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Animal waste ordinance dies from lack of a motion By LAUREN ZEUGNER Staff Writer After two months of discussion, an ordinance requiring owners to pick up their animal’s waste died for lack of a motion during the Syracuse Town Council’s regular meeting Tuesday night, May 21. The ordinance was first proposed after several council members received complaints from the community about horse manure on the roads, as well as dog owners who did not pick up after their pets. Town Manager David Wilkinson provided two copies of the proposed ordinance during the meeting — one excluding horses from the ordinance and a second version including horses. Council President Nathan
SERVE ‘EM HOT — Milford volunteer firemen Grant Ruch, left, and Travis Beer are seen cooking the meat for the fire department’s annual ribeye steak sandwich fundraiser, which takes place beginning at 11 a.m.
Scherer asked Police Chief Jim Layne about his concerns. Layne said enforcement would be difficult as his officers would actually have to see the action taking place. Another concern was where horses are parked, how cleaning up that area could be enforced. Councilman Paul Stoelting asked how horses are different from dogs and cats. Town Attorney Jay Rigdon said it was a matter of degree. “One difference is horses cover a larger area than a dog.” After more discussion, Scherer asked for a motion and received none. Mark Chambers, Servline Utility Protection Program, came to explain how his company could Continued on page 2
Saturday, May 25, at the fire station. The sale takes place as part of Milford Lions Festival. The Mail-Journal file photo.
Milford Lions Festival coming May 25 The annual Milford Memorial Day weekend celebration will return in 2024 with a brand-new name. This year’s event is coined the Milford Lions Festival, named after the event’s primary sponsor and organizer. “Changing the name of the Milford Family Fun Fest to the Milford Lions Festival acknowledges the important role the Milford Lions Club plays in the event, but also showcases the positive impact that our involvement has had over the years on the Festival itself,” said Milford Lions Club member Barb Zimmerman. “The Milford Lions’ dedication and leadership has ensured the continuation of the beloved festival and enhanced the overall experience for attendees.” This year’s festival takes place
Saturday, May 25, throughout downtown Milford. The morning kicks off with the Milford Kiwanis Club serving its annual pancake and sausage breakfast at the Milford Community Building, taking place from 7-10 a.m. As always, the carnival rides are free, sponsored by area businesses and provided by B.A.J.A. Entertainment. The rides will be in operation from noon until 8 p.m., and can be found up and down Main Street. Numerous food vendors will be available throughout the day, although the most popular option is the ribeye sandwiches, prepared and served by the volunteers of the Milford Fire Department at the fire station, 214 S. Main St. They will start serving at 11 a.m. and continue until they are sold out.
Plan to get there early to make sure you aren’t disappointed. The annual cruise-in takes place on Main Street north of Catherine Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The car, truck and motorcycle show is sponsored by the Kosciusko Masonic Lodge No. 418. The festival’s new royalty will be named at 10:30 a.m., as the 2024 senior king and queen will be crowned on the downtown stage. Live entertainment will be provided throughout the day on the stage, beginning at 11 a.m. with Adrienne Frailey, who will perform until noon. She will be followed by John Gaut at noon, Country with Q at 1 p.m., The Spaniels Forever from 2-4 p.m., Quentin Flagg from 4-6 p.m. and Big Daddy Dupree closing out the festival from 6-8:30 p.m.
Come to the Milford Lions Festival to enjoy delicious fair food, fun games and rides and entertainment for the whole family. Be sure to check out the craft vendors and make some new memories in Milford. The Milford Lions’ community outreach efforts have helped to increase awareness and participation in the festival,” added Zimmerman. “By leveraging our connections and relationships within the community, the Milford Lions have been able to promote the event to a wider audience and generate more interest and support from local businesses and residents. Our tireless efforts to spread the word about the festival have resulted in more attendees and a greater sense of community pride and unity.”
WAITING THEIR TURNS — North Webster Community Center Director Emily Shipley, left, and Senior Primelife Enrichment Center Board President Alan Frank each addressed the North Webster Town Council Tuesday evening, May 21, regarding their respective organizations. Photo by Keith Knepp.
North Webster Town Council sets fees for unkempt grass
KNEPP Syracuse American Legion Riders to hold ‘Cruise-In’ May 24 ByStaffKEITH Writer “’Cruise In ‘Cuse’ is alive and well with the American Legion Riders Post 223 in Syracuse,” said Randy Rinker, one of the the ALR Cruise-In’s organizers. The event takes place from 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 24, at the Legion, 1008 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. The family event will include food, music and fun, including a 50/50 drawing. Cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome to participate in the cruisein. “The American Legion Riders are the backbone of this event,” continued Rinker. “Without all of them, this would not be possible. This is a family event with food, music and great looking cars, trucks and motorcycles. This is an annual event, and we hope it grows for a kickoff of summer fun in Syracuse.”
PRIDE AND JOY — Randy Rinker, a member of the American Legion Riders Post 223 in Syracuse, stands next to his 1953 Chevy, which will likely be one of the many cars, trucks and motorcycles to be seen at the annual ALR Cruise-In, which will take place Friday, May 24, at the Syracuse American Legion, 1008 S. Huntington St. The Mail-Journal file photo.
It will become a pretty pricey expense for North Webster homeowners who don’t tend to their lawns. During Tuesday evening’s monthly meeting May 21 of the North Webster Town Council, it was unanimously approved to set the charges at $50 per hour for labor and $50 per hour for equipment fees should the town need to come and mow the lawn on private property. The charges are on top of the $75 fine assessed by the town, as established by previous ordinance.
Town attorney Jack Birch was instructed to draw up a new ordinance that reduces the period from which a warning against an overgrown lawn is given to the time the town takes action to take care of the problem. Once the new ordinance is in place, if the grass in a yard reaches a height of 9 inches, a stake will be put in the yard that is visible to the resident. After five days, if the lawn is not tended to by the property owner or resident, the fine will be assessed and a crew dispatched to mow. Continued on page 3
Local towns celebrate and commemorate Memorial Day By LAUREN ZEUGNER Staff Writer The communities of Milford, North Webster and Syracuse will be observing Memorial Day with parades and ceremonies. Below are the details for each community’s observance. Milford Milford will host its annual Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 27. Lineup will begin at 9 a.m. with the parade stepping off at 10 a.m. sharp. A ceremony will be held after the parade in Milford Cemetery. Milford Kiwanis will also be hosting its annual Memorial Day chicken barbecue sale at the Milford
Community Building. North Webster The American Legion’s honor guard will hold Memorial Day ceremonies at 8 a.m. at Oswego Cemetery; 8:30 a.m. at Thorn Cemetery; 9 a.m. at Salem Cemetery; 9:30 a.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery; 10 a.m. at Mock Cemetery and 10:30 a.m. at Post. 253. The parade will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 27, with a ceremony in North Webster Cemetery at 11:15 a.m. At approximately noon, the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and Lakeland Kiwanis are partnering with the North Webster Community Center, to host an all American cook-
out for veterans, their guests, the Wawasee Middle School Band, Boys Scouts and first responders. Lunch will be hot dogs, baked beans, chips and apple and cherry pie. At 1 p.m. Thursday, May 30, the North Webster Community Center will partner with Stillwater Hospice for a special recognition of local veterans and their branch of service. Those wishing to attend are asked to RSVP by calling the community center at (574) 834-1600, ext. 222. Taps Across the Lake is planned for 6:15 p.m. at the Lake Sunday, May 26. Participants and sponsors include the
American Legion Post #253 and Dixie Sternwheeler. Following the service, musicians leave by pontoon for their designated locations around Lake Webster. Taps will be performed from piers at 6:30 p.m. Following the Taps remembrance, a Trumpet Ensemble Concert of patriotic music will be performed at 7 p.m. at the Town Park. The ensemble is composed of the trumpet players who sounded Taps during the ceremony. Syracuse Syracuse will have a Memorial Day parade at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 27. The parade will step off at Medusa Street and travel north on SR 13 turn-
ing onto Main Street and ending at Syracuse Cemetery where a brief ceremony will be held. During the ceremony Marjorie Emerick will give the opening and closing prayer while Pat Park, retired naval officer and pastor of Wawasee Heights Baptist Church will be the featured speaker. Food will be served back at the legion afterwards, public is welcome to come. Taps Across The Water will be held at approximately 9:09 p.m. Sunday, May 26, around Syracuse, Wawasee and Papakeechie. More than 40 buglers will be strategically located around all three lakes who will play Taps across the water.
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