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Local Briefs 8.14.2013

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IDNR To Hold Sunset Clause Meeting
NORTH WEBSTER – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources will hold a public meeting to discuss the elimination of Sunset Clause for the Eco Zone on Tippecanoe Lake.  
The IDNR will conduct the hearing in the Party Room at the North Webster Community Center, 301 N. Main St., North Webster, on Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m.  All interested parties are encouraged to attend and make comments.
Those who are unable to attend may make comments via http://www.in.gov/nrc/2377.htm  At this webpage, locate the row titled Tippecanoe Eco Zone and in the right column click on “Comment on this rule.”  Written comments may also be addressed to Doug Keller, Aquatic Habitat Coordinator, Indiana DNR, 402 W. Washington St., Room W273, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

Benefit Set For Warsaw Boy
A Bikes, Barbecue, and Band 4 Bradley benefit is Sept. 7 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars banquet hall, 1350 W. Center St., Warsaw.
The benefit for Bradley Harrell, 5, of Warsaw, is from noon to 6 p.m.
Harrell suffers from cerebral palsy and a seizure disorder. Hospice has been set up to make him comfortable in his home.
The poker run begins at 10 a.m., and registration is from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the VFW. The cost is $10 per driver, and $15 per couple.
A hog roast will be at noon and a silent auction will be from noon to 2 p.m. Random Play will perform from 2 to 6 p.m.
People with questions can call Harrell’s mother, Melissa Hamilton, at 574-377-2252.

Jack & Jill Preschool Begins
MENTONE – Classes for Jack and Jill Preschool at the Mentone United Methodist Church will begin for the 3-year-old class Aug. 26, and for the 4-year-old class Aug. 29.
There are still a few openings in both the morning and afternoon classes. The 3-year-old classes meet on Monday and Tuesday. The 4-year-old classes meet on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Class times are 8:30 to 11 a.m., and 12:30 to 3 p.m.
Call the Mentone United Methodist Church at 574-353-7898 for more information about classes.