The Mail-Journal - August 30, 2023

Quinns named to Eli Lilly Lifetime Founders Society

A special celebration was held Friday, Aug. 25, at Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s education center to honor the latest addition to the foundation’s Eli Lilly Lifetime Founders Society.

Brad and Cindy Quinn, along with Jeff and Clare Quinn were the latest additions to the wall.

Past recipients of the ELFS honor gathered in front of the founder’s wall to honor the Quinns and to hear a little history of the origin of the society, purpose of the wall and the Quinns.

Heather Harwood, executive director, noted this was a special celebration as it was the 10th year for the wall.

Bob Fanning, land management chairman, introduced the Quinns and explained how the Quinn Cottage was donated and placed at the Between-The-Lakes property.

“A couple years ago when we kind of got word that Brad and Cindy, Jeff and Clare were interested in finding a place for their log cabin, I came to the board of directors as land management chairman and said I have a proposal for you. The Quinns have a 125-year-old cabin on Kale Island and they would like to move it some place. Would you be interested in having a cabin?” The group present fell silent, which he said was the same response from the board.

Fanning said it has turned out to be a “wonderful gift.” The family provided the moving of the cabin, the foundation, rebuilding, new roof, new chinking and new floor. “It is wonderful,” said Fanning. The cabin was built in 1896. He noted the foundation has met with the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum and the goal is to set up the cabin as it would have been in 1896, as a remembrance of the turn of the century.

“It was quite a wonderful time, I’m sure, but the real basic beginnings of Lake Wawasee. It is a wonderful gift to our conservancy, something that we and our community will use for years to come.”

Brad Quinn noted how the decision came about. “It was either put the log cabin in a dumpster or maybe in our backyard for another project for another day.

Cindy came up with the idea of approaching all of you, we’ll take care of everything and would love

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New sheriff’s transport vehicle approved retroactively

Kosciusko County Commis-

sioners retroactively approved the purchase of a 2023 Dodge Durango Tuesday, Aug. 29, at its bi-monthly meeting.

The Durango will be used as a jail transport vehicle for the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. Kosciusko County Sheriff Jim

Smith explained the office had already purchased the vehicle, a 2023 Dodge Durango, which cost $41,801.

“With the recent death of an Indiana sheriff’s transport officer in Marion County earlier this year, it had become apparent to our department that our security measures for the transporting of prisoners was insufficient or deficient,” said Smith.

He referred to the death of John Durm in July who was allegedly assaulted by inmate Orlando Mitchell after Durm had brought Mitchell back from a hospital visit.

“The current vehicle that we’re using is a Chevy Traverse, with 40,000 miles on it,” said Smith, adding the vehicle isn’t specially designed for police safety, meaning the KCSO would have to

spend extra money outfitting it versus the Durango.

Smith noted vehicles take a while to come in anymore and the office was able to get the Durango at a lower cost than the same vehicles the KCSO had purchased earlier this year for regular officers. That’s why the KCSO purchased the vehicle before commissioners could OK it.

“The purchase was made out of

North Webster to consider new trash collection provider

The North Webster Town Council held its annual budget workshop Monday afternoon, Aug. 28. The meeting is held each year to lay out budget priorities for the following year and no resolutions are finalized. All three council members, President Dan Thystrup, Lisa Strombeck and Dave Waliczek, along with Clerk-Treasurer Leigh Anne Jessop, were in attendance at the 30 minute gathering.

During the meeting, Jessop informed the council that she had received a phone call and subsequent letter last week from Borden Waste-Away Services, the trash collection provider for the town, informing her that the company would be instituting a monthly rate increase from

“They’re saying that not only will we be paying the fuel and compliance surcharge, additionally they are upping our contractual obligation, as well, per resident,” said Jessop. “I did ask for a copy of our contract, because it is up in June of 2024.”

Currently the rate is $11.47 per resident, per month. Borden wants to raise the rate to $12.16.

Jessop said the town is already paying a fuel and compliance surcharge, which is not part of its contract with Borden, that is an additional 1/3 of the agreed upon monthly outlay to the company.

Strombeck noted it wasn’t a “huge amount” but understood the bigger financial picture for

the town and its residents.

“We’re already in the red because of the fuel and compliance surcharge we get every month, which is thousands (of dollars),” answered Jessop. “When I first started and I realized how much we were paying in fuel and surcharges, it’s eating up our account.”

“It sounds like we need to check around and get some rates from others,” said Strombeck.

Jessop said the town would have to go through a bidding process to consider a new provider for the town, which the council agreed should happen. The council agreed to allow the representative from Borden to address the council during a regular meeting in order to discuss in greater detail the proposed rate increase.

In other business, the council proposed setting aside $15,000 to pay for INDOT’s required modifications to the USI Consultants’ feasibility study on the planned North Webster Trail, which would connect the town to Wawasee Middle School, located several miles north on SR 15. The modifications estimate was $8,500, but the council agreed to budget the larger amount to have a buffer in case additional expenses were necessary.

Additionally, Jessop presented a letter sent to her by Scott Kuhn, vice president of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township

ing $8,500 be set aside for chamber projects related to the beautification of the town. The council agreed to a proposed earmark of $5,000 in the budget, but emphasized that this was not money being given to the chamber for whatever purpose it saw fit. Instead, requests for the money would still have to be made by the chamber to the town council for approval to receive the funding.

“If it’s something that we don’t agree with what they’re wanting the money for, we don’t have to give it to them,” said Strombeck. “They need to come to us with a proposal and an invoice, so we can see what it’s going to cost. Then we can decide, ‘yeah, we’ll give you money towards that.”

“It’s not going to be up to them to dictate what that money is spent on,” said Jessop.

“It stays in our budget here, until we see what they want to spend it on,” said Thystrup. “They want to work with us. They’re good people.

The council also agreed to propose a 3% pay increase for members of the North Webster Police Department, as well as for other town employees. According to Waliczek, this has been the norm for the past several years, and will be in addition to a blanket base pay raise that officers recently received.

It was noted that both the Indiana State Police and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office have

the commissary account, which is not going to require any (special) appropriations,” said Smith. He said the Traverse would be “repurpose(d) to one of our administrative positions.” Redeveloping Land Commissioners also heard from Lori Shipman with the Kosciusko Economic Development Corp. about working with leadraised the pay scale for their officers. Thystrup pointed out that it is not possible for small towns like North Webster to keep up with the state and county when it comes to salaries.

Jessop also reminded the council that money has already

been budgeted for the police department to purchase a new vehicle.

The next regular meeting of the North Webster Town Council will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, inside the North Webster Community Center.

Quinns named

Continued from page 1 to move it down there for enjoyment.” He noted the cabin has been in the family since 1937. “Our family has loved that cabin and we’re so glad it didn’t go into the dumpster.”

Cindy Quinn noted Harwood and Beth Morris were instrumental is saying they thought the cabin would be a really good thing for the lake. “We live on Kale Island and every day I’m back and forth there 14 times a day. It is so heartwarming to see our old log cabin there. I just hope you can use it for many different things, for many years.”

Prior to the introduction of the Quinns, Bill McCully, development officer, explained the wall celebrates members significant commitment to the organization, lake and watershed, “through their generosity of their time and resources.” He recognized those members present.

Terry Clapacs, board chairman, provided a brief history of the society. “This is one of my favorite moments of the year. It’s a chance to receive and honor new names, reflect about our own ideals and values and remember the origin of the wall and what it represents.”

He stated it was 10 ½ years ago during a breakfast with Tom Yoder, the two began thinking about how the foundation could honor “our strongest and most faithful donors” and if there was a way to personify that in some person. “That discussion took about one minute. The only person that qualified on the lake is Eli Lilly.”

With permission of the family, the wall was created. Clapacs referred to the main plaque on the wall that honors Eli Lilly and those who join him “in their love of that ‘Delectable Spot – Lake Wawasee, the center of the Elysian Plain.” He noted that was plagiarized from Lilly’s book “Early Wawasee Days” at the end of the introduction to the book.

“Like most of us here, Mr. Lilly’s relationship with Lake Wawasee began at a very early age. In fact, he came to this lake every single summer from 1888 to 1976, every summer. As a boy, he

would recount in one of the many things he wrote about the lake, the long train travel that would occur from Indianapolis, 125 miles south, on the Big 4, chugging north through every small town in Indiana, finally arriving at Milford, change trains for the last 10 miles from Milford to Lake Wawasee, and he said as he would ride that train car and the lake would come into view, I was better than Christmas morning. And I think that’s how most of us feel about it as well.”

Clapacs noted every year Lilly would come to the lake and bring his friends. During the last week of April, as his father did, he brought the Rowdy Rebelers, a group of friends who would stay for a week playing cards, fishing, sailing and pull practical jokes on one another and they would

have a lot of fun. “He was a great patron of this lake,” said Clapacs.

He added there are a lot of descriptives used for Lilly and his passions if you Google his name. Those include archeology, history, art, state and local history, religion, education. “Most of all he’s a man who seems to understand how important it was to play to the common good,” stated Clapacs. “The things that he worked to protect benefit all of us, whether it’s the dam here in Syracuse establishing the lake levels, to his work around the state … We’re honored to use his name.”

Clapacs gave a brief history of the Lilly Company and working with his father, JK Sr., and brother JK Jr to create the Lilly Foundation. Clapacs stated today this foundation is the second largest private foundation in the U.S.,

Continued from page 1 look at in planning to “roadway safety, mobility for local users and (the enhancement) of the efficiency and reliability for US 30 as a regional and statewide corridor.”

ers to get some properties around the county “into productive reuse, hopefully as housing as we have a housing shortage that we’re trying to address throughout the county.”

She noted use of a method known as “land banking,” whereby an entity acquires property and later sells it “to a responsible person in order to develop the property.”

Shipman said KEDCO’s Kosciusko Development Land Trust might be used in the process, with its nonprofit status beneficial as projects could qualify for Environmental Protection Agency grants and other like funds. She also said KEDCo would like to work with leaders to create a steering committee for the process. The commissioners made no decisions on the matter Tuesday.

US 30 Update US 30 Study Manager Rusty Holt said “there have been more than 2,700 crashes” in the eastern section of US 30 during the last five years.

Holt, with engineering company WSP, gave a presentation to the commissioners regarded the ProPEL US 30 study. WSP is helping the state conduct a plan for the next 20 years of the roadway. Holt serves as the study manager for the eastern section of US 30, which includes Kosciusko, Whitley and Allen Counties. He noted both the public and data have shown how important safety is for future planning.

He referred the two-year process, which is “about halfway through,” has included public input at formal meetings as well as the study team having local office hours at area libraries and community events.

“We’ve also had smaller meetings with business owners, with farmers, the Farm Bureau, also with economic development folks, your planners in the community, other transportation professionals in the area,” said Holt.

He said leaders have shrunk the list of important concerns to

The study now moves into “looking at solutions,” said Holt, also known as alternatives.

Holt said those alternatives will be listed in the future, possibly in September, on the study’s website, propelus30.com, for people to give input on. People should click on the US 30 East study section.

There will be two more rounds of narrowing down the alternatives will be listed on the above website in winter and spring. More information on the study can also be found on the website. In other business, commissioners:

• Approved signing a document with VS Engineering related to work on Bridge 161, which runs over CR 200S by SR 15, south of Warsaw.

• Approved sending out two requests for proposal on behalf of the Kosciusko County Parks and Recreation Department for planning and engineering to extend the Chinworth Bridge trail westward and complete a master county greenways and blueways plan.

• Approved a request from Kosciusko County Emergency Management Agency Director Kip Shuter to apply for a $20,000 reimbursable Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant managed through the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.

• Approved appointing Cullen Reece to the Lakeland Regional Sewer District Board to finish out Bob Marcuccilli’s term through April 2027. Marcuccilli resigned from the board “due to personal reasons,” said LRSD Board President Jim Haney.

• Approved a $12,350 quote from eGov/CORE Business Technologies to update the county government website.

Commissioners’ next meeting is 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, in the Kosciusko County Courthouse’s Old Courtroom.

Syracuse Lions to Hold ‘White Cane Day’

only behind the Bill and Linda Gates Foundation. Its assets are $32 billion, and last year $1.5 billion in grants was given to worthy causes all over the state.

“We’re honored tonight with three members who are direct descendants of the Lilly family. We honor Pete (Nichols and his wife Ginny) tonight for teaching us to think big and more strategic than we started out. We thank you Bill and Irene (McCutchen) and we thank you Ted and Debbie (Lilly) for your strong support over the years and frankly without your help we wouldn’t be standing here today. So we honor everyone. You have played a particularly strong role.”

Following the ceremony the group went to Oakwood Resort to continue the celebration and further recognize the Quinn family.

Clark’s Marine is August Member of the Month

Clark’s Marine Inc., was honored as North Webster Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce’s August Member of the Month.

Clark’s Marine has been a staple of North Webster for 37 years. Owned by Darrell Clark, they consider themselves the “best little marina not on the water in North Webster, IN.” A full-service marine, Clark’s offers service and part replacement, as well as boat sales and boat rentals.

Clark operates the business with his son, Cory Clark, his daughter, Megan Dues, three mechanics and parts department.

The NWTT Chamber congratulates Clark’s Marine Inc. for being the August Member of the Month.

Stop in and visit them at 7498 N SR 13, call (574) 834-BOAT or visit their website at clarksmarineinc.com

The Syracuse Lions Club will hold its semiannual White Cane Day fundraiser Saturday, Sept, 2. Proceeds will help fund vision-related programs and community service projects supported by the local club. Syracuse Lions, wearing yellow vests, will be located at Neighborhood Fresh from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and at Ace Hardware from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Funds collected are used in the local community for eye testing and eyeglasses for disadvantaged children in schools and for providing financial support for other eye-related needs.

Local residents benefit from corneas and surgical assistance grants provided by Vision First Indiana Lions Eye Bank, guide dogs and talking pocket GPS units through Leader Dog, Inc., and services provided to visually impaired students in Wawasee schools by the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. These programs are all supported annually by the Syracuse Lions Club.

The club sponsors a Summer Youth League ball team and participates in WACF Earth Day and Fall Harvest Festival at Lakeside Park. The club financially supports Syracuse Community Hands 4-H club, Syracuse Food Pantry, Syracuse Parks Department and Community Center, Syracuse Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, Teen Parents Succeeding, Miller’s Merry Manor Halloween Party, Syracuse Library Children’s Summer Reading Program, Wawasee High School Academic Super Bowl Program, Wawasee High School Academic Hall of Fame and Lakeland Youth Center. Scholarships are given each year to two Wawasee High School seniors. Syracuse Lions have built and installed “Little Free Libraries” at Wawasee Middle School, Syracuse Elementary School, Syracuse Food Pantry and an outdoor one at Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation.

Local families are adopted at Christmas and the third grade reading program is supported each year at Syracuse Elementary School. The Lions purchased an industrial carpet

cleaner and new podium with sound system for the Syracuse Community Center, and have assisted three local adults with cataract surgery.

Syracuse Lions will collect used eyeglasses and hearing aids in their big yellow mailbox in front of Neighborhood Fresh.

The eyeglasses are cleaned, cataloged, bagged, labeled and taken on the district’s annual Lions Eyeglass Mission to Mexico. During each mission, 5,000 children and adults receive free vision screening and eyeglasses which enable them to once again read, work and support their families. Hearing aids collected are refurbished by the Indiana Lions Speech and Hearing State Project and loaned to those in need who cannot afford to purchase their own.

Each year, Syracuse Lions assist school nurses by screening the vision of first, third and fifth graders at Syracuse Elementary and eight graders and new students at Wawasee Middle School.

Every dollar raised by Lions from the public is used for charity.

Anyone wishing to know more about their work, or who might wish to join their service and fellowship, is encouraged to call (574) 457-6118, or email ann_haffner@yahoo.com for more information.

Obituaries

Clark Reed Crafton 1961 Milford High School Graduate

Clark Reed Crafton, 79, Indianapolis, passed away Sept. 10, 2022.

He was born July 29, 1943, to Harold K. Crafton and Lillian (Hartter) Crafton.

Clark was married to Nancy Waters. Nancy passed away on Nov. 7, 2014. They leave behind two sons, Reed and Ryan Crafton, both of Indianapolis. In November 1977, Clark married Lana Roberts. They divorced in 1993.

Clark grew up in Milford and graduated from Milford High School in 1961. He was a member of the Milford High School Trojans basketball team. The team won the Kosciusko County basketball tournament in 1961 and continued on to win a four-way tourney held in Larwill. The Trojans eventually lost a bid to Columbia City to be sectional basketball champions.

Clark continued his basketball career at Indiana Central College (University of Indianapolis) and gained All-American status at the college level.

Arrangements for Clark were entrusted to the Cremation Society of Indiana.

Betty Joan Burns

Talented Seamstress

Betty Joan Burns passed away peacefully Friday, Aug. 18, 2023, at the age of 86.

She was born Aug. 10, 1937, in Warsaw, to Amzie and Mary Keim.

Betty’s kindhearted and easy-going personality endeared her to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, doting grandmother and cherished friend.

Betty’s professional career spanned several industries. She served as the bakery deli manager at Lance’s in North Webster and also worked as a talented seamstress at J.C. Manufacturing Inc. Her dedication and attention to detail made her an asset to both establishments.

Outside of work, Betty enjoyed a variety of hobbies and interests. She had a passion for crochet and spent countless hours creating beautiful pieces. Word puzzles and word finds were among her favorite pastimes, allowing her to challenge her mind while having fun. Betty also found joy in fishing and camping alongside her husband. Family was incredibly important to Betty, and she cherished every opportunity to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Betty will be deeply missed by her loving daughter, Deb J. Anderson of Milford; sons, Jerry L. (Julia) Burns of North Webster and Jeffrey D. (Darlene) Burns of Monroe, Ga. Her memory will forever be treasured by her six grandchildren, Andrea (Ed) Klinger, Heather (Derek) Cripe, Todd (Kelsey) Burns, Brooke Burns, Christopher Miller and Ashlie (Jared) Smith; three great-granddaughters; and one greatgrandson. In addition to her children and grandchildren, Betty is survived by two sisters, Julia Galloway of Goshen and Penny (Charles) Lamb of North Webster; and brother, Larry (Jeanette) Keim of Hot Springs, Ark.

Betty was predeceased by her parents and her beloved husband, David “Buck” Burns, in 2018.

Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services of North Webster is entrusted with Betty’s care. A visitation will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 2, at the funeral home, 8056 E. 500N, North Webster. Following the visitation, a memorial service will commence at noon at the same location. Betty will be laid to rest at Mocks Cemetery, North Webster Addition, located at 4782 N. 850E in North Webster.

To leave a written condolence, please visit www.titusfuneralhome. com.

James S. Hostetler

James S. Hostetler, 81, Waubee Lake, Milford, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, at Goshen Hospital.

Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home of Syracuse.

Births

Crimson Lynn Koss

Josh Koss and Kyra Williams, Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter, Crimson Lynn, born at 1:08 p.m. Aug. 24, 2023, at Goshen Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 3/4 inches long.

Successful Lake Tippecanoe Cottage Tour and Luscious Luau events celebrate community spirit

The picturesque shores of Lake Tippecanoe recently played host to an unforgettable day of events, the Lake Tippecanoe Cottage Tour and Luscious Luau, held July 29, 2023. The events were an incredible success, celebrating the community’s unity and raising funds for a noble cause — clean water for future generations to enjoy.

In total, the event raised more than $64,000 to support meaningful projects that will enhance water quality and support the health of local lakes and streams in the Upper Tippecanoe River Watershed.

Organized by The Watershed Foundation, the Cottage Tour and Luscious Luau returned after a five-year hiatus, showcasing the beautiful homes, exquisite views and vibrant spirit of the lakefront community, while providing an opportunity for residents and visitors alike to come together in an atmosphere of fun and camaraderie.

During daylight hours, the Cottage Tour allowed participants to explore some of the most charming and unique cottages nestled along the lake’s picturesque shoreline. Each cottage told a story of its own, with owners shar-

ing tales of family histories, lake lore and personal connections to the lake.

As the sun set over the glistening waters of Lake Tippecanoe, the Luscious Luau unfolded at the Lake Tippecanoe Country Club, enveloping attendees in a festive atmosphere with a delicious meal, live and silent auctions. Hearts were pounding when the silent auctions closed!

“The success of the Lake Tippecanoe Cottage Tour and Luscious Luau could not have been possible without the enthusiastic participation of the community members, local businesses and volunteers who dedicated their time, resources and talents to make the event a resounding triumph,” said Barbara Sweeney, development director for The Watershed Foundation.

“We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible turnout and support we received from the Lake Tippecanoe community and beyond,” said Lyn Crighton, executive director of The Watershed Foundation. “This event truly exemplified the spirit of togetherness and generosity that defines our community. We are thrilled to have been able to organize an event that not only

brought people together, but also contributed to a wonderful cause. The health of our lakes is paramount to the future of our community. It’s clear from the support we received that people are eager to safeguard the health of our lakes by taking action.”

Marquee sponsors for the event included Barbee Lakes Property Owners Association, CS Kern, Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners, Lakeland Pier & Lift, ProWake Watersports and Smoker Craft Incorporated. For more information on the event, visit: https://rb.gy/df8jn

Lilly Center, Paws & Claws team up for ‘Save the Monarch’

The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams invites you and your family to Paws & Claws in Warsaw on Saturday, Sept. 9, for a morning of fun and education. You’ll learn about monarch butterflies, their migration to Central Mexico, life stages and more.

The first 12 people or families to arrive will receive a milkweed plant to take home. Native seeds and handouts are available for everyone. Enjoy activities, face painting and giveaways to complete the fun. The event is free, but registration is required.

Register for the workshop “Save the Monarch” at https:// monarch23.eventbrite.com.

The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams is hosting a variety of events for you and your family to enjoy this fall.

Join Nate Bosch and his ecology students for an expedition. At “Expedition: Forest Ecology Lab,” Bosch will lead you through lowland and upland forests, helping you identify the different species of maple, oak and other tree species. At “Expedition: Prairie Ecology Lab” you will explore the prairie located on Grace College campus. Bosch will lead you through identifying 10-15 prairie species and how to distinguish between native and non-native spe-

cies. Guest speaker Nate Simons, from Blue Heron Ministries, will discuss why prairies are important to Indiana. These events are free, but registration is required.

Register for “Expedition: Forest Ecology Lab” at https://forestecology23.eventbrite.com.

Register for “Expedition: Prairie Ecology Lab” at https://prairieecology23.eventbrite.com.

Family Safety Day is on Saturday, Sept. 16. The event educates families on issues relating to health and safety by offering hands-on activities and demonstrations. Learn how to stay safe on your lake and enjoy eco-tours of Center Lake every 15 minutes. Participation in this event is free with no registration required.

This October, join the Lilly Center for an “Expedition: Tree ID Hike.” Indiana’s natural woodlands are a defining feature of the state. Learning to identify trees is like learning to read. Join Heather Harwood, executive director of the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, and Bosch, and learn how to “read” the woods. “Expedition: Tree ID Hike” is part of WACF’s Falltastic Trailwalk weekend and is free, but registration is required. Register for “Expedition: Tree ID Hike” at https://treehike23.

Milford rummage sale seeks donations

The Friends of the Milford Public Library will be holding a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, in the parking lot of the Apostolic Christian Church, 201 N. Higbee St., Milford.

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They are seeking donations for the sale. Items will accepted from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 6-7.

They cannot accept large appliances, televisions, mattresses, car seats or baby beds.

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To learn more about the Lilly Center’s events, visit lakes.grace. edu/events.

Accidents/Incidents

Kosciusko County

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

Accidents

1:05 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, East Harper Road, south of East CR 700N, Leesburg. Driver: Randall R. Richcreek, 62, East CR 650N, Syracuse. A trailer on Richcreek’s vehicle disconnected, with the trailer turning onto its side and dragging along an asphalt road. Equipment in the trailer landed in a field. Damage up to $50,000.

9:35 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, West CR 900N and North 300W, Milford. Driver: Justin Hochstetler, 19, North CR 1000W, Nappanee. Hochstetler swerved his vehicle to miss an opossum causing his truck and trailer to sideswipe a utility pole. Damage up to $10,000.

Incidents

cuse. The police responded to a call reporting suspicious activity.

Saturday, Aug. 26, 100

2:32 p.m.

block North Huntington Street, Syracuse. A set of golf clubs and a green cooler were found and turned in to police.

Friday, Aug. 25, 600

9:15 a.m.

block North Lake Street, Syracuse. Patience L. Bradshaw reported theft and unauthorized entry of a vehicle. Value: $54.

10:47 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, 300 block East Chicago Street, Syracuse. The police responded to a call reporting public intoxication.

11:03 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, 300 block North Harrison Street, Syracuse. Tiffany Legg reported criminal mischief after a rock was thrown through a window.

Arrests

Milford man sentenced to 20 years in prison for fentanyl death

of Krauter.

Aug. 25 — Charles Richard Losee, 53, 311 W. Valleyview Drive, Syracuse, booked for possession of methamphetamine and maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash.

Aug. 25 — Robert C. McKibben, 54, 311 W. Valleyview Drive, Syracuse, booked for maintaining a common nuisance – controlled substances. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash.

Aug. 25 — James Leo Charters, 53, 3686 E. CR 1300N, Syracuse, booked for probation violation. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash.

Aug. 25 — Michael Paul Piercy, 37, 3757 N. CR 900W Lot 194, Cromwell, booked for probation violation. No bond.

A Milford man will serve 20 years in prison after an investigation connected him to the overdose death of Laini Roberts.

Jay Lynn Krauter, 55, Milford, pled guilty to dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death, a level 1 felony. Three additional criminal charges were dismissed as part of a plea agreement.

Krauter was sentenced in Kosciusko Circuit Court Thursday, Aug. 24.

“Mr. Krauter, I pray for strength to forgive you, not to help you, but for the opportunity for me to heal after having to bury my baby girl,” said Michelle Kent, Roberts’ mother.

“She (Laini) wasn’t perfect. She was my sister, the other half of my soul … She taught me how to be a good mom. We both named our second daughter after each other, and she was never even able to meet her in person. Now, she will never see me graduate college or see her nieces, nephews and her own children graduate from high school. Jay Krauter robbed me of my light…” said Mariah, Roberts’ sister. “I hate you (Krauter) and it brings me peace knowing you will rot in prison.”

Prosecutor Brad Voelz gave a statement about Roberts and how addiction affects so many.

all work together. Let’s make this stop.”

“I understand you said in your letter to me that you participated in the death of a friend,” said Reed. “Unfortunately, when drugs are involved, it is a loss for everyone, with Laini’s family and friends suffering the ultimate loss.”

Krauter issued an apology to the family, saying he was remorseful and sorry for causing Roberts’ death.

On Oct. 28, 2021, the Milford Police chief responded to a death investigation at a residence. When he arrived, he spoke with Roberts’ family, who found Roberts deceased in a bedroom. A relative found a bag containing white powder in the home and gave it to the police chief. The relative also gave access and consent to search her phone.

Aug. 25 — Shane Ashley Holloway, 52, 306 W. Valleyview Drive, Syracuse, booked for possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana. Bond: $5,250 surety and cash.

2:48 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 26, 8200 block East Wesley Lane, North Webster. John M. Powell reported criminal mischief to a rock wall.

10:19 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, 300 block West Henry Street, Syracuse. Daniel Smith, 54, Warsaw, was transported and booked into Kosciusko County Jail on preliminary charges of child molesting.

Aug. 25 — Sherry Venus Blankenbeckler, 49, 7420 N. SyracuseWebster Road, North Webster, booked for a warrant. Bond: $600 cash.

For dealing in a controlled substance resulting in death, Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Michael Reed sentenced Krauter to 25 years in the Indiana Department of Correction, with 20 years executed and five years suspended on probation. He has 442 days of jail-time credit.

6:41 a.m.

Friday, Aug. 25, 4900 block North SR 13, Leesburg. Keith W. Lahr reported a vehicle versus pedestrian accident.

Syracuse

Officers with the Syracuse Police Department investigated the following accident and incidents:

Accident

10:47 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, 300 block East Chicago Street, Syracuse. Kyle Hunter, 22, 315 E. Chicago St., Syracuse, was transported and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail for interfering with the reporting of a crime and public intoxication. Kosciusko County

The following people were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail:

Aug. 28 — Michael Allen Schuh

Aug. 23 — Kyle C. Hunter, 22, 315 E. Chicago St., Syracuse, booked for public intoxication by alcohol and interfering in the reporting of a crime. Bond: $400 cash. Noble County

The following people were booked in the Noble County Jail:

Roberts’ family was present for the sentencing, wearing matching T-shirts which said “Fentanyl Kills #JusticeforLaini” on the back. Roberts was 28 years old when she passed away.

During Krauter’s sentencing, Roberts’ mother and sister spoke about Roberts and the loss they deal with daily because

“Drug dealers are playing Russian roulette with addicted people in our community, and drug users are spinning the chambers and putting a gun to their head every single time they use,” said Voelz. “Addiction is a disease, and it is treatable. Recovery is possible. Here are some things all of us can, and each of us should do to help. See the person, not the addiction. End the stigma. Start a conversation. Support those in recovery. Get involved through your church, through your work, through your local police departments, through the sheriff, through our recovery community and in your own families. Let’s

In a follow-up interview, a family member mentioned how Roberts had told them a friend named Jay was stopping by. A search warrant allowed Milford Police to conduct a search of Krauter’s home, where they found seven bags similar to the one given to the police chief, as well as four small bags with residue, syringes and pipes. These bags were later tested and the results came back positive for fentanyl.

On Dec. 3, 2021, a detective interviewed Krauter about the incident where he admitted to bringing heroin to Roberts for them both to use and took money for the drugs on the night she died.

3:05 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 21, 203 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Driver: Timothy Chupp, 45, CR

2, Elkhart. Chupp’s cement truck backed into a building. Damage up to $25,000. Incidents

10:19 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 27, 300 block West Henry Street, Syra-

Jr., 40, 205 S. West St., Milford, booked for two counts of bond revocation. No bond.

Aug. 26 — Joel Gregory Katzer, 37, 834 E. Beer Road, Milford, booked for invasion of privacy and bond revocation. Bond: $1,500 cash.

Aug. 24 — Jordan J. Bronsing, 23, 41 EMS W25 Lane, North Webster, booked for a warrant arrest. Bond: $2,500.

Aug. 22 — Alexandria L. Hall, 23, 11029 W. CR 100N, Cromwell, booked for operating a vehicle without ever obtaining a license. No bond.

Hein arrested for vehicle pursuit near Milford, Leesburg

A Warsaw man was recently arrested for his involvement in a vehicle pursuit near Milford and Leesburg.

David Alex Hein III, 23, 657 E. CR 300S, Warsaw, is charged with resisting law enforcement, a level 6 felony; resisting law enforcement, driving while suspended, and criminal mischief, all class A misdemeanors; and reckless driving, a class C misdemeanor.

On May 9, a Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office deputy was patrolling near Milford when he noticed a speeding vehicle with no license plate lights. A Milford Police officer also noticed the vehicle disregard a stop sign. According to court documents,

Superior Court III

the vehicle’s driver refused to stop for law enforcement and continued driving at speeds over 100 mph. After a pursuit which lasted for several miles, the vehicle left a roadway near Leesburg, entered two yards, and hit a tree. During the pursuit, a sidewalk within Leesburg’s town limits was also damaged.

Upon hitting the tree, the driver, later identified as Hein,

fled the scene on foot and evaded capture.

Officers found a phone in the vehicle containing photos of Hein.

Hein’s driving privileges were suspended at the time of this incident. In addition, he has a prior judgment against him for driving while suspended in Kosciusko County in May 2022.

Hein was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail Aug. 16.

Baldridge arrested for allegedly entering home without permission

A Milford teenager was recently arrested for allegedly entering a home without permission.

CourtEthel Faye Baldridge, 19, 309 S. Higbee St., Milford, is charged with residential entry, a level 6 felony.

NewsOn July 11, Syracuse Police of-

Letter to the editor

Good memories of Bart’s Watersports

Dear Editor: Bart’s Watersports has been a major part of my life for over 50 years. Since graduating from Indiana University in 1972 (biology), it has been my only occupation. All good things must come to an end. Age and health issues have forced me to retire and transfer ownership. I have nothing but good memories of the last 50 years. Many of the staff at Bart’s have been with me for over 30 years and their professionalism and dedication have allowed me to pursue my endless curiosities.

It has been my hope that the multitude of college students hired each summer have gained as much from their experiences as Bart’s has prospered from their dedication. Bart’s has been like a family, celebrating together, traveling together. Several employees

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have met their future spouses while working here. Through our mail order catalog and online presence, we have sold watersports products all over the world, to kings, heads of state, senators, governors and many celebrities.

When customers come to shop in person, often the parking lot will have cars representing many different state license plates and it is usually a whole family visiting. I receive great satisfaction watching kids looking at products or just coming to observe our fish tank. My wife, Cinda, was with me when I rented the old abandoned farmhouse on Highway 13 in 1972 and began this unlikely business venture and she is still by my side as we reminisce.

We reminisce about how we first met; at the 1966 State Water Ski tournament in Indianapolis. (She was visiting with friends, I

hitchhiked there and competed with homemade trick skis.) With Cinda and my three daughters, I have much to be thankful for. Lake water has always run through my veins.

Growing up on the south side of Webster Lake (half of our house was Culvers grocery store and boat rental). I watched my parents treat all customers with respect and kindness. Following my parents example, I cherished our many customers over the years and have made many lifelong friends. I hope Bart’s will always be a positive memory in other peoples lives.

Will I miss coming in to Bart’s?

You bet I will. But it is my wish that a new owner, with new energy and perhaps a bit of lake water in their veins will shepherd Bart’s for the next half century.

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The following fines for infractions have been assessed in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Speeding — Mona L. Kay Howell, Syracuse, $160.50; Jakob M. Kneller, Syracuse, $160.50

Speeding, improper passing — Noah I. Stouder, Syracuse, $185.50

Marriage Licenses

The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk of the Court Ann Torpy:

Sizemore-Elvidge

Sabrina J. Sizemore, 29, Syracuse, and Paul A. Elvidge, 29, Syracuse

Walters-Amiss

Preslie M. Walters, 23, Leesburg, and Wyatt C. Amiss, 21, Leesburg

Bulger-Williams

Matthew T. Bulger, 39, Milford, and Rana A. Williams, 37, Nappanee

206 S. Main St. P.O. Box 188 Milford, IN 46542-0188 Phone (574) 658-4111 1-800-733-4111 FAX 800-886-3796

ficers responded to a possible burglary in process. Upon arrival, the officers noticed a residence’s front door was partially open but did not find anyone inside the home. Later that day, officers spoke with a man who said surveillance cameras showed Baldridge entering the home without permission. According to court documents, in an interview with officers, Baldridge said she was never inside the house without the man. Physical evidence from the scene and from Baldridge connected her to the incident. Baldridge was booked in the Kosciusko County Jail Monday, Aug. 14.

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Community Corner

Doug Slabaugh still running strong

Doug Slabaugh has been representing cross country at Wawasee High School going on 20 years, including four as a student, four as a college student and now 12 as a coach.

When his eligibility ended at Indiana Wesleyan University, it did not take Slabaugh long to return home.

“I came back into the area, working in the area and I wanted a way to give back to the program that gave so much to me. I wanted to give back and help out where I could,” Slabaugh said.

Giving back meant coaching the Wawasee girls cross country team. He is now in the midst of his 12th season.

Over the last 12 years, Slabaugh has seen the booms and busts when it comes to recruiting girls to join the team. He says even Class 4A schools can struggle at times to keep enough runners to score as a full team. Just a few seasons ago, the Lady Warriors had 20 girls on the team. This year, Wawasee has only nine.

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While some WHS students move out of the area after school, Slabaugh saw the advantage of staying close to relatives.

“I have quite a bit of family still in town,” Slabaugh said.

When he is not working at Bud’s Body Shop in Syracuse, Slabuagh is still running into cross country form. The 2007 Wawasee alumnus enjoys seeing his runners grow and improve each season.

“Just to see their growth. Not only to see them grow as a runner but also to see them grow as a team is the fun part. See them pushing themselves to new limits to stuff they didn’t think they could do when they started,” Slabaugh said.

“It’s been fluctuating. The kids that are out (here), you can see that they do spend time in this sport. That they really do fall in love with it. The commitment to team and the family atmosphere helps mold that love for the running and being able to do that together,” Slabaugh said. While coaching other sports includes strategy to prepare for an opponent, Slabaugh enjoys the aspect of cross-country where your biggest competitor is yourself.

“We’re not football. We can’t say; ‘Hey, we’re going to play NorthWood this week so we are going to try and do a double team on somebody to try and take them out of the game. You can’t do that in cross country,” Slabaugh said. “The gun goes off and you are racing yourself. That’s what we can only focus on is trying to improve ourselves.”

As for tips on where to run in the area, Slabaugh finds the Tri-County Fish and Wildlife area to be a favorite.

“I like the variety. I think if you asked a lot of the kids they like to go out to Tri-County,” Slabaugh said. “There are dirt roads to run on. Neat area to go out there and train on.”

Local history 3-day series this weekend

Chautauqua-Wawasee and Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum are collaborating to offer the fifth annual series of three programs as part of the museum’s “Digging Through History” as part of September Archaeology Month.

The programs run Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 31, Sept. 1 and Sept. 2.

Each program features presenters with expert knowledge and provides an interactive environment for discussion and hands-on examination of artifacts. All programs are free to attend.

Thursday’s program will feature

T.J. Honeycutt who will discuss the treaty of Paradise Spring, originally known as the Treaty of Mississinewa. It was negotiated just two blocks from the current location of the Wabash County Museum. The

treaty ultimately made way for the Michigan road and the Wabash-Erie canal.

Papakeechie’s Reserve was one of several reservations created by this treaty. Many of the Native people who negotiated on behalf of the Miami and Potawatomi lived very close to or within what would become Wabash County. This program is at the Syracuse Community Center, starting at 6:30pm, and is free to attend.

Friday evening’s program will be led Lynn MacKaben Brown who will discuss her new novel Furs and Fevers which is based on Dominique Rousseau, the first permanent white resident of Kosciusko County, and his life from 1825-1840.

Why did a president of an international fur trade company make his home is Kosciusko County?

What business obstacles did he overcome? Lynn will talk about re-

lated research principles and sources she used. Kosciusko towns and locations mentioned in the book are Leesburgh (the original spelling), Warsaw, and the Oswego location of Rousseau’s last trading post. This program is at the Syracuse Community Center, starting at 6:30 p.m. and is free to attend.

Saturday’s program is specifically built for families with children. It provides six different engaging and entertaining activities for the whole family.

Back by popular demand from

last year is Joe Zdziebko, dressed as a 1750s French Marine who will display and discuss his equipment, uniform, musket, furs, maps, etc. He will also talk about old sayings that are still used today. And if you want to see how tools were created by hand Jeff Mesaros will show you how, as well as offering attendees an opportunity to try their hand. And here’s your chance to try making one!

Jamie Clemons, the director of the Syracuse/Wawasee Museum, will demonstrate a tool called “at-

Mobile Meals drivers

Volunteer drivers for Syracuse, Milford and North Webster Mobile Meals have been scheduled as follows:

Syracuse Drivers Sept. 4-8

MONDAY — closed (Labor Day)

TUESDAY — P. & L. Stump

WEDNESDAY — D. & K. Matz

THURSDAY — C. Hill

FRIDAY — K. Young

Milford Drivers Sept. 4-8

MONDAY — closed (Labor Day)

TUESDAY — R. Kline

WEDNESDAY — C. & J. Wagoner

THURSDAY — J. Redman

FRIDAY — K. Stanley

North Webster Drivers Sept. 4-8

MONDAY — closed (Labor Day)

TUESDAY — Bart’s Watersports

WEDNESDAY — R. Chambers

THURSDAY — TBA

FRIDAY — J. Parcell

latl” which uses leverage to achieve greater velocity in dart or spearthrowing. She will also let attendees try their hand with samples.

of Syracuse at 11586 N. SR 13. All programs are free to attend. More information may be found at www.chqw.org or on the ChautauquaWawasee Facebook site. Or call Debbie at (574) 377-7543 for information.

Bridge Results

North Webster Bridge Group

The North Webster Bridge Group met Tuesday, Aug. 22, and Thursday, Aug. 24, at the Senior Primelife Enrichment Center in the North Webster Community Center. Tuesday winners were Jo Anne Coulter, first, and Jean Cowan, second. Winners Thursday were Wanda Wyrick, first, and Mike Wyrick, second.

Jaci Worrell returns, helps Lady Warriors find their groove

The slow 0-2 start for the Lady Warrior varsity volleyball team is now ancient history. Wawasee won five games in a span of six days last week.

First-year coach Stephanie Denlinger was thankful to get senior Jaci Worrell back from injury. Worrell helped Wawasee beat Bethany Christian 21-25, 25-19, 25-20, 25-15 on Thursday, Aug. 24.

“It was strange there for the last week without having Jaci and having some girls play in places that they were not used too,” Denlinger said. “Even tonight we moved Jaci out from the right side instead of the middle to give her some time to really get acclimated to the game again. She did phenomenal. She is feeling really good, that does open some more options for us

moving forward. You can tell the girls feel really good about having her back. They are really excited to have her on the court again.”

Worrell finished with seven kills and four blocks to bolster the Warriors at the net in the win over the Bruins. Junior Mackenzie Hackleman led the attack with 12 kills and sophomore Danika Miller added seven. Senior Abbigail Burelison led the defense with 12 blocks.

Winning the battle at the net was something Wawasee struggled to do in its two losses to start the season.

“We made it a point in practice to win net play when it is tight,” Denlinger said. “To make sure that our blockers are anticipating where the ball is going and what they are going to need to do to maintain a seal over that tape. Jaci is obviously a great asset there. She’s a great natu-

ral blocker. We got a lot of blocks because of her. She’s a difference maker.”

In addition to winning the net battle, the Warriors beat the Bruins in serving with more aces.

“Our primary servers started off a little rough this season. They’ve really stepped it up and they are really hitting their stride now. It is going to be a big deal for us moving forward,” Saturday, Wawasee went 2-2 at the Westview Invitational with a 25-21, 25-21 win over Central Noble. It was the second win over Central Noble in the week.

The second win of the day came against Eastside with a 25-13, 25-20 victory. The Lady Warriors did fall to Goshen 25-19, 23-25, 15-9 and to DeKalb 25-14, 25-15. Wawasee starts its conference slate 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, at Plymouth. The next home game is a week later on 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, against Goshen.

West Noble wears down Wawasee in second half

Get to know Wawasee junior Joey Harper. Harper plays No. 1 singles for the Wawasee tennis team.

Favorite workout song? “Blinding Lights” by Kanye West.

Favorite food to eat after a match? Chocolate milk. Best vacation destination? Bahamas.

Favorite athletic moment? Beating Warsaw freshman year. Best quote from coach Vince Rhodes? “Turn that ball over.”

Action movie or comedy movie? Comedy.

After high school will

you stay in Indiana or move out? I think I’m moving out.

After high school plans? I want to play college tennis.

Best place you visit on the weekend? My home.

Where do you practices tennis besides at the high school? I go to Fort Wayne and Goshen.

From where does your confidence to play No. 1 singles come?

Just experience and offseason play. I kind of have a perspective that a lot of high school players don’t. Just seeing all the types of players that exist out there.

Thoughts on start of the season?

It’s been going pretty good. Started off 4-0. I think we’ll have a really good season. I don’t think we’ll have very many losses.

The Warrior football team came close to topping neighbor West Noble Friday, Aug. 25, but the players and coaches are not satisfied with the 20-12 defeat.

“We are done with moral victories. We need to get victories,” coach Jon Reutebuch said.

The host Chargers scored two touchdowns in the second half and held off a Hail Mary pass from senior quarterback Mason Shoemaker. The pass fell incomplete and short of the end zone as time expired.

Reutebuch says the mistakes leading to the loss have to be fixed by next week’s game at Goshen.

a game.”

The Warriors scored the first touchdown of the contest when Shoemaker found junior receiver Bradyn Pike in the end zone from 20 yards out. The 6-0 advantage was the only lead Wawasee held in the game, and it was brief. On the next drive, West Noble senior quarterback Drew Yates turned the corner and traveled 70 yards for a touchdown along the Charger sideline.

Most of Pruitt’s yards came in the second half, during which the Warrior defense had taken a toll trying to bring the 190 pound running back down throughout the game.

Wawasee Sports Videos

See live action videos of Friday night’s Wawasee-West Noble football game on The Mail-Journal Facebook page.

“We battled hard but we just made too many errors,” Reutebuch said. “Too many dropped balls. Too many penalties putting us behind the sticks and making it tough.”

For a second consecutive week, the Warriors were held to 12 points in two touchdowns each game.

“We’ve got to score more than 12 points. That’s 12 points in the last two games. We’ve got to really look at where the breakdown is and we’ve got to fix that,” Reutebuch said. “This team has too much talent to only be scoring 12 points

The second half, West Noble turned to junior running back Seth Pruitt as he had two rushing touchdowns in the half. Pruitt accounted for 213 yards rushing on 30 attempts. Each rush allowed Noble to kill clock and keep the Wawasee defense on the field.

“It’s the time of the game where we need to get the ball back and we need another opportunity. We couldn’t get off the field and they marched a slow, time consuming drive and scored. That’s money time. That’s where your defense has to rise up and get the ball back,” Reutebuch said.

“I think part of it was our tackling technique,” Reutebuch said. “We were trying to tackle him up high around the shoulders instead of tackling legs. He is a strong runner. He’s not going to go down by somebody bumping into him. You got to tackle him solid. There were times where we did that and there were many times, especially where we got tired, leaving a trail of defenders in his wake.” Wawasee did score a touchdown in the third quarter on third down and long. Shoemaker found senior Hunter Tinkey over the West Noble secondary for a 37-yard touchdown pass. The Warriors (0-2) will play its first Northern Lakes Conference game of the season 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, when they travel to Goshen (0-2).

“We are going to have to find a way to win. I feel like once we do breakthrough and find a way to win we can start getting things rolling,” Reutebuch said. “It’s a heavy burden on their shoulders right now thinking those were two games that we were in and could have won. We just haven’t figured out how to.”

Warrior runners test conference foes

Taking on Northern Lakes Conference competition Tuesday, Aug. 29, at Ox Bow Park, the cross country Warriors found results off which they can build off of.

Sophomore Mia Hodgson finished fifth overall in the meet for the Lady Warriors at a mark of 20:16.23. Junior Jasmine Hernandez was second on the team and was 23rd overall.

Hodgson and Hernandez were the winning duo at the Elkhart Christian Hokum Karem meet on Aug. 19.

Coach Doug Slabaugh liked how his young team held up in the meet and against bigger squads.

“We talked about coming out and being aggressive. All the girls one through nine all did that. Super proud of them,” Slabaugh said.

While Wawasee was eighth as a team, several girls ran personal records in America Benitez, Cyanna Leon, Aowyn Fuller, Alexis Nunemaker and Lauren McDaniel. Wawasee will be at the Ox Bow Park course two more times this season.

“It’s nice for the underclassman today to get some experience come later in the season,” Slabaugh said.

The boys were fifth as a team and were led by Hunter Allen who was 28th overall at a time of 17:49.97. Allen was the only Warrior inside the top 30 for the boys meet, but the team had four more who finished under 19 minutes in

Coach Jose Lopez likes how his team runs as a pack but now wants them to move higher up on the course. “I would like to be a little bit more out front but we’re working on that. So we’ll go back to the lab and work hard for the next race,” Lopez said.

Tuesday’s meet was the first

Barbee Pirates donate $5,000 to the North Webster American Legion

The Barbee Pirates donated $5,000 to the North Webster American Legion Saturday, Aug. 26.

The group made the presentation at the Legion. Cat Bowers, Legion commander, said the donation means a lot to her and to the veterans.

“This is completely amazing for us. We are trying to come out of a financial crisis. This will really help,” she said.

“We’ve got a lot of family members who are veterans and we support the veterans in the community,” Cox noted.

The Barbee Pirates are a group of people, neighbors and friends, who come together to socialize on the lakes but also to give back to the community, said Cox.

raffle, raffle items, and every Pirate pays an entry fee.”

Maxx Wade made Barbee Pirates flags, and he donated all the proceeds from the sales of the flags, which was $450, back to the Pirates “so more money can be donated to more great causes,” said Cox.

of three NLC meets that will combine into the NLC team title. Tuesday’s team results consists of 25 percent of the total score. The next NLC meet on Sept. 12 in Warsaw will add another 25 percent. The final NLC meet at Ox Bow on Sept. 30 will count for 50 percent.

The next cross country meet for Wawasee is the Manchester Invite at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2.

Roundup

West Noble to move to 2-0.

Girls Golf

AUG. 26 — Wawasee was ninth out 13 teams at the Westview Invite with a team score of 452. Francie McDonald shot 100 to lead the team, her career best on an 18-hole course.

Aug. 28 — Wawasee was second in a three-team match against Fairfield and Elkhart with a team score of 208. Senior Emma Young had a career best 49 to lead the Lady Warriors. McDonald shot a 51 with Taelyn Tom (52) and Delaney Delagrange (56) rounding out the team score.

Aug. 29 — The Lady Warriors fell to Goshen and Northridge with a team score of 228. Seniors Delagrange and Young led the team with matching 58s. The next match is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, at Maxwelton against Concord and Warsaw.

Boys Tennis

Aug. 26 — Boys tennis reached the title match of the Bremen Invitational with 3-2 wins over Fremont and Bethany Christian. The Warriors fell to Bremen 3-2 in the final. Junior Joey Harper went undefeated at No. 1 sin-

gles for the day, as did senior Ty Brooks and junior Evan Byler at No. 1 doubles.

Aug. 29 — Wawasee swept Whitko 5-0 to move to 7-1 this season. Next match is 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, vs. Concord.

Boys Soccer

Aug. 26 — The host Warriors earned a 1-1 draw against West Noble. The visiting Chargers scored first but junior Quintin Taylor tied the game with an assist from senior Josh Trujillo on a corner kick.

Aug. 28 — Wawasee dispatched Mishawaka 4-0 with three goals coming in the second half. The Warriors are now 2-2-1. Their next game is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, at NorthWood.

Girls Soccer

Aug. 26 — The Lady Warriors fell on the road to Concord 8-0. Junior Natalie Katzer had 15 saves and sophomore Addison Biesmayer had eight. The Lady Warriors fall to 1-4. Their next game, is at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, at Bethany Christian.

Junior Varsity Football

Aug. 26 — Wawasee earned a 38-7 win at home against

Sophomore Kassidy Carter and sophomore Benjamin Brace each recorded a rushing touchdown. Sophomore Cameron Senter threw a touchdown pass to junior Ciaccia Carter. The next game is at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, vs. Garrett.

Girls Volleyball

Aug. 29 — The host Lady Warriors earned a sweep of Manchester 25-19,25-23,2520. Junior Abby Dusek had 17 assists to lead the team. Seniors Jaci Worrell and Abbigail Burelison were leaders in kills with six each. The Lady Warriors improve to 6-4 and their next game is 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31 at Plymouth.

Junior Varsity Volleyball

Aug. 24 — Defeated Bethany Christian 25-14, 25-10 for the second win of the season. Sophomore Ava Mock had a team-high five kills.

Aug. 28 — Lost to the Goshen Blue Blazers 3-0.

Aug. 29 — Lost to Manchester 2-1 to fall to 2-5 this season. Mock led the team in kills with four and aces with five. Sophomore Paige Fuller had a team-high 11 digs. Next game is 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, at Plymouth.

Bowers said the money may be used for some upgrades at the Legion, such as the carpeting and ventilation for the kitchen.

Wendy Cox of The Barbee Pirates said it’s the 25th year for the group’s ship of fools fundraiser. The Pirates’ fundraiser was held during its annual ship of fools scavenger hunt July 29. Cox and her fiance, Chris Simpson, hosted the party at their home.

The Barbee Pirates ship of fools party was started by Sherryl Finch and husband, John, with friends on the Barbee lakes, in 1998. It was based on a Jaycee project with a plan, budget, scavenger hunt, prizes and the winners being next year’s host for the ship of fools party.

The Pirates have also donated money to the North Webster Food Pantry, among others. The Barbee Pirates also recently gave $2,500 to the Barbee Lakes Association. It also sponsored Honor and Remember flags for Russ Bowers’ recent annual party.

“It makes my heart feel good,” said Cox. “The Pirates had a 50/50

“It’s very rewarding to help people,” said Kevin Kleeman, a Pirate and owner of Affordable Remodelers. Susie Heath, Legion member for 40-plus years, said the donation means a lot to her and to veterans. Her husband, Dave, was a past commander. She is the past president of the Legion Auxiliary.

“I have kids who were Pirates, and I was a North Webster Elementary School teacher,” Heath said.

This year’s sponsors were: Polywood, Tippy Creek Winery, Josh Elliott, owner of Elliott’s Tree Care, Mindy Scaggs of Legacy Group Real Estate, and Kevin Kleeman, owner of Affordable Remodelers.

Gov. Holcomb announces funding for school safety

Gov. Eric J. Holcomb announced the approval of more than $29.8 in matching state grants, marking the fifth straight year of record-breaking investments in the safety of Indiana schools.

Wawasee Community School Corporation was allocated $65,000.

Earlier this year, the Indiana General Assembly approved Gov. Holcomb’s 2023 Next Level Agenda budget proposal to increase the Secured School Safety Grant by $25 million each year. Due to additional funding from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security budget, the board voted to approve all application requests, totaling 605 projects for 474 schools.

“These school safety grants represent another example of historic investments in public safety,” Holcomb said. “I am pleased we are able to financially support every school that identified safety as a top priority.”

Since 2013, Indiana has invested in school safety, when the SSSG program was initiated.

For this fiscal year, the board approved $29,824,803.67 in school safety funding. The performance period for the grants begins Sept. 1. Holcomb’s 2023 agenda also included significant modernizing reforms to the SSSG through House Enrolled Act 1492, including broader access, greater flexibility and new uses.

The breakdown of applicants and grant money allocated for each is as follows:

• There were 302 applicants for student resource officer/law enforcement officer grants, with $19,425,611.83 allocated.

• There were 208 applicants for equipment, tech and hardware grants, with $8,325,667.02 allocated.

• There were 31 applicants for student and parents support services grants, with $1,150,253.41 allocated.

• There were 21 applicants for training grants, with $160,820.29 allocated.

• There were seven applicants for firearm training for staff grants, with $101,979 allocated.

• There were six applicants for AEWS grants, with $100,737,50 allocated.

• There were seven applicants for site vulnerability assessment grants, with $20,962.82 allocated.

• There were two applicants for bullying prevention grants,

with $17,000 allocated.

• There were 11 applicants for design and construction grants, with $521,771.80 allocated.

• There were no applicants for post-incident counseling services grants, so there was no money allocated.

“Since the inception of the Secured Schools Safety Grant program, we have listened to schools across the state about what they see as their greatest needs in the way of safety,” said IDHS Executive Director Joel Thacker. “As a result, this year we can offer more eligible funding categories than ever before, leading to safer schools and an overall better learning environment.”

The Indiana School Safety Hub also provides schools with a wealth of resources, training opportunities and other information designed to give schools the tools they need to keep students and staff safe.

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North Webster Elementary School’s theme for the 2013-2014 school year is “North Webster Loves to Read.” Students were given blank books to write a story during the summer and returned them to school when classes began.

“God Bless America” was sung by the 25 members present at the Lakeland Kiwanis Club meeting Monday before the pledge to the flag and the Kiwanis creed was recited. Dennis Judy read the revised prayer list. Tom Lavin offered prayer.

North Webster Community Center board of directors recently held an appreciation dinner at the North Webster American Legion for outgoing director of operations Leah Gamble.

20 YEARS AGO, AUG. 27, 2003

In February, North Webster Town Council approved a sewer rate study for the town to be done by John Julian, CPA, representing H.J. Umbaugh & Associates,

Plymouth, at a cost of $6,000. A public hearing was held Wednesday, Aug. 20, for the presentation of Julian’s findings. Should another category be added to North Webster’s sewer billing? Following the presentation of utility study results at a public hearing held in town hall Aug. 20, the issue was raised by Jay and Judy Clutter, owners of Joyland mobile recreational park.

His face was not forgotten by employees at Stimmelator’s Gentlemen’s Club, North Webster, a fortunate circumstance for the business as the man returned 10 days after he robbed it at gunpoint. Richard Allen Mitchell, 43, 5802 Woodmark Drive, Fort Wayne, was arrested and initially charged with robbery with a weapon, resisting law enforcement and receiving stolen property. He was arrested Thursday evening.

30 YEARS AGO, AUG. 25, 1993

Kathy Warner called the roll and gave the treasurer’s report on Aug. 9 when members of the

It happened in Syracuse 10 years ago

Lakeland Quilt Club met at the North Webster Community Building. Helen Hoy, chairwoman, presided. Plans were made for the group’s annual barn party picnic.

Margaret Ann Dyke, San Diego, Calif., has just returned home following a three-week visit with friends and family members in the Lakeland area. While here, she stayed at the home of her aunt, Catherine Bause, of near Sechrist Lake.

Mr. and Mrs. Doug Zirkle and children, Jonathan and Rebekah, Dunkirk, spent the week of Aug. 7-15 visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Zirkle of Barbee Lake.

40 YEARS AGO, AUG. 31, 1983

The North Webster Town Board met on Monday to adopt the following budget: $159,873 for the general fund; $6,503, local R & S Fund; and $13,474, capital improvement fund. A total tax rate being $2.97. Steve Beaver and Dixie Pryor told the board all paperwork has been finalized, completed and mailed.

Ron Hoyt, Kosciusko County youth extension agent, presented a program on 4-H activities for the Kiwanis Club of Lakeland, North Webster, Monday, Aug. 29. North Webster Girl Scout Troops are being organized for the 1983-1984 season. Troop sponsors are Rev. Rex Lindemood and Lakeland Kiwanis Club.

50 YEARS AGO, AUG. 29, 1973

The curtain came down on flat-track racing for 1973 at the Trojan Motorcycle Speedway at North Webster. The track will now be converted into a scrambles track for the two remaining races to be held Aug. 31 and Sept. 14, sponsored by the Lakeland Motorcycle Club.

Miss Robin Hamman recently returned from a trip to California with her sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Smith, Warsaw. They visited another sister, Mrs. Morton E. Berry, at San Jose, Calif.

Mrs. Rita Schmidt, Fort Wayne, spent several days recently with her mother, Mrs. Jacob Krouse.

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10 YEARS AGO, AUG. 28, 2013

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News in from Sally Hoy, Syracuse, Wawasee Middle School visual arts teacher, “Several days ago, Daniel Perkins, husband of former Wawasee teacher, Carol Perkins, who taught at Milford and Syracuse elementary schools, launched a children’s story book through Kickstarter for self-publication. It is a delightful story that after reading, I agreed to help him on his project by drawing colored pencil illustrations. In 2006, Dan and Carol took a trip to China to adopt their daughter Lauren, who narrates a small part of the book in the Kickstarter video. This impacted Daniel a great deal and gave him a passion for taking his story telling to a different audience, young children

The faculty and graduating class of the University of Washington announce Teryn Sahagun has earned the degree of master of social work with a specialization in mental health for the summer 2013. Sahagun is a graduate of Wawasee High School and Indiana University. She is the daughter of Ken and Terrie Sahagun of Syracuse. 20 YEARS AGO, AUG. 27, 2003

The infamous crash test dummies, Vince and Larry, were on hand Saturday to meet their fans during a special event in Warsaw hosted by county law enforcement agencies. Vince (Syracuse Reserve Officer Robert Flores) is seen with Larry (Syracuse Reserve Officer Josh Welker). Mike Guyse, Syracuse School resource

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Riding is a family affair for the David Ganz family, Northshore Drive, Syracuse. Mom Kelly and their two daughters, Alexa, 14, a freshman at Wawasee High School, and Adriana, 12, a seventh-grader at Milford Middle School, all enjoy riding and showing their horses together. Although David doesn’t ride, he’s always there for moral support. Kelly rides her 9-year-old thoroughbred gelding named Spike, and the girls both ride their 15-year-old thoroughbred gelding, French. They keep their horses at a boarding barn in Churubusco where their trainer, Deb Lapham, is located. They all show in both jumping and flat divisions of horse shows in Indiana and Michigan. They recently returned from the Berrien Classic Hunter Horse Show in Michigan where they earned both grand champion and reserve champion honors.

30 YEARS AGO, AUG. 25, 1993

We have a winner! William Hutchinson, Syracuse, was the winning bidder on the D.A.R.E care with his $960 bid. This money, along with other D.A.R.E. money collected locally, will be used for Syracuse youth groups. This probably needs some explanation. The Syracuse Police Department is no longer handlign the D.A.R.E. program for the Wawasee School Corporation. The county has assumed the responsibility and the program will be funded and operated at the county level. Since there was no guarantee that the D.A.R.E. money raised locally would be used locally, the SPD decided to fund youth programs with what was collected. So far, $190 has been donated to the Lakeland Youth Center to sponsor a soccer team. The SPD is looking to sponsor a boys and girls softball team

next year.

Lot 1, Weaver’s Addition— the address has special significance to Larry and Carolyn Weaver, Syracuse. They divided the property on 1300 N and Kern Road into three lots, developed them, and moved homes onto two of them for others to live in. Now the time has arrived for them to install their brand new Fairmount Home on lot number one. The home was on the assembly line earlier this week and the delivery is expected, within “three weeks or so,” according to Carolyn. She pointed out that this is something that they’ve wanted for a long time — but in the past the kids always came first. Now they’re grown and “Mom and Dad are going to get something.”

40 YEARS AGO, AUG. 31, 1983 September marks the 40th year Jean Koher has served as secretary at the same school and in the same office at Syracuse. During her 40 years with the school corporation, she has seen many changes in the system. She indicated she has worked for eight different principals. When asked if she had a favorite she declined to name names saying she had a couple favorites. Among the most remembered times, according to Mrs. Koher, was the moving of the high school students to the present high school in 1968.

The AREA Nutritional Site for Senior Citizens, which meets each noon at the Syracuse Scout Cabin, will observe its seventh anniversary with members already working for a heavier-thanusual turn out for the occasion. They plan door prizes, things like that, to attract a crowd. Georgia Buster, its first director, says the group with regular attendees coming from Syracuse, Milford and North Webster and points in between, has about 20 eating and visiting at the center each day, five days a week. A van, driven by Pam Huffer, bring in those who do not have regular transportation— 14 on Monday of this week, as an example. The seniors are being faced with establishing a new center in Syracuse, and, ac-

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Raymond Hoover retiring as manager of Camp Mack

10 YEARS AGO, AUG. 28, 2013

Kiera Owens, Milford, was a grand prize winner of a $25 Target card in the summer reading program 2013. She had to read more than 50 hours to get her name in a drawing for the grand prizes.

About two weeks ago, Gary Miller had an unusual guest on his farm. He spotted a fivemonth-old red-tailed hawk walking around on his property. “It was very strange,” said Miller. The hawk seemed ill. It didn’t really fly. Miller was able to pick the animal up. He gave the bird temporary refuge, and fed it some live toads. “I wasn’t really sure what to do with it,” Miller said. He got in contact with Soarin’ Hawk Raptor Rehab, an organization based in Fort Wayne rescuing and rehabilitating birds of prey. The organization came out and got the bird.

20 YEARS AGO, AUG. 27, 2003

Milford Kiwanis Club met for Aug. 22 for its weekly meeting with an interclub from Lakeland in attendance. President

Dan Brown announced Milford Kiwanis achieved distinguished club status for 2001-02 during the district convention held this month. Past president Dick Roose and secretary Pat Farm received special recognition for their leadership during this year.

Another new enterprise is being planned for Milford. Nancy Whetten is planning to open a

spray tanning salon around Monday, Sept. 8. The latest way of giving people a great looking tan is through a new spray system.

Doug Whetten explained that Nancy recently learned how to do the process in Tucson, Ariz. The spraying procedure takes around five to 10 minutes at most and there is no drying time. The tan is said to last around seven to 10 days.

30 YEARS AGO, AUG. 25, 1993

Milford resident Earl Warren was injured when his East Smith Street home was leveled by an explosion at approximately 9 a.m. today (Wednesday). Warren was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital by ambulance. Milford fire officials said it appeared to be a natural gas explosion.

Air Force Airman 1st Class

Tonya D. Scybert, daughter of Terry L. Scybert, 507 Ulrich Drive, Milford, and Jo Ann Scybert, 1011 North St., Logansport, has arrived for duty at Rhein-Main Air Base, Frankfurt, Germany. The airman is an inventory management specialist.

In observance of their 20th wedding anniversary, Allen and Cheryl Brunjes of Milford really seemed to enjoy a seven-day cruise through the Inside Passage of Alaska. They flew from Fort Wayne to Seattle, Wash., and then traveled to Vancouver, British Columbia, where they boarded their Holland American cruise ship.

40 YEARS AGO, AUG. 31, 1983

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Chupp of r 2 Milford observed their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday at a family dinner. Chupp and the former Margie Nichols were married in Arkansas on August 28, 1943. He farmed for 25 years for the late Marshall Estep and is now employed by Ralston Purina. Mrs. Chupp is a homemaker.

Vera Schell entertained the Charles Schell family on Sunday. Jean Hoffer was honored on the occasion of her birthday. Other guests were Don Hoffer; Kathy Hoffer; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rule and children, Jan, Jill and John; David Hoffer and daughters, Lea and Birta; Mrs. Audrey Harmon; and Mrs. Dixie Ward. All of the guests are from the Warsaw area.

50 YEARS AGO, AUG. 29, 1973 Kathleen Leemon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Leemon, Milford, has completed her master’s degree in elementary education at Indiana State university at Terre Haute. She is now beginning her third year of teaching first grade in the North Newton school system at Lake Village.

Raymond Hoover is retiring as manager of Camp Mack at the close of the current camping season. He has been at the camp for the past 16 years. The Hoovers are both school teachers and will continue teaching but plan to spend their summers visiting with their children.

Support local food, youth and ag education programs through a Gift of Grain donation

This fall, the Kosciusko County Community Foundation invites the local agricultural community to make a Gift of Grain to the Ag Cares Fund.

“The process is simple,” said Stephanie Overbey, Foundation CEO. “When delivering grain to your elevator, let them know how much should be set aside for a gift to charity.” The grain given to the Community Foundation will be sold according to the Foundation’s instructions, in the Foundation’s name. Unless otherwise specified, all proceeds go to the Ag Cares Fund. The following local elevators participate in Gift of Grain:

• Clunette Elevator

• Creighton Brothers

• Deatsman Grain Farms

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The Ag Cares Fund supports charitable activities important to the local agricultural community, including food programs, youth programs and ag education programs. “The fund is an endowment,” said Overbey. “The principal of the fund is not spent, but income generated from investments are available for grantmaking — forever!”

Since its inception, the Ag Cares Fund has awarded more than $11,000. Grants have supported FFA programs at four area high schools; food programs through Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry; Combined Community Services; Boomerang Backpacks;

Try Mediterranean cuisine

Mediterranean cuisine has been a favorite since an early introduction while living in Pittsburgh. Among those dishes experienced were hummus, tabbouleh, muhammara, baba ghanoush, dolmades and others. But the best was their wonderful lamb kabobs. Served with sea salt over a rice pilaf, it was extraordinary.

Fellowship Missions; Classroom Lake Experience through the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams; and 4-H programming.

Donors may enjoy tax benefits by giving a Gift of Grain, as well. “You won’t pay self-employment, federal, or state income tax on commodities gifts, but you can still deduct expenses related to the production of the commodities you are donating,” Overbey said. “The tax savings can be considerable.” Donors are encouraged to contact their tax or financial advisor to determine if a Gift of Grain makes sense for them. For more information about making a Gift of Grain, visit kcfoundation.org /ag or call (574) 267-1901.

Later, when I visited Israel, my hosts took me to an Arab village where there were 21 different masa (means taste or flavor) dishes served in the typical Arabic style with warm pita bread.

Mediterranean cuisine does not imply a Mediterranean diet, which is a dietary process professed to be the healthiest structured diet available. It’s predominately fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seafood but minimal meat.

Regardless, lamb remains the most popular meat in most Mediterranean countries.

Whatever you choose to dine on, many meals start with appetizers the Greeks call mezedes or meze. Several meze recipes are in “Seasons in Lake Country” and include:

• Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves).

• Beet and walnut salad.

• Lentil and feta salad.

• Carrot salad.

another popular Mediterranean dish that’s a take-off from baba ghanoush. Grilling the eggplant adds a smokey flare, if you chose.

Fresh ground pepper and salt to taste

Garnish: Fresh chopped parsley

• Feta & spinach dip.

• Tzatziki (cucumber-dill-yogurt sauce).

• Baked kasseri cheese spread.

• Baked feta with olives and onions.

1 medium eggplant trimmed and sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices

3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided

2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

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Indiana Department of Natural Resources Director Dan Bortner announced that organizations in 11 Indiana counties will receive $1,143,000 in grants to fund 17 lake and river or stream projects through the DNR Lake and River Enhancement program. Among them are a $40,000 grant for a lake diagnostic study in Lake Wawasee and a $32,000 grant for a watershed diagnostic study in Dewcording to one, “have a place all picked out,” but that they are awaiting approval. Marilyn (Mrs. Charles) Taylor is director of the center.

50 YEARS AGO, AUG. 29, 1973

Larry Holloway, Syracuse, caught a 38 inch, 30 pound carp Monday, along the shore of his Lake Wawasee home. The carp, one of the largest to come from the lake, has been tied to the pier at the Holloway residence since it was caught. The fish was too heavy for the fish scales Holloway had and when he could not locate a place to weigh it, he used the bathroom scales.

Dan Sharp, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Sharp, 400 N. Huntington St., Syracuse, has been listed in the 1972/73 edition of “Who’s Who Among American High School Students.” Dan is a 1973 graduate of Wawasee high school. He was active in speech, drama and intramural sport sand received the social studies department award and the Time Current Affairs award.

“Keeping Indiana’s waterways clean and protecting our valued natural resources is a mission central to our work at DNR,” Bortner said. “We’re thankful for Hoosier boaters, who have helped us fund more than $22 million of important conservation of Indiana’s lakes and streams over the last two decades through the LARE program. The impact is felt now and will continue to make a difference for generations to come.”

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

This round of grant-funded projects will benefit seven lakes and 11 rivers and streams. Many of the projects aim to improve water quality by reducing sediment and nutrient inputs. Improved water quality helps fish and wildlife pop-

ulations and improves recreational opportunities.

This year, LARE partnered with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the city of Fort Wayne, Vigo County, and The Nature Conservancy to fund three dam removal projects. These projects will result in more than 1,030 miles of open streams and rivers, allowing for free passage of fish, aquatic organisms, and recreational users such as paddlers.

The projects, listed by water body, county, project type, and grant award, can be found at lare.dnr. IN.gov.

The public hearing for the North Webster Community Public Library’s 2024 budget is officially scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, in the conference room at the library. After review, the library board of trustees will vote whether to adopt the 2024 budget at the October board

• Spinach latkes with fetayogurt sauce.

Baking cheese is a constant throughout the Mediterranean countries. One on my favorites is baked haloumi. This firm cheese is Cyprus’ national cheese and bakes nicely. I’ve provided the recipe in a previous article.

All these dishes are easy to make and are well-suited for a summer deck party with a bit of ouzo to wash it down.

Since eggplants are now available in the garden, here’s

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1 small yellow summer squash, seeded and diced

1 small zucchini, seeded and diced

5 medium button-head mushrooms, stems removed and diced

1/2 medium red onion, chopped finely

2 large garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons dry red wine

2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

1 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, chopped, liquid reserved

1 large tomato, stemmed and diced

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 tablespoons drained capers

1 tablespoons Kalamata olives, chopped finely

2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced

1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, minced

Preheat the oven to 450˚ F. Spread eggplant slices on a baking sheet and drizzle half the oil on top. Season with a teaspoon of salt. Bake for 25 minutes. Cool slightly then chop finely and set aside. In a large saucepan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add mushrooms, onion, and squashes. Cook, while stirring occasionally, until the vegetables brown — about four minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for another minute. Stir in the wine, vinegar, and artichoke liquid. Add artichokes, tomato sauce, pimento, and tomato. Cook, stirring, until the tomato softens and the mixture is thick — about five minutes. Stir in the capers, olives, basil, parsley, and reserved eggplant. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until heated through — about three minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish and serve with pita crisps. Mediterranean cuisine has many benefits. Besides being healthy, these dishes are a great choice for any gathering.

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Summer’s end!

Parting is such sorrow when summer ends and school begins.

For me, in 1950, summer ended the first week to the middle of September after the crops were harvested. The entire family, including the children participated with harvest, no time for school at this point. Then we will enjoy the fruits of our labors and plant the winter garden.

Time changes, just like the weather and school now begins nearly the middle of August, but we still have the Autumn joy stonecrop (hylotelephiium ‘herbstfreude’/sedium spectabile) to enjoy however it will need to be planted in spring but its perennial personality will be enjoyed all year long and greet you next summer.

They are drought-tolerant natives to Asia, Europe and North America, hardy in Zone 3-8 and get their name from their habit of growing in stony ledges and rocky outcrops. “Autumn joy” prefers soil of average to poor fertility, dry to medium moisture, excellent drainage and full sun.

Bees and butterflies love Autumn joy and it can be used in the front of beds and borders, grown in alpine or rock gardens, planted en masse, or grown in containers. Left in place, they also add interest to fall and winter gardens.

It’s already past the half way point of summer in Indiana and if your garden is anything like mine, it’s starting to show a little wear and tear from the summer sun. Is your lawn struggling through the long, hot summer?

It might be time to trade it in for a more eco-friendly alternative,

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such as natural meadow gardens.

Even replacing just a portion of your lawn with more diverse planting can made a big difference in helping pollinators and other wildlife.

After studying native plans for the prairie from my wetland I have adopted the compass plant, silphium lacinatim, from the aster family and ironweed, genus vernnia, plus wild lettuce, lactuca virosa, well over my head and up to 12-feet. Cup plant, sillphium perfolattum, has succeeded as a winner, casting seeds growing ready for gift giving. They have nearly circled the high areas in the wetland. One that is in its second year of growth, the compass plant, silphium lacinatrum, is strong in its second year, but still needs steady growth to reach 6 feet.

Not that I’m encouraging rab-

bits and deer to visit your garden but they are hungry too! Discover design ideas that include food for all (gardendesign.com/ecofriendly/lawn-alternatives). By replacing a traditional lawn with other plans or hardscape, you can reduce the amount of lawn care needed and hence your carbon footprint.

Not only do other plants such as natives and drought-tolerant varieties take less fertilizer and water, they offer attributes such as ornamental interest and food shelter for wildlife. Try some clover and sunflowers that are food for all.

Get plant suggestions by joining a national garden club in your area. Learning to identify the invasive plant species to avoid, and get started on your own lawn replacement project. Winter garden will be October.

Country Bible Church welcomes new pastor

Country Bible Church, 4782 N. CR850E, Leesburg, has welcomed a new pastor, Chris Frank. Frank was born in Kentucky and raised in South Florida. He and his family have been living in the North Webster area for 20 years. He has many years of pastoral experience, serving Syracuse Baptist Church, Notre Dame and Bethel College.

“The focus of life is so different. We get to spend time getting to know people and their lives. It’s

a passion, it’s not a job,” Frank explained.

Frank and his family were attendees of the church for a couple years before he became the pastor.

“This church has a super big heart, we love being a part of the community,” Frank said.

Country Bible Church holds Sunday worship at 10:05 a.m., but has an entire calendar of other fellowship opportunities including discipleship study, 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays; prayer meeting, 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays; ladies’ Bible study, 9:00 a.m. on

Thursdays September through May; men’s night, 7 p.m. third Thursday of each month; Goalkeepers, 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays September through May; youth group, 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays September through May; and Seniors and Friends 50+, 11:30 am on the third Wednesday of each month. All fellowship opportunities meet at Country Bible Church.

To learn more about the fellowship opportunities that Country Bible Church offers, visit countrybiblenw.com/fellowship-opportunities.html.

Calvary UMC to host reunion

Calvary United Methodist Church, 801 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, is hosting a church reunion 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 17. The reunion will serve as a time to renew old friendships, worship, fellowship and praise.

Barb Bartles will perform bells and chimes on the organ before, during and

after worship. The Northmen & Cathy will be performing during worship and delivering testimonies. The group has been together for over 34 years, traveled to 40 states and six foreign countries. The group has had 12 top-40 Gospel music singles and two top 20 songs in the national Singing

News charts.

The church will provide chicken noodles, mashed potatoes, ham, cake and ice cream, drinks and tableware. The church asks side dishes be contributed.

To RSVP, contact Rebecca Scott at (574) 457-3778. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.

GRADUATES OF the Syracuse High School class of 1963 celebrated at the lake house of Helen and Doug Yoder on Saturday, Aug. 19. They still have memories and friends from 60 years ago!

Pictured above, in the front row from left, are Sam Bushing, Sylvia (Karesh) Yoder, Mary Jo (Firestone) Lundy, Sally (Fosbrink) Tipka, Shirley (Whitehead) Firestone, Lu Ann (Longenbaugh) Berry and Arden Druckamiller. In the back row are Janet (Pilcher) Perzanowski, Steve Yoder, Steve Crow, Jim Stefanski, Sherry (Burson) Riedel, Doug Yoder and Ron Richey.

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TONIGHT IS the last Wednesday of the month, which means the Milford First Brethren Church will be holding its regularly scheduled free community supper from 5-6:30 p.m.

The church is located at 110 W. Catherine St., Milford. Come enjoy a free meal with your family, friends and neighbors.

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LAKELAND YOUTH Center still has some openings for its 3/4 class in the afternoons. If you want to register visit lakelandyouthcenter.com. Classes start Sept. 5.

favorites for lunch and dinner. Lunch is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and dinner from 5-7 p.m.

On Friday, the Legion will have its weekly member drawing and 50/50 raffle. The jackpot is over $1,000 again. Also on Friday, the mess hall kitchen will be serving lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. respectively. For carry out, call the post at (574) 834-4297 and press “0” to connect to the canteen.

The countdown is on. With September right around the corner, the Legion wants to remind members about the cost of 2024 dues. After Sept. 1, all Auxiliary dues will be $50 instead of $43. If you have your dues paid by Sept. 1, you will be eligible to win $50 in the early bird drawing at the September picnic, and you could get your dues free. Drop your check made out to “Auxiliary Unit 253” and renewal form in the auxiliary drawer outside the entry to the canteen.

THE SYRACUSE American Legion Auxiliary will be holding an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 8-11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 3. The public, ages 18 and over, is invited.

THE NORTH Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce is seeking members for six seats for its board, including its vice president. People may nominate themselves or someone else for these positions, but the person must also be interested in doing so. Call (574) 834-7076 or visit the chamber’s website for more details.

The chamber is also working on its annual Christmas tree lighting to be held Nov. 18. “We started early to make it bigger and better. We would welcome community involvement,” said Emily Shipley, chamber president. If anyone has any ideas, visit northwebster.com. —o—

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Roran Dickerson who had his second birthday party Saturday, Aug. 26, at North Webster Town Park. Dickerson, son of Raychel and Austin Dickerson of North Webster, is pictured with his cousin Adaline Melton, 1, daughter of Logan Dickerson and Adam Melton.

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IN THE “Profile” column that appeared in last week’s edition of The Mail-Journal, about Francis and Mary Lou Korenstra one of the children’s names was omitted. Their son, Joel, was not listed, but should have been included with his siblings Roger, Bruce, Phillip, and Melinda. We apologize for the error.

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THE LAST Music in the Park at the town park in North Webster will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, featuring The Old Man Band.

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IN MORE Syracuse library news, The Bistro Book Club took break in August but has already selected a book for its September meeting. The book is “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo,” by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Read the book before watching it on Netflix!

The book club will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept, 9, at The River Coffeehouse in North Webster.

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MEET MILFORD is now accepting applications for their Kids Market on Nov. 18 during the annual Milford Holiday Market at Milford School. For more information and to submit an application, go to forms.gle/drfPHnHCjD3zKkqx7. If you want an adult application to participate in the market, go to forms.gle/cbQXZ42AG6AqAc3A8.

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AFTER 20 years in business, The Revolving Closet is changing its hours. Starting Sept. 1 the shop will be open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and closed Tuesday and Sunday.

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THERE ARE some changes to the weekly events at the American Legion Post 253 in North Webster. The Treasure King drawing is moving to Wednesdays, beginning this week and it’s open to the public. Game Night is moving to Wednesday and the first will be Wednesday, Aug. 30.

On Wednesdays and Thursdays, the mess hall kitchen will be serving up all your

THE DJ at Blue Barn Berry Farm was a bit star struck and managed to snag a photo and autograph of one of the venue’s recent wedding guests recently. Denver Broncos Super Bowl Champion coach Mike Shanahan, pictured on the right, was in attendance.

On the Blue Barn Facebook page, the venue’s owners guessed the conversation went something like this:

“ ‘Coach! I am a big fan *inaudible* (of the Green Bay Packers, cough).’ Just kidding! Great group, lovely wedding, and another weekend of magic at Blue Barn! Thanks for joining us, Coach!” —o—

LAST SATURDAY, Camp Alexander Mack hosted a wonderful event for the Lions Clubs of District 25-G. Milford Lions Club joined other area clubs for their traditional “Banner Night.”

Milford Lions Club president, Lion Lisa Ensz, attended and carried the Milford Lions Club banner for the first time. It was an honor for Ensz since Milford’s Lions Club banner was there representing Milford.

District Governor Lion Ronald Guth gave a wonderful presentation and program of encouragement for the entire district. Milford Lions is part of Region 2-Zone 2, which includes four active serving Lions Clubs, including Milford, Leesburg, Syracuse and North Webster.

“We have lots of progressive things happening in our hometown Milford Lions Club,' said Ensz. “I am excited for the growth and changes. Check out our Milford Lions Club Facebook page (the one with the Lion statue). ‘We Serve’ is our motto and it is lived out by our supporting Lions Club members and our attending active members.”

Ensz is pictured on the right, standing with District Governor Guth.