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centralizes vehicle maintenance for Wa-Nee schools Transportation Center

Staff Writer

Shortly after the calendar turned to 2024, Wa-Nee Community Schools unveiled a new and important addition to its stable of top-notch facilities for which it has become known.

The Wa-Nee Transportation Center became the school district’s first full-service maintenance building for it’s 56 buses. Previously, it had relied on local truck dealership service centers to maintain and repair its large fleet. While the dealerships did an outstanding job of keeping the buses in top running condition, the outsourcing was both expensive and sometimes inconvenient for the school’s transportation department. Even relatively minor maintenance, such as the repairing of seats or a replacing of a bus’s brakes could potentially take the unit off the road and out of service for a period of time.

Thanks to the foresight of former Wa-Nee Schools Superintendent Joe Sabo, land was purchased north and east of the NorthWood High School campus in Nappanee. The former farmland has systematically transformed the high school into a campus, according to Transportation Director Amy Rosa, who has been in her position since 2006, when she replaced Scott Schafer.

In the past 40 years, only four people have held the role, including Veloris Neff from 1984-91 and Wayne Klotz from 1991-96.

In addition to the new transportation center, the acquired land has allowed the school to add its “Field of Dreams” athletic complex, which is home to the Panther softball and baseball teams. A road now also connects the high school’s main parking lots with CR 150, which helps to reduce traffic congestion during

the school day and athletic events.

“Great foresight by our previous administration ... knowing that the baseball fields needed to be revamped at some point, and then expanding beyond,” said Rosa. “At one point, we talked about the administration office and the transportation department being moved here, but the facility didn’t allow for it. The land that we’re on right now was a little to narrow for that, so we separated it out. We’ve been looking at a transportation facility for decades.”

She added, “There were notes from Veloris Neff, Wayne Klotz, and Scott Schafer discussing whether or not it

would be cost effective to put up our own garage and hire our own mechanic. For years, it didn’t seem that way, but it definitely had moved in that direction. The operation of transportation has changed so much over the years. It’s more in depth ... when it comes to the legality of some things. We wanted more handson work on the buses to ensure that we were providing the safest transportation for our students.”

Rosa said it became very clear the new facility would save money for the school district. She also serves as

the director of school safety and writes a grant every year to help pay for school safety. Her team also helps facilitate the school resource officer program and the overall safety plan of the corporation, including legal compliance and keeping the schools as safe as possible by implementing policies and procedures to help kids stay safe.

Wa-Nee now has 22 full-sized buses that operate on natural gas as part of its overall fleet.

Rosa said that every 12 years, the corporation’s buses must be completely disassembled and rebuilt. When that happens, the old diesel engines are being replaced with the new natural gas engines, which she said are, in the long run, less expensive to operate and maintain, as well as cleaner for the environment. The new transportation center includes propane and diesel tanks for refilling the fuel in both types of buses.

Rosa said Wa-Nee buses travel approximately 450,000

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Text and Photos by KEITH KNEPP

ALL RISE The new Wa-Nee Transportation Building has equipment, which can lift a full-sized bus several feet in the air, allowing for maintenance under neath the vehicle regardless of the weather outdoors.

BACK AGAIN — During an open house of the new Wa-Nee Transportation Center, held on the last day of the recently concluded school year, many people came to check out the state-of-the-art facility, located on the campus of NorthWood High School.

Pictured from left are Tessa Sauceda; Peg Quintanilla (Neff); Amy Rosa, Wa-Nee transportation director and director of school

safety; Wayne Klotz, former transportation director from 1991-96; Matthew Hostetter, transportation assistant/fleet manager; Eric Jackson, head mechanic; and Jamie Eggers, transportation assistant. Standing on the bus steps are Tori Sauceda and Ann Sauceda (Neff).

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Emily Campbell is a Warsaw staple

By MARISSA SWEATLAND Staff Writer

Emily Campbell is a lifelong Warsaw resident. She moved away briefly to attend Ball State University, where she received her bachelor’s degree in family and consumer science education. But since her return, she has solidified herself as a rock in the Warsaw Community School system.

“This year was my seventh year with the Warsaw Area Career Center,” Campbell explained. “One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is the importance of connecting with students on a personal level. Understanding their backgrounds and aspirations helps me tailor the educational experience to better suit their needs. Being able to personally connect with my students has always been incredibly rewarding.”

Campbell has been responsible for teaching a variety of classes within Family and Consumer Sciences at Warsaw Community High School, such as nutrition and wellness, advanced nutrition, sports nutrition and preparing for college and careers. Recently,

Campbell was selected as the new WACC assistant director.

“As the assistant director of the career center, my role shifts from classroom teaching to the broader administrative responsibilities within the WACC,” Campbell mentioned. “While I’ll miss the direct classroom interaction, this position enables me to impact our educational community on a larger scale, advocating for our students, staff and programs.”

Campbell did not initially study education in college. She began her studies in nutrition and dietetics, but she felt lost and unfulfilled. She decided to reach out to one of her high school teachers, Sandy Carmichael, for advice and guidance.

“At first, I had reservations, but after observing her in the classroom, I realized that I loved it and was reminded of the impact a dedicated teacher can have.” Campbell said. “To this day, Sandy Carmichael is one of my biggest inspirations and greatest mentors.”

Campbell looks to her new duties with great excitement.

In her education career, she has dedicated herself to supporting her students, providing real-life application of the

knowledge and skills learned in class, but also acting as a helping hand for students who need extra guidance and advice.

In her new administration role, she will continue to work to improve the lives and education of students by “advocating for CTE programs at the WACC and ensuring they stay at the forefront of educational excellence and relevance, making sure our programs meet industry standards and increasing practical learning opportunities for our students.”

She added, “It’s important to me that students see the relevance of what they are learning in their everyday lives and future careers,” Campbell explained. “And I want our students to walk away, like I did, feeling inspired and equipped with the knowledge and skills to pursue their dreams.”

Campbell’s passion and love for her students and their success has helped cement her into the hearts of many of her students, just as Carmichael did to Campbell all those years ago.

APC discusses cargo box ordinance

By PHOEBE MUTHART Staff Writer

A discussion on the proposed amended cargo box ordinance took place at the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission meeting Wednesday, June 5.

The ordinance was discussed at a recent Kosciusko County commissioners’ meeting. A few points were brought up at that meeting. Aesthetics and cargo containers on residential properties were two of the issues.

The ordinance regarding cargo containers was tabled Tuesday, May 21, by the Kosciusko County Commissioners for further review by the APC, after the commissioners and attorney Steve Snyder ex-

pressed some concerns about it.

As for appearance, APC Director Matt Sandy showed some examples of some cargo boxes that had graffiti on them, some had names or letters on them, while others were different colors.

The colors of the containers would have to be consistent to the colors of the buildings they are attached to, according to the ordinance. APC suggested neutral colors; however, those colors differ from person to person.

Commissioner Brad Jackson wanted the ordinance to state that any previous lettering on the container should be covered over.

The other issue was cargo containers on residential properties.

The ordinance only applies to com-

mercial, industrial or agricultural properties, not agricultural 2 or residential ones.

However, Snyder wanted an exception use in residential and agricultural 2 use districts, leaving the determination to the BZA. He suggested the containers be allowed to be used temporarily by all owners of a residence in any zoning district.

This would be the case during a remodeling or construction of a home.

On temporary containers, the ordinance states that they may be used for relocation to or from a property in a residential zone.

Commissioner and APC board member Bob Conley said he was concerned about companies or people advertising on the containers for other companies or people. Heltzel said that would be restricted under the county’s sign ordinance.

APC board members made a motion to favorably recommend the revised ordinance and send it back to commissioners for their final decision.

A continuance of a case for a petition to rezone 11.17 acres from an agricultural district to an agricultural 2 district was tabled until the July 3 meeting.

The property is located on the north side of CR 1100 North, 212 feet west of SR 19 in Scott Township.

Two main items are zoning and sewage. Snyder, the petitioner’s attorney, said a design for a septic system is being conducted, as is the soil scientist’s report. They have 30 days to get these tasks accomplished.

Timothy McCreary’s petition to rezone ground from a residential district to an agricultural district was approved.

The property is located on the south side of Mock Road, east of CR 100E in Milford in Van Buren Township.

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TEACHER TO ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Emily Campbell just finished her seventh year with the Warsaw Area Career Center. She was recently selected as the new WACC assistant director. Photo provided by Emily Campbell.

It broke into a door and split a 2-by-4, allowing a team of Trine University mechanical engineers to break into the top rankings of a national competition.

The Trine senior design team placed third for “Best Design and Process” at the Cast in Steel competition, held April 22 at the Milwaukee School of Engineering.

For the 2024 version, teams were tasked with using modern metalcasting tools to design and produce a functioning Halligan bar, used by firefighters to, among other things, gain access to building spaces and vehicles.

The competition, sponsored by the Steel Founders’ Society of America and now in its sixth year, is inspired by the History Channel series “Forged in Fire.” The show challenges smiths to forge bladed weapons.

Two of the “Forged in Fire” judges, Ben Abbott and David Baker,

served as judges for the Cast in Steel competition. Help From Angola Fire Department

The Trine team was made up of Grant Whitham of La Fontaine, Josiah Guerra of Warsaw, Brennen McNeil of Camden, Mich., Dane Robertson of Louisville, Ky., Hayden Smith of Noblesville, Reed Ellis of Alexandria, and Jonathan Stockwell of Dowagiac, Mich.

They started their design process by examining commercially available Halligan bars recommended by the Angola Fire Department.

The department also provided resources on how to properly use a Halligan bar and features that make a bar good or bad.

“From this, we were able to determine what features to include on our design and in what orientation,” said Whitham. “We then altered the design slightly to make it castable with the green sand process and

without the use of cores. We then used finite element analysis to size our design and confirm that it was safe.”

Unlike most of the other teams in the competition, the Trine group cast their design in the university’s Foundry Lab instead of using an outside company.

“Working on the project at every step was challenging. It was also very fun,” Whitham said. “It is nice to see what works and what does not in person.”

He added, “Our biggest challenge was overcoming porosity and surface finish. Not only is steel a difficult metal to work with, but the tool’s geometry and the casting process are also not great for resolving these issues.”

Tests Passed

At the competition, each bar was tested in areas, such as prying, punching, twisting and striking.

Whitham said the Trine bar had

North Webster students sail with ‘Captain Cash’

“Captain Cash,” an elementary school curriculum designed by Purdue Extension for third-grade students, recently sailed.

During the voyage, 20 third graders from North Webster participated in classroom activities, which helped them consider the following themes: the more you learn the more you earn; every payday save some cash away; there is an end to

what you can spend; and for a safer tomorrow, be wise when you borrow.

Additionally, relevant children’s books brought the financial literacy program to life and helped students learn that reading makes “cents.”

Purdue Extension’s partnership with North Webster for “Captain Cash” let students sail on an educational money voyage with handson, interactive learning sessions

New Transportation

Continued from page 1 miles per year on the normal daily routes around the school district’s 145 square miles. They transport approximately 2,500 each day, which represents about 70% of the overall Wa-Nee student population. Additionally, extra-curricular activities add around 250,000 miles annually. She pointed out the new facility has enough secured parking spaces for the entire bus fleet.

There are approximately 60 driv-

APC

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The matter will now go before the county commissioners at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 18.

Cynthia Wiese’s petition to rezone a lot from a commercial district to a residential district was given a favorable recommendation.

The property is located on the south side of Main Street, west of Harrison Street in Atwood in Harrison Township.

Wiese’s case will go before the county commissioners at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 18.

A final plat for Morgedy’s in North Webster was approved. The property is located at the intersection of CR 400N and SR 13 in North Webster.

The next APC meeting is at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 3.

ers on staff, including regular drivers and substitutes. Rosa said they are always in search of new drivers and the school corporation pays for their commercial driver’s license training, which has become more onerous and expensive than in the past.

“A huge thank you to the com-

to gain a better understanding of money concepts that will serve them throughout life.

If you would like to learn more about “Captain Cash” for your school or organization, or embark on a money voyage of your own, contact Shannon Shepherd, Kosciusko County educator, at (574) 372-2340 or via email at shephe52@purdue. edu.

no trouble during the first round of testing, which consisted of opening an outward-facing door and splitting a 2-by-4; however, the Trine bar did not advance to the second round, most likely because it was heavier and thicker than much of its competition, Whitham said.

“My advice would be to cast early and often with as close an alloy to the real thing as you can get,” he said. “I feel as though we spent a considerable amount of time casting in aluminum and zinc and did not take into consideration the shrinkage rate of steel.”

Dixie Day Festival fires up on July 27

Editor’s Note: Errors were found in the Summer publication regarding the Dixie Day Festival, July 27. The following article provides the correct times and information on the car show.

The headline summer event for the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce is set for Saturday, July 27. The annual Dixie Day Festival will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is the 15th year for the Dixie Day Festival, celebrating over 85 years of the Dixie Boat operating on Webster Lake.

The Dixie Sternwheeler, the oldest stern-wheeled paddleboat in Indiana, will depart for two cruises for the day at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Cruises on the Dixie do require a ticket. Tickets are available for purchase at The Cove (corner of Huntington and S. Dixie Drive) or prior

to each ride. Space is limited as tickets are $7 with no discounts for children or seniors. The cruise is handicap accessible.

One big change is the Sailors and Mermaids 5K will not be happening this year.

The Dixie Day Festival will also include an arts and craft fair, an open-air market, scavenger hunt, food court, antiques and an area boat dealer show. Dixie Day features its annual Truck and Car Show. For the first time in 2024 is a Kids As Vendors craft show.

The chamber expects a similar crowd in recent years as over 4,000 people have attended. More info can be found on the chamber website, northwebster. com, or on the Facebook page, North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce.

Yakym sets mobile office hours

munity,” she concluded. “I believe that safe transportation is not one entity. It requires the parents, the students to know and follow the rules. The bus drivers are outstanding. I’ve never worked with a group of people as committed as they are. None of us take getting to and from school lightly.”

U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym of Indiana’s second Congressional District has set dates, times and locations that his office will hold mobile staff office hours in June throughout the district. Mobile office hours allow Yakym’s staff to assist constituents with questions. Kosciusko County • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m

Thursday, June 13, Etna Green Town Hall, 106 S. Walnut St., Etna Green.

• 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, Warsaw City Hall, 102 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Wabash County • 10 a.m. to noon Monday, June 24, Wabash City Hall, 202 S. Wabash St., Wabash.

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NEWLY RELEASED Shown is the cover of Amy Pritchard Sheffield’s new book. Pritchard Shefffield, a native of Syracuse, will be at the Syracuse Public Library for a book signing Tuesday, June 25. Photo provided by Amy Pritchard Shefield.

lids for anyone who makes candles or craft items. Call (574) 834-4502.

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Treadmill/elliptical — Is there a good neighbor who has a treadmill or elliptical they no longer need or want? Call (574) 773-7603.

Garden tractor — Does anyone have a Wheelhorse garden tractor you don’t need anymore. Call (574) 354-9413.

Seeking vehicle — Would any good neighbor have a spare vehicle? I am on Social Security, but I have a new job and need reliable transportation to get around the area. If you’re able to help, please call me at (480) 622-8297.

Local author to have book signing at Syracuse Public Library

“Rescue Checklist,” a new novel, has been published by a local author, Amy Pritchard Sheffield.

The Syracuse Public Library will host a book signing with the author from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 25. Drop in anytime to the book signing; books will be available for purchase.

Don’t miss the three-part novel of Coast Guard adventure and allegory. It explores the triumph of the greatest commission in the face of fear. Follow the life of Joshua Mansoul as he comes of age as a Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer.

His mission “So others may live” is fraught with physical, mental, and spiritual demands from coast to coast. His adventures in Florida, North Carolina, Alaska and Michigan are full of rewards and heroism.

How will he assist those who call for the Coast Guard in their worst hour as their only hope? And yet, how they respond when he puts his life literally on the line for strangers is unfathomable.

The author, A.P. Sheffield, is a native of Syracuse, and is a 1996 Wawasee High School graduate. She spent many hours shelving books in the Syracuse Public Library and is excited to come home and share her own.

Her calling to the mission field has taken her overseas, coast to coast of North America, and now to the shore of picturesque Lake Nottely in the North Georgia Mountains. Today, she and her spouse are thrilled to make their home with their young adult chil-

dren in a small lakeside town reminiscent of her native Indiana home.

Pritchard Sheffield and her military husband, Ryan, met at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, and spent their careers serving others in branches of military service. Her witness to the heroic and dangerous mission of the United States Coast Guard convinced her there was truth in the mission “So Others May Live” to be shared with the wider world. She hopes to bring honor to the men and women who have shared in the mission of the USCG and the Co-Mission beyond, Semper Paratus (Always Ready).

“Rescue Checklist” may be found on Amazon or at the Syracuse library. The eBook is available for purchase and on Kindle Unlimited on Amazon. It is available through Instagram for bookstores and libraries.

For more information, email rescuechecklist@gmail.com.

COMING HOME Amy Pritchard Sheffield, a 1996 graduate of Wawasee High School, will be returning to Syracuse for a book signing for her new book, “Rescue Checklist,” about a Coast Guard rescue swimmer. The book signing will be from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 25. Photo provided Amy Pritchard Sheffield.

Kosciusko REMC to hold drive-thru annual meeting June 13

Kosciusko REMC will be holding its drive-thru annual meeting from 3-6 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the KREMC facility.

The event serves as a cornerstone of member engagement, offering the cooperative community an opportunity to participate in the democratic process by voting for the board of directors.

As a member-owned cooperative, Kosciusko REMC champions the democratic principles that underpin its organizational framework and decision-making mechanisms. Every member is encouraged to exercise their democratic rights by electing the individuals who will lead the cooperative in the coming year.

During the annual meeting, members will drive through the Kosciusko REMC property at 370 S. CR 250E, Warsaw, and cast their ballots without getting out of their cars. They will receive a boxed meal, bottle of water, special gift and $10 credit toward their energy bill.

Chief Executive Officer Kurt

Carver said the team at Kosciusko REMC is ready for the big day and looks forward to engaging with the membership.

“We ask that our members bring the ballot that was mailed to their homes with them to the event,” said Carver. “If for some reason a member did not receive or lost their ballot, we can help them register to vote when they drive-thru the annual meeting.”

Drivers in the community should note there may be extra traffic on East Old Road 30, South CR 250E and Lake City Highway (30) near the Kosciusko REMC building on the afternoon of June 13.

“We appreciate the assistance of our local law enforcement again this year with helping us safely guide the extra traffic,” Carver said.

The annual meeting is made possible through the efforts of Kosciusko REMC employees, board members and volunteers.

This marks the fourth consecutive year the meeting has been structured as a drive-thru event. For more information on the KREMC annual meeting, visit

kremc.com/2024-kosciuskoremc-annual-meeting or follow

Don’t forget the WPOA/SLA Family Breakfast Saturday

Don’t forget to gather your family and attend the annual Wawasee Property Owners Association/ Syracuse Lake Association Family Breakfast. It’s a great way to celebrate the beginning of summer.

This year’s event will take place from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 15 at the Oakwood Resort Conference Room.

This event gives residents of

Syracuse and Wawasee an opportunity to reacquaint, catch up with neighbors and make new friends.

The morning is more than just a breakfast. Among the organizations having displays will be the Wawasee Flotilla, with a few of the merchandise available to purchase this year displayed; Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, with information about its programs,

the Wawasee Inlet Nutrient Study and 10-lakes canoe trips; and Chautauqua-Wawasee, providing information on all its programs.

The Wawasee Property Owners Association will have WPOA flags available for $20.

The most popular display is the equipment from the Turkey Creek Fire Territory including its ladder truck and the opportunity to get a

‘Block Party’ at North Webster library helps children build skills

Purdue Extension Kosciusko County Health and Human Science educator, Shannon Shepherd, will be presenting “Block Party” at North Webster Public Library, 110 E. North St.

The lesson is being offered from 1-2 p.m. Monday, June 17 and June 24.

The program is provided to engage parents and guardians in block play with their children. The goal is for families to continue block play at home.

“Block Party” consists of five stations with different types of blocks. The children and their parents rotate through the different stations, which focus on different areas of development.

Blocks use a child’s own action for learning skills, with adult support, in the areas of math, science, literacy (pre-reading and lan-

guage), social and physical (gross and fine motor development). Parenting skills are further developed at a block party through demonstrations and guided practice.

In the “Block Party” programs, adults learn to guide children’s early-learning experiences and use blocks as tools to support a child’s development.

ride in the bucket above the trees.

Another popular activity is having a balloon creation made by Ken’s Balloons and Magic. Each year Ken’s Balloons creates table decorations and has youngsters of all ages lining up to have swords, flower hats or wrist creations and many more.

The breakfast menu will include pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, fruit, coffee and orange juice.

The cost is $12 per adult and $6 for those under the age of 6. No reservations are needed. Cash, check or credit cards are accepted.

CASTING A BALLOT A member of the Kosciusko REMC cooperative

meeting. Photo provided by Kosciusko REMC.

Kosciusko REMC on social media.

New food pantry available in Nappanee

New Beginnings Assembly of God Church in Nappanee has announced it has begun a new community food pantry in Nappanee.

The food pantry will be open from 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, at the church, 901 S. Main St., Nappanee.

For further information, call

Richard at (574) 354-3975, or Theresa at (574) 354-3976.

New Beginnings Church holds Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday Bible study at 6:30 p.m. For more information about the church, call (574) 7737509, or visit newbeginningsnappanee.com.

The excitement is building as Nappanee gears up to celebrate its sesquicentennial anniversary. The city, known for its rich history and vibrant community, is set to mark 150 years of progress and growth.

Special events, historical exhibits and community gatherings have been planned to commemorate this momentous occasion.

One of the highlights of the sesquicentennial celebrations is the opening of two time capsules, each encapsulating a slice of Nappanee’s past.

The first-time capsule, located near the downtown pavilion in Rotary Park, was set as a Centennial Time Capsule in 1974. The second capsule, known as the Millennial Time Capsule, is situated along the scenic Art Path on CR 7, symbolizing the city’s aspirations and dreams for the future, and was set in 2000.

“These time capsules are more than just containers buried in the ground; they are windows into our collective history and aspirations,” remarked Mayor Phil Jenkins. “Opening them is like revisiting the chapters of our past, while simultaneously looking forward to the unwritten pages of our future.”

Whether you’re a lifelong resident or a newcomer, this is a unique opportunity to connect with the past and celebrate Nappanee’s 150th anniversary. Join the city for a variety of events throughout the year as the city commemorates the city’s remarkable journey.

For more information about the sesquicentennial celebrations and a full schedule of events, visit Nappanee.IN.gov/Residents/ Sesquicentennial-Celebration or follow @NappaneeIndiana.

many teenagers will be taking driver’s training instruction on the streets in and around Nappanee. Be sure to give them extra space and time as they listen to their instructor and prepare for the time-honored privilege of becoming a licensed driver.

The next Visit Nappanee event is right around the corner. The June Friday Fest event will take place Friday, June 14, and event staff volunteers are still needed.

“We are extremely appreciative of all our volunteers’ efforts and value all the time they dedicate to our organization,” said Denny Miller, volunteer coordinator and Visit Nappanee board member.

“Your help will be greatly appreciated and will make a contribution to our organization and community. Thank you for considering a volunteer opportunity with us.”

Volunteers are needed June 14 for:

• Set up, noon to 2 p.m.

• Chalking spaces for vendors, noon to 2 p.m.

• Setting up the kids’ section,

noon to 2 p.m.

• Vendor registration, noon to 4:30 p.m.

• Janitorial duties, 5-9 p.m.

• Runners to help in a multitude of areas, 5-9 p.m.

Anyone willing to volunteer their time should contact Miller at Denny.Miller@KountryCabinets.com, or go to signupgenius. com/go/2024FridayFest#.

Wa-Nee Wishes seeks community support

Can you believe it’s already June? That means we’re six months away from our second annual Wa-Nee Wishes event.

This program was a huge success last year because of our amazing donors, and we are beyond thankful for everyone who pulled through.

Again, we are looking for donations for this event. The number of children and families in our own community, who could use a lending hand, is astronomical. The more families this program can help, the better. If you have questions about where or what your donations go toward, please feel free to reach out, and we would love to explain the program in more detail.

Checks can be mailed to the Nappanee Police Department, attn. Wa-Nee Wishes.

For questions regarding this event, please contact Lt. Kris Hershberger or Officer Cody Ong

Nappanee’s

at (574) 773-4111, or Lt. James Geleske at (574) 862-4200. Lt. Kris Hershberger

Nappanee Police Department Lt. James Geleske Wakarusa Police Department

pool now open

The city of Nappanee has announced that the Nappanee public pool, located inside of Stauffer Park, is now open with limited hours.

The pool will be initially open from 4-7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday. Hours may change as the summer progresses.

The daily fee is $3 for children and $4 for adults. Pool memberships are available. Additionally, swim lessons also have begun at the pool. Twoweek sessions will take place through Aug. 2. The lessons will be held at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. or noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Kids will learn how to tread water and start to swim, how to float, how to submerge and surface, breathing techniques, stroke styles and water safety. The cost is $35 per child, per session. For further information or to register, go to nappaneeparks.rec.desk.com.

Anderson University has announced its dean’s list for the spring semester of 2024. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0.

Among those named to the dean’s list was Caitlin Knepp, Nappanee, a 2023 graduate of NorthWood High School. She is majoring in exercise science.

Pictured is a photo from the 1949 “Napanet” yearbook from Nappanee High School of a driver’s training car.

Photo provided by Jeff Keim.

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Lilly Center For Lakes & Streams adds ‘Birding Basics’ to calendar

The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams has added yet another family-friendly event to its summer event calendar. “Learning on the Water: Birding Basics” will be held 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at Tippecanoe River Adventures. Participants will get to explore local waterways while learning from the speaker, Nathaniel Wise, about native birds and how we can keep their ecosystems clean.

Wise is a lifelong bird enthusiast who grew up in Warsaw and earned his environmental science degree at Grace College. While attending Grace, he worked at the Lilly Center as an aquarium assistant, then spent two field seasons conducting bird surveys in western states. Returning to Warsaw, he accepted a role as a conservation program technician at Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District.

He enjoys birding during his free time, particularly around the area’s many wetlands. The cost for this event is $10 for a kayak rental and $15 for a canoe rental. Bring sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and water shoes. Snacks, water, bug spray and a limited number of binoculars are provided. To reserve a watercraft, visit events.humanitix. com/expedition-learning-on-thewater-birding-basics/tickets.

The Lilly Center offers a summer event calendar packed with fun, learning experiences, including critter encounters featuring critters such as fish, turtles and mudpuppies.

Despite Kosciusko County being home to over 100 lakes, some residents never have had the chance to try fishing or interacting with a native critter. The Lilly Center is changing this by offering free events that help county residents engage with their lake in a new way.

Connecting with your lake is the first step toward caring for it. Whether you are visiting a public access point, boating, walking on the beach or attending a Lilly Center event, it is an opportunity to appreciate all the lakes have to offer.

Events are available for students of all ages and adults that incorporate science and handson activities:

Stories and STEM

Join the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams and the Warsaw Community Public Library for an elementary-aged story time and hands-on activities. It will take place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 12.

Critter Encounter: Fish

Join for a delightful and educational experience at “Critter Encounter: Fish,” happening from 9:30-11 a.m. Friday, June 14. This family-friendly event offers hands-on learning, engaging activities, art projects, delicious snacks, story time sessions and a unique opportunity to interact with fish. Don’t miss out on this fun and educational experience, come dive into the wonders of aquatic life. Register for free at events.humanitix. com/2024-critter-encounter-fish.

Lake Fun With Lilly Day

Join for lake-related activities

from 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 19. Attendees will be able to fish, play water games and enjoy Winona Lake. The Lilly Center will provide fishing poles to borrow and bait to use, but participants also can bring their own. For more information, visit lakes.grace.edu/events/lakefun-with-lilly-day/.

Swamp Stomp

In partnership with Warsaw Community Public Library, from 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 26, attendees will take an interpretive hike around the wetland at Grace College. They will get their hands dirty collecting wetland soil profiles and creating a working wetland model. Participants are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes, hats and sunscreen to protect themselves. For more information, visit lakes.grace.edu/ events/16120/.

Critter Encounter: Mudpuppy

Taking place from 9:30-11 a.m. Friday, June 28, this event offers a morning of engaging activities and hands-on learning. Enjoy mudpuppy-themed art projects, delicious snacks, story time sessions and a unique opportunity to interact with a mudpuppy. Bring the whole family for a memorable experience that combines education and fun. Register for free at events.humanitix.com/2024-critter-encounter-mudpuppy.

Critter Encounter: Turtle

Bring the family from 9:3011 a.m. Friday, July 19, to meet multiple aquatic critters and participate in hands-on activities, including games, story time and art projects. Participants will get to touch, hold, and/or feed the animals. Register for free at events. humanitix.com/2024-critter-encounter-turtle.

CRITTER ENCOUNTER Students learn about native painted turtles at a prior Critter Encounter event. Photo provided by Lilly Center.

Free ‘Healthy Shorelines’ session June 13 in Winona Lake

Do you want to learn about healthier shoreline options, like glacial stones and native plants? Are you wondering if you would need a permit or not to make changes to your shoreline?

The Watershed Foundation and Indiana Department of Natural Resources are offering an informational session about healthy shorelines from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Winona Lake Senior Center. An optional tour of the healthy shorelines project at Winona Lake Limitless Park will follow. The event is free and open to the public.

Healthy Shorelines

The accepted norm on many lakes is to have a mowed lawn up to the edge of a concrete seawall. But concrete seawalls are not considered natural or healthy for lakes, according to a news release from The Watershed Foundation, and in fact can disrupt the ribbon of life on lake shorelines, create added wave action and stir up the bottom sediments.

Sedimentation is the suspension of nutrients and material in lakes, which is one of the main reasons for algae growth, green muck and fish scarcity in lakes. Healthy shorelines (and adjacent lawns) have an abundance of plants both on the land and

in the water. Glacial stone (or rock) seawalls are an improvement over concrete because they help slow wave action. Natural shorelines can also be beautiful and easy to maintain without interfering with recreation.

Examples of projects under The Watershed Foundation

Healthy Shorelines Initiative include stone refacing of concrete seawalls, bio-engineered seawalls and glacial stone seawalls.

Grants Available

Healthy Shorelines Initiative grants will be available this year to residents of Center, Chapman, Pike and Winona lakes.

The Healthy Shorelines Initiative provides grant assistance of up to $1,000 to homeowners for shoreline projects that improve water quality and shoreline habitat, while reducing erosion and decreasing runoff.

In order to be eligible, the project site must be located on Center, Chapman, Pike or Winona lakes, and the applicant must pay at least 25% of the total cost of the project.

Applications are available on The Watershed Foundation’s website; the application deadline is Thursday, Aug. 1.

For more information, contact The Watershed Foundation at admin@watershedfoundation. org or (574) 834-3242. For more information about Healthy Shorelines and how The Watershed Foundation takes action for healthy lakes, visit WatershedFoundation.org and click “Take Action.”

MENTONE ALUMNI Janice (Perry) Hatfield, left, and Loretta (Remy) Coffin, both 1959 Mentone High School alumni, look through old yearbooks at an open house held Saturday, June 1, at Mentone Elementary School. Photo by Phoebe Muthart.

MISS CHICK AND MR. ROOSTER The Mentone Egg Festival was Thursday, May 30, through Saturday, June 1. This year’s Miss Chick and Mr. Rooster trophies went to siblings Gemma Harris, left, and Gracen Harris. Photo by Phoebe Muthart.

GRANTS AVAILABLE — Grants are available this year to help homeowners on Center, Chapman, Pike or Winona lakes improve their shorelines. Photo provided by The Watershed Foundation.

America expresses itself with Pop Art

By DEEANNA MURASKI and DARLA MCCAMMON Guest Writers

American art, during the early and late 1950s, was immersed in abstract expressionism mainly as an outlet for what was happening in America; however, there were two artists who strongly resisted the thought of artists expressing themselves in art. The first we touched on last week, Roy Lichtenstein, and the second is Andy Warhol.

Lichtenstein spent most of his life in New York. While Lichtensten did not want to portray his subjective emotions on canvas, he encouraged an emotional reaction to art. Since serving in World War II, from 1943-1946, as a draftsman and artist in the Army, many of his comic depictions reflect war elements: nurses, bombings and military aircraft.

Lichtenstein is most famous for his Ben Day Dot art technique, which was inspired by his two boys. The color dot technique was developed in the late 1800s and involves overlaying four colors of dots to create shading or variety of color.

Lichtenstein did not create the

technique but his boys reminded him of it and inspired him to adapt it for his large-scale paintings. The dots could also be easily reproduced mechanically through a perforated template or screen printing.

Lichtenstein passed away in 1997, a few years after his affair with a young woman 46 years his junior. He was survived by his second wife and two sons from his first marriage. His work continues to have enduring significance and signature style with his painting entitled “Masterpiece” garnering a record $165 million at auction in 2017.

Lichtenstein and Warhol, born Andrew Warhola, were masters of blending marketing, art and consumerism. Like Lichtenstein, Warhol spent most of his life in New York. They shared many of the same philosophies and desire to elevate and create something new.

Warhol was dubbed the “Pope of Pop Art” although his personal lifestyle was not practicing Christianity, and he was openly gay. He is best known for his brilliant celebrity photographic silkscreen overlays, two of the most famous are of Marilyn Monroe and pop artist Prince.

He is also famous for his depic-

tion of the Campbell’s iconic red and white soup can label replicated onto canvas 200 times. As a tribute to his distaste for expressionism, the painting is devoid of any internal projection by the artist. He created the nod to commercial packaging by using synthetic polymer paint on canvas.

His painting “Shot Sage Blue Marilyn” sold for $195 million in 2022, which currently holds the record for the highest amount paid at auction for an American artist’s painting.

While both artists have passed on — Warhol at 58 due to a surgery after previously surviving an assassination attempt. They gave a gift to America through their unique bent on art, which is internationally acclaimed.

Places To Go

The Fort Wayne Artist Guild has opened a new location at Jefferson Point. You will find a variety of art to look at and buy; it’s located next to Eddie Bauer in Fort Wayne. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.

Artist Brenda Ramseier is showcasing her years of experience as an art teacher. You can view her whimsical beautiful artwork at Warsaw City Hall, 102 S. Buffalo

St., Warsaw. The exhibits are on the first floor and the building is handicap accessible. The hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through

Friday. Stop by on your lunch break. You will not want to miss seeing her talent on display. Visit theartgiraffe.com.

Space still available for IU South Bend summer camp

Indiana University South Bend is still accepting registrations for a two-week summer camp for middle school students.

Kids College is designed for students from historically underrepresented and low-income populations to explore career opportunities.

Activities are designed to prepare students entering the sixth, seventh or eighth grade for their next big step in their academic and personal development by blending educational activities and community involvement.

The free program will take place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 17, 18, 20 and 21

and June 24-28.

The experience includes:

• Academic Enrichment: Providing students with a unique opportunity to engage in academic subjects beyond the traditional middle-school curriculum, while introducing them to new concepts, inspiring their curiosity and fostering a love for learning.

• Skill Development: Helping students develop essential skills valuable for academic success, including critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, communication and creativity. Through hands-on projects and interactive activities, students can enhance their skills and be-

come more well-rounded learners.

• Exploration of Interests: Providing students with a chance to explore various academic disciplines by offering a diverse range of courses and activities. Students discover subjects they may wish to pursue in the future, while gaining a better understanding of their passions and talents.

• Exposure to university life: Familiarizing students with the college experience as they engage with professors, utilize campus resources, and experience campus resources, while demystifying what it’s like to attend a university.

• Social Growth and Commu-

Learn how Parkinson’s affects vision at next support group meeting

Parkinson’s Support Group of Warsaw will meet from 6:307:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the administrative classroom of Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital, 2101 E. DuBois Drive, Warsaw.

This month, Dr. Cauhill of Warsaw Family Eye Care will be speaking to the group about how Parkinson’s effects vision and how they can be proactive in taking the best care of their eye health.

Attendees have an opportunity to learn from professionals and specialists in the community, along with receiving answers to questions, sharing experiences and encouraging one another.

Open to all members of the community, the support group meets the second Friday of each month (except December), from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the admin-

istrative classroom of the hospital, at door No. 20. A convenient parking lot is located on

nity Building: Fostering a supportive and inclusive community where students can develop friendships, build connections and collaborate with their peers through team-building activities, group projects, and shared experiences.

To register, visit events. iu.edu/school-partnerships/ event/1424219-kids-college-iusouth-bend.

This opportunity is made possible through funding from the Lilly Endowment’s Indiana Youth Programs on Campus Initiative.

Provident Drive. For information, contact Pam Baucom at (574) 370-5709.

MARILYN MONROE Shown is one of two silkscreen overlays Andy Warhol is famous for. The other is pop artist Prince. Warhol is probably best known for his depiction of Campbell’s iconic red and white lables replicated onto canvas 200 times. Photo provided by DeeAnna Muraski.

THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING Pictured in front from left are sorority sister, Jean Whitenack, presenting a $500 check to cowboy Carl Adams of Magical Meadows. In back are senior instructor, Addisyn Daley, and volunteers, Edy Bartlett on Raney and Becca Bartlett on Rocky. Photo provided.

Delta Theta Tau recently held its spring geranium sale fundraiser and is grateful for everyone who helped make it a success.

The funds raised are distributed philanthropically back into the community.

Sorority sister, Jean Whitenack, publicity chairwoman of the Beta Zeta chapter of Delta Theta Tau, recently presented a $500 check to Carl Adams of Magical Meadows, along with senior instructor, Addisyn Daley, and volunteers, Edy and Becca Bartlett. Magical Meadows, Warsaw, is a therapeutic horseback riding facility where those with physical, cognitive or emotional challenges can experience the healing power of horses. Through programs at Magical Meadows, riders improve physical health, relax tight muscles, increase balance, build muscle strength, sharpen hand/eye coordination, improve social skills and gain a sense of independence.

Summer Health Lunch Bunch and free backpack program starts

The Summer Health Lunch Bunch program aims to improve the health of the community by providing interactive health education to students and families at targeted summer feeding sites. More than 9,500 students have participated in the program since it began.

Continuing this summer, with a grant award from the city of Goshen, Goshen Health, Cultivate Food Rescue and Goshen Community Schools are partnering to provide free, frozen backpack meals to youth in the community.

Every Friday, approximately 200 backpacks will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis at select lunch sites in Goshen. Backpacks contain six, nutritionally-balanced meals to help students meet potential food needs throughout the weekend. The program runs until July 19, except the week of July 1.

“Cultivate is excited to partner with Goshen Health and Goshen Schools again this year to get food into the hands of local students,” said Lainie Holland, Cultivate

Food Rescue director of planning and programs. “Providing meals for students all year long, even throughout the summer, is a priority for our program, and we are thankful for partners who can help us execute that goal.”

To find a Summer Health Lunch Bunch or backpack distribution site, visit goshenhealth. com/programs/summer-healthlunch-bunch.

School partners are Goshen, Elkhart, Wa-Nee, and Warsaw schools.

Community partners are: Center for Healing and Hope, city of Goshen, Cultivate Food Rescue, Elkhart County Health Department, Goshen Farmers Market, Goshen Health, Live Well Kosciusko, Minority Health Coalition, and Purdue Extension of Elkhart County.

For more information about Goshen Health’s school and community nutrition education programs, call (574) 364-2496.

Fishing in Kosciusko County

Kosciusko County is home to many lakes filled with enough fish to make any fisherman’s day. Indiana residents will have the opportunity to enjoy free fishing without having to buy a fishing license or trout and salmon stamp on Saturday, Sept. 28. To acquire appropriate licensing, visit on.IN.gov/ INHuntFish.

To learn more about Indiana fishing requirements, tips and tricks, download the DNR Fishing Regulations Guide from eregulations.com/assets/docs/resources/ IN/24INFW_LR3.pdf.

To help fishermen find the best lakes for fishing, the Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams complied a

list of lakes that have good fishing and public access:

The Backwaters Fish: black crappie, muskellunge

Big Barbee Lake

Fish: bluegill, redear, largemouth bass, crappie

Big Chapman Lake

Fish: bluegill, catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, longear, northern pike, redear, walleye, yellow perch

Center Lake

Fish: bluegill, catfish, largemouth bass, yellow perch

Dewart Lake

Fish: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, redear, yellow perch

Irish Lake

Fish: bluegill, redear

James Lake

Fish: bluegill, redear, catfish, black crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch

Kuhn Lake

Fish: black crappie, bluegill, catfish, largemouth bass, perch, redear

Little Pike Lake

Fish: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, longear sunfish, yellow perch

Little Chapman Lake

Fish: bluegill, redear, crappie, bass, northern pike, walleye

Little Barbee Lake

Fish: bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass, perch

Oswego Lake

Fish: black crappie, bluegill, redear, catfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, rock bass, yellow perch

Pike Lake

Fish: crappie, largemouth bass, longear sunfish, yellow perch

Sawmill Lake

Fish: bluegill, redear

Sechrist Lake

Fish: bluegill, redear

Shock Lake

Fish: largemouth bass, bluegill, redear

Spear Lake

Fish: largemouth bass, bluegill, redear

Syracuse Lake

Fish: largemouth bass, bluegill,

redear, northern pike

Lake Tippecanoe

Fish: bluegill, redear, catfish, black crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, rock bass, yellow perch Lake Wawasee

Fish: bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, redear, rock bass, yellow perch

Waubee Lake

Fish: bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass, northern pike

Webster Lake

Fish: crappie, muskellunge

For a complete list, visit https:// visitkosciuskocounty.org/blog/fishing-in-kosciusko-county/.

Program

‘Turning Clutter into Money’

Purdue Extension Kosciusko County Health and Human Science Educator, Shannon Shepherd, will be presenting “Turning Clutter Into Money” from 2-3 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, Home and Family Arts Building, 1400 E. Smith St., Warsaw.

Learn how to determine which of your items are worth selling, common platforms for selling items, tips for selling on Facebook Marketplace, and ways you can stay safe and protect yourself while selling online.

Students named to dean’s list

The following local students were recently named to the dean’s list of their respective colleges/universities:

Trine University

Ligonier — Kristen Cox

Milford — Colten Edgar

New Paris — Nathaniel Bradshaw

Syracuse — Ezekiel Keim Warsaw — Macy Bonifield, Ryan Hoak, Samuel Slough, Sidney Wagner

Kendall School Of Art And Design

Syracuse — Tressa Fidler

ACCOLADES — Julie Crossley, MSN, MBA, RN, NEABC, Goshen Health chief nursing officer, and Erica Prough, director of education and professional practice, receive the phone call from American Nurses Credentialing Center telling Goshen Hospital it achieved Magnet with Distinction. Photo provided by Goshen Health System.

Goshen Hospital achieves ‘Magnet with Distinction’ recognition

Magnet recognition is one of the highest honors a health care organization can receive for providing outstanding nursing care to patients. Goshen Hospital not only received its fifth designation, it also received “Magnet with Distinction,” a new category recently added by the American Nurses Credentialing Center to differentiate hospitals exceeding standards.

Goshen Hospital was praised for exceeding standards in nine areas, including lower patient injury rates, higher patient satisfaction responsiveness and the highest number of nurses with bachelor’s degrees (84 percent).

Magnet recognition involves a rigorous review of nursing care provided in the previous four years. Goshen Hospital received Magnet designations in 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019 and 2024. Just 581 of the 6,129 U.S. hospitals have achieved Magnet recognition. Of these, less than 60 have been recognized five times.

“This recognition is one of the ways we show our community how much we value their trust. Our colleagues go above and beyond every day to deliver exceptional, compassionate care,” said Randy Christophel, Goshen Health president and CEO. “To earn Magnet recognition continuously over a 20-year period is a remarkable accomplishment that highlights our commitment to continual improvement.

We’re so proud of our nurses and the health care teams who work together to respond to the needs of our patients.”

“Meeting the standards to achieve Magnet the first time was an incredible accomplishment. You might think it would be easier the second time, but the standards change each time because new discoveries continue to inform the best practices for professional nursing care,” said Julie Crossley, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, Goshen Health chief nursing officer. “I’m so thrilled to work with such professional nurses, who are inspired to always work toward more effective and compassionate care.”

Patients realize specific benefits from Magnet recognition, according to research. These include:

• Higher patient satisfaction.

• Improved patient safety and high quality.

• Decreased falls, infections, pressure injuries and mortality rates.

In addition, nurses who work for Magnet-recognized organizations report higher job satisfaction.

To achieve this recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the hospital met the rigorous standards for nursing excellence established by the Magnet Recognition Program.

Attorney General raising awareness of harmful products

Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers of important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in May. The office encourages consumers to take advantage of opportunities available for those who purchase recalled items, which could be harmful to their families.

“Summer is in full swing, and that means you and your family will be spending more time outdoors,” Rokita said. “Don’t let the beautiful weather be ruined by an outdoor item breaking down. If you have one of the recalled products, stop using it immediately and pursue resolution from the manufacturer immediately.”

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the following consumer products were recalled in May:

• Crib Bumpers. Recalled due to suffocation hazard; violation of federal crib bumper ban; sold by Henan Ouchang Trading and Xinxiang Junshun Trading on AliExpress; and recalled by AliExpress.

• Black and Decker recalls Craftsman V20 cordless tillers/cultivators due to laceration hazard.

• Medline Industries recalls 1.5 million adult portable bed rails due to serious entrapment and asphyxia hazards; two deaths reported.

• Compare Brands recalls ADIOS! Super Vinegar All-Natural Cleaner due to risk of poisoning and chemical burns; violation of labeling requirements, under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act; and sold exclusively on Amazon.com.

•TOPINCN Pool Drain Covers. Recalled due to entrapment hazard; violation of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act; and sold exclusively on Amazon by Sanure.

Kano Laboratories recalls Super Lube Products due to risk of poisoning, a violation of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.

• CHZHVAN Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. Recalled due to failure to alert to fire; sold exclusively on Amazon by Haikouhuidishangmaoyouxiangongsi.

Sydney McGurn graduates from Albion College

Warsaw student, Sydney McGurn, recently graduated from Albion College, Albion, Mich., with a degree in history.

McGurn is the child of BethAnn McGurn of Warsaw.

• Electrolux Group re-announces recall of Frigidaire and Kenmore Electric Ranges due to fire and burn hazards; multiple fires and injuries reported.

• Children’s nightgowns. Recalled due to burn hazard and Violation of Federal Flammability Standards; sold exclusively on Amazon; imported by Zegoo Home.

• Spin Swivel Chairs. Recalled due to fall hazard; imported by Article.

• Korimefa Multi-Purpose Helmets. Recalled due to risk of head injury; Violation of Federal Regulations for Bicycle Helmets; imported by Yangxi; and sold exclusively on Amazon.

•Children’s robes. Recall expansion announced due to burn hazard and Violation of Federal Flammability Standards; imported by SIORO; sold exclusively on Amazon; additional units added.

• Textron Specialized Vehicles. Recalls Prowler Pro and Tracker Utility Vehicles due to fire hazard.

•Textron Specialized Vehicles.

Recalls Arctic Cat Model Year 2024 Catalyst Snowmobiles due to crash hazard.

• Cotton On USA. Recalls toy pinwheels due to choking hazard.

• ZLINE. Recalls built-in electric wall ovens due to impact injury hazard.

• Bausch + Lomb. Recalls Project Watson Eyelid Wipes for Dogs due to risk of exposure to bacteria and fungi.

• Arctic Cat. Recalls Snowmobiles due to laceration hazard.

• DR Power Equipment. Recalls

leaf blowers and leaf vacuums due to laceration hazard.

• Dixon Ticonderoga. Recalls Creativity Street Foam Pattern Rollers due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban.

•American Honda Motors expands recall of lawnmowers and pressure washer engines to include lawnmower replacement engines due to injury hazard; additional units/injuries reported.

• True Manufacturing. Recalls commercial refrigerators with Secop compressors due to fire hazard.

• Polaris recalls Prostar S4 Titan Adventure Snowmobiles due to fire hazard.

• Children’s dressers, sold exclusively at Rooms To Go. Recalled due to tip-over and entrapment hazards; Violation of Federal Regulation for Clothing Storage Units; Imported by LFN Limited.

• Skims Body recalls SKIMS children’s pajama sets due to burn hazard; violation of Federal Regulations for Children’s Sleepwear; sold exclusively by Skims Body.

• Igloo Products. Recalls youth sipper bottles due to choking hazard.

If you believe you recently purchased a recalled product, stop using it, and check its recall notice. Then follow the notice’s instructions, including where to return the product, how to get the product fixed, how to dispose of the product, how to receive a refund for the produc, or what steps must be taken to receive a replacement product.

To view recalls issued prior to May, visit cpsc.gov.

O bituaries

Betty Jean Myers

Milford Christian Church Children’s Leader

Betty Jean Myers, Keizer, Ore., formerly of Syracuse, passed from this world into heaven on Sunday, June 2, 2024. As she took her final breath, we were assured that she was embraced by her savior. She was a woman of faith and Jesus was always by her side.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Ray E. Bray and Erna M. Bray; a brother, Richard Bray; and a granddaughter, Britiney Marie Alt Johanson.

Betty was born in Milford on May 10, 1933, where she lived until she graduated from Milford High School. After graduating she attended Indiana University. She was married to Charles (Chuck) Myers on Nov. 28, 1953, in Milford. After living on Lake Wawasee for a brief time, she moved with Chuck to Fort Knox while he served in the Army for two years. Upon returning to Syracuse, they joined his father, Cletus Myers, in the C.S. Myers Ford business in Milford.

Betty enjoyed the lake life on both Wawasee and Syracuse lakes, hosting many gatherings at their home with the Fourth of July being an annual family reunion for many years. She enjoyed traveling in their motorhome and spending the winter months in California. Betty lived in Syracuse for 90 years of her life before relocating to Keizer, Ore., in 2023 to be near her daughter, Christi Miller, and her family.

She was a member of Wawasee Bible Church and a longtime member of Milford Christian Church, where she served as a children’s leader for many years. (Many may remember the large book she used to teach the words to, “How Great Thou Art.”) She was gifted in counseling and mentored many girls and women in their Christian walk. She was a prayer warrior, involved with Lifetouch Ministries, Mama’s House (a maternity home in California) and she led many Bible studies. She loved to study and memorize God’s word.

Betty is survived by her husband of 70 years, Charles Myers of Keizer, Ore.; her two daughters, Christi Myers Miller (Greg) of Keizer, Ore., and Sherry Myers Alt (Greg) of Hoschton, Ga.; three grandchildren, Courtney Alt Nieman (Paul) of Jefferson, Ga., Matthew Miller (Kristin) of Salem, Ore., and Hannah Miller Whitney (Cameron) of Keizer, Ore.; five great-grandchildren, Selah Nieman, Winslow Miller, Everly Nieman, John Whitney and Roselyn Miller; a sister, Mary Ellen Troup of Goshen and two brothers, Larry Bray of Milford and Jerry Bray of Milford.

Titus Funeral Home of Syracuse is entrusted with Betty’s care. A visitation and funeral, with a praise and worship celebration, will be held Friday, June 28, at Wawasee Community Bible Church in Milford. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by a service at noon.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Betty’s memory can be sent to: Lifetouch Ministries, 2510 E. Center St., Warsaw, IN 46580 or Mama’s House Ministries, P.O. Box 1816, Palm Desert, CA 92261.

The family would like to thank everyone that have been a part of Betty’s life and especially for all the prayers and encouragement during this past year.

To leave a condolence, visit TitusFuneralHome.com.

Raymond Adams

Raymond Adams, 89, Akron, died June 3, 2024.

He was born Jan. 1, 1935. On Oct. 29, 1955, he married Marilyn R. Haney, who preceded him in death in 2015.

He is survived by a daughter, Beth Ann Adams, Mentone; sons, Phil Adams, Warsaw, and Kent Adams, Akron; six grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; six stepgreat-grandchildren; and a brother, Jim Adams, Akron.

Services were held June 8 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Interment took place in Akron Cemetery.

Dennis Bailey

Dennis Bailey, 74, died May 21, 2024.

Arrangements are currently pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw.

Laura Mary Bixel

Laura Mary (Rodgers) Bixel, 84, Warsaw, died June 4, 2024.

She was born March 9, 1940. On May 12, 1963, she married Donald O. Bixel, who preceded her in death in 2013.

Surviving are several cousins and many friends.

Services were held June 10 at Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Pamela Christena Boon

Pamela Christena Boon,71, North Manchester, died June 6, 2024.

She was born Sept. 4, 1952.

Surviving are her children, Adam Boon, Fort Wayne, Sarah Gonzalez,

Roberta J. Fisher

Roberta J. Fisher, 100, Ligonier, died June 5, 2024.

She was born Jan. 25, 1924. On Oct. 10, 1947, she married Billy B. Fisher. He preceded her in death April 15, 2004.

She is survived by a daughter, Carol J. Gunder, Ligonier; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three bonus grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life was held June 8 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. Private burial took place at Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier.

Gregory S. Guthrie

Gregory S. Guthrie, 54, Warsaw, died May 30, 2024.

He was born Nov. 6, 1969. On June 17, 2020, he married Crystal Guthrie; she survives.

He is also survived by a son, Michael Guthrie, Fort Wayne; a daughter, Kayla Guthrie, New Castle, Del.; daughter, Tyla Timmerman, Warsaw; a sister, Lisa Warran, Hortense, Ga.; a brother, Stephen Guthrie, Tipton; a granddaughter; a niece; and two nephews.

He will be laid to rest at Milford Cemetery with military honors at a later date.

Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements.

Stacy Marie Haring

Stacy Marie Haring, 62, Wakarusa, died June 5, 2024. She was born Dec. 28, 1961. Surviving are brothers, George Haring, Coleman, Mich., Jim Haring, Harrison, Mich., and D.J. Haring, Nappanee; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were held June 11 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Nappanee. Burial was in Union Center Cemetery.

Colleen Herr

Colleen Herr, 73, Wakarusa, died at 2:52 a.m. June 4, 2024. She was born March 20, 1951. On Nov. 21, 1970, she married Dean Herr; he survives.

She is also survived by a son, Kyle, Elkhart; and sisters, Cindy Anglemeyer, Elkhart, and Connie Lechlitner, Wakarusa.

Valparaiso, and Marissa Boon, Fort Wayne; her companion, Doug Hansford, North Manchester; stepchildren, Carli Hansford, Jennifer Pillado, Brandon Hansford, Justin Hansford and Matthew Hansford; twin brother, Patrick Blaising, Fort Wayne; sister, Jennifer Ramsey, Fort Wayne; best friend, Debbie Davis, Columbia City; and eight grandchildren.

Services were held June 9 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Julia Kay Cart

Julia Kay Cart, 84, rural Larwill, died at 7:20 p.m. June 2, 2024.

She was born March 31, 1940. On April 9, 1960, she married Stanley Lee Cart. She preceded him in death Sept. 16, 2002.

She is survived by a son, Timothy Lee Cart, Pierceton; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Gary Galloway.

Services were held June 5 at Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial was in Syracuse Cemetery.

Patrick Eugene Dingess

Patrick Eugene Dingess, 54, died May 31, 2024.

He was born May 5, 1970.

Surviving are his children, Patrick Dingess, Caleb Dingess and Tiana Dingess, all of Laketon, and Kayla Jackson, Florence, Ala.; three grandchildren; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Services were held June 8 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Servia, at a later date.

Dawn Marie Hurst

Dawn Marie (Hartman) Hurst, 45, died June 1, 2024.

She was born June 28, 1978. On April 25, 2016, she married LaVern Hurst; he survives. Also surviving are her children, Dylan Fox, Wakarusa, Alivia Ringler and Troy Ringler; two grandchildren; parents, Rudy and LaVonda Hartman, Wakarusa; and siblings, Mark Hartman, Elkhart, and Todd Hartman, Goshen.

Services were held June 8 at Wakarusa Missionary Church. Burial was in Olive West Cemetery. ThompsonLengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

Douglas Scott Krull

Douglas Scott Krull, 55, died May 31, 2024.

He was born Sept. 28, 1968. On Aug. 30, 1997, he married Jennifer Lynn Reynolds; she survives.

Also surviving are his parents, Dana and Sherry Krull, Leesburg; children, Kaden Krull, Laketon, Kolten Krull, Columbia City, Kennedy Krull, Kreeden Krull and Kyler Krull, all of Claypool; brother, Brian Krull, Claypool; sister, Mandy Himes, Columbia City; mother-in-law, Libby Reynolds, North Manchester; and three grandsons.

Services were held June 4 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Burial was in Clemmers, Fishers, Ross Cemetery, Claypool.

Larry Dee Lewallen Sr.

Larry Dee Lewallen Sr. died June 4, 2024.

He was born July 23, 1944. On Dec. 22, 1963, he married Goldie Howard, who preceded him in death in 2018.

He is survived by a daughter, Kim Lewallen, Columbia City; son, Larry “Shorty” Lewallen Jr., Milford; sisters, Karen Kay Keister, Warsaw, and Eva Lou Hamilton, Milford; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Services were held June 7 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Servia.

Robert Christopher Lowe

Robert “Rob” Christopher Lowe, 39, died June 2, 2024.

He was born May 17, 1985.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, June 14, followed by a celebration of life service at noon at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, 501 N. Elkhart St., Wakarusa. Inurnment will follow in Olive Cemetery.

Hubert M. Hershberger

Hubert M. “Slim” Hershberger, 79, South Bend, formerly of Ligonier, died at 4:37 p.m. June 1, 2024.

He was born July 19, 1944.

He is survived by a daughter, Robin Hershberger, Millersburg; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; siblings, Ronald Hershberger, Charles Hershberger, Larry Hershberger, Terry Hershberger, David Hershberger, Bradley Hershberger, Scott Hershberger, Kathy Bowers, Kelly Madison and April Penn; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were held June 8 at Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen.

James David Huffman

James David “Dave” Huffman, 57, Wabash, died at 12:57 p.m. June 4, 2024.

He was born March 7, 1967.

He is survived by a daughter, Kristen Wise, Kokomo; four grandchildren; father and stepmother, James G. and Catherine Huffman, Hartford City; stepfather, Floyd Johnson, Silver Lake; and sisters, Holly Tenhundfeld, Cincinnati, Ohio, Berneda Runkel, Claypool, Tonya Rhoades, Columbia City, and Deanna Anderson, Warsaw.

Services were held June 6 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash.

Homes-Guisinger Chapel, South Bend, was in charge of arrangements. Rosetta Martin

Rosetta Martin, 89, Goshen, died June 5, 2024.

She was born May 17, 1935. On May 11, 1957, she married Eugene M. Martin. He preceded her in death June 20, 2010.

Surviving are her children, Rosalyn Cross, Middlebury, Rhonda Noel, Narvon, Pa., and Jeff Martin, Hicksville, Ohio; daughter-in-law, Teresa Martin-Gay, Silver Lake; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Marie Riegsecker, Goshen, Wilma Leichty, Ligonier, and Herman Riegsecker, Middlebury.

Services were held June 9 at Living Water Mennonite Church, Goshen. Burial was in Griner Cemetery, Middlebury. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements.

Douglas R. Mayhew

Douglas R. “Doug” Mayhew, 62, rural Palestine, died at 4:59 a.m. June 2, 2024.

He was born April 26, 1962. On July 15, 1988, he married Michelle Spears; she survives.

He is also survived by his mother, Dottie Hudkins, Warsaw; brother, Duane Mayhew, St. Germain, Wis.; and sister, Danita Spangler, Pierceton.

Services were held June 7 at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Interment was in Palestine Cemetery.

Mark Mayhew

Mark Mayhew, 57, Syracuse, died June 3, 2024.

Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home of Syracuse.

Marissa I. Pacheco

Marissa I. Pacheco, 50, Ligonier, died June 2, 2024. She was born Jan. 22, 1974. In 2018, she married Ricardo Gorostieta; he survives.

She is also survived by a son, Jose Chavez, Ligonier; siblings, Jose Pacheco, Esteban Pacheco, Julio Pacheco, Antonio Pacheco, Lesly Pacheco and Joseline Pacheco; and several nieces and nephews.

Surviving are his children, Jordan Lowe, Warsaw, Jaxon, Colt and Blakelynn; mother, Lana Bevely, Warsaw; father, Jeff Lowe, Raysal, W. Va.; brother, Joshua Brooks, Warsaw; sister, Shannon Lowe, Florida; paternal grandfather, Tommy Lowe, Raysal, W.Va.; maternal grandmother, Sharon Dustin; and maternal grandmother, Donna Piper.

Visitation will be held from 3-4 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at Celebration Church, 1289 S. 250E, Winona Lake. A celebration of life will begin at 4 p.m. at the church. McHattonSadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Dana N. Marcum

Dana N. Marcum, 63, North Manchester, died May 29, 2024.

He was born Aug. 1, 1960.

He is survived by his special friend, Janice Lambert; sisters, Virginia Justice, Ada Justice and Nannie Jackson; and a brother, Ransom Dale Marcum.

A memorial service was held June 3 at Congregational Christian Church, North Manchester. Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw was in charge of arrangements.

Falesha L. Martin

Falesha L. Martin, 39, Plymouth, died May 24, 2024. She was born April 15, 1985. She is survived by her mother, Phyllis Sickman; daughters, Brooklynn Trujillo, Angola, and Alyzabeth Puente, Bremen; sons, Kristoffer Trujillo, LaPorte, and Trystan Berger, Bremen; a grandson; and siblings, Chris Peters, Oregon, Angela Lawson, LaPorte, Julie Cooper, Kentucky, and Hollie Martin, Leesburg.

A celebration of life was held prior to her passing. Palmer Funeral

Visitation was held June 9 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. Cremation followed at Legacy Cremation & Remembrance Center, Ligonier.

Robert D. Peterson

Robert D. Peterson, 73, died June 2, 2024.

He was born Nov. 2, 1950. On Oct. 22, 1983, he married Ramona Thomas; she survives.

He is also survived by a daughter, Miranda Peterson Archer; and two grandchildren.

A celebration of life is being planned for a later date. Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw was in charge of arrangements.

Curtis Paul Ranes

Curtis Paul Ranes, 92, South Whitley, died at 4:10 p.m. May 29, 2024.

He was born Oct. 4, 1931.

He is survived by a daughter, Vicki Ranes, Reno, Nev.; stepchildren, Becky Haisley, North Manchester, David Haisley, Orland, Julie Anderson, South Whitley, and Andrew Haisley, Columbia City; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

There will be no services. Smith & Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley, was in charge of arrangements.

Albert Reese

Albert Reese, 80, North Webster, died Jan. 17, 2024.

He was born Sept. 3, 1943.

A graveside service with military honors was held June 8 at Mock Cemetery in North Webster. Titus Funeral Home of North Webster was in charge of arrangements.

Joan Ruth Saggars

Joan “Joni” Ruth Saggars, 69, Ligonier, died June 1, 2024.

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Continued from page 12 Sept. 28, 1974, she married Kent Charles Saggars; he survives.

She is also survived by a son, Scott Saggars, Ligonier; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; siblings, Stephen Parkison, Crown Point, Suzanne Earnhart, Knapp Lake, and twin brother, James Parkison, Larwill; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life was held June 8 at Ligonier United Methodist Church. Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, was in charge of arrangements.

Michael J. Sleighter

Michael J. “Road Kill” Sleighter, 72, Pierceton, died May 17, 2024.

He was born June 15, 1951.

He is survived by a son, Michael S. Sleighter; three grandchildren; a great-grandson; and a brother, Richard Sleighter.

In keeping with his wishes, cremation will take place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Katherine Valdes

Katherine Valdes, 67, Warsaw, died May 29, 2024.

She was born April 23, 1957. She married Orville “Bo” Erhart.

Surviving are her children, Christy Summers, Bo Erhart and Terry Erhart; several grandchildren; and siblings, Danny Valdes, Tony Valdes, Paul Valdes, Christopher Valdes and Tamra Sherrods.

A life celebration was held June 3 at Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw.

Ina M. Weaver

Ina M. Weaver, 87, Goshen, died at 11:27 a.m. June 6, 2024.

She was born Sept. 13, 1936. On Jan. 27, 1957, she married Ivan G. Weaver, who preceded her in death Dec. 26, 1981. On Nov. 17, 2007, she married Harvey A. Weaver; he survives.

Also surviving are daughters, Lynnette Zimmerman, Minnesota, and Lauretta Martin, Nappanee; son, Lyle Weaver, Goshen; sisters, Naomi Martin, Nappanee, and Ellen Martin, Wakarusa; brother, Ray Martin, Goshen; stepdaughters, Marie Brubaker, Ohio, Karen Glock, New York, and Faye Good, Ohio; stepsons, Kenneth Weaver and Lamar Weaver, both of Ohio;

15 grandchildren; 42 stepgrandhildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 74 stepgreat-grandchildren.

Services were held June 10 at Yellow Creek Wiser Mennonite Church. Burial was in Yellow Creek Wisler Mennonite Church Cemetery. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

Charles Ray Werker

Charles Ray “Chuck” Werker, 63, Syracuse, died May 30, 2024.

He was born Nov. 19, 1960.

Surviving are sons, Dave Yankosky and Mike Yankosky; daughter, Barbara Yankosky; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Jane Brickey; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services were held June 4 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery at a later date.

Janice Winters

Janice Winters, 80, North Webster, died June 2, 2024.

She was born Aug. 12, 1943. On Nov. 1, 1958, she married Frank Winters, who preceded her in death in December 2013.

Surviving are her children, Frank Winters and James Winters, both of North Webster; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A life celebration was held June 8 at Titus Funeral Home of North Webster. Burial was in Mock Addition North Webster Cemetery.

Paul Eugene Wise

Paul Eugene Wise, 86, Milford, died at 3:35 a.m. June 2, 2024.

He was born Nov. 5, 1937. On July 20, 1958, he married Lois Woods; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, David Wise, Wakarusa, Jim Wise, New Paris, Sharon NussbaumMartin, Robesonia, Pa.; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; 20 stepgreat-grandchildren; brother, Rev. Leroy Wise, South Bend; and sister, Janice Secor, Newton, Kan.

Services were held June 8 at Nappanee Missionary Church Chapel. Burial was in South Union Cemetery. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

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Court News Small Claims

The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: CommunityWide Federal Credit Union v. Amanda Corral, $3,124.81; v. Ruben Meza Quezada, Michelle Meza, $7,458.41

Hollar Dental Group v. Edith Hernandez, $1,292.43; v. Andrew Jennings, $1,180.77; v. Nancy Watson, $1,902.33 Civil Collections

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

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Bret A. Bailey, $2,846.26; v. Andrew N. Meloy, $3,028.55; v. Royce Roderick, $1,552.54; v. David Slone, $1,507.28; v. Kaitlyn Valdez, $547.03; v. Jerry D. Wilkins, $1,703.71; v. Jeremy Wilson, $1,040.08

Discover Bank v. Joseph E. Bencze Jr., $4,292.78

LVNV Funding LLC v. Kent Bunch, $3,812.21; v. David Coe, $1,202.81; v. Patrisha Hughes, $620.67; v. Kayla Jolane, $4,481.32; v. Michael Kuhn, $667.78; v. Laura McNeal, $1,145; v. Penny Susaraba, $1,688.64

Cavalry SPV I LLC v. Cailin M. Clay, $733.02; v. Cory E. Johnson, $4,082.59; v. Jason Ross, $2,266.90

CommunityWide Federal Credit Union v. Chad R. Rishling, $8,235.14; v. Jeremy Wilson, $11,830.33

Capital One NA v. Jacob L. Deaton, $2,379.70

Mariner Finance LLC v. Kaitlyn M. Gambill, $1,745.17; v. Neil E. Kelly, $13,730.63

Crown Asset Management LLC v. Tiara Gray, $854.89

HS Financial Group LLC v. Sasha Hollett, $1,712.75

SAC Finance Inc. v. Jeremy L. Miller, $12,579.53

ADLP Investments LLC Series 1 v. Ryne A. Myers, $3,637.20

Credit Service International v. Aizlynn Senders, $2,056.12; v. Russell Sproat, $4,759.06

Lake City Bank v. Steven W. Smith, $2,500

OneMain Financial Group LLC v. Anthony D. Sommers, $9,635.52; v. Derek A. Tolson, $12,285.57

PNC Bank, National Association v. Derek E. Tenney, $9,537

Grassy Sprain Group Inc. v. Logan Wills, $6,840.22

Evictions

The following eviction has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: LTD PG Management LLC v. Ben Engle, $2,616.33

Superior Court III

The following fines for infractions have been assessed in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Speeding — Travis D. Huffman, Warsaw, $164.50; Desa R. Simpson, Silver Lake, $164.50; Scott A. Coverstone, Silver Lake, $164.50; Catriona A. Bruggner, Sidney, $164.50; Marlen R. Bontrager, Milford, $164.50; Ryan D. Whittenburg, Warsaw, $164.50; Carlos M. Ca-

margo Paramo, Milford, $164.50; Christopher M. Reed, Warsaw, $164.50

Driving while suspended Evan B. Justice, Winona Lake, $189.50; Leon Allan Casper, Cromwell, $189.50

Learner’s permit violation — Uriel J. Juarez Perez, Warsaw, $164.50

Open alcoholic beverage container during operation of a motor vehicle — Gretchen E. Carter, Pierceton, $164

Owner allows dog to stray beyond owner’s premises — Karen S. Jeffrey, Milford, $25

Failure of occupant to use safety belt — Charles R. Lessner Jr., Warsaw, $25; Brandon L. Eigsti, Warsaw, $25

Operating with expired plates — Naomi C. McKnight, Warsaw, $164; Chesnie N. Blankenship, North Manchester, $164

Operating a motor vehicle with a fictitious plate — Jesica J. England, Claypool, $164

Refusal to submit to a breath or chemical test — Julia A. Busse, Warsaw, $164

Address or name change violation — Sonia Orduno, Pierceton, $164.50

Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility, driving while suspended — Adam B. Lowe, Warsaw, $239.50

Failure to register — Hayden J. Berry, Warsaw, $164.50

No valid driver’s license — Fredric S. Armstrong, Leesburg, $164.50

Marriage Licenses

The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk of the Court Anne Torpy: Swenson-Robinson

Jazzmyne E. Swenson, 21, Winona Lake, and Erik T. Robinson, 21, Winona Lake Rush-Oliver

Nathan D. Rush, 43, Warsaw, and Alisha L. Oliver, 43, Warsaw Chang-Hermann

Eric Chang, 25, Chicago, and Amanda Hermann, 25, Warsaw Nier-Harris

Jacie Michelle Nier, 22, Winona Lake, and Ryan Robert Harris, 22, Warsaw Roney-Horne

Alexis Roney, 28, Milford, and Michael Horne, 30, Milford Breetz-Smith

Trent David Breetz, 23, Wawaka, and Taylor Michelle

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Thomas Dale Yoder

Michael and Lori (Yoder) Yoder, Goshen, are the parents of a son, Thomas Dale, born at 9:09 p.m. June 1, 2024, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Aden Josiah Hochstetler Willis and Jolene (Girod) Hochstetler, Syracuse, are the parents of a son, Aden Josiah, born at 4:02 a.m. June 2, 2024, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 7 pounds, 3.5 ounces, and was 19 3/4 inches long.

Timothy Josh Fry Kevin and Sharon (Frey) Fry, Li-

Smith, 22, North Webster

Culp-Cutler

Riley Joseph Culp, 27, Leo, and Peyton Delanie Elaine Cutler, 22, Leesburg Kois-Arnett

Clara Ruth Kois, 25, Pierceton, and Griffin Matthew Pierce Arnett, 25, Pierceton Harreld-Hunt

Harry Edward Harreld, 62, Warsaw, and Kathy Ilene Hunt, 56, Warsaw Burkholder-Lambright

Zachary Davis Burkholder, 24, Warsaw, and Amy Ranae Lambright, 23, Nappanee Harmon-Anderson

Jacob Matthew Harmon, 23, Warsaw, and Autumn Nicole Anderson, 22, Roanoke Herford-Zwick

Angelea Renee Herford, 31, Pierceton, and Connor Christian Zwick, 27, Pierceton Lutz-Stephenson

Austin Scott Lutz, 28, Syracuse, and Haley Stephenson, 27, Syracuse

Moore-King

Marissa J. Moore, 27, Warsaw, and Jacob D. King, 26, Warsaw

Marriage Dissolutions

The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in Kosciusko Superior Courts I and IV:

Thayne — Kaylin Thayne, Warsaw, and Christopher Thayne, Warsaw. They were married June 12, 2020, and separated May 11, 2024. One minor child.

Rhoades — Sarah Rhoades, Pierceton, and Nathan Rhoades, Pierceton. They were married June 9, 2022, and separated May 23, 2024. One minor child. Gaff — Jennifer Gaff, Warsaw, and Roger Gaff, Warsaw. They were married June 4, 2005, and separated April 23, 2024. One minor child.

Kropf — Kermit Kropf, Syracuse, and Sara Kropf, Syracuse. They were married Jan. 10, 2008, and separated April 6, 2024. No minor children.

Mackey — Eric Mackey, Claypool, and Clairese Mackey, South Whitley. They were married April 25, 2022, and separated May 1, 2024. No minor children.

Hein-Hollar — David Hein, Warsaw, and Maicey Hollar, Nappanee. They were married Nov. 5, 2021, and separated Dec. 5, 2021. No minor children.

gonier, are the parents of a son, Timothy Josh, born at 12:58 p.m. June 5, 2024, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 7 pounds and was 19 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Daniel and Nettie Frey, Topeka. Paternal grandparents are Leroy and Linda Fry, Topeka.

Timothy joins three siblings: Lanae, Isaiah and Micah.

Ethan Lynn Kuhns

Steve and Kristine Kuhns, Millersburg, are the parents of a son, Ethan Lynn, born at 3:49 p.m. June 6, 2024, at Goshen Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 9.8 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

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Timothian Award

Each year, the faculty and senior class of Lakeland Christian Academy choose a senior to receive the Timothian Award. The award is unique to Lakeland Christian Academy and is given to the senior who best exemplifies Paul’s advice to Timothy in First Timothy 4:12, which says, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity.”

The LCA class of 2024

Timothians are Adrian Bowdler and Jordan Rogers. Bowdler is the son of Jeannine Bowdler. He attends Christ’s Covenant Church. His high school activities have included Student Senate, varsity soccer, S.W.A.T. and band. He enjoys working with his church youth group and worship team and playing the flute. He plans to attend Grace College to study pastoral ministries. Rogers. is the daughter of Matthew and Kim Rogers. She attends First Christian Church. Her high school activities have included volleyball, S.W.A.T., National Honor Society, theater, starting the Youth for Life Club this year, and acting as a teaching assistant. She enjoys serving with her church worship team and children’s ministry, playing games and anything involving Mexican food. She plans to attend Ozark Christian College to study Christian ministries.

Cougar Excellence Award

The LCA Cougar Excellence Award is the highest award that LCA bestows upon a graduate. The recipient of this award represents the best qualities of an LCA education. To receive this award a student must have completed

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Channelfront Property Auction

6 p.m. Thursday, June 13. Located at 69 EMS T16 Ln., Leesburg. 1,509 sq ft. home, 3-bed, 2-bath on 60’x125’ lot. Hahn Auctioneers, hahnrealtyandauction. com.

Farm Equipment & Antique Auction

9 a.m. Saturday, June 15. Located 3 miles north of Millersburg on SR 13 to CR 36, west 1 mile to CR 37, north ½ mile to 63666 CR 37, Goshen, IN

Real Estate Auction

6 p.m. Monday, June 17. Auction located at the Hahn Auction Facility, 401 S, Oakland Ave., Nappanee. Property located at 2853 CR 50, Nappanee. Tract 1: 1,672 sq. ft. home. Tract 2: 2 acres with 884 sq. ft. house, garage and 20’x20’ outbuilding. Tract 3: 5 acres, swing tract. Hahn Auctioneers, hahnrealtyandauction.com.

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Phone Bid Auction

Bidding open until 4 p.m. Monday, June 17. Business located at 8770 W. 400S, Topeka. For bidding updates or to place a bid, call Chupp Auctions at (260) 4990216 or (260)499-0093.

Online Only Coca-Cola Auction

Bidding open until 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 17. Vending and soda machines, coolers, advertising signs, neon, clocks, cast iron sign base, calendars, store displays. Pickup located at 1582 W. SR 114, North Manchester. Bid online at metzgerauction.com. Metzger Property Services.

Public Farm Equipment Auction

3 p.m. Tuesday, June 18. Located 2 miles north of Topeka on

600W to 500S, west 4 miles (corner of 500S & 1000W) to 4960 S. 1000W, Millersburg.

Online Only Auction

Bidding open until 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 18. Mower, mini sprint car, shop, mechanic, and machinist tools, sand blasting cabinets, classic car in restoration process, welders, engines and motors. Pickup located in Claypool, exact address in winning invoices. Bid online at metzgerauction.com.

Metzger Property Services. Eugene Schmalzried Estate Auction

Bidding open until 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 19. Tractor, plows, Pyrex and glassware, lawn equipment, curio cabinets, Fitz & Floyd collection. Pickup located in North Manchester, exact address in winning invoices. Bid online at metzgerauction.com. Metzger Property Services.

Whetten Real Estate Auction 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 19. Located at 150125 County Line Road, Syracuse. 1,194 sq. ft. house, 32’x56’ bank barn and detached 22’x22’ garage on 5 acres. Two bed, 2 1/2 bath. Open house 4-6 pm. Thursday, June 6. Hahn Auctioneers, hahnrealtyandauction.com.

Lakefront Home & Channelfront Building Site Auction

Bidding open until 6 p.m. Thursday, June 20. Tract 1 located at 3846 E. Forest Glen Ave., Leesburg. Lakefront house, 5 Bed, 4 Full Baths, 2 half baths, two 2-car attached garages. Tract 2 located at corner of T34 D and T34 D1 Lane, northside of Tippecanoe Lake. A 0.23 acre lot with 90 feet of channel front. Call (260)9820238 to schedule a private showing. Bid online at metzgerauction. com. Metzger Property Services.

all credits required for a Core 40 education and must have attended LCA for at least two years. Students are considered for this honor based on 11 different areas, which include: spiritual, critical thinking, leadership, academics, foreign language, fine arts, extra curriculars, resilience, interpersonal, attendance and challenging coursework. Lakeland teachers have scored each senior in these areas to determine the recipient.

The Lakeland Christian Academy Cougar Excellence Award recipient is Amaya Hoyt. As the recipient of the Cougar Excellence Award, she will receive a $2,000 scholarship toward her college education.

She is the daughter of Jeff and Denise Hoyt. She attends Warsaw Community Church. Her high school activities over the years have included Student Senate, National Honor Society, S.W.A.T., playing volleyball and basketball, and acting as a teaching assistant in the Joshua Class. She enjoys playing guitar and piano and volunteers in the nursery at her church. She plans to attend Taylor University to study social work.

Kirkdorffer Auction

1 p.m. Friday, June 21. Located at 72762 CR 19, Milford. Vintage replica auto, tractor, miscellaneous agri-equipment, shop items, household, antiques. Hahn Auctioneers, hahnrealtyandauction.com.

Kuhn Lake Channel Front Property Auction

10 a.m Saturday, June 22. Located at 74 EMS B4 Ln., Leesburg. 1,362 sq. ft. house, with 24’x24’ detached garage, pier and deck. Open house 4-6 p.m. Monday, June 10. Hahn Auctioneers, hahnrealtyandauction.com.

Weybright Real Estate Auction

6 p.m. Monday, June 24. Auction located at Polk Auction Facility, 72435 SR 15, New Paris. Property located east of US 6 and SR 15 to CR 123, then north 1/2 mile, New Paris. Forty acres offered in four tracts, 15 acres of woods. Hahn Auctioneers, hahnrealtyandauction.com.

Riverfront Home Auction

6 p.m. Wednesday, June 26. Located at 17201 Ridgeview Drive, Tippecanoe. Home with 5-6 beds, 3 1/2 baths, walkout basement and and 3-car garage. Metzger Property Services, metzgerauction.com.

Channel Peninsula Property Auction

10 a.m. Saturday, June 29. Located on the east side of Lake Wawasee on Wawasee Drive to Black Point Road (Dollar General), then west to Elm Grove Road at 11739 Elm Grove Road, Syracuse. Open house 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, June 11. Two-story house, 3 bed, 2 bath on 1.36 acres, water on three sides. Hahn Auctioneers, hahnrealtyandauction.com.

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Whitko senior wins Sidney School alumni scholarship

Reid Deneve recently was named the Sidney School alumni scholarship winner for 2024.

Mason Health residents bring home gold in Golden Senior Olympics

Seven residents of Warsaw’s Mason Health and Rehabilitation traveled to the Golden Senior Olympics Thursday, May 30.

The Warsaw Police Department provided the team an escort out of town on their way to the competition at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion that morning. Mayor Jeff Grose also appeared to pass torches to all seven athletes before they departed. The team consisted of: Jackson Stroup, Linda Durham, Kenneth Biggs, Donna Majewski, Casey Wawok, Tom Heisler and Wynn Hartshorn.

Deneve is a resident of Jackson Township and is a senior at Whitko Junior-Senior High School. He plans to attend Trine University in the fall to study sports medicine. He is the son of Tim and Emily Deneve.

In the Golden Olympics, senior athletes compete in events, such as bowling, golf, cornhole, volleyball, and wheelchair races. There are also mental challenges, including checkers and trivia games.

Presenting Deneve with the scholarship were alumni scholarship board members, Tom Evans and Gwen Ostrom.

Mason Health took home the gold in volleyball, silver in the 200 yard wheelchair dash, bronze in checkers and bronze in the

Linda Durham displays her gold medal won at the Golden Senior Olympics. Mason Health residents competed against 17 sister facilities from northern Indiana this year.

quiz bowl. They were in competition with 17 sister facilities from northern Indiana in the Golden Olympics this year.

GOING FOR GOLD Wynn Hartshorn proudly wears medals won at the Golden Senior Olympics Thursday, May 30. Seven residents of Warsaw’s Mason Health and Rehabilitation competed in the Golden Olympics, bringing home gold in volleyball, silver in the 200 yard wheelchair dash, bronze in checkers and bronze in the quiz bowl.

Two earn scholarships from Echoes of the Past group

The Echoes of the Past, a not-forprofit organization with a focus on agri-history, recently awarded scholarships to two 2024 graduates to help further their education.

The scholarship committee looked at applicants of outstanding character, a strong work ethic, a heart for community service, and an agricultural connection now and in the future.

Libby Haab, daughter of Jason and Amber Haab, is a graduating se-

nior from Wawasee High School. Haab is a 10-year 4-H member of the Leesburg Mighty Farmers. She has held several leadership positions within the 4-H organiza-

tion and won several awards over the 10 years she has been a member. She is also a four-year member of the Wawasee FFA, where she currently serves as vice president. Haab has numerous judging awards, leadership awards and has served on various community service committees throughout her four years with the FFA. Her future includes attending Huntington University to major in animal science and agribusiness.

Hannah Burkholder, daughter

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of Kevin and Kresta Burkholder, is a graduating senior from Warsaw Community High School. Burkholder is a member of the 4-H Horse and Pony Club, where she was

vice president for three years. She also held the secretary position of the Indiana Quarter Horse Youth Association for four years. Burkholder has held several other leadership positions within the equestrian world. She has also been a student council representative. She has committed many hours to serving her community. Her future includes attending the University of Findlay to major in finance and equine business management.

SIDNEY SCHOLARSHIP WINNER Pictured from left are Tom Evans, Sidney School alumni scholarship board member; Reid Deneve, scholarship recipient; and Gwen Ostrom, alumni scholarship board member. Photo provided.

Photo provided by Mason Health.

PEDAL TO THE MEDAL

HANNAH BURKHOLDER

LIBBY HAAB

Wednesday, June 19 to Saturday, June 23

Mermaid Festival 2024

Mermaid Festival schedule includes something for everyone

This year’s Mermaid Festival schedule is full of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. The festival starts June 19 and goes through June 22.

The first event, however, is Saturday, June 15, with the Shoop Sports and Youth Foundation Tournament of Champions. The competitions begins promptly at 8 a.m. at North Webster Elementary School.

The festival itself gets underway Wednesday, June 19, beginning with the North Webster United Methodist Strawberry Festival which will be from 4:307 p.m. on the festival grounds. The Cutie Parade will step off on Main Street at 6:30 p.m. that day. Tethered balloon rides are offered from 7-9 p.m. The North Webster Lions Club’s annual bike giveaway is at 8 p.m. on Merlin’s Stage, followed by a musical performance by local favorite Beez &

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The Rocker. Thursday, Tactical Force Laser Tag once again will be offered from 5 p.m. until closing. The free laser tag will return at 5 p.m. Friday and noon on Saturday.

This year’s feature, the “Wheels of Agriculture Game Show,” will make it’s first appearance at 6 p.m. Thursday. It will return for another show at 8:30 p.m. that day, as well as at the same times on Friday and at 12:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday. The popular Lake City Bank

Coin Hunt will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Merchant Building.

The Cutie Pageant will take the stage inside the North Webster Community Center at 7 p.m. Friday, June 21. Performing on Merlin’s Stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday will be the Inclognito Cloggers.

Saturday will bring a full schedule. Along with the aforementioned activities, the Power Wheels Race will take the green flag at noon, with registration at

11:30 a.m.

The amazing Mermaid Festival Parade will be making its way down Main Street beginning at 4 p.m. Following the parade at 5 p.m. will be a demonstration by Lions Karate Academy.

At 7 p.m. Saturday will be the Mermaid Festival Demolition Derby on the Lions Club Mermaid Festival Grounds. Registration for the derby is at 5:30 p.m.

Also beginning at 7 p.m. will be the Queen of Lakes Pageant inside the North Webster Com-

munity Center.

The midway, as well as merchant and food vendors, will be open beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and at noon Saturday. Wristbands for the midway will be available each day, with coupons available in the official Mermaid Festival book. An ATM machine will be available on the festival grounds. For further information, visit nwmermaidfestival.com or call (574) 834-4316.

THE HEART OF A LION — Pictured are members of the North Webster Lions Club who organize the annual Mermaid Festival.

In front from left are Mark Lawson, Dean Glancy and Greg Stump. Back row: Dave Dishman, Monty Lackey, Darrell Clark, Derik Green, Scott Fox, Ben Lauber and Brad Troutman.

Lions Festival committee and event chairpersons include: Queen of the Lakes Pageant, Lady Lions; Cutie King & Queen Pageant, Alyssa Schmucker; Merchants & Vendors, Green; Entertainment, Fox; Demolition Derby, Clark and Chris Mohrbach; Cutie Parade, Dan Thystrup and Lackey; Mermaid Festival Parade, Green and Stump; Coin Hunt, Lackey; Power Wheels, Glancy and Lackey; and Festival Grounds, Dishman and Stump.

Photo provided by the North Webster Lions Club.

Shown on the cover is the 2022 Queen of Lakes Jordan Hofmann crowning Jaela Faulkner, the 2023 Queen Of Lakes. Photo by Keith Knepp.

Tournament of Champions set for June 15

A total of 10 events headline the Tournament of Champions at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at

Check-in for participants starts

at 7:15 a.m. followed by a discussion of the rules beginning at 7:40 a.m. The competition gets underway at 8 a.m.

The 10-event skills competition has athletes competing for

scholarships provided by the Shoop Shorts and Youth Foundation. There are a total of eight scholarship awards to be handed out with four for both men and women. Participants must be

Cutie Pageant participants set to impress on Friday

One of the most popular events during Mermaid Festival weekend is the Cutie Pageant, which can be traced all the way back to 1950. The contest allows young girls and boys to showcase their abilities and charms in hopes of winning some of the scholarship money provided by the Shoop Sports and Youth Foundation.

This year’s contest will take place inside the North Webster Community Center at 7 p.m. Friday, June 21. Registration will open from 6:15-6:45 p.m. Enter at the east rear door of the community center and follow the signs to the registration table. All children entered in the Cutie Pageant must participate in the Cutie Parade held 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19. The parade line-up and check-in will begin at 5 p.m. at the North Webster Church of God. All entries must be checked in by 6:15 p.m. as late arrivals will not be judged.

Historically, there have been local winners, long-distance winners and winners entered by grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles. The tradition continues each year with a new group of adorable children.

Past pageants have been held at various locations throughout town, including in the NWCC, Palace of Sports, the area across the bridge from the American Legion and the Mermaid Festival grounds and building. Each location provided a special challenge in managing the children, keeping the program and making sure everything went according to plan.

The Cutie Pageant has been a crowd favorite since the inaugural contest. The fun of seeing the children on stage, excited and waving in the crowd, always charms the audience.

Because the intent of the contest is to find a child to represent the Mermaid Festival, the dress is

kept simple. Contestants are not traditional “pageant” children, but rather someone’s child, grandchild, nephew or niece, who will represent their family and the community for years to come.

Contestants are judged on their attitude and cooperation, suitable attire, self-confidence and overall appearance. The judges look for a well-polished child, who will positively represent the community. One boy and one girl are chosen as winners of the contest.

high school graduates and no older than 24 years old. Tournament events include a one mile run, free throw contest, pull ups, standing long jump, shuttle run, obstacle course, soccer course, 40yard dash, long distance shootout and a football/softball throw for distance and accuracy.

It is mandatory all entrants participate in all 10 events. Those who fail to participate in all 10 events will be disqualified from the competition.

The entry deadline has passed for the event but spectators are encouraged to attend at the elementary school.

LAST YEAR’S CHAMPS — The top four men’s and women’s finishers in the Shoop Sports and Youth Foundation’s annual Tournament of Champions, held last year at North Webster Elementary. In the front row from left are Kendall Wayne, first place; Maddie Schermerhorn, second; Zoe Bergan, third; and Abigail Good, fourth. Back row: Ben Vincent, first; Austin Cripe, second, Nicholas Munson, third; and Rex Kirchenstein, fourth.

File photo by Keith Knepp.

Mermaid Festival Parade takes place Saturday afternoon

To help celebrate the 78th Mermaid Festival, the 2024 parade, themed “The American Dream,” will step off at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 22. A wide range of entries is expected, as participants will take advantage of the opportunity for a day of fun and merriment.

Roughly 1.5 miles long, the parade route will extend north on Main Street (SR 13) just past the North Webster Community Center. Lineup for the parade will take place on the south end of the town.

Entries typically include groups, organizations, clubs, individuals and school bands. Past entries have included clowns, horses and antique vehicles. Festival queen candidates are required to ride in

the parade. Entries are also open to any child who is participating in the Cutie Parade on Wednesday, June 19. Participating school bands will receive $750 travel money after participating in the parade. Bands are also judged, with the first place winner receiving $500, second place $300 and third place $200. Winners are notified following the parade.

There is still time to enter this year’s parade, as the deadline is not until Monday, June 17. Band entries are due Sunday, June 16. For more information, go to nwmermaidfestival.com and click on “Applications,” call (574) 834-4316 or email nwmermaidfestival@ gmail.com.

Cutie Parade kicks off Mermaid Festival

The always popular Cutie Parade will kick off the 78th annual North Webster Mermaid Festival at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 on Main Street.

The Mermaid Festival is open from 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 to Saturday, June 22.

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Through the years, it has become one of the most enjoyed centerpieces of the entire festival. Many adults who grew up enjoying the Mermaid Festival as children plan their vacations around a trip home, so their children can participate and enjoy the festival’s activities like they did as children. Visitors who come from larger towns often marvel at the smalltown qualities of an event, which has become a wonderful tradition in North Webster.

The Cutie Parade follows the festival’s theme. This year’s theme is “The American Dream.” Each year, talented community members put together spectacular floats in each of the three divisions. Some children have competed in

the Cutie Contest and parade for several years, hoping to win the scholarship money to help with their future college education. The educational bonds are awarded from The Shoop Shorts and Youth Foundation, Inc. in memory of J.

Homer Shoop.

Spectators of the event often have cameras in hand and a smile on their face. To keep up to date with Mermaid Festival activities, “like” the festival on Facebook at facebook.com/MermaidFestival.

MARCHING ON The Wawasee Marching Warrior Pride is one of several high school bands that participate in the annual North Webster Mermaid Festival Parade. The bands compete for $1,000 in total prize money.

Photo by Keith Knepp.

NO PLACE LIKE HOME Emily Laureys proves there’s no place like home in North Webster on her “Wizard of Oz” float in the 2023 Cutie Parade. Photo by Marissa Sweatland.

Merlin’s Stage ready to rock 78th Mermaid Festival

Family entertainment is ready to hit Merlin’s Stage during the week of this year’s Mermaid Festival.

The North Webster Lions Club Bicycle Give-A-Way will get the festivities started on Wednesday, June 19, at 8 p.m. Upon completion of the Bicycle Give-A-Away, the band Beez and the Rocker will perform at roughly 8:15 p.m.

Beez and the Rocker are a local group that live in North Webster and the surrounding area. Their music provides a mix of “ukulele driven rock and roll” with original music written by Mike Beezley (Beez).

The band Consider will take

Merlin’s stage at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 20. Consider is a contemporary Christian band that plays Christian rock, worship music and original songs written by Jeremy Myers. Consider was formed by Myers who was a former youth pastor at the North Webster United Methodist Church, and Nathan Parker who is a former music director at North Webster United Methodist Church. They are now in Seymour, Indiana at the First Baptist Church, where Myers is the Lead Pastor and Parker is the music director. Other members of the band are Jeremy’s son and daughter and members of the

Queen of Lakes Pageant is highlight of Mermaid Festival

The North Webster Lady Lions Mermaid Festival Queen of Lakes Pageant is rich in history, dating back to 1946 when Peg Kammerer was selected as the inaugural winner.

This year’s contest will be held 7 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the North Webster Community Center. The pageant was originally held outside, using a large, decorated wagon as a stage. The event was later moved inside the North Webster Elementary School gymnasium, now known as the North Webster Community Cen-

ter, where the stage consisted of cinder blocks and heavy sheets of plywood.

After many years in the gym, the pageant was moved to the Mermaid Festival grounds, which created a unique challenge to provide appropriate facilities for the activities.

Fast forward to present day, the pageant is back to being hosted in the NWCC. The stage was constructed by the North Webster Lions Club. Because the Lady Lions have some talented and artistic members, the stage decorations

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Seymour First Baptist Church. The Wheels of Agriculture Game Show will make its debut at 8:30 p.m. Wheels of Agriculture is an audience interactive game show featuring trivia regarding local agriculture, animals, plants, food groups, farms, music and other sounds. The Wheels of Agriculture Game Show will take place at the same time on Friday, June 21. A total of four shows will take place Saturday, June 22, at 12:30 p.m, 2:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

At 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 21, is a performance from the Incognito Cloggers based out of Kelsey’s School of Dance in Ligonier. The group performs year-round throughout the region at different festivals. They dress and dance to contemporary music for

the more modern festivals but also have a traditional season.

The Lions Karate Academy will do a demonstration Saturday, June 22, after the Mermaid Festival Parade at around 5 p.m.

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QUEEN OF LAKES COURT The 2023 Mermaid Festival Queen of Lakes Jaela Faulkner is seated, surrounded by her court from left Bri McBrier, Janna Tausch and Chloe Bollinger. Photo by Keith Knepp.

Mermaid Festival brings back fan favorite events

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The Mermaid Festival boasts a calendar full of fan favorite events. The Mermaid Festival starts Wednesday, June 19 and runs through Saturday, June 22. Among the events making a resurgence this year is the annual bicycle giveaway. The North Webster Lions Club Bicycle Giveaway will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, on Merlin’s Stage. Every night of the festival, there is entertainment on Merlin’s Stage, including Beez and the Rockers, Consider,

All-you-can-ride

The 78th annual Mermaid Festival will offer a carnival midway, presented by B.A.J.A Amusements, throughout the event. All-you-can-ride wristbands will be available each day at $25 per person.

There is a coupon available in the 2024 Mermaid Festival book that offers discounts on wrist-

Inclognito Cloggers and Wheels of Agriculture game show.

Tactical Force Laser Tag is back again this year. The event will be open from 5 p.m. to close Thursday, June and Friday and noon to close Saturday, June 22.

The Lake City Bank Coin Hunt will start at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 20. The schedule of events may change without notice. The full schedule of events can be found at northwebsterlionsclub.com/ EVENTS.html.

wristbands on offer

bands Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A physical coupon must be presented at the ticket box to get a discount on wristbands; no electronic forms will be accepted. Midway hours are 5 p.m. to close, Wednesday through Friday, June 19-21; and noon to close, Saturday, June 22.

Note that height and weight restrictions apply to certain rides.

For additional information, visit the festival Facebook page or northwebsterlionsclub.com. For more information about the midway, visit bajamusements.com.

Queen of Lakes

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are often handmade and unique, following the festival’s theme.

Queen of Lakes contestants are required to participate in the Mermaid Festival Parade, interviews, theme wear and formal gown competition. For the parade, they provide their own conveyance and their float is judged for prize money. Historically, each band that participates in the parade also enters a contestant to represent their school. Queens have been selected from various communities over the years, which has broadened the publicity and outreach of the program.

The interview portion of the event is conducted the morning before the parade and pageant. Individually, each contestant spends time with the judges in a panelstyle interview to give insight into their ability to communicate.

During the theme wear portion, each candidate creates an outfit and containers to collect money for their cause, all based on a certain theme. The contestant who earns the most keeps half the money, with the other half going to the Lady Li-

ons to support local projects.

The contestants also spend a day together, getting to know one another and enjoying each others’ company. An award for Miss Congeniality is given to the contestant who earns the most votes among the group for their ability to be considerate, friendly and willing to help others.

The evening gown competition brings an elegant touch to the pageant and is always a highlight of the event. Each woman has her own unique preference and style, which is shown in the diversity of the gowns worn.

The final and most challenging step to becoming Queen of Lakes or a member of the queen’s court is the final question. Each of the four finalists are individually asked the same question, with no knowledge of the other contestants’ answers.

The North Webster Lady Lions have shown great dedication to the community through fundraisers, including the Cutie Contest, Queen of Lakes and the Christmas Bazaar, held annually in November.

CUTIE COURT The 2023 Cutie Queen and King sit on their throne surrounded by their cutie court. Pictured from left is Remington Nabinger, Julia Cotton, Reagan Risedorph, Amelia Beer, Turner Cruz, Axel Lewallen, Micah Snider and Phinneus DuBois. Photo by Keith Knepp.

You aboard Webster

This year’s parade grand marshal is Mike Kissinger, the North Webster-Tippecanoe Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Person of the Year.

Kissinger was previously named the chamber’s Person of the Year in 2011, received the Kosciusko County Community Foundation’s Heart of Gold Award in 2015 and was selected as a Kosciusko County Bicentennial Relay Torchbearer in 2016.

Born and raised in North Webster, Kissinger said, “I’ve been a fan of the Mermaid Festival for a long time.”

He has been an Upward basketball coach and referee, youth baseball league coach and Lakeland Youth Center basketball referee.

Since the North Webster Community opened in 2004, Kissinger has been an active volunteer there. He started the Kids Business Fair and the commu-

nity center garage sale, along with several NWCC adult sports leagues. He also lends a hand in the annual charity auction fundraiser.

Outside of these volunteer efforts, Kissinger has also served as Kosciusko County surveyor since 2015.

Kissinger said he has never set out to gain awards or recognition for his volunteer service.

“I just help like everybody else does. Volunteering is what I like to do,” he stated.

“It was an honor to be selected,” he said of his appointment as parade grand marshal. “Obviously, there could have been many others chosen, but I guess for some reason they decided this is the year for me.”

Kissinger recalled parade grand marshals of past years, such as the Wawasee High School Supermileage Team, who led the procession in 2023.

AN HONOR

Mike Kissinger, center, was named the 2023 North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce Person of the Year and will serve as parade grand marshal in the Mermaid Festival Parade. He is pictured with Gwen Fuchs, left, and Emily Shipley, right.

Photo by Deb Patterson.

“That’s a fantastic group. You know, they could have selected other folks, and I guess I’m just honored that they picked me,” he said.

Kissinger will lead the procession in the annual Mermaid Festival parade at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 19.

Annual ‘Power Wheels’ race returns

The annual Power Wheels Race, for kids ages eight and under, will take place at noon Saturday, June 22, at the Mermaid Festival grounds on Washington Street. Participants should be there for registration, which starts at 11:30 a.m.

The “power wheel” is any car, truck, ATV or other vehicle that is battery powered. Participants can bring their favorite power wheels vehicle to race in, or use one provided by the Lions Club to join in on the fun.

Racers will be motoring along West Washington Street for most of the course, on the south boundary of the festival grounds.

A winner from each age group will receive a prize.

Eats and entertainment at the Mermaid Festival

There will be plenty to do, plenty to see and and plenty to eat at the 78th Mermaid Festival.

Visitors can stop by the North Webster United Methodist Church’s Strawberry Festival on the festival grounds from 4:307 p.m. Wednesday, June 19. The church will be serving strawberries, strawberry shortcake, sloppy joes and hot dogs.

The festival midway will feature merchants and food vendors Wednesday through Friday from 5 p.m. to close; and Saturday from noon to close. Some of the culinary offerings this year include Kiwanis ice cream, Amish fried pies, tenderloins, corn dogs, Italian sausage, funnel cakes, cotton candy, lemon shakeups and other classic fair foods.

Thursday through Saturday, Wawasee Band Boosters will be offering hot dogs and pork burgers. The North Webster Lions Club also runs a concessions stand of its own.

For evening entertainment, festival goers can see a performance from local band Beez and the Rocker on Merlin’s Stage at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 19.

Weather permitting, free teth-

ered balloon rides will be offered from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday by RE/ Max Partners of Syracuse.

Also on Merlin’s Stage will be the Inclognito Cloggers at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 21. This group from Ligonier’s KC Dance Company will put on a high energy show. For the complete schedule of events, visit northwebsterlionsclub.com/EVENTS.html. Note that the schedule is subject to change without notice.

BABY DRIVERS Braxton Wigent, left, and Kacelyn Green motor down the track in their power wheel vehicles during the 2021 race. The annual Power Wheels race will begin at noon Saturday, June 24. Photo by Deb Patterson.