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025( 7(&+12/2*< %\ 7,0 $6+/(< 6WDII :ULWHU To one degree or another, COVID-19 has impacted government entities and forced decisions to be made sooner than originally anticipated. For the Kosciusko County Area Planning Office, which oversees the county board of zoning appeals and Area Planning Commission hearings each month, it has meant grappling with the numerous positives and negatives associated with technology.

For the first couple of months after the pandemic began, neither hearing was held. “We had looked at Zoom at first, but our board members felt comfortable coming in,” said Matt Sandy, assistant planning director for the county.

“It really showed us how much of a digital world is out there.”

There are certainly positive advantages to utilizing digital technology such as not having to travel to meetings, which at times can be difficult to do. Sandy serves on a board himself in South Bend and acknowledged the challenge of the travel time involved and fitting that in to his schedule sometimes.

A downside is figuring out how to integrate all the displays often used at the hearings into a digital format. And the personal element is missing when a digital format is used. “You can pick up more on something said when the person is present,” he noted.

In response to COVID and to prepare for what potentially lies ahead, the old courtroom in the county courthouse is being retrofitted to accommodate Zoom meetings and also for streaming live online. And the sound system is being “beefed up,” Sandy said.

Foot traffic into the planning office used to be much more common, especially for those looking to obtain a building permit. But when the pandemic hit, Sandy and Dan Richard, the planning director, were the only two working in the planning office as the skeleton crew.

As much as possible, the two worked together to continue issuing building permits through email. That meant emails being exchanged back and forth.

More than 100 permits were issued though.

“It was a learning curve, but it was still showing us there was construction going on,” Sandy said.

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Discussions had been held for a while about making the permit process available online and COVID heightened the importance of making it a reality.

“It showed us this is here, this is real,” Sandy said.

Online permitting streamlines the process and reduces the foot traffic into the planning office. The system is not fully built yet and is also utilized by other county government offices such as the auditor’s office, the health department and others.

As surprising as it may at first appear to be, more building permits were an in 2019 issued in 2020 (1,145) than (1,074), but construction hass been busy andy for several months now. Sandy tiions noted there are more additions a ather and renovations to houses rather than new homes being builtt and commercial activity has been strong. ficc and There is still foot traffic syy, but some days are quite busy, ree obvichanges due to COVID are caan’t be ous. The full service counter can’t tan ncing. used because of social distancing.

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Even when things return to “normal,” whenever that may be, technology will still likely be used. Streaming will likely still be used for hearings “because there is still a want for it” and some people will probably not feel comfortable attending meetings in person. Sandy also noted the county’s comprehensive planning process involves many people, some of whom can’t come to a meeting but could still use Zoom.

And there has been a push recently at the county level for broadband internet service. Access to the internet is even more important these days.

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“There were a lot of opportunities for art for kids in Columbus,” Keffer said, who is now the director of marketing and fund development for the Parkview Warsaw YMCA. “I got into summer art programs at the Columbus College of Art and Design.”

Drawing and designing have been passions of his for several years, and when he is not working at the Y, he can often be found working in his printmaking shop that was converted from a detached garage next to his house. He does fine art print making and is one of the featured artists of the Fort Wayne Museum of Art where they sell his art such as big posters, big prints on wood panels and hand drawn designs.

He also attends 10 to 12 art shows each year, including the Winona Lake Art Fair.

Although he grew up in Ohio, Keffer chose to enroll at Indiana Wesleyan University.

He attended a private Christian high school in Columbus and a guidance counselor there recommended IWU. Keffer did attend an art school in Cincinnati during his freshman year of college, “but I didn’t really like it.”

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While at Indiana Wesleyan, from where he graduated in 2007 and studied painting and art education, a friend from Warsaw who had started the MudLove ceramics studio in Warsaw asked Keffer to move there and help him. He accepted the offer and worked at MudLove for three years. Just prior to accepting the MudLove position, he had taught art at the Challenge Foundation Academy, a charter school in Indianapolis.

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At that time Ben’s wife, Nicole, who is friends with Y employees, informed him a position as marketing director was open at the Y. “It seemed like something I was interested in,” he said, and began as marketing director in December 2018.

Promoting the YMCA through the website, emails or press releases is a big part of his role.

“Anything visual about the Y comes through my desk,” he said. “I am communicating with the staff about what is going on.”

There is also building and maintaining the website.

Fund development has been more of a challenge for him “because I didn’t have the experience” with fundraising, and it has been more of a learning curve. The YMCA is nonprofit and must raise funds every year to keep operating.

“We do financial assistance for families so everyone can come here,” Keffer said. In 2020, even in the midst of a global pandemic, the Y was able to met its fundraising goal and $131,000 was raised.

Ben and Nicole have two children: son Lucas, 4, and daughter Quinn, 2. The family is seeking a church home and have visited some local churches.

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Birds and other indicators of spring It’s February. The first month of the new year has passed.

Each day the sun rises a few minutes earlier.

Each day is a few minutes longer than the day before. The difference in length of day isn’t noticeable from one day to the next, but it is noticeable from one week to the next.

This week is more wintry than any week in January. The temperature was below 10 degrees

this morning, colder than any day I remember in January. There’s several inches of snow. Lakes and all but the swiftest flowing rivers are ice covered, frozen over. There are men ice fishing.

The birds coming to my bird feeders are the same species, probably the same birds that have been coming to the feeders all winter. There are blackcapped chickadees, tufted titmice, white-breasted nuthatches, downy and red-bellied woodpeckers, occasionally a hairy woodpecker. There are goldfinches in winter plumage, house sparrows, tree sparrows, two or three whitecrowned sparrows, cardinals and blue jays and, intermittently, two mourning doves.

The birds I see when I’m out are year-rounders, summer and winter birds, crows, red-tailed hawks and kestrels. When I’ve gone to a lake or river where there is open water I’ve seen Canada geese, mallards, mute swans and sandhill cranes. Once this winter, last year not this, two sandhill cranes landed in our pasture.

I want to see some birds I have not seen this winter, migrants, indicators of spring. I want to see robins and bluebirds and indigo buntings and warblers. My older daughter did see three robins in our yard a few weeks ago, but I didn’t see them. I wrote about them in one of my articles, however, and soon after I wrote the article, I received an email from

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a road, though when I see them along the side of the road, they’re feeding on some critter that’s been killed on the road and I always feel sorry for the road kill whether it’s a raccoon or an opossum, a squirrel or a woodchuck or a deer, a dog or other animal.

There are other indicators of spring, of course. The buds on trees and bushes are expanding. Buds are opening, leaves are spreading. In yards the grass is growing, turning green. Dandelions are blooming, the earliest are even going to seed, becoming balls of fluff. In grasslands and woodlands and wetlands, marshes, other wildflowers bloom. One of the earliest wildflowers to bloom is marsh marigold, as its name indicates, a marsh blossom.

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I want to see more waterfowl.

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The ducks were goldeneyes. Or were they buffleheads? I don’t remember.

I want to see song sparrows, in the bushes in our yard, and chipping sparrows. When I go driving on country roads, I want to see meadowlarks and vesper sparrows and field sparrows. I want to see grackles and red-winged blackbirds. I’d even like to see cowbirds. Cowbirds are spring birds, indicators of spring. I want to see barn swallows flying in and out of our barn.

I’ve seen a red-tailed hawk now and then all winter, and a kestrel, usually perched on a power line or pole. I’d like to see more of each. I’d like to see turkey vultures, circling high in the sky or on the ground along the side of

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Good neighbors: Do you crochet? I have many crochet pattern books to give away. I live near Wakarusa. Email corwinLreed@gmail.com or call (574) 862-1686 and leave message.

Yum-yum sauce — Does anyone have a recipe similar to Terry Ho’s yum-yum sauce? Reply through this column. — A reader House slippers — Looking for someone who knows how to knit or crochet house slippers. Would prefer someone in the Rochester or Akron area or Plymouth. Call (708) 271-3546.

Radio repair Good neighbors: To the person seeking repairs for the 1942 Zenith radio, try contacting the Amateur Radio Club K9TSM/K9WJU, their call letters, which meets at the senior center off College Avenue at Greencroft in Goshen. They probably know an “old ham” who knows radios.

Used treadmill Good neighbors: Replying to the person looking for a used treadmill, I have a Longbed treadmill (can be used for running) with a new belt. Call (574) 849-3158.

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Hobby horse — Is there any good neighbor in the Nappanee area who would have a good hobby horse they want to get rid of? The kind on a stand with springs a child bounces on. Leave a message at (574) 773-0508.

Pony saddle — We are looking for a used pony saddle. Call (574) 642-3991.

Carpet stretching — Seniors looking for someone to stretch carpets prior to cleaning. Syracuse resident. Call (260) 446-1111.

Woodworking tools — Some time ago, the name of a person buying woodworking tools and equipment was given. Please submit that name and phone number again. — A reader

Seeking advice — I have an original Cricut machine my daughter never used. I’m now trying to use it, but the blade doesn’t cut and is wobbly in the cartridge. Can anyone give me advice? Call (574) 831-3418.

Bathtub reglazing — Does anyone know of a company that reglazes a bathtub? Reply through this column. — A neighbor

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TVSC sets kindergarten registration dates Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation has set the kindergarten registration dates for the 2021-22 school year for Akron and Mentone elementary schools. Kindergarten roundup is scheduled for the evenings of Tuesday, March 2, and Thursday, March 4.

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Due to COVID-19, an RSVP is required for kindergarten roundup. To reserve a kindergarten registration date at Akron Elementary, call (574) 598-2367 or email bradfords@tvsc.k12.in.us. To register at Mentone Elementary, call

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Annual extension meeting going virtual Kosciusko County’s annual extension meeting will be held virtually at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 1. This year’s theme is “Deep Roots Yield Success.”

Attendees will learn how Kosciusko County’s Extension Educators and resilient volunteers joined together to positively impact the community and produce encouraging 2020 returns.

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The school attributes the growth to its simple application process, flexible workload and competitive pricing.

“Last May we reduced the price of our online degrees by an average of 19.5% to remove financial hurdles for online learners, and our tuition remains the lowest among schools of its kind,” said Kourtney Sumner, director of graduate and online admissions at Grace. “In fact, our MA of clinical mental health counseling is the most affordable CACREPaccredited online program nationwide,” she said.

With the surge of growth, the school has seen an increased interest in its MA of clinical mental health counseling as well as its bachelor degree completion programs, which

enable adult learners with at least 60 credits to finish their bachelor’s degree online at a manageable pace.

“Grace is extremely transfer-friendly,” said Sumner. “For those who have logged years of practical work since starting their degree, we accept their relevant hands-on experiences as college credit,” explained Sumner.

The institution also has a transfer agreement with Ivy Tech. Graduates from Ivy Tech can transfer their credits to Grace and complete their degree in two years. In addition, Ivy Tech graduates can receive a $100 discount for every credit hour they take to complete their bachelor’s degree at Grace.

Bachelor degree completion programs include psychology, business administration, ministry leadership and human services. Grace’s master’s degrees include MBA; MS of higher education, nonprofit management, ministry studies and athletic administration; MA of clinical mental health

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“There is a real opportunity to seize the moment and pursue online education right now,” Sumner said. “Whether you’re a working single, a

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SWCD gets creative in offering programs, services %\ '(% 3$77(5621 (GLWRU ,Q &KLHI The annual Kosciusko County Soil and Water District meeting was just as unique as the past year. There was no guest speaker.

There were no awards presented and no large gathering of people.

Instead this year’s annual meeting was virtual and brief with highlights of the unusual year and election of one supervisor.

The participants totaled 14 people, all board members of the SWCD with the exception of a few people including Cary Groninger and Brad Jackson, county commissioners.

Darci Zolman, program administrator, who has been with the SWCD for more than 33 years presented a short PowerPoint highlighting programs and services in 2020. “This was by far the most unusual year,” she stated, adding programs and services were offered in unique ways. “We used out of the box thinking,” she

stated adding the local SWCD had success in a most unusual year.

She highlighted grant projects through the Lake & River Enhancement program and Clean Water Indiana. Both projects included the Tippecanoe River and Walnut Creek watersheds. A project in the Eel River Watershed was also completed through the CWI grant.

Zolman noted the partnerships with other agencies throughout the state on such services as Rule 5 (erosion control plans on construction sites), landfill inspection, collecting data through a tillage transects and field inspections for the conservation reserve program assistance. “Even through social distancing and masking we were still able to engage with the community through a variety of programs,” Zolman stated. She highlighted the food plot seed program where 1,400 pounds of seed was dispersed for wildlife food plots. A new program — Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area Group — was

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Rosemary Lynch of Silver Lake will be celebrating her 90th birthday March 9th.

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initiated to address water and woodland invasive species.

Adult programs included the annual farmers breakfast and contractors workshop, which were held early in the year. The Riverwatch Training and Project Wet & Wild programs were held outside. Education for youth continued with outside learning experiences in the area of field, stream and wetlands.

Zolman also highlighted two SWCD members who received awards during the past year. J and M Roberts Farms was the recipient of the River Friendly Farmer award and Jamie Scott was recipient of the Indiana As-

sociation Soil Water Conservation District President’s Award. Additionally she highlighted the local SWCD’s participation in award winning programs receiving the Friend of Conservation Award from the Arrow Head Country RC&D and recipient of the Indiana Master Naturalist Host of the Year award from the DNR after revamping the program for master naturalist to complete the course.

Stan Moore, supervisor, noted prior to Zolman’s presentation the “past year presented a lot of challenges ... if 2020 taught us anything it is to be resilient ... creative and to adapt services.”

He noted while the district was unable to provide some services such as the tree sale program, they were able to deliver many services to the community.

It was noted the tree sales will be back for 2021 and people were encouraged to visit the SWCD’s website to order or contact the office to have information mailed.

During the business portion of the meeting, Jamie Scott was re-elected to another three years as a supervisor. He has spent 18 years on the SWCD board and is the current vice chairman.

The financial report was presented by Ryan Martin, secretary/treasurer.

College Goal Sunday is in March Financial aid professionals from all across Indiana will be volunteering to help collegebound students and their families open the door to financial aid during College Goal Sunday. The event is set for 2 p.m.

March 7.

The free program assists Indiana students in filing Free Application for Federal Student Aid. FAFSA is required for students to be considered for federal and state grants, scholarships, and federal student loans at most colleges, universities and vocational/technical schools nationwide.

FAFSA must be filed by April 15 to be eligible for financial aid. One of many reasons College Goal Sunday is so important is because many families perceive the form to be too complicated and time consuming to complete. In less than one afternoon, during College Goal Sunday, students and their families can get free help and file the form.

Now in its 32nd year, College Goal Sunday has helped more than 94,000 Indiana students and families complete FAFSA properly and on time. College Goal Sunday is a charitable program of the Indiana Student Financial Aid Association.

“The event on March 7 will be the second virtual College Goal Sunday ISFAA is offering this FAFSA filing season,” said Bill Wozniak, co-chair of College Goal. “We hope all Hoosiers, who have not filed already, take advantage of College Goal Sunday, file the FAFSA, and get one step closer to fulfilling their educational goals. With FAFSA filing rates across the country down significantly this year’s event is more important than ever.”

According to Indiana Commission for Higher Education, programs like College Goal are

reaching first-generation college students. In recent years, according to CHE statistics, more single-parent Hoosier families have filed for financial aid, indicating programs like College Goal Sunday are reaching highrisk students.

“Students who don’t complete their financial aid paperwork properly and on time are often very disappointed when they find out how much financial aid they lost,” said Wozniak.

“This is why the Indiana Student Financial Aid Association not only continues to provide College Goal Sunday, but offers two events during the year. If assistance gives students a better chance at education beyond high school and less debt, we’re fulfilling our mission.”

Students should attend College Goal Sunday with their parent or guardian and parents should bring completed 2019 IRS 1040 tax returns, W-2 Forms and other 2019 income and benefits information. Students who worked should also bring income information. Students 24 years of age or older may attend alone and bring their completed 2019 IRS 1040 tax return, W-2 Form or other 2019 income and benefits information. Students and parents are encouraged to apply for U.S. Department of Education FSA IDs at studentaid.gov before logging in

to the event.

Volunteers will answer questions as needed. To attend visit CollegeGoalSunday.org March 7 and click the link displayed on that page to enter the virtual event. For the best filing experience, working from a computer or laptop during the event is highly recommended.

Students may also win one of five $1,000 scholarships. Students who attend and submit a completed evaluation form, will automatically be entered in a drawing for a $1,000 scholarship. The winners will be notified in April; prizes will be sent directly to the higher education institution selected by those students.

21st Century Scholars are income-eligible students who sign a contract in the seventh or eighth grade promising they will graduate from high school, meet grade point requirements, fulfill a pledge of good citizenship, and apply for college financial aid. Upon high school graduation, scholars who have fulfilled the commitment receive state funds to help cover their college tuition and fees for eight semesters at eligible Indiana colleges.

To fulfill pledges, scholars must submit a completed FAFSA form on time.

College Goal Sunday originated in Indiana; it’s a national model.

Free food distribution The Food Bank of Northern Indiana mobile food distribution will be Wednesday, Feb. 24, in Kosciusko County. Free food will be distributed from 10 a.m. to noon, at Warsaw Community Church, 1855 S. County Farm Road.

This distribution is provided through COVID-19 grant fund-

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Assorted food items are offered free of charge. All items are pre-boxed and pre-bagged.

The free food distribution will be a first-come, first served basis, while supplies last for those in need of food assistance; one box per household.

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5. Check to ensure your return is complete and correct. Write clearly and use blue or black ink.

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10. If you receive any correspondence from DOR, please respond accordingly and quickly.

11. Do not staple checks or returns.

12. Make sure all state returns are sent to the correct P.O. Box. Mail is processed by P.O. Box from April-June with top priority being individual tax returns.

13. If paying by check, include the liability number or tax period on the check. For personal checks submitted for businesses, include the business name on the check.

14. Be sure to attach all W-2’s and 1099s to your return.

15. Be sure to sign the return.

Ivy Tech hosting Express Enrollment Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne and Warsaw will host Express Enrollment Days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Wednesday thru March 17 and an Express Enrollment Week, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., from March 3 to 5. During these events, prospective students can complete their enrollment steps virtually or in-person and sign up for classes starting March 22.

During the appointment, participants will receive assistance with setting up their student account, assessment, new student orientation, completing the FAFSA and scheduling a meeting with an advisor.

This March, Ivy Tech will offer a wide range of programs including health care, IT, manufacturing and more. There are also short-term certificate options entirely online and many qualify for full funding through the Workforce Ready Grant, thanks to the Next Level Jobs program.

Events take place at Ivy Tech Fort Wayne’s North Campus Student Life Center, 3701 Dean Drive, Fort Wayne; Ivy Tech Warsaw, 2545 Silveus Crossing, Warsaw or by virtual Zoom meeting. RSVP at link. ivytech.edu/EEDays.

For more information or to RSVP, visit link.ivytech.edu/EEDays.

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Between the three of them, they have 118 years of teaching experience, which amazingly were all spent at Tippecanoe Valley.

Sixth-grade science teacher Jane Hunn is putting aside her beakers after 43 total years in education. Hunn began teaching seventh and eighth grade science at Akron Junior High School.

When the middle school moved to its current location, she changed to only eighth-grade science. In 2012 she had the opportunity to switch to sixth-grade science, which she has taught ever since.

“I have had many supportive colleagues and administrators,” said Hunn. “The support staff make life more pleasant. The students I have had throughout my career have brought joy to my life.

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Linda Studebaker also is retiring after 43 1/2 years of teaching.

“I began my teaching career at Akron Elementary as a thirdgrade teacher in January of 1978, yes, during the ‘Blizzard of ‘78,’”

Tippecanoe Valley Middle School where I have spent the last 25 years teaching sixth grade math.

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ple who love our students unconditionally and give endlessly.

“It is hard to see this chapter of my career come to an end, but it has been an honor and a privilege to begin and end my teaching career at Tippecanoe Valley. In the past four decades I have had the privilege to instruct many students who have positively impacted our community and have benefited our society. This humbles me. I went

into teaching to change the lives of my students, but instead our students changed the world and me.”

The third longtime staff member to put away her chalk is Marcie Pearson, who has spent 31 years in education.

Pearson was hired by Brett Bogs to teach sixth grade. Eventually she moved on to the middle school, where she taught sixth-grade social studies for decades before switching to her current role as a sixth-grade language arts teacher.

“I’ve been embraced and held up by this community,” she said.

“I’ve enjoyed working with educators that are truly making a difference. My students have challenged and amazed me. Teaching has been a career that feeds my soul. It has been an honor and privilege. I will most definitely miss the students. I will miss watching them change over the year and discover more about themselves as they grow. I will miss the connections and relationships. I will miss the magical moments of seeing their successes. And I will miss all of the laughs. Whether they intend to be funny or not, they have kept me laughing. They have been my joy.”

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OBITUARIES Frank Duane Barr II

Frank Duane Barr II, 65, Pierceton, died Feb. 16, 2021.

He was born Feb. 7, 1956. On June 30, 1984, he married Susanna Saint; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Dan Barr, Davao, Philippines, Robert Barr and Katherine Collins, both of Fort Wayne; siblings, Robert Barr, Maryland, and Betty Barr, Warsaw; five grandchildren and one on the way.

Visitation will be from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Bethel Baptist Church, Pierceton. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, at the church with a one hour calling prior to the service. Interment will be at a later date. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Due to current COVID-19 recommendations, masks are recommended. The public is kindly requested to provide their own. Social distancing is strongly encouraged.

Charolette J. Bond

Charolette J. Bond, 79, North Webster, died at 3:05 p.m. Feb. 14, 2021.

She was born July 26, 1941. On Sept.

23, 1977, she married Chester Herbert “Chet” Bond. He preceded her in death Aug. 12, 2013.

She is survived by a daughter, Lonie Bloom, North Webster; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren; stepdaughters, Janice, Kathy, Linda, Susan and Cindy; stepsons, Dennis, Kenny and Wayne; a sister, Darlene Lamb, Ohio; and brothers, Albert Lambert, Illinois, and Ivan Lambert, Ohio.

Cremation took place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw.

Visitation was held Feb. 17 at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Private burial was in the Mock Addition of the North Webster Cemetery.

Dale Bradway

Dale Bradway, 92, Chapman Lake, died at 11 p.m. Feb. 17, 2021.

He was born April 12, 1928. On March 21, 1948, he married Gloria Woods. She preceded him in death Jan. 16, 2017.

Surviving are his children, Jim Bradway, Greenfield, Charles “Chuck” Bradway, Homosassa Springs, Fla., and Ruth Bond, Silver Lake; eight grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Private services were held Feb. 24 at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Kay M. Brash

Kay M. Brash, 73, Rochester, died Feb. 18, 2021.

She was born Feb. 22, 1947. On June 6, 1970, she married Greg E. Brash; he survives.

Also surviving are her children, Andrea Sullivan, Warsaw, Shelly Meyer, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Tom Brash, Los

Angeles, Calif.; eight grandchildren; brothers, Paul Schroeder, Anderson, and Dale Schroeder, Columbus; and several nieces and nephews.

Private funeral services took place at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester.

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dren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Her life will be celebrated at a later date with a private family service.

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Sparks, Warsaw; two cousins; and his extended family.

A private graveside service was held at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

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Evelyn Joan Felke, 92, Rochester, died at 10:33 a.m. Feb. 17, 2021.

She was born Oct. 8, 1928. On April 3, 1948, she married Francis Edward “Ed” Felke; he survives.

She is also survived by a son, Michael Felke, Rochester; a daughter-inlaw, Marsha Felke, Claypool; a sister, Marilyn June Ray, Bensenville, Ill.; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Private services were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.

Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, was in charge of arrangements.

John B. Scheibelhut, 74, South Bend, died Feb. 17, 2021.

He was born April 5, 1946.

Surviving are eight sisters, Patricia Bragg, Margaret O’Connor, Catherine Hull, Joan Scheibelhut, Jane Scheibelhut, Mary Yadak, Jean Cook and Theresa Hodgson; and many nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church, 2320 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend.

Burial will follow in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger. There is no visitation. Face coverings required at church.

Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, Mishawaka, is in charge of arrangements.

Wayne Edward Chandler, 48, North Manchester, died Feb. 18, 2021.

He was born April 24, 1972. On April 18, 2011, he married Tina Kauffman; she survives.

He is also survived by his mother, Ruth Chandler, Ossian; a stepson, Trevor Laws; a stepdaughter, Samantha Laws; brothers, James “Jimmy” Chandler, Harlan, and Scott Chandler, Roanoke; sisters, Shelby Evans, Bluffton, Rebecca Kunderd, Fort Wayne, and Stephanie Sauers, Columbia City; and many nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at a later date. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, was in charge of arrangements.

Tonya L. Collins

Tonya L. Collins, 47, Pierceton, died at 1:43 p.m. Feb. 12, 2021.

She was born May 17, 1973.

She is survived by a daughter, Sophia Riley, Pierceton; a son, Billie Westcott, Knox; a grandson; her parents, Mary and Billie Collins, Crown Point; a brother, Chad Collins, Crown Point; and her life companion, Dean Riley, Pierceton.

Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw. No services will be held. Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster, is in charge of arrangements.

Sandra Lou den Hartog

Sandra Lou den Hartog, 84, formerly of Milford, died Feb. 16, 2021.

She was born Feb. 7, 1937. She married Cornelis den Hartog Jr., who preceded her in death in April 2000.

She is survived by a daughter, Cristina Ousley, North Webster; a son, James Adrian den Hartog, Warsaw; and a granddaughter.

In keeping with Sandy’s wishes, cremation will take place with a graveside service to be held at a later date in Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier. Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Shirley Ann Dilley

Shirley Ann Dilley, 85, Syracuse, died at 1:54 a.m. Feb. 15, 2021.

She was born May 9, 1935. On Dec. 14, 1951, she married Raymond Junior Dilley. He preceded her in death May 21, 2014.

Surviving are sons, Gary Dilley, Englewood, Fla., Dean Dilley, Lafayette, and Tim Dilley, Indiana; daughters, Arlene Bechtold, Englewood, Fla., Lynn Dilley and Grace Bee, both of Syracuse; 23 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchil-

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Pauline “Polly” F. Killian, 88, Goshen, died at 5:20 p.m. Feb. 11, 2021.

She was born Sept. 2, 1932. On Oct. 6, 1950, she married Lamar Martin.

On June 9, 1973, she married George Killian, who preceded her in death in 1984.

Surviving are daughters, Louella Firestone, Syracuse, Linda Morgan, Edwardsburg, Mich., Kathy Gruver, Elkhart, and Jan Clark, Fishers; sons, Terry Martin, Wakarusa, Jerry Martin, Goshen, and Jeff Killian, Nappanee; a daughter-in-law, Tammy Killian, Bellevue, Tenn.; 18 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and a brother, James Bechtel, Goshen.

Services were held Feb. 15 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa. Burial was in Yellow Creek Frame Wisler Mennonite Cemetery.

Lorraine A. May

Lorraine A. May, 76, Leesburg, died at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 19, 2021.

She was born June 23, 1944.

She is survived by a daughter, Laura Patterson, Leesburg; a son, Eric May, Leesburg; and a grandson.

Interment will be held at a later date.

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

Emma McIntire

Emma “Darlene” McIntire, 83, North Webster, died at 11:16 a.m. Feb. 15, 2021.

She was born Sept. 5, 1937. On April 3, 1954, she married Wayne A. McIntire.

He preceded her in death April 29, 1993.

Surviving are daughters, Yvonne Coy and Cheryl Jackson, both of Warsaw, and Judy Szarek, Kennesaw, Ga.; a son, Gary McIntire, North Webster; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and sisters, Linda Woods, Utah, and Barb Sheehan, Iowa.

Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw. No services are planned. Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster, is in charge of arrangements.

Dulce Maria Milligan

Dulce Maria Milligan, 95, Warsaw, died at 7:55 p.m. Feb. 19, 2021.

She was born Sept. 12, 1925. On March 19, 1950, she married Ignacio Fabio Aragon, who preceded her in death in 1957. She eventually remarried to Bill Milligan, who preceded her in death in 1978.

She is survived by a daughter, Jane Haney, Leesburg.

A memorial service was held Feb. 23 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Peggy K. Ryman

Peggy K. Ryman, 67, Syracuse, died at 2:45 p.m. Feb. 13, 2021.

She was born Jan. 13, 1954.

Surviving are brothers, Tommy Ryman, Syracuse, and Terry Ryman, Fort Wayne; and several nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse. Burial will follow in Syracuse Cemetery.

Sterling S. Sparks

Sterling Scott Sparks, 59, Warsaw, died at 3:13 p.m. Feb. 17, 2021.

He was born March 3, 1961.

He is survived by a sister, Harla

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Robert Eugene Weber

Robert Eugene Weber, 72, died Feb. 14, 2021.

He was born Dec. 15, 1948. On July 11, 1987, he married Iris Jane Miller; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Sue Ann Julian, Ryan Weber and Hannah Weber; four grandchildren; sisters-inlaw, Renee Wallace, Rita Miller and Lou Anna Hufford; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Services were held Feb. 18 at Eel River Old German Baptist Brethren Church, Silver Lake. Burial was in Eel River Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery, Silver Lake. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, was in charge of arrangements.

John Devon Zolman

John Devon Zolman, 44, Claypool, died at 7:05 a.m. Feb. 19, 2021.

He was born Oct. 25, 1976. On Dec. 19, 2020, he married Kay Ann Saint; she survives.

He is also survived by a son, Jacob Zolman, Warsaw; a daughter, Rebekah Zolman, Warsaw; stepchildren, Jonathan Mishoe, Warsaw, Jazzmine, Ariel and Gene Denz, all of Claypool; two grandchildren; brothers, David Zolman, Pierceton, and Daniel Zolman, Warsaw; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were held Feb. 24 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Mary Esther Zolman

Mary Esther Zolman, 91, Warsaw, died at 5:37 p.m. Feb. 18, 2021.

She was born May 7, 1929. On Feb. 16, 1947, she married Arden Rex Zolman. He preceded her in death April 22, 1991.

She is survived by a son, Eric Zolman, Winona Lake; two granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were held Feb. 23 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

COUNTY REPORT Court News Small Claims

The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Hawk Rentals LLC v. John Brown, $1,549.50 Warsaw Health System LLC v. Brittany Eryman, $2,032.33; v. Krystina Wagner, $2,269.39 Sherri Makinson v. Tracy and Brian Julian, $2,666; v. Christopher Konkle, $2,816; v. Timothy Miller and Lyndsey Sapp, $2,790 Kathy Selby v. Amber Lynch, $1,769 Heron Corporate Housing v. Nicole McLaurin, $3,046.55 Eastwood Apartment of Warsaw LLC v. Corey Morgan and Nicolette Shepherd, $1,500 Oakwood Residences LLC v. Cristi Terhar, $890 LL Receivables Company v. Jessie Avalos, $949; v. Andrew Jennings, $1,444.70

Civil Collections The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Christopher Kehler presiding: Synchrony Bank v. Clay Baillieul, $390 Onemain Financial Group LLC v.

Brady Baugher Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Sheila Bradley, $824.22; v. Johnie Dove, $786.60; v. Mario Lara-Galarza, $2,236.28; v. James T. Martin, $521.94 LVNV Funding LLC v. Sara Buell, $786.68; v. Felicia Mottern, $947.43 Citibank N.A. v. David Chew, $2,909.62; v. Norman Clark, $5,296.75 Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v.

Jeremy Condict, $4,933.05 Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Cevan Green, $8,747.64 Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union v. Marcus Huskins, $8,704.17 American Express National Bank v.

Manuel Madriz, $21,099.34 Estate of Kay L. Promkhieo v. Brenda and Michael Stump, $20,816.25 Second Round Sub LLC v. Dylan Sturgill, $905.03 National Collegiate Student Loan Trust v. Renee Tripp, $24,078.57 Capital One Bank v. Rees Woodcock, $2,808.54

Plenaries The following plenary has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court

IV, Judge Chris Kehler presiding: Oakwood Resort v. Joseph Baumgartner, $6,891.57

Evictions The following eviction has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Anna M. Boggs v. John Heaton, $2,014

Superior Court II

The following infractions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court II, Judge Torrey Bauer presiding: Failure of occupant to use safety belt — Shelby O’Keefe, Warsaw, $25; Brandon Knutson, Warsaw, $25 Speeding — Brooke Phillips, Silver Lake, $160.50; Chase Wroblewski, Cromwell, $160.50; Ethan Rutherford, Akron, $160.50; Jordan Greenberg, Warsaw, $160.50; Vanessa Arnold, Etna Green, $160.50; Zachary Ransbottom, Claypool, $160.50; Norman McCord, Warsaw, $160.50 Provocation — Justin Netherland, Warsaw, $160 Failure to yield left turn — Lazare Cardell, Warsaw, $160.50 Operating with expired plates — James Byrd, Syracuse, $160 No valid driver’s license and speeding — Luis Gonzalez, Leesburg, $185.50; Trent Rader, Warsaw, $185.50 Failure to register — Ganesha Moody, Warsaw, $160.50; Alexander Davis, Warsaw, $160.50; Kenneth Stanton, Warsaw, $160.50; Jason Finch, Warsaw, $160.50; Zaren Linville, Warsaw, $160.50 No valid driver’s license — Jessica Patton, Rochester, $160.50; Jose Meyo Carrillo, Warsaw, $160.50 Operating a motor vehicle with a fictitious plate — George Galvan, Warsaw, $160 Driving while suspended — Michael Kausal, Syracuse, $185.50; Sheri Courson, Warsaw, $185.50 Learner’s permit violation — Christopher Ropp, Milford, $160.50; Esmeralda Sanchez, Warsaw, $160.50 No valid driver’s license and failure to obey signs and markings while driving — Yahir Moyotl, Warsaw, $185.50

Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied

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COUNTY REPORT Continued from page 8 for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk of the Court Ann Torpy:

Miller-Rose Hunter D. Miller, 20, South Whitley, and Emily E. Rose, 19, North Manchester

Gerding-Ousley Robin L. Gerding, 50, Pierceton, and Kenneth R. Ousley, 53, Pierceton

Witt-Vela Joshua A. Witt, 29, Warsaw, and Hanna L. Vela, 29, Warsaw

Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Graham — Amber Graham, Winona Lake, and Tad Graham, Winona Lake. Married: June 18, 2011. Separated: Feb. 11, 2021. There are two minor children.

Helblig — Dustin Helblig, Warsaw, and Autumn Helblig, Fort Wayne. Married: Aug. 11, 2012. Separated: Nov. 25,

2020. There are three minor children.

Rouston — Jordan Rouston, Syracuse, and Brittney Rouston, Warsaw.

Married: Dec. 11, 2012. Separated: Feb. 7, 2021. There are four minor children.

Derry — Shelbi Derry, Leesburg, and Michael Derry, Leesburg. Married: July 31, 2019. Separated: Feb. 17, 2021. There is one minor child.

Hurley-Gill — Kellie Hurley Gill, Etna Green, and David Gill, Etna Green. Married: June 27, 2015. Separated: Jan. 8, 2021. There are no minor children.

Ross-Jacobs — Allan Ross, Warsaw, and Jennifer Jacobs, Warsaw.

Married: Oct. 12, 2018. Separated: Feb. 10, 2021. There are no minor children.

Births Austin Cole Miller Darrel and Dorothy (Graber) Miller, Bourbon, are the parents of a son, Austin Cole, born at 1:29 a.m.

Feb. 20, 2021, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21 inches long.

County still working to install live-stream equipment %\ /$6&$ 5$1'(/6 6WDII :ULWHU Efforts to install equipment for live-streaming in the Kosciusko County Courthouse and Justice Building are taking longer than anticipated due to a couple of unexpected issues.

At the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Friday, Feb. 19, County Systems Administrator Bob Momeyer said there are two “pieces” involved in the delay.

“We’ve discovered that a couple of things we assumed at the beginning or made calculations on at the beginning have proved to be wrong,” Momeyer said. “So we need to spend more money on getting everything right.”

Momeyer said each system requires a computer to drive video conferencing.

Originally a Chromebook was to be used for that purpose, Momeyer said; however, this proved to be inadequate in testing. Momeyer recommended upgrading from a Chromebook to a Windows Mini Computer.

The second issue involves the network. Momeyer explained when they went into this, the plan was to use the current, existing network for connecting the live-stream devices.

It has since been suggested by the manufacturer the live-stream be put on a separate network to keep bandwidth issues to a mini-

mum and to provide better service long term, which Momeyer is in agreement with.

Upgrading the computers would incur an additional cost of $9,745.

The cost for switches, cables and other networking gear required will cost an additional $8,399, for a total cost of $18,144.

Momeyer said the county would receive a $200 credit for each of the Chromebooks originally purchased for that purpose. There are a total of 12 Chromebooks, resulting in a $2,400 credit.

Once the $2,400 credit is applied, the total additional cost for the project will be $15,744.

When the project is complete, video conferencing and live-streaming capabilities will be available in the old courtroom as well as in several other rooms of the courthouse and justice building.

“We want to make sure that this is done right and that we’ve got a system that’s going to serve the county for a long time,” said Commissioners Vice-President Cary Groninger.

Commissioners unanimously approved both purchases.

The project was initially scheduled to be completed by the end of January. At the Feb. 12 county council meeting, County Administrator Marsha McSherry said they are now looking at the end of February.

McSherry said it has not been determined which county government meetings will be live-streamed.

The following local Wheaton College (Ill.) students were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2020 semester: Abigail Wilson, Winona Lake, and Caleb Williams, Warsaw.

To earn dean’s list honors at Wheaton, an undergraduate student must carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on the 4.0 scale.

University of Iowa More than 7,400 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the dean’s list for the 2020 fall semester. Grayson Kilburn, Warsaw, is a local student named to this list.

Quinnipiac University The following area students were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2020 semester at Quinnipiac University: Andrew Dixon, Syracuse.

To qualify for the dean’s list, students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 with no grade lower than C. Full-time students must complete at least 14 credits in a semester, with at least 12 credits that have been graded on a letter grade basis to be eligible.

Part-time students must complete at least six credits during a semester.

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5(&(,9,1* $:$5'6 “ Five performers received awards at the Seventh Annual Young Artist Competition, held in Warsaw recently. Pictured from left are Nathanael Braun, Juliana Scofleld, Mark Fu, Karissa Brath and Katelyn Sargent. Photo provided.

Culver teen wins young artist competition Mark Fu, a junior at Culver Academies, won the annual Young Artist Competition Saturday, Feb. 13, with his performance of the first movement of Franz Joseph Haydn’s Piano Concerto in D major. His accompanist was Sharon Burke.

In addition to winning the $500 Thomas N. Stirling Memorial Scholarship, Fu also won the privilege of playing his piece with the Symphony of the Lakes at the orchestra’s next concert Saturday, April 17, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center on the Grace College campus.

Second place, and a $250 scholarship, went to Juliana Scofield, a home-schooled junior, who performed the first movement of Mozart’s violin concerto in G major.

She was accompanied by Dr. Anthony Beer. Third place, and a $150

scholarship, was won by Nathanael Braun, a ninth grade homeschooled student from Elkhart. He played Dimitri Kabalevsky’s Piano Concerto No. 3, first movement, and was accompanied by Dr. Judie Meulink.

The young artist competition, now in its seventh year, was originated by the late Thomas Stirling, who was the music director for the Wagon Wheel Theatre and conductor of the Symphony of the Lakes.

The competition is jointly sponsored

by Symphony of the Lakes, Classic Arts, Grace College, and the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts. Next year’s competition, also scheduled for the Performing Arts Center at Warsaw Community High School, will be Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, at the Performing Arts Center at Warsaw Community High School.

Additional contestants, each of whom received a certificate for their participation and valuable feedback from the judges, included Katelyn Sargent, a home-schooled 10th grader. She played Daris Marianelli’s “Liz on Top of the World” on the piano. Karissa Brath, a 10th grader from Warsaw Community High School, played the first movement of Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor.

The judges included: Dr. Daniel Lin, an internationally-renowned pianist, who teaches piano at Indiana Wesleyan University; Stephanie Patterson, who is the principal oboist with the Symphony of the Lakes, and Gert Kumi, a violinist graduate of Juilliard School of Music, who currently teaches and directs the orchestra at Anderson University, Anderson.

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by County Attorney Ed Ormsby during their meeting Friday, Feb. 19.

The first resolution authorizes County Administrator Marsha McSherry to sign closing documents and transfer funds for the Fisher Farms purchase of real estate.

The second resolution addresses House Bill 1381, which is currently pending in Indianapolis. The bill attempts to set default standards for the installation of wind and solar projects.

“This bill is in regard to wind and solar plants and it provides that a local authority may not impose standards that are more restricted than the default standards that are adopted in this bill,” Ormsby said.

He then read aloud the resolution from the board of commissioners opposing the bill.

“In a nutshell, it’s pretty much that as commissioners if we choose to approve this, it’s saying we’re not in favor of a bill that allows the state to pretty much dictate wind and solar energy in our community and we really want to make sure we continue to keep control of that at a local level that our citizens and local elected officials have that say versus being told to do that by the state,” Commissioners Vice President Cary Groninger said.

“It’s not that we’re against green energy, but it’s one of those things when you have somebody outside of your community telling you what you can or can’t do it’s usually never

a good thing, which is the reason I move to approve our resolution to being opposed to Bill 1381,” he said.

County Emergency Management Agency Director Ed Rock told commissioners he applied for a grant for just under a million dollars. If awarded, the intent for the grant money is it would be used to purchase fire department radios.

“This thing actually can go a couple of different ways,” Rock said. “If we get the award, then we’re only paying 10 cents on the dollar, but if we do not get the award, then that’s going to obviously change what the fire departments can afford to purchase, so nothing is going to be done here until after we hear if the award is given.”

Rock also informed commissioners about a request to fill in for his counterpart at Marshall County EMA should the need arise. Rock noted the Marshall County director will possibly be out of commission during the next couple of months.

“So what he has done, he has asked my department and Fulton County EMA if we would cover for them,” Rock said. “If they do have a major incident in Marshall County, either Fulton County or myself will be going over to Marshall County to help manage that and I just wanted to make you aware of that ahead of time.”

Groninger asked about backup for Kosciusko County in the event of multiple emergencies, “We have Elkhart County, Marshall County and Fulton County are — hands down they will do whatever is needed. This goes back to the district concept. We’ve been

in District 2 for a number of years, probably 15 years now, and we work well together,” Rock said. Commissioners gave their approval, with Commissioners President Bob Conley remarking “the camaraderie is refreshing.”

The front door entrance of the Kosciusko County Justice Building, recently closed for the installation of additional security measures, will be open to the public Monday, Feb. 22.

As part of the project, the county reconfigured the entrance. New scanning equipment and a bulletproof enclosure were purchased with grant money.

McSherry publicly expressed gratitude for county maintenance crew members Ben Johnson, Howard Prater and Mike Clark for their work during the past couple of weeks keeping the sidewalks and parking lots cleared, as well as for County Highway Superintendent Steve Moriarty and the entire highway department crew for keeping the county roads cleared.

In other news: Claypool resident Raymond Bledsoe was honored as Veteran of the Month.

Commissioners approved a request by Kosciusko County Surveyor Mike Kissinger for safety lighting on the county surveyor vehicle. A $1,203 bid for the lighting submitted by Copsgear of Columbia City was approved.

Donald DeWitt was approved for another four-year term on the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer Board.

The next regular meeting will be 9 a.m. March 2.

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“The DOR team has skillfully prepared all our systems and operations for this year’s individual tax filing season,” announced DOR Commissioner Bob Grennes. “This is our busiest time of year, and we look forward to serving millions of our fellow Hoosiers with the processing of their returns, payments and refunds.”

Whenever possible, DOR recommends electronic filing and payment as electronic processing is higher quality and much quicker than paper processes. Refunds resulting from electronic filings are issued up to four times faster than paper returns, on average under 14 days.

Looking for some help? Hoosiers have several free options to help them file their taxes including: • The Indiana freefile program allows more than two million qualified Hoosiers who had an adjusted gross income of $72,000 or less in

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• The AARP Foundation TaxAide program focuses on helping low- and moderate-income people, with special attention to those over age 50.

• The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify including individuals who generally make $57,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English-speaking taxpayers.

• The Notre Dame Tax Clinic is a federally-funded, low-income taxpayer clinic that represents clients in controversies with the Internal Revenue Service and educates individuals about their rights and responsibilities as taxpayers.

• The John Boner Neighborhood Centers is part of Indy Free Tax Prep, Central Indiana’s Network for Free Tax Preparation. As part of the IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, they offer free tax preparation and other services to eligible residents.

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• The Indiana Legal Services Low Income Taxpayer Clinic serves the community by providing free legal assistance to Indiana taxpayers involved in disputes with the IRS. Going to need more time to file a return? Individuals, who are not able to file by the April 15 deadline, can file an extension directly with DOR or with the IRS. If the IRS extension is granted, the Indiana extension is automatically granted.

A timely filed extension moves the federal tax filing deadline to Oct. 15 and the Indiana filing deadline to Nov. 15.

It’s important to note: the extension only shifts the filing deadline and not the payment deadline.

Ninety percent of the taxes owed are still required to be paid by April 15, to avoid penalties and interest.

For more helpful information including tax tips, the latest forms and who needs to file can be found on DOR’s website, dor.in.gov.

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In light of precautions due to the COVID-19 virus, we encourage our readers to check auctioneers’ websites for sale status updates. At press time, the following were scheduled:

Industrial Real Estate Sealed-Bid Auction

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Access from CR 450N or from Portside or Lighthouse Drives in subdivision.

Fahl Manufactured Homes, owner. Auction manager Gary Bailey

Berger Land Auction

Bids due Friday, Feb. 26. Four buildready lots of 2-10 acres each on Executive Drive, Warsaw (from US 30-CR 150W/Silveus Crossing intersection, south on CR 150W, then prompt left onto Executive Drive; properties are at end of road). Metzger Property Svcs.

Timed Online Auction Preview: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, at 662 Countryside Drive, Suite 105, Columbia City (same building as BMV: from US 30-SR 9 intersection, north on SR 9 one block to Countryside Drive; then east ¼ mile). Auction online Saturday, Feb. 27, at schraderauction. com; lots start closing at 10 a.m. Firearms, shop equipment, antiques, collectibles, toys from various sellers. Auction manager Phil Wolfe

Firearm Auctions Two sales: 9 a.m. and noon, Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Hahn Auction building, 401 S. Oakland Ave., Nappanee. Sadler living estate and David Lee (Trapper) Letherman living estate.

Real Estate Auction Online only: Saturday, Feb. 27 through 6 p.m. Monday, March 1, at schraderauction.com. Property is 10¾ acres located in North Winds Estates, Warsaw (from US 30-SR 15 intersection, north on SR 15 one mile to CR 350N; east 1½ miles to CR 100E; north

6 p.m. Monday, March 1, at the Hahn Auction building, 401 S. Oakland Ave., Nappanee. Property is 72 acres in 6 tracts, located southeast of Nappanee on CR 700W. (One mile east of downtown on US 6 to Oakland Avenue; then south 2 miles. Road becomes 700W.) Former property of Dale and Mardell Berger. Brian Wuthrich, sale manager

North Webster Real Estate Auction Inspections: 3-5 p.m. Tuesday, March 2; 8-10 a.m. Saturday, March 13; and 1-3 p.m. Sunday, March 21, at 302 W. Washington St., North Webster. Auction online only: 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, through 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, at schrader.nextlot.com. Owners Malcolm Joe Beezley, Sheila Beezley and Teresa Day. Schrader Real Estate and Auction Co., auction manager Luke Schrader

Jim Nick And Copas Auction 9 a.m. Saturday, March 6, at the Hahn Auction building, 401 S. Oakland Ave., Nappanee.

Sam And Marilyn Miller, Owners 9 a.m. Saturday, March 6, at 14704 CR 28, Goshen (from US 20-SR 13 intersection near Middlebury, 2 miles south on SR 13 to CR 26; then west 2½ miles).

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Zimmer Biomet Foundation creates scholarship The Zimmer Biomet Foundation Inc. has established a new scholarship fund at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. The Zimmer Biomet Scholarship Fund will provide support for up to 10 students who: • Are pursuing higher education.

• Have a parent or stepparent, who is a current employee at Zimmer Biomet, or whose parent or step-parent is deceased, but was a Zimmer Biomet employee at the time of their death.

• Have a GPA that is 3.0 or

higher on a 4-point scale.

• Demonstrate a good work ethic and consistent community service involvement.

• Are under the age of 26.

This scholarship is part of the traditional scholarship cycle at the community foundation. The cycle closes March 15 for the 2021-22 school year. To apply for the Zimmer Biomet’s scholarship through the traditional scholarship cycle, visit kcfoundation.org/scholarships.

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Bob Ross’ ‘happy little accidents’ %\ '$5/$ 0&&$0021 *XHVW :ULWHU Do you remember the artist who became famous for his gentle, soft-spoken demeanor, frizzy-poufy hair-do, and how he taught us to paint “Happy Little Clouds” on his weekly television show? Bob Ross was most closely associated with Florida, but few know he actually used a TV studio in Muncie to present his art to the world.

Since Ross’s death in 1995, the Minnetrista Museum, where his studio was in Muncie, has taken on the task of recreating the nearly identical studio where Ross presented “The Joy of Painting.” It was on PBS each week to a rapt audience. Ross used unique methods and equipment that often stunned those watching him as he completed an entire painting in one sitting, or standing, as he preferred.

Robert Norman Ross was born in Daytona Beach, Fla., in 1942. He dropped out of school in the ninth grade. Later, he entered the Air Force at 18.

His father was a carpenter and his mother instilled him with a love of nature. He was sent to Alaska by the Air Force and saw snow for the first time. He took painting lessons at the Anchorage USO club. He stayed in love with painting for the rest of his life. Ross left Alaska with a great deal of good knowledge and memories of the beautiful dramatic mountain scenery he never forgot.

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Those who do home-canning and preserving will be well aware of the company that makes the jars, lids, and supplies used by people around the world for the safe preservation of food. A third brother, a local doctor, owned the historic home, built in 1875, that later became the studio for “The Joy of Painting.” WIPB-TV happened to be located inside the former family home of Lucius L. Ball.

This restored home is the Minnetrista Museum. It houses the permanent exhibit that features Ross’s studio duplicated as close as possible to the original. It houses his painting equipment and cameras that were used to film each segment.

Although the art world never accepted Ross’ talent, the Smithsonian Museum makes an exception. Closer to home, the Minnetrista is large enough to allow his original paintings to be moved in and out so visitors can see a variety

of his pieces on subsequent visits. Ross filmed many segments from 1983 to 1994 and won over America with “happy little accidents” technique.

He filmed multiple segments at a time allowing him to return to Florida between filmings.

A separate studio is being made available on the second floor where visitors can sign up to take a class with certified instructors utilizing Ross’s style.

They are scheduling classes so students can take home their own attempt to paint like the artist. These instructional classes are planned to open sometime this year.

Visit the Ross studio from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday and noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday. Indiana residents can enter for $8 and $6 for children 12 and younger; members are free.

Masks are required and tickets must be purchased in advance at minnetrista.net/bobrossexperience.

The Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum in Mentone recently established a new fund at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, the Mentone Historical Museum Fund. This fund is for the support of programs, projects, or other initiatives at the museum that celebrate, preserve and provide education about the history of the Town of Mentone.

Donations to the fund are welcome and may be made online at www.kcfoundation.org/donate.

Lutheran Health Network updates visitor restrictions The safety of patients, caregivers and health care staff remain the top priority at Lutheran Health Network. Updated visitor restrictions are now in place.

These safety precautions continue to be followed at all LHN facilities: • Face masks are required at all times.

• All visitors must be 18 years of age or older and will be screened upon entry.

• Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms will not be permitted to enter unless they are seeking

medical care.

• All visitors are asked to practice social distancing, hand hygiene and infection prevention.

• Sanitize hands when entering the facility and when entering or exiting patient rooms.

• Cover coughs or sneezes with elbow or a tissue and dispose of used tissues in the trash.

• Sanitize hands after coughing or sneezing.

Visit www.lutheranhealth.net/ covid-19 to view the steps being taken to maintain a safe environment of care.

Live theatre returning to the Wagon Wheel Theatre Center Street Community Theatre will hold live performances of “The Odd Couple,” female version by Neil Simon at 7:30 p.m.

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Tippecanoe Valley Vikings could play spoiler, or could win title The fate of Tippecanoe Valley this season is anyone’s guess, even for head coach Chad Patrick.

After his team muddled through a 1-5 first month of the season, the team felt like it was hitting rock bottom after a 25-point whipping at Manchester, the Vikings sitting at 2-11 and looking for answers. But after a bounce back home win the next day against Winamac, Valley won four of its next five, including two Three Rivers Conference triumphs.

In the mini run the Vikings have made of late, the team is scoring more than 53 points a night. In its first 13 games, the Vikings only hit that mark four times.

Valley’s rebound likely has a lot to do with Paul Leasure finding his scoring stroke. The shooting guard played in just one game before New Year’s Day due to an injury, and despite a pair of solid scoring nights against Northfield (23) and Whitko (18), both were losses. In Valley’s last five games, however, Leasure has hit double digits every night out, including 13 in a gritty win over Columbia City and 25 to keep Valley around against Maconaquah, a game the Braves hit 17 threes. In 13 games, Leasure is averaging 11.3 points per game.

Nolan Cumberland has scored in double figures in all but two of his appearances, averaging 13 points per night to lead the team. His 20 points helped the Vikings to a win over Caston and 11 points were crucial in a 34-28 grudge match win over Plymouth.

Dawson Perkins has been huge, figuratively and literally, for Valley. The 6-7 junior post has six double-doubles, including back-to-back shows against Northfield and Plymouth that had him pull down 30 rebounds in the two games. Three of his six double-doubles came in wins, and all but three of his games has seen him pull down at least six rebounds.

Brendyn Stump and Braden Shepherd are both offering five or more points per contest, and the Vikings as a whole have 12 players who have seen at least seven games of varsity action.

Valley once again will compete in the Class 3-A sectional at West Noble, where it will try to conjure up the magic it had in 2019 when it won a title at Wawasee. The Vikings have won 10 sectional titles overall, but the 2019 title ended a sixyear drought, which predated a three-peat from 2005-07.

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Cougars a sneaky play at North Miami Lakeland Christian has felt like it has made strides in its eight years of membership in the IHSAA and the fabled state tournament. While Lakeland Christian had a couple wins in the past three years of the sectional, the Cougars are ready to make some history.

LCA was on the brink of winning its first title last year, but ran into a talented Southwood program that crushed the Cougars in the championship game at Southern Wells.

While the Cougars had bigger fish to fry when it was in the Fort Wayne area sectional with Blackhawk Christian swallowing teams whole, LCA has a legit shot at bringing the school its first sectional title in LCA basketball history.

Through Feb. 16, LCA was tied with Southwood with eight wins, leading the sectional field. Usually a solid grid, Northfield and Southwood alone are perennial regional contenders but are finding some rough patches this season.

Host North Miami, Fort Wayne Smith Academy and Southern Wells are also in the field.

The Cougars are a victim of COVID issues, their season starting late Dec. 4 and then being idle for almost an entire month between the home tournament around Christmas and the third week of January.

Despite a three-game losing streak heading into the final week of the regular season, LCA has shown a penchant for scoring and scoring big. In an overtime loss to Lakeland, LCA stacked up 79 points, and another overtime game two weeks later, LCA hung its most points since 2014 when it sunk 86 in a win over Lakewood Park.

Jake Ritchie’s first year on the bench has the team trying to finish above .500 for just the second time in the IHSAA era, the only other time a 13-12 season in 2017-18.

LCA has several options to make its offense go, depending on the matchup. Seth Martin generally runs the offense, but as teams have keyed on him, Landon Gause and Silas Gagnon have gained more touches, and consequently more scoring opportunities. Martin is scoring 10.6 points per game and has the ability to score much, much more when given the window. Gause comes into the final week of the season scoring 15.1 points a night, which includes a 30bomb against Lakewood Park. Gagnon is tossing in almost 10 points a night, and is pulling in close to five boards a contest.

Hunter Rice is right behind Gagnon at 9.5 points per night, impressive for a freshman worked into the starting lineup each night, and Cam Shepherd is the senior leader at 8.3 points per game.

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After a current seven-game win streak heading into the final week of the regular season, Moore’s Tigers are rolling, which include impressive wins at Elkhart and home wins over very good Mishawaka and Chesterton squads.

Warsaw tied for the Northern Lakes Conference championship, sharing the title at 6-1 overall with Mishawaka. The Tigers were part of possibly the most impressive win of the conference season, a 15-point wallop of Northridge where the Tigers held the Raiders 23 points under their season average. But a couple weeks later, the NLC took notice when Concord visited the Tiger Den and upset Warsaw 37-33.

Warsaw went through its first 14 games where it didn’t win or lose more than two straight, giving Moore pause on whether or not his team could find its consistency. But after a win at LaPorte Jan. 23, which was a response to the shocking loss to a then-two win Concord side the night before, started its longest streak since a seven-gamer in 2019.

At the root of Warsaw’s success this season, which

had the Tigers at 14-7 overall through Feb. 16, are sophomores Judah Simfukwe and Jaxon Gould. The two are combining to score almost 28 points a night, Simfukwe a 60 percent shooter and Gould at 49 percent. The two are also hovering around 80 percent from the free throw line, and Gould has added five rebounds, three assists and two steals per night. Gould has a pair of game winners in his bag as well, including a memorable drop at the buzzer to help Warsaw beat Lake Central in overtime and hitting the winner at the venerable North Side Gym to best sectional rival Elkhart.

Ben Bergen and Jackson Dawson have also been vital to Warsaw’s run this season, both crossing over the 100-point mark in Warsaw’s win over Wabash, and Dawson is one rebound behind Gould for the team lead (103), his 39 offensive caroms leading the team.

Bishop Walters contributes 5.6 points per game and a pair of rebounds, but is a threat to score from outside, hitting 26 threes in 17 games.

Caleb Sands, Russ Winchester, Graydon Barth and Kyle Dawson have all found points of contribution, and Drew Heckaman has moved up from the JV to give Warsaw yet another scoring threat.

The Elkhart sectional at the historic North Side Gym has defending champion Northridge sitting at 14 wins

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Triton

Trojans capable of making deep run For a couple of years, Triton’s bugaboo was OregonDavis. The past two seasons, it’s been Argos.

The Dragons have clipped the Trojans in each of the past two seasons in the sectional tournament, last year in the championship at the Trojan Trench.

And while chalk would assume the two are on another collision course in the Class 1-A tournament at Culver, Jason Groves’ squad has shown mental lapses can end it with much more consequence.

A 44-43 loss at LaVille Feb. 12 not only cost the Trojans a game in the Hoosier North Athletic Conference standings, but saw Triton blow a 15-0 lead in a game it didn’t trail until 17 seconds were left in the contest. What it also showed is Triton is capable of responding in a major way. Less than 15 hours later, Triton dropped 109 points on Clinton Christian, its highest point output in almost 30 years.

As of Feb. 16, Triton sat at 13-4 and were ranked in the top 15 in the Class 1-A poll, the same mark as Argos, which the two teams will be the lone teams with winning records heading into the sectional. LaCrosse, Culver, Oregon-Davis and West Central are also in the field. Triton and Argos were scheduled to play in the regular season Feb. 20, past this publication’s press deadline.

Tyson Yates and Ashton Oviedo have led the Trojans all season. Oviedo is pouring in 17.2 points per game through 17 games, and Yates a couple back at 13.9. The two have also combined for 116 rebounds, 87 steals and 101 assists. Oviedo is also an 80 percent free throw shooter, Yates at 74 percent.

While he is third on the chart in team scoring, John Gardner quietly has been a team leader elsewhere. Gardner scores just a shade under eight points a night, but leads the team in rebounds (110, 38/72 offensive/defensive) and hits 63 percent of his field goals, making 56/89 on the season. Gardner also has 22 assists and 17 steals.

Bruce Johnson and Cole McKinney combine to score over 13 points a game for the Trojans, and if given the opportunity, Hunter McIntyre has missed just one free throw in 12 attempts this season, a 92% clip.

The Trojans are looking to win their first sectional since 2016.

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Warriors fully expecting a breakout Head coach Jon Everingham and his Wawasee Warriors are moving past the “happy to be there” notion. After back-to-back years of making and then losing the sectional championship game, the Warriors are poised to finally make someone watch their celebration.

Wawasee is looking to win its first sectional since 2010, a year the Warriors were a bucket away from playing in a semi-state. In the current construct of the Class 3-A sectional hosted by West Noble, Wawasee has lost in the tournament to each of the other four programs in the past four years, but Wawasee had beaten three of them, including a convincing win over Lakeland last March. NorthWood, however, has given Wawasee trouble, the Panthers winners of the past four tournament matchups, including last year’s championship. NorthWood has won the last 13 matchups overall, dating back to the 2009-10 season.

But the past is the past, and this Wawasee team is primed to win in the present. Through Feb. 16, Wawasee had eight wins and a shot at finishing above .500 with three games left, but had lost four of its past six, yet one of those two wins was at Lakeland.

Wawasee also knocked off West Noble by three in January and finishes the regular season with a trip to Tippecanoe Valley.

Wawasee has the guns to make noise, led by Keaton Dukes, who is dropping 14.8 points per game through his first 17 games, and is hauling in almost five rebounds a night. Ethan Carey has had an impact on Wawasee’s offense, primarily in some key three-pointers made (28), but is first on the team in steals (25) and court emotion. Carey is second on the team at 7.2 points per game.

While pulling in 5.8 points and 3.2 rebounds a game, Collin Roberson has come on in the second half of the season, and offers 13 blocks and 12 steals on the defensive end. Grant Brooks adds a second presence in the post, and shoots nearly 50 percent from the floor.

The Warriors also look to the leadership of Kam Salazar at the point, who leads the team in assists (57) and is one behind Carey in steals.

Wawasee also looks to the contributions of Caden Welty, Jack Stover, Adam Beer and Mason Possell.

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