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REFLECTIVE FISH — On a bright sunny day, John Peterink’s fish sculpture reflects the light around it. Here it’s shown on a bright sunny day with blue skies. Photo by John Peterink.
Garcia killed in early morning crash, two others injured Ricardo L. Garcia, 26, North Webster, was pronounced dead at the scene of a single vehicle crash, by the Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office. The crash occurred at 3:29 a.m. today, Wednesday,. Nov. 29,. in the area of 8679 E. Epworth Forrest Road, North Webster. Victor J. Waikel, 21, Milford, driver of the vehicle, was treated and released from Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital and transported to the Kosciusko County Jail. He was booked on a preliminary charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Juan C. Acuahuitl, 22, of North Webster was a front seat passenger had a complaint of pain and refused medical treatment at the scene. Garcia was a rear seat passenger and was not wearing a seatbelt. When emergency personnel arrived at the scene they located a 2017 Audi, driven by Waikel. A preliminary investigation determined Waikel was northbound on Epworth Forrest Road and, for an unknown rea-
NORTH WEBSTER MAN KILLED — Ricardo L. Garcia, North Webster, was killed when the vehicle he was a passenger in struck a tree on Epworth Forrest Road, North Webster. The crash was reported at 3:2 a.m. today, Wednesday, Nov. 29. Victor J. Waikel, 21, Milford, driver of the vehicle, was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated after being treated and released from the hospital. A second passenger, Juan C. Acuahuitl, North Webster, refused medical treatment at the scene. Photo by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. son, left the roadway striking a tree at a 90-degree curve. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Kosciusko County Central Dispatch, North Webster Police Department, Kos-
ciusko County Coroner’s Office, Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory, Reichert & Knepp Wrecker Service. The crash remains under investigation by the Kosciusko County FACT team.
Milford Town Council hires two new town employees By LILLI DWYER Staff Writer The Milford Town Council held a special meeting Monday, Nov. 27, to approve the hiring of two new town employees. Present at
the meeting was Tad Freed, who the council hired on as a general maintenance worker; and Anthony Hicks, who was hired as a skilled laborer for the wastewater department. The council also approved two
Syracuse man plays ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Lifelong Syracuse resident and Wawasee graduate Austin Lutz will make his television debut on the television game show “Wheel
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Residents around Waubee Lake have grown used to seeing neighbor John Peterink’s latest creations pop up somewhere on his property. There’s the two concrete eggs in the lot across the street from his house, the large chess board off his back patio and a large wooden fish he sculpted. But lately, his newest project has taken up nearly the expanse of his driveway. It’s a 42foot sculpture of a fish. “This past July 23, I turned 71,” he said. “I wanted to celebrate, but I was also suddenly feeling old.” He decided to try doing something big “before my brain turned to pudding and Lisi (Llewellyn, his fiance) would have to be pushing my wheelchair. That’s how this fish business started. “It wasn’t so much a plan as an impulse.” The project was also supposed to be temporary. Peterink’s first attempt was with spray foam and scrap vinyl siding. “What a mess!,” Peterink said. “The neighbors and gawkers had a splendid time razzing me.” He developed a frame of rebar and put together a patchwork of recycled aluminum printing plates from The Papers inc. and RV panels screwed together. “Those reflective sheets are amazing,” he said. “On a single day, the fish can look blue as the clear sky above, be as blinding as the noonday sun and wind up a glowing harvest sunset orange. That fish is a chameleon.” A small fan club of neighbors have come by to watch the progress since Peterink started this project in July. Currently half is done and Peterink plans to stop working on it for the winter and possibly finishing it next spring. When he started, Llewelleyn told him he had to leave room for her to pull the garbage bin out to the curb as well as get the lawn mower out so she wasn’t dragging both through the house. While the fish looks sturdy, it isn’t. “It’s just too flimsy to move,” Peterink said. “We don’t have a place to move it to anyway.” And right now, it’s decked out for the holidays with Santa riding onboard. Peterink was up on the roof making adjustments to Santa when The Mail-Journal showed up for an interview. “Considering the fact I’m just dabbling, I’m surprised this birthday adventure looks as good as it does,” he said. Peterink, a native of Fort Wayne, discovered this area as a young man while hitch hiking his way to California. The Beers took him in for lunch — they owned the restaurant at US 6 and SR 15 at the time. They provided him a place to stay
new town ordinances to change the salaries offered for these town employee positions, effective that day. The first ordinance sets the salaries for maintenance personnel at $42,000. Specific department salaries are set at $25,000 for the motor vehicle highway department, $14,700 for the water department and $6,300 for the park department. The second ordinance sets the new wastewater personnel salary at $50,000.16. The next regularly scheduled Milford Town Council meeting is 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, in the Milford Community Building.
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Boondocks ‘The Home of Peterson’s Fish’ announces closure By LAUREN ZEUGNER Staff Writer For fans of Peterson’s Fish, a Syracuse staple for decades, the news felt like a punch in the face. Boondocks “The Home of Peterson’s Fish” announced Friday, Nov. 24, it was closing. The announcement was made on its Facebook page. At the time, the announcement stated the restaurant would close permanently on Friday, Dec. 2. Immediately fans of the restaurant left comments lamenting the closure. Many expressed hope it was just for the winter and Boondocks would reopen for the summer season. After Facebook posts announc-
ing the business would be closed Sunday, Nov. 26, and Monday, Nov. 27, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Davidson family, which owns Boondocks, left another post on Tuesday, Nov. 28, stating the business was closed effective immediately. “We find ourselves in an extraordinary community and country and we want to pause and acknowledge how blessed we feel to call this place home,” the post stated. “Acknowledging our imperfections, we recognize mistakes were made along the way. However, please know our family’s deepest aspiration was to be a shining beacon in our community. We embraced being unconventional and different because, truthfully, that’s who we are
as a family. Laughter, tears and our wholehearted dedication went into every moment, creating memories that we will forever cherish.” Over the summer, Boondocks used social media to announce its daily and weekly specials as well as concerts and fundraisers it put on for the community. A Nov. 24 Facebook post announced details for a mystery Christmas event planned for Saturday, Dec. 9, and summer concerts were still being worked on. If those plans do not work out, the post stated those who purchased tickets in advance would be refunded their money. Boondocks owners, Travis and Heather Davidson purchased Peterson’s Fish in 2021. The business
moved into South Shore Village this past spring, making it the first venue at the upcoming property/ development. The Mail-Journal attempted to contact the Davidsons, however a voicemail left Monday, Nov. 27, was not returned. Jeff Dyson, one of the owners of South Shore Village and president of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, said: “We are saddened and disappointed at the closure of the restaurant. We understand businesses go through difficult times and we wish them the best.” Dyson noted the community wants to see local businesses succeed but there are inherit challenges to running a business.
See More Photos on Page 5 WHERE TO PUT THE NEXT LINE — America Benitez, left, and Sophia Farmer work on a panel for a public art installation at Parkview Warsaw. Some of the panels will be on display at the student gallery Chartreuse Talent, located in the CTE building on the Wawasee High School campus. Photo provided by Emily Worrell.
Wawasee art students having public art installed, plan gallery opening By LAUREN ZEUGNER Staff Writer
missioned her to do a 12-foot piece for Parkview YMCA. When Parkview contacted her about doing an installation for Parkview Warsaw, she pitched the idea of community involvement by having her students involved. “They were positive about it,” she said. “They take care of our community. The statistics are that one of us is going to show up at the hospital. I think it was a beautiful act of them to trust the kids,” Ziebarth said. She noted the students put together some very professional looking pieces. In addition to completing the public art work, the students are also gearing up for the opening of Chartreuse Talent Gallery. The gallery will open with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7. “I’m just looking forward to seeing people’s faces,” Brandt said. Art students have approximately 75 to 80 pieces of artwork that will be on display and for sale. The artwork features a variety of mosaic pieces using recycled materials from the local boating industry as well as ceramic work Operating hours were still being discussed at press time, but Pressler noted the students work will also have an online presence in the near future. All of the students are excited and looking forward to seeing their art on display. Ziebarth noted the gallery offers a model and opportunity for the students to learn business entrepreneurship. Many of the students involved in both the public art installation and Charteuse Talent Gallery are seniors and the legacy they are leaving Wawasee High School is not lost on them. Noting the kids are trailblazers, Ziebarth said, the students have worked well together and had been generous with each other’s talent. They were willing to be collaborative and took the projects seriously. “I believe it will be the first of many (such projects),” she said.
A MAN AND HIS FISH —John Peterink stands by the fish sculpture he’s been working on since July. The fish is made of recycled aluminum printing plates and RV panels screwed together. Photo by Lauren Zeugner.
The art students at Wawasee High School have been extremely busy. Members of the design functions class spent a solid month creating a public art piece for Parkview Warsaw Hospital. Most of the panels were picked up this week to be taken to Fort Wayne to be framed. They will be installed at the new hospital where they will be seen for the first time during the hospital’s open house on Dec. 17. Lynk Klinefelter, a member of the class, explained the students used a layered technique for abstract artwork. The students also worked in a color scheme with the exact Pantone colors requested by the interior designer for the hospital. “It’s been challenging, but also very constructive in more ways than one. We’re definitely creating something but it still has an emotional reward,” said Tobi Pressler, a student in the class. Clorissa Brandt said she found it satisfying to create the geometric shapes in the artwork, especially the triangles. “Turns out Z (art teacher Christi Ziebarth) is famous and I was unware. And by that I mean a known local artist,” said Klinefelter. Pressler was surprised at the amount of art he’s seen of Ziebarth’s not realizing he knew the artist. Ziebarth explained she lives by the mantra “Make the most of every situation and every cloud has a silver lining.” About four years ago, Ziebarth’s husband suffered a heart attack and was airlifted to Parkview Fort Wayne. While with her husband at the hospital, she took a tour of the hospital’s artwork. She eventually made her way to the administration offices, explained she was a professional artist and offered her services. They reached out and com-
BEHIND THE SCENES — Shown is John Peterink and his fiance, Lisi Llewellyn on the back side of the fish sculpture he built in his driveway. He hopes to finish it next spring. Photo by Lauren Zeugner.
WORKING TOGETHER — Lynk Klinefelter, Tobi Pressler, Naviya Leon, America Benitez and Rylin Van Langingham are shown working on one of the panels that will be part of a public art installation at Parkview Warsaw. The installation will be unveiled during an open house for the hospital on Dec. 17. Photo provided by Emily Worrell.
A CHRISTMAS STORY — Children listened to an elf read “The Night Before Christmas” at Chautauqua’s Old Fashioned Christmas Saturday, Nov. 25, at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse.
Oakwood’s Old Fashioned Christmas a hit with families Text and Photos By PHOEBE MUTHART Staff Writer Chautauqua’s Old Fashioned Christmas came alive Saturday, Nov. 25, at Oakwood Resort in Syracuse for the fourth annual event. Santa Claus was there along with his reindeer, as well as a live nativity, games and horse-drawn wagon rides. Of course, the big tree lighting took place for all to delight in. The tree included over 7,000 lights this year. “We counted cars this year, in an effort to know how many people attended. There were 351 cars. The parking folks told me most had three to four people. So, assuming an average of 3.5 (people) would mean around 1,228
attended,” said Mark Knecht, Chautauqua board president. The Christmas photo booth was available for the annual family Christmas picture. Families used props to take family photos. Characters, including Frosty, the Grinch, Rudolph, Buddy the Elf, Toy Soldier and the Gingerbread Man, all were available for fun and photos with children. The event was held outdoors on the grounds of Oakwood Resort, with activities starting on the stage in front of Oakwood at 5:30 p.m., which was earlier than previous years. Members of the Wawasee High School Choir, the Chain Gang barbershop quartet and members of the Vocal Artists of Heartland Sings kicked off the
evening’s festivities. The Grinch threw out green Grinch T-shirts from the stage to eager children. Carols were sung around the 50-foot Christmas tree, which was lit at 6:15 p.m. following the big countdown. Then, families strolled up the lighted paths to see Santa and Mrs. Claus and take pictures with roaming characters. Children listened to an elf read “The Night Before Christmas.” Music groups were strolling around singing carols. People got warmed up with some hot chocolate and munched on free cookies. Families took a stroll up the luminary-lighted path to the historic Oakwood Chapel to hear the Christmas story read from the Bible. On the way to the
Fish sculpture Continued from page 1 and found him a job at Maple Leaf Farms. “I lost the summer loading trucks,” he said. He did eventually make it to California where he was an artist. He’s designed desktop fountains, a baptismal font for a church in Healdsburg, Calif., and studied in Italy. One of his pieces, “Ambition,” featuring a squirrel holding a huge acorn is currently on display in the lobby of the library at Goshen College.
He’s and Llewellyn are also members of Goshen’s Clay Artists Guild.
Chapel, visitors had a chance to stop and see the live nativity scene. Attendees also enjoyed horse-drawn wagon rides around the park. New this year were games for children on the path behind the event center. These were just some of the many fun activities at this year’s Old Fashioned Christmas celebration. Event sponsors included: the town of Syracuse Parks Department, Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club, Oakwood Resort, Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber, Lakeland Youth Center, Milford Christian Church, and many local businesses listed in the event’s program guide.
Obituaries Carolyn Smith
Carolyn Smith, 91, Syracuse, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at The Waters of Syracuse. Arrangements are currently pending at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.
Stanley Parzygnot
Stanley Parzygnot, 89, Barbee Lake, Leesburg, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, at Grace Village Healthcare. Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home of North Webster.
Kosciusko Foundation names program administrative assistant The Kosciusko County Community Foundation is welcoming Kendra Housel as the program administrative assistant. Upon graduation from college, Housel previously worked at the Community Foundation as the program and communications associate in 2020. She was a member of the foundation’s youth organization, Keys, when she was a high school student. A graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University, Housel enjoys writing, reading, singing, do-ityourself projects and hiking. She is a lifelong Kosciusko County resident. “I’m so thankful to be back at the Community Foundation, especially considering that wonderful impact it has had on me throughout my entire life,” said Housel. “I really valued my previous time at the foundation and am excited to continue giving back to my community in my new role.” “Kendra’s love for helping
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‘Reflecting’ on reflective safety tape By JEFF BURBRINK Ag and Natural Resources Extension Educator, Purdue Extension LaGrange County As I returned to northern Indiana on a dark, rainy drive home from El Paso, Texas this week, I was reminded of an evening some 25 years ago where reflective tape was one of the main topics. A number of car-buggy accidents had occurred that year, and concern was high that more people were going to be hurt or injured if some measures were not taken to improve visibility. Steve Engleking, now retired from Purdue Extension, and I met with 10 to 15 leaders in the Amish community to share some ideas. At dark, a buggy outfitted with reflective tape and some reflective ankle bracelets on the horse, was drawn in front of a car’s headlights. The comparison between a plain buggy and the outfitted buggy was astounding. Over the course of the next few months, many of the buggies in Elkhart and LaGrange counties were retrofitted with reflective tape. I have always wondered how many people’s lives were changed as a result of that meeting.
ILLEGAL USE OF SLOW MOVING VEHICLE SIGNS — Slow moving vehicle signs being used, illegally, as a driveway marker. It is illegal to place a SMV emblem on a still object. Certainly, reflective tape on local buggies, farm equipment, tractors and trucks has made a difference. Most manufactures include reflective tape as standard equipment these days, with slow moving vehicle signs and flashing LED lights as well. Still, we see too many vehicle accidents with farm equipment and buggies, in part because everyone is so impatient and in a hurry. Reflective tape has a limited lifespan. Some less expensive products last 3 years, while the better-quality reflective tape can go as long as 10 years. Replacing
worn reflective tape is often way down the “TO DO” list, I realize, but it certainly can make a difference in your visibility and safety. On my road trip, I would estimate that 50% of the trailers had tape that was no longer visible from headlight distance. Under rainy conditions, it was difficult to see the trailers much of the time. Do not forget about Slow Moving Vehicle signage. They are also made of reflective materials, which needs to be updated occasionally. Farm supply stores often carry kits to repair the old SMV signs.
Speaking of Slow Moving Vehicle signs, it is easy to find misuses of the SMV triangle all over the region. I saw one being used in the parking lot at a nursing home last month! It is illegal to place a SMV emblem on a still object. For instance, they are not to be placed on mailboxes or used as markers for driveways. SMV signs should not be used as an attempt to slow traffic, such as in a school zone. The misuse of the SMV emblem is not only illegal, but it causes drivers to take the SMV sign less seriously, and that could endanger lives.
others and her strong organizational and communication skills will benefit the nonprofits and students served by the Community Foundation,” said Stephanie Overbey, chief executive officer of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.
BENEFITS OF COVER CROPS — The Watershed Foundation’s watershed conservationist Brad Clayton holds a tiny cereal rye sprout, discussing the benefits of cover crops. Photo provided by the Watershed Foundation.
WORKING ON A SCENE — The Christmas Carol cast works on a scene at The Wagon Wheel.
‘A Christmas Carol’ at The Wagon The Watershed Foundation Wheel an immersive experience tour highlights water quality projects and ag partnerships near Pierceton The Watershed Foundation recently hosted an afternoon tour to take a closer look at projects completed recently in the vicinity of Pierceton, showcasing the synergy between environmental stewardship and agricultural innovation. The tour highlighted several successful recent partnership projects with local farmers, offering a firsthand look at collaborative efforts aimed at promoting sustainable practices and preserving the delicate ecological balance of the region. The Watershed Foundation continues to build relationships with local farmers and linking with them to address environmental challenges within the watershed area. The tour provided an opportunity for community leaders and stakeholders to witness the positive impact of these collaborative projects. “It’s one thing to talk with people about the incredibly important work The Watershed Foundation is able to do in partnership with local farmers – but seeing that work with our own eyes and talking to those with a personal understanding of the problems and solutions is invaluable,” said Lyn Crighton, executive director of The Watershed Foundation. “We feel it’s very important to help our supporters see and really understand what we’re trying to do.” During the recent tour, attendees were able to see several critical projects and talk with watershed conservationist Brad Clayton about the projects completed in that area and walk through the steps required to make them happen. “One of the standout projects involved the implementation of cover crops on farmlands. This sustainable agricultural practice helps prevent soil erosion, improve water quality, and enhance
overall soil health,” said Crighton. “Brad (Clayton) talked about the positive outcomes observed since the adoption of cover crops.” Walking along a field toward a ditch area, the tour also showcased ongoing efforts to stabilize stream banks in that area and within the watershed. “Through strategic partnerships, farmers have been implementing riparian buffer zones and other conservation practices to protect water quality and reduce sediment runoff,” added Crighton. Additionally, the tour looked at a barn built to hold nutrient-rich manure that keeps it from washing downhill into a neighboring stream during rain and other precipitation events. Those in attendance seemed to enjoy the opportunity to see the projects up close and get answers to their questions along the way. “Community engagement is an important aspect of what we’re doing when we tour the watershed,” said Crighton. “The discussions that happen during and because of the tours foster a sense of understanding and shared responsibility for the long-term sustainability of the watershed. We can look at the projects we’ve completed and begin to understand how it’s possible and necessary to do even more.” Crighton shared that The Watershed Foundation hosts tours several times a year – typically in the spring and fall – to educate the community about the important projects and partnerships at work. The tours are usually about 1.5 to 2 hours in length and focus on different parts of The Watershed Foundation’s focus areas in Whitley, Noble and Kosciusko Counties. For more information about joining a future watershed tour, contact admin@watershedfoundation.org or call (574) 834-3242.
By LEAH SANDER Staff Writer The artistic director of “A Christmas Carol,” which premieres this weekend at the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts in Warsaw, says the play will be an immersive experience for audience members. “You’re going to be totally immersed” in the show,” said Scott Michaels. He said that’s due to the circular shape of the
theater, with cast members doing some of their performance in the aisles. The play, based on Charles Dickens’ story of the Christmastime redemption of miser Ebenezer Scrooge, will be during three weekends in December: Dec. 1-3; Dec. 8-10; and Dec. 15-17. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7 p.m., with the Sunday ones at 2 p.m. Michaels said the musical “A Christmas Carol” the Wag-
on Wheel is doing is based on Broadway greats Alan Menken’s and Lynn Ahrens’ version, which he called “one of the best versions for families.” Michaels said there’s a lot of comedy involved. The cast not only includes professional actors, but also kids just starting to act. Among the professional actors is Brett Frazier, who plays the role of Scrooge. Frazier said “A Christmas
Carol” is special as he first saw the play when he was 6. “I fell in love with the story,” he said. Frazier has played Scrooge several times before, but notes “what is fun is you’re always working with different people.” “It’s such a great story of Christmas spirit,” he said. Tickets may be purchased at wagonwheelcenter.org/ event/a-christmas-carol/ or at the door.
Happy Thanksgiving Enjoy the holiday season with friends and family!
SEASON’S GREETINGS WELCOME ABOARD — Tad Freed, right, shakes hands with Milford Town Council member Ken Long after being hired as general maintenance personnel for the town while Bob Cockburn looks on. Photo by Lilli Dwyer.
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Accidents/Incidents
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Kosciusko County Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following accidents and incidents: Accidents 2 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, West CR 1350N, west of North Gravelton Road, Milford. Driver: Andrew G. Vanhorn, 35, North Seventh Street, Goshen. Vanhorn’s vehicle hit a deer. Damage up to $5,000. 11:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, East CR 450N, east of Chapman Lake Drive, Leesburg. Driver: Mason M. McLaughlin, 26, East McKenna Road, Warsaw. McLaughlin’s vehicle hit a deer. Damage up to $2,500. 5:39 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, East Armstrong Road, west of EMS T25 Lane, Leesburg. Driver: Cody A. Caudill, 19, West CR 950N, North Manchester. Caudill lost control of his vehicle and then accidentally hit the pedal instead of the brake. His vehicle took out a mailbox and went into a ditch. Damage up to $25,000. 9:26 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, East CR 1250N, near North East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Pamela S. Mansperger, 67, Cliff Rose Court, Ramah, N.M. Mansperger’s vehicle hit a deer. Damage up to $10,000. 4:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, North CR 500W, north of West CR 1050N, Milford. Driver: Caleb E. Holcomb, 18, CR 36, Goshen. Holcomb’s vehicle left the roadway twice. During the second time, his vehicle hit a row of trees. Holcomb was taken to Elkhart Hospital by his father for a general complaint of pain. Damage up to $25,000. 5:35 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, East CR 1300N, east of North CR 100E, Milford. Driver: Breanna L. Willey, 37, West Fourth Street, Milford. A deer collided with Willey’s vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. 5:42 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 10901 N. Eagle Place, Syracuse. Driver: Kyle Denton, 32, West Main St., Warsaw. Denton’s vehicle backed into a pillar. Damage up to $2,500. Incidents 3:36 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 6600 block North Sixth Trail, North Webster. Officers investigated a report of battery. 10:43 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, 11600 block North Venetian
Drive, Syracuse. Michael K. Albertson reported the theft of a trash can.
Milford Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following accidents and incident: Accidents 7:16 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, North SR 15, south of South CR 1350N, Milford. Driver: Brittney A. Bontrager, 28, Michael Lane, Milford. Bontrager’s vehicle hit a deer. Damage up to $2,500. 4:37 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22. North Main Street, Milford. Drivers: Jennifer Buell, 38, West Hillside Drive, Syracuse; and Tom Reish, 58, East Beer Road, Milford. Buell’s vehicle struck Reish’s vehicle. Damage up to $2,500. Incident 11:23 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 11500 block North SR 15, Milford. Corey D. Veach reported the theft of auto parts. Value: $4,390.
North Webster Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accident: Accident 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, North SR 13, near East CR 500N, North Webster. Drivers: James E. Cole, 72, East Northshore Drive, Syracuse; and Gabriel D. Whetstone, 51, West CR 200S, Warsaw. Cole’s vehicle rear-ended Whetstone’s. Damage up to $5,000.
Syracuse Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident and incidents and made the following arrests: Accident 6:34 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, South Syracuse Webster Road and West Chicago Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Megan Shortill, 32, Kinder Drive, Syracuse; and Brittany Busch, 24, D12 Lane, Syracuse. Shortill’s vehicle collided with Busch’s vehicle. Damage up to $5,000. Incidents 4:18 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24. 1000 block North Harrison Street, Syracuse. Police were called in reference to intimidation. 10:06 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22,100 block East Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. Connie Geer reported theft of $100 and debit cards. 7:54 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 200 block South Huntington
Street, Syracuse. A Penguin Point representative reported criminal mischief worth $2,000. Arrests 4:18 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24. 1000 block North Harrison Street, Syracuse. Ricky Lee Bryant Jr., 30, 1003 N. Harrison St., Syracuse, was transported and booked into Kosciusko County Jail for intimidation using a weapon. 12:06 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19. 400 block East Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. While conducting a traffic stop, officers noticed the driver’s license of Brandt Keith Guzman Jr., 24, 522 Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse, was suspended. He was transported and booked into Kosciusko County Jail for operation while suspended with prior.
Jail Bookings Kosciusko County The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail: Nov. 27 — Shane Ashley Holloway, 53, 306 W. Valleyview Drive, Syracuse, booked for dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death, possession of methamphetamine and maintaining a common nuisance. Bond: $100,250 surety and cash. Nov. 27 — Rachel Lyn Brickey, 39, 11132 N. Humpty Dumpty Drive, Cromwell, booked for possession of methamphetamine, driving while suspended with prior, possession of paraphernalia and possession of hypodermic syringe. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash. Nov. 24 — Ricky Lee Bryant Jr., 30, 1003 N. Harrison St., Syracuse, booked for intimidation using weapon. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash. Nov. 23 — Chad Anthony Robison, 23, 4288 N. Sullivan Road, Leesburg, booked for failure to appear – misdemeanor. No bond listed. Nov. 23 — Preston Anthony Ryder Manhardt, 18, 203 E. Smith St., Milford, booked for two counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and consuming alcohol as a minor. Bond: $700 cash. Elkhart County The following person was booked in the Elkhart County Correctional Complex: Nov. 19 — John Howard Heckaman, 50, 9516 N. CR 100E, Milford, booked for being a lifetime habitual traffic violator. No bond.
‘Tis the season for scams: five ways to protect you and your family (Statepoint) In today’s hyper-connected digital universe, cyber criminals have more information than ever before, with the ability to reach you through unsecure public Wi-Fi, your email inbox, via text message, and more. According to a Scam and Robocall Report from T-Mobile, Americans lost an estimated $39.5 billion to phone scams in 2022. Lucky for you, there are several ways to protect and safeguard your personal information to help prevent scammers from scamming this holiday season. 1. Avoid Public USB Ports: Traveling by plane this holiday season? The FCC warns that cyber criminals can download malware to public USB charging ports to gain access to your information. Prevent this by using an AC power outlet instead. 2. Beware of Charity Scams: It’s the season of giving, but the FCC warns many cyber criminals take advantage by creating fake charities staged as real nonprofit organizations to gain access to your payment information. Woof. To prevent this, don’t click on suspicious email or text links and verify the organization is registered at the National Association of State Charity Officials or Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance before donating this holiday season. 3. Screen Your Calls: Scammers are continuously upping their game, with total robocall attempts up 75% from 2021 to 2022. Detecting whether an incoming call is a potential scam isn’t always easy, but T-Mobile’s Scam Shield app makes it simple. Free to all T-Mobile customers, Scam Shield enhances your scam-blocking protections so you can say goodbye to scam calls. In 2022 alone, Scam Shield identified or blocked 41.5 billion scam calls in the T-Mobile network. That’s a whopping 1,317 calls identified or blocked ev-
ery second. With Scam Shield, when the network detects a potential scam call, it is flagged and displayed as “Scam Likely” on your device. Customers who want even more protection can download the Scam Shield app or dial #662# from their T-Mobile smartphone to enable Scam Block, which automatically blocks any calls that match the database of scam calls. Take that, tricksters. To learn more, visit t-mobile.com/scamshield. 4. Shop Smarter Online: According to Statista, 57% of holiday shoppers plan to use their smartphone to make holiday purchases this year, and scammers are onto them, ramping up activity during the two weeks before Christmas. To minimize any cyber Grinches trying to steal your personal info, monitor your financial accounts regularly for suspicious charges and sign up for your bank or credit card company’s text or email notifications to stay on top of fraudulent activity. 5. Use Secure Tools: Safeguard your online accounts with Multi-Factor Authentication, which requires users to enter two different kinds of information to log in, like a password and one-time PIN code. It’s like having a digital bouncer to make sure only you get into your accounts. Another protection is a password manager, giving you the ability to securely store passwords across multiple platforms and websites. The tool also provides an auto-fill password function and a new password generator. To learn more about the industry’s top fraud trends and how to stay protected from scammers year-round, check out T-Mobile’s Scam Shield Report found at t-mobile.com/news. While cyber threats are on the rise, you can sleigh scams by staying vigilant and incorporating these best practices into your life this holiday season.
SCAMMERS — Avoid being taken advantage of by scammers this holiday season by following these safety tips. Photo by Tero Vesalainen.
MAJOR FRONT DAMAGE — A 2006 Nissan Maxima sustained major front and driver’s side damage in a single-vehicle accident when driver Caleb E. Holcomb went off the road and struck a row of trees Wednesday, Nov. 22. Photo by Lilli Dwyer.
No injuries in single-vehicle accident outside Milford By LILLI DWYER Staff Writer Caleb E. Holcomb, 18, CR 36, Goshen, was in a single-car accident Wednesday, Nov. 22. The accident, reported at 4:40 p.m., took place at N CR 500W, north of W CR 1050N, Milford. Milford Fire Department and the Kosciusko Sheriff’s Office responded.
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roadway and finally came to a stop. Holcomb was treated at the scene by Lutheran EMS. No injuries were reported, but Holcomb was taken to Elkhart Hospital by his father for a general complaint of pain. The Maxima sustained major front and driver’s side damage. Damage was estimated at $25,000.
Holloway charged in fatal drug overdose case A Syracuse man is facing a new criminal charge for dealing drugs to a woman who overdosed and died. S h a n e SHANE A s h l e y HOLLOWAY H o l l o w a y, 53, 306 W. Valleyview Drive, Syracuse, is charged with dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death, a level 1 felony; and possession of methamphetamine and maintaining a common nuisance, both level 6 felonies. On Aug. 25, medical personnel responded to a residence in Syracuse regarding a report of an unresponsive woman, who was later pronounced dead. The woman was identified as Nicole Coburn, 41, Syracuse. According to court documents, while responding to the residence, officers found drug paraphernalia in a bathroom. Holloway, Charles R. Losee, and Robert C. McKibben were all at the home upon officers’ arrival. Losee told officers he found Coburn in the residence’s bathroom. All three men refused consent for the residence to be searched but Holloway agreed to speak with law enforcement. Holloway said Coburn was in the bathroom when he came home. He said this was odd be-
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cause Losee typically drove Coburn to work around that time. Losee then called Holloway and asked where Coburn was. When Losee asked to speak with Coburn, Holloway went to the bathroom door and attempted to talk with Coburn, but didn’t receive a reply. Losee then came to the residence, and both Losee and Holloway broke into the bathroom. The two men found Coburn unresponsive. Losee began CPR while Holloway called 911. In his interview, Holloway said several times it took medical personnel 30 minutes to get to the scene. However, a 911 call log showed it only took EMS seven minutes to get there. Holloway would also occasionally evade officers’ questions by telling non-pertinent stories about how good a person he was. Holloway also said no one spoke openly about drugs in the home and that he had never seen anyone in the residence use drugs. Upon obtaining a search warrant for the home, officers found drug paraphernalia with marijuana residue and a hotel key card that tested positive for meth. In the bathroom, officers found an aluminum strip with burnt fentanyl residue. An autopsy on Aug. 27
showed Coburn’s cause of death was drug intoxication via fentanyl, and the manner of death was ruled accidental. Officers obtained a search warrant for Holloway’s cellphone. In the cellphone, officers found a conversation beginning Aug. 24 and continuing through Aug. 25. The conversation involved Holloway and a woman discussing the woman delivering something to Holloway. On Sept. 19, law enforcement spoke with the woman, who said she borrowed Holloway’s vehicle to go to South Bend and purchase fentanyl. The woman left the fentanyl in Holloway’s vehicle and described the bag it was in. The bag description matched a bag found in the residence on Aug. 25. The woman also said Holloway told her he provided Coburn with fentanyl. Officers spoke with Losee on Oct. 25, who who said he knew the fentanyl Coburn took came from Holloway and that he was upset because Holloway had left Coburn by herself. Holloway was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail Nov. 27. For this case, McKibben has a change of plea hearing at 10 a.m. Dec. 18, in Kosciusko Circuit Court. Losee has a pretrial conference at 3 p.m. Jan. 8, 2024.
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More scenes from Chautauqua Wawasee Christmas The following photos show more festive scenes from Chautauqua Wawasee Christmas held Saturday, Nov. 25, at Oakwood in Syracuse.
WAWASEE CHOIR — Vocal groups, such as the Wawasee High School Choir, performed a medley of Christmas songs at Oakwood in Syracuse this past weekend. Photo by Walt Maxson.
Holcomb releases five-dozen videos promoting Hoosier attractions By LESLIE BONILLA MUÑIZ Indiana Capital Chronicle
FESTIVE FUN — Families had the opportunity to visit with holiday characters roaming around Oakwood Saturday night. Photo by Walt Maxson.
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and Imagine Indiana — a nonprofit that promotes Indiana — recently released 62 videos touting the state’s top attractions. Dubbed, “All Around Indiana,” the project features a buffalo preserve, caves, parks, racing, sandhill crane migration and more — plus, a variety of industries. Holcomb narrates the videos. The project, Holcomb said, is part of his effort to bring “Indiana to the world” and “the world to Indiana.” “As I talk to people around Indiana and the world about all we have to offer, I often found myself looking for something to show the person to better demonstrate what I was talking about,” he said in a news release. Business and government leaders have also said that a “comprehensive tool set to de-
scribe Indiana would be helpful,” Holcomb added. “That was the vision behind All Around Indiana.” The videos aren’t just targeted at tourists — they’re to show off “some of the special attractions that make Indiana such a firstrate destination to live, work and play,” according to the release. All Around Indiana’s website, allaroundindiana.com/about/, calls itself a “personal project” of the governor, “unrelated to any campaigns or politics.” Imagine Indiana was created in 2016 as Next Level Indiana to pay for transition and inauguration costs when Holcomb was first elected. The nonprofit has previously made “substantial” advertisement-buys backing Holcomb’s tax refund plan. It’s previously paid for the governor to travel to Israel and helped him host inaugural events.
Educational Program: Avoiding Holiday Burnout By EMILY CHRIST Health and Human Sciences Educator Purdue Extension Elkhart County Do you ever feel like the holidays are just too much all at once? There is so much to do in so little time. We become so focused on the things that need to get done that we begin to forget what the holidays are all about. Learn some tips and tricks to get you through the holiday season! Join us for this free educational program presented by Emily Christ, Purdue University Extension Educator in Health and Hu-
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Warriors are ‘here to stay’ with 2-0 start Text and Photos By NATHAN PACE Sports Editor Writer It may have taken a few extra minutes of overtime but the Wawasee Warriors eventually survived their home opener against Angola to start the season 2-0. The Warriors outscored the Hornets 11-9 in the overtime to win 64-62 Saturday, Nov. 25. Sophomore Nolan Holzwart had a simple message for the community after the win. “We’re here to stay,” Holzwart said on his team’s 2-0 start. Holzwart hit two free throws in overtime to give Wawasee a 64-59 lead in the final seconds. Angola would hit a 3-pointer on its last possession to cut the lead to 64-62 but was unable to stop the clock and foul a Wawasee player before time expired. The made free throws by Holzwart was his first trip to the line of the game. Back in the summer, Holzwart struggled at the line as he was a 31 percent free throw shooter at one point. Over the last few months, he has restored some confidence in his free throw shooting and it showed when his team needed points late in overtime. “I’ve been working on it a lot since the summer,” Holzwart said. “I missed a lot of free throws and ever since I’ve been in the gym working on it and proud of myself for hitting them. I made couple mistakes in this game and my teammates always had my back and lifted me up. I’m proud of them for that and thankful for them for that.” The Warriors are 2-0 for the first time since the 2020-21 season. Friday, Dec. 1, Wawasee will get a crack at its first 3-0 start in 12 years when Manchester visits the Hardwood Teepee at 7:30 p.m. for varsity. Against Angola, Wawasee held a 28-27 lead at the half thanks to a jumper from senior Collin
TINKEY TO NLC — Wawasee senior Hunter Tinkey is one of three Warriors recognized by the Northern Lakes Conference Monday. Photo by Nathan Pace.
Warrior football earns three on NLC SPLIT THE DEFENSE — Junior Maddux Everingham gets through two Angola defenders to the hoop. He finished with 13 points.
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Ziebarth. Ziebarth would score a team-high 19 points for the Warriors and went 6-8 from the line. Junior Myles Everingham scored 14 points to be second on the team in scoring. Junior Maddux Everingham scored 13 thanks to three makes from beyond the arc in the first quarter to keep Wawasee in the game early. Holzwart added 12 points. It was first game at home for coach Lou Lefevre, something he says he will not forget. “You always remember your first game at any school and my first game at the Hardwood Teepee, I will remember it. I’m not sure I will remember it as an awesome performance of all time,” Lefevre said. “It was exciting and we made enough plays to win the game. Big plays at the right time. We also made a lot of errors.” Wawasee trailed 32-28 in third quarter but went on a 9-0 spurt to take a 37-32 lead. Angola fought back to lead 40-39 after three
Wawasee football sports three players on the All-Northern Lakes Conference team announced Monday, Nov. 27. Seniors Derek Bontrager, Brandon Kelly and Hunter Tinkey all made the All-NLC team while senior Donovan Blair is an honorable mention. Tinkey led the Warriors with nine touchdowns this season. Three were receiving scores while six touchdowns came on the ground. Tinkey also led Wawasee in receiving and rushing. Bontrager had the most receiv-
SOPHOMORE TO THE HOOP — Sophomore Nolan Holzwart gets to the rim around Angola sophomore Ryan Stuckey in the first half. quarters but Wawasee had an 11-4 run to lead 50-44. Angola senior Dane Lantz hit key shots to force overtime as he had a gamehigh 26 points for the Hornets. The Hornets briefly led in overtime 54-53, but an 8-0 run put the Warriors in control at 61-54.
While Lefevre knows his team has plenty to work on, he does like the character of his team two games into the young season. “It is a good sign that your team knows how to pull out games,” Lefevre said. “It means you are coaching winners.”
SYRACUSE SPEEDSTERS — The Syracuse Wawasee Chamber of Commerce hosted its Small Business 5K/1 mile Saturday, Nov. 25, and had winners across multiple age groups. Winners are pictured from left. Front row, from left, are Yvette Rojas, 5K champion; Charlotte Guyas, 1 mile winner; Rueben Falcon, grand master 5K champion; Ashley Dillon, chamber director; and Jody Brown, master 5K champion. Back row: John Guyas, 1 mile champion; FG Garcia, 5K champion; and Brian Shepherd, master 5K champion. Photo provided by the S-W Chamber.
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ing touchdowns on the team with seven and second most in receiving yards. Bontrager also led the Warriors in interceptions on defense with three and was second in fumble recoveries with four. Kelly led Wawasee in tackles with 77 while adding the second most yards rushing on the team. Blair had the most sacks on the defense with four. Blair was third in receiving yards as a tight end on offense. Blair also contributed two rushing touchdowns and one receiving score. Wawasee finished the 2023 season at 2-9 but did win its first sectional game in 11 seasons.
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Roundup Girls Swimming Nov. 21 — Wawasee dispatched East Noble 121-64 to open the season. Wawasee won 11 of the 12 events with the 200 yard freestyle relay being the lone East Noble victory. Addison Beasley captured the 200 free (2:00.23) and the 400 free (5:24.10). Reese Beasley won the 200 individual medley (2:25.18) and 100 breast (1:14.30). Emma Yoder won the 50 free (26.90) and the 100 free (59.59). Julie Mishler took first in the 100 Fly (56.72) and 100 Back (55.10). Delaney Delagrange won the diving event with a score of 146.90. Nov. 25 — Wawasee defeated rival Warsaw 95-91 to stay perfect. The Lady Warriors won 10 of the 12 events including all three relays. Julie Mishler won the 200 freestyle (1:57.12) and the 100 freestyle (51.29). Addison Beasley won the 200 individual medley by almost 20 seconds at 2:11.98. She also captured the 100 back (1:02.91). Reese Beasley was first in the 100 butterfly with a personal best 1:02.11. She won the 100 breaststroke too at time of 1.11.90. Jocelyn Gibbs had a bid day too winning the 500 free (5:52). Nov. 28 — No results submitted from the meet at Mishawaka to The Mail-Journal prior to press. Next meet is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at Concord. Boys Swimming Nov. 25 — Wawasee lost to Warsaw 95-91 to open its season. The boys took the 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay. Nathan Harper had great start to the season winning the 200 medley and the 100 butterfly. Cade Garden also won two events in the 50 and 100 freestyle. Nov. 28 — No results submitted from the meet at Mishawa-
ka to The Mail-Journal prior to press. Next meet is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at Concord. Varsity Wrestling Wawasee went 4-1 in the November Super Duals to finish in second place. Wawasee fell to North Miami 39-37 but Wawasee took care of Fort Wayne South Side 63-15, won a tie-breaker against Warsaw 36-36, beat South Bend Washington 69-12 and edged out Fairfield 45-31. Fort Wayne South Side, South Bend Washington and Fairfield gave up points via forfeit for not having wrestler at multiple weight classes. Senior Kaleb Salazar was named outstanding wrestler of the event going 5-0. Senior Donovan Blair and sophomore Cameron Senter also went 5-0 Saturday. Wawasee will travel to East Noble 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30. Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Nov. 25 — The Warriors fell to Angola 41-40 to drop to 0-2. Next game is home at 6:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. Freshman Boys Basketball Nov. 26 — Wawasee defeated West Noble 33-20 thanks to an 18-4 third quarter. The Chargers led 12-5 after first but scored just eight points the final three quarters. Kaden Andrew led the Warriors with 14 points. Wawasee is 2-0 and will host Central Noble 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30. Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Nov. 28 — Wawasee defeated West Noble 23-9 to move to 5-3. The Lady Warriors held the Lady Chargers scoreless in the first and third quarters. Wawasee will host Elkhart Christian at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30.
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Kaleb Salazar As Our Athlete Of The Month Kaleb is a two sport Senior athlete who participates in Wrestling and Baseball. He has started the ’23-’24 wrestling season off by compiling 6 wins against 0 losses. This past weekend Kaleb earned Outstanding Wrestler honors at the Wawasee November Super Duals where he went 5-0 on the day. Along with his athletic success thus far, he is also a captain on the wrestling team and a leader within the program.
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Get to know Wawasee senior cheerleader Elizabeth Van Lue. Van Lue is one of five seniors on the varsity cheer team this winter. Favorite restaurant? Los Toritos, love to go there after games and just enjoy the restaurant with my family. Favorite song? I’ve been loving Zach Bryan music so, anything by him is really cool. Favorite cheer memory? My favorite cheer memory is probably just making varsity. It was a really cool experience being new to cheer
ELIZABETH VAN LUE and it just built my self confidence a lot.
What made you want to do cheer? I was not involved in any sports in high school so, as a freshman, I wanted to get more involved in the school which is why I started cheer. What are your after high school plans? I’m in cosmetology at Fairfield Cosmetology. After high school I plan to go right into a salon and start working. Best thing to do in town? Being on the lake we have so many lakes here. It’s a lot of fun to spend time here in the summer.
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Sports Lady Warriors turnover Chargers, now 7-1 By NATHAN PACE Sports Writer It was not a game fans will be talking about for how well the teams played but the Wawasee Lady Warriors found a way to move forward on the road at West Noble to win 54-32 Tuesday, Nov. 28. The two teams combined for over 50 turnovers in a contest where neither team could find a rhythm offensively. “Offensively we didn’t play the way we wanted to today,” coach Derek Gilreath said. With its pressure defense, Wawasee forced 20 turnovers in the first half. Unofficially, the Warriors created 38 Charger turnovers, a season high for the Wawasee defense. West Noble only connected on nine shots in the entire game with zero from beyond the arc. While Wawasee had more shot attempts because of the turnover difference, the Warriors also went cold from the field. Leading scorer Mackenzie
Hackleman began the game 0-9 from the field. Unofficially, the Wawasee shot 1-11 from three with the first make coming from junior Ava Couture in the fourth quarter. It was the lone basket for Couture who entered as one of Wawasee’s top scorers. Wawasee was also 13-32 from the foul line. “I was pleased with our defense throughout most of the game,” Gilreath said. “We’ve got to find ways to score. We did a much better job the second half attacking the basket and we’ve got make free throws when we have them.” Senior Kaydence Shepherd did score a team-high 17 points as she scored in transition off the turnovers. Junior Olivia Horn added 14 points and Hackleman eventually saw some shots fall to finish with 11 points. Wawasee led 26-15 at halftime and held off a small rally from West Noble in the third quarter to still lead 37-26 heading into the fourth. Wawasee began the
fourth on an 8-0 run to clinch the victory. Alexia Mast led West Noble with a game-high 21 points. The Chargers fall to 0-7. With the 7-1 start, Wawasee is just four wins away from matching last season’s win total of 11 games with over two months of the season sill remaining. The Warriors are also in good position to achieve their first winning season in six years. The 7-1 mark is also the best opening Wawasee has had since a 9-0 start in the 2008-09 season. The schedule does get tougher with three Northern Lakes Conference games coming up in December. Wawasee will next host Elkhart Christian at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30. “We have a rough stretch coming up,” Gilreath said. “Just happy to win the games we feel we should win. We have to find some ways to be more efficient on the offensive end to beat some teams where we shouldn’t expect to win those games.”
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WINNING SMILE — Junior Olivia Horn scored 14 points at West Noble to help Wawasee move to 7-1. Photo by Nathan Pace.
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HEADING TO COLLEGE — Wawasee softball senior Haylee Allen smiles with her parents Sheila and Scott Allen after signing her letter of intent to play at Bethel University.
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BOYS FRESHMAN BASKETBALL — Front row from left: Grayson Lashley, Miguel Pablo, Mason Worrell, Kyhan Heisler and Jaylen Lowery. Back row from left: manager Aidan Cabeen, Luke Lehman, Kaden Andrew, Camden Reel, Johnny Zachary, Ryan Mack and coach Andrew Wilson. Photo by Nathan Pace.
Text and Photos By NATHAN PACE Sports Writer Wawasee senior Haylee Allen has been breaking records with the softball program and now knows what college she will try and do the same. Allen signed with Bethel University Tuesday, Nov. 28. “I think what made me choose Bethel University was the distance from my house. I wanted to be close to my parents but also the atmosphere and the kindness of the coaches and the counselors on campus,” Allen said. It will be a short drive for Allen to the NAIA program located in Mishawaka. She plans to study exercise science and later study physical therapy. Natalie Newell, coach of the Lady Pilots, was excited to get a player like Allen to her team. “We’re stoked to have Haylee,
OUTSTANDING DAY — Wawasee senior Kaleb Salazar was named the “Outstanding Wrestler” from the Super Duals meet Saturday, Nov. 25. Photo provided by Yvonne Salazar.
NEW UNIFORM — Wawasee senior Haylee Allen shows off her future softball uniform with the Bethel Pilots. a pitcher of her caliber, the records she has broken, the things she has done. The level that she’s played speaks for itself. We are excited to add her to our staff and continue to propel our program forward,” Newell said. As a pitcher with the Lady Warriors, Allen broke Wawasee records for career strikeouts and most strikeouts in a single season and single game. Her senior year may put those records out of reach for future Wawasee pitchers. “Getting the career strikeout record as a junior was so cool because I still have one more year to try and add to that. It feels like my name will last here for a while,” Allen said. Allen pitched varsity as a freshman, the last year Wawasee won sectionals in the sport. It is an achievement she hopes to replicate in her upcoming senior season. “I think my favorite softball moment was winning sectionals
my freshman year. I think that was such a great experience for me, especially at such a young age,” Allen said. Allen began playing the sport when she was eight and it slowly pushed out the other sports she played. “I’ve just been playing it for so long and I love softball,” Allen said. “I’ve been doing lessons three times a week ever since I was little. It was just a passion that I had from a young age. It was just something I wanted to excel in and succeed to my dreams.” Despite the dedication to softball, Allen has academic success too. Her class rank is inside the top 15. Her parents, Scott and Sheila Allen, were on hand for her signing ceremony as were her softball teammates. “I just want to thank everybody for coming to see me. It means a lot that so many people care about me and care about my achievements,” Allen said.
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NORTH WEBSTER FOOD PANTRY — The Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club recently held its food pantry fundraiser at Oakwood. The Hubie Ashcraft Band entertained the nearly 200 people in attendance. A $2,000 check, along with a truckload of food, was donated to the North Webster Food Pantry. Pictured in front from left are Kurt Shock; Joy Parcel; Susan Stump, The Papers Inc.; Patrick Perry; Elaine Coblentz; and Angie Drook. In back are Aaron Apple, Hursh Insurance; Cameron Plew, Lake City Bank; Gavin Harris; and Sue Gerke. Photo by Mary Erb. HAIRSTYLIST — Brittany Bushong has wanted to be a hairstylist for as long as she can remember. She graduated from Fairfield’s cosmetology program and continued her education at Ravenscroft Beauty College to obtain her training license.
Bushong creates confidence and connection in her chair By MARISSA SWEATLAND Staff Writer Brittany Bushong has been hair obsessed since she was a little girl. Unlike other little kids, her dream job never changed, she always knew she wanted to be a hairstylist. Bushong is the first in her family to complete cosmetology school. “I love turning my client around in the chair and seeing their eyes light up,” Bushong explained, “it’s like seeing the confidence switch turn on.” Bushong is incredibly dedicated to her craft. She completed training at Fairfield’s cosmetology program and continued in her education at Ravenscroft Beauty College to complete courses to obtain her training license. “The science behind hair and color is so fascinating,” Bushong noted. Learning about the science of hair color was one of Bushong’s favorite parts of her education. Now she uses that education to teach other stylists. In her down time, Bushong dedicates chunks of time to perusing social media sites like Pinterest, Instagram and TikTok to stay on top of the ever changing hair trends. “With the rising popularity of social media, fashion trends cycle quicker than they did before,” Bushong explained, “as a stylist, you need to be in the know about the trends because so many clients are going to come in with an (inspiration) pic from Instagram or TikTok.” Bushong explained how hair styling fits per-
fectly in the life she has built in Syracuse, noting her hours are flexible so she is able to be involved in her 13 and 7 year old sons’ hobbies, including Cub Scouts and T-ball. She enjoys helping her clients find their confidence through their hair and being able to build connections with her clients. “Building connections with a client is a must. Connections put clients back in your chair,” Bushong explained, “connections create loyalty. I have clients that I have had for 10-plus years.” Bushong also creates connections through the various fundraisers she runs through her studio, Rich Beauty Parlor. The latest fundraiser benefited New Hope Pet Rescue. Participants donated specific items and every donation gave them an entry to win raffle items. Bushong has helped many local nonprofits through her fundraisers, including Living In Transition Effectively and L.I.T.E. Recovery Café. “Syracuse is my home, I have lived here my entire life,” Bushong explained, “if I see a chance to help my community, I absolutely will.” Bushong built her career and salon from the ground up, and her hard work and dedication was rewarded last year when she was presented with the Syracuse-Webster Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year award. “Confidence comes from helping someone find theirs,” Bushong mentioned, “there is no better feeling than a client loving the hair you created.”
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LIONS DONATION — The North Webster Lions Club recently donated $2,600 to North Webster Elementary School for teachers to purchase supplies for their classrooms. Pictured from left are Dianna Allen, NWES first grade teacher; Mark Lawson, Lions Club; Greg Stump, Lions Club; Melissa Atwood, NWES first grade teacher; and Ashley Dirck, NWES first grade teacher. Photo provided by Principal Lee Snider.
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SYRACUSE FOOD PANTRY DONATION — The Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club recently held its annual “Rock ‘N’ Stock the Shelves” fundraiser. This event was held at Oakwood Resort and featured music by The Hubie Ashcraft Band. The Rotary Club also held a food drive the week before and were able to collect a truckload of food for the Syracuse Food Pantry. Pictured from left are Rotarians Melody Cusick, Remax Partners; Aaron Apple, Hursh Insurance Agency; Arlene Glover, director of Syracuse Food Pantry; Erick Leffler, Dynamic Spine and Rehab Center; Dr. Richard Brungardt, Lakeland Animal Clinic; and Barry Hudson, retired. Photo by John Glover.
STRICKLAND SPEAKS ABOUT MUSEUM — The Kosciusko County Old Jail Museum and Genealogy Library, located at 121 N. Indiana St., Warsaw, was the topic of the Lakeland Kiwanis meeting on Monday, Nov. 20. The guest speaker was co-director, Sheila Strickland. The hours for the museum are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. It will be closed for the winter on Dec. 14 and will reopen March 6, 2024. The building was built in 1871 and closed as a jail in 1982. It is our history of Kosciusko County. Lakeland Kiwanis welcomes everyone to their weekly meetings at 6:30 a.m. Mondays at the North Webster Community Center. Photo provided.
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP FOOD PANTRY — The Van Buren Township Food Pantry in Milford was awarded a check for $2,000 from the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club. The Rotary Club awarded three, local food pantries $2,000 each this year to help keep the community fed. Pictured from left are Vickie Scarpellini, office manager, and Pat Reuter, volunteer. Photo by Susan Stump.
Bridge Results North Webster Bridge Group The North Webster Bridge Group met Tuesday, Nov. 21, at the Senior Primelife Enrichment Center in the North Webster Community Center. Winners were Jerry Hetrick, first, and Jean Cowan, second.
KNIGHTS DONATE TO FOOD PANTRIES — The Syracuse Knights of Columbus recently donated $1,500 to area food pantries. Pictured from left are Jeff Goralczyk of the Knights; Vickie Scarpellini of the Van Buren Township Food Pantry; Arlene Grover, Syracuse Food Pantry; and Ann Darlington of the North Webster Food Pantry. This is one of the many area organizations supported by the Syracuse Knights of Columbus. Photo provided.
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GINGERBREAD HOUSE — Children’s librarian Megan Daumen begins work on her sample faux gingerbread house. This family fun night will occur at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12. Registration is required. Photo by Sarah Wright. MUSIC CLASS — Students from Julie Hay’s second grade class learn how to improvise during music class lead by Kris Stump. Photo by Marissa Sweatland.
TURKEY DAY — Milford School had its annual turkey feast Tuesday, Nov. 21. Students learned about Thanksgiving, made their own placemats for the table and turkey hats to add to the festivities, then enjoyed the school’s turkey lunch. Pictured in front is first grader Daleysa Hernandez. In the back row: Wilman Ramirez-Perez, left, and Camdyn Deak. Photo provided by Beth Banghart.
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Whisk up holiday magic The North Webster Community Public Library is elevating holiday baking to a whole new level this December. Unveiling an array of culinary tools, the library’s “Library of Things” now boasts a tempting selection of baking essentials. Delight in the art of baking with our diverse collection of cake pans and cake decorating supplies, all available for a three-week loan period. Dive into a world of delectable delights with NWCPL’s extensive assortment of cookbooks, featuring everything from holiday baking to mouthwatering desserts. But the library’s festive offerings don’t stop there. Elevate your holiday gatherings with their assortment of board games, card games and dice games, perfect for entertaining family and friends during festive get-togethers. And why not add a musical touch to your celebrations? Enhance your holiday party ambience by borrowing records or CDs, along with a record player or CD player, ensuring your event is filled with the sounds of the season. Experience the joy of the holidays like never before with the North Webster Community Public Library. Come and explore their treasure trove of culinary and entertainment delights and let the holiday festivities begin. Weekly Library Events The following activities are set to take place at North Webster Community Public Library. Attendees do not need to have a
library card to participate in any of these events. Adult Events Adult needle felting, 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 4. Come craft an adorable snowman in a mug or a cute melting marshmallow. Class is free and all materials are provided, but registration is required. Call the library to secure your spot. Roots & Branches Genealogy Club, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6. Come share tips and tricks for creating family trees and doing other difficult genealogy research. Get Fit While You Sit chair exercise class, 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7. This low-impact exercise class is perfect for anyone wanting to ease back into getting in shape. Class is free, library membership not required. Let’s Move Dance Class is canceled in the month of December. Fiber Arts Friday, 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8. Yarn enthusiasts are encouraged to come gather with other like-minded crafters to work on projects together or to learn a new skill. Teen Events Have the after-school blues? Students in grades 6-12 are invited to Teen Café at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4. Play games, eat snacks and hang out with friends. Teen Wellness Circle, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5. Join fellow teens to engage in insightful discussions about physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Teen needle felting, 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8. Join in to learn the
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Families to make gingerbread houses Join the Syracuse Public Library’s next Family Fun Night at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, in the downstairs meeting room and create an adorable cardboard gingerbread house. Families will use frosting and a variety of decorations to create unique houses while enjoying snacks and festive music. There are only supplies for six families, so register soon on the library’s online calendar at tinyurl.com/FamilyFunNightGingerbread. Children’s Programs Children in kindergarten through fifth grade can show off their dance moves during Move & Groove Club at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, in the downstairs meeting room. During this club, children complete various dance challenges. Homeschool class will be geared toward first through third grades at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, in the downstairs meeting room. Students will use games to learn during this class. Other grades are welcome to join, though older students will also learn with games on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Storytime also meets at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, in the children’s department, to enjoy picture books. Each week, the children explore a new letter in the alphabet and learn about Spanish and American Sign Language. Get A Head Start On Presents Add homemade gifts to your holiday giving by joining the Syracuse
Public Library’s knitting and crocheting club at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, in the upstairs sitting area. The library will have patterns for easy-to-make holiday gifts on hand — from simple dishcloths to beautiful scarves. Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome to attend with their supplies and enjoy the company of other fiber artists. The library has limited supplies of yarn, knitting needles and crochet hooks for those with none. Friends Meeting The Friends of the Syracuse Public Library will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, in the downstairs meeting room. Those wishing to attend will need to knock on the southernmost Harrison Street door near the staff parking lot, since the meeting occurs before the library opens. The Friends will then break from meeting during January and February. Teen Meetings Teens can join young adult video gaming from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, in the Rosalyn Jones Room. They will pick a game to enjoy on the library’s Nintendo Switch. SPL’s teen advisory board will also meet from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, in the downstairs meeting room. Members will help shape teen programming offered by the library. Interested teens can fill out an online form available at https://forms.gle/zLB69AXgVRDFGmKi7.
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10 YEARS AGO, NOV. 27, 2013 State Representative Rebecca Kubacki (R-Syracuse) was honored with the Small Business Champion award by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce Nov. 18 for her hard work and dedication to help improve Indiana’s small business climate. The 24th annual Wawasee Middle School Christmas Craft Bazaar is a major fundraiser for the school. Susan Gerrity, of Syracuse, has been a vendor since the bazaar first began. Jerry Ganshorn, also of Syracuse, has been a vendor off and on for several years. He recalled a similar craft show being held several years ago at the old Syracuse Junior High School. 20 YEARS AGO, NOV. 26, 2003 The Alpha Tau Omicron Chap-
ter of Phi Theta Kappa at Ivy Tech State College’s South Bend campus recently inducted new members for the summer and fall semesters. Among these new members is Alexis Hoffman of Syracuse. Students must rank in the top 20 percent of the class to be invited to membership and must maintain high academic standing during their enrollment in the two-year college. Ashley Adamaitis of Syracuse, a Wawasee High School freshman cheerleader, participated in the Nationals Inc. 2003 Jr. Teen Northern Indiana Pageant competition Sunday, Nov. 23. Out of 87 contestants in her group, Ashley placed in the top 10. 30 YEARS AGO, NOV. 24, 1993 No issue available. 40 YEARS AGO, NOV. 30, 1983
When ‘Cruzin Around ‘Cuse mentioned Jay and Lucille Peffley as holders of basketball tickets for 23 straight years, we opened a can of worms. “You got me into some real trouble,” responded Peffley. All of which caused us to call athletic director Hal Traviola to see what other loyal fans have been regular Warrior fans for a prolonged period. Among them are Sam Bushong, Jim Stucky, Tom Prickett, Bill Beemer, Phil Payne, Bill Little, Bob Brown, Don Wolferman and Pete Wuthrich. Mrs. Floyd Reed, Syracuse, returned home Monday, Nov. 28, after a one-week visit in Moulton and Cincinnati, Iowa, with her children and grandchildren. This was the first time Mrs. Reed had seen seven of the 11 grandchil-
dren; and two of her sons in four years. It is the first vacation Mrs. Reed has taken in 20 years. 50 YEARS AGO, NOV. 28, 1973 Syracuseans enjoying Thanksgiving dinner in the Dave Pavy home at Lowell included Mr. and Mrs. James Butt, Steve Butt and family, Mr.and Mrs. Kaleel Juday, Mrs. Lois Schleeter and Fredona Passarelli. Angela Pavy spent the Thanksgiving vacation in Syracuse. The Monday night meeting, on Nov. 19, of the Intermediate Mothers Club at Syracuse was held at the home of Mrs. James Stucky with 13 members in attendance. Appointed to the nominating committee were Mrs. Avon Bushong, Mrs. Ross Cook and Mrs. Vearl Gaff.
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10 YEARS AGO, NOV. 27, 2013 North Webster Lions Club recently held its annual Thanksgiving dinner giveaways. The club delivered to six families. David and Susie Heath were highlighted in the recent publication by the Kosciusko Community Foundation. Their photo was in the book and the article told how the North Webster couple teamed up to make the North Webster American Legion’s front entry handicapped accessible. They joined with others at the post to write a grant application to KCF for the new entry and automatic doors and helped coordinate the construction project. 20 YEARS AGO, NOV. 26, 2003 Plans were made for a Christmas dinner party Nov. 12 when North Webster Past Chiefs Club met in the home of Wilma Mitchell. Jeanette Bockman was assis-
tant hostess. The group decided in lieu of a gift exchange, canned and nonperishable food items would be brought to the next meeting for the North Webster Food Pantry. Following the meeting, euchre was played; Sandy Heck placed high. North Webster Church of God J.O.Y. group met with 40 people attending. A traditional Thanksgiving dinner was prepared by the host committee consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Orlie Black, Judy Wagner and Betty Ganger. Marilyn Baney, a new J.O.Y. board member, also assisted with the meal. Galen Haney gave the invocation. The decorations were provided by Emogene Davis and Orlie Black. 30 YEARS AGO, NOV. 24, 1993 No issue available. 40 YEARS AGO, NOV. 30, 1983 Marilyn Staton was hostess for
the recent meeting of Country Extension Homemakers Club. Monica Braman gave a craft demonstration showing showing how to make yarn ropes for dusting. Members of Backwater Friends Club met Nov. 17 at the home of Nancy Corbin with Dorothy Snoke as assistant hostess. Paula Corbin was a guest. The lesson, entitled “Stress,” was presented by Esther Rider. Wanda Mickley will be hostess for the December Christmas party and carry-in dinner. Nina Sutton received the door prize. Rev. Howard W. Ellis presented a program about “The Gospel in Art” Nov. 27 at North Webster United Methodist Church. 50 YEARS AGO, NOV. 28, 1973 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huntzinger of North Webster are the parents of a daughter,
Stacey Suzanne, born Sunday, Nov. 25, at the Murphy Medical Center in Warsaw. She tipped the scales at 6 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 inches long when she was born at 9:15 a.m. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Walker of Anderson and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Orville Huntzinger of Anderson. Douglas Pilcher was guest speaker at the Nov. 19 meeting of Lakeland Kiwanis Club. He discussed coin collecting and presented some historical facts about the growth of the hobby in America. Don Martin, Jerry Badskey, A.C. Underwood, Russell Johnson and Jesse Huntzinger of Lakeland Kiwanis Club were among the guests who attended the 25th anniversary celebration of Columbia City Kiwanis Club Nov. 14.
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Ronald Baumgartner named president of The Papers Inc. 10 YEARS AGO, NOV. 27, 2013 Conner Allen, Roger Fitzpatrick, Olivia Long and Jenny Camarena, students at Milford School, were shown with a stack of presents for Operation Christmas Child. These kids, and many other students, collected 40 gift filled boxes for children overseas. Last week Milford Kiwanis Club distributed the pies from its annual pie sale. Kiwanis raised $1,500, selling 506 pies. The proceeds from the pie sale, which is Kiwanis’ biggest fundraiser, help provide financial assistance and needed supplies for New Beginnings Day Care, Teen Parents Succeeding, Cardinal Center, Ri-
ley Children’s Hospital and many other organizations. One hundred percent of the profits from the bake sale benefit the children and families in Milford. 20 YEARS AGO, NOV. 26, 2003 Three Milford Middle School eighth grade students were selected to be part of the Indiana All-Region Band which performed Sunday, Nov. 23, at NorthWood High School in Nappanee. Band directors from 10 local school districts nominated over 240 students in grades seven through nine to be part of this honor band and a select group of 120 students was created. The students selected were Austin Meerzo, Gene
Dush and Mary Corbin. Christian Church of Milford has appointed Crystal Tudor to the position of activities director. She will oversee events at the church’s newly remodeled Christian Activity Center. National City Bank in Milford has recently hired Jason Reed as its new branch manager. Reed has been in his new position at the bank since Nov. 10. 30 YEARS AGO, NOV. 24, 1993 No issue available. 40 YEARS AGO, NOV. 30, 1983 Ronald L. Baumgartner was named President of The Papers Incorporated on Tuesday, in an action by the Milford publishing firm’s board of directors. He has served as vice president since the firm was incorporated on January 1, 1973. Arch Baumgartner, who has been president, became chairman of the board of directors in the same action. Schwartz’s Super Valu Supermarket, Milford, is expanding its services with the addition of new meat storage cases and a deli
case. This work should be completed by the end of December. 50 YEARS AGO, NOV. 28, 1973 An Indiana girl who cut her family’s food bill in half by canning and freezing food has been named one of six national winners in the 4-H food preservation program. Cynthia Rapp, 18, r 2 Milford, received a $700 scholarship from Kerr Glass Manufacturing Corporation, sponsor of the 4-H food preservation program. Ron Smith turned 26 on Tuesday, and when he got his breakfast at Augsburger’s, it came with a small lighted candle standing in the toast. Mr. and Mrs. Wade E. Mishler of Milford entertained the following persons in their home on Thanksgiving Day for dinner — Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Mishler of Milford, Mrs. Agnes Grose and Earl Sutton of Leesburg and Mrs. Gregory Mishler and son, Ryan of Bremen. The dinner also marked the observance of the Mervin Mishlers’ 62nd wedding anniversary.
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A FALL CLASSIC — Baked apple and pork tenderloin make a fall classic. Photo by Loren Shaum
Garden Garden Garden The Versatile Apple Garden Garden IN THE
By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON, Guest Columnist and Master Gardener
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DONATION PRESENTED — Members of the North Webster American Legion Riders Chapter 253 presented Kosciusko County Community Foundation with a donation of $1,500 for the KC Riley Kids Funds. Pictured from left are Mark Zimmerman, secretary and retired Army veteran; Ronald Ringle, Riders director and retired Marine veteran; Stephanie Overbey, KCCF chief executive officer; and Jimmy Cavender, road captain. Photo provided by Kosciusko County Community Foundation.
North Webster Legion Riders make donation in honor of Conkling By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON, Guest Columnist and Master Gardener
Members of the North Webster ride in honor of Mike Elwood. The ley Children’s Hospital. The fund American Legion Riders Chapter Legion Riders presented the do- provides gas and food cards to 253 recently presented Kosciusko nation in honor of their member, families to help alleviate some of County Community Foundation Dan Conkling, who recently died. the financial burden of travel and with a donation of $1,500 for the Conkling served as the assistant food expenses during their child’s director of the Legion Riders. KC Riley Kids Fund. medical visits. The fund also proThe KC Riley Kids Fund pro- vides support to Riley Children’s The money was collected with two fundraising rides held ear- vides financial assistance to Kos- Hospital to help cover the cost of JOYCE County ARLEEN CORSON, and not Master Gardener lier this year — “Reba’s Ride” in Byciusko families Guest whichColumnist programs covered by health the spring and an end-of-summer have a child being treated at Ri- insurance.
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By JOYCE ARLEEN CORSON, Guest Columnist and Master Gardener
QUAKING ASPEN TREES
The tree that trembles My life has taken me from Indiana flat land to a blunt edge of a glacier, formed early on from a meteor strike or a natural occurring volcano. This phenomenon left kettle lakes filled with fresh water from endless flowing artesian wells. At the request of a dear friend we were lured to the beautiful natural wonder of Lake Papakeechie, named after Miami Indian Chief Papakeechie. Circumstances happen and I have been happy to create stories about my agriculture environment from parents, living off the land and our children who excel from haut cuisine. I had no problem identifying corn, beans and strawberries, but I took readily to identifying cattail, wild rice and sedges! Upon exploring the area of our new home, I found a colony of quaking aspen — populus tremuloides. The petioles holding the flat leaf in place at a right angle is moved by a breeze of air causing it to tremble! However, on a second visit to this beautiful colony of trees I found they had been burned in a leaf fire. I was divested. The Master Gardeners directed me to the Kosciusko Arbor Day Sale of native trees. I immediately bought six aspen trees and planted them on Thanksgiving vacation after their sap was drained for the winter.
Three survived. It’s time to give back to our world and plant trees. By November the trees are shedding their leaves as the running sap is going to the roots. Some species are more marcescent than others. Oaks, beeches, hornbeams and hop-hornbeams commonly hold their leaves. Younger trees exhibit marcesence more often than mature trees because the tree leaves know when their nutrition is used up and spring is here. Stress from drought or disease can cause impairment in any deciduous species! Aspen loves water and I planted them on our property line avoiding any sewer pies and giving me a distance view with plenty of sunlight. It is tall growing and by now it has grown several feet over my head. This fascinating and enchanting tree has many attributes and will readily oblige those who are looking to quickly colonize large areas. Numerous birds call it home. It will excel for you as it is doing for me with routine maintenance of fresh water, basic tree fertilizer and a hug. We move through each day, rarely stopping to think about just how much trees provide for us. What would we miss in a world without trees? Clean water. America’s drinking water comes from forests! Trees help absorb the sounds of traffic and have a cooling effect on neigh-
borhoods. Many medications like aspirin and cough syrup and also ingredients in toothpaste and shaving cream come from trees. Without trees we wouldn’t have fruit, chocolate, nuts or ice cream! The tires on your care are made from the sap of the rubber tree. These are some raw material we would miss.
Apples originated in Kazakhstan and were brought west via the Silk Road. Eventually immigrants brought apples to North America where only the crabapple was indigenous. One of those immigrants was John Chapman. Born in Massachusetts in 1774, he started west at age 18 with a passion to keep ahead of settlers and plant apple orchards. He collected seeds from cider mills, and carefully planted the seeds at selected locations from Pennsylvania to Indiana. As settlers moved west, this wanderer became known as Johnny Appleseed. He died in 1845 in Indiana, but many of his orchards are alive today. There’s a memorial in Fort Wayne, but it’s unknown where he was buried. Today there are 7,500 apple varietals worldwide with about a third of them grown in North America. If those aren’t enough, universities like Cornell and Washington State are continually developing new varietals. Our son works at Cornell, and several years ago, he introduced us to newly developed apples from their agricultural breeding department. Snap dragon and ruby frost were recognized by tasters as crisp and very sweet. Indeed, the snap dragon developed from honeycrisp, is full of flavor. Popular Apples According experts, the most popular eating apples are gala, McIntosh and red delicious. For baking, favorites include braeburn (originated in New Zealand), gravenstein, Rome beauty and northern spy. Most of these are rarely found in Indiana, so I usually eat honey crisp, and use granny smith for cooking. In my book, Seasons in Lake Country, there is a recipe for a vinaigrette using granny smith apples. It goes great with spinach, and I even heat the vinaigrette to wilt the spinach. Public Notices 2024 KOSCIUSKO COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING DATES January 8, 2024 April 8, 2024 July 8, 2024 October 7, 2024 All meetings will be held at 5:00 pm in the Justice Bldg. Multi-Purpose Meeting Room-basement @121 N. Lake Street, Warsaw, IN. hspaxlp
WAWASEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Wawasee Community School Corporation, Kosciusko County, Indiana, that the proper legal officers will consider the following additional appropriation in excess of the budget for the current year at their special meeting place at 1 Warrior Path, Syracuse, IN 46567, at 5:30 o’clock p.m., on the 12th day of December, 2023. Fund Name: Debt Service Fund AMOUNT Major Budget Classification: Debt Service $500,000 TOTAL for Debt Service Fund: $500,000 Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. The additional appropriation as finally made will be referred to the Department of Local Government Finance (Department). The Department will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of funds to support the appropriation within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a Certified Copy of the action taken. Dated November 29, 2023 Mrs. Rachel Moore Treasurer hspaxlp
Pork Tenderloin With Apples With fall upon us, apples are everywhere. We often purchase them from Kercher’s Sunrise Orchards in Goshen, and an excellent use is to cook them with pork. Here’s a recipe that brings together many fall flavors. The Marinade 1-pound pork tenderloin, trimmed 1 1/2 cups bourbon 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 cups apple cider 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder Place the tenderloin in a plastic container. Mix all other ingredients and pour over the pork. Cover and refrigerate for four hours or overnight. Reserve the marinade. For The Pork 4 tablespoons butter, divided 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 large honeycrisp, apples, sliced 1/2-inch thick 1 large shallot, thinly sliced Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup marinade 1 teaspoon orange zest Fresh herbs (thyme, rose-
mary, parsley, chives, etc.) Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bring pork to room temperature. Using an iron skillet suitable to hold the tenderloin and apples, heat on high heat. Add half the butter and oil. Swirl to coat the bottom of the skillet. Add the tenderloin and sear until browned all over. Place the apples and shallots around the tenderloin. Sprinkle a pinch each of salt and pepper over the apples. Place in oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove and rotate the tenderloin. Stir the apple mixture. Add the marinade and bake for another 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in the middle reads 140 degrees. Remove pork to a cutting board, cover with foil and let rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, add remaining butter and zest to the apple-marinade mixture. Heat over medium heat until the butter is melted and apple mixture well-coated. Slice the pork and place on a serving platter. Distribute the apple mixture around pork. Pour any juices over. Sprinkle herbs over and serve. Serves two to three.
Public Notices NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS 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 p.m. on December 14, 2023 to consider the following additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year: Emergency Management — HMEP 2024 Grant 8168-36065-000-0000 Planning & Training $14,000.00 American Rescue Plan Act — ARPA 8950-38071-000-0000 YMCA Madison School $100,000.00 CHIRP-CITL Grant 8410-11706-000-0000 Grant Salaries $2,000.00 Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. The additional appropriations 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. Rhonda Helser, Auditor Kosciusko County hspaxlp STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF KOSCIUSKO) SS: MATTHEW M. BOYER AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT P. RATZ, Plaintiff, v. EQUICREDIT CORPORATION OF AMERICA AND ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED HEREIN, Defendants. NOTICE OF COMPLAINT TO QUIET TITLE TO REAL ESTATE TO: Equicredit Corporation of America and any other person claiming an interest in the real estate described herein. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Plaintiff has filed an action in the Kosciusko Superior Court No. 4/Circuit asking the Court to quiet title to certain real estate described as follows: The south 67 feet of lots numbered eighty-four (84) and eighty-five (85) in Dolan and Miles Addition to the Town of Syracuse, as recorded in Plat Book 2, page 149, in the Office of the Recorder of Kosciusko County, Indiana. LESS AND EXCEPTING the following portion of the above tract: The north 5.7 feet of the west 31 feet thereof. If you claim an interest in the real estate described herein, you or your attorney must file a response to Plaintiff’s Complaint not later than thirty (30) days following the last date of publication of this notice. If you fail to so respond to Plaintiff’s Complaint, the Court may grant the relief requested by Plaintiff. Dated: 11/8/2023 Ann Torpy, Clerk Kosciusko Superior/Circuit Court 121 N. Lake Street Warsaw, Indiana 46580 Stephen R. Snyder, #413-43 Snyder Morgan & Kuchmay LLP 200 West Main Street Syracuse, IN 46567 Telephone: (574) 457-3300 srs@smk.law Attorneys for Plaintiff hspaxlp N.15-29
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Brightening the holiday season for the military community (StatePoint) As we enter the holiday season and Americans across the country look forward to spending time with family, thousands of service members deployed overseas – many to the Middle East in response to the Israel-Hamas war – will not have that luxury and will be spending the holidays far away from loved ones. Here is how USO Holidays programming delivers a piece of home to them, along with ideas for how you can get involved: 1. Care packages: A care package might seem small in light of the challenges of deployment, but for many service members, they’re a reminder that they’re not forgotten by Americans back home. Aside from standard USO Care Packages, which contain snacks or toiletries, USO Holidays Care Packages have festive treats and goodies, such as holiday candies, cozy socks and a warm beanie, that help bridge the gap between home and the front lines. This year, the USO will deliver 50,000 holiday packages to over 250 locations globally. 2. Holiday traditions: Giving up treasured family traditions can be difficult. That’s why USO Centers and USO Mobile teams host holiday meals for service members and their families, complete with special treats ranging from pumpkin and sweet potato pie to hot cocoa bars. Each December, USO Holidays Cookie Week celebrates the time-honored tradition of baking and decorating cookies, putting service members and military families in the holiday spirit wher-
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CARE PACKAGES — As you visit with family this holiday season, remember those who cannot. Consider gifting care packages to military members who could not make it home for the holidays. Photo courtesy of USO photos. ever they are located. Other seasonal programming can include tree decorating, arts and crafts, holiday-themed movie nights and ugly sweater competitions. Through these activities, service members stationed far from home can still make holiday memories. 3. Connections to home: Staying connected to family during the holidays can be difficult for service members stationed overseas, particularly for those in or near regions in conflict such as Eastern Europe or the Middle East. The USO Reading Program enables deployed service members to record themselves reading a book to their child. Then, the recording and a copy of the book are sent to that service member’s family. 4. Happy travels: As most people know, holiday travel can be especially taxing. Thousands of service members and trainees from military installations across the country participate in
the Holiday Block Leave period, many traveling through some of the busiest airports in the United States to be with their families during the holidays. USO airport centers can alleviate some of that stress for service members and trainees by providing a place to relax and unwind before the next leg of their journey, along with all the comfort items they need. To learn more about these programs and how to support them, and for ideas on how to reach out to the military community to express your thanks during the holidays and throughout the year, visit uso.org/campaign/holidays. The holiday season can look very different for service members and military families who must celebrate while separated from loved ones and home in all corners of the world. Bringing everyone together on special days fosters camaraderie and positivity, and provides a welcome break from the demands of military life.
Church Milford First Brethren to host holiday community dinner The Milford First Brethren Church, 110 W. Catherine St., is hosting a free holiday community dinner 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday,
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Nov. 29, in the church’s gymnasium. On the menu for the holiday feast is turkey, dressing casserole,
mashed potatoes and desserts. All are welcome to attend the dinner. A freewill offering will be accepted.
HE LAKELAND Eagles of Syracuse gave a generous donation of $900 to the American Legion Riders of Syracuse for their annual Toys for Tots fundraiser. All the money collected in this fundraiser will be used to buy toys kids in the community.
This donation was collected from proceeds of the Mega Eagle, which donates to various local charities. A new Mega Eagle will start Nov. 30, with all proceeds going towards unpaid lunch balances at the local schools. Pictured above, from left, are Jim Benson, Steve Wolferman, Chad Berkeypile, Ron Collins and Jerry Zanders. —o— CLERK-TREASURER TRICIA Gall has announced that Milford Town Hall, and thus her office, has changed its hours. It will now be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you need to drop off utility payments outside of those times, you can do so through the drop slot on the north side of the building. If you have questions, call (574) 6584519. —o— CUB SCOUT Pack 3726 will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, in the North Webster United Methodist Church for its weekly den meeting. The meeting typically starts out as the entire group conducts opening flags and announcements. They will then break up into the individual rank dens (Lions, Tigers, Wolfs, Bears, Webelos, and Arrow of Light) to work on advancements for their ranks. Typically, at the end of the meeting, they will come together again and possibly do an activity and then close the meeting, according to Scoutmaster Scott Fox.
Milford Methodist Meeting House presents free concert Dec. 1
On Dec. 8-9, Troops 726 and 726G will have an overnight lock-in. Scouts can bring friends and play video games or other activities all night long. The lock-in starts at 7 p.m. and ends and 7 a.m. the next morning.
The Milford Methodist Meeting House is hosting a free music concert 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. The show will feature Clunette United Methodist Church’s evening service praise team “The
“The group usually goes to a movie or goes bowling for a couple of hours and then comes back to the church for pizza and then play games throughout the night,” said Fox. —o—
Circuit,” performing a mix of praise songs, rock ‘n’ roll, Christmas classics and more. Come enjoy the music as well as refreshments, and tour the facilities to learn about the minis-
tries and community services offered in conjunction with Living In Transition Effectively. For more information, visit facebook.com/MilfordMethodistMeetingHouse.
Mallane family to host 11th annual Toys for Tots spaghetti dinner “The dinner was my wife’s, Linda, idea,” Mark Mallane explained, “and she makes a mean spaghetti sauce!” The 11th annual Toys for Tots spaghetti dinner will be held from noon to 8 p.m. or until sold
out Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Syracuse American Legion Post 223, 1008 S. Huntington St. “We saw an opportunity to give back to the community, and we took it,” Mallane explained. The dinner will consist of
homemade spaghetti and meatballs, Italian salad, garlic bread and dessert. Each plate will cost $15. Carry-out is available. All proceeds from the dinner will go toward supporting Toys for Tots.
AN UPDATE on student drawings for the Syracuse Community Center Mural. Students are getting very creative with ideas that represent the community both past and present. They are still open for submissions of photos from the public of buildings, businesses, houses, churches, bridges, barns, trucks, cars, tractors, harvest equipment and even road signs or billboards that have significance. Message art teacher Christi Ziebarth at cziebarth@ wawasee.k12.in.us for more information. —o— MILFORD STREET superintendent Steven Marquart has announced leaf season will be ending in early December. Town residents should get their leaves raked before then and placed on top of the curb for pickup. After leaf season ends, the leaves will need to be placed in bags to be picked up. —o— THE SYRACUSE American Legion Auxiliary 223 is holding an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8-11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. The public, ages 18 and over, is welcome. The Legion is located at 1008 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. —o— THE FRIENDS of the Milford Public Library have some gift baskets for sale at the library. The baskets are on display in the adult department, close to the circulation desk. If you are looking for some reasonably priced Christmas presents, take a look. Each basket has a theme and has at least one book included in the goodies. All the money goes to the Friends of the Milford Library and supports the Milford Public Library. —o— THE ANNUAL Breakfast with Santa will be from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, at North Webster Community Center. The Kiwanis Club will provide the breakfast and there will
be crafts for children. —o— WITH THE hustle and bustle of the holidays, don’t forget the deadline to register for Lakeland Youth Center basketball. The deadline is 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, and is open to kids age 3 through fifth grade. The season will start Jan. 16 and conclude Feb. 24, with March 2 as a weather makeup day if needed. Go to lakelandyouthin.myrec. com and click on 2024 Winter basketball for more information and to register. —o— WEE WARRIORS Academy in Syracuse is offering a “Parent Night Out” to anyone who might want a chance to get out on a Friday evening. They have two Friday dates set up in December, from 5:30-11 p.m. The cost would be $50 per child and will include dinner, crafts, hot cocoa, a movie and popcorn. They need a minimum of 10 kids to sign up for the event to occur. For more information, call (574) 457-0155. —o— PLANS ARE underway for Winter Break fun at Made on Main in Milford. Angie Deak is looking for input on what time of day would be preferred by parents for kid art camp sessions to happen over break. Her suggestions are 10 a.m. to noon, 1-3 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. Go to the Made on Main Facebook page to weigh in. Details will follow soon. —o— ARE YOU in need of food this holiday season? North Webster Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and 1-3 p.m. Thursdays. It is located at 102 S. Morton St., North Webster. Call (574) 244-2142 for more information or to donate.
ON SUNDAY, Randie Kopkey posted this incredible picture on the “Friends of Lake Tippecanoe” Facebook page of a swimming pool being towed across the lake. Apparently the work was being done by The Pool Store of Indiana in North Manchester. Definitely something you don’t see every day. Perhaps this should be the theme photo for “Around the Lakes.” —o— REPRESENTATIVES FROM the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce were out in force during Small Business Saturday visiting and highlighting members. Small Business Saturday is designated at the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The chamber has a wide variety of members who offer unique services and products family and friends would love to find under the Christmas tree. If you’re looking for something unique for those on your gift list this year and are not excited about dealing with the crowds at the mall or big box stores, check out mywawasee.com or go to the Chamber’s Facebook page for ideas. —o— LIONS KARATE in North Webster recently promoted two younger students to first-degree Black Belt in Kobudo (weapons). Elias Kroeker, 14, has been training for seven years and Ari Trammell, 16, has been training for eight years. Trammell already holds the rank of second degree in taekwondo, and Kroeker will be testing for his second degree in taekwondo in December. Pictured below, from left, are Kate Bond, Steve Hanford, Kroeker, Trammell, Joe Robinson, and Denyel Bond. Lions Karate also had a board-breaking competition held recently at Quaker Haven, said Hanford.