SYRACUSE — As 2019 wrapped up, the Syracuse Park Board ended the year with several improvements completed and underway. “I think we’ve done some improvements in all of the parks,” Dave Van Lue, board president, said. “There have been several improvements in the community center itself with a new phone system, fire safety magnetic release …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board met Tuesday, Nov. 12, and heard reports on three ongoing projects. Pulver Construction has been contacted for the Syracuse Community Center parking lot curbing and lighting project. Superintendent Chad Jonsson noted it is hoped the company might be able to work on the project after the season ended, but at the …read more.

Syracuse — Heidi Blake, program director for the Kosciusko County Tobacco Free Coalition came before the Syracuse Town Council to ask about a Tobacco Free Air ordinance during the council’s regular meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 15. As part of her presentation, she showed the council two zip lock bags with approximately 600 cigarette butts she …read more.

SYRACUSE — At the Monday, Sept. 9, Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board meeting, Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson requested input from board members on how to approach the planned curbing and lighting project for the Syracuse Community Center’s parking lot. He also presented research he’d already completed for it in addition to a few starter quotes.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board congregated Monday evening, June 10, to extensively discuss the conceptual idea for Laudeman Park. While the placement of park features such as picnic tables, a shelter and a play area, won’t be set in stone, the board determined what the park will have in order to begin the request for …read more.

SYRACUSE — Before the Laudeman Park public planning session and the Syracuse Park Board meeting Monday evening, May 13, two representatives, one from the Syracuse Alumni Association and the other from the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails, presented to the board in regards to serving alcohol at the upcoming alumni banquet and Tour des Lakes. After quick approval …read more.

SYRACUSE — Set up in the celebration hall of the community center were more development plans for Laudeman Park Monday evening, April 8, for the Syracuse Park Board meeting. After the last public meeting where neighbors of the park shared input, ideas were added and displayed to gather more public suggestions and critiques. At the …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board held a planning session with the neighbors of Laudeman Park Monday evening, March 11. Pat Brown from SiteScapes was present to assist in the planning and gathering of input from the neighbors, which will be put into a conceptual plan to bring to the next meeting. “What do you want to …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board congregated at the community center Monday evening, Feb. 11, to discuss the proposal plans for Laudeman Park. Pat Brown from SiteScapes, the person who assisted with the park department’s master plan a few years ago, sent Parks Superintendent Chad Jonsson an outline of the planning process and services he could provide …read more.

Syracuse Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson brought up the Lakeside Park concession stand/restrooms during the Syracuse Park Board’s regular meeting Monday, March 13, asking for board members thoughts on whether the structure should be replaced or rehabbed. In addition to being an “eyesore,” it was noted the structure’s location made it unappealing for parents to send …read more.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board reviewed the department projects in the five-year master plan during its regular meeting Monday night, Sept. 12. Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson commented some projects had been added, some were taken off due to completion and others listed for potential projects they may or may not have time for.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board was asked to review its 2017 budget during its regular meeting Monday night, Aug. 8. Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson explained the Syracuse Town Council questioned the park board’s plan to tear down the concession stand located at the top of the hill in Lakeside Park, removing a set of rest …read more.

SYRACUSE — Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, reported he is still working on the five-year master plan to the Syracuse Park Board Monday night, July 11. Jonsson told the board he was currently looking at costs and how to fund several proposed projects. He will have more to report on at the August meeting.

SYRACUSE — At this month’s Syracuse Park Board meeting, Monday, June 13, Tyler McLead, program coordinator, reported the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum had a busy month. The Syracuse Elementary kindergarten and fourth grade classes visited the museum.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board is near to finalizing a five-year master plan priority list in 2016 that will determine the direction of park plans for the next few years.

SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board discussed tree maintenance and spring cleaning around the community center during its regular monthly meeting Monday, March 14. Jerry Riffle, Syracuse Tree Board representative, reported 11 trees will be planted this spring.

WARSAW — The November meeting of the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Board has been cancelled, due to lack of business.

PIERCETON — The Pierceton Town Council met last night, Monday, Sept. 14, and they only addressed a few things, including golf carts, the sewage project and a community event coming up next year.

WARSAW — The nearing completion of the Pike Lake Boat Ramp and approval to extend the annual Lakes Fest in 2016 to two days were among the topics discussed at the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Board meeting Tuesday, Aug. 18. Larry Plummer, parks superintendent, reported the new ramp has been installed and the handicapped accessible …read more.

By Sandy Greer Monday evening the Syracuse Park Board met outside, at the Harold Shrock Athletic Complex for their monthly meeting. During the meeting several members of the board expressed to Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, they were pleased with the improvements to the athletic complex. One member said, “The park looks really good.” Others in …read more.

Syracuse Park Board moved its regular monthly meeting outdoors, meeting in Veterans Park at Crosson Mill Monday night. Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, reported on a number of projects. Football practice is in full swing at the Harold Schrock Youth Athletic Complex. After football season is finished, there is a possibility of a girls fast-pitch softball …read more.

Jerry Riffle, a member of the Syracuse Tree Board and a Syracuse Park Board advisor, told the park board during its regular monthly meeting Monday night that at least three trees need to be removed from Henry Ward Park. The board met in that park. A maple and two cottonwoods trees need to be removed. …read more.

Approximately 50 people attended the dedication ceremony of a Blue Star Memorial in Veteran’s Memorial at Crosson Mill Park Sunday afternoon. Members of the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club have worked for months, filling out application forms and fundraising to have a memorial honoring all who have served in the armed services. Members of American Legion Post …read more.

Members of Girl Scout Troop No. 00148 presented a check for $1,500 to the Syracuse Park Board at the start of its regular monthly meeting Monday night. Last year members of the troop made a presentation to the park board asking for approval to raise funds to purchase a handicap swing to be installed in one …read more.

Jerry Riffle, Syracuse Tree Board representative, reported to the Syracuse Park Board 10 trees have been planted, several of them are prairie fire crabapple trees and the Arbor Day celebration will be held April 26 in Henry Ward Park. Riffle made his report during the regular monthly meeting of the park board Monday night. Riffle …read more.

Syracuse Park Board signed limited use agreements with the Wawasee Youth League and Wawasee Pee Wee Football during its regular monthly meeting Monday night. The agreement gives the youth league and peewee football exclusive rights to use the Harold Schrock Youth Athletic Complex. Dave VanLue, park board president, explained one reason for the agreements is …read more.

Jordan Swain came before the Syracuse Park Board to propose having boat races on Syracuse Lake during the park board’s regular monthly meeting Monday night. Swain explained there used to be races on the lake and he and others would like to bring them back. Swain belongs to the Northern Indiana Outboard Racing Association and …read more.

There’s still plenty of snow on the ground and the roads are icy, but the Syracuse Park Board is looking forward to spring as it received an update on the Syracuse-Wawasee’s Blue Star Highway project at its regular monthly meeting Monday night. Advisor Carol Koble told the board the garden club has applied for the …read more.

Syracuse Park Board approved a motion to allow park superintendent Chad Jonnson and program coordinator Tyler McLead to write checks so referees could be paid for working basketball games for the adult basketball league underway. The motion was made during the board’s regular monthly meeting Monday evening. The board also learned it has about $40,000, …read more.

The Syracuse Park Board learned there was considerable storm damage to the parks during the Nov. 17 storm that hit Syracuse. Park superintendent Chad Jonsson reported two trees in Henry Ward Park fell. One came up by the roots while the other split and landed on the boardwalk breaking a decorative light. A roof on …read more.

The Syracuse Park Board approved a rental form for the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex during its regular monthly meeting Monday night. The football/multipurpose field will be available for rent when games are not already scheduled. Rental fees will be $75 per day per field for residents, defined as those living within the town limits, and …read more.

Members of Brownie Girl Scout Troop No. 00148 came before the Syracuse Park Board to make a request via a skit during the board’s regular monthly meeting Monday night. The girls told the park board they would like to use the money they raise from selling Girl Scout Cookies to purchase a wheelchair swing. Board …read more.

The Syracuse Park Board held a special meeting Wednesday to approve spending $3,465 to purchase Active Network Software. The new software will allow the park department to accept credit card payment for room and pavilion rentals. Installation of the new program and training of park staff will take a few days.

Members of the Syracuse Park Board were stumped by Jerry Riffle’s tree samples during the board’s regular monthly meeting Monday night. Riffle is a member of the Syracuse Tree Board and an advisor to the park board. The samples he passed around were for a redbud tree and an Kentucky coffee tree. Riffle reported the …read more.

Trees were the main topic of discussion during the regular monthly meeting of the Syracuse Park Board Monday night. In reviewing the financial report, board president Dave VanLue asked how many trees were removed for $2,700. Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, and Jerry Riffle, tree board representative, explained two large trees were removed. The removal was …read more.

The Syracuse Park Board reviewed the progress of several small projects it is currently working on during its regular monthly meeting Monday night. Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, reported the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee’s end of the year mailer has brought in approximately $14,000. At the next Syracuse Park Foundation, which will be held Jan. 22, a …read more.

Chad Jonsson, Syracuse Park superintendent and executive director of the Syracuse Park Foundation, provided an update on the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex during the Syracuse Park Foundation’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday night. Jonsson told the foundation board the athletic complex will cost between $350,000 and $400,000 when complete. While a majority of the work is …read more.

Chad Jonsson, superintendent of parks and recreation, told the Syracuse Park Board Monday that work was progressing at the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex. NIPSCO has installed power to both the concession stand and maintenance buildings. The sewer pump is in place, waiting to be connected. Work is continuing on the interiors of both buildings interiors. …read more.

It took a special meeting so all five Syracuse Park Board members could be present to vote, but the new Syracuse youth complex officially has a name. It is the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex. The Syracuse Park Board on Monday night approved the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex after the recently deceased Harold Schrock, a summertime …read more.

After some discussion the Syracuse Park Board chose to table making a decision on naming the Syracuse Youth Athletic Complex until the full board could be present during its regular monthly meeting. Board president Dave VanLue and board member Jason Traycoff were absent from the meeting. The matter was brought up during Chad Jonsson’s park …read more.

Syracuse resident Doug Schrock presented a check for $100,000 to the Syracuse Park Board Monday for expenses related to the Syracuse Youth Athletic Complex. Park superintendent Chad Jonsson reported Pacemaker Building has almost completed the concession stand and maintenance buildings at the complex and Ritter Electric has done the rough in work for the electric …read more.

Syracuse Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson reported there has been significant progress in the development of the Syracuse Youth Athletic Complex during the regular monthly meeting of the Syracuse Park Board Monday night. A well was installed Friday, June 8, and will soon be pulling water to irrigate the fields. Dirt for two of the infields …read more.

Work on the Syracuse Youth Athletic Complex is moving along at a faster pace than park superintendent Chad Jonsson expected. He gave the Syracuse Park Board an update during the board’s regular monthly meeting Monday night. The Walk-a-Thon, which was held Saturday, raised about $2,000 in pledges. Overall, with underwriting, the event raised about $7,500. …read more.