how to transform your lawn and lakeshore into a healthy shoreline by attending The Watershed Foundation’s Healthy Shorelines Workshop from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1, at the Winona Lake Senior Center.

During this free workshop, you will learn about healthy shoreline best practices. This workshop is ideal for anyone at any lake — regardless where the lake is located.

“Our award-winning Healthy Shorelines initiative educates homeowners on shoreline projects that reduce erosion, decrease runoff and improve water quality and habitat,” said Lyn Crighton, executive director of The Watershed Foundation.

“Transforming your lakeshore into a healthy shoreline might mean refacing existing concrete seawalls, installing new bioengineered or glacial stone seawalls, planting lake-friendly landscaping and more.”

“During our workshop, you’ll learn what steps you need to take to preserve your shoreline while also benefiting water quality,” Crighton added.

Crighton said the accepted norm on many of our lakes is to have a mowed lawn up to

the edge of a concrete seawall. Concrete seawalls are not natural or healthy for our lakes. In fact, they disrupt the critical ribbon of life on lake shorelines, create added wave action and stir up sediments on the bottom of the lake. The resuspension of nutrients and material in our lakes is a major cause of nasty algae growth. Healthy shorelines and adjacent lawns have an abundance of plants both on the land and in the water. Glacial stone or rock seawalls are an improvement over concrete because they help slow wave action. Natural shorelines can also be incredibly beautiful and easy to maintain without interfering with recreation.

Residents of Winona Lake are eligible for up to $1,000 in grant funding through a partnership between TWF and the Winona Lake Preservation Association. Those who attend the workshop will receive top priority. To be eligible, the project site must be located on Winona Lake and the applicant must pay at least 25% of the total cost of the project.

Door prizes will be awarded during the workshop, including a one-year membership to the Indiana Lakes Management Society and free registration to next year’s ILMS annual conference March 2122, 2024, at Pokagon State Park.

For additional information about the workshop or to register, email paige@watershedfoundation.org or call The Watershed Foundation at (574) 834-3242.

LRC Advisory Board celebrates successful year

To celebrate a successful year of library projects implemented by the Student LRC Advisory Board, Gena Fowble, librarian at Wawasee High School, treated the 11 board members to double chocolate, salted caramel and black forest cupcakes from her favorite bakery in Fort Wayne.

“I wanted to thank my board for all the time they have given to encourage reading at the high school,” said Fowble. “Here they have a voice and I appreciate their advice. They see things from a student’s viewpoint.”

Over this past school year, student board members representing all grade levels had one goal in mind: To encourage reading during free time. Any book a student read for recreational purposes, free reading, qualified. Books assigned for classes did not.

Annie Davis created two special bookmarks, a frog and a Warrior design, for the library Reader’s Rewards program. Each time a student read a book, he or she filled out a short review of the book which included a summary, a star rating and a recommendation to read or not read the book.

For each book read, a hole on the bookmark was punched. After five punches, the student received a prize and after 10 punches, the student was given an invitation to the end-of-theyear celebration. More than 18 students received an invitation to the final celebration. “The rewards program is not about competition. It is about

each student’s success in reading books,” said Fowble. “We do not all read at the same pace or read the same thing. I am thrilled to see those who did not read a book last year join in our program.”

The advisory board decided to designate four Warrior times to making crafts in the library. Students were invited to make a mask as well as crafts for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter and spring. Usually 15-25 students participated.

The group already has new

plans to increase the marketing of the Readers’ Reward program. They would like to make more bookmarks, ask teachers to bring their students to the library and put their news on Instagram as well as the school announcements.

This year, the board members included Sophia Smith, Jaxon Brown, Annabelle Davis, Isabelle Jones, Penelope Jones, Clorissa Brandt, Kayla Voss, Josalyn Kolberg, Nadia Whalen and Clay Coblentz.

Milford Middle School award winners

Milford Middle School held its annual award ceremony Friday, May 26. This year’s program was especially meaningful to students, teachers, administrators, parents and members of the Milford community as it represented the final ceremony before the school consolidates with Wawasee Middle School and will utilize that school’s existing building south of Syracuse.

As part of the ceremony, three annual awards were given to eighth grade students.

The Skyler Spore Award was presented to Emma Engle. The award is given annually in memory of Spore, who died while a student at MMS. The criteria for the award is a student who can be counted on to help others; the best model of the school’s motto, “Do the Right Thing, Treat People Right,” and has a big heart.

Raelyn Yoder earned the Woodard Strong Award in memory of longtime Milford teacher Cayle Woodard. This award is presented to a deserving eighth grader who makes others smile, refuses to lose, does the right thing, works hard, is kind and shows courage. The final annual award was given to Jayden Price, who was named recipient of the Jay Haab Memorial Award, Each year since 1991, the school presents the Jay Haab Memorial Trophy in memory of Haab, a 14-year-old student at the school who died suddenly after completing eighth grade. The recipient must be an eighth grader who is involved in sports, in good academic standing, has a positive attitude, exhibits school spirit and is of high moral character.

Eight eighth grade students earned the Presidential Award for Educational Excellence: Nayli Bautista, Callie Brown, Wyatt Bucher, Rubi Esqueda, Luke Lehman, Ranae Lehman, Jaden Price and Raelyn Yoder. To earn the award, students must achieve a high rating on middle school standardized tests in either math or language arts and have a minimum 3.5 GPA in grades six, seven and the first semester of eight.

Additionally, Emma Engle was awarded the Presidential Award for Educational Achievement. This award recognizes students who show outstanding educational growth, improvement, commitment or intellectual development in their academic subjects but do

not meet the criteria for the President’s Award for Educational Excellence. It is meant to encourage and reward students who work hard and give their best effort in school, often in the face of special obstacles.

Scholastic Athlete awards were given to students who participated in two sports and maintained a minimum 3.3 GPA. Students who earned this distinction were Joy Bucher, John Gall, Abby German, Ava Hettinger, Brieanne Powers, Mallory Szynal, Rylee Sausaman, Luke Lehman and Parker Schmidt.

Student council members for the 2022-23 school year included Callie Brown, Damien Esqueda, Rubi Esqueda, Kaitlyn McCreary, Rylee Sausaman, Maisie Schafer, Candace Shepherd, Mallory Szynal, Audra Weaver and Raelyn Yoder.

Kiwanis Mental Attitude recipients were:

Sixth grade: Joy Bucher, Rhett Bucher, Gabriel Edwards, John Gall, Abby German, Abby Lehman, Brieanne Powers, Miguel Sanchez, Elizabeth Schmucker, Sam Schwartz, Nate Senders, Trinity Smith. Mallory Szynal, Zoey Van Hawk and Audri Wurtzel.

Seventh grade: Aiden Beer, Mari Jo Bontrager, Isabelle Brown, Kaitlyn Caldwell, Jamisen Dixon, Lyric Lonjin, Shawn Mullet, Rylee Sausaman, Audra Weaver and Brady Zartman.

Eighth grade: Coraline Eisenhour, Adriean Ensz, Alice Griffith, Liliana Hardwick, NeLeighe Howard, Tyler Kelley, Luke Lehman, Ranae Lehman, Preston Miller, Parker Schmidt and Raelyn Yoder.

Honor roll students for the second semester:

Sixth grade all A: Joy Bucher, Rhett Bucher, John Gall, Abby German, Abby Lehman, Elizabeth Schmucker, Sam Schwartz, Mallory Szynal and Megan Warstler.

Sixth grade all A/B: Audrianne Wurtzel.

Seventh grade all A: Mari Jo Bontrager and Katelyn Caldwell.

Seventh grade all A/B: Aiden Beer, Isabelle Brown, Jacob Farber, Salvador Hernandez, Hadden Miller, Shawn Mullet, Kaydon Salyer, Rylee Sausaman, Kaden Shery, Lucas Suranyi and Audra Weaver.

Eighth grade all A: Callie Brown, Ranae Lehman and Raelyn Yoder.

Eighth grade all A/B: Nayli Bautista, Jace Beer, Wyatt Bucher, Luke Lehman, Jaden Price and Parker Schmidt.

Syracuse Elementary holds awards ceremony for fifth graders

Syracuse Elementary School held an awards assembly Friday morning, May 26, to honor the achievements of the fifth graders.

Serving on student council this year were Sara Bontrager; Evelyn Bowers; Olivia Coy; Ryder Eppert; Maddox Factchett; Zephyr Losee, council president; Sullivan Moore; Lyla Parker, council secretary; Landon Prescott, council vice president; Melody Slabaugh; Lillyana Weiser; and Jackson Yoder.

Academic Presidential Award

Winners are: Mrs. Dina Coverstone’s Class Olivia Coy, Brandt Griffth, Zephyr Losee, Michael Parker and Christian Stutzman. Ms. Kim McCreary’s Class Kinley Weaver, Emily Stookey, Eland Fawley, Carter Edgar, Reed Heil, Delaney Tranter, Landon Marsh, Emmily Miller, Calie Vanover, Lillyana Weisser, La Daneya Reid. Young Hoosier Book Award Emmalyn Weisser who read all 20 books.

In the PE Award the follow-

ing students received awards

Fifth Grade Pacer Maddox Whisman, Reed Heil, Ian Tayagua, Levi Baskerville, Katelyan Abel, Rowan Overbeck, Avery Eltzroth, Emmily Miller and Sadie Swain.

Fifth Grade Sit-Up In A Minute Connor Collins, Dextin Sainer, Levi Baskerville, Thomas Griffith, Laila Rowe, Autumn Allsworth, Rowan Overbeck and Avery Reidenbach.

Fifth Grade Sit And Reach Dextin Sainer, Ian Tayagua, Michael Parker, Ethan Napier, Lillyana Weisser, Guinevre Napier, Anna Lopez and Mackenzie Barrus.

Fifth Grade Shuttle Run Dextin Sainer, Ronan Cox, Michael Parker, Levi Baskerville, Remington Jackson, Avery Eltzroth, Katelyn Abel and Sadie Swain.

Fifth Grade Pull-Ups

Levi Baskerville, Michael Parker, Braylon Kalmus, Maddox Whisman, Avery Eltzroth, Miztique Figuried, Avery Reidenback and Joscelynn Zamor. Phyical education students in other grades also received awards.

Fourth Grade Pacer

Jordan Gammon, Dominic Bradley, Dawson Miller, Leighton Walker, Lyla Parker, Olivia Woods, Evelyn Bowser and Bella Rose.

Fourth Grade Sit-Ups In A Minute

Decklyn Sheets, Bradley Miller, Dawson Miller, Maddox Fatchett, Abigail McKenzie, Baylee Trowbridge, Sara Bontrager and Mylee Rowe.

Fourth Grade Sit And Reach

Jorda Gammon, Kayceon Lowery, Pierce Rosenberry, CJ Walker, Blaine Klenke, Bradley Miller, Cobie Rodriguez, Jordyn Reyes, Alice Levinson and Indie Attaberry.

Fourth Grade Shuttle Run

Jordan Gammon, Ethan Cheng, Blaine Klenke, Baylor Hursey, Evelyn Bowers, Abigail McKenzie, Jordyn Reyes and Sara Bontrager.

Fourth Grade Pull-Ups:

Pierce Rosenberry, Dawson Miller, Blaine Klenke, Zach Johnson, Stephanie Sheffer, Jenna Polsean, Baylee Trowbridge and Olivia Camacho.

Third Grade Pacer

Pierce Abbs, Eli Mikel, Lucas Mathew, Lane Erb, Ivy Bradley, Makaya Gohlke, Kiyo Parker and Addison Peterson.

Third Grade Sit-Ups In A Minute

Jonathan Trostle, Coy Hunter, Eli Mikel, Levi Williams, Ivy Bradley, Kiyo Parker, Arianna Hall and Blakely Kuta.

Third Grade Sit And Reach

Avery Woods, Olive Stutzman, Blakely Kuta, Hally Garrison, Kyson Morris, Christian Bowling, Andre Chavez, Luke Joyce and Lane Erb.

Third Grade Shuttle Run Hudson Swain, Pierce Abbs, Ken Cheng, Lane Erb, Ivy Bradley, Makaya Gohlke, Kiyo Parker and Lydia Plikerd.

Third Grade Pull-Ups Brantley Heckaman, Eli Mikel, Levi Williams, Lane Erb, Lydia Mast, Blakely Kuta, Ivy Bradley and Kiyo Parker.

Courtney Eby named to Harding University dean’s list

Courtney Eby, Syracuse, a senior studying Bible and ministry, is among more than 1,100 Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the spring 2023 semester. The dean’s list is published each semester by Dr. Marty Spears, university provost, honoring those who have achieved high scholarship. To be eligible, a student must be carrying 12 or more hours with a 3.65 or higher GPA and no incompletes.

North Webster Elementary School awards

North Webster Elementary School celebrated student achievement with an end-of-theschool-year assembly and awards recently. The following students received awards:

Spelling Bee Winner

Fifth grade — Kaleigh Corn.

Spelling Bee Runner-Up

Fifth grade — Hadley Lauck.

Camp Crosley Compass

Fifth grade — Brody Maisonneuve-Smith, Bransyn Rolston, Vanessa Villa.

Perfect Attendance

First grade — Lucy Sumpter, Hudson Stuckman.

Second grade — Jayden Farmer.

Third grade — Kendra Cooper, Graysen Shipley.

Fourth grade — Brystol Caverley, Spencer Warren, Bailey Calhoon, Tieson Coy, Brooklynn Heimann, Kinsey Jacobs.

Fifth grade — Scarlett Sibery. Camp Mack

Fourth grade — Kinsey Jacobs, Stella Mock.

NWES Presidential Physical Fitness Award

Fourth grade — Bronson Allen, Braylie Mickem.

NWES National Physical Fitness Award

First grade — Marshall Taylor.

Second grade — Odette Anderson, Ruby Grim, Amelia Mock, Ezra Fisher, Austin Seaton.

Third grade — Carsyn Campbell, Brantley Corrao, Blythe Crabill, Lilah Sibery, Caleb Wilson, Asher Popenfoose, Joseph Zachary, Graysen Shipley.

Fourth grade — Jaxon Andrade, Paisley Perkins, Cassius Sanchez, Braxton Allen, Brooklynn Heimann, Layla Whitton.

Fifth grade — Lillian Grim, Lexi Mahns, Emry Soto, Cassandra White, Chance Woolums, Kourtney Caldwell, Lillian Howard, Claire Jagger, Landon Williams, Hayden Wortinger.

Warrior Award

Kindergarten — Yoselin Di-

anas-Sifuentes, Maddox Heisler, Aliyah Stuckman, Beckam Wellington, Gabriel Chichester, Rennlee Einhaus.

First grade — Isaac Conley, Kora Popenfoose, Hayden George, Charlotte Steele, Cyzer Deters, Raelynn Laney.

Second grade — Sawyer Barrett, Amelia Mock, Amya McLaughlin, Adam Wolfe, Piper Francis, Khloe Stouder.

Third grade — Julian Perales, Lilah Sibery, Abigail Sturgill, Lucy Dawson, Emmarson Gunkel, Samuel Kompagne, Raena Steg.

Fourth grade — Bailey Fuerste, Odysseus Olsen, Diamantina Doty, Kinsey Jacobs, Naevia Doty, Noxx White.

Fifth grade — Morgan Rater, Olivia Wake, Kaleigh Corn, Bransyn Rolston, Colson Garden, Hadley Lauck.

All Academic Award

Second grade — Odette Anderson, Radley Phillips, Elijah Heimann, Luna Merchant, Sage Buchanan, Cameron Morrow.

Third grade — Blythe Crabill, Vincent Padilla, Damein Thorn, Caleb Wilson, Asher Popenfoose, Quinn Harman, Graysen Shipley.

Fourth grade — Zoe Boros, Spencer Warren, Brooklynn Heimann, Angel Hochstetler, Bronson Allen, Noah Marion.

Fifth grade — Olivia Wake, Kaleigh Corn, Emry Soto, Keagan Gardner, Emma Hunt.

Jaime Clevenger Art Award

Fifth grade — Sylus Steele, Emma Hunt.

Turn Around Award

Fifth grade — Ashdin Vuittonet. Janet Perzee Aspiring Reader

First grade — Angel Simmons. Susan Doll Kindness Award

First grade — Angel Simmons, Helaina Marshall.

Steve Jones Live Like A Champion

Fifth grade — Megan Menzie.

A/B Honor Roll

Third grade — Mickey Clark, Blythe Crabill, Skylar George, Jaxon Green, Chase McClintic, Julian Perales, Karlie Sheets, Indica Stephen, Paxton Stuckman, Fayte Cummings, Tyler Gittings, Adix Green, Lucy Loehr, Sophia Long, Chelsey Morseau, Luis Sifuentes, Abigail Sturgill.

Also Avalyn Avery, Adlynn Fisher, Emery Lawrence, Lane Likens, Mason Roes, Joseph Zachary, Parks Francis, Cambrie Garden, Zane Grady, Quinn Harman, Samuel Kompagne, Lathan Mahns, Wyatt McLaughlin, Gavin Phillips, Nathaniel Spaw, Rylie Weaver.

Fourth grade — Bailey Fuer-

ste, Norah Hagan, Jackson Meck, Jesse Miretti, Odysseus Olsen, Paisley Perkins, Braxton Allen, Bentley Arnold-Malik, Isabelle Caudill, Dante Corrao, Amelia Good, Brooklynn Heimann, Angel Hochstetler.

Also Kinsey Jacobs, Connor Savage, Jaxson Thornsbearry, Jackson Clark, Brooklynn Griffin, Aryann Lockhart, Audree McLaughlin, Wesley Morris, Jaxson Rumbaugh, Savahanna Somers, Andrew White, Noxx White, Layla Whitton.

Fifth grade — Maeve Harman, Wyatt Jones, Ethan Lilly, Brody Maisonneuve-Smith, Trevor Roberts, Marley SalvoMcDaniel, Jaxon Bainter, Ken-

nedy Francis, Lainey Jacobs, Bransyn Rolston, Sylus Steele, Eilif Tuura, Cassandra White, Chance Woolums, Zoey Bradley, Kourtney Caldwell, Zalen Eldridge, Colson Garden, Hadley Lauck, Breanna Macy, Vanessa Villa, Landon Williams, Hayden Wortinger. All A Honor Roll

Third grade — Brantley Corrao, Addison Gardner, Vincent Padilla, Colin Rasnake, Lilah Sibery, Quentin Likens, Caleb Wilson, Lucy Dawson, Emmarson Gunkel, Asher Popenfoose, Kaidan Somers, Graysen Shipley, Lucy Dawson, Emmarson Gunkel, Asher Popenfoose, Kaidan Somers, Caleb Wilson, Quentin

Likens, Luis Sifuentes Ceballos, Damein Thorn.

Fourth grade — Zoe Boros, Spencer Warren, Bronson Allen, Noah Marion, Wesley Morris, Noxx White, Angel Hochstetler.

Fifth grade — Megan Menzie, Morgan Rater, Olivia Wake, Emry Soto, Keagan Gardner, Emma Hunt, Claire Jagger, Genevieve Zachary, Kaleigh Corn, Lexi Mahns, Colton Ousley, Quintero Rodriquez, Scarlett Sibery, Emry Soto, Hadley Lauck, Blaine Smith.

Presidential Academic

Fifth grade — Olivia Wake, Jaxon Bainter, Scarlett Sibery, Emry Soto, Keagan Gardner, Emma Hunt.

Milford Elementary School award winners

Milford Elementary School held its annual award ceremony Thursday, May 25.

A total of 18 fifth graders were given the Presidential Excellence Award. To be qualified, students must have a high rating on elementary standardized testing in either math or lan-

guage arts. They also must hold a minimum 3.5 GPA in grades three, four and the first semester of five.

Students earning the distinction were Samara Ashe, Morgan Beer, Tucker Beer, Rowan Bontrager, Jace Coffin, Evan Hunsberger, Kentyn Hepler, Lincoln Kaiser, Emma Katzer, Jordan McKinzie, Clayton Miller, Kendall Scheeren, Adam Schmucker, Anakin Schmucker, Lincoln

Stoller, Jessica Targgart, Liberty West and Lylah Young. Additionally, Ella Engle was awarded the Presidential Award for Educational Achievement.

This award recognizes students who show outstanding educational growth, improvement, commitment or intellectual development in their academic subjects but do not meet the criteria for the President’s Award for Educational Excellence. It is

meant to encourage and reward students who work hard and give their best effort in school, often in the face of special obstacles.

Each classroom had one student who was given the PTO Most Improved Award. Recipients were Kaitlyn McClurg, Reagan Crisp, Zeke Savage, Lilly Simmons, Lilyana Thompson, Aleana Schmidt, Marlee Double and Alexis Crouse.

Winners of the Kiwanis Mental Attitude Award were Raelynn Beer, Jada Bucher, Cooper Denney, Eric Miller, Malachi Ferguson, Kiszieana Kiser, Maleah Smith, Lyla Wuthrich, Camdyn Deak, Roland Ashe, Rowan Cygan, Henry Miller, Levi Savage, Wesley Berkeypile, Abby Jamiel, Andrew Moore, Eliana Smith, Tyler Beer, Matilda Bontrager, Lola Borntrager, Payton Scheeren, lvanna Gonzalez,

Jenna Bucher, Logan Castro, Ellodie LeCount Bender, Leo Frick, Sebastian Fuentes, Kensington Kephart, Rosemary Miller, Cooper Beer, Bennett Berkeypile, Libby Byler, Lola Stoller, Addyson Clevenger, Gabby Correll, Trent Ritter, Brynn Van Laeken, Ava Deaton, Tucker Beer, Hunter Lewallen, Kendall Scheeren, Jessica Targgart, Dasha Anacleto, Morgan Beer, Declan Lindsey and Keagan Taylor.

Wawasee Middle School awards

End of the year awards were held at Wawasee Middle School Friday, May 26. The following awards were presented:

End of the Year Teacher

Awards, eighth grade

Math

Algebra Academic — Reese Beasley, Josiah Jones, Sarah Cheng.

Algebra Warrior Award — Chaz Dahm, Adrianne Hollar, Zane Likens.

Math Academic — Kenadi

Pierce, Sophia Davis.

Warrior Award — Charlotte Gregory, Tiondra Kelly, Charlotte Kompagne, Maddux Ringler, Skyler Burnstrum.

Academic Award — Cavan

Tom, Ashlynn Corn, Madi Wilkerson, McKenna Close.

Language Arts

Advanced Academic Excellence — Reese Beasley.

Academic Excellence — McKenna Close, Tiondra Kelly, Ashlynn Corn, Kenadi Pierce.

Warrior Award — Zane Linken, Charlotte Gregory, Maddux Ringler, Abraham Ervin, Bree Kitsone.

Science

Academic Excellence — Chaz

Dahm, Sarah Cheng, Addison Delegrange, Reese Beasley, Zane Likens, Julia Stover, Adrianne Hollar, Maddux Ringler.

Warrior Award — Madison Mueller, Lillian Hollopeter, Elizabeth Longsworth, Josiah Jones, Natalie Miller, Katy Eppert, Madilynn Wilkerson, Addisyn Sizemore.

Social Studies

Academic Excellence — Adrianne Hollar, Sarah Cheng, Maddux Ringler, Julia Stover, Madison Mueller, Reese Beasley.

Warrior Award — Haley

Maynus, Lily Hollopeter, Nevaeh

O’Hara, Grace Douglas, Kaden Andrew, Susan Hall.

Scholar Athlete/Art Awards

The following students received all As and Bs on Quarter 1, 2 and 3 report cards:

Four Activities

Eighth grade — Kaden Andrew, Reese Beasley, Sarah Cheng, Addison Delagrange, Josiah Jones, Grayson Lashley, Zane Likens, Dewey Lindsey, Ivan Waikel, Mason Worrell and Grace Douglas.

Seventh grade — Addison Abel, Elise Berkeypile, Jaiden Jones, Emily Ringler, Baldemar Robles, Jack Shoemaker and Candice Stoffel.

Sixth grade — (none)

Three Activities

Eighth grade — Kullayana

Caudell, Ashlynn Corn, Kenadi Pierce, Camden Reel, Maddux Ringler, Julia Stover, Kendall Toumey and Haley Maynus.

Seventh grade — Jordyn Cabeen, Memphis Freiburger, Kenlee Grady, Everett Guy, Colin Hackleman, Mark Haynes, Leah Hurst, Alexis Katzer, Jadyn Klenke, Raily Klinefelter, Richard Mathew IV, Dirks Miller, Jack Bradford, Luke Nettrouer. Katelyn Plikerd, Carson Scherer, Zaiyla Shortill, Hayden Stanley, Luke Thompson, Cohen Tom, Tyler Vazquez and Marin Wagoner.

Sixth grade — Aaliyah Allen, Addison Barger, Jacksen Cole, Lily Douglas, Hudson Ebright, Sophie Hunter and Vincenzo Piersall.

Two Activities

Eighth grade — Tionna Bontrager, McKenna Close, Chaz Dahm, Jaxon Fawley, Bailey Hursey, Charlotte Kompagne, Ryan Mack Jr., Johncarlos Miretti, Berkley Dolsen and Cavan Tom.

Seventh grade — Hadley Allen, Elizabeth Anderson, Finley Brady, Ellie Eltzroth, Winston Farrington, Madelynn Fedder, Conor Feeney, Scarlett Hardy, Elizabeth Iden, Kaitlyn Large, Francine Levinson, Colten Lortie, Cylus Melching, Xander Miller, Kingston Sanchez, Alpoe Walker.

Sixth grade — Nevaeh Fisher, Oliver Boesenberg, Brody Bradford, Sophia Coday, Londen Dilley, Payton Everingham, Audrey Fitzsimmons, Norah Grossnickle, Mason Hatfield, William Hodgson, Bryce Johnson, Adriana Michael, Kera Owens, Jude Rhodes, Addison Worrell, Jaclyn Trowbridge.

End of the year seventh grade awards: Math

Academic Excellence Advanced Math — Emily Ringler,

R.J. Matthew, Taylin Hoover.

Academic Excellence — Jaiden Jones, Isabella Shideler.

Warrior Award — Marin Wagoner, Amara McClure.

Language Arts

Academic Excellence — Kellen Bolton, Zaiyla Shortill, Winston Farrington, Jaiden Jones, and Isabella Shideler.

Seventh grade Warrior Award — Seanna Huffer and Memphis Freiburger.

Science

Academic Excellence — Raily Klinefelter, Luke Thompson, Kaitlyn Large, Alexis Katzer, Addison Abel, Tyler Vazquez.

Seventh grade Warrior Award Elizabeth Iden, David Cline, Collin Hackleman, Jadyn Klenke.

Social Studies

Academic Excellence — Kaitlyn Large, Winston Farrington, Addison Abel, Luke Thompson.

Seventh grade Warrior Award — Elijah Albright, Maggie Mueller, Jaelynn Vannoster, Constantine Barrus.

End of the Year Teacher Awards for sixth grade: Math

Advanced Academic Excellence — Carter Ringle.

Academic Excellence — Emerie Walker, Jewlini Brennaman, Vincenzo, Piersall, Adriana Mciheal, Gabriela Solache, Liberty Adams.

Warrior Award — Sophia Coday, Katelyn Hummel, KayLi Poucher, Paul Marion, Addison Worrell, Madeline Linville, Vivian Taylor.

Language Arts

Advanced Academic Excellence — Audrey Fitzsimmons, Sophia Coday.

Academic Excellence — Audrey Fitzsimmons, Sophia Coday, Aisling Nordin, Oliver Compton, Brittani Ford, Maddi Linville, Liberty Adams.

Warrior Award — Londen Dilley, Mason Hersha, Vivian Taylor, Katie Tom.

Science

Academic Excellence — Adriana Michael, Audrey Fitzsimmons, Gabriela Solache, Norah Grossnickle, Oliver Boesenburg, Delanie Morris, Sydney Willard.

Warrior Award — Audrey Wells, Addie Barger, Myra Miretti, Aisling Nordin.

Social Studies

Academic Excellence — Madeline Linville, Norah Grossnickle, Paul Marion, Adriana Michael, Brogan Rich, Jacksen Cole, Gabi Solache.

Warrior Award — Brittani Ford, Caleb Dennis, Audrey Fitzsimmons, Rylee Stuckman, Lily Douglas, Tatum Thorn, Eli Garcia, Riley Rohrbaugh.

Principal’s List

Eighth graders all A’s for three years Adrianne L. Hollar, Ashlynn M. Corn, Josiah J. Jones, McKenna G. Close, Reese M. Beasley and Zane R. Likens.

Eighth graders all A’s for two years Addison Delagrange, Camden Reel, Ivan Waikel, Sarah Cheng, Chaz Dahm, Johncarlos Miretti, Maddux Ringler, Madison Mueller and Ryan Mack.

Eighth graders all A’s this year — Tiondra L. Kelly, Haley A.

Maynus, Kenadi A. Pierce and Eric Wetzel.

Seventh graders all A’s for two years Addison A. Abel, Carson N. Scherer, Finley M. Brady, Hadley M. Allen, Jack D. Shoemaker, Jack R. Bradford, Jadyn S. Klenke, Kaitlyn N. Large, Katelyn A. Plikerd, Leah G. Hurst, Luke E. Thompson, Luke R. Nettrouer, Madelynn J. Fedder, Raily Klinefelter and Winston Farrington.

Seventh graders all A’s this year— Alexis J. Katzer, Candice A. Stoffel, Chloe M. Smeltzer, Conor D. Feeney, Elizabeth A. Herman, Elizabeth G. Iden, Emily D. Ringler, Everett R. Guy, Jaiden C. Jones, Joshua L. Kelley, Kailyb A. Ferrer and Zaiyla B. Shortill

Sixth graders all A’s this year — Addison M. Barger, Oliver S. Boesenberg, Londen E. Dilley, Lily A. Douglas, Audrey J. Fitzsimmons, Norah L. Grossnickle, Paul J. Marion, Alaina S. McDonald, Bennett J. Mckenzie, Adriana S. Michael, Kiah Strombeck, and Jaclyn Trowbridge.

End of the Year Teacher Awards, eighth grade encore Visual Arts

Academic Award — Lora Gonzolas.

Warrior Award — Ashton Evans. Band

Academic Award — Katie Eppert.

Warrior Award — Conor Lopez. Choir

Academic Award — Grace Skaggs.

Warrior Award — Ashton Evans.

FACS

Warrior Award — Landon Gerber and Brock Coday. Health

Warrior Award — Addisyn Sizemore and Abram Ervin.

Physical Education

Dewey Lindsey and Peyton Bartels.

Aquatics

Academic Award — Reese Beasley.

Warrior Award — McKenna Close.

Robotics

Academic Award — J.D. Stoffel.

Warrior Award — Brock Corday. End of the Year Teacher Awards, seventh grade encore

Visual Arts Academic Award — Alexis Katzer.

Warrior Award — Alvin Toumey.

Band Academic Award — Bryson

Spoor.

PRIDE Award — Ali Salvo-McDaniel and Taylin Hoover. Choir

Academic Award — Elizabeth

Anderson.

PRIDE Award — Drake Vetor.

FACS

Warrior Award — Lola Crabtree and Marin Wagoner.

Health Pride Award — Margarett Mueller and Everett Guy.

Physical Education

Warrior Award — RJ Mathew and Jadyn Klenke.

Aquatics Pride Award — Reese Beasley and McKenna Close. Robotics

Academic Award — Luke

Thompson.

PRIDE Award — Kaitlyn

Large.

Visual Arts

Academic Award — AJ Allen.

PRIDE Award — Adriana Michaels.

Band

Academic Award — Kera Owens and Jacksen Cole.

PRIDE Award — Caleb Dennis and Bennett McKenzie.

Choir Academic Award — Brittany Ford.

Award Choir — Jaclyn Trow-

bridge and Bayleigh Gunkel. FACS

Warrior Award — Vincent Halferty and Aiden Ramirez. Health Pride Award — Samantha Holloway and Caleb Dennis.

Physical Education

Warrior Award — Jace Stewart and Bella Lopez. Robotics

Academic Award — Oliver Bosenburg.

PRIDE Award — Malachi Dershem.

Community Corner

Speicher makes transition after 27 years at Milford School

Carol Speicher grew up on Emeline Street in Milford across from Milford School. She graduated from Wawasee High School and married her high school sweetheart.

Speicher has served as the secretary to the assistant principal at Milford School for the past 27 years. She will now transition to Wawasee Middle School and serve as the secretary for the athletic department in the front office.

She worked as a babysitter while her two sons, Eric and Ryan, were growing up in Milford. She had two stints at Chore-Time and Warsaw Foundry before Cindy Kaiser notified her about the secretary position opening at Milford School.

little kids. She said, “If you’re having a bad day, you can go down to kindergarten and they’ll give you a hug and say, ‘Hi, Mrs. Speicher, how are you doing today?’”

She is looking forward to working with middle school students and helping with athletics.

She has certainly had a great run at Milford School. She has always really had a heart for the students and feels extremely blessed having been able to work at the school for such a long period of time.

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“It’s just a blessing to watch the children grow up over the years and have families of their own,” she said. She has always had great relationships with her assistant principals and they have shared some really fun times.

Speicher said, “I’ve always been the assistant principal’s secretary. I have worked for nine different assistant principals during my 27 years at Milford School.”

She has helped with athletics, discipline, attendance, etc. She reminisced about her early days at the school when kids were out sick and the office administrators would notify teachers by filling out a piece of paper and sticking it in the teacher’s mailbox located in the office. Now everything is done on computers.

Speicher talked about how much she’ll miss the

She mentioned she is both anxious and excited to start something new. “It will be a big transition for these kids and I hope it will help for them to see a friendly face.”

Speicher has eight grandchildren. Two of her grandchildren are attending Wawasee Middle School next year. One child will be in seventh grade and the other is entering eighth grade.

Her son, Eric, is the principal at Syracuse Elementary School. Her youngest son, Ryan, works for Cru in Indianapolis. Cru is a Christian missions organization reaching students to foster a relationship with Jesus Christ.

Mobile Meals drivers

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

June 5-9

MONDAY — M. Smith

TUESDAY — P. & L. Stump

WEDNESDAY — J. Rowland

THURSDAY — B. Martz

FRIDAY — K. Young Milford Drivers

June 5-9

MONDAY — B. Harkness

TUESDAY — R. Kline

WEDNESDAY — C. & J.

Wagoner

THURSDAY — M. Webb

FRIDAY — K. Stanley

North Webster Drivers June 5-9

MONDAY — G. Smith

TUESDAY — Bart’s Watersports

WEDNESDAY — R. Chambers

THURSDAY — R. Chambers

FRIDAY — J. Parcell

Bridge Results

North Webster Bridge Group

The North Webster Bridge Group met Tuesday, May 23, and Thursday, May 25, at the Senior Primelife Enrichment Center in the North Webster Community Center. Tuesday winners were Mary Prescott, first, and Wanda Wyrick, second. Winners Thursday were Dick Sutton, first, and Mike Wyrick, second.

By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON Guest Columnist and Master Gardener

All about Susan

I was quite startled when my horticulture viewfinder posted a brown eye Susan. I was used to seeing the black eyes everywhere and reading the legend of how the lover with dark eyes named Susan found her sailor before he left for duty.

Actually, it confirmed in my mind as to the importance of scientific knowledge. The name chocolate “triloba” comes from the dark green, somewhat hairy basal leaves that are divided into three oval parts.

This plant is similar to the very common black-eyed Susan R. hirta, but is taller, flowers later and over a longer period of time with much smaller flowers. Masses of yellow daisies with brown centers make a late season garden standout. Plants burst into bloom in late summer through fall or until a hard frost.

The flower’s characterizable dome looks more chocolate brown than black; hence the species’ other common name of “browneyed Susan”.

Behold the other sun-loving, the noble, tall black-eyed Susan rudbeckia hirta, with bright yellow, daisy-like species often upstages tribola and gets overlooked during wild flower season. Sensing chocolate stirred my appetite with my fact-checking curiosity. Black Eyed Susan is a heavy

flowering perennial; there are annual varieties that bloom strong from mid- to late summer.

This highly drought and deer resistant plant is a popular choice for home landscapes. It’s easy to see why. Some Rudbeckia varieties, such as the Clasping Sunflower (Rudbeckia amplexicaulis), are annuals. Their seeds germinate in the spring; then produce flowers and set seeds that same summer, although the original plants will not survive the winter.

With thick blooms of daisy-like flowers, Black Eyed Susan is a perennial favorite. Add in that it is drought and pest resistant, and it is to easy why so many gardeners love this perennial.

Next spring those seeds may sprout and continue the cycle.

Planting fresh seed each season will guarantee a new crop. As cool weather begins to settle in, all Susans will begin to fade. The seed heads that dry and form on top of the stems are actually a great source of nutrition for many birds and other wildlife, and for this reason, many gardeners choose to leave them in place.

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On May 21 at the Syracuse Elementary School awards program, Kristina L. Stump was awarded the Chapter 411 Air Force Association Teacher of the Year. The award is a beautifully framed citation which reads: “For the demonstrated excellence in education in the spirit of Christa McAuliffe and in recognition of sustained outstanding performance as an educator and unequalled dedication to ensuring that America’s students are prepared for challenges of the future.”

Thelma Harris, formerly of Syracuse and now a resident of Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Milford, celebrated her 95th birthday with her daughter, Jackie McDonald, Cromwell, and family May 12.

20 YEARS AGO, MAY 28, 2003

The Wawasee High School boys’ golf team captured the Northern Lakes Conference title Saturday at South Shore Golf Club in Syracuse. Team members are Darrin Cripe, Stephen Conrad, Joel Bickel, Evan Gerard and Josh Abrams.

Betty O’Neil, Syracuse, was crowned the 1993 Syracuse Nutrition Site Older Woman of the Year, Thursday, May 20. O’Neil will compete with other contestants in Warsaw for the title of Kosciusko County Older Woman of the Year.

Robert L. Wolfe Sr. of Syracuse recently retired after 26 years of service with Northern Indiana Public Service Company. A substation electrician at Electric Substation in Goshen at the time of his retirement, Wolfe joined NIPSCo in 1966 as a helper/construction mechanic in construction and advanced through various positions in the company.

40 YEARS AGO, JUNE 1, 1983

It’s seldom you have both a father and son still living who are both 50-year graduates at the same high school. That’s the case for Calvin E. Beck who graduated from Syracuse High School in 1912, and son, Charles, who graduated from the same school in 1933, just 50 years ago. Both Becks attended the Saturday night alumni banquet at Syracuse Junior High School.

Bushong, PM, and Millard D. (“Si”) Hire.

The Syracuse town board met in special session on Tuesday night to take care of several matters of importance. The first item of business was to appoint a fifth member to the board in the person of Marion

L. (“Doc”) Miller. Mr. Miller replaces Forrest (“Bud”) Smith who recently moved out of the fifth ward. He re-

ceived a unanimous vote to be seated by the other four members of the board and was sworn in by town attorney Bruce Fry. Miller then took his place on the board for the rest of the evening’s business.

Marine Pfc. Douglas L. Mock, son of Mrs. Arlene Mock of r 2 Syracuse, has begun the communication center main course at the marine corps recruit depot in San Diego, Calif.

It happened in Milford … 10 years ago

Beers recognized as Milford Fest Senior King and Queen

10 YEARS AGO, MAY 29, 2013

The Milford Fest committee recognized Carlton “Cap” and Mary Ann Beer of Milford as the Milford Fest Senior King and Queen. The Beers have been married for more than 60 years, provide the free pony rides at the festival and are mainstays in the Milford community.

will continue to volunteer at Camp Mack and at other camps.

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Having moved into a new office building on SR 13, next to the new Ace Hardware building, a year ago in March, Dana Federal Credit Union recently changed its name to Fort Financial Credit Union. Shelly Tenant, a member service representative, said simply that the old name did not reflect the current credit union because a wide range of different companies from all over the United States can join.

30 YEARS AGO, MAY 26, 1993

Eastlund-Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse, was recently recognized upon achieving the distinction of becoming a member of the prestigious President’s Club of American Funeral Assurance Co., one of American’s leading preneed firms. This recognition came during American Funeral’s annual sales conference held April 16-19 aboard the M.S. Sunward.

Lynn Allen McCullough of Syracuse is one of two Huntington college graduating seniors to receive the highest honor bestowed annually by the student body. McCullough was honored as Forester of the Year at Forester Night ceremonies. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. McCullough of Syracuse.

Ralph E. Hamell of Syracuse recently retired from Northern Indiana Public Service Company, concluding more than 34 years of service. Hamell, dispatcher-operator, joined NIPSCo in 1949 as a meter reader. He and his wife, Evelyn, have six children and attend Church of the Nazarene in Warsaw.

50 YEARS AGO, MAY 30, 1973

Two well known Syracuse residents received their 50-year Masonic pins at the re-dedication services at the lodge hall Saturday afternoon. They are Joseph R.

A week and a half ago, several Milford firefighters and their families got muddy for a good cause. The men and women competed in Tough Mudder, a 12-mile obstacle course designed by British Special Forces to test all-around strength, stamina, mental grit and camaraderie. Participants run the course to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project.

20 YEARS AGO, MAY 28, 2003

A bullet pierced a Milford Police vehicle driven by Town Marshal Dave Hobbs. Gunfire between Hobbs and two suspected bank robbers was exchanged at approximately 10:35 a.m. yesterday, just five minutes after the Leesburg branch of National City Bank was robbed at gunpoint by two men wearing camouflage uniforms. The duo was able to elude police and are still at large.

Vince Baumgartner, a sixthgrader at Milford Middle School, has assumed the position of editor in chief of the school’s new newspaper, the Warrior Pride, and rightly so. With a little encouragement from his ad, Mark, who Vince helps with a newsletter called Track Side that focuses in and around Milford Junction and the railroads, Vince organized a staff, named the newspaper and then put all of the elements together to create the first issue of the Warrior Pride.

30 YEARS AGO, MAY 26, 1993

Allen McDonald of Milford is reportedly doing well since his recent quadruple bypass surgery in St. Joseph’s Medical Center, South Bend. He is expected to be released to his home later this week.

Arden Ball, the executive director at Camp Alexander Mack in Milford, will retire in January after serving in his position for 18 years. He and his wife, Charmaine,

Members of Milford Girl Scout Troops 248 and 326, Brownies and Juniors, met Saturday morning, May 22, for a community service project. The girls, along with adult helpers, cleaned up Waubee Lake Park by picking up limbs and trash in the grass area. Hot dogs and buns, marshmallows and Popsicles were provided by the Waubee Lake Park Board for a picnic lunch.

40 YEARS AGO, JUNE 1, 1983

A ground breaking service will be part of the 10 a.m. morning worship service at The Milford First Brethren Church this Sunday morning, June 5, announced Rev. Paul D. Tinkel. The new structure, to be started within a few days, will be used as an educational, fellowship and office for the church.

The Milford Senior Citizens needed a queen representative for the county competition, and since Vera Schell, 93, turned down the offer several times before, this time she decided, “I’d better take it while I could.” Mrs. Schell represented Milford among contestants from Warsaw, Pierceton and Syracuse and was crowned the 1983 queen by Everil Helser, 1982 Kosciusko County Senior Citizen Queen.

50 YEARS AGO, MAY 30, 1973 Michael Treesh, a graduate of Milford high school and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Treesh of Milford, received his doctorate degree in geology from Rensselaer Polly Tech last Friday. He and his wife, the former Nancy Ahrns, and their family were in Milford during the past week visiting their parents. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Ahrns, also of Milford.

Mrs. Iva Neff of Milford accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Russell Whitehead of r 1 Syracuse to North Hollywood, Calif., recently to spend two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Prentice Kindig. Mrs. Neff, Mrs. Whitehead and Mrs. Kindig are sisters. Mrs. Neff returned by plane on Sunday, May 27.

It happened in North Webster ... 10 years ago

Four-bus chain reaction accident occurs on SR 13

10 YEARS AGO, MAY 29, 2013

The four-bus chain reaction accident the afternoon of May 22 on SR 13 north of North Webster, was one no one in emergency services has seen during their careers and no one wants to experience again.

Sophia Boucher, 7, was lucky enough to be able to sometimes assist her grandpa, Capt. Russ Boucher, on the Dixie sternwheel tour boat. As “third mate,” one of her duties is adjusting the time of the next Dixie cruise on the Dixie dock clock in North Webster Town Park. She is a first-grade student at North Webster Elementary School. “Working on the Dixie with Pappy is pretty fun,” she explained.

North Webster American Legion Post 253 held Memorial Day services as scheduled in the area’s local cemeteries, except North Webster. That service was held inside the gym at the North Webster Community Center because of weather conditions.

20 YEARS AGO, MAY 28, 2003

Permits to chemically treat up to 77 acres of nuisance aquatic plants in Lake Webster and seven acres in nearby Backwater Lake have been issued by the Division of Fish and Wildlife.

Just ask North Webster Elementary School Principal Jim Garner how great it is to be 50. On Friday, Garner celebrated his 50th birthday with the kids at North Webster school.

The theme for this year’s American Red Cross Ball was “Senior Prom.” It was held in the gymnasium of North Webster Community Center, the former North Webster Elementary School, on Saturday evening. The night included dinner and dancing, and silent and live auctions. Approximately 120 people attended the event.

30 YEARS AGO, MAY 26, 1993

Those North Webster Lions are at it again. Not satisfied with the huge production of the annual Mermaid Festival, the Lions added a

car show last year to its list of summer activities. “It’s going to be a big one this year,” said Sonny Fisher, a Lions Club board member.

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Beuoy spent May 13-16 attending a mission conference in Zanesville.

The first and second grade Sunday school class at North Webster United Methodist Church went on a miniature golf outing Sunday, May 23.

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YEARS AGO, JUNE 1, 1983

The North Webster town board members met at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 26 to discuss the possibility of purchasing land in town on the lakefront. This land would be for park and recreational purposes.

North Webster Church of the Brethren Women’s Fellowship met recently at the home of Lois Royer.

Annette Mock, president, read the minutes of the last meeting. Betty Shock gave the treasurer’s report.

Jori Webster was hostess for the May 25 meeting of Country Neighbors. Devotions were given by Kay Tusing. Sally Bailey conducted a quiz about gardening.

50 YEARS AGO, MAY 30, 1973

The North Webster United Methodist youth singing group, Gods Children, were asked to sing at the annual conference held in West Layfayette and performed at the Purdue Hall of Music.

Mrs. Glen Vanator entertained for the May meeting of Backwater Friends home ec club in her home. She was assisted by Mrs. Ralph Bennett as co-hostess and her own daughters, Nancy and Denise.

Invocations given at the recent Lakeland Kiwanis meetings were by A. C. Underwood and Rev. Dr. Ernest Lawshe. Guests at the meeting included Jess Huntzinger, George Cornelius and Bob Luke, Warsaw.

The Charm N’ Chatter Home Ec Club held its annual “Mom’s Night Out” dinner at a restaurant near Goshen last week. Mrs. Vernette and Mrs. O.B. Joy were guests.

Urban Oak Apartments Homes open in Syracuse

A ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce took place at Urban Oak Apartments Friday, May 26.

Located in the old Syracuse Elementary School, Urban Oak Apartments is now home to some residents already.

Urban Oak offers amenities unlike anywhere else, including a 12,000-square-foot gym with a full basketball court, indoor pickleball courts and indoor playground.

It also offer acres of outdoor green space for activities with family and friends. The vision is to build a community that residents love to call home and continue to build upon the rich history of the building.

There are 63 units, of which 23 are already rented, at an investment of $5 million. Urban Oak offers studio and one- and twobedroom apartments. Utilities are included in the rent, except

for Internet service. The developer is Ridgestone Development Group. The developers consist of Marlin Schwartz, Rudy Helmuth and Myron Schwartz.

Future plans include an outdoor playground, Limitless Park (for the public), outdoor pickleball courts and a splash pad. The developers are starting a fundraising campaign. Limitless

Park will eventually be donated to the Syracuse Parks Department, according to one of the developers. For more information, visit urbanoak.net.

Annual fish/tenderloin fry fundraiser

The public is welcome to the annual Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners fish and tenderloin fry from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, June 17. The event will be held in two locations at Camp Crosley, North Webster. Carry-out is available at the Teen Village, EMS T1 Lane, and is fish only/cash purchase only.

Dine-in is available in the dining hall, EMS T2A Lane, and is all-youcan-eat fish and tenderloins with condiments and drinks/cash pur-

chase only. Dine-in cost is $12 per person, with children 5 years and under are free. Carry-out is $12 per person. Cash purchase only.

A variety of desserts and pies are available for cash purchase, provided by The Lake Tippecanoe Women’s Association.

Music will be provided by Gary Gerard, a renowned guitar player, singer and songwriter. To learn more about the association, visit ltpo.org.

NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION

CASE NUMBER 43C01-2305-EU-000071

Notice is given that on May 16, 2023, LARRY KOVAR and BERNICE KOVAR were appointed Personal Representatives of the Estate of NANETTE T. MIKULY, deceased, who died April 25, 2023.

All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claims with the Clerk of the Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

Dated at Warsaw, Indiana on May 16, 2023

Ann Torpy Clerk, Kosciusko Circuit Court

Paul A. Stoelting #15655-43

Attorney at Law 203 N. Huntington Street Syracuse, In 46567

(574) 457-2000

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NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION

CASE NUMBER 43C01-2303-EU-000033

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Notice is given that on March 14, 2023, Steven H. Staub Sr. and Sarah E. Cox were appointed Personal Representatives of the Estate of DAVID C. EDWARDS, deceased, who died February 13, 2023.

All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claims with the Clerk of the Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

Dated at Warsaw, Indiana on March 14, 2023

Ann Torpy Clerk, Kosciusko Circuit Court

Paul A. Stoelting #15655-43

Attorney at Law

203 N. Huntington Street Syracuse, In 46567 (574) 457-2000 hspaxlp

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LEGAL NOTICE

The Kosciusko County Parks & Recreation Board will hold a Special Meeting & Workshop on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 1 p.m. in the Old Courtroom of the Courthouse, 100 W. Center St., Warsaw IN 46580. hspaxlp

NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

Notice is hereby given that the Silver Lake Town Council will hold a closed executive session pursuant to IC 5-141.5-6.1(b)(2)(B) initiation of litigation or litigation that is either pending or has been threatened specifically in writing. The meeting will take place on Friday, June 2, 2023, at 9:00am In the Silver Lake town hall meeting room located at 604 N. Jefferson St., Silver Lake, IN. hspaxlp

NOTICE OF IN-PERSON PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETINGS Des. No. 2100113

The ProPEL US 30 East study team is once again asking for Hoosiers’ input as it starts the second phase in the Planning and Environment Linkage (PEL) study along US 30 in northern Indiana. The ProPEL US 30 East study team will host two public information meetings in New Haven and Columbia City. These meetings will detail what we’ve heard so far from our diverse corridor community, the data analysis that we’ve conducted, and seek public feedback about the Purpose and Need for the ProPEL US 30 East study. This includes identifying transportation needs and developing a purpose of improvements. INDOT intends to use the information, analysis, and decisions from the PEL study process to inform future federal environmental reviews conducted in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The meetings will be held in an open-house format with a presentation: June 8, 2023, from 5 to 7 p.m. EST

Presentation at 5:30 p.m. EST

New Haven Community Center

7500 IN-930 East

Fort Wayne, IN 46803 June 13, 2023, from 5 to 7 p.m. EST

Presentation at 5:30 p.m. EST

Indian Springs Middle School 1692 IN-9

Columbia City, IN 46725

An on-demand virtual meeting replay will be available by Wednesday, June 14 on the project website at https://propelus30.com/. In case of inclement weather that makes travel hazardous, the meetings will be rescheduled for a date to be determined. Dates, times and locations for rescheduled meetings will be posted on the website.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons with disabilities or representing an ADA and/or Limited English Proficiency (LEP) population are encouraged to contact Laura Van Wert, (412) 508-0383, or laura.vanwert@ wsp.com in advance to coordinate services such as participation during the meeting, language, visual and audio interpretation services.

This notice is published in compliance with Code of Federal Regulations, Title 23, Section 771 (CFR 771.111(h)(1) states: “Each State must have procedures approved by the FHWA to carry out a public involvement/public hearing program.” 23 CFR 450.212(a)(7) states: “Public involvement procedures shall provide for periodic review of the effectiveness of the public involvement process to ensure that the process provides full and open access to all and revision of the process as necessary, approved by the Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation on July 7, 2021. Current INDOT Public Involvement guidance can be found at https://www.in.gov/indot/public-involvement/public-involvement/. hspaxlp

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Milford, Indiana, by and through its Town Council, hereinafter referred to as the Owner, will receive sealed bid proposals for construction of the following:

Town of Milford 2023-1 Community Crossings Paving Projects Sealed bid proposals will be received by the Town of Milford, Attn: Clerk-Treasurer’s Office, 121 South Main Street/PO Box 300, Milford, IN 46542 until 5:00 pm, Monday, June 12th, 2023. They may be delivered in person to the Town Hall, between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Any proposals received after the above-designated time will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud at the Milford Town Council Meeting on Monday, June 12th, 2023 at 7:00 pm in the Milford Community Building. Bids will then be taken under advisement for review by the Owner.

The contract will consist of the following: 2023-1 CCMG Paving and associated work items, such as ADA ramp improvements, of various streets throughout the Town of Milford

All bid proposals must be enclosed in an opaque, sealed envelope bearing the Project title, the name and address of the Bidder, and the date and time of the proposal bid opening. All bid proposals must be submitted on State Board of Accounts Form No. 96 together with the proper forms included in the Contract Documents, the entire set of which shall be filed intact as a bid. Bidders are responsible for the timely delivery and completeness of their bids.

Contract Documents will be available by contacting Steven Marquart at utilities@milford-indiana.org or in-person at the Clerk-Treasurer’s Office, 121 South Main Street, Milford, IN 46542 between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Bidders are responsible for registering as plan holders with the Town, for the receipt of any addendums or other contract document updates. Bidders shall assure that they have obtained complete sets of Contract Documents and shall assume the risk of any errors or omissions in bids prepared in reliance on incomplete sets of Contract Documents.

Each Bidder is responsible for inspecting the Project site(s) and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents and Specifications. The failure or omission of any Bidder to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation with respect to its Bid.

Any questions shall be directed to Steven Marquart by email only at utilities@ milford-indiana.org. The deadline for questions is Monday, June 5th, 2023 at 10:00 am. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or acceptable bidder’s bond made payable to the Owner, in a sum of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, which check or bond will be held by the Owner as evidence that the bidder will, if awarded the contract, enter into the same with the Owner upon notification from him to do so within ten (10) days of said notification.

The successful Contractor will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, each, within ten (10) days after award of the contract and a two (2) year Maintenance Bond in the amount of thirty percent (30%) of the contract price prior to completion and final payment of the contract.

Proposals may be held by the Owner for a period not to exceed sixty (60) calendar days from the public opening. No Bidder may withdraw his proposal within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

The Owner reserves the right to ask for clarification for any bid submitted. In comparing bids, consideration will not be confined to price only. The successful bid will be the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, however the Owner reserves the right to reject any bid, or all bids, or to accept any bid or bids, to waive any and all technicalities or irregularities therein, to delete any bid item or items and to award a contract on the bid proposal that in their judgment is most advantageous to the Town of Milford, Indiana.

Dated this 12th day of May 2023

Hoosier Riverwatch provides hands-on volunteer training for water monitoring

Access to clean, plentiful water is an important resource.

To ensure that our water is safe, testing is necessary — and a strong, knowledgeable team of volunteers is needed to make it happen.

Thanks to the Hoosier Riverwatch program, thousands of volunteers are trained to monitor their local streams, rivers and lakes all across the state. Through training workshops offered each year by the Department of Environmental Management, Hoosier Riverwatch transforms citizens into frontline scientists capturing data important to monitoring the health of our water.

Anyone with an interest in water quality, the environment and education is invited to participate in the next Hoosier Riverwatch training from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 15, at the North Webster Community Center. Portions of the hands-on training will take place in the Tippecanoe River.

The training is presented in partnership by the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District and The Watershed Foundation. Although a reservation is required to attend, the event is free of charge.

Lyn Crighton, executive director of The Watershed Foundation, emphasized the profound impact of learning stream monitoring fundamentals: “As individuals grasp the essentials of stream monitoring, they embark on a lifelong journey that not only contributes to the well-being of our environment, but also brings personal fulfillment. To safeguard our water for future generations, it is imperative we cultivate an understanding and deep appreciation for conservation that will sustain us in the long run.”

The workshop will provide general education in water quality issues and hands-on training in monitoring the health of rivers and streams through physical, chemical and biological testing. After the training, volunteers can perform stream testing for a wide variety of possible pollutants. They then submit their data to a statewide volunteer monitoring database that makes the information available to anyone.

Around The Lakes

PICTURED ABOVE are percussion members of the Wawasee Middle School band playing in the North Webster Memorial Day parade on Monday. All three Lakeland communities held parades on Memorial Day to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The Marching Warrior Pride, representing Wawasee High School, also participated in the parades. —o—

SYRACUSE’S OWN Martha Stoelting, aka “Cruisin’” or “Newsie,” depending on which column you read when she worked for The Mail-Journal, has a new gig. She is now the narrator on Oakwood Resort’s tour boat, which is open to the public.

Check out hoosierriverwatch. com to find water quality data collected by program graduates and to discover where monitoring has taken place.

For reservations, specific locations and directions, contact Paige Hubner at paige@watershedfoundation or (574) 834-3242. To learn more about Riverwatch, visit in.gov/idem/riverwatch/hoosier-riverwatch-workshops.

Church Food for thought from a local pastor

Editor’s note: Pastor Mike Kelley posts his thoughts and reflections on his personal Facebook page. Visit facebook.com and search for “Mike Kelley.”

Begin And End

So a week ends as another weekend begins.

Life consists of beginnings and endings. With one breath life begins. With one last breath this life ends. Inhale begins, exhale ends. Yet eternal life begins, and is the only thing that never ends.

Matthew 19:16: “And behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?”

John 3:15: “That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.”

John 17:3: “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”

Begin today a life in Christ Jesus, a life of love that never ends.

Romans 10:9,10

Lessons From A Weary Traveler

A weary traveler stopped by today. His destination he did not say, only that he must keep moving on. He could not set roots here in this place today.

We spoke of his journey, of how it has been long. I smiled and said, “It seems to have made you very strong.”

Strength is deceiving. It is understanding your weakness that is the key, for in myself I can do nothing. But in the One who is always with me I can do all things.

Strength is deceiving. Might is misleading,

Knowledge is attainable, but understanding is the getting that is most needed.

Traveling with the One who has all these makes your journey joyful, even when you are weary and the journey seems, oh, so long.

Yes, the journey has been long and there have been trials and troubles along my way. None were meant to harm or destroy me, but to make my faith much stronger in the power of Jesus’ name.

Greeting Today I had a friend show up at midnight.

I opened my eyes and said, “Welcome, today! You’re going to be a wonderful day!”

Oh, it will bring its own issues and I will need to settle some that lingered from my yesterday.

But all in all at the end of today, I’ll look back and say, “It has been another wonderful day.”

In His presence I’ve spent my

day in his love — as always, in Jesus’ name.

Lord, bring me another tomorrow, that in my todays, I may share your love, mercy and grace with others.

1 Thessalonians 5:8-9,11: “But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for a helmet, the hope of salvation. For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ. Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.”

Taking The Right Course

The course before us known as life was set in motion long before the feet of men stood of planet Earth.

Our Best Recourse

James 4:8: “Come close to God [with a contrite heart] and He will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; and purify your [unfaithful] hearts, you double-minded [people].”

Our Course

James 5:8: “Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.”

Our Pursuit Proverbs 3:1,3,5-7: “My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.

Activate Now

Tours are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday night and 11 a.m. Sunday morning. Tickets are sold at the hotel’s front desk and passengers can board the boat from Oakwood’s pier.

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ON MAY 22, Milford Lions Club held a fundraiser to help support Milford Family Fest, the Milford Lions Club fund, scholarship funds and general needs at Syracuse Eagles Club. It included a raffle for $250 in “Milford Bucks,” which can be redeemed at T-Zone, Milford Animal Clinic, Harvest Coffee and Market, 20th Century Restaurant, Ruch Service, Made on Main, Kyle’s Lawn Care, NAPA Milford, Price Auto Repair, Mr. Rooter Milford, Turf Bar, Harry’s Tap & Grill, Bobi’s Shear Success, Smiley’s Lawn Service and Cardinal’s Main St. Pizza.

Special thanks from the Lions goes out to Syracuse Eagles #3760 for helping make this fundraising endeavor possible. Great food was available for purchase at the Eagles club that evening. The winner of the fundraising raffle was Loretta Schafer. —o—

THE WEBSTER Lake Conservation Association organizes and contracts for the annual Fourth of July fireworks show, which has been a highlight of the Fourth of July holiday at Webster Lake for many years. This year’s fireworks will be at 10 p.m. Saturday, July 1.

The fireworks are funded exclusively by donations to the WLCA fireworks fund from residents and businesses of the Webster Lake and North Webster area. Neither WLCA membership dues nor donations to its weed control fund are used to pay for the annual fireworks show. The rain date is Saturday, July 8. WLCA’s next meetings are Tuesday, June 13, and Tuesday, July 11. Its annual meeting is Saturday, Aug. 12.

THE SYRACUSE American Legion Auxiliary will hold a breakfast from 8-11 a.m. Sunday, June 4. The public, ages 18 and older, is invited to attend. The Legion is located at 1008 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. —o—

WAWASEE SCHOOLS will be offering summer foods to anyone 18 and under at no cost. Food sites will serve Monday through Friday June 5 to July 26. Locations include Enchanted Hills (Bowen Center) noon to 12:30 p.m.; Milford Public Library, noon to 12:30 p.m.; Syracuse Elementary School, 7:50-8:20 a.m. breakfast with lunch served 11:1511:45 a.m.; Wawasee High School, breakfast 7:458:30 a.m. with lunch served 11:30 to noon; North Webster Elementary School, 11:45 to noon; And Milford School, breakfast 8-8:15 a.m. and lunch 11:30 to noon. There will be no meals served the week of July 3-10. —o—

AT PRESS time, International Cultural Exchange Services was still looking for a few host families for exchange students. These students will be attending Wawasee High School in the fall. For more information, visit ICEUSA.org or contact Shelia Claassen via her Facebook post on mywawasee.com. —o—

MILFORD FIRST Brethren Church, 110 W. Catherine St., will host a free community meal from 5-6:30 p.m. tonight, 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 homecooked 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.

summer reading program is already underway. The kickoff party will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 2, in the library’s Community Roots outdoor space. A ribbon cutting for the space will be held at 11 a.m. that day.

SUMMER DAYS scream for summer colors. Order these T-shirts in the North Webster Community Center office and it will start putting orders in every Monday. Don’t be the only one in town without one.

One of the NWCC’s new classes is open for registration. The Center looks forward to providing this new opportunity with a new instructor, Kelly Meeks. Sculpt, strength and stretch class will be at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. This 60-minute class is a full-body workout incorporating dumbbells and yoga. The cost is $30 for six weeks with sessions starting June 7. Find more information online, visit nwcommunitycenter.org/summeratthecenter.

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NEXT WEEKEND is the second of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources free fishing opportunities. Resident can fish in any of Indiana’s public waterways without a license on both June 3-4. All other rules such as seasons, bag and size limits still apply. Free Fishing Days are an excellent opportunity to learn how to fish, take your family fishing or introduce a friend to fishing. For more information, visit in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/fishing/free-fishing-days.

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BIKE RIDERS, there are 45 days left before the annual Tour des Lakes bike ride. This ride offers three routes, a 30K, a 55K and a 100K, taking participants around various lakes, including Lake Wawasee, Webster Lake, Chapman Lake, Winona Lake and Tippecanoe Lake. So mark Saturday, July 15, on your calendars and be sure to visit tourdeslakes. com to register.

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A SPECIAL running of The Dixie will leave North Webster Town dock at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 17. The ride is provided by Dixie Sternwheeler at no charge for Webster Lake Conservation Association members in memory of Tom Plew. The ride is planned to a be a fun event for members and their families. All ages are welcome. Snacks and beverages will be provided by WLCA. Activities and prizes are planned for young cruisers.

As always, operation of the Dixie is subject to fair weather and maximum load restrictions. In the event the Dixie is unable to operate June 17, the event will be held in North Webster Town Park. A covered pavilion, playground and swimming and beach area are available at the park.

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THERE IS still time to register the kids for summer crafts at Lakeland Youth Center. Classes are held 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays starting June 6. Themes for this summer are “Whimsy,” “Animal Safari” and “To Infinity and Beyond.”

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