Pam Schumm Named 2023 WPOA Chief Recipient
Pam Schumm was greeting and checking in guests for the annual Wawasee Property Owners Association meeting aboard the SS Lillypad Saturday night, Aug. 19.
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Deep-Rooted Love For The Lakes And Community
Al Campbell was born in Richmond and from K-12th grade, lived in eight different towns.
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FallTastic Trail Walk Continues Sunday
For the sixth year, Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation is hosting its annual FallTastic Trail Walk from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8-9.
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School Board Hears Report About WACF Programs
SYRACUSE — More than 1,000 students in the Wawasee Community School Corporation have already been served this school year through educational programs presented by the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation. Pam Schumm, representing the WACF, gave a report to the Wawasee School Board during its regular monthly meeting held … Read More
Kip And Pam Schumm Celebrating Anniversary
SYRACUSE – Kip and Pamela (Juday) Schumm, Syracuse, are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. The couple were married July 28, 1979, at Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse. Rev. Don Sheline officiated the ceremony. They have two children: Katrina (Chris) Berg, South Bend, and Kristin (Matt) Stetz, Syracuse. They … Read More
WACF And DNR See Large Turnout For Family Fishing Between The Lakes
SYRACUSE — For the second year in a row, the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation and the Department of Natural Resources teamed up to provide a family fishing event between the lakes on Wednesday morning, July 3.
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WACF Hosts Native Plant Sale
SYRACUSE — To advance its mission “to protect, preserve and enhance the Wawasee area watershed now and for future generations,” Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation hosted a Lake Talk & Eats and native plant sale Saturday, June 1. The event featured three local vendors and an informative speaker. The vendors … Read More
Ag Students Get Hands-On Learning In ‘Swamp Stomp’
SYRACUSE — For about two-and-a-half hours Monday afternoon, May 13, Wawasee High School students in Mariah Roberts’ natural resources class took part in hands-on learning at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Levinson-LaBrosse Lakes and Wetlands Education Center south of Syracuse. Through a $1,955 grant obtained from the Arrow … Read More
Second Anual Snapshot Water Monitoring Day Around The Corner
By EILEEN OAKS Marketing and Outreach Specialist, The Watershed Foundation NORTH WEBSTER — Join The Watershed Foundation on Sept. 20 and be one of 150 plus volunteers to assist in monitoring water quality at 100 stream sites throughout Kosciusko, Noble and Whitley counties during the second annual Snapshot … Read More
Schumm Dropping The Mic At Swim State Finals
SYRACUSE — After 24 years, Pam Schumm has finally decided to put down the mic at the IHSAA swim finals, where she has served as co-announcer since 1995.
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WACF Annual Meeting Provides Updates Of Programs
SYRACUSE — The state of the foundation was presented during the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation Annual Meeting Saturday. During the close to 90-minute meeting guests heard from several board members on projects and programs. Dr. Joan Szynal, chairman of the WACF board, stated WACF is “all about … Read More
Wetland Adventures Provide Plenty Of Fun
SYRACUSE — Approximately 40 youngsters, accompanied by adults, participated in the first of four Wetland Adventures at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, SR 13, Syracuse, Thursday morning, July 6. Those participating today learned about the watershed by creating a lake and a watershed. Pam Schumm, WACF board … Read More
Students Bug Out At WACF Second Annual Bug Fest
SYRACUSE — Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation helped to get students engaged in taking care of the world they live in with the second annual Bug Fest. Fourth-graders from North Webster, Syracuse and Milford schools participated in this event. The event was held at the Levinson-LaBrosse Education Center during three days.
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WACF Hosts Rafting Experience For Freshmen
SYRACUSE — There wasn’t a dry person or student upon the return of the first Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation watershed rafting adventure Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 7. Wednesday was the first of three days for groups of Wawasee High School freshmen to take a little more than four hours out of their normal classroom schedule to learn in a different way.
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Local Businesses, Individuals Honored At Banquet
SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards banquet returned to Oakwood Resort Tuesday, Jan. 26, where it honored many local businesses and individuals within the Wawasee area. And this year the chamber utilized a different approach for doing so: opening nominations to its members.
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WACF To Hold First Falltastic Trail Walk
SYRACUSE — Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation will sponsor the first Falltastic Trail Walk noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 and 18, at the Levinson-LaBrosse Education Center, 11586 N. SR 13, Syracuse.
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