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By Deb Patterson
InkFreeNews
SYRACUSE — The annual Family Breakfast, Saturday, June 15, was a time for property owners around Wawasee and Syracuse lakes to get reacquainted with neighbors and enjoy time with the family. The annual event was again held at Oakwood Resort.
The morning was also an opportunity for property owners to learn about programs offered in the community, have balloon characters made and get an up close and personal look at the fire equipment that is used to protect their property.
Attendees of the breakfast lined up, as usual, to take a “ride” above the treetops in the bucket of the Turkey Creek Fire Territory ladder truck. Many also took the opportunity to look at the equipment and ask questions. The children enjoyed not only walking through the ambulance, but getting a safety packet and a plastic fireman’s hat.
Booths were set up by the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation and Chautauqua Wawasee where information on upcoming events and programs were available. The Wawasee Flotilla Committee provided a few options of the 2024 Wawasee Flotilla attire for purchase or information to order from the Flotilla Store.
The Syracuse-Wawasee Trails displayed a map of its existing trails and the future expansion, answering many questions from residents. Guests also had the opportunity to get an up close look and bid on 12 different charcuterie boards being sold by the Friends of the Syracuse Public Library. The boards were created by local artists. If you missed the opportunity to place a bid, the boards are on display at the Syracuse Public Library until Aug. 15.
