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many people participate as they recover from an accident, illness or injury and are working back to being fit. You can sit or stand; we work on multiple levels. I always say, ‘If it hurts, don’t do it.’” Weed has received numerous Silver Sneaker certifications that allow her to lead the classes. She began teaching at the Y in 2014, shortly before they moved into the existing facility in December of that year. She discovered the Silver Sneakers program while visiting her mother in Texas. She accompanied her to a couple of classes and came back to Indiana thinking, “Boy, I need to do this!” Since then, she has become trained in various teaching roles, as well as in disciplines such as balance and stability, health and nutrition and stress management, all of which work together to provide her students with a well-rounded health and fitness regimen. “It’s nice to have people say this has made a difference in their lives,” Weed said. “They say they are steadier on their feet, can breathe better and feel healthier. There are lots of benefits for taking classes at the Y. It’s also a very social atmosphere where people can meet new friends. A lot of times people go out to lunch together after class.” She added that some of her students are making their way back to class following the pandemic. Many have said it was something missing in their lives during the last two years. Weed said it is okay to take a little while to get back into shape, and the self-paced program is an ideal way to do it. The Y offers other fitness classes for active older adults. Some are

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pool. They also offer the Livestrong program for cancer survivors of all ages at low or no cost. Additional information, including a class schedule, can be found at www.kcymca.org. You can also call (574) 269-9622 or stop by 1305 Mariners Drive, Warsaw.

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you ask for? This event will close out the 4-H fair this year, and what a better way to end it than to let a few wrecked cars loose in the grandstand for an all-out vehicular brawl. You’ll be sure to feel like you’ve crashed into heaven. Ticket sales will be staggered starting May 6 with Cory Asbury and continue through the month. The complete list is as follows: May 6 — Cory Asbury. Grandstand $10, track seating $25. May 13 — Kansas. Grandstand $25, track seating $35. For the truck and tractor pulls, grandstand $10. May 20 — Jameson Rodgers with Niko Moon. Grandstand $20, track seating $40. For the rodeo, grandstand $10. May 27 — Brothers Osborne with Morgan Wade. Grandstand $30, track seating $45. For the demolition derby, grandstand $10. Tickets can be purchased online at www.4hfair.org/p/tickets starting May 6. You can also check the website for a map of the fairgrounds, more information on the events, or contact them if necessary. In the meantime, get excited because July will be here soon.

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This is an announcement local residents are sure to be excited about and, if assumptions are correct, they’ve been waiting almost a year to hear it. This announcement is none other than the confirmed lineup for this year’s Elkhart County 4-H Fair grandstand and concert series. Kicking things off like a bull in the stands, 8 p.m. Friday, July 22, will be the Fair Queen Pageant. 4-H will be accepting a maximum of 50 participants into the pageant this year. Applications must be completed and turned in by June 10 for a chance to be this year’s Fair Queen. Wishing luck to all our wonderful nominees as they prepare to wow the crowds. Saturday night is a great night to go out and get wild. Why not watch Kansas rock it out at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 23? Performing many of their greatest hits, including, “Carry On My Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind,” this is sure to be a memorable night you can always remember. Cory Asbury will be taking the stage at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 24. With his angelic voice and faithful lyrics, he’s sure to soothe those Sunday blues and share his gospel with all his fans. New to the scene and new to the Elkhart County 4-H Fair is none other than Jameson Rodgers, bringing Niko Moon along for the ride, 8 p.m. Monday, July 25. Locals will be given the chance to come watch a great performance from an up-and-coming new country artist. This concert is one you

truly don’t want to miss. The main event that all your friends and family are soon to be talking about for weeks is none other than the Brothers Osborn, alongside Morgan Wade. A country band who knows how to pop is sure to draw the crowds in and give them the night of their life. Be sure to catch them on stage at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 26. Having wrapped up the concert series, we can get into the fun-forthe-whole-family events. At 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, and again at 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. July 28, will be the truck and tractor pulls. This year will feature four Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Champion Stewart Classes. Nothing says county fair like a good old-fashioned rodeo. Featuring bull riding, equestrian tricks and everything in between, this is sure to make every cowboy and cowgirl out there excited. As a Midwest tradition, this will be a great event for all ages. Bring the whole family out at 1 p.m. or 8 p.m. Friday, July 29. Last but certainly not least will be the demolition derby at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 30. Beat up trucks and epic tricks, what more could

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A tale as old as a turtle Returning home OUTDOOR NOTES from an early trip to the grocery store a few days ago my daughter told me a turtle had crossed the road in front of her. By Neil Case I told her a turtle was a sign of spring. I was wrong but I didn’t know it. I’ve read about turtles since my daughter told me she had seen one. Every turtle has a shell on its back. I knew that. Every turtle also has a shell on its belly. I didn’t know that. The shell on a turtle’s back is called a carapace and the shell on its belly is a plastron. The two shells are joined along a turtle’s sides. Turtles are active any time of the year. I didn’t know that either. They usually take shelter when the weather is bad, but a turtle may come out at any time, even in the worst weather.

Neither my daughter nor I had happened to see a turtle when the weather was bad. There are many species of turtle, though I’ve not seen many. There are 12 families in the world, 250 species. There are seven families in North America and 48 species, according to what I’ve read. But those numbers don’t seem right. If they are correct, then America has more than its share. Turtles are old. There were turtles before there were dinosaurs, again according to what I’ve read. Individual turtles live to be very old, many living over 100 years old. That turtle my daughter saw may be over 100 years old, and we never saw that turtle. How do we know we never saw that turtle? We never saw any turtle there. For as long as I can remember whenever I’d been outside, whenever I’ve been looking out a window, I’ve looked for birds and other animals. Two of my favorite lookout points are the window by the dining room table and the window in my study in front of my desk and computer.

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I once saw a very large turtle. It was in our yard, walking toward the marsh out by our pasture one morning. I have wished since I saw it that I had gotten a ruler and measured that turtle from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail. I’ve seen woodchucks more often than turtles and I haven’t seen woodchucks often. I’ve seen squirrels, raccoons, opossums, red-tailed hawks, kestrels, coopers, sharp-shinned hawks and turkey vultures all more often than turtles. I’ve seen all the birds that nest in the cattails and the trees and bushes around our marsh, red-winged blackbirds, tree swallows and great blue herons more often than turtles. I’ve seen crows more often, of course. I’ve seen many more of the little birds that come to the bird feeders around our house and the flush from the road or along sides of the road when I’m out driving with someone. If I’d drive more slowly, or the person I’m riding with would drive more slowly, I’d make a longer list of birds seen. But at the speed we usually drive, the birds we see fly into the bushes and trees before I can see them well enough to identify them along the side of the road or they’ve flown into the brush as I approached and I haven’t been able to see them well enough to recognize them and name them.

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an accent wall, or stick to a classic palate of gray and white in terms of cabinets and countertops. White on white is also a popular new style for kitchens and bathrooms. Other features home buyers are paying close attention to are laundry rooms and such energy-saving elements as Energy Star appliances and windows, according to the survey “What Home Buyers Want in 2019” by the National Association of Home Builders. Curb Appeal The popularity of outdoor projects remains strong, and it’s for a good reason. According to the “Cost vs. Value Report,” the biggest bang for your buck in 2019 will come from replacing a garage door. The report says the average price is $3,611, and 97.5 percent of it is recouped when the house is sold. Other outdoor projects with high ROI include adding manufactured stone veneer to the exterior (94.9 percent), adding a wood deck (75.6 percent) and replacing siding (75.6 percent). Looking for a simpler way to make an impact? Sprucing up the landscape by planting flowers or bushes or even just clearing the yard of debris will make a big statement. No matter what updates you end up making, it’s always a good idea to notify your insurance agent. “Certain upgrades may change the value of a house, so homeowners need to make sure they’re properly covered,” says Bob Buckel, vice president of product management, Erie Insurance. “There are a few things to look for. Ask your agent about guaranteed replacement cost policies that can cover the cost to rebuild a home in today’s dollars following a covered loss.” Some upgrades may also make you eligible for discounts, Buckel adds, especially if they make the home more secure. “For example, Erie Insurance offers certain safety discounts such as for installing smoke alarms or an automatic sprinkler system,” he said. Now you have a checklist of DIY projects to focus on this spring. But before you start, take a moment to assess which ones are worth your time and money.

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Exterior home upgrades that deliver a return on investment (StatePoint) Want to make some serious exterior home upgrades that improve your safety and comfort, add beauty to your home and deliver a return on your investment? Here are five projects that do just that: 1. Install storm doors: Storm doors give you the option of letting in more light and ventilation on fair weather days, while protecting your entry door from harsh conditions and weathering. There are many ways to customize this upgrade to meet your aesthetic and functional needs. Options from ProVia include retractable screens at the top and bottom for more venting options, as well as stylish designs and colors for instant curb appeal. Families might want to consider storm doors featuring heavy-duty, non-removable stainless steel screens ideal for keeping children and pets safely inside. 2. Get summer-ready: Extend your home’s outdoor living area just in time for summer -plus substantially increase your home value -- with the addition of a deck, patio or porch. Whether you add a small hibachi grill

or get as involved as installing a full outdoor kitchen, be sure to include an area to prepare and enjoy meals. A few key touches, like string lights and potted plants, along with cozy furniture, can make the space feel homey. 3. Replace patio doors: If your patio doors are drafty or get stuck easily, it may be time for an ENERGY STAR-certified replacement. Endure sliding glass patio doors from ProVia come standard with ComforTech Warm Edge Glazing, a high-tech glass package that measurably improves thermal performance for greater efficiency and reduced interior condensation. These doors also have increased sound abatement and meet the most stringent industry standards for storm protection, ease of entry and forced entry. Additionally, options for interior woodgrain and exterior paint colors, varying internal grid styles and patterns, and multiple choices for decorative glass, internal blinds and hardware allow for customization to fit your personal aesthetic.

4. Lower bills: Did you know that you can lower your bills and add natural beauty and privacy to your property by planting trees strategically? In summer, the shade that trees create can help keep your home cool. In winter, they can help block wind and prevent drafts. The Utah State University Forest Extension recommends locating trees no closer than 2.5 times their mature height to the south of a building to avoid winter shading. They also suggest knowing the size and other characteristics of a particular species before planting to avoid future problems, such as hitting power lines. 5. Protect your home: If you live in an area prone to extreme weather -- heavy rain, hail, driving wind, frigid temperatures, or scorching heat -- your home needs protection against the elements. CedarMAX insulated vinyl siding provides defense against these harsh conditions and improves energy efficiency as well. The insulation contributes to the rigidity of the panel, increases durability, and pro-

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Save time and money on spring home and personal essentials (StatePoint) Keeping your household well-stocked of items you need to run things smoothly is essential, particularly during the spring cleaning season. But whether it’s home improvement supplies or laundry necessities, selecting the best products may be a bit more challenging these days. Not only are new products introduced to store shelves all the time, if you’re like many

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innovation. With product winners determined by a national study conducted by Kantar, a global leader in consumer research, 40,000 consumers have voted on the best products for 2021. “When shopping online or in-store, look for the Product of the Year red seal of approval to quickly spot the best new products,” says Mike Nolan, Global

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Smooth: Long-lasting, but fully removable (and recyclable), this option is great for homes, rental spaces, accent walls or temporary art installations. 2. Peel and Stick Removable Woven: Removable and repositionable, this option won’t leave a residue behind. Whether you’re renting or you love to stay ontrend, temporary wallpaper is a great alternative to traditional wall coverings. 3. Traditional Pebble: This traditional wallpaper has a subtle leathered texture, matte finish, is paste-activated and is highly durable. Not only is it PVC-free, it is also moisture resistant. Design To take the guesswork out of wallpaper design selection, consider heading to a wallpaper digital marketplace. In the case of Spoonflower, which features over 1 million designs, the biggest challenge you’ll face is the enormity of selection. However, you can easily narrow down your choices by searching for designs based on category keywords, color or by styles, such as Mid-Century Modern, Cottagecore or Paisley. For those with a specific design already envisioned, the site even allows you to upload your own design and have it custom printed on wallpaper. Before committing, consider ordering two or three swatches so you can compare them in your own space and assess the best fit. This can help ensure your final design selection is completely tailored to your preferences. To learn more and to get the process started, visit spoonflower.com.

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How to prepare your home for any emergency (StatePoint) While no one wants to dwell on worst-case scenarios, the last year has in many ways illustrated that there are no certainties in life. Preparing your home to handle a wide range of emergency scenarios will offer you peace of mind now and keep your family safe in the future. To get prepped, start with the essentials. With sufficient fuel, water, food and other necessities, you can ride out potential emergency scenarios. Here’s how to collect and store these items safely and securely: Water The Centers for Disease

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OBITUARIES John B. Augsburger John B. Augsburger, 87, Milford, died April 10, 2022. He was born Sept. 9, 1934. On Nov. 24, 1955, he married Shirley Kay Galloway. On May 13, 1980, he married Oweita Faye Tomlinson Gardner; she survives. Also surviving are daughters, Kimberly Evans, Kerri Warstler and Angela Wright, all of Syracuse; a stepson, John Gardner, Durango, Colo.; a stepdaughter, Kimberly Fusco, Hilton Head, S.C.; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two nieces. Services were held April 16 at Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Milford. Internment took place at Milford Cemetery following the service.

Robert Gene Banic Robert “Bob” Gene Banic, 76, Bourbon, died at 11:41 a.m. April 8, 2022. He was born March 17, 1946. On Aug. 1, 1965, he married LaVonda Clifton; she survives. Also surviving are daughters, Stephanie Banic, Argos, and Tanya Sixbey, Mishawaka; sons, Matthew Banic, Rochester, and Eric Banic, Bourbon; a granddaughter; sisters, Barbara Shearer, Bourbon, Patricia Patterson, Mishawaka, Joann Fry, Tulsa, Okla., Polly Pruitt, Lapel, and Rose Ray, Broken Arrow, Okla.; and brothers, Steve Banic Jr. and David Banic, both of Bourbon. Services were held April 14 at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos.

Kristin Shriver, Akron; a grandson; sisters-in-law, Doris and Marie Yoder; and special friends, Shirley Frantz, Warsaw, and Beverly Shriver, Akron. As per Bonnie’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Earl-Love Funeral Home, Akron, is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Ann Bules Mary Ann Bules, 81, Etna Green, died April 7, 2022. She was born March 31, 1941. On June 15, 1962, she married Verlen E. Bules. He preceded her in death Sept. 29, 2011. Surviving are daughters, Melody Morris, Warsaw, and June Bules, Plymouth; a son-in-law, Rich Brunk, Warsaw; two grandchildren; a great-grandson; and sisters, Kay Furfaro, Bluffton, and Susie Holderread, Fishers. Cremation will take place per the family’s wishes. No services have been planned at this time. DeatonClemens Funeral Home, Bourbon, is in charge of arrangements.

Jack Lee Cook Jack Lee “Cookie” Cook, 69, Kokomo, died April 12, 2022. He was born Feb. 9, 1953. He is survived by a daughter, Tabitha McKinney, North Manchester; sisters, Sharon Freed, Minnesota, and Jeri Black, Kokomo; and three grandchildren. Services were held April 16 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

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Gary Lee Black Sr., 64, Warsaw, died April 12, 2022. He was born March 21, 1958. He is survived by a son, Gary L. Black Jr., Warsaw; his life partner, Vicky Murfitt, Kentucky; sister and brother-in-law, Marcia and Joseph Sanburn, Warsaw; a sister, Connie Bell, Warsaw; sister and brotherin-law, Debra and Alan Johnson, Warsaw; sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Brent Lursen, Leesburg; brothers-in-law, Max Egolf, Atwood, and Bernie Loer, Kokomo; and many nieces and nephews. Services were held April 19 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Robert Kyle Duncan, 76, Milford, died April 7, 2022. He was born May 5, 1945. On July 1, 1988, he married Carol Pontius; she survives. Also surviving are sons, Jeffrey James Duncan, Warsaw, and Michael Scott Duncan, Goshen; and two grandchildren. In keeping with Bob’s wishes, no public visitation or services are planned at this time. A cremation committal will take place. Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Milford, is in charge of arrangements.

Bonita Lou Bruner Bonita “Bonnie” Lou Bruner, 81, Warsaw, died at 8:46 p.m. April 9, 2022. She was born May 2, 1940. On Nov. 23, 1967, she married Steven Bruner, who preceded her in death in 2017. She is survived by a daughter,

Darline Elizabeth Earl Darline Elizabeth Earl, 65, Bourbon, died at 10:45 p.m. April 8, 2022. She was born April 13, 1956. She is survived by her longtime partner, John Byrer, Bourbon; the father of her five daughters, Mike Earl, Nappanee; daughters, Holly Cortes, Nappanee, Mikey Shepherd, Warsaw, Shirley Clemans, Milford, Misty Earl, Bourbon, and Kelly Earl, Elkhart;

14 grandchildren; a great-grandson and a great-granddaughter on the way; siblings, Steve Heffle, Buffalo, N.Y., Michelle Dudek, Denise Heffle, Mary Heffle, Lore Lovegrove and Norm Heffle, all of Tonawanda, N.Y.; in-laws, Bruce Earl, Nappanee, Sue Earl and Bert Earl, Batavia, N.Y., and Becky Smith, Livonia, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held April 14 at Thompson Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Cremation took place following services.

Marilyn Sue Elliott Marilyn Sue Elliott, 80, Warsaw, died at 6:30 a.m. March 23, 2022. She was born July 14, 1941. On May 13, 1962, she married Don Bruce Elliott. He preceded her in death March 27, 2014. Surviving are daughters, Kristina Elliott, Massachusetts, and Stacy Elliott, California; a sister, Sharon Rusk, Fort Wayne; and a brother, Steven Cobb, Florida. Cremation will be at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at Creighton’s Crazy Egg (Roost Room), 4221 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw. Private family burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Romona June Hagle Romona June Hagle, 59, New Haven, formerly of North Manchester, died April 10, 2022. She was born Aug. 24, 1962. She is survived by her mother, Neva Able, Fort Wayne; her father, Roger D. Douglas, Fort Wayne; a sister, Nicole Hall, New Haven; and her nieces and nephew. A graveside service was held April 15 at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, was in charge of arrangements.

Catherine Elaine James Catherine “Cathy” Elaine James, 65, Ligonier, died April 9, 2022. She was born Dec. 12, 1956. On Nov. 2, 1974, she married Jeffrey “Jeffro” L. James, who preceded her in death. Surviving are her children, Casey James, Cromwell, and Carrie James, Ligonier; four grandchildren; siblings, Jerry “Spook” Sprague and Margaret Ann Stuckman, both of Ligonier; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and furbabies, Rosco and Peanut. Services were held April 16 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial was in Clinton Brick Cemetery, Millersburg.

Ryan David Kunish Ryan David Kunish, 40, North Webster, died March 26, 2022. He was born June 30, 1981. Surviving are his children, Hunter, Mason and Alyssa Kunish, all of North Webster; his parents, Daniel and Debra Kunish, Newport, Pa.; sisters, Heather DeNio, Montague, Mich., and Emily Smith, Harrisburg, Pa.; and his significant other, Sara Dawn, North Webster. Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw. A private celebration of life gathering will take place at a later date. Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster, is in charge of arrangements.

Phillip Allen Layman Phillip Allen Layman, 91, formerly of Bourbon, died April 12, 2022. He was born Feb. 15, 1931. He married Lola E. Bishop. Surviving are his children, Jessica, Martin, Timothy, David and Lisa; five grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. Services were held April 18 at Palmer Funeral Home, South Bend.

Jerry C. Lowe Jerry C. Lowe, 90, Bonita Springs, Fla., and Syracuse, died April 12, 2022. He was born July 23, 1931. He married Serita Kay Wertenberger. Surviving are his children, Mary Lowe-Aker, Knoxville, Tenn., and Linda Lowe-Yoder, Syracuse; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A military service is being planned for July 23 at McClintic Cemetery, Syracuse.

Elaine Moore Elaine Moore, 87, Lake Havasu City, Ariz., died March 6, 2022. She was born Aug. 12, 1934. Surviving are sons, Bruce Moore and Gary Moore; and six grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 22, at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Peter Peconga Peter Peconga, 48, Warsaw, died April 10, 2022. He was born June 23, 1973. He is survived by his father, Ronnie Peconga, Warsaw; brothers, Brian, Perry and Parnell; sisters, Penny, Patricia and Pricillia; his companion, Victoria Frey, Warsaw; several nieces and nephews; and his loving dogs, Chloe and Bullet. Services were held April 18 at

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Katarzyna Przybylski Katarzyna “Kasia” Przybylski, 42, Houston, Texas, formerly of Warsaw, died at 11:30 a.m. April 5, 2022. She was born Feb. 5, 1980. On April 26, 2004, she married Piotr Przybylski; he survives. Also surviving are her children, Adam, Isabela and Christopher; her parents, Maria (Ginalska) and Waclaw Adamczyk; and a sister, Anna Adamczyk. A holy rosary was held April 13, followed by a funeral mass, at Our Lady of Czestochowa, Houston, Texas. Following the funeral service, a committal service was held at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home, Houston, Texas.

Max Eugene Reed Max Eugene Reed, 90, Warsaw, died at 12:10 a.m. April 7, 2022. He was born July 30, 1931. He is survived by his wife, Jean A. Reed, Warsaw; sons, Mike Reed, Warsaw, and Steve Reed, Terre Haute; stepsons, Jonathan Bowers, Fort Wayne, Joel Bowers and Jamie Bowers, both of Warsaw; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Per Max’s wishes, there will be no viewing or memorial services. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Tamra Sue Rink Tamra Sue Rink, 63, died April 8, 2022. She was born Nov. 22, 1958. On June 29, 1986, she married Rick Rink; he survives. He is also survived by a son, Stephen Riley, New Paris; two grandchildren; a stepdaughter, Misty Rink, Goshen; and a brother, Joel L. Bender, Los Angeles, Calif. Services were held April 13 at YoderCulp Funeral Home, Goshen. Inurnment will be later at Brown Cemetery.

Bobbi Sue Schiffer Bobbi Sue Schiffer, 66, Florida, formerly of Syracuse, died March 28, 2022. She was born March 8, 1956. In 1981, she married Rob Schiffer. Surviving are her children, Collin and Natalie; a grandson; a granddaughter on the way; her former husband, Rob Schiffer; her father, James Crafton; her stepfather, Robert Hepler; her stepmother, Norma Crafton; sisters, Jo Hepler, Julie Hepler, Lori Schmatz and Terri Collins; and a brother, Garry Crafton. Burial with a military service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 10, at Tallahassee National Cemetery, 5015 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, Fla. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 11, at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 2198 N. Meridian Road, Tallahassee, Fla. Live-streaming will be available via Facebook. A celebration of life will be held in the fellowship hall following the service.

Michael Allen Schuh Sr. Michael Allen Schuh Sr., 59, Milford, died at 3:58 p.m. April 13, 2022. He was born Oct. 27, 1962. On April 3, 1982, he married Charlotte Marie Webb; she survives. Also surviving are sons, Michael Schuh Jr., Milford, and Ronnie Schuh,

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Warsaw; daughters, Katherine Schuh, Mentone, and Kayla Schuh, Warsaw; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Rick Schuh, Tippecanoe, Tony Schuh, Bourbon, and Steve Oswalt, Warsaw; and sisters, Wanda Parrett, Larwill, and Lori Quier, Palestine. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 24, in the Shrine Building at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, 1400 E. Smith St., Warsaw. RedpathFruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Vickie Louise Taylor Vickie Louise Taylor, 71, North Manchester, died April 7, 2022. She was born July 13, 1950. She married Roger W. Taylor, who survives. She is also survived by a daughter, Christina Taylor, North Manchester; sons, Mathew Taylor and Adam Taylor, both of Wabash; and seven grandchildren. Visitation was held April 13 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. A graveside service followed at Fairview Cemetery, Servia.

Jose Luis Vargas Jose “Joe” Luis Vargas, 66, Ligonier, died April 7, 2022. He was born April 22, 1955. On Nov. 11, 1978, he married Dorfelinda “Vickie” Vargas; she survives. Also surviving are sons, Jose L. Vargas Jr., Joshua L. Vargas and Jacob L. Vargas, all of Ligonier; nine grandchildren; brothers, Rafael Vargas, Pablo Vargas Jr. and Daniel Vargas, all of Harlingen, Texas; and sisters, Alicia Vargas and Esmeralda Galindo, both of Harlingen, Texas. Services were held April 12 at Strong Tower Worship Center, Ligonier. Burial was in Oak Park Cemetery. Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, was in

Steven Raymond Weaver, 63, died April 12, 2022. He was born Oct. 8, 1958. On Aug. 8, 1992, he married Teresa Marshall; she survives. Also surviving are his children, Lisa Weaver and Craig Weaver, both of Ligonier, Michael Weaver, Syracuse, and Kristen Miller, Luther, Mich.; a bonus daughter, Nicole Smith, Ligonier; seven grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Lou Holbrook. Services were held April 19 at Stones Hill Community Church, Ligonier. Burial was in Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier.

Michael E. Williams Michael “Mike” E. Williams, 69, Claypool, died April 2, 2022. He was born Aug. 21, 1952. He is survived by friends, Joe and Teresa Calhoun and Kara Calhoun; and a sister, Tina Nelson. Visitation was held April 9 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. All other services were private.

Amzie N. Yoder Amzie N. Yoder, 90, Nappanee, died at 11:53 p.m. April 13, 2022. He was born April 22, 1931. On April 24, 1955, he married Mae Yoder; she survives. Also surviving are his children, Sharon Yoder, Deborah Yoder, James Yoder and Esther Hochstetler, all of Nappanee, Mark Yoder, Syracuse, and Timothy Yoder, Bourbon; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and a sister, Edna Miller, Shipshewana. Services were held April 17 at Berea Christian Fellowship, Nappanee. Burial was in Berea Cemetery.

BIRTHS Victoria Iris Yoder Joe and Emma (Borkholder) Yoder, Bremen, are the parents of a daughter, Victoria Iris, born at 7:45 a.m. April 7, 2022. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces. Karen Rose Chupp Carl and Vonda (Borkholder) Chupp, Etna Green, are the parents of a daughter, Karen Rose, born at 4:32 p.m. April 7, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 9 pounds and was 20 inches long. Karen joins three siblings: Kara Beth, Joshua and Kendra. Serenity Haze Click Cody Click and Lauren Griffin, Cromwell, are the parents of a daughter, Serenity Haze, born at 10:36 p.m. April 8, 2022, at Goshen Hospital. She weighed 5 pounds, 0.3 ounces and was 17 inches long.

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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 v. Dolinger Daugherty, $1,223.91; Logan Earl, $5,638.87; James Griffith, $910.64

Elkhart County The following small claim has been awarded in Elkhart County Superior Courty IV, Judge Gretchen Lund presiding: Dr. Jeffrey P. Bolduan v. Christian A. Jacobs, Warsaw, $2,368.59

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Elkhart County The following civil collection has been awarded in Elkhart County Circuit Court and Superior Court III. Mariner Finance LLC v. Chantz Stover, Nappanee, $2,409.38 LVNV Funding LLC v. Beth Lozano, Syracuse, $977.81

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Cielo-Velazquez Jessica Acuahuitl Cielo, 29, Warsaw, and Daniel Velazquez Velazquez, 32, Warsaw Meisner-Hanes Brandon Lee Meisner, 40, Milford, and Angie Marie Hanes, 43, Milford Miller-Ruckman Jennifer Lee Miller, 42, Claypool, and Paul Andrew Ruckman, 38, Claypool Netzley-Woodcox Tricia Marie Netzley, 40, Warsaw, and James Joseph Woodcox, 56, Warsaw Baldes-Day Jeremy Caleb Baldes, 23, Warsaw, and Sydney Rose Day, 22, North Manchester Barton-Konkle Donald R. Barton II, 32, Warsaw,

The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Chris Kehler presiding: Crown Asset Management LLC v. Victoria Fuller, $2,295.06 Teachers Credit Union v. Alishia Graff, $8,240.33 LVNV Funding LLC v. Melissa Gregory, $1,148.03; Kari Hoffer, $1,044.05; Jessica Rassi, $2,300.60; Erin Rhodes, $3,077.88; Mark Smith, $2,585.97; Pam Varney, $1,588.89 Gateway Financial Solutions v. DeWayne Henderson, $8,227.40 Discover Bank v. Wilma Johnson, $2,519.49 CitiBank v. Brittni Kuhn, $6,556.92 Portfolio Recovery Associates

and Mariah L. Konkle, 30, Warsaw Miller-Kuhns Galen Wayne Miller, 30, Milford, and Marilyn Faye Kuhns, 25, Etna Green Martinez-Back-Randall Gage Denver Martinez-Back, 25, Warsaw, and Ashley Renea Randall, 24, Warsaw

Marriage Dissolutions Kosciusko County The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Atkinson — Ashley Atkinson, Warsaw, and Thomas Atkinson, Logansport. Married Oct. 20, 2018; separated Aug. 2020. One minor child. Castillo-Vazquez — Manuel Castillo, Warsaw, and Lidia Vazquez, Mexico. Married Nov. 18, 2000; separated April 7, 2022. Hitchcock-Rans — Natalie Hitchcock, Syracuse, and George Rans, Rochester. Married Aug. 16, 2019; separated Dec. 22, 2021.

Elkhart County The following couple has filed for a marriage dissolution in the Elkhart County Superior Court III and Circuit courts: Borzeniatow — David Borzeniatow, New Paris, and Jillian Borzeniatow, New Paris.

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Do you want to learn more about lawn care? Maybe you want a greener, healthier lawn. Perhaps you are feeling the need to do a better job at controlling weeds or improving your lawn in shade. We will talk about these subjects and many more at the four-part Purdue DIY Lawn Care Program I am offering next month. The series is built around concepts that do-it-yourselfers can take home and put in place this season. The series will be held in person 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday evenings, May 12, 19, 26 and June 2, at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds. The focus

will primarily be on bluegrass lawns, which make up the majority of the turf in northern Indiana. On May 12, I will cover the basic needs of the plants such as fertilization, mowing and watering, including when and how to do these practices for both low-maintenance and high-maintenance lawns. May 19 will focus on insects, diseases and moles, with emphasis on proper timing and tips to help you get the most for your time and effort. May 26 will be weed control night, with suggestions on tactics and methods to reduce such “favorite” weeds as crabgrass, dandelions, violets and other

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Lake City Game Fest April 23 in Warsaw Chimp’s Comix and Video Games will host Lake City Game Fest from 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at Sacred Heart Elementary School, 135 N. Harrison St., Warsaw. Lake City Game Fest is a tabletop game day in Warsaw using the Gen Con Games Library of at least 750 different board games. Cost for the event is $15 per person or $50 per family. Pay one price and play all day. All profits from the event will be donated to two charities. The local charity is Warsaw Community Meals, provided by the Knights of Columbus. The chosen international charity is St. John Paul II school in Kenscoff, Haiti. There will also be door prizes and a silent auction during Lake City Game Fest. Attendance will be capped at 200 people. Those aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult at the event. Snacks, drinks and food will be available, with proceeds benefiting local youth activities. Tickets for Lake City Game Fest can be purchased online. For more information on the event’s offerings, visit the Lake City Game Fest Facebook event.

Tamara Drake named development director for The Watershed Foundation The Watershed Foundation is pleased to announce that Tamara Drake has been named to the newly created position of development director for the nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and improving water quality in the organization’s 236-square-mile Watershed area. A native to Warsaw, Drake graduated from Warsaw Community High School and furthered her education, earning a bachelor’s degree in public health and health science from Ball State University. Upon graduation, she moved to Indianapolis where she began her career in the nonprofit community. Drake moved back to her hometown in 2011 where she advanced her community involvement as program director at Baker Youth Club. In her TWF role, Drake will be working with Watershed residents and organizational partners in Kosciusko, Whitley and Noble counties to promote the mission of The Watershed Foundation in protecting and improving water quality in our area. She will also aid in securing funding and promoting fund-

7$0$5$ '5$.( raising efforts for the organization. Drake has a sincere passion in ensuring the integrity of our lakes and streams in the watershed. Growing up on Pike Lake, she was raised to appreciate the preservation of our natural resources. Tamara continues to enjoy time on many of our area lakes with friends and her two children, Andrew and Evan. For more information about The Watershed Foundation, visit watershedfoundation.org.

Rejoice! It’s National Poetry month %\ $0< 0$11 :&3/ &KLOGUHQ·V 6HUYLFHV Poetry is meant to stir the reader’s imagination and emotions. The language of a poem is chosen and arranged for its meaning, sound and rhythm. Compositions can be short and sweet or expansive and full of drama. A poem may be heartfelt or funny, in rhyme or in free verse. If don’t think you’re a fan of poetry, maybe you just haven’t found the right type for your personality and interests. Here at the Warsaw Community Public Library, you can find poetry for people of all ages. Kwame Alexander and other authors write some of their works in verse. Shel Silverstein, who will be commemorated on a U.S. postage stamp this month, wrote poems that make kids and adults laugh and think. Jack Prelutsky is another author to check out if you enjoy humorous poems. We just placed into our collection a beautiful book called “For

Every Little Thing; Poems and Prayers to Celebrate the Day.” This volume contains poems selected by June Cotner and Nancy Tupper Ling, and is illustrated by Helen Cann. You can find it in our “New Non-fiction” display as you enter Children’s Services. I can’t choose a favorite poem from the book, but I do like “If You Feel Alone in Bed” and “The Dreamland Train.” Let us know if you like them, as well. Watch for details on our annual Summer Reading Challenge, which will take place in June and July. This series of activities and events is free, and for all ages. We will have reading in area parks, as usual, and events here at the library. You can find more information at warsawlibrary.org. We are located at 310 E. Main St. in an expanded Carnegie Library building. Our phone number is (574) 267-6011. Write a poem, short or long. Create a sad or funny song. Think of old; imagine new. Discover what’s inside of you.

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Cancer Coalition luncheon April 26 Live Well Kosciusko will host its annual Cancer Coalition luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, at the K21 Health Pavilion, 1515 Provident Drive #160, Warsaw. Speakers will discuss updated cancer statistics for Indiana and Kosciusko County, the importance of early detection and other issues. Speakers will include Julie Gries, early detection director at the Chronic Disease and Rural Health Division of the Indiana Department of Health; and Mary Robertson, director of the Indiana Cancer Consortium. Register at eventbrite.com/o/ live-well-kosciusko-33796679229.

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Nappanee Legion welcomes home Vietnam vets with dinner, recognitions %\ 5$< %$/2*+ 6WDII :ULWHU “As we know, when Vietnam War veterans returned home, they were unwelcomed. Sadly, the past cannot be changed, but we can show our support and gratitude today.” On Wednesday, March 30, American Legion Post 154 in Nappanee did exactly that, presaging the above quote from the evening’s keynote speaker, Jim Daube, finance officer for the state Legion’s third district, which comprises Elkhart, Marshall, St. Joseph and LaPorte counties. About 50 persons assembled in the post’s dining hall for its sixth Welcome Home dinner served up by the post’s auxiliary. The food for the meal of pork manhattans, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and a large Welcome Home cake was provided by the Sons of the American Legion. The dinner has been held every year (except in 2020 due to pandemic restrictions) since

2014, a year after the Indiana legislature passed a proclamation officially declaring the annual remembrance for Vietnam veterans, and attendance has been growing. “The word is getting out,” said Linda Gravenstuk, the auxiliary’s president. “We’re seeing people in here we’ve never seen before.” The program, as always, featured the posting of military and U.S. flags; one-by-one recognition of the vets in attendance, this year numbering 30; keynote address; reading of the names of post members departed in the past year; and the closing benediction. This year, the program contained a new feature: the Military Child Table Ceremony. Post member Betty Slagle, her voice cracking with solemn emotion, introduced the homage by pointing out items on the commemorative table and explaining the significance of each one: “The potted flowering plant symbolizes that the children of

Letter to the editor Rhonda Helser for auditor Dear Editor: I am submitting this letter to endorse Rhonda Helser for auditor. I have known Rhonda for 19 years in both a professional aspect and as a family friend. Rhonda has a proven skill set when working with numbers and details. She has been a volunteer and a key member of the Paradise Pass Club for 16 years and for many of those years has helped organize the Indiana state championship. She is detail-focused on the member applications, awards and logistics. Rhonda was previously a member of the local Friends of the NRA organization committee and proved herself extremely valuable to the group and during the event. From the personal family friend

aspect, Rhonda and her husband have been among my most trusted and dear friends. Rhonda is very caring and genuine. Their ties in the community and their service to so many make me proud to be their friend. For her bid to be the auditor for Kosciusko County, I wholeheartedly feel that her years of experience in the private sector and then as the treasurer for the county have prepared her to step into the auditor’s position with complete competence. She holds all the skills, experience and knowledge to effectively operate the duties and to manage the office. Thank you and have a great balance to the week. Curt Ebersole

our deployed may flower and flourish where they are planted. The hand spade recognizes that the military children may be transplanted to a new location, any place at a moment’s notice. “The birthday cake and unlit candles symbolize birthdays and special events that their deployed love one will miss while they are away. The baseball glove and ball represent the games they have without the cheering from their deployed loved one. The ballet slippers signify that there are many special occasions that go without the deployed loved one sharing in the joys of that day, in person. “The family photo depicting a child or children with their uniformed parents represents the foundation of our country’s strength of families united in their commitment to national service and willing to make any sacrifice, both at home and abroad, to ensure that our flag continues to fly free.” Daube highlighted the travails of returning Vietnam War veterans and, consequently, the value of recognitions such as Post 154’s annual tribute. “If you know a veteran, chances are he or she seems friendly and also seems like an open book. But make no mistake, there are chapters removed, because they are unfit for human consumption,” he said. “Walking alone is not the dif-

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and diabetes. And typically, after retiring, if not before, PTSD, along with nasty visions of horror from our days in ‘Nam, began to visit us in our sleep.” Daube concluded with a sobering but hopeful thought. “Hopefully someday someone will tell the true story of the Vietnam warriors; then again, maybe not. Sadly, our experiences, our wartime way of life and all the events that transpired to produce the unique Vietnam veteran will be known only to us. And that, my brothers and sisters, will have to be enough. Welcome home.”

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Altrusa International of Warsaw welcomes three new members At their meeting on April 7, Altrusa International of Warsaw initiated three new members. Membership Committee Co-Chair Mary Garrett conducted the initiation ceremony for Haley Donahue, Tara Phillips and Rachel Miller. The three were sponsored by Vicky Patterson, Kosciusko Rural Electric Membership Corporation’s executive assistant/HR manager. KREMC hosts Altrusa’s meetings on the first Thursday of each month. The three new members and their sponsor are all employed by KREMC. Donahue is member service representative, Phillips is KREMC’s billing/accounts payable representative and Miller works as their administrative/payroll/finance specialist. Altrusa International is an international nonprofit organization making local communities better through members’ leadership, partnership and service. The local club has served this area for nearly 49 years. More information about the organization can be found on Facebook at Altrusa-Warsaw, IN or by con-

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CASA ceremony rescheduled Due to storms in the forecast, CASA of Kosciusko County’s pinwheel planting ceremony has been rescheduled to noon Thursday, April 21, at the county courthouse. The ceremony was initially going to take place at noon Wednesday, April 13. The April 21 event, in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, will include a brief march around the courthouse square for child abuse prevention; it will culminate with a pinwheel planting ceremony to bring awareness to the cause.

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American Legion Post 154, 201 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee, has started selling tickets for its 9/11 event raffle. The grand prize is a mint condition 1997 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail — or a cash payout if the predetermined minimum number of tickets are not sold. Tickets are available for a $10 donation each and the winner need not be present at the drawing, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 10. The raffle is being held in conjunction with the post’s American Legion Riders annual 9/11 benefit ride to assist veterans and the Nappanee area community. Past proceeds have been donated to the Boys and Girls Club and Open Door food pantry, along with contributions to several area public safety departments, including the Nappanee police and fire departments. The Riders will also hold their annual spring ride Saturday, May 21. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit the Nappanee Legion post or call Bob Juarez at (574) 304-7002.