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The thefts of catalytic converters has increased more than 300 percent in the last two years. And, as some see easy profit in selling the valu-veeable parts, more are feeling the inconvenience and headaches these thefts can cause. Kara Trimmer, with Cathy’s Cleaning in Syracuse, didn’t notice at first when the converter on her Prius was taken. It had been inoperable due to a computer issue and was parked at the business. Police and insurance agencies have listed the Prius as the number one vehicle that is targeted for the thefts. Trimmer said once she was able to get the car running, she said it made a horrible noise. Thinking it was the muffler, they checked the vehicle and saw the converter had been taken. Trimmer said the theft has, “made my employees feel less safe,” and left her feeling a sense of violation. But since now they know they can be victims, they are taking measures to insure her employees and other vehicles are safe. According to a study conducted by the National Insurance Crime Bureau, the number of reported thefts of catalytic converters rose from 3,389 in 2019, to 14,433 in 2020, an increase of more than 325% The increase is the main thrust behind Indiana Fourth District Congressman Jim Baird’s bill, introduced into Congress. The Preventing Auto Recycling Thefts (PART) Act, is designed to help give law enforcement officers another tool to use in the recovery, deterrence and arrest of those dealing in stolen auto parts. The bill requires convert-

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ers be stamped with the vehicle’s VIN (vehicle identification number). Law enforcement isn’t being idle waiting on the law, however. Police officials in Kosciusko County have noted a rise in the thefts in outlying areas. In January, police in Elkhart executed a search warrant at an auto salvage yard in Bristol and recovered more than 1,000 catalytic converters seized which were not properly documented. Typically, it costs between $1,000- $3,000 to replace and repair the damage once a converter is removed. In one instance, the thieves cut not only the converter, but also the fuel line on a vehicle. When the owner started it, the vehicle caught on fire and was a total loss. The converters help curb harmful emissions that come from vehicles. They are made up of a special coating. The coating uses several precious metals, including platinum, palladium and rhodium.

Correcting the law in Indiana only pushes the perpetrators across state lines, to Michigan and Ohio, where the salvage laws are not as restrictive. Thieves can get up to $700 for converters and the recycled metals. The ripple affect of the thefts not only touches the vehicle owners, but also insurance companies and mechanics. The theft not no only affects the vehicle’s owner, but it also involves the owner’s insurance companies, as well as local auto repair shops. Most insurance agencies that were contacted in Kosciusko County have admitted they have not seen a rise in claims on the thefts, citing even though the theft may be covered under comprehensive insurance, the deductible, as well as the cost of the replacement parts, may deter them from filing. Local auto repair shops have seen an increase in the thefts. One mechanic said he knew personally of one shop that has replaced the converters on at least five different vehicles during the past month. If your converter is stolen, there are several things you are recommended to do. (1) Make a police report. (2) Contact your insurance company. (3) Visit a mechanic. (4) Invest in a converter shield. (5) Park your car so access to your converter is more difficult, like next to a curb. With more awareness, citizens can step up and convert these thieves into inmates.

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Tammy Smith is a lifelong ‘Big Sister’ %\ '$9,' +$=/(',1( 6WDII :ULWHU In January 2022, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana hired lifelong Warsaw resident Tammy Smith to serve as community development director for Kosciusko County. “It was kind of a dream come true when this position opened up,” she said, and the more one learns about her, the easier it is to see why. For one, Smith was already a “big sister” in more ways than one. When she was around 10 years of age, her mother had two more children to join Smith and her brother. Because of the age difference, she explained, “They were kind of like my own kids … we spent a lot of time together as a family and had a lot of fun.” After graduating from Warsaw Community High School, Smith earned an associate’s degree in human services from what is now Purdue University Forth Wayne, formerly IPFW, and worked at Cardinal Center, now Cardinal Services. This was followed by 19 years as a family development consultant and director of self sufﬁciency programs at Combined Community Services. “I love helping people,” she said. This love extended to her personal life as well. After Smith’s sons were

grown, she and her husband Chris became foster parents to multiple teenagers over the course of eight years. For a variety of reasons it is difﬁcult to ﬁnd foster families for older children. “They were coming to a whole new environment,” said Smith. “We treated them like our own … it was an opportunity to teach them life skills and let them be normal kids.” Smith first became involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters when she volunteered to be a Big Sister to a girl named Jessica who was 8 years old at the time. They met for lunch before moving into the communitybased program. “Bigs” are asked to meet once a month, but they met weekly. “It’s nine years later and we’re still hanging out,” Smith exclaimed. “I want to be that consistent person.” In that time, Jessica moved regularly, attending five different schools. She is currently preparing to attend college. Smith did not consider herself a “mentor” until she saw the word defined as a person with “a genuine desire to see someone else succeed.” “Don’t get hung up,” she advised. “You don’t have to be perfect or have a lot of money.” And the relationships created by Big Brothers Big Sisters have

a ripple effect through the community. According to Smith, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Indiana oversees 12 counties, and of those only Kosciusko has a community development director outside of Allen. “The organization has decided to invest in Kosciusko County.” This may be partly due to the fact there are 4,000 at-risk kids in Kosciusko County, she added. Currently there are 15 littles waiting for a mentor and another 25 waiting for a spot on the wait list. “I’m responsible for raising funds and finding bigs,” said Smith. Her goal is to find 60 new bigs in 2022. “It’s a big task, but we can do it.” For more information, visit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana on Facebook or go to www.bbbsnei.org

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%$5% 602/(1 in the preparation, tracking and reporting of LaunchPad’s operating and special project budget, preparation and distribution of coaching and training materials and prepare correspondence to supporters. Smolen grew up in northwest Indiana and is a graduate of George Rogers Clark High School in Whiting. She and her family moved to Warsaw in 1988 and have been a part of the Kosciusko community ever since. Most recently, she held the position of Warsaw Education Foundation’s executive director. She served in that position for 15 years. LaunchPad Director Sherry Searles said, “LaunchPad is thrilled to add an additional part-time position and even more excited to have Barb Smolen ﬁlling that role. She brings her experience in grant management, organization, data tracking, and managing projects. She will be working with LaunchPad to fulﬁll our mission of creating more high quality and affordable child care seats.”

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Birds out of their normal range Last week I wrote about OUTDOOR NOTES rare birds I have seen, rare because they are few in number. Now I’m going to write about birds that are out of their normal range, By Neil Case rare because of their location, starting with the rarest bird I have ever seen in Indiana. That bird was a kiskadee, a ﬂycatcher, the only kiskadee ever seen in Indiana, and it was seen just a mile and a half from my home. A kiskadee is a little bird, smaller than a robin. It has a large head with a yellow crown, a black ring around the crown, black and white lines above and below the eyes, a bright yellow upper breast and belly and brown wings, back and tail. The normal range of the kiskadee is southern Texas and from there, south through Mexico to Argentina. Time of year as well as location determine whether a bird is rare. Three male red-winged blackbirds landed on the platform bird feeder outside my dining room window last December. Redwings are fair

weather birds. As the days get short and the temperature goes down, redwings go south, migrate, and they don’t return north until spring is in the air. Yet there were three, males, in northern Indiana in the peak of winter. I only saw them one day. A few days later than I saw the redwings, two mourning doves landed on the same bird feeder the redwings had. I can write the same about them as I have the redwings. Mourning doves are also fair weather birds. They should also have ﬂown south a month or more earlier. There are the usual winter birds at my feeders, house sparrows, chickadees and nuthatches, titmice, cardinals and bluejays, a downy woodpecker and occasionally a hairy woodpecker. I see a red-bellied woodpecker almost every day. I’d probably see it every day if I watched the feeders outside the dining room window all day instead of just while I eat. I see two other species daily, winter birds, dark-eyed juncos and tree sparrows. I’ve seen two other species of bird outside the dining room window, each just a few times, white-crowned sparrow and whitethroated sparrow. My daughter saw what I would call the rarest bird we’ve seen

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Boy Scout Troop Pack No. 3761 is hosting a cake auction at noon Feb. 26, at Pierceton American Legion. Everyone is invited and encouraged to come and support the hard work of all the Scouts. All proceeds from the auction will go back to the Boy Scouts for future camp outings and supplies needed for the pack. The Scouts will donate homemade cakes and other goodies that are decorated by them, which can be bid on by anyone in attendance. The cakes will be decorated in a scouting theme, video game theme, holiday, seasonal theme or a fairy tale theme. In Cub Scouting, boys and girls learn and grow and be their very best selves. It’s fun, hands-

on learning and achievements that puts kids in the middle of the action. Scouting is family, fun, friends and a lifetime of adventure. Scouting programs are designed to give kids and young adults the skills they need to unlock their full potential and to live life outside. The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The auction takes place during the annual Pinewood Derby car race. Scouts cut out a wooden car, put it together, and race it against other Scouts in the pack. For more information, contact Kaitlyn Imoff at (574) 4537316.

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this winter. It was at a feeder outside our dining room window last month, January. It wasn’t at the feeder long. It flew to the feeder, snatched a bit of seed and flew away. It was a house wren. My daughter only saw it once, and then briefly, but I didn’t see it at all. However, we’re both thinking, wondering, why was there a house wren in northern Indiana in January? There they are, rare birds. White-crowned and white-throated sparrows, rare because the are few in number, at least in Indiana. Kiskadee flycatcher, rare where I saw it because it was out of its normal range, far out. House wren, out of its usual winter range, and a treat to this bird watcher. Whether it’s a kiskadee in Indiana, white-crowned and whitethroated sparrows in northern Indiana or a house wren in Indiana in winter, each was rare in some way. Weather, winter weather and a storm with a freezing temperature, wind and snow such as we just had, have a great effect on the weather and on birds. I’m spending more than the usual time at the dining room table, watching birds at the bird feeders outside, hoping, expecting to see some species of birds I haven’t seen at my feeders this winter. I haven’t seen any birds I hadn’t seen before this winter, but I expect to. Another house wren perhaps?

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Machine quilter — If you have a machine quilter, I would like you to do a couple quilts for me. Call (574) 364-0614. Warsaw area. Zipper repair — I’m looking for some good neighbor who would know of someone who will fix a zipper in my purse. It’s my favorite purse and I have tried several people with no results. Would any good neighbor know of anyone who does that? I would like it to be near South Bend or Mishawaka and even Elkhart. Reply through this column. — A Wakarusa reader Hunting land — Does anyone have projects around the house they would like done but just don’t have time, like repairing fences, clean out fence rows, cut firewood, landscaping projects, lawn maintenance, etc. I would be interested in helping someone out with stuff like that for permission to hunt on their land this fall. Call (574) 326-1756. Wooden dollhouse kits — I am seeking wooden dollhouse kits that have not been built, or partially started but not complete. Prefer Dura Craft but will consider any brand. Also need a bunk bed frame with ladder, preferably metal. Can pay small amount as I’m on a fixed income. Call or text Kathy at (574) 364-8081.

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Much of the regular monthly meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 9, in Warsaw involved a virtual presentation given by Katie Clark, project manager for Forward Kosciusko County, a countywide comprehensive plan involving land use and development, impacts on transportation and utilities, future development and much more. Clark noted the plan began a little more than a year ago and public input is still sought. “We’re not done” and the plan is still in a draft form, she said. She noted collaboration from many entities was sought from the beginning and the goal is to get solid data, not just opinions. A comprehensive plan is typically used by county staff, local or municipal staff and organizations and businesses. Other pieces of the plan include public spaces, parks and recreation, health and wellness, natural resource preservation and more. “A strategic action plan is under development,” Clark said, and is being targeted out to the year 2045. Public presentations were given via Zoom Thursday, Feb. 10.

Clark said the goal is to get recommendations on the comprehensive plan from both the APC and county commissioners in April. A public hearing will be held at the April APC meeting. In other business, four petitions were presented to the planning commission. Richard and Kathy Schlipf asked to rezone property from public use to agricultural on CR 425W at the intersection with CR 1000N in Jefferson Township, west of Milford. The Schlipfs purchased an old church building in about 2003 and remodeled part of it as a single-family home, but weren’t aware that would require a rezoning. Their daughter, Katy Stoller, represented them and said they want to rent out the remaining space in the old church. The petition was recommended for approval by the APC and will now be considered by the county commissioners Feb. 15. Paul and Kelley Faler petitioned to rezone ground from commercial to residential on Hatchery Road at the intersection with Hiawatha Lane in Turkey Creek Township. The property is located near a public access point for Lake Wawasee and also near the old ﬁsh hatchery property. The Falers said they want to put two houses on the property, but were encouraged by Dan

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posed of freshmen and sophomores performed well in spite of their inexperience, said Krull, and Leina Helfers claimed the top individual award. Krull has high hopes the team could make it to nationals next year. On April 21, Wawasee will be hosting the district leadership contest, featuring demonstrations and public speaking. The chapter is seeking judges, sponsors and volunteers to help with the event. Wawasee’s FFA Week activities start Tuesday, Feb. 22, when the chapter hosts a lunch for teachers replete with assorted desserts prepared by chapter members. “It’s to show appreciation to our teachers who let us get out of school for FFA activities,” said Wilkinson. On Feb. 23 the chapter is holding a dodgeball tournament; and the 24th, Wawasee’s culinary arts class will prepare a lunch for FFA members. Friday, Feb. 25, is tractor and safety day. The chapter will host ﬁrst graders from local elementary schools who will learn about how to be safe around machines. Krull hopes to obtain a semi for the day, and some FFA members will also be driving their tractors to school. “We will try to get a variety … things they might encounter in a rural community,” said Wilkinson. “Everything is connected back to agriculture in one way or another,” Krull observed; however, both of-

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looks forward to facing the challenges of agriculture in the 21st century. Leeper has noted the students of today are still interested in agriculture. “Only some of them still have the perception that agriculture is still just about farming, and it is an eye-opening experience to them when they see what agriculture is really about.

Tippy Valley chapter plans daily events for FFA Week Feb. 20-25 %\ 5$< %$/2*+ 6WDII :ULWHU With a sizable contingent of 51 active members, the Tippecanoe Valley FFA chapter has been staying busy, successfully so in most cases. The chapter is led by upperclass students, six seniors and a junior. The officers are: Sydney Petersen, president, senior Mallory Bowers, vice president, senior Isaac Shafer, secretary, senior Cheney Canada, treasurer, senior Nicole Ziemek, reporter, senior Ashton Irwin, sentinel, senior Evan Harsh, student advisor, junior Faculty advisors are Michael Jones and Hope Slagle. Several of the chapter’s teams competed this fall and some captured state honors. Three teams were, or will be, involved in competing at the national level. The soils team won the Indiana state competition and is bound for the nationals in Oklahoma in May. The livestock judging team traveled to Denver, Colo., and finished eighth in the National Western competition. The forestry team competed at the National FFA contest as a “Silver Emblem Team.” Several teams were well represented at state, with Tippy Valley being recognized as one of the top five teams in the state in the livestock skill-a-thon, and the forestry team defending its status as state champions in December. The team captured third place in the district in the chapter meeting contest. Welding, entomology and horticulture teams also competed at the state level. The following teams will participate in competitive events this spring: livestock judging, dairy judging, poultry judging and district leadership. Members will also at-

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“The Triton FFA has had along standing of being a very active chapter. Some of the goals are to get new members to participate in community service activities, participating in new activities and win the contests that we participate in,” Leeper said. Unfortunately, Leeper has seen a decline in the participation of the FAA and farming in general. “Overall, I would say that we have seen a decline in participation. I don’t feel that it is due to the lack of interest, but more due to the amount of activities that kids are involved in these days.” She also believes the COVID outbreak has cut back their numbers as well. But the FAA has not stopped some graduates of the program to stay active in the agriculture, and the FFA program. Some of the career and leadership development events are ag management, ag education, ag sales, as well as ﬂoriculture and entomology, horticulture, livestock and practical forestry are also taught. They also offer classes and study in welding, soil judging and small engine repair. Leeper said they are already ﬁnalizing plans for 2022, which includes various dress-up days throughout the week. The Triton Facebook group is currently in the middle of a strawberry sale and taking orders online through Feb. 28. The chapter will be doing their yearly farmer’s breakfast, from 6:30 until 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, in the ag shop. She added they have a very active spring schedule including various contests and meeting, like the Marshall County Toy Show Feb. 27, the Triton FFA Auction April 9-11 (online) and then they will round out the year with a banquet in May. Leeper has a positive outlook on the FFA and in recruiting new members. “Some advice I would give to young people is, why not? There are endless possibilities to build friendships, learn about various topics, work on leadership skills and overall have a fun time.”

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OBITUARIES Nancy M. Taylor

Order Of The Eastern Star Member Nancy M. (Watson) Taylor, 88, North Manchester, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at Peabody Healthcare in North Manchester. The daughter of James L. and Alma L. (Roark) Watson, Nancy was born June 25, 1933, in Youngstown, Ohio. A 1951 Central High School graduate, Nancy 1$1&< 0 went on to study at Manchester College. On May 5, 7$</25 1952, Nancy married James C. Taylor and the two welcomed three sons, Ned, Tim and Patrick. She returned to Manchester College to work at Funderburg Library for over 25 years. Nancy loved to travel, especially internationally, and enjoyed regular correspondence with friends and family. She was also a member of a singing quartet early in her life. Nancy’s love for service led her to join service clubs including The Order of the Eastern Star, Ivy Chapter 69 and Tri-Kappa. She was also a member of the United Methodist Church in North Manchester. Nancy was an avid supporter of her children and grandchildren and made numerous trips to The Firehouse to enjoy her grandson’s band, The Dead Records. She also enjoyed going out to eat with her numerous friend circles. The loving memory of Nancy M. Taylor will be forever cherished by her sons, Ned (Margaret) Taylor, Milford, and Tim (Jenny) Taylor, North Manchester; grandchildren, Katie Taylor, Amy (Jeff) Johnston, Aaron Taylor, Amanda (Jose) Delgado and Abby (Ryan) Layman; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Taylor; parents, James L. and Alma L. (Roark) Watson; one son, Patrick Taylor, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 3, 1994; one brother, Raymond C. Watson; and two sisters, Helen Flannigan and Lola LaBrund. Family and friends called from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 West, North Manchester. Funeral services began at the conclusion of calling at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12. The Order of the Eastern Star, Ivy Chapter 69 and Pastor J.P. Freeman officiated. Burial was held at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley St., North Manchester. For those who wish to honor the memory of Nancy M. Taylor, memorial contributions may be made to The Ivy Chapter 69 OES, 310 East Mill St., Urbana, IN 46990 or Tri-Kappa, P.O. Box 2, North Manchester, IN 46962. The family of Nancy M. Taylor has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements. Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com.

Kernie Arnett Kernie Arnett, 87, North Manchester, died Feb. 3, 2022. He was born Sept. 1, 1934. On Aug. 27, 1955, he married Rhoda Whitaker; she survives. He is also survived by a son, Robert Arnett, South Whitley; daughters, Carolyn Holden, Westﬁeld, Lois Wise and Rhonda Fruitt, both of North Manchester; 17 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Susie Bailey, Lynn. Services will be held at a later date. McKee Mortuary, North Man-

chester, is in charge of arrangements.

Robert L. Baugher Jr. Robert L. “Bob” Baugher Jr., 76, Cromwell, died at 2:45 p.m. Feb. 7, 2022. He was born Oct. 16, 1945. On March 29, 1997, he married Cynthia A. “Cindy” Bieghler; she survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Jordan Johnson, Dripping Springs, Texas; two grandchildren; and half sisters, Tammy Baugher, Fort Wayne, Karen Dickenson, Sarasota, Fla., and Sherry Tucker, Massachusetts.

Services were held Feb. 15 at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse. Burial was in Indiana Village Cemetery near Cromwell.

James Lee Bucher

James Lee “Jim” Bucher, 85, Akron, died at 5:24 p.m. Feb. 5, 2022. He was born Aug. 14, 1936. On Sept. 23, 1956, he married E. Joan Floor. She preceded him in death Oct. 1, 2017. Surviving are daughters, Joy L. McDonough, Rock Lake, and Amy Cooper, Akron; sons, Jerry Bucher, Oswego, Jeff Bucher, Akron, and Jim Bucher Jr., North Manchester; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and siblings, Myra Wade, Elbie Bucher and Tom Bucher. Services were held Feb. 10 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Interment was in Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake.

Charles Burch Jr. Charles Moreland Burch Jr., 92, Bourbon, died Feb. 2, 2022. He was born Jan. 18, 1930. In 1948, he married Catherine Lucille Thomas-Burch, who preceded him in death. In March 1970, he married Joyce Marie Burch, who also preceded him in death. Surviving are daughters, Teresia Gephart, Bourbon, Elizabeth Dorey, Columbia, S.C., and Catherine Tintori, Rochester, Ill.; a son, David Burch, Waukegan, Ill.; a sister, Charlotte Shaw, Jiminson, Ala.; a brother, Jim Burch, Birmingham, Ala.; 10 grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren; and one great-greatgrandson. In honor of his wishes, no service are planned at this time. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon, is in charge of arrangements.

Ruth A. Byrer

Ruth A. Byrer, 97, Warsaw, formerly of Atwood, died Feb. 7, 2022. She was born Dec. 29, 1924. On July 11, 1943, she married Dale W. Byrer. He preceded her in death Jan. 9, 2018. Surviving are daughters, Carolyn Ringeisen, Seneca, S.C., Jeannette Findley, Solomons, Md., and Myra Alexander, Milford; ﬁve grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Final interment will be in Stony Point Cemetery. Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Jean Causer

Dorothy Jean Causer, 96, West Lafayette, formerly of Syracuse, died Feb. 1, 2022. She was born Oct. 28, 1925. Dorothy’s wishes were to be cremated. Burial with military honors will be in Syracuse Cemetery at a later date. Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements.

Scott Charlton

Scott Charlton, 59, Warsaw, died Feb. 9, 2022. Arrangements are currently pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

James R. Close James R. “Jim” Close, 76, North Webster, died at 8:40 a.m. Feb. 7, 2022. Arrangements are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Betty Jo Collins

Betty Jo Collins, 75, Winona Lake, died Feb. 5, 2022. She was born March 24, 1946. She married Lowell Collins, who survives. She is also survived by a daughter, Paula Haines, Milford; a son, Lowell K. Collins; ﬁve grandchildren; and siblings, Henry Hughes, Glen Hughes and Linda Evans. Services were held Feb. 11 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake.

Donald D. Creekmore

Donald D. Creekmore, 57, Claypool, died Feb. 7, 2022. He was born Sept. 18, 1964. Surviving are his children, Lilliana Creekmore and Paisley Hobbs; brothers, Jerry Creekmore Sr. and David Creekmore; a sister, Susan Heckaman; a sister-in-law, Reatha Creekmore; and many nieces and nephews. Services were held Feb. 11 at God’s Highway to Heaven Church, Warsaw. Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Elmer England

Elmer England, 78, Warsaw, died at 10:43 a.m. Feb. 3, 2022. He was born Dec. 13, 1943. On March 16, 1962, he married Maggie Owens. She preceded him in death Nov. 14, 2019. Surviving are sons, Danny England and James England, both of Warsaw, Tim England, Nancy, Ky., and Tom England, North Liberty; daughters, Tina Purcell, Warren, and Crystal Smith, Mentone; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a brother, James England, Tampa, Fla.;

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Pearl England

Pearl England, 98, Pierceton, died Feb. 7, 2022. She was born Nov. 1, 1923. On May 2, 1942, she married Gordon England, who preceded her in death in 1972. Surviving are her children, Kaylene Napier, Pierceton, Sandra Hurd, Warsaw, Rosemary Trump, Claypool, and Michael England, Warsaw; 11 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Services were held Feb. 15 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Interment was in Pleasant Valley Cemetery-Rose Hill, North Manchester.

Sandra L. Fitzgerald

Sandra L. Fitzgerald, 72, Warsaw, died at 10:13 a.m. Jan. 31, 2022. She was born Oct. 5, 1949. On Dec. 18, 1987, she married Michael Fitzgerald, who preceded her in death in 2013. Surviving are sons, Michael J. Kalabsa, El Paso, Texas, and Allen J. Kalabsa, Warsaw; a stepson, Michael J. Fitzgerald, Houston, Texas; a stepdaughter, Kathleen Ward, Crown Point; ﬁve grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw. Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel.

Beulah L. Fleagle

Beulah L. Fleagle, 86, Warsaw, died at 12:10 a.m. Feb. 2, 2022. She was born Nov. 24, 1935. On Aug. 24, 1955, she married James A. Fleagle, who preceded her in death. Surviving are sons, Steve Fleagle, Syracuse, and Tim Fleagle, Etna Green; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Services will be private. McHattonSadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy K. Foltz

Dorothy K. Foltz, 82, rural Bourbon, died at 11:37 p.m. Feb. 2, 2022. She was born July 11, 1939. On Dec. 15, 1962, she married Robert M. Foltz; he survives. She is also survived by a daughter, Lora Swanson, Bourbon; a son, Steve Foltz, Etna Green; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren with one on the way. Following her wishes, a private service and interment will take place in Harrison Center (Wooden) Cemetery, Etna Green. King Memorial Home, Mentone, is in charge of arrangements.

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Jeffrey L. Grindle Jeffrey L. “Jeff” Grindle, 61, North Manchester, died Feb. 9, 2022. He was born July 27, 1960. He is survived by his mother, Janice Ferrell, North Manchester; a son, Christopher Grindle, North Manchester; a daughter, Tiffany Tackett, Bourbon; brothers, Rick Grindle, Wabash, and Jim Grindle, North Manchester; sisters, Jill Slater, Claypool,

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eight grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; and many brothers and sisters. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, was in charge of arrangements.

He was born Nov. 29, 1961. Surviving are brothers, Chester Zorn II, North Webster, and Randal Zorn, Warsaw; sisters, Sharon Swartz and Kathy Stevens, both of Warsaw, and Kimberly Heinold, Pierceton; and his father, Chester S. Zorn. A memorial service will be held at a later date. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

OBITUARIES Continued from page 10 and Debbie Hudson, Roann; a half sister, Heidi Fairchild, North Manchester; a stepbrother, Tony Ferrell, North Manchester; stepsisters, Traci Brubaker, North Manchester, and Rachal Townsend, Columbia, Tenn.; four grandchildren; and his stepmother, Carol Grindle, North Manchester. Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 West, North Manchester. Services will begin at the conclusion of calling at 2 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

Ruth Hochstetler Ruth Hochstetler, 80, Nappanee, died at 11 a.m. Feb. 4, 2022. She was born July 26, 1941. On Dec. 15, 1984, she married James L. Hochstetler. He preceded her in death Dec. 9, 1990. She is survived by a son, Nicholas Plank, Nappanee; a daughter, Sheila Losee, Nappanee; a grandson; her companion, Jim Ward, Nappanee; sisters, June Slabaugh, Nappanee, and Laurine Gaskill, Milford; and a brother, Robert Haines, Indianapolis. Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. A memorial service will begin at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. A private burial in South Union Cemetery will take place at a later date.

Carol A. Jackson Carol A. Jackson, 81, Nappanee, died at 9:02 a.m. Feb. 7, 2022. She was born Nov. 11, 1940. On June 22, 1958, she married Jacob Jay Jackson; he survives. Also surviving are her children, Susie Brock, Nappanee, Tim Jackson, New Paris, Sherry Jackson, Goshen, and Terry Jackson, Milford; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a brother, Tom Holderread, Milford. A private family graveside service will be held with burial taking place at Union Center Cemetery, Nappanee.

Nellie Anne Karnof Nellie Anne Karnof, 91, North Manchester, died Feb. 2, 2022. She was born Feb. 23, 1930. Surviving are sons, Gerald A. “Jerry” and Joseph R. Karnof, both of North Manchester; daughters, Lois A. Karnof, North Manchestere, and Jean McVay, Lafayette; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Ed Miedema, Rapid City, S.D., and Stephen Miedema, Springﬁeld, S.D.; and a sister, Lillian Busch, Huron, S.D. Following Nellie’s wishes, there will not be any services. To honor her memory instead, ﬁnd a way to volunteer. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, was in charge of arrangements.

Alice Evelyn Koontz Alice Evelyn Koontz, 89, Winona Lake, died Feb. 6, 2022. She was born June 26, 1932. On April 13, 1957, she married Charles Hollis Koontz. He preceded her in death Dec. 18, 2021. Surviving are sons, David and Steve, both of Winona Lake, and Doug, Warsaw; ﬁve grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. A memorial service was held Feb. 11 at Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

James Daniel Oaks James Daniel Oaks, 65, Friendsville, Tenn., died Feb. 3, 2022. He was born Feb. 12, 1956. He is survived by his wife, Susan K. Oaks; two stepchildren; ﬁve grandchildren; sisters, Wilma Rock, Lorene Hettler and Pearlie Oaks; brothers, Larry Oaks, Michael Oaks, John Oaks and Mark Oaks; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were held Feb. 12 at

Greenback Memorial Baptist Church, Greenback, Tenn.

Judy Otto Judy Otto, 78, Nappanee, died Feb. 2, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Larry Otto, Nappanee; her children, Tony Otto, Tracy Wenger and Theresa Curtis; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Lana Sue Haywood; and many nieces and nephews. Services were held Feb. 10 at Nappanee Missionary Church Chapel. A private family burial was held at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Pamela S. Prescott Pamela S. Prescott, 68, Nappanee, died at 12:33 p.m. Feb. 5, 2022. She was born Feb. 14, 1953. On May 8, 1993, she married Willie Prescott; he survives. Also surviving are sons, James Faughender, Nappanee, and Michael Prescott, Osceola; a daughter, Stacey Walters, Marion; seven grandchildren; and brothers, Ronald Kahler, Marion, and Allen Kahler, Milford. Cremation will take place and inurnment will take place at South Union Cemetery at a later date. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, is in charge of arrangements.

Stephen Riffe Stephen “Steve” Riffe, 75, formerly of Leesburg, died Feb. 5, 2022. Arrangements are currently pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

John Routh John “JB” Routh, 83, North Webster, died Feb. 4, 2022. He was born Nov. 12, 1938. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Routh; sons, John Routh, Brian Routh and Chris Routh; a daughter, Angela Martin; stepsons, Chris Stoller, Jeremy Jones and Andrew Jones; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at the North Webster American Legion. Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, is handling arrangements.

Joel A. Schuh Joel A. Schuh, 41, Warsaw, died Feb. 2, 2022. He was born Sept. 5, 1980. In 2008, he married Jennifer Van Hook; they divorced. Surviving are sons, Braxton and Blake Schuh; a brother, Brad Schuh, Upland; his parents, Danny and Rebecca Schuh, Warsaw; four nephews; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and his lifelong friends, Travis Meade and Butch Hayes. Services were held Feb. 9 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Interment was in Etna Green Cemetery.

Nancy D. Shock Nancy D. “Diane” Shock, 92, Syracuse, died at 3:28 p.m. Feb. 2, 2022. She was born Jan. 2, 1930. On Aug. 28, 1949, she married Robert E. “Bob” Shock. He preceded her in death Jan. 30, 2012. She is survived by a daughter, Deborah Conner, Palmetto, Fla.; sons, John Shock and Gregory Shock, both of Syracuse; a son-in-law, Pete Hall, North Webster; 13 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; six great-greatgrandchildren; and a brother, Charles Dietrick Jr., Texas. Cremation took place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw. Visitation was held Feb. 8 at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse. Private graveside services will be in McClintic Cemetery at a later date.

Everett E. Tom Everett E. Tom, 93, Milford, died at 4:50 a.m. Feb. 6, 2022. He was born July 23, 1928. On Dec. 6, 1953, he married Marie Eby. Surviving are sisters, his twin Evelyn Adams and Peggy “Jo Jo” Sheler; his children, Kip Tom, Leesburg,

Melinda Woda, Powell, Ohio, Melissa Gerber, Milford, and Melodie Thompson, Delaware, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. Services were held Feb. 11 at the Church of God, North Webster. Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse, was in charge of arrangements.

Charlene Mae Vaughn Charlene Mae Vaughn, 96, Fort Wayne, died Feb. 6, 2022. she was born May 11, 1925. On Sept. 22, 1943, she married John “Jack” Thomas Vaughn. He preceded her in death in March 1995. Surviving are her children, Sandra Beucher, Connellsville, Pa., Sharon Frost, Brownsville, Pa., Steven Vaugh, Scottdale, Pa., Kevin Vaughn, Fort Wayne, Susan Forster, Auburn, Calif., Patrick Vaughn, Fort Wayne, Karen Vaughn, Fort Wayne, and Lisa Rubic, Redondo Beach, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. A mass of Christian burial was held Feb. 11 at St. Therese Catholic Church, Waynedale. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Charles Donald Walton Charles Donald Walton, 93, Mentone, died at 2:15 a.m. Feb. 7, 2022. He was born Dec. 19, 1928. On Oct. 31, 1953, he married Dawn A. Ware; she survives. Also surviving are his children, Michael Walton, Jackie Croy and Tina VanDusen, all of Mentone, twins Rodger Walton, Williston, N.D., and Tony Walton, Poplarville, Miss., twins, Valerie Dittman, Rochester, and Victoria Knarreborg, Orlando, Fla., twins, Joe Walton, Milford, and Matt Walton, Carriere, Miss.; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren; a sister, Delma Young, Hudson, Fla.; and a brother, Ron Walton, Indianapolis. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. King Memorial Home, Mentone, is in charge of arrangements.

William L. Workman William L. “Bill” Workman, 84, North Webster, died at 11:50 a.m. Feb. 7, 2022. He was born Sept. 27, 1937. On Sept. 19, 1964, he married Marilyn S. Howard. She preceded him in death May 27, 2013. Surviving are daughters, Jenny Fearnow, Fort Wayne, and Beth Workman, North Webster; a son, Scott Workman, Winona Lake; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Peggy Smith, Crossville, Tenn. Cremation took place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw. Memorial services with military honors were held Feb. 13 at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Harley J. Yoder Harley J. Yoder, 88, Goshen, died Feb. 5, 2022. He was born Dec. 14, 1933. In 1955, he married Barbara Weirich, who preceded him in death in 2000. In 2004, he married Anna Sue Troyer, who preceded him in death in 2019. Surviving are daughters, Sherry Faulkner, Goshen, and Sandra Snider, Milford; a son, Dewayne Yoder, Goshen; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services were held Feb. 11 at First Mennonite Church, Middlebury. Burial was in Ivan Cemetery, Middlebury. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements.

Kevin C. Young Kevin C. Young, 69, North Manchester, died Feb. 2, 2022. He was born Nov. 22, 1952. On May 23, 1987, he married Charlene “Charlie” Stratton; she survives. He is also survived by a son, Ted Young, Lafayette; a daughter, Heather Wake, Warsaw; stepson, Kenneth Lambert, North Manchester; stepdaughter, Teresa Lambert, Wabash;

Richard A. Zorn Richard A. Zorn, 60, Pierceton, died Feb. 4, 2022.

COUNTY REPORT Court News Marriage Small Claims Licenses

Client Services KL v. Christie Dotson, $738.61 Partners First Federal Credit Union v. Taylor R. Fuentes, $6,340.51 Warsaw Health System LLC v. Lisa Henson, $1,395.85; v. Rosario Herendeen, $5,902.35; v. Chad Kreis, $5,039.24; v. Jeremiah Wallen, $2,274.75 Aegis Dental Group LLC v. Terry McDaniel, $640.80; v. Josephine Ross, $814

Civil Collections The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Chris Kehler presiding: Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Rene Adame, $4,603.70 Snow and Sauerteig LLP v. Mac Burmeister, $16,276.79; v. Aisha Cooper, $22,781.36; v. Dustin Swindle, $9,246.75 LVNV Funding LLC v Kayne Dilley, $990.80; v. Aaron Munson, $872.07; v. Lindsay Senders, $981.59; v. Anthony Smith, $1,499.87; v. Jaimie Sumwalt, $1,540.10 Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Dawn Hampton, $6,247.34 Bank of America v. Richard Duncan, $3,332.76 Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Dana Holmes and Timothy Landesman, $11,963.31 Discover Bank v. David Kotterman, $5,072.70; v. Jessica Watson, $6,991.68 Mariner Finance LLC v. Joshua Kring, $1,571.90 Warsaw Health System LLC v. Roland McFadden, $11,805.93 Crown Asset Management v. Nathan Morse, $1,330.27 Cavalry SPV I LLC v. Lisa Purdham, $15,463.31 RLW Accounts LLC v. Jordyn Shepherd, $6,583.78 Citibank N.A. v. Tana Tinkey, $9,150.15 Credit Corp. Solutions Inc. v. Christopher Wallace, $2,365.49

Mortgage Foreclosures The following mortgage foreclosure has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Midﬁrst Bank v. Jennifer Hirschy, $35,178.50 LoanCare LLC v. Michael Hollingsworth, $117,703.55

Plenaries The following plenary has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Chris Kehler presiding: Debra Church v. Rehab Medical LLC, $6,518.48

The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the ofﬁce of Kosciusko County Clerk of the Court Ann Torpy:

Hedington-Tatum Travis S. Hedington, 31, Warsaw, and Lindsey R. Tatum, 26, Warsaw

Van Lue-Buhrt John D. Van Lue, 67, Syracuse, and Kimberly A. Buhrt, 62, Syracuse

Raphael-Shaske Terren M. Raphael, 31, Warsaw, and Chasity Shaske, 32, Warsaw

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Grace College to host author Dr. Bryan Dik for Career Week Grace College will host Dr. Bryan Dik, author of “Redeeming Work” and co-inventor of the award-winning PathwayU, to its campus at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18, for Career Week. Dik will share about career and calling in chapel at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. The public is welcome to attend. “We are thrilled to listen and learn from Dr. Dik,” said Denise Terry, director of the Center for Career Connections at Grace. “At Grace College, preparing students for a successful and purposeful career is why we exist. It is a privilege to have a career and calling expert such as Dr. Dik come to campus, interact with our students and faculty and remind us of the importance of connecting with the difference we are

able to make in the world through the work we do.” Following chapel, Dik will host a lunch and learn for faculty entitled, “Cultivating Callings: Evidence-Based Strategies for Fostering Vocation in Undergraduate Education.” Dik is a vocational psychologist, a professor of psychology at Colorado State University, and co-founder and chief science ofﬁcer of jobZology. His scholarly work focuses on meaning and purpose in the workplace, calling and vocation in career development and the intersection of faith and work. He is a recipient of the John Holland Award for Outstanding Achievement in Career or Personality Research and the Applied Psychology of Religion and Spirituality Award. Dik’s book, “Redeeming Work,”

and career assessment, PathwayU, are both integral tools Grace College uses for its first-year students. Sara Groen, a second-year psychology student at Grace, can attest to the ways PathwayU helped guide her as a freshman. “The PathwayU career assessment was incredibly helpful in shaping my understanding of the ways I am wired and how I can use my values, interests, personality and workplace preferences in my future career,” said Groen. “It helped me discover and affirm many of the ways I am suited for career paths that are a great fit for me.” Dik’s visit to campus will conclude a week-long focus on career and calling at Grace. The week of activities includes an alumni perspectives chapel where more than

20 alumni will host breakout presentations across campus and a career/internship fair where students will have access to more than 50 employers in Kosciusko County and beyond. “We are excited to have so many employers on campus who are eager to connect with our students,” said Terry. “Employers recognize the caliber and competency of our students and are thrilled to share opportunities for experiential learning and career connections. The feedback we receive from employers always reﬂects how impressed they are with the training and preparation students have received at Grace.” To learn more about the Center for Career Connections at Grace, visit www.grace.edu/academics/ undergraduate/center-for-careerconnections.

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Roe has bachelor’s degrees in psychology and sociology from Grace College and a marketing certiﬁcate from Greenville Technical College in South Carolina. She also has a master’s degree in management and leadership from WGU Indiana. Roe comes into the role having previously served as the executive director of the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce and worked for the Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce in South Carolina. She was one of the co-founders of and currently serves as the head of Fulton County H.O.P.E., which works to help residents in Fulton County connect to community resources to help with substance abuse, poverty and mental health.

Kosciusko County is just one of three communities or counties in the state to be selected for the ﬁrst round of the grant program, which according to information from OCRA is meant to “amplify the impact of the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, or CLFRF” via ARPA. The other initial communities or counties are Jay County and Auburn. The state, which has partnered with Purdue University, Ivy Tech Community College, Ball State University and Indiana University for HELP, hopes communities will become stronger via means such as improving internet access, arts and culture, housing, child care, physical and mental health and economic development, accord-

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now manufacturing some of Necco’s signature candies, including candy hearts. Bryan is less than two hours northeast of Warsaw. After the pandemic, a visit to the museum and store may be in order. Brach’s also makes conversation hearts. They just weren’t the original manufacturers of the product. Speaking of sweet things, don’t forget our winter reading program for patrons of all ages. Sign up online if you haven’t already, chart your progress, and come in for sweet prizes. The program will end at the end of February. Visit us online at warswlibrary.org or call (574) 267-6011 for more information. We are located at 310 E. Main St. We hope to see you soon.

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Deadline for Miller Scholarship is April 1 The deadline to accept applications for the Mary Jane Miller Scholarship program is April 1. Applications are available at the counselor’s ofﬁce of all Kosciusko County high schools and Lake City Bank Wealth Advisory Group, located at 202 E. Center St., Warsaw. The Mary Jane Miller Scholarship Trust was established by Mary Jane Miller of Warsaw to

provide ﬁnancial assistance to students pursuing higher education. Miller cared greatly for the county and community. Her ambition was to provide scholarships to high school seniors and college students residing in Kosciusko County. Michael Valentine and Lake City Bank are co-trustees of the Mary Jane Miller Trust, according to a news release.

Applications and additional information can also be found at www.lakecitybank.com/scholarships. Completed application packets will be collected April 1, 2022, in consideration for the next academic year. Late applications will not be accepted. To learn more, call (574) 3767150.

This year you can celebrate Valentine’s Day through the month of March. Treat your loved one to a gift box of six packages of delicious cookies and support Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana too. In this special offer shipped directly from ABC Bakers, customers who order six packages of any variety of Girl Scout cookie will receive a festive keepsake gift box. The GSNIM council will subsidize 50% of the shipping rate for all orders in the continental United States. You can also add a personal touch by including a custom message on a card. To take advantage of this offer, contact any Girl Scout for the link to her digital cookie platform. To ﬁnd a Girl Scout near you, go to www.gsnim.org and type your ZIP code in the cookie ﬁnder. The annual Girl Scout Cookie Program, which ends March 14, features the new “Adventurefuls” cookie, as well as Thin Mints, Shortbread, Caramel deLites, Lemonades, Toast-Yay!, Peanut Butter Patties, Peanut Butter Sandwiches and Caramel Chocolate Chip (glutenfree). Cost is $5 per package, $6 for gluten-free. For more information, visit www.gsnim.org.

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