the Paper - Kosciusko County Edition - March 1, 2023

Uncooperative winter weather puts a on winter sports

If you are a winter sports enthusiast, this year has likely been quite the disappointment. Kosciusko County has historically been a top destination for individuals who relish the thrill of revving their snowmobiles or catching fish from the icy depths of its numerous lakes. Sadly, those opportunities seem to be occurring less frequently, to much of the community’s dismay.

While the winter season typically brings heavy snowfall and cold temperatures to northern Indiana, recent years have seen a decline in snowfall, warmer temperatures and milder winters.

The lack of snow in northern Indiana can be attributed to a variety of factors, including climate change, changing weather patterns and shifts in atmospheric pressure systems. These factors have led to drier conditions, with less moisture in the atmosphere, which in turn has reduced the amount of snowfall.

The impact of this lack of snow has been felt across the region. For one, it has had economic consequences, as the winter tourism industry, including snowmobiling and ice fishing, has suffered.

Zach Pascale, a resident of North Webster, enjoys snowmobiling but, for him, this year has been a letdown. Over the years he’s attended the winter festivals around Syracuse, but this year many events have been cancelled.

“There were maybe two days where it was possible to ride around here.” said Pascale.

His coworker Patrick Higgins, owner of Higgins Power Sports in Syracuse, said that over the past few years, especially since the pandemic, the snowmobile industry in Indiana has dwindled

since the ‘80s.

“Most of the people who spend money on snowmobiles in Indiana go up to Michigan. That’s the reason why the market is so poor in Indiana, because of the lack of snow,” said Higgins.

Ice fishing enthusiasts in northern Indiana have faced a difficult season this year due to the lack of snow and fluctuating temperatures. With milder winter conditions, the thickness of the ice has been unpredictable, making it challenging for anglers to safely access the water, if at all.

Dan Hurd is a semi-retired pro fisherman and a native of North Webster. He runs Ice Predators Outdoors, where he is a certified ice fishing guide.

“My phone was getting blown off the hook and once we got the ice, I was getting ready to start scheduling and it was gone,” said Hurd, who was only able to get out on the ice once this year.

Joe Mast is a resident of Lagrange County and an avid ice fisherman.

In the past he often ventured out on the frozen waters of Syracuse Lake and Lake Wawasee, but much like many snowmobilers, he has migrated north to the state of Michigan for his ice fishing excursions.

for local businesses that depend on the winter tourism industry.

Milford resident Joe Denton owns Ye Olde Tackle Box, a bait and tackle store in North Webster.

“There were only maybe seven days of ice fishing last year. It’s been horrible this year.”

Moreover, the lack of snow can also have ecological consequences. It can affect wildlife, particularly those relying on snow cover for insulation and as a source of water.

Overall, the lack of snow in northern Indiana has raised concerns and impacted various aspects of life in the region.

According to Purdue University’s Indiana Climate Change Impacts Assessment, average annual precipitation has increased 5.6 inches since 1895, and the rate of changes have been increasing in recent decades.

One of the key findings points to winters and springs being much wetter than previous years.

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Jerry Wringer: Capturing life, smiles and tributes with colored pencils

made a vow to his wife when she entered a nursing home in February 2018.

“I told her I would make her at least one drawing a day.”

That was nearly 3,000 draw-

ings ago, and the 74-year-old Nappanee resident who grew up in Plymouth shows no sign of flagging.

He still exhibits considerable enthusiasm for artistically recreating “a little bit of everything: trains, landscape, birds, flowers, people. I just love expressing myself on paper in drawings.”

All the drawings in his repertoire are dated, creating somewhat of an autobiographical “sketch” (pun intended) of the man.

A couple years ago Wringer switched to colored pencils as his medium of choice. “I rough in the drawings with graphite,” he said, which he erases after he applies the colored pencil images.

He has been a devotee of the art form “pretty much all my life,” he said. “I started as a kid, inspired by Norman Rockwell and by (Nappanee cartoonist)

Max Gwin, who in the 1920s drew ‘Slim and Spud,’ singlepanel cartoons about a farmer and his hired hand.”

Wringer took some high school art classes and thought about becoming a commercial artist. “But the military interrupted,” he said. Wringer served in the U.S. Army from 1969-72 and then joined the Reserves and the National Guard, fulfilling eight years of service to this country.

He moved to Nappanee 45 years ago and the following year joined American Legion Post 154, where he has been a member since.

He plies his hobby nearly every morning “for a couple hours” at the Main Street Roasters coffeehouse in downtown Nappanee. Over the years, he had set up his impromptu studio in the town’s McDonald’s and then Burger King franchises.

Though he occasionally sells a drawing here and there, he derives the most satisfaction from the reactions of the recipients of his artwork.

“I did two drawings of whitetail deer for our pastor for Pastor Appreciation Month. He hunted white-tail deer and said the drawings were better than any card he could have received.”

He also recalled brightening the day for his 4-year-old neighbor boy, Liam. “Liam came by at the coffeehouse and said, ‘It would be neat if you drew a tractor.’ So I drew a colored picture of a 1966 John Deere from a clipping and gave it to him. He liked it so much he showed it to everybody in the coffeehouse. His parents framed it and hung it on his bedroom wall.”

Wringer was also gratified by the smile of a girl less than a year old when she saw her portrait and recognized herself.

He has made drawings of Kathy Lee Gifford, Betty

White, Carol Burnett, John Wayne “and other actors and actresses.”

But perhaps the most consequential drawing for him right now is the colored pencil sketch of the late Jackie Walorski that he drew in 2019.

“I took (the likeness) from one of her campaign photos shortly after the midterms,” he said. “I met her at Coppes Commons and she got to see the drawing.”

For Wringer, the art project was a labor of love. “I am a veteran and she meant a lot to me because of all she did a lot for us vets.”

He has three copies of Walorski’s portrait. He keeps one at home, recently hung up a copy on the wall of the Nappanee American Legion post and is saving the third framed copy for Mayor Phil Jenkins to present to Walorski’s widower at a reception now being planned.

For more information, or to commission Wringer for a drawing, call him at (574) 202-7352.

Megan Hochstetler participates in Western IHSA Horse Show

Megan Hochstetler, Millersburg, recently participated in a Western IHSA Horse Show at the University of Findlay’s Dale Wilkinson Arena.

The January two-day show included competitors from Bowling Green State University, Kent State University, Lake

Erie College, Thiel College and Tiffin University.

UF’s team achieved Highpoint Team at this show and every show this season. The Western Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association Regional Show will be held March 11 at UF’s Western Farm.

Lifelong pencil drawing enthusiast and unshakably devoted husband Jerry Wringer

Demonstrators, performers sought for third annual Nappanee Civil War Days

Over the course of our lifetimes, we learn a great deal about American history, wheth-

er through textbooks, lectures or visuals. And while we cannot go back

in time and witness those integral events firsthand, there is a local organization whose mis-

Wagner named MIAA Athlete of the Week

Sidney Wagner of the Trine University women’s basketball team has been named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Athlete of the Week.

Wagner was pivotal in the team’s two recent victories. The No. 18 Thunder defeated Kalamazoo College at home 82-45 Wednesday and traveled to No. 17 Calvin University Saturday, where Trine came away with a 59-54 win to remain in the chase for the conference championship.

The sophomore from Warsaw was one of three players in double figures with 15 points against the Hornets and led with five assists and four steals in the game. She shot 5-for-6 from the field, made her only three-point attempt and was 4-for-4 from

the charity stripe.

In the team’s win in Grand Rapids, Wagner netted 24 points, the second-highest total of her career. She brought down five rebounds, dished out two assists and recorded two steals to add to her resume. Wagner was turnover free in the win

over Calvin.

This season, Wagner is in the top five in the conference in multiple statistical categories. She is second in steals (1.9 per game), third in scoring (14.2 points per game), fifth in field goal percentage (50.4%) and third in threepoint percentage (41.2%).

Catholic Church to host Lent activities

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 408 W. Catholic St., Pierceton, will be hosting Soup and Stations of the Cross Wednesdays in March for Lent.

Soup is at 6 p.m. with stations

in the church at 7 p.m. All are invited to bring a soup to share.

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church will host a reconciliation night at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16.

Elkhart County 4-H Fair to celebrate 150th anniversary

The Elkhart County 4-H Fair, one of the most anticipated annual events in the state of Indiana, is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year.

The fair, which has become a staple of the community, has come a long way since its inception in 1851. Over the years, it has grown in size, scope and reputation, becoming a tradition that brings families, friends and neighbors together to celebrate the best of Elkhart County.

This year, the fair is celebrating a long and cherished history of promoting agricultural education, youth development and community engagement. The fair has been an essential part of Elkhart County’s culture and traditions, attracting visitors from all over the state and beyond.

The 2023 Elkhart County 4-H Fair will run from July 21-29. Visitors can expect to enjoy traditional fair activities such as animal shows, carnival rides, food vendors and live music performances.

In addition to the main attractions, the fair will feature special exhibits celebrating its history, showcasing memorabilia and artifacts from past fairs in the Fair History Museum and highlighting

the achievements of 4-H members over the years.

Since the first fair in 1851, there have been 22 times when the annual event did not take place. The Civil War disrupted the fair in 1862 and 1864. The largest time without a fair was from 1868-

1873 and from 1894-1907. Despite these challenges, the fair has persevered and continued to grow. For more information on the 150th Elkhart County 4-H Fair, including a schedule of events and ticket information, visit 4hfair.org.

sion is to enlighten and educate about a chapter of our nation’s evolution that remains compelling more than 150 years after its conclusion.

The 7th Indiana Light Artillery, a group of historians committed to the portrayal and recreation of imagery from the Civil War, volunteer their time assuming the roles of soldiers. They wear authentic uniforms and embrace the primitive lifestyles of the era.

Several times a year, they travel to various reenactments throughout the region and demonstrate pivotal Civil War battles, including campsites and weaponry. The 7th Indiana Light Artillery was formed in 1998, with this year marking its 25th anniversary.

This summer, the company host its third annual Nappanee Civil War Days June 10-11 at the showgrounds of Power from the Past, just north of The Barns at Nappanee, 1600 W. Market St. The public is invited to attend and participate.

This year, the soldiers have chosen to recreate the Battle of Shiloh, which took place in Tennessee April 6-7, 1862. The current schedule of events for Civil War Days includes a skirmish at 11 a.m., followed by a battle at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 10.

There will also be a battle at 1 p.m. Sunday. The 7th Indiana Light Artillery is welcoming fellow enthusiasts from infantry to artillery to cavalry. They are also seeking demonstrators and performers.

Hotel accommodations are all within close proximity to the showgrounds, including The Amish Inn, CountrySide Inn and Shamrock Motel, all in Nappanee.

For those who desire a more primitive campsite, Pla-Mor Campgrounds is located 5 miles west of The Barns on US 6.

Patrons can become immersed in the culture of the Civil War era through music, food, arts and crafts, games and the illustrations of expertise through craftsmen. There will be a Saturday evening dinner for the reenactors, a Sunday morning worship service, fireworks, hayrides and many other attractions.

The Nappanee Civil War Days is being made possible through the sponsorship of several local businesses.

To learn more about how to become involved as a participant, or to simply learn more details about the event itself, contact David Kollar at (574) 993-2421 or dakollar@gmail. com.

North Webster American Legion

SPORTSMAN’S NIGHT

Saturday,

March 4

6 p.m. to 9 p.m. North Webster American Legion Post 253

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Warsaw High School orchestra, band do well at ISSMA contests

The Warsaw Community High School orchestra and band students achieved outstanding results at the Indiana State School Music Association District Solo and Ensemble Contest Saturday, Feb. 4, at NorthWood High School in Nappanee.

The Tigers’ Pride had 14 solos and five ensembles entered in the competition, along with four WCHS orchestra students.

All four orchestra solos were awarded a gold rating; the WCHS band had 11 solos and two ensembles awarded a gold rating. Eleven of the solos and two of the ensembles qualified for the State Solo and Ensemble Contest held Feb. 25 in Indianapolis.

Soloists earning gold ratings and qualifying for state are Karissa Brath, Mattix Garrett, Mariana Conde, Olivia Bloemendaal, Hallie Hertzler, Doondee Patnala, Melanie Hertzler, Margaret Burkholder, Cate Harris, Annalisa Hertzler and Madison Kohler.

Ensembles earning gold ratings and qualifying for state contest

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include the mallet trio and trumpet quartet. A gold rating was also earned by Grace Ganser, Ian Parrott, Jonah Zimmerman and Brighan Hudson.

Silver ratings were earned by Violet Watson, Elijah Banes, Gracie

Luce, the brass trio, the flute trio and the brass quintet.

WCS is very proud of these students’ accomplishments and musical growth. Their attention to musical techniques earned outstanding results.

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Midwest Museum of American Art

pages of American Art History.

In the heart of downtown Elkhart in a renovated neoclassical style bank building, is the Midwest Museum of American Art.

The building was constructed in 1922 as St. Joseph Valley Bank. In 1978, Dr. Richard and Jane Burns created a public trust for their collection of 100-plus works of art and secured the building as a museum with donations from the community.

The original bank vault was incorporated into the museum space and is fascinating to view. The museum is a showcase of 19th through 21st century American art and houses the largest collection in the United States of hand-signed lithographs and collotypes by the famous American illustrator Norman Rockwell.

In all, the permanent collection numbers over 6,000 works with 900 on display at any time during the year within the 25,000 square feet of space. The collection features the work of historical Indiana artists, and significant artists from the

Some years ago, I read about the Elkhart Juried Regional Exhibition hosted by the museum and decided to view the work of artists from 20 Indiana counties and four southern Michigan counties.

The exhibition is a major survey of current trends and is an opportunity for artists to show their work and compete for cash prizes.

Awards presented to artists each year exceed $25,000 in cash. The competition is held in September and the selected artworks are on display from the beginning of October through the last week of December.

As I entered the beautifully restored building housing the museum to view the exhibition of the work of local artists, I found myself walking through an exhibit that gave me a fresh view of art in a variety of mediums. I strolled through the exhibit, focusing on each piece, and felt as if the artworks were speaking directly to me.

I discovered new techniques that inspired me to experiment and found myself itching to get back to my own art studio to create a new

work of art. One beautiful painting of a forest floor covered with sprouting mushrooms reminded me of childhood spring vacations in Parke County when my parents took my sisters and me mushroom hunting.

In an instant, I was a young girl again, running joyfully through the forest excitedly looking for mushrooms. Do you find yourself reacting emotionally to artworks? You will be amazed at the emotions and memories that flood your mind when you are viewing artwork if you open your mind to the experience.

The museum, located at 429 S. Main St., Elkhart, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults, with discounts for children and students. For more information, visit midwestmuseum. org or call (574) 293-6660.

Events

• Lakeland Art Center & Gallery: The gallery will open March 1 with exhibiting artists Samara Dulik and Kim Marcadis. Dulik has created her own brand of painting, highlighting color through the

Merrill receives Commitment Award

Lake City Bank presented Chris Merrill, vice president, technology services manager, with its 2022 Commitment Award at the bank’s quarterly officer meeting earlier this month.

“The Commitment Award recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond in representing the bank, both internally and externally,” said David M. Findlay, president and chief executive officer. “Chris embodies the spirit of the award, so it’s no surprise that his colleagues within the bank nominated him.”

Merrill joined Lake City Bank in 2006 and has served as vice president, technology services manager since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for the daily operations of the technology services department, which supports the bank’s network and technology users.

He also plays a key role in developing and implementing strategic initiatives for the bank. Merrill is president of the Warsaw Community Public Library board of trustees.

Merrill’s teammates, who nominated him for the award, noted that he managed through key transitions on the technology services and information security teams and helped ensure a smooth transition for team mem-

bers, leadership and the bank as a whole.

At the same time, Merrill led the bank through two key examinations in which the bank maintained the highest rating possible for all technology-related areas.

As the leader of a group that provides service to each and every part of the bank, Merrill sets the tone and a high standard for service delivery. He is known for listening, troubleshooting and

sharing ideas.

“Chris’s role is a critical one to everyone in the bank, and his commitment to ensuring our technology systems are both functional and innovative is recognized throughout the Lake City Bank team,” Findlay said. “His selfless, team-driven leadership is a true testament to the outstanding partner that Chris is and exemplifies the culture of Lake City Bank.”

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introduction of graffitism, using acrylics, spray paints, inks, Posca pens and at times, finger painting.

Marcadis creates functional pottery with lots of color and texture using many different processes, techniques and materials. The work of both artists will be on display through March 26 at the gallery located at 302 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw. Gallery hours are 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. For more information call (574) 267-5568 or (574) 4576085 or email lakelandartassociation@gmail.com.

• Grace College Senior Art Exhibit: The annual senior art show at Grace College will be held through Thursday, March 2, at the Grace College Mount Memorial Art Gallery. The show will highlight the portfolios of 16 student art majors and their ambitious bodies

of work. The gallery is open 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, on the Grace College campus, 808 King’s Highway, Winona Lake. For more information, call (866) 237-4640.

• Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery: Local artist Deana Harvey will be displaying her artwork through the end of March. If you have already been to her exhibit, make sure to stop by again, as she has switched out her artwork to provide a fresh showing.

To exhibit at Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery, contact Darla McCammon, Curator, at (574) 527-4044 (leave a message) or mcdar7@ gmail.com.

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Altrusa’s spring bazaar to feature 70 vendors

Altrusa Club of Warsaw members will host their sixth annual spring bazaar Saturday, March 4, at First United Methodist Church Connection Campus, 1692 W. Lake St., or Old US 30 West across from TimeOut Inn.

The bazaar will feature crafts, direct sales and collectibles from 70 vendors.

The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 3

KLA cadets organize first Savor Kosciusko event

Since 1982, the Kosciusko Leadership Academy has invested in the emerging leaders of Kosciusko County, people who possess a passion to serve and the courage to lead others.

The KLA experience culminates with a white paper project. KLA Cadets form teams and research relevant community issues and needs.

Cadets from this year’s class are organizing the first Savor

Kosciusko event. Team members include Josh Silveus, Silveus Insurance Group; Lauren Klusman, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce; Bennett Hollar, Hollar Dental Group; and Brian Runkel, Instrumental Machine and Development.

Savor Kosciusko will be a weeklong event featuring Kosciusko County restaurants. The event will allow diners to take advantage of specially priced featured menus at

participating restaurants during the week of Saturday, March 25, through Saturday, April 1.

Local restaurants are encouraged to reach out to Lauren Klusman at lklusman@kchamber.com by Friday, March 3, for more information.

Participating restaurants and their Savor Kosciusko menus will be released in the coming weeks on the Savor Kosciusko Facebook page.

p.m. A light meal and bake sale will be available.

There is no admission fee.

More information about the bazaar is available at AltrusaWarsaw IN on Facebook, at altrusaclubwarsaw@yahoo.com or by texting or calling Julie at (574) 268-7645.

All proceeds will support the Altrusa Club’s community service projects.

Power from the Past receives old NorthWood bleachers

The Nappanee showgrounds of the organization known as Power from the Past may be fairly idled during these winter months. Even so, the membership has been quite busy, making plans and preparations to accommodate guests to their spacious arena when the warmer season arrives.

And through a perfectly timed opportunity from the NorthWood High School athletic department, Power from the Past is poised to welcome even more supporters and spectators.

In recent months, the broad expanse of land directly east of the high school has been bustling with

activity, with a new multi-diamond sports complex being built for the boys baseball and girls softball teams.

The older seating and sets of bleachers at the former ball diamonds were recently auctioned off, and in the process, Power from the Past was able to bid on and subsequently take ownership of the aluminum bench style seating.

Thanks in part to an unusually mild January, several of the Power from the Past volunteers were able to complete the transfer of the bleachers to their main show grounds and maneuver them into their proper galleries.

The impressive task of bringing the bleachers from the eastern edge of Nappanee to the western fringe was achieved in one day, with the seats being loaded onto two flatbed semitrailers and carefully transported to their new placements, ready for service and a packed schedule for 2023.

The Power from the Past showgrounds are situated on the northeast corner of US 6 and CR 3 (Arnott Street), just north of The Barns at Nappanee. Members of this agriculture appreciation and preservation organization are stewards of several historically significant structures, a pond, and a 400-foot tractor and truck pulling track, sprawled out across 40 acres of land.

To stay apprised of the upcoming events being held by Power from the Past, visit its Facebook page at Nappanee Power from the Past.

TWF’s photo contest captures the beauty of the watershed

There’s no question some of the most beautiful scenery is in the Tippecanoe River watershed, which spans more than 60 lakes and streams that offer captivating images all year long.

The Watershed Foundation’s 11th annual photo contest, “Picture Your Watershed,” aimed to capture a glimpse of that beauty through the collective lens of the area’s photographers.

“Over the course of a year, local residents see so much beauty on and in our local waters. Sometimes, in even a matter of minutes, the landscape changes and the majority of us miss moments just a few of us might capture photographically.

“Through our photo contest, we are able to see some of what makes our community so exceptional,” explained Jennifer Zartman Romano, communications coordinator for The Watershed Foundation.

The annual competition is open to all pictures taken in the Upper Tippecanoe River watershed and surrounding land, an area spanning from Crooked Lake in Whitley County through portions of Noble County and continuing into Kosciusko County and Warsaw.

Pictures were accepted until Dec. 31, and then open voting for the “People’s Choice” award began. A panel of judges from TWF evaluated the rest of the entries for additional awards.

Winners included:

• People’s Choice: Rucel “Rusty” Martinez, “Winona Lake.”

• Wet ‘n’ Wildlife Award: Jerry C. Johnson, “Webster Lake.”

• Pollution Solutions Award: Michael O’Connor, “Lake Tippecanoe.”

• Nature’s Studio Award: Mark Baumgartner, “Irish Lake.”

• Lovin’ Our Lakes Award: Patrick Pfefferkorn, “Lake Tippecanoe.”

“Thank you to all the photographers, amateur and professional, who participated this year,” Romano added. “We were able to see some incredible photography representing a large portion of our watershed, showing countless beautiful moments which highlight why TWF’s

work to protect the quality of our local lakes and streams is so important.”

Local technology expert offering cybersecurity awareness seminar

Ryan Gable, owner of 9GBTech LLC, will present a cybersecurity seminar at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 17, at the Peabody Public Library, 1160 IN 205, Columbia City.

Business owners and residents in the community will be able to learn about the basics of cybersecurity, phishing and other scams and how they can protect themselves and their assets.

To register, visit 9gbtech. com/cyber23.

Gable has been active in the computer and electronics industry since 2009. “The intent of this seminar is to educate

people, not frighten them,” he said.

“Cybersecurity is a real threat and most do not realize how serious this can be. A cyberattack occurs every 39 seconds and over 40% of cyberattacks target small business. This is a real and dangerous threat that can be addressed by understanding the risks and how to mitigate them.”

Gable is a resident of Columbia City and started his business after receiving an applied science associate degree in information technology and cloud computing. He also has obtained multiple industry cer-

tifications, including CompTIA.

Prior to receiving his degree, Gable spent over 10 years troubleshooting computer problems while expanding his knowledge of the industry.

9GBTech LLC is a client of the Northeast Indiana Small Business Development Center and has received business startup guidance and marketing-related assistance.

For more information on 9GBTech, contact Gable at ryan@9gbtech.com or (260) 209-4798. To learn more about the services of the NEI-SBDC, visit isbdc.org or call (260) 4810500.

Prizes for each category were donated by Bart’s Watersports in North Webster.

OBITUARIES

Larry D. Arven

Larry D. Arven, 83, rural Rochester, died at 4:25 a.m. Feb. 19, 2023.

He was born March 22, 1939. On March 26, 1961, he married Mary Craft; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Brent Arven, Rochester, and Virginia Clampitt, Atwood; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Following his wishes, no services will be held. Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, was in charge of arrangements.

Carolyn F. Blosser

Carolyn F. Blosser, 88, Jones, Mich., died Feb. 21, 2023.

She was born Dec. 30, 1934. On Oct. 9, 1954, she married Virgil E. Blosser. He preceded her in death Aug. 18, 2012.

She is survived by a son, Jeffrey Blosser, Union, Mich.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Karen Blosser, Elkhart; sister, Linda Rider, Elkhart; and brothers, Roger J. Eby, Goshen, Rolland Eby, Elkhart, and Rex Eby, Millersburg.

Services were held Feb. 25 at Rieth Rohrer Ehret Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa. Burial was in Olive (West) Cemetery.

Rebecca Bogeman

Rebecca Bogeman, 88, Milford, died Feb. 22, 2023.

Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Warsaw.

Nathan R. Collier

Nathan R. Collier, 38, Fort Wayne, formerly of Pierceton, died Feb. 22, 2023.

He was born May 1, 1984. On Aug. 11, 2012, he married Sherina Miller; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Varian, Abbott and Silas, all of Fort Wayne; parents, Timothy and Deborah Collier, Pierceton; sisters, Leslie Basinger, Churubusco, and Lindsay Runkel, Syracuse; brother, TeJay Collier, Pierceton; mother-in-law, CeCe Miller, Fort Wayne; his beloved dogs, Maude and Phoebee; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held Feb. 25 at Pres-

byterian Church, Pierceton. No formal services were held. Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Doris E. Cripe

Doris E. Cripe, 90, Wakarusa, died Feb. 19, 2023.

She was born Feb. 24, 1932. She married Neil Cripe, who preceded her in death in 2016.

She is survived by a daughter, Kay Kelley, Syracuse; a son, Scott Cripe, Bremen; six grandchildren; son-inlaw, Brent Lineberry, Bremen; sisterin-law, Aileen Clindaniel, Bremen; eight great-grandchildren.

Services were held Feb. 23 at Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen. Burial was in Bremen Cemetery.

Jack Darr

Jack Darr, 89, died Feb. 18, 2023.

Arrangements are currently pending at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Richard Leon Eckerley

Richard Leon Eckerley, 82, rural Peru, died at 11 p.m. Feb. 16, 2023.

He was born Dec. 23, 1940. On Feb. 16, 1962, he married Suzanne Pennycoff; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Brent Eckerley, Warsaw, Bryan Eckerley and Brad Eckerley, both of Peru, and Beth Eckerley, Indianapolis; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and siblings, Julia Wolfrum, Wabash, Gene Eckerley, Mishawaka, Larry Eckerley, Fort Wayne, Patricia Raker, Harrisburg, Pa., and Sharon Hill, Wabash.

Services were held Feb. 22 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Burial was in Roann Community Cemetery.

Eugenia N. Fulkerson

Eugenia N. “Genie” Fulkerson, 78, Warsaw, died Feb. 11, 2023.

She was born Jan. 27, 1945.

She is survived by a son, Daniel Fulkerson, Mishawaka; daughter, Josephine “Jodi” Ramirez, Zionsville; six grandchildren; brother, Don Nixon, Florida; and her companion, Mary Geyer, Warsaw.

A memorial celebration was held Feb. 25 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Anna Glover

Anna Glover, 96, Syracuse, died Feb. 22, 2023.

Arrangements are currently pending at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Danny Hawkes

Danny Hawkes, 41, Winona Lake, died at 2 p.m. Feb. 17, 2023.

He was born Feb. 11, 1982.

He is survived by his longtime significant other, Jeanette Kells, Winona Lake; daughter, Emily Hawkes and expected daughter, Olivia; mother, Sherri Cordes, Lakeville; and brothers, Donovan Hawkes, North Liberty, and Dennis Hawkes, Lakeville.

Cremation will take place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

Sandra Holdeman

Sandra “Sandi” Holdeman, 66, Warsaw, died Feb. 22, 2023.

She was born Sept. 19, 1956.

She is survived by a son, Jim Rose; daughter, Ashley Holdeman; six grandchildren; sisters, Lois Shatzer and Penny VanHoozen; and boyfriend, Jim Fribley. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until the 6 p.m. memorial service Friday, March 3, at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2000 Sheridan St., Warsaw. Please dress comfortably and cheerfully.

Christopher Hurd

Christopher Hurd, 55, Warsaw, died Feb. 20, 2023.

He was born Nov. 18, 1967. On Sept. 26, 2009, he married Geri Schuh; she survives.

Also surviving are sons, Jared Hurd, Silver Lake, and Mike Farner, Nappanee; daughters, Rebecca Roose, Syracuse, Kaitlyn Hurd, Warsaw, and Kiley Helblig, Warsaw; sisters, Samantha Bradford, Silver Lake, and Velia Grosch, Rochester; brother, Faron Hurd, Warsaw; and numerous grandchildren.

The family wishes to have a celebration of life at a later date. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Kurt Kauffman

Kurt Kauffman, 68, Silver Lake and a longtime resident of the Kokomo area, died Feb. 16, 2023.

He was born May 23, 1954.

He is survived by his partner of 43 years, Rex Boxell, Silver Lake; his partner of 16 years, Michael Mattingly; brother, Fritz Kauffman, Carmel; sister, Gretchen Kramer, Tennessee; and his close friend, Mike Kyler, who was like a brother.

No public services are planned. His family is grieving privately. Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Mary A. Kendrick

Mary A. Kendrick, 84, Claypool, died Feb. 17, 2023.

She was born May 28, 1938. On Dec. 15, 1969, she married Carl Kendrick; he survives.

Also surviving are her children, James Pennington, Wayne Penning-

ton and Millard Pennington, all of Prestonsburg, Ky., Maudie Elliott and Carl Kendrick, both of Claypool, and Greg Pennington, Warsaw; siblings, Frank Hall, Palestine, and Noama Wagner, Pierceton; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

A life celebration was held Feb. 23 at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Warsaw. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery, Claypool.

Rita M. Kolb

Rita M. Kolb, 65, Syracuse, died Feb. 5, 2023.

She was born June 30, 1957.

She is survived by her son, Lance Kolb; and siblings, Ronald Thornburg, Stony Thornburg, Jerry Thornburg, Jim Thornburg, JoAnne Drake and John Thornburg.

A graveside service was held Feb. 28 at Oak Park Cemetery in Ligonier. Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Phyllis Jeanne Landis

Phyllis Jeanne (Knepper) Landis, 97, Warsaw, died Feb. 23, 2023.

She was born Jan. 29, 1926. On June 26, 1949, she married Joe Keaton Landis, who preceded her in death in 2002.

Surviving are her children, Vern Landis, Dee Loftin, Joe Landis and Laura Tatooles; brother, Robert Knepper; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 2, at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2000 Sheridan St., Warsaw. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10-11:30 a.m.

Daniel C. Levernier

Daniel C. Levernier, 99, Milford, died at 8:44 p.m. Feb. 20, 2023.

He was born March 24, 1923. On Feb. 12, 1944, he married Mary Helene “Chippy” Thomas. She preceded him in death May 18, 2014.

He is survived by his children, Dana Miller, Debra Mann, Warsaw, Thomas Levernier, Milford, and Timothy Levernier, Milford; 26 greatgrandchildren; and 15 great-greatgrandchildren.

Services were held Feb. 24 at Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Milford. A private family burial took place at Milford Cemetery.

Linda Kae Hall Long

Linda Kae Hall Long, a native of Warsaw, died Feb. 14, 2023. She was born Sept. 30, 1942. She married Roger Phillip Rice, who preceded her in death. She then married Robert Lynne Long, who also preceded her in death.

Surviving are daughters, Kristel Houin and Kellen Ambrose, both of Plymouth; two grandchildren; and her Fox Terrier fur babies, Tizzy and Dotz.

The family is planning a celebration of life at a later date. Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home, was in charge of arrangements.

Mike Miller

Mike Miller, 49, Claypool and a longtime resident of the North Web-

ster and Syracuse areas, died Feb. 16, 2023.

He was born Nov. 27, 1973.

Surviving are daughters, Kaylen Miller, Warsaw, Amaya Miller, Indianapolis, Sandra Miller and Tonya Miller, both of Sturgis, Mich.; mother, Janet Doescher, Huntington; father, Michael Miller, Bluffton; brothers, James and John Miller; and two grandchildren.

Services were held Feb. 21 at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Warsaw.

Eleanor O. Moffett

Eleanor O. Moffett, 87, Warsaw, died Feb. 17, 2023.

She was born July 8, 1935. On Aug. 12, 1961, she married Donald H. Moffett, who preceded her in death in 2019. Surviving are her children, Karen Moffett, Karl Moffett and Donna Corp, all of Warsaw; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life was held Feb. 24 at Fellowship Baptist Church, Warsaw. Interment was private in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Carla Sue Oplinger

Carla Sue Oplinger, 59, died Feb. 18, 2023.

She was born March 11, 1963. She married Don Oplinger, who survives.

She is also survived by a son, Matthew Oplinger, Warsaw; a daughter, Rachel Hartman, Winterville, Ga.; sisters, Lynn Smith, Beverly Hills, Fla., Cindy Woods, Elkhart, and Connie Jacober, Genoa, Ill.; and four grandchildren.

A celebration of life ceremony was held Feb. 25 at Sugar Grove Church, Goshen. Burial was in Violett Cemetery, Goshen. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements.

Emily L. Renner

Emily L. Renner, 86, San Antonio, Texas, died Feb. 20, 2023.

Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home of Syracuse.

Susan Rossell

Susan Rossell, 69, Syracuse, died Feb. 18, 2023.

She was born June 28, 1953. On Dec. 21, 1974, she married Tom Rossell; he survives.

She is also survived by a sister, Cynthia Strickland; brother, Rick Sexon; and a niece.

Visitation was held Feb. 28 at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Tony Schmucker

Tony “Bud” Schmucker, 94, Nappanee, died at 4:10 a.m. Feb. 17, 2023.

He was born Aug. 30, 1928. On Dec. 20, 1946, he married Eleanor Stout. She preceded him in death Oct. 6, 2017.

Surviving are his children, Alan Schmucker and Tod Schmucker, both of Nappanee, and Connie McLaughlin, Indianapolis; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Arlene Dinehart, Mishawaka.

Services were held Feb. 22 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Burial was in South Union Cemetery, Nappanee.

Larry

J. Staton Sr.

Larry J. Staton Sr., 79, Kimmell, died at 10:15 a.m. Feb. 20, 2023.

He was born June 16, 1943. On Nov. 23, 1973, he married Pamela Ice; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Larry Staton Jr., Cromwell, Lisa Butler, Goshen, Penny Klett, Middlebury, Kim Walker, Jeffrey Ice, New Mexico, Theresa Williams, Goshen, and Andrew Staton, Osceola; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; brothers, James Staton Jr., Ligonier, and Dan Staton, Goshen; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Feb. 24 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery, Kimmell.

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Leon Jay Ulrich

Leon Jay Ulrich, 71, formerly of Wakarusa, died at 6:41 p.m. Feb. 21, 2023.

He was born June 7, 1951.

He is survived by a daughter, Kimberly Robinson, Dunlap; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Connie Hamilton, Westville, Lou Ann Moore, Bremen, and Kathy “Jo” Kurman, Wakarusa; and a brother,

BIRTHS

Joshua Abram Yoder

Lynn and Geneva (Yoder) Yoder, Bremen, are the parents of a son, Joshua Abram, born at 8:53 p.m. Feb. 15, 2023. He weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces.

Kaspar Elijah Dietz

Lucas and Dorinda (Brito) Dietz, Goshen, are the parents of a son, Kaspar Elijah, born at 9:52 p.m. Feb. 15, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

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Julia Villarreal

Julia Villarreal, Milford, died Feb. 18, 2023.

Arrangements are currently pending at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Court News

Small Claims

Kosciusko County

The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Lake City Animal Wellness v. Lesley T. Crawford, $899.05

Civil Collections

Kosciusko County

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

Improper headlights — Logan D. Keen, Pierceton, $160

Disregarding an official traffic control device — Denielle N. Nicholson, Pierceton, $160.50

Driving while suspended — Jennifer Miranda, Warsaw, $185.50; Kier Z. Lightfoot, Warsaw, $185.50

Unlawful possession of tobacco, speeding — Caleb R. Wilson, Etna Green, $185.50

Speeding — Michaela Baldwin, Bourbon, $165.50; Kimberly A. Kelley, North Webster, $160.50; Gavin

C. Hunziker, Bremen, $160.50

Operating with expired plates

Ronda L. Arroyo, Akron, $160; Matthew R. Barth, Warsaw, $160

Buckowing-Sobecki

Cory T. Buckowing, 30, Pierceton, and Erica L. Sobecki, 25, Pierceton

Minnix-Fields

David J. Fields, 24, Ligonier, and Ashley N. Minnix, 25, Milford Soto-Boyle

Juan Soto Jr., 37, Winona Lake, and Britney N. Boyle, 36, Winona Lake

Taylor-Hunter

Kevin Taylor, 52, Syracuse, and Tiffany N. Hunter, 32, Warsaw Welch-Collier

Jeffery D. Welch, 31, Warsaw, and Kristina A. Collier, 29, Warsaw Grogg-Pharis

tersheim, Millersburg, are the parents of a daughter, Stephanie Kate, born at 10:24 a.m. Feb. 17, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 7 pounds, 0.5 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Adrianna Joy Yoder

Marcus and Ruby Yoder, Nappanee, are the parents of a daughter, Adrianna Joy, born at 12:27 a.m. Feb. 21, 2023, at Goshen Hospital. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 18 inches long.

Nappanee Legion hosting Friday dinners for public

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

The entrees for March are:

• March 3, Swiss steak. Sponsored by Sons of the American Legion.

• March 10, brisket. Sponsored by the American Legion.

• March 17, tater tot casserole.

Sponsored by American Legion Riders.

• March 24, pork burgers. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary.

• March 31, meatloaf. Sponsored by the American Legion.

Proceeds from the dinners go to the various American Legion organizations for charitable work in the community and support for veterans.

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

2023 Lake Tippecanoe Flotilla honors first responders

The 2023 Lake Tippecanoe Flotilla will be honoring first responders at this year’s Fourth of July event, according to Dan Drook, Flotilla chairman. The Flotilla will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 1.

First responders can be seen in all aspects of our life: medical; military; firefighters; local police/ sheriff/state police/department of natural resources; neighbors; and relatives. As an example, within a family there may be a special person who looked after someone. Their heroism makes them a fist responder.

The 2023 Flotilla is an opportunity to show appreciation. Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners goal is to not only have individuals participate, but organizations can participate as a group.

This LTPO event is free. To participate no affiliation to LTPO is required. Pre-registration is necessary to receive cash rewards. Pre-registration is from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, July 1, at the Patona Bay Snack Shop.

So set sail, decorate your boat and join in the parade beginning lake side at the Patona Bay Snack Shop at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 1.

For safety purposes launching or throwing from shore or water any items is strictly prohibited. The lake patrol will be monitoring

the parade route and safety. The parade will conclude at approximately 2:30 p.m. in front of Patona Bay Snack Shop where prizes will be awarded

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American Express National Bank v. Ray Hathaway aka Ray W. Hathaway, $20,820.49

LVNV Funding LLC v. Melissa Baker aka Melissa V. Baker, $912.13; v. Deborah McClelland, $1,093.66 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Raven Donovan, $4,096.80; v. Catherine Love, $1,178.91 Goldman Sachs Bank USA v. Ray W. Hathaway, $21,326.07; v. Jeff Prater, $14,230.35

Gateway Financial Solutions v. Ashley Holt and Lori Meyers, $9,540.36; v. Gilberto Rodriguez, $5,777.52

U.S. Bank National Association d/b/a AGC Card Services v. Lee A. LaFountain, $6,717.89 Mariner Finance LLC v. Lorrie M. Sanders, $2,724 Evictions

Elkhart County

Principled Property Management v. Federico Ramirez, Syracuse, $1,744.83

Mortgage Foreclosures

The following mortgage foreclosure has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: LoanCare LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing v. John R. Hanna and Ellen C. Shoemaker, $122,946.05

Click N’ Close Inc. v. Rafael Benjamin Hernandez Sr., $215,590.76 PNC Mortgage, a division of PNC Bank, N.A. v. Darrell K. James, $51,654.80

First Federal Savings Bank v. Roy Lee Mullins, $71,770.64

Plenaries

The following plenaries have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court One, Judge Karin McGrath presiding: The General Insurance v. Juan Santos Diaz, $57,668.91

21st Mortgage Corporation v. Jasmin Carina Maldonado-Mendoza, $25,530

Superior Court III

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

Owner allows dog to stray beyond owners premises — Kayla

M. Hunsberger, Etna Green, $25; Jeremy J. Rush, Akron, $25; Teresa

L. Lambert, Silver Lake, $25

Unlawful possession of tobacco — Josephine Pegan, North Webster, $160

Child restraint system violation — Susie D. Siebeneck, Warsaw, $25

Driving the wrong way on posted one way — Ruth A. Wylie, Atwood, $160.50

Failure to use headlights between sunset and sunrise, no valid driver’s license — Keliah V. Cuazitl, Winona Lake, $185.50

Learner’s permit violation — Jacob W. Elmore, Warsaw, $160.50

Failure to provide vehicle registration certificate — Deadrian D. King, Warsaw, $160

Refusal to submit to breath or chemical test — Marco A. Cisneros, Warsaw, $160

Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility

Erick M. Baez-Nazario, Warsaw, $185.50

Disregard lighted signal, driving while suspended — Rosa Moyotl, Warsaw, $210.50

Marriage Licenses

Kosciusko County

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

Oglesbee-Strasser

John E. Oglesbee, 59, Syracuse, and Susan E. Strasser, 68, Syracuse

Grider-Smalley

Austin M. Grider, 26, Pierceton, and Sky A. Smalley, 22, Pierceton

Randall-Peterson

Philip M. Randall, 65, Pierceton, and Susan K. Peterson, 66, Syracuse

Fingerle-Miller

Carson D. Fingerle, 21, Claypool, and Alayna R. Miller, 19, Silver Lake

David G. Grogg, 60, Warsaw, and Kathy L. Pharis, 64, Warsaw

Marriage

Dissolutions

Kosciusko County

The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Wooldridge — Christopher Wooldridge Jr., Warsaw, and Cara Wooldridge, Warsaw. Married: April 24, 2021. Separated: Feb. 3, 2023. There are two minor children.

Gross — Abisha Gross, no location listed, and Jacob J. Gross, Warsaw.

Married: Oct. 31, 2015. Separated: Feb. 4, 2023. There are no minor children.

York — Nathan York, Warsaw, and Renea York, Warsaw. Married: Sept. 16, 2017. Separated: Jan. 24, 2023. There are two minor children. Collins — Carla Collins, Syracuse, and Christopher Collins, Syracuse. Married: March 22, 2008. Separated: May 2021. There is one minor child. Naxi-Niebba — Monica Naxi, Pierceton, and Fernando Niebbia, Warsaw. Married: June 5, 2020. Separated: Jan. 6, 2023. There is one minor child.

Shaw — Cassie Shaw, Winona Lake, and Jeremy Shaw, Claypool. Married: Aug. 14, 2021. Separated: Feb. 10 2023. There are no minor children.

Osomo-Sanchez — Irma Leal Osomo, Syracuse, and Carlos Sanchez, Leon, Mexico. Married: Dec. 22, 1984. Separated: 2010. There are no minor children.

Wiese — Gregory Scott Wiese, Warsaw, and Cynthia Dawn Wiese, Warsaw. Married: Feb. 12, 1994. Separated: no date listed. There are no minor children.

Dove - Medina Quiroga — Diamond Dove, North Webster, and Leonardo D. Medina Quiroga, Indianapolis. Married: Nov. 19, 2017. Separated: Sept. 2018. There are no minor children.

Hoosier Girl Coalition hires inaugural executive director

The Hoosier Girl Coalition has announced the appointment of Mackenzie Pickerrell to serve as its inaugural executive director.

In this role, Pickerrell will lead the Hoosier Girl Coalition to reach and serve girls across Indiana in bold new ways.

As announced last fall, in an unprecedented collaboration, six independent Girl Scout councils that serve the state of Indiana have come together to form the Hoosier Girl Coalition to meet the emerging needs of Indiana girls.

The vision of the coalition is to enable every Hoosier girl to live her best life physically, academically, socially and emotionally.

Pickerrell and her team at the coalition will collaborate with all six councils to invite key stakeholders in communities from across the state to rally around what girls say they need.

“Girl Scouts knows what it

takes to change the lives of girls,” said Sharon Pohly, CEO of Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana. “For almost 111 years, our organization has provided leadership development opportunities to millions of girls. However, we realize not all girls have had equal access to participate. We look forward to partnering with the coalition to change that.”

In its first year, the coalition will partner directly with girls, their families and the community to understand the unique challenges girls face today, including releasing a State of the Hoosier Girl report in May 2023. This report will serve as a rally cry for adults in Indiana to ensure girls are well equipped for a lifetime of success.

“As youth continue to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, research shows our state is approaching a men-

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Pohly added, “With Mackenzie’s leadership and the power of the historic Girl Scout organization, the Hoosier Girl Coalition will lead the state of Indiana to create pathways for girls to thrive.”

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Workshop on soil health held for farmers, general public

Soil health, residue management, planting clinic, rainfall simulator and a local perspective of conservation topics were packed into a breakfast workshop for farmers and the general public Thursday, Feb. 16.

The event, which brought together approximately 70 people, was held at the Clunette Elevator.

Barry Fisher, Fisher Soil Health LLC, Greencastle; Chad Schotter, Natural Resource Conservation Services District Conservationist; and Russell Anderson, Anderson Farms, Syracuse, were speakers.

Fisher, the 2022 Certified Crop Advisor Conservationist of the Year Award recipient, is founder of Fisher Soil Health and former Central Region Leader for the NRCS National Soil Health Division. He has 40-plus years of crop advising experience.

His topic was unlocking the secrets in the soil, highlighting four soil health management principles; providing continuous living roots, minimizing disturbance, maximizing soil cover and maximizing biodiversity.

He talked about different strategies and goal planning and emphasized every seed needed to be at the same depth and in the same environment to avoid a 10% loss. “We should be able to get almost a perfect picket fence stand, no matter what we plant.

That’s the beauty of today’s technology,” he stated, adding delaying planting could result in 8.9 bushels lost every day planting is delayed. “Later planting gets you less. You plant as early as you can, but missing by a week will not affect the yield.”

He challenged farmers, asking if every seed is planted in the exact same environment. He spoke of ground temperatures and planting in no-till fields ver-

sus conventional. Additionalyl, he noted the need for taking the time and capitalizing the capabilities with priority on equipment. He spoke of various notill options, noting he preferred leaving stalks standing. “They act like a wick in the spring,” he noted, adding the different means of leaving crop residue on the field.

Residue management was highlighted during his presentation and he answered questions from those present. The group then moved to a visual display of planting equipment and the use of the various types of pieces available and which ones are the best.

Schotter set up a rainfall simulator he created, providing visual lessons on various types of crop cover as well as asphalt. The simulator showed the amount of runoff from each of the five examples, along with the amount of infiltration and back splatter. The results were simulated from a 2-inch rainfall.

The closing of the event was Anderson’s firsthand perspective of the conservation efforts on his farm fields in Noble, Kosciusko and Elkhart counties. Anderson shared his experiences in working with clay fields and the mistakes he made and learned from. He shared his experience using cover crops and feeding the soil with microbes. Anderson state, “There is no substitute in having this group in the soil. I think God made this a beautiful thing to be a part of it.”

He learned cover crops provided better crops, healthier soil and better water infiltration. Additionally he noted having to learn new things while “trying

not to fall on my face,” adding “I’m taking it slow.”

Anderson stated he uses a 24 acre field for testing new ideas before increasing any practice onto other acreage. “I’m trying not to trip and fall. You can’t try it on every acre out of pure risk.”

He stated with the practices he has used, he has noticed more of a yield, although he admitted to not keeping track of how his practices have financially been beneficial. “My highest yield was last year with no till and (using as a cover crop) cereal rye. He also compared conventional farming to no-till management as being more intensive. “It’s like sliding over

and letting mother nature get behind the wheel.”

Admitting he is not an overly trusting person, he is learning to trust the system.

The event was sponsored by Crossroads Bank and Ferguson Farms. Hosts for the morning included The Watershed Foundation, Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District, Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative, Clunette Elevator and Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation.

‘Spring Into Art’ coming to Bremen

Plan now to attend the “Spring Into Art” show from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, March 26, at the Bremen Community and Performing Arts Center, 214 E. South St. Admission is free.

Many local artisans will be displaying and selling their various arts and crafts. Light refreshments will be served. Come enjoy live music while browsing the unique displays. Bremen’s Theta Delta chapter of Psi Iota Xi has planned and will be hosting this free event.