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Know Your Neighbor. r. . . . . 2➤ Good Neighbors . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Vol. 52, No. 6

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Warsaw attorney Travis McConnell serves as president of One Warsaw, a nonprofit granted 501(c)(3) status Jan. 23, 2019, whose “goal is to connect and share ideas, events and diversity initiatives in our community.”

McConnell recommends strengthening a community through the simple precept of reaching out to the folks next door. “I think diversity and inclusion are extremely important.

If people would just take time to know their neighbors they would find they have more in common than they don’t,” he said.

One Warsaw hails itself as “a group of individuals who really care about celebrating all and know that we have to take action within our community to make a difference,” according to onewarsaw.org.

The organization holds several events a year, such as Celebrate Us, a summer diversity festival in downtown Warsaw; and Juneteenth activities, including a banquet at Center Lake Pavilion.

One Warsaw also strives to perpetuate meaningful dialogue through BeKind Talks, “a series of discussions where we sit with members of our community to talk about current issues with racism and how to be anti-racist.

We speak with members of faith

backgrounds and various professions that have experience and a unique perspective and considerations on these issues,” according to the organization’s website.

The organization’s board members work together and speak with one heart.

Jama Brown shared her vision of the group’s work. “Diversity is an asset and inclusion is a strength. Warsaw and our communities are made better because of the people we live next to, work with, coach with and pray with.

Making all feel welcome and included makes our community richer and better.”

Heather Lardino said, “I believe everyone deserves the right to feel safe and accepted regardless of any part of their person and we can only have a united community when we understand and learn to respect each other’s differences. I am a part of One Warsaw to educate, celebrate and learn from others. Together we can make a difference.”

“Communities are stronger when they motivate and inspire others to participate, be kind, helpful and inclusive,” noted fellow board member Suzanne Clayton.

Board member Lyle Schrock grew up on a farm outside of New Paris, being raised in a culture different from that of urban Warsaw. Because of his experiences, “I have seen the need to be kind and understanding of all people. We do not have to agree but we can respect them for their perspective

and thoughts.”

One Warsaw’s next big event is Feria Guadalupana, or Guadalupe Festival, a collaborative effort with Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, or Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 225 Gilliam Drive, Warsaw, just west of SR 15 north of town.

The festival, which is free to the public, will run from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, as a primarily cultural celebration, “with a whole bunch of great food,” said McConnell. “It’s the best food you’ve ever had, if you like Mexican food,” he said.

Various charities will staff informational booths. Scheduled attendees include Bowen Center, Language Matters, One Warsaw, Old National Bank and the Law Office of Travis J. McConnell.

Other activities will include music, audience participation folk dancing, kid’s games and a rematch of last year’s inaugural event: a water balloon fight between the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office and the Warsaw Police Department, with kids providing the bulk of the skirmish forces.

“Basically, last year the kids and the police department ganged up on the sheriff,” said McConnell.

For more information, visit onewarsaw.org or facebook.com/ onewarsaw or email info@onewarsaw.org.

Tax-deductible donations may be sent to One Warsaw at 116 N. Buffalo St., Warsaw, IN 46580.

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Principal led to education through relationships %\ /$85,( /(&+/,71(5 6WDII :ULWHU “Becoming a teacher and then a principal may have happened by chance,” stated Troy Akers, Warsaw. “When I was a high school student in Elida, Ohio, I disliked study hall. I was always trying to get out of the class.

“One day I was strolling down the hall after cutting the class and was met by a teacher, Mrs. Beverly Joseph. I really didn’t know her at all. I thought I was in real trouble. But instead of taking me to the principal’s office, she ushered me upstairs to the special needs resource center that I didn’t know existed.

“She offered me the opportunity to become a peer tutor to seventh- and eighth-grade students. From that time on, special needs students have become my heroes.” It all started and has continued with relationships.

Akers graduated from Anderson University with a degree in special education. He started his teaching career as a special education teacher in the Churubusco School Corporation. He earned a master’s degree in special education from Ball State University.

“The superintendent who hired me moved to the Wawasee School Corporation and thought I might enjoy living and working in Kosciusko County. I moved

to North Webster and taught high school special education students.”

Akers then began work at an alternative school for at-risk students. “I was the first person to direct this program in Wawasee Schools.”

When he was interviewing for a position at Warsaw High School, he thought it was for a special education spot. “Instead, I spent three years as the attendance coordinator. I was the one who went after kids who skipped school and brought them back.

Every once in a while, I’ll run into one of those students in the community working, parenting and leading productive lives.

They’ll thank me for not letting them drop out of school.”

He earned his principal licensure from IPFW. “I was an assistant principal at Warsaw for 12 years. I’ve been the building principal for the past 14 years.”

His career as an educator spans 37 years.

“I have a marvelous group of staff members. I’m blessed to have four assistant principals.

The administration, counselors, support staff and teachers are fabulous. I love our students and I especially like visiting our STARR kids.”

One of the things Akers likes best about being a principal is his interaction with a wide

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variety of people. “I’m proud to serve in the Warsaw community. We have good community involvement with great academic opportunities for kids. We’re not just a 7:30 to 3 academic environment. We have many afterschool programs including career opportunities, athletics, music and clubs. It’s a great place for a young person to grow up.”

Akers’ wife, Tracey, is the school nurse coordinator. They will celebrate their 37th anniversary this year. They have two adult children and one granddaughter, Thea, who is 3 1/2. “I get to see Thea every day. She’s a student in our Warsaw Area Career Center day care program.”

Akers concluded, “I have the privilege of going to school every day while others go to work. And I’m happy to say that I learn something new each day. It’s all about relationships.”

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H.E.L.P. communities): 37% of respondents said promoting community wellness is most important to them; enhancing quality of place, 36%; strengthening local economies, 19%; and advancing econnectivity, 8%.

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The Salvation Army and Walmart in Warsaw are partnering to collect school supplies, socks and underwear for children K-12 going back to school in Kosciusko County. Containers are located at each entrance of Walmart, 2501 Walton Blvd., Warsaw.

The event has traditionally been called “Stuff the Bus” as people have purchased items for families in need. “We see many single parents and grandparents who come in needing help with children who are in their household,” noted Envoy Sina Locke, corps administrator. “Socks and underwear are especially helpful as parents, guardians and grandparents are trying to make ends meet as prices have risen.”

The containers will be at the entrances until Aug. 15. For more information, visit facebook.com/ salvationarmywarsaw. Donations may also be dropped off at The Salvation Army, 501 E. Arthur St., Warsaw. Financial gifts may be sent to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1257, Warsaw, IN 46581.

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County Coordinator Amy Roe, who is leading the H.E.L.P. Kosciusko program.

Leaders with H.E.L.P. have worked diligently to ensure voices from all areas of the county have been heard, particularly in the county’s smaller rural communities of Etna Green, Mentone, Milford and Pierceton, who agreed to participate with the county, collectively, in the H.E.L.P. program.

Data was collected in a number of ways to reach a wider audience, including four Art Infused events where community members were invited to share feedback in person while doing hands-on art projects for their communities; an online survey shared via a variety of digital channels; and a countywide community engagement event.

Around 350 responses were collected from communities throughout Kosciusko County from the community engagement activities.

Additional highlights from the data collection are included below. These highlights show how respondents in participating communities prioritized the four pathways/focus areas in their own communities: Milford: 46 % of respondents said enhancing quality of place and promoting community wellness are most important to them; strengthening local economies, 4%, and advancing e-connectivity, 4%.

Etna Green: 43% of respondents said enhancing quality of place is most important to them; promoting community wellness, 38%; strengthening local economies, 14%; and advancing e-connectivity, 5%.

Mentone: 56% of respondents said enhancing quality of place is most important to them; promoting community wellness, 26%; strengthening local economies, 11%; and advancing e-connectivity, 7%.

Pierceton: 71% of respondents said enhancing quality of place is most important to them; promoting community wellness, 14%; strengthening local economies, 14%; and advancing e-connectivity, 0%.

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Kosciusko County leaders recently announced they’ve collected and analyzed all data from participating community members for the community engagement phase of the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program and will share insight on next steps for the program.

As a recap of the program, Kosciusko County was one of three communities selected by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to participate in the first cohort of the H.E.L.P. program. H.E.L.P. assists and equips rural communities with developing Strategic Investment Plans, culminating in a legacy project for each community focused on at least one of four community development pathways or focus areas: advancing e-connectivity, enhancing quality of place, promoting community wellness and strengthening local economies.

The second phase of the program focused on engaging community members and gathering input about priorities for community development and project ideas within the four focus areas.

“We’re extremely pleased about the participation and variety of ideas we received from local community members,” said Kosciusko

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Customers who live around the lake Buhrt Builders have worked for over the years were asked if they would post a sign in their lakeside yard on Saturday for the cruise.

Ray Buhrt started the business after World War II. At the time, Ray owned a lumberyard with a partner, then started doing construction and remodeling projects out of his house.

In 1958 Ray purchased two lots on Huntington Street for $3,000 and then spent $21,000 constructing a building and pole barn for his business. He even built his house on Waco Drive.

When Ray did a project, he was known to be on the job site right from the beginning. “He would do a lot of work himself, and when needed, he would subcontract trades,” explained Matt. “He was a perfectionist and wanted to do the work himself.”

Ray passed the business on to his son, Mike, although he didn’t completely retire. He would come back on occasion to assist with jobs or do some intricate woodworking when needed for a job. Ray passed away in 2009.

“Ray was a perfectionist and she (Leona, Ray’s wife) was customer service,” Matt’s wife, Jennifer, explained.

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“One of the things that appealed to us was that the end of a job didn’t mean the end of a relationship with the customer,” Matt said in a 2009 interview.

“We appreciate that this business has been built on repeat customers and referrals. It’s a testament to the quality of work

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“We just like helping customers,” Matt said. “A lot of people around the lake are expanding their home for their kids and grandkids. We enjoy doing the work and having our new homes or renovations last for generations.”

They’ve also had some customers they worked for, for the first time, be visibly shocked when they see the result of Buhrt’s work. “It’s a wonderful thing, “ Jennifer said, explaining the relationship starts there.

Buhrt Builders has grown to a staff of six full-time carpenters, four full-time office staff, one part-time estimator and one part-time property manager.

Throughout its history, Buhrt Builders has focused on working in residential rather than commercial building in Kosciusko County. The business has not only done projects around the lakes, but also in Warsaw, Winona Lake and as far south as Crystal Lake.

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Bailey said he prefers to swing a hammer rather than be in the office. Framing is his favorite part of the job. “At the end of the day, you see the progress,” he said.

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Lake City Bank announces several recent promotions Lake City Bank announced several recent promotions among its staff.

Denise M. Eldridge has been promoted to commercial loan opera'(1,6( 0 tions officer. In (/'5,'*( this position, Eldridge assists in daily operations of the loan operations team to ensure quality customer service, trans-

action posting and customer reporting. She also reviews, monitors and tracks commercial loan documentation to ensure it meets regulatory and bank guidelines. She has been with the bank for nine years.

Eldridge volunteers with the volunteer income tax assistance program, Junior Achievement, the scholarship review committee for Kosciusko County Community Foundation and Lake City Bank Reality Stores.

Sarah J. Miller Bontrager has been promoted to vice president, consumer loan officer.

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Lake City Bank recently announced Tim C. Vosberg, PMP, has joined its project management team as a vice president, project management officer.

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members from throughout the bank. He has 22 years of experience in financial services.

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Nappanee teen’s artwork wins national recognition Artwork created by a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County’s Nappanee Clubhouse has won national recognition.

Sam Newcomer, 14, created a watercolor piece which is being recognized by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s “National Fine Arts Competition” in the 13-15 age group.

The piece features original characters with a Halloween theme.

“It’s so wonderful that Nappanee has an artist like this to represent our club at this level,” said Bethany Cornell, art supervisor.

“We are so proud of Sam,” said Nappanee Area Director Mandy Gerber. “It’s important for kids to express creative energy and Sam is so creative. It’s great to get acknowledgement for all that hard work.”

Newcomer said art provides unique opportunities to influence others in unexpected ways.

“There are different aspects.

With one person, you can tell a story through the art. With a color you can give someone else a feeling. With someone else you might do both.”

Newcomer said art can accomplish a number of things.

“Number one, I get a finished piece that is fun to look at. I can also vent through silly little lines on a page. It’s kind of like being a master illusionist.”

Newcomer said the winning painting was inspired by the Halloween theme.

“It’s easy for me to go off

themes. So, I did a character based off myself and one that was random.”

Cornell said the painting will be showcased across the country to help the public understand what Boys & Girls Clubs programs are offering members.

“Sam is an independent creator and has developed such a unique style. It’s so cool. It’s not just a drawing. Sam creates these friends of sorts,” Cornell said.

While developing skills in the field, Newcomer is also engaging with younger members as they learn to create their styles.

“Sam has been willing to help others with difficult concepts.

Sometimes it’s as simple as sitting down with them and saying, ‘Look at my hand’ if they’re trying to draw a hand,” Cornell said.

Gerber hopes Newcomer’s recognition sparks others at the club to pursue their passion.

“Getting national recognition is a big deal for Sam and the club. I hope it inspires other members to participate in things like the National Fine Art Show.”

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County began operations in 1956. The clubs provide programming and services for the most at-risk boys and girls within the community. Each day, the clubs provide powerful relationships with the youth they serve and open avenues of opportunity for young people across their community by offering safe places where young people can learn, grow and succeed.

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“The partnership between our doctors and physician assistants is vital to our cancer program,” said Randy Christophel, Goshen Health president and CEO. “Physician assistants like Elise expand access to care and allow on-

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Sharkey received a master’s in physician assistant studies from Butler University in Indianapolis. She also holds a bachelor’s in science and health sciences from the same university.

Fall deadline for Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship The Kosciusko County Community Foundation’s Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship application opened Aug. 1.

A link to the online application will be available at kcfoundation.org/scholarships.

Guidance counselors will also have a link to the application to share with eligible students. The deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 15.

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Surprising hidden artist: acclaimed actor Dennis Hopper The next celebrity to explore in our series is the critically acclaimed actor, Dennis Hopper. He was born May 17, 1936, in Dodge City, Kan. During his childhood, Hopper took art lessons at the Nelson-Atkins Museum and these lessons sparked a lifetime of interest in photography, painting and sculpting, with him ultimately becoming prolific in all three.

When Hopper was 13, his family moved to San Diego, Calif. In high school he participated in theater, drama and speech, and was voted “Most Likely to Succeed.” After graduating, he attended Kansas City Art Institute and then attended the Actor’s Studio and made a name for himself with roles in films such as “Rebel Without A Cause” (1955) and “Giant” (1956).

As Hopper gained more success in acting, he developed quite a large ego and became such a problem he was blacklisted in Hollywood. It wasn’t until 1965 when Hopper was offered a role in the movie “The

Sons of Katie Elder” (1965) that allowed him to make a comeback.

John Wayne starred in the movie and generously saw to it Hopper had the opportunity to act again.

Building on this benevolence from Wayne, Hopper was able to restart his career and become a successful actor.

From 1958 to 1965, while Hopper wasn’t acting, he focused on painting and photography. An unfortunate fire in 1961 destroyed his home in Bel Air and he lost over 300 pieces of artwork.

Hopper’s wife bought him a camera after the fire, and he began shooting street photography and portraits of celebrities for Vogue and other magazines, becoming a celebrated photographer. Between the years of 1960-1967, he created over 18,000 photographs. During this time, he was also painting and began collecting artwork to display in his home, and eventually amassed a large holding of 20th and 21st century art.

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United Way and Bowen Health Clinic are leading the 2022 Big Give drive to collect 2,000-plus bags of school supplies for local elementary schools. Each year, United Way organizes the Big Give to help families in the community prepare for school. The goal is to raise 100 bags of school supplies for every elementary school.

It is easy to get involved and make a big difference for kids across Kosciusko and Whitley counties.

United Way has prepared bags for each grade level that include a tag listing what items should go inside. Community members just need to pick up a bag, fill it and return it to United Way. This project is perfect for a business, church, friend group or family to take part in. Just pick the number of bags you want to fill and shop for school supplies.

“Every day, people ask me how they can help children in our community,” said Darren Bickel, president of United Way. “Big Give is a straightforward way you can let a child know that someone cares about them.”

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• 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Aug. 4, at Warsaw at Lincoln Elementary.

• 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 5, at the superintendent’s office in Columbia City.

The sponsor for this year’s Big Give is Bowen Health Clinic. “The Big Give is a great chance for Bowen to do something that will impact so many of the families we serve,” said Tera Robinson, director, Kosciusko County at Bowen Center. “It is a great chance to level the playing field for all students.”

Each school will distribute the bags to children who need them, making sure no child has the awkward moment of being unprepared for their first day of school.

Big Give began in 2018 and has collected thousands of items for children across the region. United Way’s children’s initiatives focus on children who need the community’s compassion to grow up

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Manchester honors graduates Manchester University conferred degrees to the class of 2022 in May. The following are local graduates: Bremen — Sara Knepper Claypool — Elijah Brace, Christopher Carroll Leesburg — Alex Sanchez, Kailey Ball Ligonier — Zachery Brazel North Manchester — Tyler Colpitts, Kennedy Fillmore, Tasha Brubaker, Patrick Bradley, Chloe Leckrone, James Stefanatos Silver Lake — Hannah Bellamy Syracuse — Kaitlyn Burger, Ryan Borders Warsaw — Syarrah Vanderwall, Genevive Skeans, Riley Hogenson, Leighandra Goodman, Lilliah Cook, Lilyana Ortega, Sherry Wong, Hunter Gilliam, Caitlin McGettrick, Madison Haines, Dillon King

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Elkhart County CVB honors nine original Quilt Gardens sites The Elkhart County CVB honored 10 organizations that have been part of the annual Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail at an event celebrating the 15th anniversary Elkhart County signature event.

The Quilt Gardens launched in 2008 as a collaborative effort between the Elkhart County CVB and the cities and towns of Elkhart County to encourage visitors to extend their stays and shop and dine at locally owned businesses.

Since then, the Quilt Gardens has won awards from the Indiana Tourism Association and the American Bus Association and have been featured in USA Today and Midwest Living and dozens of other travel publications. Thousands of visitors have traveled to Elkhart County as a result.

“If you need an example of how well crafted we are in Elkhart County, there’s hardly a better example,” said Jon Hunsberger, executive director of the Elkhart County CVB. “The Quilt Gardens are an important expression of community pride and represent the dedication Elkhart County residents have to creating a vibrant community.”

Ten organizations have hosted and maintained Quilt Gardens sites since its inception. Each received awards at a Quilt Gardens Celebration event held Tuesday, June 28, at Das Dutchman Essenhaus in Middlebury, where the

largest Quilt Garden is located.

The 10 organizations honored are: • Das Dutchman Essenhaus, Middlebury • Town of Wakarusa • Michiana Master Gardeners (for the Quilt Garden at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds) • Purdue Extension Elkhart County (for the Quilt Garden at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds) • Nappanee Chamber of Commerce (for the Quilt Garden at the Nappanee Center) • Middlebury Parks & Recreation Department (for the Quilt Garden at Krider World’s Fair Garden) • City of Elkhart Building & Grounds Department (for the Quilt Garden at Central Park) • Linton’s Enchanted Gardens, Elkhart • Ruthmere Campus, Elkhart • Old Bag Factory, Goshen In 2022, Quilt Gardens are at 17 locations in Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Bristol, Middlebury and Wakarusa. They are open to the public and free to view until Sept. 15.

As part of the 15th anniversary celebration, the Elkhart County CVB also worked with stakeholders to offer Epic Art Adventures, a public art exhibition featuring 50 sculptures new to Elkhart County.

Learn more about the Quilt Gardens and Epic Art Adventures at quiltgardens.com.

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The Salvation Army will distribute vouchers for school shoes for families in need on Wednesday, Aug. 3. Applications will be taken for vouchers from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. at The Salvation Army, 501 E. Arthur St., Warsaw.

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dren enrolled in kindergarten through high school in Kosciusko County. The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary is supporting the shoe vouchers through its annual fruit and nut sale, and Shoe Sensation in Warsaw has been collecting socks and backpacks throughout the year.

There are vouchers for 150 students, but donations will be accepted to provide for more students. Financial gifts may be sent to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1257, Warsaw, IN 46581; put “School Shoes” in the memo line.

For more information, visit facebook.com/salvationarmywarsaw.

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OBITUARIES Francis H. Barr Jr. Francis H. Barr Jr., 97, North Manchester, died May 15, 2022.

He was born March 24, 1925. On June 3, 1950, he married Evelyn Jones; she survives.

He is also survived by a daughter, Donna J. Michael, Indianapolis; a son, David L. Barr, Kennewick, Wash.; a brother, John G. Barr, Bridgewater, Va.; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 Beckley St., North Manchester, with visitation after the service. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, is in charge of arrangements.

Preciliano Barrera Preciliano “Chon” Barrera, 85, Milford, died July 21, 2022.

He was born Jan. 4, 1937. In October 1959, he married Elvira Martinez; she survives.

He is also survived by his children, Norma Rodriguez, Plymouth, Jorge Barrera, Milford, and Diana Vela, Syracuse; eight grandchildren; 18 greatgrandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a brother, Francisco Barrera, San Juan, Texas.

A funeral mass was held July 27 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, Warsaw. Prior to the funeral mass, visitation was held at Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Milford.

Kenyan Chase Bennett Kenyan Chase Bennett, 24, Warsaw, died at 12:50 a.m. July 25, 2022.

He was born June 26, 1998.

He is survived by his mother, LeAnn Bennett, Warsaw; brothers, Andrew Bennett, Rochester, and Brody Bennett, Warsaw; a sister, Alishia Bennett, Warsaw; grandmothers, Linda Bennett, Atwood, and Sue Barton, Warsaw; and several aunts and uncles.

Services were held Aug. 2 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw.

Rebecca Beron Rebecca “Becky” Beron, 65, Bremen, died at 8:37 p.m. July 21, 2022.

She was born Dec. 22, 1956. On July 7, 1979, she married Stephen “Steve” Beron; he survives.

She is also survived by a son, Nathan Beron, Bremen; and a grandson.

Services were held Aug. 1 at Nappanee Missionary Church sanctuary. Burial was in Bremen Cemetery.

Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

Lucy Diane Biltz Lucy Diane Biltz, 60, died July 10, 2022.

She was born May 4, 1962. Her significant other, Charlie Jackson, preceded her in death.

Surviving are sons, Zachary Biltz and Christopher Biltz; siblings, John Biltz, Robert Biltz, Shirley Hathaway and Timothy Biltz; a sister-in-law, Kathleen Biltz; and several nieces and nephews.

At this time, no services are planned.

Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Brookman Thomas “Tom” H. Brookman, 71, Claypool, died July 25, 2022.

He was born April 11, 1951.

He is survived by his life partner, Noma McPeak; a daughter, Amy Brookman; six grandchildren; stepchildren, Kayla Young and Gauge McPeak; sisters, Carolyn Wise, Sue Ann Hatfield and Judy Wilcox; a brother, Ron Brookman; and several nieces and nephews.

At this time, no services are scheduled. Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Buretia Clark Buretia Clark, 89, North Port, Fla., formerly of Claypool, died July 26, 2022.

She was born Dec. 5, 1932. She married Eugene Howard, who preceded her in death. She then married Gilbert Clark, who also preceded her in death.

Surviving are sons, Monroe Howard, North Port, Fla., Marvin Howard, Wellington, Colo., and Northport, Fla., and Donnie Howard, Northport, Fla.; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Memory Gardens in Lake Worth, Fla.

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John Douglas Corbin, 70, Milford, died July 22, 2022.

He was born Nov. 23, 1951. On June 14, 1975, he married Barbara Bennett; she survives.

Also surviving are sons, Daniel Corbin, Middlebury, and Andrew Corbin, Milford; daughter, Mary Gary, Nappanee; sister, Susan Montgomery, Warsaw; brother, Walter Corbin, North Webster; and five grandchildren.

Services were held July 29 at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse. Burial was in Milford Cemetery.

Ruth M. Heckathorn, 94, Nappanee, died at 1:45 p.m. July 23, 2022.

She was born April 16, 1928. On Nov. 2, 1948, she married Robert Heckathorn; he survives.

Also surviving are her children, Barbara Furkin, Cincinnati, Ohio, Gary Heckathorn, Eldon, Mo., Ken Heckathorn and Steve Heckathorn, both of Nappanee; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Esther Snarey, New Brighton, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were held July 28 at Grace Point Church, Nappanee. Burial was in South Union Cemetery, Nappanee.

Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

Roland J. Espinoza Roland “Felix” J. Espinoza, 70, Warsaw, died July 23, 2022.

He was born June 26, 1952. On Nov. 21, 1981, he married Dixie Lee Creakbaum; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Dawn Harmount, Rolla, Mo., Mary Nicholas, Warsaw, Cissy Crouse, Onemo, Va., and Brandi Kelly, Warsaw; his mother, Susana Espinoza; siblings, Armando Espinoza, Pierceton, Dolores Bumbaugh, Claypool, and Steven Espinoza, Fort Wayne; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at McHattonSadler Funeral Chapels, 105 First St., Pierceton. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton.

Harry W. Gardner Harry W. Gardner, 99, Elkhart, formerly of LaPorte County, died July 23, 2022.

He was born July 16, 1923. On June 30, 1945, he married Carolee Travis; she survives.

He is also survived by a daughter, Lana Weldy, Wakarusa; a son, Larry Gardner, Delafield, Wis.; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Lucille Gardner, LaPorte.

Private family services were held.

Burial will be in Hanna Cemetery at a later date. Rieth Rohrer Ehret Lienhart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Clarence J. Gingerich Clarence J. Gingerich, 88, Nappanee, died at 9:22 p.m. July 26, 2022.

He was born Oct. 30, 1933. On April 1, 1954, he married Mary Ellen Yoder; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Howard Gingerich, Delila Miller and Eli Gingerich, all of Milford, Miriam Shetler, Nappanee, Marlin Gingerich and Karen Mast, both of Etna Green, Elva Schmucker, Roann, and Arlene Yoder, Chouteau, Okla.; 30 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild; five stepgrandchildren; 19 stepgreat-grandchildren; sisters, Esther Weaver, Sarasota, Fla., Irene Kuhns, Milford, and Mary Yoder, Bloomfield, Iowa; brothers, Ervin Gingerich, Bloomfield, Iowa, and Larry Gingerich, Milford; brothers-in-law, Perry Hochstetler, Ligonier, and Willis Miller, Milroy; and a sister-in-law, Martha Ann Miller, Carrollton, Mo. Services were held July 30 at the Lamar Mast residence in Nappanee.

Burial was in Graber Cemetery. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

Larry K. Gochenour Larry K. Gochenour, 76, Etna Green, died July 22, 2022.

He was born Nov. 5, 1945. On June 19, 1965, he married Susan D. Sparks. She preceded him in death June 26, 2018.

He is survived by a daughter, Tana Elliott, Claypool; a son, Kirk Gochenour, Bourbon; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and brothers, Joe Gochenour, Winona Lake, and Steve Gochenour, Columbus.

Graveside services will be held at 11:05 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at Etna Green Cemetery, 10305 W. 300N (High Street), Etna Green. DeatonClemens Funeral Home, Bourbon, is in charge of arrangements.

Lena Heintzelman Lena Heintzelman, 80, died July 27, 2022.

She was born Sept. 8, 1941. On July 7, 1992, she married Harold Heintzelman Jr. Those who survive include her husband, JR; stepdaughters, Anita Stout and Robyn Stump; sister, Emily Shepherd; and a multitude of nieces and nephews.

Services were held Aug. 3 at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Nicolas Hernandez Nicolas Hernandez, 77, Milford, died at 6:57 a.m. July 20, 2022.

He was born Aug. 8, 1944. On Oct. 24, 1964, he married Belem Oviedo; she survives.

Also surviving are sons, Nicolas Hernandez Jr., Milford, and Raf Hernandez, Goshen; daughters, Rosita Pedroza, Maria Tienda, Sarita Hernandez, Mary Ellen Jackson and Violta Herrera, all of Milford, Mary Lou Hernandez, Happy Valley, Ore., and Anita Hernandez, Warsaw; 23 grandchildren; a great-grandson; sisters, Maria Dolores “Lola” Hernandez de Cazares and Eufemia Oviedo, both of Mexico, and Maria Weaver, Goshen; and brothers, Macario Hernandez and Isidro Hernandez, Mexico.

A funeral mass was held July 25 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Warsaw. Burial was in Milford Cemetery. Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Cora Marie Hyso Cora Marie Hyso, 84, Barbee Lakes, died July 24, 2022.

She was born Dec. 31, 1937. On July 24, 1970, she married Donnie Hyso, who preceded her in death.

Surviving are daughters, Carrie Schambers, Barbee Lakes, and Shari Cunningham, New Castle; two grandchildren; and a great-grandson.

Graveside services will be held at Beach Grove Cemetery, Muncie. Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster, is in charge of arrangements.

Clarence L. Jones Jr. Clarence L. “Sonny” Jones Jr., 94, rural Wabash, died at 12:16 a.m. July 26, 2022.

He was born January 17, 1928. On June 19, 1949, he married Virginia Parrett; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Sandy Jones, Leesburg, Karen Budney, Palm Desert, Calif., and Nancy Jones, Wabash; three grandsons; and four great-grandchildren.

Services were held July 29 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash.

Barbara Mae Keel Barbara Mae Keel, 83, South Whitley, died at 5:45 a.m. July 27, 2022.

She was born Feb. 6, 1939. On Nov. 24, 1956, she married Kenneth K. Keel; he survives.

Also surviving are her children, Pamela L. Jackson and Richard Keel, both of South Whitley, and Darla J. Lepley, Columbia City; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Callie Conrad; and a brother, Dwayne Stephens, Marion, Ohio.

Services were held July 30 at Smith

& Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley.

Burial was in South Whitley Cemetery.

Connie L. Kehoe Connie L. Kehoe, 83, Warsaw, died July 21, 2022.

She was born Oct. 1, 1938. On Sept.

2, 1960, she married Edward Kehoe, who preceded her in death.

Surviving are sons, Kim Kehoe, Odessa, Fla., and Kris Kehoe, Winona Lake; and a grandson.

Services were held July 30 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw.

Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Michael J. Kocik Michael J. Kocik, 90, Warsaw, died July 25, 2022.

He was born May 22, 1932. On Aug. 14, 1993, he married Lutie Vanover; she survives.

He is also survived by a daughter, Paula Wolfe, Pinckney, Mich.; a stepson, Earl Evans, Columbia City; five grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Services were held July 29 at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Warsaw. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Rudy Cante Lima Rudy Cante Lima, 56, Fort Wayne, died July 21, 2022.

He is survived by his mother, Andrea Lima Delcid; siblings, Salvador Cante, Catty Cante and Veronica Cruz; and a son, Abner Cante.

Visitation was held July 27 at Mungovan (Advantage) Funeral Service, Fort Wayne. Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Rebecca Mann Rebecca “Becky” Mann, 69, Warsaw, died July 22, 2022.

She was born March 30, 1953.

She is survived by her mother, Anna Mann, Warsaw; and siblings, William Mann, Francie Harrold and Charles Mann, all of Warsaw, and Susan Eichinger, Blackhawk, S.D. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Bethany Fellowship, War-

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BIRTHS Axell Lee Collins Destiny Ashbaucher and Dylan Collins, Ligonier, are the parents of a son, Axell Lee, born at 2:16 a.m.

July 21, 2022, at Goshen Hospital.

He weighed 8 pounds, 1.7 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Hayden Grant Troyer Jason and Amanda (Miller) Troyer, Nappanee, are the parents of a son, Hayden Grant, born at 8:27 p.m. July 22, 2022. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces.

Milan Jacob Miller Marcus and Vonda (Schwartz) Miller, New Paris, are the parents of a son, Milan Jacob, born at 4:02 a.m.

July 24, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 7 pounds, 7.5 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Milan joins a brother, Ethan.

Mateo Ricardo Flores Irene Benavidez and Carlos Flores, Ligonier, are the parents of a son, Mateo Ricardo, born at 6:48 p.m. July 24, 2022, at Goshen Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 11.9 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Trenton M. Martin Stanely and Dorcas Martin are the parents of a son, Trenton M., born at 6:13 a.m. July 25, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee.

He weighed 8 pounds, 4.5 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Natalie Clarie Hochstetler Reuben and Beth (Mullet) Hochstetler, Nappanee, are the parents of a daughter, Natalie Clarie, born at 5:07 p.m. July 27, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee.

She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

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OBITUARIES Continued from page 10 saw. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Rhoda Martin Rhoda (Martin) Martin, 87, New Paris, died July 27, 2022.

She was born April 3, 1935. On Oct. 9, 1955, she married Leonard B. Martin, who preceded her in death.

Surviving are her children, Keith Martin, Sauk Centre, Minn., Marcia Eberly and Donald Martin, both of Goshen, Patricia Heatwole, New Paris, Mary Beth Shaum, Milford, and Ernest Martin, Brooten, Minn.; 34 grandchildren; 73 great-grandchildren; a sister, Edna Brubacher, Goshen; a brother, Benjamin Martin, New Market, Va.; sisters-in-law, Mary Martin and Thelma Martin, Goshen; and a brother-in-law, James Bechtel, Goshen.

Services were held Aug. 1 at Yellow Creek Wisler Mennonite Church, Goshen. Burial was in Yellow Creek Wisler Cemetery. Rieth Rohrer Ehret Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa, was in charge of arrangements.

Bobby L. Musselman Bobby L. Musselman, 83, Elkhart, died at 10:15 a.m. July 23, 2022.

He was born Jan. 25, 1939. On Feb. 17, 1963, he married Helen E. Buckmaster; she survives.

Also surviving are daughters, Tonya Sponseller, Elkhart, Cynthia Brown, Water Valley, Ky., and Rebecca Michas, Warsaw; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Thelma Cantrell, Fort Wayne; and a sisterin-law, Judy Musselman, Ossian.

Services were held July 30 at Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen.

Frederick G. Olinger Frederick G. “Fred” Olinger, 69, National City, Calif., died May 6, 2022.

He was born July 29, 1952.

Surviving are brothers, Noel Olinger, Conway, S.C., John Olinger, North Manchester, and Anthony “Tony” Olinger, Lafayette; sisters, Mary Carter, Cincinnati, Ohio, Julie Wendel, South Whitley, and Clare Dials, Peru; sister-in-law, Marci Olinger; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass was held July 29 at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, North Manchester. Burial was at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, was in charge of arrangements.

Lewis Pennington Lewis “Carl” Pennington, 49, Warsaw, died July 19, 2022.

He was born April 6, 1973. On April 2, 2016, he married Leann Patterson; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Kaemon Pennington and Carly Pennington; stepchildren, Amber Amey, Kayla, Brandon and Logan; a brother, Michael Norrod; three nieces; a stepsister, Deborah Rogers; his mother, Betty Rogers; brothers-in-law, Roger, Alan and Adam Christner; and many extended cousins.

All services are private. McHattonSadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

grandchildren; and a brother, David Smith.

No services are scheduled at this time. Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Margaret M. Rapp Margaret M. (MacNary) Rapp, 87, New Harmony and Lake Wawasee, died July 20, 2022.

She was born Aug. 23, 1934. In March 1956, she married George Rapp; he survives.

She is also survived by sons, Dr. John Rapp and James Rapp; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Second Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis, with a gathering to follow. Leppert Mortuaries-Nora is in charge of arrangements.

Joel C. Sawyer Joel C. Sawyer, 59, Syracuse, died at 1:33 a.m. July 15, 2022.

He was born Dec. 6, 1962. On June 25, 2016, he married Tresa Alexander; she survives.

He is also survived by a daughter, Stephany Satoski; a son, Andy Sawyer; father-in-law, Tommie Alexander; daughters-in-law, Shawn Vaughn, Loren Staten, Kailynn Elder and Elizabeth Graykowski; and 21 grandchildren.

No public services are planned.

Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse, was in charge of arrangements.

Christopher Schmucker Christopher Thor Schmucker, 32, North Webster, died July 22, 2022.

He was born Nov. 9, 1989.

Surviving are his parents, Richard E. Schmucker, Pierceton, and Alyssa J. Ray-Schmucker, North Webster; paternal grandmother, Kandace Mae Schmucker, North Webster; maternal grandmother, Sue Ann Mitchell, Warsaw; brothers, Tyler Schmucker, North Webster, and Erick Schmucker, Columbia City; a sister, Abigail Cox, Cromwell; an aunt; an uncle; two nieces; a cousin; and several great-aunts and uncles.

No services are scheduled at this time. Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster, was in charge of arrangements.

Milo Raymond Shriver Milo Raymond Shriver, 85, Akron, died at 3:49 p.m. July 22, 2022.

He was born Nov. 30, 1936. He married Saraetta DeWitt, who preceded him in death in 1991.

He is survived by his companion, Loletta Stroud, Akron; daughters, Betsy Ashby, Akron, and Debbie Kelly, Argos; a son, Darrell Shriver, Akron; a brother, Jack Shriver, Silver Lake; sisters, Cheryl Shepherd, Rochester, and Barbara Coppock, Indianapolis;

10 grandchildren; and many greatgrandchildren.

Services were held July 28 at EarlLove Funeral Home, Akron. Interment was at Akron IOOF Cemetery with graveside military rites performed by the Fulton County Honor Guard.

Chad Christian Silveus Chad Christian Silveus, 45, Winona Lake, died July 22, 2022.

He was born Aug. 7, 1976. On Oct. 23, 1999, he married Fayth Mauk; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Nilsson Silveus, New Mexico, and Violet Silveus, Winona Lake; his mother, Kim Ring; and siblings, Stephanie Kelm, Ithica Gainey and Doug Yarian.

Services were held July 28 at Community Grace Brethren Church, Warsaw. Interment was in Palestine Cemetery. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Shirley Anne Spicher Shirley Anne Spicher, 86, Nappanee, died at 3:30 p.m. July 21, 2022.

She was born Jan. 5, 1936. On July 16, 1953, she married Nevil F. “Spike” Spicher. He preceded her in death May 25, 2018.

Surviving are her children, Jon Spicher, Brian Spicher and Bonnie Schaffer, all of Nappanee, and Wes Spicher, Fort Wayne; a son-in-law, Paul Herrell, Nappanee; 15 grandchildren; and

11 great-grandchildren.

Services were held July 28 at Nappanee Missionary Church Chapel.

Burial was in Stony Point Cemetery, Clunette.

James Stewart James Stewart, 61, Warsaw, died July 17, 2022.

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

Rachel E. Turner Rachel E. Turner, 97, Warsaw, died July 25, 2022.

She was born Jan. 9, 1925.

She is survived by a sister, Dolores E. Knouff, Warsaw; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held July 27 at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Jimmy Vandersaul Jimmy Vandersaul, 79, Columbia City, died at 2:19 a.m. July 26, 2022.

He was born June 30, 1943. On June 17, 1973, he married Eva Louis Sollenberger; she survives.

Also surviving are four nephews; three nieces; a sister, JoAnn McCoy, Columbia City; three sisters-in-law; and two brothers-in-law.

Services were held July 29 at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial was in Eberhard Cemetery, Columbia City.

Jovencio Veneracion Jovencio Veneracion, 70, Winona Lake, died July 13, 2022.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw.

Barbara Yoder Barbara Yoder, 86, Nappanee, died at 6:15 a.m. July 24, 2022.

She was born May 3, 1936. On Jan. 5, 1956, she married Delbert E. Miller, who preceded her in death May 13, 2008. On Oct. 27, 2010, she married Edwin Yoder, who preceded her in death Feb. 25, 2017.

She is survived by a daughter, Roeleta Borkholder, Nappanee; stepchildren, Katherine Yoder, Middlebury, Galen Yoder, Montgomery, Laura Eicher, Osceola, Fannie Yoder and Nancy Miller, both of Nappanee, and Stanley Yoder, Etna Green; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 41 stepgrandchildren; 109 stepgreatgrandchildren; a sister, Lydia Ann McDonald, Warsaw; a sister-in-law, Fannie Mae Mast, Goshen; and a brother-in-law, Marvin E. Miller, Nappanee.

Services were held July 27 at the Daniel Miller residence in Nappanee.

Burial was in West Union Center Cemetery, Nappanee. ThompsonLengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

COUNTY REPORT Court News Small Claims Kosciusko County The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: McArthur Counseling Center v. Ebony R. Acre, $541.12; Christopher R. Brock, $593.14; Emerson C. Butts Jr., $765.95; April D. Eigsti, $456.72; Melvin L. Pouch, $527.13; Ashley Rodewald, $594.43; Chasity B. Skaggs, $518.46; Scott A. Tinsley, $917.90 Ranger Materials Corp. v. Shane F. Dawson, $2,963.45 Hollar Dental Group v. Matt A. Everly, $510.75 Aegis Dental Group Warsaw P.C. v.

Kristin Hackworth, $775 DNF Associates LLC v. Michael R. Hollen, $652.86; Kathy Matheney, $2,363.14 RRC Properties LLC v. Joshua Malone, $6,621 Rent-A-Center v. Richard Todd, $3,616.04

Elkhart County The following small claims have been awarded in Elkhart County Superior Court IV, Judge Gretchen Lund presiding: McArthur Counseling Center v.

Kayla M. Palmer, Nappanee, $488.74 Goshen Community Schools v.

Whitney Yowell, Milford, $1,065.09

Civil Collections Kosciusko County The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Chris Kehler presiding: Discover Bank c/o Discover Products Inc. v. Mary C. Baker, $4,803.91 Bank of America NA v. Ashwin K. Choudhary, $6,239.35 Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Justin Donovan, $7,840.76; Victor Gutierrez, $12,415 Cavalry SPV I LLC v. Woody W. Hancock, $3,410.45 Glenbrook Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Diamond N. Holden, $14,818.79 Midland Credit Management Inc.

v. Brandon Juarez, aka Brandon Jaurez, $2,558.21; Ann M. Littlejohn aka Ann Ratliff, $904.96 Crown Asset Management LLC v.

Neil Lister, $857.88; Trent L. Tillman, $3,984.38 Unifund CCR LLC v. Jennifer I. Miller, $2,382.33 LVNV Funding LLC v. Jackie Rich, $1,457.27; Windell K. Slone, $2,554.53; David Stevens, $1,115.80 Capitol One Bank USA NA v. Renee S. Stahl, $4,011.70 Resurgent Receivables LLC v.

Richard Tackitt, $1,200.62

Elkhart County The following civil collections have been awarded in Elkhart County Circuit and Superior Court III: Midland Credit Management Inc. v.

Justin Mullins, Nappanee, $1,133.85; Gale Ottinger, Nappanee, $839.62 Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Amy Lewis, Wakarusa, $11,903.21 Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Cheri Steele, Nappanee, $23,181.38

Stephen L. Pollock Stephen L. Pollock, 67, Goshen, died July 25, 2022.

He was born June 25, 1955.

Surviving are brothers, David Pollock, Milford, Dale Pollock, Goshen, and Jerry Pollock, Constantine, Mich.

A memorial service was held July 29 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. Burial of cremated remains will take place at Violett Cemetery, Goshen, at a later date.

Doris E. Rackin Doris E. Rackin, 95, Winona Lake, died July 26, 2022.

She was born June 18, 1927. On Aug. 4, 1976, she married Bernard Rackin, who preceded her in death in 1988.

Surviving are her children, Nancy Lake, Jeanne Via and William “Bill” Wossum; her honorary daughter, Gaylene Lloyd; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; five great-great-

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18037 E. 150N, Pierceton. Tractors, equipment, truck, antiques. Auction manager: Brent Ruckman, (260) 6092155. bidmetzger.com

Online Only Auction Bid now through 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10. 106 E. 2nd St., South Whitley. Ranch home with garage, two bedrooms, one bathroom, large backyard with two sheds. bidmetzger. com

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12105 N. 400E, North Manchester.

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chambers across the state for their accomplishments.

The Kosciusko Chamber was awarded for creating entertaining marketing, specifically their comedic Instagram Reels that have reached nearly 10 million people on social media so far in 2022. They also received an award for partnering with one of their members, Kensington Digital Media, to host Bizz Buzz, a weekend radio show featuring three Kosciusko County businesses each week.

Their third award recognized them for providing the only fingerprinting location in Kosciusko County. In the last year, the chamber staff has fingerprinted over 3,000 people, helping them gain employment.

At the ICEA annual conference last week, the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce was also recognized as a top finalist for the Indiana Chamber of the Year for the second year in a row. The Kosciusko Chamber finished in second place both years.

Chamber President and CEO Rob Parker said, “The Kosciusko Chamber is blessed to have such a great team of individuals on its staff. This recognition from ICEA reflects the professionalism, creativity and excellence delivered by the team every day. I could not be more proud of their dedication to serving our members in such innovative, caring and dynamic ways.”

6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15. 201 S. First St., Pierceton. Open house: 5:306 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12. Three bedroom home with wraparound porch, large living room, galley kitchen, dining room, office, master bedroom, mudroom and two bedrooms upstairs.

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Online Auction 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17. 8442 S. SR 15, Claypool. Country home on 9 acres with pole barn, fenced pasture, antiques, household goods. bidmetzger.com

Real Estate and Personal Property Auction 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21. Open house: 5:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17. 615 S. 325E, Warsaw. 7.5 acres offered in two tracts. Country home, pole barn and building site. Bicycle parts, antiques, tools, primitives, household goods, lawn and garden equipment, MCM furniture, appliances and more.

Auction manager: John Burnau, (574) 376-5340. bidmetzger.com

Online Only Real Estate Auction Bid now through 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23. Open house: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 16. 2664 N. 800W, Warsaw. Custom built home on 4.2 acres with walk-out basement, four bedrooms, two baths, open concept kitchen, living and dining rooms with stainless steel appliances and built-in stone fireplace. Basement is finished except for ceiling with additional bedroom and large recreation room. Two-car attached garage. bidmetzger.com

Garatoni School helps small business owners thrive Ivy Tech launched the new Garatoni School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the fall of 2021, and it is already making a difference for Indiana entrepreneurs. The Garatoni School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation was launched in partnership with Regional Innovation and Startup Education to provide an entrepreneur certificate in as little as two semesters.

“Even before the pandemic, small businesses were struggling to find success, often because owners had a passion and a skill for developing a great product or service, but they lacked the tools needed to effectively run the business,” said Dr. Ronda Taylor, dean of the Garatoni School of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Ivy Tech. “Our program is set up to provide practical skills they can put into action immediately around topics such as marketing, financials, human resources and legal considerations.”

According to the Small Business Administration, about half of all small businesses fail within their first five years. Common reasons include inadequate funding, poor planning and manage-

ment missteps.

The certificate program is available at campuses in Indianapolis, Bloomington, South Bend and Fort Wayne, with plans to extend the offering this fall to Columbus, Lake County and Evansville. Currently, 75 students are part of the first four cohorts that began in fall 2021, and at least 120 are expected to enroll this spring in a new set of cohorts.

The program provides courses and resources for coaching, mentorship and even an “Ivy Shark Tank” experience where entrepreneurs can pitch investors for funding their business.

Students can work toward a certificate program (16 credit hours), a technical certificate (31 credit hours) or an associate of applied science degree (60 credit hours).

In Indiana, there are more than half a million small businesses and they employ more than 1.2 million people.

To learn more about the program, visit ivytech.edu/study-entrepreneurship/index.html. Registration for the next eight-week term beginning March 23 is still open for students.

State Farm donates $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County Local State Farm agent, Ot Schroeder, Warsaw, demonstrated what it means to be a Good Neighbor by helping his community.

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“State Farm employees and agents have been each challenged to perform 100 Acts of Good by our 100th anniversary in June 2022.”

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First Sergeant Coffie retires after 42 years

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After 36 years, Warsaw Lt. Rockey is retiring It was a bittersweet day Wednesday for the Warsaw Police Department and a new retiree.

Lt. Steve Rockey completed his final duty day for the city of Warsaw on July 13. The police department held a luncheon for Rockey with members of Rockey’s family, officers and city officials in attendance.

Police Chief Scott Whitaker spoke on behalf of the department, thanking Rockey for his 36 years of service and sharing some laughs about memories from all these years. Additionally, Whitaker presented Rockey with a plaque, as well as his duty weapon, which is customary for retiring police officers.

Mayor Joe Thallemer was on hand to thank Rockey for his years of service and said he looks forward to Rockey’s continued service to the city of Warsaw in his new role working for the Warsaw Municipal Airport.

Another recent retiree, Chuck Hodges, who transitioned from police work to continued service to Warsaw with the street department, shared several stories from years past in their exploits with working the job and specialized training.

Prior to beginning civilian law enforcement, Rockey entered the U.S. Army on May 11, 1983, and successfully completed military police school at Ft. McClellan, Ala. From there, Rockey served in Germany with the 709th Military Police Battalion. He completed his tour of duty with the Army in San Antonio, Texas.

In July of 1986, Rockey joined the Warsaw Police Department as a dispatcher awaiting an opening on the street. In September of that year, he officially began as a probationary patrolman.

On June 29, 1994, Rockey was one of several officers who arrived at a horrific scene and a dark day in this city’s history. On that day, Kosciusko County Sherrif’s Det. Sergeant Phil Hochstetler, investigating a burglary, attempted to interview a suspect and was shot and killed on East Clark Street in Warsaw. The suspect then turned the gun on his two children, killing them as well.

It turned into a massive and exhausting manhunt that ended in a hail of bullets in downtown Warsaw three days later. Rockey was instrumental in stopping the killer that day, who was shot and killed by multiple officers at the end of a slow-speed pursuit that came to a stop at the intersection of Detroit and Market streets.

For his actions that day, Rockey was awarded the department’s Medal of Honor and Meritorious Conduct.

In the fall of 2000, serving as corporal on the second shift, Rock-

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The injuries sustained in that violent attack kept him off work for around six months. Rockey received a Purple Heart award for that incident.

Due to the events experienced with the murder of Hochstetler, the city police and the sheriff’s office created the county’s first SWAT team. Rockey was one of the original officers on that team and served in that capacity from 1995 to 2009. During that time, his specialty was a breacher for the team and serving as a team leader.

Rockey was instrumental with the city’s Motorcycle Patrol Unit.

While the motorcycle was a consistent tool for enforcement over the years, it had fallen dormant in the late 1990s. In the early 2000s, the unit was revamped with the addition of a Harley Davidson. Rockey was one of a handful of officers who logged many hours of enforcement and service on the motorcycle. As he reminisced, he stated that was one of his favorite things he will miss in this job.

Rockey has served as a corporal, sergeant and patrol commander during his 36 years. He has worked on all shifts but retired as the midnight shift supervisor, where he has been for the last several years.

We are so thankful for all he has done for the city and the department, and we are excited for this new chapter in his life, as he will transition back to working in sunlight.

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Wednesday, July 13, marked the end of an era 42 years in the making. After more than four decades, First Sergeant Gary Coffie is set to retire from the Indiana State Police.

Coffie moved from Kankakee, Ill., to Indiana to become a member of the 39th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy. After graduating on July 6, 1980, Coffie was assigned to the Ligonier Post where he patrolled Noble County until that post closed in 1982. After the closure, Coffie was assigned to the brandnew Bremen Post where he was assigned patrol duties in Elkhart County.

Beginning in 1983 Coffie spent a year in undercover drug investigations before going back to road patrol in 1984. Over the past four decades, Coffie has been promoted several times. In 1985 he was promoted to corporal at the Bremen Post where he served until his promotion to squad sergeant in 1989.

Over several years, Coffie supervised troopers in Elkhart and St. Joseph counties. Coffie was ultimately promoted to serve as the first sergeant at the Bremen Post

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During his four decades with the Indiana State Police, Coffie served as a field training officer, field training officer coordinator and hostage crisis negotiator; he served as team leader from 1995-2010. Coffie has been a fixture at the Indiana State Fair, where he worked 22 years in a row.

First Sergeant Coffie lives in Elkhart County with his wife, Gloria. The Indiana State Police wish him the best in retirement.

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MILESTONES Elkhart County 4-H Fair Home and Family Arts Open Class contest winners Local contest winners from the 2022 Elkhart County 4-H Fair Home and Family Arts Open Class contests: Antiques/Vintage, salt & pepper shakers — second place, Nancy Thwaits, Syracuse; Apron Contest, Fashionable and Functional — second place, Donna Hibschman, Syracuse; third place, Elaine Mast, Nappanee.

Children’s Corner, Handicrafts, any item — Reed Gardner, Syracuse, participant, non-competitive category; Creative Arts, Animals (oil, acrylic, synthetics, watercolor, or pastel) — first place, Sweepstakes, Grand Champion, Cheryl Ringler, Syracuse; Portraits (oil, acrylic, synthetics, watercolor) — second place, Cheryl Ringler, Syracuse; Landscape (oil, acrylic, synthetics, watercolor) — second place, Cheryl Ringler, Syracuse.

Culinary Arts-Baking, Candy, Other — first place, Sweepstakes, Linda Weybright, Syracuse; Foods Preservation, Canning, Fruit, Berries — second place, Carl Lauster, Winona Lake; Fruit, Other Than Above — first place, Carl Lauster, Winona Lake; Jams/Preserves, Strawberry — first place, Linda Nicolai, Syracuse; Jams/Preserves, Other Than Above — second place, Linda Weybright, Syracuse; Juices, Tomato — first place, Linda Weybright, Syracuse; Meat, Poultry — first place, Sweepstakes, Doris Biller, Nappanee; Peppers, Hot — first place, Linda Weybright, Syracuse; Pickled Products, Other Than Above — first place, Carl

Lauster, Winona Lake; Relishes, Other Than Above — second place, Doris Biller, Nappanee; Sauces, Sauce, Chili, Taco, Salsa — third place, Doris Biller, Nappanee; Sauces, Spaghetti — second place, Doris Biller, Nappanee; Vegetable, Beans, Green or Yellow — second place, Doris Biller, Nappanee.

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Fine Beading, Jewelry — second place, Rachel Miller, Silver Lake; Hand Embroidery, Any Fiber, Pillowcases — first place, Linda Nicolai, Syracuse; Miscellaneous Needlework, Knitting Maching, Any Item — first place, Jamie Schroeder, Warsaw; Quilts, Individual Quilts, Mixed Techniques, Small or Large Quilts, Hand or machine construction, Machine quilted — second place, Sherryl Tobias, Nappanee; Quilts, Team or Group Quilts, Large Quilts Pieced, Machine — third place, Elaine Egging, Etna Green; Sew-

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Letter to the editor Zoning dispute Dear Editor, On July 11, the Elkhart County Planning Commission sent a rezoning request to the Elkhart County Board of Commissioners, recommending its approval at the upcoming Aug. 15 meeting. The proposal was put forward by Northern Lakes Investment Corporation to rezone a 14-acre site just south of US 6 on CR 21 to allow for the construction of a large trailer transfer yard.

The yard would have its entrance on CR 21 which is an unimproved dirt road in the unincorporated area of the county in question. It would extend to the border of the Horizon Estates subdivision to the west.

Area homeowners are uniting in opposition to the proposal, with their organization being spearheaded by AFBEC, the Alliance For

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a Better Elkhart County. AFBEC has undertaken communitywide direct mailings, launched a website and podcast, erected signs and is hosting a petition and opposition rally at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5 at the Milford Community Building.

AFBEC plans to present a petition directly to the County Commissioners opposing the proposal at the public hearing prior to the vote.

We are in no way anti-business, but this is a proposal to place a heavy industrial transport operation in the backyards of well over 100 Elkhart County homes in an area that is zoned A-1. Besides the extremely serious safety issues which the placement of the proposed trailer marshaling yard presents (and I reference our website for detailed information on that and other issues), industrial de-

velopments of this nature destroy property values and salability. Such activities are necessary to Elkhart County, but heavy industrial uses belong in industrial areas where established infrastructure exists to support them.

The entire proposal is incredibly ill-conceived and inappropriate, but the Elkhart County Planning Commission turned a deaf ear and a blind eye to our valid objections and did not require any answers to them from NLIC’s spokesperson. To add insult to our injury, we adamantly oppose being fenced in, much like a prison yard, with industrial chain link and razor wire.

We are left with no alternative but to stand in vigorous organized opposition.

Sincerely, James Otis, Milford