The Mail-Journal - July 24, 2024

Holli Roberts named Tippy Lake Distinguished Lake Citizen of the Year

Holli Roberts was honored as the 2024 Tippecanoe Lake Distinguished Lake Citizen of the Year. The honor was bestowed on Roberts at the annual Lake Tippecanoe Property Owner’s annual meeting Saturday, July 13. Roberts was awarded a $500 grant from LTPO to be directed to her favorite nonprofit charity.

Ron Chambers, past honoree, presented the award.

During his presentation he stated Roberts could be called a behind-the- scenes “volunteer extraordinaire.” He noted many recognized her with a clip board in her hand, writing down names of potential volunteers.

Roberts is said to have a knack for organizing, recruiting, spending time at both ends of the lake from Patona Bay to Shoshoni and all points in between. She will even ride her bike around the lake once a week looking for new volunteers.

Chambers noted her high level of energy and an infectious smile makes it impossible to say no

when she is asking for your involvement.

“She will make you feel really good about contributing your time and energy at any event that is supporting our lake community,” said Chambers. He added she is behind the scenes at almost all lake events.

He gave some examples:

“Eight times as chairperson of our cottage tour. As she recruits you to share your home she would say, ‘you will only have a few guests.’

“Ten years of organizing pontoon boats for the environmental study high school student and sixth graders rafting event. As she recruits you and commandeers your boat she will say, ‘These teenagers are so well mannered and polite they will probably clean your boat.’

“Five times as co-founder and volunteer for the Tippy Dinner Dance fundraiser. She will recruit you by saying ‘We will have a great band, free dancing and

‘For Sale’ sign at South Shore Village gets community’s attention

By LAUREN ZEUGNER Staff Writer

By MADISON HART Staff Writer

People, hosted by the Oakwood Foundation Inc. Chautauqua-Wawasee. Mahnken said over 100 people attended each event and many came from outside of Kosciusko County. The commission approved the request for funding to renew similar events. Humes updated the council about past and upcoming Visitors Bureau business, including offering a new waterways digital passport challenge, hosting social media influencers and travel writers and awaiting possible tourism from Lake City Skiers’ bid to host the world waterski championship.

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A “For Sale “ sign on the property and a “For Sale By Owner” posting on Zillow.com regarding South Shore Village has garnered a lot of interest as well as rumors. According to Nathan Scherer, who co-owns South Shore Ventures, with Jeff Dyson, the purpose of putting up to 80 acres of the property for sale is to garner interest from area entrepreneurs and local builders. Scherer and Dyson are accepting offers for up to 80 acres of ground. Scherer explained he got the idea when a lakefront property across the street from the former South Shore Golf Course was listed for auction. The lakefront property will be auctioned off on Saturday, July 27. He said he and Dyson were willing to sell some land if someone picked up the lakefront lot and had plans that complimented their vision. The master plan that South Shore Ventures previously released includes a segment of land that has no current defined use. If this green space could be coupled with some lake property to create new opportunities to the project, they are open to discussing the possibilities.

variety of different and delicious choices.

Gorgeous evening for ‘Food Truck Friday’

By KEITH KNEPP Staff Writer

Those looking for something fun to do last Friday evening found the answer in downtown Milford. The July edition of Meet Milford’s “Food Truck Friday” brought upwards of 15 food vendors to line the streets of town, offering everything from cake pops and pretzels to barbecue sandwiches and Mexican food. This month’s theme was “Christmas in July.” The always popular Quentin Flagg performed in the parking lot next to the Milford Community Building. The crowd was entertained by the crooner, who performed many popular standards from years gone by.

A cornhole tournament was originally scheduled to take place, but was canceled. Cornhole boards were available, however, for everyone’s entertainment.

Additionally, the Milford Lions Club hosted its 80th anniversary celebration inside the Milford

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said he wants people around the area to think bigger. “It’s an opportunity to see if anyone is interested in dreaming bigger,” he said. So far, Scherer has received “some interesting calls about potential projects.” In the meantime, Scherer has also been meeting with builders and other entrepreneurs about possibly working together. Scherer noted if the property should sell, there is still enough land available for him and Dyson to pursue their dream of providing housing, youth activities and sports along with boutique-style retail shopping, commercial businesses and fun things to do. Scherer and Dyson pur-

DANCIN’ IN THE STREET — Popular singer Quentin Flagg was part of the fun during Meet Milford’s “Food Truck Friday” on July 19. Community Building, handing out free cupcakes, drinks and chips. They also held a drawing for a VISA gift card and a gas card.

chased the golf course portion of the property on Oct. 7, 2021, following their purchase of the clubhouse and restaurant in 2020. They purchased 112 acres in total. The master site plan lays out 50 acres of single-family housing, athletic fields and a youth program building on 20 acres.

Earlier this year Dyson and Scherer sold 20 acres of land to Lakeland Youth Center, which plans to use property for its youth sports programs. The two also recently opened South Shore Social an interactive sports bar that also features a high-end martini and bourbon room.

Scherer noted regardless of whether or not the property sells, he and Dyson will continue to pursue their vision of creating something transformational for the community and continue to look for partners who share the same vision.

SAMPLING THE OFFERINGS Dewey Lindsey, left, Syracuse, and Sarah Chang, Warsaw, are pictured enjoying their selections from the many food trucks, which were in Milford last Friday evening.

They are actively seeking new members, so if you’ve ever thought about joining a service organization, contact any member to check out what the Lions

Club is all about.

The next edition of “Food Truck Friday” will take place Aug. 16. The theme will be “Heroes,” with more details to come.

WACF’s Cattail Award recognizes environmental service

By MARY HURSH Guest Writer

In nature, cattails grow in swamps, bogs, and wetlands. Their leaf shoots are edible in the spring; their flower spikes can be eaten like corn in the summer; and in the fall their leaves are harvested for basketry. Cattails are nature’s gift. And so the cattail, for those associated with Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, has become a symbol of nurture supplied by volunteers who have given back to our wetlands.

“The Cattail Award has been given out by the WACF since 2001 when we decided to recognize those who had been consistent and who had stepped up as needed. The first three recipients, the charter recipients, were Cindy Brumbaugh, David Culp, and Bob Myers,” said Heather Harwood, executive director of the WACF. So far, there have been 55 awards presented. The early Cattail Awards were made by Bill Coon.

At the annual WACF Lakes Celebration and Breakfast at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 27, the 2024 recipient(s) of this cherished award will be given his or her cattail sculpture made by local resident Terry Vander Reyden. The ceremony will be held at the Between-the-Lakes property at 5814 E. Pickwick Drive in Syracuse.“ The cattail is so symbolic of what we do here,” said Harwood. Each year during the June board meeting, members discuss all nominations for the award. “This award symbolizes a dayto-day commitment by our volunteers who have given some kind of outstanding service or other help.” The service can be as simple as setting up tables or as involved as financial support, educational activity or personal service or a combination thereof. Cattail Awards are not, as yet, given for a second time. “We are amazed at the help we get here and always feel it is important to show our appreciation to those who forward our work,” said Harwood.

Holli Roberts

clean-up is so easy for all volunteers.’

“Volunteering her whole family to work at the annual fish fry, she would be saying ‘it’s family fun night, let’s go serve some friends.’

“A repeat lake clean-up volunteer, as she recruits you she would say ‘Come join the treasure hunt. We are looking for tires, lawn chairs, pier sections and other lake antiques. The person finding the most unique item gets to be committee chair next year.’

“You get our drift!”

She is from a musical family and enjoys live bands, dancing, Zumba and yoga. Roberts concluded by saying Roberts always has a friendly smile, is enthusiastic, has positive energy, and “a true friend to our lake.”

Those eligible for the award must be nominated by a member of the LTPOA, reside full or part

time on the lake for the last five years, be a member of the association, and have a positive impact on the quality of life on the lake. The selection committee is made up of past recipients: Don Drook, Lyn Crighton, Jeff Thornburgh and Chambers.

The annual meeting also included election of landing directors for 2024-25, announcing the fishing contest winners. Guest speakers included Jeremy Price, associate director of the Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams. He provided updates on the center’s work around the Tippecanoe Lakes; Steve Henschen, senior engineer with Jones Petrie and Rafinski, updating the sewer projects; and Lyn Crighton, executive director of The Watershed Foundation, updating activities and looking ahead.

The annual meeting was held at Tippecanoe

Obituaries

Delores N. Boyd

Accomplished Seamstress

Delores N. Boyd, 90, Sebring, Fla., went to be with her Lord on Tuesday July 9, 2024.

Mrs. Boyd was born on Nov. 19, 1933, in Bremen, to Roman and Sarah (Gerber) Slabaugh. Dottie, as she was known to all, moved to Hollywood, Fla., in 1951. She met Donald J. Boyd in 1954 and they were married April 29, 1955. They spent 64 wonderful years together until his passing in January of 2020.

DELORES N. BOYD

Of the many interests in her life, Dottie was co-owner and worked side by side with Don in the Club Shop/Broken Woods until they finally retired in 1991 after moving to Sebring in 1982. She was an incredibly skilled golfer, winning multiple club championships and other tournaments throughout central Florida.

She loved spending time in the garden and she could often be seen working outdoors. Dottie was just as comfortable behind the sewing machine as she was in the garden. She as an accomplished seamstress, was quick to lend her talents to those in need. Nothing brought her more pleasure and joy than spending time with her family and friends. She was honored to be a member of Sebring Christian Church, Golf Hammock Country Club, Meals on Wheels and anywhere else where she could lend a hand.

Dottie is survived by her children, Scott Boyd (Lisa) of Lakeland, Fla., and Sharon Boyd of Cookeville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Kelly Massey (Joshua), Bryan Boyd and Taylor Boyd (Kierstin); and great-grandchildren, Harleigh and Huxton Massey. Also surviving is her sister, Pat Yeater, Chandler, Ariz.; and her brother-in-law, Ron Baumgartner, Syracuse.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Shirley Slabaugh Graff and Gloria Slabaugh Baumgartner; and a brother, Larry Slabaugh.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dottie’s honor to any of the following: American Heart Association, heart.org; Sebring Christian Church, sebringchristianchurch.org; or Depend on Us Foundation, dependonus.org.

Eldora Viola Hutsell

Retired From Silgan Plastics

Eldora “Dorie” Viola Hutsell, 91, Syracuse, formerly of Cromwell, passed away on Friday morning, July 19, 2024, at home.

She was born on March 11, 1933, the daughter of Ernest and Kathryn (Keister) Michael in Wolf Lake. On July 25, 1953, she married Alan Hutsell in Albion. He preceded her in death on July 9, 1996.

Dorie is survived by three children, John (Vickie) Hutsell of Nappanee, Joe (Janet) Hutsell of Ligonier and Janie Leach of Syracuse; seven grandchildren, Amber (Mike) Wallace of South Bend, John (Becky) Hutsell of Nappanee, Jackie (Ben) Carowan of Goshen, Jake (Victoria) Hutsell of Goshen, Jenna Hutsell of Ligonier, Jessica (Michael) Barger of Syracuse and Joe (Kate) Leach of Leesburg; 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Smith of Syracuse; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Dorie was preceded in death by her parents; and six siblings.

Dorie graduated from Wolf Lake High School and later opened the Donut Shoppe in Cromwell in 1965. She eventually retired from Silgan Plastics after over 30 years of dedication. Dorie loved to take extended shopping trips to the store, make special treats and meals for her family, keep up with all her grandchildren’s activities and cheer on the Boilermakers. She was an incredible cook and a hard worker, but of all the roles she filled throughout her life, she was the world’s best mom.

A celebration of Dorie’s life will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at Stone’s Hill Community Church, 151 W. Stones Hill Road, Ligonier. Pastor Joey Nelson will officiate. Family and friends will be received from 3-5 p.m. prior to the service. Dorie will be laid to rest with her husband, Alan Hutsell, at Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Noble County Community Foundation for the Alan Hutsell Scholarship Fund, 103 W. 3rd St., Ligonier, IN 46767.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at yeagerfuneralhome.com.

Mary Ann Rassi 1933-2024

Mary Ann Rassi was the faithful and loving wife of Lowell (Buss) Rassi from Milford. She was born a Yergler in Cissna Park, Ill., and met the man of her dreams in the Apostolic Church. They were united in marriage in 1952 and had four children, Clark, JoAnn, Douglas and Clay. Mary Ann is preceded by her husband, Buss, and her daughter, JoAnn. She is also survived by her sons, Clark, Douglas and Clay; 12 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.

Mary Ann will be remembered as a spiritual champion and a faithful friend. She was known to be a steadfast prayer warrior and interceded in the courts of heaven on behalf of her children, future generations and the church. Surely, she filled many “golden bowls of incense, which are the prayers of the saints…” Psalms 141:2, Rev. 5:8. Her children will remember the music that she brought into their home. The piano and organ were central in the living room. It was there that she composed the music for a number of hymns published in the Zions hymnal. She wrote the music for Henry Beer’s poems as well as George Michael Mangold.

Her connection with music and love for the hymns transferred to her children. The four-part harmonies intertwine the lyrics based on the word of God are forever written on their hearts. They can count their blessings and name them one by one.

She had the gift of hospitality and her home was always open and immaculate. She would greet you with a smile so bright you could feel her love and a discernment so powerful you were sure she could see right into your soul. The food she served was handmade, rich with flavor as if it were prepared for royalty and always blessed in Jesus’ name. When the missionaries were in town, you could be sure they would be staying with Buss and Mary.

Mary was active in the church, hosting ladies’ luncheons and retreats. Often times she was the guest speaker with a message of hope and encouragement. She carried herself with dignity and grace. She taught us how to say “Thank You” and pray in the name of Jesus. Now she is with Him in His glorious presence forever and ever Amen.

A funeral service will be held in Mrs. Rassi’s honor at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 25, at Living Gospel Church, 302 W. Walnut St., Nappanee. Pastor Jon Hueni will officiate. Burial will follow at Milford Cemetery in Milford.

A visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 461 W. 900N, Milford. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Living Gospel Church mission fund.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at mishlerfhcc.com.

Kathleen Sue Senger

Kathleen Sue Senger, 70, Syracuse, died Monday, July 22, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, surrounded by her family.

Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home of North Webster.

Students face stricter attendance rules, new reading requirements

By JOE ULERY Indiana News Service

As students in Indiana head back to school, they will encounter some stricter classroom rules, including new reading requirements and a tighter absenteeism policy.

Advocates believe the new laws, enacted this year, will enhance the lives of young people.

Tami Silverman, president and CEO of the nonprofit Indiana Youth Institute, said a notable new state law mandates students who fail a reading assessment must repeat the third grade.

“Senate Bill 1, ‘Every Child Learns to Read,’ and really thinking about that third-grade literacy,” Silverman explained. “How are we going to continue to build a foundation so that all of our kids — particularly our youngest ones — get those strong early reading skills?”

The 2024 Indiana Kids Count Data Book revealed only onethird of Indiana fourth-grade students were reading at or above proficiency levels, marking a four-percentage-point decrease from the 2019 rate of 37%.

Also starting this fall, schools are required to report students who have 10 or more unexcused absences to the local prosecutor’s office. The new law may result in legal action against parents whose kids miss too much school.

Looking ahead to the 2025 Indiana legislative session, Silverman noted there is discussion to improve mental health services to address growing concerns among students and educators.

“We’ll continue to look at youth mental health and the services that are needed,” Silverman emphasized. “Many of our kids are suffering from depression, anxiety, suicidal tendencies or contemplation, so we do know there’s already a lot of discussion about that.”

Silverman believes the changes could have a profound impact on the future of Indiana’s youth, providing them with more tools and support to succeed. She added her organization will continue advocating for changes aimed at creating more equitable environments for all children in the state.

DONATION TO DOG RESCUE

Donations from the Revolving Closet, Elise Gans from the Syracuse Cafe and the Trusted Tiki Food Truck resulted in a $1,200 contribution to One Dog at a Time rescue.

Wednesday, July 17, was National Hot Dog Day. In celebration, the Twisted Tiki Truck donated all of their tips from that days sales and the Revolving Closet owner, Kelly Wedehase, and the Syracuse Cafe owner, Gans, offered to match the tips, giving $1,200 to the local dog rescue.

Pictured are Wedehase, left, and Suzanne Abel of One Dog at a Time, along with Ginger (one of their foster pets). Photo by Susan Stump.

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Accidents/Incidents

Kosciusko County

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

1:34 p.m. Friday, July 19, East Armstrong Road and North CR 200E, Leesburg. Driver: Jasmin Marcum, 18, North 2500 East Road, Beaverville, Ill. Marcum’s vehicle left the roadway, entering a field. She reported back pain and was taken to a local hospital. Damage up to $10,000.

10:13 a.m. Thursday, July 18, North SR 13, south of North Executive Boulevard, Syracuse. Drivers: Jeffery R. Dale, 66, EMS B24E Lane, Leesburg; Tiffany L. Heimann, 43, EMS W19 Lane, North Webster; and Randy J. Warren, 76, West Effie Mae Street, North Webster. Dale’s vehicle rear-ended Heimann’s. The collision resulted in Heimann’s vehicle being pushed into Warren’s. Heimann was checked by medics at the scene for neck pain. Damage up to $10,000.

11:03 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, North Sullivan Road and East CR 450N, Leesburg. Drivers: Adam G. Glandon, 32, Wayside Court, Warsaw; and James B. Sanders, 61, Jefferson Avenue, Peru. Glandon’s vehicle rear-ended Sanders’. The collision caused Sanders’ vehicle to travel across the North Sullivan Road and East CR 450N intersection, hitting a fence post. Damage up to $25,000.

10:27 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 4535 N. SR 13, Leesburg. Driver: Greg A. Salesman, 64, East SR 205, Churubusco. The bed on Salesman’s vehicle was raised when it hit power lines, causing them to fall. A Kosciusko REMC utility pole was also broken. The power lines fell onto a vehicle, causing damage to the roof and hood area of the vehicle. Damage up to $10,000.

3:35 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, East CR 1000N, west of North CR 450E, Syracuse. Driver: Andrew H. Garza, 19, EMS D1 Lane, Syracuse. Garza’s vehicle hit a tree that was falling into the roadway. Damage up to $10,000.

Incidents 4:18 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 100 block EMS W17 Lane, North Webster. David L. Harrold reported criminal mischief.

2:03 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 9500 block East Koher Road South, Syracuse. Shane W. Wallace reported damage to a Nipsco utility pole.

Milford

Officers with the Milford Police Department investigated the following incident and made the following arrest:

Incident

3:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 300 block North Higbee Street, Milford. While conducting a traffic stop, Joshua Borkholder was arrest on scene after he fled from officers and was found with alcohol.

1:11 p.m. Friday, July 19, 200 block South West Street, Milford. Brandon Kelly Jr. reported damage to his vehicle. Value: $700. Arrest

3:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 300 block North Higbee Street, Milford. Joshua Loren Borkholder, 44, 13317 N. 700W, Nappanee, was arrested for resisting law enforcement with a vehicle, resisting law enforcement fleeing on foot and operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

North Webster

Officers with the North Webster Police Department investigated the following incident:

Incident

12:48 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 100 block East Washington Street, North Webster. Shannon E. Benson reported a hit-andrun vehicle accident resulting in property damage.

Syracuse

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

3:37 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Driver: Braydon Chatterton, 20, North Henry Street, Milford. Chatterton reported his vehicle was struck by another vehicle while exiting a parking lot.

Damage up to $5,000.

3:19 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, South Huntington Street, Syracuse. Drivers: Amy Campos, 18, Ligonier; and Luis Guzman, 21, Middlebury Street, Elkhart. While attempting to back out a parking space, Campos’ vehicle struck Guzman’s vehicle. Damage up to $5,000.

Jail Bookings

Kosciusko County

The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

July 22 — Margarita Hutchins, 37, 106 E. Pittsburgh St., Apt. 1, Syracuse, booked for theft and felony theft. Bond: $600 cash.

July 18 — Aaron Lee Gans, 37, 503 E. Edgewater Drive, Syracuse, booked for driving while suspended prior. Bond: $400 cash.

July 18 — Kara Shay Kelley, 29, 301 E. Palm Drive Apt. 11, Syracuse, booked for neglect of a dependent. Bond: $750 full.

July 17 — James Anderson Walters, 68, 72742 CR 133, Syracuse, booked for operating while intoxicated with a prior. Bond: $750.

July 17 — Markus John Ferguson, 51, 201 E. Greenhaus Drive Lot 55, Syracuse, booked for possession of meth, possession of paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, possession of cocaine or narcotic drug and leaving the scene of a crash — property damage. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash.

Noble County

The following people were booked in the Noble County Jail:

July 16 — Angel E. Barraza, 28, 3757 N. 900W, Cromwell, booked for domestic battery in the presence of a child. No bond.

July 16 — Vanessa K. Salas, 28, 3757 N. 900W Lot 179, Cromwell, booked for domestic battery in the presence of a child. No bond.

July 15 — Christopher R. Schisler, 21, 9007 E. Hatchery Road, Syracuse, booked on warrant. Bond: $2,500.

July 12 — Jeffrey A. Honeycut, 38, 4550 W. 1000N, Milford, booked for operating while intoxicated — endangerment. No bond.

Changing town council meeting time

Dear Editor: I read with interest the article in the Goshen News and The Mail-Journal regarding your (Syracuse Town Council’s) interest in changing your council meeting time from 7 p.m. in the evening to 10 a.m. in the morning for your convenience. Perhaps, just perhaps, you all have forgotten the people that you represent on the town council. It may be an inconvenience for you all, however, I feel that it is definitely more of a problem for the citizens of the town to have input in your meetings at 10 a.m. in the morning. You all are aware, I am sure, how difficult it is for a citizen that has a factory job where

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they are penalized for missing work, or for that matter anyone that has to get up and go to a job each day, to get time off to attend a meeting in the day time.

I believe your first priority, by all means, is to represent the citizens who elected you, and this, by any means, is not what you are doing by changing your meeting time. I am sure you are all aware that there is not any other town in our area that their town council meets on a monthly basis at 10 in the morning. Perhaps you should consider having two meetings a month, one in the morning and one in the evening so everyone has a chance to attend and voice

their opinion and concerns. It is not my intent to jump on the band wagon against this change, however, as you are all aware that I served on the town council in the past and this would be the last thing that I would want to do for the obvious reasons stated above. I might add if you do decide to go ahead with this change I will campaign strongly against it for what it is worth. If you feel you want to discuss it further you can contact me at (574) 529-1836. My advice to all of you, remember who voted for you.

Regards, Tom Hoover

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Kelley arrested after child tests positive for meth

Kara Shay Kelley was recently arrested after a child she gave birth to tested positive for meth.

Kelley, 29, 301 E. Palm Drive Apart-

KARA SHAY KELLEY

ment 11, Syracuse, is charged with neglect of a dependent, a level 6 felony. On May 8, a Syracuse Police officer met with a Department of Child Services case worker about an investigation regarding Kelley, who recently gave birth. According to court documents, the case worker said Kelley did not go to a doctor’s office for any type of prenatal care until she was 31 weeks pregnant. During that visit, Kelley allegedly tested positive for amphetamines through a urine test. When the child was born, both Kelley and the child tested positive for amphetamines. Kelley admitted to using meth daily for about a year. Kelley was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail July 18.

Walters arrested for OWI

James Anderson Walters was recently arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence.

Walters, 68, 72742 CR 133,

Inaugural WHS class holds 55th reunion

By JANNA STOLLERY Guest Writer

The first class of Wawasee High School graduated in 1969. On Saturday, July 13, 55 class members and guests celebrated their 55th reunion at the North Webster Community Center. A meal of beef brisket, fried chicken, cheesy potatoes, green beans with bacon, various salads, rolls and cookies was prepared and catered by Chubbies. A cake was made by Kimi at Coffee Depot in Syracuse.

Class member Rev. Gary Brown offered a prayer prior to the meal, and Dino Coverstone served as the emcee. His first duty was to recognize and give to Dale and Peg Custer a thank you card and gift card to Texas Roadhouse for hosting many mini-gatherings throughout the five-year gap between reunions. Coverstone also gave Dave Smith a gift certificate for traveling the farthest for this reunion (from Scottsdale, Ariz.), but notably missed the group picture. Don’t ask why... A test of our memories was also

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part of the evening festivities as Coverstone had about 20 trivia questions which the majority failed miserably, but we realized we could still laugh at ourselves.

The class appreciates Director Emily Shipley at the NWCC for letting us use their facility and coordinating everything with us. It worked out well.

JAMES WALTERS

Syracuse, is charged with operating a vehicle with an alcohol concentration equivalent to 0.15 or more, a class A misdemeanor; and operating a vehicle with an ACE of 0.15 or more with a prior conviction, a level 6 felony.

On May 28, Turkey Creek Fire Territory received a report about a man in a vehicle who was having difficulty breathing. While medics were attempting to help, they determined the driver was intoxicated and was becoming uncooperative.

According to court documents, officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office and Syracuse Police Department received information about the driver

telling medics he was drinking and driving. The driver was later identified as Walters. Walters told officers he consumed a pint of vodka and drank about an hour before he began driving. Officers noticed Walters was exhibiting physical signs of intoxication. Walters refused to take any field sobriety tests.

Officers obtained a search warrant for Walters’ blood. While at the Kosciusko County Jail, Walters provided a breath sample of 0.19. He was released from the jail due to underlying health issues.

Certified blood test results were received June 19 and showed Walters’ BAC was 0.28 per 100 milliliters of his blood. Walters was previously convicted of operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Kosciusko County in January 2020. Walters was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail July 17.

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Community Corner

LOTS OF JEWELRY Senior Primelife Enrichment Center, located inside the North Webster Community Center, has a lot of jewelry for sale, as well as other items. Photo provided by SPEC.

SPEC hosts euchre tournament

By NANCY GRAY

Take a look at the latest donation to our thrift shop. Lots and lots of jewelry. Come in and check it out. It’s just outside our door here in the North Webster Community Center.

This is just one table. We also have craft supplies, lots of stamping supplies to make cards, puzzles and lots more. It changes daily. We have the winners from last week’s euchre tournament. We had a great crowd with five tables. The winners were: first place, Wayne Price; second place, Bill Haan; third place, Phyllis Stevenson; and most loans, Asenath Wilson. The low-man prize went to Freda Rinker. Thanks to all of you for joining in the fun. Once again the tournament was made special thanks to Mark Herring and his generous donut donation from Rise and Roll Bakery. Thanks again, Mark.

SYRACUSE KNIGHTS DONATIONS The Syracuse Knights of Columbus recently donated $4,000 to several area organizations. Pictured from left are Mike DeLucenay of the Knights; Brenda Custer, Fairfield 12Man Club, $1,000; DeLaney Hare, WHS girls tennis team, $850; Marah Roberts Wawasee FFA, $700; and Terry Himes, Winona Lake Volunteer Fire Department, $500.

is the WHS baseball team, $950. These are but a few of the many area organizations supported by your Syracuse Knights of Columbus. Photo provided by Mike DeLucenay.

Brian Haines balances work and firefighting schedule

By NATHAN PACE Staff Writer

Brian Haines has 35 years of firefighting experience in Kosciusko County under his belt, and every time he thinks it is time to move on he finds a way to stay. Haines currently serves as an assistant fire chief at the Milford Volunteer Fire Department.

“Every year I keep saying this is going to be my last. I have a passion. A lot of guys here have a passion for it and I just do. When you stay involved, stay active and you want to keep doing it. That’s the best thing,” Haines said.

With Milford being a volunteer department, Haines works during the day at CTB in town and volunteers at the fire station in the evenings and nights. Depending on the situations, it could be a work that never really ends. One recent example was a tornado warning on Monday, July 15.

a part of it. When we were kids in high school we would be in bed and dad would get a fire call and it would be a race to see who was going to go with him. Even though we had school the next day we always want to get up and go along,” Haines said. “The interest was always there.”

Two of his three brothers, Troy and Todd, are also firefighters in the department. Todd also has the current title of assistant fire chief. All three have been fire chief for the department for at least two different stints going back to 1993.

Haines feels his family pedigree and experience helps him stay calm during stressful calls in the area.

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“We are always the ones people call when their day is not going very well. Just being able to support them. Do what we can to hopefully make their day a little bit better or the best it can be,” Haines said.

“I may work anywhere from 40 to 50 hours a week and you never know what firefighting is going to bring,” Haines said. “There are nights where we might be out all night on a call. We come out here when the tornado warning went off and I finally fell back asleep at 4 o’clock and had to wake up at 5 a.m. to go to work. You have nights where you don’t get much sleep.”

The sacrifices have been worth it for Haines as he has reached 19 years at Milford. He was a firefighter in Leesburg and Winona Lake as well. Haines grew up following his late father, Richard, on calls when he was fire chief at Winona Lake.

“A lot of it was the rest of the family being

GUEST SPEAKER The program at the weekly Lakeland Kiwanis meeting on July 15 was Terry White. He spoke on the remarkable history of Winona Lake. White, with Steve Grill, has written a book on the history of Winona Lake, its start and influence it has had on Warsaw, the state of Indiana and the country. The book is titled “Winona at 100-Third Wave Rising.”

Shown are White (left) with the summer president of Kiwanis, Paul DeLaMater. Kiwanis welcomes everyone to join in at 6:30 a.m. Mondays at the North Webster Community Center. A special invitation is for the public to join on July 29. The program will be Charles Cotton who will play his saxophone and sing. If you have heard him or if you have not, this is your chance for some of the best entertainment anywhere, period. Photo provided.

Volunteer drivers for Syracuse, Milford and North Webster Mobile Meals have been scheduled as follows: Syracuse Drivers July 29 to Aug. 2

MONDAY — M. Smith

TUESDAY — P. & L. Stump

WEDNESDAY — D. & K. Matz

THURSDAY — P. Smith

FRIDAY — K. Young Milford Drivers July 29 to Aug. 2

MONDAY — L. Kammerer

TUESDAY — H. Beer

WEDNESDAY — S. Wuthrich

THURSDAY — M. Webb

FRIDAY — R. & P. Haab North Webster Drivers July 29 to Aug. 2

MONDAY — Cardinal

TUESDAY — T. Kissinger

WEDNESDAY — Cardinal

THURSDAY — C. & J. Spicklemier

FRIDAY — J. Parcell

Haines has been married 33 years to his wife Vicki, and the couple has two daughters in Hannah and Emily. Both daughters are Wawasee graduates. Hannah is a nurse and Emily is in college to become a teacher.

One aspect that keeps bringing Haines back to the fire department is the variety.

“The role varies. You just don’t know dayto-day what your role is going to be,” Haines said.

His favorite part of the job is teaching students about fire prevention.

“Fire prevention is always the best,” Haines said. “Going down to the school and being able to interact with kids and later being someplace and the kids recognize you and you know they’re listening.”

Record turnout for 13th annual Tour des Lakes

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By KEITH KNEPP Staff Writer

More than 400 riders took to the trails around Lake Wawasee and Syracuse Lake for the 13th annual Tour de Lakes. Participants in the longest course also enjoyed views of other lakes, including Webster, Chapman, Tippecanoe and Winona. Regardless of the path chosen, the weather was ideal for a long bike ride with temperatures in the mid-60s at the start of the ride.

The annual event is conducted by the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails and serves as one of its largest fundraisers each year. Last year’s event, as well as several others in the series, was a rainy one, so organizers were thrilled with the mild temperatures and bright sunshine.

“We are very excited to say this is a record-breaking year,” said Syracuse-Wawasee Trails Executive Director Amanda Plank.

“We’re expecting more than 400 riders today for the 30K, 55K and 100K routes. We have beautiful weather for the first time in 13 years. It’s not raining today and people are really excited to get out on the roads.” Sam Troyer, Middlebury, was ready to begin the 30K course. A dozen friends and family members joined him on Saturday in honor of his 91st birthday.

While some of the riders are from Kosciusko and surrounding

counties, many others came from as far away as Chicago and Indianapolis to take part in the event.

For many participants, this is an annual event on their calendars.

For others, this is their first time to set out on the course.

“I’ve been coming to the lakes area my whole life,” said Katie Zarich of Indianapolis, who has ridden in previous Tour des Lakes. “This is a very beautiful place to ride a bicycle.”

She and her riding partner for the day, Marcie Knafel of Carmel, are part of IU Health Momentum Indy Divas, a club which includes around 200 women. Zarich said there were at least four of the club’s members who made the

trip to Syracuse to participate, and she hopes even more of the club’s members will participate in future rides. Both ladies were partaking in the 100K route.

“This is going to be my third ride,” said Knafel. “It’s just beautiful. I’ve been up in the area for many, many years, just seeing the lakes, experiencing the lakes. So when this ride came up, I said ‘that’d be fun, just to go around all the different lakes.’ And it has been fun, it’s been great.”

One group of about a dozen riders, many from Middlebury, came in honor of Sam Troyer’s 91st birthday. Troyer’s daughter, Sandi Clark, said her brother, Tony Troyers, came from Oregon and

Grant Brooks chooses Jacksonville University

By NATHAN PACE Sports Writer

Wawasee alumnus

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Brooks will will work with pitching coach Casey Kulina at JU. “I’m excited to get to work with coach Kulina, the pitching coach as well as having the ability to play baseball outside all year round,” Brooks said. “I am also excited to work to win a conference tournament as well as a regional as it is a big goal. I think the opportunity for success as a team and individually is a really good one and I’m excited for the process that will go into that.”

Mark Troyer, from Ohio to participate in the ride. Each Tour des Lakes partic-

jacket she obtained through the Wawasee Alumni Association. Nine is the first Wawasee student to receive a letterman jacket through the new initiative by the alumni association.

Kenidi Nine to compete in national wrestling tournament

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brother would wrestle her when she joined the team.

“Not as much anymore but I remember my freshman year he would just attack me all the time,” Nine said.

and the medical field are her two leading choices. As for girls wrestling, she plans to keep at it and break the stereotypes of the sport being just for boys.

vision I program in the Atlantic Sun Conference.

“JU felt like a better opportunity to win and compete individually,” Brooks said. Brooks has a younger brother in Ty Brooks, who will play for Indiana State University next season as a freshman.

The Milford native played two seasons at Butler University but sat out most of his freshman season due to injury to give him a medical redshirt. Brooks only appeared in four games as a freshman. His sophomore year was more active as he pitched in 17 NEW COLLEGE HOME — Grant Brooks will be trading the Butler blue for the green uniforms of Jacksonville University. Photo provided by Butler University athletics. games this past season allowing 67 hits in 49 innings pitched. He finished with 28 strikeouts. He entered the transfer portal back on June 3. Brooks said he picked Jacksonville over Purdue University Fort Wayne and junior college programs. The Dolphins are a Di-

Wawasee girls wrestling will get a program boost next month when Kenidi Nine will compete in a wrestling tournament in Alabama. Nine is an incoming junior on the team and is coming off a strong sophomore season with the Lady Warriors.

“I hope to place at the tournament,” Nine said. “I’ve been doing a lot more work this summer. I’m just ready for next season.”

The wrestling tournament is called the Deep South Nationals and will be in Birmingham, Ala. starting Thursday, Aug. 1, and ending Sunday, Aug. 4. Nine will be competing with a team of girls from around the Great Lakes area.

Her sophomore season ended with a trip to the state finals in Kokomo. Nine won two straight matches in the Penn regional on Jan. 5 to qualify. Nine was eliminated in her first match at the state meet and she said the defeat stands out more in her mind.

“It’s kind of upsetting now knowing how state went but I remember the moment making it to state I was excited,” Nine said.

Nine has an older brother on the wrestling team in Carson Nine, an incoming senior. She says her

Nine is also the first person in the school to take advantage of the new program through the Wawasee Alumni Association to get a new letterman jacket.

“I think it’s really cool and thank you for the jacket,” Nine said about the alumni association.

In addition to wrestling, Nine takes part in cheerleading at Wawasee. The two sports are not typically connected but Nine says wrestling has made her stronger for cheerleading in the fall but there are challenges with participating in both sports.

“It’s hard, especially in the uniform. Wrestling has definitely made me stronger and made my body different. In the uniform I definitely look different.” Nine said. “The difference between the two of them it doesn’t really bother me. They are two very different sports but I feel that doing wrestling makes it easier for cheer. It makes me have the strength to do certain stuff.”

Nine is not sure if she will want to wrestle in college but she does have two years at Wawasee to figure out her plans. Cosmetology

“It has been popular with girls for awhile. I used to wrestle boys. I feel like it’s never been weird for me,” Nine said. “I don’t see it as a male dominated sport. Obviously it is but I don’t really see it that way myself.”

Area triathlon just three days away

The annual Wawasee Kiwanis Sprint Triathlon will kick off its 16th year Saturday, July 27. The event begins at 8 a.m. at the Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long Drive. The registration deadline is quickly approaching and ends at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, July 25, The cost is $60 per individual triathlete plus a $5.35 sign-up fee. For a two- or three-person team the cost is $110 plus the $5.35 sign up fee. Runners can register at runsignup.com/race/IN/syracuse/

Around The Lakes

AMP CROSLEY Alumni Johanna (Caron) Gamayon visited the camp recently. She worked in the early 2010s for several years as a camp counselor and was on its summer leadership team. She has been working in the Philippines as a missionary the past several years in a capacity of a music teach er for an international school. That’s where she met her husband, Allan Pua Gamayon. Pictured above are the Gamayons, along with Mark Bat tig, the camp’s executive director.

Be sure to give the workers plenty of space if you see them doing this work, and move slowly through the standing water that will accompany the process. —o—

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THE KOSCIUSKO County Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace will be having a community bed build day in honor of past Syracuse Lions member Charlie Haffner. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Calvary United Methodist Church, 801 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Indiana State Fair unveils 15 new attractions for 2024

Camp Crosley wants to hear from all alumni regardless if it’s been five years or 40 years. To schedule a visit, email info@ campcrosley.org or call (574) 834-2331.

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FANS OF 93.7 FM The Mix, Wawasee High School’s radio station, may be wondering what’s been going on. While the station is still on the air, the audio level is lower than normal. So turn up the volume.

All ages welcome and no experience is needed. All tools will be supplied. Come out and help build beds for those in need. Pre-register at shpbeds.org/chapter/IN-Kosciusko, or register on-site. Lunch will be provided by Do Good Barbecue. The event is sponsored by the Syracuse Lions Club.

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The station has had a tough summer. In June, Wawasee High School took a lightning strike which damaged some of the station’s equipment. The station was able to get back on air with limited access. The Emergen cy Alert System was potentially damaged as well. Station personnel are looking into that problem too.

The Indiana State Fair returns Aug. 2-18, and this year the fair has added more new experiences and more excitement with an array of captivating attractions and events. From water play to outdoor cinema, animal adventures and adrenaline-pumping shows, there’s something for everyone.

• Gold & Glory 100th Anniversary – Aug. 2. • Celebrating the Beatles Day

– Aug. 3.

• Illuminate! Outdoor Lantern Exhibit (outdoor lantern display with 14 plus oversized structures with lighting).

• Outdoor Movie Theatre.

• Momma Town Live Birthing Center.

• Great American Duck Race.

• Pogo Fred.

A MEET and greet for Sew Special Network of Northern Indiana will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 10, at North Webster Community Public Library. The public is welcome. There will be door prizes and refreshments.

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DURING MILFORD’S Food Truck Friday on July 19, the Milford Lions Club held an open house celebration to recognize the local chapter’s 80th anniversary. In the middle of the festivities, the club’s president, Lisa Ensz, right, and Lion Frank Parales livestreamed a video to invite people to stop by and enjoy some free refreshments while learning what being a Milford Lion is all about!

THE NORTH Webster Ski Bees will have a show at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 27 at North Webster Town Park. Practice is at 9 a.m. This is also Dixie Day. Looks like a fun day!

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AREA KIDS may not be as thrilled by this news as their parents: Back to School is literally around the corner. Online registration opens Wednesday, July 24, while in-person registration, for current students who do not have access to online registration, will be 2-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8.

School supply lists will be announced soon. The first day of school for students is Wednesday, Aug. 14.

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SUMMER SESSION 2 of MOVEWawasee’s intermediate class will begin Monday, Aug, 5. The class begins at 7 p.m., and sessions will also be held Aug. 12, 19 and 26, at Wawasee Community Bible Church, 2035 E. 1300N, Milford.

Additionally, MOVEWawasee’s summer circuits will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 a.m. from now until the end of August. These also will take place at the church, with the exception of the sessions on July 30 and Aug. 1, which will take place at Harvest Coffee, 207 N. Higbee St., Milford. All abilities are welcome to join. Modifications are available for differently-abled bodies. The classes are free, but donations are welcome. For more information, contact Karena Wilkinson at (574) 653-3066,

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THE ELKHART County 4-H Fair is in full swing. If you go, be sure to check out the commercial buildings as a number of businesses from Syracuse, North Webster and Milford have booths showcasing their products and services.

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THE MILFORD Water Department is flushing fire hydrants today, Wednesday, July 24, and tomorrow, Thursday, July 25. Residents might experience discolored water and changes in volume and pressure during this necessary process, which clears the lines in case water is ever needed from the hydrants by the fire department.

The nonprofit charitable organization provides handmade items to hospitals, hospice or cancer agencies and children’s centers. It also makes items for nursing homes, homeless shelters and civic groups. Each year, SSNNI donates several thousand dollars worth of handmade items to these groups to help them help clients. For more information, email ssnainfo23@gmail.com.

CLAIMING TO be “the two hardest workers on the fairgrounds,” Cliff Wolf, Milford and Mel Barkman, Goshen were seen surveying the Elkhart County Fairgrounds in Goshen via a comfortable golf cart. Both men are members of the Elkhart County Fair Board.

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THE DIXIE Day book sale will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at North Webster Community Public Library’s front lawn and inside the library. There will be thousands of books, puzzles, and DVDs for all ages and interests.

Buy a large bag to fill for $10. Return your bag to refill for $10 and receive a punch card. Get it punched five times and get the next bag free. Most items are $1 or less if you don’t want to purchase a bag. All proceeds go to support the library. Credit and debit cards will be accepted.

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HARVEST COFFEE, Kosciusko Cares and the Kosciusko Drug Free Coalition are putting on some new classes this fall, designed especially for middle school and high school students. They will be free, drug-free alternative activities, ranging from cooking classes to movies to self defense classes. Each class will also include a free dinner for participants and their families. Free tickets are required and space is limited.

The first class, “Sushi Night,” kicks off on Friday, Aug. 23. Participants will learn to make their own sushi roll as well as sample a variety of sushi from Kyomi’s in Syracuse. At 6:15 p.m. parents and families are invited to join for a free dinner of fried rice and teriyaki chicken.

To register, go to eventbrite.com and enter “Harvest Coffee Milford” in the search bar on the top left of the page. For more information, call Harvest Coffee at (574) 6583066.

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DON’T FORGET the deadline to be listed on the sale ad for the Syracuse Garage Sale Days is 5 p.m. Thursday (that’s tomorrow), July 25. Garage Sale Days will be Aug. 1-3 and those participating will not need to get a permit.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s new at the 2024 Indiana State Fair. All of these attractions and events are free for fairgoers to enjoy with paid fair admission: • State Fair Splash Pad.

• Chris Lantz of Extreme Sculpting.

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Don’t just survive ... grow!

By PASTOR JAMES SEATON

The Sanctuary of Syracuse

Have you ever looked at a beautiful flower growing through a crack in the concrete and wondered, “how in the world did that get here?” Many times we view the result of something without ever considering the process in which that particular thing went through in order to produce what we see.

The flower blooming through the concrete was not an easy process at all. The flower’s roots had to find a microscopic crack in the concrete and push beyond certain limitations. The struggle for something so brittle had to push its way past the hardness and firmness of an unyielding strength. The only thing that made the difference was the desire. This flower had a desire to pursue what it was created for and desired to be viewed by many. God gave this flower that desire to grow.

In Matthew 6:28, Jesus stated, “consider the lilies, how they grow…” What if we had that same mindset to grow no matter what and never become complacent in our status or settle for less?

Jeff Bezos was recorded in a leadership session making this statement: “We cannot be in survival mode. We must be in growth mode.” The desire is the key. It can be said that you either have a growth mindset or a fixed mindset.

The difference is that a fixed mindset means the individu-

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al is unwilling to change, but a growth mindset reveals the belief that one can grow in their abilities. We can all find reasons not to try and we can all come up with excuses about why we haven’t done more. This is the fixed mindset that wants to justify the lack of instead of the growth mindset that wants to use desire to push past excuses.

Growth is not accidental, but is intentional by the one who desires it. I am not referring to the natural processes of physical growth, but I am speaking to the individual that has internal desires to be more, do more and reach more than you ever thought possible. Too many have halted their growth and become satisfied with their status because the process was too difficult. Don’t let life and tactics from a spiritual enemy suppress what God wants to do in you and through you.

In a recent article online, I found a list of the most important things you can do to grow today:

• Memorize scripture;

• Education (develop and improve yourself);

• Pray for the mind of God;

• Serve in the local church;

• Avoid relationships that bring you lower than you are committed to with God;

• Avoid the company of wolves in sheep’s clothing;

• Work on your strengths.

10 YEARS AGO, JULY 23, 2014

Milford resident Leah Freeman, 11, daughter of Sarah and Jeb Freeman, spent time with her horse, Pebbles, before contesting classes began at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair Sunday. Even though Pebbles is more of a pleasure horse, she can run too, Leah said. “We might not win, but we’ll have fun.” The Freemans are among several local families showing their beef, goats, dairy cattle and horses at the fair this week.

There’s a new way to satisfy your sweet tooth in Milford. Theresa’s Delectables opened its doors July 5 and has a variety of baked goods ready for your tummy. Additionally, owners Theresa and Randy Watts offer their famous cheese balls and a variety of beverages for sale.

20 YEARS AGO

JULY 21, 2004

Richard and Esther (Shumaker) Dunning, P.O. Box 186, Milford, will be observing their 50th wedding anniversary with

an open house to be held 2-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, in Grace Lutheran Church, Syracuse. The reception will be hosted by their children and family. The couple were married Aug. 1, 1954, in St. Mark‘s Lutheran Church, Atchison, Kan., with Rev. George Search performing the ceremony. Congratulations to Milford’s very own Daniel Slone! With the help of his pit crew, dad, Daniel Slone Sr., and little brother Jared Slone, Daniel and crew brought home a first-place trophy from the Bunker Hill Dragstrip in Indiana on July 17.

home at 1237 N. 320W, Milford. Children and grandchildren of the following were present: Dr. Lawrence Stieglitz, Kalamazoo, Mich.; Harley “Josh” Stieglitz and Dr. John E. Stieglitz, both of South Bend; Dr. James Stieglitz, Martinsville; Rev. Bill Stieglitz, Milford; Rosemary Zook, R.N., Goshen; Frances Schiller, Ottawa, Canada; and Dr. Ruth Hooley, Denver, Colo.

40 YEARS AGO

in Milford was thwarted Sunday evening when the would-be-thief failed to put the truck in a forward gear and backed into the pro shop. Mrs. Stanley Custer, owner of Big Boulder Golf Course, said the truck was stolen around 10:30 p.m. Sunday from its parking space near the maintenance shed.

The party will be attended by many of Bucher’s Waubee Lake neighbors and his wife, Dorothy.

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JULY 24, 1974

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Milford will have a new doctor in town soon. Andrew Anglemeyer is leaving the family practice in Nappanee and setting up shop at a temporary location on Main Street. Eventually, he’ll get situated at a permanent spot on SR 15, not far from Lakeland Loving Care Center. Forty-five descendants of the late Henry and Anna Stieglitz met July 17 at the Stieglitz farm

JULY 25, 1984

The potential theft of a dump truck at Big Boulder Golf Course

The 95th birthday of lifetime Milford resident, Jacob Bucher, will be celebrated this evening (Wednesday) at a party hosted by his neighbors Mr. and Mrs. James Stork at Waubee Lake, Milford.

Two Milford boys have a thriving business going on Main Street this summer. Thad, 7, and his brother, Eric, 4, are selling Kool-Aid and popsicles at the intersection of Main and Catherine streets. Thad and Eric are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grove of Milford.

Jay H. Haab, 18, r 2 Milford, was killed Saturday when the

motorcycle he was riding was hit almost head-on by a pick-up truck camper. The accident happened at 5:40 p.m. a short distance west of Milford on the Orn road.

Ann Kaiser has just returned from Chicago where she attended the national meeting of the Future Homemakers of America July 15-19. Ann is a member of the Wawasee FHA chapter and was selected in this state as an official delegate to the meeting. Ann is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kaiser of Milford.

10 YEARS AGO

JULY 23, 2014

It is hard to believe the North Webster Community Center has been serving the community and surrounding areas for 10 years. It has come a long way since a group of citizens refused to let the historic building go to waste. It took two years of planning and

renovations to bring the center to life, and in 2004 the doors opened. Mary Price celebrated her 102nd birthday with family and friends at Oakwood Resort July 5. Price has been coming to Lake Tippecanoe since 1918. Congratulations to Camp Crosley YMCA, North Webster and the Ball Foundation for being

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20 YEARS AGO

JULY 21, 2004

Roger and Tammy Holderread, North Webster, are the parents of a daughter, Alexis Jo, born at 8:44 a.m. Saturday, July 19, in Goshen General Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 7.8 ounces and was 18 and 1⁄2 inches long. Alexis has a brother, Michael, 10; and a sister, Makenzie, 2.

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An anonymous letter is making its way around North Webster that, according to town council President Jon Sroufe, is filled with unsubstantiated accusations that threaten to disrupt the town. The letter was handed out during last week’s regular council meeting.

national Palace of Sports, North Webster, on Tuesday. Faye Baranski, daughter of Edward and Jeanette McGrath, North Webster, was named Miss North Webster. Her interests are bowling, reading, boating and dancing. Lakeland Art Gallery, North Webster, will spotlight the work of Marjorie (Gray) Moneyheffer on July 28-29. The well-known Nappanee artist was raised on a farm located between North Webster and Pierceton and is a 1946 North Webster High School graduate. There has been limited action in baseball in North Webster the past couple of weeks as only three games were reported.

50 YEARS AGO

JULY 24, 1974

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Nicholas Xavier Nathan and Alisha Shannon, North Webster, are the parents of a son, Nicholas Xavier, born at 10:07 a.m. Thursday, July 15, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

30 YEARS AGO

JULY 20, 1994

Mark and Cathy Garrison, North Webster, are the parents of a daughter, Taylor Jean. She weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 inches in length. Taylor Jean has a brother, Ryan Mark, 2. Maternal grandparents are Don and Helen Campbell of Columbia City. Paternal grandparents are Jeff and Jeanne Garrison of New Castle.

40 YEARS AGO

JULY 25, 1984

1983 Indianapolis 500 Champion, Tom Sneva, was crowned the 1983 King of Sports at the Inter-

Mr. and Mrs. Lowell D. Coverstone of North Webster are the parents of their first child, a 7 pound, 15 ounce son, Ryan Douglas, born Saturday, July 20, at Goshen Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dean Coverstone, Leesburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Mort, North Webster. Mrs. John Anderson and Mrs. Robert Whitaker were chairmen for the July 16 meeting of Sunshine Home Extension Club. A carry-in dinner was served, picnic style, at the Flowing Well park. Mrs. William Engleberth, president, was in charge of the business meeting.

Efficient Homemakers Home Extension Club met at the home of Mrs. Jack Lewallen. Mrs. Charles Long assisted the hostess. Mrs. Jerry Minton was elected as the new vice president. Mrs. Jerry Helvey read the meditation and the citizenship report. Mrs. Vernon Zurcher and Mrs. Brian Walls were accepted as new members.

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Syracuse resident Gordon receives nursing scholarship

10 YEARS AGO, JULY 23, 2014

Chad Jonsson announced during the trail committee’s regular board meeting Monday that Megan McClellan will be the new executive director of Syracuse-Wawasee Trails. McClellan was one of six candidates considered and currently lives in the Cincinnati area, but is in the process of relocating to Syracuse. McClellan has worked on trail projects in upstate New York and will begin in her new position sometime in August. Henri Kaarakainen, a Lions Youth Exchange student, is spending time in the Syracuse home of Past District Governors Ann and Charlie Haffner. He arrived the first of July and stayed in New Carlisle. He will leave for home the end of the month. Henri is 16, going on 17, and will be in

his second year of high school this summer. He speaks four languages — Finnish, Swedish, French and English.

20 YEARS AGO, JULY 21, 2004

Syracuse Troop 728 recently received an approximately $1,500 donation from the Syracuse Rotary. The funds will be used for summer camping expenses, scouting gear, the general running of the Scouts, patches and awards. The money was raised by the Rotary through a chicken barbecue. The Syracuse group has 27 registered Scouts.

Jody Gordon of Syracuse was recently honored as one of 20 recipients of the Indiana Health Care Foundation’s annual nursing scholarships. Nearly $30,000 in scholarships were awarded this year to students who wish Continued on page 9

Milford Lions Club celebrates 80 years of service to community

The club was chartered on July

was the sponsor. The Milford club started with 65 members and currently has 34 active and non-active members.

Milford Lions Club is an outstanding humanitarian service club, which is part of the world’s largest humanitarian organization, Lions Club International, of which it celebrated its 107th year of global service.

Our club is honored to be part of such a great cause to help all around the world. I have set a goal to grow our club and encourage ideas and suggestions

for Milford Lions Club in ways to encourage community involvement. Milford Lions Club has stepped into the next level of progression. We look forward to all the coming years of future members passing the torch of community service to the next generations for the Milford community and abroad. Milford Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month. “We Serve” is the Lions’ motto and would love to have community members join us to find their fit in serving our wonderful community.

RESPONSE CALLS FOR SECOND SHOWING People were lined up to see the The Wawasee Premier of “Blind Logic,” a new documentary about Wawasee’s own Ralph Teetor, Tuesday evening, July 23. So many turned out, the historic theater had to turn people away. A second showing

‘Sold

Out’ response prompts second Showing Of

Pickwick Theatre, Syracuse, was ‘sold out’ Tuesday evening, July 23, for the local premier showing of ‘Blind Logic’ the Ralph Teetor story. In fact viewers had to be turned away.

Due to the overwhelming response and having to turn so many people away, a second showing of the documentary will be held tonight, Wednesday, July 24.

The doors will open at 6 p.m. with the show starting at 6:30 p.m. It is a free admission, but donations will be accepted which will benefit the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum.

“Blind Logic,” is a new documentary about Wawasee’s own Ralph Teetor, Teetor first signed the Sar-

gent Hotel registration book on July 27, 1915. Seeking a more convenient place to keep their speedboat, it wasn’t long before his parents bought a cottage in South Park, beginning over a century of the family summering on Lake Wawasee. His great-grandchildren still enjoy the property today.

The documentary follows the extraordinary journey of Teetor from childhood blindness through his life of fierce determination and distinctive mental vision to become an inventive, insightful leader and philanthropist. Teetor’s life spanned the entire development of the American automobile industry. He became president of Perfect Circle Piston Ring Corporation in Hagerstown,

Syracuse resident

Continued from page 8 competitions in the girls’ 10 and under age group.

to pursue or who are currently pursuing a career in nursing and committed to serving the elderly in a long-term care environment.

30 YEARS AGO, JULY 20, 1994

Nancy Blade and her father, Earl Hirons, both of Syracuse, had the opportunity to take a one-day cruise on the U.S.S. Eisenhower July 9 in Norfolk, Va. Kevin Blade, Nancy’s son, is serving on this ship. During the cruise a short ceremony was held for Kevin by his commanding officer. That day he re-enlisted for four more years of Navy service after already being in for eight years. Phil and Linda Stump, Medusa Street, Syracuse, spent the weekend in scenic southern Indiana, July 9-10. They stayed at the historic West Baden Springs Resort in French Lick (no they didn’t see Larry Bird) and marveled at its grandiose architecture.

40 YEARS AGO, JULY 25, 1984

Dawn Firestone brought home a diving medal to headline a group of area athletes who fared well at the White River Park State Games in Indianapolis last weekend. Firestone, daughter of Butch and Lou Firestone, r 3 Syracuse, captured first place in both the one-meter and three-meter

Anyone for riding a bicycle from Arlington Heights, Ill., to Bar Harbor, Maine? Two women passed through Syracuse last Thursday morning making just that route. The thing that brought them to Syracuse was a flat tire. Sylvia Daletski and Evie Weber are making the 1,700-mile bike trek by riding their 18-speed bicycles about 80 miles per day, taking all back roads. Their flat tire on a country road north of Syracuse brought them to the Syracuse Cafe for breakfast where inquiries were made for bike repair services.

50 YEARS AGO, JULY 24, 1974

Mrs. Lloyd Wayne Reed of Waukegan, Ill., commented she was one of a few who married an individual with the the same last name as the one she had had all of her life. The Reeds visited last week in the Floyd Reed home at Syracuse.

Mrs. Maurice Snyder of Syracuse, the mother of seven children ranging in age from 14 to 21, comes from a long-line of quilt top makers and lovers. Donna said her great-grandmother, grandmother and mother and herself worked on a number of quilt tops over the years.

‘Blind

and his modern cruise control invention makes driving much more relaxing.

Teetor’s cousin Dan had a home in Vawter Park (pier 467) from 1936 until the mid-1960s. Ralph’s uncle, C. N. Teetor, built in Vawter Park (pier 469) in 1929. Two other Perfect Circle executives lived or rented on the lake.

Logic’ In Syracuse

In addition to featuring the Teetor family enjoying Lake Wawasee, the credits include three of Dan Teetor’s grandsons who often visited the lake: Composer Jim Andron (former music director for The New Christy Minstrels), photo editor Daniel Teetor and writer, director and producer Jack Teetor.

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PIERCETON, INDIANA

Pierceton park Renovation and Crosswalk/Sidewalk 2023-CG-03

Town of Pierceton is requesting Bids for the construction of Pierceton Park Renovation and Crosswalk/Sidewalk project. Bids for the construction of the project will be received at the Pierceton Town Hall located at 105 Walnut Street, Pierceton, IN 46562 until 5:00 p.m. local time August 12, 2024. During the Town Council Meeting at approximately 6:30 p.m., they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The project includes replacement of four dugouts, replacement of tennis court, new basketball court, concrete slab replacement of pavilion, new sidewalk at school, adjust pavilion footer, and provide all necessary miscellaneous items to complete the work.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Fleis & VandenBrink Engineering, Inc. (F&V): 5331 South Bend Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46804: Telephone (260) 435-1414 or csalzbrenner@fveng.com. Prospective Bidders may request the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. Bids will be accepted only from Plan Holders of Record. In order to be a Plan Holder of Record Bidding Documents must be obtained from the Issuing Office.

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The date that the Bidding Documents are transmitted by the Issuing Office will be considered the Bidder’s date of receipt of the Bidding Documents.

A pre-bid conference will not be held.

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

The Town of Pierceton reserves the right to accept any bid, reject any or all bids, to waive informalities and make the award in any manner deemed in the best interest of the Town of Pierceton.

Any questions prior to bid opening shall be directed, in writing, via email to Chad Salzbrenner at csalzbrenner@fveng.com.

Town of Pierceton, Indiana

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STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF KOSCIUSKO ) CAUSE NO. 43C01-2407-MI-72 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: Carter Ciaccia Petitioner VERIFIED PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Petitioner, Carter Ciaccia, pro se, respectfully petitions the court to change name. In support of this Petition, Petitioner states as follows:

1. That my current name is Carter Lee Ciaccia.

2. That my date of birth is January 12, 2007.

4. That my mailing address is: 207 N. East Street, Milford, IN 46542.

6. That I do not hold a valid United States passport. My proof that I am a United States citizen is birth certificate. I will bring this document to my change of name hearing for verification.

7. That the following judgements of criminal conviction of a felony under the law of any state or the United States have been entered against me, or I have stated immediately below that I have no felony convictions: I do not have any felony convictions.

8. That I am not seeking to defraud creditors by changing my name.

9. That I have published notice of my request for change of name in a local publication as required by law, and will bring proof of publication to the hearing.

10. That I am not a sex or violent offender who is required to register under Indiana Code 11-8-8.

11. That I wish to change my name to: Carter Lee Coday.

12. That I request that the name on my birth certificate be changed to my new changed name. Specifically, Carter Lee Coday.

WHEREFORE, I respectfully request that this Court grant my Petition for Name Change, and for all other just and proper relief. I affirm under penalties for perjury that the foregoing representations are true. Carter Ciaccia 207 N. East Street, Milford, IN 46542 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF KOSCIUSKO ) Before me, Patricia Gall, a notary

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required.

The work to be performed and the bid to be submitted shall include sufficient and proper sums for all general construction, labor, materials, permits, licenses, insurance, and so forth incidental to and required for the construction of the facilities.

Each bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the Project and the name and address of Bidder. All bids must be submitted on the bid forms as identified in the Contract Documents and Specifications. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or acceptable bidder’s bond made payable to the Owner, in a sum of

notification. Approved performance and payment bonds guaranteeing faithful and proper performance of the work and materials, to be executed by an acceptable surety company, will be required of the Contractor at the time of contract execution. The bonds will be in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price and must be in full force and effect throughout the term of the Construction Contract plus a period of twelve (12) months from the date of substantial completion. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. A conditional or qualified Bid will not be accepted. Award will be made to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder. The lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder must not be debarred, suspended, or otherwise be excluded from or ineligible for participation in federally assisted programs under Executive Order 12549.

All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the project shall apply to the project throughout.

Bids shall be properly and completely executed on bid forms included in the Specifications. Bids shall include all information requested by Indiana Form 96 (Revised 2013) included with the Specifications. Under Section III of Form 96, the Bidder shall submit a financial statement. A copy of the proposed Financial Statement to be submitted with the bid is included in the bid documents section to these specifications. The Owner may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work and the Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and to complete the work contemplated therein.

Each Bidder is responsible for inspecting the Project site(s) and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents and Specifications. The failure or omission of any Bidder to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation with respect to its Bid.

rates on the project shall not be

than the

lished by the U.S. Department of Labor, please see Appendix A for the

termination. Bidders on this work shall be required to comply with the provisions of the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. The Bidders shall also comply with the requirements of 41 CFR Part 60 - 4 entitled Construction Contractors - Affirmative Action Requirements. Bidders shall be aware of the requirements set by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021, which mandate that all iron and steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in a federal project must be produced in the United States. Pursuant to HUD’s Notice, “Public Interest Phased Implementation Waiver for FY 2022 and 2023 of Build America, Buy America Provisions as Applied to Recipients of HUD Federal Financial Assistance” (88 FR 17001), any funds obligated by HUD on or after the applicable listed effective dates, are subject to BABA requirements, unless excepted by a waiver. The Bidders attention is also called to the “Minority/Women Owned Business Participation” and “Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business Program” requirements contained in the Project Specifications. The State of Indiana has set a goal of 10% participation for minority and women owned businesses and 3% participation of veteran owned businesses for construction or purchase related contracts for the work.