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Dike project awaits state approval
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Parental concerns voiced to Wawasee School Board %\ &$/(,*+ %<5(5 6WDII :ULWHU More than 15 parents and community members attended the Wawasee School Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, Dec. 13, to voice their concerns regarding a recent student issue within the school. Many parents were adamant they should have been notified of
the incident and do not believe it is being handled properly. As the board requests patrons who will be speaking on the same topic elect a representative for their cause, the large group who attended the meeting let Becky Levinston and a few other parents voice their collective apprehension. Continued on page 3
Tippecanoe-Chapman Regional Sewer Board discusses billing issues %\ &$/(,*+ %<5(5 6WDII :ULWHU Tippecanoe-Chapman Regional Sewer District Board of Trustees discussed possible solutions to billing issues and customer confusion at the Monday, Dec. 12 meeting. As the billing start-up process has been somewhat straining for all involved, the board moved to suspend late penalties for the time being. They may be reinstated in the coming months once adjustments have been made.
Andrew Boxberger, attorney, noted, “we have over 1,800 customer connections,” serving as a reminder of how important flexibility and patience are in a project of this magnitude. Jane Eyler, who was in attendance via Zoom, claimed to have sent a check three weeks ago that had not been cashed. The board assured all checks they have received will be taken care of by Jennifer Ransbottom of Jones Petrie Rafinski within the next few days. Continued on page 2
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Turkey Creek Dam and Dike discusses Hawaiian Village plan
Project plans sent to NRC, DNR for approval
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Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy District board discussed its current standing on the Hawaiian Village project plan Wednesday, Dec. 7, during a special meeting. A few board members were puzzled as to how the project was recently named, but it turns out the area has been called the Hawaiian Village since the 1950s. The board recently received approval from the DNR to proceed with the project, so their next step is to present the project to the Indiana Natural Resources Commission. The goal is to obtain its approval and continue moving forward with the project before spring. The town of Syracuse has agreed to enter into an interlocal agreement and contribute to fund the dike project with $50,000. The ownership of the dam will eventually transfer to Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy District. Addressing the issue of who will be working on the project, board president Bill Pipp gave a few names of potential businesses willing to work within the financial constraints and on the ideal time line. One of the companies interested is Milestone Construction. Pipp also stated it would be good to speak to some local businesses.
A proposal for repairing the Hawaiian Village Dike is now being sent into the hands of the Indiana Natural Resource Commission and Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The proposal was approved during a special meeting of the Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Monday afternoon, Dec. 12. Once approval is received, the project can move forward. The engineer’s estimate to repair the dike is $944,000. It is hoped bids can be received and awarded around the first of the year to allow work to begin in February. It is unknown how long before the approval from the two state agencies will be received. “It could be 30 seconds or three months,” stated Bill Pipp, board president. “I would like to get it done sooner than later.” The district is ready to take the next step and asked its attorney, David Hollenbeck, to do what he can to convince state authorities to make this their highest priority. “We need to get this done expeditiously,” said Pipp. While going over the 218-page document, some errors were discovered. A brief discussion was held whether the pages where the errors occurred were not necessary for official approval. Hollenbeck was instructed to take a close look at the document and, if he felt something was wrong, contact officials at Lawson Fisher, engineers.
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Milford Christmas parade will feature Santa Claus
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Park. From there it will move from east to west primarily traveling on streets running north and south. It is suggested residents gather at the corners of streets running north and south to view the parade. He also emphasized only emergency responders and town utility vehicles may take part in the parade itself. At 7 p.m., Milford Fire Department, 214 S. Main St., will host a meet-and-greet with Santa, giving children a chance to have their wishes heard and their parents plenty of photo opportunities. Hot cocoa and cookies will be available at no cost.
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A groundbreaking ceremony was held by the TippecanoeChapman Regional Sewer District Board of Trustees Thursday, Dec. 8, in honor of the new septic elimination project. It was mentioned numerous times throughout the ceremony how monumental this project truly is for the people around the lakes. It is “a quality of life
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project,” if you ask Kosciusko County Commissioner Robert Conley. The event took place at Pump Station No. 2, located directly across the road from the Oswego Community Center, 3016 Rader Road, Warsaw. A reception followed at the Oswego Community Center. Over the past few decades, a new sewer system has been merely a topic of discussion. Now that these ideas have finally come to fruition and construc-
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Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board wrapped up some loose ends by taking care of end-of-theyear business Monday night, Dec. 12. Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, gave an update on Schrock Fields. He said a lot has been finished so far. “All backstop nets are complete,” he said. “The parking lot fencing is installed.” He said there will be two gates on the north side of the new complex. Vinyl privacy fencing will be completed this winter. “It’s coming together,” he said. Continued on page 2
Milford’s third annual Christmas parade, featuring emergency responders and led by Santa Claus, will step off at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. Families can then take part in a meet-and-greet with Santa at 7 p.m. in the Milford Fire Department following the parade. The parade lineup will start at the former PNC Bank parking lot at 5:30 p.m. before the procession commences at 6 p.m. Santa will travel in the turret of the town’s Humvee. Police, fire, EMS and town vehicles will also take part in the parade, which will make its way from downtown east on Catherine Street to Shafer Street and North
tion is about to begin, board members and involved organizations are feeling more confident than ever they have made the best decision for the health of the community and the local lakes. Lyn Crighton, executive director of The Watershed Foundation, stated, “we have worked 25 years taking action by investing over $10 million in our land and our lakeshores to protect water quality, and the water quality is Continued on page 2
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