Did you see your favorite game during the Winona Lake Fourth of July Parade Saturday?
Entries depicting all types of games were transformed into motorized or walking entries.
The evening was perfect for a parade.
Thanks to Al Disbro here are some photos from the parade:
Eleven awards were presented to outstanding local businesses and individuals during the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce awards banquet. Pictured are the award winners and award sponsors.
In front, from left, are Lori and Lindsey Richcreek, Tippy Creek Winery, New Business of the Year; Karla Walker and Cindy Hagan, Chubbies Pub and Grub, Restaurant of the Year; Jenna Akers, Heather Kitson and Kelly Wedehase, Bliss Boutique, Retailer of the Year; Holly Tuttle, Women of Today, Non-Profit of the Year; Tricia Small, Teghtmeyer Ace Hardware, sponsor of Syracuse-Woman of the Year.
In second row are Jeanetta Slabaugh, Crossroads Bank, sponsor of New Business of the Year; Daniel Richcreek, Tippy Creek Winery, New Business of the Year; Brady Maller, Polywood, Service Excellence; Ron Baumgartner, The Papers Inc., sponser of Restaurant of the Year; Andrea Keller, Executive Director of Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce; Kim Nguyen, Wawasee High School, Outstanding Educator; Jeri Yoder, Lake City Bank, sponsor of Retailer of the Year; Steve and Katie Conrad, Syracuse-Woman of the Year; John Stump, Main Channel Marina, Most Uniquely Syracuse; Sylvia Gargett, Northern Lakes Insurance, sponsor of Most Uniquely Syracuse.
In third row are Tony Pagliari, Parker Hannifin, sponsor of Service Excellence; Eric Erlenwein, Interra Credit Union, Ambassador of the Year; Heath Simcoy, MutualBank, sponsor of Service Excellence of the Year; Ryan Zimmerman, Polywood, Service Excellence; Scott Beasley, Northern Lakes Insurance, Young Professional of the Year; Dr. Richard Brungardt, Lakeland Animal Clinic, sponsor of Outstanding Educator; Eric Leffler, Dynamic Spine and Rehabilitation, Syracuse-Man of the Year; Richard Owen, Owen Family Funeral Home, sponsor of Syracuse-Man of the Year; Tom Tuttle, Team Tuttle Mortgage, LLC., sponsor of Non-Profit of the Year; Michael Conrad, Syracuse-Woman of the Year.
Executive Director of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce Andrea Keller was the speaker for the 2017 awards banquet. She wrapped up a successful evening with kind words of excitement for the upcoming year.
While every individual award is significant, there was one that received a standing ovation from every person. With an overwhelming amount of votes, the late Kim Conrad was named the Syracuse Woman of the Year. She was a retired teacher, successful realtor, a doting mother, a caring wife and so much more that made a prominent figure within the community. With teary eyes, everyone watched as the Conrad family accepted the award in her honor. Pictured are Michael, Katie and Steve Conrad. (Photos by Elisa Walker)
Derek Wray
Emergency responders pulled a charred mattress out of the residence.
