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Tucked alongside a lightly traveled county road a few miles west of Warsaw is a rustic property that is home to myriad furry and feathered residents. It’s also the home to Isaiah 11 Ministry, a faith-based organization committed to helping people and animals through a variety of connective ways.Most of the animals on the property have been abused or neglected, including domestic and farm animals, according to Linda Ozier, executive director of Isaiah 11. “We try to find them homes, but if we can’t, they can live out their lives here,” said Ozier. “But the other component is that we run groups for kids and adults, do counseling, tutoring, we let home school groups come here for field trips, organizations like Cardinal Services bring people out here to visit the animals, and we use the animals for counseling with kids in our groups.” Ozier added “oftentimes the focus seems to be on the animal rescue part, which is important, but the people part of the services is equally as important.“When I first started, it was about the people part and the animals just came alongside,” she said. “We get calls all the time about the animals. While we like to focus on getting them adopted, we also want to highlight what we do for people.” For example, on Tuesday nights, they host “Farm Group,” which is open all ages, during which people come help take care of the animals. “We have a time of prayer, then we serve them a meal,” Ozier said. “Then we have a lesson of some sort, social skills or life skills. Then on Saturday, we have a group for children whose parents or caregivers are addicts or recovering addicts. These kids have grown up with various beliefs about themselves or their lives that stem from their caregiver’s addiction.

Isaiah 11 does not get any public funding, but runs completely by donations and volunteers. For further information about Isaiah 11 Ministry, call (574) 549-8071, email isaiah11.linda@gmail. com or visit isaiah11.business.site or facebook. com/isaiah11ministry.

“Even if their parents aren’t using anymore, at some point the kids were neglected or came second to the substance. The format is the same as the Tuesday group, but the focus is on what they’ve believed and how to change their self-perception.” She noted Domino’s Pizza donates food twice monthly for both the Tuesday and Saturday groups. A Warsaw family provides the meal once a month.Ozier added she also offers individual sessions and tutoring to children and adults. Although the ministry is faith-based, they accept people from any walk of life or belief. Although she has the requisite education and qualiﬁcations, Ozier emphasized she is not a licensed therapist, by her own choice for a variety of reasons. She says it allows her a wider role with the people she serves, allowing her to not only be a counselor, but also a mentor, tutor and friend.

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“I think the people and animals work in tandem,” added Sally Scott, vice president of the Isaiah 11 board of directors. “Focusing on how the animals really heal people, these animals have been through a lot as well, so having that connection between two different types of beings is wonderful.”Oziertold a story of an abused horse who once lived at the ministry. A little girl was introduced to the horse and they formed a connection.

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“‘That’s just like me,’” Ozier recalled the girl saying to her. “‘I don’t have any friends either, and I’m always alone and getting hurt.’ She connected immediately to that horse’s story. As we tell the animals’ stories, then the people heal, too. People help the animals heal and the animals help the people heal. That’s what’s very unique about us. We don’t have any fancy facility, but it works.”

Kosciusko County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals will meet 9:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3, in the old courtroom on the third ﬂoor of the Kosciusko County Courthouse, Warsaw, to start its annual meetings for 2022. It will also be meeting at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10, 17 and 24. This notice is published in accordance with IC 6-1.1-28 and IC 5-14-1.5-5.

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Nappanee Open Door celebrates 50 years

Nappanee Open Door celebrated 50 years of service to the Wa-Nee community on Saturday evening, Aug. 13, with a dinner at Dalmar Banquet Center.Invited guests included current ofﬁcers, board members, volunteers and past volunteers. Approximately 40 people attended.Nappanee Open Door operates as a nonproﬁt 501(c)(3) organization at 292 S. Main St., Nappanee, inside the former Nappanee train depot. It serves the Wa-Nee community, which includes the City of Nappanee and Town of Wakarusa and surrounding townships. They offer food, rental, utility and clothing assistance for those in need.

Nappanee Open Door looks forward to continuing this service for many years into the future.

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In the future Shepherd does not have any plans to further his career, just that he wants to excel in his sourcing job now and become the best version he can be. He plans to continue coaching at TVHS and coach more kids to be the best they can be while giving them the best experience.

Shaun Shepherd has been an avid member of the Fulton County community from coaching at Tippecanoe schools to raising his kids through the school system.Shepherd is married with ﬁve kids ranging from 2 to 18 years old. His life is busy enough without adding in his job of 25 years as a new product introduction sourcing engineer II at Zimmer Biomet.Starting as a machinist, Shepherd worked his way up to the role he currently holds at Zimmer where he assists with the launch of new medical instrumentation that aids with implantation procedures.Although he didn’t go into Zimmer looking for much other than a job, he soon found it turned into much more as the years progressed. Over the years, Shepherd has been blessed with the chance to travel to many different countries, including Switzerland, Ireland and his favorite and most frequently traveled to country,TravelingChina.toChina so much, Shepherd has grown to love his colleagues there as his family. “They are friendly and cordial,” Shepherd quoted about his friends. With all the COVID restrictions, Shepherd has not been able to travel as much as he had beforeAlthough2020. he misses all the experience and food, especially the dumplings, he acquired while traveling, with his kids in so many sports and activities Shepherd would hate to miss their accomplishments because he wasn’t home. For the past 14 years, Shepherd has loved being able to work with the youth in the community and helping them achieve their dreams in sports. For the past seven years he was the head coach for the boys seventh-grade basketball team at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School and has recently accepted the position as junior varsity coach for boys basketball at Tippecanoe Valley High“AlthoughSchool. I love Zimmer Biomet, my passion is to coach the youth in our community to mold them into upstanding contributors in society.” he said about his love for coaching. When asked what his favorite coaching moments have been, he said not one moment sticks out but the memories that make up the entireOverstory.theyears being able to watch the kids grow from little sixth graders to walking across the stage at graduation and some into college has been the most rewarding memory of all to him.

A proclamation was presented from Nappanee Mayor Phil Jenkins proclaiming October 2022 as “Open Door Month” in the City of Nappanee, and urging all citizens to support the mission of Nappanee Open Door in helping our neighbors in need through volunteering and donating our time, talents and treasures to the betterment of our community.

Nappanee Open Door has been able to provide these services by the generous support of local individuals, churches, businesses, service organizations and municipalities who donated funds and held food drives, and the many individuals who have volunteered their time and talents over the past 50 years.

Echoes of the Past to honor Kurt Miller

WCHS grad receives scholarship

The third annual Kurt Miller Tractor Drive will take place at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. The drive will leave from Miller’s childhood home, 8298 W 600S, Claypool, and make its way through the country, traveling through Mentone before heading back south on 1150W. The route will wind its way back down the country roads of Kosciusko County before ending back at its startingMillerpoint.was a junior at Tippecanoe Valley High School when he was tragically taken from his parents in a freak accident. His love of farming and agriculture, 4-H and FFA is the driving force behind Echoes of the Past and the yearly tractor drive. If there was something farm related happening, you could find Miller there. Those participating in the drive do so in honor of Kurt to carry on his memory. A freewill donation lunch follows the drive, with all monies benefiting the memorial fund set up in his name by his parents. A scholarship is given each year to a graduating Tippecanoe Valley High School senior who plans to further their education in an area of agriculture. Igloo ice cream is also sold at the drive to raise money for the Warsaw Community High School graduate Ashley Irwin was the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship presented by the Association of Indiana Counties and sponsored by Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Nationwide Retirement Solutions and AIC presented the scholarship to Irwin Aug. 16 in Kosciusko County. The daughter of Joe and Amy Irwin, Ashley is a graduate of WCHS. Her mother is the ordinance administrator for the Kosciusko County Area Planning Commission. She attends Indiana University Fort Wayne and is majoring in nursing. Irwin was the only student selected for the $1,000 scholarship. Scholarship recipients are spring 2022 graduates from Indiana high schools or are already attending college. Eligibility required applicants to be an employee of or the custodial child of an Indiana county employee of an AIC affiliate office. The recipient will be officially announced at the AIC’s annual conference next month, and during a county commissioners’ meeting in the winner’s home county. For more information about the scholarships, contact Elizabeth Mallers at emallers@indianacounties.org. scholarship fund. New this year is the addition of a T-shirt that was sold prior to the event to help raise funds. If you would like to participate in the tractor drive or need more information, contact Kyle Miller at (574) 377-3947 or visit theechoesofthepast.com or book.com/echoesandoldtractors.face-

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Nappanee American Legion Riders to sponsor annual 9-11 ride

Nappanee Post 154 American Legion Riders will sponsor their annual 9-11 Ride to Remember Saturday, Sept. 10. “This ride is to remember all our first responders, their families and our veterans who give all to protect our country and freedom,” said Bob Juarez, director of the Riders.Theevent will include a 60-mile nonstop escorted motorcycle ride that ends at 6537 W. 800N, Nappanee, where attendees will enjoy a day and evening of live music by The Strays, karaoke with D.J. Peanut, a live auction, cornhole tournament, food and drinks, 50/50 raffle and bonfire. Sign-up will take place from 10-11:30 a.m. at American Legion Post 154, 201 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee, with kickstands up at noon. The cost for the ride is $20 per rider and $5 per passenger. Alternatively, participants may bypass the ride and attend the final venue for $20 per person. Camping is free (bring your own camping gear) and is encouraged for those staying into the night. Other costs for the event, the Riders’ largest fundraiser of the year: • Beer bands, $15 • Shirts, $10 • Cornhole tournament, $5/person• Pop and water, freewill donationFor more information, call Juarez at (574) 304-7002.

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Good neighbors: We have a different copy machine now, so we have ink cartridges available if anyone is interested. We have three boxes of black and two boxes each of yellow, red and blue. G&G brand: NH-R00952XL BK. Call (574) 536-5549.

Duck eggs — Does anyone have ducks that are laying already and wants to get rid of them? We have a child who is severely allergic to chicken eggs. Call (574) 354-8697.

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Serger — I am looking for a serger in great working condition. I am in the Nappanee area. Call (800) 439-1193.

Baby food jars — Looking for someone in the Warsaw or Pierceton area that might have about 24 glass baby food jars. Please call Toni at (574) 453-6198.

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Another woman who knew Keirn was working on the exhibit obtained a late 1940s Farm Journal magazine article off eBay. It turned out to mention Nellans’ grandparents and traces the journey of an egg from their farm to a consumer. “It follows the egg from their farm on the truck and then where (the egg) was delivered in New York. … The street wasn’t wide enough for the truck to even go down. It went on horse and wagon, and it ends up in a lady’s skillet. But (the article) breaks down how much money these people got,” said Keirn. Keirn also detailed some egg history“Infacts.1947, there were 93,377,376 eggs sold in Kosciusko County,” she said. “Manwarings started into chickens in 1911; Creighton Brothers started in 1925. Manwarings merged with Strauss Elevator in 1969 and became Midwest Poultry.” Kralis Brothers Foods took old hens who’d been at the farms and processed them, with the meat going to places like Campbell Soup Co., she said.Keirn noted Creighton Brothers is the only one of all that she’s researched to still have chickens. She herself worked for Creighton for more than 45 years. She spoke with Eddie Creighton, the son of one of the founders of the company, Hobart Creighton, about why Mentone was known so much for its egg production in the past. Eddie Creighton said his father noted that raising chickens was cheaper than swine or cattle, leading local farmers to become involved in egg“Andproduction.everything you needed for the chickens was right in this area. You didn’t have to ship anything in,” saidSheKeirn.credited new government rules regarding egg production with helping shut down small egg farms in the“Whatarea. happened with all the little hatcheries and the layer farms was when new regulations came in from the health board and stuff, a lot of farmers didn’t meet those, so that’s when it went to the bigger chicken houses,” said Keirn, mentioning that was in the latter half of the 20th century.Keirn is still welcoming items for her exhibit. Though Keirn has set Sept. 10 as her date to get it up, she said she’ll still accept items after that.“There will never be a deadline, because families are going to keep ﬁnding information and it can always be added,” she said. If people have items they want to submit for the exhibit, they should contact Keirn at (574) 371-5711. Those who want to see the exhibit, but can’t during Rotors Over Mentone, may stop by during the Mentone Historical Museum’s regular hours from 1-5 p.m. Sundays through the end of September. Otherwise, people may visit during other times by stopping by the museum and using the contact information on the door to get a volunteer to come by and show them in, said Keirn. Female, Domestic Short - Petsmart, Female, Short Hair, Cat Douglas - Petsmart, Hair, Kitten Small Cat Coriander - NN, Domestic Short Hair, Kitten Small Cat

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Alice Keirn is seeking to preserve Mentone’s history due to the request of her late friend. “I had a friend, Linda Cochran, who was very active in the (Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum and Mentone Historical Museum in Mentone),” said Keirn. “She looked at me a year ago in March or April and said, ‘We need to do the story about all the little hatcheries and layer farms that made Mentone the “Egg Basket of the Midwest.”’”“Hernext words were, ‘If we don’t do it, it won’t be done, because nobody will remember,’” added Keirn. Cochran passed away in August 2021, and Keirn, a former Mentone resident, is seeking to fulﬁll what her friend wanted. She’s compiling photos, articles and more related to Mentone’s past egg history for an exhibit to go up at the Mentone Historical Museum beginning during Rotors Over Mentone, set for Saturday, Sept. 10.People will be able to view the exhibit from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day in the museum located at 210 S. Oak St.,KeirnMentone.started seeking information for the project early this year. “I put a thing out on (Mentone News & Information’s Facebook page) wanting stories of the little farmers who had chickens or hatcheries. Some of them had both. I started getting answers back in, and I think I have close to 20 who have said they have things,” she said. One of the farms to be featured in the exhibit is that of Everett Besson. His farm was actually next to where Keirn lived in Mentone. It was Besson’s grandson that gave Keirn the information, with him having obtained mementos about the farm after his grandparents passed away.His other relatives were going through their possessions and “they were throwing all this stuff about the farm away,” said Keirn of what the grandson told her. For the Everett Besson farm, as for the other ones in the exhibit, there will be an individual binder displayed. The Everett Besson one includes photos of his family working on their farm and at the local egg show in Mentone. That egg show ran from 1935 to 1959 in town, save for three years during World War II when it didn’t go on, said Keirn. She has ribbons and trophies from the show people gave her to put in the exhibit. The Mentone egg show included the crowning of an egg king and queen. One of the former queens, Diana (Ballenger) Nellans, provided her crown to be placed in the museum.

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The 49th fall festival will feature the frontiersmen and pioneers of northeastern Indiana with long hunters, black powder riﬂes and tomahawk skills, primitive archery, Native American reenactors, craft demonstrators and vendors, 1812 reenactors, a Civil War encampment with a military ﬁeld hospital and a mortician. A large variety of food will be available on-site, including ham and beans, a pioneer staple served with cornbread; slices of fresh whole wheat bread with warm sweet apple butter or honey; homemade chocolate candy; pork burgers; pie; Indian fry bread; potato fries; ice cream; kettle corn; scones, coffee and root beer.

Stone’s Trace Pioneer Festival and Regulators Rendezvous will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 10-11.

THE CHARGER HOUSE Phone 260-894-4000 DAILY NOON AND EVENING SPECIALS • SALAD BAR U.S. 6 & STATE ROAD 5, LIGONIER MON.-SAT. 5 A.M.-7:30 P.M. SUNDAY 6 A.M.-1 P.M. Join us and experience the past giving us a future. You may wish to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on

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Be sure to come on out and enjoy all we have to offer. Saturday, Sept. 10 • 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 9:00-9:10 National Anthem and Flag Raising 9:10-9:55 Paul Mitchell 10:10-10:55 Liza & Mark 11:10-11:55 Applejack Cloggers 12:10-12:55 Hand Hewn 1:10-1:55 Bixby funeral letter event by Craig Malone 2:10-2:55 Paul Mitchell 3:10-3:55 Abe Lincoln 4:10-5:00 Hand Hewn 5:00 Closing Ceremony and Flag Lowering Sunday, Sept. 11 • 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 10:00-11:00 Opening Ceremony National Anthem and Flag Raising. Frontier Gathering with Reverend Hansen and Living Water Church 11:15-12:00 Liza & Mark 12:15-1:00 Brown 1:15-2:00 Bixby funeral letter event by Craig Malone 2:15-3:00 Brown 3:15-4:00 Inclognito Cloggers 4:00 Closing Ceremony and Flag Lowering 49th Annual PIONEER CRAFTS FESTIVAL Saturday, Sept. 10 & Sunday, Sept. 11 Stop In For Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Lincolnway West 1 Mile, LIGONIER (260) 894-4498 Fashion Farm Restaurant griffith’s wawasee marina OPEN 7 DAYS Family Owned Since 1946 SALES • SERVICE • STORAGE • FUEL DOCK (260) 856-2286 9171 E. Ross Drive, wawaseemarina.comSYRACUSE Mon.-Sat.SummerHours:9-5Sun.10-5 Bring your whole family on out to enjoy the food and entertainment . . . you don’t wanna miss this. Stone’s HistoricalTraceSociety Celebrating Our 49th Year! “To Give Our Past A Future” U.S. 6 WEST, 260-894-3127LIGONIERU.S. 6 WEST, 260-894-7176LIGONIER (260) 856-4379 OR 1-800-888-4379 DOWNTOWN CROMWELL Serving Syracuse, North Webster, Cromwell, Leesburg, Milford & Lake Areas HEATING & COOLING SALES & SERVICE SINCE 1977 ✳ SALES&SERCO 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! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Frontiersman Camp: Black powder Shooting Skills Camp Life Long Hunter’s Cabins Tomahawk & Knife Skills NativeSutlerBlanketPrimitiveBlacksmithingArcheryTraderShopsAmericans Pioneer area: Gramling StrollingPonyJohnnyStone’sWoodworkingCabinShopTavernAppleseedWagonRidesMusicians Children’s Area: Mousetrap Puppet Theater Scavenger Hunt Hands on Activities Face SoaringPettingPaintingZooHawk Raptors (Saturday afternoon only) 1812 Military Camp: Field CampCannonLife Civil War: Field Hospital & Mortician Camp PresidentMilitarylifeCannonAbraham & Mary Todd Lincoln Demonstrators & Exhibitors: PotteryBlackNeedlepointFeltingWeavingSmith Wheat Weaving Chair TreadleStainedPennyRugDulcimersMapleBasketBeeHerbsSpinningGrapevinePewterSutlerDuckFolkRugQuiltingWoodTinsmithLeatherBroomCaningMakingWorkCarvingWeavingtoysDecoysShopCastingWeavingKeepingWeavingSyrupHookingRugsGlassSewingMachine Beverages & Fares: Ham and Beans Kettle Chips Kettle Corn Apple Butter Bread Making Pork Burgers Ice HoneyFudgePorkIndianAppleRootCreamBeerFrittersFryBreadRinds With so much more to taste and see, come on out to the festival and find what is in store for you! 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: $8.00 per person 12 and up; 11 and under are free

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Stay all day and listen to the music of a heritage: Mark and Liza, Towpath Players, Hand Hewn, Applejack Cloggers, The Browns, plus Inclognito Cloggers. People may participate in childrenorientated activities in the children’s area, including face painting, pony wagon rides, scavenger hunt, Punch and Judy 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 to Johnny Appleseed as he strolls about the site. Visit with demonstrators and reenactors 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. No household pets are allowed. Admission is $8 per person, ages 12 and up. Children 11 and under are free. The event is handicap accessible. For more information, visit stonestrace. com. while sure to stop talk to Johnny Appleseed, who will be strolling purty blacksmith there Robert more see.

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Stone’s Trace is located 1 1/2 miles south of Ligonier at the junction of US 33 and SR 5. Parking is available at West Noble High School with shuttle buses ready to transport visitors across the highway to the festival.

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(BPT) - Tornados, ﬂoods, hurricanes and more - severe weather is increasing around the world. Are you ready if a threatening storm hits your home? “Storm frequency and intensity is increasing, which means it’s important for homeowners to take a proactive approach to severe weather preparedness,” said Jonathan Green, senior regional parts and service manager at Northern Tool + Equipment. “Having the right equipment and gear on hand and ready to go means your family can stay as safe and as comfortable as possible.”

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Power Outages And Severe Weather Power to your home may be intermittent and unreliable during bad weather. In worst cases, entire power grids can go out for days or weeks at a time. Green says it’s important to prepare by having ﬂashlights ready, stocking up on batteries and properly maintaining a generator to power necessities in a home. If a major storm is approaching, the American Red Cross recommends unplugging small appliances to reduce potential damage from power surges that could occur. Always follow orders from authorities, who may tell you to turn off utilities to prevent damage to your home or within the community. If you are without electricity, a portable generator can help power critical household equipment. For example, the NorthStar Portable Generator with Honda GX390 OHV Engine has a fuel-efﬁcient engine with a digital ignition for easy startup. The control panel features 10 outlets and a 12-volt DC outlet, so you can power things like a well pump, a refrigerator and freezer, lights and electronics like TVs and cell phones to stay connected to emergency information.When selecting a generator, it’s important to know the right size for your needs, which is based on the rated wattage of what you want to power - as not all generators have the same power draw. To do this, add up the wattage of tools, appliances and motors you will want to run at the same time, then select a generator with the running wattage rating to match or exceed the total load. Items with electric motors require additional surge wattage at startup that can double or triple the normal wattage requirement - so look at the surge watts required. Green adds that having a generator is half the battle as it is just as important to use the equipment safely and maintain it properly by following generator safety and maintenance tips: Store units properly: When not in use, keep your generator clean and covered in a safe, accessible location. Perform maintenance: Being prepared is key, and a critical component of that is making sure your gear is ready in advance of serious weather. To that end, test the generator monthly to ensure it’s working properly. Just like any other engine, a generator requires maintenance, so keep up with the manufacturer’s recommended schedule for things like oil changes and spark plugs.

Fall Severe weather: How to use and maintain a generator

Northern Tool + Equipment offers parts, service and repair expertise to ensure that generators, water pumps and other equipment is tuned up and ready. Use fresh gas: There is approximately a 90-day shelf life on fuel, especially in smaller quantities like what would be in the gas tank of a small engine or a small gas can. Never use bad gas in a generator or you risk damage to the engine. Run units wisely: Place generators outdoors away from your home, but shielded from rain as much as possible. Never run generators inside or covered tightly because this can clog spark arrestors and ﬁlters resulting in a ﬁre hazard. Additionally, not ventilating exhaust increases risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Keep it clean and level: Always run the generator on level surfaces free from debris or other items. Non-level or vibrating surfaces may result in problems including poor engine lubrication, which can cause overheating. Don’t overdraw power: size of your generator will dictate how many things it can power. Keep in mind, items with heating elements or motors often need double their rated wattage to start up, which is called surge.“Having a generator can be life changing during extreme weather, and it’s important to use this equipment safely and maintain it properly so you’re ready no matter what so your family is ready when severe weather comes your way,” said Green.

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Plan For Sips And Snacks When hunger strikes, you want to be ready. Any good man cave will have some element of an eatery within, so you don’t have to scurry to the kitchen to scrounge up snacks. A full bar ﬁts the bill, but if you don’t have the budget or space, consider alternatives to keep you and the guys hydrated and fueled. A mini fridge keeps drinks on hand and chilled to perfection, and by dedicating a few cabinets to stocking your favorite snacks, you’re ready to satisfy sweet and salty cravings. By making a space of your own and elevating a few select elements, you can turn an average man cave into an incredible one. these additions and customizations to create a space you’ll truly love.

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Fall Tips for elevating your man cave into the ultimate retreat

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(BPT) - The desire to have a personal retreat within a home transcends generations, which is why man caves continue to be popular with guys of all ages and personality types, especially during the past year. While there’s something special about having a space to call your own, not all man caves are created equal. There are a few ways you can elevate the space to make a man cave that’s the envy of all your Whetherfriends.you’re a recent college grad setting up your space for the ﬁrst time, a dad who’s perfecting his man cave or anything in between, here are top features to consider for creating your ultimate in-home retreat.

Upgrade Your Screen Entertainment is the focal point of any man cave worthy of the name. If you really want to take that cave to the ultimate level, consider adding an LG OLED TV, such as the LG C1. The C1 screen is capable of producing perfect blacks, intense colors and high contrasts that bring each vivid picture to life. The LG C1 is the perfect TV for everything from the big game to the latest fast-action movies, and with the largest range of available sizing options, it’s a versatile option for any size room - or man cave.

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To start, what separates a man cave from just a spare room, or the basement, is a cohesive design. The good news is you can create the space to be anything you want to perfectly reﬂect your personality. Incorporate your interests to customize the design, so if you’re into sports, gaming or the outdoors, add art and accent pieces that reﬂect these interests and really make the space one of a kind.

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• Make windows visible: Your beautiful view can be a safety hazard to birds. Each year, millions of wild birds are killed in the U.S. alone by striking windows. Fortunately, there’s an easy action you can take to prevent this from happening, and it is to apply decals that reﬂect ultraviolet sunlight to your home’s windows, particularly those windows that are highly reﬂective of open sky. Doing so has been proven to substantially reduce the likelihood of bird strikes. Those from WindowAlert feature patterns that give the appearance of slightly frosted translucent glass, but glow like a stoplight for birds. The brand also makes WindowAlert UV Liquid, a high-tech liquid that offers even greater protection when applied between decals. To learn more, visit WindowAlert.com.•Introducebirdfeeders, mindfully: Birdfeeders attract birds to your yard and give them a place to rest and refuel. However, it’s important not to unintentionally create a safety hazard with this addition. By using window decals, as well as by positioning feeders closer than three feet or farther than 30 feet from windows, you can create a safer space. Already have birdfeeders? Take a look at their current placement and make changes as needed.

Ways to make your yard a safe haven for beautiful birds (StatePoint) Without a few measures in place, your home and garden could be hazardous to birds. Here are some great ways to create a safe haven for beautiful ﬂying visitors.• Garden organically: Conventional pesticides can be toxic to birds, so ditch the dangerous chemicals. Did you know that there are essential oils that you can use instead that will do the job of warding off pests without harming birds -- or people for that matter? Protecting birds is not only the right thing to do, but their health and safety helps ensure their ability to feed on the very pests you’re trying to eliminate.

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(StatePoint) Is remodeling your kitchen on your wish list? Afraid of how much it’ll set you back? HomeAdvisor puts the average kitchen remodel price in the $12,567 to $34,962 range. However, you can buck the trend of costly, complicated updates. Consider these three renovations, all of which will improve the look and functionality of your kitchen, without costing you thousands of dollars: Refresh Fabrics Reupholstering just one chair means shelling out $150 to $600, according to HomeGuide. If that’s beyond what you’re willing to pay, but you’re not ready to replace a beloved set of kitchen chairs, you can update their look on a budget and in just a few minutes with stretchable seat covers. A good choice for families with kids or pets, these covers are typically machine-washable and can be swapped out as often as you like to suit your mood. From geometric designs to citrus vibes to ﬂorals, they’re offered in a range of patterns that will look great with any style.

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Countertops are the most common feature upgraded during kitchen renovations, according to a 2022 Houzz study, which found that nine in 10 remodelers performed this update. The same survey found that 35% of homeowners are splurging to make it happen. If you’ve looked into granite countertops, you probably learned that it can cost thousands of dollars and take months to have them custommade and installed. Adding this touch of luxury to your kitchen doesn’t have to bust your budget, involve contractors or mean supply chain hassles. It can actually be an easy, one-weekend DIY project. Using a LuxROCK Solid Surface Granite Countertop Kit from Daich Coatings, you can transform your countertops and island surfaces at just a fraction of the price of a professional granite countertop installation. For about $300, a kit covers 40 square feet of space. This functional and decorative blend of real stone with stunning mineral highlights can be used to give a smooth appearance to countertops, tables or any other surface. And because the authentic stone surface resists stains, heat and impact and is food safe, it’s a great solution for the kitchen. Each kit includes a prime coat, stone coats, clear epoxy and a clear coat finish, as well as all the tools needed. This revolutionary and exceptionally easy resurfacing project doesn’t require any artistic skills to be a success. Nor does it require technical skills, as sinks, plumbing fixtures and existing countertops don’t need to be removed before application.Ifyou’re someone who likes the flexibility of changing things up every few years, it’s simple to update granite surface colors using another LuxROCK kit when you’re ready. Both this U.S. patent-pending kit and the brand’s textured countertop kits are available online at The Home Depot and Lowe’s. Optimize Your Pantry Pantries are often tucked away, but you can still give them an eyecatching makeover. For fresh pops of color, paint the pantry door and wallpaper the interior. Group items by height, then use customizable shelving to stretch storage real estate. You may also wish to transfer kitchen staples to uniform containers. This will offer a tidier, more visually appealing look, while helping you make better use of limited space. Whether you opt for mason jars, ceramic canisters, or BPA-free plastic cubes, label containers carefully.

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4. Join The Club Now in its 50th year, Earth Day has evolved with the times and commemorates convenient ways to connect with current environmental initiatives online. You can join the Earth Day Network’s Earth Challenge 2020 through the mobile app, which lets you learn about environmental issues impacting your area, record your own thoughts and observations to share with others, and take advantage of environment-focused lesson plans and guided activities. As part of Digital Earth Day, online toolkits are available to ﬁnd out more about important environmental issues facing the world today. Individual cleanups are also an option for anyone wanting to take action now (while complying with local safety and social distancing measures).Although it is indeed a special day, and certainly one worth celebrating, Earth Day is ultimately a call to action; our annual reminder that we all need to do our part every day to make the world a better place.

Consider taking the Energy Star Pledge at www.energystar.gov. Starting with small changes at home, we can help to shift the balance and preserve the splendor of our planet for future generations. It was once said that, “The only way forward, if we are going to improve the quality of the environment, is to get everybody involved.” Learn how smart home appliances can contribute to this effort at https://www. lg.com/us/lg-thinq.

Features like “Proactive Customer Care” can help do just that, improving performance efficiency and durability of the products by reminding LG appliance users when to perform regular maintenance tasks, and offering tips on preventative care.For example, if Proactive Customer Care detects that your LG dryer is experiencing reduced air flow in the vent, it alerts the user with the steps to take to fix the problem and restore optimum drying capability while saving energy. If you used too much detergent, it will send you an alert and instructions to avoid overworking your washer, which often runs an extra rinse cycle when there’s too much soap.

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(BPT) - Since the ﬁrst Earth Day was observed 50 years ago, the day’s message has only grown in importance. For anyone wondering how they can contribute to a better tomorrow, a good place to get started is right in your home with smart, energy-saving home appliances and tools. Even small changes can ultimately make a big difference.

Fall How smart appliances can help save energy and the planet

3. Switch To Energy Efﬁcient Appliances

such as Nest and smart lighting like Philips Hue enable you to control the indoor temperature and lighting using only a smartphone from anywhere or set up automated schedules.

Buying energy saving appliances is one of the best ways to make your home greener. The growing availability of products earning the Energy Star label makes it easier than ever to help save the planet - and save on monthly energy and water bills at the same time. For clean, bright lighting in the home, LIFX’s smart LED bulbs are an excellent choice, lasting an incredibly long time and using less energy than conventional bulbs. Then there’s smart plugs and smart power outlets like those from ZigBee Plug-In, which can make all manner of devices ‘smart,’ meaning less energy consumption and convenient energy tracking. Smart washing machines like the TurboWash 360 can help to lower household water consumption. Equipped with LG’s AI Direct Drive™, this advanced Energy inalsoages.fabricreducingtelligentlywhilecleanergetswasherStarclothesin-dam-Energyissavedsmartair conditioners. For example, the LG Dual Inverter Compressor™ Air Conditioners deliver impressively fast cooling without sacriﬁcing an ounce of efﬁciency. Switching to smart appliances not only makes your life easier, it also goes some way toward protecting the planet and conserving our natural resources.

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Roberta Arnold Roberta “Bobbi” Arnold, 58, Ligonier, died Aug. 26, 2022. She was born June 18, 1964. She married Troy Arnold, who survives. Also surviving are her children, Brice Atz, Ligonier, Brittany Isaac, Wawaka, Bradley Atz, Kendallville, and Cassidy Arnold, Battle Creek, Mich.; 11 grandchildren; a sister, Brenda Smith, Roanoke; a brother, Jerry Owens, Kodak, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life was held Aug. 31 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial was in Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier. Mary Sue Bontrager Mary Sue Bontrager, 59, Nappanee, died at midnight Aug. 30, 2022.She was born June 15, 1963. On June 15, 1983, she married Floyd S. Bontrager; he survives. Also surviving are her children, Brandon Bontrager, Leesburg, Christy Bontrager, Goshen, Sheila Bontrager, Emily Miller, Kevin Bontrager, and Diane Miller, all of Bremen; 13 grandchildren; her parents, Marvin L. and Katie Elizabeth (Hochstetler) Slabaugh, Nappanee; brothers, John Slabaugh, Bremen, Devon Slabaugh, Jerry Slabaugh and Vernon Slabaugh, all of Nappanee, and Norman Slabaugh, Bristol; and sisters, Rose Hochstetler and Becky Helmuth, both of Bremen, Elnora Yoder, Nappanee, Sharon Hochstetler and Vonda Kemp, both of ServicesBourbon.were held Sept. 2 at the home residence. Burial was in Weldy Cemetery. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

Also surviving are sons, William Hyden, Silver Lake, and Larry Hyden, Akron; three grandchildren; sisters, Patty Ann Clifton, Lagro, Christine Spears, Wabash, and Charlotte Smith, Warsaw; and brothers, Anthony Hyden, Warsaw, and William Hyden, South Whitley. Services were held Aug. 31 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. Burial was in Palestine Cemetery. Dustin Johns Dustin Johns, 41, Hallandale Beach, Fla., died Aug. 15, 2022. He was born Sept. 12, 1980. On June 20, 2009, he married Lindsey McCarthy; she survives. Also surviving are his children, Addison, Dylan and Bailey Johns; siblings, Larry Paul Johns Jr., Teresa Eads, Tami Vance and Tara Troyer; four nieces; four nephews; two greatnieces; and two great-nephews. A celebration of life will be held from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the American Legion Post 154 in Nappanee.

Dona Mae Maze Dona Mae (Hopper) Maze, 99, Wakarusa, formerly of Argos, died at 10:15 a.m. Aug. 30, 2022. She was born Oct. 13, 1922. On Aug. 7, 1943, she married Joe R. Maze. He preceded her in death Sept. 11,Surviving2007. are sons, Terry Maze, Sun Lakes, Ariz., and Jerry Maze, Florida; four grandchildren; and ﬁve great-grandchildren.Serviceswereheld Sept. 2 at EarlGrossman Funeral Home, Argos. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Eugene Ousley Eugene “Gene” Ousley, 75, Pierceton, died at 6:30 a.m. Sept. 1, 2022. Arrangements are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster. Thelma Joan Prescott Thelma Joan Prescott, 85, Nappanee, died at 10:15 p.m. Aug. 29, 2022.She was born May 13, 1937. On Aug. 27, 1961, she married Theodore “Ted” Prescott. He preceded her in death April 6, 2009. She is survived by a daughter, Donna Prescott, Nappanee; a son, Mark Prescott, Nappanee; a granddaughter; a cousin; and nieces and nephews. Services were held Sept. 2 at Wakarusa Missionary Church. Burial was in South Union Cemetery, Nappanee. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements. Lisa A. Rivera Lisa A. Rivera, 61, Warsaw, died Aug. 27, 2022. She was born Oct. 19, 1960. On Dec. 22, 1984, she married Paul Rivera, who preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, Steve Rivera; siblings, Diana Johnson, Walter Renteria and Jason Renteria; “sisters,” Becky, Phyllis and Katie; and special friends, Brandon, Tanna and Ka’Shaun.PerLisa’s wishes, no public services will be held. Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth E. Buttgen Sr. Kenneth Eugene Buttgen Sr., 95, LaGrange, died Aug. 18, 2022. He was born Feb. 3, 1927. On Dec. 17, 1948, he married Nari Chirpas, who preceded him in death.

Jackie E. Warren Jackie E. “Jack” Warren, 82, Ligonier, died at 6 p.m. Aug. 25, 2022. Arrangements are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse. Dr. R. Wyatt Weaver Jr. Dr. R. Wyatt Weaver Jr., 76, Angola, died Aug. 23, 2022. He was born Oct. 9, 1945. On Aug. 5, 1978, he married Judy A. Mortorff. She preceded him in death July 15, 2020.Surviving are his children, Margaret “Peggy” Schreiber, Angola, Rebecca “Becky” Seiler, Noblesville, and R. Wyatt Weaver III, Angola; four grandchildren; a brother, Robert Weaver, North Webster; sisters, Louann Contos, Anderson, and Barbara Fyock, Fort Wayne; and several nieces and nephews.Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, at the T. Furth Center for the Performing Arts, 500 W. Maumee St., Angola. A celebration of life will immediately follow the service until 6 p.m. at Club Z, Trine University, 1215 Thunder Ave., Angola. Continued on page 13

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Mitchell L. Dulworth Mitchell L. “Mickey” Dulworth, 66, Warsaw, died Aug. 25, 2022. He was born Jan. 19, 1956. On April 28, 1984, he married Vickey Himes; she survives. Also surviving are sons, Jarred Dulworth, North Manchester, Joshua Dulworth, Warsaw, and Christopher Dulworth, Cookeville, Tenn.; daughters, Anita Moore, Warsaw, and Tracy Cotton, Alabama; brothers, Richard Dulworth, Warsaw, and Hubert Dulworth, Crossville, Tenn.; sisters, Debra Carter, Overton, Tenn., and Peggy Elliott, Warsaw; 14 grandchildren; and two Visitationgreat-grandchildren.washeldAug. 29 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. Burial will be in Tennessee. Jan Durham Jan Durham, 79, Warsaw, died Aug. 27, 2022. He was born Aug. 28, 1942. A graveside service was held Sept. 7 at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements. Stanley D. Estes Stanley D. Estes, 70, Warsaw, died Aug. 30, 2022. He was born July 23, 1952. On Aug. 12, 1975, he married Susan Price; she survives.Alsosurviving are his children, Jennifer Hlutke, Sara Estes and Dannie Hurd; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Teresa Ward; and a sister-in-law, Nanette. Services were held Sept. 6 at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw. Jerry Lee Ferguson Jerry Lee Ferguson, 81, Leesburg, died Aug. 30, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Norma Lane Ferguson; sons, Mark and Michael Ferguson; a sister, Jane Miller; a sister-in-law, Lynn Gresham; and sevenServicesgrandchildren.wereheld Sept. 2 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. Robert Selby Gemmill Robert Selby Gemmill, 78, Ligonier, died Aug. 25, 2022. He was born April 28, 1944. On Feb. 10, 1961, he married JoAnn Elizabeth Herendeen, who preceded him in Hedeath.issurvived by a son, Tony Gemmill, Noblesville; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Gloria Risk, Madison, and Julia Dotson, Bloomington; and a brother, Steve Huff, Ligonier. Services were held Aug. 30 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Albion. Elnita Ruth Hart Elnita Ruth Hart, 93, Plymouth, died at 12:30 a.m. Aug. 30, 2022. She was born May 20, 1929. On July 1, 1967, she married Roy Beedy, who preceded her in death Nov. 25, 1988. On Dec. 1, 1990, she married James Hart, who preceded her in death Jan. 28, 2022. She is survived by a daughter, Virginia “Gin” Ruth, Rochester; sons, Harold “Butch” Clevenger, Walkerton, and James Clevenger, Bremen; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Emily Brown, Plymouth; a stepdaughter, Tonya Pletcher, Etna Green; and stepsons, James Hart Jr. and Rick Hart, both of Culver. Services were held Sept. 2 at Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home, Plymouth. Burial was in New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. Scott Hoppas Scott Hoppas, 55, died Aug. 21, 2022.He was born Aug. 31, 1966. Surviving are daughters, Britny, Jena and Shay; six grandchildren; his father, Bob; and a brother, Dale Hoppas.Private family services will be held at a later date. Byron G. Hunter Byron G. Hunter, 98, Winona Lake, died Aug. 27, 2022. He was born March 18, 1924. On July 28, 1943, he married Winifred “Wynne” Fiwiek, who preceded him in death in April 2009. Surviving are his children, Janine Hunter, Joyce Burnett, Rodney Hunter and Pamela Koehlinger; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services were held Sept. 2 at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw. Entombment was at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne. Larry D. Hyden Larry D. Hyden, 73, Mentone, died Aug. 27, 2022. He was born Feb. 12, 1949. On June 8, 1968, he married Suzanne Hite; she survives.

Surviving are sons, Robert Buttgen, Kendallville, and Joe Buttgen, Jonesboro, Ark.; ﬁve grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In keeping with Ken’s wishes, a private graveside service with full military honors will be held at Marion National Cemetery at a later date. Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, is in charge of arrangements. Mark Robert DeVincent Mark Robert DeVincent, 61, died Aug. 28, 2022. He was born Sept. 16, 1960. Surviving are his children, Angela DeVincent Booth, Fort Wayne, Albert DeVincent, Princeville, Hawaii, Austin DeVincent, Radford, Va., Frank DeVincent, Goshen, Angela Beachy, Nappanee, Michael Mora, Elkhart, and Marte Barbaro, Goshen; 21 grandchildren; and a brother, David DeVincent, Goshen. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, is assisting the family with cremation.

Barbara L. Jones Barbara L. “Barb” Jones, 84, Francesville, died Aug. 31, 2022. She was born Nov. 26, 1937. On May 28, 1976, she married Melvin L. Jones. He preceded her in death Oct. 23,Surviving2018. are daughters, Bobbi Marshal and Debra Clemons; sons, Brad Jones, Ron Lowry and Randy Lowry; four grandchildren; a greatgrandson; sisters, Bev Carpenter and Bea Stephenson; and several nieces andNonephews.services will be held. Private burial was in Mentone Cemetery. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary QuerryUlbricht Chapel, Francesville. Annette Kindig Annette Marie Kindig, 82, Warsaw, died at 7:05 a.m. Aug. 26, 2022. She was born Oct. 5, 1939. On July 6, 1958, she married Omer Lee “Skip” Kindig; he survives. She is also survived by a daughter, Karen Smith, Greenville, Ohio; and a grandson.Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at IOOF Cemetery, 620 N. Third St., Rochester. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements. Lillian L. Lozier Lillian L. Lozier, 90, Warsaw, died Aug. 25, 2022. She was born April 18, 1932. On March 18, 1951, she married Frederick A. Lozier. He preceded her in death July 8, 1989. She is survived by a son, Steven Lozier, Warsaw; a daughter, Stacy Ritenour, Warsaw; daughters-in-law, Carolyn Lozier, Warsaw, and Dreama Lozier, Pierceton; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild on the way; a brother, Ralph Evans, Warsaw; and sisters, Mary Beth Camden, Pierceton, and Thelma Boyer, Warsaw. Services were held Aug. 30 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Lloyd Kenneth Marshall Lloyd “Red” Kenneth Marshall, 92, Kimmell, died at 8:13 a.m. Aug. 9, 2022.He was born Feb. 24, 1930. On Aug. 18, 1962, he married Virginia Lois Conrad; she survives. Also surviving are his children, Karen Cox, Kimmell, Kevin Marshall, Wolf Lake, and Kerry Marshall, Leo; seven grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; a brother-in-law, Butch Spitler; and many nieces and nephews. Services were held Sept. 2 at Sparta United Church of Christ, Kimmell. Burial with military honors followed at Sparta Cemetery, Kimmell. Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, was in charge of arrangements. Mahlon Martin Mahlon Martin, 85, Syracuse, died Aug. 25, 2022. He was born Jan. 15, 1937. On Aug. 21, 1960, he married Hannah Mary Martin; she survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Marceil Ellen Martin, Syracuse; siblings, Mary Martin, Nappanee, Lena Martin, Goshen, Ora Martin, Syracuse, Inez Kurtz, Illinois, and Sharon Shaum, Goshen; a sister-in-law, Elaine Martin, Goshen; and a brother-in-law, Louis Martin, Nappanee. Services were held Aug. 29 at Salem Mennonite Church. Burial was in Salem Mennonite Church Cemetery. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

Jane Ruth Rush Jane Ruth Rush, 89, Warsaw, died at 10:07 a.m. Aug. 28, 2022. She was born Aug. 2, 1933. On Sept. 14, 1957, she married James “Jim” Lawrence Rush; he survives. She is also survived by a son, Mark James Rush, Akron; daughters, Lucy Petersen, Howell, Mich., Loretta DeWitt, Osceola, and Julie Deming, Syracuse; 10 grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and brothers, Jerry Haughee, Mishawaka, and Joel Haughee, San Francisco, Calif. Services were held Sept. 1 at First Christian Church of Warsaw. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

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The following infractions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Following too closely, unsafe lane movement, speeding, driving while suspended — Ashley L. Hackworth, $260.50. Speeding — Rodney G. Singleton, Argos, $160.50; Marcus D. Smith, Warsaw, $160.50; Andrea N. Sandusky, Wakarusa, $160.50; Aryanna C. Windmon, Elkhart, $160.50; Clinton C. Lautzenheiser, Fort Wayne, $160.50. Failure to register — James C. Alexander, Auburn, $160.50; Aaron J. Hoffman, Warsaw, $160.50. Failure of occupant to use safety belt, child restraint system violation — Mickey-Ewan E. Wetters, Warsaw, $50. Failure of occupant to use safety belt — Ryan Ault, Warsaw, $25; Mark J. Kralis, Warsaw, $25; Tina M. Hamman, Milford, $25; Steven B. Ford, Winona Lake, $25; Chantel E. Ford, Warsaw, $25; Robert S. Davis, Warsaw, $25; Mickey-Ewan E. Wetters, Warsaw, $25; Daxton D. Prater, Warsaw, $25. Issuing an altered or false interim plate, failure to register — Chelsea S. Howard, Chesterton, $185.50. Owner allows dog to stray beyond owners premises — Bret A. Bailey, Warsaw, $25. Speeding in school zone — Arthur J. Wendt, Francesville, $160.50. Disregarding stop sign — Ryan L. Vance, Columbia City, $160.50. Disregard lighted signal — Gary R. Wilson, Scenic, Ariz., $160.50. Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility — Joe A. Rodriguez Perez, Silver Lake, $185.50. Learners permit violation — Luis A. Palacios-Sanchez, Warsaw, $160.50. Improper or no tail or plate light — Thomas A. See, Pierceton, $160. Operating with expired plates Grant P. Sorg, Fort Wayne, $160. No valid drivers license — Cesar Velazquez Cruz, Decatur, $160.50; Kaleb H. Griffith, Elkhart, $160.50. Fishing without a license — Todd A. Bradley, Indianapolis, $160. Disregarding an official traffic control device (two counts), slow moving vehicle not to the right, failure to signal for turn or lane change — Dionte J. Weir, Plainfield, $235.50. Operating a motor vehicle with a false plate — Stuart L. Lewallen, Syracuse, $160. Failure of occupant to use safety belt, speeding — Joshua Kern, Claypool, $185.50.

Hadley Ann Musser Heather Smith and Harry Musser, Millersburg, are the parents of a daughter, Hadley Ann, born at 9:20 a.m. Aug. 30, 2022, at Goshen Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 4.9 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Savannah Autumn Yoder Leland and Velda Yoder, New Paris, are the parents of a daughter, Savannah Autumn, born at 2:05 p.m. Aug. 30, 2022, at Goshen Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 5.4 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

The Community Apple Orchard, 1812 E. Pierceton Road, Winona Lake, will be open to the public for a limited time this year due to a smaller harvest than expected.Theorchard will be open from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 10 andThe17.public can pick their own apples for $0.75 a pound, with a limit of one bushel. Vouchers are available from the orchard through Combined Community Service by the YMCA. The vouchers allow the user to pick half a bushel of apples for free, and the vouchers are renewable weekly until the apples are gone.

Community Apple Orchard to hold community harvest days

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The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Fort Wayne Neurosurgery v. Rudolph Aguilera, $655.96. Aegis Dental Group P.C. v. Pam Baker, $732; Jeffrey Bartoszewics, $6,540.10; Melanie Bradley, $2,350.75; Marissa J. Brown, $2,038.72; Kimberly S. Caudill, $1,170.30; Rhonda L. Chapman, $1,518.51; Kenneth J. Doberstein, $900; Ryan S. Hernandez, $800; Breanne Holland, $761; Crystal Irvine nka Welsh, $953.88; Katarzyna Johnson, $2,355.53; Cinthia V. Juarez, $892.50; Shania Kuta, $2,926.84; Angel M. Macias aka Slone, $1,083.16; Anna Malagon Cervntes, $986.10; Yulana B. Markley, $1,253.53; Mary McKinney, $2,116. Norman McKinney, $192; Jonathon R. Miller, $1,524.98; Marilyn S. Moore, $810; Thomas Morris, $826.30; Kaitlyn Prater, $1,445.51; Christopher R. Sarna, $2,607.87; Tori Schacht, $784.57; Michael Shaske, $4,896.59; Melissa Streeter, $835.38; Morgan Thompson, $1,773.31; Grace Vandemark, $1,470; Vernell Wilson, $1,736.99. Snow & Sauerteig LLP v. Anibal Bautista,McArthur$932.94.Counseling Center v. Natalie M. Greene, $432.04. Warsaw Health System LLC dba Kosciusko Community Hospital, v. Robert Lonjin, $792.39. The Allergy & Asthma Center v. Donna Searer, $977.34. Elkhart County The following small claims have been awarded in Elkhart County Superior Court IV, Judge Gretchen Lund presiding:Culver Development v. Andrew Dougall, Wakarusa, $4,197.11. Rock Solid Rentals LLC v. Shane C. Holten, Wakarusa, $6,000. Civil Collections Kosciusko County The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Chris Kehler presiding:LVNV Funding LLC v. David Dilley, $1,937.98; Kevin A. Hall, $2,192.28; Hi-Tec Properties LLC v. Amber Doll, $2,770.08. Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Aristeo Gonzalez, $7,101.20. SAC Finance Inc. v. Daniel E. Haab and Randie L. Jackson, $12,302.77. Summit Account & Computer Service Inc. v. Holly Hansen, $1,102.47. Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v. Rose M. Howell, $2,645.80; Phillip K. Kellogg,Credit$6,971.68.Service International v. Brandon L. Kistler, $1,044.34; Scot Pettit, $2,975.63; Fabiola Sewell, $4,666.29.American Express National Bank v. Akash Pandya, $2,185.39. CKS Prime Investments LLC v. Derek Slone, Communitywide$1,599.24.FCU v. Colin M. Wagley, $16,386.73. Elkhart County

Blake Sandberg, 33, Union, Mich., and Jennelle Islas, 32, Syracuse.

Reynolds-Creekmore Nicholas Collin Reynolds, 24, Silver Lake, and Savanna Marie Creekmore, 21, Silver Lake. Mast-Miller Timothy Dale Mast, 20, Nappanee, and Amy Ruth Miller, 20, Etna Green. Colon-Croissy Xavier Augusto Miranda Colon, 24, Winona Lake, and Alyzza Nicole Croissy, 23, North Miami, Fla. Hall-Leake Connor Martan Hall, 23, Syracuse, and Taliah Lorraine Leake, 24, Warsaw. Velazquez-Cielo Daniel Velazquez, 32, Warsaw, and Jessica Acuahuitl Cielo, 30, Warsaw. Derry-Glass Kolt Derry, 23, Warsaw, and Alexa Glass, 27, Silver Lake. Culbertson-Neeley John A. Culbertson, 51, Warsaw, and Kelly M. Neeley, 50, Warsaw. Wood-Coler Dale Michael Wood, 35, Warsaw, and Sarah Nicole Coler, 33, Warsaw. Herrera-Baca Ernesto Calderon Herrera, 44, Mentone, and Olivia Luva Baca, 53, Mentone. Miller-Allred Thomas Jacob Miller, 39, Pierceton, and Samantha Lee Ann Allred, 31, Pierceton. Perry-Housel Nolan David Perry, 20, Warsaw, and Lauren Joy Housel, 20, Warsaw. Cowles-Brown Taylor Thomas Cowles, 23, Warsaw, and Kara Lee Brown, 22, Warsaw. Rudolph-Zheng Stephen Michael Rudolph, 31, Warsaw, and Wei Zheng, 33, Warsaw. Green-Stewart Cevan Joseph Green, 26, North Webster, and Sara Elizabeth Stewart, 30, Warsaw. Lohse-Parker Michael Darrin Lohse, 25, Warsaw, and Hayli Alisabeth Parker, 24, Warsaw.

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There are a variety of apples available, including lots of Red Delicious; the condition varies, as the orchard does not use synthetic pesticides.

The Community Apple Orchard is a 501(c)(3) and has been registered since the business was incorporated in 2010. The property is owned by Grace College. The orchard has harvested over 55,000 pounds of apples since its opening in 2010 and has donated 31,000 pounds of apples since then. Grace College students will be assisting at the orchard Sept. 10.For more information, call Mike Skipper at (574) 551-0117.

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September is National College Savings Month, and Governor Eric Holcomb has highlighted the importance of saving for education with a proclamation establishing September 2022 as College Savings Month in Indiana. To celebrate, one individual will be selected to win a $10,000 account deposit in the CollegeChoice 529 Education Sweepstakes.Toenter the sweepstakes, individuals 18 years of age or older must complete the entry form available at yearisteredtechnicalwhetherwillsurer.Mitchell,educationalsiersthere’sandposit.CollegeChoicegiblerandomlyday,com/septembercollegechoicedirect.by11:59p.m.Fri-Sept.30.Thewinnerwillbeselectedfromalleli-entriestoreceivea$10,000529accountde-“Thesemesterisinfullswing,withschoolonthemind,nobettertimeforHoo-tobeginsavingfortheirgoals,”saidKellyIndianastatetrea-“This$10,000giveawaymakeatremendousimpact,afamilyissavingforaortradeprogram,areg-apprenticeshiporafour-degree.” CollegeChoice 529 provides account owners and gift contributors flexibility when it comes to saving for education after high school. Funds can be used at any eligible school or registered apprenticeship program, both in and out of state. Accounts grow tax-deferred, and distributions are tax-free as long as the money is withdrawn to pay for qualified education expenses like tuition, books, computers, equipment and fees. Indiana taxpayers may also be eligible for an annual state income tax credit of 20% of contributions to their CollegeChoice 529 accounts, worth up to $1,000 each year ($500 for married couples filing separately).“Wewould love to see a record number of families enter the contest,” said Marissa Rowe, executive director of the program. “Imagine what $10,000 could do for a Hoosier student.” For full contest rules and to enter, please visit collegechoicedirect.com/plans.eChoicemorecedirect.com/september.collegechoi-ForinformationaboutColleg-529SavingsPlans,visit

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Continued from page 12 Martha Elaine Wing Martha Elaine Wing, 65, Leesburg, died at 11:20 a.m. Aug. 23, 2022.She was born April 1, 1957. She is survived by her companion, Mathew Richey, Leesburg; siblings, RoseAnn McCord, Niles, Mich., Kathleen Russell, Elkhart, Marsha Hanyzewski, South Bend, Roger Lintz, Niles, Mich., Jimmy Lintz, North Carolina, Tommy Lintz, South Bend, Carol Hale, South Bend, and Rebecca Hansen, Granger; and several nieces and nephews.Noservices are scheduled at this time. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Diane Kuhns Neal and Julia (Miller) Kuhns, Nappanee, are the parents of a daughter, Diane, born at 11:08 a.m. Aug. 29, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inchesDianelong.joins four siblings: Esther, Joas, Isaac and Alice.

The following couples have ﬁled for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Metzger — Jennifer Metzger, Silver Lake, and Benjamin Metzger, Silver Lake. Married Sept. 24, 2011; separated Aug. 17, 2022. Four minor children. Megething — Nathan Megething, Warsaw, and Leslie Megething, Warsaw. Married Oct. 2, 2018; separated Oct. 12, 2021. No minor children. Beer — Brooks Beer, Milford, and Danielle L. Beer, no location given. Married Nov. 21, 2015; separated Aug. 9, 2022. Two minor children. Langhorn — Sara Langhorn, Warsaw, and Jason Langhorn, Warsaw. Married May 30, 1999; separated Aug. 25, 2022. Three minor children. Haywood — Jonathan Haywood, Winona Lake, and Lorelle Haywood, Winona Lake. Married Sept. 23, 1995; separated July 23, 2022. No minor children.

Helen M. Schwartz Marcus and Louise (Miller) Schwartz, Etna Green, are the parents of a daughter, Helen M., born at 12:38 a.m. Aug. 28, 2022. She weighed 8 pounds.

The following civil collection has been awarded in Elkhart County Circuit and Superior Court III: Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v. Ashley Seitz, Nappanee, $9,120.26.

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William Patrick King Jordan and Nicole King, New Paris, are the parents of a son, William Patrick, born at 7 p.m. Aug. 25, 2022, at Goshen Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 8.2 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

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Miller Public Auctions 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8. 9418 N. 625W, Milford. Sellers: Emery and Cora Miller. Farm, shop, outdoor, household, lawn and garden, sporting goods. Items include Bobcat 440 gas skid loader, StarCraft ﬁshing boat with trailer. For photos, visit auctionzip.com ID No. 22916. LC Auctions & Real Estate LLC, (574) 773-0222.

Shidler Public Auction 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10. 11483 5B Road, Plymouth. 29.97 acres offered in two parcels. Three-bedroom and 1.5bath home with two-car garage, 40-by100 Quonset building, 32,000-bushel grain storage. Guns, household, antiques and collectibles, tractors, implements, Flagstaff camper trailer, Ford Ranger pickup truck, trailers, toppers, Hustler mower, lawn and garden, shop and miscellaneous. ballrealtygroup. com, (574) 780-7355. Country Home Auction 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11. 4830 S. Country Club Road, Warsaw. Open house: 5:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8. Country home and pole barn on 1.27 acres. metzgerauction.com, (260) 982-0238.

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Real Estate Auction 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20. 300 E. Bowser Road, Syracuse. 1.2-acre property partially wooded with 1,912-square-foot house, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, new roof and siding in 2017. 24-by-24 detached garage. Close to Lake Wawasee. hahnauctioneers.com, (574) 7738445. as ‘Traffic Safety All-Stars’

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fic Safety All-Star awards program was created by ICJI as a way to recognize police officers who are going above and beyond in the fight against impaired driving.Each officer demonstrated this by not only working to educate motorists about the importance of safe driving, but also working overtime to enforce Indiana’s traffic laws. This often meant conducting extra high-visibility patrols or sobriety checkpoints during peak travel periods and holidays associated with drinking.In total, the officers who were recognized made nearly 3,000 operating while intoxicated arrests last year. Still, despite their efforts, approximately one out of four fatal crashes in Indiana involves a drunk driver.

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The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute presented 62 police officers with the Traffic Safety AllStar Award for their efforts in impaired driving enforcement. To qualify for the award, an officer must have made at least 20 operating while intoxicated arrests and participated in one of the state’s enhanced enforcement campaigns in the previous year. The all-stars, who were nominated by their departments, were recognized during a ceremony held last week at Victory Field in Indianapolis.Ofthelaw enforcement officers recognized, two were from Kosciusko County: Logan Pitts, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, and Lucas Vander Hart, Warsaw Police“EveryDepartment.timeanofficer makes a stop for drunk or drug-impaired driving, they potentially save a life,” said Devon McDonald, ICJI executive director. “Our roads and communities are safer and people are alive today thanks to the actions of these brave men and women. It was an honor to recognize their efforts.” Now in its third year, the TrafTraffic Safety All-Star Award.

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“These all-stars are stepping up to the plate to tackle the issue of impaired driving,” said Robert Duckworth, ICJI traffic safety director. “Their goal — the motivation behind what they do — is to prevent crashes and save lives, and with fatalities on the rise, their work is needed now more thanDuringever.”the ceremony, the top performers, or MVPs, were recognized with a special Traffic Safety All-Star Award, Golden Glove distinction. In addition, ICJI also presented a separate Leadership Award for outstanding contributions, outside of traffic enforcement, in the prevention of impaired driving. As part of the program, ICJI also sought to highlight the importance of high-visibility enforcement, as well as encourage drivers to do their part by always planning ahead for a safe ride home.Impaired driving remains one of the deadliest, yet preventable, dangers on the road today. Even if a person consumes only one drink, he or she should designate a sober driver or use public transportation or a ride service. Never drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol or let friends get behind the wheel if they’re impaired.

Online Real Estate Auction 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8. 8780 E. 350N, Pierceton. Barndominium on 15 wooded acres. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, large garage/shop area. Loft bedroom and large open kitchen/living room area. bidmetzger.com, (260) 9820238.

The local Special Olympics awards banquet was held Wednesday, Aug. 31, at the Noll Hall Knights of Columbus in Warsaw. Approximately 70 attended this year’s event. The guest speaker for the banquet was Kosciusko County Community Foundation CEO Stephanie Overbey. She provided an inspiring speech on how everyone needs other people’s help in their lives. Norm McPeak led the pledge of allegiance and Malika Wood conducted the Special Olympic Athlete oath. Recipients of the Spirit of Special Olympics awards for 2022: athlete, Gage Sellers; volunteer, Robin Seitner; coach, Amy Brown; and family, Mike, Debra and Morgan Swafford. All Special Olympic athletes were recognized with a certiﬁcate and framed picture. All coaches, volunteers and board members were honored for their efforts by Becky Walls, Special Olympics county coordinator.

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“Collecting these water samples is a critical part of the work we do,” said Lyn Crighton, executive director of The Watershed Foundation.“Truly,our citizen scientists who volunteer for Snapshot Monitoring Day are the boots on the ground that we need to assess the quality and health of this vital resource, our water, in places no one else is looking at,” Crighton added. “You do not need to have any experience to volunteer. We will show you everything you need to Sponsorsknow.”for the 2022 Snapshot Monitoring Day include Lake City Bank, Barbee Lakes Property Owners Association, Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners Association, Smokercraft and Main Channel Marina. For more information about Snapshot Monitoring Day, call (574) 834-3242 or email paige@ watershedfoundation.org

Rodeheaver book launch gala at Grace College

Rodeheaver’s music publishing enterprise, the Rodeheaver HallMack Company, was headquartered in the Westminster Hotel in Winona Lake from 1941 until 1987, when a new owner relocated the business to Texas. The Winona History Center is now located in the former ofﬁces of Rodeheaver’s publishing company.

Annual Rentown Old Fashion Days Sept. 9-10

The program will be held in the West Conference Room of Westminster Hall, 105 9th St., Winona Lake. The event is jointly sponsored by the Winona History Center and the Grace College Department of Humanities.

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Rentown Old Fashion Days is a fundraiser with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the parochial Rolling Meadow School, which services many of the children in the Rentown area, located between Bremen andAsNappanee.youpark at 2640 Birch Road, Bremen, and walk into the show grounds, you will see not only are the parents involved with the day, but also the school children. Numerous vendors will be on-site offering fresh local produce, antiques, arts and crafts, blacksmithing, rug weaving, paintings and much more. When you visit the field, you can see even more, including steam tractors, a sawmill, threshing, old “hit and miss” engines and plowing done by true horsepower. There are plenty of fun things to do for the children, including train rides, an animal petting zoo and even tug of war contests with a team of workhorses on the other side. Additionally, there will be antique tractors, antique vendors, threshing, woodcarving and a cider press. There also will be a Wurlitzer band organ and lard rendering demonstrations.Thisyear’sfeature event is “oxen with cart,” according to Dennis Hochstetler, one of the event’s organizers. “We also will be milking cows and demonstrating a cream separator.”“Ofcourse you know the Amish — they have to have lots of food, so be hungry when you come because we’ll have ham and bean soup made over an open fire, brats with all the fixings, burgers, coffee, hot and cold cider, homemade ice cream, fried pies and, best of all, the huge bake sale that the ladies in the church made,” said Hochstetler. “You need to be there!”Admission to the event is $5 per adult, and is free for those 12 and younger. Parking is free. The hours are 3-9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. For further information, call Amos Bontrager at (574) 5464161 and leave a message for a return call.

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The 12th annual Rentown Old Fashion Days returns to rural Marshall County Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9-10. Always held the second weekend in September, the event is a yearly highlight for the small community of Rentown.

The book, which was seven years in preparation, is titled “Homer Rodeheaver and the Rise of the Gospel Music Industry.” The co-authors, Kevin Mungons and Douglas Yeo, will be present to talk about the book, sign books and provide some liveRefreshmentsmusic. will also be served at the event, which is open to the public without charge. The book was released recently by the University of Illinois Mungons,Press.an editor with Moody Publishers in Chicago, and Yeo, former Boston Symphony Orchestra trombonist now teaching at the University of Illinois, will explain some of the research and side stories as they compiled information on Homer Rodeheaver (1880-1955), who was the song leader, choir director, trombonist and platform personality for the Billy Sunday evangelistic crusades for 20 Rodeheaveryears.later became better known for his pioneering work in founding the gospel music publishing and recording industry.

The long-awaited release of the authoritative biography of Homer Rodeheaver will be celebrated with a free public event at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at Westminster Hall on the Grace College campus.

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Have you ever wondered about the water quality in our local lakes? Do you have an interest in the environment or science? Would you like to take a handson, active volunteer role with The WatershedVolunteersFoundation?arecurrently needed to assist with The Watershed Foundation’s annual Snapshot Monitoring Day on Sept. 21. At sites across the watershed, a 236-square mile area spanning Kosciusko, Whitley and Noble counties, volunteers will collect water samples. Data collected from the samples is used to set benchmarks and ﬁnd red ﬂags for future water quality projects.

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She recently completed her radiation treatments and is slowly regaining her strength. She will soon follow up with her radiologist and hopefully move on to oncology for hormonal therapy. Luckily the cancer was encapsulated and has not spread to other parts of her body. She said she’s not yet been declared cancer free, but is hopeful those words will come soon from her doctors. Kendall said recently started working again, a few hours at a time, with plans to build up a greater stamina.

“I can’t say enough about K21 and CCF,” she said. “They’ve never made me feel like a charity case or a burden. It’s extremely humbling having to ask for help and I never imagined myself having to be in this situation.

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The second annual Dueling Against Cancer, held May 20 at the Owl’s Nest in North Webster, was just as successful as the first.There was laughter, clapping to the beat of the music and plenty of smiles as the dueling pianists, Paul Bickel and Dave Caruso, performed different eras and genres of music, while also finding creative ways to raise money for the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko ApproximatelyCounty.150 people attended the event, which featured two highly competitive “duels”: the college fight song and a table competition. During the fight song competition, donations were received to have songs played from LSU, Notre Dame, Purdue, Indiana University, Tri-State and Michigan. It was particularly fierce between LSU and Notre Dame fans, with LSU fans reaching deep in their pockets and raising $410 at the last minute to have their song as the winner. Notre Dame fans came in second, raisingThe$380.table competition was down to the wire between the Griggs and Ciriello tables. With a last-minute push, the Ciriello table donated $870, topping the Griggs table’s $680. Third place was the Pro Wake table, which raised $335. But the evening was not over. A live auction of 13 items had a few battles of its own. A John Deere Gator sold for $4,100 and a wine/bourbon basket fetched $7,500. Another popular live auction item was a round of golf for four at a prestigious country club, which sold for $4,250. The night ended with Bickel and Caruso playing dance music and a number of couples hit the dance floor. Event organizers estimated the evening raised over $40,000 for the Cancer Care Fund. The silent auction alone brought in more than $26,500. For more information on CCF and CCF events, visit cancercarefundkc.org.

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“Laura Deal-Decker (a social worker with The Help Center, which is funded by Kosciusko County Community Foundation and K21 Health Foundation) has made me feel so valued and has been a source of encouragement. She’s helped lighten so many burdens along my cancer journey. I’m not sure what I’d do or where I’d be without her. She has been instrumental in my healing.”

Thirty-four years old. That was the young age of Winona Lake resident Megan Kendall when she received a cancer diagnosis on March 10, 2022. Even though her mother and two aunts had previously dealt with the disease, they all were significantly older, in their late 50s, when they began their battle. But to receive the news at 34 was devastating, and “completely rocked my world” as Kendall bluntly put it. The cancer was discovered during a routine checkup. It was followed by testing and multiple doctor appointments. “I’m single and it’s just my dog and me,” she said. “It was challenging and scary, emotionally and financially. I lost my job because I wasn’t able to work. I was stressed and scared, and adding the financial burden on top of that made it even worse.” By chance, she had the opportunity to speak with Brandon Reinholt, who last August biked to California in honor of Karrah Teruya of Syracuse and to benefit K21 Health Foundation’s Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund. He put Kendall in touch with CCF, which readily agreed to help her financially and in other ways, including driving her to and from doctor appointments and chemotherapy.“Without them, I don’t know what I would have done,” said Kendall. “The bills were piling up. My friends, my family and K21 have helped so much. Without all of them I wouldn’t have been able to survive. This has really rocked my world. I am thankful for the love, support and kindness I’ve received from K21. A huge burden was lifted from me.” Now 35, Kendall has been battling carcinoma cancer, received a bilateral mastectomy and had her lymph nodes removed. She has gone through 28 rounds of radiation treatments and has another surgery scheduled in early 2023. “It’s really a full year of procedures,” she said. “To walk into the doctor’s office and see the word ‘cancer’ splashed everywhere was really hard to see. It was a lot to take in. The financial support I received from K21 was important, but so was knowing there was someone there to help and support me daily.”

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cer battles. In 2020 alone, KCCCF raised $197,828 to support 113 patients with health insurance, rent and mortgage, utilities, patient programming, car payments, insurance and repairs, gas and food certiﬁcates, home insurance, motels and prescriptions. For more information on community resources, how to volunteer and how to donate, visit cancercarefundkc.org.

The second annual Power of Pink champagne brunch will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club, 7245 N. Kalorama Road, Leesburg. “It was so much fun last year; it exceeded my expectations. We are hoping this year is a repeat on an even greater level,” said Julee Rauch, chair of the Power of the PinkThecommittee.eventincludes food, champagne and a designer purse auction. “We will have Rob Parker (president and CEO of the Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce) as our master of ceremonies; he did an amazing job last year. He had those ladies whipped up,” said Rauch. Entertainment will be provided by Tena Nichols. The purses will be on display before the auction starts. Once again there will be about 15 designer purses being auctioned off. Football players from Warsaw and Wawasee High School will be modeling the purses again this year. “These guys are great donating their time. Last year, they started out apprehensive, but soon got into it and had a ball. So they were excited to be asked again,” Rauch said. Those attending the event will also have an opportunity to purchase rafﬂe tickets for a chance to win a designer purse. There will be some accessories, such as sunglasses, scarves, wallets and perfume as part of a silent auction. The centerpieces on the tables will also be rafﬂedRauchoff.noted the purses range in size and come from designers such as Michael Kors, Brighton, Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch and more. Last year Power of Pink raised $13,000 for the Cancer Care Fund. This year, the Power of Pink hopes to raise between $15,000 and $20,000.Brew City has partnered with Power of Pink and is again roasting a special brew for the event. Last year, The Power of Pink committee worked with Cassandra and Derek Poirier, the owners of Brew City, on a special brew which was served at the event and sold at their shop. This year, the Poiriers and the Power of Pink committee have been working on a special chocolate confection favor for the event. Last year, Brew City made raspberry macaroons, which everyone loved.

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Table sponsorships are now available. A table of eight costs $480. Sponsors receive signage and eight tickets for the brunch and for the rafﬂe. Another way to become a sponsor is to make a donation for a purse or donate a gift certiﬁcate to be auctioned off. The deadline to RSVP for tickets is Friday, Oct. 14. Tickets are $60 and may be purchased through Eventbrite or by contacting Rauch at (815) 263-8819 or com.ccfpowerofpinkevent@gmail.

The Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund was formed in 1999 to build a support system specifically for residents of Kosciusko County diagnosed with cancer and in financial need. Their volunteer founders had a simple mission: to reduce the challenges facing cancer patients and their families by financially assisting them during their fight. “When you’re fighting for your life, you shouldn’t have to fight to pay your bills, and thanks to CCF and K21 we help to ease that stress,” said Cancer Care Fund Chairwoman Brittany Niles. The Cancer Care Fund committee organizes a variety of fundraising events to further this mission, including a summer cocktail party, golf fundraiser, Dueling Against Cancer, glow golf tournament, 5K Halloween race, Power of Pink champagne brunch and Freaky Friday. In addition, private personal donations are made and many service clubs, students, individuals and businesses donate money from independently organized fundraisers to the CCF for distribution.Over the past 20 years, well over $2 million has been raised to help the people of Kosciusko County as they fought their can-

We’ve all heard the term “battling cancer,” whether related to a loved one, friend or neighbor.

Those who have had the unfortunate experience of facing this battle, personally or while helping another, know this term exists because cancer is an allout assault on every aspect of a patient’s life. Beyond the physical challenges, patients often face job loss, inability to pay bills and difﬁculty caring for their families.

The risk of dying from cancer in the United States has decreased over the past 28 years, according to annual statistics reported by the American Cancer Society. The combined cancer death rate for men and women fell 32% from its peak in 1991 to 2019, the most recent year for which data were available. Some of this drop appears to be related to an increase in the percentage of people with lung cancer who are living longer after diagnosis, partly because more people are being diagnosed at an early stage of the disease.Cancer continues to be the second most common cause of death in the U.S., after heart disease. A total of 1.9 million new cancer cases and 609,360 deaths from cancer are expected to occur in the U.S. in 2022, which is about 1,670 deaths a day. These statistics don’t include either basal cell or squamous cell skin cancers because U.S. cancer registries are not required to collect information on these cancers. These numbers also do not account for the effect the COVID-19 pandemic has likely had on cancer diagnoses and deaths because they are projections based on reported cases through 2018 and deaths through 2019. “Cancer Statistics, 2022,” published in the American Cancer Society’s journal, CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, provides the estimated numbers of new cancer cases and deaths expected in the U.S. this year. The estimates are some of the most widely quoted cancer statistics in the world.The information is also available in a companion PDF report, “Cancer Facts & Figures 2022,” and is available on the interactive website, cancerstatisticscenter.cancer.org. (574) 267-6156

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Lutheran Health Network and Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital are sponsoring the annual Freaky 5K run/walk, taking place Saturday, Oct. 29. The race begins at 9:15 a.m. at the K21 Health Pavilion, 1515 Provident Court, Warsaw, with race-day registration from 8-9Pre-registrationsa.m. are due by Monday, Oct. 24, and are $25 per runner. Day-of registrations are $30 and are not guaranteed a Tshirt.Prizes will be given to the top ﬁnishers and best Halloween costumes. Great Halloween treat bags will be given to every participant.Pre-registrations and payment can be sent to Brian Shepherd, 700 Westﬁeld Drive, Ligonier, IN 46767. They should include the registrant’s name, age, gender, phone number and T-shirt size. A waiver of liability will be required on race day. For more information, email Shepherd shepherdb@westnoble.k12.in.us.at

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For Liz Surface, being of service is important. When her husband was the ﬁre chief for the Silver Lake Fire Department, she helped with the annual ice cream social and pulled pork lunch. They also helped out with Silver Lake Days. At an event in North Webster, a young woman stopped her and asked if Surface recognized her. Surface didn’t. The young woman explained Surface used to drive her and her mother to Riley Children’s Hospital when she was receiving cancer treatment. Surface said she drove several children and adults to their cancer treatments. Then one of her friends at DePuy asked Surface to join the Cancer Care Fund. Both had recently lost their husbands to cancer and Surface was looking for a way to give back to the community. Her friend had just the job for her, helping out the Cancer Care Fund Committee.

Being of service important to Liz

“The Freaky 5K is a great run/ walk,” said Shepherd. “The course is very unique, as it incorporates a boardwalk across a marshy area. The awards and Halloween goodie bags are outstanding. But above all, the proceeds go to a very important cause in Kosciusko Cancer Care Fund. Come be part of this meaningful event.” All net funds will be donated to the Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County. The race will be a timed event ofﬁciated by the Marshall County Running Club.

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Surface, who lives in Warsaw, has been part of the committee since 2014. A warm approachable person, she is often out seeking donations for a variety of fundraising events the Cancer Care Fund Committee holds each year. “There are lots of community members who help with this, not just me,” she said. “We all work together and it works. The money we raise from all the events go into one bucket. We provide mortgage payments, rental payments and gas cards and pay electric bills to ease the burden (of battling cancer). You’re already physically, emotionally and financially stressed. No one knows this (cancer) is coming. No one plans for cancer.” Dueling Pianos and the Power of Pink brunch have become her favorite events. For Dueling Pianos, she collects all the silent auction items such as gift certificates, furniture, gift baskets, bourbon themed baskets, a gator and more. “I just ask different merchants to provide an item for the auction,” sheForsaid.the Power of Pink brunch she recruits the musician, the auctioneer and the models. Last year was the first year for the brunch and Surface came up with the idea of having Warsaw and Wawasee high school football players model the bags. She encouraged them to volunteer by reminding them they would be helping kids their age and younger who were battling cancer.Shewould love to see more people become involved in the Cancer Care Fund Committee. “We need their support and their help with events. New idea, we always need new ideas,” she said. If someone isn’t able to donate their time on the committee, then Surface suggests supporting the work of the committee by coming to an event. There is something for everyone, from Freaky Friday, Power of Pink, Dueling Pianos and the annual golf outing.

‘Freaky Friday’ 5K run/walk to benefit CCF

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Deb Mayer, who also volunteers with CCF, said, “We had one patient living in Akron who could not have made it to their treatment without the gas cards we provided.”There were 18 teams who signed up for this year’s event. Everyone was in a very jovial mood and excited to play glow in the dark golf. The Tempos, a band from Indianapolis, performed at the event. They have performed all four years of the event’s history.“This year our event had a profit of $10,071.93. We had a total of 72 players participate this year. Todd Stover was the winner of the putting contest. We will deﬁnitely hold this event next year. The date and place are yet to be determined,” said Yager Rosales. Upcoming Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County events include the annual CCF Charity Golf fundraiser, Monday, Sept. 12, at Stonehenge Golf Course; Freaky 5K Family Halloween run/walk, Thursday, Oct. 20, at K21 Health Pavilion, Warsaw; Power of Pink champagne brunch, Sunday, Oct. 30, at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club, Leesburg.Formore information, visit cancercarefundkc.org.

fourth annual glow golf event

Cancer Care Fund hosts

The Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County hosted its Fourth Annual Glow Golf event at Maxwelton Golf Club in Syracuse, Friday evening, June 17. The proceeds from the event go to Kosciusko County residents currently undergoing cancer treatment. Lisa Yager Rosales and her husband, Eric, headed this year’s CCF Glow Golf event. Yager Rosales said, “We have a very small committee of people who volunteer to help and we could always use more.”

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When asked if she could share any stories about local residents who have beneﬁted from CCF, she said, “One patient needed treatment and had to travel all the way to Cincinnati, Ohio, so we were able to help with transportation costs and other expenses.” Tonya Kross, who also was working the event, added, “My husband, David Kross, beneﬁted greatly from the funds we received and we would have been lost without them.”

Colorectal cancer is one of the more common cancers in the U.S. About one in 25 people in the United States will develop colon or rectal cancer at some point during their lifetime. But there are things you can do to help lower your risk. Here are six ways to help protect your colorectal health.

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3. Get regular exercise. If you are not physically active, you may have a greater chance of developing colorectal cancer. Being more active may help reduce your risk. Learn more about how to meet diet and exercise goals at cancer. org.4. Take control of your weight. Being overweight or obese increases your risk of getting and dying from colon or rectal cancer. Eating healthier and increasing your physical activity can help you control your weight. 5. Don’t smoke. People who have been smoking for a long time are more likely than people who don’t smoke to develop and die from colon or rectal cancer. If you smoke and you want to quit, or know someone else who does, see the American Cancer Society guide to quitting tobacco, or call (800) 227-2345. Getting help increases your chances of quitting successfully.6.Avoid alcohol. Alcohol use has been linked with a higher risk of colorectal cancer. It is best to not drink alcohol. But if you do, the American Cancer Society recommends no more than two drinks a day for men and one drink a day for women. A single drink equals 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine or 1 1/2 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits (hard liquor).Research shows that habits related to diet, weight and exercise are strongly linked to colorectal cancer risk. Changing some of these lifestyle habits may be hard. But making the changes can also lower the risk for many other types of cancer, as well as other serious diseases like heart disease and diabetes.

2. Eat lots of vegetables, fruits and whole grains. Diets that include lots of vegetables, fruits and whole grains have been linked with a decreased risk of colon or rectal cancer. Also, eat less red meat (beef, pork or lamb) and processed meats (hot dogs and some luncheon meats), which have been linked with an increased risk of colorectal cancer.

1. Get screened for colorectal cancer. Screenings are tests that look for cancer before signs and symptoms develop. These tests can ﬁnd colon or rectal cancer earlier, when treatments are more likely to be successful. The American Cancer Society recommends testing starting at age 45 for people at average risk. Some colorectal screening tests can also ﬁnd and remove precancerous growths (polyps) in the colon or rectum. Polyps are not cancer, but over time cancer can start in the polyps. Removing them lowers the risk of cancer. Talk to your health care provider about when you should start screening and which tests might be right for you.

The 2022 Cancer Care Fund of Kosciusko County Charity Golf Fundraiser, sponsored by the K21 Health Foundation, is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 12, at Stonehenge Golf Course, 2850 E. Pierceton Road, Winona Lake. The outing will raise money for the cancer patients of Kosciusko County. The event will be a scramble and will include a shotgun start. Tee times are set for 7:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. The registration cost is $500 per team, four golfers per team. Lunch is included and will start at 11:30 Contestsa.m. include a $5,000 putting contest; golf grenades, $5 each; par three contest, $10 each; and team skins, $20 each. There will also be a $5,000 Hole Contest Dream Golf Getaway. For an additional $200 per foursome, each team member will have a chance to win a dream golf getaway for two. A Charity Golf International professional long driver will tee off on a selected par 5 and every team member will have one chance to hole out for a hole in two and win a trip for two, which includes American Airlines airfare, two nights at The Pebble Beach Lodge and three rounds of golf at Pebble Beach Links, Spyglass Hill and Spanish Bay. Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital is one of the many sponsors for the event. “Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital appreciates the opportunity to impact the lives of our community members ﬁghting cancer by supporting the Cancer Care Fund’s various annual fundraisers that provide ﬁnancial assistance to patients in need,” said Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital CEO Lynn Mergen. To register, visit k21foundation.org or mail your entry and fee to KCCCF in care of K21, 1101 Park Ave., Winona Lake, IN 46590. Make checks payable to PromoteKCCCF.abusiness or remember a loved one by sponsoring a hole for $150. A sign will be placed at a tee box during the event. Please return hole sponsorship forms to KCCCF in care of K21, 1101 Park Ave., Winona Lake, IN 46590. Make checks payable to KCCCF. For more information, email Dave Mayer at davidmayer1059@gmail.com or call (317) 627-4067.

Six ways to lower your risk for colorectal cancer

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