the Paper - Kosciusko County - January 4, 2023

A new outdoor venue for young athletes in Kosciusko County will soon become a reality.

Parkview Warsaw YMCA plans to open an outdoor sports park this spring, which will be located adjacent to their existing building. In partnership with Urban Soccer Park, the Y plans to allow members and guests the opportunity to use these new turf fields for a wide variety of games, sports leagues, group exercise classes and other athletic events.

“Urban Soccer Park is a fast-growing company on a mission to bring accessible, quality athletic fields to every community across the nation,” according to information provided by the Y. “They design, manufacture and install professional-grade turf fields that can be used for a variety of outdoor sports and activities. The company empowers places like the YMCA, as well as schools, soccer clubs, homeowners, developers and many others around the country to build the field of their dreams.”

The two fields will feature “field turf” with taller artificial blades that will mimic normal grass, according to Ben Keffer, Parkview Warsaw YMCA’s director of marketing and fund development.

The outdoor sports park will allow the YMCA to offer a variety of outdoor programs, including youth and adult soccer leagues, youth and adult volleyball, group exercise classes, handball, field hockey, youth and adult Wiffle ball, pickleball and more. Additional parking, sidewalks and other infrastructure are also planned for construction.

Keffer added they are intention-

McCammon shares her many talents, passions

You may know Darla McCammon by one of the many hats she’s worn in the community. She was director of the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County for many years, she’s a published author and she’s been writing the “Art in Action” column for more than 10 years. She also curates art exhibits for Mayor Thallmer at the Warsaw City Hall art gallery.

“My trip to the Louvre, one of the most famous art museums in the world, was transforming for me,” she said. “The Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci was a big surprise. I was expecting a large painting, but in comparison to other works of famous artists in that museum, it was relatively small.

“Her smile, though, had me transfixed. What was she smiling about? I wondered. I still have a great curiosity about that painting.” That trip to Paris to visit the Louvre fulfilled a lifelong dream to visit the huge collection of the world’s most recognized art, from sculptures to paintings to relics.

A member of Lakeland Art Association, McCammon continues to paint and win awards for her mostly realistic work. She has won many awards for her art throughout her life. A recent winning work was her entry in the

popular Ford Meter Box Calendar competition. Her work “Merganser Moms in Spring” made the cover of the calendar, which is distributed worldwide each year.

She began her artistic career in Southern California. She gives credit to the several art associations with whom she was affiliated when she lived in California for 15 years.

“I went to every art association meeting I could attend,” she said.

“They always had a good artist such as Violet Parkhurst, whose work is in the White House Col-

lection, and that artist would do a demonstration painting while I sat in awe and watched the canvas being magically transformed.

“I have taken instruction to learn how to paint, but those art league sessions were valuable because I learned about different styles, techniques and abilities from observing the work being created in front of my eyes.”

She enjoys working in multiple media formats, including oil, acrylic, water color and mixed media. “Art is therapeutic for me,” she said. “It can do the same for others.

“There is something about touching that brush to canvas or watercolor paper that feels like a communion with the beautiful world that surrounds us. I try to capture it and remember those precious moments.”

When asked about her passions in life, she smiled, “I love animals, art and authoring … but not necessarily in any particular order.”

She explained art has always been something that relaxed, encouraged and fulfilled her.

Operation Round Up accepting first set of grant applications until Feb. 1

Every year, Kosciusko REMC, through its Operation Round Up program, awards grants during four application cycles: Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1 and Nov. 1. The first deadline of 2023 is just a few weeks away.

Support for Operation Round Up comes from local individuals and families. KREMC encourages its members to “round up” each electric bill to the nearest whole dollar. The extra cents are then deposited into the Operation Round Up fund, held by the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, which supports a variety of causes in communities served by KREMC.

“It’s not too late! Anyone considering this grant should set up a meeting with me before applying,” said Terrill Hooks, program officer at the Community Foundation. “Let us help you decide if an Operation Round Up grant is right for your organization.”

Operation Round Up favors applications that reach a broad segment of Kosciusko County; impact low-income individuals, families and seniors; and aid in youth development through mentoring

and innovative educational opportunities outside of school, among other recommended parameters.

In 2021-22, grants were awarded to more than 30 local organizations, including Joe’s Kids, Junior

Achievement Serving Wawasee, Presby Preschool and the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts. A full list of grantees is available at kcfoundation.org/grants/kremcoperation-round-up.

Nappanee Legion hosting Friday dinners for public

American Legion Post 154, 201 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee, hosts dine-in and carry-out dinners for the public at a reasonable cost (usually $7 to $9) from 5 to 7 p.m. (or until sold out) every Friday. All dinners include sides, coffee and dessert.

The entrees for October are:

• Jan. 6, Swiss steak. Sponsored by Sons of the American Legion.

• Jan. 13, tenderloin sandwiches. Sponsored by the Ameri-

can Legion.

• Jan. 20, Crock Pot surprise. Sponsored by American Legion Riders.

• Jan. 27, meatloaf. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary. Proceeds from the dinners go to the various American Legion organizations for charitable work in the community and support for veterans.

For more information, call (574) 773-7686.

Grants are typically between $2,000 and $5,000 and are awarded about six weeks after each application deadline.

Detailed guidelines and the

application are available on the Community Foundation’s website. Visit kcfoundation.org/grants/ kremc-operation-round-up or call (574) 267-9101 to get started.

ally refraining from calling the development a “soccer park” because of the Y’s plan to use it for so many different activities.

“A YMCA in Texas actually got a grant to purchase Segways and are using their space to play Segway polo,” he said with a chuckle. “We don’t plan to do that, but it shows how creative we will be able to be with the space.”

Keffer noted they are looking for different, outside-the-box ideas to utilize the fields. Suggestions have included inflatable paintball and Nerf gun battles. He pointed out the fields will be completely lit, allowing for their use after dark.

“Here at the YMCA, we want to create a positive experience for the entire community, and that’s what we get with this outdoor sports park,” said Jim Swanson, the organization’s CEO. “We hope this will be the perfect destination for residents of Kosciusko County to come together to enjoy all that athletics have to offer.”

The project is being funded internally through the Y, said Keffer. He added they are looking for field sponsors, which can include logo placement on the fields themselves or on the walls surrounding the complex, much as one would see at other sports venues.

“In general, events at the Y are geared toward our members, who have the chance to ‘get first dibs’ and get discounts on the programming,” said Keffer. “However, nearly everything we offer is open to nonmembers as well. Much like we have ‘open swim’ in our pool, we’re looking to create open field times for soccer, volleyball and other things we’ll be offering on the new fields.”

“We’re excited,” concluded Swanson. “We feel like we’re filling a need in the community. That’s our goal, finding things that can benefit the people we serve.”

Leesburg Mighty Farmers donates to AWL

The Leesburg Mighty Farmers 4-H Club invited Animal Welfare League Board President John Lantz to speak at their recent meeting at the United Methodist Church in Leesburg.

Following the Pledge of Allegiance and 4-H pledge, Lantz

spoke to a full house of club members and some of their parents. He shared an AWL video about volunteering and shelter pets along with shelter statistics.

The club made a donation to AWL from their annual flower fundraiser proceeds.

Good Neighbors

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Editor’s Note: The Good Neighbors column is for people looking for hard-to-find or old items or for people seeking advice, not for items you can find in a local store or sell through the help of a classified ad. —o—

Pill bottles/bottle caps/snow blower

Good neighbors: I have quite a few pill bottles with lids if anyone can use them for a project. I have a lot of the hard bottle caps if anyone is saving them to make a bench. I have an old snow blower; we have not run it for years. It has sat inside, has electric start, is an old model and does not have a chute that shoots snow at top. Winona Lake or Warsaw area. Call (574) 269-4975 or (574) 306-7913.

Books

Good neighbors: We have the series of “The House of Winslow” books from 1-19 we would like to get rid of. They are Western-type books. Call (574) 646-2603.

New questions

Lost keys — I lost two sets of keys off my golf cart on Nov. 3 on 16 EMS D16A Lane, EMS D16 Lane or EMS D16B Lane in Quaker Haven Park. They may have fallen in the leaves on the side of the road. If you found them, leave a message at (317) 750-4975, A reward will be given on the return.

Wood wanted — Would someone cut some wood for me for next winter? Nappanee or surrounding area. Call (260) 768-8199, ext. 4111.

Construction set — Does anyone near Middlebury have an old-fashioned erector set or other basic, mechanical construction set in good construction that you no longer need and would be willing to share with two preteen boys? Call (574) 322-0668.

Grow light — In search of a grow light for winter seeding. Call/text (574) 377-0838.

Historic home becomes a famous museum

The museum features an extraordinary collection of major oil paintings by T. C. Steele.

The mansion housing the Haan Museum in Lafayette was originally the Connecticut State building at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. The state wanted its pavilion to represent a gentleman’s country home.

The mansion was designed and built with the intent to be auctioned off and moved after the World’s Fair. It was dismantled and moved by rail to Lafayette, to be reassembled as the personal residence of Mr. and Mrs. William Potter.

The gorgeous mansion was purchased by Bob and Ellie Haan in 1984 and they were responsible for the increasingly large and diverse art collection that includes not only quality art but renowned American Renaissance Revival furniture dating from the 1860s.

The Haan family moved out in 2015 and created a nonprofit, donating the home and all the art and furniture, and named the home The Haan Museum of Indiana Art. Now known as The Haan Museum, the Classical Revival historic home holds an outstanding collection of Indiana art.

Many visitors come to see the impressive works, including what is considered the best efforts of T.C. Steele and his counterparts, who are known as some of Indiana’s most famous and respected artists.

Another famous art group called The Hoosier Salon, formerly The Hoosier Group, is well represented at The Haan. Visitors can also get their fill of excellent artwork on display from another well-represented Indiana group of award-winning art with representative work from the world-famous Brown County Indiana group of artists.

T.C. Steele (1847-1926) is known for portraits, landscapes and still life in oil and watercolor. Steele

and his wife, Selma, moved to Brown County in 1907 and established a home, studio, and gardens on 211 acres of scenic terrain. The picturesque landscape of this area, and Steele’s prominence, drew in other artists, establishing an art colony of the Midwest.

The museum is in Lafayette, a short walk from the Purdue University campus. The hours of operation are 1-4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The museum is closed Sunday through Tuesday. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for youth 5-17.

The sculpture garden behind the museum is open every day from dawn to dusk and is free for the public to enjoy. For more information, call (765) 742-6449 or visit thehaan.org.

Events:

• Honeywell Arts and Entertainment Call for Artists: The Honeywell competition is open to anyone living in one of the 92 counties in Indiana. Entries will be accepted from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3,at the Honeywell Center.

The entries will be on display Jan 5 to Feb 12 at the Honeywell Centers Clark Gallery in Wabash. For more information, call (260) 274-1411 or visit honeywellarts.org/92-county.

To exhibit at Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery, contact Darla McCammon, curator, at (574) 527-4044 (leave a message) or mcdar7@ gmail.com. If you would like to offer someone a free email subscription to this weekly column, send a request, including the email address, to mcdar7@gmail.com.

Daddy’s Little Sweetheart Dance tickets on sale now

Daddy’s Little Sweetheart Dance tickets are on sale now.

The dance will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, and from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Pete Thorn Gym, Lucerne Park, 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw.

Join the Warsaw Parks & Recreation Department for their ’80s-themed dance. Attendees will have a photo opportunity with a digital copy emailed after the dance, and each girl will receive a special gift. Grandfathers and other male guardians are encouraged to participate.

The cost is $20 per participant. Every attendee will need to purchase a ticket. This event is for ages 3-14. Registration is required and is open from Jan. 3-23 or until filled.

Gold Level Sponsorship by Lake City Saver.

Tickets are available at secure.rec1.com/IN/warsaw-in/ catalog.

If you need assistance or have any questions, email Warsaw Parks and Recreation at parksevents@warsaw.in.gov or call (574) 372-9554.

LEPC meeting schedule for 2023 announced

Meeting dates for the Kosciusko County Local Emergency Planning Committee have been announced for 2023. All meetings are open to the public.

Dates or 2023 will be: Feb. 9, May 11, Aug. 10 and Nov. 9. Meetings begin at 3 p.m. in the Justice Building, video conference room, 121 N. Lake St., Warsaw.

Under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-ToKnow Act, local emergency planning committees must develop an emergency response plan, review the plan at least annually and provide information about chemicals in the community to citizens.

Kosciusko County LEPC was formed as a result of the Federal Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986. Its purpose is to provide citizens and emergency responders with information about chemicals in Kosciusko County. The

law requires communities plan for chemical emergencies and establish a chain of command using the National Incident Management System to make sure requirements are met. The LEPC is part of the chain of command.

The LEPC doesn’t plan emergencies, it plans for them. Worstcase scenarios become the focus of intensive exercises that test communications, command and control, field operations, equipment, and other aspects of an emergency response plan. Emergency responders from industries, community organizations and government agencies work handin-hand to share information and training opportunities. Drills are held in different areas of the county to test and enhance skills.

Tabletop exercises are sometimes used in place of full scale drills for planning emergency response.

Getting back into routine

Getting back into the swing of things after the holidays or a vacation is always difficult. It was time spent relaxing and decompressing from everyday life.

We begin to dread all the work we have to catch up on and the projects we need to start. While those are normal thoughts to have, it’s important to take care of your mental transition after a vacation.

There are ways we as parents, workers and caretakers can still be productive but at our own pace. It is easy to overwork ourselves when we feel behind, but to be efficient, make sure to have your brain organized first.

The first step is to not overwhelm yourself with all of the tasks that have been piling up. When you begin to simmer in the thought of your first day back or your upcoming workload, this can bring about a flare of anxiety or depression. Sometimes individuals even start thinking about this before their holiday or vacation starts, making it difficult to enjoy their time off. Do your best to give yourself some grace in getting back into a routine and set small expectations for yourself.

If you worry about how productive you might be or the possibility of overlooking something that could be missed, try creating a

checklist of things that need to be done. Organize tasks by importance or by how time sensitive it is. This will help you limit yourself to a certain task and not try to handle multiple things at once. Once you complete a task, you can physically check it off your list and feel satisfied to move on to the next task.

Try to do small things that will help you get back to where you need to be mentally and physically. When you return from vacation, immediately unpack your suitcase and do a load of laundry. You will have clean clothes to start your routine back up.

The same goes for food and exercise. Start slow, but do your best to immediately get back into your healthy eating routine. This will help with mental clarity. Also, try to consume more water than you usually would. Traveling can cause dehydration and wreak havoc on your skin. It’s important to stay hydrated and well-nourished.

Lastly, try to catch up on sleep as much as possible. Go to bed early or sleep in a little later if your schedule allows. The body needs time to re-regulate and sleep will help it do just that.

Give yourself a day or two between the holiday or vacation and when you return to work to readjust into your everyday setting. This will not only help the first day back feel less like a shock, it will help set you up for overall success.

Eleven community businesses sponsor Grace College’s disc golf course

Eleven community businesses have donated to sponsor Grace College’s new pads and signs for its nine-hole disc golf course. Wildman, Tecomet, Silveus Insurance, ScoutIQ, Sacred Heart, H & D Insulation, Maumee Paint & Supply, Dream On Studio, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, Circle Disc Golf and Integrity Roofing are all sponsors of the course, which is free for the community to enjoy.

“In the past, disc golfers would show up and have no idea where the holes were,” said Matt Metzger, director of marketing at Grace College. “It was one of those things where you had to be introduced to the course prior to playing to know

where to go.

“Having these new course pads and signs, which are aerial shots custom designed by the Grace marketing team, will increase our legitimacy as a course and hopefully bring new visitors onto our campus.”

According to Metzger, community member Jonathan Vida was instrumental in making these sponsorships a reality.

“I love the Grace disc golf course,” said Vida. “I play all the time there with my family, and I noticed that the dirt patches were not very good. I got to thinking, Grace is such a big part of our community. It would be awesome

Purdue Extension offering air fryer 101 program

Are you considering whether an air fryer would be beneficial for your kitchen, or do you already have an air fryer but aren’t sure how to use it? Learn about the features and benefits of different models and how to safely operate them.

Join Purdue Extension for this free, educational program presented by Karen Richey, Purdue University Extension educator in Health & Human Sciences in Marshall County. This program is being offered at 1 p.m. Thursday,

Jan. 19, at the Purdue Extension Elkhart County office and again that day at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.

If you would like to join the program, preregister by calling the Extension Office at (574) 5330554 or emailing fink24@purdue. edu.

This program and all programs of the Purdue University Extension Service are open to everyone. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, call (574) 533-0554 by Jan. 5.

to get local businesses to sponsor the costs of updating the course.”

So Vida pitched the idea to Metzger, who was already planning to make some updates to the course. He offered to help get the sponsorships through Business Networking International, a business referral group of which he is a member. According to Vida, half of the sponsor businesses came from BNI, and the rest came through the Chamber of Commerce and even a few cold calls.

“I just asked the question, is there something we can do?” said Vida. “And when I pushed the door, it opened.”

With two other disc golf courses in town, Vida believes Warsaw has the opportunity to be a disc golf hub in the area and making the courses a little more official and showing community support is a good start.

“This is a great sport to do with families,” said Vida. “I have three kids under 5 years old, and we will bring the whole family along and walk from hole to hole together. Not to mention, it’s an affordable sport! You can buy one disc for $15$20, and you can use it for years.”

The Grace College disc golf course is currently nine holes, but the school has expressed interest in opening a back nine holes in the future. The course can be found on UDisc, an app with more than 13,000 disc golf courses in its online directory.

For those interested in giving the free course a try, the first hole can be found on the lawn in front of Indiana Hall at the corner of Wooster Road and King’s Highway.

Sidney Wagner named Athlete of the Week

Warsaw native Sidney Wagner, sophomore guard of the Trine University women’s basketball team, has been named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Athlete of the Week for the first time in her career after the team defeated No. 1 Hope College 76-64.

Wagner tallied a career-high 29 points on 11-of-17 shooting in the win and she now leads the 16thranked team in NCAA DIII in scoring at 11.9 points per game.

From beyond the arc, the sophomore was true on three of her four attempts and knocked down all four free throws.

The Warsaw native made her first career start for the Thunder in the game and also contributed four rebounds, six assists, one steal and one blocked shot.

Eleven of Wagner’s 29 points came in the third quarter, when Trine took control of the contest.

The Thunder outscored the Flying Dutch 31-17 in the quarter.

Counting points that came off of Wagner’s four assists in the period, she was involved in 21 of the team’s 31 points.

She orchestrated an offense that recorded scores on the first eight offensive possessions coming out of the locker room.

Lake City Bank announces new hires

Lake City Bank recently announced that Rae Kaleohano has joined the bank as assistant vice president, marketing officer and webmaster, and David J. Miller has joined the bank as security analyst officer.

As assistant vice president, marketing officer and webmaster, Kaleohano works with the bank’s website and social media programs, managing content, distribution and design components and gathering and analyzing data for both. She also creates marketing collateral, manages its production and develops and implements marketing campaigns. She has worked in the marketing and advertising industry for 25 years with a heavy emphasis on digital marketing.

Kaleohano earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Grace College in Winona Lake. She volunteers at Lakeland Christian Academy and is an avid supporter of the American Heart Association.

As security analyst officer, Miller is responsible for monitoring and managing the bank’s security systems by scanning for vulnerabilities, testing and evaluating cybersecurity controls and staying up to date with financial industry security trends.

Miller earned a master’s degree in cybersecurity and information security from Western

Students named to vice president’s list

Governors University. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional and Cisco Certified Network Associate.

Goshen Hospital recognized for meeting highest standards of heart attack care

Goshen Hospital has been recognized by the American College of Cardiology for its expertise in treating patients experiencing chest pain, which can be an early sign and symptom of a heart attack.

The hospital was awarded Chest Pain Center accreditation based on the speed and quality of care received from the first medical contact by their EMS partners, emergency department and cardiovascular specialists and their collective evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients experiencing chest pain.

Assessment for the accreditation included every step of the process — from community education on early heart attack care to emergency care and admission to post-discharge education and recommendations.

“This recognition highlights our dedication to working together to provide exceptional care at every stage of the patient’s chest pain symptoms,” said Randy Christophel, Goshen Health president and

CEO. “We are proud of our extraordinary colleagues and partners who remain committed to the highest level of patient care on a daily basis.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 730,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. The most common symptom of a heart attack for both men and women is chest

pain or discomfort. However, women are more likely to have atypical symptoms.

Other heart attack symptoms may include tingling or discomfort in one or both arms, back, shoulder, neck or jaw, shortness of breath, cold sweat, unusual tiredness, heartburn-like feeling, nausea or vomiting, sudden dizziness and fainting.

Rachael Ressler earns high finish in marketing competition

A team of five Manchester University undergraduate business students recently earned a second-place finish out of 18 teams in the International Accreditation Council for Business Education 2022 Virtual Live Case Competition. Among the students on Manchester’s team was Warsaw’s Rachael Ressler, a business management major.

The IACBE competition tasked undergraduate student teams

with solving a relevant, realworld challenge for Iconically’s executive leadership. Students were challenged to assess the target audience and develop a go-tomarket strategy.

The Manchester University team developed a pre-meeting outline detailing their strategy and presented their research findings and plan to the judges and founders in a live virtual meeting.

Carl Freel Business Owner

Carl Freel, 79, Syracuse, passed away Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

He was born Dec. 14, 1943, in Huntington, to Charles and Rosemary (Houston) Freel.

He was a 1962 graduate of Union High School. On April 9, 1966, he married Sue Firestone, who preceded him in death in 2021.

He was a longtime member of the Kiwanis Club, in which he was a founder of the Key Club at Wawasee High School. He owned and operated Firestone Construction and F&F Gravel for 41 years until retiring.

Carl is survived by his sons, Kevin Freel of Tampa, Fla., Chad (Amy) Freel of Warsaw and Jason (Tasha) Freel of Syracuse; daughters, Stacey (Travis) Walter of New Paris and Donna Pearson of Albion; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Pat (Doyle) Bower of South Whitley and Jodie Freel of North Webster; and a brother, Tom (Judy) Freel of North Webster.

Along with his wife Sue, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Jim, Ron and Gail.

Visitation was held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse. Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at the funeral home with Pastor Mike Beezley officiating. Burial followed at Syracuse Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Syracuse Food Pantry.

Mary A. Dull

Homemaker

Mary A. Dull, 88, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw.

She was born July 25, 1934, in Bremen, to Gerhardt and Ema (Shull) Bornemann. On Oct. 22, 1954, she married Richard “Dick” A. Dull.

Mary and Dick moved to the Syracuse area in 1972, where she was a homemaker and raised her family. She was a longtime member of Shepherd by the Lakes Lutheran Church. Mary enjoyed shopping, decorating, scrapbooking, Disney adventures and spending time with friends and family. Her favorite breed of dog was Boston Terrier, of which she owned several.

Mary was preceded in death by Dick. She is survived by her two daughters, Pam (Steve) Yoder of Indianapolis and Heidi (Pete) Hurley of Syracuse; son, Richard A. (Judie) Dull Jr. of Winter Park, Fla.; five grandchildren, Elizabeth Hahn, Austin Yoder, Annie Crutchfield, April Dull and Corbin Dull; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Visitation was held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 2, services followed at 11 a.m., at Shepherd by the Lakes Lutheran Church in Syracuse.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Children’s Tumor Foundation, www.ctf.org.

Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, was in charge of arrangements.

Rebecca Sue Stokes

The Crazy Flamingo Lady

Rebecca Sue Stokes, 49, New Paris, passed away Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, at her residence in New Paris.

She was born Jan. 20, 1973, in Goshen, to Stephen J. and Vicki S. (Friend) Conrad.

On March 23, 2009, she married James W. Stokes. He survives along with one son, Tyler Conrad of New Paris; her mother and stepfather, Vicki S. (Sherman) Holdread of New Paris; two granddaughters, Harper and Maci Conrad; one brother, Brian Conrad of Elkhart; and her stepdaughter, Ashley (Christopher) Dunn of New Haven.

She was preceded in death by her father, Stephen Conrad.

Rebecca was a member of Grace Bible Baptist Church in New Paris. She enjoyed crafting, loved flamingos and was known as The Crazy Flamingo Lady. She was an assistant supervisor in the kitchen at the Heritage House in Nappanee.

Cremation will take place and celebration of life gathering will be held from 4-5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at Grace Bible Baptist Church, 68080 CR 23, New Paris. The service will start immediately following the visitation at the church. Pastor Joel Wallenbeck will render the service.

Elkhart Cremation Services is entrusted with her care. Memorial contributions may be given to the church.

Dallas Aaron Alsman

Dallas Aaron Alsman, 75, South Whitley, died Dec. 24, 2022.

He was born Aug. 26, 1947. On June 14, 1969, he married Judy Ann Webster; she survives.

Also surviving are sons, Anthony Alsman, Crawfordsville, and Clint Alsman, Milford; daughter, Darla Minnix, Pierceton; 12 grandchildren; a greatgrandson on the way; brothers, Tom and Buddy; and sisters, Anna, Vicky and Mona.

Services were held Dec. 30 at Community Life Center Church, Warsaw. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton. Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Elaine I. Anderson

Elaine I. Anderson, 63, Elkhart, died Dec. 25, 2022.

She was born June 23, 1959.

Surviving are her children, Tyffanie Frederick and Joshua Frederick, both of Columbia City, and Tia Rice, New Paris; seven grandchildren; a sister, Ann Bender, Goshen; a brother, Ralph Anderson, Elkhart; a sister-in-law, Cindy Anderson, South Carolina; and motherin-law, Jean Zollinger, New Paris.

There will be a celebration of life at a later date. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements.

Michael E. Barnett

Michael E. Barnett, 78, Warsaw, died Dec. 28, 2022.

He was born June 20, 1944. On July 8, 1984, he married Myra Wideman; she survives.

He is also survived by a son, Tyson Barnett, Warsaw; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Services were held Dec. 31 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. Burial was in Mentone Cemetery with military honors.

Patsy Ann Brallier

Patsy Ann (Wilson) Brallier, 92, North Manchester, died Dec. 28, 2022.

She was born Nov. 10, 1930. On July 2, 1950, she married Ferrel R. Brallier, who preceded her in death in 1988. Surviving are daughters, Deborah

Musa and Cindy Gackenheimer; three grandsons; and six great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at First United Methodist Church, 179 S. Indiana St., Warsaw, with visitation an hour before and a reception in Fellowship Hall after the service.

Roy E. Briney

Roy E. Briney, 68, Kewanna, died at 5:30 a.m. Dec. 24, 2022.

He was born Feb. 21, 1954.

Surviving are brothers, John Briney, Kewanna, Jim Briney, Rochester, and Dave Briney, Winamac; twin sister, Ruth Ann Nicholson, Martinsville; sister-in-law, Karen Briney, Warsaw; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Metzger Chapel, Kewanna. A memorial gathering will be from 2 p.m. until the time of service. Interment will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery at a later date.

Lennon Campbell

Lennon Campbell, 18 months old, died Dec. 24, 2022.

She was born June 1, 2021.

She is survived by her parents, Cody and Kayla (Evett) Campbell; sisters, Riley and Rowen; brother, Grayson; maternal grandparents, Darlene and Matt Craycraft, Cromwell, and Jeff Evett, North Webster; paternal grandparents, Randy and Melisa Campbell, Roanoke; and many aunts and uncles.

Services were held Dec. 31 at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Stephenie D. Charles

Stephenie D. Charles, 64, Winona Lake, died Dec. 20, 2022.

She was born July 15, 1958.

She is survived by a daughter, Danielle Priser; two grandchildren; and siblings, Diana, David, Sharon and John.

No services are planned. Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Linda Creamer

Linda Creamer, 76, Warsaw, died Dec. 27, 2022.

She was born Aug. 17, 1946. On Oct.

30, 1986, she married Richard “Rick” Lee Creamer; he survives.

She is also survived by a sister, Glenda Holbrook, Bourbon; four children; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Sue Fairbank, Watervliet, Mich., and Virginia Schuh, Warsaw; and a brother, Bud Vining, Silver Lake.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

David Lewis Dady Sr.

David Lewis Dady Sr., 71, Argos, died at 11:20 a.m. Dec. 27, 2022.

He was born July 24, 1951. He married Dolores E. Dady and they later divorced.

He is survived by a son, David Dady Jr., Argos; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and brothers, Ken Dady, Bellefontaine, Ohio, John Dady, Alabama, and Bruce Davis, Van Wert, Ohio.

No services are planned at this time. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, was in charge of arrangements.

Dennis Ray Gaff

Dennis Ray Gaff, 67, Columbia City, died at 10:08 a.m. Dec. 28, 2022.

He was born June 21, 1955.

He is survived by a son, Gunner Gaff, Columbia City; his life partner, Phyllis Bueker, Columbia City; brother, Tommy Gaff, Columbia City; and a sister, Debbie Schnitz, Warsaw.

His wishes were not to have any services. Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, was in charge of arrangements.

Mariane Jane Hagen

Mariane Jane Hagen, 92, Ligonier, died Dec. 27, 2022.

She was born Aug. 24, 1930. On Nov. 5, 1949, she married John C. Hagen, who preceded her in death.

Surviving are her children, Steve Hagen, Debbie Laird and Kathy Hagen, all of Ligonier, Mike Hagen, Carrollton, Ga., Jon Scott Hagen and Kevin Hagen, both of Bonita Springs, Fla., and Jackie Zahuranec, Chagrin Falls, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services were held Jan. 3 at Ligonier United Methodist Church. Burial was in Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier.

Linda Louise Hamilton

Linda Louise Hamilton, 74, Warsaw, died Dec. 23, 2022.

She was born Dec. 20, 1948. In 1974, she married James Hamilton; he survives.

She is also survived by a daughter, Trena McDaniel, Warsaw; stepson, Ward Mangus, Syracuse; sons, James Wade and Danny Mangus; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

A private visitation and service will be held at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, at a later date.

Amelia R. Helton

Amelia R. “Millie” Helton, 85, Marion, formerly of Akron and Silver Lake, died Dec. 28, 2022.

She was born Aug. 26, 1937. On Feb. 18, 1977, she married Grady Helton. He preceded her in death Aug. 8, 1998.

Surviving are sons, Jerry Lee Egolf, Mount Juliet, Tenn., Johnny Egolf, Marion, and Jason Helton, Claypool; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a special niece.

Services were held Jan. 3 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery, Claypool.

Mary Parrott Henkler

Mary Parrott Henkler, 91, Goshen, died Dec. 23, 2022.

She was born July 19, 1931. On Nov. 30, 1952, she married Edwin E. Parrott, who preceded her in death April 15, 1988. On March 25, 1995, she married George R. Henkler Jr., who preceded her in death April 30, 2008.

Surviving are her children, June Mierau, Alamo, Calif., and Dale Parrott, Goshen; seven grandchildren; 18 greatgrandchildren; and a brother, Edgar

BITUARIES

Walker, Cromwell.

Services were held Jan. 3 at YoderCulp Funeral Home, Goshen. A private burial was in South Lawn Cemetery, South Bend.

Olen Hochstetler

Olen “James” Hochstetler, 83, Topeka, died Dec. 25, 2022.

He was born Jan. 15, 1939. On Sept. 21, 1957, he married Barbara Ellen Feightner; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Jim Hochstetler, Topeka, Jody Myers, Wolcottville, and Jana Taylor, Bucyrus, Ohio; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Services were held Dec. 30 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. A private family burial took place at Eden Cemetery, Topeka.

Sherry Lynne Hyden

Sherry Lynne Hyden, 67, Wabash, formerly of Independence, Mo., died at 1:28 p.m. Dec. 24, 2022.

She was born Dec. 17, 1955.

Surviving are her children, Shamus Hyden, Wabash, and Nikki Mueller, Lees Summit, Mo.; four grandchildren; brother, Dennis Harmon, Mesa, Ariz.; and a sister, Carol Butler, North Manchester.

Per Sherry’s request, there will be no services. Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, was in charge of arrangements.

Janet Imel

Janet Imel, 75, Warsaw, died Dec. 26, 2022.

She was born March 23, 1947. On March 26, 1971, she married Donald Imel. He preceded her in death Sept. 18, 2022.

She is survived by a son, Shawn Imel; son-in-law, Thomas Ross; and three grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, at a later date. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Derek M. Kaser

Derek M. Kaser, 30, rural Claypool, died Dc. 21, 2022.

He was born May 1, 1992.

Surviving are his children, Bently, Jaydon and Kinzley; parents, Mike and Johna Kaser, Akron; siblings, Brooke Townsend, Rochester, and Tyler Kaser, Fulton; maternal grandparents, John and Crystal Weida, Akron; paternal grandparents, Lynn and Carolyn Kaser, Churubusco; a nephew; and two nieces.

The memorial funeral service will take place at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron. Interment will take place in Akron Cemetery following the service. Memorial visitation will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

David L. Kuhn

David L. Kuhn, 73, Mentone, died at 1:06 a.m. Dec. 22, 2022.

B IRTHS

Leon Ray Martin

Raylan and Carolyn Martin are the parents of a son, Leon Ray, born at 3:23 a.m. Dec. 23, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Kenton Jacob Yutzy

Merle and Megan (Borkholder) Yutzy, Wakarusa, are the parents of a son, Kenton Jacob, born at 5:56 a.m. Dec. 24, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 10 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 22 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Lonnie and Rhonda Borkholder. Paternal grandparents are Atlee and Susan Yutzy.

Kenton joins two siblings: Caroline and Eliza.

Sadie Faith Bontrager

David and Rosalie (Slabaugh) Bontrager, Nappanee, are the parents of a daughter, Sadie Faith, born at 6:23 p.m. Dec. 26, 2022. She weighed 8 pounds.

He was born Aug. 8, 1949. He was previously married to Suzannah (Blodgett) Kuhn.

Surviving are his children, Amber Kuhn, Peru, Tiffany Scheffer, Kokomo, and David Dustin Kuhn; five grandchildren; siblings, Pamela Miller, Mentone, Gary Kuhn, Etna Green, and Tim Kuhn, Claypool; and stepsister, Debbie Clark, Rochester.

Memorial service was held Jan. 2 at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Sharon Line

Sharon Line, 87, Syracuse, died Dec. 26, 2022.

She was born May 12, 1935. On Dec. 31, 1971, she married Joseph M. Line, who preceded her in death in 2012.

She is survived by a daughter, Rachelle Linn Johnson Hooker, Warsaw; three grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren.

The family is grieving privately. No services will be held at this time though a memorial service is in the planning stages for spring 2023. Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse, was in charge of arrangements.

Rosemarie Long

Rosemarie Long, 91, Syracuse, died Dec. 29, 2022.

Arrangements are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Chester Los

Chester “Chet” Los, 91, died Dec. 16, 2022.

He was born April 17, 1931. On Dec. 2, 1951, he married Gladys Crone. She preceded him in death Feb. 16, 2017.

Surviving are daughters, Brenda Grounds, South Bend, Cheryl Soos and Kim Los-Laskowski, both of Mishawaka; sons, Bill Los, Buchanan, Mich., Chet Los, Syracuse, and Dallas Los, Edwardsburg, Mich.; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

A memorial visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at Palmer Funeral Home-Welsheimer North Chapel, 17033 Cleveland Road, South Bend.

Bernard L. Marcum

Bernard “Bernie” L. Marcum, 81, North Manchester, died Dec. 23, 2022.

He was born Aug. 5, 1941. On Jan. 9, 1960, he married Nancy R. Harmon, who preceded him in death in 2009.

Surviving are his children, Cindy Powell, Nette Poe and Aaron Marcum; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Renee Sword; and sister-in-law, Joann Marcum.

Services were held Dec. 30 at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery, Claypool.

Sandra Moreland

Sandra Moreland, 78, Milford, died Dec. 18, 2022.

She was born Feb. 28, 1944. She married John Moreland, who preceded her in death.

Surviving are siblings, Stanley, Marlene, Cheryl and Deborah; her children, Andrea, Susan and Kathleen; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

A public memorial service will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at Palmer’s Funeral HomeBubb Chapel, 3910 N. Main St., Mishawaka.

Billy Joe Morris

Billy Joe Morris, 85, North Manchester, died Dec. 24, 2022.

He was born April 23, 1937. On May 21, 1961, he married Betty Joyce Skeens. She preceded him in death Nov. 4, 2022.

He is survived by a son, Billy Joe Morris Jr., North Manchester; daughter, Joyce Ann Zorn, North Manchester; two grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; 11 stepgreat-grandchildren; and sisters, Mary Lou Skeens, North Manchester, and Elaine Boggs Browning, Omar, W.Va.

Services were held Dec. 31 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake.

Priscilla Lee Morris

Priscilla Lee Morris, 86, Dewart Lake, died Dec. 28, 2022.

She was born July 12, 1936. On July 1, 1955, she married Earl Morris; he survives.

She is also survived by a daughter, Jeni Pritchard, Syracuse; and two grandchildren.

No public services are planned. Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse, was in charge of arrangements.

John L. Nace

John L. Nace, 51, Warsaw, died Dec. 25, 2022.

He was born Sept. 20, 1971. On May 25, 2018, he married Sarah Lewis; she survives.

He is also survived by a son, Eian Nace; four stepchildren; mother, Cindy Hopper; and sister, Clare Woolf.

A celebration of life was held Dec. 30 at Pathway Church, Warsaw.

Michelle June Neal

Michelle June Witmer Neal, 34, North Manchester, died Dec. 26, 2022.

She was born June 7, 1988.

She is survived by her father and stepmother, Stan and Kim Witmer, North Manchester; mother and step-

C OUNTY R EPORT

Court News

Small Claims

The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding:

Sherri Makinson v. Heather Duasman, $1,847; v. Alicia Williamson-Tolson, $2,710

Hollar Dental v. Tiffany K. Isley, $1,362.45

Lake City Rental v. Main Street Mechanicals, $1,247.67

Helvey and Associates Inc. v. Ana Montoya, $1,475.54

Mortgage Foreclosures

Elkhart County

The following mortgage foreclosure has been awarded in Elkhart County Courts:

J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Corp. v. Jeromie L. Henderson, Nappanee, $216,997

Civil Collections

The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Chris Kehler:

Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v. Sharon L. Beason, $6,837.95; v. Mi-

chael Brigham, $3,376.03

Navy Federal Credit Union v. Carrie Boarman, $1,044.73

Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Tommy Burkett Jr., $7,530.92

Lake City Bank v. Dusty R. Deshane, $1,215.70

Snow & Sauerteig LLP v. Charles Erwin, $27,220.49; v. Shane G. Menzie, $17,408.24; v. Sebastian Wilburn, $15,196.13

SAC Finance Inc. v. Henry M. Hartley, $17,414.32

Citibank, N.A. v. Alireza Kashani, $2,339.79

Northwest Health Porter LLC v. Brandon L. Lintner, $16,213.58

CKS Prime Investments LLC v. Kenneth W. Miller, $1,054.31

IN Receivables Inc. v. Terry Roberts, $1,040.11

Autovest LLC of Indiana v. Shane Wright, $3,565.99

Evictions

The following evictions have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding:

Sherri Makinson v. Maria Calderon, $9,149.88; v. Frank Conley, $4,198; v. Naomi Contreras and Carson Sudlow, $4,852

father, Nelda Wrightsman Witmer and Dwayne Quakenbush; children, Abigail, Elijah, Thaddeus and Madison Neal; brothers, Brian Witmer, North Manchester, and Trenton Witmer, Logansport; sisters, Stephanie Baldridge, Claypool, and Jenna Reavis, Wonewoc, Wis.; maternal grandparents, Everett and Ruth Wrightsman; paternal grandmother, Edna Witmer; and her church family.

Services were held Dec. 31 at West Manchester Old German Baptist Church New Conference, North Manchester. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, was in charge of arrangements.

Bishop Rex LeRoy Parrett

Bishop Rex LeRoy Parrett, 62, rural Larwill, died at 9:42 p.m. Dec. 24, 2022.

He was born Nov. 17, 1960. On July 25, 1987, he married Wanda Lea Schuh; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Daniel D. Schuh, Bourbon, Angela M. Rucker, Warsaw, Rebecca L. Sielesnew, North Manchester, and Jennifer M. Dunn, Syracuse; 20 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sisters, Carolyn Harrold and Marilyn Pratt, both of Warsaw.

Services were held Jan. 3 at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

Jerry Edward Ray

Jerry Edward Ray, 81, Syracuse, died Dec. 23, 2022.

He was born Aug. 9, 1941. On Dec. 24, 1964, he married Connie C. Bellman, who preceded him in death in 2014.

Surviving are his children, Shaun L. Mawhorter, Goshen, Shane E. Ray, Brownsburg, and Stacy L. Steele, Ligonier; seven grandchildren; brothers, William J. Ray and Joseph E. Ray Jr.; and sisters, Carolyn S. Blubaugh, Marolyn A. Hale and Sandy L. Ray.

Services were held Dec. 29 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery, Kimmell.

Kelly Ann Richcreek

Kelly Ann (Larimore) Richcreek, 55, Goshen, died Dec. 27, 2022.

She was born Oct. 19, 1967. On April 23, 2009, she married Bill J. Richcreek; he survive.

Also surviving are her parents, Donald and Judy (Borland) Larimore; her children, Dustin Cox, Oil City, Pa., Michael Richcreek, Denver, Colo., Karla Shadeline, Newell, Va., Jacob Wright, Syracuse, and Donald Richcreek, Oak-

wood, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; and a sister, Tracy Cox, Rockland, Pa.

Services were held Jan. 4 at YoderCulp Funeral Home, Goshen. Burial was in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery, Goshen.

Terry E. Ritenour

Terry E. Ritenour, 67, Cromwell, died Dec. 7, 2022.

He was born Oct. 15, 1955. On July 26, 1975, he married Janet George; she survives.

He is also survived by a daughter, Susie Griffith, Syracuse; six grandchildren; sisters, Cindy Stout, Tonja Friend and Deanne Andrews, all of Sebring, Fla.; eight nieces; nine nephews; and 19 great-nieces and nephews.

A private cremation committal took place at Legacy Cremation and Remembrance Center, Ligonier. A memorial service was held Dec. 28 at Cromwell United Methodist Church. Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, was in charge of arrangements.

Florence J. Schultz

Florence J. Schultz, 100, Winona Lake, died Dec. 25, 2022.

She was born March 11, 1922. On June 8, 1947, she married Wilbur Schultz, who preceded her in death in 2002.

She is survived by a daughter, Carol Plew; two grandsons; three greatgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were held Dec. 27 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Warsaw. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Paula Searfoss

Paula Searfoss, 74, Syracuse, died Dec. 27, 2022.

Arrangements are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Steven William Western

Steven William Western, 77, Topeka, died at 9 a.m. Dec. 24, 2022.

He was born April 16, 1945. On July 26, 1969, he married Carol Pryor; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Richard Western, Greentop, Mo., Lucinda Western, Wyoming, Stephanie Davenport, Sturgis, Mich., and Tricia Hawk, Albion; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Sam Western, Kirksville, Mo., and Tom Western, Greentop, Mo.

Services were held Dec. 30 at Topeka Baptist Church. Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, was in charge of arrangements.

Yes Regency Pointe v. William Joe Davis, $837.77; v. Claudia Kay McDaniel, $809 Alden Stuckman v. Robert Fowerbaugh, $3,520

Ryan Stuckman v. Tyler Herbst, $3,012

Sanchez Enterprises v. Olivia Stacy, $7,296.94

Plenaries

The following plenaries have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court One, Judge Karin McGrath presiding: American Family Insurance Company v. Roni K. Newsome, $12,466.01

Interra Credit Union v. Ryan M. Taylor, $38,969.94

Superior Court III

The following infractions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding:

Failure of occupant to use safety belt — Chad B. Thompson, Wakarusa, $25

No valid driver’s license — Ruiz F. Figueroa Elias, Akron, $160.50

Speeding — Gabrielle C. Breske, Pierceton, $160.50; Jadon M. Miller, Milford, $160.50; Eathan S. Prater, Warsaw, $160.50; Michael C. Armino, Warsaw, $160.50; Kaiden B. Ruff,

Leesburg, $160.50; Trinity Faith Ruiz, Nappanee, $160.50; Melissa L. Simfukwe, Warsaw, $160.50; Garret L. Yocum, Mentone, $160.50; Nathanael A. Knecht, Warsaw, $160.50

Failure to register — Dravan M. Anderson, Leesburg, $160.50

Authorizing or knowingly permitting unlicensed individual to drive motor vehicle — Christi Lopez-Muniz, Warsaw, $160.50

Driving while suspended — Denise A. Mendez, Warsaw, $185.50

No valid driver’s license, speeding — Kimberly A. Busselberg, Warsaw, $185.50

Speeding in school zone — Ann M. Harman, Warsaw, $160.50

Open alcoholic beverage container during operation of a motor vehicle — Joshua C. Smith, Akron, $160

Disregarding stop sign — Monica R. Adkins, Pierceton, $160.50

Owner allows dog to stray beyond owner’s premises — Brent C. Baker, Leesburg, $25

No valid driver’s license, child restraint system violation — Francisco Jose Carmona Perez, Warsaw, $185.50

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Local students awarded scholarships

Heather-Ann Gierke of Syracuse has been awarded the Laura McIntire Wilson Scholarship at Manchester University. The Fairfield Senior High School graduate is majoring in English/ language arts education.

This endowed scholarship fund was established by Laura McIntire Wilson in 2001. A 1932 graduate of Manchester and an Alumni Honor Award recipient, Mrs. Wilson dedicated her career to education. The fund provides financial assistance to deserving Manchester University students with preference to education majors.

Braxton Stewart of Warsaw has also been awarded the Lau-

ra McIntire Wilson Scholarship at Manchester University. The Warsaw Community High School graduate is majoring in English/ language arts education.

Samuel Hupp of North Manchester has been awarded the John S. Fourman and Mary L. Fourman Scholarship at Manchester University. The Manchester Senior High School graduate is majoring in philosophy. This endowed scholarship fund was established through a generous bequest from John S. and Mary L. Fourman because of the value they placed on education at a school affiliated with the Church of the Brethren.

Karen Jimenez-Saucedo of

North Manchester has been awarded the Mary Ruth Dilling Butterbaugh Elementary Education Scholarship at Manchester University. The Manchester Senior High School graduate is majoring in early childhood and elementary education.

This endowed scholarship fund was established by Wendell and Marcia Dilling in memory of Mary Ruth Dilling Butterbaugh in 1999. Mary Ruth was a dedicated teacher of elementary school children in Indiana for many years.

She graduated from Manchester in 1933 and was the mother and mother-in-law of Wendell and Marcia, respectively. The Dow

Enrollment now open for Purdue Extension heritage skills classes

In an effort to teach heirloom and family heritage skills, the Elkhart County Extension Homemakers is hosting its annual Heritage Skills Classes on Saturday, March 4, at the Home and Family Arts Building on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds. The fairgrounds are located at 17746 CR 34 in Goshen.

Full-day and half-day classes will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. as detailed below.

Prepaid registration is required. All registration fees will be held until the minimum participant number required is met. Registration will be accepted through Feb. 24. If a cancellation occurs, checks will be returned. A light lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for all participants.

Full-Day Classes

8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Mega Dream Bag, taught by Mary Ann Lienhart Cross, $40

• Tissue Basket, taught by Lisa Hernley, $50

Half-Day Classes Morning classes: 8:30-11:30 a.m.

• Beginning Crochet, taught by Jill Cohen, $24

• Beginning Macramé Plant Hanger, taught by Elaine Pyle, $24

• Let’s Do Altered Books, taught by Jenny Huffman, $24

• Greeting Card Techniques, taught by Sherry Weaver, $24

Afternoon classes: 12:30-3:00 p.m.

• English Paper Piecing Pincushion, taught by Jenny Huffman, $24

• Intermediate Macramé Plant Hanger, taught by Elaine Pyle, $24

Registration forms with class details and sample photos are available at extension.purdue. edu/county/elkhart/elkhart-county-extension-homemakers.html or by visiting the Extension Office.

If you have any questions, contact Jenny Huffman at (574) 3700699.

Classes are limited, so early registration is encouraged. This program and all Purdue University programs are open to everyone.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact the Purdue Extension Elkhart County Office by calling (574) 533-0554 by Feb. 10.

Ivy Tech Fort Wayne/Warsaw names new dean

Ivy Tech Community College

Fort Wayne and Warsaw has selected Deb Pitzer as the dean of the school of manufacturing, engineering and applied sciences.

Along with leading and overseeing faculty and programs, she’s hoping to set new standards and create a culture of appreciation for all employees and students.

“I’m really excited because I come from the school, and I’m hoping that knowing what I know from my job as department chair, I can help students and faculty better from this position,” said Pitzer.

“I want them to know they can come to my office whenever they need any help or just need someone to sit and listen. My door is open.”

Pitzer has worked with Ivy Tech full time since 2006, filling a variety of roles, including department chair of machine tool technology and assistant professor. She also served the college as adjunct faculty for three years before that. Prior to lending her skills to the college, she worked for nearly 10 years as an advanced manufacturing engineer

at General Electric.

“I’m excited to have Deb as our newest dean,” said Heidi Fowler, vice chancellor of academic affairs. “She brings 17 years of experience as an Ivy Tech department chair into the role, and I can’t wait to see how she shapes and leads the school of advanced manufacturing, engineering and applied sciences.”

Pitzer earned her master of business administration at Indiana Wesleyan University and her bachelor of science in mechanical engineering technology from Purdue University Fort Wayne.

She holds several certificates from the National Institute of Metalworking Skills, including drill press skills; manual milling skills; job planning; benchwork and layout; and measurement, material and safety.

Chemical Co. also contributed to this scholarship fund through its matching grant program.

Income from the fund provides scholarships with preference for promising elementary education majors at Manchester University. This endowment was given in recognition of the ideals of Manchester University, which were also Mary Ruth’s ideals. Her hard work and lifelong frugality made this endowment possible.

Patricia French of South Whitley has been awarded the Max Allen Art Scholarship at Manchester University. French is majoring in art.

This endowed scholarship fund was established by the family of Professor Max Allen, who was an able and dedicated teacher at the university for 39 years. This fund provides scholarships for promising students of art.

Alissa Bickerstaff of North Manchester has been awarded the Mildred Stackhouse Royer Endowed Scholarship at Manchester University. The Manchester Senior High School graduate is majoring in elementary education.

This endowed scholarship fund was established in 2016 by D. Moyne Royer in honor of his late wife, Mildred. Both

Manchester College graduates, Moyne (1942) and Mildred (1938), were elementary school teachers. She taught first grade and he physical education. They were married for 61 years before Mildred passed away in 2006. In awarding the scholarship, preference is given to students majoring in elementary education who demonstrate financial need.

Jacob Caudill of North Manchester has been awarded the North Manchester Jaycees Scholarship at Manchester University. The Manchester Senior High School graduate is majoring in history.

This endowed scholarship fund was established by contributions from the North Manchester Jaycees. The Jaycees established the fund to confirm their belief that the quality of life in any community can be enhanced by the vocational efforts of its citizens.

Income from the endowed fund is to be used to provide a scholarship to a Manchester High School student entering Manchester University as a freshman whose vocational goals and patterns of citizenship point to a lifetime of service in the community in which he or she lives.

P UBLIC A UCTIONS

Online Real Estate Auction

6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, at 19 EMS D16A1A Lane, Syracuse. Three-bedroom, two-bath home with full basement near Dewart Lake. Open kitchen, dining and living room. Finished, walk-out basement has second kitchen. bidmetzger.com. Tim Pitts, auction manager, (317) 714-0432.

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Real Estate Auction

Bidding starts 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, deadline 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9. Commercial office building with parking lot and adjacent parking lot. Tract one at 222 N. Buffalo St., Warsaw; Tract 2 is a parking lot on west side of Buffalo Street across from Tract 1.

Real Estate Auction

6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at 2653 E. US 30, Warsaw. Three tracts, may bid on separately or together: Tract 1, 501 N. Union St., Warsaw; Tract 2, 526 Oak Glen Drive, Warsaw; Tract 3, 2246 W. 100S, Warsaw. More information available online, metzgerauction.com.

Online Real Estate Auction 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25. 275+ acres located in Kosciusko County at northwest and northeast corners of the intersection of CR 450N and CR 300E and approximately 1 mile north on the west side of CR 300E. Road frontage with three irrigation units, one irrigation well and pipeline extending to all three tracts. Contact Jon Rosen, (260) 740-1846. halderman.com.

Dream Again LLC opens in Warsaw

Dream Again LLC is officially open for business.

Dream Again is a life coaching company providing coaching services to individuals who want to enjoy life again and for businesses who want to invest in their employees and reap sustainable benefits.

Dream Again uses proprietary curriculum addressing 12 life categories, such as finances, leg-

acy and emotional health. Each Dream Again coach is licensed as a Certified Dream Manager through Floyd Consulting, whose curriculum is based on the “The Dream Manager” book by Matthew Kelly.

As coaches work through the curriculum with participants, they are trained to customize the materials and sessions to foster holistic wellness in the mind,

body and heart of each client.

Dream Again officially launched in September 2022, but its dream coaches have been coaching for decades. Dream Again clients have experienced measurable change, including restored marriages and relationships with family members and the ability to purchase dream homes and dream boats, compete in various physical challenges,

achieve professional advancements and become debt-free.

Most aspiring dream clients begin by attending a Dream Clinic, where a small group of participants meet over the course of four weeks to discuss what it would look like to use their dreams to drive desired changes. The 12-month Dream Again coaching program works like a subscription with an up-front enrollment

fee and an ongoing monthly fee.

The Dream Again office is located at 501 Argonne Road, Warsaw, in a work-share space with other notable businesses such as Renewal Homes, Luna.tech, Stran Promotional Solutions and the Swyft Group.

Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and Dream Again can be reached through wakeupdreamagain.com.

Live Well Kosciusko receives Accelerator Initiative Planning Grant

Live Well Kosciusko was recently awarded an Accelerator Initiative Planning Grant through the Division of Mental Health and Addiction.

Pearce, Hubbard on the grandstand stage during 2023

Elkhart County 4-H Fair

During this year’s Elkhart County 4-H Fair, fans can see the reigning ACM/CMA Awards Female Artist/Vocalist of the Year, Carly Pearce on the Grandstand Stage Monday, July 24.

Fiercely rooted in the classics, the girl who left her Kentucky home and high school at 16 to take a job at Dollywood has grown into a woman who embraces the genre’s forward progression. Confident in what she wants to say, the committed songwriter has resonated with fans and caught the attention of music critics.

Tyler Hubbard is a familiar face and name. His voice is a staple on country music radio. With 19 No. 1 singles, countless awards and sold-out tours, he has already had a remarkable career as a performer and songwriter as one half of multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line, and now he is ready to release his first solo album. He will be performing on the Elkhart County Grandstand Stage Tuesday, July 25.

Tickets for both shows are on sale now. Purchase yours online at 4hfair.org.

The Accelerator Initiative was launched by DMHA using American Rescue Plan Act funds designated through HEA1001. The initiative aims to support small and grassroots organizations who are providing access to resources for mental health and wellness to underserved communities in Indiana, including people who live in rural and under-resourced geographic areas of the state.

The Accelerator Initiative is guided by the knowledge that grass-roots organizations are more powerful when they are adequately resourced and creatively structured to sustain their work. Through this initiative, small or-

ganizations and their leaders will have access to resources and relationships designed to support growth in the ways they envision.

Live Well Kosciusko looks forward to using this grant to further their mission to transform Kosciusko County into a thriving place to live, learn, work, play and visit. Currently, they are leading five projects to meet the needs of the physical, financial, social, career purpose and community well-being of Kosciusko residents.

Additionally, their organization serves as the lead agency for the Cancer Coalition, which implements the Indiana Cancer Control Plan in Kosciusko County, and the Breathe Well coalition, which empowers residents of all ages to end their dependence on tobacco products.

While they are excited to work

toward realizing their organization’s vision in cooperation with DMHA, they recognize their work is ultimately sustained through the resilience and strength of the people they serve every day.

Live Well’s work with Accelerator will begin in January 2023 and continue through 2024. To learn more about their work, visit livewellkosciusko.org.

For more information about the Accelerator Initiative, visit acceleratorinitiative.org.

Local graduates recognized

The following local students recently graduated from: Manchester University Warsaw — Allison Kosins, Anna Ousley.

KEYS grant deadline is Jan. 15

Kosciusko Endowment Youth Services is accepting grant applications for educational programs and projects impacting students in Kosciusko County. The upcoming application deadline is 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15.

KEYS is a youth philanthropy program of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. It is comprised of 20 students who attend the four high schools located in Kosciusko County: Lakeland Christian Academy, Tippecanoe Valley, Warsaw Community Schools and Wawasee Community Schools. Students are selected to join in eighth grade and remain active members in the program

until they graduate from high school.

While in KEYS, members meet once a month to discuss philanthropy and build leadership skills. The students also go on site visits to local nonprofits to learn, serve or bond as a team.

Twice a year, in January and September, KEYS members consider grant applications for educational projects serving Kosciusko County residents. The average grant size is $500, but requests up to $1,000 may be considered. Annually, KEYS awards around $25,000.

“KEYS grant applications should center around innovative

ideas that incorporate projectbased or experiential learning,” said Terrill Hooks, program officer at the Community Foundation. “This can include hands-on activities, educational games and unique technology. Get creative,” Hooks added.

Past grantees have been awarded funding for child care and early learning programs, rhythm sticks for a music class, electric circuit kits, activities for social emotional learning, materials to build a CNC router and more.

To view a full list of 2021-22 applicants and to apply, visit kcfoundation.org/grants/keys-grants or call (574) 267-1901.

Always assume you are on ‘thin ice’

With the inevitable upcoming drop in temperatures across the state, Indiana conservation officers advise Hoosiers and visitors of the potential hazards of being on frozen lakes, ponds, rivers and streams.

It’s also important to keep a watchful eye for other people who may venture out on neighborhood retention ponds, lakes and other waterways and find themselves in trouble.

Every winter, thousands of Hoosiers safely enjoy fishing, skating, hiking or just sliding around on frozen ponds and lakes. And every year, people drown after falling through ice. Don’t let this happen to you or yours.

Similar to needing to drive differently on snowy versus clear roads, being able to safely have fun on ice may require adjusting what you have done in the past. When thinking about getting on the ice, put safety first. Believe all ice is thin ice

unless proven otherwise.

Here are a few tips to remember when considering standing on or walking on a frozen body of water:

• No ice is safe ice.

• Before going on the ice, leave a note of your whereabouts with a friend or family member.

• If you don’t know the thickness of the ice, don‘t go on it. Don’t test the thickness of the ice while alone. Test the thickness of the ice with an ice auger.

• At least 4 inches of ice is recommended for ice fishing; 5 inches is recommended for snowmobiling.

• Carry ice hooks and rope gear.

• Wear a life jacket or flotation coat. Wearing a life jacket is especially important when on ice. If you fall through, a life jacket will keep your head above the water until help arrives.

Remember that a new coating of snow, while perhaps beautiful,

can make for treacherous ice conditions. Snow can serve as insulation, causing water to freeze at a slower rate. When snow and rain freeze into ice, it is not as strong as solid, clear ice.

Another potentially dangerous situation is when you see a pet or other animal in distress on the ice. If that happens, do not go after it. Instead, contact local emergency response personnel, who are equipped to make a rescue.

Some bodies of water can appear to be frozen solid but have thin ice in several potentially unexpected areas. Flowing water, such as rivers and streams, should be avoided when covered by a layer of ice. Similarly, water that is surrounded by sand may freeze with inconsistencies in the thickness of the ice. Underground springs, wind, waterfowl and other animals can also keep areas of ice thin.

Enjoy the winter weather, but make safety a priority.