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where it’s less people coming out,” programs director for the parks department in Syracuse, Darin Lursen said. Despite less individuals making their way out to the farmers markets on the weekend, he stated the last day of the season is one of the better ones. “It’s one of the better days for the market,” Lursen said. He believes the Market offers not only an opportunity for the community to get products, but also an opportunity for their vendors to be seen. “It brings some organic options for the people in the community,” Lursen said. “It supports small businesses here in the community.” Leeann Jaeger, who helps run the Wa r-

saw farmers market and is a vendor there, discussed unlike Syracuse’s market, theirs runs every weekend through late fall. “It starts the ﬁrst Saturday in May and it ends the last Saturday in October, every Saturday from 9-1,” Jaeger said. Despite the farmers market running through late October, the number of individuals who come out on the weekends to get their products is also impacted as the season goes on. “The produce kind of dies off after Labor Day, so we don’t have as much. We do have growers that are really good at growing all four seasons. So even in the winter time they have hoop houses where they can grow stuff and bring it out,” Jaeger said. She also points out

this time in the season is when the individuals who sell crafts become the focus. “That’s when the people that do arts and crafts and stuff are more important then. At the beginning of the year and at the end of the year, because the produce isn’t either ready yet or it’s past and so we are still trying to get people in the habit of coming up here,” Jaeger said. Genny Carney of Warsaw and a vendor at the Warsaw Farmers Market, believes a theme starts to be apparent as the seasons change in the market. “You’ll see a theme going through the tents, that’s kind of nice. It gets peo-

ple excited for those holidays or seasons that are coming up,” Carney said. She shared one of her favorite aspects about the Warsaw Farmers Market is there is room for everyone and every is welcome. “There’s a spot for everything or every person. I think that’s important in a community. I think it gets people out of their homes and outside and in a pandemic that’s important,” Carney said.

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is increased,” she said. Barkey grew up in North Manchester in a family of teachers or preachers “so it was going to be one or the other” when it came to making a career choice. A grandmother was an art teacher and Barkey loved art, so she decided to become an art teacher. After graduating from Manchester High School in 1997, she earned a college degree in art education in the same town at what was then Manchester College and graduated from there in 2001. Beginning with the 200102 school year, she taught art at NorthWood High School in Nappanee. For the next 10 years she taught art at NorthWood and also directed school plays, coached sports and fulﬁlled other duties. Then she made the decision to leave the classroom and transition to an administrative role. She noted “there is always a need for good leaders who really care about what’s best for kids,” and the impact on students can be greater, though not so much one-on-one as with a classroom teacher. Barkey earned a master’s degree in educational administration from Ball State University and began the 2011-12 school year as an assistant principal and athletic director for Lakeview Middle School in Warsaw.

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of new teachers is finding enough to fill open positions. “The shortage is really prevalent along the coasts,” where national trends typically start, she said. “It is becoming harder and harder to find new teachers,” she added, and what is essentially happening in Indiana is school districts are “stealing” teachers from each other. Barkey strives to make sure teachers are well equipped and “provide ongoing support throughout the year.” Fondly recalling her 10 years of teaching in the classroom at NorthWood, she admitted “it was really hard to leave the classroom” because she enjoyed teaching. And even now, she still relishes being able to fill in once a while for a teacher. Dani is married to Ben Barkey, also an administrator and the principal of Madison Elementary in Warsaw. They were married in 2001. Dani enjoys gardening, is an avid walker, noting she was a college athlete and is active with Camp Mack, where she originally met her husband. She also serves on the United Way board of directors and the Community Action Council. Dani and Ben have a son, Dylan, a junior at WCHS; and daughter, Ali, who is a freshman at WCHS. The family attends Manchester Church of the Brethren.

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Will the red-bellied woodpeckers return? Red-bellied wood- OUTDOOR NOTES peckers came to the bird feeders outside my dining room window all s u m m e r, red-bellied woodpeckers and d o w n y By Neil Case woodpeckers, blackcapped chickadees and whitebreasted nuthatches, tufted titmice, goldﬁnches, cardinals and blue jays. Several times I saw a hairy woodpecker and once, a few days ago, I saw a ﬂicker. But for several days now there have been no redbellied woodpeckers. The red-bellied woodpecker is named for a patch of red on the belly of an adult, both male and female. But a red-bellied woodpecker has more red on its head than on its belly. It’s bright red from its bill over the top of its

head and down the back of its neck. Its back is banded, black and white. Its breast and belly are gray, its rump is white and its tail is black. The range of the red-bellied woodpecker is from the Atlantic Coast to the western edge of the Great Plains of America and from the northern states of the U.S. south to the Gulf Coast and all of Florida. That range, according to maps in my books, includes northwest Iowa where I lived when I was young. But I never saw a redbellied woodpecker in Iowa, not when I was young and not since. The ﬁrst red-bellied woodpeckers I ever saw were at the bird feeders outside my dining room window, here in Indiana. Was this the ﬁrst year I’ve seen red-bellied woodpeckers at my feeders? I don’t remember. But I assumed so and when red-bellied woodpeckers didn’t come to my feeders anymore this year, I just thought they had gone south, migrated. That or they were going to somebody else’s feeders or they had moved into a woodlot they

found attractive. All woodpeckers have sharppointed bills, short legs with sharp claws and stiff tail feathers. They cling to the wood of trees and use their tails as props. They chisel into the wood of trees and get grubs and other insects for food. They also chisel out holes in trees and nest in the holes they make. Woodpeckers don’t always nest in holes. They sometimes hollow out the top of a rotting stump, then lay their eggs and raise their brood in the top of the stump. I found a woodpecker stump nest, once. It had two nestlings and adult birds were ﬂying back and forth to the stump, carrying food and feeding the nestlings. There are no woodpeckers in Australia or Madagascar, but there are woodpeckers in almost every other area of the world. In the United States, there are 45 species and subspecies. But the numbers have changed and are changing. As I have already written, I have never seen a red-bellied woodpecker in my hometown

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A pileated woodpecker is nearly as big as a crow. Many species of woodpecker have red on the head or, in the case of the red-headed woodpecker, a red-head, the pileated woodpecker, male, has a pointed, bright red crest. The crest of the female is black. I’ve never seen a pileated woodpecker at one of my bird feeders, but my older son has a pileated that visits his bird feeders occasionally. My question now, a question that makes bird watching particularly interesting, will red-bellied woodpeckers return to my bird feeders next summer?

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Kosciusko County officials are looking into a federal tax credit that could assist with COVIDrelated pay for county employees. The COVID sick leave policy was discussed during a brief Kosciusko County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, Aug. 31. Commissioners Vice President Cary Groninger and County Auditor Michelle Puckett have been working together on the project. “Our policy expired in June after we had extended it for six months and pretty much this was a policy that would allow for those people who tested positive for COVID or if they were taking care of someone at home that they could get paid for that time that they were away from work,” Groninger explained. “We found another opportunity where we may be able to get reimbursed for some of those costs so we’re looking to be able to extend those. We’re looking to reinstate those back to when the others expired, so July 1 to Sept. 30.” Puckett said if the county qualifies for the federal tax credit to assist with COVID pay for employees, they could receive up to 90% of employee wages returned in the form of the federal tax credit. “Our office is working on amending our quarter one and our quarter two federal tax re-

ees who were out through July/ August and used their own personal vacation time, comp time, sick time, once this has passed we would basically jump back in and reinstate their own personal time they used, up to the 10 days the policy allows,” Puckett said. In other news: • David Mann of Warsaw was honored (in advance) as the September Veteran of the Month. • The next regular meeting will be 9 a.m. Sept. 14.

turns to receive that reimbursement. It is rather substantial because we did have a lot of employees who utilized that time in quarter one and quarter two, so since it has been extended to Sept. 30, if you guys would like to reinstate that time to cover July 1 to Sept. 30 … that leave was extended once or twice,” Puckett said. “Of course we have no idea if that would be extended further. Everything is up in the air. Things change daily, but we will keep an eye on that to see if it does get extended past Sept. 30.” A motion to extend the policy to cover July 1 – Sept. 30 was approved. The situation will be reassessed in late September to determine whether an additional extension is necessary. Puckett said they are working with human resources to identify employees who may have utilized their own personal time to be off between the dates of July 1 to the current time. “So if there were any employ-

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in northwest Iowa. Red-headed woodpeckers were common in northern Iowa, where I lived when I was a boy. I saw them going to nest holes commonly. But the last time I was in my hometown, I didn’t see a single red-headed woodpecker. Redheaded woodpeckers have become rare, not just in Iowa, but everywhere. Red-heads have a broad range, however, and I have seen a red-head in Indiana, rarely, and never more than one at a time. Woodpeckers are numerous and varied. A downy woodpecker is slightly smaller than a cardinal.

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Good neighbors: We have a free neutered orange tabby male cat in Goshen to give away. He is approximately 3 years old or so and has his claws. He is litter box trained and can be an indoor/outdoor cat. He isn’t getting along well with our ﬁrst male cat and we are looking to ﬁnd a good home for him. Have a pet carrier, slow release water and food container as well as litter box, all to give away. He loves the outdoors and likes to hunt. You may call or text to (574) 538-9788. Will screen takers.

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Mayonnaise recipe — Does anyone have a recipe for Miracle Whip or Mayonnaise that taste similar to Kraft? Reply through this column. — A reader Pavers/bricks — Does any good neighbor have pavers or bricks they no longer want? Call (574) 354-8125. Prefer Nappanee or Etna Green area. Downed trees — Is there anyone in the Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee or Wakarusa area that has downed trees or big branches that need to be hauled away? We will cut up and haul everything away for free. Call or text (574) 202-5690 or (574) 202-1796.

Wabash County farm receives Hoosier Homestead award The Chamberlain Farm in Wabash County recently received a Hoosier Homestead Centennial Award for being in operation since 1920, according to State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) and State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). “Agriculture is deeply embedded in the legacy of our state and continues to be a major player in Indiana’s economy,” Snow said. “The Chamberlain Farm is a great example of the dedication farmers across our state exhibit

every day, and I congratulate them on their outstanding accomplishment.” The Chamberlain Farm was among 73 farms recognized at the Indiana State Fair for the commitment to Indiana agriculture. “Agriculture remains a major player in Indiana’s economy,” Zay said. “Leading the way are farms like the Chamberlain’s, who have been here for generations. I applaud their devotion to agriculture and wish them continued success for years to come.”

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projects that reveal his love of nature and the outdoors. From baby fawns, to brilliant roses and hibiscus blooms to old rustic barns, his work will captivate you. If it is outdoors, in nature, you can be sure Trump has captured it as often as possible with his trusty, 35mm very special cameras. He is able to capture the flight of birds in action and helps his viewers enjoy the same moment the wings flutter. The bird is liberated from that perch in the tree to fly into a beautiful blue sky. His is not an amateur approach. Trump acquired a bachelor’s degree in studio art from Bethel University, Mishawaka, and he has put his training to good use. “I am always on a quest to discover the beauty in the world around me,” he speaks softly, as he points to one of his favorite photographs. He has a sense of humor, too. He pointed to another photo and said, “I call these my Oreo cows.”

It was an apt description. You need to stop in and see it. Trump works hard on developing good compositions using techniques and knowledge he has gained in ﬁne arts training. He believes good photography must include knowledge and capabilities utilizing other media in the ﬁne arts world. He is a member of Lakeland Art Association as well as the Heartland Photo Club in Plymouth. Lakeland Art Gallery, 302 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw, is open 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Call (574) 267-5568. Fort Wayne Arts Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 11 and noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 12, at 4130 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Want to be an exhibitor at Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery? It is very good exposure for artwork and good publicity about you. Just drop me an email to mcdar7@gmail.com with the subject “art exhibit.”

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Patriot Day ceremony and parade will be in Warsaw A Patriot Day ceremony and remembrance parade will be Saturday, Sept. 11, in Warsaw. It is the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. A ceremony will start at 3:30 p.m. at the Sept. 11 memorial at Center Lake Park, Warsaw, with featured speaker Chris Francis, followed by a parade through Warsaw. Jason Dobbins will be honored for his service to the community with a special presentation to his family. A parade will start immediately after the ceremony. The parade route starts at Central Park, then left on Buffalo Street, right on Main Street, left on Lake Street, right on Center Street and finally ending at Boggs Industrial Park in Warsaw. Decorate a float, wagon, bike or anything else with red, white and blue. The Kosciusko Sept. 11 committee works to insure the remembrance of the day in 2001 and to honor local law, fire, dispatch, corrections, emergency and military personnel. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/Kosciusko911Committee or call Mike Cox at (574) 453-6042.

sides, coffee and dessert and typically cost $7 to $8. The menus for September are: • Sept. 10, Burgers or brats, with sides. Sponsored by the American Legion. • Sept. 17, chicken and noodles. Sponsored by American Legion Riders. • Sept. 24, crock pot surprise. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary. Proceeds from the dinners go to

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September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the ALA and libraries unite in a national effort to ensure every child signs up for their own library card. In the digital age, it may seem like the need for public libraries is dwindling. This, however, is far from accurate. There are more reasons than ever for why you should have a library card in the 21st century, and we’ve listed just a handful below: Libraries are a magical place to explore. You never know where you’ll go, what you’ll discover, or how you’ll be inspired during a trip to the library. A library card unlocks endless digital content. Are you tired of scrolling endlessly through social media? Using your library’s digital content can help you spend your free time in a more productive way. Research and academic support is also available at the library. This is undeniably one of the biggest incentive to having a library card. If you are working on a research paper or a project, a librarian can help you with your much-needed resources. Most libraries have

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The Lilly Center launches summer algae research team This summer, the Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams’ research team expanded to include a formal algae team, led by Grace College faculty and students. After the Lilly Center’s research team brings back water samples from local lakes, the algae team makes microscope slides to identify, count and document what they find. That information is used in the Lilly Center’s research, which informs the efforts to keep local lakes clean, healthy, safe and beautiful. “The algae research has significantly increased our capabilities,” said Dr. Nate Bosch, director of the Lilly Center for Lakes and Streams. “The algae team’s findings help provide a picture of the health of our lakes and allow us to see trends and patterns we might not see otherwise.” Ry Rynaldi, a senior biology major with minors in environmental science and chemistry, was hired as the first algae lab staff member. She handles the managerial duties of the lab, such as calibrating equipment, making algae slides, collaborating with other algae-based organizations, and writing protocols for the lab. “Studying algae may not sound very important, but there are actually very toxic forms of algae that exist in freshwater lakes like ours,” said Rynaldi. “These kinds of algae are called cyanobacteria. They can kill pets and wildlife, cause dermatitis in humans and even irritate the airways of those who breathe in the vapors or drink the water. It’s our goal to study these forms of algae so that we can predict and prevent their dangerous blooms.” Rynaldi has worked at the Lilly Center since 2018. She is also earning senior internship credit through her focus on picocyanobacteria, which are forms of cyanobacteria that are too small to identify. It’s her aim to figure out how to culture the picocyanos so the Lilly

Center can better learn how to identify them during counting. Rynaldi is working alongside Dr. Joseph Frentzel, chair of the department of science and mathematics and an algae team leader. According to Bosch, Frentzel has worked hard to establish the algae team as the go-to algae experts in northern Indiana. “A partnership between the biology program and Lilly Center seemed like a natural ﬁt given the acute interest in toxin-producing cyanobacteria populations in Kosciusko County lakes. Through this collaboration, students have developed high-level microscopy skills, which will easily distinguish them among graduate school applicants following graduation,” said Frentzel. One such student is Morgan Burkholder, of Warsaw, a second-year environmental science major. “This is a really great opportunity for me, as I am gaining valuable and unique training that will equip me for whatever comes next. The work I am doing for the Lilly Center will transfer seamlessly to another

lab tech position or to graduate school,” said Burkholder. “Now that I know how much I enjoy being in the lab, I might even pursue phycology — the study of algae — as a career. I am so thankful for the opportunity that I have been given through Grace and Lilly Center.” According to Frentzel, the opportunity is not only academically stimulating but also faith-building. “The microscopic algae that we routinely see are stunningly complex and in many instances quite beautiful. It’s become common place for members of the lab to remark that these communities of ornate photosynthetic organisms are most certainly evidence of God’s handiwork,” Frentzel said. “I love this job the most because every time I look into the microscope, I am able to visualize this whole new, incredibly vast and beautiful world that, in a way, makes me feel small in comparison. To me, this is a reminder of my creator, because only God could use microscopic organisms to make you feel small,” said Rynaldi.

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Rotary Club working on establishing dog park in Warsaw A preliminary plan is underway for a new dog park in Warsaw. The process is in the early stages, but funds are being raised through the Warsaw Rotary Club events such as the Parrot Head Cruise on Lake Wawasee, which took place in June. The location being considered for the park is a parcel of land at 216 S. Hand Ave. The size of the parcel is just under four acres, with the dog park expected to take up one to two acres. “The hope is that there will be a walking path around the park

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ceeding with the project. The club is in the process of acquiring the ground, which is currently owned by Indiana American Water Company. Taylor has put together a preliminary plan, however, a number of technical details and approvals remain to be dealt with since a good part of the land parcel is in designated wetlands. Although no decision has been made yet, Taylor said there will likely be a small fee to use the dog park because visitors would need to register their pet with the Warsaw Parks Department.

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Be a citizen scientist on ‘Snapshot Water Monitoring Day’ Join The Watershed Foundation Sept. 23 and be one of hundreds of volunteers to assist in monitoring water quality at 100 sites throughout Kosciusko, Noble and Whitley counties in one afternoon. Snapshot Water Monitoring Day volunteers become citizen scientists by monitoring temperature, dissolved oxygen, and transparency at local sites. Volunteers will also collect water samples for analysis of bacteria, nitrate, phosphate and pH levels. This year marks the ﬁfth annual event, and the valuable data collected by volunteers is used to drive action for clean water. Monitoring sites vary from wetlands to large streams to small ditches through culverts on county roads. Sites have been assessed for their safety and difﬁculty to access. There is a wide range for every ability. The event is from 2-6 p.m. with an estimated time commit-

ment of two hours to two and ½ hours. At registration, TWF will provide people with the sampling materials and more information on the testing sites. Register at www.watershedfoundation.org/opportunity/ snapshot-water-monitoring-day or contact TWF at admin@watershedfoundation.org or call (574) 834-3242. TWF was founded in 1997 to protect and improve water quality in the upper Tippecanoe River Watershed, spanning from Crooked Lake in Whitley County to the Warsaw and Winona Lake area. During the past 24 years, TWF has worked with farmers and lake residents to implement more than 200 water quality improvement projects. In the last ﬁve years alone, these efforts have prevented more than one billion pounds of weeds and algae from growing in area lakes and streams.

Goodwill Center for Career Connections offers job fair The Goodwill Center for Career Connections helps people with job searches and digital skills. The Career Connections staff can help build some skills to become job ready with workshops, assistance with resume preparation, job placement with hiring events or help people transition into a new career. Looking for educational resources? To complete a high school equivalency exam or to enroll in college, Goodwill can help. Digital skills training week is from 1-3 p.m. Sept. 13, Sept. 14, Sept. 16, and Sept. 17. Is lack of digital skills holding you back from ﬁnding your dream job? Let the Goodwill Career Center help develop those skills. Goodwill will start

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the training with a beginner’s course through Northstar. Once completed, people can take a proctored exam earning a certiﬁcate of completion. If you want to further that free access to digital skills training, Goodwill can customize classes and courses to ﬁt one’s needs. For more information, there will be a 30-minute introduction to its program at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13. All career center events are free and open to the public. The career center is adjacent to the Goodwill Retail Store, 751 Anchorage Point Drive, Warsaw. For information , call Brandon Allen, the career center manager, at (574) 269-1351, ext. 2 or email BAllen@Goodwill-NI. org.

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After the ride, participants may remain at the endpoint location for food and drinks; live entertainment featuring Unsupervized and DJ Peanut; and games and activities, including cornhole, a Chinese auction and 50/50 rafﬂe. The ﬁrst 100 participants to sign up will receive a gift. Attendees of the after-ride party must be 21 years old and present a valid ID. Those who wish to stay overnight are encouraged to bring their own camping equipment. For more information, call Bob Juarez at (574) 304-7002 or Linda Grevenstuk at (574) 535-4018.

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OBITUARIES Tricia Ka Robinson Restaurant Manager Tricia Ka Ayres Robinson, 57, North Manchester, passed away peacefully Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born Jan. 11, 1964, in Elwood, Tricia was the daughter of Terry and Toni (Miller) Ayres. After graduating from Manchester High 75,&,$ .$ School in 1982, Tricia went on to further her educa52%,1621 tion and received her associate degree in hotel and restaurant management. After graduation, she got a job in Atlanta, Ga., at the Hyatt Hotel, where she met her future husband, Richard Robinson. Tricia and Richard were wed Jan. 29, 1990, and were married for 17 years. Even after their marriage ended, they continued to raise their children together. Finding her career niche in food services, Tricia and Richard managed the restaurant at Rozella Ford Golf Course in Warsaw for many years. They later returned to North Manchester to manage and own the MainView, where Tricia designed and created the menu. Tricia was a loving and kind spirit who relished in her time spent with those she loved. She went out of her way to help anyone in need, often putting their needs above hers, and preached kindness to those around her. Tricia enjoyed the simple things in life and had a passion for dancing, having fun and cooking. She could always make something great out of nothing. Tricia gave the best hugs, which will be missed by everyone who knew her. The loving memory of Tricia Ka Robinson will be forever cherished by her parents, Terry and Toni Ayres, Leesburg; son, Josh (Page Magner) Robinson, Rochester; daughter, Emma Robinson, North Manchester; brother, Trent (Katie) Ayres, Silver Lake; foster sister, Benita Bibler, Winona Lake; and nephews and nieces, Landon Bewley, Silver Lake, Tiffany Ayres, Bay City, Mich., Tara Ayres, Wabash, Tayler Ayres, North Manchester, and Rachel, Will and Grant Bibler, Winona Lake. Family and friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 West, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, with calling one hour prior at McKee Mortuary. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley St., North Manchester, with Pastor Sebrena Cline, Pastor J.P. Freeman and Pastor Denver Ayres ofﬁciating. For those who wish to honor her memory, memorial contributions may be made to Congregational Christian Church Roof Project, 310 N. Walnut St., North Manchester, IN 46962. The family has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and ﬁnal arrangements. Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com.

Cheryl Annette Caudill

Cheryl Annette Caudill, 66, Warsaw, died Aug. 27, 2021. She was born June 3, 1955. She married Tom Caudill, who preceded her in death. Surviving are daughters, Heather Hartman, Warsaw, Stephanie Ellenwood, Akron, and Kelly Miller, Fort Wayne; siblings, Jeanna Hilligoss, Venice, Fla., Brian Eaton, Kihei, Hawaii, and Libby Eaton, Carson City, Nev.; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two nieces; and a great-nephew. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at McHattonSadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at the funeral chapel. Private

interment services will be at a later date. Masks are requested by the family. The public is kindly requested to provide their own, and social distancing is encouraged. No food is permitted.

Richard Lee Clutter

Richard Lee Clutter, 47, Pierceton, died Aug. 29, 2021. He was born March 29, 1974. He married Dana, who survives. He is also survived by a son, Austin; his father, Harvey; brothers, Jason and Billy; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A gathering of family and friends was held Sept. 6 at Bar 13, Pierceton. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, was in charge of arrangements.

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Don S. “Steve” Davis, 81, Warsaw, formerly of Syracuse, died at 4:45 p.m. Aug. 29, 2021. He was born Sept. 27, 1939. On April 23, 1961, he married Marlene M. Kirkdorffer; she survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Tonda Kaiser, Milford; a son, Todd Davis, Warsaw; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Cremation took place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw. Memorial services were held Sept. 2 at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse. Private family burial was in Milford Cemetery.

Susan C. Egolf

Susan C. Egolf, 66, North Manchester, died Sept. 1, 2021. She was born March 15, 1955. On April 9, 2004, she married Jay Egolf. He preceded her in death March 6, 2018. She is survived by a son, Jason Rhoades, North Manchester; stepdaughter, Tammy Egolf, North Manchester; a brother, Scott Leffel, North Manchester; ﬁve grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. At the request of Susan, no services will be held. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, was in charge of arrangements.

Cameron J. Fairchild

Cameron James Fairchild, 17, Warsaw, died Aug. 28, 2021. He was born April 25, 2004. He is survived by his mother, Ashley Carpenter, Warsaw; his father, Billy Fairchild, Syracuse; grandparents, Kirk and Linda Swaidner, Winona Lake, Ted Carpenter and Robin Racolta, Bourbon; great-grandparents, Charles and Elaine Fletcher, Etna Green, Verna and Wayne Carlin, Warsaw, Mary Carpenter, Etna Green, Jane Brallier, Winona Lake, and Ward Swaidner, Michigan; two uncles; and a special friend, Kora Slone. Paternal surviving relatives include grandparents, Jenette and Bart Aker, Winona Lake, and James Fairchild, Kentucky; six aunts; and siblings, Jeremiah Moody, Kennidee Reiff, Tanner and Taylor Reynolds and Marleigh Santamaria. Services were held Sept. 3 at Warsaw Community Church. Interment was in Etna Green Cemetery. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Eldora Elaine Marie Fore

Eldora Elaine Marie Fore, 43, Rochester, died at 1:17 p.m. Aug. 31, 2021. She was born Feb. 11, 1978. On April 22, 2000, she married Brandon L. Fore; he survives. Also surviving are sons, Brandon and Dale; and siblings, Brittney Oswalt and Timothy Rohm, both of Mentone, and Shawn Nine, Mishawaka. No services will be held at this time. Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, was in charge of arrangements.

June Gose

June Gose, 64, Syracuse, died Sept. 1, 2021. She was born Feb. 28, 1957. She is survived by her mother, Doris Gose, Syracuse; sisters, Lisa K. Gose, Brookﬁeld, Ill., and Jill Cureton, Ohio; a nephew; and a greatniece. No services are planned according to June’s wishes. Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, was in charge of arrangements.

Michael Gross

Michael Gross, 68, Syracuse, died Aug. 26, 2021. He was born March 6, 1952. Surviving are daughters, Judith Allen, Cromwell, and Margaret Williams, North Webster; a son, Steven Zartman, Mishawaka; eight grandchildren; a brother, Dallas Gross, Fort Wayne; a half brother, Jim Gross; and his father, James Gross, South Bend. Services were held Sept. 1 at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Malinda J. Henderson

Malinda J. Henderson, 55, Ligonier, died Aug. 29, 2021. She was born Sept. 7, 1965. On April 18, 2008, she married Rich Henderson; he survives. Also surviving are daughters, Chelsey Martin and Courtney Smolinske, both of Garrett; her mother, Esther Galloway Mast, Topeka; a grandson; siblings, Vernon Galloway, Syracuse, Donald Edward Galloway, Stafford, Texas, Colleen Galloway, Harlan, Michele Schmidt, LaGrange, and Christine Sprague, Kimmell; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and her cat, Thomas. Services were held Sept. 3 at Ligonier Christian Church. Burial was in Indian Village Cemetery, Cromwell. Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, was in charge of arrangements.

Timothy A. Hine

Timothy A. “Tim” Hine, 72, Warsaw, died Aug. 25, 2021. He was born Jan. 19, 1949. He married Candice Singrey, who preceded him in death. Surviving are sisters, Samie Hine, Joni Snider and Mary Valentine; a brother, John Rupprecht; and many nieces and nephews. A service of remembrance will be held at noon Thursday, Sept. 16, at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, with calling two hours prior from 10 a.m. to noon. Interment will follow at North Webster Cemetery. Following the interment, there will be a meal provided by the North Webster American Legion Post 253 for anyone wanting to attend.

Kathryn J. Hostetler

Kathryn J. Hostetler, 68, Silver Lake, died at 11:55 p.m. Aug. 20, 2021. She was born Sept. 23, 1952. In 1974, she married Vidan Markovski, who preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter, Vida Miller, North Manchester; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a brother, James Hostetler, Valparaiso. No services are to be held at this time. Cremation took place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw.

Charlie D. Jackson

Charlie D. Jackson, 86, Warsaw, died Aug. 28, 2021. He was born July 18, 1935. Services will be held at a later date. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Cynthia Ann Kreider

Cynthia Ann Kreider, 59, Warsaw, died Aug. 29, 2021. She was born March 30, 1962. She married Mike Kreider, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her mother, Phyllis Rider; a sister, Cheryl Patrick; and a special niece. No services will be held. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Dorotha Lawlor

Dorotha “Dolly” Lawlor, 87, Winona Lake, died at 9:07 p.m. Aug. 29, 2021. She was born April 5, 1934. On Aug. 15, 1953, she married Lawrence “Larry” Lawlor. He preceded her in death Jan. 21, 2021. Surviving are her children, Debbie Sutton, Carmel, David Lawlor, Stephen Lawlor and Becki Holladay, all of Warsaw, Larry Lawlor, Fishers, and Laurie Harms, Fort Wayne; a sister, Peggy Walters, Cleveland, Ohio; 19 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren with one on the way. Due to the current state of the health crisis plaguing our communities, private services will be held. A memorial service for friends and family is in the planning stages; it will be held at a safer time. If you would like to share a special memory or have a story you’d like to share with the family, you may send it to babushkadeb-

bie@gmail.com. A private burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Brandon Michael Lowe

Brandon Michael Lowe, 38, died Aug. 25, 2021. He was born July 1, 1983. He is survived by his mother, Deborah O’Connor, Fort Wayne; his father, Michael Lowe, Mentone; a sister, Ashela Denicola, San Diego, Calif.; a stepbrother, Drew Heinold, Mentone; stepsisters, Kelly Travis, McKinney, Texas, and Megan Heinold, Warsaw; maternal grandmother, Thelma Jo Hensley, Argos; and paternal grandmother, Ruth Lowe, Akron. Services were held Sept. 4 at Church of Jesus Christ, Argos. Burial was in Akron IOOF Cemetery. EarlLove Funeral Home, Akron, was in charge of arrangements.

Rex Mast

Rex Mast, 80, Winona Lake, died Sept. 1, 2021. He was born Sept. 11, 1940. On July 3, 1960, he married Ina “Jeanette” Homan, who preceded him in death in 2016. Surviving are sons, Kevin Mast, Pierceton, and Darrel Mast, South Whitley; a daughter, Lisa Hampton, Chapman Lake; four grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Services were held Sept. 3 at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Christina Ritter

Christina Ritter, 91, Syracuse, died Dec. 16, 2020. She was born Sept. 7, 1929. She married Russell Ritter, who preceded her in death in 1977. Surviving are daughters, Donna Beard and Kathy Vandiepenbos, both of Syracuse; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 10 great-greatgrandchildren; longtime companion, Jack Alshouse, Syracuse; and several nieces and nephews. Private graveside services were held at Syracuse Cemetery. A celebration of life was held Sept. 4 at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Paul A. Shoemaker

Paul A. Shoemaker, 81, rural Claypool, died at 4:25 a.m. Sept. 2, 2021. He was born April 1, 1940. On Nov. 26, 1982, he married Bonnie J. Martin. She preceded him in death March 16, 2016. Surviving are daughters, Candra Marie Dorell, Powder Springs, Ga., and Kimberly Kay Hunsberger, Etna Green; a son, David L. Shoemaker, Warsaw; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth Anna Frantz, Warsaw. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron. Interment will take place in Hamlett Cemetery, Fulton County (near Talma) with graveside military rites being performed by the Fulton County Honor Guard. Visitation hours will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at the funeral home.

James D. Truex

James D. “Jim” Truex, 90, died at 6:25 p.m. Aug. 29, 2021. He was born June 14, 1931. In June 1948, he married Donna Jane. She preceded him in death March 9, 2020. Surviving are sons, Raymond Truex and Ronald Truex, both of Warsaw; a daughter, Dara Long, Warsaw; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Arelene and Louise Truex. Services were held Sept. 2 at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial was in Stony Point Cemetery.

Fredrick R. Van Duyne

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OBITUARIES Continued from page 12 death Feb. 27, 2014. He is survived by a daughter, Linda Gates, Huntington; sons, Richard Van Duyne, Rochester, Kenneth Van Duyne, Ashland, Ohio, Dennis Van Duyne, Warsaw, Michael Van Duyne, Plymouth, Tim Van Duyne, Argos, and Kevin Van Duyne, Wabash; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; sister, Marilyn Masterson, Rochester; and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Riverview Community Church, 3780 SR 110, Tippecanoe. Friends may visit with the family in the church from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, and one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, is in charge of arrangements. The family is requesting visitors wear masks due to the present increase of COVID-19. The service will be live-streamed at the You Tube Channel rcctippy church.

Thomas Waite

Thomas Waite, 81, Bloomington, formerly of Silver Lake, died at 6:35 p.m. Aug. 31, 2021. He was born June 18, 1940.

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Ronnie Lee Whitaker

Ronnie Lee Whitaker, 71, Warsaw, died at 7:29 a.m. Aug. 31, 2021. He was born Aug. 20, 1950. On Oct. 2, 1982, he married Brenda. She preceded him in death Oct. 31, 2007. Surviving are daughters, Carri Simpkiss, Indianapolis, and Julie LaFollette, Bloomington; stepsons, Brooks Walls, Breck Walls, Blake Walls and Blair Walls, all of Pierceton; several grandchildren; a stepbrother, R.D. Shepherd, North Manchester; and a sister, Linda Crooks, Warsaw. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton. RedpathFruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

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Small Claims

The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Randy, Sandra Noble and Natalie Noble v. Child Protection Corp., $1,200 Horizon Bank v. Robyn Erklin, $5,091.98 Snow and Sauerteig LLP v. Chad Haselby, $1,444.97 Partners 1st Federal Credit Union v. Sedrick Barnes, $,815.18 Client Services KL v. Gaudencio Velazquez, $1,283.14

Civil Collections The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Chris Kehler presiding: Synchrony Bank v. Brittnie Blackmer, $4,626.24 Citibank N.A. v. Beverly Brubaker, $5,482.34 Cavalry SPV I, LLC v. Ryan Curtis, $8,534.68; v. Susan Patrick, $2,607.22; v. Douglas Pomeroy, $4,633.99 Velocity Investments LLC v. Jana and Jeffrey Fawley, $12,648.10 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Cory Johnson, $815.06; v. Jason Miller, $4,361.27 PYOD LLC v. Nathan LaFountain, $1,612.79 LVNV Funding LLC v. Willis Newby, $736.20; v. Kelley Oland, $592.01; v. Ricky Sherow, $969.43 Gateway Financial Solutions v. Brittany Oldfather, $7,799.84 Crown Asset Management LLC v. Luke Ronk, $1,245.80 American Express National Bank v. Kent Shepherd, $3,007.78 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Alan Stephens, $1,399.75 Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Michael Ward, $9,326.55

Plenaries The following plenary has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I, Judge Karin McGrath presiding: Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance v. Chans Cochran, $4,414 Jeffrey Dunithan v. Nicole Feldman, $5,000 Knepp Sand and Stone Inc. v. Greenscapes Landscaping and Lawn Care Inc., $20,116.27

Evictions The following evictions have been

awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Sherri Makinson v. Eva Jackson, $1,250 Devan Landry and Quinn Smith, $2,295 PC Properties and Rentals LLC v. Bryan Trager, $1,500 MBSR Rentals LLC v. Christine Triebold, $4,954.49 Charles Barth v. Robbie Trimble, $8,000

Mortgage Foreclosures The following mortgage foreclosure has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: American Financial Resources Inc. v. Ronald Bame, $213,528.64

Superior Court II

The following infractions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court II, Judge Torrey Bauer presiding: Speeding — Kyndra Mullins, Nappanee, $160.50; Aaleigha Clouse, Warsaw, $160.50; Marie Goble, Claypool, $160.50; Ashton Dobbs, Claypool, $160.50; Rico Valdez, Warsaw, $160.50; James Honeycutt, Wabash, $160.50; Malinda Schwartz, Etna Green, $160.50; Jose Silvestry Gonzalez, Warsaw, $160.50; Nicole OrtizGomez, Warsaw, $160.50; v. Cody Cox, Akron, $160.50; Damien Lester, North Manchester, $160.50 Child restraint system violation — Ethan Hibbs, North Webster, $25 Failure to register — Cassandra Baker, Silver Lake, $160.50; Carl Coy, Winona Lake, $160.50 Driving while suspended — Tasha Thompson, Milford, $185.50 Distracted driving — Joshua Burkholder-Geberin, Warsaw, $160.50 Disregarding an official traffic control device — Kyle Wyman, Leesburg, $160.50 Failure of occupant to use safety belt — Seth Shail, Warsaw, $25 No valid driver’s license — Caitlyn Smarr, Warsaw, $160.50

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Wilson-Kaiser Wesley G. Wilson, 30, Jacksonville Beach, Fla., and Kara L. Kaiser, 29, Milford

Wood-Bovee Peter A. Wood, 66, Milford, and Gayle A. Bovee, 63, Milford

Garza-Trigg Alfredo Garza, 49, Leesburg, and Doly D. Trigg, 29, Leesburg

Barr-Feltner Richard D. Barr, 24, Warsaw, and Kylie R. Feltner, 30, Warsaw

Huang-Carmona DeYuan Huang, 30, Warsaw, and Naomi Carmona, 28, Warsaw

Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have ﬁled for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Robinson — Brandon Robinson, Warsaw, and Courtney Robinson, Winona Lake. Married: Oct. 17, 2009. Separated: Sept. 30, 2020. There are two minor children. Harman — Jeremy Harman, Warsaw, and Cheryl Harman, Warsaw. Married: Dec. 23, 2011. Separated: Aug. 11, 2021. There are four minor children. Conley — Megan Conley, Silver Lake, and Lester Conley Jr., Silver Lake. Married: Jan. 12, 2013. Separated: Aug. 31, 2021. There are two minor children. Gawthrop — Sheila Gawthrop, Warsaw, and Stoney Gawthrop, Columbia City. Married: July 27, 2019. Separated: June 30, 2021. There are no minor children Watson — William Watson, Pierceton, and Carolyn Watson, North Webster. No marriage or separation dates listed. There are no minor children. Stevenson — Anne Stevenson, Warsaw, and Robert Stevenson III, Warsaw. Married: Oct. 10, 1992. Separated: Sept. 1, 2021. There are no minor children. Beard — Felicia Beard, Warsaw, and Calvin Beard, Columbia City. Married: March 24, 2017. Separated: Jan. 20, 2021. There are no minor children.

Forestry and made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. Recipients were selected based on population density, acres of public wildlands protected, and wildland fire reporting to DNR Fire Control Headquarters. As in past years, emphasis was given to projects that involve the fighting of wildfires. The awarded grants range

from $1,590 to $5,000 and were given to 73 departments. Locally, Etna Green Fire and Rescue Services received $4,113 for water-handling equipment. Fire Chief Randall Byrer said the money will be used to replace a pump and motor on its grass rig. “I am totally relieved and very appreciative of the DNR,” he said.

Learn about pre-1870 Indiana at Stone’s Trace Stone’s Trace is holding its annual Pioneer Festival 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at Stone’s Trace, located 1 1/2 miles south of Ligonier at the junction of US 33 and SR 5. Parking will be available at West Noble High School with shuttle buses ready to transport visitors across the highway to the festival. The 47th fall festival will feature the frontiersmen and pioneers of northeastern Indiana with longhunters, black powder riﬂe and tomahawk skills, primitive archery, Native American reenactors, craft demonstrators and vendors, 1812 re-enactors, Civil War encampment with military ﬁeld hospital and mortician. Civil War re-enactors Larry Werline, Paul Wood, Tom Peacock, Bill Teshner and Andrew Hare have been professional reenactors for many years. Their portrayal of the surrender of the Confederate States of America to General Grant at Appomattox Courthouse, April 9, 1865, effectively ended the American Civil War, will be displayed. A large variety of food is available on site including ham and beans, a pioneer staple, served with corn bread; slices of fresh whole wheat bread with warm,

sweet apple butter or honey, and much more. Stay all day and listen to the music of our heritage; Mark and Liza, Towpath Players, Hand Hewn, Shakin’ Hammers, The Browns, Adrienne Frailey, plus Inclognito Cloggers. Participate in kid-oriented activities in the children’s area. Including, face painting, pony wagon rides, scavenger hunt, Punch and Jusy show, petting zoo and many hands-on activities. Listen to the bagpiper and march to the ﬂag raising and lowering each day. Visit the Civil War area with President Abraham Lincoln and his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln. Bargain with the blanket traders in the rendezvous encampment. Talk with Johnny Appleseed as he strolls about the site. Visit with demonstrators and re-enactors to learn about living in pre1870 Indiana and view the Lewis and Clark display. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on while enjoying the entertainment. Reminder, no pets allowed. Admission is $7 per person 12 and up. Children 11 and under are admitted free. They are handicap accessible. For more information, visit www.stonestrace.com.

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September is National Literacy Month The World Literacy Foundation estimates the cost of illiteracy to be $1.19 trillion to the annual global economy. Illiteracy limits lives by creating an array of problems including poverty, unemployment, social exclusion, crime, and poor health. Worldwide, 750 million adults (two-thirds of whom are women) struggle with illiteracy or functional illiteracy. Functional illiteracy means a person may have basic reading and writing skills, an understanding of simple words and numeracy knowledge but cannot apply these skills to accomplish common tasks necessary and make informed choices. These people can’t read medicine labels, read workplace correspondence, balance a checkbook, or complete a job application. Poor literacy limits the adults’ involvement in daily activities from helping their children with homework to not understanding governmental policies. Because two billion adults worldwide don’t have the essential literacy skills that employers need, positions remain vacant slowing economic growth. People with poor literacy skills are more than twice as likely to be unemployed. If employed, low-literacy adults earn 30-42% less than their literate counterparts earn, and often lack the skills for vocational training. These employees are prone to work-related accidents because of the inability to read written health and safety regulations, placing themselves and co-workers at risk. These risks lead to higher medical service costs, absenteeism, and loss of productivity. Literate people have better preventive health measures, including proper hygiene, vaccinations, and better nutrition. In developed countries, illiterate adults rely on emergency room care as their primary health care provider. By not seeking preventative care, these adults tend to have diseases in advanced stages. In developing countries, a child born to a literate mother is 50% more likely to survive past ﬁve. Studies have shown the mother’s literacy level is closely related to child health and survival. Literacy signiﬁcantly enhances a person’s ability to access health information to make accurate decisions. Illiteracy is unquestionably linked with crime. Nearly 85% of juvenile delinquents are functionally illiterate. Internation-

ally, 60-80% of prisoners have below basic reading skills. Societies are taxed with the cost of maintaining prisons and administering the court and justice systems. Literate people are less likely to be on welfare. High school dropouts are more than three times as likely to be on welfare than graduates. Illiterate parents tend to have lower educational expectations for themselves and their children. About 258 million children and youth aren’t enrolled in school. Six out of 10 children and adolescents aren’t performing at a minimum level in reading and math skills. If parents aren’t involved in their children’s education, students are more likely to have behavior problems, poor grades, and greater absenteeism. These children may dropout, perpetuating the cycle of poverty and illiteracy. Illiterate people are in a cycle of poverty with limited opportu-

nities for employment. They are more likely to have poor health, may turn to crime, and may rely on social welfare and charity. Improving literacy skills is a key step to overcoming the obstacles that lock people in poverty. The Literacy Foundation recommends a two-pronged approach: ﬁrst, encouraging families to place a higher value on education and second, enrolling illiterate adults in literacy programs. Adult literacy programs, especially job-searching skills, can be successful in reducing dependence on welfare. Kosciusko Literacy Services provides monthly books to preschoolers living in the county’s poorest families and literacy classes and tutors for adults. KLS annual campaign to improve literacy is underway. Donate by mail: P.O. Box 796, Warsaw, IN 46581-0796 or online at www. kcread.org or call (574) 267-5380.

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OrthoWorx announces leadership transition OrthoWorx, the organization dedicated to sustaining and growing the Warsaw region’s position as the Orthopedic Capital of the Word, recently announced a leadership transition and plan for sharpening its strategic focus. Effective Sept. 1, Brad Bishop will retire as OrthoWorx executive director and will be replaced by Matthew Hall, who will serve as interim executive director. Bishop has been with OrthoWorx for more than 11 years. He was integral in the organization’s launch and has served as a key executive since joining as its ﬁrst employee. Hall, who has served as an outside advi-

sor to the OrthoWorx Board of Directors as well as a consultant for AcceLINX, the medical device business accelerator launched by OrthoWorx, was pivotal in the launch of OrthoWorx in 2009. At that time, he was with BioCrossroads, the statewide life sciences initiative that managed the study that led to the formation of OrthoWorx. “As we develop a strategic plan for the future of OrthoWorx, we are grateful that Brad has stayed with us past his planned retirement date in order to get us to the point where we can make this transition and prepare for our future,” said David Findlay, president and CEO of Lake

City Bank and OrthoWorx’s board chairman. “Brad has been a key contributor to the many successes that OrthoWorx has achieved, and we are very grateful to him for his unselﬁsh service,” Findlay said. “We feel very fortunate that Matt, who has deep experience with the medical device cluster and its players, is willing to take on the important work of plotting the next phase of the OrthoWorx initiative.” As interim executive director, Hall will be responsible for the management of OrthoWorx and for developing a new strategic plan for the organization.

“The medical device industry cluster centered around Warsaw is a signiﬁcant driver of Indiana’s economy overall and is critical to the economic vitality and regional em-

ployment of northeast Indiana,” said Hall. “I look forward to working with the board and staff to assure that we retain this unrivalled position in the global medical device industry.”

CPR training offered at YMCA Parkview Warsaw YMCA is offering CPR training. The CPR classes are designed for anyone 15 years and older with little or no medical training. Upon successful completion of the course, including a skills test, students will receive American Health and Safety Institute completion cards within one week after class comple-

tion. Classes are one day only and are from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 and Dec. 11. The cost is $45 for YMCA members and $50 for community members. For more information, call (574) 269-9622 or visit www.kcymca.org. Parkview Warsaw YMCA is located at 1305 Mariners Drive.

48th Annual PIONEER CRAFTS FESTIVAL Saturday, Sept. 11 & Sunday, Sept. 12 Join us and experience the past giving us a future.

You may wish to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on while enjoying the entertainment. Be sure to stop and talk to Johnny Appleseed, who will be strolling our festival passing out purty stones and telling stories. Along with the blacksmith shop, there is the civil war camp where you can visit with Grant & Robert E. Lee, with tons more to see. Be sure to come on out and enjoy all we have to offer.

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OUR MISSION IS “TO GIVE THE PAST A FUTURE” SINCE 1964 Home of the Stone’s Tavern Inn National Historic Site and the Annual Stone’s Trace Festival of early American Settler and Pioneer Life and Crafts. Home of Stone’s Trace Regulators & Midwest Muzzle Loading, Black-powder Shooting Events, and the Annual Stone’s Trace Regulators Rendezvous and Primitive Camp. COME HEAR THE CANNONS FIRE EVERY HOUR DURING THE FESTIVAL! Parking at West Noble School, across the highway, with free shuttle bus transportation to the festival. Limited handicap parking off U.S. 33 entrance. No pets. Only service animals allowed! ADMISSION: $7.00 per person 12 and up, 11 and under are free griffith’s wawasee marina Family Owned Since 1946

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Colorectal cancer screening age lowers to 45 Colorectal cancer screenings for adults at average risk are now available starting at age 45. The move to start colorectal cancer screenings at age 45 is based on recommendations by the American Cancer Society, American College of Gastroenterology and the United States Preventive Task Force. “These new guidelines can help save more lives in our community,” Dr. Ross Heil, gastroenterologist, said. “A colonoscopy can signiﬁcantly lower your risk of ever getting colorectal cancer.” Colonoscopy offers the best way for doctors to detect pre-cancerous lesions and cancers early when more treatment options are available. During one procedure, doctors can look at the health of the colon, remove growths and signiﬁcantly lower the risk of cancer. Screening options also include a take-home test kit, called fecal occult blood test or fecal immunochemical test. Age is one of the most important risk factors for colorectal cancer. The rate of colorectal cancer in adults under age 50 has increased by 55 percent since 1995. Nearly 94 percent of new cases occur in adults 45 years or older. Colorectal cancer screenings are scheduled through primary care providers. For more information you can go to www.GoshenHealth.com.

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Dueling Pianos join the fight against cancer Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County and K21 Foundation will hold “Dueling Against Cancer” cocktail, dinner and silent auction fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 11, at The Owl’s Nest in North Webster. The evening will feature performers from Piano Wars!, a nationally touring entertainment company known as a “premier alternative to generic dueling pianos for nearly 20 years.” This year marks the ﬁrst year CCF will hold the “Dueling

Against Cancer” event. It promises to be a lively alternative to the gala held in previous years. “We’re trying something new,” said organizer Brittney Niles. Piano Wars! Entertainment Director David Caruso has earned plaudits for his work throughout Michiana and beyond. Dueling Pianos is two entertainers leading the audience with music and fun. Sing-along, comic bits, song battles, dancing and diverse music styles are all used to engage

the audience, making dueling pianos great for all ages and events. The evening will serve up music where you know all the words, from a big variety of styles and eras, performed by master entertainers who know how ignite a crowd. In addition to Dueling Pianos, the event will also feature a buffet dinner, cash bar and live auction. Items up for auction will include a Bobby Knight signed basketball, a “Happy Gilmore”

putter, a chrome nautical side table, Adirondack chairs and much more. Tickets are $75. To register go to www.cancercarefundkc.org/ duelingagainstcancer.html, or ﬁnd “Dueling Against Cancer” on www.eventbrite.com. Tickets are limited and may not be available at the door, so register as soon as possible. For further information on availability, visit Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County on Facebook.

Rare skin cancers While basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma are more widespread, these rare skin cancers are important to know about, because they may be mistaken for noncancerous conditions, delaying diagnosis and treatment. The less commonly talked about types of skin cancer include, • Dermatoﬁbrosarcoma protuberans • Kaposi’s sarcoma • Microcystic adnexal carcinoma • Merkel cell carcinoma • Sebaceous carcinoma • Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma •Extramammary Paget’s disease

Out of the list above the most commonly diagnosed are listed below with descriptions. At the top of the list is Dermatoﬁbrosarcoma protuberans. DFSP is unlike common skin cancers that arise from cells in the outermost layer of skin, dermatoﬁbrosarcoma protuberans is an extremely rare cancer that arises from cells in the deepest layer of the skin, known as the dermis. While DFSP is slow growing and rarely spreads (metastasizes) to distant areas of the body, it has a high rate of local recurrence. DFSP can look like an ordinary scar, cyst or bruise. It can develop anywhere on the body but is most

commonly found on the arms, legs or torso. Over time, it can grow to become a large lump under the skin. The tumor grows slowly but can penetrate deep into the dermis and inﬁltrate the fat and surrounding tissue. Experts do not fully understand what causes DFSP, but injuries to the affected skin may be a risk factor. Next is Kaposi’s sarcoma. Kaposi’s sarcoma is a rare skin cancer that develops from the cells that line the blood vessels or lymph vessels. There are two types of Kaposi’s sarcoma: • The ﬁrst type, often referred to as classic Kaposi’s sarcoma is often seen in men over age 50 of Euro-

pean, Mediterranean or Middle Eastern descent. This type is slow growing, easier to treat and rarely causes serious problems. • The second type is an aggressive cancer that affects people with weakened immune systems, including cancer patients, organ transplant recipients and people who are HIV positive. While this dangerous, fast-growing cancer is on the decline thanks to antiviral medications, if you think you may be at risk, get prompt medical attention. Kaposi’s sarcoma can present as red, purple or brown lesions on the skin, mucous membranes, lymph nodes and other organs. The le-

sions may be ﬂat or slightly raised and can grow and spread rapidly. The disease is caused by the Kaposi’s sarcoma associated herpesvirus 8. People with healthy immune systems can be exposed to the virus and show little or no signs or symptoms, because of the immune system’s ability to keep the virus in check. Cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, HIV positive patients and organ transplant patients are all at a high risk of serious infection. The virus is believed to be transmitted by the exchange of saliva. For more information on rare skin cancers go to www.skincancer. org.

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KCH Cancer Center offers cutting edge care close to home %\ /$85(1 =(8*1(5 6WDII :ULWHU A century ago, cancer was considered a contagious disease, Today, depending on the stage and type of cancer, it can be managed as a chronic disease. “You’re never getting rid of cancer. You’re in remission,” explained Dr. Nathan Comsia, a radiation oncologist at Kosciusko Community Hospital’s Cancer Center. “Cancer is more like a chronic disease for some people. A lot of the dangerous cancers, like pancreatic, liver cancer are still life threatening, still dangerous.” What has helped cancer treatment evolve are screenings such as mammograms and colonoscopies, as well as blood work which can detect specific markers indicating a person may have cancer. Comsia stressed these screening tools are not the same as a diagnosis. “They’re flags,” he said, explaining a biopsy is what proves if cancer is present in a patient. Screenings such as regular mammograms and colonoscopy as well as CT chest screens for smokers can catch cancer at an earlier stage or prevent cancer entirely. Unfortunately people’s fears and COVID have contributed to delay those screenings and early detection of cancer in some patients. As a radiation oncologist Comsia has seen dramatic changes in radiation therapy. The technology behind radiation therapy has improved where the machinery can follow a patient’s breathing patterned turning on the radiation when the tumor is within a specific target window. Breathing techniques such as deep inspiration breath holds help protect the heart from radiation when it’s used in treating breast cancer. Comsia said radiation is being used as much as possible in the treatment of cancer. The new technology allows for high-

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cologists have studied at large universities and have connections with other experts around the country. A relatively new weapon in cancer treatment is immunetherapy which uses the patient’s immune system to ﬁght the cancer. Comsia explained cancer cells express a foreign protein, similar to when a cell in infected. Immune therapy encourages the body’s immune system to seek out and attack those cancer cell.

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Cancer Care Fund/K21 to host sixth Freaky 5K Run/Walk %\ 5$< %$/2*+ 6WDII :ULWHU Lutheran Health Network/ KCH will be the title sponsor for this year’s Freaky 5K Family Halloween Run/Walk and Kids Race, to be held Saturday, Oct. 30, beginning at the K21 Health Pavilion, 1515 Provident Court, Warsaw. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. at the pavilion. A brief program will be held at 9 a.m. and the chip-timed race will step off at 9:15 a.m. sharp. Participants will follow the Beyer Farm boardwalk to Pike Lake, proceed through the City of Warsaw and ﬁnish in the pavilion parking lot. Participants who preregister will receive a souvenir T-shirt. Runners and walkers of all ages are encourage to wear Halloween costumes and bring their own hydration, as refreshment stations will not be available along the route. Interested persons have several ways to participate: • Participate in the run/walk. Register at www.runsignup.com or www.cancercarefundkc.org. • Volunteer to work the event. Contact Brian Shepherd, this year’s race director, at shepherdb@westnoble.k12.in.us. • Pledge money for one or more of the participants at www. cancercarefundkc.org. • Donate to the Cancer Care Fund. Online donations may be made at www.cancercarefundkc. org. Awards will be given for the top contestants in each age group. Cancer Care Fund representative Ron Smock started the race in 2015 as a fundraiser, and up to 175 racers have participated in the past. According to the event’s press release, “The Freaky 5K targets people who may not know

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about the CCF, yet are passionate about supporting cancer related fundraisers and are avid runners. What is unique about the CCF is that 100% of all net funds raised are used to ﬁnancially assist cancer patients and their families right here in Kosciusko County. The K21 Health Foundation administers the fund at no cost, meaning more money goes to friends and neighbors who are in need. Having the Lutheran Health Network/KCH get behind the cause and be the title sponsor is a big boost to the fundraiser.” “We have had several powerful speakers who have given personal testimony of the importance the fund played in their lives as cancer patients or family of a cancer patient,” said Smock. For more information, visit www.cancercarefundkc.org or www.facebook.com/cancercarefundkc.

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What is laryngeal cancer? The larynx, or voice box, is part of the throat. It is an organ with several roles. It protects the airway to help us swallow, regulates airﬂow into our lungs, and creates sound for speech. Its vocal cords vibrate with the ﬂow of air to make the sounds that form our voice. The larynx includes three parts. The upper part, with the epiglottis (which keeps food out of the lungs and helps us swallow), is called the Supraglottis. The middle part, where the vocal cords are found, is called the Glottis. The lower part, just above the trachea (windpipe), is called the Subglottis. Cancer may begin in any part of the larynx and it can spread to

nearby tissue or other parts of the body. Laryngeal cancer is a head and neck cancer that begins when abnormal (malignant) cells form in the larynx. Most laryngeal cancers begin in squamous cells, which line the inside of the larynx. Cancer rarely develops from the cells of the minor salivary glands in the larynx, but when it does, it is called adenocarcinoma, adenoid cystic carcinoma, or mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Laryngeal cancer is a rare cancer. It can grow in the larynx, mainly due to smoking tobacco or drinking alcohol. It can spread to nearby lymph nodes in the neck, to the back of the tongue or to other parts

of the throat, neck and even lungs. When squamous cells grow abnormally, they don’t always form cancer. By removing the cause (such as smoking), early abnormal growths could “heal”, and the problem could be reversed. In early stages of laryngeal cancer (such as carcinoma in situ (CIS)), it is more easily treated and cured. In later stages, laryngeal cancer is much harder to treat. Risk factors, diagnosis and staging The primary risk factors for laryngeal cancer include: • Use of tobacco products • Drinking too much alcohol Other risks include: • Poor nutrition and vitamin

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Glow golf provides unique experience for a good cause On the evening of Friday, Sept. 17, Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund will again hold a glow golf event at Maxwelton Golf Club in Syracuse. Along with the unique golﬁng experience, attendees will enjoy live music, food and drinks. Glow golf shot gun tee-off is at 7:30 p.m., with registration for teams already paid at 5:30 p.m. The cost for a team of four is $260. For a

team space please contact Lisa Rosales at elrosales@gmail.com. Deadline for registration is Sept. 10, and space is limited. A chipping and putting contest will also be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Music will be provided from 6 to 10 p.m. by The Tempos from Indianapolis. Attendees may come to listen to the band without playing golf. Food will be available for a cost

by Big C food truck, and drinks will be provided by Maxwelton Golf Club. This will be the third glow golf event held for KCCC. In 2020, 68 players took part and more than $10,000 was raised. “Players had a blast,” said Rosales. For more information on KCCC, visit www.cancercarefundkc.org.

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Power of Pink champagne brunch will benefit cancer patients The Power of Pink champagne brunch will be Oct. 10, at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club, Leesburg. The event starts at 11 a.m. The event includes food, champagne, and a designer purse auction. The attire is pink. Julee Rauch serves on the fundraising committee for the Kosciusko Coun-

ty Cancer Care Fund. “We are wearing pink but supporting all cancers,” she said. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. This is the ﬁrst year for this fundraiser. Rauch said she hopes

the brunch will be an annual event. So far, ﬁve designer purses will be auctioned off. Accessories such as wallets will also be available. Volunteers will also be modeling the purses and accessories, said Rauch. Food includes a three-course lunch with salad, quiche, shrimp,

pink sorbet and pink champaign. All proceeds from this event will go directly to the Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund. The fund focuses its mission on reducing the challenges facing Kosciusko County cancer patients and their families by ﬁnancially assisting them during their ﬁght.

The cost of the brunch is $60. RSVP by Oct. 1. For more information about the fund and to register, visit www.cancercarefundkc.org/ powerofpink.html. For additional information, call Rauch at (815) 263-8819 or email her at ccfpowerofpinkevent@ gmail.com.

Top oncology journals High-ranked oncology journals can be your better choice to show the speciﬁc details to the cancer you are looking to know more about. Oncology is a branch of medicine dealing with the cancer research, investigation, diagnosis and management of cancer of any cells and organs of the body. As the proper management of cancer and related diseases still depends on procedures with several side effects, cancer researchers help to ﬁnd out the new methods and modalities of cancer diagnosis and treatment. For that, cancer-related researches and studies are being conducted in the world in a quantity far

more than in any other field. Cancer journals are good resources for researchers, scientists, clinicians and other related medical practitioners to keep up-to-date information about cancer and related diseases. Below are the top three listed oncology journals with a brief description. The list was compiled and prepared based on the Oncology Journals Impact Factor Ranking also known as Scimago Journal Ranking. The top oncology journal is, CA – A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. Specifically, the flagship journal of the American Cancer Society, CA – A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. This

journal provides cancer care professionals with up-to-date information on all aspects of cancer diagnosis, treatment and prevention. CA has been published every year since 1950 and according to the Scimago Journal Ranking, this journal is viewed as highly respectable. It is the number one ranked oncology journal by 2019 Journal Citation Reports, as well as the overall rank of CA – A Cancer Journal for Clinicians is 1. Following the CA – A Cancer Journal for Clinicians is the Nature Reviews Cancer Journal. Nature Reviews Cancer is part of the Nature Reviews portfolio of journals. The

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Lisa Cassel: cancer survivor times two %\ 5$< %$/2*+ 6WDII :ULWHU Lisa Cassel has good reason to celebrate life, after surviving two bouts with cancer. And she has something to teach those whose loved ones are cancer patients. The 51-year-old Warsaw resident was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer in October 2017 and invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer after a triple positive test in June 2018. In each case, she said, “I didn’t have any symptoms that I connected with cancer,” and her reaction to the somber news each time followed the same formula: shock, devastation, questioning and resolve. “I was driving down the road the ﬁrst time and at work the second time” she received the phone calls on the biopsy results. “I was shaken and cried each time, especially when I found out about the second cancer. I immediately thought, ‘Now what?’ “Then I started to educate myself and joined some Facebook support groups for each cancer type as soon as I found out what I had. I did a lot of reading beyond the posts, trying to understand what others had gone through and what I might go through.” Her emotions cycled through unbelief, sadness, anger and confusion. But she prepared herself through personal research and “each surgeon was impressed with what point-blank questions

I was able to ask. I felt each surgeon took the time for me at my appointments. Her days, months and years were busy with appointments and treatments and “several times I had to be patient waiting for this or that. But through it all I remained positive and I believe that helped me through my journey, because depression can set in quickly.” She made herself “get up, get dressed and get moving” every morning, keeping her job of 23 years as senior treasury assistant at the Center Street branch of Lake City Bank in Warsaw, “getting done what I needed to do” for as long as should could before clocking out and going home to rest. Cassel credits Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund with helping her along in her battles. “They helped me with my rent. That was a big relief. I could concentrate on what I needed to do to get past cancer. They were awesome.” During her journey, Cassel learned the terminology of cancer and what to say or not say to a cancer patient. In her estimation, she has not technically “survived” cancer. “I’ve not really heard those words yet,” she said. “I’ve only ever heard NED, ‘no evidence of disease.’ That doesn’t mean I’m cured.” For her breast cancer she has at least a 10-year regimen of

/,6$ &$66(/ taking Tamoxifen, a hormonal therapy that blocks the effects of estrogen in breast tissue. She is still taking levothyroxine for her thyroid cancer and needs to “get regular blood tests to monitor my TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) levels and get an occa-

sional ultrasound.” Even with no evidence of disease, cancer never really leaves one alone. “I get anxious to hear results when I’m getting tests or scans. I don’t think about it every day, but in the back of your mind it’s there and you question wheth-

er it will come back.” Cassel has some advice for those near and dear to a cancer patient. “Try not to say, ‘Don’t worry, you’ll be ﬁne.’ You don’t know that. Instead say, ‘I hope it will be OK.’ Try not to say, ‘I’m really sorry.’ Instead say, ‘I’ll be thinking of you.’ To that the patient can say, ‘Thank you.’ “And never refer to his or her cancer as ‘the good cancer.’ A lot of times people call thyroid the good cancer because it is a slowgrowing cancer. But nothing is good about cancer.” Cassel enjoys life by being “basically up for anything outside the ordinary day-to-day routine. I love spending time with my family and friends, planning get-togethers and parties. I love being outdoors, camping, hiking, kayaking and swimming. I love pajama days and watching moves, reading, playing card and board games and mostly helping out people when I can.” Cassel has started a Facebook group called Fun with Friends. Her daughter, Ashley, 26, lives and works in Fort Wayne and is taking college accounting courses. Her son, Taylor, 22, lives in Millersburg and works as a welder at Dynamic Metals. Her ﬁnal prescription: “Live for the moment and take it one minute, one hour, one day at a time.”

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He discussed the ETHOS machine adapts to the changes in the patient to allow the radiation to be the most effective it can be. “The ETHOS system allows our radiation oncologists to adapt the treatment daily and thus the idea is that will avoid additional toxicity of radiating non malignant tissues if you are able to adapt those plans each day,” Henry said. This treatment in a lot of ways relates back to the core values this cancer center has. “The core values of the cancer program always started out a bit unique trying to solve every problem for every patient that has can-

cer. So trying to heal every part of it. We realized that people with cancer have a lot of other stuff going on in their life as well. The point was to built a comprehensive program that was patient centered and grounded so that we could address those other problems,” Henry said. Some of the ways they have helped patients in addition to their treatments is with their integrative care team — dietitians, mindbody counselors and naturopathic doctors. All of these resources they offer under one roof and he hopes their efforts have not gone unnoticed. “I would hope that our program

is recognized as a leader in the region in cancer care, we have a long track record of being ﬁrst in a lot of different things. ETHOS is probably the most recent,” Henry said. In addition to the ETHOS technology, unlike other programs they have a team of six board certiﬁed and sub-specialty fellowship trained surgeons. This is unique to the region. “It’s a very developed, very seasoned group of surgeon specialists who provide the oncologic surgical care that is unique in almost all cancer centers in Indiana,” Henry said. Despite being recognized for so

much, they are constantly thriving to expand and grow, especially with the obstacles that come with COVID-19. “There is always change in responding to stress and we are thinking about avenues of growth,” Henry said. These avenues of growth include looking into expansion, more physicians and overall growth of the program. “We are always looking for ways to measure and improve,” Henry said. For more information you can go to goshenhealth.com/care-services/ cancer-care.

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Goshen Hospital’s Center for Cancer Care has continued to provide cutting edge cancer treatment to its patients, recently becoming second in the nation to offer ETHOS advanced radiation therapy. Medical director and surgical oncologist, Dr. Leonard Henry, discussed a few other aspects the cancer center is doing that is different from other cancer centers around. “Most recently second in the country to offer machine learning based radiation adaptive planning,” Henry said.

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When a patient and their family members hear they have cancer, it brings a lot of fear and concern and it should. But signiﬁcant changes in cancer treatment during the last century provides more optimism. Dr. Neil Sharma, president of Parkview Cancer Institute, explained advances in cancer treatment have pushed some cancers to a curative or palliative chronic disease rather than a death sentence. Sharma further explained what type of cancer, what stage of cancer the patient has and the available treatment options all play a role since not all cancers have the same outcome. Sharma said what is extremely helpful is patients are more open to being screened so cancer can be caught at an earlier stage or prevented entirely. Two examples he gave are mammograms which allow breast cancer to be found

earlier and colonoscopy which can remove pre-cancerous polyps. Parkview takes an innovative approach to treating cancer aligning the treatment model around the disease and the patient. Sharma explained the patient is at the center. Parkview has been able to recruit a variety of specialists to take a more cohesive approach. So when a patient walks into the cancer institute, he or she will be directed to the clinic addressing that specific type of cancer. The clinic will then function as a medical home for the patients with the medical staff being experts in that specific type of cancer. Parkview Cancer Institute is aligned with MD Anderson Cancer Center and have a lot of expertise in their specific disease. For example the surgeons are also specialists. When it comes to breast cancer, the surgeon doing the surgery will be a breast surgeon, not a general surgeon. “The vast number of people recruited since 2016 have come

from places outside the state,” Sharma said. “The model truly allows people to be subject matter experts. Cancer is life changing and you expect that level of care. We are truly aligning cancer treatment.” The medical staff has multiple conferences where they confer over each patient several times. “We go through every case in detail,” Sharma said. “Then a letter (detailing what was discussed) is sent to the patient and every specialist.” This is known as a tumor board letter. One aspect of cancer treatment that has changed a lot in the last 50 years is radiation therapy. The radiation beam can be directed to target the cancer cells while saving surrounding healthy tissue. In the past radiation therapy would damage surrounding tissue. Two types of radiation therapy are used, stereotatic body radiation therapy and stereotatic ablative radiotherapy. So these two types therapy use super high radiation directed to a small area of tissue

for smaller period of time. Sharma explained using a cyber knife like this provides the biggest value. Because it doesn’t cause collateral damage to surrounding tissues it can be used on tumors in the lung, pancreas or brain where you don’t want collateral damage. Treatment is usually 15-30 minutes several times a week. Another benefit is because this type of treatment is better tolerated, the recovery time is faster. And the experts at Parkview have gotten good at protecting surrounding structures from radiation damage. Combining radiation with other forms of treatment can also be helpful. Sharma said there has been a significant revolution in oncology. Chemotherapy can cover the entire body either through IV infusion or oral medication. Chemotherapy tries to target cancer cells at specific times of the cancer cycle, preventing it from duplicating. Immuno therapy uses the

body’s immune system to go after cancer cells as invaders. “We’re seeing lung cancer patients with stage IV cancer having signiﬁcant improvement,” Sharma said. For some cancers oncologists will opt to use immuno therapy, for others a combination of chemo therapy and immuno therapy. “It’s all about getting the right combination,” Sharma said. The physicians at Parkview are experts in their ﬁeld, keeping up with the latest research. The model at Parkview is to provide northern Indiana with the innovation and research that hasn’t been available in the past when it comes to cancer treatment. “We’re evolving with the science, so patients can get what they deserve,” Sharma said. When patients hear the word cancer, it changes everything and everyone around them. From early diagnosis to prevention to following a patient after they survive treatment, Parkview Cancer Institute keeps the focus on the patient, where it needs to be.

How to check for ovarian cancer If you have ovarian cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about ovarian cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated. The first question people tend to ask when approaching ovarian cancer is can ovarian cancer be found early? The answer is only about 20% of ovarian cancers are found at an early stage. When ovarian cancer is found early, about 94% of patients live longer than five years after diagnosis. However there are ways to help find ovarian cancer early. This includes regular women’s health exams. During a pelvic exam, the health care professional feels the ovaries and uterus for size, shape, and consistency. A pelvic exam can be useful because it can find some female cancers at an early stage, but most early ovarian tumors

are difﬁcult or impossible to feel. Pelvic exams may, however, help ﬁnd other cancers or female conditions. Women should discuss the need for these exams with their doctor. The next question that tends to be asked is, what are the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer may cause several signs and symptoms. Women are more likely to have symptoms if the disease has spread, but even early-stage ovarian cancer can cause them. The most common symptoms include: • Bloating • Pelvic or abdominal (belly) pain • Trouble eating or feeling full quickly • Urinary symptoms such as urgency (always feeling like you have to go) or frequency (having to go often) These symptoms are also commonly caused by benign (noncancerous) diseases and by can-

cers of other organs. When they are caused by ovarian cancer, they tend to be persistent and a change from normal − for example, they occur more often or are more severe. These symptoms are more likely to be caused by other conditions, and most of them occur just about as often in women who don’t have ovarian cancer. But if you have these symptoms more than 12 times a month, see your doctor so the problem can be found and treated if necessary. Others symptoms of ovarian cancer can include: • Fatigue (extreme tiredness) • Upset stomach • Back pain • Pain during sex • Constipation • Changes in a woman’s period, such as heavier bleeding than normal or irregular bleeding • Abdominal (belly) swelling with weight loss For more information go to www.cancer.org.

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WE DON’T JUST TREAT CANCER. We sub-specialize in it.

Left to right: Saurabh Gupta, MD, Interventional Endoscopic Oncology Joseph McCollom, DO, Palliative Oncology Iwona Podzielinski, MD, Gynecologic Oncology Christopher Johnson, DO, Orthopedic Oncology Neil Sharma, MD, Interventional Endoscopic Oncology Dara Spearman, MD, Dermatologic Oncology Scott Goodrich, MD, Gynecologic Oncology Christina Drummond, MD, Palliative Oncology Chetan Mittal, MD, Interventional Endoscopic Oncology

Choose an oncologist who focuses exclusively on your type of cancer. Which would you prefer — a physician who treats a variety of cancers, or one who subspecializes in your speciﬁc type? At Parkview, we’re focused on you. Our cancer physicians, including our medical oncologists, are sub-specialists in your kind of cancer and treat it every day, not just occasionally. Here you’ll ﬁnd specialized teams of experts focused on every individual type of major cancer we treat — from sarcoma to skin to GI. It’s a revolutionary model of care with expertise typically only seen at large national institutions or academic centers. But now, it’s here in our community — at Parkview. That’s better cancer care.

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