Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals approves two residential cases
Continued on page 2 for all parties involved as a result of educated representation and minimal concerns for breach of property regulations.Inthecase of David Fry and his representative, Steve Snyder, a petition for a variance to add a residence addition was presented to the board. The board granted permission for an additional story to be built on the 706 Lakeside Drive property situated on the east side of Lakeside Drive and south of Pickwick Drive in Syracuse.There were no remonstrations, leaving the home’s ability to support an additional story and the 4-foot-2inch property line on the north side of the home the main causes for deliberation.Aprevious addition to the home, a sun room, was found to be closer to the property line than the home’s initial location, which was also taken into Uponconsideration.evaluation,the board found the house was capable of holding a second story while staying within the respective property lines. For those reasons, Fry’s petition was approved with the conditions the addition must be made on top of the existing home without invading the north property line and an as-built survey must be done upon the completion of construction.
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The filing deadline is several days away for candidates wishing to have their name placed on the Nov. 8 ballot for Wawasee Community School Corp. Board of Trustees. The deadline is noon Friday, Aug. 26. Three district seats are up for election: District 1, Tippecanoe Township, currently held by Rob Fisher; District 2, Turkey Creek Township, currently held by Andy Cripe; and District 3, Van Buren Township and East Jefferson Township, currently held by Rebecca Linnemeier. Fisher and Linnemeier are not seeking re-election.Cripe,8027 E. Cherokee Road, Syracuse, is seeking election to the board. He was appointed in October 2021 to fill the remaining term of Mary Lou Dixon, who resigned Oct. 31, 2021. He filed his candidacy on Aug. 16. Two other people have filed theirHeathercandidacy.Coy, 4265 N. 800E, Leesburg, has filed for the District 1 seat. Steven Baut, 2840 E. LaPointe Drive, Milford, has filed for the District 3 seat. Coy, who filed Aug. 5, stated, “I am eager to join the Wawasee Community School Board representing Tippecanoe Township. I believe it is our due diligence as a community to not only provide all children education, but also to ensure we are creating and implementing a high quality curriculum that is being taught to our students no matter their age or learning style, so the future leaders of our community are fully prepared for their life after they leave our school system on graduation day.” Over the past 15 years, Coy has followed her passion for advocating for children in the community. She has held seats as executive director of an early learning facility and later as board of directors president. She has also volunteered with other nonprofit boards of directors and advisory committees, along with collaborating with Ivy Tech Community College to ensure at the college level the highest level of curriculum in the early learning field was being implemented. She has three children in the school corporation, twin daughters at the high school and a son in middle school. “I strongly believe my passion in advocating for children’s education and my extensive background in early childhood education, along with nonprofit business management skills, will allow me to be a productive and beneficial member to the Wawasee Community School Corp.“My diverse background in nonprofits in our community, along with extensive experience in grant writing, have provided me the ability to understand the significance of fiscal responsibilities and the major impact it should play when making decisions to continue to allow our school corporation to grow to its highest capacity.” Baut, husband and father of three, filed on Aug. 18. Baut partially attributes his interest in being a part of the board to having the vantage point of a father Continued on page 2
In the case of Ronald Moore, who opted to represent himself, a petition to allow his deck to remain as placed was presented to the board. The board approved the placement of the 10-by-12 deck at the 909 S. Harkless Drive residence situated on the north side of Hunnicutt Drive and west of Harkless Drive in Syracuse.The approval of Moore’s case can be largely attributed to his knowledge of his property lines and where the deck stood within them. Since there were no remonstrations and the deck’s location 4 feet from the west property line was confirmed, the board concluded that no hazards or violations were presented by the deck.Moore’s deck was approved as is, so it may remain as placed. The petition was granted with the condition that an after-the-fact fee be paid.
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The Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals was presented two cases, one regarding the placement of a pre-existing deck and another in reference to a potential second-story addition. Each case was approved with minimalTheconditions.meeting conducted at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, went smoothly “It really means a lot to me,” said a tearful Janet HartleyColglazer. “I had a lot of these printed up. Never thought I’d getHartley-Colglazerone.” was a corecipient of the 2022 Wawasee Property Owners Chief Award recipient, presented Saturday night, Aug. 20, at the annual WPOA dinner meeting aboard the SS Lillypad II. She recently stepped down as WPOA administrator.Chris Campbell was the other recipient, but was not able to attend.Bill Pipp, WPOA vice president, chaired the evening event in the absence of WPOA President Kay Young. The Chief Award has been presented yearly since 2006 to honor individuals in the community who have given of their time and talents to the community and to help preserve Lake Wawasee.Pipp,in announcing HartleyColglazer as the co-recipient, stated, “This year’s second chief has a long history at Wawasee.” He stated Hartley-Colglazer did not grow up at the lake full time, but her history at the lake started as a child, coming to Wawasee with her parents and sister, spending the day on the The governing board of the Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy District will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. The meeting will be held at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation offices, 11586 SR 13, Syracuse. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
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The Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District is sending out requests for proposals regarding its recycling drop-offDuringcontract.anAug. 16 board meeting, Recycling Depot Director Tom Ganser said there are currently four potential bidders. Bids for the contract will be opened during the board’s September meeting. Ganser also requested mileage reimbursement for his personal vehicle. Both Ganser and the depot’s education coordinator will be attending the annual Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management District retreat in Indianapolis Oct.The3-5.pair will be traveling separately, as Ganser will also be attending the annual Solid Waste Association of North America fall conference on Oct. 6. He requested the reimbursement so one of the depot’s two vehicles can remain in Kosciusko County for the warehouse workers to use. The board approved the mileage reimbursement for Ganser’s personalKosciuskovehicle. County Solid Waste Management District’s next meeting is at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13.
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Three file for over the years, as he has two sons who graduated from the Wawasee district and a daughter entering fourth grade in Milford this year. He has also coached soccer and basketball teams for Lakeland Youth Center. As a father and someone who has spent substantial time working with children within the community, Baut established his goal is to ensure students are valued and provided with the resources they need to succeed educationally and Throughoutpersonally.hisyears of community involvement, Baut has noted the importance of advancing alongside the youth to aid the longevity and impact of their education.
Wrong date listed The article regarding rates being introduced for the Tippecanoe-Chapman Sewer District, incorrectly listed the wrong date for the meeting. The meeting was held Monday, Aug. 15, not Monday, Sept. 16, as reported. We apologize for the error.
Continued from page 1 and Warsaw are all within a 27mile radius of Nappanee. Four of them have kiosks with 24/7 availability.Thebureau shoulders the fixed annual cost of $72,000 to operate the Nappanee location: $32,000 in rent and the remainder for internet and interdepartmental connectivity and associated expenses. The figures do not includeGarveystaffing.addressed the Amish patronage of the branch. He indicated horse-drawn buggies and trailer registration can be handled through the county, apart from visiting the license branch. He said 20% of the Amish community uses mail for plates and registration.“Ourgoal is to make sure customers have choices,” he said, “and that they can make those choices.”“Wehave performed 4.2 million transaction so far this year,” said Hoage. “Customer patterns change, and not as many people do business at the branches. So we have to ask, ‘Is this a good use of taxpayer dollars?’ ” Jenkins spoke on behalf of the community. He used the same statistics in the fact sheet to show Nappanee experiences more transactions per capita than other branch sites. “People come to Nappanee because other branches are busy, and traveling 27 miles is a hardship for some in our community.” He offered to work with the BMV to secure more financially feasible accommodations by helping reduce rent or finding an alternative location. Larry Burkholder spoke as a member of the local Amish community. “The branch is very vital to Amish people. We get a lot of personal IDs. We will have to get a taxi to go to Plymouth, Warsaw, Elkhart or Goshen,” he said, citing taxi fare of $1 per mile and an hourly fee for waiting time. Milford resident Troy Kennedy said, “Everybody we know in our area comes here. We need this facility to take care of us.”
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Continued from page 1 boat and picnicking at the Wawasee Fish Hatchery. Her parents purchased a condominium close to the hatchery, and she eventually ended up purchasing a condominium. She later purchased a home on the water, where she still lives. “Wanting to become active in the area and being a close friend of a WPOA board member, when an opening came up in their neighborhood the board member invited her to join the WPOA board, where they served several terms,” Pipp said. “In 2007 with an opening in the WPOA administrator executive position, a new horizon opened up. Since then, our Chief has not only managed the dayto-day duties of the association, but has been the one to ‘oil the wheels’ of the WPOA by taking the lead in most every event we have“Fromhad. managing years of home tours, herding over 500 people from home to home; to taking care of the annual breakfast and this dinner; stuffing and mailing annual notices and other mailings to the members; as well as tracking all 2,500 members of the organization; and producing the Neighbors book each year. All this with a friendly voice and smile on her face.“Thank you, Janet, for the years of dedication to the association,” stated Pipp. Campbell “was not born at Lake Wawasee but got here as fast as he could.” It was noted once Campbell was introduced to the lake, he was hooked. Campbell was born and raised in a small rural southern Illinois town, finding his way to Indiana through college at St. Joseph’s, where he graduated with honors and served as president of the student body. His work career led him to Minneapolis, then to Indianapolis, where he became director of product management for EmmisThisCommunications.broughthim into work contact with the person who would introduce him to Lake Wawasee. Work associates evolved into best friends, followed by many visits to Lake Wawasee as a frequent guest, then renter. His interests became known to his hosts, who recognized his dedication to tasks, organizational and management skills and his unique love of fireworks. Campbell eventually purchased a home at the lake. “His dedication and interest in the lake prompted a recommendation to the board that he take over the vacancy created by Sally (Walker) Gindling’s departure from the WPOA board and assume Sally’s management of the biggest Fourth of July show in Indiana.” Campbell, for over 10 years, has maintained what was established before him and has grown the show into the threestage event seen today. “His work career, like the Fourth fireworks, has continued to expand and shine bright, taking him to Boston, Ireland and more. But every employment contract he signs always has one condition that must be met: a one-week vacation every year around the Fourth of July.” During the business portion of the evening, Pipp announced Katie Pipp Wingard as the new administrator, taking over duties from Hartley-Colglazer and Pam Schumm, assistant administrator. He also recognized Hartley-Colglazer and Schumm for their years of service.Additionally he announced that all current board members have agreed to continue to serve in 2023. Pipp also briefly highlighted what the WPOA does and encouraged membership in the association.
The newly created Kosciusko County Parks and Recreation Board met for the first time Thursday, Aug. 18. Rob Bishop, Troy Turley, Matt Metzger, Mike Cusick and Aggie Sweeney make up the board, which commissioners opted to create via an ordinance in May. On Thursday, the board took the oath of office and elected its leaders for the reminder of the year. Bishop is to serve as president and Turley as vice president. Kosciusko County Auditor Michelle Puckett will serve as secretary for the board and handle its money.She and Kosciusko County Commissioners President Cary Groninger spoke at the meeting, giving board members a basic overview of their roles and answeringPuckettquestions.toldthe board it had received a $7,600 donation from the Kosciusko County Community Foundation to be used to develop a master parks and trails plan. The board is required to give an annual report to both the commissioners and Kosciusko County Council, which may either be submitted in writing or given in person, she Puckettsaid.asked board members if they wanted their personal contact information on the county government’s website as other officials had. Bishop asked if a general parks email could be posted there for contact purposes, which Puckett said she would work on getting put Groningerup.said it was public feedback that led to the board’s creation.Hesuggested the board get in contact with several entities that could help them with projects, including the county’s Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program Community Coordinator Amy Roe, the Michiana Area Council of Governments and Kosciusko County GIS Director Bill Holder. Groninger reiterated people in the county had really wanted a park board and department. “We’re just really excited what this can do for our community because we really feel in today’s environment, we’ve got to create a county that people want to live in,” he added. “We’ve got to have these amenities, and recreational activities is one of the top things people request when they’re looking to where they want to move. Because with the remote work and the other things we have, it’s really about people can really live where they want to Thelive.” board agreed to create a few subcommittees to do research on topics to bring before the full board at meetings. Cusick and Sweeney are to serve on an Indiana Department of Natural Resources subcommittee, and Bishop and Turley on a MACOG one.Metzger, who also serves on the area Ride Walk Advisory Committee, is to provide other board members with information. The board plans to meet the third Thursday of each month. The next meeting will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Kosciusko County Courthouse’s Old Courtroom.
Four officials from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles convened a public hearing Tuesday evening, Aug. 23, on the state’s proposal to close the Nappanee license branch. In the local vernacular, they got everything they came for, and then some. About 40 residents of Nappanee and surrounding communities attended the meeting at the Nappanee Center and more than a dozen weighed in on the issue in the 70-minute discussion, voicing a unanimous sentiment to keep the branch open. The state contingent consisted of Joe Hoage, who is serving in his first year as BMV commissioner; Kevin Garvey, chief operating officer; Holly Sample, deputy commissioner of branch operations; and Susie Guyer, chief communications and engagement officer. City officials at the meeting included Mayor Phil Jenkins; Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Knight; city attorney Brian Hoffer; and Jeff Kitson, executive director of the Nappanee Chamber of Commerce and director of the NappaneeHoageCenter.commenced the meeting by clarifying its purpose. “We are taking unlimited comment on the proposal to close the Nappanee branch. No decision has been made, and we appreciate your passion for your community,” said AddressingHoage.the backlash covered in a front page article in a local newspaper, Hoage acknowledged the bureau’s faux pas in not directly notifying the mayor’s office of the meeting. Hoage summarized points printed on the fact sheet distributed at checkin. Salient statistics include: • Compared to neighboring branches, Nappanee had only 4% of the total transactions since 2016, and since 2021, 18% fewer than the next lowest per day average.•Residents of the 46550 ZIP code used the branch for less than half their transactions, opting to transact business by kiosk, internet, mail or phone most of the time.
Kosciusko County Park Board meets for first time
BMV hears public comments on proposed Nappanee branch closure
Several speakers alleged inaccuracy in the comparative figures on the fact sheet, noting the Nappanee branch cut operating hours from five to three days a week in 2012 and two days a week this year. Transaction totals were compared to other branches operating five days a week.Further, the COVID shutdown affected personal branch visits the past couple years, an anomaly not taken into sufficient account, according to at least one speaker.Confining the analysis to the 46550 ZIP code was another statistical inadequacy, according to Betty Slagle, who managed the Nappanee branch for 12 years until 2006. She recited about 10 other ZIP codes including Wakarusa, New Paris, Milford and other communities she asserted were all considered “the NappaneeOtherarea.”speakers mentioned hours are not posted and the website erroneously lists the wrong days of operation. “How do we know when the branch is open or closed?” asked Elizabether Anglemyer. “If you want this community to grow, we need a BMV. For people who live here and people thinking of moving in, it does matter and it does count.”Others mentioned the burden of having to drive to other locations with gasoline hovering at $4 a gallon and the need to take time out of a workday. Kitson described the ethos of the town and its residents. “In Nappanee we like to get in front of people. We like the personal touch, the relationship we can’t get online. This branch is more a community than it is a number. “Taking away the branch is taking away part of our identity as a city of hope, a city of faith. Give us an opportunity to get face to face and I guarantee you the numbers will go up. I get a clear shot of the branch from my window, and I see a lot of people there on non-open days because they thought the branch was open.”After the comments Hoage concluded, “This is my first public meeting, and I can honestly say I’ve learned a lot of things. I’m not surprised by your civility and courtesy. We will come up with a decision in the next 30 days, and I will communicate directly with the mayor’s office before the press release goes out.”
“There are many more ‘have nots’ than ‘haves;’” Baut claimed. He sees room for improvements and growth within the school corporation and hopes to be a part of future positive implementations.
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Baut believes it is imperative that mentors are encouraging students through the provision of educational resources, whether that is a material resource or a connection within the community. “Mentors have the ability to help create these avenues for students to succeed,” Baut said. “Our guidance and support will have a lasting impact.” His mission is to ensure students are not only receiving the knowledge necessary to graduate, but their needs for asset allocation and encouragement are also being fulfilled. Cripe is a local business owner. He and his wife, Susan, have three children, Hudson, Dane and Taylor. He has been active in the Wawasee Youth League program as a coach and at the high school level as a baseball assistant coach.Seeking his first four-year term on the board, Cripe stated, “I take this commitment seriously. It was a big decision.”
Jim Brown U.S. Air Force Veteran Jim Brown, 87, Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, at his home. He was born Dec. 26, 1934, in Marion, to Kenneth and Deloris (Williams) Brown. On Oct. 10, 1977, he married Roberta (Maddox) Ekkert, who survives. He was a United States Air Force veteran, having served from 1954-1962. He retired from AM General in South Bend in 2000, and worked for International Harvester for 18 years prior. He was a member of the Syracuse American Legion Post 223. He is survived by his wife, Roberta Brown of Syracuse; his children, Terri (Rick) Orhn of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., Michelle Maas-Hazen of North Dakota, Barbara (Eric) Matheis of North Dakota, Ken (Amy) Brown of Berne, Marsha (Ken) Hoover of Fort Wayne and Tonya (Dave) Gaunt of Fort Wayne; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Robert and David.Services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse. There will be two hours of visitation prior from 2-4 p.m. The Syracuse American Legion will perform military honors for Jim at 4 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Syracuse American Legion Post 223.
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Jerry Weaver Jerry Weaver, 82, Milford, died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, in his residence. The Weaver family is grieving privately. Services are entrusted to Owen Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Syracuse.
The following local students were recently named to the dean’s list of their respective colleges/universities: Baylor University Syracuse — Kaitlin Eby Washington University Syracuse — Meredith Moore
Representative Pam Petno, 80, Syracuse, passed away Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, at her home. She was born Oct. 10, 1941, in Saginaw, Mich., to Ed and Miriam “Mims” (Shies) Ellison. On March 31, 1989, she married Carl Petno Jr., who preceded her in 2018. She was a public relations representative for GTE and later Verizon before retiring. She was a member of North Webster Church of God. Both God and family were very important to Pam. She is survived by her daughter, Tracy Bolles of Syracuse; son, Chris (Melissa) Bolles of Fishers; two stepsons, Doug (Lisa) Petno of New Canaan, Conn., and Stephen (Kristine) Petno of St. Charles, Ill.; one stepdaughter, Elizabeth Smith of Columbus; 12 grandchildren; one sister, Nancy Ellis; and one brother-in-law, Vince (Lee) Petno. Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, with Pastor Todd Oesch officiating. Calling was held two hours prior, from noon until 2 p.m. Burial followed at Syracuse MemorialCemetery. contributions may be made to North Webster Church of God.
Billing himself as “a cowboy Charles Kuralt,” Loos blended exhortation and encouragement with his encyclopedic knowledge of history and technology related to the farming industry. He spoke previously at the Tom Farms event and has given talks in 48 states and four continents over the past 22 years. Loos lamented the current division in America, saying its depth was “rivaled only by 1864.” But he hailed the grit and the spirit of unity of the farmers and ranchers of yesteryear as they worked together to feed a torn nation after the Civil War. “There is so much history that is not known,” he said, “such as 40% of the cowboys herding cattle across the West were Black and the greatest risk was crossing rivers. “But men found a way to come together and heal our nation. “In 1920, we had 2 billion people on this planet and 80% lived in hunger. Today we have just over 8 billion and 20% live in hunger. In 1900 it took 10 acres to feed one person for one year. Today its takes less than one-third of an acre.” He commended the parents who expect excellence from their children, and impose upon them the obligations of hard work. “You get what you expect. Without labor, no knowledge or wisdom can accomplish much. You are part of the“Thesolution.most important conversations are around your kitchen table. There was a day in our lifetime it was the most important piece of furniture in our house. “Let’s forget red and blue. What brings the U.S. together is red, white and blue.” Farmers, he said, “are in the business of improving human life. It is individuals, not institutions, who make the U.S. the greatest place to call home, and God bless the vets who protect us and the farmers who feed us.”
Births Brandon Cole Miller Garry and Elaine (Burkholder) Miller, Leesburg, are the parents of a son, Brandon Cole, born at 8:15 a.m. Aug. 23, 2022, at Goshen Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds, 12.8 ounces, and was 21 inches long.
The Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District, in cooperation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, will be convening a Local Working Group at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the USDA Service Center, 217 E. Bell Drive, Warsaw. The SWCD monthly board meeting will immediately follow at approximately 7:30 p.m. SWCD and NRCS will be seeking local input to address local natural resource concerns, with respect to USDA farm bill programs. The public is invited to attend this meeting. The purpose of Local Working Groups is to provide recommendations on unique local natural resource priorities and the criteria for conservation activities through programs funded by the national farm bill. These recommendations will be forwarded to the NRCS state technical committee for review and further recommendation on conservation programs and their implementation.Naturalresource priorities in the following areas will be discussed: soil erosion and soil quality, water quality and quantity, air quality, plants, livestock and priority watersheds. For more information about this meeting, please contact the SWCD or NRCS office at (574) 267-7445, ext. 3. Local dean’snamedstudentstothelist
Mary Ann Jones Milford First Brethren Church Member Mary Ann (Hall) Jones, 70, Goshen, formerly of Milford, passed away early Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, at Majestic Health Care in Goshen. She was born June 13, 1952, the daughter of Robert Hall and Evelyn (Parcell) Tschupp in Elkhart. On Feb. 14, 1976, she married Troy D. Jones. He preceded her in death Dec. 25, 2021. She is survived by her mother, Evelyn Tschupp of Milford; a sister, Patty (Ron) Yoder of Goshen; a nephew, Justin Yoder of Houghton Lake, Mich.; a niece, Kari (Brian) Miller of North Liberty, Iowa; and an aunt, Vera Kozak of Elkhart. She was preceded in death by her father; husband; and stepfather, Myron Tschupp.Marywas a very kind person who never met a stranger and was always checking in on her great-nieces and great-nephew. She truly loved people, sending them cards and had a special place in her heart for children. Mary was a longtime member of the Milford First Brethren Church. A graveside service in Mary’s honor took place at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22, at Leesburg Cemetery. Pastor Lee Compson officiated. Memorial contributions may be given to Milford First Brethren Church or the Milford Food Bank. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at mishlerfhcc.com.
18,000 acres of gratitude
Local working group to recommend county natural resource priorities
Stephen J. Fries Engineer Stephen J. Fries, 62, Syracuse, died unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022.Born on April 19, 1960, at Whitley County Memorial Hospital, Columbia City, he was a son of John L. and Margaret Ann (Rhoades). Growing up in Columbia City, he completed Mary Raber Elementary School and graduated from Columbia City Joint High School in 1978. Continuing his education at Purdue University, he earned a bachelor of electrical engineering. He began his work career with I & M Electric in Fort Wayne, where he worked for 10 years as an engineer. He then took a position with Celotex, Lagro, where he met his fiancé, Lynn Rhoades. Following the untimely death of his fiancé, Lynn, he eventually moved to Syracuse, where he lived for the past 15 years. A whiz with computers, he was the go-to for family and friends with computer issues. Living at the lake, he enjoyed swimming. An accomplished cook, he was always on the search for new and exciting recipes. Quiet time was spent watching golf or old movies. A holiday tradition was the old movie “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Surviving is his mother, Margaret Ann Wait (Philip Richard) of Syracuse, N.Y.; stepmother, Mary Louise Fries of Columbia City; stepsister, Mary Catherine (Gregg) Palmer, and their child, Olivia, of Columbia City. He was preceded in death by his father, John Fries; siblings, Stephanie Ann Fries and David Andrew Fries; maternal grandparents, Harry and Edna Rhoades; and paternal grandparents, Leo J. and Ella Marie Fries. There will be no services. Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial will take place at a later date at the Catholic Cemetery, Columbia City. Preferred memorials in Stephen’s honor are to the Whitley County CommunityCondolencesFoundation.maybe sent to smithandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Chautauqua-Wawasee’s fall historic lake tour almost sold out
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Kip Tom loves August. The seventh-generation coowner of Tom Farms south of Milford particularly favors the steady gradual respite from the midsummer swelter, and focuses his business acumen on reflecting on the year’s progress and planning for the upcoming harvest. He also sets his heart toward an annual labor of love: hosting an appreciation dinner to express his profound gratitude toward those who help make the family mega-farm, established in 1837, a reputable leader in the agricultureThisindustry.year’s dinner, held Thursday, Aug. 18, in the farm’s huge storage barn, drew 400 vendors, friends, employees, land partners and their families. Included as part of the program were seven FFA officers from each of the Warsaw and Wawasee high schools and their respective faculty advisors.The meal, catered by Dan’s Fish of Huntington, featured breaded fish and pork tenderloin, cole slaw, baked beans, rolls and drinks. A Grandma’s Pantry softserve ice cream truck served up treats at the barn entrance as appetizers and/or dessert. The family-oriented evening also included a round crib of corn kernels for children to frolic in. Kassi Rowland spearheaded organizing the dinner and emceed the program; Lance Woodbury opened the event in prayer. Rowland conducts the public relations and administrates the contracts with the land partners, from whom Tom Farms rents most of the 18,000 acres on which they produce corn and soybeans. “We have 119 partners at last count,” she said. The partners are located throughout Kosciusko, Elkhart, Marshall, Whitley, Huntington and Noble counties. Tom greeted the audience with thankfulness and vision. “We want to make sure we do our part in preserving freedom around the world. We really need to embrace we are Americans and the U.S.A. is still the greatest nation in the world.”Keeping with the event’s tradition of honoring “The Greatest Generation,” attendees 80 and older were invited to go first through the dinner line. The evening’s guest speaker, Trent Loos, a sixth-generation farmer from central Nebraska, gave a riveting talk about the importance of farming, hard work, expectations of excellence and “the spirit of making the U.S.A. the greatest country to call home.”
At press time there are only 15 tickets left for Chautauqua-Wawasee’s Lake Wawasee “Then and Now” Historical Cruise, which will be held 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29. Tickets are $25. Local historian Ann Garceau will narrate a historical cruise of Lake Wawasee aboard the SS Lillypad II, which is docked at The Frog Tavern, 1116 S. Harkless Drive, Syracuse. As Garceau shares interesting stories about historic structures that stood around the lake, those on the cruise will be able to better visualize them with the aid of a provided pamphlet, “Then and Now,” picturing what they are hearing about while enjoying what is built there now. Among places Garceau highlights will be the numerous hotels, marinas, entertainment venues, neighborhoods and historic homes.
Larry R. Clodfelter Former ISP Trooper Larry Robert Clodfelter, also known as “Clod” to everyone who had come to know him, passed peacefully Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, at the age of 83. Larry was born April 16, 1939, in Goshen, to Richard and Helen (Eyer) Clodfelter. He and his sister, Nancy (Clodfelter) Buckner, grew up in the family home and business, Clodfelter Furniture, in Middlebury. Participating in 4-H, Larry grew awardwinning vegetables, a hobby he continued into adulthood. After graduation in 1957 from Middlebury High School, he attended Ball State University and briefly worked in the rail industry which fed his fascination for trains, continuing the family legacy. Enlisting in the U.S. Army National Guard in 1961, Larry began a long career in service to his country and community, eventually becoming a trooper for the Indiana State Police in 1964, where he served for almost 25 years. Larry also volunteered his service as the president of the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District. With safety in mind, he joined forces in the community in the founding of Wawasee Snowmobile Club, “Hard Water Riders,” where he also served as president. With a police scanner always buzzing in the background, Larry liked to relax at home, enjoying crossword puzzles, word jumbles, NASCAR races and laughter-filled games of poker with his ISP “card club” buddies. His greatest pride, however, was being a devoted husband to his wife, Christine (Wolff) Clodfelter, whom he married on March 1, 1964. Together, they enjoyed raising two boys, many visits to their cabin in Michigan and spending time with their lifelong friends in Syracuse. Christine was his central purpose and the love of his life. He cared for her during a long battle with Alzheimer’s and never missed a single day to be with her. At long last, Larry will be by her side once again. Larry is survived by two sons, Dan (Shelly) Clodfelter of Syracuse, and Michael (Adrienne) Clodfelter of Indianapolis; four grandchildren, Mack Clodfelter of Columbia City, Landen (Kelary) Clodfelter of Churubusco, Ryan (Whitney) Allee of New Castle, and Brittnee Allee of Noblesville; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy (Clodfelter) Buckner of Syracuse; nephew, Chris Buckner of Syracuse; niece, Ashley Buckner of Syracuse; and all his beloved extended family in the “Wolff” clan. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Clodfelter; his mother, Helen (Eyer) Clodfelter; his adored uncle, Robert “Benny” Clodfelter; and his wife, Christine (Wolff) Clodfelter. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at Eastlund Funeral Home in Syracuse. Calling will be from 3-5 p.m. two hours prior to the Memorialservice.contributions may be made to Syracuse Fire Department, 402 N. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN 46567 or the Indiana State Police Alliance at indianasfinest.com/donate.
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The following infractions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Operating a motorcycle w/o proper permit/endorsement, speeding — Ian A. Deming, Syracuse, $185.50. Owner allowing dog to stray beyond owner’s premises — Tyler R. Ritter, North Webster, $25.
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The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk of the Court Ann Torpy: Hostetler-Schwartz Keith Joe Hostetler, 20, Leesburg, and Mari Kaye Schwartz, 19, Etna Green Moseman-Vocke Jamison L. Moseman, 33, Milford, and Eliza Star Vocke, 29, Leesburg Boyle-Dickerson Michael Patrick Boyle, 29, Syracuse, and Lauren Dickerson, 26, Goshen Bravard-Ensz Austin Paul Bravard, 26, Rochester, and Jamaica Sue Ensz, 25, Milford Risch-Xu Charles Martin Risch IV, 42, Syracuse, and Chen Xu, 22, Syracuse Carbajal-Wenger Hector Alfredo Carbajal, 26, Syracuse, and Cheyanne Nicole Wenger, 23, Warsaw Blackburn-Begley Tanner Lee Blackburn, 28, Syracuse, and Maranda De Arron Begley, 36, Syracuse
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The following couple has filed for a marriage dissolution in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Linville — Teresa Linville, Greenville, Ohio, and Richard Linville, Milford. Married Aug. 6, 1976; separated March 2022. No minor children.
Black given local sentence for driving under the influence
ciusko County Jail on Sept. 17 to serve his one-month KCJ sentence.The accident occurred at 1:40 a.m., Feb. 14, on CR 500E, north of CR 1000N near Syracuse. Upon arrival the deputy saw a red 2007 Ford F-150 that left the roadway and hit a tree. The deputy spoke with Black, who said he was traveling north when a deer entered the roadway. According to court documents, Black said he swerved to miss the deer, causing his vehicle to leave the road and hit a tree.While speaking with Black, the deputy could smell alcohol on Black’s breath; he also noticed Black’s speech was slurred. Black admitted to consuming between five and 10 beers and initially consented to several field sobriety tests. Black failed one test and then declined to participate in any others. A portable breath test registered 0.20 BAC. As a result of the accident, a woman was entrapped in the vehicle’s front passenger seat. She was later taken to a Fort Wayne hospital for treatment. The woman sustained multiple fractured ribs and a facial laceration.
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Joseph Sobek said the level of injury to Black’s passenger, as well as the amount of alcohol in Black’s body at the time of the Black’smorewarrantedaccident,tosentence than just community corrections. For causing serious bodily injury when operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.08 or more, Kosciusko Superior Court III Judge Chad Miner gave Black a three-year sentence. One and one-half years of the sentence will be executed, with one month in the Kosciusko County Jail and 17 months through Michiana Community Corrections. The remaining time was suspended on probation.Black’s driver’s license was also suspended for six years. In total, Black will serve one month in KCJ, one year and five months in Michiana Community Corrections, and 1 1/2 years on probation.Blackmust report to the Kos-
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Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents and incidents: Accidents 3:10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, North SR 13, north of East CR 800N, North Webster.
This caused the woman to fall to the ground, injuring her eye, nose, and head. Harris denied the physical altercation and told officers nothing happened. During the course of the investigation, the KCSO deputy suspected the involvement of alcohol and asked Harris to submit to a portable breath test. Harris’s breath sample had a result of 0.12%HarrisBrAC.was previously convicted of theft in Kosciusko County in JulyHarris2021.was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail on Aug. 13, with a $6,000 surety and cash bond.
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Jennifer Jean Bloom, 51, 503 Edgewater Drive, Lot 22, Syracuse, was arrested after allegedly using a baseball bat to threaten another woman. She is charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon, a Level 5 felony. On Aug. 5, a Syracuse Police officer responded to a report of intimidation at a local apartment complex. Upon arrival at the scene, the officer spoke with a woman who said she was walking on the roadway when a female drove next to her in the complex. According to court documents, when the woman moved off to the side of the road, the vehicle continued to get closer to her. A verbal argument began, and the driver wasthetoldwiththeeningwhilebaseballpulledallegedlyoutabatthreat-tohitwomanit.Awitnesspolicevictimwalking on the roadway when a driver, later identified as Bloom, became upset with the woman for not moving out of the road fast enough to allow her vehicle around. Bloom was holding a bat outside of her vehicle and threatened to hit the woman while waving the bat around. A second witness saw the verbal altercation and watched Bloom grab a baseball bat, threatening to hit the woman in theBloomhead. said the woman was walking in the road and called her a derogatory word. Bloom told the officer she was tired of people “walking on her” and said she took the bat out of her vehicle to defend herself after confronting the woman. Officers found a baseball bat in Bloom’s vehicle. Bloom has already been arrested and released on bond.
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George was turning left onto East Armstrong Road when he did not see Wiggs’ vehicle, resulting in a head-on collision. Damage up to $5,000. 2:56 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, SR 13, east of CR 500N, North Webster. Drivers: Jeffery A. Madden, 34, East CR 450N, Leesburg; and Lois M. Waggoner, 59, Meadow View Drive, Syracuse. Madden was traveling south on SR 13 when he rear-ended Waggoner’s vehicle. Damage up to $1,000. 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, East CR 750N, east of EMS T34 Lane, Leesburg. Driver: William C. Byron, 21, East CR 225S, Winona Lake. Byron’s vehicle hit a deer. Damage up to $5,000. 9:58 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, East Armstrong Road, east of EMS T13 Lane, Leesburg. Driver: Bobbie L. Freese, 20, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Freese was traveling west on North Armstrong Road when a deer entered the roadway. Damage up to $10,000.5:23p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, North CR 300E and East CR 1050N, Milford. Drivers: Natalie M. Van Hawk, 37, East Nelson Drive, Milford; and Joseph A. Maze, 26, North CR 400E, Warsaw. Van Hawk said she couldn’t see Maze’s vehicle due to the overgrown crop. She started to cross CR 300E, and her vehicle hit Maze’s. A passenger in Van Hawk’s vehicle complained of arm pain. Damage up to $25,000. 3:17 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, West Emeline Street, west of South Maple Street, Milford. Drivers: Talan M. Longmire, 16, East Shady Lane, Syracuse; and Angela R. Hillery, 47, East CR 225S 26, Winona Lake. Longmire’s vehicle rear-ended a school bus being driven by Hillery. Damage up to $5,000. 11:57 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, North Turkey Creek Road and North Hiawatha Lane, Syracuse. Driver: Miguel A. Leon, 31, North Humpty Dumpty Drive, Cromwell. A tire on Leon’s vehicle went flat. That caused him to lose control of his vehicle. It spun out and hit a pole. Damage up to $2,500. Incidents 5:51 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, 13000 block of North CR 775E, Syracuse. A car hauler was reportedly stolen. Value $10,000. 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 11800 block of North Long John Silver Trail, Cromwell. Theft occurred.7:57 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, 9600 block East Genesee Lane, Cromwell. Leon T. Bontrager reported the theft of a vehicle. Value $1,000. North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident and incident: Accident 6:36 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, East CR 500N, east of EMS T8 Lane, Leesburg. Drivers: Jerry A. Goshorn, 57, Constance Avenue, Fort Wayne; and Jeff A. Hire, 65, Singer Road, North Manchester. Goshorn was traveling east on CR 500N when he failed to yield to Hire’s vehicle, which was yielding to make a right turn into a driveway. Goshorn complained of right arm pain and was taken to a local hospital. Damage up to $10,000. Incident 9:13 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 55000 block CR 825E, North Webster. Dwayne A. Cooper Jr. reported being battered. Police observed a large bump to the top of his head and blooding right ear. Cooper stated he was assaulted by an individual who had just been released from jail. That individual had walked into the residence and he was not allowed to be on the property. Police learned there was a protective order against the suspect at the CR 825E, residence. Witnesses stated the suspect rushed Cooper, punching Cooper repeatedly even after Cooper fell to the ground. Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident and incidents and made the following arrest: Accident 6:57 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 1200 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Driver: Talan M. Longmire, 16, East Shady Lane, Syracuse. Longmire’s vehicle was entering a car wash and accidentally ran up over the guide rails on the floor and hit a wall. Damage up to $2,500. Incidents 10:51 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22, 100 block North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Randal Cox reported a Bordon Waste-Away Service truck drove through his yard, causing damage to his yard and large rocks. 10:40 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22, West Pearl Street, Syracuse. Brett Austin, Nichols, 38, West Clearview Drive, Marion, reported his 2015 GMC Sierra was hit by another vehicle in the parking lot on Pearl Street around 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21. The damage was not noticed until he returned home to Marion. Damage up to $5,000. 10:38 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 300 block East Chicago Street, Syracuse. Jessica R. James, Prairie Drive, Syracuse, reported riding her bicycle on East Chicago Street when a vehicle struck the rear tire of her bicycle, causing her to crash into a fence. She was taken to Goshen Hospital for pain to the right side of her body. 2:24 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 200 block East Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse. June Hunsberger reported her name was used to file a fraudulent unemployment claim. 7:59 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 400 block North Huntington Street. Police began an investigation into a report of child molesting. Arrest 11:05 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 900 block South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Police were advised that Kyle W. Jones, 35, 108 E. Union St., Ligonier, who was wanted on warrants from Elkhart, St. Joseph, Miami and Noble counties, was at a business. Jones was located hiding in a vehicle and refused to follow verbal commands. Keys were obtained from the vehicle’s owner, and he was removed from the vehicle. Police found several bags containing marijuana, a hypodermic syringe, cocaine residue and methamphetamine. He was arrested on the four warrants and charged with possession of methamphetamine. He was held on $5,250 surety and cash bond on the local charges. Warsaw Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accident: Accident 2:43 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, North Buffalo Street, north of East Canal Street, Warsaw. Driver: Barbara S. Naab, 92, East Northshore Drive, Syracuse. Naab was traveling southeast on North Buffalo Street when her vehicle left the roadway, hitting a light pole owned by Warsaw’s street department. No injuries were reported in the accident. Naab’s vehicle was towed from the scene. Damage up to $10,000. Elkhart County Officers with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incident: Incident 2:20 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, CR 43 and CR 152, Syracuse. Paige Kimbler reported a truck had crashed at the intersection, hitting a fence. The male driver fled the scene on foot prior to officers arriving.
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Donald E. Black, 52, 710 W. Brooklyn St., Syracuse, wills serve a three-year sentence locally after driving under the influence and getting into a vehicle accident resulting in injury to a woman.Hewas charged with causing serious bodily injury when operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.08 or more, a Level 5 felony. Black was sentenced in Kosciusko Superior Court III on Tuesday, Aug. 16. During court proceedings, Defense Attorney Kristina Lynn said Black has accepted responsibility for his actions and recognizes his substance abuse issues. She noted Black has two prior misdemeanors for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, with the last incident occurring 19 years ago.Lynn requested Black be allowed to serve any executed time through a community corrections program. Black was approved for participation in Michiana Community Corrections and was conditionally approved for Kosciusko County Community Corrections. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Drivers: Johnathan K. Henson, 27, North Branch Street, Syracuse; and Timothy A. Ness, 60, North Main Street, Andrews. Henson’s vehicle hit the back of Ness’. Henson suffered a broken leg and arm and was taken to the hospital. Damage up to $50,000. 8:04 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, North CR 200E, north of East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Drivers: Steven J. George, 26, North CR 175E 150, Warsaw; and Leanna J. Wiggs, 37, North Indiana Street, Pierceton.
Harris arrested after using shoe to batter another woman
Gavin Jack Harris, 20, 2939 E. LaPoint Drive, Milford, was arrested after he allegedly used a shoe to batter a woman. He has been charged with domestic battery with a child under 16 present and domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, both Level 6 felonies; and illegal possession of alcohol by a minor, a Class C misdemeanor.
Lucio arrested for stealing vehicle, spray painting it
nose,herinjurieswomanticeddeputybedroom.asleep,tendingwhofoundthesearchinghomeandHarris,waspre-tobeinaTheKCSOno-thehadtolefteye,andthe back of her head. The woman initially said her injuries were self-inflicted, but after being separated from Harris, she eventually admitted Harris hit her with a shoe.
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Jail Bookings Kosciusko County
The following people were booked in Kosciusko County Jail:Aug. 20 — Keyan Christopher Peete, 21, 505 N. Parkway Drive, Syracuse, booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a BAC over 0.15. Bond $700 cash. Aug. 19 — Brian Allen Michael, 29, 13106 N. Warner Road, Syracuse, booked for a warrant. No bond. Aug. 19 — Gary M. Smith, 60, 119 N. Lake St., Syracuse, booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond $700 cash.Aug. 17 — Zachary Lance Enyeart, 29, 8941 E. Nordman Drive, Syracuse, booked for driving while suspended with a prior suspension. Bond $450 cash. Elkhart County The following people were booked in Elkhart County Jail: Aug. 20 — Marty Lee Slabaugh, 58, 1953 E. 1100N, Milford, booked for driving while suspended with prior and resisting law enforcement. Aug. 15 — Armando F. Rodriguez, 20, 12656 N. 250E, Milford, booked on a warrant from Noble County. Held for Noble County.Aug. 12 — Andrew Melvin Powers, 28, 4734 E. Armstrong Road, Leesburg, booked on two counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond $5,000. Aug. 12 — Gabriel G. Tobias, 35, 201 E. Greenhaus Drive, Apt. 73, Syracuse, booked on two counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond $1,500.
Bloom arrested after using baseball bat to threaten woman
On Aug. 13, a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a domestic dispute in Milford. Upon arrival at the scene, officers could hear yelling coming from inside a residence. Officers attempted to get someone to answer the front door multiple times and the residence’s garage door eventually opened. According to court documents, in the garage, a Milford Police officer saw a baby on a couch, with no adult in the child’s presence. Officers then contacted Child Protective Services. A person with keyed access to the home arrived and allowed the KCSO deputy, with the assistance of Syracuse and Milford Police officers, to enter. Upon entering the residence, officers found a woman, who was covered in blood, in a bathroom. Officers continued
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Jose I. Lucio, 41, 61 EMS W23 Lane, North Webster, was arrested after sionwithbeeningspray-paint-vehiclestealingallegedlyaandit.Hehaschargedposses-ofmethamphetamine and theft of a vehicle, both Level 6 felonies. On Aug. 18, a North Webster Police officer was on patrol when he noticed an SUV traveling on Backwater Road that appeared to be spraypainted black. The SUV also did not have a license plate. The officer pulled the vehicle over and identified its driver as Lucio. According to court documents, Lucio told the officer he had painted the vehicle on Aug. 17. When asked for registration information or proof of ownership, Lucio claimed to have a bill of sale but could not produce it for the Dispatchofficer.confirmed the vehicle was reported stolen out of South Whitley and was registered to Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Lucio did not have permission to possess the vehicle. Lucio told the officer he acquired the vehicle from a woman. Among the items in the stolen vehicle were a laptop computer with a man’s name on it. Lucio claimed to have gotten the laptop from a friend. While being booked in the Kosciusko County Jail, officers found a small plastic bag containing methamphetamine. A review of video footage showed the bag fell from Lucio’s body.Lucio has already been arrested and released on his own recognizance.
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Eudora (Grove) Hurd was born in Milford on Nov. 28, 1928. She is a lifetime Milford resident. She married Robert “Bob” Hurd in 1948 and had three children, Gary Hurd, Brenda (Hurd) Baumgartner and Rhonda (Hurd) Dietsch. Hurd grew up on a farm just outside of Milford. When she was a child, they had a wood burning stove in the living room and did not have an indoor restroom. Toilet paper was expensive and not in abundant supply, so they often used Life magazine pages as a Theysubstitute.hadto pump water from a well and bring it in to warm up on the stove. She and her siblings took baths in front of the stove in a big washtub. “My grandparents Frank and Ida Grove lived right across from the Methodist Church in Milford and I would go there to stay the night after school sometimes and just remember how wonderful it was to stay the night in town.“They were some of the first people in town that had indoor bathroom facilities. The home is still standing today,” said Hurd. Hurd remembers when her father asked her if she was ready to start milking cows. She was eager to do so. Her mother looked at her and said that she would be sorry for being so eager. Hurd had to milk six cows every morning before she went to school. She would sit on a stool and milk into a milk bucket. The barn cats would come by and she would squirt a little milk into their mouths. “One time when I was 9 or 10 years old, at that time you could ride your horses on the road from one farm to another and they ran away from me because I was just a little girl and it was time for them to eat and they knew where to go, so they just went on home,” she said. Hurd attended New Salem Church of the Brethren throughout her life. Her great-grandfather gave the church the land for their building. She played the piano at the church until she was close to 90 years old. She took shorthand and typing in high school and went to work for the telephone company upon her graduation. She was only 19 years old when she married Robert Hurd. After her son Gary and daughter Brenda were born, the family moved to Milford directly across from Milford School. She started working at the school as the secretary, and since the school did not have a nurse at that time, filled in to take care of sick and injured children as well. She really loved her job and made many good friends during her 22 years at the school. Her husband, Bob, worked on a DX truck, hauling fuel oil when they got married. They only had one car. Everything they needed in Milford was within walking distance. Milford had a drug store, Sharp’s Hardware, Campbell’s and Augsburger’s grocery store, Fuller’s General Store and a five and dime store as well. She always had a large vegetable garden and
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Community Corner rose garden and used to can green beans as well as freeze sweet corn. On Sundays they only ate popcorn for dinner because she believed people should not work on Sunday so she did not cook that Sheday. played the piano at the nursing home church service for many years. She also taught piano lessons for over 12 years. She always loved teaching kids how to play the piano. Hurd is a very faithful woman. She has a very deep-rooted faith in Jesus Christ. She spends much of her time studying and memorizing Bible scripture and praying and talking to God.
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North Webster Bridge Group The North Webster Bridge Group met on Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 16 and 18, at the Senior Primelife Enrichment Center in the North Webster Community Center. Tuesday winners were Ronnie Pierog, first, and Wanda Wyrick, second. Winners Thursday were Dick Sutton, first, and Kay Sutton, second.
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The Wawasee boys varsity soccer team shut out South Bend Riley 8-0 at South Bend Riley High School on Thursday, Aug. 18. Wawasee senior forward Ruben Camargo led the way with two goals. Wawasee sophomore midfielder Hunter Fiedeke scored one goal. Wawasee senior defender Edgar Anacelto scored one goal. Wawasee senior midfielder Parker Lenfestey also scored a goal. Wawasee sophomore forward Quinton Taylor scored one goal. Wawasee was the beneficiary of two own goals by South Bend Riley.Fiedeke also had two assists. Camargo had one assist and Wawasee senior defender Isaac Hodges also had one assist. Wawasee sophomore Weston McClintic had two goalkeeper saves. As a team Wawasee had 20 shots on goal and five corner kicks. “Great work from the boys — we had a better work rate on and off the ball tonight,” said Wawasee head coach Jordan Sharp. Wawasee will play their next game at home against Culver Academies at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25.
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Maxwelton Ladies League continued play with a game of “Fairways Minus Putts” Wednesday, Aug.First17.place honors went to Honey Walters. Second place honors went to Clare Baumgardt. Patty Barnes was the low putts winner. There was a three-way tie between Norine Troeger, Clare Baumgardt and Honey Walters for the chip-in contest.
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Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber Golf Classic slated Wawasee boys varsity soccer team shuts out South Bend Riley Warrior football team falls to Tippecanoe Valley Wawasee boys varsity tennis defeats Lakeland
The Wawasee boys varsity tennis team defeated Lakeland 3-2 at Wawasee High School on Wednesday, Aug. 17. Wawasee sophomore No. 1 singles player Joey Harper won his match against Lakeland senior Wyatt Priestley 6-0, 6-1 in straight sets. Wawasee junior No. 2 singles player Will Long lost to Lakeland senior Dominic Lawrence 0-6, 1-6 in straight sets. Wawasee sophomore No. 3 singles player Kane Dukes defeated Lakeland senior Isaac Larimer 6-2, 6-3 in straight sets. Wawasee No. 1 doubles teammates senior Jay Duncan and junior Ty Brooks defeated Lakeland seniors Tyler Yoder and Brayden Miles 6-1, 6-1 in straight sets. Wawasee No.2 doubles teammates junior Caden Pratt and sophomore Evan Byler lost to Lakeland junior Xia Leu and sophomore Ethan Rasbaugh 6-4, 5-7, 6-6, 4-7. and four golfers aid packages. Please return a completed registration form by Sept. 1 to P.O. Box 398, Syracuse, IN 46567 or email your registration form to info@swchamber. com.Sponsorships are also available to get your company name and logo in front of all participants.Sponsorship costs are as follows: event sponsor, $2,000; lunch sponsor, $1,500; libation station/snack sponsor, $1,000; prize sponsor, $1,000; ball drop sponsor, $1,000; hole-in-one sponsor, $1,000; hole sponsor, $250; and sign sponsor, $150. A sponsorship level of $1,000 or greater includes the registration cost for one four-person team.
The 2022 Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber Golf Classic will take place at Maxwelton Golf Club Thursday, Sept. 15. Registration will take place at 8 a.m. with a 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. The lunch buffet opens at 1 p.m. The ball drop and awards for first-, secondand third-place teams will take place following completed play. The team registration cost is $450 and includes lunch, a round of golf for four players
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The Wawasee Warrior varsity football team fell to Tippecanoe Valley 26-0 at Tippecanoe Valley High School on Friday, Aug. 19. The Warriors started off with some stout defense as it took Tippecanoe Valley most of the first quarter to score. The Warriors had an offsides penalty on a 4th and 1 that extended the Vikings drive. The first drive lasted nearly nine minutes and ended with Tippecanoe Valley senior running back Nate Parker scoring on a touchdown run and twopoint conversion to put Tippy Valley up 8-0. The Warriors started to move the ball on their first drive toward the end of the first quarter, but Viking junior defensive lineman Landon Durkes stepped in front of a pass and intercepted the ball. The Warriors once again played strong defense and recovered a Viking fumble on 3rd and 12 to regainSeniorpossession.running back Cameron Zimmerman had a long run down the left sideline and the Warriors were driving, but Zimmerman’s run was negated by a holding penalty on the Warriors. The Warriors continued to play solid defense. Wawasee junior Derek Bontrager came up with some big stops. Warrior junior wide receiver Hunter Tinkey and junior tight end Donovan Blair both had some very impressive receptions. One of Tinkey’s receptions was negated by a chop block, which stalled another Warrior drive. The Warriors just couldn’t quite seem to finish their drives. Penalties and turnovers plagued them throughout the night. The score was still 8-0 Vikings with 2:19 left in the second quarter when Viking junior Cody Eastgate intercepted a Warrior pass. Viking junior fullback Dalton Alber then rumbled down the left sideline to put the Vikings in scoring position just before the half.The Vikings had a 1st and goal on the Warrior 4-yard line when senior running back Nate Parker scurried in for another touchdown. Parker then capped off his touchdown run with a two-point conversion — his second of the night. The Vikings led the Warriors 16-0 heading into the halftimeThebreak.Warriors appeared to be moving the ball downfield to start the second half, but junior defensive lineman Landon Durkes stepped in front of a pass for his second interception of the night. Viking senior Markus Bernicky plunged into the end zone on a touchdown run to make it 22-0 Vikings. After a successful extra point attempt by Viking freshman Gage Overbey, the Vikings led 23-0 just a few minutes into the third quarter. The Warriors never quit. They continued to play hard. Tinkey and Blair had some nice grabs. The score was still 23-0 Vikings heading into the fourth quarter. The Warriors drove the length of the field and nearly scored before turning the ball over on downs after Wawasee senior quarterback Jaxson Brown threw an incomplete pass to the back right corner of the end zone. It just wasn’t quite their night.The Vikings burned a lot of clock in the fourth quarter and continued to wear down the Warrior defense, which played admirably throughout the night. The Vikings then capped off the scoring for the evening with a 35-yard field goal by Overbey. Viking senior running back Nate Parker finished with 101 rushing yards, two touchdowns and a pair of two-point conversions. Viking senior Markus Bernicky added one touchdown, while freshman Gage Overbey was successful on his only field goal and extra point attempts. Viking senior Landon Durkes had two interceptions, while junior Cody Eastgate had one interception.Nextgame: Wawasee will host West Noble at 7 p.m. at home on Friday, Aug. 26.
Boys varsity tennis: Plymouth defeated Wawasee 4-1; Wawasee defeated Central Noble 4-1; Next match: 4:30 p.m. West Noble at home Thursday, Aug. 25. Girls varsity volleyball: Fairfield defeated Wawasee in a thriller five-set match; 28-30, 20-25, 25-23, 26-24, 9-15. Wawasee defeated Lakeland 25-23, 25-18, 17-25, 25-17. Next game: 7 p.m. at Bethany Christian Thursday, Aug. 25. Girls varsity soccer: Wawasee tied West Noble 3-3; Westview defeated Wawasee 4-0, Manchester defeated Wawasee 3-0. Next game: 6 p.m. at Bethany Christian Grass Field Thursday, Aug. 25. Boys varsity cross country: Elkhart Christian Hokum Karem: 20th place, Wawasee sophomore Hunter Allen and junior Senate Shaw, 33:38; 22nd place, Wawasee senior Cade Beer and freshman Max Taylor, 34:02. Next meet: 6 p.m. NLC Round Robin Meet #1 at Goshen High School Tuesday Aug. 30. Girls varsity cross country: Elkhart Christian Hokum Karem: fifth place, Wawasee senior Trinity LaJoice and freshman Mia Hodgson, 39:18; 19th place, Wawasee freshmen Abby Speicher and Francie McDonald, 48:24. Next meet: 6 p.m. NLC Round Robin Meet #1 at Goshen High School Tuesday, Aug. 30. Girls varsity golf: Westview 208, Wawasee 213 — Wawasee senior Rylee Firestone shot a 43. Concord 200, Warsaw 200, Wawasee 225; Senior Rylee Firestone shot 51, Junior Delaney Delegrange shot 54; Next match: 5 p.m. against Plymouth at Maxwelton Thursday, Aug. 25. Boys junior varsity football: Tippecanoe Valley 24, Wawasee 0. Barrett Kelley had eight tackles. Carson Nine had three sacks and one fumble recovery. Next game: 10 a.m. at West Noble Saturday, Aug. 27. Boys junior varsity tennis: Wawasee defeated Central Noble 3-0. Next game: vs. West Noble at home on Thursday Aug. 25. Girls junior varsity volleyball: Fairfield defeated Wawasee 25-20, 25-21. Wawasee defeated Lakeland 25-20, 25-21. Wawasee JV Volleyball Invitational; Wawasee defeated Elkhart Christian 25-10, 2521. Wawasee defeated Lakeland 25-14, 25-12; Fort Wayne Concordia defeated Wawasee 25-14, 25-17, in the championship round. Wawasee defeated Central Noble 18-25, 25-18, 15-11. Next game: 5:30 p.m. at Bethany Christian Thursday Aug. 25. Girls freshman volleyball: Central Noble defeated Wawasee 2521, 24-25, 15-13.
Hoosier students receive 2022 Indiana and Lilly Endowment funds
Warrior girls volleyball team blanks Central Noble
As for educators, individual stipends up to $1,200 will incentivize partaking in additional training relevant to the implementation of the science of reading.There will also be a literacy center at IDOE for educators to refer to that has additional staff to oversee literacy efforts, manage research and maintain quality technical assistance. In 2022, only 40.7% of Indiana third graders and 41.1% of Indiana fourth graders passed the English/language arts portion of ILEARN. Learning gaps in reading proficiency persist, as demonstrated by 2019 National Assessment of Educational Progress results: only 17% of Black students, 24% of Hispanic students and 24% of students from low-income households scored proficient or better. “Far too few Indiana third graders have the necessary reading skills they will need for future academic and life success,” said N. Clay Robbins, chairman and“AlthoughCEO. we understand that many factors affect reading achievement, we are compelled by the research showing that science of reading strategies can help all students learn to read better and address equity gaps in reading. Knowing the important contributions teachers make every day in their classrooms, we want to make sure they are fully supported in this important work to help students learn to read well.” Lilly Endowment’s grant, and IDOE’s investment of $26 million in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief II funds, aim to provide instructional support for educators associated with the University of Indianapolis’ Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning and the Hunt Institute. In addition to the $60 million grant to IDOE, Lilly Endowment plans to give $25 million to support Indiana’s colleges and universities incorporate these methods into their undergraduate elementary teacher preparation“Weprograms.knowstudents first learn to read, and then they read to learn,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “This shift typically occurs after a student’s third-grade year. However, in Indiana, too many of our students are concluding third grade without foundational reading skills. Fewer still have the reading skills necessary for long-term academic success. “As a state, including our schools and community partners, we must lean in to urgently and intentionally address this challenge.“Inpartnership with Lilly Endowment, we have an unprecedented opportunity to provide Indiana’s educators with the support and tools they need to truly move the needle for Indiana students, ensuring all students receive the foundational reading skills that make all other learning possible, both in the classroom and beyond.”
Chautauqua-Wawasee and Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum are collaborating to offer the fourth annual series of three programs that explore the historical information regarding native Americans of Kosciusko County andTheregion.programs run ThursdaySaturday, Sept. 1-3. Each program features presenters with expert knowledge and provides an interactive environment for discussion and handson examination of artifacts. The programs support September’s Archaeology Month theme. All programs are free to attend.
The Cougars fought hard and put Wawasee in a hole during the third set starting with a 6-1 lead. The Warriors came storming back. Hackleman had another ace. Taylor had a kill and block. McClintic had some major digs. Junior defensive specialist Jolie Likens played very well throughout the evening and contributed with five aces. The third set was neck and neck — a real barn-burner. Senior defensive specialist Sarah Beer had some satisfactory digs. Miller and Allen continued to be dominant up front.The set was tied numerous times. At one point, it was 11-11. After several back and forth play, the score tied at 20. Senior pin hitter Emma Siri played well and helped Wawasee with some timely hits in the third set. Taylor had a huge return and once again the score was tied at 21. Allen also had another huge return and the Warriors tied it at 24. Mishler jumped high to return the ball and scored the final point of the evening to win 26-24 and sweep all three sets. Allen had 19 assists. Mishler had six kills while Taylor added five kills. Likens had five aces. Hackleman and McClintic each had three aces. McClintic had seven digs and Hackleman added five digs. Taylor had four blocks while Allen added two blocks.
once again started out strong in their second set with sophomore pin hitter/defensive specialist Kenzie Hackleman serving up a couple aces. Senior setter Amanda Allen dominated up front and was busy setting up her teammates throughout the evening. She had 19 assists on the night. Sophomore pin hitter Julie Mishler was a force to be reckoned with and had six kills on the night. Taylor also had some huge kills. Junior middle blocker Abbigail Burelison also played well up front throughout the Everynight.Warrior played well. This
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“We played a little flat yesterday (Monday). We played great at Fairfield. We need to continue to play at a high level regardless of who we’re playing. We played at a high level tonight,” said Wawasee Head Coach Jeff Phillips. “It was a much better overall effort tonight. We served strong and we were much better in serve receive,” he said.
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is a complete team. They are unselfish. They cheer each other on. They feed off one another. They are a joy to watch. The Warriors defeated the Cougars 25-15 in the second set. The student section was very vocal throughout the night and even set up a faux ESPN studio on one side of the court. At one point they were cheering on sophomore Kenzie Hackleman and chanting “happy birthday.”
The Warrior varsity girls volleyball team continued to thrill onlookers Tuesday night at home against Central Noble. The team started out with the pedal to the floor in opening a 16-5 lead in the first set. They were playing like a fine-tuned machine right from the jump. Junior pin hitter Ally McClintic had some nice aces and digs. Senior middle blocker Zoe Taylor had several timely kills and blocks. The Warriors cruised in the first set winningThe25-8.Warriors
Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner joined Lilly Endowment Inc. to announce the state’s largest-ever financial investment in literacy development for Hoosier students. This investment from the state and Lilly Endowment of up to $111 million will support literacy development using proven teaching strategies aligned with the science of reading –– a research-based strategy that focuses on phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension that are imperative to future success. Lilly Endowment has approved a grant of up to $60 million for these efforts, supporting the state’s goal of having 95% of Indiana’s students achieve a passage rate on IREAD-3 by 2027.“Lilly Endowment’s incredible investment today represents a long-term commitment to Indiana’s long-term success,” said Holcomb. “Reading is fundamental to each student’s lifelong opportunities, and it’s foundational to the core of our state’s future. “This immense investment will make an enduring impact on our youngest generation of Hoosiers, empowering them with fundamental skills they will carry with them throughout theirTheselives.”funds are expected to impact about 60% of elementary schools by the end of the 20252026 school year, with resources allocated to students experiencing the most literary challenges.
Thursday’s program will feature Kosciusko County Surveyor Mike Kissinger, who has invested a great deal of time researching history and will share his findings and interest in Kosciusko County and the lakes area. Of special interest are old maps, Indian reservations, old schools/homes and the stories of past residents. The program will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long Drive, Syracuse.Friday evening’s program will be led by Jim Hossler, who will share information from Richard Stone’s Journal from the period 1827 to 1860. In 1827, as some of the first white settlers in Noble County, Stone and his family set up a trading post at the junction of two highly traveled trails, known today as US 33 and SR 5. The Indian village of chiefs Papakeecha and Wawasee was just 6 miles away. Using Stone’s journal, reenactor Hossler will relate the life and times at the newly established trading post. The program will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Syracuse Community Center.Saturday’s program is specifically built for families with children. It provides six different engaging and entertaining activities for the whole family. Jim Bickel and Michelle Edington ask participants to bring their own old artifact to be examined. Hopefully they can tell all about it or possibly be stumped. Dam Lima will be on hand reenacting an Eastern Woodland Native. He will delight attendees with the lives of Potawatomi Chief Five Medals and Miami Chief Wawasee and his brother Chief Papakeecha, whose reservation was located near present-day Indian Village in NobleBecauseCounty.Five Medals was such an important leader in the region, Mike Judson will also be on hand to share excerpts from the exciting history of the 1812 era. Back by popular demand from last year is Joe Zdziebko, dressed as a 1750s French Marine who will display and discuss his equipment, uniform, musket, furs, maps, etc. He will also talk about old sayings that are still used today. The program will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Syracuse Community Center.Ifyou want to see how Native American artifacts were created by hand, Jeff Mesaros will show you how. And here’s your chance to try making one. Jamie Clemons, director of the Syracuse/Wawasee Museum, will demonstrate a tool called atlatl, which uses leverage to achieve greater velocity in dart or spear throwing. She will also let attendees try their hand with samples. The Saturday program runs from 10 a.m. until noon outdoors at WACF’s Ruddell Pavilion south of Syracuse at 11586 N. SR 13. Come dressed for the weather. For more information, visit chqw.org or 377-7543.quawawaseefacebook.com/chautau-orcallDebbieat(574)
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10 YEARS AGO, AUG. 22, 2012 Barb Hetrick, Senior Primelife Enrichment Center director, reported 115 people attended a few musical concerts last Thursday to hear the excellent performances of Ivory West and Russ Chandler. Brenda Rigdon and hubby and attorney Jay went to Indianapolis to attend a Municipal Lawyers Board meeting. He is the town attorney for Milford. While there, he went to a reunion of former staff members of Senator Birch Bayh. That’s the dad, not Evan, the son. They celebrated the 40th anniversary of Title IX, which the elder Bayh wrote the language for. Jay was hobnobbing with Senator Birch Bayh, Senator Evan Bayh and other people who worked for the elder Bayh on the hill. When Jay was in college at George Washington University, he was also a full-time paid staff person. 20 YEARS AGO, AUG. 21, 2002 Before North Webster Town Council members opened their monthly meeting Wednesday, Aug. 14, a public hearing on the proposed community center was held in the town hall. Grant writer Bob Murphy of R.P. Murphy & Associates, Larwill, opened the meeting saying he had some bad news: Only a little over half of the income survey cards that were sent to town and Tippecanoe Township residents have been returned. To receive an Indiana Department of Commerce Black Grant to construct a community center, income surveys must show that 51 percent of the residents are of low to moderate income. Murphy said he believed a lot of one and two person households had not returned their cards, which could make a real difference in whether or not the project receives a half million dollar grant. An informal meeting was held at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 5 in Courthouse Coffee, Warsaw, by members of the Pierceton Extension Homemaker Club. Donna Westler was a guest. New officers for the coming year were introduced. They are Edna Bryant, president; Betty Rose Stahl, vice president; Alice Meeks, secretary; Ruth Menzie, treasurer; Esther English, health and safety; and Larna Wilson, cards and flowers. 30 YEARS AGO, AUG. 19, 1992 Don and Wilma Plotner spent July 30 through Aug. 5 camping at Oshkosh, Wis. They attended the annual Experimental Air Show held there each year. It is the largest show in the world. Due to problems with obtaining two easements, work on the Backwater Road sewage expansion will be delayed possibly until early spring, according to information given at the Aug. 12 meeting of the North Webster Town Council. Clerk-treasurer Peg Lawrence said that, originally, the council wanted to be ready to take construction bids by Labor Day, but that won’t be possible now.
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30 YEARS AGO, AUG. 19, 1992 The doors of the Fish Hatchery branch bank of Ameritrust, 10010 N. Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse, will officially close at the close of business, Friday, Sept. 25, according to a legal announcement from Ameritrust National Bank, Michiana. The authorization to close the branch was given by the Board of Directors of Ameritrust National Bank, Michiana. Larry Bauer, vice president of marketing with Society Bank, stated he is not sure what the future plans are for the building, nor for the two branch officials, Paul Pritchard, branch manager, and Barbara Griffith. Mark Phillabaum presented an antique professional camera, originally owned by John Harkless, to the Syracuse-Turkey Creek Museum. Made of wood and trimmed in brass, it is a work of art in itself. Included in the camera case are glass plates used in the picture takingTheprocess.Gad-Abouts, who are part of the Samaritans-On-Standby, traveled to Rome City last Thursday to attend Gene Stratton-Porter Chautauqua Days. One of the activities they enjoyed was a cruise on Sylvan Lake on the Chautauqua Princess. The Samaritans-On-Standby is an agency created by the SyracuseWawasee Ministerial Association to help meet the needs of senior citizens and the handicapped in the Syracuse area. The Gad-Abouts who attended the outing were: Director of Samaritans-On-Standby Priscilla Rhode, Velva Firestone, Fredona Passarelli, Rebecca Joy Julier, June Laudeman, Cleo Stetler, Kate Connell, Barbara Leedy, Paul Rush, Gerry Bauer, Dorothy Causer, Mary Koeppel, Miriam Ridings and Bev Bibler. 40 YEARS AGO, AUG. 25, 1982 A number of local skiers finished well at the 40th national ski tournament at Du Quoin, Illinois last week. Among the winners were: Jill Tully, first place in the Women’s I jump; Janet Tully, fourth in girls’ jump, 11th in tricks, 14th in slalom, sixth overall; Jerry Hickman, second in senior men’s jump; Brad Smith, sixth in junior boys’ jump; Paula Smith, second in junior girls’ jump; Todd Smith, 11th in boys’ jumping; and Jan Carr, fourth in Women’s II tricks. Other local finishers were: Marcia Jochim, sixth in tricks, 17th in slalom; Kris Golden, first in Women’s I jump, ninth in slalom, first in open Women’s I tricks; and Kim Contos, 27th in slalom.The Twilighters Bunco Club met August 18 in the home of Mrs. Robert (Donna) Moses. Co-hostess was Mrs. Tim (Elaine) Darr. Prizes were won by: Mrs. Charles (Nancy) Searfoss, high; Mrs. Stanley (Bessie) Grimes, low; Mrs. Paul (Dot) Stouder, travel; and Mrs. Billy (Doris) Coburn, door prize. A birthday gift was given to Mrs. Phil (Shirley) Strieby and an anniversary gift was given to Mrs. Jim (Ruth) Mench. Substitutes were Diane Darr, Dorothy Kitson, Pat Stidham and Dot Stouder. 50 YEARS AGO, AUG. 23, 1972 Mrs. Louis L. Siri and children of Shorewood, Wis., arrived Friday to spend two weeks with her parents, the Lyle Seifferts of Lake Wawasee. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Nickel of San Diego, Calif., will be leaving Friday for their home following a visit with the former’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Poyser of Syracuse.Mr.and Mrs. Charles Richardson of Syracuse spent the week end at Indianapolis and attended the state Michaelfair.Black of Evansville spent the week end with his grandmother, Mrs. Earl Treadway of Syracuse. The latter’s sister, Mrs. Helen Snyder of Edwardsburg, Mich., arrived Sunday for a two day visit, returning to her home on Tuesday.
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10 YEARS AGO, AUG. 22, 2012 “The only legacy that I leave with Wawasee for many years is the dry hydrants,” stated Bob Dickinson, during an emotional acceptance of the annual Wawasee Property Owners Associations Chief Award. “We have 22 of them. I’m very proud of them ... when I talk to Mickey (Scott, Turkey Creek Fire Territory Fire Chief) he is very pleased that he has these and an opportunity to get water from the lake no matter what time of year, hopefully to put out fires at homes and save lives. Thank you all.” It took a special meeting so all five Syracuse Park Board members could be present to vote, but the new Syracuse Youth Athletic Sports Complex has a name. It is the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex. Dr. Larry Allen of Syracuse Family Practice has been named chief medical officer for Indiana University Health Goshen. Allen attended medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis and completed his residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. He is board certified in family medicine. Allen has been practicing in Syracuse since 1994, and has been on staff at IU Health Goshen Hospital since then as well. 20 YEARS AGO, AUG. 21, 2002 Helen Alfrey, Waco Drive, and Betty Knapp, North Waco Point, Syracuse, were the recipients of this year’s Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s Cattail Award. Tom Yoder, WACF chairman, presented the awards during the annual meeting Sunday. The Cattail Award recognizes individuals who demonstrated exceptional service and support of the mission of enhancing the watershed, conserving the wetlands and preserving water quality for future generations. Exactly one year ago this week, part-time Lake Wawasee resident Peter Nicholas hosted a public meeting to propose his plan to relocate Eli Lilly Road. Next week, Nicholas will take his proposal to the next level. Nicholas’ plan to vacate the existing Eli Lilly Road and install a new road that would run nearly parallel to the CSX railroad tracks will be heard by the Kosciusko County Commissioners Tuesday. Last year, a three-hour public meeting resulted in a majority of the 250 residents in attendance adamantly opposing the plan. Since then, it has appeared that Nicholas put a hold on any other action.
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The Lakeland Kiwanis Club met at 6:30 a.m. Aug. 17 in the Church of God meeting room, North Webster. Robert Waugh was welcomed as the 16th new member this year. The club has a membership of 67 men and women. Two community projects the club members will be working on this week are Adopt A Highway and installing more new playground equipment at North Webster Elementary School. The Wawasee High School Key Club advisor, Pam Pletcher, and two Key Club members, Jamie Bitterling, president, and Courtney Horn, presented the program. 40 YEARS AGO, AUG. 25, 1982 Former Wawasee High School basketball standout Mark Lantz, North Webster, spends much of his free time during the summer skiing behind his family’s boat on Little Tippecanoe Lake. Now a senior at Taylor University, Lantz said water skiing is both entertaining and an excellent way to keep in shape. “I have to water ski,” he said, “and I water ski to live.” Richard Karst, North Webster, had the grand champion aged cow in the Northeastern Indiana Dairy Show held August 13 in Kendallville. He placed first with his fall senior Guernsey calf, junior yearling Guernsey calf and aged cow. As well as having the grand champion female Guernsey, Richard’s other entries won junior champion and senior champion of the show. Members of Sunshine Extension Homemakers Club met at Pierceton Park recently for a picnic. The event was hosted by club officers Donna Hively, president; Naomi Tuttle, vice president; and Lorraine Engelberth, secretarytreasurer. 50 YEARS AGO, AUG. 23, 1972 Miss Phyllis Engel has returned to her work after a vacation sightseeing trip to the Smoky Mountains. She was accompanied by her sister, Evelyn, of Fort Wayne. Some of the places at which they visited sites of historical interest and enjoyed unusual scenery were Gatlinburg, Tenn., Lookout Mountain, Ruby Falls near Chattanooga, Mammoth Cave, My Old Kentucky Home and the Abraham Lincoln cabin.Agroup of Pythian Sisters visited Tuesday night with a former member, Mrs. Hazel Miller, at Huffman Lake. Mrs. Miller is a resident of the Pythian home at Lafayette and is visiting her son and friends in this area. Those who called on her were Mrs. Carl Kessinger, Mrs. Alva Greisinger, Mrs. Russell Engle and Mrs. George Staples. Miss Phyllis Engle provided transportation and visited with Mrs. Miller too; they were formerly neighbors. The annual picnic meeting of the Charm ‘N’ Chatter home extension club was held at the home of Mrs. Preston Gregory. Mrs. Robert Ritchie was co-hostess.
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Institutional: Daycare/Pre-school (outside of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit) Minimum 1.000 66.50 Per permitted pupil 0.065 4.32
Private Club or Golf Club Clubhouse per permitted occupancy 0.010 0.33 0.63 0.96 Plus: pro-shop/Golf Shop First 3 employees 1.000 32.70 62.90 95.60
“I did not want to be a writer when I was young. I took a creative writing class because I loved telling stories,” said Darci Hannah, the featured speaker for the upcoming Sept. 1 “Meet the Author” program sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Come for refreshments before the 12:45 p.m. program held in the downstairs meeting room at the Syracuse Public Library, 115 E. Main St. The event is free and open to the public. Hannah will talk about her journey through the publishing world and answer questions from the audience. She will provide an item for a door prize and will also have her books for sale. “I love to create a compelling setting and tell an entertaining story with a twisting, complex plot that will keep the reader engaged,” said Hannah. Hannah is a mystery writer. The main theme of her “Bakeshop, Cherry Mystery” series, called cozy mysteries, is a gentler type of murder mystery with small town charm and a clever plot.Her two novels, “The Exile of Sara Stevenson” and “The Angel of Blythe Hall,” are works of Scottish historical fiction. “Both of these novels tell an adventurous coming of age story with slight level, where they develop an organizational profile with essential performance elements such as vision, mission statement and key strengths and challenges. Bronze applicants must also demonstrate their ability to implement a sustainable performance improvement system. Trained examiners review each application to determine if the center has met the demands of the criteria. As a recipient of the Bronze Commitment to Quality Award, Miller’s Merry Manor-Syracuse may now move forward in developing approaches and achieving advanced levels of performance that meet the Silver Achievement in Quality Award criteria.“Quality care is always top of mind for providers, and this achievement celebrates the commitment and fortitude of Miller’s Merry Manor-Syracuse to find ways to enhance the lives of its patients and residents,” said the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Board of Overseers Chair Tammy Kelly. “I hope Miller’s Merry Manor-Syracuse serves as a model for other centers to begin a formal process to continually reflect on and improve its delivery of quality care to staff, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.” ACHA/NCAL aims to improve the lives of the millions of elderly individuals with disabilities who receive long-term or post-acute care in their member facilities each day by delivering solutions for quality care. Being the first Kosciusko County recipient and one of only 15 recipients of the bronze award, Syracuse Miller’s Merry Manor is living up to its reputation of being the premier local rehabilitation provider. The recognition of Syracuse Miller’s Merry Manor through this award program was a notable achievement that can be attributed to its unwavering investment in patient care. “Our team has been very committed to providing excellent care over the years,” Syracuse Miller’s Merry Manor Administrator Nathan Jackson affirmed. “This award is a reflection of that commitment.” The awards will be celebrated Oct. 9-12 during AHCA/NCAL’s 73rd Convention & Expo in Nashville, Tenn. Mr. and Mrs. Roy R. Archer, Waubee Lake, Milford, will observe their 40th wedding anniversary on September 4. Archer and the former Crissie Maxine Vance were married in Goshen by the Rev. Cleon Swartz and resided in Goshen before moving to Milford.Mr.and Mrs. Neal Cory, r 1 Milford, recently returned from a 16-day visit in Hamburg, West Germany. They visited their son and his family, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Cory and four-month-old Benjamin.Marlene Evans is going to be administrator of the Milford Community Building. In this position Marlene will be scheduling use of the building and all persons wishing to use it should contact her for reservations.
50 YEARS AGO, AUG. 23, 1972 The Orn Reunion was held Sunday at the Milford fire station. It was good to see Clarence and Waneta Miller, former Dewart Lake residents now living in Arizona, back in town for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Max Duncan of Milford have had a house guest since Friday, Aug. 18. The guest was Mrs. Oscar Quistberg of San Francisco, Calif. She will be returning to California on Wednesday.Members of the Milford Successful 4-H’ers won the special club award in the dairy division at the county fair. Tim Mort won the best Uddered cow award. Beth Beer won the grand champion award and the senior champion Holstein award while Steve Beer won the reserve champion honors.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY: Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Kosciusko County, Indiana, that the Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District will meet at 220 South Union Street, Warsaw, Indiana at 11:30 AM on August 30th, 2022 to discuss Request for Proposal for Kosciusko County Recycling Drop Off Contract with potential bidders. hspaxlp
Each additional rental room 0.500 16.35 31.45 47.80
Miller’s Merry Manor has been recognized as a 2022 recipient of the Bronze Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living for their commitment to improving the lives of residents through quality care. The distinction is the first of three progressive award levels through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program. The program, presented by the leading association in long-term and post-acute care, honors providers across the country that have demonstrated their commitment to improving quality of care for our nation’s seniors and people with disabilities. Created by AHCA/NCAL in 1996, the National Quality Award Program is a rigorous three-level process that is reviewed and judged by trained experts against a set of nationally recognized standards for organizational excellence. The standards of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program help organizations achieve superior performance to improve quality of life and care of long-term care residents and staff.Providers begin the quality improvement process at the Bronze
American Rescue Plan (ARP) 8950-38038-000-0000 Lakeland Sewer-SludgeReg.Dewatering $150,000.00 8950-38039-000-0000 Lakeland Sewer-BulkReg.Storage $100,000.00
paranormal elements,” said Hannah.Due to her son’s interest in technology, Hannah writes her stories on a gaming keyboard backlit with a rainbow of colors because it has chunky keys like an old typewriter. “I can easily write at night with the light.” In all her mystery books, Hannah includes recipes to try at the end of the book. “My ‘Very Cherry Mystery’ series and historical fiction is available in e-book form on Amazon and my ‘Beacon Bakeshop’ series is available wherever books are sold,” said Hannah. Her new book, “Murder at the Pumpkin Pageant,” will come out in 2023.
Governmental: Governmental Offices: First 3 employees 1.000 66.50 Each additional employee 0.250 16.63
Rooming houses and bed and breakfast First rental room 1.000 66.50 Each additional rental room 0.500 33.25 Hotels and Motels First 2 rooms 1.000 66.50 Each additional rental room 0.500 33.25 Professional offices: First 3 employees 1.000 66.50 Each additional employee 0.250 16.63
Darci Hannah at Syracuse Public Library Sept. 1
Without cooking facilities per permitted occupancy 0.010 0.33 0.63 0.96
Institutional: Daycare/Pre-school (outside of a Single-Family Dwelling Unit) Minimum 1.000 32.70 62.90 95.60 Per permitted pupil 0.065 2.13 4.09 6.21
Governmental: Governmental Offices: First 3 employees 1.000 32.70 62.90 95.60 Each additional employee 0.250 8.18 15.72 23.90 hspaxlp A.24-31
Restaurants, drive-ins, bars & organizations with eating and/or drinking facilities: First 3 full-time employees 1.000 32.70 62.90 95.60 Each additional full-time employee 0.250 8.18 15.72 23.90 Reception or Dance Halls Minimum 1.000 32.70 62.90 95.60
Youth Camp per bed (non-metered) 0.125 4.09 7.86 11.95
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10 YEARS AGO, AUG. 22, 2012 Tim Troup, son of Bill and Anne Troup of Milford, officially retired from the Air Force July 31 after serving 24 years and two months. The two months consisted of vacation time, allowing him to visit home.Inobservance of the new school year, a group of retired teachers who all live in Milford have been getting together the last three or four years for a first day of school breakfast. They met again Aug. 14 at the Red Apple in Warsaw to catch up, talk about their schoolroom days and, according to Dorothy Haney, celebrate the fact they are now retired. They are Dorothy Gall, Charlotte Morrill, Pat Mikel, Sue Price, Janice Engelberth, Haney, Lura Hoover, Julie Gunden, Ann Clay and Ann Lohman.
NOTICE TO PUBLIC AND BIDDERS
Carwash per bay 2.500 81.75 157.25 239.00 Shop, office, or business in residence with employees, customers, or invitees regularly at said residence (in addition to Single-Family Dwelling charge) 1.000 32.70 62.90 95.60
Reception or Dance Halls Minimum 1.000 66.50 With cooking facilities per permitted occupancy 0.030 2.00 Without cooking facilities per permitted occupancy 0.010 0.67 Carwash per bay 2.500 166.25 Shop, office, or business in residence with employees, customers, or invitees regularly at said residence (in addition to Single-Family Dwelling charge) 1.000 66.50 MarinaFirst3 employees 1.000 66.50 Each additional employee 0.250 16.63 Private Club or Golf Club Clubhouse per permitted occupancy 0.010 0.67 Plus: pro-shop/Golf Shop First 3 employees 1.000 66.50 Each additional employee 0.250 16.63 Plus: per comfort station/on course sewage producing facility or structure 1.500 99.75 Plus: per pool/swimming facility 1.500 99.75
Each additional employee 0.250 8.18 15.72 23.90
The Board of Trustees of the Tippecanoe and Chapman Regional Sewer District (“District”) will hold a public hearing September 12, 2022 at 6:30 pm at the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St., North Webster, Indiana. The purpose of the hearing is to receive comment on an ordinance adopting rates and charges for sanitary sewer service to be provided by the District. The temporary rates and charges the District proposes are shown below and would be effective once the contract for construction is issued and work has commenced. Full rates and charges shall become effective upon completion of the project. All users of the works and owners of property served, or to be served, and others interested shall have an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed rates and charges. A full copy of the District’s proposed Rate Ordinance can be found on the District’s website at: https://www.tippychapmanrsd.com/BoardofTrusteesTippecanoeandChapmanRegionalSewerDistrict
Churches & other exclusively religious organizations 1.000 32.70 62.90 95.60
With cooking facilities per permitted occupancy 0.030 0.98 1.89 2.87
Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. The additional appropriation when finally approved will be referred to the Local Government Board of Finance. The Board will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of funds to support the appropriations made within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a certified copy of the action taken.Michelle Puckett, Auditor Kosciusko County hspaxlp
20 YEARS AGO, AUG. 21, 2002 CTB International Corp., a worldwide leader in equipment for the poultry, hog, egg production and grain industries based in Milford, announced Monday it has signed a definitive merger agreement with Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Susan Hight, manager of corporate communications at CTB in Milford, said yesterday, “We don’t expect the transaction to have an impact on employment levels.”Lowell “Buss” and Mary Anne (Yergler) Rassi, 12960 N. Camelot Drive, Milford, will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, Aug. 31. They were married Aug. 31, 1952, in Cissna Park,ElvinaIll. Knepper, 89, had never ridden a motorcycle in her life, but she decided before she turned 90 she wanted to ride one. V.L. Vawter, minister of the Christian Church of Milford, agreed to take Knepper on her first outing. He has been riding for four years. 30 YEARS AGO, AUG. 19, 1992 An open house will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, at Milford First Brethren Church in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Howard’s 40th anniversary. The couple were married Aug. 13, 1952, in Prestonsburg, Ky., by Rev. Alex ThirteenStephens.firstcousins of the Gardner family met Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Waubee Lake home of John and Cinda Gardner. After a bountiful carry-in dinner at noon, the group enjoyed canoeing, pontoon rides and much reminiscing.LifelongMilford residents Burris “Jack” and Marybelle (Lentz) Sharp celebrated their 54th anniversary on May 14 and are reportedly enjoying their retirement years. For the past several years they have been spending the winter months in Scottsdale, Ariz. 40 YEARS AGO, AUG. 25, 1982
Residential: Single family dwelling unit 1.000 $32.70 $62.90 $95.60 Garage 0.250 8.18 15.72 23.90 Mobile Home 1.000 32.70 62.90 95.60 Mobile Home in Court 0.750 24.53 47.18 71.70 Guesthouse 0.500 16.35 31.45 47.80 Multifamily Structure per unit 0.750 24.53 47.18 71.70
Residential: Single family dwelling unit 1.000 $66.50 Garage 0.250 16.63 Mobile Home 1.000 66.50 Mobile Home in Court 0.750 49.89 Guesthouse 0.500 33.25 Multifamily Structure per unit 0.750 49.89 Commercial: Campground (non-metered) Per Camp Site 0.300 19.95 Mixed Mobile Home Campground Mobile Home Sites 0.750 49.89 Camp Sites 0.300 19.95 Barber and beauty shop: First 3 employees 1.000 66.50 Each additional employee 0.250 16.63 RetailFirstestablishment:3employees 1.000 66.50 Each additional employee 0.250 16.63 Gasoline, minimart, and /or service station: First 3 employees 1.000 66.50 Each additional employee 0.250 16.63 LaundromatsPerWasher/Washeterias 0.750 49.89
Churches & other exclusively religious organizations 1.000 66.50 Youth Camp per bed (non-metered) 0.125 8.31
Professional offices: First 3 employees 1.000 32.70 62.90 95.60
Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of Kosciusko County, Indiana, that the County Council of said County will meet at the Kosciusko County Courthouse, 100 W Center Street, 3rd Floor Courtroom, Warsaw, Indiana at 6:00 PM on September 8, 2022 to consider the following additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year: County General – Area Plan 1000-31002-000-0002 Legal Services $15,000.00 County General – Coroner 1000-31013-000-0010 X-Ray & Lab Expenses $20,000.00 County General – Sheriff 1000-22003-000-0019 Gas Oil Etc. $80,000.00
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Syracuse Miller’s Merry Manor achieves AHCA/NCAL bronze national quality award
TIPPECANOE AND CHAPMAN (INDIANA) REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICT SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES Monthly Rate Equivalency User Debt Factors Charge Service Totals
Commercial: Campground (non-metered) Per Camp Site 0.300 9.81 18.87 28.68 Mixed Mobile Home Campground Mobile Home Sites 0.750 24.53 47.18 71.70 Camp Sites 0.300 9.81 18.87 28.68 Barber and beauty shop: First 3 employees 1.000 32.70 62.90 95.60 Each additional employee 0.250 8.18 15.72 23.90 RetailFirstestablishment:3employees 1.000 32.70 62.90 95.60 Each additional employee 0.250 8.18 15.72 23.90 Gasoline, minimart, and /or service station: First 3 employees 1.000 32.70 62.90 95.60
Invitation for bids pursuant to Indiana Code Section 5-22-7-2 Notice is hereby given that the Kosciusko County Assessor’s Office, city of Warsaw, Indiana, invites bids for data collection services that, as set forth in Indiana Code Section 6-1.1-31.5-1 et seq. SPECIFICALLY, The County Assessor is soliciting data collection bids, working with our current software, for assessing commercial and industrial properties. Contractual terms and conditions that apply to the contract are set forth in State Form 55931 found on the DLGF website. The time for submitting bids begins, August 24, 2022 at 100 W. Center St., Room 220, Warsaw IN 46580. Specifications are on file and available at the Office of the Kosciusko County Assessor, 100 W. Center St., Room 209, Warsaw, IN between the hours of eight (8:00) am and four thirty (4:30) pm Monday through Friday. The bid must be accompanied by evidence of financial responsibility in accordance with rules or policies of Kosciusko County. The Board of Commissioners and the Kosciusko County Assessor reserve the right to accept or reject any bids. The bid may be withdrawn by written request prior to the opening of bids. The close of bids will be on September 7, 2022 at 9:00 am. hspaxlp
Juvenile Probation User Fees 2050-11121-000-0000 Probation Officer #2 $6,250.00 2050-11196-000-0000 Probation Officer #9 $6,250.00
Each additional employee 0.250 8.18 15.72 23.90
TIPPECANOE AND CHAPMAN (INDIANA) REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICT SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES (Interim Rates During Construction)Equivalency Monthly User Factors (perChargeEDU)
Each additional employee 0.250 8.18 15.72 23.90 LaundromatsPerWasher/Washeterias 0.750 24.53 47.18 71.70 Rooming houses and bed and breakfast First rental room 1.000 32.70 62.90 95.60 Each additional rental room 0.500 16.35 31.45 47.80 Hotels and Motels First 2 rooms 1.000 32.70 62.90 95.60
MarinaFirst3 employees 1.000 32.70 62.90 95.60 Each additional employee 0.250 8.18 15.72 23.90
Plus: per comfort station/on course sewage producing facility or structure 1.500 49.05 94.35 143.40 Plus: per pool/swimming facility 1.500 49.05 94.35 143.40
Restaurants, drive-ins, bars & organizations with eating and/or drinking facilities: First 3 full-time employees 1.000 66.50 Each additional full-time employee 0.250 16.63
It happened in Milford … 10 years ago Troup officially retires from Air Force ‘Meet the Author’ hosts
OUR FRIEND Nancy Gray, director of Senior Primelife Enrichment Center at the North Webster Community Center, sent us this update: “Another very busy week here at the center. As I sit here writing, you just can’t believe this busy fun room. I am trying to write this article in the same room as our monthly euchre tournament; we have five tables going today and it is pretty noisy. I just love it. Mark Herring brought in those wonderful rolls from Rise’n Roll Bakery again this month — they are so good. Jean Cowan sent in her delicious brownies; we always have great snacks at the tournament. The winners this month are Ada Frenger, first place; Richard Cowan, second place; Phyllis Stevenson, most loners; and Fred Clark, low man. Good snacks and great fun. We have a tournament every month on the third Thursday of the month. If you would like to get in on the fun, just call me at (574) 834-1600, ext. 224.
Pictured in the front row are Cinda Kingrey Culver, Kathy Ritter Van Diepenbos, Peg Hughes Schuldt, Cathy Smith Lemberg, Judy Ridings Wagner and Tom Crews. In the back row are Curt Stuckey, Kent Thomas, Paul Stoelting, Kathy Murray Lunceford, Steve Conrad, Don LeCount and Mike Smith. CHECK OUT these two local guys, who have been participating in the last two Milford Food Truck Fridays. Scott Herring, left, and Travis Dailey have been shucking sweet corn as one of the food vendors under the business name “Shuckers.” Before the first event, Herring said, “In memory of my late Uncle Scott Welsh, the corn cooker has been resurrected. My uncle was one of the funniest men I knew. His love for people, his jokes and kind heart are the staples driving this crazy dream of his. We have locally sourced corn from our friends at Millers Orchard so keeping it together like that! We are looking forward to serving you with the same slapstick dry comedy my uncle would have provided … along with the best shuck you’ll ever have!”
“On Monday, another busload of casino-goers headed to Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Mich. If you haven’t ever been there, this is a great way to try it. Call me for more information.”
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—o— THE NORTH Webster Community Center is asking people to save the date of Saturday, Oct. 1, for its 14th annual fundraising auction, “The Heart of the Community.”
THIS FALL the Syracuse Public Library wants to host “Fix-It Clinics” to divert trash from landfills by repairing basic household items. To do this, the library is looking for handy volunteers to guide their neighbors in repairing their own broken items, like clothing, fans, lamps, bicycles, jewelry and more. If you have skills you’d like to share for this program, contact Becky at bbrower@syracuse.lib.in.us. (855)
“Wonderful news here at the North Webster Community Center. It is official, we have a doctor from Goshen Physicians moving into the old library space. Construction will start early September and is tentatively scheduled to be finished by the end of the year. The doctor’s name is Chelsea Wolf and, at present, she can be reached at Goshen Physicians Family Medicine in Syracuse. You can call (574) 457-5701 to set up an appointment or request your records be transferred to her. Needless to say, we are thrilled and excited about this new addition to the Center.
Additionally, Rose Garden also looking for volunteers. Volunteers provide rides, healthy conversations, do yard work and maintenance, teach women how to cook and introduce them to other new hobbies. This is a great opportunity to check out Rose Garden Recovery and see if you would like to become a volunteer.
Church Exhortations by Pastor Mike Kelley
—o— THE FRIENDS of the Milford Library is having a rummage sale Friday-Saturday, Sept. 16-17. They are looking for donations of items in good condition to be offered at the sale. They cannot accept large appliances, televisions, mattresses, car seats or baby beds.
Back To Back The reason they circled the wagons on the Old West was to face the enemy on all flanks while having each others’ backs. When we oppose each other, both of our backs are exposed to the real enemy in our lives. Between The Days From the first of Genesis to the last of Revelation, there are days ... a day ... their days ... and our days. Then, there is His day. “Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain. Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the day of the Lord cometh, for it is nigh at hand. And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be delivered; for in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the Lord hath said, and in the remnant whom the Lord shall call.” Joel 2:1, 32. Keep your sights on today. “For he saith, ‘I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succored thee.’ Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” 2 Corinthians 6:2. What day is it? Our day, another day ... Taking Time To Think As I read through the Psalms, a common term is seen quite often. A five-letter word, needing to be applied to our reading of every portion of God’s Word when we read and study. The word is “selah,” a direction to “pause in God’s presence and justForlisten.”me,it helps bring clarity and understanding to the portions I have struggled with as I read.That makes all the difference in our study and understanding of what God has spoken and the true intent of his instructions. “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15. So this morning as I “selah” in the presence of my Lord, I listen for what I don’t know; I add it to what I have been taught by his Holy Spirit and then grow in his strength and wisdom. As I realize, I cannot depend solely on my own. Selah. Another Vision Of The Earth Positioned perfectly where it had been placed. Above it and completely around it a Hand, soft and caring, yet firm and strong. From it came rays of love, mercy and grace, It’s care and wellbeingButunmatched.attimesthe fingers ever so slightly gapped, just for a moment and then tightened again. At those times rays of darkness, gloom and despair were revealed.But only for moments, then again replaced with love, mercy and grace. I asked, “Why is this so? Wouldn’t it be better to be covered with your love, mercy and grace“Better?continually?”Yes.But man doesn’t become stronger when he faces no opposition. These short rays of darkness prepare him to avoid the days of gross darkness that is yet to come upon those who still see this world as their home. “Remain just a sojourner in this world. Home awaits those who seek it with their whole heart, soul and strength. “And I will exercise you as I see necessary.”
Editor’s Note: Pastor Kelley regularly posts devotionals and short exhortations on the Mike Kelley and Word of Truth Ministries Facebook pages. Following is a compilation of his most recent postings.
North Webster COB hosts Swiss steak supper North Webster Church of the Brethren, 7281 E. 600N, North Webster, will host a Swiss steak supper from 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug.The27.meal is dine-in or carryout and costs $12. For more information, call (574) 834-7000.
—o— ROSE GARDEN Recovery Community is hosting an open house from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at its Graduate House, 11007 SR 13, Syracuse. The event will include testimony, tours and Joe’s Ice Cream Supreme. If you plan to attend, call (574) 457-4408 or email rgrcstaff@gmail.com and let them know you’re coming and how many friends you want to bring.
If you have stuff to donate, bring it to the Milford Apostolic Church Fellowship Hall, 201 N. Higbee St., from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, and Thursday, Sept. 15, only. Proceeds from the rummage sale will go toward the Friends, which provides assistance to the library for programming, needed supplies and other things not in the library budget.
—o— IN LAST week’s edition of Around the Lakes, it was stated that the Syracuse Public Library would be hosting a luncheon featuring author Darci Hannah. The gathering at the library, which will take place at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, has been changed to a free event with light refreshments and a door prize. Hannah also will have copies of her books available for purchase. The library is located at 115 E. Main St. For further information, call (574) 457-3022.
ATHY MURRAY Lunceford, who grew up in Syracuse, was here recently from Georgia for a visit. She gathered several of her Syracuse High School class of 1968 together for lunch at The Channel Marker.
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BAKER YOUTH Club’s afterschool program at Syracuse Elementary is hiring staff to help out after school. The hours will be 3-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Staff members help children with reading and homework. There are a lot of families who depend on this program and the club hopes it can continue to keep it going this year. For more information, call (574) 267-8771 or email info@bakeryouthclub.com.
“We are working hard to put together our annual dinner and auction,” said NWCC Executive Director Emily Worrell. “We cannot be more excited about being in person this year! Be on the look out for all the amazing items we will have available. Tickets are on sale, $35 presale or $40 at the door. Come be part of the excitement!”
“In other news, we are still serving hot meals every day at 11:30 a.m. Come on in and give us a try; you can call Merita at (574) 834-1193 for more information. If you haven’t been in yet to check out our thrift shop, now is the time to do it. I am getting new stuff in all the time. I will be getting a bunch of cookbooks in next week. There is always something new.
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THE DEADLINE for the Family Camp Out at Lakeside Park, to be held Sept. 9-10, is Wednesday, Sept. 7, at the Syracuse Community Center. Space is limited and is filling fast. The cost is $10 per tent. Check in/ tent set up is 5 p.m. Sept. 9, with tent takedown by 10 a.m. Sept. 10. Families must supply their own tent. For more information, call the Syracuse Parks and Recreation Department at (574) 457-3440.—o—
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IT APPEARS Milford may be getting another restaurant to patronize. Local businessman Austin Miotto has been promoting via social media his new venture, “Cardinal’s Main Street Pizza,” which will be located at 130 S. Main St., in the same location as his former pizza place, Miotto’s Main Street Pizza, which was closed abruptly earlier this year. According to Miotto, he hopes to open by the second week of September.
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