the Paper - July 26, 2023

For area ski shows,

emphasis is on FUN and FAMILY

Kosciusko County is lucky to have two water ski clubs that perform for the public within its borders. And while their focus is different, with one being more competitive than the other, the focus is on having fun and family.

Both the North Webster Ski Bees and Lake City Skiers have long histories. The Ski Bees started in 1953 and is in its 70th season, while the Lake City Skiers is in its 34th season. Both perform shows for the public, with the Lake City Skiers being the state’s only competitive water ski show team and four time Division 2 National Championships. The team has grown significantly to move into Division I and will be hosting Division I Show Ski Nationals Aug. 11-13.

Doug Jones, secretary/treasurer for the Ski Bees, said the team size varies from year to year because the club understands members are extremely busy off the lake. “Some people ski one show a year, others do five shows a year,” he said.

For a show, the Ski Bees can have between 15 and 50 people participate. The club is made up of people, who are great skiers, to those who have no working knowledge of how to water-ski, and one gentleman who has been with the club since it started in 1953.

“It’s pretty normal to have a granddad driving the boat pulling his grandkid,” Jones said. “It’s common for members to stay for a year while others come and go.”

Key positions for the shows are held by “die hard” members, these are boat drivers, dock people and announcers.

The Ski Bees were a competitive club at one point, but the focus turned to more of a family event. As an example, Jones explained his son learned how to ski then trick- ski through the club. The Ski Bees focus is on water-skiing as a sport. Jones noted water-skiing isn’t as popular as it used to be with knee boarding and wake surfing growing in popularity. Still, younger members are taught to ski and slalom ski.

“We try to keep them moving up the ladder, so by the time they graduate high school they’ve had a taste of everything,” Jones explained. “We try to keep it at its core what it used to be, but have had to incorporate a lot of (new) things.”

The Ski Bees have two more public shows in its season, Saturdays July 29 and Aug. 12. The public can watch practice on Webster Lake at 9 a.m. with

the show being performed at 6 p.m. The best place to watch is the town beach or by boat in the designated area.

The Lake City Skiers have about 154 members in its club with about 80 skiing and the rest as support.

“It takes a lot of people on shore for the people on the water,” said Chuck Laughlin.

Like the Ski Bees, the Lake City Skiers will also take members who don’t know how to water-ski and teach them.

Laughlin said potential new members can join anytime. If they come in during the season, they would start water-skiing right away, but their skill levels would determine when they would start performing and competing in the show.

In addition to club dues, members also need to be members of USA Water-Skiing/Wake Sports, which is part of the U.S. Olympic Committee.

The club does about 20 home shows a year, as well as some travel shows with the last show of the season being an all-star show featuring members from other teams performing with the Lake City Skiers.

The club is multi-generational with the third generation of members participating.

“This is our largest year ever, which is great,” said Laughlin.

The age range of the water skiers is from about 5 to 60 year olds.

The club practices and performs on Hidden Lake in Warsaw. Practice days are Monday and Wednesdays with home shows at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Sundays. The shows are free to the public.

Laughlin said when preparing for a competition, extra practices are added.

“This time of year we’ll practice three to four times a week,” he said.

With nationals coming up, Laughlin explained individual club members will compete Friday, Aug. 11, with teams competing Saturday and Sunday. There are 14 teams competing in nationals this year.

Laughlin said the Lake City Skiers will have an hour to perform 13 acts on the water, any act not performed will not be scored. Teams have an additional 20 minutes to set up ropes, props and music and 10 minutes to tear down after their turns.

Admission to nationals is free, but there is a $5 parking fee.

Both clubs appreciate the support they receive from its communities and sponsors.

For more information about the Webster Ski Bees, visit websterskibees.com or Lake City Skiers visit lakecityskiers.org.

K NOW Y OUR N EIGHBOR

Warsaw man finds there is life after retirement

“In the past, I used to worry about how I would fill in the time after retirement,” Kevin Nance confided. “But I’ve found out firsthand what many people have told me in the past. There’s life after retirement. Now, I’m actually so busy that there doesn’t seem to be enough hours in a day.”

After 38 years, Nance retired from Zimmer-Biomet (ZBH), Warsaw, in 2017.

Nance of Warsaw was a student at Indiana State University when Larry Bird was also there.

“Those were exciting times,” he said. “I had a resident assistant who was studying safety management. That interested me, so I decided to follow suit.”

Growing up, Nance learned firsthand how important safety is in the home.

“I remember when our family moved an extension cord close to my baby sister’s playpen. She grabbed it and chewed. My brother pulled it out of her mouth, but not before she was seriously burned,” Nance said.

His interest in safety translated into his work at ZBH.

“I started out as a safety specialist and created the first official safety program,” he said.

Eventually, he was promoted to global director of environmental health and safety.

“My job expanded to protecting employees and the environment at all our manufacturing and warehouse facilities. These sites were located all over the world, including the U.S., Switzerland, China, Germany, France, Japan, Canada, and United Kingdom. I had the opportunity to visit all of them.”

When he was younger, he enjoyed all the travel.

“I liked to meet new people and learn about diverse cultures. Other countries were interesting, but I was always glad to be back home. I realized that we have so many advantages and opportunities in the United States that other countries don’t have. In later years, I had staff members who did most of the traveling,” Nance said.

Because ZBH was such a dynamic company, Nance worked with a variety of different people.

“Just when we were onboard together, they’d be promoted and someone else would move in.

The last year I worked there I had four different bosses. That became challenging at times,” Nance said.

Although Nance misses the friendships he made at work, he

loves retirement.

“Often, we erroneously believe that the company can’t get along without us, and we can’t get along without the company. I can still hear my managers say, ‘You take care of that, Kevin.’ But someone is there to take my place now,” Nance said.

Having nine grandchildren helped fill the void right away.

“My wife Kim and I make frequent trips to visit the grandchildren,” he said.

They love to go camping in the spring and fall. They also spend seven weeks in Florida during the cold Midwestern winters. Nance is an avid golfer. He’s starting to play pickleball. He’s also a trail monitor for an ACRES Land Trust property near Silver Lake.

“I do maintenance on the trails and work on various projects,” he said.

His Christian faith is very important to him. Now, he has more time to serve the Lord.

“I’ve been a Gideon for years, promoting the word of God. I’m also a volunteer in our Helping Hands program at church. We help the elderly with yard work, moving and ramp build-

ing,” he said. Nance’s advice to those looking toward retirement: “Don’t

wait until you have the perfect plan. Everything will fall into place.”

Big Brothers Big Sisters receives $5K from Esther Pfleiderer Trust

$5,000 thanks to the Esther Pfleiderer Charitable Trust.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kosciusko County has received

On Thursday, July 20, representatives from 1st Source Bank of Warsaw, which administers

‘Understanding the Opioid Crisis’ will be Aug. 3

Learn about opioid misuse, stigma, and recovery as well as steps one can take to respond to the crisis in their communities. A free educational program is presented by Emily Christ, Purdue University Extension Educator in health and human sciences in Elkhart County. This program is being offered at

2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at the Nappanee Public Library, 157 N. Main St., Nappanee. The program lasts about one hour.

To register call the library at (574) 773-7919. These programs are open to everyone. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, call (574) 533-0554 by July 24.

the trust, presented a check to Kosciusko County BBBS Community Development Director Tammy Smith.

“Esther was a teacher here in Warsaw for many years, and she funded this charitable trust to benefit youth in Kosciusko County, primarily,” said 1st Source Bank of Warsaw Vice President and Trust Administrator Tom Tearney. “The trust has given over $2 million away since it was originated.”

The funds will assist Kosciusko County BBBS’ goal of matching kids with adult mentors and allow 1st Source to be a presenting sponsor at BBBS’ fundraiser, The Big Celebration, in September.

“As you know, the (number of) children served in our program has tripled (recently), so we really need that local support more than ever,” said Smith. “We’re really grateful (for the donation.)”

‘My Best Health’ program offered in Kosciusko and Noble counties

If you are looking to make a long-term change after years of struggling to drop troublesome weight and feel healthier, “My Best Health” could help.

This program from the Parkview Center for Healthy Living can give you a boost in making healthy lifestyle behavior changes. Residents of Noble and Kosciusko counties can submit an application to enroll in “My Best Health,” which offers the benefit of professional support — virtually or in person — and resources from a team of professionals, including wellness coach, registered nurse, registered dietitian and personal trainer.

The goal of the program is to prevent, stop and reverse chronic diseases, such as obesity, while

Everything is free at ‘UnGarage Sale’ Aug. 5

increasing healthy behaviors such as physical activity and healthful eating, and improving overall personal well-being. The “My Best Health” team meets each participant where they are in their personal health journey and works to help them set attainable goals.

The program is presented in partnership with the Parkview Warsaw YMCA in Kosciusko County and the Cole Center Family YMCA in Noble County.

“We are very grateful for the support of these local YMCAs in helping us offer area residents a powerful way to improve their lives,” said Taylor Yoder, community health improvement manager for Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.

Melissa Buesching, communi-

ty outreach coordinator for the Parkview Center for Healthy Living in Warsaw, agreed.

“We really value our relationships with these organizations,” Buesching said. “We share a commitment to helping people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives, so this partnership is a natural.”

Applications for “My Best Health” will be accepted through Friday, July 28. Space is limited in each county. Applications can be found at www.parkview.com/ mybesthealth.

The cost for the six-month program is $300 per participant.

For more information, contact the Parkview Center for Healthy Living at (260) 3478125.

Goshen Wound and Hyperbaric Center receives C of D award

Goshen Wound and Hyperbaric Center received the Center of Distinction Award from Healogics, a certified provider of advanced wound care services by The Joint Commission. When wounds don’t heal on their own, it may be necessary to see a wound care specialist to prevent scarring, infection, gangrene or, in extreme cases, even loss of limb.

The Center of Distinction Award is given to centers that consecutively meet or exceed standards of patient satisfaction rates of higher than 92 percent and wound healing rates of at least 92 percent in a

Local students named to dean’s list

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

Carthage College

Leesburg — Devon Kuhn

North Webster — Driedyn Hernandez

Wilkes University

Millersburg — Emily Bowman

median of 28 days. Goshen Wound and Hyperbaric Center is one of 15 centers in Indiana to receive this award.

“Whether we are treating a patient for complications from diabetes, vascular disorders or trauma, we want to help get them healthy again and return to the activities they love quickly. Our colleagues’ dedicated effective and compassionate wound care — along with our patients’ active commitment to their healing — have helped us achieve remarkable results,” said Dr. Mark Ranzinger, medical director of Goshen Wound and Hyperbaric Center.

The center offers life-changing treatment to those who have chronic wounds by applying a multidisciplinary approach with specially trained providers, advanced therapies, individual treatment plans and compassionate care.

LifeTouch Ministries and Counseling Center will be hosting its sixth annual giveaway event, the “UnGarage Sale,” from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5.

This year’s event will be held in a new and larger location, Warsaw Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 210 S. High St. in downtown Warsaw.

All items and services are free.

As in years past, attendees will find new and gently used clothing and shoes for infants through adults, toys, baby equipment, housewares and school supplies. Supervised children’s activities, such as games, coloring crafts, face painting and fingernail painting, will be offered so parents and guardians can freely shop.

A number of items have been donated by local businesses and individuals and will be raffled off along with gas and grocery cards. There will be a limited number of tickets available for a free lunch beginning at 11 a.m. Bilingual interpreters will be present as well.

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Good Neighbors

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

This column will run every other week.

Trophy parts

Good neighbors: After refurbishing trophies for over 20 years, I have lots of extra parts to give away. The items include marble bases, rods, nuts, tops, etc. Even have some complete trophies. Call (574) 862-2663 after 5 p.m. If no answer, please leave a message, and we will get back with you.

Gallon glass jars

Good neighbors: I have 14-gallon glass jars with lids. If interested, call (574) 646-2270.

New questions

Cement around fire pit — Any good neighbor have time to put cement around a fire pit? Text (574) 453-1193.

Crochet patterns — Is there any good neighbor who would be interested in lots of crochet patterns? Anything from afghans to doilies, etc. Would need to pick up. We are in the Nappanee area. If interested, call (574) 354-2804.

Singles gatherings — Does anyone know of any singles gatherings? Reply through this column. — A reader

Catalpa trees/worms — Does anyone have catalpa trees? If you do, do you have catalpa worms? Call (574) 354-6001.

Garden shed/snow fence — We are looking for a garden shed or a playhouse. We also have excess wooden snow fence available. Call (574) 952-6554.

LP tank — Wanted: 1,000 or 500 gallon LP tank to use for our home. Call (260) 593-0506.

Old garage door — Looking for a 12-panel, 10foot garage door. Old, wood-type with windows on one level, complete or in part (wooden parts). Call (574) 858-9241.

Warsaw Automotive Supply hosts anniversary celebration event

In honor of its 50th anniversary, Warsaw Automotive Supply hosted a celebration featuring vendor demonstrations, prize giveaways, product discounts, food, games and entertainment.

Representatives from the store’s top brands, including Challenger Lifts, Milwaukee, Valvoline and more were on hand to perform demonstrations and provide product education. A grand prize drawing was held for an air compressor and 5-gallon bucket filled with prize packages. The all-day celebration kicked off on Saturday morning, which included barbecue food, drinks and a bounce house.

Warsaw Automotive Supply commemorated the business’s inaugural year of 1973 and

its 50th anniversary throughout the celebration with select deals up to 50% off.

“We were overwhelmed by the turnout,” said third-generation owner and President Josh Witt. “We greatly appreciate everyone who came out to show their support for Warsaw Automotive Supply and celebrate with us. Our family looks forward to many more years of serving this great community.”

The family business dates back to 1973 when Dick Witt, Josh Witt’s grandfather, opened the business. He grew the business to three locations in Syracuse and North Webster by the early 1990s. Josh Witt purchased the business from his father in 2019 and expanded to 16 locations now under the Witt Family Hometown Stores name.

“We believe the business has achieved long-standing success through our close family ties and our ability to work together so well,” said Warsaw Store Manager Zach Witt. “It’s a positive environment, and our employees have become an extension of the Witt family.”

Long-term employees are a hallmark of Warsaw Automotive Supply, with team members who have been with the business for more than 30 years.

Warsaw Automotive Supply is the flagship location and headquarters of Witt Family Hometown Stores located at 812 N. Detroit St. in Warsaw and is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit wittnapa.com.

NorthWood football scrimmage to benefit

NorthWood High School is excited to announce a partnership with The Center (formerly Family Christian Development Center) in Nappanee to host a charitable event during the upcoming football scrimmage against Penn High School. At 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, fans and spectators attending the game are invited to participate in a canned food drive, benefiting the The Center’s food bank inventory.  The canned food drive aims to not only bring the community together for an exciting football scrimmage, but also to support the local community by assist-

local food pantry

ing The Center in its mission to combat food insecurity.

“We believe that coming together in the spirit of sportsmanship and generosity can make a significant difference in the lives of those in need,” said NorthWood Director of Athletics Roman Smith.

Admission to the football scrimmage will be granted upon the donation of a nonperishable food item. Attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods, such as vegetables, fruits, beans, soups and other essential items that can help stock The Center’s food bank and provide nutritious meals to

families in need.

The Center has been a pillar of support in the Wa-Nee community, offering a variety of programs to assist individuals and families in overcoming challenges and fostering personal growth.

“This partnership with The Center aligns perfectly with the school’s values of service and community engagement,” said Smith. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants for their contributions in making this event a success. Together, let us make a positive impact and tackle hunger one can at a time.”

Crighton named Tippy Lake Distinguished Citizen

Lyn Crighton, a Lake Tippecanoe resident and executive director of The Watershed Foundation, was named the 2023 Distinguished Lake Citizen by the Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners Association. The association held its annual meeting Saturday, July 15.

She received a $500 grant from LTPO to be directed to her favorite 501(C)3 nonprofit charity.

Ron Chambers, LTPO lake honoree committee member stated, “There are few folks more deserving than this year’s honoree.

“This year’s recipient is a true professional, who has been recognized statewide for environmental excellence, innovation, marketing, technical merit and being an excellent communicator.”

Crighton grew up as a Lake Tippecanoe native, hydro-sliding behind the boat at age 4, slalom

skiing at age 10, and life-guarding and teaching swimming lessons full-time at age 15.

Her family said, “Lake water is in the veins.”

That drive “continued” with the start of a business degree at Indiana University, then a switch to The School of Public and Environmental Affairs, earning a master’s degree in water resources/environmental science.

Next on to a position with Indiana Department of Natural Resources at the Indiana Dunes, then as lake manager in Portland, Ore., and “luckily for us back to Indiana as IDEM’s Hoosier Riverwatch coordinator,” stated Chambers.

“All this drive and determination for our benefit,” he added.

“Now serving as the executive director of the Watershed Foundation, that drive and determination

Goshen Health unveils garden project

Every three years, Goshen Health performs a community health needs assessment to determine what the health priorities are in the community. The data from its recent assessment showed one of the top health priorities is food security.

Stacy Bowers, Goshen Health community engagement manager, announced they have applied for grant through Indiana Department of Health to fund three projects that would improve the health of the community. One of the three projects was the mobile gardens. Goshen College public health students were instrumental in the implementations of the mobile gardens. The students canvassed around in the service areas that had high SVI scores. Once locations were identified, phase two was conducting interviews. The interviews were to ensure the community’s interest and engagement in the mobile gardens.

After securing the location, everything needed to develop a garden was provided.

Goshen Health provided all the supplies needed for a successful garden. Along with the supplies, Goshen Health designated a master gardener to each location.

The master gardener is a resource for the community to get help with planting, questions, education and concerns.

One of the mobile gardens is stationed at The Post, 301 E. Lincoln Ave., Goshen. Although The Post is mainly an after-school program, it is open two days per week during the summer. The garden at The Post is flourishing with tomatoes, squash, lettuce, herbs, sweet potatoes, watermelon, peppers, cucumbers and carrots.

There is a total of seven mobile garden locations, but Bowers hopes to apply for additional funding in the future to expand to additional sites.

has had a tremendous impact on water quality on Lake Tippecanoe. Over 275 projects in the upper watershed have been completed, a measured 25% reduction in phosphorus and nutrient loading, and the elimination of over a billion pounds of weeds and algae.

“And that drive continues. If you are a “dog, duck, or goose,” Lyn will tell you, you better keep your “POOP” out of the lake.”

To be eligible for the Distinguished Lake Citizen of the Year Award, the candidate must be nominated by a member of the Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners Association. They must reside full or part time on the lake for the last five years, be a member of the association, and have made a positive impact on the quality of life in the lake environment.

The selection committee is made up of past recipients: Dan Drook, Jeff Thornburgh and Chambers.

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See You At The Festival!

‘Rock Around The Clock’ with 2023 Pierceton Days Festival

The 2023 Pierceton Days Festival is rocking around the clock with a schedule filled with fun events. The festival will be held Friday, July 28, Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30. Events will be held at Brower Park, 105 E. Market St., and downtown Pierceton. SR 13 will be closed noon Friday, July 28 and will reopen Saturday, July 29 after the conclusion of the parade.

“Rock Around The Clock” Pierceton Days Festival schedule is as follows:

Friday, July 28

1-9 p.m. Vendors and bounce houses open.

1-5 p.m. Car show registration at McHatton Sadler Funeral Home, 105 S. First St.

5 p.m. Car show judging.

6-7:30 p.m. KC Dance Company performance.

8:30 p.m. Car show awards, presented at DJ booth.

7-10 p.m. The Strays on the main stage. The Strays is a classic rock band that does cover songs from the 1960s to current.

Saturday, July 29

10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Vendors and bounce houses open.

9 a.m. Cornhole registration.

10 a.m. Cornhole tournament begins.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Face painting.

12-4 p.m. Petting zoo.

1 p.m. Big Wheel Race.

4 p.m. Parade line up at Pierceton Elementary School, 434 S. First St.

5 p.m. Parade begins.

5:30-7 p.m. Trisha Dobis on the main stage. Dobis is an acoustic rock and country music star.

6 p.m. Parade awards presented on the main stage.

7:30-10 p.m. Valerie Ingle and The High Side Band performance. Valerie Ingle and The High Side Band performs country music. 10 p.m. Fireworks.

Sunday, July 30

2 p.m. Harvest Community Church.

2:45 p.m. Splat experience by Marc Eckel.

3-4 p.m. North Webster Praise Team Singers performance. For event updates, follow the Pierceton Days Festival on facebook.com/PiercetonDaysFestival.

Pierceton Days Festival car show July 28

During the “Rock Around The Clock” 2023 Pierceton Days Festival, the car show is scheduled to

start at 1 p.m. Friday, July 28.

Registration for the car show will run from 1-5 p.m. and will be

held at McHatton Sadler Funeral Home, 105 S. First St., Pierceton. Judging will begin at 5 p.m. and the award ceremony will begin at 8:30 p.m. The award ceremony will take place at the DJ booth within the festival.

Pre-registration fees will cost $10, and same day registration fees will cost $15. Participants can pre-register at piercetonchamber. com/event-forms-and-applications. html.

Cash prizes will be presented for winners for Best in Show and People’s Choice for cars and trucks. People’s Choice ballots can be found at the DJ booth. Trophies will be awarded for Top Ten in the categories: car and truck, 1980 and newer and car, and truck 1980 and older.

For event updates, follow facebook.com/PiercetonDaysFestival.

Fair art is not just fair, but award-winning, too

This week, we take a break to bring you information about the art in the annual Kosciusko County 4-H Fair. People may be surprised to know how much quality art is on view and how many entries are competing for great prizes from local Kosciusko artists.

Many people assume this is only a children’s 4-H event; but anyone, any age, can enter and compete for prizes in categories that cover a multitude of arts, crafts and woodworking. In the fine arts category, entries are broken down into class sections. Class one is for oil, watercolor, acrylic, pen and ink, pencil or charcoal, pastel, sculpture and mixed media.

Photography has its own category with 16 classes as well as classes for junior, ages 11-17, and youth, ages 10 and under. People can access the Purdue Extension book, which is separate from the fair book, at https://extension.purdue.edu/county/kosciusko for the comprehensive listing so you can be

American Legion to host cake walk

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 258 of Pierceton will be sponsoring a cake walk to the music of the 1950s.

The cake walk will be in front of the Legion post starting at 4 p.m. Friday, July 2. Come walk for a cake. The money will be used to support local veterans and active military members.

Pierceton Elementary School plans back to school night

Pierceton Elementary School will host a back to school night from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10.

Parents or guardians are welcome to bring their child’s school supplies and leave them in the classroom on their desk.

The school is located at 434 S. First St., Pierceton.

J.A.M. Revival Rally set for Oct. 7

Living Hope Ministries Youth Movement will host Jesus and Me Revival Rally at 5 p.m. Oct. 7.

J.A.M. is for ages 10 through 21 and is a free event for Indiana youth. Worship and guest speakers will be announced closer to the event.

Registration is encouraged but not required. Registration can be done through the church’s website or on its instagram at LHMYouth22.

The church is located at 595 E. CR 350N, Warsaw.

ready for next year.

The 4-H members had excellent entries, which were displayed in the Shine Building during the fair. The exhibits were found in the Fine Arts building, previously the Women’s Building. These exhibits are considered open class, which means all ages and abilities are invited to participate.

Perhaps the best way to explain this opportunity to those who have not been aware is to tell you this is a great way to get work examined by an outside party, who will judge and provide constructive comments.

Entering will help you become better at arts or crafts each year. The judge or judges just might pick your work to win a third, second, first or grand champion ribbon. Some categories even have small cash awards donated by local businesses supporting the arts.

Since there is no charge to enter, you will find this experience very pleasant, interesting, educational and fun.

This year there were a number of entries from Grace Village Retirement Center. They have a program there called “ARTcare.” This was a wonderful time to see the work being done by the residents. We were particularly impressed with a sailboat entered in category 102 and painted in brilliant acrylic by Jean Austin, 79. The “ARTcare” artists received many third, second, and first place ribbons.

The mission of “ARTcare” is to

provide a program for Grace Village residents to create art, discover and share their talents and socialize with peers. They definitely did an exceptional job at the fair. We enjoyed seeing the caliber of talent we have locally, which is still being tapped. We look forward to seeing more of their work next year. Events

• Do not forget to visit the interesting exhibit by Sam Hoffman at Warsaw City Art Gallery. His talent for incorporating historical elements into his paintings is unique and refreshing. As a reminder it is free to exhibit for artists and the artist retains 100% commission of anything sold. City hall is located at 102 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw and is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, except for holidays.

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OBITUARIES

Daniel Joseph Conley

U.S. Army Veteran

Daniel Joseph Conley went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in the home he shared with his son, Joe Taylor, daughter-in-law, Shelley, and grandchildren, Aiden, Devin and Olyvia, in Bella Vista, Ark.

Dan was born in Warsaw on Sept. 8, 1947, to Bert and Frances Conley, who preceded him in death.

He was a 1966 graduate of Claypool High School in Claypool. Along with being a longtime employee of Zimmer, he volunteered for years at the Cardinal Center and worked with the Special Olympics organization. Dan served in the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne in the Artillery Division and served in Vietnam from 19671969.

Dan is survived by his son, Joe and family; daughter, Amy Buchs, and granddaughter, Madison, Fort Wayne; a grandson, Tristan Burris, Fort Wayne; and a granddaughter, Shelby Minix, Salyersville, Ky. He is also survived by four brothers, Reuben, John and Robert, all of Warsaw, and Mark, Columbus, Ga.; and two sisters, Joan, Burlington, Wash., and Deb, Warsaw.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Danielle Minix; six brothers, Ernest, Herman, Woodford, Bobby, Roger and Ron; and three sisters, Wilma Jane, Gerry and Nita.

Per his request, he was cremated and no memorial service will be held.

Brenda K. Beck

Brenda K. Beck, 71, Pierceton, died July 14, 2023.

She was born Oct. 2, 1951. On Aug. 10, 2002, she married Donald C. Beck; he survives.

Also surviving are her children, Lonnie Combs, Milford, Sheila McFarland, Columbia City, and Linda Jarrell, Pierceton; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; siblings, Rodney Bays, Rick Bays and Deeda Michael, all of Pierceton, and Lorrie Patrick, Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services were held July 17 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Pierceton. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton.

Steven M. Borzeniatow

Steven M. Borzeniatow, 33, Goshen, died July 14, 2023.

He was born Oct. 3, 1989.

Surviving are his parents, Steve Borzeniatow, Goshen, and Robin Hershberger, Millersburg; significant other, Clarissa Vandeputte, Pierceton; grandmother, Tonia Kidd, Elkhart; grandfather, Hubert Hershberger, South Bend; sister, Shera Hershberger, South Bend; brother, Rueben Kessler, Goshen; two nieces; a nephew; godson, Easton Wolford; and many extended aunts, uncles,

cousins and friends.

Services were held July 22 at Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen.

Betty Jean Doub

Betty Jean Doub, 92, Silver Lake, died July 16, 2023.

She was born June 11, 1931. On July 16, 1950, she married Gerald Doub. He preceded her in death Dec. 22, 1999.

Surviving are sons, Kraig Doub, Kokomo, and Kris Doub, Pierceton; daughter, Kimra Conrad, Lafayette; seven grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren.

Services were held July 20 at Center United Methodist Church, Silver Lake. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake.

Judy A. Fleming

Judy A. Fleming, 76, Warsaw, died July 15, 2023.

She was born July 28, 1946. On Aug. 16, 1986, she married Jimmy Fleming; he survives.

Also surviving are her children, Rick Lattea, Steve Lattea and James Fleming; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; siblings, Betty, Don, Jane, Pat and half brother, Ron; three sisters-in-law; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held July 20 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels,

Warsaw. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Mark Fuller

Mark Fuller, 63, rural North Webster, died July 20, 2023.

Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Warsaw.

Christine Griffith

Christine Griffith, 70, Ligonier, died July 18, 2023.

She was born Feb. 26, 1953. In 1984, she married David Griffith, who preceded her in death two days earlier.

She is survived by a daughter, Cantrenia Walker, Ligonier; sons, James Griffith, Syracuse and Gerald Lee Johnson, Arizona; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Services were held July 22 at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse. Burial was in North Webster Cemetery/ Mock Addition.

David Griffith

David Griffith, 83, Ligonier, died July 16, 2023.

He was born May 26, 1940. In 1984, he married Christine Griffith, who preceded him in death two days later.

He is survived by a daughter, Cantrenia Walker, Ligonier; sons, James Griffith, Syracuse, and Gerald Lee Johnson, Arizona; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Services were held July 22 at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse. Burial was in North Webster Cemetery/ Mock Addition with military honors.

Cowen Dean Kumler

Cowen Dean Kumler, 16, Rochester, died July 16, 2023.

He was born Oct. 5, 2006.

Surviving are his parents, Chuck Kulmer, Rochester, and Amber and Mike Welk, Warsaw; siblings, Makenzie Baker, Bryce Welk, Dominick Welk, Cole Kumler and Gage Kumler; grandparents, Bob and Darla Kumler, Rochester, Vicki and Mark Losher, Mentone, Pat and Marge Welk Clarks, Summit, Pa., and Rod and Donna Utter; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Services were held July 24 at Rochester Community High School. Interment was in Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Eileen Joyce Magiera

Eileen Joyce Magiera, 75, Milford, died July 11, 2023.

She was born July 20, 1947.

She is survived by her husband, Anthony Joseph Magiera, Milford;

sister, Lucille Bosich, Frankford, Ill.; her children, Joseph Magiera, Grovertown, Angela Dunithan, Goodyear, Ariz., Julie Losee, Merrill, Wis., and Andrew Magiera, Greenville, Wis.; and nine grandchildren.

In keeping with her wishes, she participated in the Indiana Donor Program which was followed by cremation. The family celebrated her life with a private gathering. Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Milford, was in charge of arrangements.

Roberta Joy Meek

Roberta Joy Meek, 74, Nappanee, died at 6:38 p.m. July 13, 2023.

She was born Oct. 5, 1948. She married Donald Hughes, who preceded her in death. On July 24, 1993, she married Jerry Meek; he survives.

She is also survived by a daughter, Melissa Weaver, Mishawaka; two grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Miller, Jimtown.

Visitation was held July 20 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. A graveside service followed at Rice Cemetery.

Robert Messer

Robert “Bob” Messer, 87, Indianapolis, formerly of North Manchester, died July 17, 2023.

He was born April 13, 1936.

He is survived by two nieces; a nephew; and great-nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held July 26 at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis. A private graveside service will be held at a later date in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, was in charge of arrangements.

Thomas A. Miller

Thomas A. Miller, 59, Syracuse, died at 10:15 p.m. July 18, 2023.

He was born Oct. 16, 1963. On May 24, 2008, he married Lisa Schmucker; she survives.

He is also survived by a son, Kenny Sweet, New Paris; mother, Virginia Miller, Goshen; sister, Teri Ann Denta, Kokomo; a niece; and a nephew.

Family and friends may gather from 9-11 a.m. prior to the 11 a.m. memorial service Saturday, Aug. 19, at Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen.

Connie Lee Phend

Connie Lee Phend, 89, formerly of South Whitley and Sun City Center, Fla., died July 18, 2023.

She was born Feb. 5, 1934. On Oct. 27, 1967, she married William Henry Phend; he survives.

Other survivors are children: Debra (Douglas) Long, North Webster; Donald (Tonya) Reiff, South Whitley; Dennis (Kim) Reiff, Warsaw; and Timothy (Jennifer) Phend, Michigan; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

A funeral service was held Sunday, July 23, at Smith and Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley. Burial was at the South Whitley Cemetery.

Yvonne Mary Reed

Yvonne Mary Reed, 69, Nappanee, died at 4:15 a.m. July 16, 2023.

She was born Aug. 27, 1953. On

Dec. 7, 1974, she married Steve Reed. He preceded her in death July 27, 2019.

Surviving are her children, Lindsay Reed and Ian Reed, both of Nappanee; five grandchildren; and brothers, Neill Kirkwood, Nappanee, and John Kirkwood, Marion.

Visitation was held July 20 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. A memorial service was held July 21 at Nappanee Church of the Brethren. Cremation will take place and burial at Hepton Union Cemetery, Nappanee, will take place at a later date.

Judy Schmidt

Judy Schmidt, 81, Plymouth, died July 10, 2023.

She was born Dec. 19, 1941. On Sept. 30, 1961, she married John E. Schmidt, who preceded her in death Oct. 5, 2015.

Surviving are daughters, Helen Schmidt, Argos, Rita Lemert, Bourbon, Sharon Schmidt, South Bend, and Gerrie Kirchoff, Plymouth; sons, John W. Schmidt, Plymouth, and James R. Schmidt, Warsaw; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Jordan, Colorado; and son-in-law, Wayne Pete, Florida. Services were held July 22 at Bourbon Bible Church. Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth, was in charge of arrangements.

Braxton Sechrist

Braxton Sechrist, 30, Etna Green, died July 16, 2023.

He was born Dec. 5, 1992.

Surviving are his parents, Steve and Joyce Sechrist; siblings, Mark Sechrist, Stuart, Fla., Eric Sechrist, Warsaw, Kristi Monesmith, Bremen, Christopher Sechrist, Warsaw, and his twin brother, Matthew Sechrist, Claypool; and eight nieces and nephews.

Services were held July 22 at The Country Church, Bourbon. Burial was in Stony Point Cemetery, Etna Green.

Benjamin Ryan Stogsdill

Benjamin Ryan Stogsdill, 36, Warsaw, died July 14, 2023.

He was born June 2, 1987.

He is surviving by his mother, Laura Beno, Warsaw; father, Donald Stogsdill, Tippecanoe; his fiance, Whitney Irwin, and their daughters, Hannah Williams, Nova, Aubrey and Julia Stogsdill, all of Nappanee; sister, Holly Stogsdill, Colorado; half brothers, Travas and Derrick Stogsdill, Texas; and stepbrother, Blake Burgess, Texas.

Services were held July 20 at Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw. Burial was in Tippecanoe Cemetery.

Debra Lee Treece

Debra Lee Treece, 63, Leesburg, died July 9, 2023.

She was born Oct. 11, 1959. In 1994, she married Ronald Tackitt. Surviving are her children, Roy Allen, Syracuse, Julanna Allen and Paul Vines Jr., Leesburg; 10 grandchildren; and a brother, Rodney Stewart, Elkhart.

Services were held July 16 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier.

C OUNTY R EPORT

Court

News

Small Claims

Kosciusko County

The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: DNF Associates Inc. v. Maria Frazier, $730.78

Civil Collections

Kosciusko County

The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Chris Kehler presiding: Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Jasmine Amakos, $811.07 Mariner Finance LLC v. Jose J.

BIRTHS

Kierra Dawn Bontrager

Joseph and Kathy (Helmuth) Bontrager, Milford, are the parents of a daughter, Kierra Dawn, born at 4:46 a.m. July 14, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 19 1/4 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Marvin and Marilyn Helmuth, Topeka. Paternal grandparents are William and Sharon Bontrager, Nappanee.

Isael Esparza

Maria Herrera and Jesus Esparza, Ligonier, are the parents of a son, Isael, born at 10:59 a.m. July 14, 2023, at Goshen Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 4.9 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Amy Kristine Chupp

James and Marilyn (Miller) Ch-

Contreras Alvarez, Jackie L. Contreras, $2,729.18; v. Tina L. Fenix, $4,081.14

Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v. Sossity Goble, $547.21

Finwise Bank v. William Creekmore, $1,802.87

LVNV Funding LLC v. Daniel J. Denney, $2,848.77; v. Rose Howell, $2,721.62; v. Jordan L. Keaffaber, $1,308.72

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC

v. Denise Kozlowski, $2,743.32

SAC Finance Inc. v. Taylor J. Kuhn, $20,663.04

Midland Credit Management Inc.

v. Cathy Love, $533.93; v. Carol Nine, $2,695.78

OneMain Financial Group LLC v. Jose I. Lucio, $2,474.35; v. Philip M. Oest, $11,328.21

DNF Associates LLC v. Debi Ruhe, $607.66 Indiana Receivables Inc. v. Devin Smith, $1,345.15 Horizon Bank v. Megan Stacy, $14,590.27

Discover Bank v. Rebecca L. Ellis, $5,381.39; v. Lisa M. Jayne, $2,030.93 Bank of America NA v. Aaron David Jones, $5,458.07

Evictions

The following evictions have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Sherri Makinson v. Ashley Holt, Lori Myers, $10,000; v. Kaycy Jackson, $6,337.86 Webster Estates LLC v. Chandi and Jason Ratliff, $2,032.40 DBA Villas of Wawasee v. Jeremiah Reith, $6,000; v. Laurie Smith, $4,173 Civil Torts

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

saw, $160.50; Jesus Contreras Almanza, Warsaw, $160.50; Roberto Jimenez Hernandez, Warsaw, $160.50; Dusty C. Ashley, Syracuse, $160.50

Failure of occupant to use safety belt — Jared M. Adair, Warsaw, $25; Stacey A. Weyant, Rochester, $25; Zackery A. Courson, Warsaw, $25

Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility — Brittany R. Ryckman, Milford, $185.50; Madison A. Underwood, Warsaw, $185.50

Violation of parking/public use of natural and recreational areas

Jeremy M. Steele, Syracuse, $235

Improper display of license plate renewal sticker, no operator’s license in possession, failure to register vehicle within 60 days of becoming Indiana resident — Ruth A. Stutzman, Warsaw, $210.50

Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility, driving while suspended — Ryker D. Fritzel, Claypool, $235.50

and Sarana Mariya Amaya, 29, Warsaw

Metzinger-Black

Mason J. Metzinger, 25, Warsaw, and Carly J. Black, 29, Warsaw

Harris-Baker

Matthew J. Harris, 38, Claypool, and Heather A. Baker, 32, Claypool

Miller-Schwartz

Wendell J. Miller, 22, Nappanee, and Maria D. Schwartz, 21, Etna Green

Saunders-Goad

Edward D. Saunders, 77, Syracuse, and Roda M. Goad, 71, Syracuse

Head-Yates

Brandon L. Head, 31, Warsaw, and Kierstan Alexis Lee Yates, 27, Warsaw

Workman-Bishop

Katie M. Workman, 31, Leesburg, and Collin J. Bishop, 32, Leesburg

McKaig-Sabino

upp, Nappanee, are the parents of a daughter, Amy Kristine, born at 10:44 a.m. July 15, 2023. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces.

Dawson James Oberholtzer

Michael and Maria (Martin) Oberholtzer, Goshen, are the parents of a son, Dawson James, born at 11:26 a.m. July 18, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 9 pounds and was 21 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Leroy and Ruth Elaine Martin. Paternal grandparents are Raymond and Martha Oberholtzer.

Grant Riley Chupp

Jason and Rose (Detweiler) Chupp, Etna Green, are the parents of a son, Grant Riley, born at 11:05 p.m. July 18, 2023. He weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces.

Progressive Southeastern Insurance Co. v. Fernando Murillo, $2,609.57

Superior Court III

The following fines for infractions have been assessed in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Speeding — Ashlynn E. Potter, Winona Lake, $160.50; Ahlai J. Justice, North Manchester, $160.50 Speeding in a school zone — Tristyn J. Tenney, Warsaw, $160.50 Driving while suspended — Justin D. Hartley, Warsaw, $160.50; Emma N. Marshall, Winona Lake, $185.50; Sky A. Smalley, Pierceton, $185.50

No valid driver’s license — Tabatha Christina Amesty Perez, War-

Disregarding stop sign — Avery R. Gates, Warsaw, $160.50

Fishing without a license — Jerry West, South Whitley, $160

Marriage

Licenses

Kosciusko County

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

Ann Torpy: Cooke-Apeland

Theodore R. Cooke, 20, Winona Lake, and Michelle G. Apeland, 21, Winona Lake Shepherd-Amaya

Dakota J. Shepherd, 31, Warsaw,

Christen M. McKaig, 41, Claypool, and Julio M. Sabino, 35, Claypool Rojas-Hartzler

Wilson Rocael Perez Rojas, 24, Syracuse, and Julia Danielle Hartzler, 19, Syracuse

Himes-Graf

Dawn Himes, 45, Warsaw, and Adam Graf, 41, Akron

Jones-Pfefferle

Carol J. Jones, 58, Milford, and Farris E. Pfefferle, 55, Milford

Gunkel-Weber

Caleigh L. Gunkel, 19, Leesburg, and Cayce E. Weber, 19, Leesburg

Tyson-Rauschenburg

Aimee R. Tyson, 38, Warsaw, and Michael J. Rauschenburg, 39, Warsaw

Hitchcock-Kingrey

Tyler L. Hitchcock, 22, Warsaw, and Caitlin L. Kingrey, 22, Warsaw

Parkview Kosciusko Hospital moves toward winter opening

The COVID-19 pandemic was originally a hurdle in the construction of Parkview Kosciusko Hospital, but leaders now see it as an opportunity.

“We were forced to pause our plans, but that gave us time and clarity,” said Jeffrey Rockett, vice president of operations for Parkview Whitley Hospital and Parkview Warsaw.

During a recent hard-hat tour of the Parkview Kosciusko Hospital construction site, Rockett told Parkview co-workers, “The pause prompted us to create a different, better model than our original design. Without that pause, we would have built the wrong hospital.”

Originally announced in January 2020, the project will expand Parkview Warsaw, currently a free-standing emergency department and outpatient center, to become a full-service hospital with inpatient care, surgery and specialty services, to be known as Parkview Kosciusko Hospital.

Initial plans called for a 44,000-square-foot addition to the existing facility. A few months after the project was announced, construction was put on hold as Parkview prioritized caring for the community through the pandemic. During that time, leaders saw updates to the facility’s design would be required based on what they had learned.

Scott Gabriel, market president, Parkview Health Northwest, explained the changes when construction began in October 2021.

“We took the opportunity to reevaluate how we care for Warsaw and the surrounding communities. Parkview Kosciusko Hospital will offer a full range of ser-

vices that reflect the needs of our area residents and their desire for more services available closer to home,” he said.

The most noticeable update was in the size of the expansion, growing from 44,000 square feet to 88,000 square feet. The addition will more than double the size of the original facility, which is 86,000 square feet.

The expanded footprint allowed leaders to create several spaces which can accommodate increased demand and allow for greater flexibility in the future.

Rockett explained the hospital will be opened on a staggered basis, allowing Parkview to ramp up services gradually and ensure efficiency.

The third floor, for example, has space for 28 inpatient rooms. However, it will start with eight to 12 rooms, opening more as demand and staffing allow.

The third floor is also uniquely designed to accommodate different levels of care.

Four of the 28 rooms were designed to serve as a progressive unit, meaning they can accommodate patients who need additional monitoring and care. These rooms also have negative air pressure for patients with highly contagious diseases requiring isolation.

Nine adjacent rooms can be converted to negative air pressure as well. Doors were strategically placed so this section of the floor can be locked off from the rest of the inpatient rooms, creating a 13-bed isolation unit if needed.

“When caring for COVID-19 patients, we saw a need for more flexible inpatient spaces like this,” Rockett explained. “This de-

sign will help us safely meet that fluctuating demand.”

The second floor of the hospital houses two, full operating rooms and two procedure rooms, plus other surgical care spaces. Two rooms will be left as temporary shell space, and each room could be converted into an additional operating room or two procedure rooms in the future.

“We cannot predict the future with certainty, so we will monitor our surgical demand before we finish those spaces,” Rockett said.

The first floor of the building will accommodate pharmacy services and the Packnett Family Cancer Institute’s first satellite clinic, allowing patients to complete treatment and follow-up care closer to home. The clinic includes seven exam rooms and nine infusion bays.

Seven of the infusion bays are situated along windows with privacy glass, allowing patients to look out onto the hospital’s courtyard, known as the Healing Garden. The Healing Garden will be open for patients, visitors and staff and will include tables and chairs, creating a relaxing space for meals and breaks.

The updated building design also includes a basement level, where the café will include madeto-order meals, grab-and-go options and even mobile order pickup.

The administrative space in the basement will also offer flexibility. Conference rooms feature movable walls for different size meetings or trainings, and the offices include “hoteling” desks for co-workers who work remotely or at multiple locations.

Supply chain challenges are also impacting construction. The

hospital was previously scheduled to be open later this summer, but the opening will be delayed, pending the delivery and installation of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment.

“We are planning to open Parkview Kosciusko Hospital this winter, but in the spirit of

remaining flexible, we will share an official opening date as soon as we’re able,” Rockett said.

In the meantime, the hospital is actively recruiting for clinical and nonclinical roles, as the project will add 150-175 jobs to the community. For more information, visit parkview.com/careers.

Pedal Party: Join the fun and support the Nappanee-Wakarusa multi-use trail connection

Get ready to hit the road and pedal your way to a safer and healthier community at the second annual Pedal Party event. Nappanee has announced this exciting biking extravaganza, aimed at raising awareness and garnering support for the muchanticipated multi-use trail connecting Nappanee and Wakarusa.

The Pedal Party is scheduled to take place Aug. 12. Start at either The Barns at Nappanee on Amish Acres in Nappanee or Doc’s Pavilion in Wakarusa. The choice is yours.

The event promises to be a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and, most importantly, a shared commitment to enhancing the local communities and promoting active transportation.

Participants will embark on a picturesque bike ride, starting from The Barns in Nappanee and winding their way through the stunning countryside, finally arriving in the charming town of Wakarusa. This scenic trail will showcase the area’s natural beauty, making it an experience to remember.

Pedal Party is an inclusive event for all ages. Families are encouraged to participate and enjoy various events at each location, including a delicious breakfast and lunch, bike safety demonstrations, and engaging games for the young and young at heart.

Nappanee believes the Pedal Party is an excellent opportunity to strengthen the sense of community. As participants come together to support a shared cause, they also forge new friendships and connections that will last well beyond the event.

The multi-use trail connecting Nappanee and Wakarusa will provide a safe and eco-friendly alternative for residents and visitors to commute, exercise and explore the region. Pedal Party aims to shine a spotlight on the trail’s significance and rally the community behind its successful completion.

Participants can register for the Pedal Party at www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-pedal-partybike-ride-tickets-629330784317.

Visit its Facebook page for more information, www.facebook. com/PedalParty574.

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POPENFOOSE GUN AUCTION

be held at American Legion Post 49 (upstairs)

301 N. Buffalo St. — Warsaw, IN

Saturday, August 5, 2023 - 10:00 A.M.

LONG GUNS

1881 Single 12 ga. New York (missing parts); Yugoslavian 30-06 (barrel only); Saiga 410 ga. clip Russia; Savage mod. 93R17 17 cal. clip & scope; NP Davis & Sons Double Barrel 12 ga. Rabbit Ears; Ruger 10/22 Strum Carbine clip; 12 ga. Pump A590A1 Riot Gun; Remington mod. 770 30-06 sprg. clip & scope; (2) US Carbine M-1 30 cal.; US M1 Grande 30 cal. Springfield; German 7MM Mauser; 7.62 SKS China; Ranger 101.16 22 cal. Semi Auto; Remington 22 cal. Semi Auto Speedmaster mod. 552; Winchester mod. 9422M 22 mag. Lever; Winchester mod. 94-32 Spl. Lever; Remington mod. 742 30-06 sprg. Clip; Remington mod. 743 Woodsmaster 30-06 sprg. Clip; W Richards Double 12 ga. Rabbit Ears; JC Higgins mod. 583.18 16 ga. Bolt; JC Higgins mod. 101.25 410 ga. Bolt Tube; Savage Arms 3” 20 ga. Double Barrel; Lefever Arms Co. 16 ga.; Remington Arms mod. 4 22 cal. 1890-1910 single shot; Winchester Repeating Arms mod 1890 22 pump; 1890 Daisy BB Gun (very rare only made for 2 yrs.).

HANDGUNS - AMMUNITION - MISCELLANEOUS

(6) H&R 22 cal. 9 Shot Sportsman mod. 999; Beretta mod. 950BS 22 Short Extra Clip; S&W 44 Mag 4” Wheel Gun; S&W 44 Mag 7” Wheel Gun; Colt Diamondback 22 long 4” Wheel Gun; Taurus Ultra lite Judge 4” Brazil BR616522; Taurus Judge 6” Brazil BM571229; Easter Arms Co 32 cal.; Manhattan Arms Co 22 cal.; Columbian Automatic New York Co. 32 cal.; Hopkins & Allen Arms Co 32 cal.

Miscellaneous: Binoculars; Knives; Machetes; Barrett Crossbow; Recurve bow; Muzzleloader supplies; Reloading equipment & supplies; Large amount of Military ammo boxes; Various rifle stocks.

Ammo: Very large quantity including: 25-06; 30-06; 44 mag.; 22 mag.; 12 ga.; 410; 410 Slugs; 12 ga. Slugs; 22 Long & Short; 22 Stingers; 17 cal.; M230 cal.; 7.62 SKS; 38 Special; 357; 270; Shell ammo polisher.

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UBLIC A UCTIONS

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Hochstetler Auction

1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at 11462 N. 500W, Milford, south of downtown Nappanee to CR 1350N, then east to CR 500W, then south.

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MERCHANDISE

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The Pinney Purdue Field Day is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 16.

Pinney Purdue Agriculture Center, 11402 County Line Road, Wanatah, two miles west of U.S. 421 and ½ mile north of U.S. 30. Participants will have opportunities to get updates on current ag production issues, visit with neighbors and fellow producers, as well as ag supply and service exhibitors, and enjoy a sponsored meal.

Registration and exhibitor booths open at 7:30 a.m. in the new machinery shed on the east side of County Line Road; parking is also on the east side of the road.

The Field Day program starts at 8:15 a.m. with Dr. Angie Abbot, the interim director of extension, giving an update on Purdue Extension in Indiana. Then Dr. Michael Langemeier, professor of agricultural economics, will give an outlook for the agricultural economy.

Field tours will begin at 9:20 a.m. and will include extension specialists, and Shaun Casteel, soybean specialist, who will discuss soybean management. Dan Quinn, corn specialist, will discuss corn development and issues.

Bill Johnson, Purdue weed science specialist, will talk about controlling weeds in dry weather; Eileen Kladivko, Purdue agronomy professor, and Hans Schmitz, CCSI agronomist, will discuss soil health and climate.

The field day will conclude with a

sponsored pork chop lunch, cooked by Birky Family Farms of Kouts. Participants are welcome to visit with Field Day exhibitors, who will be recognized for their help in sponsoring the Field Day, and talk to neighbors and presenters.

A twilight program is planned on the same day again this year for those unable to attend the morning programs. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and twilight presentations start at 6 p.m. Jim Camberato, Purdue agronomy professor, will discuss nutrient management in crops. Marcelo Zimmer, extension weed specialist, will discuss weed control strategies.

Those needing recertification credits for their private pesticide applicator licenses can receive a credit at either the field day or twilight program (the normal fee for PARP credits is being sponsored by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance; bring your license. Commercial pesticide applicators can get continuing certification hours. Certified crop advisers can also acquire needed continuing education units. For more information, call the Purdue Extension-Porter County Office at (219) 465-3555. A field day flyer with more details can be accessed at www.extension.purdue. edu/porter. More information is also at the Pinney Purdue Ag Center, www.agriculture.purdue.edu/ pac/ppac.

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Teens head out for week of adventure

There’s nothing like hitting the road and experiencing new adventures.

That’s what teens from all four Boys and Girls Clubs of Elkhart County clubhouses experienced. They took part in teen adventure week. It’s a program designed to get them out of the clubhouse and stretch their skills in a variety of areas.

They tried their hands at rock climbing, biking and canoeing. Along the way, they were challenged to set goals and look at their directions and outlooks on life with coaching from ULEAD.

The organization offers team building training to youth, youth workers and youth-serving organizations. The goal is to support leadership development, strengthen individual skills, and build cohesive, effective communities and teams.

“In the rock climbing activity we looked at the concept of re-

lease — letting go of what isn’t helpful for us, what isn’t moving us forward in life and finding something new to hold onto,” said Tyler Huston, ULEAD program architect.

Helping teens learn those kinds of lessons while they have fun is a plus, according to Mandy Gerber, director of programming and training for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Elkhart County.

“I know the teen adventure week has created some wonderful summer memories for the participating teens. We’re proud that we are able to provide a unique adventure for them and look forward to continuing this experience in future summers,” Gerber said.

While some of the teens have taken part in the past, many were new this year. Huston said he enjoys seeing the excitement as the teens conquer new skills.

“They are trying new things,

and I think that’s growth. This process has a long trajectory, so we’re hoping we’re planting seeds and thoughts that grow,” he said.

The lessons are already having an impact.

“There are some things in life that you’re trying to reach, but you may not actually get. You have to recognize that and be self aware. I guess that’s what I have been trying to get better at, so this is helping me grow a little and helping me mature into the adult I want to be,” said David from the Nappanee club.

Other teens say they’re excited to try new things. They are getting to know other teens from around the county, too.

“We’re outside in a different place than just club. You get a different bonding experience with them than you will with being competitive in a sport,” said Matthew from the Nappanee club.

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KOSCIUSKO COUNTY SWCD SUPERVISORS

David Ransbottom— Chairman

Jamie Scott — Vice Chairman

Ryan Martin — Secretary/Treasurer

Jewel Wise — Supervisor

Stan Moore — Supervisor

OFFICE STAFF

Amanda Heltzel, Education/Outreach Coordinator

Tashina Lahr-Manifold, Soil Health Specialist

Aleah Southworth, Conservation Program/Field Technician

Chad Schotter, NRCS District Conservationist

Melinda Miller, Executive Director

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Improving water quality through farming

Field monitoring to demonstrate how cover crops enhance soil health and reduce nutrient runoff.

Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosting a free dinner from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at The Roost, 4217 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw. This dinner will be highlighting the research Dr. Jennifer Tank has completed within our county and the impact of cover crops on nutrient runoff. To register for the dinner, visit our website at www.kosciuskoswcd.org/workshops-presentations or call the office at (574) 267-7445, ext. 3.

Dr. Tank is an ecologist and professor at the University of Notre Dame. She and her students work at the intersection of agriculture and fresh water, and study how conservation practices, like cover crops and the two-stage ditch, can improve water quality in Indiana waterways. She and her students are committed to translational projects that partner with a broad range of stakeholders, including managers and landowners in this region.

After a brief introduction from the county soil health specialist, Tank will talk about the Indiana Watershed Initiative, where they have a multi-year record

You’re invited — Supervisor

We will be hosting our bi-annual supervisor recruitment event this summer. This is a great chance to get the know the new district staff and supervisors of the board. Any county resident interested in learning more about SWCD and what we do for the community is invited to join us this evening for refreshments and networking. We hope to find volunteers, associates and future supervisors out of this event; all are welcome.

This event will run from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 22, at the Fireman’s Building on Pike Lake. Use this QR code to RSVP through our website on the “Workshops and Presentations” tab.

documenting how cover crops improve soil health and water quality. Through the IWI project, Tank has partnered with local conservation districts to engage farmers to get as many acres in cover crops as possible, and then used field sampling to understand how cover crops reduce nutrient runoff, keeping inputs on fields.

This research is invaluable and we are excited to have Dr. Tank share the impacts of cover crops to our waterways. If

recruitment

you plan to attend, register for the dinner on our website at www.kosciuskoswcd.org/

workshops-presentations or call the office at (574) 267-7445, ext. 3.

Conservation calendar

SWCD board meetings will be at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1 and Sept. 5, at USDA Service Center, 217 E. Bell Drive, Warsaw. SWCD board meetings are open to the public.

Aug. 8 — SWCD will be hosting a free dinner and speaker, Jen Tank, who talk about “Improving Water Quality Through Farming.” For more details, contact Tashina Lahr-Manifold at tashina. lahrmanifold@in.nacdnet.net. See related article.

Aug. 17 — Miami County SWCD is

hosting an invasive control/habitat management field day. For more information, call (937) 335-7645.

Aug. 22 — Bi-annual supervisor recruitment will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the fireman’s building. This event is open to the public. For more information, visit the “workshops and presentations” page at kosciuskoswcd.org. See related article.

Aug. 26 — SWCD will have a Urban Healthy Soils presentation at the Pierceton Tomato Festival.

Volunteer with us

Conservation benefits everyone, and we rely on our community to lend a helping hand to strengthen our work. The Kosciusko Soil and Water Conservation District is always ready to welcome new volunteers to assist with programming ranging from collecting soil samples for home gardeners to assisting with teaching our local students about conservation.

What would it look like to volunteer with the district?

• Learn how to take a soil sample for the Urban Healthy Soils program and help us collect soil samples for home gardeners and small farms in the community.

• Get your green on by helping us package orders for our annual tree sale. Our volunteers play a large role in ensuring the success of our annual tree sale.

• Interested in teaching the leaders of tomorrow about conservation? There is plenty of opportunities throughout the school year to help our educator with school programs.

This is just a glimpse of ways you can get involved, we have much more to offer. If you’re interested in becoming a volunteer, visit our website on the “Get Involved” tab. We look forward to connecting with you.

Conservation superstar

Kosciusko resident, Kay Pylant, is an Indiana native plant, pollinator, and habitat superstar. She has over 100 native plants on her property and holds several conservation certifications, such as Monarch waystation (monarchwatch.org). She offers free pollinator education to groups interested in learning about bringing biodiversity to their land.

“If you plant it, they will come,” she said.

It’s not uncommon to find swallowtails, monarchs, and so much more at Kay’s. She hosted a session at her home in July, she provided education, a tour of her gardens, and a resource list for continued

research. Her passion is infectious.

Pylant is a participant of the Urban Healthy Soils program receiving a free soil sample. When pulling her soil sample, the district representative could not help but notice the amazing work happening at her property. Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District is highlighting this community member because of the awesome work she does to provide habitat and her generous giving of knowledge and resources. If you want to learn more about why it’s so important to have native plants in garden beds, you can find contact information at kosciuskoswcd.org.

Kosciusko SWCD supports Envirothon team

The Kosciusko SWCD is proud to support the Warsaw Community High School Envirothon team, who will be representing the state at the NCF-Envirothon competition in New Brunswick, Canada, at the end of the month. Envirothon is an environmental and natural resource academic competition for high school students across the United States, Canada and China.

Kosciusko SWCD coordinated a soils field training for students to prepare for the competition. Students learned about soil formation,

texturing, color and tools of the trade. A special thank you to the Indiana State Department of Agriculture for teaching the training.

The SWCD also provided the Envirothon team with a $1,000 sponsorship towards travel to the competition. All students on the team are 2023 graduates and plan to study environmental science or a related field. We are excited to support these future leaders as they represent both Kosciusko County and the state of Indiana at the Envirothon competition. Best of luck, Tigers.

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Urban Healthy Soils program continues

Are you a small-scale farmer or passionate gardener in Kosciusko County? Then we have news for you. The Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District is delighted to continue offering its Urban Healthy Soils program. This program is designed to equip you with the knowledge, resources and support you need to achieve new success in your agricultural endeavors. Best of all, this program is entirely free for county residents.

Discover the power of healthy soils:

Our Urban Healthy Soils program centers around four core principles of soil health.

1) Minimize disturbance: Learn how to minimize soil disruption, preserving its delicate structure and ecosystem balance for optimal growth.

2) Maximize soil cover: Unleash the potential of your land by maximizing soil cover, protecting it from erosion and promoting moisture retention.

3) Maximize biodiversity: Dive into the incredible world of biodiversity and harness its ability to promote nutrient cycling, pest control and overall soil vitality.

4) Maximize continuous living roots: Unleash the transformative power of continuous living roots, ensuring your soil is always teeming with life and vitality.

Ready to schedule your free soil sample? Here’s what to expect:

Personalized Site Visit

During this visit, a district represen-

tative will assess your resources, discuss your concerns and provide insights into optimizing your small farm or garden. Whether you have a community garden, a charming home garden, a vibrant school garden or any other specialty growing operation, we’re here to help.

One Free Soil Sample

The soil sample we collect during your site visit will be sent to A&L Great Lakes Laboratory for comprehensive testing. This analysis includes information about organic matter, available phosphorus, exchangeable potassium, magnesium, calcium, soil pH, buffer pH (if needed) and cation exchange capacity. Within a week, you’ll receive a detailed report complete with graphic displays and suggestions for fertilizer materials.

Follow-up Technical Assistance

Once your results are ready, our team will be there interpreting the soil sample results and help you explore various planning and implementation strategies for enhancing soil health. From cover cropping and mulching to crop rotation, no/ low tillage, nutrient management and incorporating native plants and insects, we’ll ensure you have all the resources you need to achieve remarkable results.

Contact the SWCD today to schedule your free site visit by emailing kosciuskoswcd@gmail.com or give us a call at (574) 267-7445, ext. 3.