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Hess receives 2022 Cattail Award

Bids for two of the three septic elimination projects for the Tippecanoe & Chapman Regional Sewer District have been received and taken under advisement. The third set of bids will be opened Thursday, Aug.The4. overall project was divided into three subprojects: Contract A, Chapman Lakes Wastewater Collection System; Contract B, West Tippecanoe Lake Service Area; and Contract C, East Tippecanoe Lake Service Area. This allowed contractors an option to bid on one or all of theSelgeprojects.Construction Company Inc., Niles, Mich.; Niblock Excavating Inc., Bristol; and HRP Construction, South Bend are the three

The 2022 Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s Cattail Award recipient Bill Hess skied in the wetland areas of Conklin Bay and Johnson Bay as a young man. Then he went to Colorado State University and learned the importance of the ecosystem while studying for a degree in natural resources. He saw the areas where he used to ski being attacked by large developers and being destroyed. He talked to his father and they found the right people living around the lake to help get a line drawn in the sand to stop the destruction and have protectedHess,areas.who is going off the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Board, has served since 2013. He has served as co-chairman of the healthy shorelines committee and was responsible for the yearly installation and removal of the ecozone buoys around the lake. It has been for his efforts with the ecozone that he was awarded the Cattail Award at the Lake Celebration Saturday, July 30. The award is presented yearly to someone or persons who have given time, talent and resources to WACF and has a passion to preserve the quality of the Lake Wawasee Watershed. Hess shared his story that has led to the Johnson Bay and Conklin Bay areas being protected. “It’s good to get this,” he stated. “I appreciate this.” Hess has also donated the “old family pontoon” that he has used to install the ecozone buoys to the conservancy for future use in that endeavor. The annual Lake Celebration is a time when the Cattail Award is presented, outgoing board members are recognized, new board members announced and an update on WACF projects including the Wawasee Inlets Nutrient Study. In addition to Hess, outgoing board members included Dan Berkey, who has been with WACF for at least 27 years and was one of the people instrumental in starting the Friday Canoe Trips; and Rick Winter, who it was said had served the shortest term on theThreeboard.new board members, each with a long family history on the lake, will be Tom Cattrell, Becky Levinson and Cindy Peterson. It was stated that Peterson will become the chair of the educationDuringcommittee.hisopening remarks, John Bearss, chairman of the board, answered a question he had been asked: “What have you learned being on the board?” He stated he learned “everything is connected.” He provided examples of how the canoe trip gives an example of how one effect affects the rest and how everything is linked together. He recognized the hard work and success of Continued on page

Commissioners approve funds for CommunitypotentialCrossings match

Cripe seeks to retain seat, Fisher and Linnemeier

not seeking re-election

Bids opened for sewer district project Kosciusko County Commissioners have formally approved allocating funds to match a grant the county is applying for to help with road repaving in the county. At their meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 2, commissioners approved a request from Kosciusko County Highway Department Superintendent Steve Moriarty for funds to match an Indiana Department of Transportation Community Crossings matching grant the county is applyingCommissionersfor. approved allocating up to $1,105,326.50 as a match for the potential funds. Moriarty said plans are to repave Pierceton Road from Winona Lake’s city limits to Pierceton’s city limits and East Old Road 30 from CR 450E to SR 13. In other business, commissioners:Approved lowering the speed limit on CR 750E from Armstrong Road to the North Webster city limits from 55 mph to 35 mph. That’s to help drivers slow down before they near the school zone speed of 20 mph in the area, explained Moriarty.The commissioners’ next meeting is 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the Kosciusko County Courthouse’s Old Courtroom.

Filing for the three open district seats for the Wawasee Community School Corp. Board of Trustees is underway with a noon, Aug. 26, deadline. While Andy Cripe has served on the board, representing District 2 - Turkey Creek Township, since October 2021, he will be filing to be elected by the constituents of the school corporation. Cripe was appointed following the resignation of Mary Lou Dixon and fulfilled the remainder of her“I’mterm.going to run. I take this commitment seriously. It was a big decision,” he stated. Robert Fisher, elected to the District 1 seat for Tippecanoe Township, stated, “I have decided not to run for re-election heading into my fourth term with the Wawasee School Board. I have been a part of a great school corporation that has wonderful facilities, caring and educated staff, teachers and administration. “In the past 12 years that I have served, I feel that I am leaving the corporation in a better educational and financial position than when I was elected. I am looking forward to this next chapter in my life, spending more time with friends and family.” Rebecca Linnemeier had already announced she would not seek re-election to her fifth term on the board. Linnemeier serves District 3 representing Van Buren Township and Jefferson PrecinctAny3. resident residing within District 1 — Tippecanoe, District 2 — Turkey Creek or District 3 — Van Buren or Jefferson Precinct 3 boundaries may file their candidacy to seek a seat on the board within the districts in which they reside.

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The 2022 Dixie Day Festival was, by every appearance, a gratifying success.OnSaturday, July 30, throughout the event’s six hours of operation, the town swarmed with revelers browsing and patronizing the myriad food and arts and crafts booths that lined both sides of West Washington Street from Main Street to theAttendeesfairgrounds.also perambulated among the canopied vendors cramming the full expanse of Pilcher’s frontThelawn.North Webster Friends of the Library hosted a book sale outside the library, and the parking lot north of Washington Street was also replete with vendors. The fairgrounds provided the venue for more than 50 entrants in the popular annual car show. Rounding out the ofﬁcial activities were a scavenger hunt among various vendors, where participants had to ﬁnd answers to 10 questions; and a petting zoo, sponsored by Tangibles Resale & Consignment, Michael Kissinger, Maverick Promotions, Lake Land Cottages, Scrub a Dub and Thompson Concrete.Melissa Short, Rita Newman and Anita Wagoner captured the three scavenger hunt prices, and received, respectively, $100, $50 and $25 Visa gift cards, sponsored by SeveralTangibles.residents added their personal garage sales to the fray and, as the saying goes, a good time was had by all. The festival, presented by the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce, began with the Dixie Day Dash 5K run/ walk. Participants assembled at the North Webster Community Center and stepped off en masse at 8 a.m., led by My Team Triumph “angels” wheeling “Captain” Kayla Dove. The remaining festival attractions started at 10 a.m. — with one exception. The Friends of the Library book sale opened half an hour early, because an eager crowd had already formed when library volunteers commenced putting the hardcover and paperback books, coffee table books, cookbooks, DVDs, CDs, jigsaw puzzles and other donated wares out for display at 9:30 a.m. “This was probably the best sale we have had in quite a while,” said FOL member Juanita Robinett. Chris Trowbridge, chamber of commerce director, was pleased with the success of the car show. “We had a good turnout with a great variety of vehicles,” he said. “It was a beautiful day for it.” Included in the day’s classic inventory were half a dozen King Midgets, single-seat “runabouts” powered by motors ranging from 7 1/2 to 18 horsepower. About 5,000 of them were produced from 1946 to 1970 and only about 1,500 remain. The two-speed (one forward, one reverse) engine yielded about 40 mpg with a top speed of around 60 mph. The oldest vehicle was a 1922 Studebaker and entrants came from various Hoosier municipalities, including Warsaw, Cromwell, Elkhart, Wakarusa, Ligonier, Columbia City, LaOtto and Jalapa. Car show winners (class, owner, vehicle):Pre-1960, Marvin Galbreath, 1937 Chevy 2 Door Sedan 1960-1980, Bob Robbins, 1970 Dodge Challenger (also won Best of Show)1981-2001, Bob Fisher, 1988 Ford Mustang2002-2022,GT Andy Green, 2019 ChevroletMotorcycle:,CorvetteMark Hollar, 1968 FLH Harley Davidson

Hess receives

Bids opened companies who have submitted bids thusBidsfar.for Contract A, the largest of the three subprojects, were opened Thursday, July 28. Bids received were: Selge — $15,448,283.22; Niblock — $16,449,726.75; and HRP — Bids$20,980,000.forContract B were opened Tuesday, Aug. 2. Those bids were: Niblock — $14,825,483.96; Selge — $16,727,602.93; and HPR — $22,538,000.Bidsfor Contract C will be opened at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the district ofﬁce in the North Webster Community Center. All bids will be presented to the district board at its monthly meeting Monday, Aug. 8.

The Creighton Brothers Charitable Fund recently made a $10,000 donation to Magical Meadows to fund the installation of an automatic watering system for the horse pastures. The Creighton Brothers Charitable Fund is a donor advised component fund of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. Creighton Brothers created the fund to help facilitate their company’s charitable giving. Grants are recommended by an advisory committee from Creighton Brothers. In addition to the grant made through this advised fund, Eddie Creighton matched the donation with a personal contribution of $10,000 to the project. Magical Meadows is a public charity located in Warsaw, created to provide a natural space for those with physical, mental or emotional challenges, along with their families, to experience the healing power of horses. Creighton Brothers Inc., established in 1925 and headquartered in Atwood, is a fourth-generation family farm. The farm functions as a vertically integrated agribusiness that produces nearly 2 billion eggs each year and manages 10,000 acres of farmland.

Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc. is a public charity whose mission is to bring caring people and charitable endeavors together to inspire generosity and strengthen communities. The Community Foundation grants about $3 million annually in the areas of education, health, arts and culture, recreation, civic projects, environment and human services. Gifts made to the community foundation are taxdeductible.Formore information, visit kcfoundation.org, call (574) 2671901 or visit 102 E. Market St., Warsaw.

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It takes an extended period of time (to know information).” Looking at the sediment coming into the lake, Sweeten stated he did not know of a permit available that would allow that much to be dumped into a lake. Sweeten did note that sampling locations were retooled in 2022 with Turkey Creek having two gauges moved upstream to help quantify the numbers being recorded.“We have more work to do to lead to solutions that lead to a cleaner lake,” Sweeten said, “if we do the right things, what the data is telling Heatherus.”Harwood, executive director, gave updates on projects completed or still underway. These included three sediment reduction projects and three restoration projects.Guests also heard from Beth Morris and Joan Szynal, who provided facts and ﬁgures about the watershed and the National Water Quality Initiative program through the USDA and administered through the Natural Resource Conservation Service and Soil Water Conservation Districts for local farmers to utilize such programs as no-till, cover crops and buffer Recognitionstrips.was also given to The Channel Marker for providing and donating the morning brunch.

The Old National Bank Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to Cardinal Services for programs to enhance employability and independence for students and working-age adults with disabilities. Participants in Cardinal’s Dream Teens camps and employment services will increase their job readiness by developing hard skills through trainings, certiﬁcations and hands-on experiences. They also will improve soft skills such as time management, personal responsibility, communication skills and networking. The grant will pay for stipends so people can have paid work experiences during their training. It will also pay for educational certiﬁcations as evidence of their training and Throughabilities.collaborations with area manufacturers, the projects also help create inclusive workplaces in the community by reducing negative stereotypes and preparing employers for a pipeline of work-ready, neurodivergent talent.“We’re tremendously grateful to Old National Bank Foundation and our many friends at ONB,” said Vickie Lootens, executive director of Cardinal. “Their ongoing support means Cardinal is able to grow and improve opportunities for people with disabilities. We can’t do it alone, and their support makes a difference.” To learn more, visit cardinalservices.org.

Truck, Carolyn Byrd, 1941 Willys Plenty of festival cuisine was available along Washington Street and at local eateries. The SyracuseWebster Rotary Club sold Nelson’s chicken and Pit-tatoes and other vendors offered a variety of entrees, such as hamburgers, porkburgers, hot dogs, sausages, barbecued pork sandwiches, pizza, shrimp skewers, mac and cheese, corn on the cob, ice cream sundaes and kettle corn. The festival ended at 4 p.m., with many attendees wishing it would continue much longer. Chamber President Emily Shipley extended kudos to all involved in making the event such a success. “Special thanks to the Lions Club for helping set up picnic tables and porta potties. Thank you to the Tippecanoe Township North Webster Fire Department for setting up barricades for the 5K and festival.”Shipley served as the festival’s 5K chair. Also on the event’s executiveScottcommittee:Kuhn,chamber vice president, craft and art fair vendor chair Chris Trowbridge, chamber director, car truck and motorcycle showTammychairWaliczek, chamber director, food vendor chair Karen White, chamber secretary, Dixie Day chair assistant

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Parkinson’s Support Group of Warsaw will meet 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at the administrative ofﬁces of Kosciusko Community Hospital. Dr. Kevin Day of AlignLife of Warsaw will speak about “The Beneﬁts of Chiropractic and Natural Health Care for the Parkinson’sEachPatient.”month presents an opportunity to learn more from professionals and specialists in the community, along with receiving answers to questions, sharing experiences and encouraging one another.Open to all members of the community, the support group meets 6:30 7:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month (except December), at the comonconvenientbuilding/classroomsadministrativeofKCH.AparkinglotislocatedProvidentDrive.Forinformation,callPamBau-at(574)370-5709.

Cardinal Services awarded grant by Old National Bank Foundation Creighton Brothers Charitable Fund donates to Magical Meadows

The key speaker for the celebration was Dr. Jerry Sweeten, Ecosystems Connections Institute, with an update on the WINS project, a comprehensive analysis of nutrient and sediment loads. He spoke of the importance of having data to help understand what is coming in and out of the lake and how to mitigate what is coming in and how the lakes function.TheWINS project target parameters are nitrogen phosphorus and sediment. Sweeten stated there is a lack of understanding and data for “glacier lakes, the forgotten dead zones … lack understanding and data are missing. You need data sets long enough to see a trend.” He provided information on the study, what is being looked at, how and where samples are taken and shared some data. Among the data shared were a large rain event and a drought. Numbers collected provided percentages of the water replaced every year. The example provided was in 2019, 45% of the water was replaced, but only 28% in 2020 and 42% in 2021. Other numbers provided were the amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus. What the data has shown is that the lake “changes every year.

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Another successful Dixie Day goes in the books

A tractor show, drive and pull are just three of the exiting events planned for the Echoes of the Past community event planned for Friday, Aug. 5 and Saturday, Aug. 6. The event will be located at the corner of County Farm Road and CR 700S , StartingClaypool.atnoon and running until 9 p.m. Friday, members of the club will be showing off their vintage and antique tractors, taking children of all ages on the tractor driving experience, and guiding patrons through the many other activities throughout the grounds. Kid’s activities will include a coin treasure hunt, rolling tubes, corn pit, ropemaking and tube slide. A corn maze will also be open to the public to explore. At 5 p.m. the tractor pulls will begin and will continue under the lights. Saturday kicks off with a breakfast at 7 a.m., beneﬁtting the Boomerang Backpack Program at Claypool Elementary School, followed by a tractor drive at 10 a.m. through the country. Beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, the garden tractor pull will be featured at the track. Kid’s activities will continue throughout the day, with the tractor driving experience being open from 1-3 p.m. and again from 6-8 p.m. a dyno machine will also be on site and the tractor pulls starting at 5 Newp.m.this year will be live music featuring the Barrel Scrapers, a lo-

Val E. McClish Val E. McClish, 74, Syracuse, died Thursday, July 28, 2022, at GoshenArrangementsHospital. are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Charles W. “Chuck” Lewallen, 87, Syracuse, passed away at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born May 29, 1935, in New Paris, to Walter G. and Vivian M. (Kammerdiener) Lewallen. He was a lifetime New Paris/Syracuse area resident and attended New Paris High School. He was married in 1989 in Arkansas to Martha A. (Lorenz) Sargent. He retired as a truck driver after many years. He formerly worked for Zook Trucking, J & R Trucking and Kosciusko County Highway Department. He formerly attended the Baptist Church in Nappanee. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and fixing things. He is survived by his four children, Sylvia (Terry) Davis of Guntown, Miss., Melissa (Robert) Coy of Syracuse, Rex Lewallen of Syracuse, and Chuck Lewallen of South Whitley. He also leaves behind 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and his brother, Dean (Roxie) Lewallen of Syracuse. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; daughter, Mary Jane Lewallen; and son, Lyle Gene Lewallen. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at Owen Family Funeral Home in Syracuse. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at Violett Cemetery, Goshen, with Pastor Jeff Lewis officiating.Preferred memorial may be given to the donor’s choice. To send condolences to the family of Charles Lewallen, please visit titusfuneralhome.com.

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Right to Life remains opposed to the amended bill, said spokesperson Jodi Smith. She called the fetal anomaly exception “vague and very controversial,” adding that the group cannot support language “that would allow for an abortion of an unborn baby that is past viability stages.” “These babies should not and do not need to be aborted,” she said. The organization is also “very concerned” about the exception for abortions after rape and incest, Smith continued. Notably, the bill no longer requires a notarized affidavit.Smith said the bill’s exception for abortions to protect the health of the mother is additionally “very vague and poorly defined.” The group also wants to see more penalties for doctors and a way to prosecute if a county prosecutor refuses.“These are serious issues,” Smith said. “The large loopholes and the lack of clear definition that mirror Indiana code are major concerns.” Ryan McCann from the Indiana Family Institute, one of the state’s leading religious conservative groups, said the amendment adopted by the House committee makes the bill “better,” but maintained that the current language for exceptions still leaves loopholes.McCann said the exception for rape and incest, for example, should require a police report. That concern echoes pushback from other anti-abortion groups that contend the exception is too vague and would actually expand abortion access. The group previously opposed the Senate bill, saying it didn’t establish a strict enough abortion ban.“There are still a few issues (in the bill) that need to be handled,” McCann said. “Hopefully, as we go forward with second readings, we’ll be able to handle some of those.” The Indiana Capital Chronicle is an independent, nonprofit news organization dedicated to giving Hoosiers a comprehensive look inside state government, policy and elections.Seethe original story com/2022/08/02/.dianacapitalchronicle.in-

Charles W. Lewallen Retired Truck Driver

Committee advances abortion ban bill to full house

Blood drives scheduled at four locations

Echoes of the Past plan summer event

Supplies of blood products continue to be low across the UnitedDuringStates.the past two years, COVID-19 caused the postponement of many elective surgeries and blood donations waned, Now, along with the normal need for blood products, many of those elective surgeries are being scheduled, increasing the need for Whetherblood.you are a multigallon donor or a never-beena-donor, your blood donation is needed. You can save lives by investing less than an hour of yourEventstime.in August include: Noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, Center Lake Pavilion, Warsaw cal band from North Manchester. The band, playing bluegrass and gospel music will take the stage at 6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy some great music. Tractor churned ice cream will be available both days. The Echoes of the Past has partnered with Someplace Else Saloon on Friday to provide food options for lunch and dinner, with proceeds beneﬁtting the Boomerang Backpack Program. Serving up lunch and dinner options Saturday will be Wheels on Fire Cancer Crusaders. Proceeds from their food sales will beneﬁt local cancer patients to help with medical expenses. For more information visit www. theechoesofthepast.com or their Facebook page. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, Center Lake Pavilion, Warsaw1p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, Kosciusko Lodge No. 418 F&AM, Milford 1 p.m to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, North Webster Church of NoonGod to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, Grace College, Winona Lake7a.m. to noon. Friday, Aug. 26, Colliers Heating/Cooling, WarsawFurther information on these drives and contact information to schedule appointments is available online at RedCrossBlood.org or on the Blood Donor App. Blood donations during the month of August will earn you a $10 gift card to a merchant of your choice.

An Indiana House committee on Tuesday, Aug. 2, advanced a Republican-backed bill that would ban virtually all abortions in the state, though the panel removed several controversial amendments that were added in the Senate. The committee heard more than 100 Hoosiers speak over nearly eight hours before voting 8-5 to advance the abortion ban to the full House chamber. Senate Bill 1 is expected to be further amended on Thursday. House lawmakers could vote to send the bill back to the Senate as early as Friday.Senators debated the bill for more than three hours on Saturday before barely voting to send the bill to the House during a special legislative session. House committee scraps SenateTheamendmentsamendment accepted on Tuesday expanded the exception that allows abortions up to 20 weeks post-fertilization “to prevent a substantial permanent impairment to the life or physical health” of the mother. An earlier version of the bill only allowed the procedure to prevent the death or “irreversible impairment” of the woman. Changes made in the House so far also set a deadline of 10 weeks post-fertilization for all rape and incest survivors to be able to obtain an abortion. Previous qualifications for those exceptions limited abortions performed in cases of rape or incest to 12 weeks for those under the age of 16, and eight weeks for anyone aged 16 or Theolder.House Courts and Criminal Code committee also eliminated the notarized affidavit required victims of rape or incest to access an abortion. The Senate narrowly voted to add that requirement to the bill last week. Rep. Wendy McNamara, REvansville, said the amended bill puts the House in a good spot. Licensure for abortion clinics would also come to an end, requiring abortions to be performed in hospitals or hospital-owned surgicenters, according another addition in the amendment. “We have to have something that everybody can agree on, so that’s our goal,” McNamara said. “That’s what we’re working towards — to make sure that we protect the unborn, and that we protect mothers and children.” But some of the language removed guaranteed ‘yes’ votes in the Senate, making its future uncertain.Democrats agreed to the changes, although Rep. Matt Pierce, DBloomington, said he still has “a lot of problems” with the bill overall.“This (amendment) fixes a lot of problems that were created in the Senate,” Pierce said. “As you can imagine, there are still a lot of problems that remain.” The House amendment also eliminated a provision that would allow the state attorney general to take over prosecution of abortion-related cases if a local prosecutor refuses to. The language was added to the bill in the Senate last week. Sen. Aaron Freeman, R-Indianapolis, who authored the amendment, signaled that it was aimed at Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears, who said last month that he would not prosecute abortion-related cases if the state legislature criminalized the procedure after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade opinion. The new bill language adopted Tuesday instead creates a task force to study any instances in which local prosecutors make “blanket” refusals to prosecute certain laws. The task force is charged with making a report by Dec. 1, before the next legislative session.Thelatest bill language states explicitly that the abortion ban does not apply to cases where the fetus is diagnosed with a lethal fetal anomaly, or in vitro fertilization.Several Democratic amendments — including those seeking to expand accommodations for pregnant employees, and repeal Indiana’s existing ban on telehealth for abortion care — failed to pass the House committee. Amended bill earns little support during public testimony More than a dozen physicians spoke on the bill in the House committee Tuesday. Most said they were pleased to see the new criminal penalties against doctors amended out, but doubled down on concerns about the remaining bill. As approved by the Senate, the abortion-restricting bill created new felony penalties imposed on physicians for performing unlawful abortions. The amendment adopted in the House committee deleted those new penalties, but an existing felony in state law for performing an unlawful abortion wouldStill,apply.Dr. Andreia Alexander, with the Indiana State Medical Association, which has opposed the bill, maintained there should be no criminal penalties for doctors who perform unlawful abortions. Penalties should be handled by the state medical licensing board, sheDr.said.Mary Abernathy, a maternal fetal medicine specialist, said she was worried that the proposed abortion ban — and the loss of abortion clinic licensing provision — will make it harder to get doctors to Indiana to provide prenatal care. “(This bill) will lead to a loss of OB providers, leading to a loss and a decreased access in prenatal care,” Abernathy said, noting that women in rural areas will be most affected. Dr. Elizabeth Eglen, who practices family medicine in Indianapolis, added that the 10-week limit for the rape and incest exceptions is too restrictive and will not give victims enough time to weigh their options. “Women and girls, especially girls and teens, don’t know they’re pregnant by then. Most haven’t even seen a doctor yet,” Eglen said. “Trauma strangles the normal thinking processes, so rape survivors often don’t seek care right away, and delays in care are more common.”Further, many medical students and trainees will not stay in Indiana if the legislature bans abortion, said Dr. Beatrice Solderholm, a fourth-year medical resident. She cited a recent survey of Indiana medical trainees, which showed 80% percent of respondents would leave the state if the bill becomes law. Nearly all of people who testified Tuesday also remained opposed to the measure. The committee did not limit the number of people who could testify — unlike in the Senate, where only 61 people testified on the bill over twoIndianadays.

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Lindsay Clare Krieg, 26, 428 W. Tanya Ave., North Webster, booked for possession of methamphetamine, possession of cannabis products and possession of paraphernalia. Bond $5,250 surety cash. Aug. 1 — Jaron D. Park, 18, 209 N. Shaffer St., Milford, booked for minor consuming alcohol. Bond $400Aug.cash.1—

The following infractions have been ﬁled in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Failure of occupant to use safety belt — Shannon R. Gibson, Leesburg, $25; Jamie I. Close, Leesburg, $25; Sarah M. Shoemaker, Leesburg, $25 Speeding — Forrest A. Wellman, Syracuse, $160.50 Unlawful possession of tobacco — Jadon Phillips, Syracuse, $160.50

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McQuade accused of stealing vehicle, leads police on high-speed chase

Consolidation of THE MILFORD MAIL (Est. 1888) and THE SYRACUSE-WAWASEE JOURNAL (Est. 1907)

Police cracking down on school bus stop-arm violations

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ispursuit.high-speedliceleadingvehicleaedlyafterarrestedWarsaw,B5928,M.ChristianMcQuade,27EMSLane,wasalleg-stealingwoman’sandpo-onaHechargedwith theft and resisting law enforcement, both Level 6 felonies; and reckless driving, a Class A misdemeanor. On July 13, a woman reported her vehicle, a black 2020 Chrysler Pacifica, was stolen from Dutchtown Church in Warsaw. The woman said she left her keys in the vehicle’s door while she carried items into the church. A Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was on patrol in Syracuse was informed of the stolen vehicle.According to court documents, while the deputy was traveling south on SR 13, he noticed the stolen vehicle traveling north. The deputy turned his patrol vehicle around, caught up to the vehicle and informed other officers he had found the stolen Chrysler Pacifica.Thedeputy followed the Chrysler Pacifica until other officers were nearby, and then attempted to pull the vehicle over in North Webster. The Chrysler Pacifica came to a stop and the deputy began ordering the driver, later identified as McQuade, to exit the vehicle. However, the vehicle accelerated and drove north on SR 13 at a high rate of speed. McQuade traveled through the town of North Webster, reaching speeds greater than 100 mph at times and was seen swerving in between vehicles and traveling on the incorrect side of the road. The KCSO deputy followed the vehicle to North SR 13 and East CR 1000N, where additional officers deployed stop sticks. McQuade ran over the stop sticks and continued speeding. The pursuit continued into Syracuse, where McQuade continued driving erratically. The pursuit then entered Elkhart County. While on US 6, officers noticed the Chrysler Pacifica’s passenger side tires had gone flat. Eventually, McQuade lost control and the Chrysler Pacifica left the roadway.McQuade was taken into custody but refused to answer questions about the incident. McQuade has been arrested and released on his own recognizance. He has an initial hearing at 1 p.m. Aug. 4 in Kosciusko Superior Court III.

Destiny Ann Rocha, 19, 210 W. Section St., Milford, booked for minor consuming alcohol. Bond $400 cash. Aug. 1 — Whitney Nicole Bautista, 18, 71901 CR 33, Syracuse, booked for minor consuming alcohol. Bond $400 cash. Aug. 1 — Jose I. Lucio, 41, 61 EMS W23 Lane, North Webster, booked for possession of stolen property and trafficking with an inmate. Bond $10,250 surety cash.July 29 — Brian Lee Kern, 38, 105 E. County Line Road, Syracuse, booked for criminal trespass. Bond $500 cash. July 29 — David W. Hentzell, 42, 2 EMS B6B Lane, Leesburg, booked for battery causing moderate bodily injury. Bond $5,250 surety and cash. July 27 – Derek Anthony Tolson, 31, 501 W. First St., Milford, booked for criminal mischief. Bond $500 cash. Elkhart County The following people were booked in the Elkhart County Corrections Facility: July 30 — Charles Douglas Zollinger, 33, 9834 E. Bald Eagle Drive, Cromwell, booked for domestic battery with prior, domestic aggravated assault and interference in the reporting of a crime. BondJuly$5,000.29— Gidget L. Doss, 51, 102 E. Haiden Drive, Apt. 29, Syracuse, booked for possession of marijuana, resisting law enforcement and battery against a public safety official engaged in official duty. Bond $3,000. July 27 — Kendra Dawn Holdeman, 44, 8941 E. Nordman Drive, Syracuse, booked for domestic battery with a deadly weapon. No bondJulylisted.27— Brandon McKinney, 22, 304 Hillside Drive, Syracuse, booked on a warrant from Kosciusko County, possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. No bond listed. Noble County The following people were booked in the Noble County Jail: July 24 — Shawn P. McCallister, 45, 103 Holiday Lane No. 104, Cromwell, booked for invasion of privacy. No bond. July 21 — Noe S. Estrada, 21, 111 Senior Way, Cromwell, booked on a warrant and two counts of failure to appear. No bond, $1,500. Marshall County The following people were booked in the Marshall County Jail:July 27 — Latisha Williams, 29, Leesburg, booked for possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug and possession of marijuana. July 27 — Cameran Carver, 31, Leesburg, booked for possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug.

Jail Bookings Kosciusko County The following people were booked into Kosciusko County Jail:Aug. 2 — Cory Eugene Iden, 39, 5295 E. Bayview Drive, Syracuse, booked for false identity statement and a bench warrant. Bond $950Aug.cash.1—

As students head back to the classroom, the Kosciusko County Traffic Safety Partnership reminds motorists to stop for school buses or face the consequences. Over the next couple weeks, officers will be increasing patrols to prevent stoparm violations, speeding and other forms of reckless driving around school buses and in school zones. The department joins more than 200 police agencies across the state for the back-to-school Stop Arm Violation Enforcement campaign, better known as SAVE. The overtime patrols are funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through grants administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. “Our two biggest concerns this time of year are drivers not paying attention to the road and speeding,” said Craig Allebach, Kosciusko County Traffic Safety Partnership Grant administrator. “Most of the stop-arm violations we encounter stem from those actions, and drivers need to be held accountable. Help us keep kids safe by slowing down, putting away the distractions and stopping for buses.” Despite thousands of motorists being cited under the SAVE program, unsafe driving around school buses continues to be a concern, according to state officials. In April thousands of bus drivers who participated in a one-day observational survey counted 2,041 stop-arm violations in Indiana. That one-day total, when multiplied by the number of school days, adds up to a potential 367,380 violations throughout the school year. The newly released data comes from the National School Bus Illegal Passing Driver Survey, which is managed by the Indiana Department of Education. The survey has been conducted annually since 2011 but was put on hold for the past two years due to the pandemic. This year collection took place on April 26, with 6,665 bus drivers participating from 195 school districts. “The fact that we still have people willing to put students and bus drivers at risk is the reason this campaign is necessary,” said Devon McDonald, ICJI executive director. “Still, law enforcement can’t be everywhere, so drivers need to do the right thing and exercise caution around buses. Students’ lives depend on it.” To prevent unsafe driving, officers will be conducting high-visibility patrols in the morning and afternoon hours, as well as working to raise awareness about the importance of school bus safety and following the law. Drivers should slow down and prepare to stop when the overhead lights on a school bus are flashing yellow. Once the lights turn red and the stop arm extends, drivers are required to stop on all roads with one exception. On highways divided by a physical barrier, such as a concrete wall or grassy median, only vehicles traveling in the same direction as the school bus are required to Motoristsstop.should also be mindful of posted speed limits, avoid distractions and watch for children in or near school and residential areas. Planning and allowing for extra time during each commute will help keep all road users safe. Disregarding a school bus stop arm is a Class A infraction. Violators could pay a fine of up to $10,000 and have their license suspended for up to 90 days for the first offense or up to one year for the second.

All charges made by law enforcement are allegations and individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents and incidents: Accidents 12:11 p.m. Friday, July 29, EMS D13 Lane, south of CR 1000N, Syracuse. Drivers: Susan P. O’Donnell, 79, West Wilkinson Street, Goshen; and Ginger D. Rhamey, 40, Elm Road, Tippecanoe. O’Donnell was traveling on EMS D13 Lane and was rounding a corner when her vehicle hit Rhamey’s. Rhamey was backing her vehicle from a driveway. Damage up to $10,000. 11:10 p.m. Thursday, July 28, North Syracuse-Webster Road, south of CR 1200N, Syracuse. Driver: Thomas A. Sterling, 36, North CR 400E, Warsaw. Sterling’s vehicle left the roadway and rolled, hitting multiple trees in a woodline. Damage up to $10,000. 4:46 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, East Defreese Road, west of EMS D18 Lane, Syracuse. Driver: Jose A. Espinoza, 22, North Albert Eckert Drive, North Webster. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 5:03 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, North SR 15, south of West CR 1000N, Milford. Driver: Gavin E. Konkle, 26, South CR 400W, Warsaw. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. Incidents 2 p.m. Sunday, July 31, 10000 block North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse. Johnathan R.V. Heckaman reported criminal mischief to a vehicle.11:52a.m. Friday, July 29, 100 block EMS B7 Lane, Leesburg. Michael A. Critchlow reported a theft. ValueNoon$30.Thursday, July 28, 300 block East CR 1150N, Milford. David L. Miller reported fraud. Value $1,500. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incidents: Incidents 1:10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, 800 block South Main Street, North Webster. Thomas A. See reported theft. Value $60. 6:38 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 300 block West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster. Becky J. Lewallen reported the theft of a ring. Value $1,415.2:04 p.m. Friday, July 29, 300 block South Main Street, North Webster. Representatives for Neighborhood Fresh Market reported theft. Value $12.76. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents and incidents and made the following arrests: Accidents 3:24 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 205 E. Lynwood Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Arlus J. Schaefer, 69, EMS B51A Lane, Warsaw. Schaefer struck a parked vehicle registered to Lorena Martinez, West Miller Street, Ligonier, as he was backing his vehicle from a parking space. Damage up to $5,000. 6:22 p.m. Monday, July 18, 726 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Driver: Genevieve L. Bushong, 88, North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. Bushong thought her vehicle was in reverse when she went to back from a parking space. However, the vehicle was in drive, and her vehicle struck the west side of the building. Damage up to $1,000. Incidents 6:40 p.m. Sunday, July 31, 1000 block South Harkless Drive, Syracuse. Police were called regarding a pregnant woman being battered by a family member. Information has been turned over to the prosecutor’s office. 9:12 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 100 block East County Line Road, Syracuse. Justin M. Sainer reported an attempted entry into his residence.2:16 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 1000 block South Harkless Drive, Syracuse. Police were called to a physical fight in the overflow parking lot of the Frog Tavern. 4:33 p.m. Friday, July 29, 100 block East County Line Road, Syracuse. Police were notified of an individual, who had been trespassed from that area on July 10 and July 22, walking between apartments. 7:49 a.m. Sunday, July 24, 400 block South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Christopher L. Bontrager, West Douglas, Goshen, reported he was assaulted by a coworker. Bontrager was struck in the back of the head and hit in the face12:49repeatedly.a.m.Sunday, July 24, 800 block South Lakeside Drive, Syracuse. Saige Zantz reported a suspicious man had entered her vehicle and went through the contents. Nothing was reported missing.7:03 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 1000 block North Long Drive, Syracuse. Police were called to Lakeside Park for a physical fight between eight to 10 female juveniles. A 16-year-old from Warsaw suffered a bump to the forehead and a cut behind her ear; she was taken to the hospital by her parent. The Warsaw teen stated she was attacked by another 16-yearold who ran toward her and punched her multiple times. Another 16-year-old, from Leesburg, reported the Warsaw female had a physical altercation with a sibling and she jumped in to defend the sibling. Charges of battery resulting in moderate bodily injury against the Leesburg teenager will be filed with the probation department.9:52p.m. Friday, July 22, 100 block East County Line Road, Syracuse. Brandi Wright reported an individual broke into her home and threatened occupants with a knife. The individual had been issued a criminal trespass warning earlier.9:41 p.m. Friday, July 22, 200 block North Lake Street, Syracuse. Police were called to a domestic dispute. 4:04 p.m. Friday, July 22, 300 block of West Valleyview Drive, Syracuse. Charles E. Dawson reported an orange was thrown at his vehicle which had orange juice all over the front and a banana was thrown at his home. 10:41 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 100 block East County Line Road, Syracuse. Krista Zipser reported an attempted break-in to her home. Pry marks were found on a window sill. 4:05 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 100 block East Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. James William Yates Hampton, owner of Hammer’s Pub & Grub, reported damage to the outside advertising sign. Damage up to $1,500. Arrests 2:16 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 1000 block South Harkless Drive, Syracuse. Gavin Reed Butler, 18, 3823 14B Road, Bourbon, arrested for minor in possession of alcohol. Bond $400. Butler was involved in a physical fight and suffered a swollen and bleeding left eye. He and four friends stated he was jumped by a group of other males while walking to their vehicle. A witness stated he observed Butler choking a female and stepped in to help when he was attacked by several males. Butler was arrested after admitting he was 18 and had used a fake Michigan ID to get into the bar. 4:33 p.m. Friday, July 29, North Long Drive and East Northshore Drive. Brian Kern, 38, East CR 1150N, Milford, was arrested for criminal trespass. Bond $500. 8:22 p.m. Sunday, July 24, 100 block North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Heather Marie Whitaker, 32, 72833 CR 29, Lot 26, Syracuse, was arrested for operating a vehicle while never licensed, possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. Bond $5,250 surety and cash. Police were alerted to a suspended driver. Whitaker was located at the Sunoco station and was observed making a hand-to-hand transaction to another person. Police initiated a traffic stop after she left the gas station due to her driving status. A body scan at the jail found a glass smoking pipe in her body and she gave police a pink sock on her possession containing paraphernalia and meth. 7:49 a.m. Sunday, July 24, 400 South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Jacob Steven Sigg, 34, 2942 Central Drive, Fort Wayne, was arrested for battery. Bond $600 cash. Sigg assaulted a co-worker after an argument and the co-worker knocked over figurines, damaging the12:49figurines.a.m. Sunday, July 24, South Harkless Drive and East Maple Grove Street, Syracuse. Charles Swihart, 33, 106 E. Pittsburgh St., Apt. 2, Syracuse, was arrested for unauthorized entry of a vehicle and public intoxication. Bond $500 cash. Swihart was observed standing next to a vehicle that was not his, with the dome light on inside the vehicle before walkingFriday,away.July 22, Brian Kern, 38, East CR 1150N, Milford, was arrested for criminal trespass and residential entry. Bond $5,250 surety and cash. 9:41 p.m. Friday, July 22, 200 block North Lake Street. Ramandeep Singh, also known as Romey Singh, 39, 205 N. Lake Street, Syracuse, was arrested for domestic battery in the presence of a minor, interfering with reporting a crime, possession of a Schedule V controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia. Singh reportedly struck a female three to four times and kicked her multiple times in the stomach and thigh. He also allegedly took a phone away from the female when she attempted to call police. When he was searched by police two items testing positive for synthetics were found. Bond $6,000 surety and cash.

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After last summer’s Kale Island Centennial Homes program, several in attendance voiced an interest in knowing more about W.E. “Ed” Long’s Chinese Gardens. Taking on the challenge, this summer’s second Centennial Homes program will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Syracuse Community Center. In August 1936, the Elkhart Truth reported: “W.E. Long dedicated his Chinese Museum at a cost of $50,000. It was the ﬁrst Chinese museum established in Indiana. The museum contains many Chinese relics, one of the most unusual being a Manchurian god depicted as a conqueror of man andCurrentlybeast.” on display at the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum are the architectural plans for W.E. Long’s Japanese teahouse, dated 1934. Other than the window, no original artifacts are known to be in the area. However, the museum is displaying photos of several objects donated to the Children’s Museum by the Gallahue family, second owners of the property.AnnGarceau has done extensive research to gather information and pictures of the property and Ed Long’s life. She will be joined by Annette Sinn, new owner of the adjoining Game House, who will share how she masterfully remodeled the building into a cozy home.

“It’s a privilege to support them to equip people with information and resources about the effects of trauma through this conference in our Advocatingcommunity.”forthe worth and potential of every child, Lost Sparrows works to empower and equip families, caregivers and communities to love, nurture and protect vulnerable children. Lost Sparrows offers programs that educate and advocate for the orphan crisis, as well as resources for families and children in need.

Lilly Center activities include hiking, foraging and insights on composting

The K21 Health Foundation recently announced the awarding of a grant for $20,000 to the Lost Sparrows trauma conference. The event will provide traumainformed education to local foster and adoptive families, teachers and community members. “We are consistently inspired by the work that Lost Sparrows is doing directly in our community and around the world to help children and families thrive,” says Rich Haddad, president and CEO of K21 Health Foundation.

K21 Health Foundation to sponsor

Lost Sparrows trauma conference

Flutterby Garden hosting Butterfly Extravaganza Saturday

from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Gack’s Flutterby Gardens, 7295 W. Bensart Drive, Claypool. The event will include free tours and participants will have the opportunity to learn about the monarch and how to start a pollinator garden. The open house will also include hands-on activities for children, plant giveaways, food and caterpillars and butterﬂies.Thegoal is to raise awareness of ways the public can save the monarch butterﬂy, which has recently been listed as endangered. Private tours of the garden are also available at other times.

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The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams is hosting three free community events this fall. These family-friendly events include hiking and foraging expeditions, plus a composting workshop.Aninterpretive hike through Oppenheim Woods, led by The Nature Conservancy team and Dr. Nate Bosch, will take place from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. This expedition will depart from Tippecanoe Lake Country Club. RSVP at eventbrite.com.arehead,startday,heldowningheimwoods22.eventbrite.com.oppen-Expedition:SummerForag-isledbytheLillyCenter’sLukeHuntandwillbefrom6:30-8p.m.Thurs-Sept.15.TheeventwillattheBoysCityTrail-WinonaLake.Sign-upsavailableatforaging22.LeslieWilliamsfromKCRecycling Depot will be teaching about traditional composting and vermicomposting from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Lilly Center. Attendees will have the chance to make their own in-ground composter. Registration is at compostlakes.grace.edu.inging22.eventbrite.com.ZimmerBiometisunderwrit-thesecommunityevents.Formoreinformation,visit

Centennial Homes program to feature Chinese Gardens

Through their education program, Lost Sparrows has trained more than 2,400 families on trauma“Partneringcare. with K21 enables us to continue providing lifechanging education for those who care for individuals affected by trauma,” said Lost Sparrows President Darren Gagnon. “We’re incredibly thankful for K21’s support and for their continuous efforts to better the health and wellness of our community.” The trauma conference will be held on Oct. 14-15 at Grace College in Winona Lake. The conference will feature breakout sessions, panel discussions and keynote sessions with knowledgeable speakers, including George Dennehy, Gaelin Elmore and Bryan Post. For the trauma conference schedule, list of speakers and registration information, visit lsconference.org. For details about K21’s work in the community and current projects, visit k21healthfoundation.org.

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The Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice Comfort Zone 5K race is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Health Services Pavilion, 1515 Provident Dr., Warsaw. The race will raise funds for the local nonproﬁt Palliative Home Care & Hospice Agency. Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice has been serving the residents of Kosciusko County for over 46 years. It is the only “local” nonproﬁt agency providing in-home palliative and hospice care. Over the years, the community has been very supportive and this is another opportunity to help raise support for the agency and those they serve. This is the beginning of what they hope will be an annual, fun and productive event. Registration and packet pickup will take place from 8-8:45 a.m. Register at koshch.shomecare.orghospicecomfortzone5k.in/warsaw/kosicuskohomecare-runsignup.com/race/Formoreinformation,visitko-orfacebook.com/Theregistrationcostis$25per

Bend, 15:46.36 Female 35-39: Andrea Randall, Noblesville, 25:50.84 Male 40-44: Jerid Stoffel, Kimmell,Female22:11.5440-44: Sarah Saylor, Niles, Mich., 22:42.93 Male 45-49: Scott Miller, Warsaw,Female29:01.6545-49: Amy Kuhn, Syracuse,Male21:37.1850-54:Todd Bailey, Argos, 21:42.70Female 50-54: Lisa Kainer, West

Sailors and Mermaids Dixie Day Dash was a hit Wawasee Triathlon filled with fun and adrenaline

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The 2022 Dixie Day Festival, presented by the North WebsterTippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce and held on Saturday, July 30, began with the Sailors and Mermaids Dixie Day Dash 5K run/walk. The 76 participants assembled at the North Webster Community Center and stepped off en masse at 8 a.m., led by myTEAM TRIUMPH “angels” wheeling “Captain” Kayla Dove. “We provide endurance opportunities for any individual who cannot participate on their own,” said Donna Moudy, who, with fellow volunteer Rachel Hardy, escorted Dove along the course. The roster of participants included a handful of septuagenarians, including Paula Johnson of Punta Gorda, Fla., who was celebrating her 70th birthday Saturday by treating herself to her ﬁrst 5K effort. The youngest runner was Graysen Shipley, 8; the oldest was Dewain Cobbs, who turned 80 on July Entrants15.hailed from Indiana and contiguous neighbors Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and as far away as Mississippi and Florida. Jody Brown of Plymouth ran with her two constant companions, Flash, an 11-year-old Italian greyhound, and her Dalmatian, Dilly, who has been racing with her for three years. “We run about 30 to 50 5Ks or half-marathons a year,” she said. When asked who pulls whom along the course, Brown replied. “Dilly starts by pulling me, but he hasn’t learned to pace himself yet, so I have to pull him across the ﬁnish line.” Brown noted she let Dilly take a brief dip in Webster Lake during the race to cool off.Overall and age group 5K winners, with their hometowns and times:Male Open: Aaron Hendryx, Huntington, 15:33.31

It really says a lot about this community. This event also really highlights the community of Syracuse and the lakes,” she said. “This is my third time participating in this event. I’ve won it twice. I haven’t participated since 2018 because of COVID and kids. I always come up from the Indy area, so it really means a lot to me. They really do a great job putting it together,” said male overall winner Drew Conley of Noblesville, who finished with a time of “This1:04:48.0.ismyfirst time participating. I had the best support and the loudest cheering section. It’s just a great group of people. Everyone was supportive. I’ll be back next year,” said male 25-29 winner Brandon Reinholt of Warsaw, who finished in 1:11:48.2. “This is one of those events I look forward to every summer. I usually do local events and it’s one I’ll be circling on my calendar every year moving forward. It’s a great race for all experience levels,” said male 35-39 winner and third place male overall finisher Dan Bigler of Fort Wayne, who finished in 1:09:38.7. “We provide opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in endurance events. The volunteers are called angels and are the wings for people with disabilities. They want to go fast. Our motto is ‘my hero always beats me by a second,’” said myTEAM TRIUMPH Northern Indiana Chapter President Barb Martz. “It takes volunteers. The volunteers are called angels,” said myTEAM TRIUMPH “angel” race volunteer Jeff Dunitham. The “captain” is the person with a disability who is the main focus of the Categoryrace. winners: male overall, Drew Conley, 1:04:48.0; female overall, Ann Barker, 1:15:41.7; male masters, Michael Morgan, 1:09:22.0; female masters, Staci Weisser, 1:22:18.4; male 15-19, Logan Stevens, 1:11:50.0; female 1519, Lea Ryndak, 1:41:58.6; male 20-24, Carter Stephens, 1:18:37.9; female 20-24, Elle Palmer, 1:35:39.5; male 25-29, Brandon Reinholt, 1:11:48.2; female 25-29, Sevanna Ponder, 1:54:12.4; male 30-34, Jeff Harter, 1:11:13.1; female 30-34, Kai Smith, 1:54:14.7; male 35-39, Dan Bigler, 1:09:38.7; female 35-39, Emily RichardsonRossbach, 1:28:35.0; male 4044, Benjamin Meyer, 1:15:43.5; female 40-44, Morgan Marcuccilli, 1:47:34.3; male 45-49, Robby Kissling, 1:14:11.8; female 4549, Amy Heath, 1:49:36.6; male 50-54, Tim Farwig, 1:18:23.9; female 50-54, Stephanie Wilson, 1:26:58.0; male 55-59, Paul Baker, 1:23:44.6; female 55-59, Patty Rapp, 1:30:27.0; male 60-64, Eddie Drudge, 1:15:12.9; female 60-64, Resia Rinker, 1:23:30.4; male 65-69, Justin Frericks, 1:17:07.4; male 70-74, Don Ransome, 1:30:24.6; male 75-79, Doug Smith, 1:28:25.6; Clydesdale, Craig Mickey, 1:20:30.4; relay, Provida Bravo, Sergio Seminario, Reyna Garcia and Miguel Reyes, 1:21:44.1.

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Female Open: Jody Brown, Plymouth, 21:32.29 Male 2-12: Graysen Shipley, 8, Warsaw,Female26:10.342-12,Candice Stoffel, 12, Kimmell, 26:00.94 Male 13-19: Clark Meridew, 15, Warsaw,Female18:49.6713-19:Mary Saylor, 17, Niles, Mich., 23:30.32 Male 20-24: Austin Liepe, Rome City, 15:49.94 Female 20-24: Carmen Trier, Huntington, 22:42.62 Male 25-29: Daniel Messenger, Huntington, 22:32.27 Female 25-29: Daisha Dove, South Whitley, time not available Male 30-34: Nicholas Lavelle, Warsaw,Female32:55.0730-34:Chelsey Willsey, Mishawaka, 33:05.58 Male 35-39: Justin Kowalski, South Chicago, Ill., 35:00.07 Male 55-59: Rich Rhodes, Milford,Female25:31.7455-59: Deanna Hammons, Winamac, 40:08.73 Male 60-64: David Dodd, Gulfport, Miss., 19:59.90 Female 60-64: Stephanie Coppolino, Fort Wayne, 38:09.97 Male 65-69: Jay Prichard, Van Wert, Ohio, 26:34.84 Female 65-69: Kathy Woodsmall, Bristol, 46:19.00 Male 70 and Over: Dewain Cobbs, Warsaw, 26:56.91 Female 70 and Over: Kelly Morningsun, Culver, 43:59.99 Kosciusko Runners’ Association provided the timing equipment and services.

person plus a $1.25 sign-up fee. The registration cost will increase after Aug. 15. The online registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 16. For more information, contact Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice at (574) 372-3401 or Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice, 1515 Provident Drive, Suite 250, Warsaw, IN 46580.

The Wawasee girl’s varsity golf team participated in the Huntington Invitational at Maple Grove Golf Course in Huntington Tuesday, Aug. 2. Homestead won the event with a total score of 324. Wawasee’s ﬁnal team tally was 446. Rylee Firestone shot a 100. Delany Delegrange tallied a score of 110. Francie McDonald also shot a 110. Taelyn Tom shot a 126 and Ava Pohl tallied a ﬁnal score of 133. The next outing was scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, at Columbia City.

The 14th annual Wawasee Kiwanis Triathlon was ﬁlled with fun and adrenaline. Participants could be heard chattering about how they achieved their personal best time and how participating in the event was such an adrenaline“We’rerush.in our 14th year and we have an amazing community and amazing sponsors,” said Lauren Warner, race organizer. “The cops, dive team, ﬁre and EMS, all come out for it. The high school band and football team donate their time to helping with the event. myTEAM TRIUMPH takes part in the event. It’s just awesome for people to see what Syracuse has to offer.” Around 85 participants took part in this year’s triathlon. “We could not do it without the Kiwanis volunteers. They were out here yesterday at 9 a.m. setting up. It’s great how my whole group comes together to make this happen. If even one person is missing, it just doesn’t work.

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North Webster Drivers Aug. 8-12 MONDAY — C. & N. Hassel TUESDAY — J. & K. Caskey WEDNESDAY — J. Hanson

The North Webster Bridge Group met on Tuesday and Thursday, July 26 and 28, at the Senior Primelife Enrichment Center in the North Webster Community Center. Tuesday winners were Shirley Gardner, ﬁrst, and Dick Adams, second. Winners Thursday were Nancy Wible, ﬁrst, and Adele Wollman, second.

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The Wawasee Yacht Club members continued the seasonlong championship pursuit in July. The wind gods were not as kind this month, with several races cancelled based on no breeze. That said, the races we did have were exciting and close. In the Lightning fleet, Stuart Webster and his family team have taken the lead for the season. They had several great races with wins to take over the lead. The Lightnings have averaged about eight boats per race this season, thanks to the efforts of fleet captain Andrew Schmahl. The E Scow fleet is a little larger with about 14 boats per start so far this year, organized by fleet captain Kevin Cox. Previous multi-year champs Bob Herdrich, Bill Pipp and Chelsea Herdrich have just taken the lead for the season over Dave Irmscher. The E fleet has two divisions, with Mike Rian running away with the Silver fleet as of now. Both the E Scows and Lightnings race on Sunday morning starting at 10:30 a.m. The Sunfish fleet had only one good day of racing in July, with local sailor Brad Wagnon continuing to lead. Likewise, Emily Allen with her father, Andy Allen, crewing, have dominated the I-20 fleet so far this season. Look for the racing in the middle of Lake Wawasee and also find us on Facebook. There is a recent posting on the best way to watch the races from the water at club.facebook.com/wawaseeyacht-

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Volunteer drivers for Syracuse, Milford and North Webster Mobile Meals have been scheduled as follows: Syracuse Drivers - Aug. 8-12 MONDAY — M. Smith TUESDAY — C. Manning WEDNESDAY — D. & K. Matz THURSDAY — C. Hill FRIDAY — K. Young Milford Drivers - Aug. 8-12 MONDAY — M. Webb TUESDAY — A. & C. Haab WEDNESDAY — G. & D. Cooper THURSDAY — L. Kammerer FRIDAY — H. Beer

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Volunteer Fixers Sought Syracuse Public Library hopes to offer fix-it clinics this fall, which would pair people with broken household items with volunteer fixers. These volunteers would guide participants through the repair process so they can repair the next one on their own, diverting fixable items from the landfill. If you are knowledgeable in basic household item repair — lamps, fans, vacuums, clothing, etc. — and would like to share your skills, contact Brower. The first fix-it clinic in September will focus on fan repair. Monthly Meetings Mahjong continues at 10:15 a.m. each Monday during the month of August. An additional mahjong time is being offered through August at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10 though Aug.Adults31. interested in simplifying their lives can also join the Decluttering Support Group at noon Thursday, Aug. 11, in the library’s downstairs meeting room. This group provides a nonjudgmental support system for getting rid of clutter. PassiveProgrammingChildren’s While the children’s department is taking a programming break during the month of August, there is still plenty to do while visiting the library. Children can solve our weekly scavenger hunts, play with the library’s games or toys and pick up a take-and-make craft. Preschool-aged children can sign up for 1,000 books before kindergarten. Pick up a sticker sheet at the library to track your reading and then read one book a night to read 365 per year. Children will receive a small prize or a book for every 100 books read.

Matt Goodnight and John Kellogg are just two of the dedicated volunteers for lake patrol on Lake Wawasee and Syracuse Lake. Kellogg has been a part of the lake his entire life. Both his parents and grandparents had homes on Lake Wawasee. About 20 years ago, the Wawasee Property Owners Association was seeking volunteers to help get the lake patrol back up and running. “They asked me if I would be interested in participating,” he said. Goodnight joined the Lake Patrol about four years ago. He was a longtime volunteer fire fighter/ EMT for a community just north of Indianapolis, and his in-laws had a place on Syracuse Lake. While he and his wife were attending the annual Syracuse Lake Association Breakfast, there was a request for volunteers to the lake patrol. Goodnight asked how he could get involved. Kellogg explained the lake patrol on both lakes is done through the cooperation of the property associations, marinas and pier companies, with the Department of Natural Resources providing additionalLaketraining.patrol volunteers are certified in CPR and take handgun training, as well as training in boat handling, de-escalation, self-defense and handcuffing.“We’retrained very similarly to the road guys (police officers) but we know the water laws,” Kellogg said. “Our main goal is to keep people safe.” Lake patrol members are expected to patrol four hours a week, although they can radio in to dispatch if they want to do more. They are present for special events such as the Kiwanis Triathlon, which was held this past weekend. Goodnight explained lake patrol members will position their boats to provide additional safety. They will also handle calls that come into dispatch regarding matters on the water. Goodnight explained when on patrol, lake patrol will check a boater’s registration. “That’s like a license plate. … We can tell if they’re current by the color of the excise sticker. We have the power to write citations and warnings.” He stressed an important part of the job is educating fellow boaters. “That’s our focus, the safety education.” To assist in the education portion of the job, lake patrol members will attend different functions, such as the Wawasee Property Owners and Syracuse Lake Association breakfasts, were they can meet with the public and answer questions. Lake patrol also assists disabled boaters. They man the fireworks barges on both lakes and Goodnight also does a lot with boat-in. He likes tossing small footballs to the kids in the boats as they come through for Kelloggdonations.givesthe balls out to kids wearing their personal flotation devices out on the lake.Goodnight said he likes doing fireworks details because of the angle. Lake patrol makes sure boaters don’t get too close to the barges. “Your view is straight up and you can feel the ‘whoomp’ (of the firework exploding),” he Kelloggsaid.has helped with the flotilla on Wawasee, making sure other boaters aren’t cutting through the parade of boats. He also enjoys doing special detail work with the DNR, such as sting operations or responding to a request for help. He’s assisted the DNR in accident re-enactment. One of the questions both Kellogg and Goodnight hear a lot is, “At what age does a kid have to wear a life jacket (or other PFD)?” They also get a lot of questions about lights on sailboats. The lake patrol does target the summer months, but members have been called out in the off season. Both Kellogg and Goodnight said most of the lake patrol guys know the lakes well and get called out to assist the DNR. “If there’s an accident we’ll be the first on scene,” Kellogg said. There are six lake patrol watercraft, including seven volunteers with three who do special details only. There are also another four volunteers currently in Traineestraining.spend a year in training and must ride with each lake patrol officer. “As big as Wawasee and Syracuse are, that’s a lot to cover,” Goodnight said. “There may be two guys on duty, but you may never see them,” Kellogg said. Anyone interested in joining the lake patrol should be a member of their local lake association.

Goodnight and Kellogg: Patrol officers keeping the lakes safe

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THURSDAY — R. Chambers FRIDAY — J. Parcell

July series racing results in from Wawasee Yacht Club

Syracuse Public Library — In the Garden embarks on learning adventures

Learning never stops, and Syracuse Public Library’s In the Garden group seeks to connect adults with the natural world while furthering their understanding of it. Join the discussion of chapter eight of “Nature’s Best Hope” by Douglas W. Tallamy. This chapter centers on restoring insects, the vital creatures that run the world. Copies of Tallamy’s book are available for checkout at the library. Digital copies can also be found on the Hoopla and LibbyDuringapps.the discussion, Becky Brower will share information about the upcoming In the Garden ﬁeld trip to Pisgah Marsh and Boardwalk at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25. The group will be joined by Scott Fetters, private lands biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.Formore information, contact Becky Brower at bbrower@ syracuse.lib.in.us.

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Canoe trips continue to be offered every Friday morning through Aug. 19. The trips start at 7:30 a.m. and last until around noon. Participants will receive a wetlands education and will see the spring-fed lakes and wetlands that help provide the area with good water as well as varying ﬂora and fauna and miles of shoreline protected by WACF. To sign up, email Al Campbell at aldotcam@gmail.com. The cost is $5 per person. Please bring your own life jacket.

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Mr. and Mrs. George Davis observe 50th anniversary

40 YEARS AGO, AUG. 4, 1982 Bobi Stookey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Stookey of Milford, has for the second year in a row exhibited the grand champion barrow at the Kosciusko County Fair. The animal will be sold at the 4-H auction which is slated to begin at 3 p.m. on Thursday. An open house for the new Milford Junior High and Elementary School addition will be held on Sunday, Aug. 8, from 1 until 4 p.m. Visitors are free to browse through the additions during the designated times.

Representatives of North Webster’s emergency services, including Chris Francis, fire department; Candy Smythe, police department; and Alyssa Schmucker and Mike Oberg, EMS; are preparing for Safety Day. On Saturday, the departments will join forces from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. to give away smoke detectors, fingerprint children and offer free blood pressure checks. All of the EMS, fire and law enforcement equipment will also be on display during the event. Safety Day is being hosted in conjunction with the North Webster Kiwanis Club’s Corn and Sausage Roast and will offer activities for the entire family. 30 YEARS AGO, JULY 29, 1992

The WACF Ecology Lillypad Cruise is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. Dr. Nate Bosch, director of the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College, will be giving a talk on the Lake Wawasee testing buoy and other water testing. Anyone who is interested can meet at The Frog at 9:45 a.m. There will be bingo and prizes. Tickets are $20 per person. Please register at info@wacf.com.

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20 YEARS AGO, JULY 31, 2002 Eldon and Nola (Morehouse) Sorensen, 105 S. Henry St., Milford, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house to be held 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, in the Milford Community Building. The couple were married Aug. 9, 1952, in Bethany Church of the Brethren, New Paris, with Rev.

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10 YEARS AGO, AUG. 1, 2012 North Webster Post 253 of the American Legion was presented several department awards at the 94th American Legion, Department of Indiana Convention, held July 12-15 at the Marriott East Hotel in Indianapolis. Of note is the post has now become the third largest in Legion membership in the state, up from fourth biggest lastHarryyear. Kyler was all over the place selling rafﬂe tickets for both the American Legion and the North Webster Community Center.

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There were 20 members from North Webster Senior Citizens Nutrition Site who attended a picnic held by the combined Kosciusko County Nutrition Sites on July 16 at Warsaw. There were 70 persons present for the noon meal. The afternoon was spent playing cards. Norma Roose played the piano for group singing. North Webster United Methodist Church Naomi Circle members are planning a family picnic on Aug.Vacation8. Bible School will be held Aug. 3 through 7 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. each day at North Webster United Methodist Church. Theme for this year is “Almost Heaven.” 40 YEARS AGO, AUG. 4, 1982 Bouquets to everyone who recently donated books to the North Webster Tippecanoe Township Public Library. There were 97 books donated during the month of July. The donations included second copies of very popular children’s books that were badly needed and also new children’s books.Mr. and Mrs. George Davis will observe their 50th anniversary on August 8. An open house for friends and relatives is planned from 2 till 4 p.m., in the basement at North Webster United Methodist Church. 50 YEARS AGO, AUG. 2, 1972 A number of interested North Webster residents talked ecology with Dr. Cameron E. Gifford, professor of biology at Earlham College, Richmond, who is making a study of Webster Lake and Tippecanoe Lake. He spoke before the Lakeland Kiwanis club at North Webster Monday morning, calling Webster Lake “the dirtiest lake we’ve seen.” Several women and girls from the North Webster Church of the Brethren spent a day recently at the Timbercrest nursing home near North Manchester. They toured the home and helped with the various projects engaged in by the inhabitants, as well as visiting with them, playing records for them and joining with them in a “hymn sing.” Members of the North Webster church who participated were Mrs. Preston Gregory, Mrs. Eva Locke, Mrs. James Rowe and Kay and Mrs. Joe Barrett and Holly.

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Dale Brubaker ofﬁciating. Travis Patterson, Milford, took part in the Elkhart County 4-H Fair Thursday when he participated in the annual tractor pull. He pulled 500 pounds a total of 33 feet in the 9- and 10-year-old category.Word has it the ever-famous pop singer Britney Spears made a visit to Milford. She has already begun opening a chain of 12 restaurants and wants duck on the menu. After hearing about Maple Leaf Farm’s high-quality meat, she allegedly wanted to check out the company for herself. One source said a black limousine with California license plates was parked outside of Maple Leaf headquarters a couple of weeks ago. Britney was reportedly seen accompanied by a couple of drivers as well as her personal secretary.

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Neighbors of Jacob Bucher of Waubee Lake honored this senior citizen at a birthday party on Friday, July 30, as he marked his 93rd birthday. The event was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Stork with some 20 neighbors in attendance. 50 YEARS AGO, AUG. 2, 1972 Members of the Milford town board will meet on August 28 to consider a 34 cent increase in the town levy for 1972, payable in 1973. The proposed rate in the general fund is $1.42 with the cumulative sewage fund being $1. The current rate is $1.08 in the general fund and a cumulative rate of $1 for a total of $2.08. The Milford Aces won their ninth straight game Sunday when they defeated the South Bend Aztecs 9-3. South Bend, league champs for the last three years, hadn’t lost a game of their lastThis32. year’s Kosciusko County fair queen candidate from Milford is Joann Rassi, a Wawasee high school senior and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Rassi of Milford. Being the only candidate from the Milford area, she has a lot of ground to cover.

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10 YEARS AGO, AUG. 1, 2012 A group of more than 600 Milford-based employees and many retired employees gathered July 17, at CTB’s Conference Center in Milford to celebrate the company’s 60th anniversary. CTB was founded as Chore-Time in 1952 and is a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of systems and solutions for producing grain, poultry, pigs and eggs. A new business has opened in Milford. Bargain Bins: Second Hand Treasures is at 1007 N. Old SR 15. Owned by Karen Sellers, the business opened July 24 and offers a wide selection of items including furniture for home and ofﬁce, electronics, bicycles, toys, holiday decorations, baby furniture and construction equipment.

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30 YEARS AGO, JULY 29, 1992 Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church parish has purchased land two miles south of Milford and will eventually move from the church’s present location, the corner of Fourth and Main streets in Milford. The congregation at Our Lady of Guadalupe has simply outgrown its present facilities.When little Megan Rachelle Hunsberger and her mother Tefﬁnie arrived home at 202 E. First St., Milford, last Wednesday morning, a colorful sign decorated with balloons was waiting for them — thanks to the efforts of Megan’s proud grandfather, Norman Hunsberger. Megan, who arrived at 7:09 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, at Holy Cross Parkview Hospital in Plymouth, has an older sister, Amber Nichole, 16 months. Megan’s dad, Ned, is a member of the Milford Volunteer Fire Department.

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Anne Heche was excited to return to her hometown of Wayland, Mich., June 16 for the wedding of her only brother George L. Colkins and his new wife Doris Ann. 20 YEARS AGO, JULY 31, 2002 North Webster Church of God ministers, youth and others experienced this summer how fulﬁlling it can be to help those in need. A delegation of 40 traveled to Mexico beginning June 26, and helped build two houses for families in need. The mission trip was taken as part of the youth group’s annual International Youth Conference commitment.

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40 YEARS AGO, AUG. 4, 1982 Michael Pyle, Silver Lake, and Doreen Darr, Syracuse, were chosen the 1982 Kosciusko County 4-H Fair King and Queen respectively. Michael is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Pyle, Silver Lake, and Doreen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Darr of Syracuse. Both are 10-year members of the 4-H program. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur C. (Butch) Niles, r 4 box 145AA Syracuse, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary July 31. Niles and the former Vivian Banghart were married July 31, 1942. Mrs. Niles is employed at Dana Corp., Syracuse, and Niles is retired from Commodore Corp., Syracuse.Jeff Welborn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Welborn, r 2 Syracuse, wrestled in the grand National Championships at Lincoln, Neb., on July 14-18 and placed sixth in the nation. He qualiﬁed for this tournament by winning the regional competition.

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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)(9) for individual employee evaluations on Friday, August 5, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Silver Lake Town Hall located at 604 N. Jefferson St., Silver Lake, IN. hspaxlp LEGAL

It happened in Syracuse … 50 years ago Mr. and Mrs. Robert Huff sell popular drive-in 10 YEARS AGO, AUG. 1, 2012 One of Syracuse Lions Club’s most active members, Charlie Haffner, is now the state chairman for placing international exchange students in local homes. For those who would like to try hosting a student from abroad but are leery of the one or two semester commitment, the Lions program may be just the ticket. Clare Baumgardt let us know last week’s golden oldie photo was of Morrison Island on the east side of the lake. Cindy Peterson of Syracuse recently returned home from her ﬁrst deployment as a volunteer in mass care and sheltering with the American Red Cross. 20 YEARS AGO, JULY 31, 2002 After several years of discussion and planning, the Syracuse Community Center has become a reality. The building is now complete, the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum and R.E.A.L Services have already moved in to their new quarters. The community will celebrate the facility’s ofﬁcial opening with a dedication ceremony from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3.

Teaching8AM-5PMitems, women’s clothing, formal dresses, mower, bike rack, home items 1102Mast N. Hiawatha Dr. Thursday & Friday Furniture,7AM-3PM kids/adult clothes, and household goods 1105Hart N Hiawatha Dr. Thurs, Fri, Sat Mostly8AM-4PMsmall woodworker’s power tools: table saw, router, & jointer Multi Family 409 N. Huntington St. Thurs & Fri: 8AM-5PM Saturday: 8AM-3PM Clothes, glassware, household items, little bit of everything! 1208MillerN. Huntington St. Thurs & Fri: 8AM-5PM Saturday: 8AM-12PM 4-FAMILY plus Garage Sale Little bit of everything 207CarsonN.Front St. Thurs & Fri: 8AM-5PM Saturday: 8AM-12PM Furniture, Ping pong table, antiques, treadmill, variety of items Davis 706 S. Kinder Dr. Thurs & Fri: 9AM-4PM Saturday: 10AM-2PM 3 Person Family Garage Sale Anything & everything 204WheatN. Lake St. Thurs & Fri 9AM-4PM Saturday 9AM-1PM 3-Family Sale 311CloudN. Lake St. Thurs, Fri & Sat

50 YEARS AGO, AUG. 2, 1972 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Huff, owners and operators of The Maryann Drive-In in Wawasee Village for the past two years, have sold the popular drive-in to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller of Syracuse, with the transfer taking place on Tuesday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Huff will return to South Bend where Mr. Huff will work with Sears Roebuck & Co. Miss Jeannine Amos, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Amos of Syracuse, has been selected by the University of Pittsburgh as one of 23 students to study next semester at the University of Rouen, France. Miss Amos will sail on the S. S. France on AugustCoral31. Reef Park Company has announced the promotion of Jay Rigdon to the position of diving coordinator. Mr. Rigdon joined the staff of the company in December of 1971 and formerly was chief instructor. Rigdon is a 1956 graduate of Syracuse high school and is the son of Mrs. J. A. Rigdon of r 4 Syracuse.

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For the yoga class Kelly Meeks is currently teaching at the Syracuse Community Center, the lights in Celebration Hall are low. The room is cool and light streams through the windows. Music from Kelly’s phone played through a Wi-Fi speaker accompany all the poses taught during the“Isession.keepthe lights on low for the class and turn them off during the relaxation period, the final 15 minutes of class. During this time, I guide students through relaxation while offering a temple massage with lavender oil,” said Meeks.Typically, Meeks runs a class for five to 12 people. The age range is 21-65. “Everyone comes to yoga with a different set of goals. Some come for better balance. Some want to increase strength. Some want to become more flexible and others want to learn to slow down and become calmer. I simply guide students through different poses to help them achieve their goals,” said Meeks. Yoga, by definition, is a set of physical postures (poses) and breathing techniques that help improve strength, balance and flexibility. The different poses and breathing techniques help students connect mind, body and breath.Students typically bring an array of different colored yoga mats and wear multi-colored leggings and tank tops for comfort. Meeks provides props such as bolsters, blocks, straps and lavender eye masks. “The mat provides cushioning for feet and knees, but it also helps with traction during many of the poses,” said Meeks. The first phase of the class is called grounding. “It is during the grounding phase where we bring our attention fully to our practice and connect with the breath,” said Meeks. After allowing thoughts to drift away, the participants bring both arms up and inhale and lower their arms to exhale to connect breath, body and mind. The session begins with all closing their eyes, allowing their thoughts to drift away and their bodies to move out of what gives discomfort.Meeksguides the students through many poses designed to stretch and energize the body to build balance, strength and flexibility. Toward the end of the class, the music changes to the sound of soft waves. At that point Meeks rubs the temples and shoulders of each person and asks each one to relax all tension. Several quiet minutes follow as the sound of waves permeates the background and the smell of lavender wafts in theMeeksair. is a teacher by nature and has worked in public education for over 25 years. “I like to give plenty of tips and cues during my yoga classes to help keep my students safe, successful and empowered after each class.”

Twin8AM-4PMsizemattress, tools, furniture, lots of misc. 408SchwalmN.Lake St. Thursday: 7AM-4PM Friday: 7AM-12PM Men’s, women’s & kids clothes, Chevy power wheel, household and misc. items 600SmithN. Lake St. Thurs, Fri & Sat 8AMAntiques,4PMglassware’s, mowers, roll boy desk, child’s table, pictures 804FitzgeraldN.Long Dr. Friday: HouseholdSaturday:9AM-5PM9AM-3PMitems,toddler toys, stroller, linens 1302MaymardN.Long Dr. Thurs, Fri, & Sat Tools,8AM-5PMhousehold items & misc. 1308TormeyN. Long Dr. Fri & Sat: 8AM-5PM Moving Sale: Tools, blankets, clothes, décor items Multi Family 4287 E. Magill Ct. Thurs & Fri: 8AM-5PM Saturday: 8AM-3PM New items, furniture, tools, toys, books, baby items & more 4329LoganE. Magill Ct. Thurs & Fri: 8AM-4PM Saturday: 8AM-12PM Family items, photographer stuff, baby/toddler boys & girls clothes, home decor 200MooreE. Main St. Thurs & Fri: 9AM -5PM Saturday: 9AM-3PM Little bit of EVERYTHING!! 206McNortonE.Main St. Thurs, Fri & Sat Art9AM-4PM&Garden, riding lawn mower 300LongenbaughN.MainSt. Thurs, Fri & Sat Varity8AM-4PMofantiques & collectibles 104GardnerE.Maple Grove St. Thurs & Fri: 8AM-5PM Saturday: 8AM-3PM Boy newborn - 5T clothing, furniture, and household goods 106SceniakE.Maple Grove St. Thurs & Fri: 9AM-4PM Clothes - adult sizes, furniture, antiques, collectibles, books, & misc.

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Jy.27-Au.10 2022 COMMUNITY WIDE GARAGE SALE LISTINGS AUGUST 4, 5, & 6 SYRACUSE, IN MAPS & PRINTED VERSIONS OF LISTINGS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PICK UP STARTING WED., AUGUST 3 @ SYRACUSE COMMUNITY CENTER 203GraceBusinesses/Non-ProfitsLutheranChurchE.MainSt.(AlleyEntrance) 8AM-5PM (Thurs & Fri) 8AM-12PM (Saturday) Variety of items donated by church members! The Sanctuary of Syracuse 10121 SR 13 Friday & byVarious8AM-5PMSaturdayitemsdonatedcongregationmembers! EastshoreIndividuals& Northshore are open but rough roads. 6268HurstE. 1050 N. Thurs, Fri, & Sat Kids

Dr. Friday: Jewelry,Saturday:9AM-4PM9AM-12PMKidsclothes/ toys, household items 1277PawlickiE.Northshore Dr. Thurs, Fri, & Sat Plants,9AM-4PMpots, gardening Coleman lantern, fishing equip. & misc. household 1353GundenE.Northshore

12204SponsellerN.Woodland Acres Dr. Friday & Saturday 8:30AM – 5PM Boys 4T & under clothes, toys, household items, etc.

Indianapolis in August. 30 YEARS AGO, JULY 29, 1992 Paul Stoelting, attorney, will be opening a law office in Syracuse by Aug. 1. He will temporarily locate at 203 1/2 N. Huntington, at the back of Dry Dock Restaurant, while looking for larger office space. Paul graduated from Indiana University, then went to St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio for his law degree and practiced there. More recently he has worked in Ligonier and Albion. The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce is moving its office from Dolan Street to the building on the corner of Main Street and SR 13, formerly occupied by Interiors By Design. Jack Elam, chamber coordinator, will be moved in and operating by Monday, Aug. 3. Syracuse Town Manager Matthew Vigneault took over his new position on July 1. He is still getting acclimated to the town and his job, but said he is eager to tackle the challenges of overseeing the daily operations of the town, in addition to helping with economic development.

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Dr. Thurs & Fri: 8AM-5PM Saturday: 8AM-12PM HUGE Multi family sale, furniture, bikes, infant/kids items, bedding 206RichardsonN.OakSt. Thurs, Fri & Sat Women8AM-4PM& men clothes, household items, tools, Nerf guns, & misc. 12670WallaceN. Rainey Rd W. Saturday: 8AM-3PM Furniture, household décor, kitchen supplies, clothes 5921WilsonE. Searfoss Dr. Thurs & Fri: 9AM-4PM Saturday: 9AM-1PM MOVING SALE 603GrangerE.Steele Dr. Thurs & Fri: 8AM-4PM Saturday: 8AM-2PM Jewelry, household items, clothes, misc. 605DaughertyE.Steele Dr. Thurs, Fri & Sat Large7AM-3PMvariety of items, musical instruments & much more 4585MusserE. Sunset Dr. Thurs & Fri: 9AM-5PM Saturday: Downsizing-9AM-?lots of miscellaneous everything must go! 200ArmbrusterW.Washington St. Thurs, Fri, & Sat 8AM-4PMBoys&girls clothes, home décor, kitchen supplies, books, & toys Multi Family 610 E. Wawonaissa Dr. Friday & &Misc.9AM-4PMSaturdayhouseholditemscraftsupplies

Plikerd Family 300 E. Maple Grove St. Thurs & Fri: 8AM-5PM Saturday: OutdoorMulti-Family8AM-12PMfurniture&clothes

The Kosciusko County Community Foundation’s Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application opened Aug. 1. A link to the online application will be available at diplomawillhightycludes:levelsHoosierEndowmentisuniversityattendthatyear,munity4:30dents.tionalsotion.org/scholarships.kcfounda-Guidancecounselorswillhavealinktotheapplica-tosharewitheligiblestu-Thedeadlinetoapplyisp.m.Sept.15.TheLillyEndowmentCom-Scholarshipisafour-full-tuitionscholarshipallowstherecipientstoanIndianacollegeoroftheirchoice,andaresultofastatewideLillyinitiativetohelpstudentsreachhigherofeducation.Applicationeligibilityin-•MustbeaKosciuskoCoun-residentwhoisacurrentschoolseniorandwhoreceivetheirhighschoolfromanaccreditedIndiana high school by June 30, 2023.•Must intend to pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study at an accredited public or private nonproﬁt college or university in Indiana.

To all interested parties: This is notification that the original approved Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) approved by SRF on April 6, 2022, is being revised by this Amendment 1. The revision includes final design changes to formally remove Pump Station No. 4 and Pump Station No. 5 from the project. hspaxlp

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Kem Zolman, Wawasee High School girls varsity basketball coach and father of 2002 Miss Indiana Basketball Shanna Zolman, took the last leg of the “Dribble & Dream” event at Syracuse and led a group of AAU girls and others to the Syracuse Community Center. Zolman was one of 15 participants who dribbled their way through Syracuse to promote the 2002 World Basketball Championship coming to

“Please be patient as we learn our new system,” said owner Karena Wilkinson. “We’re excited to share this with you!”

—o— THE NORTH WEBSTER Community Center is sending summer out with a bang! They have announced their schedule of activities for the month of August and are planning to release their fall schedule soon.

Painting with JH Watkins sessions are scheduled Saturday, Aug. 13, Wednesday, Aug. 17, and Monday, Aug. 22. And ﬁnally, the last outdoor summer movie will be shown Friday, Aug. 26. Visit the NWCC Facebook page or website for further information. You also can call (574) 834-1600 or email nwcommunitycenter@gmail. com.

Julia was looking at Professor Randolf, but she was no longer seeing him. Her mind was searching through distant places looking for the feeling, for the words, for the pictures or stories. Silence. Seconds ticked by to what in polite society, and especially in popular society, would have been profound awkwardness. Silence. Until, ﬁnally, Julia said simply, “Wonder.”“Yes.That is the right word.” Gary smiled deeply as tears of delight and discovery ﬁlled the corners of his eyes. “As I suspected, you see beyond the mundane. You see what others miss, and you are aware enough to name the feeling of knowing.”Asourstudents prepare for school, pray that they will be awakened to a world of wonder and beauty in which their work matters.

AND FINALLY, with county fair season behind us, congratulations to everyone who participated throughout the area. Pictured are John and Noah Gall, sons of Tricia and Brandon Gall of Milford. The boys found success during last week’s Elkhart County Fair. Good luck to everyone who qualiﬁed for the Indiana State Fair, taking place now in Indianapolis!

—o— STARTING THIS week, Harvest Coffee is offering online ordering for pickup. Schedule your coffee before you go to bed for the next morning. They are accepting orders for pickup between 6:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Add the Toast Takeout app and search for “Harvest Coffee Milford.”

“This is always a fun activity. It helps kids learn about how previous civilizations hunted and it also teaches them that it is not always about strength. It takes ﬁnesse to use an atlatl. The children also have to be patient to hit the target,” said Clemons.TheYouth History Club is fully funded by the Dekko Foundation and is open to all area school-aged children.

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THERE IS a lot going on in Syracuse. Be sure to check this publication for the sales list of those having garage sales this Thursday through Saturday, as Syracuse has townwide garage sales. There’s sure to be some treasure out there for the ﬁnding. —o—

THE SYRACUSE-WAWASEE Historical Museum will host its last Youth History Club of the summer. The club will meet from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at the museum, located within the Syracuse Community Center, 1013 Long Drive. The club works on a hands-on history-based curriculum with different topics each week. —o— HERE’S A local project that everyone can help with, especially with this week’s weather looking like it should in August. Harvest Coffee is collecting empty water/Gatorade/pop bottles with lids. They are helping with an activity for the upcoming Food Truck Friday on Aug. 19. Rinse out the bottles and then drop them off at Harvest Coffee, 207 N. Higbee St., Milford. —o— THE START of school may be just around the corner and Lakeland Youth Center is offering a great way to get back into the groove, with its fall climbing club at Quaker Haven. The club is open to kids ages 8-17. Registration deadline is Monday, Aug. 15. Classes are limited to 10 students each, so don’t hesitate to register. There are four climbing levels; kids signing up for levels 2-4 must pass a technique class to advance levels. Classes meet after school Tuesdays Aug. 16 to Sept. 20; or Thursdays Aug. 18 to Sept. 22. Home-schooled kids can participate either day, or on Wednesdays, Aug. 17 to Sept. 21. —o—

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“Wasn’t it a glorious weekend? Our little town was really buzzing. North Webster had Dixie Day Saturday and the weather couldn’t have been nicer.

The Chain Gang will provide the worship music and Pastor Craig Fritchley will deliver the message, “Loving God with Our Whole Being,” at the Lake Wawasee boat-in Sunday, Aug. 7. The half-hour service will start at 8:30 a.m. with the music and message delivered from the S.S. Lillypad, which will be anchored off the shore of the Oakwood Inn andAttendeesResort. may board the S.S. Lillypad behind The Frog Tavern, 1116 S. Harkless Drive, Syracuse, by 7:30 a.m. for free transportation to the service. Complimentary pastry, coffee and orange juice are served on the boat. The boat-in is sponsored by the Syracuse-Wawasee Ministerial Association.

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Cardio drumming will continue to take place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, and from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturdays. Glow drumming will be held Tuesday, Aug. 9, and Tuesday, Aug. 23. Yoga sessions will be offered at 9 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The ﬁrst session is free!

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Children practice throwing an atlatl

On Thursday, July 28, the children attending the Youth History Club at the SyracuseWawasee Historical Museum learned about an atlatl, a device for throwing a spear or dart. Jamie Clemons, museum director, told the children that civilizations around the world have used atlatls to help hunt wildlife for at least 17,000 years. An atlatl works as a lever to increase the speed, distance and accuracy of the dart, as well as the safety of the user. The simple tool is made up of three parts: a grip (a small handle that the longer shaft rests on and what a person holds when throwing the dart); a hook (a point at the end of the grip that fits into the rear of the shaft and propels the shaft forward); and a shaft (a long, pointed dart). The grip and hook are a single piece of branch or carved wood that engages the end of the shaft, a spear that can be up to 7 feet long.Clemons made 3-foot-long darts for the atlatls using a dowel rod and feather fletching to help with stability when a dart flies through the air. She made the atlatls out of 2-footlong dowel rods. The children put the tool together before lining up behind the community center for instruction on throwing the atlatl.

—o— HEY, NORTH Webster! “Roustabout,” a ﬁve-piece Americana band from Huntington, is playing at the town park at 7 p.m. this Friday, Aug. 5, for “Music in the Park.”

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—o— THE MILFORD Food Bank Resource Store will be open from 5-7 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, Aug. 3. It is located at 151 W. Stone’s Hill Road, Ligonier, in the pole barn behind Stone’s Hill Church. Parking this week will be different. The church is having vacation Bible school, so everyone will need to park in the north parking lot to ensure all the kiddos and volunteers stay safe. Do not park near the barn. You will have to walk around the church to get to the barn.

“The center has been keeping us hopping too. We had our usual euchre tournament on July 21. We had a good crowd. The winners were Fred Clark in ﬁrst and Susan Lathamer in second; Jack Norris had the most loaners and Marta Wonder was low man/woman. A good time was had by all. Our next tournament is going to be on Aug. 18. Hope to see you there. “The hand and foot group was here last week to play cards and they brought with them a beautiful surprise. One of their group, Norma Roose, pictured above, took time out to grace us with her very special talent. Norma has been playing the organ since she was a little girl. She plays by ear and it is beautiful. Norma is 99 years old and a role model for all of us. “The Beltone free hearing clinic will be here Thursday, Aug. 11. If you want to have them check your hearing, call me for an appointment. Toni’s Foot connection will be here Wednesday, Aug. 10. I have two openings after lunch, so call me at (574) 834-1600, ext. 224, if you need her services.”—o—

According to the band’s Facebook page, “Roustabout is a folk band steeped in Americana playing original tunes and covering a diverse set of artists ranging from the Avett Brothers to Radiohead. Sounds include folk, country, bluegrass and a little bit of rock. Expect an intimate stripped down sound delivered with great vocal harmonies and as many different acoustic instruments as four guys can play (guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, upright and electric bass and light percussion).

REMEMBER THAT this Friday, Aug. 5, is the second annual Harvest Coffee fundraiser dinner. Stop by between 5-7 p.m. and enjoy pulled pork, macaroni and cheese, watermelon and cookies. Music and games will be available from 6-8 p.m. Freewill donations will be accepted with proceeds beneﬁtting Milford’s popular nonproﬁt coffee shop. The food and fun will take place at 207 N. Higbee St., Milford.

HE WAWASEE Pee Wee Football program will be hosting an allyou-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast from 7-11 a.m. this Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Knights of Columbus, 414 S. Sycamore St., Syracuse. The players and coaches along with a few Knights will be serving up a great breakfast at the inﬂation beater price of $5 for adults and $2 for kids under 12. Carry-outs are available. Proceeds will help the team with equipment and other expenses for their upcoming season. Pictured from left are Coach Mark Baskerville, Liam Garcia, Levi Baskerville, Jordan Gammon and Coach John Huff. Come out this Saturday and support your area youth.—o—

—o— LAKELAND YOUTH Center will be offering a Mother-Son Adventure Saturday, Sept. 10, at Quaker Haven Camp. From 3-5 p.m. there will be fun bonding adventures such as a gigantic jump pad, rock climbing wall, trails, rowboats and more. From 5-6 p.m. there will be a taco bar, followed by a campﬁre from 6-7 p.m. Moms need to register, sons attend free. The registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 9.

As another school year prepares to begin I have been thinking about education and its value beyond a grade point average or a paper certificate.Mygrandmother used to say, “The day you stop learning is the day you start dying,” and I get her point. The soul, the mind and the spirit crave new experiences and new understanding, and when our appetite for learning stops, our soul withers and the body soon follows. The value of education is the questions it teaches us to ask and the sense of wonder it ignites. In my work training book, “The Quest For Work,” the character Julia begins to awaken from her hopeless cynicism, thanks to the influence of Professor Gary Randolf, who first observed Julia playing with dust motes in a ray of “Tellsunlight.meplease, Miss Julia, what drew you into the experience with the dust motes, and what was it you felt?” Professor Randolf had a reputation for unusual conversations, which is what made his classes so different from other classes. If you could follow his train of thought and do his assignments, you were almost certain to receive an A. However, if you tried to force his logic into a typical fill-in-the-blank format, you would certainly struggle and perhaps fail. He valued thought and genuine curiosity but disdained small talk and small minds that memorized answers as quickly as they forgot them after a test. Julia liked him instantly and replayed in her mind’s eye the light, the warmth and the dance of the dust caught in slightly stirring currents of air. “It was the light that drew me in,” she divulged. “From where I was sitting, it seemed to call my attention away from the shadows and toward what it revealed. When I touched it, it warmed me.” She shrugged. “I suppose I felt warm.” Julia’s answer was truthful, but she knew what she was feeling was more than the physical sensation of warmth.“No.The expression on your face and the motion of your hands was not borne of rapidly moving molecules on the skin. What you felt was deeper and more real than physics. What did you feel in your soul?” Professor Randolf knew that if Julia was truly what he called second-sighted, she would press in to answer this deeper question. She might not be able to, but she would be compelled to try. If not, she would find an excuse to dismiss herself from this rather odd conversation.Silence.