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This year wraps up with the annual Lakeland Art members’ show Nov. 3 to Dec. 18. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ lakelandart or www.lakelandartassociation.org. “We are also in the process of updating our website,” Koher, said. LAA is located at 302 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Admission is always free. Volunteers are always welcome. Call (574) 2675568 or email lakelandartassociation@gmail.com.

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Afraid of what in Georgia? Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, Major League Baseball and other companies that object to voter policy in Georgia: Who are you afraid of? The Democrats? The progressive left and right? The deep state? The lefternet social media? You should be in fear of the people who buy your products, visit your sports venues, and who just don’t care what your CEO’s politics are. Do you think CNN will move out of Georgia? The All-Star game is moving to a state with the same kind of laws as Georgia. Go ﬂy on Delta if you want to be free from totalitarian rules like showing IDs. They are not going to move out of Georgia any time soon, either. By the way, CBS is telling people how to illegally get around legal voting laws. That’s treason and insurrection. God protect those of us with a little common sense.

Buyer, beware Don’t be fooled by all those “Buy gold and silver” ads out there right now. Gold and silver are at their all-time high. That’s why these people are selling it. They’re trying to make their proﬁt. But you never buy gold and silver when it’s high. You sell when it’s high, and you buy when it’s low. So wait till the gold and silver gets low, then buy. Then when it goes up high again, that’s when you sell.

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The Biden government just spewed lies about guns and gun laws to the uninformed. I have been to many gun shows and gun auctions. No loopholes here. Background checks had to be applied, or no guns for you. Any short-barrel ﬁrearm is inherently not as accurate as a longer barrel. A handle or stock does not make you a better marksman on any gun. We now have 100 million legal, intelligent gun owners in the United States. If we had a gun crisis here, don’t you think, with 400 million guns in the hands of these citizens, lead would be ﬂying everywhere, 24/7? This is what the deep state Biden government would like you all to believe so they can pass their illegal gun laws. God bless a free America.

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Carolyn Deruntz, Warsaw, graduated with a degree from Tallahassee Community College during the April 30 commencement exercises. Deruntz was among more than 3,000 students who received degrees. TCC would like to congratulate all graduates. A special virtual commencement ceremony video can be seen at www.tcc. ﬂ.edu/2021celebration. This online celebration launches at 6 p.m. Friday, April 30. The class of 2021 will have the resilience and ability to persevere through trying times. There is no doubt the graduates will use these circumstances to learn and grow. As students move forward in life, they hope they will pursue any academic and professional goals with tenacity and continue to remain connected to the TCC community. TCC President Jim Murdaugh shares his congratulations to the graduating students as they conclude their TCC education.

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What we do need is the road to be widened at least a foot on each side, not a sidewalk to make it more narrow. Just a side note: When the elementary school was being built, telephone and internet service was compromised at least three times. And we have at least three rush hours now. For such a narrow, rough road, that’s not good.

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Free stones Good neighbors: I have a fence row (about 40 feet) with golf ball size stones I’d like to have removed. Free stones to anyone who would like to pick up/dig them out. Call or text (574) 202-5571.

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Wooden swing set Good neighbors: Wooden swing set with many attachments, about 10 years old, free. You disassemble and remove it. Call Jennifer at (574) 551-9012.

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Seeking items — Wanted table saw, circular saw, palm sander, jointer, router, plainer, chop saw, air compressor, drill press, clamps and spray gun. Call (574) 907-9457.

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Pop-up camper — We are looking for a pop-up or other smaller camper that sleeps at least six and is in good condition. Leave a message at (574) 354-1598.

Good neighbors: To the woman who is looking for a house dog under 40 pounds, call (574) 773-7717, ext. 5. We have a male poodle. He is house trained and would make a great companion. Call (260) 768-4654.

Vases Good neighbors: To the person inquiring about vases, you may text or call (574) 370-6666.

Glass jars — Does anyone have 2-quart, quart or pint jars in clear or green they want to get rid of? Call (574) 642-2626. Used tractor tires — I need a used tractor, three-point category one quick hitch and two six lug implement rims and tires, 11-inch by 15-inch or 16inch. The tires could be gravity wagon tires. Call (574) 354-7665. In Nappanee, Warsaw or Goshen area. Trolling motor — We are looking for a used trolling motor in good condition. Also looking for old bed sheets to use for drop clothes and furniture covers. Please call (574) 646-2292.

Bottle caps Good neighbors: You can drop off your bottle caps to recycle at the VFW in Warsaw. They are closed Sunday and Monday. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and Saturday noon to ? at 1350 W. Center St.

Security light/sump pump Good neighbors: If anyone is looking for a good, used security light and sump pump, call (765) 469-2774.

Elephant ear bulbs — Interested in elephant ear bulbs. If anyone has extra to share, call (574) 3548125. Pop-up camper/jogging stroller — Does any good neighbor have a pop-up camper in good condition? Also a double jogging stroller. Call (574) 2480181.

Yum-yum sauce Good neighbors: To the reader who asked for this recipe to be reprinted for yum-yum sauce: 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon paprika.

Rolling walker — Could any good neighbor help us ﬁnd a rolling walker with four wheels, a seat and brakes? Used is OK. Call (574) 546-3070.

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Seeking items — We are looking for a used trampoline in good condition. Also does anyone have pea fence they no longer want? And also iron stakes with strings, the kind you use to get straight rows when planting a garden? Our voice mail number is (574) 825-4622.

Stereoscope pictures — Does anyone have stereoscope/stereograph pictures produced by the American View Company, Claypool, for sale or willing to make available for copy? Text or call (260) 5786226.

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Kosciusko Connect, a subsidiary of Kosciusko REMC, has broken ground on their highspeed, fiber-to-the-home internet network. Fiber construction is a multi-step process that begins with an infrastructure overhaul. “During this phase of our buildout, our contracted crews are paving the way for fiber installation,” said KREMC President and CEO Kurt Carver. “You might see them digging to place cable, changing electric poles, or moving transformers to get our infrastructure ready for fiber.” Crews will put out red utility flags a few days before they start work in a new location to alert residents construction is coming their way. They will also hang an informational flier on each house’s door when they work in residential areas. The door hangers make sure residents know who is working in their neighborhood and give them a brief explanation of Kosciusko Connect. “We know that construction projects like this one don’t always look pretty while crews are working,” said Carver. “But our contractors work hard to minimize the impact of this process. We have a lot of ground to cover, but it is worth the effort to bring reliable, high-speed internet to our community. When you see trucks labeled with Kosciusko Connect and KREMC, it means

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good things are coming to your neighborhood.” Currently, crews are working in the mid-eastern portion of Kosciusko County, which is zone one of Kosciusko Connect’s ﬁve-zone buildout plan. For more information, go to Kosciusko Connect’s website, www.kosciuskoconnect.com.

Warsaw Community Public Library hosting May events Virtual events with the Warsaw Community Public Library can be found on WCPL’s Facebook page, YouTube Channel, Goggle Meet or Zoom. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and warsawlibrary.org for updates, events, and news. Storytime live at 11 a.m. each Monday on Facebook. Bedtime stories at 7 p.m. each Thursday on Facebook. Friends of the Library meet at 1 p.m. May 3. Registration required. What it’s like to be a library cat, at 4 p.m. May 3, on Facebook. Make dog friendly ice cream on Facebook, at 11 a.m. May 4. Grow your own cat grass, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. May 4. Registration required. Arrivals with Anna held on Facebook at 10 a.m. May 5. Join Ashley Miller for “Let’s Talk Writing” at 2 p.m. May 5. Registration required. What it’s like to be a library guinea pig, at 4 p.m. May 5, on Facebook. Make your own dog treats at 4 p.m. May 6, on Facebook. WorkOne computer basics at 10:30 a.m. May 7. Registration required. Resume development with WorkOne at 1 p.m. May 7 at 1 p.m. Registration required. What it’s like to be a library ﬁsh at 4 p.m. May 7, on Facebook. Friends of the Library story emporium bookstore will be open from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 8 and 22. Join Jason Miller for “Social Security Check Up” at 6 p.m. May 10. Registration required. The Horde of Cicadas with Dr. Bookenstein at 10 a.m. May 11,

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on YouTube. This place of ours in art and literature at 1 p.m. May 12. Registration required. Leap into science at 4:30 p.m. May 13, on Facebook. WorkOne interviewing skills at 10:30 a.m. May 14. Registration required. Indiana Career Connect resumes with WorkOne at 1 p.m. May 14. Registration required. Needle felting with Karen McPeak at 11 a.m. May 15. Advance registration required with class fee. Kids minecraft at 4:30 p.m. May 18. Registration required. Self-publishing with Draft2Digital at 10 a.m. May 19, on Facebook. Blooming art at 5 p.m. May 19, on YouTube. WorkOne Excel basics at 10:30 a.m. May 21. Registration required. Keyboarding with WorkOne at 2 p.m. May 21. Registration required. Join Sue Delagrange online for “Healthy Chinese Food Options” at 1 p.m. May 24. Registration required. Virtual teen crafts at 4 p.m. May 25, on Facebook.

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Robyne Wirebaugh has been raising hedge hogs since 2013. She became interested in the prickly critters while living in Germany and said she enjoyed interacting with the European hedge hogs. “They were fascinating to me,” she said. When Wirebaugh returned to the United States, she got two hedge hogs. Next, she got another one but this time a male in order to breed. Before too long, people asked her to breed hedge hogs for them. “‘If you get one, I want one, too,’ is what people told me,” she recalled. She now raises African Pygmy hedge hogs. But hedge hogs aren’t pets for just everybody, she noted. They are “super poopers,” she explained. “Because they poop a lot.” And, she said, you have to devote at least 30 minutes a day with them. This can be holding them, playing with them or putting them down on a blanket while watching TV. They get dry skin easily, and they need to have ﬁsh oil, which helps with dry skin. Hedge hogs also have poor eyesight. However, they have good senses, such as smell and hearing that are very developed. “They are different. They have quite the personality, and they are so unique. They are very friendly as long as you interact and socialize with them.” Wirebaugh said they are a good pet for some people. “They are very inquisitive and very fun to watch. Some are even cuddly. They have a lot of personality. They are very outgoing,” she noted. They do not bite but they will nip at you, Wirebaugh said. Hedge hogs are known for their prickly quills, which are controlled by muscles. The hedgehog’s back is made up of two large muscles, which control the positioning of its quills. There are about 5,000 to 6,500 quills on the average hedgehog, and these are strong on the outer surface, but ﬁlled with air pockets on the inside. When threatened, the hedgehog raises its quills upright in a

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crisscross pattern, making its body pointy and sharp. If you don’t devote time to them, they become aggressive, she said, adding they will make hufﬁng noises. Hufﬁng is a sign a hedgehog is feeling threatened, scared, nervous, or possibly unhappy. She owns and operates Hedge Hoggle Haven out of her home. She currently has four fosters and seven hedge hogs of her own. Wirebaugh also is raising little baby hedge hogs, called hoglets. “Babies are quilling, which is like a toddler losing its teeth; they’ll do that twice,” Wirebaugh said. “I spoil my babies. They are like my kids.” Hedgehogs are lactose intolerant; rather than milk they prefer

that you to leave out cat food and water for them. Hedge hogs eat a high protein diet. Female hedgehogs are known as sows, and they will give birth to a litter of up to six newborns, depending on the species of hedgehog. The lifespan of an African Pygmy hedge hog is three to eight years. For Wirebaugh, raising the prickly critters is a passion of hers. “I’m a hobby breeder,” she explained. Hedge hogs aren’t her only pets. She also has two cats, a dog and ﬁsh at her Milford home she shares with her husband, Tod. For more information, visit her Facebook page at Hedge Hoggle Haven.

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Purdue Extension hosting ServSafe food safety class Do you own a restaurant or work in the food service industry? Indiana law requires each food service establishment have one certiﬁed food handler on staff and this food handler is responsible for all periods of the food establishment’s operation. To help local food service establishments meet this requirement, Purdue Extension Kosciusko County offers ServSafe classes and exams. The ServSafe program provides food safety training, exams and educational materials to food service managers. Students can earn the ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certiﬁcation accredited by the American National Standards InstituteConference for Food Protection. This program blends the latest FDA Food Code, food safety research and years of food sanitation training experience. Managers learn to implement essential food safety practices

and create a culture of food safety. All content and materials are based on actual job tasks identiﬁed by food service industry experts, and this program meets Indiana requirements for food handler certiﬁcation. Purdue Extension Kosciusko County will host a one day ServSafe food manager class and examination from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 18. This class will be held at the Kosciusko County Justice Building multipurpose room, 121 N Lake St. in Warsaw. Cost for the full class, exam and textbook is $165, if registered before May 10 and additional options, including exam only, are available. Visit extension.purdue.edu/Kosciusko/article/40721 for registration information and additional class dates. For questions or more information, contact Purdue Extension Kosciusko County at (574) 372-2340 or email franks8@purdue.edu.

Extension homemakers hosting spring ﬂing Kosciusko County Extension Homemakers will host its annual spring ﬂing at 6 p.m. May 19, at the Home and Family Arts Building at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, Warsaw. This year’s theme is “All About Aprons.” Those attending are asked to wear their favorite apron. The event will be hosted by the M&M’s Extension Homemak-

er Club. The evening will include a meal, entertainment, and the installation of the 2021-22 county ofﬁcers. Cost for the evening is $8 per person. Reservations, along with payment made payable to Kosciusko County Extension Homemakers, can be sent to Alice Keirn, 1104 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw 46580. Reservation deadline is May 8.

Crossroads Bank, Syracuse, promotes Dane Alexander Crossroads Bank announces the promotion of Dane Alexander. Alexander has been promoted to branch manager in Syracuse. Alexander started as mortgage loan ofﬁcer in Warsaw in October 2020. He will continue to serve mortgage loan customers in the Warsaw and Syracuse ofﬁces. Alexander is a graduate of Lakewood Park Christian High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in pastoral ministries and a master’s degree in business administration from Taylor University. He has 10 years of experience in bank management, sales, and lending. Alexander is a Junior Achievement volunteer. He teaches at his local church where he is also the leader of music. In his spare time, Alexander likes to spend time with his wife, Fawn and their three children, Kole, Clay and Kinley. He also enjoys golf, playing piano, and watch-

WACF Earth Day Festival set for May 1 Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation’s Earth Day Festival will be 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at the education center, 11586 SR 13, Syracuse. The event is free and has something for people of all ages. Guests attending the event will want to stop in at the registration tent to sign in and pick up some goodies before heading out to a number of activities and displays. Visitors during the festival will have an opportunity to make butterﬂy nets to take home and try, with the help of Syracuse Lions members. Then see what happens when you mix clay, dirt and seeds by making a seed ball with the help of members from the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club. Take a look at Kosciusko-In-ABox with staff from the Kosciusko Soil & Water Conservation District through the use of cubes to learn about the county. What to be an explorer? Stop by the Clean Water Partnership space to learn about wild spaces and where these wild spaces can be explored on trails in the county. A sure favorite will be the raptor display by the Tippecanoe Audubon Society where guests can stop and learn what is a raptor. They can also learn about what the Audubon Society does at

a separate display. There will be plenty of educational stations to learn about a wide variety of topics. Take the watershed pledge after learning what a person can do to help improve the water quality and about the changing topography caused by what happens to rain water when it falls on different surfaces with displays by the WACF. Learn about the trails in the Syracuse area with the SyracuseWawasee Trails committee and take a look at where all the trails in Syracuse and Wawasee go. Ever hear about a muzzle loading gun? The Stones Trace Regulators will provide a muzzle loading demonstration explaining what the gun is, how it’s loaded and what it sounds like when ﬁred. Do you think all geese and ducks sound alike? Find out with Randy Cesco who will give demonstrations on duck and goose calls. Speaking of ducks, ever wonder where wood ducks nest and what that nest looks like? Members of Ducks Unlimited will be on hand with a display of nesting boxes and information on what types of ducks can be seen in the watershed. There’s more. Chautauqua-Wawasee will pro-

vide information on the monarch butterfly life cycle. Find out how it starts its life. Is it the “hungry hungry caterpllar?” There will also be an opportunity to get your face painted. Maybe like a butterfly? Nancy Brown will present information on the great bird migration, providing information on where birds go and why they migrate. Don’t be surprised if the information is presented in the form of a game. The Northeastern Geocaching Society will have information available about what is a geocache and how it’s done. Also learn how the Native Americans made arrowheads out of rock with Jeff Mesaros. There will be opportunities to purchase your own hand carved duck decoys made by Jeff Moore and buy hand-made fish spearing lures by Duane Turnock. Hungry after learning all about the various topics and participating in events? Syracuse Cub Scouts will have you covered. Guests at the festival will have the opportunity for one free hotdog, chips and water for lunch. Pack up the family and head to the WACF Education Center to enjoy the fresh air, get some exercise and go home with a wealth of information and experiences.

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With the implementation of FEMA’s COVID-19 funeral assistance application process, Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home offers its assistance to the families it served after Jan. 20, 2020, who think they may be eligible to apply for a reimbursement. FEMA began accepting applications April 12. Any family, who paid funeral expenses for a loved one whose cause of death was determined to be “COVID related,” could be eligible to apply for a reimbursement

(as long as the expenses were incurred after Jan. 20, 2020). Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home will sit down with interested families to answer questions about the process and what expenses are eligible for reimbursement; gather the necessary expense documentation; provide resources and links to additional information; and offer support throughout the process “We want to help our families in every way possible — before, during, and after the funeral,” said Ron Redpath of RedpathFruth Funeral Home. “Now that families are able to apply for reimbursement for COVID-19 related deaths, we want to help those families through the application process so they can receive ﬁnancial relief. We’re grateful to be able to help our families in this way.”

According to the FEMA website, families can submit multiple applications, if there was more than one COVID-19-related death in the family. The assistance is limited to a maximum ﬁnancial amount of $9,000 per funeral and a maximum of $35,500 per application. “We’d also like families to know that if they were unable to have a full service because of COVID restrictions at the time of their loved one’s death, they can plan that service now and still request reimbursement,” said Redpath. To learn more about FEMA’s COVID-19 funeral assistance program and application process, contact FEMA directly at (844) 684-6333 or TTY (800) 462-7585), call Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home at (574) 268-0225, or visit www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance.

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,03529(0(17 Three easy design tips to deep clean and organize your kitchen (StatePoint) Over the last year, our kitchens have become a place where we prep for an important presentation, help with schoolwork, cook meals together and laugh with friends at a virtual party. All this time in the kitchen can also mean it becomes the catch-all room for everything and everyone, making now the perfect time to create a functional space where items are easily accessible and organized with your routine in mind. From your refrigerator to that messy junk drawer, follow these DIY kitchen organization tips to revamp and refresh this part of your home. Design an easy-to-use (and clean) layout. Cooking at home more? You’ll want to clean and organize your fridge to make snack time and meal prep easier. Start by removing every item from shelves and drawers and toss any items that have expired. Once it’s completely empty, give your fridge a deep clean, especially in those sticky back corners. Before you return the items, place a water-resistant liner like Clear Classic EasyLiner on the shelves to add an extra layer of protection. Its smooth surface makes cleaning up a breeze when there are leaks and spills. Think about your most-used items, like snacks and veggies, and place them toward the front so they are easy to see and grab. Storing

these foods using clear, labeled containers will help you track inventory and keep food neatly in order. Upgrade your backsplash. Tired of white walls in the background of your virtual work call? One easy and affordable way to instantly elevate the look of your kitchen is to decorate with removable wallpaper or DIY peel-and-stick vinyl. From polka dot to vinyl wood, choose a pattern that speaks to you. Then, stick the adhesive vinyl to a kitchen surface—the side of a kitchen island, the wall behind the sink or cabinet panels. Once you’re ready to switch things up, they peel off easily, so you’ll be ready to go for a different look! Another tried and true option to brighten walls is paint. Use a quality painter’s tape to tape off a design you love, then paint over it. Peel back the tape to reveal a DIY design you’ll adore. Create a clutter-less junk drawer. Everyone has that one, or even two, drawers in their kitchen that house random items that accumulate over time. Master unwanted mess and add functionality and style to your junk drawer with a little organization. First, pull everything out of the drawer and toss anything that’s broken or you simply no longer need. Next, line the area with Original Grip EasyLiner to keep your mail, important notes and utensils in the right place while protecting the surface from

scratches. Once you’ve purged, add small compartments and drawer organizers to give the misﬁts of the kitchen a proper home. If you have limited space, use a wall-mount storage rack or over-the-cabinet organizer to free up drawer space and keep items within easy reach. For additional tips or to ﬁnd the right organizational solutions, try the EasyLiner Guide or visit DuckBrand.com. Once you’ve completed these simple tips and tricks in the kitchen, you’ll feel refreshed and organized to take on the day.

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Storm doors make sense A storm door is a second door installed within the framework of an entry door to a home or apartment building. Storm doors are lightweight, thinner and comprised of glass panels. There are several beneﬁts derived from installing a storm door. Harsh Weather Your main front door is likely much more expensive than a screen door and deserves extra care. A front door may have special stains, paints or windows that could be damaged by rain, sleet, snow, leaves, dust and wind-blown debris. Protects Main Door The frames of storm doors cover the edges of the main door which are the parts where paint scrubs off ﬁrst. Protection against the elements and windblown debris will reduce the costs of maintenance and help

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then wipe up the dead bugs, as well as any excess product. Zevo is now available nationwide at The Home Depot and Target, and online at zevoinsect.com. 3. Protect your trees: Prepare for the upcoming visit of the 17-year cicadas. In many parts of the country, billions of cicadas will swarm and the females will scrape small twigs to lay their eggs under bark. Protect small and vulnerable trees (ones that are under 4 or 5 feet tall) with cheesecloth to spare them from attack. 4. Keep an eye on pets. Pets are liable to gobble up large helpings of dead cicadas. While not toxic, too many cicadas could cause some digestive issues for furry friends. Help keep them healthy by watching what they eat! During the spring season, it is necessary to take steps both to keep bugs out, and to be ready if they do invade.

for its territory and mate, compelling the bird to attack. A solution You can help stop this problem from occurring. One good solution designed to do so is Stop Bird Attack, a removable, white coating that may be sprayed on any window. It eliminates the bird’s window reﬂection, calms the bird and stops the attack. Effective for Northern Cardinals, American Robins, California Towhees and other territorial birds, Stop Bird Attack is made by WindowAlert, a brand that also makes bird window decals and UV Liquid products that help prevent bird strikes (another common hazard to birds). More information can be found by visiting windowalert. com. Take it a step further While you are at it, consider other dangers to birds that you can eliminate on your property. For example, by swapping out conventional pesticides with essential oils, you can ward off pests in your garden without putting birds at risk. “While your home’s windows can be an unexpected hazard to birds, it’s important to be aware of the easy solutions that can help keep them safe this spring nesting season and beyond,” says Spencer Schock, founder of WindowAlert.

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Spring lawn equipment: Get ready for backyarding in high style this year Backyarding is the new trend that’s emerged during the pandemic. Our backyards are where we eat, work, play, relax and socialize, and the green spaces around our homes have proven to be vibrant places for connection and vital to maintaining mental health. So how do you get ready for lots of springtime backyarding? You organize your yard and ready your landscaping. “Take some time to plan out your yard with your family. Once you know the purpose you want it to serve, it’s time to start working with it,” said Kris Kiser, President and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing outdoor power equipment, small engine, utility vehicle, golf car and personal transport vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. “A well-cared for lawn and landscape provides the canvas for a year-round backyarding lifestyle. You’ll want to get out there

with your outdoor power equipment, like your lawn mower and trimmers, as soon as spring arrives, and you want to do it safely,” said Kiser. He offered the following tips to get lawn equipment ready for spring: Refresh your knowledge. Read your equipment owner’s manuals and follow all manufacturer’s guidelines. If you find a manual online, save a digital copy for future reference. Look over equipment. Lots can happen in a garage or storage shed over the winter. Check the air filter, oil level and gasoline tank. Watch for loose belts and missing or damaged parts. Replace any parts needed or take your equipment to a qualified service representative. Check you have the appropriate batteries. Drain fuel tanks. If you didn’t empty the gasoline tank before storing equipment, drain it now. Fuel should never sit in outdoor power equipment for more than 30 days. Untreated gasoline (without

a fuel stabilizer) will deteriorate, which may cause starting or running problems or damage the fuel system. Protect your power. Use only E10 or less fuel in gasoline-powered outdoor power equipment. Most manufacturers recommend a fuel stabilizer be used, especially if you don’t use up all the fuel in the tank right away. Any fuel containing more than 10 percent ethanol can damage small engine equipment not designed for it. Store fuel safely. Label fuel cans with the date of purchase and ethanol content of the fuel. If you

don’t know the date of purchase, dispose safely of the fuel and buy fresh gasoline. Always store fuel out of the reach of children or pets and in approved containers. Don’t mix up your battery packs. For battery-powered equipment, use only the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Stash batteries safely. When

the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a ﬁre. Tidy up. Clean equipment will run more efﬁciently and last longer. Clean equipment and store it in a dry place. Remove dirt, oil or grass. Never store equipment in a place that is damp or wet. For further information on safe fueling, go to www.LookBeforeYouPump.com

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Still looking for the rare birds A friend of my older daughter gave her a picture of a bird, a picture we assumed she had taken while she was on a trip to Florida. The bird was about the size of a cardinal, we thought, and had a bright red head, face, throat and a crest like a cardinal. But unlike a cardinal this bird had no black on the face and throat, its back, wings and tail were gray and black and its breast and belly were light gray, dusky. My daughter and I looked for a picture of a bird like that in my many bird books but couldn’t ﬁnd such a bird. I didn’t know what that bird was. I didn’t remember ever having seen a bird like it though I may have. I’ve been to Hawaii and this is a bird of South America and of Hawaii where it has been introduced and is called Brazilian Cardinal. We’ve seen two rare birds on

our property. The ﬁrst was a male yellow-headed blackbird. It was with red-winged blackbirds in the cattails of the marsh at the edge of our pasture. I didn’t have to look for a picture of that bird. Yellow-headed blackbirds nested, with red-winged blackbirds, in cattails around many of the lakes near my home in northwest Iowa when I was a boy. A rare bird is a bird that is few in number or out of its normal range. That yellow-headed blackbird in our pasture marsh is the only yellow-headed blackbird I ever saw in Indiana. It was certainly a rare bird in Indiana. I called friends who are interested in birds and told them of this rare bird and some of them called more people and for a few days there was a line of cars going slowly on the road past our marsh, stopping frequently, windows down, people with binoculars in the cars staring out the windows on the side of the car where the marsh is. We also had a great egret in our marsh for a few days once, wading in the shallow water. Another rare bird, not at my home but just a mile and a half

away, was a great kiskadee. The great kiskadee is a bird of Mexico and South America. They are seen occasionally in the U.S. in south Texas. But none had ever been seen as in Indiana nor anywhere near as far north as Indiana, before that one was seen. I was called and told of the great kiskadee near my home soon after it was spotted. I drove, hurriedly, to the place that bird was seen and found several cars parked by the side of

the road, people standing by their cars, staring through the binoculars. The kiskadee is named for its call, kiskadeekiskadee-dee. It was easy to ﬁnd the bird. I saw it within a very short time after I parked and I returned and saw it several more times. Then it was gone. I’ve seen bald eagles and I saw and identiﬁed a golden eagle in northwest Indiana. That sighting was doubted by the man-

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We are beginning our downtown events May 7, with the year’s very ﬁrst First Friday. I’m sure all of you are excited to be getting out and about after last year’s safety precautions, so we are inviting all those talented artists in the community to show

Milford High Alumni Banquet set for June 12 Milford High School 96th annual Alumni Association Banquet will be held Saturday, June 12, in the Milford School cafeteria, 611 W. Emeline St. The program will be a nostalgic look

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Duncan, Milford High School Alumni Association, 118 E. Mock Road, Milford, IN 46542. Duncan can be reached at (574) 658-9537. If you cannot attend, letters and or donations are welcome to support the alumni association. Table space will be reserved for any class wishing to sit together. Notify Duncan in advance to reserve table space. Additional information about the banquet may be obtained from any of this year’s ofﬁcers: President Ron Baumgartner, class of 1962, (574) 528-1294; treasurer and reservations Mary Duncan, class of 1962, (574) 658-9537; or secretary Margaret Brooks, class of 1960, (574) 658-4640.

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Day card, make a personal spin art picture, make a sign for your house, make a pet rock, check out the STEM bus and Red Bird Studio’s art and many more fun things. There will be children’s projects as well as adult projects and everything in between. Again this is all being provided for a nominal fee. At 7 p.m. there will be an extra large demonstration of gyroscope art. It should be crazy fun and all 26 canvases will be available for purchase after the event. There will also be a job fair on Buffalo Street in front of Old National Bank, for those that are searching for a new vocation. Come out and join us from 5-9 p.m. Friday, May 7, for the ﬁrst downtown event of the season, Find food, family and fun, all at Warsaw’s downtown First Friday, on the courthouse square in Warsaw. Masks will be required to attend.

Fish and chicken benefit to be held May 15 West Hastings and Country Island schools will hold their joint semiannual benefit fish and chicken fry from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at Claywood Event Center, 13924 N. 1100W, Nappanee. The center is located on the county line between CR 1350N and CR 56. The dine-in meal, which has been held for 20-plus years, includes fish and/or chicken strips, scalloped potatoes, cole slaw, homemade bread, coffee, lemonade, pie and ice cream. Carry-out and drive-thru meals include fish and/or chicken and sides. The meal is a popular one in the area. “We get very good reviews,” said Lamar Hochstetler, promoter for the event. “People love the fish fry and chicken meal and we get lots and lots of repeat guests from all over. We have people still coming here who were here from the beginning.” The event will also include a bake sale of pies, cookies, cakes, bread and “you name it, we’ll have it,” said Hochstetler. The cost for the meal is a freewill donation. For more information, call Hochstetler at (574) 658-4618.

The Watershed Foundation receives a NIPSCO grant The Watershed Foundation was among 18 organizations to receive the NIPSCO’s 2021 Environmental Action Grant. The foundation received $5,000 toward the Smithsonian Water/ Ways exhibit. In its sixth year, NIPSCO’s Environmental Grant has donated $370,000 to date, helping 92 projects come to fruition across northern Indiana. This year’s projects include multiple wetland restoration projects, launch of Conservation Buddies, continued support of pollinator habitats and corresponding education programs, a restoration project and support of a Smithsonian exhibit about water/ways. “NIPSCO’s Environmental Action Grant is an integral part of our commitment to strengthen and support partnerships with organizations improving the quality of the environment and this program helps fund those projects that might not happen otherwise,” said Rick Calinski, NIPSCO director of public affairs and economic development. “Working together with the communities and conservation groups in our territory, we’re working to be a leader in the preservation, protection and restoration of critical habitats and to help make a positive difference in the places we call home.” Using innovative conservation initiatives, NIPSCO is committed to maintaining its infrastructure while protecting the environment. In addition to Environmental Action Grant funding, NIPSCO works to establish early successional pollinator habitat on rights of way, forges partnerships with community organizations for restoration efforts and supports the planting of thousands of trees in northern Indiana each year. To learn more about what NIPSCO is doing to support the environment, visit NIPSCO.com/ Environment.

Gold stars awarded to Citadel cadets and students Gold stars are awarded to cadets and students at The Citadel who achieved a 3.7 grade point average or higher. Cadets and students who achieve gold star recognition are also placed on The Citadel’s dean’s list. The more than 650 cadets and students recognized for their academic achievements during the spring 2020 semester include Elijah Holder, Warsaw. The Citadel offers rigorous academic programs through its 16 academic departments organized into five schools. One of the newest departments is The Citadel Department of Intelligence and Security Studies, which is also becoming one of the most popular programs overall. With its commitment to ethical leadership as well as excellence in the classroom, The Citadel is uniquely qualified to offer a curriculum in the emerging field of intelligence and security studies.

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3,(5&(721 &$'(7 3$57,&,3$176 ³ Shown are members of the Pierceton Cadet Program for juniors and seniors from four area high schools and one home school student. Show, from left, are Tahya Lybarger, Tippecanoe Valley High School; Cameron Charles, Warsaw Community High School; Ashley Miller, Wawasee High School; Meghan Leppek, Whitko Jr./Sr. High School; Leona Sellers, Warsaw Community High

School; Alivia Marks, North Manchester (home-schooled); Christopher Bake, Tippecanoe Valley High School; and Brennan Cox, Warsaw Community High School. Cadets not pictured include: Mercy Alvarez, Wawasee High School; and Cameron Sapp, Ira Lewis, Noah Dickerson, Whitko Jr./Sr. High School. Photo by Lasca Randels.

Pierceton Police Cadets hear from FBI Special Agent %\ /$6&$ 5$1'(/6 6WDII :ULWHU Pierceton Police Cadets had the opportunity to attend a presentation by FBI Special Agent Billy Little April 11. The 12 cadets are juniors and seniors from area high schools: Warsaw, Whitko, Wawasee and Tippecanoe Valley, along with one home-schooled student from North Manchester. Little, from the Federal Bureau of Investigations Indianapolis Field Office, has been with the bureau since 2017 and works as a bomb technician. Prior to his employment with the FBI, Little spent 20 years in the Navy, working as a bomb tech. According to Little, there are 56 FBI field offices throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. During the presentation, Little shared with cadets the necessary requirements to gain employment with the FBI, along with information about training, salary and areas of investigation, which fall into one of two sections: criminal investigations or national security. The national security section includes counterterrorism and counterintelligence. “Ever since 9/11, the FBI has really put a lot of focus on counterterrorism because we had terrorists on our soil planning a huge, huge attack and somehow information didn’t get spread around right and the attack was successful,” Little said. “So the FBI has put a lot more investment in personnel, training, money into counterterrorism.” Terrorism involves both international and domestic. International terrorism includes criminal acts committed by individuals or groups associated with foreign terrorist organizations. Little used Al-Qaeda and ISIS as examples of international terrorist groups. Domestic terrorism involves individuals or groups such as “KKK or some of your ANTIFA that are committing violent crimes, different racially motivated extremists”

whose roots do not come from overseas. Little has been assigned to the Joint Terrorism Task Force. The task forces are the front line of defense against international and domestic terrorism. “I don’t know if you’re aware, but in this part of Indiana, the northeast part of Indiana, around Fort Wayne and Kendallville, we have a huge, huge population of people who have migrated from overseas, especially from the Middle East. We have approximately 10,000 people, refugees, just from Burma. We have thousands of people that are from Yemen, people from all over,” Little said. “That doesn’t mean they’re terrorists – they are not. These are just people from all over the world, but terrorists like to sneak their way into these pockets of people and migrate in and so our job is to find the bad ones, so that’s what we do.” The first JTTF was established in New York City in 1980. There are now about 200 task forces throughout the U.S., including at least one in each of the FBI’s 56 field offices, along with hundreds of participating state, local and federal agencies. Little referred to local law enforcement as “the eyes and ears of the community” and said FBI agents could not do their job without the help of local law enforcement. “We heavily rely on our state and local partners,” Little said. The Pierceton Police Cadet Program is for students interested in a career in law enforcement and the different aspects associated with law enforcement at local, county, state and federal levels. The program includes monthly meetings with presentations on policerelated topics such as CSI, traffic accident investigation, paramedic service, fire service, death investigation, community policing, S.W.A.T. and bomb squad. Pierceton Police Chief Tim Sammons is the cadet class moderator, Pierceton Police Officer Ryan Piper is the police advisor for the male cadets and Pierceton Police Officer

Ashley Jones is the police advisor for the female cadets. Each cadet was carefully vetted through a seven-page application that includes a background check. Students selected for the program have a GPA of 2.8 or higher. The cadet program, which began in 2019, is hosted by the Pierceton Police Department and is the only police cadet program offered in Kosciusko County. Sammons said it is his understanding Camp H.E.R.O., hosted by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce, is expected to take place this year and KCSO is interested in having the cadets serve in junior counselor positions. Discussion has taken place between Sammons and some of the school principals to determine when to bring the current cadet class to an end. He emphasized even if a decision is made to end the current cadet class at the end of April, the opportunity to participate with Camp H.E.R.O. and at other events will still be available. The current class of cadets includes:

Alivia Marks – North Manchester (home-schooled) Leona Sellers – Warsaw High School Ashley Miller – Wawasee High School Cameron Sapp – Whitko Jr/Sr High School Ira Lewis – Whitko Jr/Sr High School Cameron Charles – Warsaw High School Noah Dickerson – Whitko Jr/Sr High School Tahya Lybarger – Tippecanoe Valley High School Brennan Cox – Warsaw High School Christopher Bake – Tippecanoe Valley High School Meghan Leppek – Whitko Jr/Sr High School Mercy Alvarez – Wawasee High School Students interested in the cadet program may request an application from their high school principal. Applications may also be requested via email at police@ piergov.com or by phone at (574) 594-2232.

Braxton Stewart participated in play at Manchester University Braxton Stewart, Warsaw, participated in Manchester University Theatre Society’s presentation of Jean-Paul Sartre existentialist

play “No Exit.” The play was April 16-17. He participated in the role of the bellboy. Stewart is majoring in English/language arts education.

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OBITUARIES Carol Anders Carol Anders, 74, Warsaw, died April 25, 2021. Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Rosetta Anderson Rosetta Anderson, 66, Nappanee, died at 2:31 p.m. April 21, 2021. She was born Jan. 5, 1955. Surviving are siblings, Ivan Ray Anderson, Goshen, Inez Mae Mast, Nappanee, Treva Otto and Mary Otto, both of Kokomo, Elizabeth “Betty” Yoder, Topeka, David Lee Anderson and Noah Anderson Jr., both of Nappanee, and Anna Marie Miller, Etna Green; a brother-inlaw, Lester T. Miller, Kokomo; and many nieces and nephews. Services were held April 25 at the Noah Anderson Jr. residence. Burial was in Weldy Cemetery. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

Ruthann Angle Ruthann Angle, 74, North Manchester, formerly of Milford, died April 23, 2021. Arrangements are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Paul E. Bevelhimer Paul E. Bevelhimer, 92, Warsaw, died at 9:45 a.m. April 17, 2021. He was born March 14, 1929. He is survived by his wife, Eve Bevelhimer, Warsaw; his children, Peggy Coffman, Wabash, Susan Bevelhimer, Muncie, Mark Bevelhimer, Oak Ridge, Tenn., Paula Brown, Logansport, and Joe Bevelhimer, Indianapolis; a stepdaughter, Janice Taylor, North Webster; 23 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren with one on the way; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services were held April 22 at First Christian Church, Warsaw. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Barbara Beno Beverick Barbara Beno Beverick, 81, Warsaw, died Nov. 15, 2020. A celebration of life gathering for Barbara Beno Beverick will be held from 4-9 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at the Chapman Lakes Conservation Club, 3019 N. 325E, Warsaw. Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Charles M. Brower Charles M. “Chuck” Brower, 95, North Webster, died April 21, 2021. He was born Feb. 21, 1926.

He is survived by a daughter, Sue Gladieux, North Webster; a son, Michael Brower, Lexington, Ky.; four grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements.

Mitchell Eldridge Sr. Mitchell Cass “Mitch” Eldridge Sr., 77, North Manchester, died April 16, 2021. He was born May 22, 1943. On July 6, 1970, he married Cheryl M. Ludwig. She preceded him in death Jan. 30, 2017. Surviving are daughters, Michelle Morton, North Manchester, and Stella Robinson, Illinois; sons, Mitch Eldridge Jr., Logansport, Shane Eldridge, Peru, Marc Eldridge, Royal Center, Scott Eldridge, North Carolina, and Tony Eldridge, South Bend; many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; and siblings, Stella Louise Lindsay, Benny Frith and Shurlon Rowe, all of Ohio. A graveside service was held April 22 at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Mary Marlene Engle Mary Marlene Engle, 85, North Manchester, died April 22, 2021. She was born Aug. 21, 1935. On Nov. 2, 1953, she married Charles Edward Engle. He preceded her in death Jan. 24, 2003. Surviving are sons, Thomas “Tom” Engle, South Whitley, Wesley Engle and Charles Patrick “Pat” Engle, both of Warsaw; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Gladys Owens and Judy Kline, both of Warsaw. Services were held April 27 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Warsaw.

Gary C. Green Gary C. Green, 71, Rochester, died April 17, 2021. He was born Aug. 18, 1949. On Jan. 20, 1994, he married Susan L. Ritchie; she survives. Also surviving are siblings, Sandy Gunnels, Judy Duncan and Barry Green; sons, Chad Brooks, Toby Green, Todd Brooks, Jamie Green, Steven Ritchie, Roby Green and Ryan Ritchie; 17 grandchildren; and other family members, Kristie Brooks, Johnny and Jerry Matthews, Fred and Patti Warren and Merilyn Knox. In keeping with Gary’s wishes, cremation will take place. No services are planned at this time. Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

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Angela Noel Hatcher Angela Noel Hatcher, 30, Warsaw, died at 10:15 p.m. April 24, 2021. She was born Feb. 25, 1991. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Samantha Jo and Harvey Ludwig, Warsaw; her father and stepmother, George Clinton and Jennifer Hatcher, Warsaw; a brother, Mikel Hatcher, Pierceton; a sister, Sara Hatcher, Warsaw; maternal grandparents, Jimmy Jetton, Hillsboro, Ala., and Mae Walker, Hartselle, Ala.; paternal grandparents, George and Betty Hatcher, Warsaw; three uncles; ﬁve aunts; a niece; and a nephew. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 29, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

David Dean Heath David Dean Heath, North Webster and Naples, Fla., died April 8, 2021. He was born Oct. 29, 1939. He is survived by his wife, Susan Heath; his children, Victoria Rutledge, Jim Heath, Mike Heath, Jeff Garner and Robyn Jones; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. A celebration of life was held April 14 at the La Maison Condominium in Naples, Fla. A celebration of life will be held at the North Webster American Legion at a later date.

Helen Howard Helen Howard, 70, Warsaw, died April 24, 2021. Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Charles L. Hunter Charles L. “Chuck” Hunter, 92, Mansﬁeld, Ohio, formerly of Mentone, died at 10:20 a.m. April 14, 2021. He was born April 27, 1928. On Feb. 27, 1949, he married Lois I. Baum. She preceded him in death May 28, 2015. He is survived by a daughter, Rebecca Thomas, Ontario, Ohio; a son, Mark Hunter, Fort Gratiot, Mich.; ﬁve grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Carolyn Fivecoat, Mentone. A graveside service was held April 19 at Mentone Cemetery. King Memorial Home, Mentone, was in charge of arrangements.

Iva L. Johnston Iva L. Johnston, 101, Pewaukee, Wis., formerly of Warsaw, died April 23, 2021. Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Phillip J. Keim Phillip J. Keim, 84, Syracuse, died April 22, 2021. He was born Jan. 13, 1937. On April 1, 1967, he married Janet Troyer; she survives. He is also survived by a son, Michael Keim; and two grandchildren. Friends may call from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, May 2, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. A private graveside service will take place at Violett Cemetery at a later date.

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Robert S. “Bob” Luzbetak, 80, Cromwell, died at 5:30 a.m. April 22, 2021. He was born Dec. 12, 1940. On Oct. 25, 1985, he married Carol J. (Yunker) Seibert. She preceded him in death July 17, 2016. Surviving are sons, Robert Luzbetak, Wilmington, Ill., and John Luzbetak, Joliet, Ill.; daughters, Jacqueline Paulsen, Myrtle Beach, S.C., Frances White, Columbia City, Kristine Tanner, Bringhurt, and Jody Kaminski, Orlando, Fla.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his companion, Linda Hughes, Muskegon, Mich.; a sister, Barbara Luzbetak, Joliet, Ill.; and brothers, Joe Luzbetak, Richard Luzbetak and Ed Luzbetak, all of Joliet, Ill., and Ray Luzbetak, Yuma, Ariz.

Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster, is in charge of arrangements.

Karen Lee Newhouse Karen Lee Newhouse, 74, Warsaw, died at 4:10 p.m. April 22, 2021. She was born Dec. 31, 1946. On Oct. 3, 1987, she married Stephen H. Newhouse; he survives. Also surviving are sons, Mike Newhouse, Washington, and Joshua Gunter, Avon Lake, Ohio; daughters, Jennifer Jostes, Cedar Lake, and Vondria Netzley, Warsaw; 15 grandchildren; a brother, Mike Hall, Leesburg; and sisters, Cathy Hall, Warsaw, and Jane Endicott, Honeoye Falls, N.Y. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 1, at First United Methodist Church of Warsaw, 179 S. Indiana St. Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Dr. Leonora Noel Dr. Leonora Noel, 87, California, formerly of Warsaw, died April 18, 2021. Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Robert D. O’Blenis Robert D. “Bob” O’Blenis, 79, Bonita Springs, Fla., formerly of Milford, died April 10, 2021. He was born Jan. 28, 1942. On March 31, 1961, he married Hilda J. Evans; she survives. Also surviving are daughters, Tammar J. Hammer, Labelle, Fla., and Amy M. O’Blenis Beatty, Plant City, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; an uncle; and his cousins. A celebration of life is being planned from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, May 2, at Anchor Christian Church, 11651 E. Terry St., Bonita Springs, FL 34135. Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas L. Perzee Thomas L. “Tom” Perzee, 72, Pierceton, died at 5:59 p.m. April 19, 2021. He was born Feb. 17, 1949. On June 28, 1969, he married Janet A. Yordy. She preceded him in death Aug. 21, 2015. Surviving are brothers, John Perzee, Cedar Lake, and Raymond Perzee, Herford, Ariz.; a sister, Sandra Perzee, Joliet, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. Cremation took place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw. Memorial services were held April 26 at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster. Burial was in Lowell Memorial Cemetery.

Arthur Peterson Arthur “AJ” Peterson, 42, Etna Green, died April 12, 2021. He was born March 27, 1979. He was adopted March 23, 1991. He is survived by his father, Curtis Peterson, Rossville; biological parents, Fred Auterson and Pamela Kolawole; daughters, Josie Peterson and Katelin Peterson, both of Killeen, Texas, Nevaeh Louk and Emily Louk, both of Frankfort; a son, Arthur Bebee/Peterson, Frankfort; sisters, Shelley Mitchell, Frankfort, and Hope Redinger, Etna Green; a brother, Glen Auterson, Bourbon; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held April 26 at Goodwin Funeral Home, Frankfort. Burial was in Green Lawn Memorial Park, Frankfort.

Marilyn M. Shaver Marilyn M. Shaver, 83, North Manchester, died April 20, 2021. She was born June 10, 1937. She is survived by a sister, Elaine Shaver, Highland Park, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews. At the ﬁnal request of Marilyn, no services will be held. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, was in charge of arrangements.

Bernard R. Shepherd Bernard “Bernie” Ray Shepherd, 63, Silver Lake, died April 17, 2021. He was born May 2, 1957. He is survived by his mother, Oralee Shepherd, Claypool; a brother, Darrell Shepherd, Winona Lake; a sister, Sharon Miller, Akron; and seven nieces and nephews. Services were held April 23 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake.

Jon B. Shoda Jon B. Shoda, 80, Louisville, Tenn., died April 23, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Lynda; his son, Tod Shoda, West Palm Beach; Rob and Kathy Morrison of Pittsburgh; Doug and Edna Heaton of Hawaii; three granddaughters; and siblings, Dennis Shoda, Clearwater, and Marsha Hoy, Ft. Myers Beach; many nieces and nephews; and inlaws, Aaron (Patti) Hinesley, Sharon Hinesley, Bill and Barbara Hill and Pat Dame. His ﬁnal resting place will be “back home in Indiana” with a private service.

Payton A. Slaymaker Payton Allie Slaymaker, 10 1/2, Claypool, died at 9:45 p.m. April 21, 2021. She was born Oct. 10, 2010. Surviving are her parents, Kim and Andrew Slaymaker, Claypool; a sister, Avery; her grandparents, Geri Slaymaker, Pierceton, Sam and Carol Slaymaker, Pierceton, and Jim and Wanda Stafford, Claypool; and greatgrandparents, Wayne and Diann Slaymaker, Pierceton, and Jim and Doris Stafford, Warsaw. Services were held April 26 at Gospel Hill Church. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake. RedpathFruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Columbus Slone Jr. Columbus Slone Jr., 78, Warsaw, died at 10:45 a.m. April 17, 2021. He was born Aug. 18, 1942. In 1976, he married Patricia Myers Slone, who survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Kim Elkins, Warsaw; sons, Mark France, Burket, DeWayne Slone, Claypool, Brian France, Irondale, Ala., and Jerry Slone, Tucson, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; six brothers; and three sisters. Services were held April 22 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Interment was in Graceland Cemetery, Claypool.

Richard J. Strong Richard John Strong, 78, Syracuse, died at 12:20 a.m. April 21, 2021. He was born Aug. 27, 1942. On Oct. 23, 1966, he married Nancy J. Clark; she survives. Also surviving are daughters, Wendy Strong, Milwaukee, Wis., Heather Strong, Seattle, Wash., and Andrea Lesnett, Seattle, Wash.; sons, Ryan Strong, Seattle, Wash., and Kevin Strong, South Bend; two grandchildren; and brothers, Gregory Strong, Amberg, Wis., and Douglas Strong, Pewaukee, Wis. Visitation was held April 27 at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse. Graveside services followed in the Syracuse Cemetery.

Lynda Thornburg Lynda Thornburg, Syracuse, died April 26, 2021. Arrangements are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Linda K. Utter Linda K. Utter, 71, North Manchester, died April 19, 2021. She was born Dec. 23, 1949. On Oct. 2, 1970, she married Bryon T. Utter. He preceded her in death July 1, 2015. Surviving are daughters, Dawn Harding, Fort Wayne, and Kristie Utter, Silver Lake; brothers, James Bucher, Akron, Thomas Bucher, Sil-

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OBITUARIES Continued from page 12 ver Lake, and Elbie Bucher, Sarasota, Fla.; a sister, Myra Wade, Marysville, Calif.; and ﬁve grandchildren. Services were held April 24 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Burial was in Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake.

Josephine Walmer Josephine Walmer, 92, Winona Lake, died at 6:30 p.m. April 20, 2021. She was born May 13, 1928. On June 8, 1947, she married Warren Da-

BIRTHS vid Walmer. He preceded her in death May 31, 2014. Surviving are sons, James Loren Walmer and Robert Gene Walmer, both of Warsaw; a daughter, Sharon Kay Wilson, Warsaw; 10 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw. Services will follow at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery.

Westen R. Denton Lindsey and Kyle Denton, Syracuse, are the parents of a son, Westen R., born at 10:58 a.m. April 22, 2021, at Goshen Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 4.6 ounces and was 20 inches long. Isaiah Lynn Hochstetler Elvin and Brenda (Miller) Hochstetler, Milford, are the parents of a son, Isaiah Lynn, born at 9:35 p.m. April 25, 2021, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Court News Small Claims The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Snow and Sauerteig LLP v. Natasha L. Adams, $4,780.55; v. Joseph J. Beer, $742.70; v. Christine Cuban, $827.96; v. Heidi Dolbee, $3,169.45; v. Ruben Espinoza, $1,268.74; v. Stephanie Finley, $1,603.45; v. Beth Fisher, $1,265.74; v. Jeffery Fuller, $379.74; v. Maribel Guerra, $4,406.26; v. Jennifer Herrick, $4,773.12; v. Justin Holler, $682.24; v. Keith R. Hurley, $1,379.36; v. Candi Kayler, $3,410.43; v. John Kuipers, $1,344.78; v. David Lindley, $4,753.34; v. Maria Martinez, $707.37; v. Jocelyn Ortiz, $1,708.57; v. Tracy Potts, $7,016.61; v. Ruby Rodriguez, $8,000; v. Sharrea Rose v. $6,093.45; v. Cody Rowe, $6,232.29; v. Chloe Scroggs, $2,314.88; v. Justin Stover, $8,000; v. Joseph Underwood, $4,262.34; v. Marichely Vargas-Santiago; v. Maria Vick, $5,363.14; v. Melanie Washington, $4,234.59 Aegis Dental Group Warsaw P.C. v. Clinton Boggs, $1,216; v. Andrea Bradford, $3,393.58; v. Alexandra Kollars, $1,777.54; v. Frank Kollars, $1,624.33; v. David Lindley, $1,945; v. Sara Mills, $1,034.50; v. Morgan Noe, $840; v. Zachariah Rumbaugh, $2,496.74; v. Candelario RamirezHernandez, $4,907.28 Stucky, Lauer and Young LLP v. Michelle James-Ramirez, $731.13; v. Heather Pickens, $1,842.98 Stephanie Skelton v. Jennifer and Mike Simmons, $2,830

Civil Collections The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Chris Kehler presiding: One Advantage LLC v. Alisha Brower, $5,834.26 Midland Funding LLC v. Jennifer Buell, $4906.61; v. Dennis Carlson, $2,025.28; v. Kelly Hutchinson, $1,510.39; v. Kineysha M. Pacheco Figueroa, $1,902.53 Gateway Financial Solutions v. Johnie Dove, $8,248.50 Lake Michigan College v. Matthew Gregory, $1,417.78 Glenbrook Credit Acceptance Corporation v. Dustin Harty, $12,191.36 Credit Corp. Solutions Inc. v. James Hollon, $4,987.20 LVNV Funding LLC v. Rebecca Keough, $878.95; v. Ann Littlejohn, $2,910.46; v. Cassie Minix, $1,036.03; v. Phillip Waddle, $1,422 Discover Bank v. Ashwin Sanath Kumar, $6,480.98 Teachers Credit Union v. Roma Terrell, $5,131.86

Evictions The following evictions have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Frauhiger Realty LLC v. John Arthur, $6,043.29 Larry Flory v. Betty and Ed Cochran, $8,000 Sherri Makinson v. William Ross, $4,798

Superior Court II The following infractions have been ﬁled in Kosciusko Superior Court II, Judge Torrey Bauer presiding:

Failure of occupant to use safety belt — Leon Hershberger, Silver Lake, $25; Debbie McNees, Warsaw, $25; Alejandra Diaz, Warsaw, $25; Michelle Kistler, Pierceton, $25; Rachelle Dickey, Warsaw, $25; Jessica Hauck, Winona Lake, $25; Jose Gomez, Warsaw, $25; Tyler Simerl, Winona Lake, $25 Failure to provide vehicle registration certificate — Jon Soffel, Chesterton, $160; Christopher Yoder, Nappanee, $160 Speeding — Billy Bryant, Warsaw, $160.50; Efrain Ayala Jr., Warsaw, $160.50; Jordan Gaines, Warsaw, $160.50; Casey Wallace, Warsaw, $160.50; Ulises Jimenez Ramirez, Akron, $160.50; Adam Mingucha III, New Paris, $160.50; Taylor Fuentes, Warsaw, $160.50; Hannah Klimek, Warsaw, $168.50; Julia Weikart, Warsaw, $160.50; Miguel Cervantes, Warsaw, $160.50; Jeffery Cumberland, North Webster, $160.50; Darwin Farmer, Syracuse, $160.50; Skylar Hale, Warsaw, $160.50 Driving while suspended — Roscoe Brown, Warsaw, $185.50; Julio Mayotl, Pierceton, $185.50 Failure to possess hunting license while hunting — Juan Nunez, Warsaw, $160; Blaine Oberholzer, Milford, $160 No valid driver’s license — Michael Creaser, Warsaw, $160.50; Tara Alvarez, Goshen, $160.50; Kathryn Rhamey, Warsaw, $160.50; Aureliano Mendez, Warsaw, $160.50 Speeding and learner’s permit violation — Joshua Hochstetler, Nappanee, $185.50 Failure to register — Jessica Erhart, Claypool, $160.50; Richard Dunnuck, Claypool, $160.50 Allow unlicensed individual to operate vehicle on highway — John Simpson, Leesburg, $160.50 Unlawful possession of tobacco, e-liquid or an electronic cigarette — Keagan Vancuren, Leesburg, $160 Unsafe lane movement on road with two or more lanes — Julie Stutzman, Etna Green, $160.50 Operating with expired plates and driving while suspended — Eduardo Cintron, Nappanee, $210.50 Disregard lighted signal — Erin Boxley, Warsaw, $160.50 Speeding and driving while suspended — Jeffery Hutcherson, Warsaw, $210.50 Disregarding an official traffic control device — Hollie Powell, Warsaw, $160.50 Speeding and driving left of center — Gustavo Ramos, Winona Lake, $185.50 Disregarding stop sign — Jeffrey Beaman, Leesburg, $160.50.

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

Ferrara-Alonzo Anthony Ferrara, 29, Syracuse, and Jennifer Alonzo, 33, Syracuse

Malacara-Contreras Jose Anotonio Solorzano Malacara, 49, Warsaw, and Maria del Rocio Lo-

PUBLIC AUCTIONS In light of coronavirus precautions, we encourage our readers to check auctioneers’ websites for sale status updates. At press time, the following were scheduled:

Spring Farm Consignment Auction 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 1, at 1411 S. 900W, Larwill (south of town 2¾ miles on SR 5 to CR 100S; west 1½ miles to CR 900W; then north ½ mile). King Auction Svcs.

Home Improvement Equipment Online-only auction through 6 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at metzgerauction.com. Location: Warsaw.

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Engle-Root Christian Engle, 24, Pierceton, and Britany Lavern Root, 27, Pierceton

Patterson-Freeman Christopher D. Patterson, 32, Warsaw, and Danielle N. Freeman, 36, Pierceton

Columbia-Swindle Bradley Ross Anthony Columbia, 38, Warsaw, and Jessica L. Swindle, 32, Warsaw

Nering-Smart Daniel Nering, 29, Warsaw, and Lexie Leanne Smart, 25, Warsaw

Jilton-Housman Jerry W. Jilton, 31, Cromwell, and Lindsay R. Housman, 33, Cromwell

Carey-Bone Russell Carey, 56, Warsaw, and Brenda Bone, 45, Warsaw

Mast-Schrock James D. Mast, 27, Nappanee, and Hanah M. Schrock, 21, Nappanee

Kerlin-Kerlin Jason Kerlin, 49, Warsaw, and Lurena Kerlin, 44, Warsaw

Joy-Kramer Christopher L. Joy, 30, Warsaw, and Haley A. Kramer, 27, Claypool

Geber-Hoover Ricky L. Gerber, 58, Syracuse, and Michelle M. Hoover, 53, Syracuse

Hall-Hall Brett A. Hall, 36, Warsaw, and Gretchen L. Hall, 39, Warsaw

Varvel-Furnas Russel D. Varvel, 29, Avon, and Allyson R. Furnas, 26, Warsaw

Cotterman-Cotterman Blaze A. Cotterman, 28, Warsaw, and Autumn R. Cotterman, 27, Warsaw

Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have ﬁled for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Berry — Sheena Berry, Warsaw, and Michael Berry, Copperas Cove, Texas. Married: March 30, 2014. Separated: April 16, 2021. There is one minor child. Malagon — Jose Malagon, Warsaw, and Maria Patino, Warsaw. Married: Sept. 19, 2007. Separated: Sept. 19, 2020. There are three minor children. Kelly — Brandi Kelly, Warsaw, and Jeremy Kelly, Warsaw. Married: June 26, 2004. No date of separation available. There are four minor children. Sherrill — Stephani Sherrill, Claypool, and Ben Sherrill, Leesburg. Married: Sept. 21, 2019. Separated: Feb. 28, 2021. There are no minor children. Kreft — Helena Kreft, Warsaw, and Terry Kreft II, Warsaw. Married: Oct. 10, 2015. Separated: April 19, 2021. There is one minor child. Lukens — Jeremy Lukens, Warsaw, and Amber Bulmer, Fresno, Calif. Married: Jan. 2, 2002. Separated: June 1, 2006. There are no children. Lindley — Charlotte Lindley, Claypool, and David Lindley, Claypool. Married: July 7, 2017. Separated: Feb. 19, 2021. There are no minor children.

5 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, at 917 4B Road, Nappanee (1 mile south of town on SR 19 to CR 1350N; west 3 miles to County Line Road; south 1 mile to 4B Road; then west ¾ mile). LC Auctions & Real Estate

Goshen Consignment Auction 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 8, at

2909 Peddlers Village Road, Goshen. Peddlers Auction

Consignment Auction 10 a.m. Saturday, May 8, at the Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long Drive (from SR 13 in uptown, turn east on Main Street; follow 1/3 mile to community center. Road name changes at the curve.) Salazar Auction Svc., auctioneer Joe Salazar

Waldron Lake Home 3 p.m. Saturday, May 8, at 122 E. Sunny Acres South, Rome City (from town, west on Front Street, becoming 1000N, for 2½ miles to Sunny Acres South; then south 1 block). Two-bedroom channelfront home. Estate of Sally Hoeﬂe. Hahn Auctioneers

Wilbur And Esther Bontrager, Owners 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, at 11211 CR 18, Middlebury (from US 20-SR 13 intersection, east 1 mile to CR 43; south ½ mile to CR 18; then west ¼ mile). Chupp Auctions

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May 1 - North Webster, IN – Online Only Auction – 1 pm 2006 Ford, 2005 Flagstaff Camper, Project Furniture, Antiques & More!

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1,&( '$< )25 $ %(1(),&,$/ 5,'( ³ Chad Berkeypile, director of American Legion Riders of Post 223 in Syracuse, left, and Sally and Pam Juarez of the Nappanee Riders pose outside the beer garden at the Nappanee post after the organization÷s ﬂrst Dandelion Spring Ride Saturday, April 17. Photo provided.

Nappanee American Legion Riders host spring ride fundraiser %\ 5$< %$/2*+ 6WDII :ULWHU Twenty-one motorcycles carrying 35 riders participated in the Nappanee American Legion Riders’ ﬁrst Dandelion Spring Ride Saturday, April 17. The caravan left American Legion Post 154 in Nappanee at 12:30 p.m. for a 50-mile circuit

that proceeded along county roads and US 6 from Bremen to Wakarusa. Members of the Nappanee post and American Legion Post 223 in Syracuse participated in the event. Following the one-hour ride, the caravan returned to the Nappanee post for a meal of sloppy joes, sides and desserts, along with a beer garden and

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cornhole competition. The ride was held as a fundraiser for the widow of Brent D. Gordon, an Army veteran who was a member of American Legion Post 223 in Syracuse. Gordon served in the military from 1972-74 and was in the reserves until 1978. He passed away Jan. 8, 2021. “We want to make it annual ride,” said Bob Juarez, director of the Nappanee ALR. “People want to do it again.” The ride raised about $750, include a $100 donation from the Syracuse post and a donation from Paul Pinney, who won the 50/50 raffle and returned his $275 winnings for Gordon’s widow. Riders were charged $10 each to participate in the ride. Juarez expressed special thanks to the Nappanee and Bremen police departments and Wakarusa Fire Department for clearing traffic for the caravan. He also thanked the city of Nappanee for donating the fencing for the outdoor beer garden. Officers of the Nappanee ALR are Juarez, director; Mitch Grevenstuk, assistant director; Sally Juarez, treasurer; Linda Grevenstuk, secretary; and Andrea Maxfield, historian. Nappanee’s American Legion Riders sponsor a public dinner the third Friday of each month at 5 p.m. until sold out at the Legion post, 201 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee. Juarez issued an invitation to join the ALR. “Anyone who is member of the American Legion, Sons of the American Legion or Legion Auxiliary and owns his or her own bike of at least 350cc can join.” For more information, call Juarez (574) 304-7002 or the Nappanee post at (574) 773-7686.

67521* /,*+7 ³ Johannes (Jan) Vermeer painting of ”The Milkmaid‘ is the setting very similar to almost all of his paintings. A strong light is coming in the window of his home in Delft. Photo provided.

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Jan Vermeer is another most famous artist %\ '$5/$ 0&&$0021 *XHVW :ULWHU The Dutch Golden Age artists included some lofty ﬁgures, such as Rembrandt and Frans Hals. Not so highly esteemed during his life, Johannes (Jan) Vermeer is today lauded as one of that elite group. He was not impoverished as his work was moderately successful, but like many other artists his work grew in reputation and recognition after his death. If you will notice in his painting, “The Milkmaid,” the setting is very similar to almost all of his paintings. One will often see furniture and accessories from his home in many of his portraits. Vermeer married a Catholic woman, who had a wealthy mother. Some of his paintings took a religious bent after his conversion at the urging of his mother-in-law. Vermeer was not a proliﬁc artist. His work was precise and carefully crafted. Only 34 paintings are recognized as his work, although some authorities say that number should be 66. Like Rembrandt, Vermeer began to collect art by other artists. He also became a dealer, but still did not become wealthy, in spite of his in-law leaving his family in

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