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Fire is quick and devastating. A small flame can turn into a major blaze in less than a minute. In another moment, a house can be filled with thick black smoke or entirely engulfed in flames.

“Tragedy can happen quick.

In a blink of an eye, a fire can catch or an injury can occur,” Max Kinsey, a firefighter with over 15 years of experience, explained. “Fire hazards are not always obvious. A lot of times, fires start because of freak accidents.”

Cooking Always keep stove top and oven off when not in use.

Move flammable items away from the stove top.

Regularly clean food and grease residue from the stove top and oven.

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minum foil or metal inside a miElectricity crowave.

Check cords to ensure protecGrease Fires tive layer is intact.

Never throw water on a Do not overcrowd power grease fire. strips.

Always turn off the heat Never plug two power strips source. into each other.

Cover the flames with a metal Never run cords under rugs, lid or damp, not wet, towel or carpets, doors or windows. rag.

Home Heating Smoke Alarms Never leave a space heater Place smoke alarms on every unattended. Turn off when leavlevel and outside sleeping areas. ing a room or sleeping.

Test every smoke alarm once Never use a cooking stove to a month. heat a home or dry clothes.

Replace every smoke alarm Never use a space heater or every 10 years. any appliance with a damaged Change every smoke alarms’ cord. batteries every year.

Have a qualified professional Evacuation inspect your house heating sysHave an established evacua- tem annually. tion plan.

Smoking Practice the evacuation plan.

Smoke outside.

Know two ways out of the Keep lighters and matches building. out of the reach of children.

Have an established meeting Use a deep and sturdy ashplace once evacuated. tray.

Candles Never discard cigarettes in Never leave a candle in an vegetation, such as mulch, potunattended space. ted plants or dried grass.

Keep candles away from ledgNever leave charging e-ciges or uneven surfaces. arettes unattended. Battery Keep candles at least 3 feet failures have led to small explofrom flammable objects. sions.

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6M_ ?MMSTa .MI\]ZM This week’s paper marks the first edition of ‘the PAPER’ that will feature a two page spread highlighting news from Nappanee and the entire Wa-Nee community. This specialized content will continue weekly inside each issue. In this paper, you will find it on pages 6-7.

If you have story ideas, events or other news related to the Wa-Nee community that you would like to have included, email Keith Knepp at kknepp@the-papers.com, or call (574) 658 658-4111 4111 ext. 2305.

658-4111, If you are a an advertiser who would like to be included on these pages, pag call Susan Stump at (574) 457-3666, or Carl Lauster a at (574) 269-2932.

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Brooke Rasler ‘comes home’ to NorthWood High School %\ .(,7+ .1(33 6WDII :ULWHU “Once a Panther, always a Panther,” is a popular saying around the Nappanee and Wakarusa communities. The phrase was put into practice earlier this year when former NorthWood High School swim coach, Brooke Rasler, was named the new NorthWood High School swim coach for the upcoming season.

Rasler has been a part of the Panther swimming community since she was a child. Her time in the NorthWood pool began as a member of the WANEE Waves swim team when she was in elementary school. She continued on as a member of the NorthWood Middle School and then the NorthWood High School interscholastic teams prior to her graduation in 2005.

Her cap and gown hadn’t even started gathering dust when she signed on the ensuing summer as an assistant coach with the Waves, teaching swimming to the next generation of Panthers.

Within a year, she was promoted to head coach of the age-group feeder program. She also took on the role of middle school coach, eventually adding the high school team to her coaching résumé in 2012.

“I did all three for a year or

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two and then it got to be a lot,” Rasler said. “I had just gotten into a new relationship, and we were planning on getting married in 2013. I had two stepkids, and we were trying to make it work. I was missing out on a lot of family activities and so in 2016 we finally made the decision that it was time for me to hang up my coat as a coach and maybe come back at some point.”

Rasler didn’t give up the pool entirely; however, she continued to run the timing system for the home swim meets at NorthWood.

She also was hired as the pool supervisor at Warsaw Community High School, a job which she still holds.

“When the aquatics coordinator job opened up at NorthWood, I said, ‘If they could get a full-time job here, that would be great,” she recalled. “I put my hat in the ring, and Sheryl (Hawkins), last year’s swim coach, put her name in. (NorthWood Athletic Director) Roman (Smith), was like, ‘with their knowledge coming together, that would be a good fit for NorthWood.’ We were tag teaming that role, getting things going.

This past year, she resigned from her activities at NorthWood, “so it became my full responsibility.”

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“My stepson was graduating, I was getting swim lessons up and running at Warsaw, and I also manage the pool at Shanklin Park in Goshen,” she said. “To try to get two pools up and running, open house, graduation and we’re also involved in 4-H, it was just a lot on my plate. It just was not something I was interested in.”

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She’s still the pool supervisor at WCHS, where she oversees the lifeguards, including scheduling and payroll. She also helps out with the classes that come in throughout the day. Once the school day is done, she heads to NorthWood to fulfill her duties there, which also includes lifeguard scheduling.

“I always thought I’d be a softball coach,” she said. “That was going to be my love and passion.

It’s kind of been the opposite of that. I stuck with swimming, and now I’m kind of known as the ‘pool lady.’”

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“This Tourism Economic Impact Report highlights just how important tourism is to our area,” said Cori Humes, executive director of the Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau. “Over a million visitors come through our area every year, bringing millions of dollars and thousands of jobs to our county. Continuing to cultivate a strong tourism economy is vital for our area.”

The full report, more information on the visitors bureau and the impact of tourism statewide can be viewed on the bureau’s website at visitkosciuskocounty.org/industry.

For further information, contact the Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau at (574) 2696090, email info@koscvb.org, or visit the center in Warsaw.

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The North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at noon Friday, Oct. 6, for Muscle Activation Kosciusko. The business, located inside the North Webster Community Center, performs muscle activation techniques, according to Karen Tanner Byrd, MAT practitioner specialist. “We basically make muscles contract better by finding limits in your range of motion and working on improving communication between your brain and your body,” said Tanner Byrd.

Both Tanner Byrd and fellow MAT Practitioner Specialist Sarah Hurst work during the week by appointment only. An online scheduler is available at muscleactivationkosciusko. com, where you can view available appointments and find more information. You can also call Tanner Byrd at (317) 5095438 or Hurst at (574) 551-9999 to set up a time.

Tanner Byrd and Hurst have been working together since January 2021. Previously, Tanner Byrd operated out of a Syracuse location for 12 years, doing business as Training by Tanner. The business name was changed in April 2023 when its operations moved to North Webster.

The Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau has released the 2022 Tourism Economic Impact Report conducted through Certec Inc. In 2022, Kosciusko County experienced an increase in visitors of 5.8%, welcoming 1,671,894 visitors total. These visitors spent $272 million and generated 2,548 jobs in Kosciusko County.

Additionally, $64.1 million in tax revenue and $12.7 million in local tax revenue was generated by tourism in Kosciusko County.

The top three states people visited from were Indiana at 39%, Illinois at 11% and Ohio at 10%. Tourism jobs provided $54.3 million in wages.

Previously, Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau conducted a tourism impact study every two years, but skipped 2021 because of the pandemic. The last report was done in 2019. The visi-

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APC approves two plats, three rezonings %\ 3+2(%( 087+$57 6WDII :ULWHU Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission approved a final plat, a preliminary plat and three rezonings at its meeting Wednesday, Oct. 4.

Michael Long’s petition to rezone ground from an agricultural district to an agricultural II district was approved.

The property is located on the east side of CR 800 West, north of Hoffman Lake, Warsaw, in Prairie Township.

Long wants to rezone 4.5 to 5 acres for a one-lot subdivision.

Long, a farmer, requested only a portion of the 51-acre property, most of which is farmland, to be rezoned in order for one house to be built.

Long, who serves on APC board, refrained from voting.

Long’s case will now go before the county commissioners at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24.

Larry Hochstetler’s petition to rezone 8.23 acres from a

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commercial district to an agricultural district was also approved.

The property is located on the west side of SR 19, south of CR 75 North in Etna Green in Harrison Township.

Hochstetler wants to build a single-family house. He also petitioned for an exception for a variance with the BZA. That case will be heard next week, Tuesday, Oct. 10.

Hochstetler’s case will also go before the county commissioners at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24.

Eric and Cara Erlenwein’s petition to rezone 20.33 acres from an agricultural district to an agricultural II district was tabled.

The couple wants to rezone the property in order to have a one-lot or two-lot subdivision.

The property is located on the north side of CR 900 North, east of SR 13 in Syracuse in Turkey Creek Township.

A couple of remonstrators had some concerns, which were addressed, about the usage of the property and runoff.

Until the technical issues are worked out, and a legal description of the property is obtained, the case has been continued for a later date.

The board approved South Shore Green Homeowners Association’s petition for preliminary plat approval for a residential development on a 1.927 acre tract of ground in Syracuse.

The property is located on the south side of CR 1120 North, west of Putter Place in Syracuse in Turkey Creek Township.

A final plat for Emerald Pointe, near Irish Lake on McKenna Road in Warsaw, was approved. The plat has four lots.

A Leesburg property on SR 15 is being eyed for a potential new business, a butcher shop or a slaughter house. The board was told it is a mixed use property and is zoned industrial II. The case will now go before the Board of Zoning Appeals.

An amendment to a cargo container ordinance was discussed but no decision was made. Due to numerous violations in the county, a revised ordinance was drafted by assistant planner Andy Heltzel, which the board reviewed. Despite these violations, which the county enforces, the board decided it merits more discussion in the future.

“This is a trend. We don’t want these violations,” said Matt Sandy, APC director.

The next meeting is at 1 p.m.

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by Kelly Church (Pottawatomi/ Ottawa/Ojibwe). The exhibit will feature a collection of traditional basketry and weavings, which will be on display until Friday, Dec. 8, at the Art Gallery of Mount Memorial Hall, 1 Lancer Way, Winona Lake.

A member of the Matchi-benash-she-wish tribe in Hopkins, Mich., Church comes from an unbroken line of black ash basket makers. She works with fibers of the woods and forests in Michigan to create weavings that convey narratives affecting current and future generations. Using traditional methods, Church combines natural elements with metals and manmade materials to weave contemporary baskets sharing stories of her life and experiences in today’s world.

“This stunning artwork allows the viewer to better understand the importance of our relationship with our environment and one another,” said Kim M. Reiff, chair of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. “While we may initially view the artwork as functional or as a decorative result of creative excellence, upon closer look, we see this artist as a caretaker. Embedded within the woven fibers, her heritage, tradition and care for nature are revealed. Sharing narratives through her artwork becomes an invitation for viewers to consider their own stories in an everchanging world.”

As a culture bearer, Native woman, artist, teacher and activist, Church expresses an integrated relationship with family and community in her work.

“My work speaks of the teachings from ancestors as well as the teachings from my mentors who have helped shape the per-

son I am today,” said Church.

“The work tells the story of the destruction of the black-ash tree, reveals knowledge of harvesting fibers from the forest, and gives voice to integrated historical and contemporary traditions. I create baskets to engage people in conversation.”

Church received her associate degree in fine arts from the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, N.M., and her bachelor of fine arts from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

She is a nationally-recognized recipient of numerous awards, including the 2018 National Endowment of the Arts National Heritage Fellowship, which is the nation’s highest honor in folk and traditional arts.

Church is also a four-time recipient of the Artist Leadership Program through the National Museum of the American Indian.

Most recently, she was granted the Community Spirit Award from the First Peoples Fund for her traditional teachings among Michigan Native communities, sustaining traditions for future generations.

Church will give an artist talk at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, in the Mount Memorial Art Gallery.

The community is invited to attend the free opening reception from 7-9 p.m. Gallery hours are 1-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call the Grace College Department of Visual and Performing Arts at (574) 372-5100, ext. 6022, or send an email to vpma@grace. edu. The exhibit is handicapped accessible.

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Renewal Homes takes People’s Choice in Homes on Parade The 2023 Builders Association of North Central Indiana Homes on Parade recently concluded and of the seven featured homes, Renewal Homes was chosen as the People’s Choice Award winner.

Renewal Homes’ entry this year was a 6,000-square-foot home located in Etna Green.

With this year’s award, Renewal Homes has been the People’s Choice winner in nine different Homes on Parade.

The runners-up for the award this year were Milestone Construction, with its home on Lake

Wawasee, and JayH Construction, with its Plymouth home.

Attendees who visited all seven homes were entered into a drawing for a Louisiana Grills 800 Elite Pellet Grill, valued at $1,000. The winner of the grill was Angie Hatfield of Etna Green.

The Builders Association of North Central Indiana is grateful to the builders, subcontractors and attendees who participated in the 2023 Homes on Parade and is looking forward to the 2024 Homes on Parade the third weekend in September.

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Hochstetler named National Merit Program semifinalist NorthWood High School has announced that senior Zachary Hochstetler has been named a semifinalist in the National Merit =$&+$5< Scholarship +2&+67(7/(5 Program.

He is the son of Brent and Esther Hochstetler of Nappanee.

Recently, officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,140 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. About 95 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and approximately half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title.

Over 1.3 million juniors in about 21,000 high schools entered the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2022 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state.

To become a finalist, the semifinalist and a high school official must submit a detailed scholarship application, in which they provide information about the semifinalist’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received. A semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be en-

dorsed and recommended by a high school official, write an essay, and earn SAT or ACT scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test. From over 16,000 semifinalists, more than 15,000 are expected to advance to the finalist level, and in February they will be notified of

this designation. All National Merit Scholarship winners will be selected from this group of finalists. Merit Scholar designees are selected based on their skills, accomplishments and potential for success in rigorous college studies, without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin or religious preference.

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In case you’ve never been to downtown Wakarusa during October, this year might be the time to go. The annual “Pumpkin Tree” is set up once again in the town’s main intersection. The tree, located at the intersection of Elkhart and Waterford streets, has been a tradition for many years in the community. It includes dozens of pumpkins, stacked in 10 layers, to form a pyramid.

The following poem was written by resident Denny Grove, in honor of the tree: They put it up for you and me!

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Free ‘Peanuts’ movie at Nappanee library It’s a Peanuts Halloween at the Nappanee Public Library. Come to the library at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, for treats and a free movie, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.”

Registration for this event

will close at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19. Sign up online at https://bit.ly/3EP75NI. The library is located at 157 N. Main St., Nappanee. Visit nappaneelibrary.org for more information about the library and its many programs.

Trick-or-treating in Nappanee and Wakarusa The two main communities that make up the Wa-Nee school district will have different hours set aside for trick-or-treating.

In Wakarusa, ghouls and goblins are invited to prowl the streets from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.

Nappanee’s designated hours are from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Other activities are planned in the communities on those respective days. Find out more by visiting nappaneeparks.recdesk.com or wakarusachamber.com.

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The Nappanee Parks and Recreation Department is looking for entries in its “Cute and Creepy” costume contest. The annual event will take place at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, inside the Nappanee Boys and Girls Club, 900 E. Centennial St. Sign up online at nappaneeparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program?category=1 to reserve a spot. Walk-ins are welcome, while space is available,

starting at 6 p.m. and ending right before final call for each age group. There is a limit of 25 contestants per group. Sign up for individual groups under “Programs.”

Contest groups include: family, grades K-5, and grades 6-8.

If your are entering in more than one category, you will need to register each child or family individually.

For further information, call (574) 773-2112.

Fall party in Wakarusa Oct. 28 The Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce’s annual fall party will take place Saturday, Oct. 28.

The fun will begin at Doc’s Pavilion, located on the corner of Waterford and Olive streets. A costume contest will take place from 3-4 p.m., followed by a cake walk from 4-5 p.m.

Trick or treating is scheduled

from 5-7 p.m. throughout the town. Afterward, come to the Haunted Museum between 7-9 p.m. It will take place at the Wakarusa Historical Museum, 403 Wabash Ave. Admission is $2, with children 12 and under free.

For further information, visit wakarusachamber.com or call (574) 862-4344.

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NAPPANEE AREA NEWS Elder Haus provides valuable resource to seniors in Nappanee %\ .(,7+ .1(33 6WDII :ULWHU Quietly nestled in a historic former school building in downtown Nappanee lies one of the town’s greatest resources, the Elder Haus Senior Center.

Located at 451 N. Main St., Elder Haus provides a variety of resources to the city’s senior residents.

“We are an organization that provides more than just lunch, games and trips,” said Director Kim Howenstine. “We plan with a purpose, not only to encourage socialization but to also create experiences that provide opportunities and education that strengthen brain, cognitive activities and promote fine, gross motor skills that help seniors live independently as long as possible.”

Howenstine noted Elder Haus also invites representatives from outside organizations to provide education and support for things such as Medicaid, Medicare, planning for important health care decisions, advanced directives, such as estate planning and living wills, and other

subjects important to seniors.

“One of our main goals is to encourage close-knit relationships with those in our community who are 55 years and older who need or want companionship,” she said.

“Some of our seniors have family who live far away or are no longer living. By providing a home-like atmosphere, it allows people to feel right at home. Sometimes life is not always sweet, like a bowl of cherries, so to surround ourselves with others is good for the soul. At Elder Haus, we’ve been known to laugh and cry together and share in one another’s joys and sorrows.”

Additionally, Elder Haus now has three vans to transport residents to the store, doctor’s appointments, and other trips inside city limits.

“Our transportation service meets the needs of those who live within the city limits who are no longer able to drive or have limited mobility and require the use of a lift,” Howenstine said. “The bus will transport seniors to doctor appointments, pharmacies, grocery stores, banks, etc. Our transportation ser-

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There are a multitude of activities that take place at Elder House

throughout the year, including neighborhood walks, bingo, table games, puzzles, crafts, card making, euchre tournaments, Wii games, movies, Bible study, exercise sessions, lunches, field trips, birthday parties, shopping trips and other field trips, such as a recent run to a local ice cream shop.

This summer, a group attended an Elkhart County Miracle baseball game played at nearby NorthWood High School.

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OBITUARIES Brenden Somers CNC Operator At Paragon Medical Brenden Owen Somers, North Webster, passed away on Oct. 6, 2023 at home.

He was 31 years old and was born on July 17, 1992, in Warsaw. Brenden was a cherished son of Danny Somers, and he is survived by his mother, Michelle Somers. %5(1'(1 Brenden attended Wawasee High School 620(56 graduating with the class of 2011. Following his education, he worked at Warsaw Metals and more recently as a CNC operator at Paragon Medical. Brenden’s dedication to his craft was evident in everything he did. He had recently developed an interest in 3D Printing and was hoping to make a career in that field.

Known for his creative and intelligent nature, Brenden had numerous hobbies and interests that brought him joy in life. Helping the Boy Scouts, he taught archery at Camp Rising Arrow for several seasons. He was previously a member of the Masonic Lodge and valued the support and camaraderie he found within the organization. Brenden held his loved ones dear to his heart. He had a quiet appreciation for their presence in his life.

When he wasn’t spending time with family or working diligently at his job, Brenden could often be found enjoying sports. As an avid supporter of both the Colts and the Green Bay Packers. Additionally, Brenden had a passion for video gaming and kayaking adventures.

Titus Funeral Home, 8056 E. 500N, North Webster is entrusted with Brenden’s care. Visitation was held there on Oct. 13. A Life Celebration Funeral followed at 8 p.m.

Brenden will be deeply missed by his grieving family, which includes mother, Michelle; brother, Forest (Alisha) Somers of North Webster; sister, Sasha Somers of Richmond; nieces and nephews: Savahanna, Kaidan, Gabriel, and Amelia. He is also survived by his grandmother, Virginia Myers of Warsaw, aunt, Tammy Serafini of Syracuse, and uncle, John Myers of Warsaw.

He was preceded in passing by his father, Dan F. Somers and the rest of his grandparents.

Memorial gifts may be made to assist the family with final expenses. Envelopes for giving are available at the funeral home.

Melissa Ann Baldwin Melissa Ann Baldwin, 44, Cromwell, died Oct. 3, 2023.

She was born July 24, 1979, in Warsaw.

Survivors include husband Nick Baldwin who she married on July 1, 2017; children, Tabatha Lee, Warsaw; Lester Payne Jr. of Hunstville, Ala.; Adrian Payne, Pierceton; Abby Payne, Syracuse; Brianna Baldwin, Toldeo, Ohio; and seven grandchildren. Also surviving are her parents James & Linda Durham, Warsaw; brothers, Don Beck; Doug Durham; and Ben Durham.

A funeral service was held Oct. 9, at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Syracuse.

Carolyn R. Barrett Carolyn R. Barrett, 88, formerly of North Webster, died Oct. 11, 2023.

Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home, North Webster.

Donald Joe Baucom Donald Joe Baucom, 77, Winona Lake, died at 9:40 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.

He was born Oct. 11, 1945.

On June 5, 1971, he married Pamela Joyce Abernethey; she survives.

Additional survivors include three daughters, Jennifer (Dave) Bernal, Memphis, Tenn.; Jessica Baucom, Goshen, Janet (Merle) Neff, Goshen; and three grandchildren.

A service was Wednesday, Oct. 11, at Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church, officiated by Pastor Kip Cone.

A private graveside service will take place at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

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Alice Pauline Ladd Former Warsaw Resident Alice Pauline Ladd, 93, of Bartlesville, Okla., formerly of Warsaw, died Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, in Bartlesville.

Alice was born on Feb. 19, 1930, in Cambridge.

During her younger years she lived in various places and graduated from Fort Wayne South Side High School in 1948. $/,&( 3$8/,1( In her early 20s, Alice found her way to War/$'' saw, where she lived most of her life and raised her children. Alice married William Ladd on Valentine’s Day 1985 and they enjoyed 26 years of marriage before he preceded her in death during 2011. In 2018 Alice moved to Bartlesville to be closer to her daughter. Alice enjoyed her time in Bartlesville, but she missed her many friends in Warsaw.

Alice was a terrific mother to Clifford and Sheri. She was active in their many school activities and kept them in the latest hairstyles at her in home beauty shop. Sheri remembers her mom hosting their many childhood friends and they all called her mom. Bingo was Alice’s passion and when the kids were young it seems they found someplace to play every night. With Billy she enjoyed dancing, bowling, and playing cards. They were members of the American Legion, VFW and the Moose Lodge, all organizations likely to have dancing or bingo on the weekends. She was a loving wife and mother who always cared for everyone around her. She will be dearly missed.

Alice is survived by her children, Clifford WR Thomas and partner Jan, and Sheri Bates; grandchildren, Craig Thomas and wife Kristin, and Shelly Bates; great-grandchildren, Ellie Mae Thomas, and Cole Thomas.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Spruce Avenue Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 3112, Bartlesville, OK 74006.

A memorial service was held at Spruce Avenue Missionary Baptist Church, 300 NE Spruce Avenue, Bartlesville, OK on Thursday, Oct. 12 with Brother Randy Bettis officiating. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home and Crematory Walker-Brown Chapel. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Shelley J. White-Bradley, 74, Warsaw, died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.

She is survived by her brother, Robin “Sharkey” White, Port Townsend, Wash.; sister, Judy White-Coyle, Chimacum, Wash.; and children, Stephanie Young, Kourtney Rodriguez and Cody Dininger; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and several cousins.

Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, is entrusted with her care and her family. No public services will be held.

Thomas A. Bubb Thomas A. Bubb, 59, Syracuse, died Oct. 7, 2023.

He was born July 6, 1964.

He married Sue Feiner-Hellyer May 21, 2004.

He is survived by his wife, Sue; daughters, Jessica (Brian) Schulz, and Krystle Bubb; sons, Thomas (Ashley) Hellyer, and Kevin (Jeni) Bubb; his father, Jerome (Sandi); six grandchildren; four brothers, James (Rhonda) Bubb, Joseph Bubb, Robert Bubb, and Donnie (Lauri) Stout.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Eastlund Funeral Home.

Visitation will be two hours prior to the service from noon until 2 p.m.

Shelia Busenburg Sheila Busenburg, 78, Warsaw, formerly of Mentone, died Oct. 5, 2023.

She was born March 16, 1945. On April 15, 1967, she married Dave Busenburg; he survives.

She is also survived by children, Lanee Busenburg, Winona Lake, and Troy (Lori) Busenburg, Mentone; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sister, Sandy (Raymond) Streit.

Arrangements were handled by Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. A private graveside service will be held at Sycamore Cemetery.

Delores B. Detwiler Delores B. Detwiler, 90, Goshen, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.

She was born Feb. 11, 1933.

On Dec. 26, 1954, she married Ellis M. Detwiler; he died Oct. 27, 2005.

She is survived by daughters, Trudy (Edward) Bontrager, Goshen, and Denise (Keith) Stutzman, Manton, Mich.; sons, Martin (Cindy) Detwiler,

Howe, Dana (Scott) Drumm, Warsaw, and Kelvin (Monica) Detwiler; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was Thursday, Oct. 12 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, with Pastor Craig Garber officiating.

Burial followed at Violett Cemetery.

Allen R. Gebert Allen R. Gebert, 86, Etna Green, died Monday, Oct. 2, 2023.

He was born May 18, 1937.

He married Alice Keffer April 13, 1963; she preceded him in death Aug. 12, 1998.

He is survived by his daughters, Lisa (Robert) Rector, Warsaw; Amy Underwood, Warsaw; son, Mark (Frieda) Gebert, Lawrenceburg, Ky.; seven grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.

Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Ashtin Michael Geiger Ashtin Michael Geiger, 20, Columbia City, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023.

He was born Sept. 23, 2003.

Survivors include his parents, Christopher Geiger, Columbia City, and Shellie (Carey) Coney, Albion; siblings, Logan (Lilian) Geiger, Wawaka, and Abby Geiger, Fort Wayne; stepsisters, Macy Coney and Taylor Coney, both of Ligonier; grandparents, Marty Leffler and Tamra Reece, both of Gas City, and David Losure, New Port Richey, Fla.; aunts, Stacy (Mike) Alford, New Port Richey, Fla., Kimberly Porter, Columbia City, Roxy Schroeder, Oakland, Calif., and Paula Denbow, Memphis, Tenn.; uncles, Lloyd (Shelly) Geiger and David (Jane) Geiger, both of Fort Wayne; and uncle to Briar and Remington.

Funeral services for were Friday, Oct. 13, at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Burial in St. Matthew’s Cemetery, Columbia City, will be at a later date.

Helen Charlotte (Schoener) Gilde Helen Charlotte (Schoener) Gilde, 88, Warsaw, died Oct. 10, 2023.

She was born March 24, 1934.

She is survived by daughters, Emily Gilde (James Pletcher), and Ellen (James) Schwendeman, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her husband of 67 years, HansGeorg Gilde, died in February 2023.

Per her wishes, she will be cremated, and a private family celebration of her life will be held.

Arrangements are entrusted to Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw.

James Albert Hampton James Albert Hampton, 61, Wabash, died at 11:38 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.

He was born June 20, 1962.

He is survived by his mother, Glenna Hampton, Wabash; sisters, Cathi (Adam) Hampton and Tanya Howard, both of Wabash; and brother, William (Lisa) Hampton, Warsaw.

There will be no services. Arrangements were provided by GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

William Harbert William Harbert, 64, rural North Webster, died Oct. 6, 2023.

He was born July 11, 1959.

He is survived by his children, William “Bill” Harbert, Goshen, Matthew Allen Harbert (Caroline), Sterling, Va., and Nancy LeeAnn Harbert-Reiff (Triston), Warsaw; five grandchildren.

Titus Funeral Home, North Webster, handled arrangements.

Jan C. Hiatt II Jan C. “Doc” Hiatt II, 66, Claypool, died Oct. 5, 2023.

He was born Oct. 19, 1956. On April 24, 2014, he married Jean M. Roder; she survives.

He also is survived by his son, Denny (Tonya) Hiatt, Mississippi; stepchildren, Brandon Hobbs, Jennifer Roder, James Roder, Aaron Gans and Ashley Gans; two grandchildren; many stepgrandchildren; sisters, Debbie (Robert) Petrone and Tammy

(Ken Steele) Rogers; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebratation of his life will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw.

McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, is handling arrangements.

Charles E. Holbrook Sr. Charles E. Holbrook Sr., 92, rural Etna Green, died at 5:57 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023.

He was born July 26, 1931. On Aug. 31, 1954, in Floyd County, Ky., he married Geneva Wright, who preceded him in death June 29, 2000.

He is survived by his daughters, Mary Ann (Daniel) Green, Etna Green, Janet Lee (Johnny Wadkins), Warsaw, and Glenda (Lou) Parmelee, Tippecanoe; sons, Charles E. Holbrook Jr. (Missy), Warsaw and Terry Wayne Holbrook (Joni) Bourbon; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; sisters, Carolyn Gilliam, Cathy (Dean) Harville, both of Pikeville, Ky.; brothers, James Earl (JoAnn) Holbrook, Pikeville, and William B. (Verniece) Holbrook, and John Curtis (Samantha) Holbrook, both Carlton, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was Tuesday, Oct. 10, at King Memorial Home, Mentone, with Pastor Gail Law officiating. The video of the service for is available at youtu.be/wg3KENR2Jk8.

The interment will take place in Mentone Cemetery, Mentone, with military honors performed by the Warsaw American Legion.

Lucy Kammerdiener Lucy Kammerdiener, 89, Syracuse, died Thursday, Oct. 12.

Arrangements are pending with Titus Funeral Home of Syracuse.

Rose Marie Lemmon Rose Marie Lemmon 85, Lucerne, died at 12:49 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.

She was born Jan. 17, 1938. On April 15, 1956, she married Donald J. Lemmon. He preceded her in death Nov. 14, 1989.

Survivors include her children, Patricia (David) Raichart, Greenfield; Carla (Ralph) Bright, Kokomo; David A. (Melissa) Lemmon, Reading, Mich.; 10 grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; sister, Phyllis Lemmon, Lucerne; brothers, Harry (Vicki) Butler, Logansport, Paul (Brenda) Butler, Cutler; step-brother, Gerald Dillman, Delphi and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 7, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery, Fulton.

Gary W. Meier Gary W. Meier, 66, formerly of Syracuse, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2023.

He was born Jan. 18, 1957.

He is survived by his sisters, Katherine Parker (Phillip Herbertz), Plainfield, and Carol Spires, South Bend; brother, Jerry Meier, Scottsburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Titus Funeral Home of Syracuse was entrusted with his care. His family is grieving privately. No public services will be held.

Vernon J. Miller Vernon J. Miller, 70, of Nappanee died at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 at his residence.

He was born Aug. 15, 1953 in Nappanee. On Oct. 13, 1974 he married JoEllen Hostetler.

Surviving is his wife, JoEllen Miller, Nappanee; stepson, David (Chrissy) Hostetler, Nappanee, stepdaughter, Connie Bonee, Newport, Va., and stepson, Shannon (Chrystal) Bonee, Syracuse; 16 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; five greatgreat-grandchildren; sister, Betty Ferrell, Wakarusa; brothers, Walter (Martha) Miller, Nappanee, Andrew Miller, Bremen and Homer (Ann) Miller, Bremen.

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OBITUARIES Continued from page 8 A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

Betty Ann Parker Betty Ann Parker, 88, Claypool, died at 1:54 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

She was born Sept. 14, 1935.

She married Meredith L. Parker June 21, 1957; he died Feb. 7, 2015.

She is survived by two sons, Tony (Sharon) Parker, Waveland, and Thomas (Tracy) Parker, Warsaw; daughters, Karen (Douglas) Foulks, New Haven; Janet Eherenman, Warsaw; Lori (Bruce) Spangle, North Manchester; Peggy (Donald) Roulo, Pierceton; and Patty Wolfe, Claypool.

A funeral service was Tuesday, Oct. 10, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Brian Smith and Pastor Matt Nichols. A graveside service followed at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Nancy C. Petersen Nancy C. Petersen, 85, Ligonier, died Oct. 5, 2023.

She was born March 8, 1938. She married Roger R. Petersen on Nov. 17, 1957; he preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 2009.

Survivors include her children, Randy (Cheryl) Petersen of Ligonier, Rodney (Julia) Petersen of Wawaka, Teresa (Mike) Rose of Logansport, Robin (Wayne) Musselman of Ligonier; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brother, Dick (Sally) Cooper of Middlebury and sister, Virginia Jensen of Florida.

Services were held Oct. 10 at Yeager Funerl Home, Ligonier. Burial was in Cosperville Cemetery.

Rose Virginia (Lee) Prochno Rose Virginia (Lee) Prochno, 84, Plymouth, and formerly of Argos, died Oct. 8, 2023.

She was born March 16, 1939.

On June 8, 1957, she married Dale E. Prochno; he died April 18, 1998.

She is survived by her children: Phyllis Prochno, Plymouth, Karen Brenneman (Dale) Bremen, Dale Prochno (Connie), Nappanee, Carl Prochno (Brenda), Argos, John Prochno, Argos, and Janell Naylor-Prochno (Kent), Plymouth; 17 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were Oct. 12, at Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, with Rev. Lonnie Nickles officiating.

Burial followed at Rochester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rochester.

Scott E. See Scott E. See, 59, Macy, died at 6:58 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023.

He was born Oct. 12, 1963. On Nov. 9, 1996, he married Shirley Diane (Booth) Alderfer; she died Oct. 5, 2023.

Survivors include son, Riley, Macy; stepchildren, Dawn Alderfer, Macy, and LeRoy Alderfer, Macy; three

grandchildren; siblings, William (Lucy) See, Fulton; Bobby (Jody) See, Fulton, Vicky Overmyer, Nappanee, and Sarah (Terry) Kimble, Mentone; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral services were Friday, Oct. 13, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery, Fulton.

Brenden Somers Brenden Somers, 31, North Webster, died Oct. 6, 2023.

He was born July 17, 1992.

He is survived by mother, Michelle; brother, Forest (Alisha) Somers, North Webster; sister, Sasha Somers, Richmond; nieces and nephews; grandmother, Virginia Myers, Warsaw, aunt, Tammy Serafini, Syracuse; and uncle, John Myers, Warsaw.

A Life Celebration funeral was Friday, Oct. 13 at Titus Funeral Home, North Webster.

Martin A. Stephens Martin A. Stephens, 72, died Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023.

Arrangements are pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw.

Jose Cecilio Lopez Terrazas Jose Cecilio Lopez Terrazas, 61, Winona Lake, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023.

He was born Oct. 6, 1962. He married wife, Teresa, Jan. 14, 1989; she survives.

He is also survived by three sons, Jose F. Lopez, Juan Lopez and Miguel Lopez, all of Winona Lake; three daughters, Marissa Lopez, Warsaw, Christina (Santiago) Gonzalez, Warsaw; Alejandra (Eduardo) Sanchez, Fort Wayne; 11 grandchildren; four brothers; and one sister.

A Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Warsaw, celebrated by Father Constantino Rocha. A graveside service followed at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, handled arrangements.

Helen Fay Fitzgerald Yentes Helen Fay Fitzgerald Yentes, 79, North Manchester, died Oct. 7, 2023.

She was born Feb. 3, 1944. She married Charles Fitzgerald Jan. 18, 1963; he died May 26, 1989.

She is survived by her son, Jeff Fitzgerald, St. Petersburg, Fla.; daughter, Rachel (Jeff) Cook, Laketon; companion, Larry Howard, North Manchester; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Violet Fitzgerald, North Manchester.

Funeral services were Wednesday, Oct. 11, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Burial was held at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

AWS Foundation awards $300,000 grant to Joe’s Kids Rebecca Bazzoni, executive director for Joe’s Kids, was recently notified that AWS Foundation has awarded Joe’s Kids a $300,000 grant.

Joe’s Kids is a non-profit pediatric rehabilitation clinic that provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and tutoring services to help each child reach their maximum level of independence. This grant will help offset the cost of renovating its new facility.

“Joe’s Kids knows too many kids are on the wait-list for services,” says AWS Foundation CEO, Patti Hays. “With a new home, they will have the space needed to hire more staff to give children the therapies they need

to reach their potential. AWS Foundation is pleased to provide some of the financial support for them to reach their goal.”

“We feel very blessed that AWS Foundation believes in our mission and understands our dedication and passion for serving our children,” Bazzoni stated.

“This new facility will serve as Joe’s Kids forever home, this funding will allow us to make some of the renovations needed to meet the operational needs of our new clinic,” she continued. These renovations would not have been possible without the funding from AWS Foundation.

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COUNTY REPORT Court News Small Claims The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Warsaw Health System LLC, d/b/a Kosciusko Community Hospital v.

Matthew Asire, $230.27; v. Aaron McKinley, $802.70; v. Johnny Salisbury, $2,818.31; v. Janice Williams, $6,937.46 Heron Corporate Partners RA LLC v. Timothy L. Barrett, $1,207.57 The Country HOA v. Eliseo Martinez, $58

Civil Collections The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Christopher D. Kehler presiding: Capital One NA v. Jody M. Click, $3,556.26 TD Bank USA NA v. Pamela I. Harrell, $4,193.63 Glenbrook Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Taya L. Wauer, $9,732.13

Evictions

$25; Madison R. Burton, Warsaw, $25; Christopher M. Pettit, Mentone, $25; Jaime Ponce, Warsaw, $25; Amanda L. Boyer, Winona Lake, $25 Failure of occupant to use safety belt, driving while suspended — Narciso V. Sarinana, Warsaw, $214.50 Passing a stopped school bus when stop arm is out and activated — Rithu V. Annadurai, Warsaw, $189.50 Failure to register — Aaron T. Puterbaugh, Mentone, $164.50; Matthew L. Wisz, Warsaw, $164.50; Robert M. Musgrove, North Webster, $164.50 Failure to register, learner’s permit violation — Isaiah C. Postigo, Warsaw, $189.50 Littering — Glenn E. Disher, Warsaw, $239 Failure of occupant to use safety belt, child restraint system violation — Orlando J. Carbajal Rodas, Warsaw, $50 Failure of occupant to use safety belt, distracted driving — Sydney S. Lorine Perkins, Silver Lake, $189.50 Learner’s permit violation — M.D. A. Jafar, Warsaw, $164.50 Insufficient personal flotation devices — Mitchell G. Moore, Syracuse, $164

The following evictions have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Judy Hall v. Chris Denton, Abby Herrell, $10,000 Neighbors of Timbercreek v.Mickila Heinfeld, $2,350; v. Lesa Jefferson, $10,000; v. Brandy Light, $1,850 Sherri Makinson v.Brittney Holbrook, $4,505 Wayde Miller, $9,866.12 South Shore Ventures v. Todd Valentine, $10,000

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

Plenaries

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The following plenary has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I, Judge Karin McGrath presiding: Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, a/s/o Edward Boggs v. Conner Cunningham, $1,584.84

Maylee Ann Bennett, 21, Warsaw, and Joshua Dewayne Lemler, 25, Tippecanoe

Civil Torts The following civil tort has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Christopher D. Kehler presiding: Buckeye State Mutual Insurance Co. v. Allison N. Foster and Nicales R. Kuhn, $5,567.71

Superior Court III The following fines for infractions have been assessed in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Speeding — Logan M. McKinleyPerry, Nappanee, $164.50; Javier J. Luva, Rochester, $164.50; Arielle D. Reynolds, Pierceton, $164.50; David W. Hentzell, Pierceton, $164.50; Remington J. Hurd, Pierceton, $164.50; Monica N. Estrada, Warsaw, $164.50; Tony L. Armstrong, Warsaw, $164.50 Driving while suspended — Jose Arroyo, Akron, $189.50 Failure of occupant to use safety belt — Latishia R. Short, Warsaw,

Marriage Licenses

Wallen-Allen Jeremiah Wallen, 36, Claypool, and Shanna Allen, 44, Warsaw

Perry-France Christopher Bradley Perry, 49, Warsaw, and Shanna Lynn France, 49, Warsaw

Cotterman-Langley Blaze A. Cotterman, 30, Warsaw, and Amber Nichole Langley, 24, Warsaw

Starr-Owens Madison Sheyenne Starr, 23, Pierceton, and Trevor Dewayne Owens, 25, Pierceton

White-Furnivall Amanda Lynn White, 34, Warsaw, and Lerris Evan Andrew Furnivall, 24, Warsaw

Fuller-Bartley Chase Franklin Fuller, 28, Warsaw, and Kaila Lee Bartley, 25, Warsaw

Najacht-Graff Abigail Najacht, 27, Milford, and Kenneth Graff, 28, Milford

Wyman-Komdeur Kaylee Marea Wyman, 22, Etna Green, and Kole Henry Komdeur, 24,

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Francis-Cooley Jacob Noah Francis, 26, Silver Lake, and Deanna Michelle Cooley, 25, Silver Lake

Bremer-Wharton Frank Jesse James Bremer, 20, Warsaw, and Irene Faith Wharton, 19, Warsaw

Zolman-Greenleif Brooklyn Nicole Zolman, 24, Claypool, and Christopher T. Greenleif, 30, Claypool

Hrabos-Hawkins Shae Elizabeth Hrabos, 24, Claypool, and Jacob Ryan Hawkins, 24, Claypool

Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior Court: Reed — Erica Reed, Larwill, and Matthew Reed, North Manchester.

They were married June 12, 2011, and separated Sept. 25, 2023. One minor child.

Johnson — Tracy B. Johnson, Kosciusko County, and Kevin R. Johnson, Warsaw. They were married April 17, 2004, and separated in 2021.

Two minor children.

Luu — Rachael Luu, Warsaw, and Karl Luu, Winona Lake. They were married Jan. 17, 2020, and separated July 19, 2023. One minor child.

BIRTHS Jolisa Danae Borkholder Katie and Phillip Borkholder, Milford, are the parents of a daughter, Jolisa Danae Borkholder, born at 8:42 p.m. Oct. 5, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee.

She was 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and weighed 20 inches.

Maternal grandparents are Michael and Pauline (Borkholder) Schwartz, Bremen. Paternal grandparents are Loren and Miriam (Miller) Borkholder, Milford.

Abigail Kate Borkholder Gary and Karen Borkholder, Nappanee, are the parents of a daughter, Abigail Kate Borkholder, born at 10:45 p.m. Oct. 5, 2023.

She weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 inches long.

She joins sibling, Kenton.

Maternal grandparents are Michael and Pauline (Borkholder) Schwartz, Bremen, and paternal grandparents are Lyle and Carol (Hochstetler) Borkholder, Nappanee.

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ing hearing impairment in mid-life.

The report also stated dementia typically starts many years before it is recognized. Untreated hearing loss can impact the brain and cognitive health.

There is also a link between untreated hearing loss and falls.

According to a study conducted by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, an increase in hearing loss in an individual, for instance going from normal hearing to an untreated mild hearing loss, is associated with a three-fold increase in fall risk.

One of the factors in maintaining healthy hearing is being conscious of the degree and amount of loud sound exposure. Many hearing losses are caused by damage to the tiny sensory receptors, or hair cells, in the inner ear. The damage can be caused by too much noise, and it is permanent; however, steps can be taken to prevent this damage because noise-induced hearing loss is 100% preventable.

The simplest way to protect your hearing if you can’t avoid loud

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Body image is how people think and feel about their own body. Body image perception is different with each person. In today’s society with the growing sense of an ideal body image, individuals will try to lose or gain body weight to receive the “perfect body.”

In recent years, the use of social media has increased tremendously resulting in an increased number of those who struggle with mental health, body image issues and eating disorders. On average, youth spend anywhere between 6 to 10 hours a day scrolling through social media.

During these hours on the internet, youth can see thousands of

photos, posts and images of celebrities and models they can compare themselves to resulting in dissatisfaction with their own bodies.

Significant research has shown a correlation between lack of body image and increased social media use. While having body image dissatisfaction is a relatively common experience, it can be a risk factor for mental health problems later on. It’s important to seek help when needed and to understand that you are not alone.

There are ways to diminish the negative feelings of body image, which include limiting screen time, practicing healthy conversation, and knowing you are unique in your own way. Understand nobody is the same. In our daily lives, we can all be more aware of how we speak about our own and other people’s bodies in casual conversations with friends and family.

sounds is to wear hearing protection. An audiologist can help to identify the right hearing protection including custom hearing protection that can provide a comfortable fit and good sound quality.

The four main ways for protecting your hearing are: E — earplugs A — avoid loud sounds R — reduce the level of sounds S — shorten time in loud environments “There is no doubt people are concerned about their health.

Often, though, they don’t think about the importance of hearing health,” said Bass “An audiologist educates patients about safe versus unsafe levels for listen-

ing. They utilize tools and share resources that empower patients to protect their hearing. Additionally, they perform hearing evaluations and facilitate rehabilitation efforts for hearing loss, tinnitus, and certain balance problems.”

“Anyone suspecting that his or her hearing has diminished or is unsure, should see an audiologist and get tested as soon as possible,” Bass recommended. “Changes to hearing tend to happen gradually; by the time hearing loss is noticed, it may have been progressing for a while. Improving hearing improves quality of life — our ears are too important to put off taking care of them.”

For more information, visitBassHearing.com

PUBLIC AUCTIONS Complete Home Salvage Online Auction Lots start closing 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18. Full custom kitchens, vanities, garage doors, heating & AC units, appliances, windows, flooring, cabinets, light fixtures, electrical siding, furniture, structural components.

Preview 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15. Located at 3395 W. South River Rd., Logansport. MetzgerAuction.com

Clayton Real Estate and Personal Property Auction 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19. Ranch house, 2-bed and 1-bath, attached garage and storage shed on .59 acres.

Open house 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4. Located 1526 N. Main St., Nappanee.

Haab Personal Property Auction 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Barn & building full of antiques, collectibles, misc. Pictures available on auctionzip.com. Located at 13554 N. 250E, Syracuse. Salazar Auction Service.

LeCount Real Estate and Personal Property Auction Noon, Tuesday, Oct. 24 personal property, 6 p.m. real estate. Open house 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 or by appointment. Warsaw country

property, 3-bed, 2-bath brick home.

Motor home, lawn & garden equipment, household and more. Located at 1629 S. Grove Ave., Warsaw. Hahn Auctioneers.

Sam & Mary Miller Auction 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. Tractors, livestock equipment, household, lawnmowers, building supplies. Located at 3306 W. 700N, Leesburg.

Photos available on auctionzip.com.

Homestead Auctions.

Lake Wawasee Home Auction 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14. Located at 6758 E. Eli Lily Rd, Syracuse.

Large lot with mature wooded setting, 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath house with detached garage, 50 feet of level lake frontage. Open houses 3-5 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 19; 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5; 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11.

Call 800-451-2709 for private showings. Schrader Real Estate and Auction Company.

Weaver Estate Auction Noon Thursday, Nov. 16. Tractors, farm equipment, antique trucks, shop equipment, tree removal items.

Located east of Milford on Beer Rd. (north of Dollar General) to 175E, then south to 11904 N 175E, Milford. Hahn Auctioneers.

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The band has 28 members, consisting of two flutes, two clarinets, one bass clarinet, three alto saxophones, two tenor saxophones, one baritone saxophone, four trumpets, two mellophones, one baritone, two tubas and seven percussion. Senior

Kyle Keirn serves as drum major.

John VanPatten, a teacher for 16 years, has been the band’s director for the past seven years.

This year’s show is called “Reflections,” with original music by Ian Grom and John Mapes of Box-

PERKINS ESTATE PUBLIC AUCTION 10905 Hawthorn Road, Plymouth, IN Located: East of Plymouth 5 miles on US 30 to Inwood, IN, then South to auction. (Watch for Ball Auction signs on New & Old US 30) on:

Saturday – October 28, 2023 @ 10:00 A.M. EST GUNS - Guns to sell at 10 A.M. Winchester 22 1899 single crack shot (parts); Winchester 22 Mod. 60A (parts); (2) Iver Johnson Champion 16 ga. single shot (1 w/rib); Winchester (1894) air rifle; Red Ryder BB gun.

TRACTORS - MODEL “A” & “B” AUTOS - P/U -HAY RAKE- BOLENS TRACTOR To Sell at 12 Noon 1945 (ser # 54123) JD H tractor, N.F., rear wts., fenders lights, shutters, E. start style tractor, all fuel, ran until the carburetor was stolen, body & 9-32 rubber are in good to fair condition; 1944 (ser # 178850) IH H Farmall N.F., lights, rear wts., all fuel, runs w/12.4-38 good rubber; 1940 (ser # B42409) A.C. B tractor, W.F., lights, E. start, 11.2-24 good rubber, w/A.C. 6’ belly mt. sickle bar mower (runs); 1933 Ford Model “B” pick-up (complete – does not run); 1930 Ford Model “A” car (complete - does not run); 1929 Ford Model ”A” car (not complete); All 3 Vehicles have extra parts in this auction IH steel wheel hay rake (good); Bolen’s (ser # R15212) Ride master garden tractor, Model # 35AB301,Wisconsin engine, needs rear tires & rims, (very rare).

HOUSEHOLD - ANTIQUE - COLLECTIBLES Westinghouse & Emerson E. fans; carpet cleaner; table & floor lamps; oil & kerosene lamps; child’s wood folding chair; (2) cane bottom child’s rocker; youth wrought iron bed; ¾ wooden bed; (3) tricycles; school desks; bar stools; ice cream parlor chair; misc. tables & chairs; linens; multi dressers; buffet table; metal hutch cabinet; oak corner cabinet; glass & metal display case; mirrors; wicker baskets; many Ball & Mason canning, jelly & jam jars; misc. pots, pans, & bake ware; cast iron Dutch oven roaster; Griswold skillets & griddle; Griswold 2 burner grill; fireside wire popcorn popper; many kitchen utensils; treadle sewing machine; 8 in 1 Deluxe game set; Marlboro poker game; paintings & drawings; Christmas decorations & items; Lg. railroad jack; Ford wrenches & many others; several car parts (body & engine); National Standard car jack; license plates; glass & brass engine oilers; 1909 Motor Oil crate; Baby Moon hub caps; 1922 Kalamazoo Kitchen stove; 1878 6”x6” brass bell; cow bell; Ronson Standard cigarette lighter; (2) walnut door plus other doors; (2) pedal cars; (2) lard presses; Red Coleman lantern plus other lanterns; cast iron kettle; (2) copper kettles; copper skillets, pans, tea & coffee pots; Universal meat grinder; cant hook; hand sickle; leather punch; set of buggy wheels; several steel wheels; 100 # scale; hand crank corn sheller; shoe cobbler stand & feet; door stops; lock & clasp door handle; misc. banks: including glass Marathon, Amber glass wise old owl, treasure chest, & Lincoln log cabin; several dozens of old bottles; John Wayne clock & several other old clocks; Philco wooden radio; Magnavox phonograph; DVDs; VHS tapes & movies; vinyl records 78 & 33’s.

Boy Scout books; & many other books; book ends; rug beater; apple peeler; cherry pitter; Maytag washing machine engine; Kid’s cap gun & holster; dolls; toy cannons; Wyandotte toy semi – car hauler; NY-Lint toy crane; NY-Lint fire truck; ice & blacksmith tongs; railroad glass & stoneware insulators; grindstone; Men’s & Women’s wrist & pocket watches; crock chicken waterer; Very Lg. collection of glassware including; depression ware, milk glass, cobalt blue, & crystal; salt & pepper sets; sugar & creamer sets; oil & vinegar cruet sets; Little Pigs spice set: candy dishes (1 Frankoma – 1 Rose Glass w/lid); beer stein, Child’s A & W root beer mug; Lone Ranger lunch box.

LAWN - GARDEN - SHOP - MISCELLANOUS (2) Huskee riding mowers (36” & 42” decks); push mowers; tillers; weed eater; 2-ton cherry picker hoist; drill press; New 100 PSI portable air compressor; jig saw; radial arm saw; drill bits; (6) crosscut saws; New acetylene torch (no tanks or cart); other shop items. Misc. lumber, barn siding 12x12x12 floor joists; galvanized roofing, Coleman tent (new).

Auction Note: The late Mr. Perkins attended many auctions over his lifetime. If you Love Antiques, Collectibles, & Primitives, make plans to attend. This is a condensed listing with many, many more items.

Sale Order: Guns, then 2 rings at 10:00 A.M., with Household & Shop, with the Tractor, Cars, and Car parts to sell at 12 Noon.

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Six Music Productions. VanPatten said, “We typically choose shows that convey abstract concepts. This gives us the freedom to design props, costumes, and movements that convey the concept through careful coordination of the visual to the musical.” In that vein, “Reflections” is the reason behind the band’s distinctive shiny costumes.

The band students put a lot of time and hard work into practicing their routines, which VanPatten believes helps them build vital life skills.

“Marching band is a huge time commitment,” he explained. “Our students are some of the best that Whitko Jr./Sr. High School has to offer, and they are also some of the busiest and most involved students in the building. Virtually all of our students have some kind of commitment outside of both school and band. Many play sports, others are involved in clubs or other activities, lots of them have jobs. Learning how to balance all of these commitments and manage your time is a very important skill for everyone to learn, and our students get lots of practice with that.”

All that hard work has definitely paid off. The band’s competive status is Open Class D. At this year’s Open Class D Invitational competition, they received special honors in both the Music and General Effect categories along with a Gold Rating. Most recently, they earned a Gold Rating in the regional competition at Carroll High School on

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“While we do compete, and our competitive goal is always to make state finals, we really teach our students that our only true competition is ourselves,” he said. “We’re constantly preaching that we must be better than we were yesterday, last week, last year. Last year we did not make it to state finals but, taking the long view of our program over the past several years, we see constant year over year growth and excellence, and we are very proud of that.”

Whitko Marching Pride’s next competition is semi-state at 3:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at Franklin Community High School.

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Children ages 4 to 12 should begin pulling out their crayons, colored pencils and markers for a chance to win. The picture is included in this week’s edition of ‘the PAPER’ and should be colored to the best of the child’s ability.

To qualify, entries must be dropped off by 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the Animal Welfare

League, 1048 CR 325 East, Pierceton.

A first-place, second-place and third-place winner will be selected from the following age groups: 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12.

The Papers Inc. will be furnishing the cash prizes to the coloring contest winners. The first place prize is $30, second place is $20 and third place is $10.

The winners’ names and a photo will be announced in the Wednesday, Nov. 8, edition of ‘the PAPER.’ The winners will be contacted and a group photo will be taken at the Animal Welfare League prior to the announcement.