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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana to host —

Bowl for Kids’ Sake: Battle of the Bands

ARE YOU MY BIG? — Scott Wiley, from the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, smiles with a few of BBBSNEI’s Littles who are waiting to find their Big. To start the process of becoming a Big, visit bbbsa.my.site.com/bbbsforms/ s/?type=big. Photo provided by Tammy Smith.

By MARISSA SWEATLAND Staff Writer

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana is hosting its annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 24, at The Bowling Alley, 1535 N. Detroit St., Warsaw.

This year’s theme is “Battle of the Bands” and there is a prize for the team that is voted as best dressed. So come donning your finest face paint and leather pants to bowl for the kids’ sake.

Each team of five’s goal is to raise $100 each for a total of $500 per team. There is an option to virtually fundraise, if you are unable to attend the event but still would like to help raise funds for the organization. There are two time slots available for teams to pick from: 1-3 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.

There are still a few spots available for the 4-6 p.m. block.

Teams who are interested in participating in the fundraiser can sign up at bbbsnei.bbbsfundraise.org/bfks24/register. Teams can also register through Tammy Smith by contacting (574) 306-2178 or by emailing Tammy.Smith@bbbsnei.org.

“Every penny raised, stays in the community,” Tammy Smith, director of community development for Kosciusko County, explained. “This is our grassroots fundraiser; we have been doing this fundraiser for as long as I can remember.”

Sponsors for this year’s event include: Kosciusko REMC, bronze pin sponsor; Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, bronze pin sponsor; Kosciusko Board of Realtors, bronze pin Continued on page 2

BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE — Amanda Sautter, BBBSNEI ambassador, smiles with members from the McConnell team, which include local attorney, Travis McConnell, his wife, Sara, and their children during the 2022 Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraiser. Photo provided by Tammy Smith.

BLUES AND BLACKFORDS — Members of the Blues and Blackfords team smile for a picture during the 2022 Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraiser. There are a few spots available for the 2024 Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraiser. Teams can register at bbbsnei.bbbsfundraise.org/ bfks24/register. Pictured from left are Rick Blue, Connie Blue, Tammy Smith, Tina Blackford and Ken Blackford. Photo provided by Tammy Smith.

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Troy Kidder … First Song Release, ‘Free Free’ After nine years of recording with a five-time Grammy nominated producer/writer, Troy Kidder has just released his first single, “Free Free.”

The song is based on several adventures he had as an Elkhart County teen on his Kawasaki 125 Enduro motorbike.

He tells the story: “Now, the Amish don’t normally own motorcycles, but I purchased this bike from an Amishman for only $220. I had always wanted one and my dreams came true that summer as I rode, and many summers after, trails with friends or explored in serene solitude, my new frontier: the forgotten farms of Indiana Amish country.

“While on one of these expeditions, I even came face-toface with a bold parade of 30 or 40 Harley Davidson, leatherclad men sporting tattoos, probably mentioning ‘Mother.’ Now, that was a thrill. I wanted to write a song that captured the way I felt all those summers on the bike of my youth: a freedom and joy that we all desire but struggle to find, especially as we grow older. I may have pulled it off. I hope when folks hear “Free Free” it takes them soaring like it did me when I recorded it and every time I’ve listened to it since.”

The journey to this first

release was not so free-flowing.

Kidder is president of Kidder Media, a public relations/ marketing firm specializing in print publications and digital media for schools and communities with a readership of nearly 10 million per year and growing rapidly around the country. This business, that he and his wife, Lori, started together years ago, also produces promotional videos.

As a result, he started developing his own background music—music he wrote and recorded at a small studio in the area. Kidder has also used his own music in training materials he has produced for schools and even some Fortune 500 companies.

The shift came when a friend introduced Kidder to longtime, successful producer Billy Smiley. The two began recording in Nashville and mixing in Los Angeles. Nine years and 20 songs later, “Free Free” was finally released this month.

In response to why it took so long, Kidder had this to say: “I was waiting for the right song at the right time — this feels like it’s it.”

Although Smiley brought in an agent friend to secure a digital distribution deal, there are no guarantees in the music business with so many factors

to consider: “It’s been an amazing ride. Most of my songs have a ‘70s and ‘80s vibe which is very popular right now.

“And I’ve had the pleasure and privilege, thanks to Billy, of working with artists and musicians who are very successful in the music industry, because if you’re going to do something with media and you want a fighting chance of getting any attention at all, it has to be done in excellence. I think we have achieved that—and that’s a good feeling as we hit the streets for the first time.”

Finally, Kidder elaborates on other important lessons learned in his years producing various mediums and at the same time points out the heart of the music itself. He says, “In our publishing business, we reach millions and millions of people every year in communities around the country.

“My wife and I have learned, over and over again, that folks are starving for media that is hopeful, upbeat and positive — plus, anything wholesome is refreshingly well received. So whether it’s the school newsletters, curriculums, my new book of stories The Soul of a Boy, or now music, that lesson has become a mission and it is at the heart of everything we do.”

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MUSIC PRODUCER — Troy Kidder, a former Goshen High School teacher, is now a singer and music producer, book author and entrepreneur. Photo provided by Troy Kidder.

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Student makes fall 2023 dean’s list at CCU More than 3,000 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University, Conway, S.C., were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester.

Students who make the dean’s list have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher (3.25 for freshmen) for the semester.

Alyssa Swanson of Warsaw was a local student named to the dean’s list.

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The money raised will go toward recruiting volunteers and getting volunteers through the approval process to become a mentor, or a “Big.” The approval process includes an interview, having a background check ran and being fingerprinted.

Once the volunteer is cleared and promoted to Big, they will then be matched with a child. The Big’s role with the Little is to encourage and invest in them by spending quality one-on-one time at least once a week. BBBSNEI has compiled a list of potential activities Bigs and Littles can do together. The list can be found by visiting bbbsnei.org/volunteer/ activity-ideas.

“The Big-Little relationship changes the Big’s life, just as much as the Little’s,” Smith mentioned.

“It’s a great way to invest and give back to your community.”

To enroll a child as a Little, visit bbbsa.my.site.com/bbbsforms/ s/?type=little. To apply as a Big, visit bbbsa.my.site.com/bbbsforms/ s/?type=big. To make a donation, visit bbbsnei.bbbssecure.org/ page/16859/donate/1.

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Grace College School of Business VITA Program to provide free ‘curbside’ tax returns The Grace College School of Business prepares for its 15th year of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.

The program, sponsored by the Gordon Institute of Enterprise Development, provides free tax preparation to elderly, disabled and lowincome individuals filing a basic tax return. This year, the school will conduct the returns curbside with a limited number of in-person appointments. Participants can pull up to the lower level parking lot of the Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center, 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake, Monday, Feb. 5 through Saturday, March 30.

“The School of Business is pleased to announce the 15th annual season of the VITA program, a unique opportunity for students to rub shoulders with community members and provide valuable assistance to the underserved,” said Danielle Deal, VITA program coordinator and instructor of accounting at Grace College. “Students are able to convert what they learn in the classroom to practical application, loving their neighbors through Christ-like char-

acter and competence, literally living out the Grace College mission.

Our hope is that they impact hundreds of people in Kosciusko County in a meaningful and practical way.”

The VITA program will be conducted curbside with a limited number of in-person appointments.

When a VITA participant pulls up to the MOCC, a Grace student will come to their car, receive all necessary tax documents, and take them inside to the tax preparers. While the taxes are being completed and quality reviewed, participants can wait in their cars, stay inside the MOCC or run errands.

Each student enrolled in the Grace College “Introduction to Tax” class is required to volunteer with VITA for 15 hours, but all business students are able to earn practicum credits through volunteering.

Alexis Bergman, a senior accounting major who is also working on her MBA through Grace’s dual degree program, volunteered for VITA last year when she took the tax class.

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prior to Manchester, but applied in meaningful ways toward a Manchester degree, will help more students graduate sooner and likely with less debt.”

Some students may require additional courses to meet the general education requirements at Manchester University.

FAN OF GRACE’S VITA PROGRAM — Janice Koontz, a 1959 Grace graduate and Warsaw resident, pulls up to the Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center where Grace College senior, Alexis Bergman, collects her tax documents for VITA. Photo provided by Grace College.

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Manchester University becomes one of just five private colleges and universities in Indiana to accept the Indiana College Core, further strengthening the institution’s commitment to acknowledging the prior college-level work students bring to Manchester and helping them graduate on time and with less debt.

The Indiana College Core is a set of statewide competencies defined by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education which allows high school students to earn college credit before graduating, while also easing the process of transferring from one higher education institution to another; 236 Indiana high schools currently offer it.

Previously only accepted by public Indiana colleges and universities, it will now transfer as a block of 30 credit hours applied toward Manchester’s general education curriculum.

“Accepting the Indiana College Core, as well as associate degrees as a block transfer of credits, will streamline the transfer process for many students,” said Ryon Kaopuiki, Manchester University’s vice president for enrollment and marketing. “The college credit earned

work with people and to get practical experience for ourselves,” said Bergman. “It’s been a great way for students to apply what we’re learning in the classroom.”

Bergman has a job lined up at CliftonLarsonAllen, a tax and accounting firm in her hometown of Toledo, Ohio, in September.

While the VITA program is beneficial for business students, it’s equally advantageous for those receiving its service. Janice Koontz, a 1959 Grace graduate and Warsaw resident, has been getting her taxes done through VITA for the past five years.

“VITA has been so easy and so helpful,” said Koontz. “I have a friend who was having problems getting her taxes done correctly, so I let her know about VITA, and she just loves it. She was eager for me to tell her when she could sign up again this year. And I agree with her; it’s so nice to have someone that knows what you need.”

Nearly 50 volunteers, including students, professors, retired CPAs and Lake City Bank employees, make the service possible in Kosciusko County each year. Lake City Bank sends around 10 employees each year to prepare taxes and screen taxpayers, several of whom have volunteered with VITA for all 15 years of operation.

“Without the help of Lake City Bank, we really wouldn’t be able to do what we do,” said Deal. Those interested in volunteering can contact Danielle Deal at dealdd@grace.edu.

VITA appointments can be made via phone at (574) 372-5160, or email at vitataxes@grace.edu. Appointments are available from 5-8 p.m. Monday, 1-4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

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The Builders Association of Elkhart County is ready for the 49th annual 2024 Home & Outdoor Expo at the Northern Indiana Event Center (RV Hall of Fame), Friday through Sunday, Feb. 23-25. The event is free to the public.

Hours are 3-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Last year there were more than 2,200 visitors.

New this year will be a booth dedicated to Build Your Future.

A dozen student-made benches and two picnic tables will be raffled off at the end of the show. All proceeds will be returned to the schools for their building trade program needs.

More than 65 vendors will exhibit their products and services. There are several giveaways, including wine and whiskey baskets as well as a chance to win one of three $100 gift cards. Enjoy free whiskey and wine tasting throughout the event.

Locally-owned Sweazy Q is catering the event again this year, offering barbecue favorites, hot and cold sides and beverages.

This year’s Home & Outdoor Expo’s premier sponsor is Bail Home Services & Construction.

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EntErtainmEnt Bible prophecy topic of study at First Baptist Church of Pierceton Pastor Mark Fishburn will be teaching a study in Bible prophecy at First Baptist Church of Pierceton at 6 p.m. on Sundays.

Fishburn will use a 9-by-21-

foot chart of Revelation for the instruction.

First Baptist Church is located at 208 W. Market St., Pierceton.

Local scholarship applicant search The Warsaw Alpha Lambda Chapter of Tri Kappa will award a variety of scholarships to both high school seniors and existing college students throughout Kosciusko/ Whitley counties this spring. The 2024 scholarship chair, Camerin Burnworth, is currently seeking applicants for these merit-based, locally-awarded scholarships.

Students wishing to apply for a scholarship are encouraged to contact the scholarship chair, Camerin Burnworth, at camerinburn-

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Application deadline of all required materials to the Warsaw Alpha Lambda chapter is Friday, March 29, to be considered for a scholarship; no exceptions. Students may also contact their high school guidance counselors for further details.

The Alpha Lambda Chapter of Tri Kappa was established in 1909 with a goal of bringing women into close, unselfish relationship for the promotion of charity, culture and education.

VISUAL AID — Pastor Mark Fishburn of the First Baptist Church of Pierceton will use a 9-by-21-foot chart of Revelation to teach about Bible prophecy. Photo provided.

Wind quintet concert set for Saturday, Feb. 24 A wind quintet is a chamber music ensemble consisting of five wind instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn. The instrumental combination creates a distinctive sound which allows for a range of musical expressions and textures. Play-

ers are selected from the Wagon Wheel Symphony of the Lakes orchestra and represent principal players in each section.

According to a news release from Wagon Wheel, wind quintets have a rich history in classical music, and composers have writ-

Sign of spring: Warsaw Altrusa Club to hold annual bazaar March 2 The Warsaw Altrusa Club will hold its seventh annual Spring Bazaar Saturday, March 2.

The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lakeview Middle School, 848 E. Smith St., Warsaw.

Enter at door No. 11. Admission is free.

Shoppers can expect to find lots of crafts, food and one-of-a-kind gifts.

The Warsaw Altrusa Club is part of Altrusa International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving communities through leadership, partnership and service.

The Spring Bazaar is one of the

Extension office offering free educational brain health program ‘Wits Workout’ pate in this program, call (574) 533-0554 by March 6.

collective sound,” said symphony conductor Jason Luke Thompson.

“Don’t miss this evening of superb musical offerings.”

General admission tickets are $10 each and are available at wagonwheelcenter.org, at the Wagon Wheel box office, or at the door.

For further information, call the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts at (574) 267-8041.

local club’s annual fundraising events to support its collection of service projects. The club supports: • Beaman Home Emergency Shelter and Outreach Center.

• Court-Appointed Special Advocate program.

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by Emily Christ, Purdue University Extension educator in health and human sciences in Elkhart County. This program is being offered at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, and Wednesday, March 27, at the Owls Club, 2715 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart.

Participants are encouraged to attend each session. Each session is about one hour long.

The Owls Club is a private, community organization that exists to help aging adults in Elkhart County and surrounding communities thrive. To learn more and sign up for a free membership to register for upcoming programs, call the Owls Club at (574) 336-2652.

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The quintet will perform on the round stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at Wagon Wheel, 2515 E. Center St., Warsaw.

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NappaNee area News AWARD WINNERS — The Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards dinner Monday, Feb. 12, at Nelson’s Banquet Hall in Wakarusa. This year’s award winners pictured from left were Anni Boocher, Educator of the Year; Krista Burden, Aria Skaggs, Troy and Tif Schwartz, representing Larimer Furniture, Business of the Year; and Billie and Andy Roeder, Citizens of the Year.

More than 225 guests enjoyed a meal, awards presentations, a 50/50 drawing and trivia. This long-standing tradition of celebrating chamber members is always a highly anticipated and fun-filled event. Photo provided by the Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce.

Nappanee chamber seeks door prize sponsors Each year, the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce has several businesses or individuals sponsor door prizes for its annual appreciation and awards dinner.

If you would like to be a $200 prize sponsor or provide gift cer-

NorthWood Athletics fundraiser at Hacienda NorthWood Athletics will be doing a Hacienda Give Back Night Thursday, Feb. 22, at the Goshen Hacienda. Twenty percent of the bill will be given back to support the NWHS Athletic Department.

This is only valid at the Goshen Hacienda, 618 W. Lincoln Ave. The Give Back Night is valid from open to close only Feb. 22.

One must either show a screen shot of the coupon or hand one of the coupons to the server. One can eat in the restaurant, order carryout or purchase a gift card.

Just show the cashier the coupon when you pick up your “Hacienda To Go.” Thank you for supporting the NorthWood High School and its student athletes.

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Solve puzzles, crack the codes and follow the clues to claim your reward before time runs out and you’re caught.

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Hartley Builders is North Webster Chamber’s Member Of The Month Tyler and Tori Kissinger, coowners of Hartley Builders, North Webster, were recognized as the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce’s February Member of the Month.

Hartley Builders has been in business since 1975 with over 90 years of combined experience. A custom home builder, specializing in lakefront and flood-plain houses, Hartley Builders offers other services that include remodeling, garages and pole buildings, and light commercial.

Hartley Builders has been awarded the February Member of the Month for its commitment and dedication to North Webster and surrounding areas. For the Chamber’s Annual Tree Lighting Festivities in November, Hartley Builders donated time and equipment to make the event a success.

NWTTC FEBRUARY MEMBER OF THE MONTH — Hartley Builders, North Webster, was recognized at the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce February Member of the Month. Shown honoring the business, in front from left are Josh Himelick, Northwest Bank; Elise Guy, Guy’s Lawn Care and Dock of the Bay Cabin Rentals; and Emily Shipley, North Webster Community Center.

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KLA cadets get an overview of healthcare in Kosciusko County The Kosciusko Leadership Academy cadets visited the Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital Administration Classroom Tuesday, Feb. 6, where they learned about healthcare in Kosciusko County.

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Ryan spoke on the history of mental health treatment in the country and state including treatment options and funding for mental health centers. Ryan started his career at the Bowen Center in 2004. The Bowen Center has become one of the largest mental health centers in the state and provides multiple services in 26 counties. It provides mental health counseling, addiction counseling, counseling for schools, counseling programs for corporations, counseling for the Department of Child Services and more.

Pepple spoke on the history and accomplishments of the Lutheran EMS system in Kosciusko County. Lutheran EMS has the largest coverage territory in Northern Indiana. Currently it has mobile integrated healthcare and had over 7,700 calls in 2023. It also provides CPR training to local schools, corporations, and community members and have car seat inspection services. The Warsaw Area Career Center provides students with an EMT Basic Class taught by Lutheran EMS. The next KLA session will cover planning for the future in Kosciusko County at the Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, Feb. 20.

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OBituaries Lori Anne Bell

Lori Anne Bell, 61, North Manchester, died Feb. 11, 2024.

She was born Nov. 22, 1962.

She is survived by sisters, Sharlyn K. Bell, Sandra D. Bell, and Jennifer L. Bell, all of North Manchester; bonus children, Justin (Melissa) Moore, Park City, Utah and Kaylie Moore, Warsaw; bonus grandchildren; and many cousins.

Family and friends may call from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling with Pastor Sebrena Cline and Jeff Grossnickle officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester.

Linda Sue Blanton

Linda Sue Blanton, 77, Claypool, died Feb. 12, 2024.

She was born Jan. 5, 1947. She married Bob G. Blanton Aug. 24, 1963; he preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughters, LaDonna (Bernie) Ousley, Warsaw, and Wanda Miller, Warsaw; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sister, Connie (Chris) Gates, Warsaw.

Funeral services were Friday, Feb. 16, with Pastor Charles Trout officiating at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Burial was at Graceland Cemetery, Claypool.

Joseph ‘Joe’ Michael Callaghan

Joseph “Joe” Michael Callaghan, 82, Warsaw, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024.

He He was born June 1, 1941. On Feb. 3, 1968, he married Janet “Jan” Johnson; she survives.

He is also survived by two children, Terry (Janet) Williams, Fenton, Mich., and Rory (Stacey) Callaghan, Seattle, Wash.; five grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren; five sisters, Mary Montgomery, Davis, Calif., Sally Beadle, Milford, Mich., Kay Davis, Naples, Fla., Ronnie Edwards, Milford, Mich., and Barbara Callaghan, Milford, Mich.; and one brother, Jim, Clayton, Calif.

Services were held Monday, Feb. 19.

McHatton Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Phillip Franklin Campbell

Phillip Franklin Campbell, 88, Goshen, died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024.

He was born Feb. 3, 1936. On Oct. 2, 1955, he married Clarann Hartter; she survives.

He is also survived by three children, Timothy (Bobbie) Campbell, Syracuse, Thomas Campbell, New Paris, and Tracy (Marvin) Miller, Milford; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Betty Farnsworth, Florida, and Nancy Wilson, Arizona.

A private family service was Friday, Feb. 16, with Pastor Josh Weiland officiating. Burial will take place at Milford Cemetery at a later date.

Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center assisted the family with arrangements.

Marian “Ruthie” DeTurk

Marian “Ruthie” DeTurk, 69, North Manchester, died Feb. 9, 2024.

She was born March 19, 1954.

She is survived by her daughters, Cassidy Ireland and Elizabeth Ireland, both of North Manchester; brother, Buddy Ireland, Wabash; sisters, Mary Dryden, Servia, Melinda Johnson, Indiana, and Maria Ireland, New Haven; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and her special friend, Steve DeTurk.

Funeral services were Friday, Feb. 16, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial will be held

at Laketon Cemetery, Laketon, at a later date.

Jimmie Justice

Jimmie Justice, 86, Warsaw, died at 5:17 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024.

He was born Feb. 2, 1938. He married Mary I. Blevins Dec. 15, 1955; she died Aug. 17, 2010.

He is survived by three daughters, Sharon Justice, Warsaw, Sandra (Marty) Bumgardner, Warsaw, and Sonia (Dan) Shepherd, Warsaw; five grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; sister, Elizabeth (Troy) Jarrell, Dana, Ky.; and three brothers, Kenneth Justice, Allen, Ky.; Jerry Justice, Prestonsburg, Ky.; and Paul Justice, Allen, Ky. Services were Friday, Feb. 16, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, officiated by Pastor Phil Chandler. A graveside service was at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Terry R. Martin

Terry R. Martin, 79, Mentone, formerly of Bourbon, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2024.

He was born May 22, 1944. He married Carolyn Hepler Dec. 24, 1967; she survives.

He is also survived by sons, Jeffrey (Kaori) Martin, Westfield, and Jonathan (Janisa) Martin, Mentone; his brother, Phillip (Sherrie) Martin, Plymouth; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

A service was Monday, Feb. 19, at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon, with Pastor Kenneth Cooke officiating. Burial was in Sandridge Cemetery, Bourbon.

Martha June Metzger

Martha June Metzger 100, Orlando, Fla., and formerly of Silver Lake, died Feb. 13, 2024.

She was born Aug. 16, 1923. On March 3, 1945, she married Harold D. Metzger; he died in 1995.

She is survived by three daughters, Patricia (Frank) Keller, Orlando, Fla., Connie (Terry) Rouse, Silver Lake, and Cheryl (Robert) Hill, Orlando, Fla.; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services were Thursday, Feb. 22, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, with Pastor Kent Harting officiating. Burial was at Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton.

Kathleen McClone

Kathleen McClone, 77, Syracuse, died at 8:37 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024.

She was born March 17, 1946.

Kathy is survived by her cousin, Betty Wesolowski; her mate, Nick Unowicz; and her guardianship caseworker from Logan Protective Services, Matt Costello.

Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel is assisting the family. A private burial was at Sumption Prairie Cemetery.

Kenneth E. Miller

Kenneth E. Miller, 97, North Manchester, Friday, Feb. 9, 2024.

He was born Nov. 9, 1926. He married Rose Marie Dickey Aug. 13, 1949; she survives.

He is also survived by children, Ann (John) Gruber-Miller and Kay(Dale) Miller Kempf); five grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.

Services were held Saturday, Feb. 17 at the Timbercrest Senior Living Community Chapel, North Manchester. A private burial will be held later at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Cornelius ‘Whitey’ Newsome

Cornelius “Whitey” Newsome, 80, Warsaw, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024.

He was born Feb. 24, 1943. On Jan. 14, 1970, he married Judy Hall; she survives.

He also is survived by three children, Shane (Lori) Newsome, Tonya Newsome and Lisa (Dawn) New-

some, all of Warsaw; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A service was Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with Pastor J.C. Sparks officiating with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

Rosie Lee Prater

Rosie Lee Prater, 97, Akron, died at 6:13 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024.

She was born March 30, 1926.

She is survived by her nieces Connie Fairchild, North Judson, and Stella Day, Fort Wayne; and nephews Gene “Jerry” Manns, Silver Lake, Danny Slone, Wabash, and Wiley Bailey; and great nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was Monday, Feb. 19, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. The interment will be in the Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

Josephine L. Ramp

Josephine L. Ramp, 75, Columbia City, died at 3:09 p.m. Feb. 6, 2024.

She was born Feb. 17, 1948. On May 16, 1981, she married David R. Ramp. He preceded her in death Oct. 1, 2022.

Surviving are sons, Wayne Watkins, Winamac, and Nicklos Watkins, West Lafayette; stepdaughter, Sheila Jackson, Columbia City; stepson, Paul Ramp, Kendallville; sisters, Joyce Faulstich, Plymouth, and Jacqueline Terry, Winamac; brother, Emzie Watkins, Nappanee; four grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held Feb. 13 at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. A graveside service followed at Eberhard Cemetery, Columbia City.

Darlene Schimmoller

Darlene Schimmoller, 88, Winona Lake, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.

She was born on July 21, 1935. On Aug. 11, 1956, she married John J. Schimmoller; he died in 1990.

She is survived by her daughter, Tamra (Greg) Ummel; daughter-inlaw Mary Ellen (John) Schimmoller; five grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday, Feb. 13 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw. A graveside service and burial was Friday, Feb. 16, at Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Ohio. Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, handled arrangements.

George L. Swank

George L. Swank, 93, Nappanee, died 10:24 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 2024.

He was born Oct. 26, 1930. On June 13, 1953, he married Nancy (Myers) Swank; she survives.

Also surviving are daughters, Janell (Mike) Foote, New Paris, and Lynell (Steve) Olesko, Nappanee; five grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 17, at New Paris Missionary Church with Pastor Dave Hackney officiating. Burial was in New Paris Cemetery.

Robert ‘Bob’ Lee Vickery

Robert “Bob” Lee Vickery, 80, Warsaw, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024.

He was born April 15, 1943. On Dec. 14, 2006, he married Ellen M. (Covert) Landis; she survives.

Additional survivors include by three sons, Scot (Rhonda) Vickery, Anderson, Brian (Holly) Vickery, Warsaw, and Fred (Lindsay) Kreps, Pierceton; two stepsons, Timothy Fred (Paula) Benge, Nocoma, Texas, and Terrance Lee (Stacy) Benge, Flanagan, Ill.; three daughters, Tammy Wholford, Mechanicsburg, Pa., Angela Vickery, Warsaw, and Teresa Purvis, Texas; 16 grandchildren, five stepgrandchildren, four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Joseph (Nancy) Vickery, Fort Wayne, and Daniel Vickery, Muncie; and sister, Nadine (William) Mowery, North Webster.

Funeral services were Wednesday, Feb. 14, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Lorrie Warner

Lorrie Warner, 60, Warsaw, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2024.

She was born Dec. 9, 1963.

Surviving are her husband, Steve Pfefferkorn, Warsaw; daughters, Shena (Joshua) Knisely, Claypool, and Angela (Richard) Wade, Warsaw; three grandchildren; and siblings, Carol Gillam, Cheryl Sandlin, Sherry (Brian) Pennington, Shawn McClelland, Benita Irwin, Alicia McClelland, and Patricia Hancock.

Services were Friday, Feb. 16, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, with Pastor Larry Burkhart officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Kathryn Louise Wasson

Kathryn Louise Wasson, 92, Warsaw, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2024.

She was born Feb. 8, 1932.

Surviving are her three children: Matthew Lee (Christine) Pamer, Decatur, Rose Pamer Mishler, Milford, and Myron Mark (Kathy) Pamer, Syracuse; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Titus Funeral Home was entrusted with her care. No public services will be held.

Ellis Dean Wildman

Ellis Dean Wildman, 94, Warsaw, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024.

He was born Jan. 16, 1930. On Nov. 7, 1958, he married Betty Lou Hecka-

man; she died in 2017.

Surviving are two sons and one daughter, Rick (Cindy) Heckaman, Winona Lake, Mark Wildman, Warsaw, and Renee (Lee) McAfee, Plymouth; seven grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Clarice Kilmer, Milford, Geraldine (Lynn) Stookey Shipley, Leesburg, Mary (Jim) Redman, Leesburg, and Carol Lee Thomas, Saint Mary, Fla.; and one brother, Bill (Nellie) Wildman, DeLand, Fla. A service was held at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Warsaw, Monday, Feb. 19.

Robert E. Wrzesien Jr.

Robert E. Wrzesien Jr., 55, South Bend, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.

He was born Sept. 7, 1968. He married Kathryn Muffley, Jan. 24, 2024; she survives.

He is also survived by a daughter, Catherine Wrzesien, Indianapolis; stepdaughter, Ella Muffley, Plymouth; sons, Dylen (Isabella) Wrzesien, Nappanee, and Tyler Holderman, South Bend; stepson, John Muffley, Plymouth; sister, Robin Hill, South Bend; two grandchildren; and numerous adoptive and foster children.

A memorial service will be from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at DeatonClemens-Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 W. Madison St., Plymouth.

Births Ramer Twins

Joni and Norma Jean Ramer, Wakarusa, are the parents of twins born Jan. 28, 2024. A son, Trevor Joni, was born at 11:11 a.m. and weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and a daughter, Tonya Jean, was born at 11:13 a.m. and weighed 5 pounds, 9 ounces.

They join four siblings: Jennika, Kaden, Amberly and Tristan.

Grandparents are Mrs. Rachel Ramer and Merlyn and Ella Mae Martin.

Janalyn Marielle Hostetler

Nelsen and Brenda (Miller) Hostetler, Millersburg, are the parents of a daughter, Janalyn Marielle Hostetler, born at 2:45 a.m. Feb. 13, 2024, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and weighed 21 and 1/2 inches long.

Kendrick Blake Bontrager

Larry and Alicia (Yoder) Bontrager are the parents of Kendrick Blake Bontrager born at 11:13 p.m.

Feb. 15, 2024, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 and 1/2 inches long.

He joins siblings: Delana, Vanessa and Lindsey. Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Loretta Yoder, Milford, and paternal grandparents are Vernon and Ella Mae Bontrager, Shipshewana.

Anneka Rose Troyer

John and Rachel (Troyer) Troyer, Bremen, are the parents of a daughter, Anneka Rose Troyer, born at 6:37 p.m. Feb. 13, 2024. She weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces.

KLA cadets get an overview of healthcare The Kosciusko Leadership Academy cadets visited the Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital Administration Classroom Tuesday, Feb. 6, where they learned about healthcare in Kosciusko County.

The presenters included Lynn Mergen, CEO of Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital; Rob Ryan, CEO of the Bowen Center; and Mark Pepple, manager of Lutheran EMS. Mergen gave an update on the Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital.

The building construction and remodeling will be completed in five months. In the past year, LKH has provided $112,457,000 in total community investment.

Lutheran Kosciusko has been a full-service hospital since 1976.

They have also expanded surgical services plus more robotic services. The hospital has a cardiology program, an oncology program, and is working on adding more emergency services as well as women’s services. Challenges facing LKH include recruiting for physicians and employees.

Ryan spoke on the history of mental health treatment in the country and state including

treatment options and funding for mental health centers. Ryan started his career at the Bowen Center in 2004. The Bowen Center has become one of the largest mental health centers in the state and provides multiple services in 26 counties. It provides mental health counseling, addiction counseling, counseling for schools, counseling programs for corporations, counseling for the Department of Child Services and more.

Pepple spoke on the history and accomplishments of the Lutheran EMS system in Kosciusko County.

Lutheran EMS has the largest coverage territory in Northern Indiana. Currently it has mobile integrated healthcare and had over 7,700 calls in 2023. It also provides CPR training to local schools, corporations, and community members and have car seat inspection services. The Warsaw Area Career Center provides students with an EMT Basic Class taught by Lutheran EMS. The next KLA session will cover planning for the future in Kosciusko County at the Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, Feb. 20.

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County RepoRt Court News Small Claims

The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Warsaw Health System LLC, d/b/a Kosciusko Community Hospital v.

Heather Addair, $3,725.91; v. Brittany Boggs, $565.37; v. Lola Henk, $812.87; v. Dustin Hoffman, $889.53; v. Kenneth Janda, $1,201.72; v. Jeremy Lackey, $756.70; v. Illa Lane, $1,004.07; v. Shannon Mayhew, $636.20; v. Leonard Reese, $5,378.05; v. Andrew Secor, $685.43 Vanderpool Law Firm PC v. Jocelyn Marie Anderson-George, $2,415 Aegis Dental Group Warsaw PC v.

Shane A. Beliles, $1,206.41 HSB Grill LLC v. Sean Bloom, $3,450 Client Services KL v. Gary T. Castle, $540.12 CL Benz Co. LLC v. Jill Goddard, $1,562.60 Tim C. Hare v. Cody Horvath, Horvath’s Interior Renovations LLC, $7,000 Warsaw Health System v. Larry Myer, $1,992.66 Jeri Good, Good Family Funeral Home Inc. v. Raeann Reichard, $10,000 Carrie Sue Reed v. Darrell Stahly, $1,092.50

Civil Collections

The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Christopher D. Kehler presiding: LVNV Funding LLC v. Michael Aikin, $1,162.26; v. Lydia Espinoza, $1,555.95;v. Miguel A. Macias-Chavez, $4,799.43; v. Jeffery Smith, $1,442.20 Gateway Financial Solutions v. Trenton Alderfer, $12,109.12; v. Joshua Q. Howard, $9,256.89 Discover Bank v. Ryan Coquillard, $7,958.94; v. Christopher Cotton, $13,247.13; v. Brent A. Graham, $11,896.67 Everwise Credit Union, f/k/a Teachers Credit Union v. Darrin Ray Gibbs, $2,991.45 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v.

Deb Marshall, $816.40

Civil Torts

The following civil tort has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Christopher D. Kehler presiding: Shahid Rizwan v. Penguin Point Restaurant Group LLC, $10,000

Domestic Relations

The following decision in a domestic relations case has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Christopher D. Kehler presiding: Laura Pelz, Nicholas Matthew Jacobs v. Andrew Scott Halfacre, zero

Mortgage Foreclosures

The following mortgage foreclosure has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: PennyMac Loan Services LLC v. Ann Fribley, $235,179.42

Superior Court III

The following fines for infractions have been assessed in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Min-

er presiding: Speeding — Lauren A. Sasso, Warsaw, $164.50; Josiah B. Shank, Akron, $164.50; Tara M. Depew, Etna Green, $164.50; Kailer V. Slusser, Syracuse, $164.50; Dylan L. Cassidy, North Webster, $164.50; Marcus M. House, Warsaw, $164.50; Lloyd M. Watkins, Tipton, $164.50; Gowri S. Sekar, Warsaw, $164.50; Ryan L. Wood, Warsaw, $164.50; v. Bethany K. Bentley, Bourbon, $164.50; Keith W. Harris, Warsaw, $164.50; William D. Baker, Ligonier, $164.50;Jeffery L. Cripe, Warsaw, $164.50; Brian J. Romine, Mentone, $164.50 Driving left of center, speeding, no valid driver’s license — Benjamin Diaz Bello, Warsaw, $214.50 Driving while suspended — Jose Gomez-Lopez, Warsaw, $189.50 Failure to register — Stephen S. Thomas, North Manchester, $164.50 No valid driver’s license — Arias R. Bonifacio, Warsaw, $164.50 Following too closely — Steven D. Willard, Silver Lake, $164.50 Failure to register — Erica M. Wescher, Bourbon, $164.50 Failure to register, motor vehicle lights/reflectors violation — Julia D. Swingle, North Webster, $189.50 Distracted driving — Amechi L. Smallwood, Warsaw, $164.50 Operating with expired plates — Joseph W. Frentzel, Warsaw, $164 Failure to dim headlights — Wayne R. Kuhns, Nappanee, $164.50 Owner allows dog to stray beyond owner’s premises — Nicales R. Kuhn, Leesburg, $25 No operator’s license in possession — Ryan A. Tucker, Warsaw, $164.50 Hunting without wearing hunter orange when required — Wilbur D. Petersheim, New Paris, $25 Hunting wild animals, fishing or trapping without a license — Taryn D. Whetstone, Winona Lake, $164 Overbag/possession limit deer archery — Joshua S. Wallace, North Webster, $164 Disregarding an official traffic control device — Austin M. Allen, Pierceton, $164.50

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

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Rosa Elba Moyotl, 24, Warsaw, and Eufracio Moyotl Cuazitl, 29, Warsaw

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Ethan Harley Stump, 23, Syracuse, and Alexus Elizabeth Collins, 25, Syracuse

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Barbara Camargo Osti, 30, Winona Lake, and Tyler David Syndram, 30, Winona Lake

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Luis Antonio Rivera, 31, Winona Lake, and Wendy Jesenia Lopez, 24, Winona Lake

Meyo-Cuanetl

Adalberto Meyo Meyo, 56, Winona Lake, and Rocio Xique Cuanetl, 58, Winona Lake

Eigsti-Hernandez

Brandon L. Eigsti, 36, Warsaw, and Sofia Hernandez, 29, Warsaw

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Joshua Allen Amburgey, 35, Warsaw, and Harley May Zello, 27, Warsaw

Wakefield-Hicks

Miranda Marie Wakefield, 28, Warsaw, and Anthony John Hicks, 24, Warsaw

McCray-Elick

Teanna M. McCray, 35, Syracuse, and Blake Albert Elick, 37, Syracuse

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Sophia Louise Townsend, 22, East Leroy, Mich., and Andrew Kenneth Wetherington, 19, Winona Lake

Bird-Hilliard

Russel Dean Bird, 25, Bourbon, and Emily Ann Hilliard, 26, Mentone

Harris-Craig

Jimmie Dale Harris III, 24, Warsaw, and Selena Ann Craig, 26, Warsaw

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Lorenzo Antonio Castro, 27, Warsaw, and Tania Jacqueline Pimentel, 27, Warsaw

Delph-McCormack

Richard Lee Delph, 84, Syracuse, and Cecil Ann McCormack, 83, Anderson

Hart-Cohen-Solal

Madison Elke Hart, 27, Warsaw, and Lennie Lulu Philippe Cohen-Solal, 32, Niort, France

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Jesse Mikel Hearth, 23, Bedford, and Abigail LeeAnn Fishel, 23, Warsaw

Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Kosciusko Superior Courts I and IV: Swaney — Erika R. Swaney, Cromwell, and Robert Swaney, Pierceton. They were married Sept.

15, 2017; no separation date given.

Two minor children.

Hershberger — Sarah Hershberger, Milford, and Christopher Hershberger, Mishawaka. They were married May 6, 2017, and separated Dec. 31, 2023. Four minor children.

Friggle — Kathy Friggle, Milford, and Garrison Friggle, Milford.

They were married June 25, 2011, and separated Dec. 31, 2023. Two minor children.

Ellis-Fairchild-Ellis — Timothy Ellis, Warsaw, and Wendy Fairchild-Ellis, Warsaw. They were married April 19, 2003, and separated July 1, 2023. One minor child.

Finley — Mitchell Finley, Warsaw, and Rebeka Finley, Middletown, Ohio. With children. No other information was available.

McCammack — Ericka J. McCammack, Warsaw, and Duncan McCammack, Nappanee. They were married April 30, 2021, and separated Nov. 1, 2023. Two minor children.

Martin — Cory Martin, Warsaw, and Karlee Martin, Warsaw. They were married April 17, 2021, and separated Dec. 15, 2023. No minor children.

Goshen Physicians Gastroenterology now offers new liver screening Goshen Physicians Gastroenterology now offers a new liver screening that provides advanced organ health assessments.

In addition to faster and more accurate measurements, upgrading from FibroScan to FibroScan Expert 630 adds new capabilities to examine the spleen for signs that liver disease is significantly affecting the whole body.

FibroScan Expert 630 is a

painless, non-invasive exam via a handheld probe for liver conditions such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, viral hepatitis, alcohol hepatitis and autoimmune conditions of the liver. The scan also helps specialists assess patient risk of cirrhosis.

“We are pleased to offer this convenient, 10-minute in-office screening that gives patients important information about their liver health,” said Randy Chris-

tophel, Goshen Health president and CEO. “Early detection of liver disease gives us the best opportunity to treat patients with non-invasive procedures, such as medication and lifestyle modifications.”

Liver health screenings with FibroScan Expert 630 are available at Goshen Physicians Gastroenterology for adults with a referral from a primary health care provider.

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Elkhart Extension to offer cooking small class at the Osolo Branch Library Many of us live alone or in a smaller household. This can make finding the motivation to cook for yourself difficult especially after a long day at work.

Coming up with meal ideas and finding recipes can be a chore in itself. Learn how to master a few basic cooking skills, stock up on essential ingredients and get creative in making meals which work specifically for you.

Join this free educational program presented by Emily Christ, Purdue University Extension educator in health and human sciences in Elkhart County.

This program is being offered at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at the Elkhart Public Library Osolo Branch, 3429 E. Bristol St., Elkhart. The program will last approximately one hour.

If you would like to attend the program, pre-register by calling Jenn at (574) 533-0554 or email 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 Emily at (574) 533-0554 by Feb. 29.

Lake City Bank welcomes Blakesley to its information security and assurance team Lake City Bank recently announced Noah S. Blakesley has joined the bank as security analyst officer.

In this position, Blakesley 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.

Blakesley earned his bachelor’s degree in environmental science with a minor in information systems at Grace College. He holds the CompTIA A+ certification.

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Local students named to Trinity Christian College dean’s list In recognition of outstanding academic achievement, Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, Ill., released the college’s dean’s list for fall of 2023.

The dean’s list is Trinity Christian College’s highest academic honor. It is recognized for traditional undergraduate

students who achieve a semester GPA of 3.5 or better in 12 or more credits with grade points.

The following local students were named to the dean’s list: Adriana Klein of Warsaw and Jacob Hutcherson of Winona Lake.

Open your home to a foreign exchange student World Heritage International Student Exchange Program, a nonprofit, public benefit organization, is seeking local families to host foreign exchange students this coming school year. World Heritage students come from a variety of countries worldwide: Italy, Denmark, Spain, France, Germany, Ukraine, Japan, Australia, to name just a few.

They are between the ages of 15 and 18 years, and they are enthusiastic and excited to experience American culture, family life, school, sports. They also love to share their own culture and language with their host families, who welcome the students into their home, not as a guest, but as a family member, giving everyone involved a rich cultural experience. Host families may be single parents, couples and single persons.

The exchange students have pocket money for personal expenses and full health, accident and liability insurance. World

Heritage students are carefully selected based upon academics and personality, and host families choose their student from different backgrounds, countries and personal interests.

World Heritage also offers qualified American students the opportunity to learn another language and culture by spending a school year, semester or a summer with a host family in another country.

If interested in hosting an exchange student or becoming an exchange student abroad, call Debra Garbon, World Heritage director, at (800) 888-9040, visit world-heritage.org or send an email to info@world-heritage. org to request more information or start the application process. Students are eager to learn about their American host family, so begin the process of welcoming your new son or daughter today. The memories and the relationship you create with your exchange student will stay with you forever.

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Brothers In Harmony to honor Rodeheaver legacy The Brothers in Harmony, a 25-voice, local men’s chorus, will present “An Evening With the Brothers in Harmony” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, in the chapel of Grace Retirement Village on Wooster Road in Winona Lake.

The program is free and open to the public.

In addition to a number of seasonal sacred numbers related to Passion Week and Easter, the program will also feature a special legacy salute to the late Homer Rodeheaver, who was a Winona Lake resident until his death in 1955. Rodeheaver,

involved in the world of gospel music publishing and recording, was also (for 20 years) the platform song leader and choir director for the crusades of evangelist Billy Sunday.

Though not a prolific composer himself, Rodeheaver was able to purchase poems and song texts from a wide variety of writers, put them to music and then record them. His Rodeheaver Hall-Mack Publishing Company, which was headquartered in Winona Lake’s Westminster Hotel, at one time was the largest gospel music publisher in the country, with more

than 6,000 copyrights under its direction.

Any given hymnal published in the 20th century would have 100-200 Rodeheaver copyrights included.

Monday night’s program will feature some of Rodeheaver’s best-known hymns and gospel songs, some sung by the chorus and others presented as instrumental or vocal solos.

Brothers in Harmony was founded by Tiberius Rata and includes additional directors and accompanists for the group including Jim Cox, Bill Schaffer, Terry White and Kyle Garner.

Grace College opens registration for youth academic summer camps Grace College and Seminary recently announced its summer camp schedule for the summer of 2024.

The school is offering six camps to meet a variety of student needs and interests: visual arts, exercise science, engineering, creative writing, mediation and ecology. The full schedule can be found at grace.edu/ camps.

“We are thrilled to offer these camps for a second year in a row,” said Adrienne Daeger, director of event services and camps at Grace.

“We received wonderful feedback from campers and their parents last year, and this year, we are introducing three new camps for youth interested in ecology, creative writing and mediation,” she said.

Students of various ages will experience hands-on instruction as well as individualized mentorship from Grace College faculty, students and local professionals.

Through Grace College’s academic camps, students will be given the opportunity to learn new skills, build relationships and gain exposure to careers in a variety of fields.

Campers interested in attending the visual art camp will take their artistic interests and abilities to the next level, developing creative skills in drawing, painting and vi-

sual design. The camp includes a trip to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo and Fort Wayne Museum of Art to gather inspiration for projects that will be presented in a final showcase for campers’ families on the last day of camp.

The exercise science camp, which has been expanded from last year, will be led by sports professionals and will give students the opportunity to complete a traditional athletic combine event, including a 40yard dash, vertical jump and more.

All campers will receive a body composition analysis and functional movement screening, engaging directly with tools of the exercise science trade. They will also gain insight on how to heal from and prevent injury.

For students looking for handson design experience, the engineering camp will give campers the opportunity to learn about real-world engineering. Students will visit local engineering companies, learn computer-aided design and use it to design a race car, utilize 3D printers, robotics and virtual reality, and participate in a car race at the end of the week.

The creative writing summer camp introduces high school campers to poetry, stories and essays

through creative prompts and local nature explorations. Students will participate in writing workshops, learn about publishing their work and perform a public reading at the end of the week.

For high school students interested in law or debate, the mediation camp introduces campers to mediation, a growing peaceful alternative to litigation in courts.

With Grace College’s internationally-awarded mediation team as their guides, campers will practice developing win-win solutions to complex conflicts and take on the roles of all sides of the process.

The ecology career intensive introduces high school campers to eight lessons on Indiana’s plants, water, soils and wildlife. Each lesson will take campers on a field trip to a land trust, park or environmental science center, providing campers with practice in plant and animal identification in local habitats.

Each camp includes snacks and lunch. Parents are also invited to a section of each camp to see what their child has been working on over the week. If camp costs are a barrier for a student to attend, need based scholarships are available upon application. To learn more, email academiccamps@grace.edu.

DNR has solar eclipse glasses, T-shirts available for purchase It’s time to prepare for the April 8 solar eclipse, during which the moon will completely cover the sun over a significant portion of Indiana, causing darkness at mid-afternoon.

Because viewing the sun at any phase of the eclipse without proper eye protection can cause permanent eye damage or even blindness, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is providing the opportunity to buy eclipse glasses.

The glasses, branded with the state’s eclipse logo and purchased

from a vendor on the American Astronomical Society’s approved list (eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/viewersfilters), have 2-millimeter scratchresistant polymer lenses that filter 100% of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet and infrared rays and have been independently tested to be safe for watching all phases of the eclipse.

Four-packs can be bought at ShopINStateParks.com for $10 each, plus shipping and handling.

You can also buy four-packs for $10 each at any Indiana State Park

inn gift shop or property office or individual pairs for $3 each. A list of properties is at on.IN.gov/stateparks.

Commemorative eclipse logo Tshirts are also available online. The short-sleeve version costs $24.95, and the long-sleeve shirt costs $32.95, plus tax. Park offices and inn gift shops are also starting to stock eclipse shirts; call ahead for shirt and size availability.

Learn more about the eclipse at on.IN.gov/eclipse.

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Art in Action —

American artist Mary Cassat

By DEEANNA MURASKI, and DARLA MCCAMMON Guest Writers Our series in American artist’s influence in America continues with an artist who fought her whole life against multiple forces.

Mary Cassat was born in Pennsylvania in 1844 to an affluent family. She realized her artistic talent at 15 years old, but was thwarted and not encouraged to pursue art as a profession. Interestingly and ironically, her parents were of the belief that women were born to birth children only. The irony is she never married nor had children, yet many of her paintings capture women with children.

Due to her family’s social status, they prompted her to study abroad at a fairly young age and she was afforded trips to all the European art meccas. Even though her parents did not encourage an artistic vocation, they still encouraged study.

Thus, at the young age of 15, Cassat was allowed by her parents to attend the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. She continued to study there for the duration of the Civil War (1861-1865) when the war’s destruction was blazing a path throughout the US. While her parents didn’t foster a career in art, she also was

not encouraged to go into the colors and black shading. field of art by other male artists.

Conversely, Impressionists She was frequently ridiculed strove to showcase the everyday at the Academy for her unique life in bright bold colors. They views on art. adhored the color black and reWanting to get away from fused to allow their brushes to American views on female art- touch it as black represented ists, and her father’s rejection of the old daunting style of painther art, Cassat moved to Paris. ing. Each short stroke of the However, she was met with the brush at close range looked like same resistance as women were nothing but from a distance is not accepted into the univer- when these random strokes and sities and private instruction colors formed to create a beauwas difficult to find. She repeat- tiful calm flowing impression of edly entered her artwork in an outside scene. the famous Paris Salon, which While in Paris, Cassat became required a juried review for ac- very good friends with Edgar ceptance to enter.

Degas who had a studio just The salon was an annual ex- steps from her own. They were hibition. For 10 solid years, she considered good friends for the was repeatedly rejected; when duration of both their lives but she finally was admitted it was each never married. Friends of under another name: Mary Ste- both said their high moral charvenson. Her father continued to acters would have prevented financially support Cassat, but any relations outside of marrefused to buy painting sup- riage. Thus, Cassat ended life plies. As Cassat, being a woman, surrounded by her art at 82 as a was not admitted to the univer- female art pioneer and Impressities nor the prominent cafes, sionist hero. she was relegated to a limited The “Pierceton Picker” Dave social life void of the artists she Taylor is showcasing his art at craved to be around.

Warsaw City Hall. City Hall is Roughly this same time, there open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monwas another group that was day through Friday.

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MARY CASSAT MOTHER AND BABY — While she never married or had children, Mary Cassat did many paintings featuring mothers and her children. Photo provided by Darla McCammon.

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Join this free educational program presented by Emily Christ, Purdue University Extension educator in health and human sciences in Elkhart County. This program is being offered at 1 p.m. Wednesday,

March 13, at the Bristol Public Library, 505 W. Vistula St., Bristol. The program will last around one hour.

If you would like to attend the program, register by calling Jenn at 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 call Christ at (574) 533-0554 by Feb. 28.

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