Ground was broken Monday evening for the new Lakeside Park Community Center in Syracuse. Pictured (L to R) are Jaennine Schrock, whose family donated 3.8 acres of land and $200,000 for the project; State Sen. Bob Meeks, who helped secure Build Indiana funding; Bill Beemer, longtime supporter of the project; and June and Robert Laudeman, who donated $100,000 to the project. Total cost of the project will be $1.7 million and construction is expected to be completed in a year. Once completed, the center will house a gymnasium, senior center, community meeting rooms, celebration room for special events and the historical museum. While the majority of funding for the project has been secured, money is still needed. The Wawasee Kiwanis Club has announced a brick program to help raise funds. Individuals can purchase 4-inch by 8-inch paving bricks for $100 each. The brick will be inscribed as the donor wishes (three lines, 14 characters per line) and used to pave a walkway at the center. Also, 8-inch by 8-inch bricks will be available (four lines, 14 characters per line) for $250. An 8-inch by 8-inch paving brick with a company name and logo is available for $500. Photo by Gary Gerard, Times-Union[[In-content Ad]]
