the Paper - Kosciusko County Edition - April 26, 2023

Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center offers abused children a safe space to tell their story

sense. Now it does,” Bugg said.

Years ago, a victim of child abuse would find themselves telling their story over and over again to a lot of adults: parents, police officers, prosecutors and counselors. The result of having to repeat their story was the child was often retraumatized over and over.

Advocacy centers like Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center in Warsaw 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.

In the state, 26 counties have child advocacy centers that specialize in conducting forensic interviews with children who are the victims of physical/sexual abuse or have witnessed domestic abuse or a violent crime.

Kelly Bugg, executive director of Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center, said she believes Kosciusko County is the smallest county to have such a center. Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center is located in the K21 Pavilion, 1515 Provident Drive, Warsaw.

Bugg worked for the Department of Children’s Services for 33 years, and the Kosciusko County prosecutor discussed with her the need for such a center.

When she retired from DCS, she began working on finding funding and a location for the center. During that time the prosecutor’s office paid her for 15 hours a week.

“I firmly believe God led me to this. The way I was raised, to the job I had in high school, to not being successful in college the first time. At the time, it didn’t make

In high school, Bugg had a job at a day care. Discovering she had a gift working with children, she thought she would be a teacher; however, her first experience student teaching showed her teaching was not for her.

So she went to work for the Welfare Department assisting people with food stamps. While there she was exposed to those who worked in child welfare. She returned to college where she earned a degree in criminal justice.

Bugg is certified in two methods of interviewing: finding words and child first.

When a child comes to Safe Harbor, the area is bright and cheery. The waiting room features a nautical theme complete with a fish tank.

The room where the actual interview takes place is small and cozy with a few nautical touches. The room has cameras and Bugg wears an earpiece that connects her to members of her team in another room.

The team is made up of the investigating detective, prosecutor, a representative from Bowen Center and a representative from DCS. They are able to listen and watch the interview. They are also able to ask Bugg to ask the child specific questions.

Bugg emphasized while the center is comfortable for the children who come to it, the goal is to find the truth and for the kids to get the help they need. “There is no financial incentive or personal/ professional incentive for me to try and sway a child,” she said.

“People who have not lived outside Kosciusko County don’t know how fortunate we are with the relationship with law enforcement, DCS (and other agencies),” Continued on page 3

K NOW Y OUR N EIGHBOR

Self-taught author writes best-selling novels

“I started writing when I adopted my youngest daughter, Olivia, from an orphanage in Russia,” stated Michelle Weidenbenner, Warsaw.

“I wanted to stay home and take care of my daughter. I thought I’d write for magazines. But I found it was harder than I anticipated. So, I began a personal study to become a professional writer. I’ve always had a bent for writing. I consider myself a self-taught author.” Weidenbenner has 10

published books. Most of them have become bestsellers.

The first subjects she started to research had to do with adoption. “My books are always about a message. Whether it’s fiction or nonfiction, my publications follow my journey in life at a particular time.”

One of her favorite books is titled “Scattered Links.” “I did quite a lot of research on attachment disorders when I wrote that book. Many orphans suffer from an inability to form close bonds with people.” Her own adopted daughter, Olivia, did not suffer from an attach-

ment disorder.

Another book that reached the best-seller list was “Cache a Predator: A Geocaching Mystery.” It’s a thriller that is thought provoking and, in some parts, heartbreaking.

Weidenbenner’s book, “Fractured Not Broken,” is a true story written about her niece, Kelly Craig Shaefer. Shaefer was a young woman with everything going for her. She was a cheerleader at Indiana University, Bloomington. She was also dating Luke Recker, one of Bobby Knight’s star basketball players. When she and Recker get in an accident because of a drunk driver, Shaefer becomes a quadriplegic, unable to use her arms or legs.

“As I said, each of my books tells a message. This one shows how a large disability does not get in the way of Kelly’s dreams. She becomes a wife, mother and teacher. Right now, she has been teaching in the classroom for 18 years.”

“Fractured Not Broken” has been optioned for a movie in the future. “I would love to write the screenplay,” Weidenbenner added.

Weidenbenner has also had some tough times in her life. “My son and daughter-in-law became addicted to drugs. Their situation got so bad that my husband Dave and I took guardianship of their children.”

Instead of retreating, Weidenbenner began a podcast for moms with addicted children. She then wrote her book, “Moms Letting Go Without Giving Up: Seven Steps to SelfRecovery.”

“I believe reaching out to these mothers is a calling from God. In the process of leading others, the Lord has called me to stop the stigma of having an

addicted child. I teach parents to come alongside their children without enabling them.” She has a Facebook group with over 2,000 moms. Here is a link to her TEDx message: youtube. com/watch?v=V-FBPjseJPM

Weidenbenner also has a private group that meets via Zoom for Bible studies, support and prayer. “These women come from across the globe,” she explained. “And I can now share that my son and daughter-in-law have their two girls back and have been in recovery

for four years. They have given me permission to share their story.”

She believes boundaries in relationships are important. “Sometimes that’s the only thing that provides health and sanity to a mom dealing with an addicted child.”

She is a snowbird during the winter, living in sunny Florida during the cold months. She and Dave have three grown children and four grandchildren. She loves pickleball and sewing.

Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival offers something for everyone in the family

Below is the schedule of performers and attractions for the Maple Syrup Festival. All of the acts will be onstage at the new Doc’s Pavilion, Entertainment Area No. 1, unless otherwise noted.

Friday, April 28

• Carnival rides and games, 3-9 p.m. on South Elkhart Street.

• NorthWood Middle School Select Singers, 3:30 p.m.

• The New Generation Honor Choir, 4:30 p.m.

• NorthWood High School’s Dawning Generation & Main Street Voices, 5:15 p.m.

• Fire Dancing Performances from Nick May is Fire, 6:30 p.m.

• Festival Queen & Sweetheart Coronation, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29

• Parade, 10 a.m., downtown.

• Carnival Rides & Games, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., South Elkhart Street.

• Flag Football Tournament for youth, middle school and high school students, and alumni. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and tournaments start at noon, Doc Abel Field, NorthWood Middle School.

• Clark Lewis Juggling Stunt

Safe Harbor Child

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she said.

Bugg quickly develops a rapport with the child. “It’s important to be real,” she said. “Sometimes I’m vulnerable with them. I tell them, ‘My kids make fun of me for this.’” While conducting the interview, she has to be careful because she doesn’t want to retraumatize the child.

Interviewing a child typically takes about 30-45 minutes. When she has interviews scheduled, Bugg comes in approximately an hour early to make sure everything is set up.

Her other duties include monthly case reviews with her team, which keep cases moving forward so they are not languishing somewhere in the system. She also has monthly reports and statistics to keep for various grants. And she joked she is also the janitor, responsible for watering the plants and other cleaning duties.

Safe Harbor needs funding. Government grants are helpful, but don’t cover some of the necessities such as liability insurance which costs $1,000 a year. Bugg said she’d like people to know they can make donations, including memorial donations, to the center.

For more information, call (574) 253-1871, visit incacs.org or email kellyadvocacyctr@gmail. com.

Show, noon, 2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.

• Kids Pedal Pull, sign-up begins at noon and competition begins at 1 p.m. at Rieth-RohrerLienhart Funeral Home.

• Indiana Wild Animal Show, 1 p.m., 4 p.m.

• Cincinnati Circus, 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m., east end of Waterford Street.

• Cross Cut Saw Contest, 2 p.m., corner of Waterford and Elkhart streets.

• Luminos Group (a capella), 7 p.m. Sunday, April 30th

• Bethel Missionary Church

service, 10:30 a.m.

• Carnival Rides & Games, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., South Elkhart Street.

• Cincinnati Circus, noon, 4 p.m., east end of Waterford Street.

• Rusty Ammerman, magician, 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m.

• Cincinnati Circus, 2 p.m., east end of Waterford Street.

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Letter to the editor

Specialization in sports is wrong

Dear Editor: Specialization in sports at the middle school and high school level is wrong.

There, I said it, and I would submit as first-hand evidence my over 40 years of teaching and coaching.

I have sadly seen kids fed a pipe dream of sports specialization that often leads to heartbreak and disappointment. There is absolutely no evidence that speaks to the contrary. Even as there is a mountain of evidence that supports my main point, every once in a while, you start to hear about a group of people pushing for sports specialization at the middle and high school levels.

The mantra has never changed. It goes like this: If you want your son or daughter to get a Division 1 scholarship, then he or she needs to dedicate their life

to being a one-sport athlete. Oh, by the way, there are a number of camps you can send your child to in order to improve their skills. You can also get a special coach who can set up a special program that will get your child that D-1 scholarship.

I understand why this argument can be attractive to parents. The cost of a four-year degree is in the neighborhood of $160,000. However, the facts just don’t line up. For almost two years now, Hall of Fame Coach Ted Huber and I have been doing a weekly podcast where we talk to football coaches from all over the state. To the man, they all support their players to be multiple sport athletes.

We also have talked to head coaches from Purdue, Indiana, Ball State and Indiana State. All of these head coaches want, recruit and prefer multiple sport

athletes. These highly-respected coaches at both the high school and college levels basically say the same thing, “Multiple sport athletes are subject to numerous coaches and players that make them better teammates, better leaders and ultimately better coachable athletes.”

Finally, high school is a place where our young people get to go through a variety of experiences as they sort out what they want to do in their future. The sciences, the arts and the vocational trades are just a few of the areas kids get a chance to experience. This is all part of the process of figuring out their career path. No parent would tell their freshman student in high school that you can only take math or art classes for the next four years. The same philosophy should be true with high school sports.

Dave Baumgartner

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Kiwanis pancake & egg breakfast set for April 29

The Warsaw Kiwanis Club has announced it will host its annual Pancake & Egg Breakfast on Saturday, April 29. The mission of Kiwanis is to serve the children of the world. In this spirit, breakfast proceeds will be donated to Riley Hospital for Children and the KC

Riley Kids Fund.

The annual Kiwanis breakfast is “All-You-Care-To-Eat” and will be served at First United Methodist Church’s Campus Connection located at 1692 W. Lake St. in Warsaw. Breakfast will be served from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29.

Tickets are $5 pre-sale from any Warsaw Kiwanian or by calling Pancake Committee Chairman, Tim Hollowell, at (574)453-8612 or (574)267-3311 (weekdays, 9 a.m. -5 p.m). Tickets are $7 at the door. Children 5 and under are free.

Community meeting held to discuss South Shore Village

What do you want? That was the question posed at a community meeting Wednesday night, April 19, in Syracuse.

Jeff Dyson of South Shore Ventures, along with others involved in a new project, addressed the small group of people in attendance.

The 112-acre property, called South Shore Village, could become home to single-family homes, town homes and a mixed use of commercial and other amenities.

“This is a good opportunity,” said Dyson. “We love this property.”

The meeting was held at Boondocks at South Shore’s new location at the former South Shore Golf Course.

Dyson and his business partner, Nathan Scherer, told the public they want to create a community to work and play. “There’s a huge need for housing on all levels,” said Dyson.

He said a need is especially strong for workforce housing. “That middle market is a void,” he said.

Most importantly, they want to build a community for youth.

“We’ve partnered with Lakeland Youth Center for youth activities,” said Dyson.

One of the amenities being proposed is a 13-acre soccer field.

The master-planned community would help bring in new families with children. These students, in turn, would go to Wawasee Community Schools, which has declining enrollment,

according to Dyson.

He expressed the desire for students to hone their culinary skills at the restaurant or become an entrepreneur for a startup business. “I want this to be a place to bring your family,” said Dyson.

Nathan Scherer said family and faith are what are most important. He also wants to attract and retain good employees. “We lose a lot of talent thinking there are opportunities somewhere else,” he said. “We have talent here.”

He spoke of topophilia, a strong sense of place which often becomes mixed with the sense of cultural identity among certain people and a love of certain aspects of such a place. “We have people who want to be here, and we want to pull in some of these companies to come here,” he said.

Scherer said one of the amenities being proposed is Founders Village, a 3D planned community.

“My vision is to have a facility to collaborate,” he said. “We are men of Christ, and I believe faith can help build a community.” He said he’d like churches to help plan the community, too.

Dyson and Scherer showed several vision boards and one of them was the illustrative site plan. “It’s going to take a community,” he said. “We are very excited.”

Travis and Heather Davidson, owners of Boondocks, also addressed those in attendance. Travis said he has the same vision the developers do.

“We thrive in working with other businesses,” he said. “This is going to continue to grow.” His

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wife said, “It’s a joy to be here. The future is bright.”

Local Realtor Holly Tuttle also addressed the crowd. She said, “This group has a vision, and we want to see this succeed. I love their vision and keeping our kids here.”

After the informational meeting, called “What’s Happening at South Shore,” the public had a chance to ask questions.

For more information, visit southshorevillage.com or “Start Up Wawasee” on Facebook.

Cancer Care fundraising committee explains mission, announces events

The Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fundraising Committee has been hard at work getting the 2023 calender of events finalized.

The Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County exists to help ease the financial burdens felt by patients and their families. Since the patients are often unable to continue working during treatment, a cancer diagnosis can be financially devastating.

The fund assists Kosciusko County cancer patients and their families with a variety of needs. The goal of the fund is to allow the patient to focus more on

treatment and recovery and less on financial difficulties.

Calendar year 2022 offered a variety of strong fundraising events that successfully raised a total of $134,643, assisting 29 client/families in the county.

The success of these events is the result of a caring team consisting of tireless volunteers, engaged attendees and, of course, financial support from individuals and the corporate community. In past years, the committee members have raised considerable amounts: $84,601 in 2020 and $11,140 in 2021.

A little history about the fund.

In 1999, a group of Kosciusko County citizens banded together to raise funds to assist individual cancer patients with a golf outing and auction. Today the Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fundraising Committee organizes many events throughout the year. Many organizations and clubs in the county create their own fundraisers and donate the proceeds to the Cancer Care Fund.

Events for this year include:

• Friday, May 19 — Dueling Pianos and Live Auction at the Owls Nest. Tickets available at dueling _against_cancer2023. eventbrite.com.

• Friday, June 6 — Glow Golf at Wawasee Golf Club with The Tempos from Indy performing and Big Mouth BBQ catering.

• Thursday, Aug. 31 — Charity Golf Event, Maxwelton Golf Club.

• Sunday, Oct. 1 — Power of Pink Champagne Brunch, designer purse auction at Tippy Country Club. Find event times and updates on Facebook at Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County. One more event may be added for October;

check the Facebook page often for updates.

Individual donations, estate gifts and memories for loved ones also allow the fund to grow and support patients and families in the community who have financial need. What a comfort to cancer patients to know that help is available.

The K21 Health Foundation

administers the fund at no expense to the committee, so 100% of all net money raised goes back to the fund. The committees are all volunteers and their fundraising efforts are all local businesses and individuals. For more information, visit koshelpcenter.org. The committee’s website will soon be updated. Be sure to check out cancercarefundkc.org.

Tips to save

to picking up lunch in between stops or grabbing dinner before heading home.

Americans have many ways they can save money these days.

Several attributes go into saving money, including credit, debt, entertainment, family and friends, health, food/resources and transportation.

Going into the second half of this year, there are ways to cut costs of everyday expenses that could save you hundreds of dollars a year. While we notice the obvious large expenditures we spend throughout the week, month and year, we tend to disregard the small expenses we spend that can add up over time.

One of the major everyday expenses that tends to add up quickly is eating out. This ranges from coffee stops on the way to school or work all the way

If this becomes an everyday habit or even once every few days, it can add up to be a large expense by the end of the year. Some ways to combat this habit is to actually purchase a coffee machine for your home that you will use every day. It would also be beneficial to purchase a lunchbox or other items that will make it easy to take lunch to work. These small steps will help you save a significant amount of money.

Another way to eliminate your expenses and begin to save money is by recording your spending.

It starts by finding a creditable source to keep track of your funds. There are many useful apps now available to track budgeting on your smart device or you can use the technology-free option of paper and pencil.

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This is a good way to see how much you are actually spending versus what you can spend. While this can be time consuming, it will show you how to change habits and grow your savings.

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Dr. Tiberius Rata, the Associate Dean of the School of Ministry Studies and professor of Old Testament Studies at Grace College. Dr. Rata has been an ordained Baptist minister since 1977 and has published Biblical commentaries on Ezra-Nehemiah, Ecclesiastes, and Jeremiah. He currently serves as the interim pastor for Blackhawk Church in Fort Wayne.

Wakarusa Maple Syrup Fest misses dedicated volunteer

It’s been a little more than six years since Eli Kuhns passed on.

His was a presence known to many in the Wa-Nee area as a dedicated volunteer of historic preservation causes, a notable craftsman and a prime purveyor of some of the best maple syrup to be cultivated on Hoosier soil.

On March 11, 2017, several members of the Wakarusa Historical Society traveled to Kuhns’ sugar camp at a rolling rural farmstead nestled between Bremen and Nappanee. Kuhns was enthusiastic and excited that day. It had been an exemplary season for sap, he said, and he was anticipating the need to boil more than 6,000 gallons of sap in order to have a good supply at the ready for the Maple Syrup Festival.

Throughout that morning, Kuhns patiently explained the fastidious process through which the clear sap is transformed into liquid maple sweetness. He was a jovial narrator, even a bit mischievous at times.

It was a memorable occasion for everyone and an experience that lingered well after the event. Those who were present took home many samples and syrups that day.

Two weeks later, the Wakarusa Historical Museum hosted its annual “Educational Days” affair, during which local schoolchildren spent a day at the complex, touring the buildings and learning about community history and primitive

lifestyles of a bygone era.

Kuhns, of course, was the one to oversee the workings and conduct the demonstrations at the museum’s working sugar camp. Who better to lead such a task, after all. Not

only was Kuhns beyond well versed in the role, but the camp itself was created with wood from his family’s grove of trees. Kuhns distributed tiny cups of syrup to the enthralled students and their delight was evi-

dent as they lapped up every last drop.

At the conclusion of Friday’s tours, on March 24, 2017, the museum volunteers said goodbye to Kuhns and thanked him for his integral role in presenting another successful run of “Educational Days.”

The following day, March 25, phones were ringing and word was resonating through the Wakarusa community that Eli Kuhns had died. It was a difficult thing to hear and just as hard to believe, as he had been joking, laughing and chatting with folks only hours before.

While the loss of Kuhns marked

a conclusion of sorts, it was by no means the end of his teachings and influence.

Today, those same woods he tended to so carefully and passionately are now under the management of Kuhns’s niece and her husband, Joe, and Amy Schwartz.

Within a labyrinth of maple trees stretching skyward as far as the eyes can see, the family has become wonderful stewards of Kuhns’s expertise. Several varieties of the family’s maple products will be available for purchase during the Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival. It’s a chance to truly own a small piece of the legacy he lived and loved.

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Local veterans honored at Threads of Valor ceremony

Liberty Sewing Circle has teamed up with Kosciusko Senior Services to show appreciation for local nominated veterans.

A Threads of Valor quilt presentation will be held Tuesday, May 9, at the Senior Activity Center/Pete Thorn Gym, 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw. Doors will open at 10 a.m. and activities will begin at 10:30 a.m. Posting of our flag will be given by

the American Legion Post 49 Honor Guard. Guest speakers will follow. Handcrafted quilts will be presented to each veteran nominee by members of Liberty Sewing Circle. Due to limited seating, RSVP with the number in your party prior to May 2 by calling Patti at the KCSS office at (574) 267-2012, Marsha Huffman at (574) 594-2021 or Kathy Snell at (574) 268-8827.

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Lois Janett Blanton

Lifelong Warsaw Resident

Lois Janett Blanton, 82, Warsaw, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital, Warsaw.

Lois was born Feb. 19, 1941, in Atwood, the daughter of (the late) Joseph and Eva (Reddinger) Hively. On May 25, 1962, she was united in marriage to L. Dean Blanton in Atwood, who preceded her in death Oct. 7, 2018.

She was a lifelong resident of Warsaw. She worked for Terry’s Automotive as a parts clerk. One of her favorite spare time activities was working with crafts. Lois was a woman of faith and loved God. She loved her family dearly and the love she and Dean shared for their grandsons in particular held a special place in their hearts.

She is survived by son, Larry (Sharon) Blanton of Warsaw; sister, Dixie (Melvin) Shaw; grandsons, Michael (Gavin) Blanton of Warsaw, Darren (Melissa) Burchett of Warsaw and Eric (Kerissa) Blanton of Marietta, Ga.; and stepgreat-grandchildren, Abigail and Zidion Rose.

In addition to her husband Dean and her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Wendy Burchett.

Visitation with family and friends was held from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 20, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw. Funeral services in celebration of Lois’ life will began at noon in the funeral chapel with Brother Tim Slone officiating. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

The Blanton family kindly requests that, in lieu of flowers, charitable contributions to the donor’s favorite charity may be considered.

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

William Ray Baker

William Ray Baker, 82, Berrien County, Mich., died April 19, 2023.

He was born June 3, 1940. On Sept. 9, 1978, he married Connie Bowman; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Hannah Baker, Berrien Springs, Mich., Tina Santarlas, Stevensville, Mich., and Leslie Poley, Doniphan, Mo.; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and siblings, Rosie Harris, Benton Harbor, Mich., Jimmy Baker, Sawyer, Mich., and Tommy Baker, Watervliet.

Services were held April 23 at St. Peter’s Evangelical Church, Galien, Mich. Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, assisted the family with arrangements.

Kimberly Barton

Kimberly “Kimmie” Barton, 57, Warsaw, died April 19, 2023.

She was born March 30, 1966. On June 7, 2008, she married Donald Barton; he survives.

She is also survived by a daughter, Kara Dawson, Warsaw; stepdaughter, Krystle Barton, Warsaw; daughter-inlaw, Mariah Barton, Warsaw; sisters, Michelle Kistler, Warsaw, and Melissa Hartman, North Manchester; motherin-law, Sue Barton; and nine grandchildren.

Services were held April 24 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Margaret Ann Bolinger

Margaret Ann Bolinger, 61, Fort Wayne, formerly of North Manchester, died at 10:48 p.m. April 18, 2023.

She was born Oct. 23, 1961.

Surviving are her siblings, Dennis

Bolinger, Roann, and Christine Haman, Nappanee.

There will be no services. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester. Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, North Manchester, was in charge of arrangements.

Patsy Ann Brallier

Patsy Ann (Wilson) Brallier, 92, North Manchester, died Dec. 28, 2022.

Surviving are daughters, Deborah Musa and Cindy Gackenheimer; three grandsons; and six great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life was held April 22 at First United Methodist Church, Warsaw.

Mary Brock

Mary Brock, 98, Syracuse, died April 20, 2023.

Arrangements are currently pending at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Darold Bryan

Darold “Lamar” Bryan, 76, Warsaw, died April 19, 2023.

He was born Dec. 7, 1946.

Surviving are daughters, Lindsay Kingsbury, South Bend, and Lesley Wiete, West Lafayette; and two grandchildren.

There are no services planned. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Imogene

Canan

Imogene Canan, 89, Winona Lake, died April 20, 2023.

She was born Aug. 9, 1933. On Aug. 27, 1955, she married John “Jack” Ronald Canan; he survives.

Also surviving are her children, Jennifer Miller, Vancouver, Wash., Sarah Klepfer, Greentown, James Canan, Fort Wayne, and Kimberly Jording, Roswell, Ga.; eight grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; sisters, Annette Smith, Kalamazoo, Mich., and Mila Serve, Kettering, Ohio; brother, Charles Placke, Gnaw Bone; sister-in-law, Mary Canan, Elyria, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 4, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1720 E. Center St., Warsaw. Friends and family may visit prior to the service from 9:15-11:15 a.m. Burial will take place at a later date at Earlham Cemetery, Richmond. Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy E. Carswell

Dorothy E. Carswell, 94, Bourbon, died April 19, 2023.

She was born March 28, 1929.

She is survived by a daughter, Linda Sechrist, South Bend; son, Rick Carswell, Tippecanoe; sister-in-law, Susanna Carswell, Plymouth; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; six nieces; and a nephew.

Services were held April 24 at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bourbon.

Angela Lee Chapman

Angela Lee Chapman, 64, Goshen, died at 12:50 a.m. April 8, 2023.

She was born June 6, 1958.

Surviving are daughters, Samantha Chapman, Kristina Bauer and Felicia Brown; three grandchildren; and sisters, Anna Chapman, Maria Yoder, Su-

san Ingram and Tina Vigar.

No public visitation or services are planned at this time. A cremation committal will take place at Legacy Cremation & Remembrance Center, Ligonier.

Karen Sue Cooper

Karen Sue Cooper, 76, Wabash, died at 5:06 p.m. April 8, 2023.

She was born Oct. 23, 1946. On July 2, 1972, she married Scott Lee Cooper; he survives.

She is also survived by a son, Brandon K. Cooper, Leesburg; and a granddaughter.

There will be no services. GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, was in charge of arrangements.

John Eldon Crabtree

John Eldon Crabtree, 82, rural North Webster, died just after 4 p.m. April 10, 2023.

He was born Jan. 19, 1941.

He is survived by a son, John M. Crabtree, North Webster; daughter, Lisa Delarosa, Plainfield, Ill.; eight grandchildren; sister, Molly Barna; and brother, Dennis Crabtree.

No public services will be held. Titus Funeral Home of North Webster was in charge of arrangements.

Sheila Crowe

Sheila Crowe, 58, Leesburg, died April 14, 2023.

She was born June 23, 1964. She married Steven D. Crowe; he survives.

Also surviving are daughters, Amanda Mullins, Lucerne, and April Williamson, Leesburg; son, Steven D. Crowe Jr., Warsaw; seven grandchildren; and siblings, Renae McCartney, Warsaw, and Tammy Miller, Nappanee.

Services were held April 20 at Water of Life Church, Silver Lake. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton. Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw was 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; 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 was held April 21 at Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw.

Morris Glen Durham Sr.

Morris Glen Durham Sr., 87, Ligonier, died April 20, 2023.

He was born May 19, 1935. On June 1, 1957, he married Marjorie Hoover; she survives.

He is also survived by a daughter, Jolene Durham, Ligonier; sons, Morris G. “Bub” Durham Jr., Ligonier; a brother, Jack Durham; sisters, Norma Brewer, Phyllis Durham, Cathy Baker, Patty Sue Schoff and Peggy Baker, all of Noble County; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Services were held April 24 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial was in Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier.

Sharon C. Engelschjon

Sharon C. Engelschjon, 77, Warsaw, died April 19, 2023.

She was born March 26, 1946.

Surviving are daughters, Tara E. Still, Wabash, and Denise Engelschjon,

San Diego, Calif.; sisters, Peggy Shively, Claypool, Joyce Whittlesey, Guthrie, Ky.; and six grandchildren.

Services were held April 22 at Claypool United Methodist Church. Interment was private. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Jane Fry

Jane Fry, 82, Milford, died April 18, 2023.

She was born May 28, 1940. On May 4, 1979, she married James Fry, who preceded her in death in 1996.

She is survived by her son, Todd Eby, Goshen; daughter, Tami Urick, New Paris; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Patricia Beehler, Florida; and a brother, Robert Wilburn Jr., Rochester.

Services were held April 24 at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse. Burial was in Syracuse Cemetery.

Anna Glover

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

She was born Oct. 7, 1926. On Sept. 25, 1948, she married Grange Glover, who preceded her in death in 1998.

She is survived by her daughter, Glynis Burkes; sons, John Glover and Samuel Glover; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and her sister, Carol Bresnahan.

An interment service was held April 21 at the Syracuse Cemetery. Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, was in charge of arrangements.

Sharon Rose Guyas

Sharon Rose Guyas, 85, Syracuse, died April 19, 2023.

She was born May 30, 1937. On Nov. 12, 1955, she married George Richard Guyas. He preceded her in death July 19, 2014.

Surviving are her children, Tine Ball, Ligonier, Jeff Guyas, Syracuse, and Greg Guyas, Summerfield, Fla.; four grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren.

Services were held April 24 at Titus Funeral Home of Syracuse.

Arissa

Diane Hammond

Arissa Diane Hammond, 45, Akron, died at 7:40 p.m. April 9, 2023.

She was born Oct. 16, 1977.

Surviving are her children, Luna Patricia Chandler, Marion, and Devan Chandler, Warsaw; parents, Duane and Charlotte Hammond, Akron; sister, Vanessa Schoff, Warsaw; and brother, Trevor Hammond, Kalamazoo, Mich.

A memorial service was held April 22 at Akron Church of God. Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, was in charge of arrangements.

Richard

A. Long

Richard A. Long, 80, Warsaw, formerly of Mentone, died April 12, 2023.

He was born Dec. 3, 1942. On Dec. 7, 1991, he married Carol Maggart; she survives.

He is also survived by a daughter, Lesa Newsome, Mentone; stepdaughters, Kimberly Long, Indianapolis, Jessica Marshall and Katharine Nixon, both of Warsaw; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and brother, Rick Long, South Bend.

A private graveside service was held at Harrison Center Cemetery (Wooden Cemetery). Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw was in charge of arrangements.

Samantha K. Mast

Samantha Kathlyen Mast, 28, Elkhart, died April 16, 2023.

She was born Jan. 30, 1995.

Surviving are her parents, Nathan and Michelle Mast, Goshen, and Consuela and Robert Geller, Kimmell; her children, Leo Daniel Ray Mast and Jayden Carter Robert Mast; siblings, Corinne Stanfill, Goshen, Sierra McCartney, Nappanee, Tiffiany Wiley, Goshen, Joshua Mast, Kimmell, Heaven and Shyanne Mast, both of Goshen; stepsiblings, Krystal Geller, Topeka, and Jessica Cruz, Ligonier; and 19 nieces and nephews.

Private services were held. YoderCulp Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements.

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Diane E. May

Diane E. May, 70, Milford, died April 18, 2023.

She was born March 11, 1953. On Dec. 8, 1978, she married Ronn May; he survives.

Also surviving are daughters, Melissa Linville, Syracuse, and Christa Lechlitner, Milford; four grandchildren; and a sister, Natilee Belanger, Bloomingdale, Mich.

Services were held April 21 at Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Milford. Burial was in Milford Cemetery.

Miller, Etna Green; and sisters, Jeanie Parker, Nappanee, and Jane Combs, Jackson, Ohio.

Graveside services were held April 24 at South Union Cemetery.

Jack W. Redman

Jack W. Redman, 58, Bourbon, died April 8, 2023.

He was born May 27, 1964.

Surviving are brothers, Burl Redman, Westfield, and John B. Redman, Jonesborough, Tenn.; sisters, Kristie Redman and Wanda Manhardt, both of Bourbon; nieces and nephews; and great-nephews.

Schmucker, Albion, Lorraine Cole, Lyons, Ill., Lisa Showalter, Tucson, Ariz., and Nancy Schmucker, Etna Green; eight grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and siblings, Raymond Schmucker, Farmville, Va., Esther Miller, Millersburg, Oscar Schmucker Jr., Nappanee, Vera Yoder and Gary Schmucker, both of Nappanee, and Lamar Schmucker, Ligonier.

Services were held April 21 at Waterford Mennonite Church, Goshen. Burial was in South Union Cemetery, Nappanee. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

Funeral Home, Ligonier. Barbara A. Sledge

Barbara A. “Barb” Sledge, 78, Leesburg, died April 13, 2023.

She was born Jan. 10, 1945. On Oct. 25, 1963, she married Douglas Sledge; he survives.

She is also survived by a daughter, Crystal Bake, Rochester; two grandchildren; a stepgranddaughter; a great-granddaughter; sister, Victoria Shepherd, Barbee Lakes; and brothers, William Wiley, Victoria, Texas, and Scott Wiley, Tippecanoe Lake.

ster, died April 15, 2023.

He was born April 4, 1965. On July 2, 1987, he married Janice Osbun; she survives.

Also surviving are stepchildren, Jason Elijah, North Webster, and Jamie Elijah, Fort Wayne; a grandson; brothers, Ronnie Bonniphant, North Webster, and Richard Wilson, Milford; sister, Joyce Bonniphant, Milford; stepmother, Esther Wilson, Grantsville; and several nieces and nephews.

No services are planned at this time. Titus Funeral Home of North Webster was in charge of arrangements.

Barb Miller

Graveside services were held April 21 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bourbon.

Ronald Jay Sheets

Services were held April 19 at Titus Funeral Home of North Webster. Burial was in Oakwoo Cemetery, Warsaw.

Barb Miller, 85, Pierceton, died April 14, 2023.

She was born Feb. 4, 1938. On Sept. 19, 1953, she married Lloyd D. Miller, who preceded her in death in 2014.

Surviving are her children, Laudice Meinert and Lloyd Miller Jr., both of Bourbon, Lowell Miller, Rochester, Evelyn Rickel and Bobbie Roszak, both of Mentone, William Miller, Warsaw, and Kenny Miller, Silver Lake; 26 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; brother, William Wallen, South Whitley; and sisters, Jo Clevenger, Pierceton, Laura Wallen, Betty Wallen, Braska Rose and Tammy Allen, all of Warsaw.

A celebration of life will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 21, in the home of Laudice and Mike Meinert, 13643 S. Elm Road, Bourbon. Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Donna June Miller

Donna June Miller, 70, Tippecanoe, died at 7 a.m. April 19, 2023.

She was born Nov. 21, 1952. On March 1, 1974, she married Gary Miller; he survives.

She is also survived by a son, Shane

A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Bourbon American Legion, 202 S. Main St., Bourbon. Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon, is in charge of arrangements.

Austin C. Rojas

Austin Christopher Rojas, infant son of Larissa Ann and Jonathan “Jon” Rojas, Warsaw, was born an angel April 12, 2023.

Surviving in addition to his parents are sister, Valentina; grandparents, Annette and Steve Kramer, Fort Wayne, Jose and Nina Rojas, Orlando, Fla., and Chris and Alayna Ladner, Auburn; and great-grandparents, Ann and Ron Cavalli, Closter, N.J., and Patricia and Michael Kramer, Fort Wayne.

A private family service was held. Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Homer Eugene Schmucker

Homer Eugene Schmucker, 83, Milford, died at 2:04 a.m. April 18, 2023.

He was born Oct. 14, 1939. On June 30, 1961, he married Karen Erb; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Rod Schmucker, Los Fresno, Texas, Tim

Ronald Jay Sheets, 62, rural Columbia City, died April 14, 2023.

He was born Jan. 19, 1961.

He is survived by his girlfriend, Kimberly J. Sheets-Gibson; his mother, Amy Cramer, Fort Wayne; stepchildren, Tammy Furnace, Columbia City, Shannon Ebinghouse, South Whitley, Tashalinn Bautista, Syracuse, Joshua Gibson and Jason Gibson, both of Minnesota; nine grandchildren; and sisters, Sherry Sheets, Pierceton, Debra O’Dea, North Manchester, Shirley Cooper, South Whitley, and Pamela Newton, Columbia City.

A gathering of family and friends was held April 21 at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Claudia Skelly

Claudia Skelly, 87, Columbia City, died April 12, 2023.

She was born April 2, 1936.

Surviving are sons, Rock Richard, Munising, Mich., and Kelly Richard, Columbia City; three grandchildren; brother, Merle Jacobs, Jacksonville, Fla.; and sisters, Irene Slone, Cumberland, Tenn., and Ivalee Kirby, Phoenix, Ariz.

A graveside service was held April 19 at Oak Park Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends took place at Yeager

C OUNTY R EPORT

Small Claims

Kosciusko County

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

Aegis Dental Group Warsaw PC v. Charles Haywood, $890

Family Transition Partners Indiana LLC v. Kevin Howard, $1,541.70

Warsaw Health System v. Charles Hughes, $1,519.93

Warsaw Health System LLC d/b/a

Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Mark Johnson, $859.94; v. Melissa Kitson, $3,172.31; v. Melanie Moody, $1,996.56; v. Katlin Ortiz, $2,353.60; v. Sean Ransome, $7,103.15; v. Jasmin Salazar, $6,664.69; v. Amanda Waddle, $4,242.12

Kim Krichbaum v. Ricci Moore, $10,000

Snow and Sauerteig LLP v. James Niblette, $3,680

Showbarker LLC v. Zachery R. McKenzie, $571.15

LL Receivables Co., as Why Not KMart v. Richard King, $1,163.35

Civil Collections

Kosciusko County

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

Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v. Dennis Bollenbacher, $7,302.51; v. Lonna M. Combs, $4,207.08

CommunityWide Federal Credit Union v. Tamryn T. Conner, Camron

L. Williams, $9,514.37; v. Zachary J. Wiesehan, $9,592.31

Capital One Bank (USA) NA v. David P. Wilson, $5,081.41

Credit Service International v. Angela R. Woodard, $2,329.33

Galaxy International Purchasing LLC v. Julia Ganoe, $2,200.45

Onemain Financial Group LLC v. Angela Hall, $4,106.06

Mariner Finance LLC v. Dustin J. Hendrickson, $5,509.81

Cavalry SPV I LLC v. Yashwanth Kadaboina, $11,427.14

LVNV Funding LLC v. John Bradley, $802.21; v. Wendy Long a/k/a Wendy Cox, $4,220.64; v. Douglas Pomeroy, $28,661.91; v. Amy Prater, $1,540.38

Glenbrook Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Cody J. Schaetzle, $12,057.51 SAC Finance Inc. v. Philip R. Shriver, $16,408.65

Gateway Financial Solutions v. Harley Shuster, $6,361.95 Lake City Bank v. Xavier Luis de la Cruz, $1,233.99

Resurgent Receivables LLC v. Lloyd Mast, $847.47

Indiana Receivables Inc. v. Tanner McMahan, $1,059.56

Midland Funding LLC v. Jennifer

Miller, $3,073.06

Velocity Investments LLC v. Stevie

Nelli, $4,262.08

Elkhart County

Prestige Financial Services v. Christina Canterbury and Mary Canterbury, Wakarusa, $23,177.34

Mortgage Foreclosures

The following mortgage foreclosure has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner

presiding:

Bank of America NA v. Blake M. Adkins, $18,954.9

Evictions

The following eviction has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Valley Forge Apartments v. Amy Chambers, $1,266

Superior Court III

The following fines for infractions have been assessed in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner

presiding:

Speeding — Alexis A. Aguilar, Warsaw, $160.50; Chezney L. Piersall, Milford, $160.50; Armando VegaPalacio, Winona Lake, $160.50; Jo-

sephine G. Ross, Pierceton, $160.50; Carlie S. Gibson, Warsaw, $160.50; William O. Williams, Huntington, $160.50; Braden A. Miller, Warsaw, $160.50; Ricky T. Stell, Huntington, $160.50; Heather A. Castro-Rosas, Warsaw, $160.50

No valid driver’s license — Melanie M. Davis, Claypool, $160.50; Hugo P. Pedraza, Warsaw, $160.50; Jamie L. Fuentes, Warsaw, $160.50

Failure to register — Taneisha

T. Brown, Burket, $160.50; Paul G. Zakaria, Warsaw, $160.50; Brett H. Fancil, Warsaw, $160.50; Austin R. Valentine, Warsaw, $160.50

Disregarding lighted signal — Orianna J. Garcia, Warsaw, $160.50 Driving while suspended — Katherine V. Hines, Warsaw, $185.50; Brenden M. Wolfe, Warsaw, $185.50

Failure to register, no valid driver’s license — David GarciaAyyoyo, Leesburg, $185.50

Motorcycle learner’s permit violation/no or improper helmet

Trevor T. Neeley, Mentone, $160.50

No operator’s license in possession — Bradley A. Lent, Silver Lake, $160.50

Disregarding stop sign, no valid driver’s license — Norvin Gonzalez, Warsaw, $95.50

Distracted driving — Trenton F. Hairrell, Warsaw, $160.50

Failure to signal turn — Paul T. Berkey, Claypool, $160.50

Disregarding stop sign — Carter O. Patrick-Harman, Claypool, $160.50

Plenaries

The following plenary has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court One, Judge Karin McGrath presiding: Interra Credit Union v. Carrie S. Reed, $4,191.65

Civil Torts

The following civil tort has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Christopher D. Kehler presiding:

Dwayne M. Stumpner

Dwayne M. Stumpner, 65, Warsaw, died April 16, 2023.

He was born June 30, 1957.

Surviving are sisters, Janet Diaz and Ruth Elder; and a brother, Bill Stumpner.

There are no services planned.

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

Jeanette M. Wilcox

Jeanette M. Wilcox, 77, Kimmell, died April 18, 2023.

She was born Feb. 19, 1946. In 1968, she married Robert Duane Wilcox, who preceded her in death in 2015.

She is survived by a daughter, Laura Miller, Kimmell; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brothers, Alan Beers and Charles Beers, both of Kimmell.

In keeping with her wishes, a cremation committal will take place at Legacy Cremation & Remembrance Center, Ligonier. A celebration of life will be held at a later date at Sparta Christian Church. Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, is in charge of arrangements.

Russell Lee Wilson

Russell Lee Wilson, 58, North Web-

B IRTHS Court News

Stephen Baker v. Jordan, Costello, $27,000

Marriage Licenses

Kosciusko County

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

Slone-Phipps

Bill R. Slone, 50, Pierceton, and Kimberly N. Phipps, 51, Pierceton Hatcher-Taylor

Matthew S. Hatcher, 32, Winona Lake, and Courtney L. Taylor, 29, Winona Lake

Texeira-Hughes

Garry A. Texeira, 55, Silver Lake, and Andrea L. Hughes, 50, Silver Lake

Smith-Meadows

Nathaniel M. Smith, 23, North Manchester, and Reggan M. Meadows, 19, Warsaw

Mazariegos-Contreras

Pedro Armindo Escobar Mazariegos, 26, Warsaw, and Celine Contreras, 19, Warsaw Bartley-Harris

Heather Bartley, 37, Warsaw, and Kenyon D. Harris, 36, Warsaw Jacobs-Herrell

Christian A. Jacobs, 28, Warsaw, and Erin M. Herrell, 25, Warsaw Ewald-Bouse

Harmonee Angel-Nevaeh Ewald, 18, Silver Lake, and Dakota Austin Bouse, 19, Claypool

Hostetler-Yoder

Jason D. Hostetler, 24, Etna Green, and Jennifer L. Yoder, 19, Middlebury

Miller-Morris

David Michael Earl Miller, 31, Silver Lake, and Charlotte L. Morris, 23, Silver Lake

Jones-Steele

Jessica L. Jones, 25, Warsaw, and

Isabella Grace Martinez

Jesus and Maria Martinez, Ligonier, are the parents of a daughter, Isabella Grace, born at 8:17 a.m. April 12, 2023, at Goshen Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 4.1 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Nicole Faith Bontrager

James and Sharon (Yoder) Bontrager, Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter, Nicole Faith, born at 3:28 p.m. April 15, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 6 pounds, 15.5 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Trevin Kyle Martin

Christopher and Tracy (Martin) Martin, Goshen, are the parents of a son, Trevin Kyle, born at 12:34 p.m. April 16, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 9 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Mabel Evalena Schlabach

Ryan and Kristina Schlabach, Topeka, are the parents of a daughter, Mabel Evalena, born at 7:01 p.m. April 17, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee.

Jacob C. Steele, 27, Winona Lake Hammond-Schoff

Vanessa Hammond, 40, Warsaw, and Kristopher Schoff, 40, Warsaw Miller-Miller

Timothy A. Miller, 23, Bremen, and Kerri J. Miller, 21, Milford

Marriage

Dissolutions

Kosciusko County

The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior Court:

Ginter-Hoke — Sarah L. Ginter, Warsaw, and Xavier T. Hoke, Syracuse. They were married March 6, 2020, and separated March 27, 2023. Two minor children.

Meyer — Jason P. Meyer, Pierceton, and Sarah Meyer, Pierceton. They were married July 10, 2009, and separated April 14, 2023. Two minor children.

Meredith — Nicollette Meredith, Warsaw, and Jonathan Meredith, Warsaw. Minor children. No other information available.

Burden — David Burden, Warsaw, and Valerie Burden, Warsaw. They were married June 28, 2008, and separated April 17, 2023. Four minor children.

Hoffman-Robertson — Elizabeth Hoffman, Warsaw, and Matthew Robertson, South Whitley. They were married April 20, 2012, and separated May 24, 2019. No minor children.

Elkhart County

The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Elkhart County Superior Court III: Murry — Gage Murry, Nappanee, and Terese Murry, McCordsville; without children.

Kaufman — Ana M. Kaufman, Elkhart, and Kyle J. Kaufman, Nappanee; with children.

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Transitional Crop and Auction

6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at Claypool Lions Club, just east of SR 15 to Rebecca Street and then north to the property. Crop land bordering residential development with multiple access points, utilities stubbed in place. metzgerauction.com, (260) 982-0238.

Carl V. And Frankie Click

eal Estate Auction

Noon Thursday, April 27, at 2019

S. CR 275E, Warsaw, 2½ miles east of Warsaw on US 30 to CR 250E, then south approximately 2 miles to Pierceton Road, then east ¼ mile, then south ¼ mile on CR 275E. House, garage and 3 acres on edge of Stonehenge Golf Course. Hahn Auctioneers Inc.

Recreational

Real Estate Auction

6 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, at 815 Rural

St., Akron. Eighty acres offered in five tracts with log home, pole barn, pond, recreational and crop land. 14850 N. CR 700W, Silver Lake. metzgerauction.com, mossyoakproperties.com. Auction Manager Brecken Kennedy, (260) 578-7661.

Land Auction

6 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, at Ligonier United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 466 Townline Road, Ligonier. Tillable land, woods, potential building site; includes 2023 farming rights. schraderauction.com. Sales Manager Kevin Jordan, (800) 451-2709.

Online Only Lakefront

Real Estate Auction

6 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, at 1146 S. 1450E, Akron. 2½ acres on Rock Lake. Home features open kitchen/living area with vaulted ceilings, large walkin closet, guest home. bidmetzger.com, (260) 982-0238.

Online only Lakefront

Real Estate Auction

6 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at 10150 Edgewater Drive, Silver Lake. Custom home with attached garage and pole barn on Silver Lake, 1.19 acres, 240-feet of frontage. bidmetzger.com.

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Self-taught artist – Frida Kahlo

In the simplest terms, a selftaught artist is someone who never received any formal training in the arts.

Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) was an artist considered to be selftaught and painted portraits, self-portraits and scenes that reflected the Mexican culture. Kahlo created her artwork by applying oil paints to canvas and on Masonite board.

Kahlo grew up in Coyoacan, Mexico, and was a promising student headed to medical school until she nearly died in a bus accident at age 18. She began to focus heavily on painting during her recovery. As a result of her injuries, she endured a lifetime of pain and medical problems, undergoing a total of 30 operations.

Kahlo married renowned Mexican artist Diego Rivera in 1929. She began to develop her artistic style, with her main inspiration coming from Mexican folk culture. During this time, Kahlo painted mostly self-portraits and her artwork garnered the attention of surrealist artist Andre’ Breton.

A solo exhibition for Kahlo at the Julien Levy Gallery in New York in 1938 was arranged by Breton, and another exhibition followed in 1939. The second exhibition resulted in one of her paintings being purchased by the Louvre, making Kahlo the

first Mexican artist to be featured in its collection.

Although the year 1939 was professionally successful for Kahlo, it was not a good year in her personal life, as she and Rivera divorced. They remarried in 1940 and continued a tumultuous marriage filled with multiple affairs on both sides. Kahlo continued painting, and her work, especially her self-portraits, often depicted the pain and suffering of her life.

Fellow artist Breton, who had facilitated Kahlo’s first exhibition, considered her a surrealist, a label she rejected, saying she just painted her reality. However, Kahlo participated in the “International Exhibition of Surrealism” in 1940 at the Galeria de Arte, Mexicano.

During the 1940’s Kahlo continued to participate in exhibitions, although her work did not become well-known or highly valuable until the 1970’s, 16 years after her death in 1954. For more information on the fascinating artwork of Frida Kahlo, visit fridakahlo.org.

Events

• Midwest Museum of American Art in Elkhart: In honor of its 44th anniversary, the museum is proud to present the exhibition “America The Beautiful” by American Master Photographer Clyde Butcher. Focusing mostly on landscapes, Butcher uses a medium-format camera to create silver gelatin prints, platinum palladium prints and

digital prints. His extraordinary work will be available for viewing May 6 through July 16. For more information, call (574) 2936660.

• The Heartland Artists Gallery-Call for Artists: The Heartland Artists Gallery in Plymouth will be hosting the annual Small Wonders Juried Exhibit from May 2 to June 2. It is open to artists in all media. For more information, call (574) 316-0264.

• Ford Meter Box Calendar Competition: The annual calendar competition for Ford Meter Box is underway and artists

are invited to submit artwork. The deadline to submit work is Friday, June 2. For a list of the rules of the event or for more information, contact Michele Ilyas at milyas@fordmeterbox.com or Tanya Denney at tdenney@fordmeterbox.com.

• Lakeland Art Center & Gallery: The gallery is currently exhibiting the work of Hilarie Couture: Unity with Variety. The gallery hours are 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and admission is free. The gallery is located at 302 E. Winona Ave. in Warsaw. For

more information, email lakelandartassociation@gmail.com.

• Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery: Kim Lanoue is the featured exhibitor at the Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery. The gallery is inside Warsaw City Hall, 102 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. The gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and admission is free.

To exhibit at Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery, contact Darla McCammon, Curator, at (574) 5274044 (leave a message) or email to mcdar7@gmail.com.

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Elkhart County Extension offering Train Your Brain educational program

The prevalence of dementia across the United States is staggering.

Despite the severity of the brain health crisis, there are steps that can be taken to better the lives of those who are currently facing, or will potentially face in their future, a dementia diagnosis.

Education and awareness of the disease is key. Thus, the focus of this program is to understand dementia, the warning signs, benefits of early detection and diag-

nosis, and steps to better overall brain health.

Join Elkhart County Extension for this free educational program presented by Emily Christ, Purdue University Extension educator in Health and Human Sciences in Elkhart County. This program is being offered at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, at the Elkhart Public Library – Cleveland Branch, 53715 CR 1, Elkhart.

If you would like to attend the program, preregister by calling

Jenn at (574) 533-0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu.

This program and all programs of the Purdue University Extension Service are open to everyone.

Theatre returns with Phantom of the Wagon Wheel

Wagon Wheel Community Theatre brings back its annual audience participation murder mystery. Get your best code-cracking, puzzle-solving, trivia-mastering team together to watch the drama unfold and then uncover who-done-it.

It’s the out-of-town tryout for yet another “Phantom.” The producer, Clinton Slade, is attempting to keep peace and mollify the artistic force behind the production, the genius impresario, Marco Virelli.

Virelli is being his usual temperamental and difficult self. He is imperious with his sister, Theresa; his wife, Alexis; and his boorish brother-in-law, Timmy.

Maria, the ingenue, is the only one with whom he has any patience. Producer Slade watches as his show, and his investment, go “down the drain” after one of the principal players is murdered. Among the suspects is another “Phantom” — the one who haunts the theater and is seen and heard, in glimpses, throughout the performance.

Phantom of the Wagon Wheel will run on the famous Wagon Wheel stage for four days, beginning at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, April 27-29 and a matinee show at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30.

Tickets are available now at wagonwheelcenter.org.