The Mail-Journal - March 16, 2022

Council approves reestablishing equipment replacement fund

Alan Tio of Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation provided an update to the council. “The Town of Syracuse has worked hard to bring business to town,” Tio said. He noted KEDCO focuses on three pillars: entrepreneurs, housing and talent. He explained the county

revision was actually the county’s, which was adding Leesburg to the ordinance as it opted to join the APC since the ordinance was last updated.

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Fire Chief Mickey Scott explained the fire territory needs to reestablish the equipment replacement fund so it does not fall behind in updating equipment while costs are going up.

Council president Bill Musser asked specifically what KEDCO has done for Syracuse. Tio noted KEDCO has assisted several local businesses including Jasper Plastics, Polywood, Patrick

Elkhart County.” Nisly went on to say he thought the new district would be a very conservative district.Snow: “The redistricting process takes place every 10 years … I know from Kosciusko County, Warsaw proper, the population grew. In my case, it consolidated a little more. It threw me into a district with Curt Nisly.

Chris Francis named North Webster Chamber’s 2022 Person of the Year

Francis is the Tippecanoe Township Trustee, a fireman, EMT, and a sergeant and public information officer with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. His introduction was he could often be seen driving around town in his big truck, cruising Main Street checking

Nisly: “In talking to voters and going door to door is pro-life and ending abortion in Indiana. The second (issue) is gun owner

Kosciusko County APC Assistant Planner and Floodplain Administrator Matt Sandy brought the proposed

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“I’m excited to represent the district I grew up in, raised my family in and have my businesses in.”

However, commissioners ultimately decided to send the revisions back to the APC for them to do further work on it. Commissioners are also to further review it.

His mother, Lisa Strombeck, was also given credit for influencing Francis. She not only bought him every toy associated

Kosciusko County Commissioners have delayed a decision on revisions to the county’s flood control ordinance.

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What issues do you feel are most important to voters?

“One of the biggest changes and this is the one that I got

Commissioners table flood control ordinance revisions

“Welcome Home” to North Webster, is the theme for the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce this year and for the organization’s annual banquet, Monday, March 14. The banquet provides an opportunity for members to gather, hear the latest chamber news and to honor three individuals and two businesses.ChrisFrancis was named the Person of the Year; North Webster Church of God, the large business of the year; J & M Roberts Farms, the small business of the year; Paula Miller, Vol-

Nisly: “I think the new district is a very good district. I voted for the district. That being said, the new district is losing Syracuse and North Webster as well as

the most discussion at planning commission was a cumulative improvement requirement being removed (in certain circumstances),” added Sandy. “So what we have done is remove that cumulative to give us the ability to look at each project as a shot by itself, not adding the past projects into it, which will ultimately open up more potential improvements.”

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in on everyone and everything North Webster, visiting the elementary school and stopping at Ace Hardware about 80 times per

His career with the sheriff’s department, fire department and serving on the township advisory board and trustee were noted.“He is a selfless man and has dedicated his life to North Webster. He goes above and beyond the call of duty. He is a proven leader and family is his life,” Shipley read from his nomination.North Webster Church of God was recipient of the Large

The fire territory presented a 20 year plan with a 4% annual increase built in.

Nisly and Snow vie to represent District 22

The Mail-Journal emailed each representative the following questions.

Indiana Representatives Curt Nisly and Craig Snow are both running to represent the newly redrawn District 22, which after Nov. 9 will encompass all of Kosciusko County with the exception of Turkey Creek and Tippecanoe townships and including Pleasant Township in Wabash County.

unteer of the Year; and Mindy Scaggs was honored as outgoing president.Francis, a man with many hats, was honored as the “Person of the Year.” Emily Shipley, chamber president, didn’t get far in reading a biography of Francis, before he recognized he was the recipient. The real surprise came when family, friends and co-workers appeared to help celebrate the honor.

KEDCO also provides a small business revolving loan fund. When it comes to housing, Tio said KEDCO has been working with the town on the issue. He noted studies show the county can produce more housing.

needs to be known for supporting entrepreneurs. KEDCO does this by providing a single point of contact between business owners and government agencies and other resources.

Regarding talent, Tio said KEDCO has the capability to come alongside employers and assist with both acquiring talent and talent retention. He explained KEDCO is working hard to make sure those outside the county know what’s available in Kosciusko County.

At their meeting on Tuesday, March 15, the commissioners opted to table approving changes previously approved by the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission at its meeting March 2.

with police and fire, but also instilled the best values in life in him. “A conversation with him can leave one feeling excited about the day and also wondering how he has this much energy,” stated Shipley.

revisions before the commissioners.Hesaid as both the U.S. through the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Indiana through the Department of Natural Resources have oversight over the county’s flood control rules, updates are needed to the county’s ordinance to come intoHecompliance.notedone

After a brief public hearing, the Syracuse Town Council approved re-establishing the equipment replacement fund for the Turkey Creek Fire Territory. The council approved the request during its regular meeting Tuesday night, March 15.

Butweek.the clincher to Francis was he started arresting loved ones wearing his grandfather’s uniforms armed with a dart gun at the age of 5. “Pops” was the town marshal and fireman at that time. “Pops” and another grandfather were credited with influencing Francis’ career path. Growing up, Francis was a regular visitor to the fire station, dreaming about riding a fire truck someday.

rights. We passed constitutional carry, we’re just waiting for the governor to sign it. After that more work needs to be done, including repealing red flag laws.”

Commissioners table flood control

“It is our 22nd award and the 17th year for the Growth Award,” said Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson.Volunteers are needed to plant the trees April 30.

Flushing of hydrants will take place April Marquart6-7.reported four Milford residents may take part in the 50/50 sidewalk program. The council approved a quote from Thompson Concrete for $11,990. Residents will pay half of the cost of the work on their respective properties.

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Welcome Home Noting the banquet was actually a board meeting, Shipley stated even the meal of fried chicken, green beans and buttered noodles, had the home town feeling. She presented a video featuring the township trustee, Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory, community center, library, food pantry and police department and how they serve the community. All welcomed people home to North ShipleyWebster.highlighted accomplishments of the board since January — new website, cohosting the LeaderHership Luncheon, donated to the upcoming Kid’s Business Fair, updated by-laws, hosted a community guide cover contest and setting July 30 as the

A new mower for Schrock Fields is needed. A demonstration of a new mower could happen next month.

In other business, the commissioners:•Formally approved an interlocal agreement with the Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation & Visitor Commission to charge them $500 annually for Kosciusko County Auditor Michelle Puckett to do secretarial work for them.

After more discussion the council decided to use some of the Syracuse TIF funds for the comprehensive plan.

The trees will be planted Saturday, April 30. Jonsson is reaching out to athletic coach-

Nisly: “I’ve been out knocking on doors. I did it yesterday, I plan to do it today, I plan to do it everyday up to the election. Especially

installing power to the buildings. Drywall and painting are still being completed, and the garage doors are being Jonssoninstalled.saidaweekly meeting is planned for 8 a.m. next Wednesday, March 23, at the new ballfields.

Lursen.Amommy and me painting party is at 5:30 p.m. March 30. Participants will be painting an owl.

The addition of a handicap parking spot on the northeast corner of the town parking lot on Main Street was also Marquartapproved.said Community Crossing paving work will be done in two phases with the first phase starting April 18. The second phase start is yet to be determined.

The park board is seeking another member. If interested, contact Jonsson at (574) 457-3440.

The commissioners did approve several appropriations from the of the National American Rescue Plan Act funds following recommendations from the county’s ARPA advisory committee.

They10.include: $100,000 to be spent in $25,000 annually during four years to improve child care in the county; $200,000 for the Kosciusko County Justice Building’s fire alarm system; $120,000 for the Kosciusko County Jail’s showers; $36,105 for enhanced cybersecurity for the county; and $222,794.72 for the county’s tower connectivity project.“We’re blessed have

• The commissioners’ next meeting is 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, at the Kosciusko County Courthouse’s old courtroom.

There are three potential locations: Main and Dolan streets, the old ballpark, or a field at St. Andrew’s Church. The proposed dog park must be approved by Syracuse Town Council first.

Industries and the renovation of the old Syracuse Elementary School.Tioclosed out his presentation by noting KEDCO can assist local manufacturers using smart technology to apply for a manufacturers readiness grant which puts tax dollars back to work.The council moved on to approve three task orders addressing the Oakwood lift station force main improvement project, the Lakeside Drive water main loop and the exterior painting of the north water tower for a total of $207,500 with design work to be completed by October.

In the interest of “good due dilligence,” a committee is being formed to study the future purchase of new water meters for the town. The committee will be composed of representatives of all departments and will look at all aspects of the meters to find “the one that works best for

• $6,027 for new squad car computers.•$4,320 for the annual cloud storage fee.

“I run a business that’s open and transparent and I hope to do the same with this campaign.”

• Approved a request previously approved at the Kosciusko County APC meeting March 2 to rezone slightly more than 10 acres from agricultural to agricultural II on the north side of CR 510N at the intersection with CR 350E near Oswego in Plain Township.

In the clerk treasurer report, the council approved using $10,000 in Cumulative Capital Improvement Tax funds to cover a short fall of funds for Forest Park until 2029. Julie

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Snow: “The community prides itself on strong conservative values. Advocating for pro-life, strengthening the Second Amendment, we did that pretty well last session. What’s important to me is that Indiana is fiscally sound. I assume that’s what most people are concerned about.”

Fifty trees will be planted in Syracuse this spring

Milford Fire Chief Virgil Sharp reported a problem with the plumbing at the fire station after water was discovered coming through the floor around a toilet. “The problem is going to be fairly costly,” said Sharp, adding it also needed to be addressed quickly.

“It may be time to take care of the building period,” said Long, after Marquart commented the line running into the facility dates to 1957. Sharp is seeking quotes for the work, including a replumb of the line from the main into the building.Sharp said the new pumper truck should arrive in Milford around MarchDuring18. Superintendent Steven Marquart’s report on streets, water and parks, the council approved the resealing of parking lots and driveways on town property at a total cost of $14,645. Properties include water tower, sewer plant, town hall and EMS areas, utilities building and New Beginnings. The work will be performed by Super Seal Inc.

The park board’s meeting time has been changed; the new time is 5:30 p.m. and the next meeting will be April 11.

According to his campaign website, Sceniak “is passionate about bringing a fresh modern Hoosier approach to Washington, D.C. As a lifetime Hoosier, James knows the concerns that are present in the state: medical freedom, veterans care, fiscal responsibility, and more. Sceniak is a trained behavior therapist that works primarily with children on the autism spectrum. He works with kids to improve their social, academic, behavioral and gross and fine motor skills. James is already a public servant and wants to use those same skills and attitude of service to represent all of Indiana in the Senate.”

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• Approved a quote of $24,051.66 from KDA Furniture for office furniture. That was selected over a quote from Business Furnishings for $25,790.03.

How do you plan to introduce yourself to your new constituents?

Kline explained in 2009 Forest Park came to the residents asking for water and sewer. It was put in at Forest Park’s expense with payment for the installation added to the company’s water bill.

• Approved a quote of $21,337 for Core Mechanical Services to do planned maintenance of the Justice Building, courthouse

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• $1,100 for geographic information system mapping for water and sewer department.

“We have three locations selected to plant the trees,” he said.

The park’s tree board received a grant from Tree City USA.

Fifty trees will be planted this spring in Syracuse thanks to a grant the Syracuse Parks Department received. The Syracuse Park Board heard the good news at its Monday night, March 14, meeting.

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• Approved a quote of $116,554.52 from Northern Industrial Flooring to apply a new coating to the jail’s showers. Another company whom the county reached out to for a quote, Preferred Inc., opted not to bid.

The clerk/treasurer’s office in Town Hall will be closed April 15.

Syracuse Community Center’s painting project is nearing completion. Smith Painting has been doing the work. A second check for the rest of the work was written. A second coat of paint is needed. The gym is the last room to be painted.

Jonsson gave an update on work at Schrock Fields. Sewer and water lines are being installed to the buildings. Middlebury Electric is

“It is moving forward,” said Jonsson.New Hope Pet Rescue was given approval to host a Irish potato bar from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at Syracuse Community Center. The event will have a cash bar, a drawing and a raffle and is $7 per person.Jonsson gave the financial report from Feb. 14 to March 14 and the financial report for February.

• $1,439 to purchase a fire proof file cabinet.

es to get some teams to help with the planting. Trees will be planted in Laudemann Park, the wastewater treatment plant and the corner of Polywood Way where a house was torn down for the road expansion.

The annual Easter egg hunts will be held Saturday, April 9. There will be three hunts: 9:45 a.m. for children 0-3; 10:30 a.m. for children 4-6 and 11:15 a.m. for children 7-10. There will also be a geocache egg hunt for older kids and adults.

During their state convention held Tuesday, March 8, the Libertarian Party of Indiana selected James Sceniak as its nominee in the November general election.

In the article previewing the primary nominations for the United States Senate that appeared on the front page of last week’s edition of The Mail Journal, it was incorrectly stated that William Henry would be the Libertarian Party’s nominee for the general election in November.

North Webster Church of God was recognized for its ongoing community outreach initiatives and support of community organizations. Their nomination stated they were nominated for their “dedicated service to the community. The chamber recognizes that their mission is a continual work, they truly strive to accomplish this and their actions speak loudly to the community.”RobertsFarms was noted as not a “traditional” business, but “they’ve expressed repeatedly they love the community and show it when and how they can.” Shipley said their nomination read, “This family are community supporters through service clubs, school activities and 4-H programs. Nobody works harder than those in the farming occupation … .”

The council approved the request and asked Town Marshal Derek Kreider to have an officer on hand to serve as an intermediary in the event there are complaints. “One person’s too loud isn’t someone else’s too loud,” quipped Councilman Ken Long.

The annual Easter egg hunt is April 9. Three separate age groups at different times will be able to hunt for eggs.

Milford Council lends a hand to Food Truck Friday event

Another issue Nisly said is important is “medical freedom is a big issue with people to make their own choice as it relates to their health.” Nisly would also like to see a restoring of the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches of government during a declared state of emergency.

• LWG CPAs & Advisors were approved by the council to assist with matters related to housing predevelopment funding and the annexation fiscal plan.

respectively.WaubeeLake resident Tracey Burke requested the council allow live music be performed at the Lions Pavilion at Waubee Lake Park during the Waubee Lake Association’s Kayak Poker Run. The event, which is a fundraiser for the July 4 fireworks display, will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 18, with live music being performed for roughly two hours, said Burke.

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in a new district.” Nisly said he’s out introducing himself to voters and giving them some literature aboutSnow:himself.“Once we knew, we got the word out. I don’t want to assume everyone knows me.” He’s been running ads on the radio and on streaming services. He’s also been out knocking on doors. He also plans to meet voters through chamber events, Third House events and local events.

Installation of dry wall is almost complete and the electrical has been run at the new ball park.In the fire report, Scott thanked the community for stepping forward in assisting a family who lost everything in a house fire in February. He also reminded the public the fire territory does siren tests at 11 a.m. the first Friday of the month.

Business of the Year and J & M Roberts Farms was named the Small Business of the Year. Both were recognized for their work in the community.

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date for the 2022 Dixie Day. Scott Kuhn gave an update on the Main Street Committee that started just over one year ago. He encouraged members to join in and help, which is mostly beautifying North Webster, or help with ideas.Nichole Nabinger, special events committee chair, announced an upcoming event. A fun lip sync challenge is being created, with a starting date yet to be determined. Businesses will be encouraged to lip sync to any song that would promote their business and at the end challenge another business. The submission will be featured on the chamber’s Facebook page for two weeks followed by the next competitor. More details will follow.

of money come to us,” said Commissioner Bob Conley of the ARPA funds.

Jeremy Hardy of Commonwealth Engineers, the town’s engineering firm, said the Oakwood lift station project and the Lakeside Drive lift station project can be done by summer 2023. The water tower can be done either in 2023 or wait a year.David Wilkinson, town manager, discussed the town’s comprehensive plan with the council. He is working with department heads and the police department on updating the plan.In doing some research, Wilkinson noted there is approximately $1 million in the Syracuse Tax Increment Fi-

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• Approved a quote of $46,530 for the purchase of a new truck for the Kosciusko County Highway Department. It’s a 2022 RAM coming from John Jones Police Pursuit Vehicles.

The plans for Henry Ward Park Pavilion are currently being completed by an architect. Jonsson said he will get the plans to park board members to review once he receives them.The new signs at Veterans Memorial Park at Crosson Mill will be

the most people,” said Gall. The appointment of President Doug Ruch to the board was approved by the council.Thefailure of data log information on meters resulted to credit refunds to two wastewater customers in the amount of $92.96 and $60.40

Milford Town Council also approved the following items:

“The holes will be dug already,” said Jonsson. The rain date will be the following weekend.

Miller was chosen by her fellow board members for the extra things she does to benefit the chamber. She is often the spokesperson for the chamber, visiting new members, delivering festival and community guides, chaired the Dixie Day Car and Truck Show, delivers the Member of the Month signs and is known as the chamber’s handyman. “This person has gone above and beyond the call of duty,” said Shipley, noting it is believed she likes to work behind the scenes.

The Kern Road annexation is moving forward. The Eagles have agreed to be annexed and the neighbor across the street from the Eagles also wants to be annexed.Police Chief Jim Layne reported the next police commissioners meeting will be held in April.Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, reported the town received its 21st Tree City USA designation and its 16th Grown Award from the Arbor Day Foundation. He is working with Releaf Michigan on a grant proposal. He recently met with a representative from Releaf Michigan to review sites to plant 50 trees around Syracuse.

A no-leash facility is still being planned for Syracuse, however, the exact location is still unknown.

The council approved the 2022 spring clean, which will run from April 21 to 23 with dumpsters located at 600 N. Main St.

nance District, and suggested these funds could be used to improve the SR 13 corridor, which is a project mentioned in the comprehensive plan.

Correction — Libertarians choose Sceniak for U.S. Senate ballot

The funds can only be used for utilities or sidewalks. Wilkinson noted one good use of the funds would be updating or replacing six of the nine lift stations in the corridor. The remaining three have already been replaced.

Rather, James Sceniak was chosen by the Libertarian Party during its state convention, held Tuesday, March 8, as its nominee for the Indiana Senate seat currently held by Sen. Todd Young.

The Kosciusko County Council previously approved the appropriations at its meeting March

The wastewater plant, Laudeman Park, and the corner of Main and Polywood streets are the proposed locations, he said. Another proposed location is a no-leash facility, if the dog park project is approved.Volunteers will meet at one location, watch a demonstration, and then will be instructed on where to plant the trees.

Spring was in the air at the Milford Town Council’s monthly meeting Monday, March 14. Agenda items included upcoming paving projects, sidewalk repair, spring clean-up, the hiring of lifeguards for Waubee Lake Beach and Waubee Lake Homeowners Association Poker TheRun. council also approved the use of town facilities for Food Truck Fridays, a new summer event organized by Meet Milford, a group comprised of Clerk-Treasurer Tricia Gall, Karena Wilkinson of Harvest Coffee and others who seeking a “good way to get local people together.”“The idea is to bring people downtown,” said Gall who later added the events could “provide a place where people can get together and see what downtown has to offer.”The first Food Truck Friday will take place from 5-8 p.m. June 17 in the Milford Community Building parking lot. Also taking part in the festivities will be Rapidos Burritos, First Brethren Church and live music will be provided by musicians from the Milford Methodist Meeting House. Information is available on the Meet Milford Facebook page. Gall also said Milford Lions has a plan to provide stage entertainment for Milford Fest. She added the Lions have still not heard from Beer and Jessop Amusements, which provides rides for the event.

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and annex. Commissioners selected that quote over one from EMCOR for $24,036.

A lot of fun was had honoring Scaggs, who served as president during the COVID-19 pandemic. She fielded phone calls and never gave up. “Because of her tenacity she really set up the current board for success,” said Shipley. Presented with a glass pitcher, Shipley stated “Mindy, I want to thank you for everything you did for the chamber. Please accept this gift. We want to thank you for ‘pouring’ yourself into this board and this community.”

installed soon, possibly next month. One sign will be at the entrance and another by the playground.

Darin Lursen, program director, gave the program report, stating, “The indoor garage sale went well.” A new yoga class has started. Classes are from 5:45-7 p.m. every Tuesday and the cost is $7 per session.A princess party is this weekend. Forty-five children have signed up so, “We have a full house,” said

• $7,875 to renew contract with Boyce Systems, which administers Keystone software used by the town.

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The council also approved several requests from Police Chief Greg Church to close streets during upcoming events:

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Church presented his February report. Department officers logged 477 hours during the month and drove 3,042 miles performing their official duties. They responded to 203 calls for service, most frequently for traffic related incidents (38 calls), citizen assists and lockouts (30) and accident or vehicles in ditch (19). They assisted other agencies, such as fire and EMS, 11

Surviving are two daughters, Sharon (Richard) DuBois, Wabash, and Marsha (James) Vandewalker, Churubusco; seven grandchildren; and 14 greatgrandchildren.Hewasalso preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Edna Elizabeth (Shoemaker) Weaver; grandson; sister, Lucile WeaverMcMeekin; and brother, Ward Weaver.Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at Owen Family Funeral Home, SR 13 and CR 500N, North Webster. Graveside services will follow at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the North Webster Cemetery with Pastor Larry Schmoekel officiating.

Susan K. “Sue” Miller; she survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Elizabeth Kraft, New Paris, and Stacey (Scott) Mehlberg, Leesburg; a son, Stewart Kraft Jr., Del Ray Beach, Fla.; six grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; a sister, Mary (Phil) Govert, Crown Point; and a brother, Conrad Kraft, Hobart.

She said one of the department’s maintenance techs, Joe Clark, left the town’s employ; further, she and two employees all tested positive for COVID and had to quarantine for part of theAlgermonth.is recruiting a replacement for Clark. The full-time wastewater treatment maintenance tech position pays $18 an hour, and applicants are invited to contact Alger at (574) 8347241.Leann Hubbs, a member of the town’s park board, presented the parks report. “We have ordered new fencing for the parks and will replace chain link with chain link and white fencing with black metal fencing.

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times.Hesaid the department is still looking to hire a patrol officer. Applications can be obtained by calling (574) 834-2700.

She was born June 28, 1925, in Cleveland, Ohio, and married Forrest “Tommy” Thomas, also of Ohio, in 1944. She was a longtime resident of the Syracuse/Lake Wawasee area, working as a sales associate at Wawasee Interiors and in the kitchen at Wawasee High School. She was an active member at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church in Syracuse, where she taught Sunday school, helped in the nursery and worked at its thrift shop. She loved all things outdoors and was an avid traveler.

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Ozzy Tatum Croy Samantha Croy, Milford, is the parent of a daughter, Ozzy Tatum, born at 12:04 a.m. March 15, 2022, at Goshen Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was 21 inches long.

If you need a quiet place to study or a private meeting area, the library has private study rooms that can be used on a first come, first serve basis or reserved in advance. The rooms can accommodate up to five people and are furnished with table, chairs, electrical outlets and internet connection.To reserve a study room, contact the circulation desk at (574) 834-7122.

The discussion on the funds also tied in with how to pay for services Baker Tilly government financial consultants had provided for the commission. Baker Tilly recently charged the

Snore no more

The commission agreed to Turner’s retainment fee of $2,000, which covers regular meetings for the rest of the year. He is to be paid on an hourly basis of $200 for any special meetings that come up, which Truex noted “is less than his regular fee.”Turner will be paid with money from the county’s tax increment financing districts.

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“I did do my due diligence and talk to other attorneys in our area and came back with basically glowing recommendations for Adam and his knowledge of this area and his knowledge of both city and county government, which is very important, and did not find anyone (else) that felt compelled or qualified to submit … a letter of retainment,” she said.

he married Evelyn D. Huffer. She preceded him in death March 6, 2001.

She is survived by her two daughters, Jackie (John) Wortinger of Port Charlotte, Fla., and Judy (Mert) Wolfe of Syracuse; six grandchildren, Jason (Elvira) Stouder of Port St. John, Fla., Kari (Jeremy) Misa of Bartow, Fla., Julia (Colin) Nicol of Leesburg, Chet (Anna) Wortinger of Leesburg, Chad (Heidi) Wortinger of Duvall, Wash., and Ryan (Jeannette) Wolfe of Fort Wayne; 11 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great grandchildren.Shewaspreceded in death by her husband, Forrest; her son, Jerry; her daughter, JoAnn; as well as four brothers.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Beatrice (Tea) Mishler; daughter, Jennifer Mishler; brother, Chad Mishler; and sister-in-law, Phyllis Mishler.Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw. Private family services will be held at a later date. Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster, is in charge of Preferredarrangements.memorials may be given to the Stones Trace Regulators, P.O. Box 422, Cromwell, IN 46532.Tosend condolences to the family, please visit funeralhome.com.www.owenfamily-

At its last meeting in January, Commission President Joni Truex made the suggestion to hire an attorney, which the rest of the board agreed with. Truex had Turner in mind for the role originally but did chat with some other attorneys.

Snoring can ruin your partner’s sleep as well as your own. Almost half the population snores at some time in their lives. One out of four people snore regularly. Only half of the people who snore admit to snoring.The sound of snoring has been reported to hit as high as a car horn or low-flying jet.

Kosciusko County Redevelopment Commission has hired its own attorney.

• Saturday, April 30, closure of Main Street (SR 13) from North Webster Elementary School to Washington Street to accommodate about 200 youth baseball players and coaches participating in a parade to celebrate the opening of their season. The closure is expected to occur between 10 a.m. and noon.

Developers of these exercises call them throat sit-ups. They report that patients who face surgery or have been wearing mouth guards to curb snoring have been able to discard the devices or avoid surgery after doing these exercises, which take about five minutes three times a day for six weeks.

Indiana State Library pays the platform fees for the consortium allowing member libraries to focus funds on their own collections.Toaccess materials available through the consortium, patrons can use the Overdrive or Libby app depending on their mobile device. The library staff is available for patrons who need help accessing Indiana Digital Library.

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North Webster Town Council Tuesday, March 15, passed a resolution determining the expenditure of federal grant proceeds disbursed under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

• $30,000 for assistance nonprofits.•$26,000 for additional pay to qualified essential workers.

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At its meeting Thursday, March 10, at the Kosciusko County Courthouse, the commission approved hiring Adam Turner of Turner Valentine.

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In lieu of flowers, the family asks you make a donation to your favorite charity or foundation.

Each youth entrepreneur is responsible for creating their own small business name, plan and“Theyproduct.have everything from Lily’s Concrete Creations to Cookies and Advice with Nora and Bryce,” said NWCC Event Organizer Mike Kissinger. “This year has blown us away with sponsorships and entries.”

Community businesses showed outpouring support to the center by providing sponsorships for T-shirts, marketing and prizes. North Webster-Tippecanoe Chamber of Commerce is even presenting special memberships to each youth member.

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North Webster Community Center will host the largest Kid’s Business Fair on record in the county. This year’s Kid’s Business Fair has exceeded its entry numbers by twice the average booths with more than 70 small youth businesses being represented from a tri-county radius. It will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 19.

Folks who snore regularly are five times more likely to suffer heart disease than those who only snore now and then.

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A celebration of life ceremony will take place Saturday, March 26, at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m., followed by a service at 4 p.m.

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The first is a simple tongue press. Push the tip of your tongue firmly behind your upper teeth and drag it tightly back along the roof of your mouth as far as you can. Try saying the five vowels — a,e,i,o,u — at the sameWhiletime.saying the vowel sounds again, suck your entire tongue up against the roof of your mouth. Now try raising the back of the roof of your mouth and, if you can’t get the vowel sounds, say “aaah.” Repeat each of these throat sit-ups about 20Youtimes.should discuss your situation with your primary care physician, who can recommend therapies or specialists as needed.

The library has a new website that sports a fresh clean design and user-friendly features. Visit nwcpl.org for information on library services, programs and events and to access the library’s online catalog and databases.

Town council passes resolution on American Rescue Plan funds

Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 16, at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse, with Pastor Mike Beezley of the Clunette United Methodist Church officiating. Burial followed in the Syracuse Cemetery.Preferred memorials may be given to the Shriner’s Hospital or Grace Lutheran Church. To send condolences to the family, please visit familyfuneralhome.cowww.owen-m.

Kid’s Business Fair this Saturday in North Webster

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Johnson;(Rapp)shesurvives.Heisalsosurvivedby a daughter, Heather (Kelly) Lackey, Warsaw; a son, Franklin (Jami) Mishler of Pierceton; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Richard (Donna) Mishler, St. Cloud, Fla.

Jayne Alger, project manager for Inframark, reported no utilities violations during February, but described some temporary issues in the operation of the lift stations due to the excess precipitation during the month. “The problems are not nearly as bad now,” she said.

According to the plan’s executive summary, “The Town of North Webster intends to use the Fiscal Recovery Fund dollars primarily in the areas of public heath, services to disproportionately impacted communities, sewer infrastructure and revenue replacement. The town reserves the right to adjust planning priorities as circumstances change or evolve.”

The town’s clerk-treasurer, Betsy Luce, distributed a proposed financial plan for allocation of the $263,702, half of which was received in August 2021 and the remainder of which will be received this calendar year.

• $40,000 for services to disproportionately impacted communities, including a well for the fire territory.

• Wednesday through Saturday, June 22-25, closure of the entirety of West Washington Street during the Mermaid Festival.

Kent Tea Mishler, 79, Pierceton died Thursday, March 10, 2022, at hisHehome. was born Dec. 24, 1942. On Nov. 24, 1979, he married Gloria J.

• Saturday, July 30, closure of Washington Street from its eastern terminus at Webster Lake to the alley beside The River Coffeehouse. The closure will serve to accommodate the operation of a Lake City music truck.

Maxine Fuller, 98, Leesburg, died Monday, March 14, 2022, at Peabody Healthcare in North Manchester.Arrangements are currently pending at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Margaret “Peggy” (Zednik) Thomas, 96, Syracuse, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Syracuse.

Dance Fitness Class In the adult services depart-

“The wooden privacy fence for the restrooms at North Webster have been there for at least the 30 years I’ve been here and be replaced with vinyl fencing. We will also replace the restroom doors.”Hubbs said the park board presently consists of only two members and recommended adding Jennifer Crosley and Dave Waliczek as members. The board approved both nominations, with the proviso Waliczek not receive any pay to avoid violating state law prohibiting any person from simultaneously holding two remunerative municipal jobs. Waliczek said he would gladly serve on the park board as a volunteer.The town council will next meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, in the North Webster Community Center.

North Webster Community Public Library has joined nearly 200 public libraries in Indiana to share a new statewide consortium of e-books, audio books and magazines. Benefitting libraries, taxpayers and library users, this new consortium, Indiana Digital Library, allows patrons to borrow materials from their home library’s collection as well as from member libraries.

commission $4,250 for services. The commission opted to also pay for the services with TIF money.Topay Turner and Baker Tilly, the commission must ask for an appropriation from the Kosciusko County Council. The commission opted to seek more than the $6,250 total for the bills to cover possible extra expenses.Thecommission agreed to ask forIn$12,500.other business, the commission:Heard an update on the county’s comprehensive plan, Forward Kosciusko County, from Project Manager Katie Clark of Taylor Siefker Williams Design Group. People can learn more about the project, which is meant to plan for the county’s future, by visiting forwardkosciusko.com.Wereintroduced to the county’s new Community Coordinator Amy Roe. Her position was created via the county receiving a Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program grant. Roe’s job is to help the county and its towns and cities improve using American Rescue Plan Act funds and other monetary sources.Completed its annual review of two of the county’s TIF districts: US 30 West and Louis Dreyfus.Saw Kosciusko County Auditor Michelle Puckett swear in Commission Member Mike Metzger.Thecommission’s next meeting is 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at the Kosciusko County Courthouse’s old courtroom.

The remainder of $42,702 will be used for revenue replacement.

The adult craft class will continue with instructor Molly Barth the second Tuesday each month at 2 p.m. The class creates a different craft each month. It is free, but pre-registration is required with limited enrollment.

ment, Let’s Move dance fitness class will continue at 6 p.m. every Thursday under the leadership of Janette Stackhouse. The class uses dance as a form of exercise as the group follows along to videos. They dance to a variety of music while learning new dance moves and getting a great cardio workout. The class is free and open to adults of all ages and fitness levels.

A little exercise can help you avoid snoring or, if you’re already a snorer, cut down on its effect on you and those around you. You don’t have to get any special equipment or join a gym. These exercises can be done while you’re standing, sitting or lying down. You can do them in the shower, when walking the dog, or while watching television.

Preferred memorials may be given to the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, 1048 S. 325E, Pierceton, IN 46562.

It’s the third major reason given for getting a divorce, following infidelity and financial issues.

The lion’s share of the grant, $125,000 will be invested in sewer infrastructure to replace lift station electrical panels and pumps and repair a clarifier (a settling tank used to used to remove solid particulates or suspended solids from wastewater).

“What we really need now is shoppers,” announced Kissinger. “The young business owners have worked for months preparing products for this day. NWCC is preparing to have a building full of supporters this Saturday.”“Westart Friday afternoon clearing the gym and now the hallways to set up booth spaces,” stated Emily Worrell, NWCC executive director. “We never dreamed we would run out of gym space, luckily we have the building space to support them all.”

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The woman’s relative said she heard the argument while she was on the phone. She said she heard the woman tell Carandante to get off her multiple times. Carandante later got on the phone, said “Call 911” and hung up on the Carandanterelative.was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail March 2, with an $11,000 surety and cash bond.

Election integrity bill signed into law

charges made by law enforcement are allegations and individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

4:51 a.m. Friday, March 11, West CR 1350N, west of SR 19, Nappanee. Driver: James A. Snyder, 21, 20th Road, Tippecanoe; and Dylan T. Matthews, 31, Union Road, Culver. Matthews tried to stop at a stop sign, but was unable to due to road conditions. Snyder was behind Matthews and also unable to stop. His vehicle hit Matthews.’ Damage: Up to $5,000.

7:16 a.m. Friday, March 11, Husky Trail and Mariners Drive, Warsaw. Drivers: Justin C. Arnett, 31, North Shaffer Street, Milford; and Nicole D. Kubley, 34, North Gettysburg Court, Warsaw. Arnett was approaching the roundabout and saw Kubley’s vehicle already in it. He couldn’t stop due to road conditions and his vehicle slid into the roundabout where Kubley’s vehicle hit it. Damage: Up to $2,500.

Four adults were arrested, including a North700denceatMarchSaturday,12:17servedwarrantterresident,Milfordaf-asearchwasata.m.12,aresi-intheblockofMainStreet,

Marriage Dissolutions

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The following people were booked in Whitley County Jail: March 10 — Kendra Rodriguez, 29, North Webster, booked for probation violation. No bond.

5:22 p.m. Monday, March 14, North CR 925E, north of EMS W23C Lane, North Webster.

Syracuse

5:30 a.m. Friday, March 11, North Huntington Street, north of East County Line Drive, Syracuse. Driver: Jonathan D. Kuta, 44, West Main Street, Syracuse. Kuta’s vehicle slid on the roadway due to weather conditions and then hit a pole and sign. Kuta said his hips began to hurt due to the seat belt and he took himself to Goshen Hospital. Damage: Up to 10:55$5,000.a.m. Monday, March 7, West Polywood Way, Syracuse.

March 11 — Brandon James Breece, 33, 305 N. Shaffer St., Milford, booked for intimidation. Bond: $500 cash.

Nappanee.

“This new law will ensure that as technology evolves and voter habits change Indiana remains a national leader in election security and integrity,” Secretary Sullivan said. “I want to thank Governor Holcomb and the General Assembly for placing a priority on the security of our voting process.”Voters are now required to submit either their driver’s license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number when electronically submitting a request for an absentee ballot. Indiana offered the option to request an absentee ballot digitally for the first time in 2020. In the General Election, the state saw an unprecedented number of absentee ballot applications, including nearly 250,000 of those applications submitted electronically.

Driver: Jeffery W. Hathaway, 57, South CR 100W, Silver Lake. Hathaway was traveling east on CR 1000N when his vehicle slid and left the roadway, hitting a tree. No injuries were reported in the accident. Damage up to $10,000.

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well, booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $700 cash.March 13 – James McNiel Adams Sr., 42, 4561 N. 700E, Leesburg, booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, reckless driving, possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish and resisting law enforcement. Bond: $750 cash.March 13 – Todd Robert Valentine, 45, 10697 N. SR 13, Syracuse, booked for a foreign warrant. No bond.

The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk

homeneighbor’stocall911becauseCarandantebrokeherphonedur-ingtheirar-gument.ShesaidsheandCarandantewereargu-ingwhenhegrabbedherandthrewher to the ground. The deputy noticed the woman was visibly pregnant. The woman told medical personnel she was pregnant with twins. She underwent a medical evaluation at a localThehospital.woman said Carandante came to her home while he was drunk and agitated; he started picking fights and destroying items. Carandante told the woman to call 911 while egging her on. While the woman was on the phone with one of her relatives,

8:21 a.m. Friday, March 11, West CR 900N, east of North SR 15, Milford. Drivers: Daniel C. Tusing, 63, EMS D22B Lane, Syracuse; and Keith A. Carty, 64, Short Ridge Drive, Warsaw. Tusing was backing his vehicle on CR 900N, spreading sand, when he backed into Carty’s vehicle. No injuries were reported in the accident. Damage up to $10,000.

Barbee Lakes resident arrested for battering pregnant woman

Walk Drive, Fort Wayne, was arrested for possession of para-

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Ortie Leemon, 45, 706 N. Main St., Nappanee, was arrested for dealing methamphetamine, possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, maintaining a common nuisance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia. His bond was set at Stacie$100,000.Herr, 43, 824 Harbor

Jesse T. Carandante, 32, 1 EMS B37 Lane No. 4, Warsaw, is charged with domestic battery to a pregnant woman, a level 5 felony; and criminal mischief, a class A misdemeanor.

Jail Bookings

The following people were booked in Kosciusko County Jail: March 13 – Carl R. Kuhns, 23, 9398 E. Street of Dreams, Crom-

March 11 — Michele L. Amaya, 42, 3757 N. 900W, No. 184, Cromwell, booked on a warrant. Bond: $2,500.March 11 — Jordan J. Bronsing, 22, 41 EMS W25 Lane, North Webster, booked on a warrant for Adams County.

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13, south of Washington Street, North Webster. Drivers: Hayle N. Doty, 33, EMS D24B Lane, Syracuse; Mark D. Hill, 52, West Sun Point Drive, Muncie; and Erin K. Kelly, 27, Honeysuckle Lane, Zionsville. Doty was traveling south on SR 13 when she rear-ended Hill’s vehicle. This resulted in Hill’s vehicle rear-ending Kelly’s vehicle. No injuries were reported in the accident. Damage up to $10,000.

Austin Holderman-Manges, 21, 19 E. North St., Milford, was arrested for visiting a common nuisance. His bond was set at $5,000.

In 2018-2019, Indiana was a part of a nationwide trend with at least 17 counties reported disruption of services by ransomware and other cyberattacks. In 2020, the cybersecurity service triaged more than 115,000 alerts, published 795 investigations and blocked more than 540 threats.

“IDHS is committed to helping Hoosiers become strong and resilient during and after disasters. This safe room program allows residents to create a safe haven when severe weather strikes,” said Mary Moran, IDHS director of emergency management and preparedness.IDHSwillrandomly select 23 applicants to receive a rebate for their safe rooms. If approved, homeowners will be reimbursed for

The following couple have filed a marriage dissolution in Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts:

Warsaw

Carandante allegedly grabbed the woman, smashed her phone and broke it. He also threw the woman down on the ground during the Carandantealtercation.said he knew he should have left the woman’s home, but he was drunk so he didn’t leave. When Carandante asked about his charges, he was told battery to a pregnant woman was a felony, to which he replied, “Nice.” He attempted to make jokes with the deputy while being advised of his Miranda rights.

Indiana Secretary of State Holli Sullivan’s top priorities to strengthen election security were signed into law Tuesday, March 15.HEA 1116 enhances security around absentee ballots, continues cybersecurity services for counties in order to protect the statewide voter registration system, and ensures by the next presidential election every Hoosier will cast a ballot on a voting machine with a paper audit trail.

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4:06 a.m. Friday, March 11, North SR 13, south of North Nash Drive, Syracuse. Drivers: Andres Flores, 24, East North Road, Syracuse; and Robert G. Looney, 28, East Orange Street, Cromwell. Looney said multiple vehicles had passed him and spun out due to road conditions. He slowed down to avoid colliding with them. His vehicle was hit by Flores, who said he tried to slow down, but couldn’t due to road conditions. Damage: Up to $25,000.

Gearhart — Toni Gearhart, North Webster, and Kim Gearhart, North Webster. Married: Oct. 5, 2019. Separated: December 2021. There are no minor children.

March 10 — Zachary Alan Naish, 29, 7889 E. 1000N, Syracuse, booked for probation violation and failure to appear. Bond: $15,250 surety and cash.

The woman who was battered told the deputy she went to a

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Atz-Harrison Christopher S. Atz, 43, Syracuse, and Heather L. Harrison, 44, Syracuse

The following traffic infraction has been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Speeding — Gavin Malone, Syracuse, $160.50

Drivers: Kenneth R. Ashton, 65, North CR 925E, North Webster; and Danny L. Sowers, 69, EMS W23C Lane, North Webster. Ashton was backing his vehicle from his driveway when he backed into Sowers’ vehicle. Sowers was traveling north on CR 925E. No injuries were reported in the accident. Damage up to $10,000. 5:06 a.m. Friday, March 11, West CR 900N, east of North Orn Road, Milford. Driver: Wendy M. Black, 45, South Saint Joseph Street, White Pigeon, Mich. Black was traveling east on CR 900N when her vehicle lost traction due to slick roadway surface conditions. Her vehicle left the roadway and traveled down a steep ditch before overturning and coming to a rest on its passenger side. No injuries were reported in the accident. Damage up to $25,000.

Four arrested after search warrant served in Nappanee

The legislation also delivers state-funded paper trail machines to Indiana counties before the next presidential election. Paper trails boost voter confidence by allowing Hoosiers to independently verify their vote was correctly recorded. Additionally, the paper trails allow for stronger post-election audits and improve the recount process.

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

Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accidents and incidents: Accidents

IDHS accepting applications for residential safe room program

Hoosiers can use the IDHS Get Prepared webpage to create an emergency plan for their families, schools and businesses. To learn more about preparing for severe weather, visit GetPrepared.in.gov and follow IDHS on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Indiana Department of Homeland Security is accepting applications for the Residential Safe Room Program. This program offers a rebate for the installation of safe rooms in Indiana residences. The application period is open from March 15 to April 15.

9:22 a.m. Friday, March 11, East CR 1000N, east of North Mulberry Drive, Cromwell.

“Each of our 92 counties connect to the state via the statewide voter registration system – and therefore, each county is a part of our critical infrastructure in Indiana,” Sullivan said. “As turmoil abroad increases daily, we know our foreign enemies are using new digital tools to try to influence or change our elections. We can only stop them by using the latest security tools and keeping a constant watch.”

Elkhart County

Small Claims

Upon arrival at the scene, the deputy saw Carandante standing outside of the home. According to court documents, when asked about the incident, Carandante said he had an argument with a woman but it never turned physical.

7:15 p.m. Sunday, March 13, SR

Full details can be found on the IDHS Residential Safe Room webpage. IDHS offers this program through a FEMA grant, and all applicants must comply with federal grant regulations.

On March 2, a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a domestic battery in progress at a residence. The reporting person said she could hear a physical fight occurring.

phernalia and visiting a common nuisance. Her bond was set at $1,500.Kayla

The deputy asked Carandante if he remembered being trespassed from the woman’s home Jan. 20. Carandante told the deputy he thought the trespass warning had been dropped.

Marriage Licenses

North Webster

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The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding:Lakeland Pier and Lift LLC, Leesburg v. Nathan Leasure, $901.30

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Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following accidents: Accidents

10:08 a.m. Friday, March 11, 100 block West Main Street, Syracuse. A representative for Syracuse Holding LLC reported a hit-and-run vehicle accident involving damage to a building.

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March 12 – Crescencio Moreno, 37, 3757 N. 900W, Cromwell, booked for driving without ever obtaining a license. Bond: $500 cash.March 12 – Leisa Ann Bowling, 55, 312 W. Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, booked for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Bond: $5,250 surety cash.

Noble County

Enyeart, 31, 31, 108 W. Smith St., South Whitley, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, visiting a common nuisance and neglect of a dependent. Bond was set at $10,000. The search warrant was served following an ongoing drug investigation. The investigation began when officers with the Nappanee Police department and Indiana State Police received citizen tips of suspected drug dealing at the home.Just after midnight officers with the Nappanee Police Department, Kosciusko County SWAT Team and troopers with the Indiana State police executed the search warrant. Officers located approximately 89 grams of suspected methamphetamine, three handguns, drug paraphernalia and pills identified as controlled substances.Allfourwere transported to the Elkhart County Corrections Facility.

9:30 a.m. Friday, March 11, 100 block of East Baltimore Street, Syracuse. Sunglasses were reportedly stolen. Value of $52.65. 6:31 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, Syracuse. Police were called for the fourth time since the first of the month to a residence regarding an ongoing problem with a juvenile.8:10p.m. Saturday, March 5, Warsaw. Syracuse Police were called to a residence for a report of an alleged rape occurring in Syracuse.11:21a.m. Friday, March 4, East Main Street Syracuse. Police were called regarding a juvenile complaint.

75% ($5,000 max) of their safe room installation costs.

Preparing for severe weather, like a tornado, is a priority for the state. Gov. Eric J. Holcomb proclaimed March 13-19 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week.

4:40 a.m. Friday, March 11, North CR 200E, north of East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Driver: Hanna N. Kunkel, 24, EMS T46 Lane, Leesburg. Kunkel was traveling south on CR 200E when her vehicle slid and left the roadway, hitting a traffic sign. Damage up to $5,000.

Under the new law, the current cybersecurity contract between the Secretary of State’s office and Indiana counties will be extended to 2028. In August 2019, Indiana Secretary of State launched a statewide cybersecurity system to protect our elections infrastructure against targeted, nation-state level attacks 24 hours a day, proactively hunt for advanced threat behavior, and

of the Court Ann Torpy: Nyce-Slone Bradley Nyce, 43, Syracuse, and Valentina Slone, 43, Syracuse

The following people were booked in Elkhart County Jail: March 12— Austin R. Holdeman-Manges, 21, 19 E. North St., Milford, was booked for visiting a common nuisance. Bond: $5,000.

Driver: Fidel A. Murillo, 26, Riverview Drive, Albion. Amy L. Mullins, North Parker Street, Warsaw, notified police her vehicle was struck while parked in a parking lot. A review of a security video showed Murillo was backing his vehicle into a parking space and did not realize he had struck Mullins’ vehicle. Damage up to $5,000.

The following people were booked in Noble County Jail: March 14 — James P. Mudrack, 63, 304 Park St., Cromwell, was booked on a warrant. Bond: $2,500March 13 — Christopher R. Schisler, 18, 9606 E. Pixie Parkway, Cromwell, booked on possession of marijuana/hash oil/hashish/salvia. No bond.

Incidents

Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: Accidents

March 12 – Austin Lane Myers, 18, 201 Turkey Creek Drive, Milford, booked for reckless driving, possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish, possession of paraphernalia. Bond: $600 cash.

Francis also discussed the feasibility of purchasing the dilapidated former theater building next to the fire station in downtown North Webster.

Milford Town Council had two visitors to its monthly meeting held March 14. Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation CEO Alan Tio gave a brief overview of KEDCO activities and introduced Amy Roe, the new Kosciusko County community coordinator.Roe’sposition came about after the county received a $1 million grant through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ new Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program. Her role will be to help communities improve via utilizing American Rescue Plan Act funds.According to Tio, Kosciusko County is one of the first communities statewide to receive the first round of grants from the program because, he said, “We were prepared,” and he cited the Hometown Chats, which were particularly well-attended in Milford, and the resulting Forward Kosciusko Comprehensive Plan as contributing factors.

• $7,000 for tuition fees for firefighter/EMT Spencer Miller to complete a paramedic program, which runs from April 2022 to December 2023. The training will allow Miller to become a certified paramedic.

The board unanimously approved the longevity plan, which will begin July 1 of this year.

“One of the growing, innovative ways that we’re seeing happen across the country and across the state are providing shared services for the programs in our county,” Searles said. “And what that does is bring professionalism, automation to those programs that are often really good at taking care of children ... It would support them with business expertise, coaching and training, and also some shared purchasing for cost-sharing.”

The fire board will next meet at 6:45 p.m. Monday, April 11, in Syracuse Town Hall. The township advisory board will meet at 7 p.m.

The first recommendation for funding from the county’s ARPA committee came from LaunchPad Director Sherry Searles. LaunchPad is the Kosciusko County child care and early learning coalition, which is housed at the chamber of commerce.“Kosciusko County is a child care desert, which means we only have one child care seat for every three children that need care,” Searles said.

however, the township needs to obtain two “Initiallyappraisals.wewere going to pay from our rainy day fund, but that money would never be replenished,” said Francis. “So we are asking the money be spent from the equipment replacement fund.” The financial report distributed at the meeting shows a current balance in the equipment replacement fund of $335,160 and Francis expects that fund to receive another $269,000 this year.

15.”Scott also thanked the community for “stepping up and providing assistance to the family that lost most everything they had during a

Turkey Creek fire advisory and township boards Monday, March 14, passed two appropriation requests from Fire Chief Mickey Scott.

• Approved an additional appropriation of $93,80 to pay the county’s share of the COVID testing site. The money comes from the administration fee for vaccines.•Approved two additional appropriation from the ARPA fund. One was for $11,582 for office disinfection and the other was for $8,001 for leasing the COVID testing site.

Tippecanoe Township has more than a dozen lakes and several public access ponds in the game preserve and last year suffered severalTownshipdrownings.Trustee Chris Francis requested approval of a retroactive longevity benefit plan for members of the fire department,

“I know what small towns struggle with,” she said, adding it is a “good sign” Kosciusko County’s comprehensive plan initiative is allowing smaller communities such as Milford to participate individually.Milford is one of four towns in the county, along with Mentone, Etna Green and Pierceton, taking part in HELP, she said, and she voiced her appreciation to the town for “being brave enough to participate … it will be an adventure together.”

The township board also passed two resolutions to button up administrative details for the fire territory.

Searles said LaunchPad’s main goal is to build capacity and they’re doing that in a couple different ways.

coat firefighters wear to emergency scenes.

Council President Doug Ruch asked Tio if he had visited Bison Manufacturing, which has several vacant buildings and is being used as an RV staging area. “It would be nice to get something more in there.”

Tio said discussion had started; however, he shifted attention to Milford’s industrial TIF districts, which he referred to as a “premier site for development in the county.”Roe, who is originally from Rochester and attended Grace College, spoke briefly about how her previous work experience in other states had provided a skill set she hopes to put to good use in Kosciusko County.

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KEDCO has been working with Milford on a housing initiative in an effort to bring affordable workforce housing to the area, an effort Tio maintained is “farther along than any other community in the county.”

The first resolution re-established the fire territory’s equipment replacement fund for 2023 and the second added the position of fire department administrative position to the department’s Public Employee Retirement Fund hybrid group plan. The position was recently created and filled and Scott said, “Our new administrative assistant has been working very diligently with us and the various companies we do business with to help our department get the most we can with the funds we spend.”

Through February the departments has conducted 152 emergency runs, more than 40 over last year’s analogous year-to-date figure.Rensberger also expressed the desire to establish a dive team. “We have 10 to 12 people interested in being rescue divers and we have a dive boat. Our divers are certified, but not as rescue divers, so they’ll need training. The DNR will support us wherever they can and Warsaw has a dive team that will come out if requested.”

Tio emphasized the role social media may play in retention; for example, KEDCO designed a Kosciusko County-only online jobs board. KEDCO also organizes a monthly meet-up to help diversify networking opportunities for those new to the area.

She proposed the county fund a shared services initiative at $25,000 a year for four years.

The first way is strengthen current programs. She said child care is expensive for parents, but it’s also expensive to operate. One of the things LaunchPad is continuing to do is work to stabilize current programs, she said.

who would earn an additional 1%, based on staff base pay, for each year they serve in the department. “Two members would already be maxed out,” he said. “There are several others with some accumulation and five or six within the one-year mark.”

The department responded to 14 fire calls and 102 EMS calls during the month. The territory suffered property loss of $512,000 from a structure fire.

At Scott’s request the board unanimously passed two appropriations:•$2,098.55 to upgrade the telephone system at Station 1, including replacing outdated equipment.

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• The department replaced its gasoline-powered ventilation fans with battery-powered units. Scott said the gasoline units and related equipment will likely be sold.

County council approves ARPA money for child care program

• Approved an additional appropriation of $50,000 for the Bowen Center COVID testing site.

Scott reported, “John VandeReyden has been offered and accepted the position of a full-time probationary firefighter/EMT to fill a recent opening due to a resignation. His first shift will be on Tuesday, March

The meeting began with the swearing in of three department personnel: Erik Cox and Spencer Miller, who recently completed their respective probation periods as fulltime firefighter/paramedics; and Joshua Taylor, who was promoted to fireScottcaptain.issued his monthly report for

• Approved the revised interlocal agreement between the county and the Kosciusko County Convention and Recreation Commission The commissioners will be asked to approve the agreement.•Heard a report on Forward Kosciusko by Katie Clark, community planner with Taylor Siefker Williams Design Group, who has been the project manager for Forward Kosciusko. The information can be found

$50,000 per year for four years.

Township attorney Andrew Grossnickle presented two resolutions for the board to sign. Both resolutions passed by unanimous vote on first reading.

Township Trustee Julie Close gave her monthly report. In February the township disbursed poor relief of $500 for rent, $1,200 for utilities and $400 for food.

The building is mere inches away from the northwest corner of the station and is causing drainage problems, to the detriment of the station. Rensberger noted the outer walls of the theater building are “cracking and trying to separate,” and is concerned when the walls become too weak to support the roof, they will splay outward, resulting in complete collapse of the structure.

Councilman Ken Long asked Tio what KEDCO is doing to retain young talent. “Children and grandchildren are moving out of the area,” he commented, attracted by bigger cities.

“It is great to live in a community where everybody helps everyone in their time of need, especially with all the problems we sometimes see in other areas all over the world.”

Tippecanoe Township Fire Territory advisory board Wednesday, March 9, approved the go-ahead to pursue two major purchases to advance department operations.

The initiative, he explained, could alleviate retention issues employers have related to workers having to commute from too far away.

Milford Council meets new county coordinator

Boards approve appropriations and two new resolutions

Her second proposal to the county was to fund a LaunchPad position to help with the work at

“We will knock down the building, and we’re getting quotes for that,” he said. The board also discussed applying for grants to defray demolition costs.The board unanimously approved a motion to “continue pursuing purchase of the building after receiving two appraisals, with money from the equipment replacement fund.”

The board will next meet immediately after the 6 p.m. North Webster Town Council meeting Monday, April 18, in the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St.

Rensberger also provided an update on the department responders’ fire gear. “We still have three sets of gear we ordered five or six months ago that have not come in yet,” he reported. “We just ordered four more sets,” each of which consists of the well-recognized bunker pants and bulky

Tio also discussed the KEDCO’s role as a “single point of contact” for companies and organizations to help make the county “as competitive as possible.”

Fire Board

• Department personnel completed 343 hours of fire and EMS training. Topics included operational checks, driving skills, on-scene fire size-ups, draft and pump operations, medical and trauma charts, advanced airway management, IV fluid maintenance, hypothermia control, water emergencies and pharmacology review of medic unit medication inventories.

Council President Sue Ann Mitchell said she, Wiggins and Commissioner Cary Groninger sit on the county’s wage and ARPA committees. “As we discussed it, ... we would work on the shared services portion of it, so that’s what we’re here to look at this evening, the $100,000,” Mitchell told Searles. “We just felt like that was a good, strong program” that would be very beneficial with the taxpayers’Councilwomandollars. Kimberly Cates made a motion to approve the $25,000 a year for four years, and Councilman Jon Garber provided the second. The motion was approvedCounty7-0.Administrator Marsha McSherry then presented the ARPA committee recommendation to use $200,000 for the Justice Building fire alarm system; $120,000 for the jail showers; $36,105 for the SOPHOS MTR Cybersecurity enhancement; and $222,794.72 for the communication tower connectivity project.

“We are short about 1,800 child care seats in our county. And that leaves people to ask where are the children? In some cases, folks are staying home when they would like to be in the workforce. In the really lucky families, they have a

Kosciusko County Councilman Ernie Wiggins noted Thursday night, March 10, at the county council meeting, the county gets a lot of requests for its American Rescue Plan Act funds and the county is trying to leverage those dollars for long-term investment for the Duringcounty.that meeting, the council approved plans on where to spend $600,000 of that ARPA during its meeting.

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• Approved $2,977,489.69 in encumbrances from 2021 for 2022.

In other business, the council:

structure fire in February.”

Assistant Chief Dave Rensberger requested an appropriation of $333,121 from the equipment replacement fund to purchase a 2022 or 2023 Ford F-550 4x4 diesel ambulance. Delivery and full payment are not expected for two years. The department was offered only $15,000 trade-in value for its current ambulance, so it will probably either keep the vehicle as a rescue unit or try to sellTheit. board unanimously approved purchase funds not to exceed the $333,121 amount.

The department responded to 69 emergency calls in February: 52 EMS runs, 15 fire responses and two mutual aid responses to assist firefighters in Noble County to battle fires, “one of which was major,” said Rensberger.

Township board approves two major fire department purchases

Scott said the 10-foot-by-10-foot storage room at town hall was filled four times over with donations. “We are more than pleasantly surprised by the response of the community,” he said, adding monetary donations are still being accepted at the fire department administrative assistant office in Syracuse Town Hall, 310 N. Huntington St.

grandparent or trusted friend or relative that cares for the children,” she said. “We also know that there are a number of children in places that are unlicensed and illegally operating in this county.”

The building was offered for sale at $66,000 12 years ago, but Rensberger stated the owner will sell it to the department for $50,000. Before the purchase,

•February:Annualmaintenance for all department apparatus has been completed, except for one ladder truck, whose maintenance is being scheduled.•

the immediate area in Ellia Foster of Bremen, Mila Reynolds of South Bend Washington and Abby Sanner of Warsaw.

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munity.”Preseason trials are all too familiar with track coaches in northern Indiana, mixing in weather and facility limitations while trying to get athletes ready for the twoand-a-half months of competitions. Shivering in March will give way to sweating in June, one which Wuthrich remembers well as an athlete. Her chance to share her knowledge, which she offered were largely in sprints where she excelled as a prep athlete, but also relays and pole

East Noble girls track coach Cody Wait stood patiently in the press box, waiting on statistics he usually doesn’t see. Noting in his last 10 years as a coach with East Noble, the meet held Tuesday night at Wawasee was just the third time he’s been a part of one as the season opener for both clubs.

Jada Parzygnot graduated from Wawasee three years ago as the best to ever compete in pole vault. The school record holder in the event has just continued on with Bethel University, and is now an All-American.

100-28 in favor of the East Noble boys, were rather inconsequential in the grand scheme of things. Getting the kids into live action after an offseason of hallway training rang deepest with Wuthrich, who oversaw some decent individual nights.“Ithink the girls competed and didn’t let nerves get the best of them. They showed up and gave it their all,” Wuthrich said. “I was really proud to watch that, especially in a first meet situation. Not in their heads at all.”

to the community, and now coaching in it has an all new appeal.

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Wiens of NorthWood. Among 35 area girls basketball Honorable Mentions include

“My team size has doubled from Jimtown and learning the curve of having more girls, that was a big shock for me coming in,” Wuthrich said. “I was used to one assistant coach, now I have three. The athletic department having resources, having equipment, a timing system, things we didn’t have at Jimtown. We used pencils, Google Docs and stopwatches at meets. So that’s a big change for me.”

the

tionals, where she cleared 3.67 meters (12’0.5”) to finish fourth overall to secure All-American honors. The NAIA finish came on the heels of Parzygnot winning the Crossroads League Indoor title in February, clearing 3.72 meters

“Even if this is a small program, it’s a strong program,” Wuthrich said. “Building a community and a culture in track is big for me. Being in the community, it’s great to start that build. At Jimtown, I didn’t have the same options like I do here because I live here, I can be here more. At Jimtown, it was 45 minutes away with people I didn’t see all year round. It was just coaching and coming home. Here I feel like I can be more of the com-

Wuthrich excited to serve her community

Parzygnot named NAIA All-American

Quinn Bechtel of Goshen, Brendan Williams of Mishawaka, Nolan Bales and Micah Hochstetler of Northridge, Davis Wray of Plymouth and Drew Heckaman of TheWarsaw.final NLC list of the winter, boys basketball closes up the second of three seasons for the NLC All-Sports Tally. Goshen moved into the lead in the boys race, scoring 30 points between swimming, basketball and wrestling, to sit at 79, one point ahead of Warsaw, and both Concord (74) and Northridge (73) lurking. Wawasee scored 26 points to keep pace with Plymouth, also with 42 points, sitting tied in seventh place.The girls side is dominated by Warsaw, which secured 26 more points to run out to a commanding 83 points, 18 points clear of Northridge’s 65 points in second. NorthWood is third at 62, and on the other end, Wawasee scored 18 points but are in last with 37 points, but just one point behind both Goshen and Mishawaka heading into the spring season.

Returning to the Lady Warriors were a pair of field stars in Dylan Konieczny and Emma Yoder, Konieczny a two-time 2021 regional finalist in high jump and long jump, and Yoder a regional finalist in discus. And to no one’s surprise, the two led the way in Wawasee wins. Konieczny won high jump at 5-2 and long jump at 16-3, and added a 17.57 in the 100 hurdles, just a step quicker than Lauren Munson’s 17.64. Yoder took both throws, a 116-08 in discus and 3011 in shot put, Yoder just a couple feet off the school record in discus.

Wawasee’s basketball season has come to an end, but the awards are still rolling in. The latest set of awards came from the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association, which released its selections for Academic AllState.Tobe nominated for the award by the IBCA, athletes must carry at least a 3.5 GPA, be within the top 25% of the graduating class, and have scored at least an 1,100 on the SAT or 24 on the ACT. The IBCA named a total of 82 athletes for its First Team and another 830 Honorable Mentions, to which Wawasee placed five on the Honorable Mention lists.

The standard at her alma mater in Syracuse at 11-6 after a phenomenal prep career, Parzygnot has been the top pole vaulter for the Pilots in each of the last two seasons. Her latest conquest came at the NAIA Indoor Na-

Spring has sprung, track has begun

can definitely do 5-0. And now this next week I want to work at finding more girls on the team that can get us more place in fields. That’s where we struggled the most tonight.”The Wawasee boys had Hunter Tinkey pull the speed double, winning the 100 dash at 11.52 and the 200 at 22.00. Quintin Spitzmacher added a throws win, taking discus at 134-03, 3 inches better than Chris Hood’s best toss for the Knights.Wawasee had a pair of seconds to add to its totals, Cam Zimmerman a 45.13 in the 300 hurdles and Hunter Allen a 5:21 in the mile run.

Parzygnot(12’2.5”).also placed second in the NCCAA Indoors earlier this year, and was also 14th overall in long jump (15’7.5”).

Keaton Dukes hit a noteworthy milestone during his season boys basketball season at Wawasee, and added a notable award to legacy.Dukes was the lone Warrior to be named to the All-Northern Lakes Conference First Team after a standout season in Syracuse that saw him pass the 1,000-point plateau late in the year.

Among the 36 other area boys basketball Honorable Mentions include Connor Large and Ashton Oviedo of Triton and Cooper

Wind, snow, low temperatures, it’s all been part of a decade of cancellations.Tuesday was the first of its kind for head coach Stefani Wuthrich, who made her Wawasee girls track debut on a night where the girls and boys from both schools were just happy to be outside in the sun and a decent atmosphere at Warrior

“Honestly, in the field, what I want to see is more athletes in it,” Wuthrich said. “This meet, I went with who could clear heights, who could jump, let them get it in. We didn’t work that much on field. We know Dylan can clear 5-2, she

With the opportunity to plug into the community where Stefani Wuthrich lives and raises her family, the move to coaching Wawasee girls track is already filling the small void she was missing in Elkhart.Wuthrich comes to Wawasee after serving as head coach for several years at Jimtown, where she guided the girls track program. Not a stranger to the area, Wuthrich grew up just down SR 19 at NorthWood, where she ran track for the Panthers. The chance to coach the Jimmies fed that hunger to continue in the sport, but there was always something missing living on the western side of Milford and commuting each day.

“Thevault.biggest pitfall so far has been just getting around the weather and having other sports being in session trying to get in offseason workouts,” Wuthrich said. “It’s stressful when practices are in February, your first meet is March 15, and you still have girls in season in other sports or just being done. We can’t start as a team until everyone is done, which I like the girls being in other sports, but then add in there’s still snow on the ground, we can’t get into gyms, field events are a challenge. It all is part of it.”

When the position opened up in the fall after Jose Lopez chose to step away, Wuthrich felt serving Wawasee was a calling and a blessing. Raising four children with her husband, Dexter, Wuthrich felt tied

Dukes All-NLCamongFirst Team

Dukes was one of 12 named to the First Team, joined by conference champions Cade Brenner, Ian Raasch and Cooper Wiens of NorthWood, which went 7-0 and boasted of Coach of the Year AaronWarsawWolfe. was 5-2 as runner-up and had two on the First Team in Judah Simfukwe and Jaxson Gould. Also on the list were Malachi Emmons and Zaven Koltookian of Concord, Blake Jacobs of Northridge, Drew Hogan of Goshen, Arthur Jones of Mishawaka and Easton Strain of Plymouth. Honorable Mentions went to

The 912 honorees is a record for the IBCA, which has been issuing Academic All-State awards for more than 40 years.

Brooke Sanchez and Riley Yoder of Fairfield and Kacilyn Krebs of Warsaw.

Wawasee had one other win on the girls side, the 4x800 relay of Lydia Stookey, Trinity LaJoice, McKenzie Long and Courtney Cox timing an 11:16.15, just a half-second faster than the Knights.

In 2021, Parzygnot claimed three pole vault medalist honors, winning at the Blue & Gold, NCCAA Outdoor and IWU Indoor invites.

Wawasee lands five on IBCA Academic All-State

TheField.scores of the meet, 83-44 in favor of the East Noble girls and

There had been something missing from her previous coaching experience at Jimtown. A slight disconnect of sorts.

Wawasee had Keaton Dukes named for boys basketball and the quartet of Jada Carter, Lindsay Doss, Emily Haines and Becca Smith named for girls basketball.Boys basketball had three named First Team All-State from the immediate area in Connor Essegian of Central Noble, Carson Miller of Bremen and Beck Willems of Bethany Christian. Girls basketball had three named First Team All-State from

jection screen will be used and “give us special effects we’ve not had before.” There are 55 students — 45 actors and 10 crew members — involved in

tin Bonner, Chris Dykhuisen, Jordan Fredericks, Shannon Rose and Jeremy Van Lue.

graduating senior who lives in District 3 (Van Buren and East Jefferson Townships) of the Wawasee Community School Corporation. Applicants should be high in scholarship and be active in community and school activities. Applicants must be attending a college, university or trade school in Indiana. The scholarship is for $1,000 and is renewable for three additionalApplicationsyears.for the Jeri Seely Memorial Scholarship are available through the Wawasee Guidance Department and are due April 1, 2022.

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this show, making it one of the biggest productions in recent memory.Other members of the production team include director Kris-

KYLA applications being accepted

years as secretary of the club. She was district governor of Indiana Lions District 25G and served on several district and state Lions committees. Jeri was also active on the board of the Leader Dog for the Blind Lions project. This scholarship will be awarded to a Wawasee High School

Milford Lions Club will be awarding an additional scholarship this year. This scholarship is being awarded through the Lions Club by Durward “Bud” Seely in memory of his late wife Jeri Seely.

A wide range of age groups will likely find something to enjoy about Wawasee High School’s spring musical, “The Little Mermaid.” Music, costumes, sets, colors, acting and more will stand out during show times 7 p.m. March Friday and Saturday, March 18 and 19, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 20, in the high school auditorium.

Other area high school students

for students. Patrons can also choose the “adopt an actor” option for $15 to help offset the cost for students who may have financial needs.

Applications for Jeri Seely Memorial Scholarship

Mindy Coblentz, a member of the production team, said Wawasee’s version of “The Little Mermaid” is based more on Disney’s Broadway show than the movie.She noted a major reason the musical was chosen is because the COVID pandemic shut down the planned 2020 spring production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” It was cancelled literally the week before the production was to go live on stage.

Jeri was a longtime member of the Milford Lions Club having served as president and many

Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy is now accepting applications for the 2022–23 academic year. Any students who will entering high school as a junior in the fall of 2022 are eligible to apply.

Applications may now be obtained from the junior class counselor at the following schools: Warsaw Community High School, Lakeland Christian Academy, Wawasee High School, Tippecanoe Valley High School, Triton High School and Whitko High School.

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COVID certainly caused disappointments and “it’s time for a big show” that can potentially draw in big crowds. Coblentz noted online ticket sales for “The Little Mermaid” have exceeded online sales for any production in the past.

School

located in Kosciusko County are welcome to apply as well as home school students who will be juniors this upcoming fall. They may obtain applications by visiting the website, KosciuskoYouthLeadership.org. Use the drop down menu and click on the word “more” and then the word “apply.”

Students are urged to obtain an application and to apply early. There is a firm application deadline of Wednesday, May 18. For questions, call Carl at (574) 269-2932.

Online ticket prices for adults are $12 ($10 for seniors) and $8

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For the first time a new pro-

Wawasee presenting ‘The Little Mermaid’ for spring production

“We wanted to do something Disney,” Coblentz said.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources announced LARE grants have been awarded for sediment or logjam removal and aquatic invasive plant control.

Locally, the sediment and logjam removal projects include: Sediment removal

“I view this as a personal ministry,” Snider said. “That’s what was intriguing to me. I get to be a servant. It puts me in a position to serve people. I find this as an opportunity to live out my faith.” Snider said he likes to solve problems.“It’s enjoyable and also rewarding. I love interacting with the kids,” heHavingsmiled. been principal for the past six years, he has seen children in kindergarten through fifth grade grow up.

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“I also enjoy playing sports and spending time with my family,” Snider stated.

LARE grants are funded through the LARE fee paid by boat

• Lake Wawasee, $30,000 Invasive aquatic vegetation management

• Barbee Lakes, $10,000

“North Webster Elementary is a great school,” SniderSnider’ssaid.faith is very important to him. Therefore, he perceives his job as principal as a calling.

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NWES principal enjoys interacting with students

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“I miss being a teacher,” he said. However, he said, he finds his job as principal at NWES rewarding.In2009, he obtained a master’s degree in educational leadership. In 2011, Snider became principal at Harrison Elementary School in Warsaw and was there for five years.

Logjam projects include the removal of massive amounts of debris that block the stream channel. Because some woody debris in streams provides valuable habitat, removal projects focus only on large jams that block the entire stream and may cause bank erosion and cutting of new channels.

Several Indiana counties will receive funds to improve their waterways thanks to $1,506,640 in grants awarded by DNR Director Daniel W. Bortner through the Lake and River Enhancement program.DNRgrants totaling $908,700 will be used in sediment or logjam removal projects and will support 13 projects in 15 counties. The other $597,940 will be used to fight aquatic invasive plants, including 37 projects involving 57 bodies of water in 11 counties.

Reports for all past project reports funded through LARE are at larereports.dnr.IN.gov, where you can also learn more about the program.Tolearn more about the current projects, call Rod Edgell, (260) 244-6805, or email redgell@dnr. IN.gov.Learn more about LARE at LARE.dnr.IN.gov. To view more DNR news releases, see dnr. IN.gov.

North Webster. In 2016, he was hired as principal at NWES. He oversees a staff of 80 people.

owners annually when they register their boats with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. This user-funded program benefits boaters all over the state. The grants allow for the completion of projects that would be difficult for local organizations to fund on their own. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis, and local sponsors share at least 20% of the cost.

“It’s a lifelong connection. It’s a huge joy to see that. I am thankful to be here, and I am thankful to work at a great place for kids,” said Snider.

He and his wife bought a home and moved to

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He attends Christ’s Covenant Church in Winona Lake and is on the advisory board of Camp Crosley. He plays volleyball for an adult league at North Webster Community Center. Corner

He married wife Becca in 2006, and they have one child, Micah, who is 3. His hobbies include working with horses and being outside.

Funded projects include grants for both planning and removal of sediment. Removal projects help improve recreation and remove excessive nutrients near inlets. Projects to dredge lake inlets or boating access channels receive the highest priority for LARE funding.

Lee Snider has been principal of North Webster Elementary School since 2016. He grew up in New Paris and attended its elementary school.

When he was 9 years old and in third grade, his father died in an accident. It was a pivotal moment for Snider.

• Tippecanoe Lake chain, $40,120•Wawasee and Syracuse lakes, $13,000•Webster Lake, $34,380

• Dewart Lake, $24,800

Snider got a job at New Paris Elementary School in 2004, his first teaching job. He worked there for a few years. Later, he took a job as a fourth-grade teacher at Leesburg Elementary School, where he taught for five years.

“I had a lot of support,” said Snider. “I saw what a difference they made, and I knew I wanted to work at a school.”

He graduated from Fairfield High School in 2000 and attended Indiana Wesleyan University and earned a degree in elementary education in December 2003.

LARE grants awarded to local lakes

Commissioners hspaxlp Mar.9-16

For all uses as set out in IC 36-9-14.5. IC 36-9-14.5 Cumulative Capital Development fund to provide money for any purpose for which property taxes may be imposed within the county as specified in this code.

30 YEARS AGO, MARCH 11, 1992

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Kosciusko County, Kosciusko, County, Indiana, that the Kosciusko County Commissioners will consider at 100 W. Center St. – Old Courtroom, Warsaw, IN at 9 o’clock am on March 29, 2022, the establishment of a Cumulative Capital Development Fund under the provisions of Indiana Code 36-9-14.5 for the purposes as follows:

40 YEARS AGO, MARCH 17, 1982

30 YEARS AGO, MARCH 11, 1992

Allegations against the administration and a recent incident involving a student walkout brought approximately 50 parents, patrons and staff to Tuesday night’s meeting of the Wawasee Community School Corporation Board of Trustees. Persons stand-

40 YEARS AGO, MARCH 17, 1982

Stricklin, Joe Hernandez, Joe Melendez, Harvey Melendez, Ned Hunsberger, Oscar Pena and Carl Rouch.JeffLong, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Long of Milford and a Wawasee High School senior, broke the school scoring record and became the all-time career scoring leader at WHS during the sectional tournament. He added an additional 15 points during Saturday’s regional for a total of 1,050.

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Jessica Klein has been nominated as a state finalist for Project XL. Klein will travel to the campus of the University of Indianapolis where the finals are scheduled

10 YEARS AGO, MARCH 14, 2012

Within 30 days after the date of the adoption of the cumulative fund by the Kosciusko County Commissioners, the Kosciusko County will publish a Notice of Adoption.Upon publication of the Notice of Adoption, 25 or more taxpayers in the taxing district may file a petition with the County Auditor not later than noon 30 days after the publication of the Notice of Adoption setting forth their objections to the proposed fund.

20 YEARS AGO, MARCH, 13, 2002

Leon Tucker, area farmer, was honored recently by receiving a Bob Peterson/Lynnwood Farm Lifetime Achievement Award at the IBCA’s annual meeting Feb. 23 in Indianapolis. An achievement for Tucker as one of the long-time Limousin breeders was being awarded the 1983 grand champion carcass steer title at the North American in Louisville. He holds the record for the highest-selling Limousin bull in the Indiana Beef Evaluation Program Test and Sale. In 1989, he was inducted into the Indiana Livestock Breeders Hall of Farm.

50 YEARS AGO, MARCH 15, 1972

Chris Lambert, a fifth-grade student at Milford School, won first place for his school in an essay contest sponsored by the Agnes Pruyn Chapman Chapter of the Daughters of the American

Syracuse Community Center was nearly packed Tuesday evening for a two-hour informational meeting regarding meth in the community. This was the first presentation in the northern portion of the county by the Kosciusko County Meth Awareness Partnership.

Mrs.weeks.Dessie Troup of Milford and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Florence Klingaman of Nappanee, returned home Saturday from a weeks trip to Florida. They enjoyed Disney World and visited with Mrs. Troup’s stepfather and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stein in Lutz, Fla. BRIDGE FUND

The tax will be levied on all taxable real and personal property within the taxing district and will not exceed $0.10 per $100 of assessed valuation. The proposed fund will be levied beginning with taxes due and payable in the year 2023. Taxpayers appearing at such hearing shall have the right to be heard thereon. The proposed tax rate for the Cumulative Bridge Fund is subject to certification by the Department of Local Government Finance.

Kathy Taylor, Warsaw, and her service dog, Janet, came to visit the Milford Public Library’s preschool story time. Taylor showed the children many different ways Janet helps her get through her day.

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Janette Martin officially took over the reins of the Milford Post Office this morning (Wednesday). Martin, formerly postmaster at Wolcottville, replaced Butch Troke, who had worked as the acting officer in charge since Dec. 26, 1991. A Ligonier resident, Martin is married and has two children. She looks forward to her tenure at the Milford branch.

Thomas L. Dusthimer, chairman and chief executive officer of First National Bank, Elkhart, has announced that a group of individual investors are in the process of negotiating the purchase of controlling interest of the State Bank of Syracuse, located in uptown Syracuse. The financial details and the names of the investors are to remain confidential.

The tax will be levied on all taxable real and personal property within the taxing district and will not exceed $0.0333 per $100 of assessed valuation. The proposed fund will be levied beginning with taxes due and payable in the year 2023. Taxpayers appearing at such hearing shall have the right to be heard thereon. The proposed tax rate for the Cumulative Capital Development Fund is subject to certification by the Department of Local Government Finance.

Within 30 days after the date of the adoption of the cumulative fund by the Kosciusko County Commissioners, the Kosciusko County will publish a Notice of Adoption.Upon publication of the Notice of Adoption, 25 or more taxpayers in the taxing district may file a petition with the County Auditor not later than noon 30 days after the publication of the Notice of Adoption setting forth their objections to the proposed fund.

hspaxlp Mar.9-16 ANNOUNCEMENTS BUYER BEWARE The Papers Incorporated cannot screen all advertisements to eliminate possibilities of fraud or misleading information. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Persons responding to ads are advised to contact the Better Business Bureau in your area or the Indiana Secretary of State’s Fraud Hotline before sending any money. 1-800-223-8791 Auction Sales A010 BUSINESS SERVICES Tree Service C390 Call Dan The Tree Man 574-831-4381 New Paris • Tree Removals • Competitive Prices • Tree Trimming • Free Estimates • Storm Damage Cleanups • Climbing Or Bucket Lift Available MiscellaneousFARMEMPLOYMENTFarm G070 FISH FOR STOCKING: Most varieties pond lakes. Laggis’ Fish Farm, 269-628-2056 days, 269-624-6215 evenings. LEISURE, RECREATIONAL Camping M030 WANTED: Old electronic equipment, CB radios, ham radios, stereos and radio tubes. Jeff, 574-274-4632. WAWASEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION is looking for Help. Transportation - Bus Drivers, Sub Drivers, Paraprofessionals Facilities - Custodians, Sub Custodians and Grounds Routes Average Over $90/Day, Trips Pay $15.68/Hr. We Train You, Pay For Your Physical and Licenses Custodians Pay $14.00/Hr., Sub Custodians $11.50/Hr., Grounds $12.53/Hr. Complete An Application Online At: www.wawasee.k12.in.us WAWASEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION An Equal Opportunity Employer For Additional Information: (574) 457-3188 General Employment E030 House Cleaning E040 AUCTIONEER WANTED (574)529-0699 Classifieds JOBTHEGET DONE! Relax And Enjoy Some Time With Our AdvertisersGreat

Revolution. Lambert wrote an essay on Lydia Darragh, a Quaker woman who acted as a spy for the Patriots. She warned of an attack by the British in hopes of saving her son and other soldiers.

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF HEARING ON PROPOSED CUMULATIVE CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND

Ida Michael, Milford, will be honored at an open house Sunday, March 21, between 2-4 p.m. for her 90th birthday. Hosting the open house will be the John Michael family and the Gordon RhodesMilfordfamily.Junior High Wrestling team finished the season with a win over Wakarusa, 42-3 Monday evening, March 15. This win gave the team a season record of 6-1. Winners for Milford included Elias Hernandez, Albert

Dated this 2nd day of March, Kosciusko2022.County Commissioners

Resident Gordon Rhodes of Milford turned 90 years old and his granddaughter, Ann Florea, the daughter of Paul and Julia (Rhodes) Schache of Fowlerton and Charles Florea of Fairmount, turned 23. Ann was also celebrating her graduation from Ball State University with a degree in nursing, as well as the fact she passed the state board exam to be a registered nurse.

Kosciusko Community hospital’s new administrator L. Milton Holmgrain and Mrs. Holmgrain have leased the Marshal Estep home on r 2 Milford, and will be moving in late April. The Esteps have purchased a home on Syracuse Lake and will be moving in two

Teachers won’t need to picket anymore for a renewed contract. Last night at the regular monthly meeting of the Wawasee Community School Corporation, Superintendent Mark Stock reported a negotiated settlement for a teacher’s contract has finally been established. Many teachers have been concerned, as they have been working under last year’s contract for over eight months. An impasse in negotiations was declared in January and mediation was set. The teachers even resorted to demonstrating their discern two weeks ago by picketing around the administration building.

William and Miriam Cable, 709 E. North Shore Dr., Syracuse, have pledged $1.6 million to Rotary International, saying they wanted to promote world peace and understanding.

20 YEARS AGO, MARCH 13, 2002

It happened in Milford … 30 years ago Chris Lambert won first place in essay contest

It happened in Syracuse ... 30 years ago Student walkout spurs concern at Wawasee School Board meeting

Wawasee High School student

ing in the board room and lobby area prompted a recommendation to move the public comment portion of the meeting near the front of the evening’s agenda.

10 YEARS AGO, MARCH 14, 2012

Beginning Monday March 20 the Syracuse Ministerial association is sponsoring and programming a Dial-a-prayer for the Lakeland community with a new meditation and prayer for each day.The Concerned Citizens Drug Education Committee of the Lakeland area met Monday night at Wawasee high school at which time Rev. Denver Smoot, executive director of the Dave County drug ministry, established and started by him in 1966, was guest speaker.

to be held. Klein, the daughter of Phill and Teresa Klein, is a Milford resident and the only Wawasee student who is a state finalist this year.

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A celebratory family dinner took place Feb. 25 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

50 YEARS AGO, MARCH 15, 1972

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Kosciusko County, Kosciusko County, Indiana, that the Kosciusko County Commissioners will consider at 100 W. Center St. – Old Courtroom, Warsaw, IN at 9 o’clock am on March 29, 2022, the establishment of a Cumulative Bridge Fund under the provisions of Indiana Code 8-16-3 for the purposes as follows:

For all uses as set out in IC 8-16-3. IC 8-16-3 Cumulative Bridge fund to provide funds for the cost of construction, maintenance, and repair of bridges, approaches and grade separations.

Dated this 2nd day of March,

The following students at North Webster School were the winners of the science fair held last week: Erin Nivison, Matt Roberts, Bradley Wear, Sam Korenstra, John Heinig, Brooks Kuhl, Vanessa Shafer, Megan King, Andy Ousley, Travis Cox, Kyle Hilgenberg and Brett Ehmen. First place winners were Cox, Kuhl, Wear and Roberts. Korenstra was grand champion.

NOTICE TO NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS, RESIDENTS OF THE AFFECTED NEIGHBORHOOD, TAXPAYERS AND ALL OTHER PERSONS AFFECTED OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OF THE TOWN OF SYRACUSE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL MEETING THEREON (OAKWOOD DEVELOPMENT AREA)

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5. The effective date of this annexation shall be as soon as allowed by law following its adoption, execution, and publication are required by law, except as otherwise set forth. Introduced on the 9th day of February, 2022, and adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Silver Lake, Kosciusko County, Indiana on this 9th day of March, 2022.

James Smith, Township Board Chairman

About 30 North Webster Mainstreet project participants met in the Tippecanoe Township Building Thursday evening to discuss four ongoing committee projects, including remodeling the old elementary school. Town clerk/treasurer Peg Lawrance said plans for the new pier have been modified from the larger project suggested by the Department of Natural Resources.

Muskie Tournament will be back on Webster Lake Saturday, May 5, under the sponsorship of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce. Stacey Cox, Pletcher Insurance, is tournament chairman the general membership of the chamber leaned at its monthly meeting Monday at the North Webster American Legion.Owner Dennis Wagoner welcomed lifelong North Webster resident Bret Hite as the new co-manager of North Webster Ace Hardware. Hite has 26 years of hardware experience and is excited to be living, playing, and now working in North Webster.

20 YEARS AGO, MARCH 13, 2002

Subscribed and sworn (or arrirmed) to before me, the Chairman of the Township Board of Tippecanoe Township at is annual meeting, this 9th day of February, 2022.

Two $50 gift certificates from Sleepy Owl Supper Club were won by Dave Darlington and Alice Edwards. The two $50 dollar gift certificates from Neighborhood Fresh Market were won by Marta Wonder and Jill Henry.

That about does it for this busy week. I hope you all have a happy, healthy week ahead.

NOTICE TO NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS, RESIDENTS OF THE AFFECTED NEIGHBORHOOD, TAXPAYERS AND ALL OTHER PERSONS AFFECTED OF PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OF THE TOWN OF SYRACUSE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL MEETING THEREON (ALLEN DEVELOPMENT AREA)

A gift certificate from MaxWelton Golf Club was awarded to Barb Smith. Gift certificates for two overnight stays at Oakwood Resort on Lake Wawasee were awarded to Judy Courtney and BarbFourBartel.tickets to ride the Dixie Boat were won by LeAnn Harris. And, last but not least, we awarded four large pizzas from Bourbon Street Pizza to Alise Guy, Charles Fawley, Jenny Richcreek and Glenn Hicks.

The Commission proposes in the Declaratory Resolution to use incremental real property taxes levied and collected in the Allocation Area in accordance with Indiana Code 36-7-14 and Indiana Code 36-7-25 to finance road improvements, utility infrastructure improvements, park improvements, public safety improvements and economic development & governmental facility projects, all in or connected to the Allocation Area (collectively, the “Project”). The proposed Declaratory Resolution, the Economic Development Plan and Residential Housing Development Plan for the Area, and supporting data including maps and plats describing the proposed Area, have been prepared and can be inspected at the office of the Secretary of the Commission, 310 North Huntington Street, Syracuse, Indiana 46567 (the “Town Hall”).Notice is further given that the Commission on April 19, 2022 at the hour of 6:30 p.m., local time, in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, in accordance with Indiana Code 36-7-14-53(d)(3), will hold a public meeting to obtain views of neighborhood associations, residents of the affected neighborhood, taxpayers and any other interested parties to obtain their views with respect to the proposed Housing Program, as well as the proposed Declaratory Resolution, the Area, the Allocation Area and the Project all in connection therewith. At the public meeting, which may be adjourned from time to time, the Commission will hear all persons interested in the proposed proceedings.

You are notified that Wawasee Property Owners Association whose address is PO Box 427, Syracuse, IN 46567 has applied to the Division of Law Enforcement of the Department of Natural Resources, under IC 14-15-7-3 and 312 IAC 5-3, for a permit to conduct a recreational event on Lake Wawasee. The recreational event requested in the application is a Fireworks Display and would be conducted from 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2022 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2022 on Lake Wawasee.Anyinterested person may do either or both of the following:

(B) Request the division to notify the person in writing when an initial determination is made to issue or deny the permit. Following the receipt of notice under this clause, the person may request administrative review by the commission, under 312 IAC 3-1, of the initial determination.

(1) The removal of disposable Solid Waste within Town Limits for residential homes.Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Silver Lake Clerk-Treasurer, for the Town of Silver Lake, until 4:00 p.m. prevailing local time on the 13th day of April 2022. All bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud in the Silver Lake Town Hall during the Council Meeting scheduled to begin 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2022.

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Dated this 16th day of March,TOWN2022.OF $2,920,800.08 $1,723,954.74

Chamber plans Webster Lake muskie tournament

REDEVELOPMENTSYRACUSECOMMISSION hspaxlp WARSAW COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY, KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, INDIANA CASH & INVESTMENTS COMBINED STATEMENT - 2021 Local Beginning Cash Ending Cash Fund & Inv. Balances & Inv. Balances Number Local Fund Name January 1, 2021 Receipts Disbursements December 31, 2021 Governmental Activities 01 General $1,040,383.66 $3,033.585.74 $2,813,594.37 $1,260,375.03 03 Gift $104,508.04 $14,429.71 $12,004.89 $106,932.86 05 Plac Card $65.00 $1,235.00 $1,170.00 $130.00 21 State Tech Grant Fund $3,477.99 $11,668.59 $11,324.94 $3,821.64 23 Rainy Day $252,263.42 $100,326.11 $0.00 $352,589.53 24 Sales Tax $27.31 $105.37 $26.96 $105.72 26 CARES COVID - State Fund $0.00 $1,099.00 $1,099.00 $0.00 5000 Payroll $0.10 $81,579.78 $81,579.92 -$0.04 Total All Funds $1,400,725.52 $3,244,029.30

10 YEARS AGO, MARCH 14, 2012

Notice is hereby given, that the Town of Silver Lake, Indiana, will from this date accept bids for:

I have tables and a fun room that you can play, have snacks and coffee and just have a nice afternoon. Call me at (574) 8341600, ext. 224; we will see what

Neighborhood associations, residents of the affected neighborhood, taxpayers of the Town of Syracuse Redevelopment District and all other persons affected hereby are notified that the Town of Syracuse Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”) is considering the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution (the “Declaratory Resolution”) establishing the Allen Development Area (the “Area”), an allocation area (the “Allocation Area”) consisting of the entire Area, and a Residential Housing Development Program (the “Housing Program”) in connection therewith. The proposed Area is located on the north side of the Town of Syracuse, Indiana off of Indiana Avenue and south of County Line Road and consists of Parcel # 008-021002. The Area is approximately 9.10 acres in size.

WHEREAS,andwhere the parcel of property within the Annexation Territory is adacent to a parcel of property within existing Town limits, the Annexation Territory boundary shall conform to and match the boundary of the existing Town limits so long as it does not result in adding or removing parcels of property from the Annexation Territory depicted in Exhibit B; and WHEREAS, the Annexation Territory consists of approximately five (5) calculated acres, and is contiguous of the existing Town limits; and WHEREAS, prior to adoption of this ordinance, the Council, by Resolution, will have adopted a written fiscal plan and definite policy forth provisions of services of both non-capital and capital nature to the Annexation Territory that meets the requirements of I.C. 36-4-3; and WHEREAS, the terms and conditions of this annexation, including the written fiscal plan, are fairly calculated to make the annexation fair and equitable to the property owners and residents of the Annexation Territory and the Town; and WHEREAS, prior to the final adoption of this Ordinance, the town will have conducted a Public Hearing pursuant to proper notice issued as required by law; and WHEREAS, the Council finds that the Annexation pursuant to the terms of this Ordinance is fair and equitable and should be accomplished.

40 YEARS AGO, MARCH 17, 1982

SPEC announces walkathon winners

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Silver Lake Town Council, Kosciusko County, Indiana, as follows:

It happened in North Webster ... 10 years ago

Bids shall be clearly marked “Removal of Disposable Solid Waste”, mail to the Town of Silver Lake Clerk-Treasurer, PO Box 159, Silver Lake, Indiana 46982, or delivered to the Silver Lake Clerk-Treasurer located at 604 N. Jefferson St., Silver Lake, Indiana 46982.

2. In accordance with I.C. 36-4-3-7 (b), the effective date of this annexation is such that the Annexation Territory shall be a part of the Town on April 1, 2022, or before as legally possible.

Interest in establishing a new community center in the old school was evidenced by the good turnout at the North Webster Chamber Mainstreet Quarterly Meeting Thursday. The question is, will matching funding be committed in time to meet the March 29 deadline for the Indiana Department of Commerce grant application?

EXHIBIT A TOWN OF SILVER LAKE ANNEX-INDIANA NORTH DISTRICT OF THE WESLEYAN CHURCH, INC. LEGAL DESCRIPTION A TRACT OF LAND BEING A PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 30 NORTH, RANGE 6 EAST, 2ND PM., LAKE TOWNSHIP, KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, INDIANA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 6; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST (ASSUMED BEARING) 964.0 FEET (RECORDED); THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST, 30.00 FEET TO A ½ INCH IRON BAR AT THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 88 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF DIXIE DRIVE, 518.57 FEET TO A ½ INCH IRON BAR; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 420.00 FEET TO A 14/2 INCH IRON BAR ON THE WEST LINE OF STATE ROAD 15; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID WEST LINE, 420.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as: 3098 W. Dixie Drive Parcel Nos.: 43-18-06-100-047.00-013 (035-025-001.H) hspaxlp

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(A) File a petition with the central office of the division requesting an informal hearing that is signed by at least twenty-five (25) individuals who are at least 18 years old and who reside in Kosciusko County. A hearing under this clause is governed by 312 IAC 2-3.

30 YEARS AGO, MARCH 11, 1992

At approximately 8:10 a.m. Friday at the North Webster gymnasium, fifth-grade students from the school will present their annual “Music in our School Day” concert. This special day is dedicated to the millions of children who make

our wonderful giving community.

Law Enforcement Division Department of Natural Resources 402 West Washington Street Room Indianapolis,W255DIN 46204 hspaxlp

ster? REAL Services caters a hot lunch here at SPEC everyday at 11:30 a.m. Check out the month of menu selections in the March issue of Senior Life newspaper. Call Merita at (574) 834-1193 to order ahead.

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Well, we finally wrapped up our 15th annual walkathon for 2022, and we have announced the prize winners.AYMCA membership was won by Ann BrooksDarlington.walking shoes were won by Sally Carpenter (women) and Jim Humphrey (men) from Pilcher’s Shoe Store.

50 YEARS AGO, MARCH 15, 1972

The Silver Lake Town Council reserves the right to reject all bids, to delete any portion thereof, or waive informalities in the bidding process.

Neighborhood associations, residents of the affected neighborhood, taxpayers of the Town of Syracuse Redevelopment District and all other persons affected hereby are notified that the Town of Syracuse Redevelopment Commission (the “Commission”) is considering the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution (the “Declaratory Resolution”) establishing the Oakwood Development Area (the “Area”), an allocation area (the “Allocation Area”) consisting of the entire Area, and a Residential Housing Development Program (the “Housing Program”) in connection therewith. The proposed Area is located at 849 East Lake View Road in the Town of Syracuse, Indiana and consists of Parcel # 08-032-025. The Area is approximately 23.34 acres in size.

Medard Hugh Murfin, Council President Nichole Taylor, Council Member Gloria Jean Weller, Council Member

Dated: March 7, 2022 Tonya Conley, Clerk-Treasurer Town of Silver Lake hspaxlp Mar.9-16 Said report is subject to inspection by any taxpayer of the township.

TIPPECANOE TOWNSHIP, KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, INDIANA CASH & INVESTMENTS COMBINED STATEMENT - 2021 Local Beginning Cash Ending Cash Fund & Inv. Balances & Inv. Balances Number Local Fund Name January 1, 2021 Receipts Disbursements December 31, 2021 Governmental Activities 0061 Rainy Day Fund $60,000.00 $0.00 $17,218.83 $42,781.17 0101 Township $125,223.84 $154,417.04 $126,312.29 $153,328.59 0840 Poor Relief $22,336.54 $11,089.01 $8,243.61 $25,181.94 1093 Cum. Fire Equip. $153,544.14 $282,138.35 $95,462.91 $340,219.58 1102 Ambulance Agency Fund -$112.94 $18,824.11 $18,711.17 $0.00 1111 Fire Fighting Fund $238,888.39 $748,982.85 $794,880.85 $192,990.39 1312 Recreation Fund $4,373.33 $5,118.00 $3,906.94 $5,584.39 2120 Cemetery Fund $100.00 $0.00 $0.00 $100.00 2121 Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund $10,855.68 $3,250.00 $912.82 $13,192.86 Total All Funds $615,208.98 $1,223,819.36 $1,065,649.42 $773,378.92 I, Christopher M. Francis, Trustee of Tippecanoe Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana, do solemnly affirm under the penalty of perjury that the preceding report is complete, true and correct; that the sum with which am charged in this report are all of the sums received by me; and that the various items of expenditures credited have been fully paid in the sums stated; that such payments were made without express or implied agreement that any portion thereof shall be retained by or repaid to me or to any other person. further affirm that a complete and detailed annual report, together with all accompanying vouchers showing the names of persons having been paid money by the township, have been filed as required by law in the office of the County Auditor, and that copies of such annual report are in custody of the Township Board and the State Board of Accounts.

music, listen to music and learn about music in schools. This year, the school will focus on music from the movies.

Fourth graders in John Cowens’ class at North Webster Elementary School are observing National Wildlife Week, March 14-20, during which “The Year of the Eagle” is emphasized. As part of their observance, the students built a life-size model of the Bald eagle to demonstrate its size and magnificence. Each student cut and colored about 20 to 25 paper feathers. The feathers were layered onto a wood and cardboard frame.

we can work out. Did you know we are the official nutrition site in North Web-

Thirteen-year-old Kathi Goins, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Richard Goins of North Webster, became the 7th and 8th grade spelling bee champ as she correctly spelled the words “sallow” and “sawdust.” Kathi is an 8th grader and was also a spelling champion in 1969-70 and in 1970-71. The runnerup in this contest was Rhonda Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Russell. In the 5th and 6th grade bee, Rebecca Weeks, an 11-year-old 5th grader, emerged as champion. Becky’s parents are Rev. and Mrs. John Weeks of North Webster. Lori Sliger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Sliger, was the runnerup for the 5th and 6th grades.

I cannot tell you how much we appreciate everybody who worked so hard and put in so much time and energy to make this walkathon the most successful one ever. We broke all our old records. Congratulations to everybody here at the center and

The address for the Law Enforcement Division is as follows:

NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT A RECREATIONAL EVENT ON PUBLIC WATERS

The Commission proposes in the Declaratory Resolution to use incremental real property taxes levied and collected in the Allocation Area in accordance with Indiana Code 36-7-14 and Indiana Code 36-7-25 to finance road improvements, utility infrastructure improvements, park improvements, public safety improvements and economic development & governmental facility projects, all in or connected to the Allocation Area (collectively, the “Project”). The proposed Declaratory Resolution, the Economic Development Plan and Residential Housing Development Plan for the Area, and supporting data including maps and plats describing the proposed Area, have been prepared and can be inspected at the office of the Secretary of the Commission, 310 North Huntington Street, Syracuse, Indiana 46567 (the “Town Hall”).Notice is further given that the Commission on April 19, 2022 at the hour of 6:30 p.m., local time, in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, in accordance with Indiana Code 36-7-14-53(d)(3), will hold a public meeting to obtain views of neighborhood associations, residents of the affected neighborhood, taxpayers and any other interested parties to obtain their views with respect to the proposed Housing Program, as well as the proposed Declaratory Resolution, the Area, the Allocation Area and the Project all in connection therewith. At the public meeting, which may be adjourned from time to time, the Commission will hear all persons interested in the proposed proceedings.

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Details for bidding are available at the Silver Lake Clerk-Treasurer’s Office.

On Monday, March 21, we are resuming our monthly casino trips to Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Mich. The bus leaves from the SPEC parking lot at 8:30 a.m. for a fun day trip. We will be stopping at Lowe’s parking lot at 9 a.m. to pick up our Warsaw players. We will be going every month through October the third Monday of each month so mark your calendar.

Christopher M. Francis, Tippecanoe Township Trustee

This report was received, accepted, and approved by the Township Board at its annual meeting, this 9th day of February, 2022.

If you have a group and love to play cards, dominoes, canasta or any game you love but have no place to meet, please call me.

LEGAL NOTICE

3. Some or all of the property within the Annexation Territory is currently classified as “NFP Exemption” for tax purposes. The Town of Silver Lake anticipates the real property will be treated as exempt from property tax liability unless/until the land is reclassified under assessment rules and guidelines.

4. All prior ordinances or parts thereof that may be inconsistent with any provisions of this ordinances are superseded. The paragraphs, sentences, words, and Annexation Territory of this ordinance are separable, and if a court of competent jurisdiction hereof declares any portion of this ordinance or the Annexation Territory unconstitutional, invalid, or unenforceable for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the remaining portions of the Annexation Territory or this Ordinance.

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY INTO THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN OF SILVER LAKE, INDIANA

WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Silver Lake, Indiana received a petition requesting that certain territory generally located north of Dixie Drive and west of Jefferson Street/State Road 15 (hereinafter the “Annexation Territory”) be annexed by the Town of Silver Lake; and WHEREAS, the Indiana North District of the Wesleyan Church, Inc. (hereinafter the “Petitioner”) is the sole owner of the Annexation Territory; and WHEREAS the petition was signed by the District President of the Indiana North District of the Wesleyan Church, Inc., said signature constituting 100 percent of the landowners within the Annexation Territory, and was accepted and deemed in proper form by the Silver Lake Town Council pursuant to I.C. 36-4-3-5.1; and WHEREAS, the Council now deems it desirable and in the best interest of the Town to annex the Annexation Territory; and WHEREAS, a legal description and map of the Annexation Territory are attached hereto as Exhibit A and Exhibit B; and WHEREAS, where the legal description attached as Exhibit A describes the land that is contiguous to a public highway right-of-way that has not previously been annexed, the Annexation Territory shall include the contiguous public highway rightof-way even if it is not described in Exhibit A, except to the extent prohibited in I.C. 36-4-3-1.5(c);

ATTEST: Tonya Conley, Clerk-Treasurer

1. In accordance with I.C. 36-4-3-5.1 and other applicable laws, the Annexation Territory is hereby annexed to the Town and thereby included within its corporate boundaries pursuant to terms of this Ordinance.

The North Webster ParentTeacher-Friend Organization (PTFO) will be selling a product called Spices of Life which is a shaker filled with six different spices — paprika, salt, pepper, garlic, curry and onion powder. Proceeds from the sale will go into the PTFO treasury.

On Tuesday, March 1, the library began a process to merge with a large consortium of libraries called Indiana Digital Library. They are excited for the change because it will give patrons access to a collection of books and audio books from almost 200 libraries across Indiana.

The merger has taken longer than expected, so if you run into trouble, you can always email milford@milford.lib.in.us or call (574) 658-4312.

a. Libby — exporting reading historyb. OverDrive — exporting reading4.historyIfyou currently use the OverDrive app, you might consider making the switch to the Libby app. The OverDrive app is no longer supported and the Libby app is OverDrive’s updated version of its original app.

Important Changes To Libby/OverDrive

up to the kids to help catch them.

Leprechauns, Great Stories

After a break, mahjong returned Monday, March 14. All skill levels are welcome to join the fun, including those who want to learn the game. This program will continue at 1 p.m. each Monday.

1. You will need to log in to your app again, using the same user name and password you currently use.2. Items you currently have checked out and your hold list will still be there when you log back in.

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The new consortium will also have a team of librarians who will be actively monitoring holds and purchasing additional copies of books that have long wait lists. This means you shouldn’t have to wait as long to get the books you want to Someread. things to note:

The March Lego Challenge is to make a snowman. Send a picture to the email below to be considered for this month’s prize drawing.

Read in style by making your very own bookmarks during the Syracuse Public Library’s adult book club check-in. The check-in will largely see how everyone is doing while stretching the creative muscles.Nota member of the book club?

Make a snowman for March Lego Challenge

For those wanting to join the adult book club, it is currently reading “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah for March. Copies of the book are available at the library for checkout. Syracuse patrons can also check out digital copies using Libby or Hoopla. Discussions of the book follow at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, via Zoom and at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 31, in the downstairs meeting room.

Adult Reading Club

would work two days upstairs in the adult and teen departments and three days in the children’s department. You would learn to catalog children’s materials and promote the library’s services through newspaper articles and social media. Applications are being accepted now. Apply at the adult circulation desk.

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This year’s Adult Reading Club theme is “Oceans of Possibilities.”

All adults are welcome to attend and make bookmarks at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 17.

Your snowman can be tall or short, or anything else you want. Use your imagination. After you’ve built your snowman, submit a photo to milford@milford.lib.in.us by March 28 for a chance to win a new Lego kit. The winner will be picked by staff vote. No library card needed. This challenge is for children ages 18 and under.

The books can be from the library or ones you have purchased privately, but they suggest you try and read materials new to you. You could win a $25 gift card just by enjoying books, e-books or audio books. Sign up today for your chance to win. The Adult Reading Club ends March 31, so there is plenty of time to sign up and win. They still have craft kits available. Interested adults may pick up a craft kit to make sea urchin planters for artificial succulent plants. Supply is limited, so pick one up today. A sample of the craft is on display at the adult circulation desk. The craft kit includes everything you need.

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The club is open to anyone 18 years of age and older. It is simple to join the reading club and it’s free to participate. For every book or e-book you read or audio book you listen to, you can put your name into a weekly drawing to receive a prize.

Part-time Job Openings

These mischievous little creatures have been knocking over books and leaving messes, so the children’s department has organized a leprechaun trap making program at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17.

Mahjong Returns

Like many other businesses during COVID, the library has been experiencing a staff shortage. They have two part-time openings. Both are 29 hours a week and start at $9 an hour. One evening (until 8 p.m.) a week and at least one Saturday a month are required. The first position is in the children’s department. Your duties would include being a partner in story time and taking care of all overdues.

Leprechauns are on the loose in the Syracuse Public Library, and it’s

The Indiana State Library will be paying the platform fees for the group. That means 100% of local library funds will be used to purchase books and audio books.

Adults can attend bookmark craft

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3. Your reading history will not be there. If you want to keep your reading history, you can download it. Here’s how:

Children are encouraged to use critical thinking and a dash of creativity to design traps they think will best capture a leprechaun. Snacks will be provided. Register online at Additionally,bit.ly/3GZes3L.childrencan attend story times at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, and Friday, March 18. The homeschool program also occurs at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 18. Musical instruments continue to be the focus.

The second position is for a shared clerk, which means you

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THE 13TH annual haystack dinner benefitting Riley Hospital for Children will be held from 4:30-7 p.m. this Saturday, March 19. It will take place at New Salem Church of the Brethren, located on the corner of 200E and 900N, Milford, which is near Maple Leaf Farms.

The committee takes little credit for the impact it is certain the facility will have on the community. “We are just a faithful gathering of people trying to figure out what God is trying to do here,” said Beezley.

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And apparently, at least in Milford, when God closes a church, he opens a whole new multifaceted ministry building.

THE NORTH Webster Community Center’s annual garage sale is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14. The cost is $30 per booth (limit two booth spaces). Stop by the NWCC to register for space or call (574) 8341600.

CHECK OUT this St. Patrick’s Day tree at Senior Prime Life Enrichment Center. It sure is festive. Don’t forget to wear green for St. Patrick’s Day Thursday, March 17.

CINDY KAISER, secretary of the Syracuse Lake Association, sent the following information to us:

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launched a brand new electronic newsletter. The plan is to send out one every other month highlighting their upcoming programs. The last one for the year being sent out in November prior to “Old Fashioned Christmas.” To request having the newsletter emailed to you, visit www.chqw.org.

A—o—REMINDER to all current high school seniors who attended Milford School the Milford PTO is still offering two $500 scholarships. Make sure you check in the high school guidance counselor’s office to get the details. The deadline for submission is April 22.

Come enjoy dinner with your friends and neighbors. The cost is a freewill donation in any amount. Meals are available for dine-in or curb side takeout. For takeout, enter at the road intersection and follow the signs for drive-thru service.

Alles expressed her aspirations for the future of the building. “I would like to see this be a ministry all churches can be part of, filling a need they can all contribute to.”

Additionally, there will be an online auction you can access by visiting tiny.cc/MRVL. Bidding is now open and will be available until noon Sunday, March 20. Winners will be notified by text and can pick up their item(s) from 1-3 p.m. Sunday March 20, at 2027 E. 900 N, Milford. Shipping will be available for those not able to pick up their item(s). All proceeds from the dinner and auction will benefit the Makenna VanLaeken Endowment Fund for Liver Research at Riley Hospital. For more information, call (574) 528-0235.

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community that could be met if we used the space (at the church).”

Former Milford church repurposed for multifaceted local ministry

• In the fall an outdoor movie night was held with a large movie screen erected in the side yard. The event included a showing of the family film “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” a Christian illusionist, and hot dogs, popcorn and lemonade. The price of admission was a food donation to the Van Buren Township Food Pantry.•December featured “Rock the House” with Clunette UMC’s praise team, The Circuit, headlining the evening service. “The sanctuary was full,” said Beezley, Clunette’s pastor and a member of the praise team.

The Legion is celebrating a birthday with food and karaoke Friday, March 25. The program begins at 6 p.m. and a drawing will be held at around 7 p.m.

The group wasted little time putting the building to charitable use. In August the sanctuary served as a distribution point of back-to-school backpacks and supplies. “Harvest Coffee had been collecting school supplies and needed somewhere to distribute them,” said Cotton.

“We played rock and roll and praise songs and Gospel and Christmas songs.”•Narcotics Anonymous weekly 12-step meetings began in early December, with AA meetings following later in the month. Currently, NA meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and AA meets 7:30 p.m. Thursdays.

For more information about what is happening at MMMH, keep an eye on the sign out front, call Cotton at (574) 528-1602 or visit

For every Firehouse blend sold, a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to the Turkey Creek Fire Department. The coffee bags are $14.95 and the K-cups are $12.75. Both can be purchased at 605 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

IT’S TIME to put Ninja Warrior Kids’ Class registration on your calendar. This is one of the best-loved programs at NWCC. Classes start April 14. The cost is $40. Registration is from 5-6:30 p.m. March 22-23. Sign up at NWCC. Don’t forget: Yoga is at 9 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

• A weekly Bible study taking place at 6:30 p.m. Mondays started March 7 and will run for seven weeks. Beezley will lead the study from the book, “Seven Words,” covering the seven statements of Jesus from the Cottoncross.said, “It is really great to get people into the building and see what we are doing,” adding, “we want to partner with other ministries and organizations, like Kosciusko Cares and Strengthening Families.” She hopes to add programs such as community book studies, life skills studies and healthy cooking classes. LITE “basic needs bags,” which contain toiletries, soaps and basic clothing and are given to clients just getting out of jail, are assembled and distributed from the meeting house.

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The meeting house may blaze a trail as an example to others. “Maybe it is a church the way it should be and could be. This could be a prototype,” said Beezley, who suggested “God’s move is to get people out of church and into repurposed facilities.”Alles issued a call for other likehearted believers to collaborate with the committee’s work. “We are going to need the churches to help with events and remodeling. We need more passionate people.”

• Early this year the meeting house started hosting appointments with a health insurance navigator from Brightpoint to facilitate individuals signing up for the Healthy Indiana insurance program. Meetings are scheduled 1-5 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month, but more schedule time will be added as the need grows.

BREW CITY Roasting Company in Syracuse has created a new “Turkey Creek Fire Territory” coffee blend, The coffee is available in bags or in Kcup pods to suit your personal brewing preferences. According to the company, the coffee contains “notes of caramel, dark chocolate and Bing cherries.”

The Rev. Dr. Marti Lundy, North District superintendent of the United Methodist Churches of Indiana Conference; and Rickey Bevely, volunteer youth coordinator.

“LET’S MOVE” dance fitness class will continue at the North Webster Community Public Library with Janette Stackhouse leading the class. Join them at 6 p.m. every Thursday for some dancingfor-fitness fun.

ICTURED ABOVE ARE Patti Yarian, left, and Anita Renner, working out on a snowy day at the YMCA in North Webster, located inside the NWCC. Renner said she comes every day to YMCA.

An all-you-can-eat pizza buffet will be hosted by the Legion’s auxiliary at noon Sunday, March 27. The cost is only $10 for adults and children under 6 years old is $5. Pizza is also available for carry-out. Bar poker is at 3:30 p.m. the same day.

REGISTRATION IS now open until Sunday, March 27, for spring soccer. The soccer league is open to boys and girls from pre-school through eighth grade. The first game of the season will be Saturday, April 16, at Wawasee Middle School. Practices and games will be played at Wawasee Middle School. Team shirts and socks will be provided by Lakeland Youth Center. Players must provide their own shin guards. Register online by visiting lakelandyouthin.myrec.com/info/.

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Right on cue, in God’s perfect timing, Cotton said, “In the meantime I was praying for a building where LITE could serve those coming out of incarceration. I thought it would be in TheWarsaw.”committee renamed the building to reflect the denomination’s heritage of offering its facilities as a cultural and social centerpiece of the community: Milford Methodist Meeting House.

The congregation of the Milford Methodist Church at the southeast corner of Catherine and West streets, shuttered its doors on June 30, 2021, at the end of the Methodist conference administrative year. Declining attendance, an aging congregation and the closing of the preschool signaled the inevitable dissolution of the church.

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“Greetings from Syracuse Lake! The ice is starting to come off the lake and so spring/summer will be just around the corner. It is time to renew your Syracuse Lake Association membership form for 2022. Note that the dues have remained the same at $50. Be sure to contribute to the fireworks fund. Our committee is planning an even better show this year! If you have a new neighbor and could print one for them too, that would be great. Please complete the form and send it along with a check to: Syracuse Lake Association, PO Box 12, Syracuse, IN 46567. Thank you for your continued interest in our lake and supporting our SLA.”

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Since then, the grounds have been used for a variety of community family-friendly events:

THE NORTH Webster Community Center will be hosting a basketball camp for all ages Saturday, March 26. College coach Keith Freeman will be directing a camp in the gym along with players from Huntington University. If you need more information, visit the office or call NWCC.—o—

A steering committee was formed, headed by Beezley and consisting of siblings Dan Brown and Becky Alles, both longtime members of the church; Ricky Bevely, volunteer youth coordinator; and Dr. Rev. Marti Lundy, North District Superintendent.Tammy Cotton, program director of Living in Transition Effectively, a ministry that provides resources and counseling for inmates released from the Kosciusko County jail or prison, and Beezley’s wife, Hope, advocate and mentor for those in need of life guidance, are members of the ministryBeezleyteam.said, “I knew there were needs of the unchurched and dechurched people and kids of the

There is no cost, but donations to the theater department will be accepted. Everyone is invited to wear their favorite Disney costume to the event!

WAWASEE PERFORMING Arts invites you to meet Ariel and her friends from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 19, in the Wawasee High School auditorium. Get your photo on stage with the cast of “The Little Mermaid,” including Ariel, Prince Eric, Sebastian, Flounder, Scuttle, the Mersisters, King Triton, Ursula, her eels and the chef!

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MILFORD LIONS Club will be holding an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast from 7-10 a.m. Saturday, March 26, inside the Milford Community Building, located at 111 S. Main St. The cost is a freewill donation with proceeds benefitting the many Lions Club projects in the community.

It is said that when God closes one door, he opens another.

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TIGER TRIVIA is back at the North Webster American Legion. It will be at 8 p.m. Friday, March 18. There can be no more than six to a team. People can play for free and cash prizes will be awarded to the winners.

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The form also is available to print from The Mail-Journal Facebook page.

Registration for spring NFL Flag Football for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade is also underway. Registration deadline is also March 27, with the first game played at Wawasee Middle School April 16. Additionally, you can sign up for the 2022 Wawasee Community Summer League for kids ages 7-14. The registration deadline is 11:29 p.m. March 26.

According to the denomination’s administrative regulations, the building, property and contents all reverted to the Indiana United Methodist Church Conference, to be held in trust to further the purposes of the “Thechurch.property was handed off to the North District of Indiana,” said Mike Beezley, who was appointed by the district to oversee the future use of the building. “They gathered us and said, ‘We don’t want this building to not be used for something,’ and I was tapped to find ministries” that could use the property.