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When Larry Martindale stepped down from the Syracuse Town Council in February, three candidates threw their names into the ring at the caucus to cover the remaining time in Martindale’s term and for the May 2 primary. At the caucus, Nathan Scherer was named to replace Martindale for the remainder of his current term. The Mail-Journal asked Scherer, David Rosenberry and Brian Woody some questions re-
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garding why they believe they are the best candidate to represent District 4 on the Syracuse Town Council. Why do you want to represent District 4 on the Syracuse Town Council? Scherer: I have wanted to serve my hometown in some capacity for a while. When I saw Larry Martindale had resigned due to health reasons, I felt now was the right time. I believe the town has a lot of untapped potential and with proper plan-
tor of ministry and outreach at the Milford Methodist Meeting House. Speaking at the event, he explained, “MMMH has developed out of the facilities of the former Milford United Methodist Church and the parsonage behind me. The church closed in June 2021, but since then, something new has been born, and we’re very grateful to God for what he’s been doing in this place.” The grand opening also featured a blessing from the esteemed Bishop Julius Trimble of the Indiana Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. Highlighting the importance of community support, he concluded his speech by stating, “I intend Continued on page 2
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The Wawasee Community Summer League will be hosting an opening day parade Saturday, April 29, in Syracuse. Players from the leagues will be wearing their uniforms and representing their baseball and softball teams. They will walk down Kern Road from Syracuse Elementary School to the new Harold Schrock Athletic Complex. The community is invited to come out and show support to the players as the new 2023 season begins. As the players walk down Kern Road, they will be throwing out candy to families lined up on the street. If you plan to park at Schrock Field, come in from the south, as Kern Road will be closed north of the facility. The following are events planned for opening day: • Noon. Teams begin to line up and prepare for parade at Syracuse Elementary School’s parking lot. •1 p.m. Parade will begin and head south on Kern Road to Schrock Fields. • 1:45 p.m. Team introductions. • 2 p.m. Schrock Fields dedication, presented by Syracuse Parks Department. • 2:10 p.m. The national anthem performance and raising of the flag by Syracuse American Legion Post No. 223. • 2:15 p.m. First pitch to be thrown by Kosciusko County Sheriff Jim Smith. • 3 p.m. Games start.
For the primary race for the Syracuse Clerk-Treasurer’s office, The Mail-Journal is asking incumbent Virginia Cazier and challenger Larry Siegel a question a week through this week’s edition to give readers an idea of how each envisions the office. The seventh and last question candidates were asked was, “Give your final pitch to the voters.” Virginia Cazier I am the clerk-treasurer for the Town of Syracuse; I’ve learned so much working for the town for over 25 years. I have my Indiana Municipal Accredited Certification from experience, training, education and follow all municipal law, State Board of Accounts, Department of Local Government Finance, IRS, ordinances and resolutions, rules and regulations. Since I’ve been clerk, we have focused on being more customer service oriented. We now accept credit cards in the office for town utility bills. The clerk’s office is
here to service all employees, residents and visitors. Our office is reliable, organized and responsive to any questions or issues that may arise. I hope the questions The MailJournal has published these past seven weeks have shown my experience, integrity and knowledge. I requested a debate with my opponent; he refused. The Mail-Journal suggested we answer one question a week till the election. Instead of just answering the question, Larry Seigel decided to slander me with false accusations weekly and he has even tried bullying and intimidating me in my office. My opponent does not have the qualifications or the personality skills to be the clerk treasurer for the Town of Syracuse. He does not have the best interest of the town. He cannot follow current and past rules and regulations the town has already set. He changes past ordinances to benefit himself. Fact: The town (taxpayers) pays over $22,000 for his inContinued on page 2
ning, we can maximize the quality of life for those who live here. Having had the opportunity to serve on the council since I was caucused in, I feel I can build on that momentum in the next term. Rosenberry: I have a long history of public service to the communities I care about. I am currently serving on the Syracuse Redevelopment Commission as well as having served 21 years on the Kosciusko 911 ComContinued on page 2
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