Local News Briefs 9.21.2018

September 21, 2018 at 4:16 p.m.

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Meet The Candidates Night Is Monday

NORTH MANCHESTER — Voters of all political stripes are invited to Meet the Candidates from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Blocher Room of North Manchester Public Library.

Sponsored by Democrats of Wabash County, the event will allow area residents to meet a number of Democratic candidates on the ballot Nov. 6, learn about their views and ask questions.

Dee Moore, candidate for State Rep. District 18; Gary Snyder, candidate for State Senate District 17; Joselyn Whitticker, candidate for state auditor, and others will attend.

Also, anyone who is eligible to vote, including college students, can register at the event. Indiana’s deadline for registration is Oct. 9.

“Voters owe it to themselves to gather the facts and make informed decisions before they go to the polls,” said Chad Harris, chair of Wabash County Democrats. “Affordable health care, strong public schools, well-paying jobs, clean water and air for our children and grandchildren aren’t just Democratic concerns. They’re everyone’s concerns.”

When Democrats, Republicans and independents gather in a spirit of civility to discuss common concerns, says Harris, it’s the only way we can truly solve problems.



Extension Offers Diabetes Food Education

The Purdue Extension office in Warsaw is encouraging diabetes patients and people who care for diabetics to attend “Dining with Diabetes,” a cooking school for those with diabetes, at risk for diabetes, and their caregivers.  

The program will be taught by Health and Human Sciences Educator Jackie Franks, and consists of four sessions with a three-month follow-up session. Session themes include “What is Diabetes,” “Carbs and Sweeteners,” “Fat and Sodium,” and “Putting it all Together.”

The classes are Wednesday mornings Oct. 17, 24, 31 and Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Purdue Extension office, 202 W. Main St., Warsaw.

The cost is $25 per person or $40 to attend with a friend.  Financial assistance is available to those in need.

For questions or more information about the program, contact the Kosciusko County Extension office, 202 W. Main St., Warsaw, call 574-372-2340 or email conley21@purdue .edu.



Syracuse Cub Scout Popcorn Sale Underway

SYRACUSE – The annual Scout Popcorn Sale is underway at Syracuse Cub Scout Pack 3828.  A large variety of products are available and can be ordered from any Cub Scout pack member or at the following Syracuse locations:

Dollar General, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday; Wawasee Bowl, 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 28; Ace Hardware, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Shopko, 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 5 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 6; and New Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 13.

Popcorn may also be ordered at trails-end.com. Online sales will be credited to individual scouts. Products may also be ordered and sent to military service men and women, their families and veteran organizations.

Popcorn sale proceeds go toward sending Cub Scouts to camp and other pack activities and expenses.

Meet The Candidates Night Is Monday

NORTH MANCHESTER — Voters of all political stripes are invited to Meet the Candidates from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Blocher Room of North Manchester Public Library.

Sponsored by Democrats of Wabash County, the event will allow area residents to meet a number of Democratic candidates on the ballot Nov. 6, learn about their views and ask questions.

Dee Moore, candidate for State Rep. District 18; Gary Snyder, candidate for State Senate District 17; Joselyn Whitticker, candidate for state auditor, and others will attend.

Also, anyone who is eligible to vote, including college students, can register at the event. Indiana’s deadline for registration is Oct. 9.

“Voters owe it to themselves to gather the facts and make informed decisions before they go to the polls,” said Chad Harris, chair of Wabash County Democrats. “Affordable health care, strong public schools, well-paying jobs, clean water and air for our children and grandchildren aren’t just Democratic concerns. They’re everyone’s concerns.”

When Democrats, Republicans and independents gather in a spirit of civility to discuss common concerns, says Harris, it’s the only way we can truly solve problems.



Extension Offers Diabetes Food Education

The Purdue Extension office in Warsaw is encouraging diabetes patients and people who care for diabetics to attend “Dining with Diabetes,” a cooking school for those with diabetes, at risk for diabetes, and their caregivers.  

The program will be taught by Health and Human Sciences Educator Jackie Franks, and consists of four sessions with a three-month follow-up session. Session themes include “What is Diabetes,” “Carbs and Sweeteners,” “Fat and Sodium,” and “Putting it all Together.”

The classes are Wednesday mornings Oct. 17, 24, 31 and Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Purdue Extension office, 202 W. Main St., Warsaw.

The cost is $25 per person or $40 to attend with a friend.  Financial assistance is available to those in need.

For questions or more information about the program, contact the Kosciusko County Extension office, 202 W. Main St., Warsaw, call 574-372-2340 or email conley21@purdue .edu.



Syracuse Cub Scout Popcorn Sale Underway

SYRACUSE – The annual Scout Popcorn Sale is underway at Syracuse Cub Scout Pack 3828.  A large variety of products are available and can be ordered from any Cub Scout pack member or at the following Syracuse locations:

Dollar General, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday; Wawasee Bowl, 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 28; Ace Hardware, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Shopko, 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 5 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 6; and New Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 13.

Popcorn may also be ordered at trails-end.com. Online sales will be credited to individual scouts. Products may also be ordered and sent to military service men and women, their families and veteran organizations.

Popcorn sale proceeds go toward sending Cub Scouts to camp and other pack activities and expenses.
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