The Mail-Journal - July 5, 2023

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

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KEDCO seeking RFP to develop former golf course

The Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation recently announced the issuance of a request for proposals to develop a 112 acre site off SR 13 near the Town of Syracuse and Lake Wawasee — formerly the home of South Shore Golf Course.

KEDCO is supporting South Shore Ventures, LLC to offer portions of the site for single-family, multi-family and mixed use development.

Weather doesn’t dampen Flotilla turn out

Mother Nature caused a slight delay to the start of this year’s Flotilla with rain from about 9-11:30 a..m. this morning. But she wasn’t able to dampen the enthusiasm expressed by participants on the water and land.

The rain did break the humidity that had been rising the last few days and blew out the smoky haze that had settled over the area this past week, providing clear blue skies with some white clouds.

This year’s Flotilla, which set off around Lake Wawasee at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, July 1, had 25 boat participants and 16 on-shore par-

ticipants, the largest participation the Flotilla Committee has seen in a long time. “I’m not sure if its the theme or the prize,” said Holly Tuttle, a 25-member of the Flotilla committee.

This year’s theme was “Luau on the Lake,” where everyone who participated tried to bring a bit of the Hawaiian Islands to Lake Wa-

wasee. Along with hula skirts, surf boards and palm trees, there were also quite a number of pigs roasting on spits, tiki idols and flamingos as well as references to Disney movies “Lilo and Stitch” and “Moana.” Not to mention, Elvis did make an appearance. Boats participating in this year’s Flotilla began to gather in

Rowland, Krull Crowned 2023 4-H Royalty

Reese Rowland and Charlie Krull were crowned the 2023 Kosciusko County 4-H Royalty King and Queen. Their coronation took place at the end of this years 4-H Public Fashion Revue and Awards Night. The event was held at Lakeview Middle School, Warsaw.

Rowland, who received a total of 295 points, is the daughter of Greg and Kassie Rowland, Warsaw. She is a 2023 graduate of Warsaw Community High School. Rowland is in her 10th year of 4-H and is a member of the Leesburg Mighty Farmers 4-H Club and the Kosciusko County Junior Leaders. Her 4-H projects have included dairy calf feeder steer, beef and Junior Leaders. Her plans include attending Purdue University to study retail management.

Krull, who received 275 points in the competition, is the son of Shawn and Lissa Krull, Milford. He will be a senior at Wawasee High School and is in his ninth year of 4-H. He is a member of the Milford Helping Hands 4-H Club and the Kosciusko County Junior Leaders. His 4-H projects have included arts and crafts, electric, Lego construction, Lego creative scene, recycling, goats, beef, swine, Junior Leaders, blacksmithing and collections. He Continued on page 2

Bug catchers make the best of a rainy day

Kiddos came bearing nets and water shoes as the 2023 Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Bug Catch commenced Saturday, July 1. Although the skies were gray and stormy, that did not dull the buzzing excitement of the little bug catchers.

The event started in the Ruddell Pavilion where Pam Schumm, WACF education officer, kicked it off with an informative presentation about benthic bugs and macroinvertebrates. The group then hustled down to Hinrichs Waterfront Park, trying hard to beat the impending rain.

The rain did not stop the fun, the bug catchers were enthusiastic and inquisitive about their catches.

Pam Schumm and volunteers Nancy Brown and Rob DeBeck were ready to answer questions. The rain made for some blurry pictures, but the memories made will be crystal clear.

front of the Spink, at 1 p.m. and then took off around the lake, with wooden boats in the lead. There were two judges boats, one to judge the floats and one to judge the on-shore decorations.

This year’s Commodore was Heather Harwood, executive director of the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation. “I had a great time and I’m all waved out,” she said once the commodore’s boat returned to the piers at Wawasee Spink. She said judging the Flotilla was extremely hard. “I was torn (but) I kept going back to one,” she said.

Nick and Adriane Ruddell won the Commodore Cup with their entry of “Happy 4th of Ju-Luau, featuring Nick “surfing” on top of the pontoon. Due to the windy conditions and rough water, Harwood did not hand off the Commodore Cup. It will be presented to the Ruddell’s Sunday, July 2. Tuttle said when she called the Ruddell’s to inform them they won the Commodore’s Cup, “they were screaming with enthusiasm.”

All those who won awards were to pick up their prizes at the Channel Marker, 5793 E Pickwick Drive, Syracuse, between noon and 1 p.m. Sunday, July 2, rain or shine.

Flotilla winners

• Best Lake History Entry went

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“KEDCO was selected to lead implementation of a countywide housing strategy and to come alongside our local communities to encourage development of additional workforce housing,” said Alan Tio, KEDCO CEO. “With support from our communities and visionary partners like South Shore Ventures, LLC, this is an important milestone toward the exciting potential of this development to bring more housing and amenities to the northern portion of our county.”

South Shore Ventures, LLC purchased the property in 2021 with a vision to create a master-planned South Shore Village community across the 112-acre property including housing: single family; multifamily; and senior living, youth activities and sports, boutique-style retail shopping, office and incubator facilities and more.

The project calls for 50 acres on the north portion of the site to be slated for single family development and can accommodate over 80 homes. For mixed use, the developer has identified 30 acres within South Shore Village development for mixed use development that will complement adjacent family housing and recreation facilities. Mixed uses could include multi-family housing, town homes, senior housing, destination retail, educational, professional offices, co-working and business incubation spaces and more.

For multi-family housing 12 acres at the south end of the site has been reserved for multi-family development.

KEDCO and South Shore Ventures LLC are seeking proposals from qualified developers for the design, engineering and construction of the single-family, mixed use and multi-family sections of South Continued on page 2

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Obituaries

Jack Alshouse

U.S. Army Veteran

Jack Alshouse, 85, Warsaw, formerly of Syracuse, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Lake City Place.

He was born Feb. 6, 1938, in Goshen, to Tom and Grace Alshouse. He was a 1956 graduate of Ligonier High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Jack retired from Weatherhead/Dana Corporation after 43 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion in North Webster, as well as the Elks Club in Ligonier.

He is survived by a half brother, Bob (Deborah) Caldwell of Florida. He is also survived by his longtime companion Christina Ritter’s daughters, Donna (Dave) Beard and Kathy VanDiepenbos.

Christina preceded him in death in 2020. He was also preceded by a sister, Sharon.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 8, at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse. Calling will be one hour prior to the service from 10-11 a.m. Burial will follow at the Syracuse Cemetery with military honors.

Mary Jane Knudsen

English Teacher

Mary Jane Knudsen passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, June 23, 2023.

Born in Richmond, Va., on July 16, 1929, she was an only child, raised in a large, loving household. Her mother and father, Madeline and Elton Phillips, continued to encourage Mary Jane as she graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and James Madison University. Years later, she went on to teach middle school English while living in Ohio.

Mary Jane married the love of her life, Robert Knudsen, in June of 1951. Their love was one of a kind, unlike any other. Bob affectionately called Mary Jane “Smoochie,” and they were each other’s best friend and partner in everything. Together they had six children who were the absolute joy of their life. But then they had grandkids and the titles they cherished most were Nana and Papa, and they were happiest surrounded by the family they created together. Family time together at the lake was memorable, as were their many travels around the world.

Mary Jane is preceded in death by her husband, Robert, but survived by her loving family: Joyce Knudsen (Jeff), Diane Cressman (Rick), Robert Jr. (Lyn Anne), Mary Louise Creager (Tim), Theodore Knudsen (Cindi) and Judith Johnson (Alvin). Fondly remembering their grandmother are Kyle Cressman (Rachel), Erin Bakken, Brooke Oleneack (Keith), Bethany Stowe (Nathan), James Knudsen (Michelle), Elton Lee Knudsen (Karen), Mary Katherine Knudsen, Zach Johnson (Salina) and Mick Thomas (Summer). Great-grandchildren Kathleen, Christian, Ellison, Greyson, Savannah, Zion, Brooks, Noelle and Rosa have stories and memories with their Nana that they will pass on.

There will be a graveside service in Syracuse, where Mary Jane will be interred alongside Bob, just as she will spend eternity in heaven with him.

Milford Public Library —

Teen escape room set for July 12

Free lunches are available again from noon until 12:30 p.m. at the Milford Public Library. The last day for lunch will be Wednesday, July 26. They are in week six of the summer reading program. The theme of the week is “Empathy Adventures” at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the library’s meeting room. Come and listen to the “Kindly Ever After-Empathy Adventure” story, “Fly on the Wall Investigations: The Case of the Empathy Empanada” by Jill Ross Nadler and illustrated by Isabella Quickdraw. Nadler is also known as Page Turner. Arthur C. Doyle, a private fly and his partner, Stella Star, a jumping spider, have their own agency, Fly On The Wall Investigations. Stella also invents all kinds of gadgets to help solve cases. When Emily’s Empathy Empananda goes missing, she turns to the Fly On The Wall Investigations agency to find it. What is an Empathy Empanada? Why would someone steal it? Come to the library and listen to the story on July 11.

Teen Escape Room

The library is hosting a teen escape room at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, in the teen area of the library.

Everyone going into sixth grade this fall, up to age 18, are invited to participate. You are trapped in a messy librarian’s office and need to solve the clues to unlock the box, find a prize and escape the office. Five teens at a time will be allowed in the office. Everyone will need to work together to solve the clues in time.

Guest Storytellers

The Potawatomi Zoo Outreach Zoo-to-You were the special guest storytellers on Friday, June 23. They brought Madagascar cockroaches. They grow to around 2 inches long. The children who wanted to were allowed to touch the cockroach’s back. Bisquick, a pancake tortoise, was born at the Potawatomi Zoo. She looks a bit like a pancake, hence the name. She is 16 years old. Pancake tortoises are mature at 20 years of age and may live up to 70 years. When Bisquick is full grown, her shell will be flat and about as big as an adults hand with fingers spread out. The next animal to meet the crowd was a chicken. She is a hen and likes to eat corn, fruits and vegetables, lettuce and bugs. This chicken is one of four hens and one

rooster at the zoo. The last animal comes from the southernmost tip of Africa and Madagascar. Miny is a lesser hedgehog tenrek. She looks like a hedgehog, very small and her back is covered with spines. Tenreks are related to golden moles and elephants. They have eyesight similar to our eyesight, sharp teeth and nails and are insectivores.

Guest storyteller at 10:30 a.m.

July 14 is The SpoonMan. Families who stay for the program will earn a graphic novel. Choices are: “Spy School: The Graphic Novel” by Stuart Gibbs; “The Babysitters Club: Kristy’s Great Idea” based on the novel by Ann M. Martin or an “Archie Jumbo Comics Digest.” Make plans to bring the whole family.

Recent Donations

The Friends of Milford Public Library recently donated funds to pay for the Book Nook in the children’s department. They wanted a place where children could be comfy and relax with a good book and that’s just what they do. The Friends have also helped with expenses of the summer reading program.

Another recent donation was from the estate of Durward “Bud” Seely.

Seely very generously gave the library a gift of over $22,000. The Milford Public Library Board has decided to use the money for a special project to be determined soon. They have several ideas for using this gift, including putting some of the money in the library’s Endowment Fund, remodeling some office space or buying furniture for storage. They received donations from the family and friends of Kathy Beer and Dan Levernier to use to purchase books to add to their collection. They added adult fiction and children’s fiction in memory of Kathy and large print adult fiction in memory of Dan. Both of them were readers and supportive of the library.

Local businesses and individuals donated to the summer reading program. These donations make it possible for the library to give away a book a week to families attending family story time, provide fun incentives the children can earn and the grand finale pizza party. Donations also pay for the weekly activity packets and the treats they put in them. Thank you for supporting the library and its programs. They could not do it without your help.

Syracuse Public Library — Teens get creative at the library

During the week of July 10, teens have two chances to earn more scratch-offs as part of the Syracuse Public Library’s summer reading program. Each scratch-off brings additional opportunities to win prizes or raffle tickets.

Sign up to attend World String Art from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, in the Rosalyn Jones Room. Teens will use a hammer, nails and string to make a beautiful globe sign to take home. Sign up either at the library or by visiting the library’s digital calendar, https://shorturl.at/ IKQW6.

Later in the week, teens will need to think on their feet during improv from 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, July 14, in the downstairs meeting room. Robert Rensberger and Amber Weber will give teens different scenarios and props, and they will act out a scene.

Children Programming

Children have a packed week. It starts with Make-It Mondays at 2 p.m. July 10 in the downstairs meeting room. The space will transform into a nighttime space as children relax by the campfire. This program is geared toward ages 7-12; however, other ages are welcome to attend.

North Webster Community Public Library — Pick up summer reading prizes

Pick up summer reading prizes at North Webster Community Public Library. Adults, teens and children are all encouraged to finish logging minutes this week. The final day for prizes will be Saturday, July 15. Drawing tickets for all ages must also be turned in by July 15. Grand prize drawings will take place during the week of July 17 and all winners will be notified. The following activities are set to take place at the library. Attendees do not need to have a library card to participate in any of these events.

Adult Events

A special Cookbook Club Grill Out will be happening at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 11. They will be grilling burgers and hotdogs and learning how to make summer picnic favorites like potato salad, kebabs and more. Space is limited, so please register in advance.

NWCPL will be hosting a free adult craft class at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 11. Come learn how to make adorable jewelry out of plastic toy animals. All materials are provided, but please register in advance.

Community board game night, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13. This program is geared towards all ages — adults, young adults, teens and families. Come play board games, card games, video games and more.

Fiber Arts Friday, 10 a.m. July 14. Join this community of yarn enthusiasts and work on your projects or learn a new skill.

Teen Events Teen Café, 3:30 p.m. Monday,

July 10. Students grades 6-12 are invited to come hang out with friends, eat snacks, drink coffee and play video and board games. No registration required. NWCPL is excited to invite teens to join in for an exclusive cruise on the Dixie Boat at 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 14. Relax on the lake while learning about lake science from Watershed Foundation Director, Lyn Crighton. Event is free, but pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Please meet at the Dixie Boat dock on time with a signed waiver.

Waivers are available at the library.

Youth Events

This week’s big event Wednesday grand finale will feature Mark’s Ark and his live animal show. Come out Wednesday, July 12, for one of three performance times. Performances will be held at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Pick up tickets for guaranteed seating at the library prior to the event. This event is geared towards families with children, but patrons of all ages are welcome to attend.

Family Movie Time, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 13. This week they will be showing the Disney movie “The Rescuers Down Under.” Friday craft time, 10 a.m. to noon Friday, July 7. Join in as they make crafts that celebrate different countries and cultures from around the world.

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

The library will hold Family Fun Night at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, in the downstairs meeting room. The craft will be a rip and stick lantern that families can create together. Supplies are limited, so arrive early. The containers used in this craft formerly housed tree nuts, though staff members have thoroughly cleaned them.

Storytime is perfect for children, ages birth through five. Come at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, to enjoy stories, meet new friends and complete a new craft. This week children will learn how to do leaf transfers.

Finally, don’t miss the last Fantastic Friday at 10:30 a.m. July 14 in the Community Roots outdoor space. Children services librarian Megan Daumen will teach children about cryptids, including Indiana’s own Beast of Busco.

Youthful Yoga Moves

To Thursdays

Youthful Yoga has moved to 9:30 a.m. on Thursdays in the library’s downstairs meeting room. Youthful Yoga focuses on low-impact chair routines. Since this group meets before the library opens, knock on the

southernmost Harrison Street door, closest to the staff parking lot, to be let in.

Book Club Pick

The young adult book club will read “League of Liars” by Astrid Scholte in July. In this fantasy thriller, four teens charged with murder and caught up with the illegal use of magic band together to devise the ultimate jailbreak. It is perfect for fans of “Six of Crows” and

“How to Get Away with Murder.” Copies will soon be available at the Syracuse Public Library. A digital audiobook is available on Libby. The discussion occurs from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, in the Rosalyn Jones Room/YA Space. Email Michelle Parker, mparker@syracuse. lib.in.us, or Weber, aweber@syracuse.lib.in.us, with questions. The adult book club will not meet in July.

Calvary United Methodist Church hosting an all-church birthday

Calvary United Methodist Church will host an all church birthday Sunday, July 23. This is an event where everyone’s birthday will be celebrated.

Those attending are asked to bring a food item for the food pantry. The party begins at 10 a.m. with church service. At 11:30 a.m. there will be lunch. The church will provide meat, drinks and table service. Those attending are

asked to bring salad, fruit and vegetables for the meal to share. At 12:30 p.m. Begly’s Illusions will entertain everyone. There will be a freewill donation for Begly. Cake and ice cream will be served after the program, along with balloons, face painting and a time to visit. Call the church office at (574) 457-3778 for more information or to RSVP.

Wanted: your fun phone videos

Chautauqua’s third annual Family Fun Film festival featuring phone videos is set for Aug. 5. The festival organizes a collection of personal phone videos of individuals, friends or family having fun on the water, biking, boating or around their home. Fun with pets was a popular submission in 2022’s show.

The videos will be provided to Chautauqua-Wawasee by uploading to a Dropbox, where they will be edited, music added, organized and combined with other videos for a free one-time showing starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Pickwick Theater in Syracuse.

“This is an opportunity for the entire community to come together by sharing their videos,” said Mark Knecht, the Chautauqua project leader. “Essentially this will create a short movie about our community; we’re excited that

the Pickwick Theater has again agreed to be the venue!”

The process to upload videos promises to be simple and free. The video along with contact information is submitted online via a link available on the Chautauqua website and Facebook page. Videos must conform to specific guidelines such as length (2 minutes or less), format (landscape preferred) and subject matter.

Videos must be submitted by July 29, 2023. Two former Wawasee High School students, Matthew Wuthrich and Ryan Snider, are producing the film.

“Anyone may submit a video for free. The original idea was to be like ‘America’s Funniest Home Videos’ TV show, but our goal has shifted to include any video that puts a smile on your face,” Knecht continued, “It doesn’t have to be laugh out loud funny.”

Prizes will be awarded for the best video in categories such as: Fun with pets; tubing fun; relaxing this summer; family fun; biking fun; and others yet to be defined. The 2021 and 2022 videos are posted on YouTube and may be found by searching on “Chautauqua Wawasee”. Questions may be directed to Debbie Yankosky at (574) 377-7543.

The film fest is sponsored by Oakwood Foundation Chautauqua-Wawasee, a 501-c3 non-profit organization which provides life enriching experiences in support of the arts, education, faith and recreation. Chautauqua Wawasee’s website is chqw.org, while the Facebook site is facebook.com/ChautauquaWawasee.

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Accidents/Incidents

Kosciusko County

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

4:53 a.m. Thursday, June 29, North SR 13, north of North CR 650E, Syracuse. Driver: John A. Liberti, 47, West Portland Street, Syracuse. Liberti’s vehicle hit a deer. Damage up to $5,000.

11:44 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, East Eli Lilly Road, west of North Bishop Road, Syracuse. Drivers: Christopher L. Erickson, 54, 11th Road, Plymouth; and Dorie J. Strong, 72, East Lake View Drive, Syracuse. The trailer on Erickson’s vehicle hit Strong’s vehicle. Damage up to $10,000.

10:04 p.m.

Monday, June 26, 4338 N. Sullivan Road, Leesburg. Driver: Gordon L. Allen, 41. Allen was trying to pull past a parked vehicle in his police vehicle. Allen’s vehicle collided with the parked one. Damage up to $10,000.

ster Police Department investigated the following accident: Accident

2:31 p.m. Friday, June 30, 7493

E. 800N, North Webster. Drivers: Stacy C. Cole, 38, North CR 700E, Warsaw; and Kylie M. Wood, 28, North Blacks Court West, North Webster. Cole was backing her vehicle from a parking space when she hit Wood’s vehicle. Damage up to $10,000.

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

11:41 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, North CR 1000E, north of East CR 900N, Syracuse. Driver: Clifford Daughterty, 42, West CR 400S, Warsaw. Daughterty swerved to miss a small dog. His vehicle went off the roadway on the gravel into a pond. Damage up to $50,000.

Incidents

Two from Milford arrested for allegedly injuring, neglecting infant

CR 29 and US 6, northwest of Syracuse. Drivers: Roger Burger, 24, Syracuse; and Andres Arias, 32, North Webster. Burger’s vehicle crossed the center line, striking the front end of Arias’ vehicle. Arias was entrapped in his vehicle following the crash and had to be extricated. Arias was transported to Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne for his injuries. Burger had no injuries.

Jail Bookings

Kosciusko County

The following people were booked in Kosciusko County Jail:

July 3 — John W. Anglin, 71, 3929 E. Oldfield Drive, Leesburg, booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $700 cash.

July 3 — Leahann Mahns, 49, 811 S. Main St., North Webster, booked for operating a vehicle without ever obtaining a license.

Bond: $500 cash.

Two people from Milford were recently arrested for allegedly injuring and neglecting a fiveweek-old infant.

Cheyenne Kay Honeycutt, 26, 51 E. Camp Mack Road, Milford, is charged with neglect of a dependent resulting in serious injury, a level 3 felony; and assisting a criminal and obstruction of justice, both level 6 felonies.

Noah Wayne Albino White, 27, 51 E. Camp Mack Road, Milford, is charged with neglect of a dependent resulting in serious injury, a level 3 felony; and obstruction of justice, a level 6 felony.

probation for an intimidation case, in which he threatened to go to a former workplace and kill his former coworkers.

White told the detective he had 22 protective orders against him because he threatened an entire restaurant while he was on drugs. He also listed various mental disorders he has and the medication he takes for them.

ing (their) arm.”

On May 5, a woman said she received messages from Honeycutt about White and his temper with the baby. She also said White was always under the influence and smoked marijuana around the baby.

4 p.m.

Sunday, June 25, North CR 300E, north of East CR 1100N, Syracuse. Drivers: Kody C. Baldacci, 21, West Forest Avenue, Warsaw; and Alexis E. Davies, 39, Fairmount Place, Fort Wayne. Baldacci didn’t notice that Davies’ vehicle had slowed down. His vehicle hit the back of Davies’. Damage up to $10,000.

Incident

9:15 a.m.

Friday, June 30, 11500 block North SR 15, Milford. Lee A. Price reported the theft of a catalytic converter. Value: $4,000.

Milford

Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following accident and incident:

Accident

12:16 p.m.

Monday, June 26, South Higbee Street, and East Section Street, Milford. Drivers: Ginger S. Wiley, 51, South Harding Street, Warsaw; and Shirley M. Hill, 65, Greatwood Drive, White, Ga. Wiley’s and Hill’s vehicles collided. Damage under $750. Incident

7:20 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, 1000 block of South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Orlo D. Stouder was the victim of theft. Value of $110.

1:16 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, 300 block of North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Criminal mischief was done to Jordan L. Keaffaber’s vehicle.

Warsaw

Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents:

Accidents

2:34 p.m. Thursday, June 29,

2034 E. Center St., Warsaw.

Driver: Daniel E. White, 70, EMS T48B Lane, Syracuse. White’s vehicle hit a post in the Northwest Bank drive-thru. Damage up to $5,000.

11:42 a.m. Thursday, June 29, 2501 Walton Blvd., Warsaw.

Drivers: Bobbi J. Wood, 53, Ulrich Drive, Milford; and Diana M. Heckman, 65, West Woodland Hills Drive South, Warsaw. Both Wood and Heckman were backing their vehicles from parking spaces when their vehicles collided. Damage up to $2,500.

July 1 — Ethan Lee Hibbs, 21, 302 S. Morton St., North Webster, booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $700 cash.

July 1 — Manuel R. Chavez Jr., 34, 12626 N. Conner Court, Milford, booked for refusal to submit a chemical test, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, possession of marijuana, and operating without ever obtaining a license.

Bond: $700 cash.

June 30 — Beth B. TolsmaJohnson, 60, 63 EMS T6 Lane, Leesburg, booked for battery.

Bond: $600 cash.

June 29 — Amanda Marie Myers, 38, 4426 N. 850E, Leesburg, booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and refusal to submit to a chemical test. Bond: $700 cash.

June 29 — Kendall Jo Kerlin, 37, 8984 E. Crow Road, Syracuse, booked on a warrant. No bond listed.

June 29 — De Kota Allen Holbrook, 26, 409 N. Dolan Drive Apartment 3, Syracuse, booked on a probation violation. No bond listed.

On April 19, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office and a Child Protective Services caseworker went to a local hospital regarding a report of possible child abuse. The deputies were informed a five-weekold child had an injured arm, among other injuries.

According to court documents, upon further examination, medical personnel determined the child had a broken left arm, a possible broken right arm, and several fractured ribs. The child was later transferred to a Fort Wayne hospital for further testing and treatment.

Honeycutt and White were both interviewed about the child’s injuries April 20. In her interview, Honeycutt said she believed a man who had been staying at their residence hurt the child. Honeycutt said they learned the man had warrants for his arrest, and they contacted law enforcement April 13.

As the interview continued, Honeycutt said she called 911 April 14 because the child was choking. She said a melatonin gummy was found in the child’s throat. Honeycutt claimed the man called someone while he was incarcerated and said he gave the child a gummy.

White also discussed the man who had resided with him and Honeycutt, stating the man was mean to the children.

When asked about the morning of April 19, White allegedly said he could see the child’s arm dangling. He then tried to lift the child’s hand by the finger, and the child started screaming. Later in the interview, White said he was unsure if Honeycutt picked the child up wrong or what happened. At one point during the interview, while the detective was away, White began to text someone. Upon being confronted with inconsistencies in her and White’s statements, Honeycutt became extremely aggravated.

On April 27, Honeycutt contacted the detective about a text message she received. In the message, someone posing as the man who lived with Honeycutt and White stated, “Hey, I’m sorry I almost (killed) your baby with the gummy. And I’m sorry for hitting (them) and squeez-

On May 9, the injured child had a follow-up appointment at Riley’s Children Hospital, which determined the child’s injuries were non-accidental. As part of the investigation, White, Honeycutt, and the child were also given drug tests. Both White’s and the child’s tests came back positive for cannabinoids/THC.

On June 14, the detective learned the phone number, which sent the message April 27, was connected to White. As the investigation continued, KCSO officers learned Honeycutt had posted to social media about a GoFundMe page soliciting donations to a fund; the page stated the fund would be used for Honeycutt to hire legal counsel regarding the removal of the two children from her care. The page also used inflammatory language about the abuse the infant endured and included the fake text message Honeycutt alleges came from the man who lived with her and White.

Honeycutt and White were both booked in the Kosciusko County Jail June 22, each with a $30,250 surety and cash bond.

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10:35 a.m.

Monday, June 26, 400 block of West Fourth Street, Milford. Randall R. Miller’s business sign was stolen. Value of $500.

North Webster

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Elkhart County

Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accident: Accident

5:42 a.m. Thursday, June 29,

No injuries from fire on Lake Tippecanoe fireworks barge

The fire took less than 20 minutes to extinguish.

June 28 — James Lee Hobbick, 25, 4455 E. Fox Run Drive, Syracuse, booked for burglary. Bond: $20,250 surety and cash. Elkhart County

The following people were booked in Elkhart County Jail:

June 27 — Tammy Sue Northrup, 61, 4839 N. 700E, Leesburg, booked for possession of meth, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, possession of paraphernalia and possession of schedule I, II, III, IV, V.

June 27 — Taylor Elizabeth Clements, 26, 68196 Jackson St., New Paris, booked for theft and possession of meth. Bond: $10,000.

After determining the exact time the man was arrested, the KCSO detective conducting the interview realized there was a 7 1/2 hour gap between when the man was arrested and when the child began choking. The detective also learned the man made no phone calls from jail in which he told someone he gave the child a gummy.

When asked about the morning of April 19, Honeycutt said she decided to take the child to the hospital after noticing the child wasn’t moving its left arm. She described another child in the home as being abusive toward the child she brought to the hospital, and even initially blamed the gummy incident on that child.

The Elkhart County Parks will host a Hydro Hustle 5K Adventure Race from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 15, at River Preserve County Park.

This beginner-friendly race for ages 12+ will showcase the land and water trails of the Benton Spillway and Hydro Canal as participants paddle-run their way through the preserve. The race is aimed at introducing more people into the exciting sport of Adventure Racing while exploring the preserve’s beautiful trails in a fun new way.

followed by a 5k trail run (6 miles total). Those taking part can choose to split up the paddle and run as a tag team in the “Family/Friends Division” or paddle-run the entire course solo in the “Champion Division.”

The race starts and finishes at the Benton Spillway in River Preserve, located one mile south of US 33 at 68587 CR 31 in Goshen.

Awards and Prizes

Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory was called out for a fire on a fireworks barge on Lake Tippecanoe at approximately 9 p.m. Saturday, July 1.

Fire Chief Jeremy Likens explained the barge was in the middle of the lake with the fireworks being remotely launched when there was some type of malfunction causing a fire with multiple explosions — fireworks going off.

While Likens said the cause of the fire may never be known, Bob Schwartz, Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners fireworks chair, released a statement where he said, “The cause of the fire is thought to have been a box firework that caused the wooden firework racks to catch fire. Box fireworks are the low level fireworks that seem to spray the air with colorful fire. They come in boxes that are positioned on the edges of the barges.”

The fire department launched its fire boat from Tippy Dance Hall to fight what turned out to be two fires on the barge.

“Our concern with the whole thing was if the (launch) tubes fell over or slanted, with hundreds of people in boats,” he said.

Likens noted the barge had quite a bit of damage to its decking. Schwartz, in the press release, noted the barge is likely a total loss.

Likens praised the Kosciusko County deputies, who served as lake patrol for doing a great job keeping people back from the fire and the way clear for the fire boat to get into position to fight the fire.

With both North Webster and Tippecanoe lakes having fireworks on the same night, the fire department keeps the fire boat on the trailer in case of an emergency. The only real issue Likens reported was the boat ramp at Tippy Dance Hall being blocked by cars for a brief time.

In the statement, Schwartz noted questions, such as who will pay for the damage to the barge and the fireworks show being cut short. These are questions the fireworks committee is already addressing.

On behalf of the fireworks committee, Schwartz apologized to Tippecanoe Property Owners for not providing the show they deserved and promised to make sure future displays are what donors expect.

June 22 — Alan J. Annis, 36, 3754 N. 900W Lot 18, Cromwell, booked for invasion of privacy and resisting law enforcement.

The detective then interviewed White about the incident. Prior to the interview, the detective learned White was on

Court News

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Kosciusko County

The following fines for infractions have been assessed

man,

Paris, $2,571.92 Capital

N.A. v. Ryan Crosley, Syracuse, $4,842.10

“The race doesn’t require participants to be particularly skilled athletes,” said Donny Aleo, event organizer. “We created this event for outdoor enthusiasts and beginners alike to try something new and just have fun out in nature.”

How to Participate

This biathlon-style race will have two stages: a 5k paddle

All participants of the Hydro Hustle registered by July 1 will earn a keepsake shirt and sticker to commemorate the race. Additional prizes will also be awarded to the first and second place winners in each division.

How to Sign Up

The entry fee is $20 per team or solo racer. Register by July 1 at elkhartcountyparks.org/ hydro-hustle

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Community Corner

New Legion commander is an Air Force veteran

When Cat Bowers was in the military, she served with dignity and honor. She has carried those traits with her today, now serving as the new commander at the North Webster American Legion Post.

Bowers grew up in Fort Wayne. After high school, she enlisted in the Air Force, along with her cousin, and spent eight years in the military. She also served her country in the Air National Guard and Guard Reserves.

“I come from a huge military family” she said. Her family members served in the Army and Air Force.

She originally wanted to join the Army but, she said, “I wanted to be a police officer.”

She took a test with the Army; however, the opportunity being a military police officer presented itself better in the Air Force.

In 2013, Bowers joined the North Webster American Legion. When she first joined, her husband could not be a Legion member. However, the rule has since changed and he became a member, too.

“He was the first man in the state to join the Legion auxiliary,” Bowers said. “I served in the auxiliary as its social media secretary.”

She was nominated to become the commander at the North Webster Legion, that took votes from Legion members. When the election took place, Bowers said, “It was the largest meeting ever held here.”

Over 50 Legion members, all veterans, voted. The majority voted for her, and she was told it was by “a considerable vote.” She is one of only three women at the North Webster Legion post to serve in such a capacity since 1965.

PROFILE

After basic training, Bowers, who was 20 years old at the time, went to an Air Force base in Mississippi, where she eventually became a military police officer.

“I was part of a security detail that protected our country’s leadership,” she said, without getting into details. She spent time at several Air Force bases. “Then I had a couple of deployments,” Bowers noted.

She was married at the time and pregnant with her first child. While in the military, she learned honor, respect, and team work.

“These are super huge for me, and it gave me a sense of pride I didn’t have as a civilian,” she said.

She left the military in 1999. Afterward, she worked various jobs before taking 10 years off to raise her two children.

“I still wanted to be a police officer after the military,” stated Bowers, who later had another child. But life took her in another direction.

“I had the support of our district commander,” she said. She was installed June 11, and serves as a volunteer commander, which is not a paid position.

Since taking the helm, she has had her work cut out for her taking care of various responsibilities.

“I had no club manager when I took over,” Bowers said.

Her husband serves as the Legion’s finance manager.

“I wanted to be in a spot where I could help veterans,” she explained.

Bowers also works a full-time job at ZimmerBiomet in human resources, where has also been able to help veterans. She has worked at the Warsaw company for nine years.

She is married to Sherman, her husband of 24 years. She has two children — a son, who is in the Navy, and a daughter, who is a nurse — and one 3-year-old granddaughter. Her hobbies include crafts, shooting, photography and gardening.

American Lung Association provides tips to protect yourself

Recently, large uncontrolled wildfires in Canada have produced a significant amount of smoke that is resulting in unhealthy and even hazardous air quality in several cities in the U.S. This air quality is unhealthy for everyone, but can be especially harmful for children, older adults, individuals who may be pregnant and people with lung diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

“While it appears that the air quality in the northeastern and midwestern states has improved slightly today, weather and wildfires are unpredictable. Things can change quickly, so it is critical to check your local air quality at AirNow.Gov, and to continue to take precautions,” said Dr. Albert Rizzo, chief medical officer for the American Lung Association. “In addition, for those impacted by heavy wildfire smoke, symptoms can sometimes appear days after exposure. We advise everyone to monitor for any symptoms and contact their health care provider if they have concerns.”

National Weather Service

Meteorologist Chris Roller, based in North Webster, said, “There is some overlap between what might be causing the air quality issues and the drought that has formed. There have been some wildfires in the Quebec province of eastern Canada. We’ve been having consistent winds out of the north that have been aloft and based on the proximity to our area it hasn’t been able to mix out.

“Because of its proximity its been more concentrated. We’ve had this stagnant pattern. We’ve had very weak winds aloft from west to east and also haven’t had storms that could bring that smoke down. In conjunction with the smoke, we’ve had this drought and they have worked in concert with each other.”

The American Lung Association offers six tips for people to reduce lung irritation and health complications due to increased air pollution. Stay indoors. People living close to the fire-stricken areas should follow guidance from local authorities, and remain indoors to reduce breathing smoke, ashes and other pollution in the area if

instructed to do so. Protect the air in your home. Keep doors, windows and fireplace dampers shut and preferably with clean air circulating through air conditioners on the recirculation setting. You can also watch this video on how to create a clean room in your house. Keep an eye on symptoms. Higher levels of smoke in some areas can make breathing more difficult. If you are experiencing symptoms that concern you, contact your health care provider. Take precautions for

kids. Extra precaution should be taken for children, who are more susceptible to smoke. Their lungs are still developing, and they breathe in more air (and consequently more pollution) for their size than adults.

Don’t count on a dust mask. Ordinary dust masks, designed to filter out large particles, and cloth facial coverings will not help. They still allow the more dangerous smaller particles to pass through. Special, more expensive dust masks with an N-95 or N-100 filter will filter

Bridge Results

North Webster Bridge Group

The North Webster Bridge Group met on Tuesday, June 27, at the Senior Primelife Enrichment Center in the North Webster Community Center. Tuesday winners were Jean Cowan, first, and Dick Adams, second.

Mobile Meals drivers

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

Syracuse Drivers

July 10-14

MONDAY — M. Smith

TUESDAY — P. & L. Stump

WEDNESDAY — D. & K. Matz

THURSDAY — C. Hill

out the damaging fine particles, but may not fit properly, are not made for children or adults with facial hair and are difficult for people with lung disease to use.

Ask for help. The American Lung Association’s Lung HelpLine at 1-800-LUNGUSA is staffed by nurses and respiratory therapists and is a free resource to answer any questions about the lungs, lung disease and lung health, including how to protect yourself during wildfires.

FRIDAY — P. Smith Milford Drivers

July 10-14

MONDAY — J. Redman

TUESDAY — A. & C. Haab

WEDNESDAY — D. & G. Cooper

THURSDAY — M. Webb

FRIDAY — K. Stanley North Webster Drivers

July 10-14

MONDAY — J. Parcell

TUESDAY — J. & K. Caskey

WEDNESDAY — Cardinal

THURSDAY — R. Chambers

FRIDAY — J. Parcell

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Record number of runners for Flotilla Road Race

The 46th running of the Flotilla Road Race saw a record number of participants take to the streets around the north side of Syracuse Lake on Tuesday morning. Runners had the option of a 3.3-mile or 8-mile course to help kick off the Fourth of July activities in the Lakeland area. Additionally, walkers also were able to participate on the 3.3 path.

According to co-race director McCaylen Croninger, there were 330 runners registered, with runners from as far away as Oregon and Washington state.

The course led away from Lakeside Park and the Syracuse Community Center to the north and took the shorter course runners up and around Maxwelton Golf Club.

Merging along South County Line Road and then later Northshore Drive, runners and walkers

got a view of the golf course’s front and back nines as well as glimpses of Syracuse Lake on the back stretch of the race grid. The 8-milers continued past the 3.3-mile finish and into Syracuse, projecting south into Oakwood Park and back north, eventually rejoining Northshore Drive to hit the finish line back at Lakeside Park. Awards were handed out at the conclusion of the two races with four men and four women being recognized as the winners in their age divisions: overall, master, grandmaster and senior grandmaster. Additionally, the top three finishers in several age groups, ranging from teenagers to septuagenarians, also were lauded for their efforts. All the winners received a variety of prizes from race director Brian Shepherd. “Lots of people, over 300,” said Shepherd. “The best race we’ve had since COVID. People are starting to come back out. I love it. IT’s a great community thing!”

Maxwelton Ladies League results

The Maxwelton Ladies League continued play with a game of “Poker Hand” Wednesday, June 28.

Theresa Gunden finished in first place. Linda O’Connor finished in second place.

Yvonne Coburn and Honey Walters were co-winners of the chip-in contest.

Kathy Baumbaugh and Coburn were co-winners of the low putts contest.

Wawasee Yacht Club enjoying Independence Day regatta

The wind held until the middle of the race when it died, leaving boats becalmed. Such was the E-Scow and Lighting races held Sunday morning, July 2, by the Wawasee Yacht Club. Approximately 19 boats turned out to race.

The plan was to have two five-leg races, but in the middle of the first race, with both classes of sail boats struggling, the race was abandoned once the E-Scows completed their race. Several of the Lighting crews accepted tows from motor boats back to the yacht club.

The ideal wind speed for racing is around 10-12 miles per hour. At one point in the race, the winds dropped to below four miles an hour, leaving sailboats becalmed and bobbing in the water waiting and hoping for the winds to pick up.

The Wawasee Yacht Club, which was established in 1935, has a racing season that runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The club races on weekends with races usually starting around 10-10:30 a.m.

The club finished up its Independence Day races Tuesday morning, July 4.

Both E-Scows and Lighting sailboats were developed in the 1930s.

The E-Scow is approximately 28 feet in length and handles a crew of three to five people, while the Lighting is 19 feet in length and handles a crew of three.

Steve Gardt, a member of the Wawasee Yacht Club, explained the Lighting is a very traditional sail-

ing boat while over the years, the E-Scow has been adapted to be a very fast boat.

For racing, the course is set up with the boats going into the wind with the boats tacking on a 45 degree angle.

Both types of sailboats have three sails: the main, which has an identifying number and emblem identifying it as a lighting, with a lighting bolt, or E-Scow, with a let-

ter E at the top of the main sail.

The Wawasee Yacht Club also races Sunfish sailboats, which raced Saturday, July 1, and an I-20 sailboat.

The jib is a smaller sail, while the Spinnaker sail is usually the large colored sail. Both are in front of the main sail.

The main sail also has a flotation device at the top, which helps keep the mast from sinking should the boat go over.

The race started with the EScows, which have a slightly longer route since they’re faster. The Lightings started their race approximately four minutes after the E-Scows. The first leg of the race took the first E-Scow approximately 10 minutes to sail to the buoy, round it and start heading back.

The first Lighting took 14 minutes to make it to the buoy.

There is safety boat on the course. Should a boat go over, if the crew can get it upright without assistance, they can continue with the race. If the crew receives assistance from the safety boat, it is disqualified.

In addition to racing and regattas, the Wawasee Yacht Club also offers a junior sailing program for kids ages 8-15. The program teaches sailing and seamanship. This season’s program is completely sold out.

Gardt noted sailing on Lake Wawasee is often a multi-generational sport with several family members competing against one another during the weekend races.

Wawasee Yacht Club racing results

The Wawasee Yacht Club held its Independence Day intra-club races

Saturday, July 1, Sunday, July 2 and Tuesday, July 4.

Results for E-Scow racing Sunday, July 1 are as follows:

First place — Rapp

Second place — C. Herdrich

Third place — Moore

Fourth place — B. Herdrich

Fifth place — Irmscher

Sixth place — Hackleman

Seventh place — M. Herdrich

Eighth place — J. Call

Ninth place — Simpson

10th place — C. Call

11th place — Russell

12th place — Rian

13th place — J. Herdrich

14th place — Levinson

15th place — Westman

16th place — Palmer

Results for Lighting results from Saturday, July 1 are as follows:

First place — Wagnon

Second place — J.Schmahl

Third place — A. Schmahl

Fourth place — Wisler

Fifth place — Webster

Results courtesy of the Wawasee Yacht Club website.

Flotilla Fun

JULY Activities 4thOF

It happened in Syracuse 40 years ago

Syracuse residents members of Spirit America show team

10 YEARS AGO, JULY 3, 2013

Dr. J. Andrew Prall, vice president for academic affairs of the University of Saint Francis, has announced students named to the dean’s list for the spring 2013 semester. These students have maintained a 3.5 grade point average on a four-point scale and have carried at least 12 credit hours. Teresa Sabin, Syracuse, was named to this list. Her major is in surgical technology.

20 YEARS AGO, JULY 2, 2003

Stephanie Kuhn, 11, Syracuse, is a little girl with a big heart. After hearing the bad news that her school friend, Haley Chessor, has leukemia, Stephanie moved quickly to do something special for her. She had her long light brown hair with natural blonde highlights cut by Janet Timmons of Janet’s Styling Studio to be

made into a wig especially for Haley. Stephanie is shown holding the 11-inch lock of hair after the chin-length cut. (At least 9 inches are required in order to create a human hair wig.) Stephanie will be accompanying Haley’s mother, Jan Dixon, to Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis, where Haley is receiving treatment, to visit her and show her the lock of hair. The lock will go to Locks of Love to be made into a wig for Haley from Stephanie.

30 YEARS AGO, JUNE 30, 1993

The small speedboat belonging to Lance Lees, 8-year-old son of Tom and Jane Lees, North Lake Street, Syracuse, sunk one day last week while it was tied to the pier due, no doubt, too much rain. His mom was at work so he ran to neighbor Dana Arthur for help. Although the young boy was on the verge of hysteria, Dana just

grabbed her trusty turkey baster and followed him to the scene, figuring he was exaggerating. When they reached the pier, the crowd which had gathered had a good laugh because the boat had filled with water and was sitting on the bottom of the lake and here was Dana to the rescue with a turkey baster! Thanks to Lance’s uncle, Dan Lees, and neighbor, Dick Prescott, the boat was bailed out with an electric pump.

40 YEARS AGO, JULY 6, 1983

Lora Flaugh and Tim Flaugh, both of Syracuse, are members of the Spirit of America International Show Team, which will be representing the United States in the 1983 International Folk Festivals of Ireland, Belgium, Spain, Italy, and Switzerland. Lora is a feature performer with the team while Tim works as a crew member. Sue Flaugh, also of Syracuse,is Indiana’s Director of National Baton and Twirling Organization and

has directed these young people towards their goal. The team has received national recognition from President Ronald Reagan for its contributions and performances in Europe and has been designated Official Goodwill Ambassadors to represent the United States in the International Folk Festivals of Europe. Team members also received a Concurrent Resolution of Tribute from the Indiana State Legislature.

50 YEARS AGO, JULY 4, 1973

Vore Cinema Corporation’s Pickwick theatre in Syracuse concluded its grand opening week. The grand opening was held to celebrate the complete the complete refurbishing of the Pickwick. Tim Yeager, manager of the theatre, announced the names of winners of the grand opening prizes as follows: Winner of the first prize — $25 U.S. Savings Bond, Mary Zerkel, Syracuse. Season passes were given to three second prize winners: Dave Taylor,

Rinberger named network security administrator for CTB Inc.

Zachery Rinberger has been named network security administrator for CTB Inc., according to Jennifer Leatherman, business solutions director for CTB Inc. In his new position, Rinberger will specify and design security for CTB’s cyber environment and provide support applications to be used within the company.

Prior to his employment at CTB, Rinberger gained six years

of information technology experience through various positions with companies in the novelty products, technology, e-commerce and career center industries. He most recently held the position of IT security analyst where he remediated network vulnerabilities, researched active threats and security practices and ran audits of network devices.

Rinberger is a graduate of Ivy Tech Community College, Muncie, where he received his associate of science degree in cyber security and information assurance. He holds certificates such as Comptia A+, Comptia Security+ and CIW Web Security. A native of New Castle, he currently resides in Elkhart.

It happened in Milford … 10 years ago

Syracuse; Deb Brady, Syracuse; and Gerry DeBrular of Cromwell. The third prizes, single admission passes for two, were awarded to Bob Prchal, Syracuse; Dan E. Watson, Syracuse; Mary Beth Vanes, Syra-

It happened in North Webster ... 10 years ago

Kayla Courtney is the new Mermaid Festival Queen of Lakes

10 YEARS AGO,

JULY 3, 2013

Kayla Courtney, 20, Syracuse, is the 2013 Mermaid Festival Queen of Lakes. She received the title Saturday during the 68th annual Queen of Lakes competition at North Webster Community Center, which saw 18 young women vie for the honor.

North Webster Lady Lions Club named Cooper Garden, son of Ben and Jennifer Garden, Leesburg, and Alexia Cox, daughter of Ryan and Kim Cox, Lakeville, the 2013 Mermaid Festival Cutie King and Queen at the Cutie Pageant Friday.

20 YEARS AGO, JULY 2, 2003

Dominic Pecoraro of Fort Wayne and Brooklyn McCulloch of Syracuse were respectively crowned the Cutie King and Queen during the 58th annual Mermaid Festival Cutie Pageant Friday night.

Seniors in North WebsterTippecanoe Township are preparing for the opening of the senior area in the new North Webster Community Center. The organizational step has been accomplished with the selection of a board of directors and election of officers.

30 YEARS AGO, JUNE 30, 1993

North Webster clerk-treasurer Peg Lawrance swears in Steve Espinoza as a new reserve officer for

the town during a special meeting of North Webster Town Council June 29.

Beginning at 6 a.m. Thursday, July 1, emergency calls will no longer be handled by a local dispatcher in North Webster. All non-emergency calls to the North Webster Police Department will be answered “North Webster Police Department.”

40 YEARS AGO, JULY 6, 1983

Jeanette’s Princess Parlor, North Webster, can now offer perfect perms with the aid of the MP200 sensor hair computer that controls the dryer and the curling process.

Camp Dick Runyan, located near North Webster on Little Tippecanoe Lake, was the site of the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Annual Jerry Lewis MDA summer camp June 26 to July 1.

50 YEARS AGO, JULY 4, 1973

Mark Spitz, the all-time great swimmer, made his first Hoosier public appearance in North Webster last Wednesday following his triumphant at Olympaid XX, Munich, Germany. Spitz was a dental student at Indiana University, Bloomington. Spitz won seven gold medals at the Olympic games and set seven world records. Officials of the Mermaid Festival in North Webster called Spitz’s appearance “a perfect day.”

Just-N-Time Bar and Grill under new management

10 YEARS AGO, JULY 3, 2013

As of Monday, Just-N-Time Bar and Grill is under new management. Katie (Owen) and Eric Cockrill, the new owners, spent

Monday and Tuesday this week cleaning out the place and getting it ready. The Cockrills hope to revamp the menu and the name, as well, within the next few months.

LAKELAND REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICT

Roll-Off Container (Serial No. 11461).

20 YEARS AGO,

JULY 2, 2003

Rhett Mikel is leading the effort to build his grandfather, Carlton Beer’s new house on West Catherine Street in Milford. He was in the Wawasee building trades program for the last two year’s of high school and will be attending Ivy Tech in Fort Wayne to further his training in construction.

30 YEARS AGO, JUNE 30, 1993

to contact the Better Business Bureau in your area or the Indiana Secretary of State’s Fraud Hotline before sending any money. 1-800-223-8791

This Container is ideal for contractors completing large renovation or junk removal projects. Prospective Bidders may inspect the Container prior to placing a bid by visiting the Administration Building Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (excluding holidays) and signing the visitor’s log. The Container is located on the north-end of the Administration Building garage. Bids will be opened sometime after 6:00 p.m. at the Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Each bid must be submitted on separate bid forms contained in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the Bidder. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to accept the highest or best bid, or to reject any and all bids deemed insufficient.

Dated this 21st day of June, 2023. hspaxlp

NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING

CR 1300 N Extension in Kosciusko County

Former students of Miller School met Saturday, June 26, at Wawasee Community Bible Church, Milford, for an afternoon of dining, entertainment and reminiscence. There were 94 attending the 50th anniversary reunion of the school’s closing.

40 YEARS AGO, JULY 6, 1983

Anna Estep of Milford is retiring from Da-Lite Screen Company, Inc., on July 1 after 16 years of continuous service. Mrs. Estep started at Da-Lite on October 16, 1967, in the assembly department of the projection screen manufacturer and later transferred to the machine shop.

50 YEARS AGO, JULY 4, 1973

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The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and Kosciusko County will host a public information meeting on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at the Milford Community Building, 111 S. Main St., Milford, IN. The doors will be open from 3pm-5pm to give participants time to talk to project representatives. An informal presentation will be held at 4pm. The purpose of the public information meeting is to offer all interested persons an opportunity to hear a project overview and ask questions about the schedule, construction, and maintenance of traffic (MOT) for the grade separation that extends CR 1300 N over Norfolk Southern Railroad to connect to SR 15, north of the Town of Milford in Kosciusko County. The purpose of the project is to improve local and regional mobility by providing a connection between the communities of Milford, Syracuse, Goshen, and Warsaw.

The project involves the construction of an overpass bridge that will eliminate the need to use the at-grade crossings of the Norfolk Southern Railroad in the Towns of Milford and Milford Junction. Main Street will be realigned to the east to allow for the new bridge to cross both the Norfolk Southern Railroad and Main Street. The extension of CR 1300 N will terminate at SR 15 and will be controlled by a stop sign. The new bridge will provide two 12-foot wide travel lanes, one in each direc-

Milford Dairymen Fred and Pat Beer have chosen to participate in the MABC-Select Sires Program for Genetic Advancement. The Beers qualify to be a PGA cooperator herd because of their outstanding production and management credentials. The Beers milk about 185 Holsteins and have a rolling herd average of 23,709 milk with 914 fat and 737 protein.

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Vanlaningham of Milford are entertaining their grandson, Tony Lee Barker for two weeks. Tony Lee is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Barker of Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Neff of r 1 Milford celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary on Sunday at a Warsaw restaurant. Present for the occasion were the Neffs’ two daughters and families, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Niles and Randy of Syracuse; Mr. and Mrs. Gary Koontz and son, J. D., of Goshen; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hawkins, Sr., and Ralph, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Dale George, all of Nappanee; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hawkins of Hoffman Estates, Chicago, Ill. The afternoon was spent socially at the Neff home.

cuse; Gordon Lopez, Syracuse; Scott Huffer, Syracuse; Paul Pritchard, Syracuse; Dan Baldwin, Syracuse; Steven Deck, Syracuse; Milt Cross, Goshen; and Eugene Baugher, North Webster.

The Children’s Parade continues a neighborhood tradition

On Sunday, July 2, a group of neighbors along East Eli Lilly Road on Lake Wawasee in Syracuse observed a long-running neighborhood tradition, the Children’s Parade. Patriotic music accompanied the procession as children — ranging in age from infants to teens — donned red, white and blue garb, waved flags and banged on pots and pans while marching through several connecting yards overlooking the lake.

Leading the Children’s Parade was one of its organizers, John Feighner, smiling broadly and brandishing his Culver Military

Academy Black Horse Troop saber, while nearby, 8-year-old Graham Shellgren juggled tennis balls.

“I was in it as a little boy,” Feighner explained. In fact, the event was first organized in the 1960s by his father, Jack Feighner, a Marine Corps major and World War II veteran, along with Bill Beemer, a local businessman who also played the snare drum in the parade.

Unfortunately, the tradition was abandoned for roughly 25 years, until around 2015, when Feighner decided to revive it with the help of neighbors Rick Winter and Bob Fanning, whose home served as the parade’s destination, where the kids enjoy cook-

Around The Lakes

ies and refreshments. The parade route is the same as it was 50 years ago, a testament to generational continuity.

“It is more like a block party during the Fourth of July season,” said Fanning, who has also helped organize other recent neighborhood events such as pitch-in dinners and a pickle ball clinic.

“I really like this event because it’s so patriotic. … I love seeing everyone carrying flags, and when Uncle Rick plays his music on the speaker,” said Molly Tzur.

Nine-year-old Lila Shellgren, who carried a flag in the parade, added, “It’s really fun marching and having some happiness for our country.”

Why is there foam in my river?

Editor’s note: This article was provided by Lilly Center For Lakes & Streams.

You’ve seen foam forming near ocean shores, but how about in our local lakes and streams?

The foam can be a concerning sight if you are unaware of its origin. The cause of this natural occurrence is sometimes assumed to be a pollutant like laundry detergent.

Surprisingly, foam is usually not from soaps or other man-made chemicals. If not laundry detergent, what is the real cause of foam? The answer is rather simple: decomposing plants. When plants die and begin to break down, oils are released and rainwater carries them into lakes and streams.

However, rainwater also collects organic matter on its way to a lake or stream. Similar to making tea, the water passes through the soil and absorbs the organic matter, darkening like a cup of tea. Plant oils and nutrients reach the water where they float and mix on the surface.

Foam can accumulate where the

flow is less or where branches block the flow of water. These plant materials can also change the physical nature of water.

Dissolved organic carbon is a compound found in this mix of decomposed matter. DOC acts as a surfactant, breaking the surface tension of water. A common example of a surfactant is soap, and similar to soap, DOC facilitates bubble formation as water is agitated.

Wind and wave action introduce air into the organically enriched water, creating tiny air bubbles that collect along the shoreline or in low-flow areas. Although foam production is a natural process, in some cases, it can be a product of pollution.

Many man-made substances like sewage, cleaning products, and fertilizers can end up in our lakes. Each of these substances have the same bubble-forming properties as decomposing plants. You can differentiate naturally occurring and synthetic foam by these characteristics: color, scent, texture, and proximity to a possible pollution source.

Tannin is a natural substance that also gives wood its brown color. Synthetic materials will often form a sticky foam with a pure white color (although color can be affected by debris). Natural foam typically is a light texture, not sticky to the touch, and is tinted brown. This color is caused by tannin, a substance that also gives wood its brown color. Natural foam usually has a fishy or earthy scent whereas pollutants typically have a smell indicative of their source.

If you see foam that you believe to be unnatural, consider the body of water and the possible surroundings that could be contributing pollutants.

Next time you see brown foam piling up on the shoreline, remember: even though it can look unpleasant, it’s likely a natural product of decomposing plant matter.

If you would like to decrease man-made foams in your local lakes and streams, avoid using synthetic chemicals on outdoor surfaces and if you have a septic tank, be sure that it is well-maintained.

WAUBEE LAKE held its first ever flotilla last Saturday. By the reports coming in this week, the event was a huge success with many people turning out both on and off the water. Pictured above are the judges for the flotilla, from left, Karena Wilkinson, Mary Moretto and Gary Grossman.

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SYRACUSE LIONS Club will hold a Jonah Fish Fry from 4:30-7 p.m. this Friday, July 7. The meal will be drive-thru or walk up. Seating available outside, weather permitting. Proceeds will benefit the many Lions Club projects in the community and beyond.

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THE NORTH Webster Community Center has announced the first of two free outdoor family fun nights. The event will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, July 28, There will be lots to do at The Center, free food, touch-a-truck, an outdoor movie and more, according to NWCC Executive Director Emily Worrell, who added, “come hang out with your family and make some memories.”

They are still looking for event sponsors for this project, if your business would like to be involved reach out to Worrell at (574) 8341600 or info@nwcommunitycenter.com. —o—

ANYONE

DRIVING uptown in Syracuse early last week may have noticed a pretty big branch came off a tree at Main and Dolan streets, landing on one of the commemorative red canoes that sits at the base.

We’re happy to report, those canoes can apparently take a beating. The canoe received very little damage from the branch landing on it. The back side is a bit banged up, but that’s it. Shown above is Malley Behles, a park department employee, watering the plants in the canoe.

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AMERICA JUST celebrated the Fourth of July, but that doesn’t mean the summer fun is even close to being over and done. The 106th Kosciusko County Fair opens Sunday, July 9. Area youth will be showing off their hard work in a wide variety of projects at the fair, which runs July 9-15, so be sure to wish them well. And be sure to stop by the fair to see their projects on display, catch a livestock show in action and of course be sure to grab some of that fair food.

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We moved to a lease program. The machines in the photo were all in operating condition when taken out of service in April of this year.

The leasing company offered no trade-in and we have no use for these machines today. Machines may be inspected between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. There is no guarantee or warranty offered or implied.

THIS IS A FIRST COME/FIRST SERVE OFFER.

HARVEST COFFEE Milford and Made on Main are joining forces to present “Boutiques + BBQ” from 4-8 p.m. Saturday, July 29. The event will take place at Harvest Coffee, 207 N. Higbee St. Milford. Make plans for an evening of barbecue, boutique trucks and live music. Dinner will be available at Harvest Coffee from 4-8 p.m., or while supplies last. A People’s Choice award will be announced at 7:30 p.m.

Boutique truck owners interested in participating can email madeonmainstudio@ gmail.com. Amateur pit masters wanting to enter the barbecue competition should email milfordharvestcoffee@gmail.com. For more information, visit madeonmain.fun/boutiquesbbq —o—

THE NORTH Webster Community Center has lots of sidewalk, so why leave them blank and boring? Come into the office and grab the supplies. Bring a friend, bring the whole family, or just bring yourself. There is no age limit; just find a square and make it yours. All ages are welcome.

People may use the chalk, as long as the center is open (even if it isn’t; just bring your own chalk). The cost is free and use any square on NWCC property. Disclaimer: Make sure all artwork is family friendly, brings joy and is located on the sidewalk. Please do not draw on the building.

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LOOKING FOR something to keep your little one occupied? There are six more sessions of Creative Craft classes at Lakeland Youth Center. These classes are open to children ages 5-10 and are held

9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. the cost is $8 for the first child, $6 for each additional sibling or $17 for a family of three or more per class.

Remaining themes for crafts include “Beach Week,” “Sports Fanatic” and “Summer Send Off.” Contact Lakeland Youth Center for more information or to register your child at lakelandyouthin.myrec.com/info/activities/ program_details.aspx?

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MILFORD FOOD Bank’s annual Golf Classic will take place Thursday, July 13, at Maxwelton Golf Club in Syracuse. There are still spots available for teams and individuals. Sponsorship opportunities are still available, as well.

Registration and lunch begin at 10:30 a.m. with a noon tee-off time. A reception, program and awards will take place at 4:30 p.m. Sign up today at MilfordFoodBank.org and support a good cause. —o—

NORTH WEBSTER Community Center’s annual “Ladies Night Out” fundraiser is set for Saturday, July 22. Ticket sales are capped at 250, so don’t wait to purchase yours. Tickets are non refundable for any reason. New this year are reserve tables, which ensure you and your friends can sit together. Tickets include entry to the event, dinner and drinks. There will be a cash bar.

This will be a cash only event. Along with purse bingo there will be 50/50 drawing, raffle prizes and more. For more information or to purchase tickets visit nwcommunitycenter.org/lno-pursebingo —o—

L.I.T.E. RECOVERY Café, part of Milford Methodist Meeting House, will be the beneficiary of a fish and chicken fundraising dinner at Boon Docks in Syracuse. The meal will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Sunday, July 9, and include chips and cole slaw or applesauce. Dine-in and carry out meals are available. Pre sale tickets are $15 for fish and $13 for chicken. The cost is $1 more on the day of the event. See a L.I.T.E. volunteer or go to www.liteinkcj.org, click on “donate now” and indicate in your “donation” the type and number of tickets you want. They will get them to you or hold them at the restaurant on Sunday. —o—

THE SKI Bees Show in North Webster put on a show Saturday, July 1. The next show is Saturday, July 29, which is also Dixie Day.

The Webster Lake Ski Club was originally organized in 1953 and reorganized in 1956. The club was actually incorporated as the “Webster Ski-Bees” in June of 1963 with the late Judge Arthur Osborn graciously handling the paperwork. —o—

LAST SATURDAY morning, the SyracuseWawasee Historical Museum hosted its first Centennial program of the summer, “A Sportsman’s Paradise.” Visitors learned how the creation of Lake Papakeechie by the Northern Indiana Improvement Company led to the development of the Wawasee State Fish Hatchery.

The museum’s next program will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, which will feature the enlargement of the fish hatchery by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Diana Lung Castell will share her father’s management of the hatchery. —o—

TICKETS FOR the July 12 Mark’s Ark Live Animal Show are available now at North Webster Public Library; pick up tickets for guaranteed seating at one of three show times: 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.

A reader celebration day is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, at NWCPL. This is a come and go type of event.

Teens are invited to ride The Dixie Boat from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, July 14. Sign up at the library. For more information, visit the library’s website or call (574) 834-7122.