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Like many 17-year-olds, Sam Yoder occasionally has his head in the clouds. For this New Paris teenager, however, having his head in the clouds means he’s one step closer to fulfilling his aspirations.

Yoder is a member of Civil Air Patrol’s St. Joe Valley Cadet Squadron 049. Formerly housed at the Elkhart Municipal Airport, the squadron moved its operations to the Nappanee Municipal Airport a few years ago, according to Captain Carol O’Brien, squadron commander and one of four adult leaders of the local group.

The squadron currently includes 10 active cadets, including Yoder and O’Brien’s daughter, Caitlin. Cadets come to the squadron from as far away as South Bend and Columbia City.

Similar to JROTC, Civil Air Patrol is affiliated with the United States military. CAP is an auxiliary unit of the United States Air Force, founded Dec. 1, 1941, “to mobilize the nation’s civilian aviation resources for national defense service.”

Officially a government organization partially funded by the Air Force, CAP serves approximately 1,500 communities nationwide, boasting around 56,000 members.

“CAP revolves around three basic things: leadership training, aerospace training and search and rescue,” said Yoder.

“Most squadrons are focused on leadership training and flight training. There are a lot of cool

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60 hours of flight training. He hopes to obtain his license within six to seven years and begin his career as a private pilot.

“Cadets will get out of CAP as much as they want to put into it,” added Yoder. “It’s up to cadets to determine how much time and effort they want to put in. Cadets will get a lot more out of it if they are consistent in their attendance. Those who don’t attend regularly miss out on different aspects of cadet life.”

He added there are a lot of opportunities within CAP. “You need to be ambitious,” he said. “If you have the drive, you will be rewarded.”

The local squadron meets four times monthly, from 6:30-9 p.m. Fridays. Each meeting has a different theme, including character development, leadership, handson aerospace skills and physical training. The requirement before joining a squadron is to attend three meetings to ensure it is a good fit.

“You don’t have to be interested in the military to get things out of CAP,” said O’Brien. “If someone wants to join the military and needs the leadership experience, we’re a great place. Our cadets learn leadership, self-confidence, character development and aerospace education. They get access to skills they wouldn’t otherwise get.

benefits of CAP, and there’s absolutely no obligation to join the military.

“I liked the military aspect of it, having that discipline and structure. There is a unique sense of responsibility laid upon each individual cadet in the chain of command.”

Yoder, who holds the rank of cadet chief master sergeant, further explained that cadets have a lot of different flying opportunities that do not require a private pilot’s license. However, he is in the process of obtaining his license through CAP via the Wings Scholarship, which pays for up to

“They have the opportunity to go a manufacturing academy in Kansas where they have the chance to build Cessna airplanes. We’ve sent cadets to the space academies where they’ve gotten to go work with rockets. We practice skills like interviewing, how to fill out a resume, how to apply for scholarships. Those are hands-on things they can use in real life later. We are giving them skills to help them be our leaders of tomorrow.”

Anyone between the ages of 12-21 who is interested in CAP is invited to attend one of the Friday meetings. The airport is located at 25741 US 6, Nappanee. No registration is necessary to attend.

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An extraordinary educator

diana University for his master’s in music.

“Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.” — Abigail Adams.

Terry White is a prolific, multifaceted and inspiring member of the Winona Lake community. He has been attached to Grace College for 25 or 26 years, and recently moved to Grace Village. He was originally from western Pennsylvania and first came to Grace as a student in 1960. After receiving his undergraduate in music from Grace, he went to In-

After receiving his master’s, White became the band and orchestra instructor at Goshen schools before returning to Grace as director of public relations, where he raised money for the school.

White was at Grace for 17 years before moving to Minneapolis where he taught in various colleges for several years.

To further cement White’s adoration for education, he also received an M.A. in advanced leadership studies and became an Ed.D., finishing his doctorate

of education in organizational leadership/communication at Indiana Wesleyan University from 2008 to 2012.

While in Minneapolis he founded a Christian newspaper in 1979 called “Twin Cities Christian” He continued teaching in various colleges and also became the first minister of music and executive pastor of a large church. Later he also started a magazine in the 1980’s called “Christian Business Life Digest.”

He lived in Minneapolis for 15 years before crossing paths with Chuck Colson and moving to Washington, D.C. for 12 years.

Colson was a member of a special advisory council to Richard Nixon from 1969 to 1970. After serving time in prison for his involvement in the Watergate scandal, Colson became a Christian and started Prison Fellowship Ministries.

During an Evangelical Press Association conference, White was recruited by Colson and his Prison Ministries, as an editor for their national magazine, “In-

side Journal,” which he originally turned down.

A year later in 1992, White accepted the position and moved to D.C., where working his way up, eventually becoming vice president of communications.

While in D.C., White also started a newspaper distributing copies to 6,000 individuals in the neighborhood, north of Sterling, Va.

In 2003, White moved back to Winona Lake to be the executive director and publisher of BMH Books for 10 years. When he retired, he returned to Grace where, as he puts it, he is a bit of a “utility infielder,” doing a variety of jobs.

He was the speech writer for William Katip, the former president of the Grace College. He also edits all the news releases that come out of the college and occasionally gives lectures to students.

Recently, he was celebrated by the Evangelical Press Association in their magazine for 50 years of involvement.

As an active member of the community and avid musician, he serves on five nonprofit boards, one of which is The Wagon Wheel in Warsaw. He is the organist for First United Methodist Church and the pianist and worship leader for the Church of the Good Shepherd.

White currently serves as the chief docent at Winona History Center, a role he was offered due to his extensive knowledge and passion for Winona Lake’s history. He wrote a centennial history book, “Winona at 100 Third Wave Rising,” after realizing the town’s history had not been updated in 50 years.

“What I like about it is that almost every week I discover something new,” said White.

Recently, he had two gentlemen come in with donations.

One of them found some coins near the Chicago Boys Club, that were used as a currency for the campers when they visited Winona Lake.

Another man brought in a sign he bought at an auction and donated it to the Center.

“You know, I’ve been attached to Grace for about 25-26 years off and on, and so a lot of my life has been centered here. One way or another, we always intended to retire back here. So when I got the job that was offered at BMH, boy, that was a natural to come back here,” said White.

Wagner named CSC Academic All-District

The 2022-23 Academic AllDistrict teams, selected by College Sports Communicators, have been announced for the basketball season. The Trine University women’s basketball team had four student athletes receive CSC All-District distinction.

Seniors Makayla Ardis, Alyssa Argyle, Katie Sloneker and sophomore Sidney Wagner of Warsaw received All-District from the CSC for their efforts in

Eagle Scout Van Ness recognized at commissioners’ meeting

A new Eagle Scout from Warsaw has been recognized by Kosciusko County for his achievements.

Dylan Van Ness was honored at the Kosciusko County Commissioners’ meeting Tuesday, March 28.

He’s the son of Brad and Heather Van Ness and a member of Boy Scout Troop 726 of North Webster.

The 16-year-old attends Warsaw Community High School and will be inducted into its honor society.

For his Eagle Scout service project, Dylan helped rebuild a pit at the Whitley County Family YMCA for gaga ball, a game akin to a gentler form of dodgeball.

Commissioners presented Dylan with a certificate, and Commissioners’ Vice President Bob Conley read a statement.

“This honor demonstrates you are a hard-working young man and of good character,” read Conley. “You should be proud of this accomplishment. Over the course of your years in scouting, you have learned many qualities that have helped shape you into a young, strong leader and helpful citizen to your community.

“Our hope for your future is that you continue to learn and grow and lead with integrity,” Conley continued. “The Scout oath and the Scout law provide guidelines for you to become a strong, confident adult. The knowledge and attitude you

develop as a Scout will be with you the rest of your life.”

After the presentation, Kosciusko County Sheriff Jim Smith said he was honored to have attended Dylan’s recent Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony.

He noted only 5% or less of Boy Scouts achieve the Eagle Scout rank and Dylan had worked to achieve more merit badges than he needed for the distinction.

Smith offered Dylan his congratulations.

the classroom and on the court.

The Academic All-District teams recognize the nation’s top student athletes for their combined performances on the field or court and in the classroom.

The CSC Academic All-America program separately recognizes sports honorees in four di-

visions: NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA.

Academic All-District honorees advance to the CSC Academic All-America ballot. Firstand second-team Academic All-America honorees will be announced later this spring.

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From fields to forks: How ag workers keep us fed

Maple Leaf Farms is the leading producer of duck products across North and South America.

The company is committed to maintaining high standards of quality and sustainability in its operations, with the aim of delivering premium duck-related products worldwide.

As per its official website, Maple Leaf Farms prioritizes the health and happiness of their ducks, ensuring they consume a balanced diet of grains and vegetables and are housed in spacious, cage-free barns.

For those aspiring to pursue a career in the agricultural sector, Maple Leaf Farms offers various opportunities, including office internships. The company provides summer internships that focus on the agricultural aspects of the industry, as well as marketing internships for those interested in sales and promotion.

Olivia Tucker is a fourth generation member of the Maple Leaf family. She is currently the marketing manager connecting their Farm to Fork story to their customers and to followers on social media.

“Basically I’m telling our story and our farm stories to the world,” said Tucker.

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National veterinarian shortage felt in Kosciusko County

When the pandemic hit, it was reported animal shelters were adopting out more dogs and cats than usual. People were adopting pets, seeking companionship as they dealt with working and attending school from home during the shutdown.

Now pet owners and area farmers are running into a problem: finding a veterinarian to treat their furry family member or a member of the herd or flock. The reason? There is a national shortage of veterinarians and it’s being felt locally.

In an recent interview with Inside Indiana Business, Dr. Jim Weisman, assistant dean for clinical education in the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, attributed burnout and compassion fatigue as the main contributors for the shortage of veterinarians and vet nurses. But local veterinarians said there are other issues they see contributing to the shortage.

A representative with Lake City Animal Health and Wellness agreed with Weisman that compassion fatigue has pushed vets either to retire or leave the

profession. She noted veterinary medicine has a high suicide rate.

“It is the only profession that takes care of the patient literally from birth to death,” she said.

“That’s all we want, to take care of your babies (for you).”

High student loan debt after graduating from vet school is also seen as a contributing factor.

Lake City Animal Health and Wellness was able to recently hire two veterinarians, a husband and wife team, to assist in patient care.

Dr. Richard Brungardt, who owns Lakeland Animal Clinic in Syracuse, said he believes one reason there is a vet shortage is corporations are offering graduating students high salaries, but expecting long hours. These types of jobs tend to end up in young veterinarians burning out. He feels students need to be encouraged to come to rural America to work in small or mixed animal practices. “Rural America has something to offer,” he said.

Brungardt has been looking to add a veterinarian to his practice.

“At the same time, it has to be lucrative (for the new veterinarian). It means housing and what entertainment is available in the area,” he said as far as what will attract

a new veterinarian to a practice.

Brungardt, who has been has been practicing for 47 years, started out as a mixed animal practice but is now primarily a small animal veterinarian. “I’m blessed to have this ability to have compassion for animals and people,” he said. “I’m blessed to have this practice.”

Dr. Richard Sommer, owner of Sommer Vet Clinic in Silver Lake, said he’s seeing a shortage in large animal veterinarians. Sommer, who has been in practice 52 years, said he’s not seeing veterinarians being willing to go out to farms like they used to.

He believes there are a number of reasons for the veterinarian shortage, such as those veterinarians who do go into animal practice tend to specialize in one or two types of farm animals rather than going into general practice.

Sommers said he’s also seeing people retiring from the profession.

Milford Animal Clinic is a mixed practice that also handles its own emergencies. A representative from the clinic noted young veterinarians don’t want to work the long hours, such as weekend office hours, and being on call for emergencies.

Most small animal practices work a typical 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday workweek, referring emergencies to 24-hour emergency veterinary hospitals. The closest ER for small animals in Kosciusko County is South Bend. Those with large animal medical emergencies have to go to Purdue University.

Milford Animal Clinic is cur-

rently looking to add a veterinarian to its staff. In the meantime, it’s had to make some hard decisions, such as not taking on new clients and cutting down on the radius of where they will see a farm patient.

Colleges of veterinary medicine and those in the profession are looking at a variety of ways to improve the situation.

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local farmers — typically family farmers throughout northern Indiana — all within a 100-mile radius of their main facility in Leesburg.

“We give them the ducks, the feed and our humane raising practices. Then they give the ducks back to us for a fee, obviously, and we will pay our farmers. That’s how the transaction goes,” said Tucker.

The eggs are incubated in a hatchery and upon hatching, the day-old ducks are immediately transported to one of the farms. Initially, a section of the barn resembling a nursery is designated for them since they are so small. As they grow, the barn is gradually expanded, and their feeding arrangements are modified to cater to adult ducks.

Additionally, from a sustainability standpoint, they work with local crop farmers to bring in local corn and soy to make the feed for the ducks.

During the pandemic, when many farmers had a surplus of produce that went to waste, Maple Leafs adapted.

“We were able to donate products. This is when we had a little bit of extra food service, but we were able to convert a lot of it to retail products, so it balanced out pretty well.

“Fortunately, people started to cook more at home. So we did pick up in some retail business, which was really nice,” said Tucker.

“We’re mainly in the food service space; most people see duck at a restaurant. So obviously, it was really hard for the food service side of the business. So we tried to help out as many furloughed employees as we could.

“That business fell off a bit when restaurants were closed, but it’s made a really strong comeback. So we’re happy to see our chefs are doing better and still using duck,” said Tucker.

Lance Oberholzer, a fourth-

Regenerative gardening

Regenerative gardening focuses on biodiversity and working with nature to create a balanced habitat of interdependent plants and animals, from the fauna, fungi and bacteria that live in the soil, to the insects and animals that we interact with day to day.

To promote a healthy backyard ecosystem, we must seek to understand the natural cycles that are part of our world.

Growing food plants is itself an earth-friendly practice in that it eliminates “food miles” and the carbon costs of producing and transporting food. Here are some ways to bring holistic management practices into the vegetable gardens:

• Plant lots of flowers and herbs along with vegetables to create a healthy ecosystem. A diverse garden will have pests, such as aphids and cabbageworms. It will also attract pollinators, as well as lady beetles and parasitoid wasps that will help keep pests in check.

• Compost kitchen and garden waste. Or, bury food waste and coffee grounds in the soil. Our food wastes are nourishment for soil biota, and composting keeps organic materials out of the landfills.

• Plant a cover crop in your dormant season. “Green manure” crops are easy to grow even in small gardens or raised beds and offer multiple benefits. Keep the soil covered by living plants as much as possible to feed soil microbes and capture soil nutrients while preventing erosion and reducing weeds. Flowering cover crops, such as buckwheat and clover, also attract pollinators.

• Disturb garden soil as little as possible. Growing food crops in permanent beds is a good idea for the simple reason that reduced

generation employee at Martin’s Custom Butchering in Wakarusa, shares how their family-run butchery business has overcome the challenges brought by the pandemic.

With the difficulty in finding employment as the biggest hurdle, Oberholzer says they now have a skilled group of workers he would be willing to put up against anyone.

As larger grocery stores struggled to source meat from farmers, Martin’s has become a viable option for many. While their customers come from as far as Annapolis and Chicago,

Oberholzer notes most of their custom cattle processing orders come from within an hour’s drive, with the majority from

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Spreading the seeds of knowledge

North Webster’s Clayton Garden Center is managed by Brad Clayton, a veteran in the agricultural business.

Having graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in plant and soil science, Clayton wears many hats, but surprisingly, not one made of straw. His primary occupation is managing the family-owned garden center in North Webster.

He is also a watershed conservationist for The Watershed Foundation, working alongside landowners and producers to promote conservation practices.

Additionally, he is the council president for the Arrowhead Country Resource and Conservation Development Council. Every year they do a grant round, where they give out funds for natural resource conservation or education projects.

In the fall, they also have a river rafting program down the Tippy Canyon River for high school students to teach them about natural resources and ecology. He also coaches for the Wawasee FFA soil team.

Clayton frequently speaks to various groups, including master gardeners and farm groups, and has assisted the Soil and Water Conservation District in training

hobby farmers and gardeners on soil health for their new urban ag program.

At the Pierceton Tomato Festival last year, he covered topics such as tomato growth, fertility and pest management.

According to Clayton, there are quite a few challenges he and the agribusiness face.

“Going forward, pricing of land inputs, all of that has been challenging and will probably continue to be challenging. Especially coming out of the pandemic and especially with the Ukraine Russia situation. A lot of grain and fertilizers were very tied to that situation and pricing is very tough there,” said Clayton.

He added that climate and trying to mitigate weather is always a concern and is likely going to be more of a focus going forward.

Clayton added something that would make his and a lot of other people’s jobs a lot easier: a device or innovative product that could test the health of soil.

When he was in college at Oklahoma State, there was the Green Seeker Program that now has a device called the GreenSeeker Sensor, which gives users the

ability to read the nitrogen levels and see the overall health of some crops. What doesn’t exist is a tool to test the soil itself. “There’s some soil health tests out there that will basically tell you how healthy your soil is. How accurate they are,

is kind of debatable at this point. “Something where we could go out and take a sample and it will tell us how healthy that soil is from a biological and fertility perspective, and the actual mineral components, that would be fantastic,” said Clayton.

4-H gives Allen a strong base in teaching ag students

It wasn’t that long ago that Grace Allen was the student, not the teacher. The 2017 graduate of John Glenn High School now leads the NorthWood High School agriculture department alongside colleague Brandi Henderson.

Allen received her bachelor’s degree from Purdue University. When looking for a school at which to do her student teaching, she knew she wanted to stay close to her family’s home in Walkerton to save some money as she wrapped up her college degree. She was able to connect with Amy Beer at NorthWood and apprenticed in her classroom during spring 2021. When Beer decided to retire that fall, the opportunity was a perfect fit for the newly-graduated Allen.

A 10-year member of 4-H in St. Joseph County, Allen has been able to bring her personal experience directly to NorthWood, which she sees as a perfect fit for her teaching aspirations. While her 4-H experience dealt mostly with dairy feeder cattle, she said she also did a few other 4-H projects that gave her an overview she finds useful as a teacher. She and Henderson have split their teaching responsibilities according to the subjects where they feel most comfortable.

“Being a 10-year member of 4-H definitely helped prepare me for the agriculture program at Purdue,” Allen said. “I always knew I wanted to become a teacher. I enjoy sharing my experiences with the students here at NorthWood and helping them find different things in agriculture they might not have known about.”

Henderson also was a 4-H member in her youth. Both teachers enjoy sharing their 4-H experiences with the students and introducing them to different clubs and programs that might pique their interests. She understands and appreciates that 4-H is not simply about farming and animals, but there are many aspects many people don’t necessarily associate with the organization.

As part of her job, one of Allen’s responsibilities is teaching the introduction to agriculture class required for all the department’s freshman students. Many of those students grew up on or around

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fuels and studies have shown that its use depletes soil organic matter.

• Invite birds and pollinators into your landscape. Sunflowers, black-eyed Susans, coneflowers and other summer bloomers provide nectar for bees and butterflies as well as seeds for birds. Birds play a critical role in keeping insect populations in check in natural systems.

• Use weed-free mulch from local sources to regulate and preserve soil moisture. A mulch layer also creates habitat for beneficial insects such as spiders and ground beetles, which feed on other insects and, in turn, become prey for small mammals and birds.

a farm and have a strong, base knowledge of agriculture. Some, however, do not have that background and are introduced by Allen to the many ways agriculture affects their everyday lives.

“Part of my job is explaining to them the importance of the agriculture industry,” she said. “The food in the grocery store, the produce, the milk, it has to come from somewhere.”

Allen knows not all of her students will pursue a career in agriculture . She does, however, hope their time under her tutelage will allow them to have a better grasp of agriculture and its importance to everyday life.

How well do you know farm animal baby names?

Many people are unfamiliar with the names of farm animal babies. They certainly have some surprising names you might never associate with your typical farm animal.

A sow giving birth to piglets and raising them to weaning age

is referred to as farrowing. Young female piglets are called gilts and males are called boars.

A young female chicken is aptly referred to as a pullet and a young male a cockerel. Of course, many are familiar with a newly hatched bird being called a chick.

A young turkey is called a poult. Most people are familiar with the term poultry. Funnily enough, a male poult is called a Jake and a female is referred to as a Jenny.

Baby goats are commonly called kids. Young female goats are called doelings and young

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male goats are referred to as bucklings. When a female goat gives birth to kids, the act is referred to as kidding.

Baby sheep are called lambs, regardless of sex. Ewe lambs are female and male lambs are rams. Interestingly enough, birthing is called lambing.

Young male and female bovine animals are called calves. Young females are called heifers and young males are called bulls. Not surprisingly, the act of giving birth is called calving.

Many people already know that a young duck is called a duckling, but not everyone knows that a young goose is called a gosling. Male ducklings are called drakes

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A male gosling is called a young gander, and a female, a young goose.

An adult female horse is called a mare. A baby horse is called a foal. A young male horse is called a colt and a young female a filly. When a horse gives birth to a foal, it’s referred to as foaling.

I’m sure many people don’t know the birthing process in rabbits is called kindling. The literal act of giving birth is to kindle. Baby rabbits are called kits. When most people think of a buck or a doe, a deer comes to mind, but a young rabbit is also a buck and a female a doe.

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Lifetime knowledge gained in 4-H

4-H can trace its roots back to 1902. Since that time, millions of children and adult volunteers have poured countless hours into the organization, forming a strong symbiosis between 4-H and the agriculture industry.

Naturally, since its early days 4-H has evolved with the everchanging world of agriculture. “It’s not just farming and animals anymore,” said Robby Kelly, Purdue Extension director in Elkhart County. “We still have our livestock clubs that many kids are involved in, but we also have clubs for cooking, baking, shooting, you name it. If a student comes to me with an idea or an interest, I can develop a 4-H program for them.”

Kelly said it is important to meet the students where their interests lie and nearly anything can be tied in to the agriculture world. Fostering their natural interests often leads the young 4-Hers to discover other 4-H interests they might not even knew existed, leading them to other clubs and activities. Many times they join a club to be with friends, which also can lead to new opportunities.

While many students start their 4-H experience early in their elementary school years, only a handful stick with it through their high school graduation. Kelly said he sees the biggest drop-off in the middle school years as students whittle down their interests, including athletics, music, drama and other extra-curricular activities.

However, he added, whether a child is in 4-H for a few years or earns their 10-year award, they still have an opportunity to take away knowledge that will give them a better appreciation for the broad importance of agriculture in the world, as well as memories that last a lifetime.

Kosciusko County Purdue Extension Director Andrew Ferrell agrees with much of what his Elkhart County colleague had to say. He noted the importance of introducing students to the different opportunities 4-H has to offer, not just those traditionally associated with 4-H and the agriculture industry.

Ferrell understands 4-H is in competition for a student’s time and resources but any involvement in 4-H can open doors that can one day lead to a career in the wideopen world of agriculture.

4-H also provides an opportunity for adults to give back to the next generation of ag leaders. The volunteers with the various clubs are able to share their knowledge, much of which was garnered during their own days as 4-H’ers, to the kids. Some adults serve as leaders in the same clubs in which they participated when they were in school. Passing on that knowledge from one generation to the next is important in keeping traditions and information alive.

“4-H has always been important in developing leaders in the field of agriculture,” Ferrell said. “It’s important that we continue to foster these 4-H kids in whatever their interest is in the agriculture industry, whether as a farmer, an ag economist or whatever they want to pursue.”

NorthWood FFA member wins first place in national essay contest

Corn is an excellent silage crop; however, corn harvested as silage has lost yield potential and forage quality in the last several years because of tar spot. Maybe an alternative to consider is forage sorghum.

High school student Stephanie Newcomer researched this very topic for an essay. She even won first place in the American Forage and Grassland Conference’s essay contest.

She is the daughter of Robert and Candy Newcomer of Nappanee. She was raised on a farm with cattle and her father, a farmer, grows corn and soybeans. Before that her grandparents and great-grandparents also farmed near Nappanee.

Newcomer spent many months researching the topic of silage and writing the essay “Swapping Your Silage.”

To fine-tune her essay, she

worked with NorthWood High School English teachers and Keith Johnson, a Purdue University agronomy professor.

Newcomer, a junior, represented Indiana in the national essay contest. She was an award winner for the 2022 American Forage and Grassland Conference’s National Youth’s forage essay competition held in Wichita, Kansas.

The idea came to her when she was doing a project for FFA at Northwood High School.

“Across the corn belt of the United States, farmers are battling the newly found disease, tar spot,” Newcomer said in her essay.

Tar spot is a fungal pathogen called phyllachora maydis.

In 2015, this pathogen was first confirmed in Indiana corn fields. It quickly spread to other corn fields in other surrounding states.

Tar spot severity is determined by the weather. For example, tar spot enjoys temper-

atures ranging from 63 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit, with a humidity level at approximately 75%.

In extreme conditions, tar spot can be detrimental to corn. It weakens the stalk quality of the corn, which increases the chance of stalks falling, reducing the yield.

It is also harmful to cattle if ingested, she said, even causing death.

“There is no known totally effective preventive measure. It continues infecting the leaves and stalks of corn, leaving farmers to find ways to save the yield and quality of corn, especially those producing corn silage for ruminant consumption,” she said.

Many fungicides are being used as a preventive, but can quickly dissipate.

So what about changing the type of forage silage instead? she thought.

Since fungicides for tar spot can be unreliable, farmers can

continue feeding quality silage by replacing corn silage with sorghum silage.

“It is a potentially safe alternative that delivers similar nutrients and is not a large concern as tar spot destruction,” said Newcomer. By adding an energy supplement, such as molasses, the energy content of sorghum silage can be made comparable to silage from corn.

One concern about sorghum, however, is the production of prussic acid, which occurs after environmental factors cause plant cells to rupture. “Any animal consuming it will die quickly, usually within 20 min-

utes after consumption,” said Newcomer.

While this is a valid concern, she said, prussic acid is no longer a worry after fermentation of sorghum occurs, meaning it is safe for silage use.

Newcomer is vice president of NorthWood High School FFA chapter. She also is a 4-H Dairy Club member. Her future plans include going to Purdue University to get a degree to become an animal nutritionist.

“I’ve always loved animals,” said Newcomer, who originally thought about becoming a veterinarian. “Animal nutrition is very interesting to me.”

Vegetable growing tips for new gardeners

Growing your own food is an empowering experience — but only if you are successful.

These tips will help ensure that your initial food growing experience will lead to a lifetime of home-grown meals.

Start With Soil

Good garden soil is crumbly and full of organic matter. It is home to an array of organisms, including helpful bacteria and fungi, and insects of all sizes. It retains water yet drains well. Grab a handful of your garden soil and squeeze it. If it holds its shape yet crumbles easily when you drop it, you’re off to a good start. If it stays in a ball of crumbles as soon as you open your hand, add compost. This will correct poor drainage and help your soil retain water and nutrients. Add about 3 inches of compost to your problem soil and gently work it in with a garden fork.

Start Small

Tilling up an area so large you won’t have the time to keep the weeds under control will lead you to feel discouraged. If you’re busy (and who isn’t?) start with a single raised bed or a 4-foot-by-8foot plot. This is enough to plant a couple of tomatoes, basil, salad greens, maybe a row of beans. This may seem obvious, but plant what you want to eat and concentrate your early efforts on those plants. A salad and herb garden is a good choice for beginners. As you become more comfortable with plant habits and growing techniques, you can add to your growing space.

If You’re Growing In Containers, Make Sure They’re Big Ones

It may look odd in spring to have a small tomato seedling in a 5-gallon container, but by midsummer, the roots of that fastgrowing plant will completely fill the pot. Why plant in large containers? The larger the container, the less likelihood the plant will dry out if you skip a day of watering. Plus, as your plant grows large and productive, it will need the nutrients contained in the soil mix. This is true no matter what you grow in pots.

Salad greens, peppers, tomatoes and even cucumbers can produce a satisfying harvest in containers, provided you fill them with a water-retentive, well-draining soil mix meant for containers, and treat them every two weeks with a balanced, soluble fertilizer. Filling pots with soil you’ve dug from your garden is a bad idea. It is much more dense than a container mix and will not drain well.

When Sowing Directly In The Soil, Pay Attention To Spacing

Many seeds can be sown directly in the garden once nighttime temperatures are consistently above 50 degrees, including salad greens, beans and peas, root vegetables and many flowers. Vegeta-

ble seed packets generally tell you how close your plants should be in the garden. Try to sow seed sparingly, following the packet instructions, and when your seedlings are about 2 inches in height, thin them to the recommended spacing. This is important with all vegetables and flowers, but particularly so with root vegetables. If grown too close together, carrots will end up tangled, beets will be spindly and radishes will bolt prematurely.

Have A Ready Supply Of Mulch And Fertilize Regularly Mulch does double duty in the vegetable garden. It helps keep weeds under control as it conserves soil moisture. Use mulching materials that will readily break down and over time they will improve the soil as well. Half-rotted straw, shredded leaves, pine needles, shredded paper, cardboard or any combination of these are good choices for the vegetable garden. Wait until your plants are several inches tall and your garden is well watered. Then put mulch down around your plants, keeping it an inch or two away from your plant stems. This doesn’t have to be done all at once. One- or 2-inch layers can be added over the growing season.

To ensure a good harvest, vegetables grown in well-drained soil should be fertilized every three to four weeks with a balanced organic fertilizer. This is particularly important with heavy feeders, which include brassicas (broccoli, cauliflower, etc.), tomatoes, eggplants, squash and melons.

Diversify

Flowers belong in or near the

vegetable garden for a number of reasons. They attract pollinators and they bring in predator insects that will help keep insects such as cabbageworms and aphids in check. A diverse garden is a healthy garden. Good, easyfrom-seed choices to plant near or within a vegetable garden include marigolds, sweet alyssum, zinnias, bachelor’s buttons, cosmos, calendulas, nasturtiums and California poppies.

This article was provided by Home Garden Seed Association. Visit homegardenseedassociation. com for gardening articles and information about members and their activities.

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Nappanee Chamber holds annual awards celebration

It was a busy evening for many people in the Nappanee community Monday, March 27. Months ago, when Nappanee Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jeff Kitson scheduled the organization’s annual dinner at Sammlung Platz, he had no idea that another gigantic and historic community celebration would be taking place a couple miles away at NorthWood High School on the same evening.

Debra and Marcus Miller, owners of Main Street Roasters and Nappanee Mercantile Co., were named the 2023 Citizens of the Year at the annual Nappanee Chamber of Commerce awards dinner.

At 5 p.m., the Wa-Nee faithful gathered at the school to celebrate the boys basketball state championship that was won two nights prior in Indianapolis. At 6 p.m. was the chamber dinner, creating a dilemma for many who were compelled to attend both events.

In the end, it worked out for most. The basketball party ended just in time for the NorthWood faithful to jump in their cars and head to the sprawling, beautiful facility on the far west side of town. Many arrived decked out in their red and black Panther gear just in time to enjoy a buffet-style dinner catered by Mullet’s Dining, which

included pulled pork and chicken thighs.

Following dinner and opening remarks by Kitson, the annual awards were handed out by various chamber board members. This year’s theme was “Circle the Wagons,” with many board members donning their favorite Western attire.

The 2023 Citizen of the Year Award was presented to Marcus and Debra Miller, owners of Main Street Roasters and Neighbors Mercantile Co., both of which are located in downtown Nappanee and have assisted in the area’s revitalization.

Three Excellence in Business Awards also were presented. This

year’s honorees were the Nappanee Boys and Girls Club, Miller’s Orchard and Veni’s Sweet Shop.

The Educator of the Year award was given to Scott Knafel, physical education teacher at NorthWood Middle School.

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Following the award presentations, a variety of door prizes were given out to attendees, including two 55-inch televisions, several gift cards and cash prizes, all of which were donated to the event by various chamber member businesses.

TCU welcomes new mortgage loan originator

Teachers Credit Union is welcoming Ricardo Scarlett as a mortgage loan originator with TCU Mortgage.

Scarlett will be serving the Warsaw community.

Scarlett has been in the financial services industry since 2011. He is a licensed mortgage loan originator and offers professional financial services, specializing in the financing of residential real estate purchases and refinances. Scarlett is very active in his community, serving as a member of the Kosciusko County Board of Realtors and the Builder Association of North Central Indiana.

Importance of Magical Meadows highlights ‘A Day To Rise Up’

An evening to support and celebrate the importance of Magical Meadows took place Saturday evening, March 25, at Tippecanoe Country Club.

Close to 130 people attended to help raise money, learn about Magical Meadows and hear testimonials from parents of four of the participants.

Magical Meadows is embarking on its 15th year of offering therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with physical and mental challenges.

The stories shared and brief videos shown pulled at the heart strings. Each person there was challenged to come out and watch what goes on.

“If you’ve never been to Magical Meadows, it’s hard to just say what Magical Meadows is,” said Carl Adams, executive director. The videos and testimonials showed just that. “We have boys and girls club, we have Joe’s Kids, we have the Animal Welfare League. All of those are great,” said Adams. “But I just feel like Magical Meadows puts all those things together and you get all of that and a little bit more. That’s what you’re going to experience.

“I challenge you, if you have a few minutes sometime to come out to The Meadows and just watch, you cannot go out there and not leave without being moved. It’s an amazing place.”

Testimonies were heard from the parents of Owen, Alice, Jack, Addy and Anna. Each one had a story of

where their child was before going to Magical Meadows and the improvement since, but more importantly the excitement each one has going to Magical Meadows. Parents reported strength in mobility, core body strength and balance all through what they feel are games, but are actually means to help.

Parents related how their children’s faces light up when they know they are going “horseback riding,” how smiles appear and how their child is trapped in a body that won’t let them do what they want to do. One parent stated Magical Meadows has built confidence in their child. “It is something they can do and feel almost normal.”

One of the stories dealt with a person who suffered impairment from COVID-19. “It could be any one of you in the room,” said Tammy Stackhouse, founder. “You could wake up and have a stroke or a traumatic brain disorder.”

Another testimonial is of a young girl who learned how to walk while participating at Magical Meadows and how Magical Meadows has been life changing for her and her family.

The evening included a number of silent and live auction items. A special live auction item — a guitar signed by The Rolling Stones — brought in $5,800 to the highest bidder. Additionally, a donor pledged $3,000 in a matching grant that was matched that evening.

Adams and Stackhouse noted the fundraising goal this year is $75,000. Prior to the evening they had reached close to $40,000.

“I cannot tell you in the 10 years I’ve been blessed as executive di-

rector the miracles I’ve seen on a regular basis,” said Adams. “Step on a horse and all goes away. The parents are beside themselves. It is a place to relax, a healing place. … Kosciusko County needs Magical Meadows.”

Magical Meadows has 150 children and adults who ride consistently every week “Each one is special and we treat each one like they are special.”

Stackhouse stated it was time for Kosciusko County to step up. She noted those who come to Magical Meadows can’t be included in many things, but at Magical Meadows there are opportunities to be included where there is time and a place for them.

They noted Stage 2 of their building phase is starting with two additional buildings “We’re moving forward. We don’t have a lot of

Still time to sign up for the Dining with Diabetes educational series

Diabetes is a very serious and costly health condition, but research has shown that those who learn to manage their blood glucose levels, exercise regularly and eat healthy can lower their risks of complications and lead a healthier and more productive life.

Purdue Extension Elkhart County is offering the statewide Dining with Diabetes series in May. Dining with Diabetes is a weekly class that runs for four weeks from 2-4 p.m.

Monday, May 1, 8, 15 and 22, at the Nappanee Public Library. A followup session will take place at 2 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 21.

The class is open to those with diabetes, their family members and caretakers. The series costs $40 per person or $65 per couple and includes a notebook and printed materials. Couples will share a notebook. Preregistration is required and participants are encouraged to attend all class sessions.

Manchester University sets April 19 as Giving Day

Manchester University Giving Day is Wednesday, April 19. Money raised goes to the Manchester Fund, and this year’s theme is “Manchester Bold.”

The Manchester Fund helps provide scholarships for students who might not otherwise be able to afford a Manchester education and addresses the university community’s day-to-day needs — from technology updates to travel expenses.

The one-day goal is $200,000. Give or learn more by visiting the website at givingday.manchester.edu/pages/home-2253.

Leonard Williams, Manchester professor emeritus of political science and visiting professor at

Georgetown University in Qatar, has crafted a crossword puzzle for Giving Day. There are links to each puzzle for those who prefer to complete them online, and there are PDFs for those who prefer a paper version.

Spartans are encouraged to become ambassadors, helping with outreach on social media. There will also be giving challenges for current students and alumni.

For more information, send an email to givingday@manchester. edu or call (260) 982-5997.

Manchester Bold is the name of the current capital campaign. Learn more by visiting the website at www.manchester.edu/bold.

Participants will learn up-todate information on nutrition, meal planning, exercise, how to understand common diabetes related medical tests and how to prepare meals that are healthy, easy to prepare and tasty. Recipes will be demonstrated and samples will be available to participants. Register online at https://cvent. me/ErmdAP by April 21. For more information, contact Emily Christ at (574) 533-0554 or email ewitters@purdue.edu. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this program, call the office at (574) 533-0554 by April 15.

Winona Lake’s Wise is March Kosciusko Veteran of Month

Carl Ernest Wise Jr. is the March Kosciusko County Veteran of the Month.

Wise, of Winona Lake, who served in the U.S. Air Force, was recognized at the Kosciusko County Commissioners’ meeting Tuesday, March 28. Kosciusko County Veteran Service Officer Darryl McDowell presented Wise with a certificate and read biographical information on him, including the following.

One of two children, Wise was born in Fayette County, Pa. He graduated with the Class of 1960 from Uniontown High School in Fayette County.

Wise then studied at Lancaster Bible College. He was drafted in February 1964 and trained as a fire and rescue airman.

He deployed to Vietnam in May 1966, being stationed with the 677 Civil Engineering Squadron in Pleiku, Vietnam. In June 1967, Wise departed Vietnam and headed to England Air Force Base in Alexan-

dria, La., until being honorably discharged about eight months later as a staff sergeant (E-5).

He got a Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal. Following his proud service, Wise went back to Pennsylvania, selling insurance for a Baltimore, Md., company.

In 1964, Wise married Ruth, with the couple to mark their 59th anniversary this year. This was made possible through their loving care of each other and taking care of one another along the way.

The two have a son and a grandchild.

Their son and daughter-in-law persuaded them to move to Kosciusko County in 2004.

Wise said after the presentation he was “proud to serve my country.”

“It was a difficult time in this country,” he said of when he was in the military. “I would do it again.”

“I really appreciate Kosciusko County. You folks really go out and take really good care of your veterans,” he added. “Thank you.”

Wise, Bouse, Tippecanoe Valley named Extension All Stars

Sandy Wise, Tyler Bouse, Tippecanoe Valley High School and five 4-H livestock members were recognized during the Purdue Extension – Kosciusko County annual meeting Monday, March 27.

Wise, Bouse and Tippy Valley were recognized as Extension All Stars. The livestock members — Morgan Himes, Beau Goshert, Haley Nelson, Anna Seewald and Cameron Zim-

merman — were recognized for donating pigs to 10 local food pantries.

Wise was honored for her contributions to the Windowsill Gardening program. For the past 15 years she has gone to Mentone Elementary to teach four-week plant science lessons to third graders. But that is not all. She has touched on every aspect of extension outreach.

Additional areas included 4-H committees, 4-H council, extension board, supporting 4-H’ers at the livestock auction and an 18-year role

as co-4-H Leader for the Mentone United 4-H Club. “Obviously Sandy put her ‘Head, Heart and Hands’ to work for the betterment of our 4-H program,” said Beth Lamb, board member.

Wise has been a member of the M & M Extension Homemakers Club for 28 year, holding numerous leadership positions, and has served on the county Extension Homemakers board for eight years, as county president and open class flower superintendent and served two years

as Indiana Extension Homemakers Association district officer.

She received the lifetime achievement award for extension homemakers in 2020 and Wise and her husband, Jim, were recognized as “Friends of Extension.” She has participated in the Taste of Ag and Ag Day and has been an active member of the Master Gardener program for 19 years. She recently won the Master Gardener Gold Level Badge for over 1,000 volunteer hours.

Bouse was recognized for his leadership in the 4-H program. He is serving his second term on the 4-H council and is the current president. “As president, he not only leads them through their decision process and their activities, but also goes the extra mile to work closely with all of our other county 4-H committees,” said Lamb. “He also serves on Andrew’s Advisory Board.

“If any person involved in 4-H needs to talk to the president of the 4-H council, he may be in the truck, in the barn, in the field, in the house, or at a game … but he will make time to communicate and help.”

Bouse’s involvement continues in other areas as well.

He served four years on the executive board of the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce, eight years on the board of directors for Kosciusko Farm Bureau and is currently serving on the Indiana Packers Grower Advisory Board. He is president of the Kosciusko County Pork Producers and an active member of Warsaw Community Church. Now add in his work with Purdue Extension.

He was in leadership as an extension board member for two threeyear terms. “You could easily say that 4-H was in Tyler’s blood (and also in Missy’s). They were both 10-

year 4-H’ers and he was our 1983 4-H King. His family’s 4-H legacy is continuing in Nash, a seventh year 4-H’er; Gentry, a fourth-year 4-H’er; and Remington, who will be a 4-H’er for the first time this year,” stated Lamb.

Recognition was given to Tippy Valley for its continued work with extension. “Valley High School is paramount in growing our programs,” said Andrew Ferrell, county extension director and 4-H youth development educator. He noted the Reality Store program, extension educators being asked to participate in mock interviews and the STEM programming at Mentone Elementary.

“We are looking forward to further partnership,” Ferrell said.

The livestock 4-H’ers participated in the “Heart of 4-H” by donating meat products to food pantries. In 2022, Martin’s Custom Butchering processed meat from the county livestock auction. The five 4-H’ers combined to donate 550 pounds of sausage to 10 local food pantries.

Other 4-H’ers donated their meat products directly to food pantries or gave individual donations from their auction checks and an even larger number of 4-H’ers collected money through Battle of the Barns. All together, a total $7,141 was distributed to 15 area food pantries.

Last year the health and human services branch held 37 educational sessions, had 875 participants and 38 learning hours.

On the 4-H side there were 571 4-H’ers, 140 mini 4-H’ers, 251 volunteers, 70 educational sessions and 2,940 youth served.

The agriculture and natural resources held 102 educational sessions, had 184 learning hours and had 3,155 participants.

O BITUARIES

Shirley A. Russell

Retired From KREMC

Shirley A. Russell, 75, Silver Lake, went to be with Jesus on Monday, March 27, 2023, at her home. Shirley was born Feb. 13, 1948, in Madison, the daughter of (the late) Gerald and Betty (Hopper) Miller. She was united in marriage to John Robert Russell on June 21, 1974, in Peru, who preceded her in death. She married Michael D. Hill on Jan. 28, 2023.

She retired from KREMC with 26 years of service as the executive assistant to the CEO and the HR manager. She enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling. She especially enjoyed going on camping trips to Muskegon, Mich., and shelling in Florida.

Shirley is lovingly remembered by her husband, Mike Hill of Silver Lake; daughters, Susan (Terry) Schoettmer of Claypool and Tina M. Prater, Warsaw, and bonus daughter, Wendy Shepherd of Culver; grandchildren, Levi Schoettmer, Brandin Prater, Ariel (Derrick) Cunningham, Brooklyn Jackson, Ryan Rachel, Julie Shaffer and Jordan Shepherd; and several great-grandchildren. She is also remembered by her brothers, Daryl (Connie) Miller, Richard “Buzz” (Pam) Miller and David Miller; sisters, Judy (Chuck) Lee, Lois Miller and Janet “Fizz” (Bill) Splain, all of Madison; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her first husband, John, she was preceded in passing by sister, Rita Adams; grandson, Bradey Prater; and niece, Ashley Miller.

A visitation with family and friends was held from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, March 31, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw. A celebration of Shirley’s life will began at noon in the funeral chapel. Interment will be privately held in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake, at a later date.

The family kindly requests the memorial donations to: Riley Children’s Foundation, 30 S. Meridian St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 462043509.

To sign the guestbook or send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Richard Lee Whitehead

Korean War Veteran

Richard “Dick” Lee Whitehead, 92, Syracuse, passed away peacefully at Goshen Hospital on Monday, March 27, 2023.

He was born July 19, 1930, in Goshen to Russell V. and Dorothy Ellen (Warstler) Whitehead. On July 14, 1951, he married Doris Lehman. She died March 11, 2021.

Dick is survived by two sons, Barry (Debra Ann) Whitehead and Brett Whitehead; eight grandchildren, Cory Whitehead, Aurora, Ill., Casie (Billy) Bontrager, Goshen, Dustin (Heather) Whitehead, Syracuse, DeeAnn Whitehead, Nappanee, Samantha Steffen, New Paris, Matthew (Ashley) Whitehead, Goshen, Mindy (Kevin) Park, Goshen, and Bryce Whitehead, Goshen; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Along with his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Craig Lee Whitehead; a sister, Phyllis Feaster; and a daughter-in-law, Dianna Whitehead.

He graduated from New Paris High School in 1948 and took an agricultural course in 1953 at Purdue University. A veteran of the Korean War, Mr. Whitehead farmed and worked as a custodian for Fairfield Community Schools, retiring in 2002 after 32 years at New Paris Elementary School. He was a member of New Paris Church of the Brethren and the Solomon’s Creek Men’s Club.

Visitation was from 10 a.m. until the noon funeral service Friday, March 31, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. Burial followed in Solomon Creek Cemetery, Syracuse.

Memorial donations may be given to New Paris Church of the Brethren.

Gladys Marie Airgood

Gladys Marie Airgood, 92, Servia, died March 28, 2023.

She was born Sept. 27, 1930.

She is survived by her daughter, Diana Barnett, Grand Junction, Colo.; two grandchildren; three great-grandsons; and brother, Tom Airgood, North Manchester.

Arrangements are entrusted to Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Warsaw. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 13, at New Hope Church in Bippus. Final interment will take place in Fairview Cemetery at a later date.

Jonetta B. Bowser

Jonetta B. Bowser, 79, Goshen, died March 23, 2023.

She was born May 26, 1943.

Surviving are daughters, Cathy Weaver, Claypool, and Vanessa O’Dell, Pierceton; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and siblings, Sheila Scott, Goshen, and

Mary Louise Wolford

Retired From Kosciusko County Courthouse

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Louise Wolford of Leesburg.

Mary was born Mary Louise Hummel in St. Joseph County and married Joseph Grant Wolford in 1947. She retired from the Kosciusko County Courthouse in 1996 after many years.

She enjoyed playing cards regularly with friends, including rummy and hearts (and especially by her own set of rules). She liked to take trips with her cousin Alice and go antiquing. Above all, she had a fierce love of family and cherished time with her granddaughters especially.

Mary had a very strong spirit and lived alone on her acreage for decades, mowing the grass on her property herself well into old age.

She is preceded in death by siblings, Helen and James, as well as her husband, Joseph.

She is survived by her son, Joe; and granddaughters, Rebekah, Rachel, Elizabeth, Hannah and Sarah; as well as five great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Mary’s life was held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 461 W. 900N, Milford. Burial followed at Milford Cemetery. Family and friends were received from 2-3 p.m. prior to the service on Saturday.

Memorial contributions may be given in Mary’s honor to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.mishlerfhcc.com.

E. Dean, Anderson.

Per Thomas’s wishes, a celebration of life graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at Walnut Church of the Brethren Cemetery. An open house will follow from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Bourbon Matchett Center, 805 N. Harris St., Bourbon. Join the family for Thomas’s favorite barbecue and share a story or two.

Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge of arrangements.

Geisla Marie Denney

Geisla Marie Denney, 59, Warsaw, died March 23, 2023.

She was born Sept. 20, 1963.

She is survived by her wife, Jess Heath; her children, Mary Gonzalez, Trey Bradley and Josh Denney, all of Warsaw, and Andrew Denney, Mentone; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sisters, Cassie and Jennifer.

Calling will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 21, at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 Sheridan St., Warsaw.

Revonda L. Denney

Revonda “Roni” L. Denney, 60, Plymouth, died March 26, 2023.

She was born July 3, 1962.

Surviving are daughters, Ashley Berger Jr., Plymouth, Tabitha Reed, Bremen, Dallas Deckys, Atwood, and Keely Seeders, Oklahoma City, Okla.; son, Denver Annis, Culver; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Shawn Annis, Mishawaka, Russell Annis, Columbus, Ohio, and Richard Annis, Mishawaka; and sisters, Joanne Sauer and Susie Haas, both of Lakeville.

Also surviving are daughters, Susan C. Finley, Chicago, Ill., and Janet Finley Long, Littleton, Colo.; and seven grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be held at Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, at a later date. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, is in charge of arrangements.

Patrick Robert Fuller

Patrick Robert Fuller, 75, Warsaw, died March 26, 2023.

He was born Dec. 8, 1947. On May 30, 1981, he married Judy Elaine Long. She preceded him in death Oct. 9, 2019.

Surviving are his children, Jim Fuller, Mentone, and Kevin Fuller, Milford; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

In keeping with his wishes, no public visitation or services are planned. A private burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery, War-

saw, at a later date. Heritage Funeral & Cremation Services, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Carl Edward Hudelson

Carl Edward Hudelson, 85, Goshen, died March 26, 2023.

He was born Dec. 2, 1937. On July 19, 1959, he married Margaret I. Warren. She preceded him in death March 3, 2019.

Surviving are daughters, Penny Huston, Wolcottville, Heidi Helblig, Ligonier, and Catherine Kinkade, Goshen; seven grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

Services were held March 30 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. Burial was in Violett Cemetery, Goshen.

Virginia Johnson

Virginia Johnson, 94, Winona Lake, formerly of Morning Sun, Iowa, died March 21, 2023.

She was born April 15, 1928. On July 3, 1948, she married Fritz Johnson.

Surviving are her children, Tim Johnson, Champaign, Ill., and Melanie Kleinhans, Warsaw; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Zelda Garretson and Sharon Galloway; sister-inlaw, Kathy McElhinney; nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Beary.

Services were held March 28 at the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church, Morning Sun, Iowa. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery. Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services, Morning Sun, Iowa, was in charge of arrangements. Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw was in charge of local arrangements.

Stanley R. Kaiser

Stanley “Stan” R. Kaiser, 89, North Webster, died March 25, 2023.

He was born Oct. 22, 1933. He married Patricia A. Vedrode, who preceded him in death.

Surviving are sons, Brian Kaiser, Tekonsha, Mich., and Scott Kaiser, Rockford, Mich.; daughters, Debra Wurtzel, Englewood, Fla., Denise Simpson, North Webster, Brenda Modrzejewski, Birnamwood, Wis., Continued on page 18

Fred Troup.

Cremation will take place at Yoder-Culp Crematory, Goshen. No services are planned at this time.

James “Al” Campbell

James “Al” Campbell, 92, Syracuse, died March 26, 2023.

Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services-Owen Chapel, Syracuse.

Thomas Lee Dean

Thomas Lee Dean, 86, Tippecanoe, died at 1:25 p.m. Dec. 6, 2022.

He was born May 2, 1936. In October 1956, he married Martha J. Hartley, who preceded him in death in March 1962. He then married Julia A. Bailey, who preceded him in death in September 1996.

He is survived by a daughter, Jenny Kadis, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; sons, Darrell L. Dean, Warsaw, and Alan L. Dean, Plymouth; eight grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; and brother, Robert

Cremation has been chosen and a celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Kay L. Eads

Kay L. Eads, 78, Urbana, died March 28, 2023.

She was born May 2, 1944.

Surviving are sons, Tadd Eads, Lagro, and Terry Eads, Urbana; her companion, Lee “Homer” Holmes, Urbana; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Family and friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 West, North Manchester. Services will begin at 7 p.m., immediately following visitation. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery at a later date.

Beverly Ann Finley

Beverly Ann (Ingram) Finley, 94, North Manchester, died March 25, 2023.

She was born Aug. 5, 1928. On Sept. 4, 1954, she married E. Dean Finley; he survives.

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Charles Daniel Klingler College Professor

Charles Daniel Klingler, 96, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

He was born, the second of three sons, to Freeman Lloyd Klingler and Nettie Pearl Thomas Klingler on April 7, 1926, on a small farm near Beaverdam in Allen County, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents; by brothers, Paul and John; and by a daughter, Susan.

Surviving him are his wife; his children, David, Robert, Rebecca, Thomas, John and Mark; and nine grandchildren.

From boyhood, he excelled as a student. In his senior year of high school, he made the highest score in the county on the state scholarship test; and his poem, “My Heart, Too Young to Bear,” won the county poetry contest. Drafted into the Army a month after his graduation in 1944 and two months after the death of his 10-year-old brother Paul by cancer, he shortly received an appointment to West Point.

When World War II ended in August 1945, he resigned his appointment and entered Manchester College. He graduated in 1948 with teaching credentials in English and mathematics and with encouragement, by vote of the college faculty, to become a college teacher.

A year later, he married his college sweetheart, Susie Marie Stoner. From 1948 to 1959, he taught in high schools in Mount Morris, Ill., Columbus and Kokomo and earned a master’s degree in English at Indiana University. In 1959, he accepted the invitation of President A. Blair Helman to teach English at Manchester. Thanks to financial incentives from the college, he was able to complete his work for the Ph.D. in 1970, with a thesis titled “Some Principles of Meaning and Structure in the Poetry of Hart Crane.” He was now a full professor and chair of the department. He was also the father of seven children ranging in age from 6-19.

He loved language and literature and indeed all learning; and it was a joy to him that conversations at Sunday dinners fell easily into such topics. There were usually non-family guests present — often international ones. Susie was remembered, with affection, for her role as hostess. Charles grew increasingly, on these occasions, to admire her loving ways.

Charles served his profession of English by filling, consecutively, the roles of secretary, vice-president and president of the Indiana College English Association. In 1969, he became interested in the work of the Indiana Civil Liberties Union, serving for a time as secretary of the Fort Wayne chapter and then of the state board of directors.

He was a lifelong member of the Church of the Brethren. When at 19 he resigned his appointment to West Point, the church’s teaching against war influenced his decision. For a time, on a trial basis, he was licensed to the ministry. He loved singing in the choir. He often wrote religious poems and sometimes both the words and the music of hymns. Now and then he felt that, like the lark in one of Shakespeare’s poems, he sang “at heaven’s gate.” From another poet came the echo: “My mind to me a kingdom is.” In that kingdom, Charles found great freedom, acknowledged by yet another of his remembered poets: “Fishes, that tipple in the deep, know no such liberty.”

Charles’s children and grandchildren admired his wisdom, kindness and generosity. Throughout his life, he was concerned with the well-being of others and made sure his family was cared for and encouraged. As a prolific writer from childhood, he also wrote poetry; tributes to friends, family and local institutions; words and music of prayers, hymns and songs sung frequently by his family; and a journal of remarkable detail for nearly 40 years. His loved ones have been moved by the outpouring of sympathy from former students, friends and colleagues whose lives were changed by knowing him.

A celebration of Charles’s life will be held at a later date.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Charles Klingler, memorial contributions may be made to Timbercrest Senior Living Community, P.O. Box 501, North Manchester, IN 46962; or Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 Beckley St., North Manchester, IN 46962; or Manchester University Charles Klingler Scholarship Fund, 604 E. College Ave., North Manchester, IN 46962.

The family of Charles Klingler has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements. Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com.

Willa Fay Dingus ‘Tiny’ The Clown

Willa Fay “Tiny” Dingus, 81, Pierceton, died peacefully at 3 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2023, at Parkview Randallia, Fort Wayne.

Born on Feb. 1, 1942, in Hite, Ky., she was a daughter of the late Lacy and Pauline (Shepherd) Dingus. Her formative years were spent in Hite and Martin. She graduated from Martin High School in Kentucky.

Tiny worked at Chamberlain Products for seven years and then moved to Whitley Products, where she worked for another seven years. She then worked for Gripco for 23 years and finally moved to Dana for seven years. She was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Magicians and the Whitley County Clowns for over 50 years, and enjoyed “clowning around.”

Surviving are her brothers, Danny (Karen) Dingus, South Whitley, and Mitchell (Connie) Dingus, Ohio; sisters, Pat Minnix and Hester Dingus, both of Pierceton; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by brothers, Billy Howard, James Dingus, Robert Dingus and Phillip Dingus; and sisters, Nancy Woods and Juanita Howard.

As per Tiny’s wishes, a burial will take place at a later date at the Booneville Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Sons Funeral Home.

Memorials in Tiny’s honor are to The Fellowship of Christian Magicians Inc.

Condolences may be sent to www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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and Beth Johnson, Leesburg; 23 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Interment was at Fort Custer National Cemetery with military honors. Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Daniel Lippincott

Daniel Lippincott, 57, Warsaw, died March 22, 2023.

He was born Oct. 29, 1965.

He is survived by two nieces; a nephew; and nine great-nieces and great-nephews.

Visitation was held March 31 at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Warsaw. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

James Martin

James “JR” Martin, 42, Pierceton, died March 24, 2023.

He was born July 29, 1980.

Surviving are sibling, Jamie Brown, Pierceton, Joshua Martin, Fairmount, Jeannie Trexler, Jonesboro, April Martin, Fairmount, Jamie Allen, Pierceton, Brandi Tlahuetl, Warsaw, and James Adkins, Dayton, Ohio; stepmother, Wilma Martin, Warsaw; his paternal grandfather, James M. Martin, Marion; 23 nieces and nephews; and five great-nieces and nephews. Visitation was held April 3 at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Warsaw.

Roger Dean Mikel

Roger Dean Mikel, 80, died March 27, 2023.

He was born March 5, 1943. On Nov. 24, 1961, he married Caroline “Doll” Knoblock, who preceded him in death March 25, 2012. On March 7, 2017, he married Thais Staub; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Blaine Mikel, Walkerton, Amy Taylor, Old Hickory, Tenn., Trevor Mikel, Bremen, Kori Merritt, Lebanon, Tenn., and Allison Pomeroy, Warsaw; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Bud Mikel, Bremen, Eleanor Strang, Nappanee, and Dale Mikel, Bremen.

Per Roger’s wishes, cremation will take place. A memorial service was held April 1 at Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen.

Cheryl Ann Miller

Cheryl Ann Miller, 67, Middlebury, died March 17, 2023. She was born Sept. 25, 1955. She is survived by her companion, Jonathan Miller, Middlebury; her children, Jennifer Betlinski and Todd Thaler; and siblings,

Lawn Amish Mennonite Church Cemetery. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

Steven Michael Nimtz

Steven Michael Nimtz, 65, Cromwell, died March 16, 2023.

He is survived by his wife, Melody; his children, Michael, Rebekah, Luke and Daniel; five grandchildren; his mother, Gloria; and sisters, Betty, Cheryl, Diane and Jennifer.

A private service was held with family.

Richard E. Shepard

Richard E. Shepard, 70, died March 29, 2023.

He was born Jan. 5, 1953. On Sept. 1, 1972, he married Mary Honey; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Tony E. Shepard, Cromwell, and Candy Slabaugh, LaGrange; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and siblings, Kathy Anthony, Warsaw, Onny Stiver, Syracuse, Susie Hiser, Wolcottville, and Paul Shepard, Goshen.

Services were held April 1 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. Burial was in Violett Cemetery, Goshen.

Reginald Lee Stickel

Steve Fortier, Edward Fortier and Mary Humphrey.

In keeping with her wishes, no public visitation or services are planned. Cremation will take place with Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Milford.

Mahlon Miller

Mahlon Miller, 83, Bremen, died at 10:30 a.m. March 30, 2023.

He was born June 30, 1939. On Oct. 25, 1962, he married Irene Helmuth, who preceded him in death.

Surviving are his children, Linda Mast, Nappanee, Lauranna Miller, Owenton, Ky., Lucretia Hochstetler, Bremen, Matthew Miller, Bremen, Marcus Miller, Nappanee, and Joyce Helmuth, Nappanee; 33 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; sisters, Martha Miller, Mary Byler and Kathryn Gingerich; sisters-in-law, Delores, Esther and Barbara; and brothers-in-law, Jake Byler and Daniel Byler.

Services were held April 2 at Nappanee Missionary Church Worship Center. Burial was in Maple

BIRTHS

Jonah Abraham Hochstetler

Wyman and Lynette (Miller) Hochstetler, Nappanee, are the parents of a son, Jonah Abraham, born at 2:31 p.m. March 24, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 8 pounds, 15.5 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Bryan Gabriel Hochstetler

Lonnie and Marilyn (Eash) Hochstetler, Nappanee, are the parents of a son, Bryan Gabriel, born at 10:29 a.m. March 25, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 8 pounds, 1.5 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Elias James Miller

Matt and Margaret (Lambright)

Miller, Bremen, are the parents of a son, Elias James, born at 10:35 a.m. March 25, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches long.

Ezra Clay Troyer

Matthias and Maria (Borkholder)

Troyer, Bremen, are the parents of a son, Ezra Clay, born at 1:05 a.m. March 26, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Eddie Ray and Diana Borkholder. Paternal grandparents are Jacob and Naomi Troyer.

Ezra joins a brother, Abel Louis.

Reginald “Reggie” Lee Stickel, 71, Goshen, died at 9:50 a.m. March 26, 2023.

He was born Aug. 11, 1951. On March 27, 1971, he married Pollyanna (Miller) Stickel; she survives.

Reggie is also survived by his son, Nicholas Stickel; three grandchildren; siblings, Rita Helwig, Pennsylvania, Luanne Cripe, Syracuse, Duane Stickel, Middlebury, and Lori Stickel, Elkhart; four nieces; and two nephews.

He donated his body to science through Indiana University in Indianapolis. Due to Reggie’s final wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral.

Nancy V. Stoddard

Nancy V. Stoddard, 89, Pierceton, died March 24, 2023.

She was born April 6, 1933. On Aug. 3, 1954, she married James A. Stoddard, who preceded her in death.

Surviving are daughters, Kim Saillant, Pierceton, and Kelly Bumbaugh, Larwill; son, Mark

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Andrew Lawrence Miller

Dana and Charlotte (Hochstetler) Miller, Milford, are the parents of a son, Andrew Lawrence, born at 3:07 a.m. March 27, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Larry and Lucretia Hochstetler, Bremen. Paternal grandparents are Weldon and Marilyn Miller, Bremen.

Andrew joins three siblings: Lewis, William and Grant.

Brooklyn Faith Miller

Christopher and Beth (Chupp) Miller, Etna Green, are the parents of a daughter, Brooklyn Faith, born at 12:49 a.m. March 30, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 7 pounds and was 18 1/2 inches long.

Brooklyn joins a sister, Kiana.

Stella Mae Martin

Matthias and Delores (Martin) Martin, Goshen, are the parents of a daughter, Stella Mae, born at 12:50 a.m. March 30, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Merlyn and Ella Mae Martin. Paternal grandparents are James and Arlene Martin.

Stella joins two siblings: Kyler and Shanda.

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Stoddard, Pierceton; sister, Linda Klumb, Granby, Conn.; four grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

A public celebration of life is planned for 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Pierceton Presbyterian Church, 309 S. First St., Pierceton. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

William L. Weeks

William L. Weeks, 96, Albion, died March 25, 2023.

He was born April 24, 1926. He married Barbara Oelfke, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by a sister, Ruth Conkling, Texas; sons, Bob Weeks,

Albion, David Weeks, Mishawaka, and Barry Weeks, Albion; three grandchildren; and his four-legged companion, Major.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Albion. Burial will take place at Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion. Family and friends will be received from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service at the church.

Legacy Cremation & Remembrance Center, Ligonier, is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Alan Wingard

Thomas Alan Wingard, 73, Fort Wayne, formerly of Topeka, died March 17, 2023.

He was born May 22, 1949.

C OUNTY R EPORT

nis Stevens, $5,444.83

Court News

Small Claims

Kosciusko County

The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Warsaw Health System LLC d/b/a Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Noah Adams, $2,414.67; v. October Rasmussen, $619.27; v. Adam Snyder, $1,161.53 Rockhill Pinnick LLP v. Austin Combs, $2,788.38

CL Benz Co. LLC v. Carl Grisby, $1,549.15; v. Lacey Reavis, $2,200

Client Services KL v. Jeremy D. Mabie, $1,137.57

Stucky Lauer and Young LLP v. Lisa M. Newsome, $588.52; v. Trista Saine, $697

Family Transition Partners Indiana LLC v. Tamara Sexton, $4,515.63

Civil Collections

Kosciusko County

The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Chris Kehler presiding: Mariner Finance LLC v. Kyle J. Abbott, $2,246.78; v. Peggy E. Brooks, $4,194.66; v. Gabriel D. Collazo, $2,138.11; v. Kayla Johnson, $2,381.69; v. Lukus M. Kats, $1,113.73; v. Tyrese L. Walker, $3,186.63

Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Keith R. Lafountain, Nathan R. Lafountain, $8,469.14; v. Jesse L. Roberts, Taylar C. Roberts, $7,002.71; v. Katelyn R. Stephens, $7,592.10 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Amy Larson, $1,458.79; v. Carley R. Moore, $1,361.43; v. Heather Snyder, $1,678.70

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Roxanne Dausman, $3,786.79; v. Krista Parmenter, $825.22; v. Bryan M. Siblisk, $3,120.81

Orbit Leasing Inc. v. Tyler Niles, $6,298.20

Citibank NA v. Norma C. Prater, $4,400.34

Elkhart County

The following civil collection has been awarded in Elkhart County Superior Court IV:

TD Bank USA, N.A. v. Bridget Levitz, New Paris, $1,447.28

Evictions

Kosciusko County

The following evictions have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Wawasee Plaza LLC v. Sarah Elbert, $3,792.27

547 Clinic LLC v. Sara Hinton, Den-

April happenings at Akron Carnegie Public Library

He is survived by a daughter, Theresa Ziegler-Ritter; stepdaughter, Chanda Luley; and a granddaughter.

Graveside services were held April 1 at Eden Cemetery, Topeka. Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, was in charge of arrangements.

Shawn Patrick Winters

Shawn Patrick Winters, 55, Warsaw, died March 27, 2023.

He was born Jan. 11, 1968.

He is survived by his mother, Sharon Dyer; his children, Ashley Winters, Kalispell, Mont., and Shane Winters, Quincy, Calif.; two grandchildren; many cousins; and several aunts and uncles. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 7, at Titus Funeral Home Community Room, 2000 Sheridan St., Warsaw.

Taking a trip over spring break? Stop in and pick up a ready-made backpack for your children at Akron Carnegie Public Library. Backpacks will be available for check out. Contents are sure to keep children entertained until they reach their final destination; just bring a pencil, crayons and a clipboard.

Every Wednesday, preschool story hour meets at 10 a.m. The spring theme is “Families.” Story hour lasts approximately one hour. Children 3-5 years old are welcome to attend. They will enjoy stories, songs, crafts and more while learning all about family.

Culver Development Corp. v. Nicole Reyes, $4,971.53

Mortgage Foreclosures

The following mortgage foreclosures have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding:

Reverse Mortgage Funding LLC v. Occupants of 203 N. Sixth St., Pierceton, the Unknown Heirs at Law of Margaret M. Biltz Rutledge, deceased, et al, $61,137.31

Pennymac Loan Services LLC v. Snow and Sauerteig LLP, Brian J. Thomison, $178,659.95

Marriage Licenses

Kosciusko County

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

Ann Torpy: Miller-Kauffman

Matthew J. Miller, 25, Nappanee, and Wanita K. Kauffman, 20, Milford Tiedge-She

Robert L. Tiedge, 80, Syracuse, and Lifang She, 52, Fort Myers, Fla.

Rieder-Krumwied

Angela Rieder, 35, Warsaw, and Zachary S. Krumwied, 39, Warsaw Cortez-Ocon

Omar Campos Cortez, 27, Milford, and Yesenia Romo Ocon, 30, Milford Castle-Olinger

Christopher C. Castle, 34, Warsaw, and Savannah Danelle Madison Olinger, 22, Warsaw Carr-Price

Brandon D. Carr, 37, Warsaw, and Amanda Lynn Price, 34, Warsaw McKenzie-Armey Tyler James McKenzie, 22, Warsaw, and Kylee Nicole Armey, 21, Warsaw Miller-Whetstone

Emery A. Miller, 27, Milford, and Freda R.Whetstone, 32, Nappanee Desulma-Isidor

Louinet Desulma, 32, Warsaw, and Edilia Isidor, 33, Warsaw

Marriage Dissolutions

Kosciusko County

The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts:

Kelley — Nicholas Kelley, Warsaw, and Kimberly Kelley, Kimmell. They were married Feb. 2, 2002, and separated March 20, 2023. Three minor children.

Smith — Crystal Smith, Syracuse, and Steven Smith, Syracuse. No minor children.

Boren-Rodriguez — Whitney Boren, Leesburg, and Marcos Rodriguez, Chicago. No minor children.

Crites — Norman Crites, Warsaw, and Marie Crites, Warsaw. They were married and separated in 2022. No minor children.

April brings newness to the surroundings again. The library is ready to enjoy bird watching. Patrons may observe birds feed and build nests. The library will have bird watching journals for children and adults, and binoculars and bird identifying books. Come sit for a spell and see all the wonders of spring from the library’s comfy viewing area.

Spring break activities will take place through Thursday, April 6.

On Wednesday, April 5, wear tacky tourist attire and enjoy an afternoon of board games, starting at 4 p.m. Board games for all ages will be available to play until 5:30 p.m. with the family.

On Thursday, April 6, take a spring discovery walk at 2:30 p.m. Patrons will be walking around town for about an hour, discovering what spring looks

like in Akron. In the event of inclement weather, an alternative activity will be held at the library.

On Thursday, April 6, The Adult Readers’ Book Club meets at 5 p.m. Always wanted to be part of discussing great books? Choose the book of your choice and let the group know what you think of it. New members are always welcome. This month is the perfect time to try out the book club.

Akron library will be closed Friday, April 7, for Good Friday.

Wacky On Wednesday Club starts at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 12. This is a free club with lots of wild and crazy fun activities for elementary students in grades one through five. The program lasts approximately one hour.

The Chain Gang meets at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, for those who enjoy crocheting, knitting, sewing or needlepoint. Bring your own materials and work alongside others who also enjoy these hobbies.

The LEGO Club will meet from 4-5 p.m. Monday, April 24. Elementary kids can join and explore their creativity with LEGOs and Snap Circuits, creatively stretching children’s imaginations with LEGO play, adventure and friends.

The Adult Crafty Corner will meet at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, April 27; check the library’s website or social media sites for a craft at those times; sign-up is required. Call (574) 893-4113.

Good Friday community worship service set in North Manchester

The annual Community Worship Service sponsored by the Manchester Fellowship of Churches is set for Good Friday, April 7.

It will be held from noon to

1 p.m. at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 113 W. Main St., North Manchester. There will be scripture and prayer led by local pastors, hymns and a message by the Rev. Jeremy Jones.

Wa-Nee robotics teams heading to world championships

This year, Wa-Nee Robotics fielded 19 teams using the VEX Robotics platform: four from Woodview Elementary, three from Wakarusa Elementary, two from Nappanee Elementary, six from NorthWood Middle School and four from NorthWood High School.

Throughout the school year, the teams traveled as individual units throughout the state to participate in robotics competitions against teams from schools across Indiana. Each team’s individual performances at these competitions had the potential of earning them a chance to compete in the Indiana State VEX Robotics Championships, which were held in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday, March 25.

According to Wa-Nee Director of Robotics Jake Simons, there are 1,764 elementary, middle school and high school teams in Indiana. Of those teams, 17% received invitations to participate in the state competition. All 19 of Wa-Nee’s teams, which includes 121 students from fourth through 12th grade, earned invitations to participate.

As a result of their performances at the state competition, 14

of the 19 Wa-Nee entries earned bids to the VEX Worlds Robotics Championship, to be held in Dallas in early May. This includes all nine of the elementary teams and five of the six middle school teams. The competition in Texas will include competitors from 45 states and 44 different countries.

In fact, the Eaglebots Blue and Black teams from Woodview walked away with two of the three Excellence Awards as the best overall elementary teams out of 130 entries, earning them

the title of elementary state champions. Also earning that distinction at the middle school level was Wa-Nee: Pop, Lock & Sprocket, receiving one of the two Excellence Awards and the title of middle school state champions.“I am incredibly proud of these young students for their ability to take what they’ve learned in practices and apply it to building and programming very competitive robots, and then going through the rigors of competing with their own creation at the highest lev-

el,” said Simons. “This year’s challenge has truly sparked our WaNee kids’ natural curiosity about different STEM areas, which will serve them well throughout their lives. Winning titles and bringing home banners is great, but the lessons learned and experiences gained is the most impactful.”

The TechPoint Foundation for Youth said 167 teams from Indiana qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championship. However, the foundation is seeking help in raising funds to cover registration and travel costs to send the teams to the event. The foundation noted teams have a very short amount of time to come up with the $1,200 registration fee, as well as travel accommodations to get to the event, as well as transportation and lodging costs once they get there.

If you would like to financially support the Wa-Nee Robotics teams, contact Simons at Jsimons@wanee.org. Checks can be mailed to his attention, made payable to Woodview Elementary with “Wa-Nee Robotics” in the memo line, to Woodview Elementary, 800 Woodview Drive, Nappanee, IN 46550.

From 250 pounds to 292,000 pounds, Hoosiers Feeding The Hungry grows

Deb Treesh, executive director of Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, was the keynote speaker for the Purdue Extension – Kosciusko County annual meeting Monday, March 27, at Maple Leaf, Leesburg. She spoke of how the program began out of her garage and her journey to form a nonprofit to make the program what it is today.

In 2005, when her husband had a small butcher shop, they would process their own venison. After the kids moved out, they had five deer that weren’t needed. She contacted Community Harvest Food Bank and was told meat was “the hardest and most expensive commodity” — and the most important item — for food banks . They donated the venison and that was the beginning of Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry.

Treesh came up with the idea and learned from assistance of other nonprofits what needed to be done. She began working with Community Harvest Food Bank and the nine counties it serves. The first seven years she worked out of her home in two bedrooms turned into an office. Soon she needed a third person.

Family members owned a business in Garrett and had a storage unit. They offered it to her, but she had to clean and fix it up to make an office. “I started calling around the community to get costs,” she said. “All the people who were calling were saying, ‘We’ll donate that to you.’ By the time I got done we had $500 for that office.

Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry started out with just venison. It grew, enabling her to go statewide to serve the 11 food banks in the state. They also partnered with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, who paid for the deer processing.

One day a neighbor said he had a beef that was not growing very well. There was nothing wrong with the animal and he was just going to dispose of it. “This is a huge opportunity for us,” she thought to herself. That was the beginning of accepting livestock.

The processing of all the meat is free to the donor. The fees for the venison processing is paid for through the DNR. The livestock processing costs are paid for through donations, grants and fundraisers.

Since the start of the program, it has given away 9 million meals and grew from 250 pounds being given away to 292,000 pounds.

All the processing, if taken to one of the 88 processors within the program, is paid for by Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry. The processed meat is ground into one- or two-pound packages, frozen and distributed to food banks.

She stressed the donated meat doesn’t have to be an entire hog, beef, sheep, goat, chicken or deer. “It could be one-quarter, onehalf or all of it,” she said. A chart was shown where one steer can provide 1,800 meals; a deer, 200 meals; sheep, 320 meals; hog, 500

meals; and chicken, 342 meals. Treesh also pointed out that 87% of the funds they receive go to the program. Administrative costs are only 3.2% and payroll is 5.6%.

The annual meeting also included reports from the extension staff and extension homemakers president.

While the educators gave brief presentations, more details in each of the areas was provided in a PowerPoint presentation during the dinner.

Shannon Shepherd, health and human sciences educator, highlighted work with Captain Cash, an interactive education program for third-grade students teaching financial management skills such as earning, saving, spending and borrowing and the Realty Store program for high school sophomore students providing real life financial decisions. Another program highlighted was the “What’s In Your Bag,” an adult program regarding identity theft.

Andrew Ferrell, county extension director and 4-H Youth Development educator, addressed growing programs in the county outside the traditional livestock and general project area. He spoke of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program. A STEM after-school club is being offered at Jefferson Elementary in partnership with Grace College Department of Engineering and Purdue Extension. This program is a 12-week, once per week school club for grades 1-3. The program explores STEM topics and lessons, such as robot design, programming and coding, speed, gears, force, flight, aerodynamics, motion-sensing 3-D

printing and structural supports.

Emily Kresca focused on the Farm Stress Team and efforts being done to bridge the gap of mental health awareness in farming. Information was also provided on the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, where specialists are being trained in phrases, equipment and environments of farm life and the stressors unique to agriculture and the lethal means on a farm.

Caroline Arnett, community wellness coordinator, briefly highlighted several projects, such as working with smaller communities in the area of food insecurities and community gardens.

Sue Martin, president of the county extension homemakers, spoke of some of the projects done as a county group and individual clubs. She noted there are currently 12 clubs and 157 members. Among the projects are making pillowcases, blankets and hats for hospitals. Clubs also partner with schools to assist with needs. “We just do things and don’t tell people what we do,” said Martin. The extension homemakers are seeking new, younger members to lend a hand.

McCollough Estate Public Auction

of Bourbon on St. Rd. 331 to 9 B Rd. (Country Church), then West 2 miles to auction or 7 miles South of Bremen on Fir Rd. to Stop sign, then East to auction. Watch for Ball Auction Signs. Off-road parking available South & North of 9 B Rd.

Saturday April 15, 2023 • 10:00 AM

HOUSEHOLD

2000 Kenmore Side By Side (white) Coldspot Refrigerator w/ door Icemaker; Kenmore 30” gas stove; Speed Queen Elec. Dryer (white); 2004 GE 7 cu. chest freezer; Honeywell Elec. Space Heater; Westinghouse toaster oven; Hoover Carpet Shampooer; Sharp Microwave oven; Proctor Silex 12 cup coffee maker ; (2) Toastmaster 2 slice toasters; Hamilton Beech Hand mixer; Chefmate bread maker; Corner Bakery Bread Machine; (Like New) Extra Lg. George Foreman Lean Mean Grilling Machine; (2) Frigidaire humidifier; Sharp Upright vacuum; manual wheel chair; stadium chair; hutch w/ glass front; assort of canning jars; assortment of figurines; glassware; linen; set of crutches; magazine rack; wicker side table; Heath-o-meter scale; (2) matching burgundy rocking chairs; (3) upholstered floral couches; upholstered chair; Power Lift Chair; fireplace tools & screen; assort of wooden chairs; 10 drawer chest; 3 drawer mid mod style hutch; 5 drawer chest of drawers; dining table w/ leaf, 6 matching chairs & buffet; Bissell Power Steamer; Shark upright vacuum; Sharp upright vacuum; Metal 7 drawer desk; wooden student desk; (2) plaster ornate wall shelves; metal wall art; metal file cabinets; picnic basket; large assort. lamps; luggage (some old); dining drop leaf table; matching glass top coffee & end table; assort of upholstery fabric; misc. pots & pans; ironing board; sewing machines; 4 cup crock pot; assort of punch bowl sets; assort of glass snack sets; cookbooks. ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

Underwood typewriter (very good condition); Smith Corona Elec typewriter (incase); toy high chair; Labelle slide projector; Har mony Monterey guitar; banjo; trombone; Willett Wildwood Buffet in Cherry; Occasional spiral leg wood table; 3 drawer child craft changing dresser; Baldwin organ w/ bench; Lowrey organ w/ bench; book shelf; assortment of old Pyrex in good condition; sm. world globe on stand; Emperor Grandfather Clock; 4 drawer chest; 3 drawer commode; Polaroid Land Camera Model 150; Zenith FM-AM All transistor; G.E. Radio; BSR 710 turntable; Ertl Farmall F-20 toy tractor; Fuller Brush Co Toy Truck; Assort of Life-Like & Bachmann Train toys (still in the box, HO scale); men and women ice skates.

14 TRACTORS – SKID STEER – 4 COMBINES – 3 PT. BACKHOE – AIRPLANE

1972 (11327) IH 1466 D Tractor. open station, 3 pt., single hyd., dual PTO, 18.4x3.8 rubber (no duals) 3944 hrs.; 1978 (16592) IH 986 D Turbo Tractor, cab, 3 pt., 2 hyd’s, dual PTO, 18.4x38 rubber (no duals) 3471 hrs.; 1975 (11006) IH 100 hydro, cab, 3 pt., 2 hyd’s, dual PTO, 18.4x34 rubber, w/IH 2450 Loader, 7’ material bucket 3998 hrs.; set of 18.4-38 hub mt. duals; 2 sets of 18.4x34 hub mt. duals (l set like new); 2 sets of 18.4-38 clamp on duals; (2) IH 13-38 tires & wheels.

The 3 tractors listed above all run but haven’t been used much in the last 15 years –The tractors listed below do not run. Some need minor work, and some need major work.

1970 (13699) IH 826 D Tractor, open station W.F. 2 pt., single hyd., dual PTO, 18.4x34 poor rubber 5480 hrs.; 1968 (12510) IH 544 Gas Tractor, hydro, 2 pt. hitch, single hyd’s. & PTO, 14.9x38 poor rubber; 1967 (31450) IH 656 Gas Tractor, hydro., open station, W.F. 2 hyd’s, 3 pt., single PTO, 13.6x38 poor rubber w/IH 2000 Loader 7’x4’ material bucket 4605 hrs.; 1960 (Co7121) Cockshutt D Tractor, N.F.; 1958 (DM1351) Cockshutt D Tractors, W.F. (both Cockshutt Tractors are all complete, have not run for a few years); 1955 (9946) IH 400 Gas Tractor, 2 pt. hitch, P.S. (restorable or parts); 1951 (257899) IH M Tractor, N.F. fenders, pulley (R. or par ts); IH (129401) M Tractor, N.F. P.S. (R or parts); 1951 (359559) IH H Tractor, pulley, fenders; IH (no tag) Super H (parts or salvage); 1938 (138470) JD D Tractor, body complete, needs work, right rear rim is bad; (Ser # 1843) Owatonna Mustang 345 Skid Steer, hydro, Ford 4 cyl. gas engine, roll bar cage, 66” material bucket 1611 hrs. on tach; 1969 IH (1214) 915 D Combine; 1977 N H (229884) TR

70 D Combine (Both of these combines have been shedded, but not used for years); M F 510 D Combine (parts or salvage); IH 91 self-propelled Combine (parts or salvage); Kelly #50 3 pt Backhoe w/ 24” bucket; 1991 FLY BABY 1-A AIRPLANE (Ser # 70-10), Continental 75 H.P. engine, 145 hrs. on tach (Mr. McCollough had a strip, but this plane hasn’t been flown for several years and to our knowledge there is no logs or paper work.

EQUIPMENT

The following implements are usable or need some work.

IH 700 3 pt. on land 7–16” Plow; IH 550 3 pt. 6–16” Plow; IH 550 3 pt. 5–16” Plow; JD 1450 3 pt. on land 7-16” Plow; IH 55 3 pt. 13 S.S. Chisel Plow; White 254 16’ manual Fold Disc; IH 3 pt. 14’ Field Cult. hyd. fold; IH 37 12” Wheel Disc; IH 3 pt. 12’ Field Cult; JD 220 12’ cone 11” Spacings Disc; NH 456 pull 7’ Sickle Bar Mower; (2) IH 100 2 pt. Sickle

Bar Mowers; Heston 30 Stack hand; Heston 30 Stack Mover; 3 pt. Stack mover; NI 42’ PTO Elevator; (2) Kewanee 168 3 pt. 8’ Blades; Danuser 2 pt. 8’ Blade; JD #68 Auger Cart; Gravity Wagon w/gear; JD Wooden flair box Wagon w/rubber tire spoke wheels; Parker gravity box mt. on tandem axle Trailer; (2) Flat Rack Wagons (1 needs 2 rear tires & rims); IH 510 13 single Disc Drill w/seeder; Brillion 8’ Solid Packer; IH 570 tandem axle Manure Spreader (needs floor); JD 12’ pull Rotary Hoe; IH 452 3 pt. 16’ Rotary Hoe. IMPLEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT FOR PARTS OR SALVAGE

IH 555, MF 205, IH, & Flail Manure Spreaders; (3) Silage Wagons; (3) salvage Blowers; (5) Fox Silage Choppers w/1 R & 2 Heads; (5) Fox 2 R Silage Heads; NH 2 R Silage Chopper; IH 840 Corn Head; MF 15’ Grain Head; IH 810 15’ Grain Head; MF 6 R Corn Head w/carrier; MF 4 R Corn Head; NH Grain Head w/carrier; NH 479 9’ Haybine; IH 57 Square Baler; NI 290 Haybine; IH Grain Head; IH 55 Square Baler; (2) IH 400 Cyclo 6 RN Planters; IH 400 Planter Frame; AC 9 Row Planter; (2) NI 324 2 RW Pickers w/ Sheller units; NI 324 2 RW Picker w/8R Bed; IH 60 5-16 Pull Plow; IH 2 pt. 3–16” Plow: IH 12’ Disc; (2) row Cult’s; IH 45 18’ Vibra Shank pull F.C. w/manual fold; (2) Farmhand Grinder Mixers; (2) Running Gears; Metal Flair Box w/6T gear; 2 Wheel Trailer; Fold up S.T. Harrow; Flail Chopper; (2) Farmhand Wagons; NI 404 5 Wheel Hay rake; Brillion 5’ P.T. Chopper; (4) Gravity Boxes; J D Steel Wheel 13 Disc Drill w/seeder; 3–6”Augers; (2) 16’ Elevators; Corn drag; Case pull Combine; IH H Frame; Trailer frame; 20’ Gooseneck tandem axle Trailer; (6) Stainless steel Bulk Tanks; (6) Fuel Tanks; Feeders & Barrels; Portable Cattle Chute; Several small & large Scrap Piles. TRUCKS – AUTOMOBILES – TRAILERS – MOTORCYCLES – DIRT BIKES

THE FOLLOWING VECHICLES WILL HAVE LETTERS AFTER THEIR LIST TO DESCRIBE THE CONDITION SUCH AS: T – Title, NT – No Title, R-P-S – Restorable – Parts – or Salvage.

Camino, V6, A.M. 98,105 miles T-R; 1976 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe 20 Pick-up T; 1954 IH 1 ½ ton Truck T-R-P-S; 1962 Ford C 600 Cab over Truck (no bed) T-R-P-S; 1983 Ford F250 ext. Cab, T-R-P-S; 1983 Ford F-350, diesel dually T-R-P-S; 1970 Ford tandem axle Grain Bed Truck T-R-P-S; 1965 IH Pick-up T-R-P-S; 1975 IH Transtar II Cab over Semi Tractor T-R-P-S; 1969 GMC bulk body Truck T-P-S; 1964 IH 1 ½ ton Truck T-P-S; 1977 Ford F-100 custom Pick-up NT- P-S; 1966 GMC 4000 School Bus T-P-S; 1969 Ford School Bus T-P-S; Ford Van NT-S; 1992 Chevrolet Blazer T-R-P-S; 1948 Chevrolet l ton Truck T-S; 1940 GMC 1 ton Truck NT-S.

AUTOMOBILES

1994 Lincoln Town Car Signature (runs needs battery) T; 2003 Volkswagen Passat GLS (runs needs battery) T; 1975 Cadillac Deville (runs needs battery) T; 1986 Audi Station Wagon 9,059 miles (Arizona car good body does not run) T; 1981 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, diesel T-R-P-S; 1982 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon diesel T-R-P-S; 1979 Lincoln

Continental Town Car T-R-P-S; 1985 Volkswagen Sedan diesel T-P-S; 1961 Volkswagen l owner miles say 49,393 (body & interior are rough w/body rust) T-R-P-S; 1969 Cadillac Convertible (new top in box) T-R-P-S; 1968 Olds Delta Custom T-R-P-S; 1982 Olds 98 diesel T-R-P-S; 1982 Honda T-P-S; 1979 Honda T-S; 1991 Pontiac 6000 LE NT-S; (2)

Honda Accords NT-S; 1970’s Olds Cutlass NT-S: (2) Chevrolet Convairs NT-S; Buick Riviera NT-S; 1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic NT-S.

TRAILERS

Load Trail Gooseneck Trailer, 25” w/5’ beaver tail & ramp, 4 axles T; Fruehauf 35’ tandem axle Semi Trailer w/48” wood sides T; 37’ tandem dual axle ball hitch Trailer (need floor) NT; 30’ Gooseneck Tri dual axle Trailer (needs floor) NT; 5’ single axle Trailer frame NT: 24’ w/5’ beaver tail tandem axle; pintle hitch Trailer (needs floor) NT; 1979 Gooseneck 20’ tandem axle Trailer (rough) T.

MOTORCYCLES – DIRT BIKES

1959 Zundapp (German) Supsabere Motorcycle (needs work) T; 1978 Suzuki Motorcycle T-P or S; (4) Dirt Bikes NT; several Bicycles

MOWERS – LAWN & GARDEN – SHOP – MISCELLANEOUS

IH 1450 Hydro; IH 1110 Hydro (both IH Mowers have good bodies, but haven’t ran in a while); Wheel Horse D 250; Yard Man reel Mower; Other riding & push mowers; Mower ramps; Brinly 3 pt. 3’ Disc; 3pt. 4’ Blade; Brave 3 pt. Log Splitter; Buzz Saw; Sea King 12’ Boat; Mobil Handicap E. Cart; Dune Buggy; Shopsmith; (2) Lincoln 180 Amp Welders; 230 Amp Welder; Acetylene Torch w/tank & cart; 30 ton Shop Press; Metal Work Bench w/vise; Grinder w/stand; Tool Cabinet; Brainarb Milling Machine 40” Lathe Century; Portable Air Compressor; Chain Saws & Sharpener; B & D Weed eater & Blower; B&D 24V cordless hedge trimmer; Craftsman 9.6V cordless drill; Craftsman 2.4 V rotary tool; Chicago 19.2V Cordless drill; Chicago Circular Saw; Shop-Vac Contractor Series shop vac; (2) Patton Circular floor fan; (2) Frigidaire humidifier; (5) 22 ½” Copper Head Mower Blades (new) ; (3) Stens 24” High Lift Mower Blades (new); wrench set; Central Pneumatic nail air gun; Poulan Chainsaw 42cc; Powercraft spotlight; Dremel multipro tool. Tire Changer; Wheel Balance; Hyd. Jacks & Stands; A I Tank; Makita Cut off Saw; Very large assort. of Hand & Garden Tools; Cream Cans; Lanterns; (4) 1987 Military 10 hp. Gas Engines (new in crate); (3) new rolls of Woven & Barb Wire Fence; 4” Black Tile; Calf Crate; (2) Round Bale Feeders; Cattle Oiler; Metal Grain Feeder; (2) Cat 3 quick Hitches; hyd. Cyl’s; Loader Bale Spear; Milking Equipment consisting of (8) Parlor Stations, Bulk Tank, Compressor & Other Milking items to be offered as one lot (this milking equipment is over 20 years old). There are many more items in this Auction that are not listed. FOR PICTURES GO TO OUR WEBSITE

Sale Order: 2 Rings at 10 A.M. with Household & Shop items, then The Tractors – Vehicles – Motor Bikes to start selling at Noon, followed by the Implements. Please use Friday April 14th for your inspection day.

Auction Note: This is a very large Live Auction Only, please make plans to attend. The late Mr. McCollough did not throw anything away or trade it in. Scrap buyers bring your marking paint as there are over 125 pcs. of scrape equipment. Bring your truck & trailer as we have loadout available. Buyer of implements bring you tools & jack as there are several flat tires. You must have all items removed 10 days after the Auction.

Cash or Good Check w/Proper I.D. – Food & Restroom Available – Not Responsible for Accidents

Mrs. Lowell (Ardelia) McCollough – Owner

Ball Action & Realty, Inc.

302 E. Center St., Bourbon, IN 574-342-8299 or ballrealtygroup.com

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8:30 a.m. Thursday-Friday, April 13-15, at 72435 SR 15, New Paris. Polk Auction Co.

Tree Service C390

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Sporting Goods M090

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McCollough Estate Public Auction

10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at 4874 9B Road, Bourbon, located three miles north of Bourbon on SR 331 to 9B Road, then west two miles to auction; or seven miles south of Bremen on Fir Road to stop sign, then east to auction. Off-road parking available south and north of 9B Road. Household, antiques and collectibles, 14 tractors, skid steer, four combines, three-point backhoe,

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airplane, equipment, implements and equipment for parts or salvage, trucks, automobiles, trailers, motorcycles, dirt bikes, mowers, lawn and garden, shop and miscellaneous. Two rings at 10 a.m. with household and shop items, then tractors, vehicles, motorbikes to start selling at noon, followed by implements. Inspection day on April 14. For pictures go to ballrealtygroup.com. (574) 342-8299.

Real Estate Auction

10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at 4404 E. 800S, Columbia City. Jack and Marie Smith Estate. Eleven acres offered in two tracts includes country home, outbuildings and woods; also tractors, equipment, household items, antiques. For more information contact auction manager Jim Bayman, (260) 5805437.

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Bugg, Clayton give presentation at District Extension Homemakers meeting

Kelly Bugg, executive director of Safe Haven Child Advocacy Center, Warsaw, and Brad Clayton from Clayton Garden Center, North Webster, were presenters at the Michigan City Indiana Extension Homemakers Association spring district meeting, held Thursday, March 30, at Camp Alexander Mack in Milford.

Approximately 100 members attended the meeting which was hosted by Sue Martin, president of the Kosciusko County Extension Homemakers and Shannon Shepherd, Kosciusko County Extension educator.

Bugg spoke how Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center started. The center provides a unique approach to the investigation of child abuse and neglect cases. Children involved in abuse cases are referred to the center for forensic interviews by either law enforcement or the Department of Children’s Services.

Bugg, who has a degree in

criminal justice from Indiana University, worked as an investigator for Children’s Services for 33 years. When she announced her retirement, the local prosecutor decided it was time to open a child advocacy center with Bugg at the helm.

Safe Haven Child Advocacy Center is located in the back of the K21 Health Services Pavilion in Warsaw. The space offers a safe, comfortable place for children to be interviewed. Prior to the center opening, Bugg said she would interview children at the county jail or at the offices of DCS or at school, none making a child feel comfortable when discussing sensitive matters.

Several counties, including Elkhart, St. Joseph and Allen have child advocacy centers. Kosciusko County is the smallest county in the area to have a child advocacy center.

Bugg explained when she does an interview, she wears an ear piece and there are cameras in the room. In another room, representatives from law

enforcement, DCS, Bowen Center and prosecutor’s office may watch the interview and have Bugg ask specific questions.

“We’re very careful to ask those structured non-leading questons,” Bugg said. After the interview, Bugg sends in Wally, a greyhound who is an emotion-

al support dog to be with the child, while she speaks to the adults regarding if the child’s information is credible, where the child should go and what services does the child need.

In addition to abuse cases, Bugg has also interviewed children who have witnessed vio-

lent crime or domestic abuse.

Pollinators

Clayton spoke about pollinators focusing more on bees and insects than birds and other pollinators.

He pointed out without pollinators, the produce section of the grocery store would be pretty bare with only oranges and grapefruit as offerings. Loss of pollinators also affects other grocery items such as dairy.

There are over 200,000 species of bees globally although the honey bee gets most of the attention. Clayton noted the lack of global stability has an affect on pollinators. As an example he highlighted the African Stingless Bee, which is native to Africa and Syria, noting the war in Syria has set the bee back.

Clayton also discussed how urban residents can make their yards more pollinator friendly, by mowing the yard less frequently, planting native plants, using less mulch and selecting native flowering plants with white, blue or purple blooms since its knows pollinators can see those colors.

Clayton spoke about several of the native plants his family’s business sells. He also mentioned the million pollinator garden challenge which started under President Obama. The country is now working toward a goal is to have 10 million pollinator gardens in the next few years.

Dementia Dialogue support group meets April 4

The Dementia Dialogue support group will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, at the Parkview YMCA in the Center for Healthy Living room, 1395 Mariners Drive, Warsaw.

Karen Kauffman will facilitate the meeting.

Participants will meet others who want information, need support or desire to positively impact the life of someone living with dementia.

The group is sponsored by Alzheimer’s & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana.

Seating is limited. Call (260) 266-6500 to register.