KCSS bookkeeper enjoys helping elderly clients

Beverly Hershberger has a passion for senior citizens. She is a bookkeeper for Kosciusko Community Senior Services in Warsaw. KCSS oversees the Mobile Meals program and the senior activity center.

She was born and raised in Goshen, graduating from Gos- hen High School. After high school, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do so she worked in a factory.

“I originally thought I wanted to be an attorney,” she said.

Hershberger began working at KCSS five years ago. She works alongside her sister, Jen Buzzard. The two share the same office.

“We make each other laugh, especially at work,” she said. “She has a good sense of humor.”

On a daily basis, she answers the phones, pays bills and helps with the Mobile Meals program.

“I help with transportation,” she said. Volunteer drivers deliver meals to homebound residents.

She also visits the senior center, located in the same building, and takes part in some of its activities.

“I do some chair exercises,” she said. “I get to see and talk to a variety of people. I talk to my boss, David (Neff). I like the atmosphere, and I love the elderly.”

Hershberger also helps with writing and submitting the annual grant that KCSS receives through REAL Services.

She lives in Warsaw and has two adult children — a son and a daughter. She is married to Stanley, her husband of 30 years. Her hobbies include reading, selling jewelry on the side, going to yard sales, spending time with her best friend, and going on vacation.

“We love to be outdoors, and I love the summer,” Hershberger stated. “I love the lake.”

She has two dogs named

Twinkie and Bear. Call Hershberger at (574) 2672012 for more information about Mobile Meals or to be a volunteer driver.

2022 Young Entrepreneur Scholarship winners

Matthews’ Painting Company and employees announced its 2022 Young Entrepreneur Scholarship winners. Each scholarship winner received $500.

Savanah Felegie, 12 years old, started Savanah’s Creations. Felegie makes blankets, handmade cards, soap and bracelets. She originally began her business to help her grandfather who was suffering from stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Her goal was to spread awareness and to help him financially with profits from the business. Her grandfather has since passed away.

Felegie said she really appreciated those that gave extra money to help pay for her grandfather’s chemo. Her current plan is to use the scholarship money to grow her business and to purchase more supplies. She plans to collaborate with a friend in order to offer more products for sale.

Reid Andrew, 18, is the second winner. He has owned and operated Legends Lawncare since he was 8. He offers mowing and yard services in the Winona Lake/Warsaw area. He plans to use the scholarship money to upgrade equipment and purchase signage to market his business.

Andrew’s current plan is to graduate high school and then continue to work and expand his business into his adult life and looks forward to being a small business owner in the community. Visit matthewspainting.com/ y-e-s/ to nominate the company’s next Young Entrepreneur Scholarship winner.