the Paper - Kosciusko County Edition - May 3, 2023

Old Jail Museum hosts new Vietnam War, Native American displays

The Old Jail Museum reopened Wednesday, March 1, after closing for the season and it has two new exciting displays, an updated website, a new logo and a new interactive kiosk.

The nonprofit Kosciusko County Historical Society was founded in 1966. The museum, run by the society, currently has a Vietnam War memorial display.

“One of our featured exhibits this season at the Old Jail Museum is a display honoring Vietnam era veterans. We have quite a few artifacts,” said Greg Steffe, the Old Jail Museum’s co-director. “Later this summer, we will have a program to highlight this.”

Steffe said a volunteer came up with the idea.

The Vietnam display will be available through the remainder of the year. “They were asked to serve their country. So they deserve to be honored,” said Steffe.

Steffe said there are dress uniforms from four of the military branches at the museum. A mannequin is dressed in combat gear, which the museum had to buy, as military members were not allowed to bring them home, said Steffe. The museum also has an honor roll listing some of the Vietnam veterans from the county.

The museum also has a display dedicated to Native Americans. “There were numerous reservations here in Kosciusko County,” said Steffe. These include the Miami and Potawatomi Indians.

In fact, Steffe said, his father and grandfather found Indian artifacts on their property near Atwood.

He said settlers and the Indians got along; however, some Native Americans, such as the Miami Indians, did not get along with other tribes.

The Indian artifacts will be on display until mid-December.

The genealogy discussion group will be visiting Hastings Village Tuesday, May 16. Hastings is located at the corner of CR 425W and CR 1050N, on the southwest corner of the junction of the Lee Beer Farm in Milford.

Beer has been relocating old buildings from the area to his property and restoring them to create a historical

village. This small village is located across the road from the original Hastings General Store, which served as the local store, post office and meeting place for early settlers. Other buildings from the past include a schoolhouse, log cabin, hardware store, a little white church, a hunter’s cabin complete with animal skins and a barbershop, which also served as a dentist’s office.

Steffe said the museum is working on a membership drive. Since Jan. 1, membership has grown from 250 to 413.

“We are currently offering a special for $25 per family,” said Steffe. “This membership is good through the end of 2024.”

In addition, a membership comes with six Thaddeus magazines. There are also opportunities to volunteer or get a private tour of the museum. A lifetime membership is $450.

The museum also has a new interactive kiosk. This year, the kiosk features Native Americans.

The historical society is also participating in the last soldier project. They are doing one in every county in Indiana, Steffe said. On Saturday, June 10, a ceremony will be conducted at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

As for the website, kosciuskohistory.com, “We are trying to get that updated,” said Steffe. The museum also has a genealogy room for those studying their family tree, said co-director Es-

ther Eickhoff. The museum’s hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

um or Kosciusko County Historical Society, visit kosciuskohistory.com or its Facebook page or call (574) 269-1078. The museum is located at 121 N. Indiana St., Warsaw.

NOW Y OUR N EIGHBOR

Kosciusko County NEP coordinator addressing food insecurity in the county

ing trials and parks.

Back in 2008 the local grocery store in downtown Walkerton closed down because people shopped out of town.

Caroline Arnett, a native of Walkerton and the nutrition education coordinator for Purdue Extension Kosciusko County, soon realized the impact losing that grocery store had on the community.

“I started to realize how many people didn’t have cars or they were disabled or elderly. They used to walk to the store because it was right downtown.” She began to research what it would take to get a grocery store back in town and came across the term “food desert.” That grocery store closing down sparked a career for her in Extension.

During a chance meeting, she learned about the nutrition education program position. It was her dream job tackling the issue of food insecurity. Arnett explained the NEP is supported by a grant through USDA and supplemental nutrition education grants.

Her job is to work with audiences who have limited resources on matters such as food insecurity and finding affordable ways to exercise, such as using free pedestrian/walk-

Arnett came to Kosciusko County Extension in April 2022. At the time she spent a few months in LaPorte County finishing up a project there. She then traveled to Brazil and Bangladesh on mission trips.

As the NEP coordinator she works on the nuts and bolts issues of food insecurity. Another component of the program is free nutrition and cooking classes. “Our goal is how to get people nutritious food,” she said.

While in LaPorte County Arnett started a food rescue through area schools in LaPorte and Michigan City. She also worked with other nonprofits and opened food pantries in migrant neighborhoods. “I work on anything I can prove will give community members access to nutritious food,” she said.

In Kosciusko County, Arnett already has a number of projects in the books. She has been making contact with all the area pantries, learning about their resources. She’s been working with Goshen Health on a mobile garden. Kosciusko County Master Gardeners have also volunteered to teach some classes about gardening.

Arnett is also working with Live Well Kosciusko and she’d

like to establish a food insecurity task force.

She’s working to see where she can be plugged in to help address the issue of food insecurity with Kosciusko County’s five-year plan. “I’m pretty excited about that,”she said.

Local schools have also reached out about developing a school wellness plan; she’ll be assisting with the upper grades. She is also working with a local church that is working on installing a community garden.

“I love what I do because I get to do different things every day. And I get to impact people in a positive way.”

The food insecurity rate in the county is at 10.5% or about 8,000 people who feel they are not able to access food to lead a healthy life.

Arnett said those 8,000 are typically families with young children, the elderly and the disabled with key drivers being unemployment, poverty, income upset and lack of transportation.

In the last year she has found Kosciusko County to be incredibly welcoming with people she meets being willing to connect her with someone else in addressing food insecurity. And she still dreams of opening her own grocery store one day.

D’Souza named vice president of digital strategy

Barry D’Souza has been named vice president of digital strategy, announced Joel Richard, chief experience officer for Interra Credit Union.

In this role, D’Souza will spearhead the credit union’s business intelligence and digital strategy, providing a cohesive and consistent digital member experience.

D’Souza comes to Interra with more than a decade of financial expertise in the digital realm. “At Interra, we know our members’ needs and are well-equipped to meet each individual where they are,” he said. “It’s my commitment in this role to apply my industry knowledge and help our members achieve their financial goals through their own personalized journey.”

D’Souza recognizes the importance of digital in the financial landscape. “Interra offers strong technology services for its members. Digital is not an afterthought,” he stated.

“It is a primary driver in the financial decisions, for both service providers and end users, and plays an essential role in meeting our members’ needs,” he concluded.

Originally from Bombay, India, D’Souza and his wife have called Fort Wayne home for over a decade.

Durski joins McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels

McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, recently welcomed Caryn E. (Escher) Durski to its professional staff.

Durski is a native of Mishawaka, graduating from Mishawaka High School in 2005. She attended Indiana University South Bend to study nursing until deciding to attend Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Wheeling, Ill. She graduated in 2011 with a degree in mortuary science and passed her national board exam prior to graduation.

She completed an internship at Opsal-Kostel Funeral Home in Yankton, S.D., and passed the state boards for her funeral director license.

Sew Special Network plans

May 6 garage sale fundraiser

Sew Special Network of Northern Indiana Inc. will mark its one-year anniversary as a new Kosciusko County charity with a fundraiser.

The group is planning a combination garage sale/upscale resale event from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at 4108 E. Lakeview Trail, Leesburg, in the Stanton Lake Estates area.

Expect to find lots of vintage and new items, including small household appliances, antique toys, sewing and craft items, a rare vintage children’s furniture set of metal folding table and four chairs from the 1950s and sizes of clothes ranging from big to small and wide to tall.

Sew Special Network was organized by Marsha Frantisak of Leesburg, who wanted to continue sewing and crafting for

charity after leading a group of sewers who made nearly 6,000 face masks during the pandemic. The network is similar to a nonprofit Frantisak formed in Danville, Ohio, before moving to Indiana in 2012.

Sew Special Network gathers donated materials and members make items to give to other charitable groups. Winter gear for all ages and items for infants, toddlers, hospital, home care, nursing home and homeless shelter needs are made. The group has grown from six to more than 20 volunteers and hopes to expand.

Money raised at the sale will go toward the purchase of necessary supplies and also saving for a “more accessible” place for the group to work, according to Frantisak.

For more information about Sew Special Network or to volunteer, contact Frantisak at ssnainfo23@gmail.com or (574) 453-2185.

Durski joined Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home in Plymouth, where she worked for more than 10 years, first as a funeral director and later as a junior partner.

In April, Durski joined McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels in Warsaw. She will be serving families with the senior funeral director, David Baker.

Durski and her husband, Joe, have three children, Neala, Orrin and Nolin. They reside in Plymouth and attend St. Michael Catholic Church.

Marcuccilli named to dean’s list

Macelyn Marcuccilli, Warsaw, was recently named to the dean’s list at the University of Kentucky.

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Good Neighbors

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Editor’s Note: The Good Neighbors column is for people looking for hard-to-find or old items or for people seeking advice, not for items you can find in a local store or sell through the help of a classified ad.

This column will now run every other week.

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Birds flying into window

Good neighbors: To the person asking about the birds flying into their window, it works to place a doll in the window where the bird is. — A reader Lowery organ

Good neighbors: I have a Lowery organ that needs a new home, two keyboards, one-octave foot pedals. Also of note is it has its own rhythm section and other special effects. For free! Call (574) 5518347.

Old jeans

Good neighbors: I have swatches of faded blue denim and several pairs of old, faded, distressed blue denim jeans, some torn and ripped. Any quilters or craft persons who can use this material in their crafts can pick them up in the Lake Manitou community. Write me at maddenm65@ hotmail.com.

Boat and trailer

Good neighbors: I have a boat and trailer, free for pick-up. Trailer does need tires and it needs to be moved. Call (574) 518-1947.

New questions

Iron with steamer — Looking for a Rowenta brand iron with the steamer in working

condition. Call (574) 773-2298.

Spring cleaning — Would any good neighbor like their donations picked up? I am looking for items for a fundraiser yard sale for a Girl Scout Gold Award project. Call Renee at (513) 543-3410.

Used pillows — What does one do with old, no longer used pillows that are still in good condition? Can they be used for another purpose? Does any craft person use them? I would be glad to give away about five of them. I hate to throw things into a landfill if they can be repurposed. I live in the Wakarusa area. Reply through this column. I will look for a response from an interested party.

China bowls/platters — Looking for white Gibson fruit design china serving bowls and meat platters. Reply through this column. — A reader

Plates/mats/books — Wanted: Crystal Splendor plates, diamond and square impression mats and books from Wilton. Also wanted, an encyclopedia set from the last five years. I also have extra Taster’s Choice jars. Call (877) 551-3708.

Propane tank — Wanted: 500-gallon or bigger propane tank for home use. Call (260) 593-0506.

Garage — I am looking for a garage. I only need it for two months to put a motor in my race car. A one-bay garage will be fine. The roof to my barn fell in this winter. Call (574) 267-7618.

Food labeling: What’s in there anyway?

Understanding what is in food and beverages we may consume can help us make healthier decisions. However, sometimes food labels can be misleading and difficult to comprehend.

Learn how to identify the primary components of food labels, decipher marketing claims and make informed food decisions. Join Purdue Extension for a

free educational program presented by Emily Christ, Purdue University Extension Educator in Health & Human Sciences in Elkhart County. This program is being offered 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, in person at The Hub (formerly Bristol Food Pantry) at 101 W. Vistula St., Bristol. The program will run about one hour.

If you would like to join Pur-

due Extension Elkhart County for the program, preregister by calling Jenn at the Extension Office at (574) 533-0554 or emailing fink24@purdue.edu. This program and all programs of the Purdue University Extension Service are open to everyone. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please call Emily at (574) 533-0554 by May 13.

Self-taught artist – Grandma Moses

Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses (1860-1961) was a housekeeper-turned-homemaker who received no formal education but became a legend for her lively folk art paintings. She first became interested in art as a child when her father would buy a sheet of white paper for the children.

As she married and grew her own family, she pivoted into creating decorative art. When Moses was 76 years old, she developed arthritis and could no longer use her sewing needles, so her friends suggested she try painting again.

At first, she just used whatever medium she had on hand, such as house paint. Once she could afford to buy art supplies, she created paintings on pressed wood using oil paints. Moses had a talent for creating paintings of the simple rural life that had surrounded her when living on farms throughout her life.

She designed her paintings to depict the way life used to be without modern features and began selling them for $3 to $5 each depending on the size. Of her paintings, a German fan stated, “There emanates from her paintings a light-hearted optimism; the world she shows us is beautiful and it is good.” (en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/

Grandma_Moses)

Moses created award-winning jams and baked goods and it was this talent that led to her discovery by art collector Louis J. Caldor in 1938.

A local store had an exhibit in the window with Moses’ jams and baked goods and her paintings were used as a backdrop. Caldor saw the paintings and was so impressed he bought all the paintings in the window and 10 additional paintings from Moses.

The next year, Caldor arranged for the paintings by Moses to be included in New York’s Museum of Modern Art exhibition titled “Contemporary Unknown American Painters.” This led to exhibitions of her artwork throughout Europe and the United States over the next 20 years. Grandma Moses created over 1,500 canvasses in three decades and her work has been reproduced on greeting cards, tiles, fabrics and ceramics and used to market products. For more information, visit theartstory.org/amp/ artist/grandma-moses.

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 beginning May 6 through July 16. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The museum is located at 429 S. Main St., Elkhart. Admission is $10 for adults. For more information, call (574) 293-6660.

• The Heartland Artists Gallery will be hosting the annual Small Wonders Juried Exhibit from May 2 through June 2. The gallery is located at 101 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Notice To Taxpayers Of Kosciusko County May 10, 2023

Admission is free. For more information, call (574) 936-9515.

• 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 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. Admission

is free. The gallery is located at 302 E. Winona Ave. in Warsaw. For more information, email lakelandartassociation@gmail.com.

• Kim Lanoue is the featured exhibitor at the Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery. The gallery is inside of 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) 527-4044 (leave a message) or email to mcdar7@gmail.com.

To subscribe: Send email address to mcdar7@gmail.com.

Spring

Mentone — 202 East Main St. Milford — State Road 15 North

North Webster — State Road 13 North Pierceton — 108 S. First St.

Silver Lake — 102 E. Main St.

Syracuse — 502 S. Huntington

Warsaw Downtown — 202 E. Center St.

Warsaw West — 1221 W. Lake St.

Warsaw North — 420 Chevy Way

Warsaw East — 3601 Commerce Dr. Winona Lake — 99 Chestnut St.

1. Banks will accept checks if they are made payable to TREASURER OF KOSCIUSKO COUNTY.

2. Banks will also accept cash.

3. In order to receive credit, your payment must be accompanied by a 2022 spring tax statement.

4. Any questions regarding a tax bill must be cleared at the County Treasurer’s Office.

5. If mailing your tax payment, it must be postmarked on or before May 10, 2023 to avoid penalty.

6. LAKE CITY BANK is the only bank authorized by the Kosciusko County Treasurer to accept tax payments.

NOTE: All Payments By Mail Must Be Sent Directly To Treasurer Of Kosciusko County (P.O. Box 1764, Warsaw, IN 46581) Kosciusko County Treasurer

Kerlin Motorsports makes Hartford City youth’s dream come true

There was a buzz at Kerlin Motorsports Thursday, April 27. Not only was the long-time tractor and motorsport dealer hosting an open house, but it was also assisting in its first Make-A-Wish program.

Kerlin Motorsports presented Isaiah Rittichier, 12, with his

very own tractor.

Rittichier, who is dealing with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, said he wanted the tractor to assist his family on the family farm. Rittichier, who is from Hartford City, made his request last fall.

Jessica McBride, a mission fulfillment specialist with Make-AWish Foundation, explained certain conditions must be met in order for

a child to qualify for a wish through the foundation. A child needs to be critically, not terminally, ill. A recommendation a child receive a wish usually comes from the child’s family, doctor or a social worker.

Once a recommendation is made, Make-A-Wish verifies the child’s

condition. McBride said there is typically a lot of paperwork involved and the child’s medical team must sign off on all wish types.

Make-A-Wish then provides a Discovery Team that assists the child in figuring out exactly how their wish may be achieved.

“Isaiah came right out of the gate with a tractor,” McBride said. Such a request in not the usual type of wish the organization deals with. In fact, this is only the second time McBride is aware that a request for agricultural equipment has been made in her region, which covers Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky.

Because of his age and the fact the tractor is vehicle, a Make-AWish board had to approve Rittichier’s wish. McBride said the fact he comes from a farming family and already knew how to drive a tractor helped sway the board to approve the wish.

After arriving at the dealership, Bret Wolf of Kerlin Motorsports gave Rittichier and his father, Joshua, the official walk-through on the tractor, including the formal starting of the engine.

“I’ve always wanted a tractor since I was 3,” Rittichier said. He told reporters he didn’t have a

preference as to what type of tractor, “as long as it got the job done,” he said. He hopes to get out in the field with it in the next few weeks.

Rittichier plans to grow sweet corn, turnips, lettuce and other vegetables in about 20 acres. He said his favorite part of gardening is the fresh fruits and vegetables that result.

Before heading for home, Wolf presented Rittichier with a toolbox with a tape measure, square measure, a small level and several seed packets inside. “I left enough room in it so it can grow with you,” Wolf said. Rittichier was also given the manuals for his new tractor.

Goshen Sleep Disorders Center earns reaccreditation

Goshen Sleep Disorders Center has earned its fourth consecutive reaccreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

During the reaccreditation process, the sleep center demonstrated that its sleep medicine program meets the academy’s standards for patient safety, evaluation, outcomes and quality care.

“This distinction reaffirms our commitment to the highest quality of care in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders,” said Randy Christophel, Goshen Health president and chief executive officer.

“It also recognizes our dedication to educating our community about the connections between sleep and overall health

Spaghetti dinner benefit held in honor of Christian Rogers

The community is invited to a spaghetti dinner benefit, 4 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at Warsaw VFW Post 1126, 1350 W. Center St., Warsaw. Freewill donations will be accepted, with proceeds going to Chris Cage Roberts’

family in honor of Christian Rogers in care of Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran School Scholarship.

Karaoke by Vickie Foreman will begin at 6 p.m. and raffle baskets will be distributed.

Purse Bingo to benefit Junior Achievement

Support area students and Junior Achievement of Warsaw and Tippecanoe Valley Schools by attending one or both of two great events May 12 and 13.

Junior Achievement is once again sponsoring the annual Cash Bingo at 6 p.m. Friday, May 12, (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) and Purse Bingo at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 13 (doors open at 9 a.m.).

Both events will be held in the Heritage Room in Winona Lake. Proceeds from these events benefit local students through career education and exploration activities.

Tickets for each of these events are now available for purchase at $40 per event at: secure.qgiv.com/for/2023warsa wtippecanoevalleycashbingo and secure.qgiv.com/for/2023warsawti

ppecanoevalleypursebingo.

Each ticket includes a complimentary drink and 20 games of bingo. Cash prizes, purses, wallets and raffle prizes are all part of the fun. For more detailed information and future updates, go to the Junior Achievement of Warsaw and Tippecanoe Valley Schools Facebook page.

and well-being.”

Goshen Sleep Disorders Center has held the academy’s accreditation continuously since first awarded in 2002.

“One in three adults don’t get enough uninterrupted sleep to protect their health,” said Dr.

Sultan Niazi, medical director for Goshen Sleep Disorders Center and Goshen Physicians Sleep & Allergy Medicine. “Our goal is to deliver the quality care patients deserve and improve sleep health.”

The Sleep Disorders Center fo-

cuses on comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, including insomnia, sleep apnea and narcolepsy. The center is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine to provide home sleep apnea tests as well as diagnostic sleep studies.

2022-2023 KOSCIUSKO YOUT

A Letter From The President

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to congratulate each member of the Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy graduating class of 2023 on a job well done and also express my thanks to them for volunteering their time in our community.

This marks the 30th year of providing an opportunity for juniors from local high schools to be involved in KYLA. This year, thirty-four students have spent the last eight months learning about various aspects of Kosciusko County, leadership, and how we can contribute by becoming more involved. They have volunteered their time in order to serve their community as well as complete their Project Proud. Once again, the Project Proud presentations were very impressive. Great job!

I would like to express my sincere thanks for all who have contributed to the success of KYLA throughout the year. Many community leaders volunteered time, resources and facilities to assist us. Also, thank you to the parents and the schools who have supported the students throughout the year. We appreciate your interest in the future of our community. I would also like to recognize the contributions of the KYLA Board Members this year. I appreciate all you have done to help make this another successful KYLA class.

We wish the best to each of the graduates and look forward to seeing them in leadership roles in our community in the future.

Cindy Klusman, President Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy Board of Directors

Var Bobba

Warsaw

Activities: Speech & Debate, Student

Council, HOSA, SODA, Envirothon

Future College: Indiana University

Major: Biology or Pre-med

Parents: Aravinda & Kalpana Bobba

Siblings: Harshiltha

Project Proud: Care for CardinalConducted CPR training with Cardinal Services clients for emergency situations.

Graciela Cobaxin

Warsaw

Activities: Student

Council, FFA

Future College: Purdue University

Major: Animal Science

Parents: Tonya

Martinez

Siblings: Hector, Thalya, Alex, Christian, Araceli, Renesme

Project Proud: Beaman Home –Helped to organize a fundraiser luncheon for the Beaman Home.

Elizabeth Heckaman

Warsaw

Activities: HOSA, SODA, Academic Superbowl

Major: Biomedical

Engineering

Parents: Tim & Noel Heckaman

Siblings: Ruth, Vivian

Project Proud: Tree Planting the Growing Foundation - Raised funds to purchase trees and organized the planting of those trees at local parks and businesses.

Justine

Activities:

Ana Brito-Rosales

Warsaw

Activities: BTE, Student Council, BPA, FCCLA, Art Club, Academic Superbowl, Environmental Club, HOSA/SODA

Future College: University of Notre Dame

Parents: Emeteria Rosales

Siblings: Maricela, Marcelo, Linda

Project Proud: Care for CardinalConducted CPR training with Cardinal Services clients for emergency situations.

Reid Deneve

Whitko

Activities: NHS, Student Council, Archery, Tennis, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Concert Band, CYC, Youth Group Major: Exercise Science or Kinesiology

Parents: Emily Deneve, Tim Deneve

Siblings: Willow, Autumn Project Proud: Combined Community Services – Volunteered time to stock the food pantry and hygiene rooms; organized room for new clothes.

Erika Henderson

Tippecanoe Valley

Activities: Volleyball, Student Athlete Leadership Council, Lifting

Major: Business

Parents: Vince & Junko Henderson

Siblings: Maria Project Proud: Combined Community Services –Volunteered time to stock the food pantry and hygiene rooms; organized room for new clothes.

Ocken

Whitko

FFA, NHS, Golf, 4-H, Art Club, SADD

Major:

Art / Business

Parents: Jay & Lyn Ocken

Siblings: Jhett, Jarrett

Project Proud: Tree Planting the Growing Foundation - Raised funds to purchase trees and organized the planting of those trees at local parks and businesses.

Carson Parker

Tippecanoe Valley

Activities: Swimming, Lifting

Future College:

Ball State

Major: Architecture

Parents: Hillary Parker, Jay Dee Parker

Siblings: Alayna Parker

Project Proud: Destiny Rescue –Spread awareness and raise funds for Destiny Rescue which exists to end child sexual exploitation and slavery.

KYLA CLASS OF 2023 — Front Row L to R: Erika Henderson, Catherine Johnston, Sophia Johnston, Kaylynn Miller, Caroline Stump, Katelyn Stump, Justine Ocken, Hadley Ferguson, Graciela Cobaxin.

Middle Row L to R: Senate Shaw, Sidney Nelson, Leah Forshtay, Ciara Privett, Jocelynn Faulkner, Elizabeth Heckaman, Hannah

Lena Doll

Triton

Activities: Volleyball, Softball, Spirit Club, Art Club, Spanish Club, Science Club, Student Council, NHS, Indiana Shock Softball

Major: Pre-med / Biology

Parents: Joe & Ashley Doll

Siblings: Madeline, Clara, Hayden Project Proud: Care for CardinalConducted CPR training with Cardinal Services clients for emergency situations.

Ethan Huber

Whitko

Activities: Band, Academic Team, NHS

Future College: Grace College

Major: Pre-med

Parents: Jack & Tina Huber

Siblings: Isiah, Elijah, Zach Project Proud: Animal Welfare League – Raised funds, collected items and volunteered at AWL.

Clara Porter

Warsaw

Activities: Tennis, Key Club, SODA

Parents: David & Nicole Porter

Siblings: Abbigail, Ellie Project Proud: Combined Community Services – Volunteered time to stock the food pantry and hygiene rooms; organized room for new clothes.

Jocelynn Faulkner

Triton

Activities: Cross Country, Basketball, Track, Spirit Club, Science Club, Student Council, Spanish Club, Youth Group

Major: Pre-med for ER nurse

Parents: Joel & Justina Faulkner

Siblings: Jaela

Project Proud: Toys for Pre-K –Collected gently used toys and books and donated them to local preschools.

Catherine Johnston

Warsaw

Activities: High school and travel soccer, French Club

Major: Veterinary Sciences

Parents: Leann & Christopher Johnston

Siblings: Sophia

Project Proud: Toys for Pre-K –Collected gently used toys and books and donated them to local preschools.

Ciara Privett

Triton

Activities: Cheerleading, Track, Spanish Club, Spirit Club, FCS

Major:

Dental Hygienist

Parents: Scott & Jillian Howell

Siblings: Austin

Project Proud: Beaman Home –Helped to organize a fundraiser luncheon for the Beaman Home.

Snyder, Allison Clark, Back Row L to R: Alayna Kreps, Lena Hagg, Patrick Stump, Reichenbach, Ethan

Hadley Ferguson Whitko

Activities: NHS, Cheerleading, 4-H, Peace Keepers

Parents: Bob Ferguson, Carmen Ferguson

Project Proud: Beaman Home –Helped to organize a fundraiser luncheon for the Beaman Home.

Sophia Johnston

Warsaw

Activities: High school and travel soccer, French Club, SODA, Math Academic Superbowl

Major: Biology

Parents: Leann & Christopher Johnston

Siblings: Catherine

Project Proud: Toys for Pre-K –Collected gently used toys and books and donated them to local preschools.

Claire Reichenbach

Warsaw Activities: High School & Club

Volleyball, Tennis, Dance, Key Club

Major:

Sports Medicine

Parents: Heather & Brian Reichenbach

Siblings: Jonah

Project Proud: Beaman Home –Helped to organize a fundraiser luncheon for the Beaman Home.

Clark,

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

2022-2023 Sponsors

The Board of Directors for the Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy would like to extend a special “Thank You” to the following businesses, organizations and individuals that have generously supported the academy this past year. It is because of this support that we were able to continue giving back to our local community. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Sponsors include: Lake City Bank, Matthew’s Painting, Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital, Monteith’s Best One Tire and Auto Care, CTB, Inc., Tecomet, Medtronic, Penguin Point Systems, Creighton Brothers LLC, Maple Leaf Farms, Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club, OrthoPediatrics, LLC, Grace College, The Papers Inc., DePuy Synthes, NIPSCO, Walmart Foundation, First Federal Savings Bank, Crossroads Bank, Dr. Dane and Mary Louise Miller Foundation, Emerson and Natalie Poort.

Other sponsors include: Ink Free News, Warsaw Times Union, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department, Baker Youth Club, K21 Health Foundation, Ivy Tech Community CollegeWarsaw, Warsaw Community Church, First Christian Church, Owl’s Nest, Dan’s Pies, Kosciusko County Community Foundation & Combined Community Services.

KYLA 2022-2023

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President ................... Cindy Klusman

VP/Treasurer .................. Cindy Krou

Secretary ....................... Dianna Jones

Curriculum ....................... Alyx Bates

Public Information .........Jeremy Dewell

Fundraising/Selection .......Carl Lauster

Raquel Brouwer

Warsaw

Activities: Dance, Theatre, Teen Court, BTE

Parents: Jennifer Brouwer

Siblings: Regan, Peri

Project Proud: Combined

Allison Clark

Wawasee

Activities: Tennis, Robotics, Girls

Soccer Manager, Academic Super Bowl, NHS

Major: Biology

Parents: Alan & Diana Clark

Siblings: Adrianna

R:

Lechlitner, Clara Porter, Cheyenne Hawley, Lena Doll, Carson Parker, Cameron Manuel, McKale Stump, Var Bobba, Reid Deneve, Grace Ganser, Claire Ethan Huber. Not Pictured: Raquel Brouwer

Leah Forshtay

Lakeland Christian Academy

Activities: KEYS, NHS, Volleyball

Future College: Grace College

Parents: Tobi & Jaci Forshtay

Siblings: Jacob & Elias

Project Proud: Toys for Pre-K – Collected gently used toys and books and donated them to local preschools.

Alayna Kreps

Whitko

Activities: NHS, Teens for Nature, Archery, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Youth Group, CYC, FCA

Parents: John Hook, Amy Hook

Siblings: Austin, Owen, Jessica, Gracie, Ashly

Project Proud: Destiny Rescue –Spread awareness and raise funds for Destiny Rescue which exists to end child sexual exploitation and slavery.

Senate Shaw

Wawasee

Activities: DECA, Cross Country, Track, Science & English

Academic Superbowl, Environmental Club, Student Council, Key Club, NHS

Parents: Matthew & Lisa Shaw

Siblings: Sawyer, Story, Scout, Summit

Project Proud: Tree Planting the Growing Foundation - Raised funds to purchase trees and organized the planting of those trees at local parks and businesses.

Special Events ........... Miriel McFarland

Advisor/Selection ..............Barb Goslee

Student At-Large ............Izabelle Losee

Student At-Large ................Keely Roe

Grace Ganser

Warsaw

Activities: Student

Council, Speech,

Orchestra

Major:

Molecular Biology

Parents: Tom & Michele Ganser

Siblings: Olivia

Project Proud:

Animal Welfare League – Raised funds, collected items and volunteered at AWL.

Caleb Lechlitner

NorthWood

Activities: Football, Basketball, Student

Council, 4-H, FFA, Showing and raising cattle and sheep

Future College: Purdue University

Major: Ag Sales /

Management

Parents: Fred & Heather Lechlitner

Siblings: Hayden, Halle

Project Proud: Care for CardinalConducted CPR training with Cardinal Services clients for emergency situations.

Hannah Snyder

Triton

Activities: Volleyball, Softball, Spirit Club, NHS, Food Council

Major: Nursing

Parents: Jeff & Johna Snyder

Siblings: Lauren, Ryan

Project Proud: Animal Welfare League – Raised funds, collected items and volunteered at AWL.

Abigail Goble

Tippecanoe Valley

Activities: NHS

Major: Medical field

Parents: Jerry & Michelle Goble

Siblings: Lucas

Project Proud: Care for CardinalConducted CPR training with Cardinal Services clients for emergency situations.

Cameron Manuel

Tippecanoe Valley

Activities:

Tennis, Basketball, Baseball, NHS

Major:

Sports Management

Parents: Keith & Cara Manuel

Project Proud: Toys for Pre-K –Collected gently used toys and books and donated them to local preschools.

Caroline Stump

Tippecanoe Valley

Activities: Student Council, Sunshine Society, Mock Trial, NHS, JAG

Parents: Donna Stump, Herb Stump

Siblings: Katelyn, Lacey, Whitney

Project Proud: Tree Planting the Growing Foundation - Raised funds to purchase trees and organized the planting of those trees at local parks and businesses.

Community Services – Volunteered time to stock the food pantry and hygiene rooms; organized room for new clothes.

McKale Hagg

Warsaw Activities: Chess, Track & Field, Drummer at church

Parents: Aimee & Brad Hagg

Siblings: Miriam

Project Proud: Destiny Rescue –Spread awareness and raise funds for Destiny Rescue which exists to end child sexual exploitation and slavery.

Kaylynn Miller

Tippecanoe Valley

Activities: NHS, Student Council, Sunshine Society, Mock Trial, Cheerleading

Major: Pre-law

Parents: Steve & Jill Miller

Siblings: Brent, Ethan

Project Proud: Destiny Rescue –Spread awareness and raise funds for Destiny Rescue which exists to end child sexual exploitation and slavery.

Katelyn Stump

Tippecanoe Valley

Activities: Swim Team, Student Council, Art Club, Sunshine Society, Mock Trial, NHS, JAG

Major: Pre-law or English

Parents: Donna

Stump, Herb Stump

Siblings: Caroline, Lacey, Whitney

Project Proud: Tree Planting the Growing Foundation - Raised funds to purchase trees and organized the planting of those trees at local parks and businesses.

Project Proud: Destiny Rescue –Spread awareness and raise funds for Destiny Rescue which exists to end child sexual exploitation and slavery.

Cheyenne Hawley

Triton

Activities: Tennis, DECA, Student Council, Horse judging team, Spirit Club, Food Council, NHS, FFA, 4-H

Future College: Purdue University

Major: Agronomy

Parents: Craig & Serena Hawley

Siblings: Sierra, Savannah, Sabrya, Soraya

Project Proud: Combined Community Services – Volunteered time to stock the food pantry and hygiene rooms; organized room for new clothes.

Sidney Nelson

Tippecanoe Valley

Activities:

Volleyball, 4-H, NHS

Major: Biochemistry

Parents: Jenny Nelson

Siblings: Grant

Project Proud: Animal Welfare League – Raised funds, collected items and volunteered at AWL.

Patrick Stump

Warsaw

Activities: Boy Scouts, Tennis, BTE

Future College:

Purdue University

Major: Mechanical

Engineering

Parents: Elizabeth

Wise, Louis Stump

Siblings: Nolan

Project Proud: Animal Welfare League – Raised funds, collected items and volunteered at AWL.

Ana Brito-Rosales, Abigail Goble.

Caleb

OBITUARIES

Edgar Allen Anglemyer Expert Card Player

Edgar Allen Anglemyer, 84, Southbury, Conn., passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Regional Hospice of Danbury after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer’s.

He was the husband of Phyllis (Ferber) Anglemyer. Ed was a 37-year resident of Southbury, Conn.

Born on March 1, 1939, in Goshen, the son of the late Hubert R. and Jeannetta (Logan) Anglemyer.

He was predeceased by his sister, Patricia (Anglemyer) Naylor, to whom he was affectionately known as “Scooter.”

Ed received his bachelor of arts in economics from Hanover College, where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity (aka Big Brother Angles) and served four years in the Air Force. While stationed at Langley AFB in Virginia, he met his wife, Phyllis, and the two were happily married for 53 years.

After his service, Ed would go on to work for over 30 years at Duracell in purchasing and in his retirement, volunteered to read to the elderly in Southbury and always made it a point to donate blood every 56 days.

Ed is survived by his wife, Phyllis; son, Craig Anglemyer and his wife Michelle of Blythewood, S.C. and their daughters, Destiny and Hope; son, Dan Anglemyer and his wife Cynthia of Winnetka, Ill., and their four children Logan, Tucker, Maggie and Douglas; his nieces, Lori (Gopher) and Kristy (Cricket); and nephew, Jeff (Dog).

In addition to being sorely missed as the bedrock of his family, Ed’s passing will create a void for his lifelong friend, confidante and partner in crime, Eugene Clancy, who had a knack for pulling Dad out of his shell, as well as his amigos Dick, Rich, Art, Bill and Lupus (yes Joe, you are last, but at least your name got in the paper).

Ed was a meat and potatoes guy (literally, his favorite meal was Phyllis’ meatloaf and baked potatoes — except for the Christmas when someone, who shall remain nameless, forgot to turn the oven on.)

The freedom of the road was important to Ed and when he was no longer able to drive, he turned his attention to his tractor and went on long rides with his grandchildren in his lap and lovingly asked whether they wanted “turtle or rabbit speed.”

Ed was a semi-pro caramel maker, ardent college basketball fan (Go Hoosiers! Go Huskies! Go Friars!) and gardener. Always lucky, Ed scored a hole in one, believed he won the Florida lottery (only to find out the ticket was planted by his granddaughters) and was an expert card player, enjoying bridge in college, poker in the Air Force and Go Fish with his grandkids in his later years. Ultimately, Ed was best known as the East Coast euchre champion: “Pick it up, I’m going alone.” Alone in a game of cards maybe; together in our hearts forever.

There will be a private memorial service in August. Donations in Ed’s remembrance may be made to Regional Hospice of Danbury at 30 Milestone Road, Danbury, CT 06810.

Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.munsonloveterefuneralhome.com.

James Martin Beer II

Wawasee Summer League Commissioner

James “Jamie” Martin Beer II, dedicated father of three, son, brother and friend to many, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at his home in Syracuse.

Jamie entered this world on Oct. 3, 1978, missing his father’s birthday by hours, hence why he was named after his dad. He was born into a sports loving family and was a very passionate fan of Notre Dame football, the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears.

Jamie was often the loudest in the cheering section and you rarely ever saw him without his beloved Cubs hat on. Jamie transferred that love of sports into his high school athletic career as an outstanding football player. As he transitioned into life as a parent, he greatly enjoyed coaching his children in various sports and, in more recent years, he served a full three-year term as commissioner of the Wawasee Summer League and was a long-standing board member for both this same organization as well as the Syracuse Parks and Recreation.

His many generous volunteer hours were instrumental in maintaining the program, the fields and in building the new baseball/softball fields that will celebrate their inaugural season in a matter of days, an event he was so looking forward to.

Jamie was a 1997 graduate of Wawasee High School and a lifetime resident of Kosciusko County. Outside of his aforementioned volunteer work, Jamie’s life revolved around his children and family. In 2021, Jamie became a grandparent to his beloved grandson, Stetson. For the 18 months they shared together on this earth, they formed an exceedingly strong bond which brought a joy to his life that was evident to everyone who saw them together.

Jamie is survived by his mother, Deborah Beer of Syracuse; his son, Devin (Chelsea) Beer of Goshen; his two daughters, Mackenzie and Morgan Beer, both of Milford; three brothers, Jared (Rebecca) Beer of Syracuse, Joseph Beer of Indianapolis and Cameron (Michelle) Beer of Indianapolis; a sister, Candace (Jeffrey) Adams of Wooster, Ohio; his beloved grandson, Stetson Beer of Goshen; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Beer, as well as his grandparents, Donald and Ruth Beer and Lois McMillen.

A life celebration took place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, May 1, at Titus Funeral Home-Owen Chapel, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Funeral services followed at 1 p.m. Burial took place at Milford Cemetery, Milford. Pastor Billy Hesketh presided.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that a memorial donation be made to offset funeral costs and allow his children to lay their father to rest.

To leave a condolence, please visit www.titusfuneralhome.com.

Mary Brock

Lifelong Area Resident

Mary Brock, 98, Syracuse, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, at The Waters of Syracuse.

She was born December 24, 1924, in Cromwell, to Roscoe and Ethel (Stocker) LeCount. On Dec. 22, 1986, she married James Brock, who preceded her in death in 2005.

Mary was a lifelong area resident. She retired from Laketronics in Syracuse and was an auxiliary member of the Syracuse American Legion.

She will be lovingly remembered by her two daughters, Rita (Doug) Ihnen and Judith (Mike) Roberts; two sons, Donald (Tam) Garber and Ronald (Michelle) Garber; 17 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and a brother, Jack LeCount.

She was also preceded in death by four sisters and five brothers.

Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, was in charge of arrangements.

Amy Angel

Amy Angel, 58, North Webster, died April 22, 2023.

Arrangements are currently pending at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Dale R. Anglemyer

Dale Richard Anglemyer, 89, Goshen, died at 8 p.m. April 23, 2023.

He was born June 27, 1933. On Aug. 31, 1979, he married Norma Penland, who preceded him in death Jan. 5, 2013. Then in October 2013, he married Wanietta (Reynolds) Kreider Anglemyer; she survives.

He is also survived by a son, Garry Anglemyer, Wakarusa; daughters, Mary Jo Dowsma, Goshen, and Stacy Lee, White Pigeon, Mich.; a few grandchildren and great-grandchildren; stepdaughter, Vicky Miller, Goshen; stepson, Roger Kreider, Long Beach, Miss.; three stepgrandchildren; three stepgreatgrandchildren; and a son-in-law, Mike Beard, Bristol.

Visitation was held April 27 at Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen. Burial was in Frame Cemetery.

Kris Keirn Barone

Kris Keirn Barone, 54, Syracuse, died April 22, 2023.

She was born Feb. 2, 1969. In 2001, she married Bruce Barone; he survives. She is also survived by a sister, Kandy Keirn Schwandt, Bloomington; a niece; and two great-nieces.

Services were held April 27 at YoderCulp Funeral Home, Goshen.

Margaret Baumgartner

Margaret M. Baumgartner, 95, Warsaw, formerly of rural Mentone, died at 4:50 a.m. April 24, 2023.

She was born Nov. 24, 1927. On Feb. 16, 1947, she married W. Wayne Baumgartner. He preceded her in death Dec. 11, 2010.

Surviving are daughters, Carol Sisk, Claypool, and Virginia Tuttle, Rochester Hills, Mich.; daughter-in-law, Debbie Baumgartner, Mentone; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild due in May; four stepgreat-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Lehman, Holland, Ohio.

Services were held April 29 at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Interment was in Mentone Cemetery.

Amy Capps

Amy Capps, 49, Tippecanoe Lake, Leesburg, died April 22, 2023.

Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home of North Webster.

Joseph Arthur Clark

Joseph Arthur Clark, 90, Fort Wayne, died at 10:30 p.m. April 21, 2023.

He was born Sept. 9, 1932.

Surviving are his children, Cindy Simmons, Fort Wayne, David Clark, Pierceton, and Douglas Clark, Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Jane Clark.

Joseph desired to have no services. He will be interred in Etna Green Cemetery at a later date. Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, was in charge of arrangements.

Christopher Aaron Davidsen

Christopher Aaron Davidsen, 49, LaGrange, died April 26, 2023.

He was born June 19, 1973.

He is survived by a daughter, Eva Jean Davidsen, Westminster, Colo.; parents, Bob and Vanessa Davidsen, LaGrange; brother, Brad Davidsen, Napierville, Ill.; a niece and nephew; five uncles; eight cousins; six second cousins; and very special friends.

Services were held May 3 at Richville United Methodist Church. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery, Kimmell. Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, was in charge of arrangements.

Jennifer Marie Dawson

Jennifer Marie “Jenny” Dawson, 63, died at 6:23 a.m. April 22, 2023.

She was born June 11, 1959. She married James “Mike” Dawson, who survives.

Also surviving are sons, James Dawson, Pierceton, and Mitchell Dawson, Warsaw; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces, Continued on page 11

nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Services were held April 26 at Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery, Claypool.

Charles E. Dunlap

Charles E. Dunlap, 82, Argos, died at 4:08 a.m. April 20, 2023.

He was born Oct. 3, 1940.

Surviving are nieces, nephews and caregiver.

Graveside gathering will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Burial will follow with the United States Navy Honor Guard and the American Legion Post 68, Argos. Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, is in charge of arrangements.

Mayor Patricia Fisel

Mayor Patricia “Patty” Fisel, 82, Ligonier, died at 2:17 a.m. April 25, 2023.

She was born April 11, 1941. On March 22, 1957, she married Thomas E. Fisel Sr., who preceded her in death. Surviving are daughters, Teresa A. Linville, Greenville, Ohio, and Pamela M. Howard, Montgomery, Mich.; brother, Calvin Schlemmer, Angola; sisters, Jeannie Gibson, Middlebury, Linda Hamlin, Churubusco, and Nancy Brown, Syracuse; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two greatgreat-grandchildren.

Services were held April 30 at Stones Hill Community Church, Ligonier. Burial was in Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier. Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, was in charge of arrangements.

Cheryl Fouts

Cheryl Fouts, 61, Warsaw, died April 20, 2023.

She was born March 27, 1962. On Sept. 24, 1988, she married John K. Fouts, who preceded her in death in 2002.

Surviving are sons, Chad Fouts and Seth Fouts, both of Warsaw; stepsons, Greg Fouts, Leesburg, and Scott Fouts, Claypool; sisters, Kay Kelly, Leesburg, Shana Leed and Jamie Hall, both of Plymouth; sisters-in-law and brothersin-law, Tonya Boggs, Judy (Bob) Fisher, JoAnn (Kevin) Williams and Jay (Shannon) Fouts; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services were held April 25 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Jonathan E. Gaerte

Jonathan E. Gaerte, 46, Wawaka, died April 21, 2023.

He was born April 6, 1977.

Surviving are his parents, Edd and Brenda Gaerte, Wawaka; his children, Delylah Gaerte and Nathaniel Gaerte, both of Garrett; sister, Lori Miller, Wawaka; brother, Scott Gaerte, Ligonier; two nephews; and a niece.

Services were held April 28 at The Crosswalk at United Methodist Church, Ligonier. Burial was in Oak Park Cemetery. Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, 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, Tina Ball, Ligonier, Jeff Guyas, Syracuse, and Greg Guyas, Summerfield, Fla.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A life celebration was held April 24 at Titus Funeral Home of Syracuse. A graveside service was held April 25 at Sparta Cemetery, Kimmell.

Danny R. Harmon

Danny R. Harmon, 68, Marion, formerly of Warsaw, died just after 7 p.m. April 19, 2023.

He was born Aug. 7, 1945.

Surviving are his children, Christopher Harmon, Indianapolis, Jessica Harmon, Columbus, Ohio, Dana Kimchi, Westerville, Ohio, and Jacob Harmon, Shelbyville; his second wife, Regina Ousley; stepsons, Randy Ousley, Bourbon, and Ryan Ousley, Warsaw; and eight grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 2

p.m. Friday, May 12, at Oakwood Cemetery, 421 N. Maple Ave., Warsaw. Those wishing to attend may join the line-up just inside the cemetery gates beginnings at 1:45 p.m. Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Craig Peter Higley

Craig Peter Higley, 68, Nappanee, died at 10:26 p.m. April 25, 2023.

He was born Oct. 1, 1954. On July 28, 1979, he married Paula Inks; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Jamie Holloway, California, Rachel Inks, South Bend, David Higley, Lakeville, and Katie Lawson, White Lake, Mich.; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandson; and siblings, Dana Higley, Three Rivers, Mich., Deborah Engel, Cassopolis, Mich., Susan Rhinehart, Edwardsburg, Mich., and Jane McCrory, Elkhart.

Services were held May 2 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Burial was in South Union Cemetery, Nappanee.

Sharon Elaine Hyde

Sharon Elaine Hyde, 87, Warsaw, died April 26, 2023.

She was born Nov. 27, 1935. On Jan. 8, 1982, she married Bruce E. Hyde Jr.; he survives.

Also surviving are her children, David Evans, Warsaw, Jacqueline Evans, Silver Lake, and Tracy Parker, Warsaw; stepchildren, Crystal Stahl, Pierceton, and Harold Hyde, Palestine; sister, Ruth Klopfenstien, Columbia City; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Services were held May 2 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Donna M. Jackson

Donna M. Jackson, 93, formerly of Larwill, died at 6:05 p.m. April 23, 2023.

She was born Jan. 11, 1930. On Jan. 25, 1964, she married DeWayne E. Jackson. He preceded her in death June 30, 2012.

Surviving are her children, Steven W. Gradeless, Almond, Wis., Rex L. Gradeless, Littleton, Colo., and Sherry Lee, Albion; a brother, Rex D. Mort, Pierceton; a sister, Phyllis J. Faudree, Warsaw; eight grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild.

Services were held April 29 at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton.

Max Leroy Jamison

Max Leroy Jamison, 85, Claypool, died at 12:53 a.m. April 21, 2023.

He was born Sept. 10, 1937. On June 5, 1965, he married Connie Elaine Bennett. She preceded him in death May 13, 2021.

He is survived by a daughter, Jodi Lozano, Warsaw; sons, Dennis Jamison, Claypool, and Patrick Jamison, Palestine; four grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; and a sister, Joan Perdue, Rochester.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Kerry L. Koontz

Kerry L. Koontz, 77, North Webster, died April 22, 2023.

He was born Nov. 29, 1945.

He is survived by a son, Jay Koontz; and sisters, Judy Kelsey and Kay Caskey.

A celebration of life will be held from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at the American Legion Post 253, North Webster. Military honors will immediately follow.

Titus Funeral Home of North Webster is in charge of arrangements.

Billy Frank Landrum

Billy Frank Landrum, 73, Cromwell, died April 26, 2023.

He was born Feb. 24, 1950. On March 17, 2000, he married Rebecca Coplin; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Christie, Daniel, Jim, Chris and Rachel; 13 grandchildren; 3.5 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Hazel Cummings, Betty Jones and Pauline Anderson.

Services were held May 1 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier.

Claire Rae Lopez

Claire Rae Lopez, 83, Bourbon, died April 20, 2023.

She was born May 26, 1939. She married Jorge Lopez, who survives. She is also survived by a daughter, Lorie Albright, Bourbon; five grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Cremation has been chosen and no services are planned. Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon, was in charge of arrangements.

Nannette Mikuly

Nannette Mikuly, 60, North Webster, died April 25, 2023.

Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home of North Webster.

Mary E. Owens

Mary E. Owens, 87, Albion, died April 22, 2023.

She was born Oct. 14, 1935. On Aug. 28, 1954, she married Charles C. Owens, who preceded her in death in 2021.

She is survived by a daughter, Charlotte E. Owens, Las Vegas, Nev.; siblings, Billy Gibson and Rhoda Wright; sister-in-law, Kristie Gibson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Per her wishes, no services will be held. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Ray E. Plummer

Ray E. Plummer, 82, Goshen, died April 23, 2023.

He was born Oct. 30, 1940. On Dec. 14, 1963, he married Dianne L. Lay; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Dawnna Plummer, Warsaw, Timothy Plummer, Claypool, and David Plummer, Elburn, Ill.; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and siblings, Peggy Ramey, Carey Plummer and Nancy Oberhaus, all of Ohio; and sisters-in-law, Joyce Plummer, Phyllis Brewer and Linda Decker.

Services were held April 27 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Michael E. Reynolds Sr.

Michael “Mike” E. Reynolds Sr., 73, Wakarusa, died April 25, 2023.

He was born Sept. 24, 1949. On Oct. 21, 1968, he married Sara Reynolds; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Sheila Smallwood and Harold Reynolds, both of Wakarusa; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Judy Bowman and Nancy Suddarth; and brothers, David Reynolds, Tim Reynolds and Steve Reynolds.

Services were held May 3 at Holdeman Mennonite Church, Wakarusa. Burial will be at Olive (West) Cemetery at a later date. Rieth Rohrer Ehret Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa, was in charge of arrangements.

Karen Ridderman

Karen Ridderman, 73, Warsaw, died April 23, 2023.

She was born Nov. 2, 1949. In 1980, she married Rich Ridderman; he survives.

She is also survived by a brother, Jerry Fahner; her children, Nate Ridderman, Dayna Ridderman and Erica Ridderman; and five grandchildren.

Services were held April 29 at Walnut Creek Church, Warsaw. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw was in charge of arrangements.

Adrian Rose

Adrian Rose, 74, Warsaw, died at 10:25 p.m. April 23, 2023.

He was born July 18, 1948. On Aug. 17, 1971, he married Rebecca “Becky” Jo Allen. She preceded him in death Jan. 17, 2012.

Surviving are daughters, Melissa Gamble and Sheila Richards, both of Warsaw; three grandchildren; a brother, Joe Rose, Kentucky; and sister, Debra Frazier, Indiana.

A celebration of life was held April 27 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

John Wayne Scheuer

John Wayne Scheuer, 52, Warsaw, died at 5:15 p.m. April 24, 2023.

He was born Oct. 6, 1970.

He is survived by his mother, Cynthia Maire Jones, Logansport; daughters, Sierra Lantz, Goshen, Latasha Listenberger, Macy, and Whitney Scheuer, Tennessee; nine grandchildren; and a sister, Angela Scheuer, New Orleans, La.

A memorial service was held May 3 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Franklin D. Scott

Franklin D. “Frankie” Scott, 86, Warsaw, died April 22, 2023.

He was born June 20, 1936.

He is survived by his dear friend that became his family, Robert and Vicki Johnson and their sons, Trey and Tyler; a niece; two nephews; and many greatnieces and nephews.

Per his wishes, no formal services will be held. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Alice May Wallace

Alice May Wallace, 82, Burket, died at 2:15 a.m. April 24, 2023.

She was born Jan. 15, 1941. On June 10, 1972, she married Delbert Dean Wallace, who preceded her in death Aug. 23, 2010.

She is survived by a daughter, DeEnna Wallace, Silver Lake; two grandsons; a great-grandson; and brothers, David Richtmyre, Pensacola, Fla., and Phillip Richtmyre, Cadot, Wis.

Services were held April 27 at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Interment was in South Union Cemetery, Nappanee.

B IRTHS

Vanessa June Miller

Louis and Melody Miller are the parents of a daughter, Vanessa June, born at 2:13 p.m. April 21, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 19 3/4 inches long.

Jacob Dean Odiorne

Jesse and Lizzie Odiorne, Nappanee, are the parents of a son, Jacob “Jake” Dean, born at 12:11 a.m. April 22, 2023, at Goshen Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds, 9.1 ounces, and was 21 3/4 inches long.

Kaden Wyatt Schwartz

Josh and Karen (Hochstetler) Schwartz, Nappanee, are the parents of a son, Kaden Wyatt, born at 2:13 p.m. April 22, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Dale and Kathryn Hochstetler, Nappanee. Paternal grandparents are David and Wilma Schwartz, Nappanee.

Kaden joins three siblings: Trent, Nicole and Courtney.

Alyah Joy Byler

Matt and Stephanie Byler, Milford, are the parents of a daughter, Alyah Joy, born at 6:31 a.m. April 22, 2023, at Goshen Hospital. She weighed 9 pounds, 8.8 ounces, and was 22 inches long.

James Ivan Zimmerman

Clayton and Rachel (Ramer) Zimmerman, Rochester, are the parents of a son, James Ivan, born at 12:26 a.m. April 25, 2023. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces.

Kaitlyn Nichole Harshberger

LaWayne and Vonda (Kuhns) Harshberger, Bremen, are the parents of a daughter, Kaitlyn Nichole, born at 2:27 a.m. April 25, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 8 pounds, 3.5 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Travis Seth Martin

Phares and Melissa (Imhoff) Martin, Nappanee, are the parents of a son, Travis Seth, born at 11:28 a.m. April 26, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 7 pounds, 2.5 ounces and was 18 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Kalvin and Rebecca Imhoff. Paternal grand-

Joyce Walther

Joyce Walther, 78, Claypool, died April 27, 2023.

Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw.

Margaret Whitley

Margaret Whitley, 67, Warsaw, died April 23, 2023.

She was born July 19, 1955. On Dec. 15, 1979, she married Eric Whitley; he survives.

Also surviving are her children, Amy Kinsey, Florida, Brian Whitley, Nevada, and Erica Whitley, Kentucky; sister, Janet Kammerer, Leesburg; brother, Steven Allen, Warsaw; an aunt; and five grandchildren.

Visitation was held April 29 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. A mass of Christian burial followed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw. Interment was private.

Bob Wysong

Bob Wysong, 72, Ligonier, died April 23, 2023.

He was born Oct. 13, 1950. On Sept. 13, 1987, he married Mary Howell; she survives.

Also surviving are daughters, Abby Reed, Goshen, and Laura Shearer, Ligonier; four grandchildren; a brother, Rick Wysong; and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life was held April 29 at Stones Hill Community Church, Ligonier. Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, was in charge of arrangements.

Carolyn Young

Carolyn Young, 77, Syracuse, died April 21, 2023.

Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home of Syracuse.

parents are Carlyle and Barbara Martin.

Travis joins two siblings: Ashly and Kyla.

Violet Anne Newcomer

Tim and Twila (Webb) Newcomer, Nappanee, are the parents of a daughter, Violet Anne, born at 6:49 p.m. April 26, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are David and Ruth Webb, Spencerville. Paternal grandparents are Paul and Kathleen Newcomer, Toto.

Violet joins a sister, Cecilia Ruth.

Dennis Lynn Miller

Lynn and Dorthy (Schwartz) Miller, Nappanee, are the parents of a son, Dennis Lynn, born at 2:18 a.m. April 28, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Dennis joins a sister, Grace.

STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF KOSCIUSKO SS: IN THE KOSCIUSKO CIRCUIT/ SUPERIOR COURT CAUSE NUMBER:

43D01-2304-EU-000062

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JUDITH A. CAIN, Deceased

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Notice is hereby given that Johnny Lee Grimmett is, on the 28th day of April, 2023 appointed personal representative of the estate of Judith A. Cain, deceased, who died on the 12th day of March, 2023.

All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the Office of the clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

Clerk, Kosciusko Circuit/Superior Court

Antony Garza (#19798-43)

Attorney for Defendant 208 W. Ft. Wayne Street Warsaw, Indiana 46580

Telephone: (574) 268-2721 Attorney for Estate

C OUNTY R EPORT Court News

Small Claims Kosciusko County

The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Snow and Sauerteig LLP v. Brooklyn P. Addair, $1,336.21; v. Gabriella Benton, $1,246.14; v. James Blair, $872.67; v. Elijah Bogosian, $3,553.51; v. Derek Bowers, $1,798.25; v. Kenneth Brewer, $1,706.66; v. Martin L. Casey, $10,000; v. Dorothy Coffin, $1,611.28; v. Robin Cooper, $1,338.80; v. Dakota Crace, $920.77; v. Jesse Deaton, $5,258.10; v. Jamin DeWitt, $2,992.03; v. Darnell Dunn, $4,012.58; v. Melissa A. Dunnuck, $3,866.45; v. Morgan Eck, $3,406.43 Jazmin Garcia, $4,320.76; v. Aristeo Gonzalez, $1,315.22; v. Jonathan Harness, $2,986.51; v. Adam Harrington, $963.74; v. Steven Hively, $4,266.17; v. Aaron Hobart, $715.47; v. Felisha Johnson, $1,834.05; v. Sarah Kellogg, $993.23; v. Shane Menzie, $1,242; v. Cassandra Moore, $5,242.18; v. Nathan P. Oglesbee, $1,060 Sally A. Peterson, $3,243; v. Amanda R. Ramsey, $2,310; v. Joshua Rhodes, $2,251.81; v. Jonathan Rule, $7,209.44; v. Joe Salazar, $3,937.75; v. Sheila Shepherd, $10,000; v. Natalie Smith, $8,825.34; v. Tammy Starzyk, $712.18; v. Mandie Tennant, $5,936.78; v. Michelle Wehr, $5,419.88

Aegis Dental Group Warsaw PC v. Josh Dilley, $1,865.52; v. Desiree Hollar, $735.60; v. Angela M. Lundy, $1,088.98; v. Lukas R. Neidlinger, $740; v. Wendy M. Shepherd, $720.20; v. Philip C. Smith, $1,193.35

Tony Richard v. Jessica Wadkins, $6,620 Warsaw Health System LLC, d/b/a Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Tim Jarrell, $2,203.04; v. Janet Saucedo, $1,177.41

Civil Collections

Kosciusko County

The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Chris Kehler presiding: Pawnee Leasing Corp. v. Blessed Beginnings Broadcasting Inc., Brian Walsh, $69,721.38

Midland Credit Management Inc . v. Donald Caudill, $847.74

Lindsay Senders, aka Lindsay M. Senders, $1,777.01

Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v. Brad Slusser, $11,283.30

SAC Finance Inc. v Adam S. Costello, $12,967.91

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Daniela Espinosa, $1,364.89; v. Kayla Ingle, $998.62; v. Dylan Whitaker, $1,614.16

LVNV Funding LLC v. Andrew Johnston, $2,193.79; v. Kimberlee Nusbaum, $924.70

C & F Finance Co. v. Joby Popenfoose, $25,953.17

Discover Bank, c/o Discover Products Inc. v. Norma C. Prater, $4,617.48; v. Socorro J. Vallejo, $7,831.43

Citibank NA v. Douglas J. Riebe, $3,078.04

Cavalry SPV I, LLC v. Luis A. Santossantiago, $1,681.21

Mariner Finance LLC v. Michael D. Kuhn, Michele S. Kuhn, $6,095.71; v. Rebecca L. Lowman, $897.74

Credit Service International v. David W. McConnell, $1,008.83; v. Pamela M. Miller, $624.63; v. April A. Sylvester, $3,031.29; v. Paula Waters, $2,583.30

Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Brittani Teegardin, $2,650.49

Discover Bank v. Heather Espinoza, $10,746.95 Elkhart County

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

Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Penny R. Smith, Wakarusa, $2,992.14

Mortgage Foreclosure

Elkhart County

Data Mortgage, Inc. DBA Essex Mortgage v. Shanon Stark, Wakarusa, Daisy Ziegenfuss, Wakarusa, and Dan Brouilletteet, Elkhart, $150,843.34

Superior Court III

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

Speeding — Rasheen K. Boyd, Warsaw, $160.50; Luis F. Rivera Flores, Warsaw, $160.50; Logan L. Miller, Warsaw, $160.50; Irving Velazquez-Cuazitl, Winona Lake, $160.50; Alejandro Garcia, Warsaw, $160.50; Nathan S. Cline, Pierceton, $160.50; Monique C. Pondy, Warsaw, $160.50; Amber D. Banning, Warsaw, $160.50; Carter O. PatrickHarman, Claypool, $160.50; Keyla P. Navarro, Warsaw, $160.50

No valid driver’s license, operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility — David W. Tucker, Milford, $210.50

No valid driver’s license, speeding — Luis S. Reyna, Milford, $185.50 Learner’s permit violation — Jose M. Ulloa-Canizales, Bourbon, $160.50 Disregarding stop sign — Karina V. Velazquez, Leesburg, $160.50

Failure of occupant to use safety belt — Brendan A. Freeman, Milford, $25; April J. Sparks, Pierceton, $25

Failure of occupant to use safety belt, no valid driver’s license — Eduardo R. Perez, Warsaw, $185.50

Violation of load limitations

— James R. Schlagel Jr., Nappanee, $160.50

Failure to register — Bernard M. Andersen, North Webster, $160.50

Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility, driving

while suspended — Hunter R. Julian, Etna Green, $235.50

Driving while suspended — Hunter R. Julian, Etna Green, $185.50; Gabriella R. Padilla, Warsaw, $185.50

Operating with expired plates

— Danny R. Blankenship, Etna Green, $160

Improper or no tail or plate light

Cindy L. Cummins, Warsaw, $160

Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility — Samantha N. Roberts, Warsaw, $185.50

Improper passing — Jose R. Lopez, Warsaw, $160.50

No valid driver’s license — Gustavo Munoz-Cruz, Warsaw, $160.50

Open alcoholic beverage container during operation of a motor vehicle — Jeffery L. Ruff, Warsaw, $160

Civil Torts

The following civil tort has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Christopher D. Kehler presiding: Progressive Paloverde Insurance Co. v. Rodney Scott, $1,969.81

Marriage

Licenses

Kosciusko County

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

Stockberger-Jones

Desrah M. Stockberger, 32, Winona Lake, and Logan P. Jones, 30, Winona Lake

LeDrew-Hagerman

Zachary T. LeDrew, 23, Winona Lake, and Jade R. Hagerman, 23, Winona Lake

Estes-Prosser-Mediano

Matthew W. Estes, 29, Pierceton, and Andrea Prosser-Mediano, 27, Pierceton

Nicolen-Hicks

Mackenzie M. Nicolen, 21, Warsaw, and Larry V. Hicks, 22, Warsaw

Hochstetler-Schwartz

Michael J. Hochstetler, 20, Wakarusa, and Vonda K. Schwartz, 20, Milford

Miller-Schwartz

Dewayne E. Miller, 21, Nappanee, and Rachel D. Schwartz, 21, Bremen

Roy-Stachnik

Mark E. Roy, 59, Fort Wayne, and Nancy Stachnik, 61, Syracuse

Slone-White

Kain J. Slone, 28, Winona Lake, and Faith J. White, 23, Roann

Miller-Borkholder

Mervin D. Miller, 29, Nappanee, and Diane R. Borkholder, 25, Nappanee

Ramirez-Mazariegos

Jasmine Rolidia Ramirez, 46, Warsaw, and Rumario Vistrain Mazariegoz-Mazariegos, 27, Statesboro, Ga.

Carson-Kaplan

Tina M. Carson, 52, Syracuse, and Thomas E. Kaplan, 57, Syracuse

Mucci-Elsner

Melissa R. Mucci, 22, Winona Lake, and David R. Elsner, 21, Winona Lake

Marriage Dissolutions

Kosciusko County

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

Rico-Garcia-Oviedo — Rosa Linda Rico, Warsaw, and Luis Manuel GarciaOviedo, Warsaw. They were married July 1, 2016, and separated Nov. 30, 2022. One minor child.

Patino — Magali Patino, Warsaw, and Jose Patino, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 14, 2012; no separation date. One minor child.

Your passion makes a difference.

What makes a great nurse? It takes selflessness to put your patients above all else. Bravery to help someone through their time of need. And dedication to push yourself to be better tomorrow than you were today. In honor of National Nurses Week, we’re celebrating the men and women who do all that and more within our very own walls: our Parkview nurses. You inspire us all with your compassion, knowledge and unwavering commitment to your patients and community.

Happy Nurses Week.

Rick Henvey Chief Executive Officer Parkview Health

Juli Johnson Chief Nursing Executive Parkview Health

Brightpoint Development Fund awarded $500,000 Equitable Recovery Program grant

Brightpoint Development

Fund received a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of

the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund.

P UBLIC A UCTIONS

Carl V. And Frankie Click

Recently, the CDFI Fund announced 603 organizations, including BDF, received $1.73 billion in awards to boost their ability to help low- and moderate-income communities recover from the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and support long-term prosperity.

BDF was one of only five organizations in Indiana to receive funding in this round.

Due to this funding, BDF will launch a new small business loan product for loan amounts from $50,000 to $200,000. The increased loan amount will help small business owners and entrepreneurs start or grow in the current economic situation of rising costs and inflation. It also continues BDF’s mission of increasing access to capital for those individuals and families unable to access traditional lending.

Founded in 2011, BDF is a subsidiary of Brightpoint, the Community Action Agency for northeast Indiana. As a nonprofit loan fund, it provides affordable loans and financial education to 17 counties in northeast Indiana. It is a U.S. Department of the Treasury Certified Community Development Financial Institution and a U.S. Small Business Administration Microloan Intermediary.

Real Estate 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) 4512709.

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 walk-in closet, guest home. bidmetzger.com, (260) 982-0238.

Online Only Auction

6 p.m. Saturday, May 6, Pierceton. New merchandise, store returns, household goods, furniture and more. bidmetzger.com.

Online Only Auction

6 p.m. Sunday, May 7, Warsaw. New merchandise, store returns, household goods, furniture and more. bidmetzger.com.

Bockman Trust Online Only Auction

6 p.m. Monday, May 8, Warsaw. Zero-turn mower, Smith Bros. furniture, Dirilyte, glass and pottery, Hargroves and more. bidmetzger.com.

Quality Online Only Auction

6 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, Warsaw.

Guns, coins and currency, military collectibles, pocket watches, silver and more. bidmetzger.com.

Online only Lakefront Real Estate Auction

6 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at 10150 Edgewater Drive, Silver Lake. Cus-

tom home with attached garage and pole barn on Silver Lake, 1.19 acres, 240-feet of frontage. bidmetzger.com.

Rocky Hartzell Estate Auction

10 a.m. Saturday, May 13, at 9426

W. CR 700N, Etna Green. Twelveplus acres on one tract includes project home, woods and pond. Personal property auction to follow; includes jeep, truck, ATVs, tractor, Harley motorcycle, ZTR mower and tools. metzgerauction.com, (260) 982-0238.

Rick And Paulette Couse Auction

9 a.m. Saturday, May 13, at Claywood Event Center, 1 mile south of Nappanee, on SR 19 to CR 1350N, west 3 miles to County Line Road, north ½ mile to 13924 N. CR 1100W (Nappanee). LC Auctions and Real Estate LLC, Larry Chupp, Jason Helmuth and Maynard Hochstetler Auctioneers.

Farm Consignment Auction

10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 3 miles north of South Whitley on SR 5 to CR 200S then west 1 mile to CR 900 then north ½ mile. Contact Chris, (260) 720-4378; or Don, (260) 229-1554 to consign your farm-related items. kingauctionservice@gmail.com.

UNITS FULL + MUCH MORE • STORE DISPLAY CASES

Many Fishing Rods & Reels Fresh and Salt Water; Several Small Boat Motors; Fish Locators; Boat Items; Anchors; Life Jackets; Trolling Motors; Level Line Reels for Fresh & Salt Water; (2) TC 50 Cal. Black Powder Rifles w/Scopes; (2) Cross Bows & Compound Bow w/Case; 40+ Great Prints In Frames Including Many Ducks Unlimited & Pheasants Forever; 150+ Black & White Gibson Girl Prints; Many Reference Books; 3000 Marbles; Huge Assortment of Knives; Several Swords; Vintage Toys; Wooden 6 ft. Tall 1860s Gaming Wheel; Various Cigar Humidors; Several RR Lanterns; Many Tables of Antique Dishes & Glassware; 30+ Wooden Shaft Golf Clubs; 40 Flats of Various Jewelry; Various Glass Display Cases Large and Small, Some w/Rotating Shelves; Cast Iron Items; Lots of Comics Some

1st Run; Coins Including Proof Sets & More; Barrel Full of Bamboo & Wooden Fishing Rods; Large

Amount of Collectable Shotgun Shells/Boxes; Baseball Cards; Collectable Cereal Boxes; Large Collection of Records Including Michael Jackson “Thriller” & Many More; Full Size Ornamental Deer; Many Vintage & Collectable Floor and Table Lamps; Paddle Boat; Liquid Yard Sprayer; Farm Wagon; Loading Ramps; Grandfather Clock; Sellers Kitchen Cabinet w/Rolltop & Bottom (Nice); Walnut Dressers & End Table; Gem Stone; Ancient Figurine (Rare); Handmade Gaming Table (Very Intricate); (5) Pressed Back Chairs; Cedar Chest; Hope Chest; Huge Amount of

BUYER BEWARE The Papers Incorporated cannot screen all advertisements to eliminate possibilities of fraud or misleading information. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Persons responding to ads are advised to contact the Better Business Bureau in your area or the Indiana Secretary of State’s Fraud Hotline before sending any money. 1-800-223-8791

Auction Sales A010

Garage Sales A070

FUNDRAISER

Garage Sale

8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, May 6

4108 E. Lakeview Trail, Leesburg VINTAGE TO NEW: Toys, household, crafts, quilting and sewing items.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

PROCEEDS TO: Sew Special Network of Northern Indiana Inc., a local, nonprofit, volunteer organization.

Classifieds

Miscellaneous A085

Free Free A040

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Hauling C160

CLEAN UP AND TRASH REMOVAL

Willis Trash Removal. Residential, commercial and industrial. Bobcat, dumpsters and burn barrels available also. (574) 293-2937

Insurance C200

Dental insurance - Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Covers 350 procedures. Real insurance - not a discount plan. Get your free dental info kit! 1-855-526-1060 www.dental50plus.com/ads #6258

Lawn & Garden C220

NOW TAKING FREE ESTIMATES for landscaping. Call A+ Yard Services/Joel @ 574-551-3202.

Misc. Service C430 Skilled Employment E070

MobileHelp, America’s premier mobile medical alert system. Whether you’re home or away. For safety & peace of mind. No long term contracts! Free brochure! 1-888-489-3936

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Garage Sales A070

HUGE GARAGE SALE, May 5, 8-5p; May 6, 8-? 15493 South County Line Road, Syracuse.

CLEANING OUT CORNERS, storage unit, lots of tools, queen size mattress and bed frame and misc. 4580W 1050N, Milford.

NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE, May 5 and 6, 9-3. Futon, cooler, tools, fish finder, new and old miscellaneous. B38B Lane, Leesburg.

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BUSINESS SERVICES

Adult Care C015

LIGHT CAREGIVER and housekeeping for elderly male, Syracuse. Hours vary. 260-571-6190 or 260-402-1287.

Construction C100

PAUL EICHER BUILDERS. We build pole barns & garages and do re-roofs. 260-255-7463

HOCHSTETLER CONSTRUCTION for all your building needs. Pole barns, horse barns, garages, new home construction, additions, all types of metal and asphalt roofing, windows and siding. Superior Service... Quality Workmanship. Licensed and insured. Free estimates. Call Kermit 574-549-3473.

WANTED

Part-Time News Reporter

This is a part-time position helping cover the city of Rochester and Fulton County activities including feature stories, social events and community meetings. The Shopping Guide News enjoys the largest circulation and readership in Fulton County and needs you to continue our growth as a free community newspaper.

• Awareness of the community

• Computer skills, preferably Mac

• Internet and social media knowledge

• Photo/camera knowledge important

• Education in Journalism, writing and communication or on-the-job experience a prerequisite

• Part-time position with appropriate benefits

• Position based in Rochester

Tree Service C390

TREE TRIMMING, tree and stump removal service, storm damage clean up, tree climbing or bucket lift, Free estimates. Dan The Tree Man. 574-831-4381, New Paris.

LUMBERJACK JIM TREE SERVICEProfessional tree trimming and removal. Storm damage clean up. Safe and reliable. Fully insured. Locally owned. Call 574-371-6536.

TV Satellite C400

DISH TV $64.99 For 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Promo Expires 1/31/24. 1-866-479-1516

Wicker Repair C420

CHAIR CANING, rush and splint seats, wicker repair. Quality work. Teresa Dick, 574-457-3566.

Misc. Service C430

BACKHOE SERVICES, small demolition, tree stump removal, trenches, tile repair, etc. Joe Mast 260-350-8078.

Attention: Deb Patterson

E-Mail: dpatterson@the-papers.com 617 Main Street, Rochester, IN 46975

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DIRECTV Stream - Carries the most local MLB Games! Choice Package $89.99/mo for 12 mos Stream on 20 devices at once. HBO Max included for 3 mos (w/Choice Package or higher.) No contract or hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-859-0405

NETWORK LEAD ANALYST

Zimmer, Inc. (Warsaw, IN): The Network Lead Analyst will be responsible for developing and managing network security systems; assess the potential risk and opportunities for vulnerability in networks; implement work security policies, procedures, and systems. Requires a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field. Must have 5 years of experience in position offered or related position. Apply via website: http://www.zimmer.com/careers.html. No calls.

Reference Job #: AMER27824

ENGINEERING

Zimmer, Inc. - Senior Quality Engineer I (Warsaw, IN): The Senior Quality Engineer I will be responsible for gathering relevant, factual information and data in order to solve quality related problems; resolve issues by identifying and applying solutions from acquired technical experience and guided precedents. Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field. Must have 3 years of experience in Quality Engineering or related position. Apply via website: http://www.zimmer.com/careers.html. No calls.

Reference Job #: AMER27823

IT LEAD ANALYST, INTEGRATION

Zimmer, Inc. (Warsaw, IN): The IT Lead Analyst, Integration will analyze integration problems and scenario to develop workflow and solution using SAP PO, and other integration solution technology; use theoretical and hand-on technical expertise to create new solution prototype to showcase new use cases for integration technology. Requires a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field. Must have 6 years of experience in position offered or related position. Apply via website: http://www.zimmer.com/careers.html. No calls.

Reference Job #: AMER27825

Work Wanted E080

HONEY DO HANDYMAN & RENO. We do it all - remodels, repairs, scrap removal, lawn care and all your general home needs. Give Brad or Jessica a call at 574-253-5462, we would love to be able to help.

FARM

Miscellaneous Farm G070

Also, position available for retired or semi-retired individual with ¾ ton truck. Dan The Tree Man 574-831-4381

Skilled Employment E070

PROJECT MANAGER

Zimmer, Inc. (Warsaw, IN): Gathers and complies project information. Coordinates the activities of one or more projects, work streams, or functional areas. Responsible for results in terms of costs, methods, and outcomes. Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field. Must have 5 years of experience in the position offered or related.

Apply via website: http://www.zimmer.com/careers.html. No calls.

Reference Job #: AMER27822

FISH FOR STOCKING: Most ponds and lakes. Laggis Fish Farm, 269-628-2056 days or 269-624-6215 days.

MERCHANDISE

Articles For Sale P030

Health Aids P140

Attention oxygen therapy users! Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. Free info kit. Call 877-929-9587

Pierceton Chamber donates

$500

to Animal Welfare League

Ladies from the Pierceton Chamber of Commerce visited the Animal Welfare League to present a $500 donation for homeless pets. During their tour they had an opportunity to have fun interacting with shelter pets.

“We were thrilled to get a quick photo op, meet two representatives and get a great tour of the facilities,” said Kelsea DeGaetano, chamber president. “You are doing such amazing work with AWL. Also, we are very excited to welcome you

Health/Fitness P150

to the Pierceton Chamber.”

The Animal Welfare League provides all-important services for all of Kosciusko County.

AWL encourages residents to come and spend time socializing with the pets at the shelter. The shelter is located at 1048 S. 325E, Pierceton.

Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and closed Sunday and Monday. Call ahead for adoption appointments at (574) 267-3008.

“Our mission is to find loving

Want To Buy P280

homes for unwanted and abandoned companion pets,” said Executive Director Tonya Blanchard. “We are very thankful for the wonderful donation from our partners at the Pierceton Chamber of Commerce.” Donate at awlwarsaw.com.

“It’s life changing when you see these pets needing loving and caring homes,” said John Lantz, AWL board president. “AWL provides crucial services to our community and we so much appreciate the support from the Pierceton Chamber.”

REAL

Cyne Art & Tattoo Studio celebrates with ribbon-cutting

The North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce celebrated one of the town’s newest businesses with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, April 19.

Cyne Art & Tattoo Studio, located at 102 N. Main St., North Webster, is owned by artist Madacyne Leatherman and includes two additional tattoo artists and two tattoo apprentices.

“We are women-owned and operated and do customized tattoos,” said Leatherman. “We are typically by appointment only, but sometimes we can do walk-in tattoos depending on scheduling.

“We are all artists outside of tattooing and art is really the cornerstone of our business. May of last year is when I started Cyne Art & Tattoo. It slowly grew and I started hiring more women.

“It’s grown to be a really peaceful and powerful place. I’m really excited to grow and be in North Webster.”

For further information about the business, visit their Facebook page by searching for Cyne Art & Tattoo, or on Instagram at cyne_ tattoo.

NorthWood freshmen receive academic honors

NorthWood High School recognized 106 freshmen for their academic achievements Monday, April 10, at an honors dinner sponsored by the Zeta Nu Chapter of the Kappa, Kappa, Kappa sorority.

Entertainment for the evening was provided by the NorthWood Middle and High Schools Jazz Bands directed by Eric Criss and Joey Shepherd.

Principal Weston Lambert awarded honor recognition certificates to these young people, who earned at least 3.3 out of 4.0 in their fall and winter trimesters at the high school:

Iriel Avedician, Ella Balasa, Ri-

ley Barhydt, Cohen Beachy, Caleb Beer, Isaac Bell, Jackson Birch, Ryan Birk, Aiden Boggs, Aaniyah Bonner, Kendra Bordner, Tajah Breathitt, Madison Brink, Jager Bute and Kayson Carter.

Also, Emma Clouse, Hanna Clyde, Chloe Davidhizar, Brooklyn Davis, Drew Davis, Collin Deatsman, Jeffrey Eash, Katie Eby, Taylor Egolf, Aveson Evers, Brooke Faller, Gretchen Fervida, Kyler Fike, Leah Foor and Tyler Frye.

Also, Briana Garcia Amaro, Lily Geyer, Naima Ghaffar, Alexis Gingerich, Collin Goss, Jackson Greenlee, Nickalaus Griffey, Jonah Grueser, Ethan Hampel, Jacob

Handrich, Madelyn Harner, Marli Hartman, Allana Headley, Alexis Hershberger and Ryan Hershberger.

Also, Ellie Holden, Ella Hostetler, Madison Hostetler, Cole Huff, Brooke Johnson, Marley Jordan, Olivia Krull, Hayden Lechlitner, Jordyn Lehane, Mason London, Naomi Lopez, Ryan Luther, Yvette Magana and Erin Ashley Malabanan.

Also, Charles Mattern, Mason Maxwell, Elise Mestach, Elise Mestach, Leah Miller, Patty Miller, Tyler Miller, Kyla Mishler, Deondray Monroe, Tatiana Mora, Erika Morgan, Colin Moyer, Maddix

Mullet, Matthew Nettrouer, Claire Owen and Drew Patterson.

Also, Mason Pearson, Charlize Perry, Henry Pfeiffer, Kylie Porter, Kiarra Ramer, Ryder Ransberger, Sophie Richmond, Owen Ross, Leah Rowe, Austin Rubio, Tanner Rush, Brenner Schipf, Lydia Schmucker, Graci Schwenk and Elizabeth Scott.

Also, Nathan Shrock, Joey Slone, Caleb Stutzman, Jillian Sweazy, Mavox Tompos, Faith Towler, Emily Uhlmann, Trevor Van Daele, Victoria Vega, Caleb Vincent, Aaliyah White, Eden Wiggins, Alexander Yoder, Sophie Yoder and Ava Zercher.