the Paper - August 9, 2023

reinvigorates dying movie theater industry

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, movie theaters, especially locallyowned ones, have struggled to stay afloat. Many consider movie theaters a dying industry since streaming services provide access to hundreds, if not thousands, of movies within the comfort of your own home, for the price equivalent to one movie ticket per month.

Consider the uninspiring film choices at the box office, frequently remakes or sequels, audiences were not exactly running to buy tickets. That is, until Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” debuted on the same opening day, July 21.

The idea of “Barbenheimer” originated on TikTok, possibly as a joke but quickly snowballed into a worldwide trend of seeing both movies on the same day. The interesting juxtaposition of the two films would surely make an unforgettable viewing experience.

“Barbie” is about the classic, lovable doll trying to find her purpose in Barbieland but also the real world.

“Oppenheimer” is about the Manhattan Project and the creation of the atomic bomb.

The double-feature trend made movie theaters more money than they might have expected. Typically, movie theatres see little to no profit

from the sale of tickets, because this money goes toward paying the distributor rent for the film. However, “Barbenheimer” has a run time of nearly five hours. Concessions were flying off the shelf, which is where the movie theaters actually make their profit.

box office in 2019.

“People came up to the counter asking for ‘Barbenheimer,’” said Becky Dome, manager of North Pointe Cinema. “Although it has died down a little, there’s still a lot of sales for ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer.’”

“I worked opening weekend of

$80.5 million during opening weekends. It is safe to say the general public craves original, creative media on the big screen.

“Barbenheimer” has quickly secured its spot in the hearts of viewers, because both movies hold a rating more than 90% “fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes, a movie-rating website. To put this accomplishment in perspective, cult favorite movies, like Kenny Ortega’s “Hocus Pocus” and Joe Pytka’s “Space Jam” hold lower Rotten Tomatoes scores, 37% and 43% respectively.

Since the Writers Guild of America is on strike and Hollywood is at a stand still, it is unclear if there are more original movies on the horizon.

After seeing the success of “Barbie,” Mattel has announced its plans to make 45 more toy-based movies, with main characters including Polly Pocket, Uno, Magic 8 Ball and Viewfinder.

If each film is as successful as “Barbie,” Mattel might be on the brink of creating a cinematic universe that rivals the success of Marvel and DC.

“This was easily our biggest opening weekend since probably ‘Avengers: End Game,’” said Riley McCormick, manager of North Point Cinema, 1060 Mariners Drive, Warsaw. “Every theater was packed.”

“Avengers: End Game” hit the

Barbie and Oppenheimer and it was so busy I had to start escorting people to their theaters and seats,” Levi Jones mentioned.

With the success of both films, Forbes reports “Barbie” grossed $162 million and “Oppenheimer” grossed

However, no release dates have been announced and with the writer’s strike, timelines are ambiguous and hazy.

To learn more about the “Barbenheimer” trend, search the “Barbenheimer” hashtag on TikTok. To find “Barbenheimer” show times, visit northpointecinemas.com.

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Hickok places third overall in Mrs. Agriculture USA

“Homemaking looks very different today than it did in the 1950s and early 60s,” stated Lauren Hickok, Goshen. “In this day and age, many of us work outside the home. However, homemaking is not about having a perfect house or menu.

“But it is about making priorities that are important to the family. For example, even though I work outside the home, I strive to provide a homemade dinner each evening for my husband.”

Hickok was third overall at the 2023 National Miss Agriculture USA competition. She also received “Young Homemaker of the Year” at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair.

“Running for Mrs. Agriculture USA this year brought me out of my comfort zone. I’ve never been involved in anything like it before. However, I’ve always wanted a platform in which to present agriculture in a positive light. After all, we can all be involved in agriculture, whether we’re farmers or planting a small garden.”

Urged on by her younger sister Emily Parcell, Hickok signed up to be the Indiana representative. Receiving the title of 2023 Indiana Mrs. Agriculture USA, she was off to the national competition in

Mantua, Ohio.

“I arrived at the competition on Thursday, June 15. That evening I competed in the ag wear portion of the competition. I dressed up as a lumberjack, since Indiana is known for its hardwood industry.”

Friday was a very busy morning and evening for Hickok. “In the morning was the judges’ interview and also our opportunity to give our speech. Our topic was: ‘What agriculture means to me.’ I explained that I grew up in a farm family. I was a member of FFA and 4-H. Because that was a way of life in our family, and still is, agriculture has a big influence on me. I graduated high school and attended Huntington University, majoring in agribusiness management.”

The ladies were back on the farm that evening, where the competition was held. “We had the formal-wear portion, introduction, and impromptu question. The question they asked me was what my greatest achievement was as a Miss Indiana Agriculture USA queen. I explained that I attended a roundtable discussion about the Farm Bill at Huntington University. Sen. Mike Braun was a panelist speaker, and I had the opportunity to meet him.”

Brittany Kirsch from Michigan was the 2023 National Mrs. Agri-

culture USA. The runner-up was Alyssa Stamm from Ohio. “When they called my name as third overall I was thrilled. There were about 50 of us competing. Placing was a great honor.” Hickok is planning to run again in 2024.

“I have been making appearances at county fairs in Indiana and other festivals. I even assisted with the Elkhart County 4-H Livestock Skillathon this year.”

She and her husband Dakota are co-chairs of the Young Farmers and Ag Professionals, part of the Elkhart County Farm Bureau board. “Elkhart County Farm Bureau was my sponsor for the competition.” She is also part of Friends and Neighbors Homemakers Club, Goshen.

Hickok works for Miller Poultry in Nappanee. “It is something I am familiar with. We raised chickens when I was growing up. At Miller’s I work in the office doing data entry and other administrative work.”

Her hobbies include crocheting, baking and vegetable gardening. “We’re all involved in agriculture in one way or another,” she concluded.

Preserve it now, enjoy it later

Join Purdue Extension Master Home Food Preservation instructor, Karen Richey, to learn the basics of canning through an in-depth lecture and interactive discussion. This program is being offered from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, in person at the Purdue Extension Elkhart County office.

If you would like to attend the

Stillwater Hospice is thrilled to announce our partnership with Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice. As a combined organization we provide palliative, hospice and grief support services in 12 northeast Indiana counties. We are a locally based, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting patients and families who are facing serious illness. Call today to learn how Stillwater Hospice can support you and your loved ones.

7:30 PM August

program, register by calling Jenn at (574) 533-0554 or emailing fink24@purdue.edu. Registration is required by Aug. 18. This program and all programs of the Purdue University Extension Service are open to everyone. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, call the office.

Gloomy skies do not dampen Dixie Day fun

The thunderstorms and gloomy skies did not dampen any Dixie Day fun July 29. The day kicked off with the Sailors and Mermaids 5K run.

The male’s overall winner was Brian Shepherd, 57, with a time of 18:24.29 and the woman’s overall winner was Yvette Rojas, 26, with a time of 18:42.67. Second place overall male was Filemon Perez, 45, with a time of 18:34.37 and second place overall woman Jody Brown, 48, with her dogs Dilly and Flash with a time of 23:39.03. To check your official race time, visit arrowliveresults. com/SailorsandMermaidsDixieDayDash5K.

Once the runners crossed the finish line, the real fun began.

Food vendors lined up down West Washington Street, selling some fair food classics like doughnuts, kettle corn, cheeseburgers, barbecue, lemon shake-ups, ice cream, milkshakes and a couple Mexican food trucks were parked toward the end.

Artisan vendors were spread out down West Washington Street and across Pilcher’s front lawn selling incredible, local handmade art. Dixie Day-goers could find everything from homemade baked goods, cutting boards, wood work, crocheted goodies and more.

The car and truck show took place on the Mermaid Festival grounds. Rows of vintage and shiny cars and trucks lined down on the grounds.

Other Dixie Day events included a dunk tank and a scavenger hunt that brought participants all around Dixie Day, and of course, a ride on the Dixie.

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Kosciusko County prosecutor urges safety, school bus awareness

As summer break draws to an end, it’s nearing that time of year when children will be heading back to school.

Returning to school can be exciting for kids, and their parents, and it also means school buses return to the roads.

Kosciusko County Prosecutor

Brad Voelz is urging drivers to take precautions and be aware of their surroundings. Ignoring school bus stop arms can have tragic or fatal consequences, as this community knows all too well.

In Indiana, it’s against the law for motorists to pass a bus that’s stopped and has its red lights flashing with the stop

arm extended.

Unfortunately, school bus stop arm violations are all too common in Indiana. Voelz wishes to remind us all to slow down around school buses and in school zones, and to always make a full stop when the school bus stop arm is extended and the red lights are flashing.

A national survey in 2022 found almost a third of buses recorded stop arm violations. During the one-day survey, 6,665 bus drivers from 195 school districts in Indiana counted and reported stop arm violations throughout the day. In total, drivers recorded an unbelievable 2,041 violations, according to the National School

Bus Illegal Passing Driver Survey.

Disregarding a school bus stop arm is a Class A infraction, which could result in a fine of up to $10,000 and a license suspension up to one year. Recklessly passing a stop arm is a criminal offense, which could result in jail time. The punishment is much more severe, up to years in prison, if injuries or death occur as a result of the reckless passing.

“There is absolutely no excuse for ignoring school bus stop arms,” said Voelz. “For kids and our community to be safe, we must all take this seriously. Please pay attention, be patient, and slow down.”

‘Coolest Thing Made in Indiana’ contest taking entries

Makers of things ingenious, interesting and off the wall, it’s time to see if you’re the coolest of them all.

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Art in Action — Art with religious themes

As we learned last week, art surrounds us and often had its roots in religious depictions. Many artists over time, such as Dali and Edward Hicks, have tried to capture Noah’s Ark and the Biblical flood. What a difference in the styles of these two artists.

This week, let’s travel back in time to the art of Hicks. Born in April 1870, his youth was quite traumatic. His wealthy grandfather lost the family’s riches in the Revolutionary War. Hick’s mother died when he was only 18-monthsold. He was then raised by a friend of his mother who trained him in her Quaker beliefs, a knowledge that impacted his life greatly.

At age 13, Hicks became an apprentice to the Tomlinson brothers who were to train him in the craft of coach painting. In 1800, well trained, he left to begin as an independent coach painter, then worked for Joshua Canby, a coach maker. He began a downward spiral going against his Quaker upbringing.

He criticized himself in his memoirs. His life seemed to straighten up when he returned to his Quaker roots, later marrying a Quaker woman named Sarah Worstall. By 1812, he became a minister, traveling through Philadelphia as a Quaker preacher, but he soon realized his growing family required more income. He changed his art business, once again doing work that was more commercialized. He made a better income but it was upsetting some in his Quaker background who felt it deviated from their plain traditions and customs.

Hicks, attempting to please everyone (which is usually impossible) gave up and tried to provide for his family by farming while painting in the style his Quaker friends felt was acceptable. His abilities as a farmer were not financially successful.

Knowing his wife was expecting

their fifth child, several relatives and friends encouraged Hicks to return to decorative painting. He saved his family’s fortunes and increased his success as, not a Quaker minister but as a Quaker artist. Around 1820, Hicks sealed his popularity by creating the first of his numerous paintings depicting “The Peaceable Kingdom.” Edward Hicks is one of the most famous Folk Artists of the Colonial Period. His work can be found in multiple museums and is enjoyed by all visitors.

Exhibits

• Sam Hoffman at Warsaw City Art Gallery. His talent for incorporating historical elements into his paintings is unique and refreshing. This exhibit is free to attend. The address is 102 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw, and is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. except for holidays.

• Van Gogh Immersive Experience. Experience his paintings in large scale and organized according to study (self-portraits, trees, etc.). Open until Aug. 10. Located at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Expo III, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Get tickets at vangoghfortwayne.com.

• Lakeland Art Gallery. Brenda Stichter and Tom Zuber are exhibiting their artwork titled “Marks, Lines, and the Movements Within.” Free to attend. Located at 302 Winona Ave., Warsaw, LAA is open 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. WednesdaySaturday.

The Indiana Chamber’s third annual “Coolest Thing Made in Indiana” competition is back and combines the state’s proud manufacturing tradition and passion for basketball. Entries are being accepted for the Hoosier Hysteria-style single elimination tournament at indianachamber.com/ coolest. Entry is free; nominations will be accepted through Tuesday, Oct. 10.

To participate, a company does not need to be headquartered in Indiana, but the product entered must be manufactured in the state. Businesses are limited to having one product nominated.

Online fan voting determines the winner of each match up. The tournament tips off in late October and concludes in November.

“Each year, we are pleased to see the wide range of companies — large and small — that take part and proudly show off what they are known for. It’s wonderful recognition for them and helps us showcase all the great products that are home grown right here,” said Indiana Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Brinegar. “It’s this variety of manufacturing that continues to help our economy thrive. We encourage both longtime manufacturers and budding entrepreneurs to participate.”

Janus Motorcycles of Goshen took top honors in the inaugural competition. In December, the Indiana Chamber honored Maple Leaf Farms, Leesburg, for its roast half duck.

The winning company will receive a feature article in the Indiana Chamber’s BizVoice magazine and an invitation to appear on the organization’s “IN Chamber” podcast. Awards for the top finishers will be presented at the 2023 Best IN Manufacturing Awards Luncheon Wednesday, Dec. 13, at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.

“The Coolest Thing Made in Indiana” and “Indiana’s Best Places to Work in Manufacturing” pro-

grams are supported by spirit sponsor, Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership; gold sponsor, Kalenborn Abresist Corp.; and silver sponsor, Evonik Corp.

Tippecanoe Labs.

Additional sponsorships are available for the event; contact Tim Brewer at (317) 496-0704 or tbrewer@indianachamber.com.

Kosciusko Master Gardeners invite public to final seminars of season

The Kosciusko County Master Gardeners Association has just two more gardening seminars scheduled for the 2023 season.

On Monday, Aug. 14, local master gardener Connie Street-Fribley will lead a discussion about how attendees’ vegetable gardening went over the summer. Participants will be able to share their experiences and learn from one another. Street-Fribley took master gardener classes in 2015. Her specialty is flower bed gardening with hostas and lilies. Her lily received Best of Show in the open class flower division during this summer’s Kosciusko County Fair.

On Monday, Sept. 18, local master gardener Steve Koontz will talk about growing house-

plants and edibles indoors, as well as growing microgreens and soil-less gardening of lettuces and herbs. He will also discuss how to choose good plants at the store, watering schedules, light requirements, growing succulents, nutrients, getting rid of pests, and more. Koontz took master gardener classes in 2015, and his specialty is indoor gardening.

Both seminars are open to the public. They run from 7-8 p.m. and will be held at the Robin Hood Community Center, 1436 Camelot Drive, Winona Lake. It’s not required, but signing up at www.bit.ly/2023ML would be helpful. For questions, send an email to kcmganswers@gmail. com.

Air National Guard, Army veteran named Veteran of the Month

A Warsaw man who served in both the U.S. Army and Indiana Air National Guard was named August’s Kosciusko County Veteran of the Month.

James Whitaker was honored at the Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Aug. 1, in the courthouse’s old court room. Kosciusko County Veteran Service Officer Darryl McDowell presented Whitaker with a certificate and read biographical information on him, including the following.

On Aug. 7, 1944, Whitaker was born to Albert and Cynthia Whitaker in North Manchester. He was a member of the Silver Lake High School Class of 1964, with his brother, Sam, noting Whitaker “excelled” in basketball.

In December 1964, Whitaker joined the U.S. Army. He did his basic training at Fort Knox in Ken-

tucky, with his advanced individual training at Fort Dix, N.J.

From April 1965 to July 1966, Whitaker was stationed in Korea near the Demilitarized Zone. Afterward, he was sent to the home of the United States Army Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. There, Whitaker arranged bus transportation for academy Army cadet events located in the lower 48 states.

In December 1967, he was honorably discharged, with the rank of sergeant/E-5.

Whitaker would serve in the military again when he entered the Indiana Air National Guard in 1979. He was deployed to Kuwait during the Gulf War.

Whitaker retired from the Air National Guard in 2003, having attained the enlisted rank of master sergeant/E-7 and a combined 24 years of military service.

In his civilian life, Whitaker worked as a mechanic for Uniroyal.

He then was employed by W.J. Carey Construction Co. for five years. In 1976, he started his own construction company, D and J Con-

struction, retiring in 2003. Whitaker and his wife, Barbara, spend their winter months in Florida.

“I’m not very good at speaking, but … thank you for everything,” said Whitaker, after he received his certificate.

APC ponders pod problems, possibly draft new ordinance

Pondering pod usage, violations and possibly a new ordinance were discussed at the regular meeting of the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission Wednesday, Aug. 2.

APC Director Matt Sandy said, “They are showing up everywhere. A lot of them,” Sandy shared, “are on commercial and industrial properties.”

Contractors often use pods, he said, for a variety of reasons.

Pods are defined as shipping containers, such as a standardized, pre-fabricated, reusable steel structure designed for transportation such as a rail car.

“The prices are so low at $3,000 per unit sometimes,” Sandy explained as to their popularity.

Under the current zoning ordinance, some are in violation. Sandy said, “We are currently enforcing them now.”

However, Sandy said his goal

is to not have any violations.

“It’s about where they are placed and use is the key,” he said. “There’s factors that need to be addressed. It (new ordinance) is basically (needed) to clear up some current problems.”

Other counties do allow pods but with limits. For instance, Sandy said Wabash County has quite a detailed, four-page shipping container condition policy. Wabash has regulations for agriculture, industrial and commercial permitted uses.

However, two board members said those regulations would not go over well in this county.

After reviewing Wabash’s official conditions, Mike Long and Mike Kissinger agreed.

“We want to be business friendly,” Long said.

APC board member Bob Conley suggested Sandy draft a new ordinance based on the board’s suggestions, and it will be reviewed at the next meeting.

Timothy Postima’s petition is for preliminary plat approval, a two-lot subdivision, for an agricultural II tract of ground. The property is located on the north side of CR 300 North, north of CR 175 East in Warsaw.

One remonstrator said he had some concerns. Mark Tenner, who lives on CR 300N, said he doesn’t want anything that will affect his property value.

“I don’t want to see a mobile home or a trailer on there,” he said.

Sandy said his office could not regulate the usage since it is zoned agricultural II. Mobile homes are allowed, he said.

Postima’s request was eventually approved.

The board gave a favorable recommendation to rezone Matthew and Lindsey Dunithan’s property from a residential district to an agricultural district.

The property is located on the south side of CR 900 North, east of CR 550 East in Syracuse. There are four lots rezoned residential already. Only two parcels need to be rezoned ag.

The couple has a home-based business, Denny’s Pump Service, in order to fix fire truck pumps on occasion.

Neighbors said they don’t have a problem with the rezoning nor do two fire chiefs, Mickey Scott and Jeremy Likens. The case was approved.

Marcia Borkholder’s petition is to rezone five acres from an

agricultural district to an agricultural II district. The property is located on the east side of CR 150 East, 200 feet southeast of CR 350 North in Warsaw. Her son wants to buy three acres and she wants two acres to live close to him. The case was approved.

Both rezonings go before the

county commissioners at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15.

Sandy introduced Andy Heltzel, the county’s new assistant planner. He is an Akron resident and Tippecanoe Valley High School 2019 graduate. He is from Fulton County.

The next meeting is at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6.

Manchester University announces fall

‘Values, Ideas and The Arts’ series

Manchester University will be offering more than a dozen programs in its “Values, Ideas and the Arts” series this fall. Presentations are at 11 a.m. Mondays in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus, unless otherwise noted. They are free and open to the public.

Aug. 28: Manchester University President Stacy Young welcomes students to the 2023-24 academic year. The longtime opening convocation tradition features faculty in full regalia and the president’s welcoming address.

Parkview stresses importance of water safety to prevent drowning

Though summer is nearing an end, Parkview Health — along with the family of a young boy who survived a drowning earlier this year — is urging area residents to not let down their guard when it comes to water safety.

A drowning is any incident in which a person’s breathing is impaired due to submersion in a liquid; often, but not always, it results in death. Drowning is the singleleading cause of death among children ages 1-4 and a top cause of death among teens. Children can drown in as little as a few inches of water, whether that’s a bathtub or bucket, in a backyard swimming pool or at the lake.

No single device or solution can fully erase the threat of drowning, but Tony GiaQuinta, MD, Parkview Physicians Group Pediatrics, stresses proactive steps are the best way to protect children.

When around water, whether large natural bodies of water or even small kids’ wading pools, children should be supervised at all times by an adult, GiaQuinta said. Barriers that separate children from water, such as fences, gates or ladder locks and/or motion alarms, also provide another layer of protection in case a child wanders

away from adults while they are occupied.

When out at the lake or on a boat, children should always wear a life jacket and should only swim in safe, supervised places, like a public beach or within a designated swimming area. Adults should not be swimming or supervising children if they’ve been drinking alcohol.

“I like to tell families: never assume supervision,” GiaQuinta said. “When lots of adults are around water, we tend to let our guard down, assuming everyone is watching, when in fact no one is. Be very deliberate to have a ‘water watcher’ at all times when children are around pools, ponds, or lakes.”

Education is also important. Children can begin taking swim lessons even as toddlers, while parents should be trained in CPR and water rescue in case of an emergency.

“Summer should be a fun time for families, but having fun in the pool or at the beach also means remembering to be safe around the water,” GiaQuinta said. “Parkview is always ready to help in an emergency, but following these safety tips can help you avoid an emergency in the first place.”

Sept. 4: Manchester alumnus Luke Bentley shares how he turned his degree into a passport for life as mens head volleyball coach at William Penn University. He started the program there and led the team to a national championship.

Sept. 11: Author and podcast host, Dave Zirin, explores the politics of 21st century sports. Great controversy has been raised by the outspokenness of athletes on a host of social issues, especially racism; Zirin argues that we need to listen.

Sept. 18: North Manchester McKee Mortuary owner and Manchester alumnus, Joe Egner and Andy Clayton, executive director and chief executive officer of the Indiana Funeral Directors Association, will speak about how their profession draws on a wide and deep array of duties and challenges, from composing obituaries to preparing counseling sessions on grief.

Sept. 25: Emmy award-winning documentary filmmaker, Oscar Guerra, screens his film “After Zero Tolerance,” the story of a Honduran family’s struggle to reunite after being separated at the U.S.Mexico border. The film will be followed by a question-and-answer session with Guerra.

Oct. 2: Nathan Harmon, founder of Your Life Speaks, explores the development of inner strength during college, emphasizing the importance of work ethics, priorities, being intentional, time management and a healthy balance.

Oct. 7: Tanglewood Marionettes presents “The Dragon King,” an underwater fantasy based on Chinese folklore, during homecoming at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, in Wine Recital Hall.

Oct. 9: Drag queens, Neon Van Ryan and Dixxie Licious, perform, reflect on their coming-out experiences and speak about the politicization of drag. Both attended Manchester, and Neon Van Ryan is a graduate.

Oct. 11: Screening of “The Best We’ve Got,” a 90-minute documentary celebrating the life of Major League Baseball player and human rights activist, Carl Erskine. The film highlights topics of race in the MLB and Erskine’s work with Special Olympics.

Oct. 23: Margaret Elwell, assistant professor of peace studies at Bethany Theological Seminary, digs into questions of the speeds of peace and violence for people concerned about enacting justice and building peace in our time.

Oct. 30: MU religious studies

Associate Professor, Justin Lasser, and student members of Pagans of Manchester discuss misconceptions surrounding contemporary paganism and discrimination against those in the religion.

Nov. 6: Former political prisoner and veterinarian, Denis Antonio Garcia Jiron, and political asylum requester, sports writer and Manchester graduate, Camilo Velasquez, analyze the events that occurred in Nicaragua in 2018 and their repercussions on the country’s population, the migration, the U.S. policies toward the regime, the forced exile of more than 300 opponents of the regime, and possible solutions to a political coup.

Nov. 13: Professor Emeritus Leonard Williams reflects on his experience living and teaching in Doha, Qatar, for two years. Williams taught political science (prelaw) at Manchester from 1982 until he retired in 2020. He later accepted the Qatar position.

Nov. 27: Manchester Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Kyle Watson, who is also a Manchester graduate, explores what life was like before antibiotics and the story of how penicillin was discovered and developed for common use, and looks at the future of antibiotic therapy.

Dec. 4: Performance by The Fort Wayne Dance Collective. Details to be determined. For more information about individual presentations and the organizers, visit manchester.edu/ academics/VIA.

O BITUARIES

Wendy Irene Benzing

Wendy Irene Benzing, 78, died July 28, 2023.

She was born Feb. 8, 1945. On Nov. 1, 2005, she married Norman Benzing; he survives.

Also surviving are sons, Robert Brumfield, Leesburg, and Ryan Helser, Warsaw; sister, Carla Bullock, Durham, N.C.; a cousin; stepsons, David Benzing, Norman Benzing Jr. and Michael Benzing; seven grandchildren; three great-granddaughters; three nieces; three nephews; nine stepgrandchildren; and 17 stepgreatgrandchildren.

The family is grieving privately. No services are planned at this time.

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

Robert Lee Clay

Robert “Bob” Lee Clay, 88, Warsaw, died at 2:57 a.m. July 31, 2023.

He was born June 12, 1935. On June 12, 1960, he married Juanita Ann Franks. She preceded him in death June 24, 2019.

Surviving are sons, David Clay, Seymour, Dan Clay, Columbia City, and Steve Clay, Taylor, Texas; five grandchildren; and brother, John Clay, Warsaw.

A private family graveside service was held at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Robert Lee Denton

Robert Lee Denton, 86, Warsaw, died at 5:47 p.m. Aug. 1, 2023.

He was born March 19, 1937. On May 29, 1963, he married Barbara Johnson Chiddister, who preceded him in death Feb. 28, 1985. On Oct. 22, 1988, he married Sandra Sue Kain Banghart; she survives.

Also surviving are sons, Foy Banghart, Tim Banghart and Frank Banghart, all of Mentone, and Donald Chiddister, Goshen; daughters, Beth Williams, Rochester, Penny Banghart, Katina Robinson and Tammie Denton, all of Warsaw, Pam Shaffer, Angola, and Michelle McKee, Goshen; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; brother, Francis Denton, Goshen; and sisters, Ethel Weaver and Carolyn Hapner, both of Syracuse.

Services were held Aug. 9 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial was in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, with military rites conducted by active duty members of the Air Force Honor Guard.

Ora Frederick Detwiler

Ora Frederick “Fred” Detwiler, 92, Bloomington, formerly of Warsaw, died Aug. 1, 2023.

He was born March 29, 1931. On Oct. 23, 1951, he married Patricia J. Lemmon; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Kenneth L. Detwiler, Bloomington, Lawrence E. Detwiler, Hartsville, and Sharon K. Sanders, Greentown; seven grandchildren; and 12 greatgrandchildren.

Services were held Aug. 7 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw. A graveside service followed at

Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, with military rites conducted by members of the American Legion Post 49 and VFW Post 1126, both of Warsaw, and active duty members of the Marine Honor Guard.

Charles R. Fawley

Charles R. Fawley, 85, Warsaw, died Aug. 1, 2023.

He was born June 3, 1938. On Sept. 22, 1957, he married Norma Ellis, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Fawley; son, Robert Fawley; two grandchildren; a great-grandson; sister, Donna Wiles; and half sister, Twylla Tolley.

Services were held Aug. 9 at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Warsaw. Burial was in Leesburg Cemetery.

Margaret Ruth Fink

Margaret Ruth (Pinkham) Fink, 83, Nappanee, died at 2:15 a.m. July 30, 2023.

She was born June 18, 1940. On May 3, 1972, she married Ralph “Bud” D. Fink; he survives.

Also surviving are her children, Pamela Betzoldt, Tecumseh, Mich., Cindy McLaughlin, Pendleton, Mike Fink, Wolcottville, and Randy Verberkmoes, Antwerp, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and brother-in-law, Paul Thatcher, Clarkston, Mich.

Services were held Aug. 4 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Burial was in Union Center Cemetery, Nappanee.

Dona Marie Hall

Dona Marie Hall, 72, Warsaw, died Aug. 3, 2023.

She was born Aug. 8, 1950.

Surviving are daughters, Jessica Fisher and Christy Coonce; sons, Joseph Coonce and Jeremy Fisher; brother, Patrick Swain; sister-in-law, Della Swain; an aunt; five grandchildren; and her best friend.

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

Robert D. Jackson

Robert D. “Skip” Jackson, 95, Bourbon, died Aug. 1, 2023.

He was born Aug. 11, 1928. On June 1, 1948, he married Shirley Nunemaker; she survives.

Also surviving are sons, Jerry Jackson, Noblesville, and Jim Jackson, Bourbon; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth Ellen Alderfer, Lafayette.

Services were held Aug. 5 at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bourbon.

Virgina Lee Johnson

Virgina Lee Johnson, 76, Ligonier, died at 2:08 p.m. Aug. 2, 2023.

She was born Dec. 1, 1946.

Surviving are her children, Rick Johnson, Indianapolis, and Sarah Prater, Ligonier; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and siblings, James L. Blake, Howe, and Patricia L. Morris, LaGrange.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier. Burial will be in Oak Park

Cemetery at a later date. Family and friends will be received from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at the funeral home.

Roger Lee Keppler

Roger Lee Keppler, 79, Campobello, S.C., formerly of Warsaw, died July 30, 2023.

He is survived by a daughter, Monica R. Temple Parris; sisters, Marlene Anne Keppler Walker and Eileen Ruth Keppler Schue; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; 16 nieces and nephews; 38 great-nieces and nephews; and 38 great-greatnieces and nephews.

Per his request, no services will be held.

Petty Funeral Home, Landrum, S.C., was in charge of arrangements.

William L. King

William “Bill” L. King, 72, LaFontaine, died at 10:15 p.m. July 28, 2023.

He was born May 1, 1951.

Surviving are sons, Kenneth King and James King, both of Wabash, and Kalib Wilson, Tulsa, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a brother, Walter King III, Warsaw.

A graveside service was held at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion. McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, was in charge of arrangements.

Jonathan Ray Martin

Jonathan Ray Martin, 49, Wakarusa, died at 6:35 p.m. July 25, 2023.

He was born April 13, 1974. On June 2, 2018, he married Susannah Ramer; she survives.

He is also survived by a son, Kyle; his mother, Mable Martin, Wakarusa; brothers, Rodney Martin, Goshen, Burnett Martin, Bremen, Earl Martin, Prescott, Mich., and Keith Martin, Au Gres, Mich.; sisters, Sheryl Wenger, Marlette, Mich., Donna Hoover, Goshen, Berdena Hoover, Elkhart, Karen Shaum, Nappanee, Jane Shaum, Akron, Glenna Martin, Ashland, Wis., and Rosanne Martin, Elkhart; 81 nieces and nephews; and 139 great-nieces and nephews.

Services were held Aug. 2 at Cornerstone Mennonite Church, Nappanee. Burial was in Cornerstone Mennonite Church Cemetery. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa, was in charge of arrangements.

Hernando L. Martinez

Hernando L. Martinez, 90, Fort Wayne, died at 6:15 p.m. July 28, 2023.

He was born April 13, 1933. On July 20, 1985, he married Felicitas Martinez; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Hernando Martinez, Olga Martinez, and Tony Gonzalez, all of Toledo, Ohio, Eduardo Martinez, Maumee, Ohio, Daniel Martinez, Fort Wayne, and Sara Pineda, Fort Wayne; seven grandchildren; a sister, Eulalia Martinez, Austin, Texas; and brothers, Fred Martinez, Columbus Grove, Ohio, and Marlin Martinez, Brownsville, Texas.

Services were held Aug. 2 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. A graveside service with military honors followed at Sparta Cemetery, Kimmell.

Corrina Messick

Corrina Messick, 62, North Webster, died July 25, 2023.

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

James Edward Overbey

James Edward Overbey, 73, Claypool, died at 1:53 a.m. Aug. 3, 2023.

He was born Sept. 7, 1949. On Aug. 9, 1969, he married Mary Bell Manns; she survives.

He is also survived by a son, James Overbey, Silver Lake; daughters, Cathy Luther, South Whitley, and Patty Lyons, Bourbon; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Bobby Overbey, Dyersburg, Tenn., and Johnny Overbey, Henderson, Tenn.; and a sister, Brenda Over-

bey, Dyersburg, Tenn.

Services were held Aug. 8 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial was in South Whitley Cemetery.

Joan Perez

Joan Perez, 67, Warsaw, died July 31, 2023.

She was born Feb. 27, 1956.

Surviving are sons, Nathan Perez and Brian Perez, both of Fort Wayne; a brother, Rocky Rotrock, Salina, Kan.; a sister, Bev Bickel; and two grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Linda K. Roberts

Linda K. Roberts, 79, North Webster, died July 27, 2023.

She was born Jan. 24, 1944.

She is survived by a granddaughter; two great-grandsons; sisters, Barb Freel and Cheryl Hoppel; brother, Roger Miller; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

A memorial service was held Aug. 3 at Titus Funeral Home of North Webster.

Ellen J. Ruppel

Ellen J. Ruppel, 81, Ligonier, died July 29, 2023.

She was born Oct. 14, 1941. She married Henry Ruppel, who preceded her in death Oct. 16, 2015.

Surviving are sons, Randy Ruppel, Roanoke, Va., and Brad Ruppel, Ann Arbor, Mich.; four grandchildren; and a sister, Carol Simmons, Bloomington.

Services were held Aug. 3 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial was in Oak Park Cemetery.

Danny Allen Strevy

Danny Allen Strevy, 78, North Manchester, died July 30, 2023.

He was born Oct. 13, 1944. On Sept. 10, 2004, he married Wilma J. Lemler Hudson; she survives.

Also surviving are brothers, Fredric Strevy, Grand Haven, Mich., and Rusty Strevy; and sister, Melody Gressett, Grand Haven, Mich.

A military service was held Aug. 4 at Halderman Park, North Manchester. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, was in charge of arrangements.

Barbara Louise Strickler

Barbara Louise Strickler, 91, formerly of Syracuse, died July 13, 2023.

She was born Feb. 13, 1932.

She is survived by her daughter, Marsha Gaspari; and two grandchildren.

You may send cards of condolence to: 2111 Hauser Road, Lewisville, NC 27023. A celebration of life will be held in Elkhart later this year.

Shirley Jean Strock

Shirley Jean Strock, 81, North Webster, died Aug. 2, 2023.

She was born March 28, 1942. She married Dennis Strock, who preceded her in death.

Surviving are her children, Jim Strock and Sue Weibler; four grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; brother, Steve Seybert; and nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 8056 E. 500N, North Webster. The memorial service will immediately follow.

Chasity Taylor

Chasity “Chas” Sloderbeck Taylor, 42, Warsaw, died July 30, 2023.

He was born Oct. 8, 1980.

She is survived by her mother, Rita; pops, Eddie; nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles; and all of her bubbies and baby sisters.

A gathering of family and friends will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 19, at 452 W. Clearwater Drive, Warsaw, with a celebration of life service beginning at noon.

McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Susan K. Toumey

Susan K. Toumey, 66, Syracuse, died at 2:34 p.m. Aug. 2, 2023.

She was born March 8, 1957. On Aug. 27, 1983, she married John Toumey; he survives.

Also surviving are sons, Matt Bammerlin, Goshen, and Jeff Toumey, Syracuse; six grandchildren; her mother, Josephine “Jo” LaVine, Bourbon; a brother, Roger LaVine, Elkhart; and a sister, Janet LaVine, Plymouth.

Services were held Aug. 7 at Nappanee Missionary Church Worship Center. Burial was in Bremen Cemetery. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

John Henry Thompson

John Henry Thompson, 44, Wakarusa, died at 1:39 a.m. Aug. 1, 2023.

He was born Nov. 16, 1978.

Surviving are sons, Jeremiah Thompson and Maverick Tennant, both of Mishawaka, John Henry Thompson Jr., Wakarusa, Caleb and Quinn Thompson, both of Bristol; two grandsons; parents, Mike and Robyn Thompson, Wakarusa; brothers, Chad Thompson, Bremen, and Chris Lutz, Mishawaka; sister, Sarah Jackson, Wakarusa; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services were held Aug. 5 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Cremation will take place and inurnment will take place at a later date.

Rebecca Thompson

Rebecca “Becky” Thompson, 70, died July 31, 2023.

She was born Nov. 8, 1952. On April 15, 1978, she married Jim Thompson, who preceded her in death in 2012.

She is survived by a son, Steven Thompson, Syracuse; sister, Candice Walls, Syracuse; and sister-in-law, Patricia Thompson, North Webster.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at Solomon Creek Cemetery, just south of Benton.

Skyelar N. Vandegrift

Skyelar Nykole Vandegrift, 18, Goshen, died at 7:30 a.m. July 27, 2023.

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Isla Magdalene Hochstetler

Michael and Lillian (Hochstetler) Hochstetler, Nappanee, are the parents of a daughter, Isla Magdalene, born at noon July 28, 2023. She weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces.

Jacob Isaiah Schwartz

Kenneth and Diane Schwartz, Nappanee, are the parents of a son, Jacob Isaiah, born at 12:11 p.m. Aug. 2, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 8 pounds, 9.5 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Katy Jolise Bontrager

Lavon and Elaine (Yoder) Bontrager, Goshen, are the parents of a daughter, Katy Jolise, born at 9:39 p.m. Aug. 2, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Lavon and Ruth Yoder, Topeka. Paternal grandparents are Harley and Carolyn Bontrager, Middlebury.

Katy joins a sibling, Jace Michael. Kade Westyn Zimmerman

Eric and Shondella (Martin) Zimmerman, Mentone, are the parents of a son, Kade Westyn, born at 7:11 a.m. Aug. 4, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20 1/4 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Leon and Brenda Martin, Goshen. Paternal grandparents are Devon and Doreen Zimmerman, Claypool.

Kade joins a sibling, Ashlyn.

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She was born Feb. 9, 2005.

Surviving are her parents, Adam and Jay Vandegrift, Goshen; siblings, Christina Bush, Battle Creek, Mich., Michael Stiles Jr., Goshen, and Maryssa Heckathorn and Andrea Trueblood, both of Nappanee; a niece; grandparents, Rick and Susan Vandegrift, Wakarusa, and Mary Moore, Mottville, Mich.; and aunts, uncles and lots of cousins.

Visitation was held Aug. 1 at Rieth Rohrer Ehret Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa.

Kenneth Richard Wolf

Kenneth Richard Wolf, 96, Osceola, died July 20, 2023.

He was born Oct. 1, 1926. On Nov.

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1, 1947, he married Netha Virginia McCaskill. She preceded him in death Sept. 20, 2017.

Surviving are his children, Kenneth Wolf, Elkhart, Don Wolf, Osceola, twins Larry Wolf, LaPorte, and Jerry Wolf, Sierra Vista, Ariz., Virginia Durfee, Bartlow, Fla., and James Wolf, Girdler, Ky.; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; siblings, Dean Wolf, Warsaw, and Lois Jacobson, Osceola; and sister-in-law, Helen Wolf, South Bend.

Family and friends will gather from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Northside Church of the Nazarene, 53569 CR 7, Elkhart. Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, is in charge of arrangements.

County to use over $1.1 million for recreational projects, Sidney broadband

before the county leaders.

Court News

Small Claims

Kosciusko County

Progressive Paloverde Insurance Co. v. Omar T. Ahualt, $3,622.99

Plenaries

James-Dunn

Jennie Lynn James, 58, Warsaw, and Marcus Jody Dunn, 63, Warsaw

Lee-Yocum

Kosciusko County leaders have agreed to spend more than $1.1 million of the county’s American Rescue Plan Act funds on county recreational projects and broadband internet in Sidney.

The choice was made at a special joint meeting of the county’s ARPA committee, county commissioners and county council Tuesday, Aug. 1.

Leaders had to decide at the meeting how to spend $1.2 million of the county’s overall ARPA funds from the federal government they had set aside last year, via the county’s participation in the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program.

The state created HELP to assist local governments with spending their ARPA money on projects to better their communities in four specific areas: advancing E-connectivity; enhancing quality of place; promoting community wellness; and strengthening local economies.

Kosciusko County was selected to participate, and county representatives invited any of the county’s cities and towns to take part as well, with Mentone, Milford and Pierceton agreeing.

Through HELP, the county has a community coordinator, Amy Roe, who is helping guide those in the area through the process.

She Michiana Council of Governments’ Zach Dripps, who is also helping with the process, were present at Tuesday’s meeting.

Also at the meeting were Kosciusko County Parks and Recreation Board members and representatives with Kosciusko REMC and Kosciusko Connect, who brought project suggestions

As Kosciusko County Commissioner and ARPA Committee Member, Cary Groninger, noted at the start of the meeting, leaders could only chose from projects they had already narrowed down through the HELP process, having outlined them in what is called a strategic investment plan.

Those presented Tuesday consisted of: creating a greenways and blueways trail plan for the county; extending the Chinworth Bridge greenway westward; putting in a boat launch at James Lake; and allowing KREMC and Kosciusko Connect to install fiber for broadband internet in Sidney.

The county agreed to spend $80,000 on the trail plan, with Winona Lake also planning to contribute $30,000 for it. It also opted to spend $750,000 for the Chinworth Bridge Greenway project and $302,798.45 for the fiber to Sidney.

Part of the amount for KREMC and Kosciusko Connect, or $42,000, includes laying fiber for constructing a fourth supplemental, public safety communications tower at Sidney, with leaders noting current issues with the other towers reaching there due to the landscape.

Leaders discussed not doing the boat launch as they need to have the greenways and blueways plan done before they can plan for it.

The monies allocated a total $1,132,798.45. As Groninger also mentioned, leaders had to spend at least $1 million of the set aside funds to ensure a match of the same amount from the state via HELP. The county has agreed to give those matching funds to Mentone, Milford and Pierceton to assist with its HELP projects.

Salvation Army holding ‘Back to School’ drive for families in need

The Salvation Army is holding its annual “Back to School” drive to help families in need.

“We are seeing a growing amount of parents and grandparents who are raising children requesting assistance,” said Envoy Ken Locke, administrator.

Containers will be available to collect supplies at both entrances of the Walmart Supercenter, 501 Walton Blvd., Warsaw.

The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Snow & Sauerteig LLP v. Krystal Brubaker, $3,703.46; v. Kierstin Bullington, $1,460.62; v. Kelly Corn, $3,376.69; v. Sara Cotton, $10,000; v. Donald P. Dill, $1,268.38; v. Linbeth Doggendorf, $737.76; v. Caitlin Downton, $472.94; v. John Faught, $4,677.45; v. Burnis A. Flannery, $5,737.52; v. Victoria Gonzales, $4,372.60; v. Citlali Gonzalez, $3,630.37; v. Robert Irwin, $2,901.46; v. Elaine Lackey, $6,000; v. Alexus C. Lisenby, $6,000; v. Kaytlyn Lodewegen, $871.13; Thomas Allen Long, $2,929.46; v. Bridget Miller, $5,908.36; v. Shelley A. Miller, $5,908.31; v. Kimberly Moyer, $1,921.77; v. Rebecca Overlander, $6,000; v. Nicole Pearson, $6,000; v. Angela Perry a/k/a Trager, $6,000; v. Damien Petersen, $4,038; v. Heather Raypole, $800.30 Catherine Shepherd, $747; v. Shaun Sisk, $647.37; v. Bill R. Slone, $2,536.20; v. Kody Wahlig, $6,000; v. Nealy Wallace, $1,799.29 April Ware, $6,000; v. Bobbi Jo Williamson, $526.22; v. Haylie A. Winter, $531.53; v. Erica A. Wright, $10,000 Warsaw Health System LLC d/b/a Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Jose Chapa, $2,047.10; v. Itanya Coon Kauffman, $2,815.51; v. Alisha Denney, $1,257.01; v. Matthew Everly, $557.08; v. Robert Gonzalez, $3,667.73; v. Maria Marshall, $4,481.44; v. Alan McCrum, $6,352.84; v. Ashley Rodewald, $1,212.28; v. Michael Varney, $3,325.60

General Audit Corp. v. Charles Hinders, $1,066.60

Civil Collections

Kosciusko County

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

Absolute Resolutions Investments LLC v. Cassandra M. Barrett, $2,512.27

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Randy Bays, $1,425.12; v. Charlotte Boose, $3,999.13; v. Matthew S. Jamison, $3,414.30; v. Kristina E. Patrick, $1,112.89

Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Jeri L. Leitch, $18,457.68; v. Karen Prater, $5,562.26; v. Wesley R. Teer, $15,134.45; v. Victoria Timmreck, $11,828.57; v. Elizabeth Webber, $9,877.97

UHG I LLC v. Tomara A. Purdy, $2,316.46

Discover Bank v. Jesse Hutcherson, $7,264.11; v. Joel McNicholas, $4,429.24; v. Lori Spriggs, $5,268.48; v. Brandon Tapp, $7,740.38 Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v. Mark Gagnon, $686.71; v. Victoria Grise, $7,880.05; v. Paul Higdon Jr., $595.31; v. Joel Rodriguez Juarez, $1,440.24

Mortgage Foreclosures

The following mortgage foreclosures have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: PennyMac Loan Services LLC v. Jerry M. Hall, $80,583.98 Crossroads Bank v. Melissa Robinson, Ryan Robinson, $40,585.70 Farmers State Bank, n/k/a Horizon Bank v. Melissa Robinson, Ryan Robinson, $36,473.60

The following plenary has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court One, Judge Karin McGrath presiding: Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance a/s/o Travis and Jo Anna McCoy, $12,045.96

Superior Court III

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

Speeding — Ricardo Hernandez, Warsaw, $160.50; Trent P. McDonald, Wabash, $160.50; Alan D. Stephens, Warsaw, $160.50; George P. Ruckman, Winona Lake, $160.50; Emily G. Ruiz, Akron, $160.50; Samuel G. Lozier, Pierceton, $160.50; Tiffany A. Davis, Warsaw, $160.50

Failure of occupant to use safety belt — Lawrence E. McClelland, Warsaw, $25; Orville M. Haney, Claypool, $50; Kylie M. Cook, Nappanee, $25; Dalia L. Gomez, Warsaw, $25; Travis L. Konkle, Warsaw, $25; Omar

F. Ponce, Warsaw, $25; Randal A. Patrick, Warsaw, $25; Lilly M. Brodbelt, Bourbon, $25; Travis E. Meade, Warsaw, $25; Jose P. Patino, Warsaw, $25; Daniel T. Taylor, Mentone, $25; Ruben C. Lopez, Warsaw, $25; Adam L. Keener, Milford, $25; Mark

D. Wildman, Warsaw, $25; Shane A. Nickerson, Etna Green, $25; Tommy

K. Hatfield, Winona Lake, $25; Linda

M. Dilling, Winona Lake, $25; Pavle

Popovic, Warsaw, $25; Michael D. Shockley, Huntington, $25; Staccia

M. Grover, Huntington, $25; Austin

W. Long, North Webster, $25; David

E. Porter, Winona Lake, $25; Christopher Beall, Rochester, $25; Jason G. Lee, Warsaw, $25; Brian D. Parker, Warsaw, $25; Kevin A. Carr, Nappanee, $25

No operator’s license in possession — Aiden K. Lozier, Silver Lake, $160.50

Failure to register — Dakota L. Gibbs, Warsaw, $160.50

No valid driver’s license — Carlos Stinfer, Pierceton, $160.50; Brian

C. Gallagher, North Webster, $160.50

Driving while suspended — Kennedy L. Templeton, Warsaw, $185.50

Disregarding lighted signal — Rebekah M. Dixon, Mentone, $160.50

Driving left of center, no valid driver’s license — Gavino M. Aguilar, Warsaw, $185.50

Speeding, unsafe start, improper passing — Teddy L. Shiver, Warsaw, $210.50

Federal motor carrier safety regulation violation — Travis A. Fugate, Pierceton, $235.50

Marriage Licenses

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

Ann Torpy: Bays-Shoemaker

Keegan Andrew Bays, 23, Warsaw, and Sarah Nicole Shoemaker, 25, Warsaw

Charles David Lee, 36, Warsaw, and Ellen Leota Yocum, 35, Warsaw Adams-Newman

Richard Darwin Adams, 58, North Webster, and Denise Lynette Newman, 58, North Webster

Ault-Garber

Daken Daniel Ault, 23, Warsaw, and Katherine May Garber, 21, Warsaw

Furman-Yoder

Karie Kristen Furman, 27, Warsaw, and Andrew Jackson Yoder, 28, Warsaw

Stammen-Conn

Isaac Jordan Stammen, 26, Rochester Hills, Mich., and Gabriell AnnMarie Conn, 26, Warsaw

Rodenbeck-Kelley

David Allen Rodenbeck, 67, Syracuse, and Denise Jean Kelley, 60, Syracuse

Puckett-Books

Beth Renae Puckett, 33, Syracuse, and Thomas Allen Books, 33, Syracuse

Denney-Pass

Kaylee Rose Denney, 20, Warsaw, and Tristan James Pass, 22, Leesburg

Beldon-Cook

Tyler David Beldon, 28, Warsaw, and Elilah Nicole Cook, 24, Warsaw Zimmerman-Kelsheimer

Madelyn Kate Zimmerman, 22, Milford, and Ezra Clay Kelsheimer, 21, Warsaw

Burton-Fritz

Charity Burton, 37, Claypool, and James Fritz, 36, Claypool Clingenpeel-Troy

Stephen John Clingenpeel, 72, Warsaw, and Clare Elizabeth Troy, 71, Warsaw

Marriage Dissolutions

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

Eckel — Juli A. Eckel, Warsaw, and Marc T. Eckel, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 10, 1996; no separation date was given. One minor child.

Popenfoose — Jon P. Popenfoose, Warsaw, and Megan Popenfoose, Warsaw. They were married June 26, 2010; no separation date was given. Four minor children.

Thomas — Heather Thomas, Mentone, and Tommy Thomas, Mentone. They were married July 24, 2021, and separated July 20, 2023. No minor children.

Holloway — Chris Holloway, Warsaw, and Conya Holloway, Warsaw. They were married July 14, 2009, and separated Feb. 1, 2023. No minor children. Scoles — Janice Lynn Davis Scoles, Syracuse, and Gary Stephen Scoles, Warsaw. They were married July 28, 1984, and separated Aug. 31, 2015. No minor children.

Cervantes-Cervantes-Vega — Rafael Cervantes, Warsaw, and Leslie Cervanates-Vega, Warsaw. They were married July 15, 2017, and separated Aug. 1, 2023. No minor children.

The Salvation Army would also welcome canned and dry goods to help with the increasing demand in its Choice Pantry.

“This is an expensive time of the year for families so any help we can provide is greatly appreciated,” Locke said.

The containers will be at Walmart until Monday, Aug. 14, or can be dropped off at The Salvation Army, 501 E. Arthur St., Warsaw.

Evictions

The following evictions have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Sherri Makinson v. Olivia Hall, $3,165; v. Brandon Martin, Nichole Nickles, $9,340; v. Cyle Wallen, $6,682

Civil Torts

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

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

DIRECTV Stream - Carries the most local MLB Games! Choice Package $89.99/mo for 12 mos Stream on 20 devices at once. HBO Max included for 3 mos (w/Choice Package or higher.)

No contract or hidden fees! Some restrictions apply. Call IVS 1-866-859-0405

Wicker Repair C420

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

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My Caring Plan has helped thousands of families find senior living. Our trusted, local advisors help find solutions to your unique needs at no cost to you. Call 866-511-1799

Diagnosed with lung cancer & 65+? You may qualify for a substantial cash award. No obligation! We’ve recovered millions. Let us help! Call 24/7

1-877-707-5707

HughesNet - Finally, super-fast internet no matter where you live. 25 Mbps just

$59.99/mo! Unlimited Data is Here. Stream Video. Bundle TV & Internet. Free Installation. Call 866-499-0141

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

EMPLOYMENT

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TOM’S

$ SELLING $ YOUR TIMBER?

Deal direct with Quality Hardwood Products Inc.! No commissions or hidden fees.

Providing over 50 years of top value and services to our timber customers. Quality Hardwood Products will manage and harvest your timber in the best interest for the present and also for future timber sustainability.

or 260-578-6255

Pet Services Q020

Are you a pet owner? Do you want to get up to 100% back

Health Aids P140

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

Health/Fitness P150

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Parkinson’s Support Group to meet Aug. 11 in Warsaw

The Parkinson’s Support Group of Warsaw will meet from 6:307:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at the administrative offices of Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital, formerly Kosciusko Community Hospital.

This month, Chris Fancil, emergency medical services division chief for the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, will talk about the Care Program and how it impacts and can improve lives.

Each monthly meeting is an opportunity for participants to learn from professionals and spe-

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

LEISURE, RECREATIONAL

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cialists in the community, receive answers to questions, share experiences and encourage one another.

Open to all members of the community, the support group meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month, except December, at the administrative building/classrooms of the hospital; look for Door No. 20. A parking lot is located on Provident Drive.

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

Misc.

P UBLIC A UCTIONS

Deborah Gray Live Auction

10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. 11821 S. 890W, Akron. Appliances, furniture, antiques, advertising, lawn equipment, zero turn mower, gun safe. Visit metzgerauction.com or call Auction Manager Gary Spangle (574) 5511768 for more information.

Hochstetler Auction

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

Commercial Real Estate Auction

Monday, Aug. 21. Guaranteed sale with an opening bid of $175,000. High visibility corner with development po-

tential, 18,000 square feet. For more information, call (260) 982-0238.

Online Real Estate Auction

Open house 5:30 — 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21. Sells absolute. No reserve. Bid online at bidmetzger.com.

Online Cropland Auction

6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22. Farm with 30 acres offered in two tracts: 6 acres and 24 acres. Located south of US 30 at the intersection of CR 325E and Wooster Road. For bidding and information, visit bidmetzger.com or call (260) 982-0238.

Live Simulcast

Real Estate Auction

6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23.

Country home with pole barn in

wooded setting. 3.4 acres. Located at 11605 Richard Road, Churubusco.

Open house 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13. More information at bidmetzger.com.

Auction Manager Rainelle Shockome (260) 341-4801.

Real Estate Auction

6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29. 502 N. First St., Pierceton. 8,000 square foot. Brick church with development potential, two adjoining lots offered separately or in combination. For more information, call Jason Conley at (574) 527-6330.

Online Only Auction

6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30. 8.8 acres of recreational land, located northwest of South Whitley off SR 5 on CR 800S. Bid online at bidmetzger. com. Auction Manager John Burnau (574) 376-5340.

Online Only Auction

10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1 — 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7. 2.31+ acres on the Tippecanoe River. Zoned residential. Located on SR 15, 1.7 miles north of US 30 at Clearwater Dr. and SR 15. Bid online at schraderauction.com. Call auction managers Gary Bailey (260) 417-4838 or Phil Wolfe (260) 2481191 for private inspections.

Bart’s Watersports Auction

6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5 at North Webster Center Community Hall. Business, inventory, store, office, warehouse and 75+ acres available in 6 tracts. Inspection dates 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 4-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28 and 2-4 p.m. Tuesday. Sept. 5. Online bidding available at schraderauction.

POPENFOOSE PUBLIC AUCTION

4554 E 300 N - WARSAW, IN

TRACTORS BACKHOE

1981 (131166) Versatile 555 4 WD tractor, 3 pt. w/quick hitch, PTO, 3 hyds., 18.4-38 rubber w/duals, 2951 hrs. on tach;

1982 (886316) Case 4890 4 WD tractor, 3 pt. w/quick hitch, no PTO, 4 hyds., 20.8-38 rubber w/duals, 4708 hrs. on tach; 1966 (8299414) Case 1030 D tractor, open station, W.F. front wts., 3 pt. w/quick hitch, PTO, 2 hyds., 18.4-38 rubber w/ duals, 3505 hrs. on tach; 1969 (8356908) Case 1030 D tractor, cab, 3 pt., W.F., PTO 2 hyds., 18.4-34 rubber, 3799 hrs. on tach; 1956 (88071) Ford 860 gas tractor, 3 pt., w/Kelly loader; 1948 (G6157) ACG (Grasshopper) tractor w/cult. & plow; 1952 (230549) AC WD 45 tractor w/W.F. (no engine – parts); Case 530 Backhoe, gas, w/5’ material bucket & 2’ hoe bucket. IMPLEMENTS — TRAILERS

Case/IH 4800 30’ field cultivator w/harrow; White 20’ chisel plow; NH 22’, 9” spacings, 20” blades, rock flex disc; JD 2800 3 pt. on land 8 bottom toggle trip plow; Brillion 16’ pull spring tooth harrow; JD 750 15’ 24 drop drill w/progressive no till attachment & loading auger (Ser # 014607); JD 7000 12 row 30” planter (no fert.); JD 3 pt. 2 R planter; JD 208 8 R planter (parts); Westgo 3 pt. 8 RN Danish tine cultivator; 3 pt. 500 gal. poly tank sprayer w/24’ boom; 3 pt. 9’ spring tooth harrow; Woods 7200 3 pt. 6’ finishing mower; Ford 3 pt. 7’ sickle bar mower; JD 3 pt. 3-14” plow; T.S. 3 pt. 5’ disc; hay spears for loader bucket; 3 pt. 24” post digger; quick hitch grader blade; 3 pt. Carry All w/100 gal. fuel pump E. motor; 3 pt. wire stringer; Goosen 3 pt. chipper/shredder; IH 52’ hyd. lift elevator; Parker 4800 500 bu. gravity wagon w/Knowles 12 T gear & 16.5L-16.1 rubber; JD 643 6 RN corn head; D B hay rake; 26’ steel bed flat rack wagon w/Kory 12T gear; (2) 20’ wood flat rack wagons w/Kory 12 T gear (1- needs floor); Silage wagon w/roof & 10 T gear ®; 150 bu. gravity wagon w/6 T gear (box ®); (2) NI manure spreader ®; NI gravity box ®; MC Farm dryer ®; 10’x6’ utility trailer ®; 16’x6’ gooseneck stock trailer ®; 92 Wil-RO, Inc. 20’x7 ½’ gooseneck stock trailer ®; several other pieces of equip. for scrap; several good metal cattle, hog, pipe gates & 1000 or more steel post; several piles scrap. (® stands for rough).

DODGE 3500 1 TON DUALLY – 1965 MERCEDES – PRO-TRAK TRAILER – PONTOON – FISHING BOAT

2013 Dodge 3500 4 WD crew cab, dually, Cummins Turbo 6.7 D engine, AM trans., white color, body good, 376,690 miles; 1965 Mercedes 220 SE, fuel injected, AM trans., 4 door w/55,259 miles; Pro-Trak gooseneck tandem axle 16” rubber flatbed trailer, 20’x8’ w/5’ beaver tail, ramps & E wench (nice trailer); Riviera Cruiser 2000 20’ Pontoon w/Evinrude 28 hp. motor & 2012 Wolverine trailer; Sea Nymph 15’ fishing boat (no motor) w/ Shoreland’r trailer.

(3) FRUEHAUF STORAGE TRAILERS – SALVAGE VEHICLES

1972 & 73 (3) Fruehauf storage trailers (2-48’ & 1-44’); Mazda 323 car, (2) Renault cars; Jeep CJ-5, (2) Chevy S-10 P/U’s; Ford 600 1½ T dump truck, GMC 6500 grain truck, Dodge 500 1½ T truck body, GMC 6000 truck w/tree body, IH R190 dump truck, IH 1100 all wheel P/U, (2) Dodge Ram 350 vans, ‘47 Chevy coal dump truck, Chevy all metal dump trunk, 20’ tandem axle all steel semi-trailer.

(3) GRAIN BINS – STORAGE BIN – DRYER – MISCELLANEOUS (2) Brock 24 dia. 10 ring grain bins, (1) Brock 24 dia. 6 ring bin; (1) Brock upright holding bin mt. on steel tower above Farm hand dryer. This grain set up hasn’t been used for several yrs. & will be sold as 1 unit with 90 days to remove. MISC.: 1000 gal. L.P. tank; (2) fuel tanks (1-1000 & 1-300); Crank oil dispenser; 5 piles of large rocks; 1940’s Westinghouse stereo; several storage bins; (2) pond waterfalls; assort. of fluorescent bulbs; stainless steel boxes; metal doors; (15) 4 panel solid doors; 4 bundles of white vinyl siding; (3) Stihl chain saws; ext. ladder; seed cleaner w/screen; milking equip.; (3) Coleman lanterns; 12’ feed bunk; (6) sheep feeders, other feeders; (3) barrels of high tensile fence; (6) soybean round bales; 3500 high pressure washer w/Honda Gx390 13 hp. motor; Craftsman portable air compressor; approx. 30’ windmill; goose neck plate; (3) push plows; round bale wagon frame; shop built hoist/boom; (2) JD quick hitches; assort. of tires including; 18.4-34 duals plus other duals, mobile home trailer tires, (2) JD rear combine tires, 67x3400-25 tire & rim; (2) saddles (l horse – l pony); Model A parts; metal toys; fishing equip.; Antique tools; ice cream freezer; baseball pitching machine; Baile Accordion; copper boiler w/lid; old wooden desk; metal file cabinets; some old furniture (including children’s chairs); globe; old bottles & jars; blanket chest; old golf clubs; wagon; collectable literature (N.D. & other); trunks; metal lawn chairs; Martin bird house; New washer & E. Dryer (never used).

AUCTION NOTE: Please use Friday Aug. 18th for your pre-auction viewing day. No viewing per family wishes before Friday the 18th due to auction prep. The equipment has not been used for 6 yrs. when Mr. Popenfoose retired. We will sell Tractors & Implements at noon. There are some really neat primitives in this auction. We will run 2 rings if necessary. Go to our website for pictures.

com. Meet a Schrader Representative at the store for additional information.

Real Estate Auction

6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12. Brick ranch home, 3 bed and 2 bath, 5-bay attached garage. Inspection dates 4:30-6 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 16 and 1-2:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 13 and Aug. 20. Located on corner lot of CR 225S and Faunn St. Visit schraderauction.com or call Auction Managers Gary Bailey (260) 4174838 and Phil Wolfe (260) 248-1991.

Judy Fisher joins Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams

The Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams is welcoming Judy Fisher, a Chapman Lake resident, to the team.

Originally from Florida, Fisher is a Grace College alum and studied business administration. Fisher held various roles as an administrative assistant. Most recently, Fisher has been a part of the Momentum Youth Conference team, handling logistics along with several other roles. Momentum draws more than 2,000 middle and high school students from around the country and internationally and includes a lineup of speakers and breakout groups.

Fisher’s draw to the Lilly Center; however, is the lakes.

“We’ve lived on Chapman Lake for over 30 years and raised our family here,” said Fisher. “Thanks to my son, Josh, a student at Grace and a Lilly Center intern, I’ve had a

front-row seat to the Lilly Center’s impact. I’m excited to begin connecting with other lake lovers, who care for their lake as much as I do.”

Fisher has a strong track record of community involvement. She served on the Warsaw High School Theater Boosters for four years, three as the publicity coordinator. She has also served as a youth leader at her church, Community Grace, and helped plan and lead women’s retreats.

“I am so excited to work alongside Judy and serve our supporters together,” said Nate Bosch, Creighton Brothers’ endowed director of the Lilly Center. “Judy brings a unique perspective to the team as she is only the second lake resident we’ve had on staff.”

As stewardship coordinator, Fisher will curate materials for and communicate regularly with Lilly Center supporters. Through personal thank yous and events, Fisher aims to help create a community that supports its lake through gifts of time and finances.

To learn more about the Lilly Center’s work in Kosciusko County, visit lakes.grace.edu.