Advocacy Angels will hold a small party to celebrate its one-year anniversary as a a formal group.
The group will meet at Noa Noa, 310 Eastlake Drive, Warsaw, Jan. 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served.
KLA Meets At Justice Building
The Kosciusko Leadership Academy met Tuesday at the Kosciusko County Justice building.
KLA students heard from Circuit Court Judge Rex Reed, Superior Court Judge Duane Huffer and Warsaw Police Department Chief Perry Hunter.
Reed described the creation and history of the courts and their relationship to each other, the division of ther case loads and responsibilities. Reed also provided a history of the Kosciusko County Courthouse, its relocations and refurbishing.
Huffer provided insight in the operation and responsibilities of the juvenile justice system. He also invited those interested to consider participation as a CASA volunteer.
Hunter detailed the longtime working relationship with the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department, their joint operations, Dive Team, SWAT and central dispatch to name a few.
The presenters responded to questions regarding budget concerns, services provided and related issues.
KLA's next session is "Economics of Kosciusko County" and will be at the North Webster Community Center Feb. 3.
Syracuse 4H'ers Hold January Meeting
SYRACUSE - The Syracuse Community Hands 4-H Club met Monday at the Syracuse Community Center.
The meeting was called to order by President Holly Kolberg. The American and 4-H pledge were led by Heidi Kolberg and Brandi Smith.
Members responded to roll call by naming their favorite winter activity. The secretary's reported was given by Heidi Kolberg and the treasurer's report by Breanna Breske. Alyssa Magiera gave a health and safety report on how to keep warm during the winter.
Business included information regarding enrollment, behavior and health forms.
Dues are to be paid by the March meeting.
Upcoming events and opportuniites for participation were discussed.
Jenn Crothers gave a demonstration on how to make pop-up valentines. Club members then made valentines for veterans.
Refreshments were served by Breske and Crothers.
The next meeting will be Feb. 15 at the Syracuse Community Center.
Members will collect supplies for the animal shelter.
