the Paper - Kosciusko County Edition - October 26, 2022

Temperatures are dropping and holiday morale is boosting just in time for The Papers Inc. annual promotion: Christmas Bucks.

Merchants from all over Kosciusko County participate in the campaign to lend a hand in alleviating Christmas shopping expenses.

This year’s Christmas Bucks promotion will be running from Wednesday, Oct. 26, to Monday, Nov. 21.

The combined winners will receive a total of $3,000 Christmas Bucks, redeemable

and fourth through seventh places will each receive $250.

To try your luck at one of the seven cash-equivalent prizes, you can cut out an entry form found in this edition or from any of the participating merchants.

You just have to leave your name, address, contact information and the store you are participating through on one of the forms and leave it in the decorative Christmas

allowed only one coupon per visit. Employees and their immediate families are not eligible at their place of employment.

Some additional rules are: to be eligible to win you must be 16 years old or older, ballot stuffers will be disqualified and no mail-in coupons will be accepted.

The deadline to enter is at the close of business on Tuesday, Nov. 15.

Merchants participating in this year’s Christmas Bucks:

Arby’s, Warsaw

Battery Tech LLC, Middlebury Biryani Kitchen, Warsaw

Burkholder Country Store, Nappanee Burnworth Zollars Automotive Group, Ligonier, Nappanee

Brouwer’s Furniture, Warsaw Casey’s Erosion and Seed Solutions, Goshen

Chubbie’s Pub-N-Grub, Syracuse

Creighton’s Crazy Egg and Coffee Bar, Warsaw Daily Bread Market, Bremen

Dental Solutions, Warsaw

Dockside Gifts and Apparel, Syracuse

El Arriero, Warsaw Grandma’s Pantry, Wakarusa

Hacienda, Warsaw

Heritage Fabrics, Nappanee

H&L Motors & Decorative Beginnings, Warsaw JB’s Furniture, Warsaw Jenkins Automotive, Nappanee, Wakarusa, Ligonier, Milford Millersburg Feeds, Millersburg Millersburg Lumber Co., Inc., Millersburg Miller’s Orchard, Nappanee

Monteith’s Best One, Goshen, Nappanee, Syracuse, Wakarusa, Warsaw

NAPA Auto Parts, North Webster, Syracuse, Warsaw Neighborhood Fresh, North Webster, Syracuse Nicodemus Enterprises, Warsaw

Old Time Pizza, New Paris

Papa John’s Pizza, Warsaw Pedals & Paddles, North Webster Pizza Hut, Warsaw

Penguin Point, Syracuse Service Liquors, Warsaw

Simplify Tech, New Paris

Stacy’s, Leesburg

The Cave on the Square, Warsaw

The Diner, Warsaw

The Spectacle Shoppe Inc., Warsaw Union Center Store, Nappanee Zale Drugs, Warsaw

New CCAC director always open to new ideas

Leadership changed hands at Warsaw’s City-County Athletic Complex, better known as the CCAC, in September 2021 when longtime executive director Karl Swihart turned over his keys and title to Mike Hagy.

Swihart had been the multi-use sports complex’s leader for around 16 years, affecting numerous changes and improvements to the nonprofit facility during his tenure.

Before coming to Warsaw, Hagy worked for the city of Kokomo’s parks and recreation department, running the adult softball leagues in his hometown. Prior to that, for 16 years he ran a pest control business. As Swihart was preparing his exit from the job, he reached out to Hagy to suggest he apply for the position.

“I had known Karl on a personal basis for 15 years,” said Hagy. “I’m also the National Softball Association Adult Slow Pitch assistant state director, so I run tournaments throughout the state. I formerly played and coached softball, so I had been to the CCAC a hundred times over the years before I even started here.

“Sports has always been my thing. Softball has been my life for 31 years. I’m in the Indiana NSA Hall of Fame. Last fall I was inducted into the NSA National Hall of Fame in Panama City, Fla., so I have tons of experience with sports.”

According to Hagy, the CCAC has multiple soccer baseball and softball fields that welcome numerous tournaments throughout the year. It also has an indoor facility that hosts pickleball, gymnastics, basketball, indoor soccer,

cornhole and even professional wrestling.

The CCAC recently joined the NFL flag football program for youth, which will begin next year. Hagy emphasized he’s willing to listen to anyone who has suggestions or new ideas to bring to the CCAC’s facilities.

“My daily role is trying to figure out how CCAC can become a community place. When I first came in, the people I talked to had the perception that CCAC was nothing more than a weekend facility for baseball and softball. I’m trying to change that perception. We do offer local soccer leagues, we rent out our fields and the indoor facility. We’re working every day to improve the facility and the park.”

Last fall, the CCAC held its first trick-or-treat event for the community, which will return at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. This past spring, Hagy put together an Easter egg hunt for the kids, also something that will return. For both events, the CCAC partnered with other organizations and nonprofits in the community to sponsor the fun.

“Being in a nonprofit is really different for me,” Hagy said. “I’m used to funding. Here it’s all selfgenerated. I’m constantly writing grants. We have board members who help write grants to try to secure funding for certain projects and improvements. It’s a neverending battle searching and hunt-

ing down people who are willing to help.”

The CCAC does receive minimal funding from the city of Warsaw. They also receive funding from the Kosciusko County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Hagy said that from April through the end of August, the CCAC is responsible for about 70% of the innkeepers tax

raised in Kosciusko County, a portion of which is received through the quarterly KCCVB grant.

Hagy is one of two full-time employees of the CCAC, the other being Assistant Director Eric Lackey. It also employed a Grace College student full time during the summer, but who has returned to part-time status this fall.

KYLA meets at Kosciusko County Community Foundation

The 2022-2023 class of the Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy recently held its second meeting of the year at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

The theme of the session was “Understanding Your Leadership Style,” led by guest speaker and former KYLA board member

Gates to be opened for Tippecanoe Lake

As per state guidelines, starting Nov. 1, the gate at the Tippecanoe Control Structure will be opened and adjusted for a lower winter level for Tippecanoe Lake. In the spring, on April 1, 2023, the gate will be closed and adjusted for the summer water level of Tippecanoe Lake.

Nappanee hosts a frighteningly fun night for Halloween

The town of Nappanee is hosting a frighteningly fun night for Halloween, Monday, Oct. 31.

Trick or treat hours for the community will be 5-7 p.m.

American Legion will host trunk or treat from 5-6:30 p.m. at 201 E. Lincoln St.

The following activities will be held from 5-7 p.m. at Nappanee Elementary School, 755 E. Van Buren St. and the Boys and & Girls Club, 900 E. Centennial unless otherwise noted.

The Nappanee Public Library will conduct a Room on the Broom story walk at the school. Join library staff for a walk around the school as a Halloween story is read. Once completed, spin the wheel to win a prize.

Trick or treat inside the Boys & Girls Club and meet the “mad scientists.”

The Nappanee Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor a cute and creepy costume contest at the Boys & Girls Club. Categories include family, grades kindergarten through fifth and sixth through eighth. Sign up online to reserve a spot, as space is limited. The contest will start at 7:15 p.m.

For more information visit nappaneeparks.recdesk.com.

Ann Lash-Branson. During the session, students participated in a team activity that focused on developing a project plan and the importance of communication while working with a team.

The students also spent time reflecting on the positive leaders that have impacted their lives and thinking about the characteristics that made those individuals good leaders.

“Understanding Your Leadership Style” was a timely session topic for the KYLA class, as the student leaders continue to take on more responsibilities in the various activities they are involved in.

Additionally, during the October session, students were placed in their Project Proud groups for the upcoming year. KYLA members will be working together with fellow students who they

may not know well yet. Project Proud is part of the KYLA curriculum for students to develop and improve their leadership abilities through involvement in community service.

Each of the groups, which include a mix of students from different high schools, will be responsible for working together to complete a community service project and then present a summary of their project to the rest of the 2022-2023 KYLA class and leaders at the end of the year.

KYLA exists to provide a positive environment where aspiring high school aged youth can learn the basics of leadership and become informed, capable leaders who assume active roles in the growth of the community.

For more information about KYLA, visit kosciuskoyouthleadership.org.

Goshen Physicians offers drive-thru flu shots

Goshen Physicians will be hosting drive-thru flu shot clinics this fall. These clinics are open to the community for ages 10 and older.

The influenza vaccine is free with most insurance plans. Cash, check and credit card will also be accepted. Self-pay cost is $40 for the low dose and $107 for the high dose.

No prior registration is necessary, but participants should bring a photo ID, insurance card and payment method. Parent/guardian signature is required for those under 18.

Drive-thru flu shot clinic schedule:

• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 — Urgent Care Goshen Physicians, 2824 Elkhart Road, Goshen • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 — Goshen Physicians | Parkway at 17, 851 Parkway Ave., Elkhart

Clinics will be held at Goshen Physicians offices, but they are open to anyone; being a current patient is not required. Also, dates and times are subject to change for inclement weather.

“With the fall influenza season fast approaching and COVID-19 protocols loosening, it’s opening the door for infections like the flu to spread more easily again,” said Dr. Dan Nafziger, Goshen Hospital chief medical officer and infectious

disease specialist.

Flu symptoms tend to be worse than a cold. The flu can lead to sinus and ear infections, pneumonia, bacterial infections or hospitalization. For people who already have medical conditions like asthma, diabetes or heart disease, the flu can make their conditions worse and lead to serious complications.

Flu shots prevent 40 percent of flu-related hospitalizations among adults and 82 percent of admissions into an intensive care unit.

Good Neighbors

Good Neighbors is a column in which readers share friendly advice. To ask or answer questions, write ‘the PAPER’, Good Neighbors, P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542; fax 800-886-3796; or e-mail abias@the-papers.com. Please no phone calls.

Editor’s Note: The Good Neighbors column is for people looking for hard-to-find or old items or for people seeking advice, not for items you can find in a local store or sell through the help of a classified ad.

Clothesline poles

Good neighbors: I have three vintage clothesline prop-up poles. They are wooden with metal hooks. If interested, call (574) 295-7250 in the afternoon.

Treated wood

Good neighbors: I would be interested in the boards. Call (260) 385-8542. My son would pick them up. — Bonnie

I would love to have the free pieces, if you still have them. My daughter could use them for the chicken coop she would like to have. Call (574) 6422644. Leave a message; if no one answers, I will get back to you on how to pick them up ASAP.

I am interested in your treated lumber. Call Fred at (574) 354-3198 or email fredm.pwr@emypeople.net.

Recliner

Good neighbors: I have a blue La-Z-Boy lift recliner to get rid of. It’s in excellent shape. Call (574) 305-0024.

New questions

Fish tank — Wanted: a small or medium fish tank. Please call (574) 773-2125, ext. 1.

Electric magnifier — I am looking for a good electric magnifier with lights. Must be reasonable. Call (574) 305-1632.

Sandbox digger — Does anyone have one of those sandbox diggers that you don’t need anymore? It’s the one that you sit on and control the digger with your hands? Call (574) 354-8697.

Stampin’ Up stamp set — Does someone have the ice cream cone builder stamp set from Stampin’ Up they no longer need or want? Also would like to have the punch that goes with it. Please call (574) 253-6802.

Sewing projects — I need someone to do occasional small sewing projects. We are in the south part of Elkhart. Call (574) 295-7250 in the afternoon.

Smoker — I’d be interested in a smoker, 50-pound capacity, 28 inches wide, 52 inches high, in good condition. Call (574) 862-2914.

Baseball cards — I am looking for free and unwanted baseball cards, both older and newer cards; stars, semi-stars and commons, I will take them all. I recently had a small flood in my basement and lost a large portion of my cards and would love to rebuild my baseball card collection all over again. Can anyone please help me out? I am located in Akron. Contact Chris at (574) 835-3736 or crstoller18@gmail. com.

Wringer washer — Looking for a wringer washer and tub in good condition that someone no longer wants or needs. Call (574) 201-9649.

Fabric — Is there any retired quilter who has 2 yards or more of pieces of printed cotton fabric or other fabrics you no longer need? Call (574) 773-4606.

Trail & Treats: A celebration of paths, art and community

All are welcome to Trail & Treats: A Celebration of Paths, Art and Community, which will be held from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the softball diamonds parking lot at the entrance to McCormick Creek Golf Course, located just off CR 7 at 1300 Thompson Drive, Nappanee.

Join the volunteers of the Nappanee Arts Council, Nappanee Parks Department and the City of the Nappanee as they celebrate the

opening of a new bike and walking trail, complete with lights and art along the way.

Family activities include trick or treating, with costumes being optional; a glow in the dark scavenger hunt; “Where’s Waldo?” search; a flashlight walk through woods; an Elkhart Symphony Section; Scout Cabin open house and campfire, a Nature Center open house; and more than 100 sculp-

tures to enjoy.

Family treats include Halloween candy, Pretty Cakery macaroons, Miller’s Orchard Cider, Nappanee Bakery cookies, Dutch Kernel popcorn and Main Street Roasters coffee.

This is a fun-filled free family event. Be one of the first to experience the Tunnel of Love and get a sneak peak at Nappanee’s 100th sculpture.

The Echoes of the Past celebrates the community

With the cooperation of Mother Nature, The Echoes of the Past Fall Festival was held Oct. 14-15 in Claypool to the delight of the community.

The event kicked off early with the club playing host to Claypool Elementary students Friday morning. Those students with perfect attendance were rewarded with a trip to the festival where they could participate in the activities and were treated to cookies and hot chocolate and a free pumpkin to take home.

Approximately 100 students vis-

ited the festival before the official start time of 4 p.m. Once the event opened to the public, young and old alike enjoyed the variety of activities provided by the club.

Members rounded the tractor driving experience hundreds of times with their John Deere and Farmall tractors, allowing children to feel the excitement behind the wheel of a tractor. The corn maze proved to be a challenge for many as they found their way through the tractor-designed puzzle of stalks.

Rope making, beanbag toss and

Wagon Wheel Jr. returns

Wagon Wheel Junior will return to the famous Wagon Wheel Theatre stage in the round Halloween weekend with three performances of “Rockin’ Robin Hood.”

The show will open with a 7 p.m. performance Friday, Oct. 28. There will be matinee performances at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 2930, at the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, Warsaw.

Wagon Wheel Theatre would like to invite the public to their Not-SoScary open house before each show. There will be Halloween activities, games, a costume contest, trick-ortreating and more. The lobby will open at 6 p.m. Friday and 12:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Attendees are invited to come dressed up in their Halloween costumes. Admission for the Not-SoScary open house is included in the cost of one’s ticket.

The Rockin’ Robin Hood cast consists of students from Kosciusko, Marshall, Whitley and Elkhart counties. The Rockin’ Robin Hood cast includes Maggie Barnett, Gaby Basalo,

Veronica Basalo, Kade Bauer, Jocelyn Brennan, Alayna Dean, Piper Elrod, Payton Everingham, Nate Friedberg, Sabrina Garcia, Audrey Greene, Ellie Greene, Isaac Greene, Norah Grossnickle, Lily House, Adria Jordan, Paige Lantz, Makayla Malloy, Kendall McCray, Sam McIntyre, Tanner Miller, Presley Moore, Wynona Olson, Lizzy Overstreet, Sophie Overstreet, Olliver Pettit, Wyatt Phillips, Griffin Roe, Hazel Smith and Jet Watson.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit wagonwheelcenter.org.

the corn pit were available for the kids to enjoy. Duke, everyone’s favorite horse, was on site to provide wagon rides around the grounds. Hay wagons provided the transportation needed to arrive at the haunted woods for the crowd favorite hayride. Riders were “haunted,”

thanks to members of Warsaw FFA.

As night fell and the chill of fall surrounded, with the help of Silver Lake Agri-Center, the crowd gathered under the propane-heated tent to warm up.

Food for the festival was provided by Wheels on Fire Cancer

Crusaders. The crowd was treated to ham and beans and chili cooked over an open fire. Hot dogs, coney dogs, sloppy joes and porkburgers rounded out the menu. Proceeds from the food sales benefit local cancer patients in Kosciusko and Fulton counties.

Notice To Taxpayers Elkhart County November 10, 2022 FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, Fall Installment Of Your Taxes

Grace College to host annual FunFest Oct. 28

Grace College will host its 32nd annual FunFest from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, in the Gordon Health and Wellness Center, 100 Publishers Drive, Winona Lake.

FunFest is free and open to all families in the community. This year’s theme is “Under the Sea.” Children are invited to dress up in the theme or in a costume of their choosing.

“FunFest is a great way to

serve the community by inviting them to campus and giving them a fun, family-friendly experience,” said Kearstin Criswell, director of student involvement at Grace.

FunFest is coordinated by Serve, Grace’s student-led ministry club. Student volunteers will provide games, prizes, bouncy houses and under the sea-themed decorations for the event.

“This event is a fun evening where parents can relax and let their children enjoy fun activities,” said Grace student Emma Conrad, Serve coordinator. “It is a great event to socialize with other families in the community, and it also gives Grace students the opportunity to serve community members.”

For more information about FunFest, email serve@grace. edu.

Manchester U. invites high school students to Spartan Smash tourney

Spartan Smash 2022 is set for Nov. 19 at the North Manchester campus of Manchester University.

At the invitational, high school players will compete in a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament for scholarships and bragging rights. Entry in the tournament is free.

Scholarships are available

at Manchester for League of Legends, Rocket League, Super Smash Bros., Fortnite, Overwatch and Valorant.

Each of the top eight players will be eligible for a $3,000 Esports Scholarship award to attend Manchester. This would be in addition to any other financial aid for which the students would otherwise qualify.

Coaches are encouraged to bring their entire teams, but the Spartan Smash is open to all high school players. All participants will be treated to lunch and will receive a Manchester esports swag bag.

More than 20 high schools

were represented at the 2021 tournament. The top finishers were from Hobart, DeKalb, Carmel and Mississinewa high schools.

Updates and registration information to come at @MU_ esport on Twitter. The tournament bracket will be available the morning of Spartan Smash.

Manchester’s Smash team won the Great Lakes championship three times in a row, and it competed in the 2022 Collegiate Esports Commissioners Cup.

For more information, visit manchester.edu/student-life/ esports-home.

Grace College welcomes Brant Hansen to chapel

Grace College will welcome Brant Hansen to campus for chapel from 10:30-11:20 a.m. Friday, Oct, 28, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center, 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. The chapel service is free and open to the public.

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Hansen is an author, radio host and advocate for healing children with correctable disabilities through CURE International. He addresses issues of public policy, culture, sports, faith and Asperger’s Syndrome, with which he has been diagnosed.

Hansen has spoken at Grace College’s chapel multiple times before, most recently at Grace’s What’s Next Day, which allows high school students with disabilities to explore post-graduation options.

“During his two-day visit, Brant not only challenged and inspired our guests, he made a great impact on our student body in a campuswide chapel,” said Dr. Cheryl Bremer, dean of the School of Education. “Since that time, Brant has been cited by students as one of the best chapel speakers to come to Grace.”

Hansen has written about topics such as forgiveness, feeling God’s presence and God’s idea of a manly man. His podcast with radio producer Sherri Lynn has been downloaded more than 10 million times. He continues to promote CURE so children can have access to lifechanging surgeries.

To learn more about Hansen and his work, visit branthansen. com.

To see the full Grace College chapel schedule, visit grace.edu/ about/campus/chapel/schedule.

Letters to the editor

Prosecutor is most powerful individual in county

Dear Editor:

I have met Travis McConnell and found him to be a nice man. I am pleased that he has taken an active role in our community. However, his recent letter to the editor seems to cast aspersions on individuals who have served as Kosciusko County prosecutor.

David Kolbe, Mike Miner, Steve Hearn and Dan Hampton have all served our community greatly as prosecutor. They swore to uphold

the federal and state constitutions and enforce the laws, which they did. They used common sense and knowledge of the law to make their decisions. The events mentioned by Mr. McConnell would have occurred during their administrations.

I do know that the Indiana Department of Child Services investigated Hephzibah House several times. The results of the investigation did not find criminal conduct.

If the facts set forth by local

news sources as to the conduct of John Lowe and a 16-year-old girl are correct, the conduct of Mr. Lowe was wrong, but not criminal. The acts of Mr. Lowe were not child molesting as defined by I.C.35-42-4-3, nor child solicitation as defined by I.C.35-42-4-6, nor child seduction as defined by I.C.35-42-4-7 nor sexual misconduct with a minor as defined by I.C.35-44-3-10 or I.C.35-42-49. If I have missed an appropriate criminal citation in regard to Mr.

Humbled by community’s response

Dear Editor:

As I, still new to the position of executive director at the North Webster Community Center, experienced the “Heart of the Community” Dinner and Auction for the first time Saturday, Oct. 1, I was completely humbled by the community’s positive response.

In fact, I have never before been so proud to be part of this small town as I was that night. Our community, though not shocking, was thrilled to be “back home” in our gymnasium. We have waited two long years to celebrate together, and that we did. We had the opportunity to share din-

We welcome readers’ letters.

ner, tell stories and truly support an organization that, from the beginning, promised to not put a strain but be a blessing for our taxpayers.

NWCC’s board has always taken the position that if it is of importance, our community will make it a priority. The community I so lovingly grew up in proved our center is the priority, with a record-breaking event that netted more than $100,000, giving us the ability to plan ahead and focus on 2023.

On behalf of the board of directors, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our community.

Businesses and residents alike gave

openly and freely of money, gifts and volunteer labor. We have for years used this fundraising to support our operational and program costs.

For the first time ever in the history of our organization, we are pleased to announce we are over 50% of the way to our annual goal for next year. We could not be more thankful nor more excited about our future.

Wishing our community all the best, Emily Worrell Executive Director North Webster Community Center

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Lowe’s conduct, I would appreciate being so informed.

A county prosecutor is the most powerful individual in a county. A prosecutor must ensure that his or

her acts are within the confines of actual law, or citizens will lose their freedoms and reputations.

Sincerely, Duane G. Huffer

Pray before you vote

Dear Editor:

This is a reminder to area people who are registered legally: Elections are three weeks away. This is critical for our nation’s survival.

One morning when waking up, the Holy Spirit gave me Pennsylvania to pray for. I asked the Holy Spirit, why do you want me to pray for Pennsylvania? A few days later, I received a letter from Pennsylvania from the organization CMP. They claim the University of Pittsburgh is selling body parts with many well-known persons involved.

I decided to check to see where campaigning was taking place. Mr. Trump has been campaigning for his party in several cities in Pennsylvania while Mr. Biden focused on Pittsburgh.

Remember your tax dollars are being used at these abortion centers. I know where my vote is going. I hope you will cast yours for life. When asking the Holy Spirit when COVID will end, he simply said when they stop killing my children.

I am asking you to pray for abortions to end and to vote for the candidates who believe for abortions to end as well. Psalm 139 says he planned us even before we were born. How many pastors, evangelists and presidents have we aborted?

Pray before you vote. Thank you and may God’s peace encompass you as you go to the polls.

In Christ’s love, Mrs. Serita Miner

1934 E. Center, Suite B Warsaw, IN 46580

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Art history quiz

This week we are going to review the four art movements we have discussed so far and have a fun quiz to see how much you remember. Hint: All of the answers can be found in this week’s article.

The first art movement we talked about was the Renaissance, which began in 1300 and ended in 1600 and is generally associated with Italy. Instead of relying on religion to answer all questions about hu-

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man relationships, there was a shift to using logic and reason to answer such inquiries. When viewing art from the Renaissance period, look for signs of classical architecture and classical figures such as gods and heroes.

Another sign of artwork created during the Renaissance is the use of linear perspective. In simple terms, linear perspective is the point on the horizon in a work of art where everything meets. Some famous artists of the Renaissance period are Sandro Botticelli, Leonardo Da

Vinci, Andrea Verrocchio, Michelangelo and the father of linear perspective, Filippo Brunelleschi.

Baroque art is “characterized by great drama, rich, deep color and intense light and dark shadows.” (wikipedia.org/wiki/baroque_painting). When in a museum viewing artwork from the Baroque period, it will stand out because of its heavy use of light and shadow and the serious subject matter. Famous artists of the Baroque period include Rembrandt and Peter Rubins.

During the Rococo period, the deep intense colors of the Baroque were replaced with ethereal shades such as light-hearted pinks and soft sky blues. The Rococo style of art consisted of exceptional ornamental elements and was full of theatrics. Rococo artists included Jean-Honoré Fragonard and Francois Boucher.

Quiz:

1) What country is most closely affiliated with the Renaissance?

a) Greece b) Italy c) England d) France

a) Rococo b) Baroque c) Renaissance

3) Which art period is Leonardo Da Vinci from?

a) Baroque b) Renaissance c) Rococo

4) What are the signs of artwork created during the Renaissance?

a) Use of linear perspective

b) Use of gods and heroes c) Use of classical architecture d) All of the above

5) Which art period is the famous artist Rembrandt from? a) Rococo b) Renaissance c) Baroque

6) How do you recognize an artwork from the Rococo period?

a) Use of dark dramatic colors

b) Use of classical architecture

c) Use of ethereal colors

7) What years encompassed the Renaissance art movement?

a) 1200-1500 b) 1300-1600 c) 1300-1500

b) Baroque c) Rococo

9) What colors were most closely associated to the Baroque period?

a) Light ethereal colors b) Dark dramatic colors c) Neutral colors

10) Which art period used classical architecture?

a) Baroque b) Renaissance c) Rococo Answers: 1) b; 2) c; 3) b; 4) d; 5) c; 6) c; 7) b; 8) c; 9) b; 10) b.

Events

• Lakeland Art Association: Annual Fall Members Show in November, open to all members of Lakeland Art Association. Submit entries between 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30. Reception and awards held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13.

• Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery: Excellent artist Steve Creighton will be exhibiting from Oct. 10 through Dec. 30.

Mentone — 202 East Main St.

Milford — State Road 15 North North Webster — State Road 13 North Pierceton — 108 S. First St. Silver Lake — 102 Main St. Syracuse — 502 S. Huntington Warsaw Downtown — 202 E. Center St. Warsaw West — 1221 W. Lake St. Warsaw North — 420 Chevy Way Warsaw East — 3601 Commerce Dr. Winona Lake — 99 Chestnut St.

2) Which art period introduced linear perspective?

8) The artist Jean-Honoré Fragonard was from what art movement?

a) Renaissance

To exhibit at Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery, contact Darla McCammon, curator, at (574) 527-4044 (leave a message) or email to mcdar7@gmail.com. If you would like to offer someone a free subscription to this weekly column, send a request including the email address to mcdar7@gmail.com.

Kosciusko

REMC to hold electric vehicle test drive event

Kosciusko REMC will hold an electric vehicle test drive experience event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. KREMC has invited its members to participate in the event at no cost. Members will be able to register on-site to test drive an EV around a designated route and learn more about EVs from employees and educational handouts.

This event will be held at the KREMC facility, 370 South 250 East Warsaw. Food will be available from the Crooked Barn Smoked BBQ food truck. KREMC members who test drive an EV at the event will receive a free meal from Crooked Barn’s food truck for themselves and any family members present.

To test drive an EV at KREMC’s event, members must be over 18 years old, have a valid driver’s license and sign a waiver. A representative from the organization providing the EV will be present in the car during the test drive.

The purpose of KREMC’s EV event is to provide interested members with a chance to experience driving an EV without the pressure of purchasing one. Wabash Valley Power Alliance will provide its Tesla Model 3 as part of the test drive experience and the Kerlin Motor Company is contributing a Ford Lightning Truck.

KREMC hopes to inform members objectively about the topic and its influence on home electric systems at this event. If the community responds positively, KREMC will consider making the event annual.

For more information and EV event updates, visit Kosciusko REMC’s social media pages @KosciuskoREMC.

Kosciusko REMC is a Touchstone Energy electric cooperative serving more than 18,000 accounts throughout Kosciusko County and into surrounding counties.

Interra Credit Union holds annual Do Well To Do Good Day

As part of Interra Credit Union’s Do Well To Do Good vision, the credit union recently held its annual staff volunteer day on Monday, Oct. 10.

On the credit union’s third annual Do Well To Do Good Day, staff members had the opportunity to ignite their spark within and assist the community in a variety of ways.

“It always amazes me how Interra staff are so committed to offer their time to make a difference in our local communities,” said Amy Sink, CEO. “Lives are changed when we take a few minutes to offer our time, treasure and talents to assist our local nonprofit partners.”

All staff gathered at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds for a morning presentation, followed by food trucks and time together, before dispersing into the credit union’s local communities to serve. Interra had nearly 300 staff members provide roughly 1,200 volunteer hours while serving 32 organizations in the five counties

of Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Marshall and Noble.

Staff assisted the organizations in a variety of ways, including but not limited to building bunk beds, outside painting and general maintenance repairs and needs, stocking shelves for local food pantries, reading to and mentoring children at various schools, putting together baskets with essential items to support our troops and more.

“Partners like Interra Credit Union allow us to fulfill a significant need in our local communities,” said Jenny Sager, chapter co-president of Sleep In Heavenly Peace of Elkhart County.

“Our mission is to ensure no child sleeps on the floor and the Interra team plays a part in driving that mission.”

Interra partnered with Acts of Service through the Community Foundation of Elkhart County to secure organizations in the communities the credit union serves.

Oakwood Cemetery requests removal of non-adhered decorations

As the removal of leaves will begin soon, Oakwood Cemetery is requesting all non-adhered decorations be removed as soon as possible.

Pots with flowers on foundations and monument bases, as well as saddles (flower arrangements on top of monuments), do not need to be removed.

Winter/Christmas decorations may be placed after Nov. 15. Please do not place wreaths or grave blankets on graves until leaf season is

over, which depends on the weather and not a calendar date.

Grave blankets placed this winter must be removed by March 1, 2023.

The Oakwood Cemetery staff appreciate the family and friends of deceased loved ones who respect the cemetery rules and regulations, and in doing so, participate in making the community’s cemetery a beautiful and safe place to honor loved ones.

The credit union worked alongside the following entities: Blue Star Mothers; Boys & Girls Club of Nappanee; Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds; Fairfield Community Schools, including Benton Elementary, Millersburg Elementary/Middle School, New Paris

Elementary and Fairfield Jr. Sr. High; Lakeland Youth Center; Lighthouse Daycare & Learning Center; Northern Food Bank of Indiana (card making); Sleep In Heavenly Peace; and the Syracuse Food Pantry.

Interra Credit Union, head-

quartered in Goshen, was charted in 1932 and has assets of $1.6 billion. The credit union’s field of membership spans 18 counties in northern Indiana, with more than 300 full- and part-time employees serving more than 91,000 members.

Claypool alumni donate to Claypool PTO

Ron Longyear, treasurer of the Claypool Alumni Association, presented their final donation, a check for $1,020.60, to Melissa Rees, principal of Claypool Elementary School, during the The Echoes of the Past Fall Festival in Claypool. The donation was made Friday, Oct. 14.

Rees accepted the check on behalf of the Claypool Elementary PTO to purchase books for the library. The Claypool Alumni Association consists of former students of Claypool High School. George Scott, president, and Mary Anna Sprong, secretary, served with Longyear as the last

officers of the association.

The alumni association was formed in 1918 and served the area until they held their last official meeting in May 2019. The Claypool High School was independent of Warsaw High School until 1966 when the last class to graduate received their diplomas.

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BITUARIES

Kevin Lee Boggs

Kevin Lee Boggs, 66, Warsaw, died Oct. 18, 2022.

He was born March 30, 1956.

He is survived by his wife, Faith Boggs; his mother, Joyce Boggs, Warsaw; daughters, Jessica Boggs, Flossmoor, Ill., and Loren Boggs, New York, N.Y.; a son, Phillip Boggs, Lakemoor, Ill.; stepdaughter, Jenny Pallen, Orange Park, Fla.; stepsons, Justin Johnson, New York, N.Y., and Jeremy Johnson, Orange Park, Fla.; a sister, Pam Kolter, Claypool; sister-inlaw, Anna Boggs, Mentone; and 10 grandchildren.

Services were held Oct. 24 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. Private burial was in IOOF Mentone Cemetery.

Kenneth R. Brower

Kenneth R. Brower, 84, formerly of Columbia City, died at 2:47 a.m. Oct. 18, 2022.

He was born May 10, 1938. On Dec. 15, 1963, he married Linda M. Walker; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Heidi L. Brower, Hillsboro, Ill., and Chad Brower, Warsaw; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

In keeping with Kenneth’s wishes, there will be no service. Burial will take place at a late date at the Thorn Cemetery, Albion. Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, was in charge of arrangements.

Alton Richard Buck

Alton Richard Buck, 86, Winona Lake, died Oct. 6, 2022.

He was born April 23, 1936. On Aug. 26, 1961, he married Helen Jarman; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Cindy Bradley, Mentone, Dan Buck, New Paris, Becca Holcomb, Dakar, Senegal, and Sara Graham, Flowery Branch, Ga.; 21 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Hazel Graves; and a sister-in-law, Gerry Buck.

A memorial service was held Oct. 15 at First Baptist Church, Mentone. Alton willed his body to medical research at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Alvaro Flores Castruita

Alvaro Flores Castruita, 80, Goshen, died Oct. 16, 2022.

He was born Feb. 19, 1942. On Oct. 29, 1969, he married Benita Garza; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Nora Reyna, Goshen, Alvaro Flores Jr., Nappanee, Veronica Arroya, Plymouth, Alvaro Oziel Flores, Austin, Texas, and Zoraida Ivone Chapa, Hidalgo, Texas; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Francisco Flores, Denver, Colo., and Rafael Flores, McAllen, Texas; and a sister, Norma Flores, Mexico.

The family received friends Oct. 23 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen.

Julie Curry

Julie Curry, 58, Syracuse, died Oct. 16, 2022.

The family will have a celebration of her life at a later date.

Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, assisted the family with arrangements.

Marlene Davis

Marlene Davis, 82, Warsaw, died Oct. 20, 2022.

Arrangements are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Eugene L. Dutoi

Eugene L. “Sonny” Dutoi, 89, Bremen, died at 3:42 p.m. Oct. 13, 2022.

He was born May 3, 1933. On Dec. 27, 1992, he married Kathryn Bandy; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Kathy Lynch, Angola, and Leslie Hutchings, Plymouth; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren with one expected in April; and siblings, Don Dutoi, Bremen, Mary Lou Stine, Goshen, and Helen Balsely, Bremen.

Services were held Oct. 18 at Nappanee Missionary Church. Burial was in Bremen Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Bremen VFW and Nappanee American Legion.

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

Rusty E. Edwards

Rusty E. Edwards, 53, Millersburg, died Oct. 14, 2022.

He was born Sept. 13, 1969.

He is survived by his mother, Cheryl Eash, Goshen; his children, Laramie James, Mishawaka, Noah Edwards, Goshen, Serena Edwards, Elkhart, and Solomon Edwards, Nappanee; a granddaughter; and siblings, Chad Eash and Dawn Deal, both of Goshen.

Services were held Oct. 21 at Grace Community Church, Goshen. Private burial took place at Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements.

Dolores Flowers Frye

Dolores “June” Flowers Frye, 89, died Oct. 8, 2022.

She was born Nov. 13, 1932. On Jan. 28, 1989, she married Richard Frye, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by a sister, Virginia Horn, Warsaw; her children, Jeffrey Allen, Nanette Crafton, Christine Wayman and Jeannine Meca; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

June’s family will honor her life with a private celebration of life.

Dr. Peter William Gano

Dr. Peter “Pete” William Gano, 85, formerly of Warsaw, died Oct. 14, 2022.

He was born April 19, 1937. On Dec. 29, 1962, he married Patricia, who survives.

He is also survived by a daughter, Margaret E. “Beth” Gano-Cattunar, Columbus, Ohio; a son, Andrew J. Gano, Atlanta, Ga.; eight grandchildren; and a brother, Joseph Gano, Napierville, Ill.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Community Grace Brethren Church, 909 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. A private burial service will take place at a later date at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio. RedpathFruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Shirley Ann Glass

Shirley Ann Glass, 86, North Manchester, died Oct. 14, 2022.

She was born Dec. 16, 1935. On June 11, 1955, she married DeWayne Glass; he survives.

She is also survived by a son, William E. “Bill” Glass, North Manchester; daughters, Eva Glass and Debra Bochard, both of North Manchester; a sister, Mary Ellen Davis, Defiance, Ohio; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life was held Oct. 22 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

James Michael Gray

James Michael “Mike” Gray, 70, North Manchester, died Oct. 17, 2022.

He was born Feb. 26, 1952. His companion, Deborah Mefford, preceded him in death.

He is survived by a son, David Mefford, North Manchester; and sisters, Terry Gray, Mishawaka, and Frankie “Jeanie” Wingert, Florida.

Per Mike’s request, no services will be held. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, was in charge of arrangements.

O’Rian Devon Duck Haab

O’Rian Devon Duck Haab, infant son of Randie Lee Ann (Jackson) Haab and Daniel Haab, Warsaw, was born an angel at 7:42 a.m. Oct. 14, 2022.

Surviving in addition to his parents is a sister, Leah Jackson; maternal grandmother, Denise Jackson, Warsaw; and paternal grandparents, Kay Zolman and David Saint, both of Claypool.

A memorial service was held Oct. 20 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Edgar S. Haffner Jr.

Edgar S. Haffner Jr., 83, Syracuse, died Oct. 12, 2022.

He was born Nov. 26, 1938. On Aug. 20, 1960, he married Bonnie Kneprath; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Becky Pernicka, Jeffrey Haffner, Jon Haffner, Joel Haffner and Brenda Haffner; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Barbara Nichols, Marion Swope, Virginia Glück and Billy (Anna) Haffner.

Services were held Oct. 22 at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Allison Haimbaugh Jr.

Allison Haimbaugh Jr., 89, Rochester, died at 7:45 p.m. Oct. 12, 2022.

He was born April 3, 1933. On April 5, 1963, he married Sharlene Kay Shull. She preceded him in death Oct. 20, 2020.

Surviving are sons, Neal Haimbaugh, Culver, and Kenneth Haimbaugh, Rochester; a daughter, Kimberly Boyer, Mentone; and six grandchildren;

Graveside services were conducted Oct. 20 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester. Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, was in charge of arrangements.

Sue Harman

Sue Harman, 76, Warsaw, died Oct. 10, 2022.

She was born March 20, 1946. On Aug. 14, 1966, she married Lee Harman; he survives.

Also surviving are her siblings, Ruth “Toby” Clark, Marion, and Tim Cooper, Wabash; her children, Matt Harman, Seattle, Beth Harman Willer, Dublin, Ohio, and Craig Harman, Louisville, Ky.; and five grandchildren.

Services were held Oct. 22 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Warsaw. Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Dennis Lee Hover

Dennis Lee Hover, 81, Warsaw, died Oct. 16, 2022.

He was born March 31, 1941. In 1961, he married Bonita Jo Kreis. On April 24, 1987, he married Patricia (Mock) Ritter; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Mary Carlson, Ed Hover, Cathy Gaskill, Rusty Ritter, Warsaw, and David Gaskill, Goshen; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Burial will be private at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Gary Dean Keaffaber

Gary Dean Keaffaber, 82, Elkhart, died Oct. 16, 2022.

He was born Sept. 11, 1940. In 1962, he married Dianna McCullough. On Nov. 14, 1975, he married Judith (Rock) Kilmer; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Jeffrey Keaffaber, Orlando, Fla., J. Thomas Keaffaber, Sedona, Ariz., Drew Keaffaber, Bennington, Vt., Matt Kilmer, Goshen, Chad Kilmer, Granger, and Kallie Bontrager, LaPorte; seven grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; a brother, Bill Keaffaber, Kokomo; and a sister, Nancy Burton, North Manchester.

Services were held Oct. 21 at River Oaks Community Church, Goshen. A private family graveside service was held at Violett Cemetery, Goshen.

Rosetta Kuhns

Rosetta Kuhns, 61, Plymouth, died at 12:30 a.m. Oct. 21, 2022.

She was born Oct. 16, 1961.

Surviving are brothers, Ivan Ray Kuhns and LaMar Kuhns, both of Bremen, Levi Jay Kuhns, Shipshewana, and Home Kuhns, Plymouth; sisters, Lorene Borkholder, Middlebury, Carol Graber, Argos, and Freida Abbott, Sheridan, Ill.; a brother-in-law, Devon Schwartz, Etna Green; and 43 nieces and nephews.

Services were held Oct. 24 at the Homer Kuhns residence in Plymouth. Burial was in Weldy Cemetery, Nappanee.

Merritt J. Kyle

Merritt J. Kyle, 83, Ligonier, died Oct. 18, 2022.

He was born April 30, 1939. On Nov. 25, 1962, he married Mamie Schmidt; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Beverly Mace, Ligonier, Rhonda Sharp, Kendallville, and Donna Blankenbeckler, Syracuse; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Services were held Oct. 25 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. Burial was in Oakridge Cemetery, Goshen.

Patricia Majewski

Patricia Majewski, 84, Warsaw, died Oct. 12, 2022.

She was born Aug. 2, 1938. On Sept. 28, 1957, she married Anthony “Tony” Majewski. He preceded her in death Dec. 16, 2012.

She is survived by a daughter, Donna Majewski; a son, David Majewski; and a sister-in-law, Joan.

A mass of Christian burial was held Oct. 25 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. McHattonSadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Koweba Sue Malik

Koweba Sue Malik, 56, Liberty Mills, died Oct. 19, 2022.

She was born April 24, 1966.

She is survived by her mother, Frances Brown, North Manchester; her companion, Ted Nancy, Liberty Mills; daughters, Star Malik, Claypool, Lisa Hall, North Manchester, Cassie Coram, Peru, and Nikki Carpenter; sons, Zachariah Burk, Claypool, Chris Nance, North Manchester, Phoenix Goad, Liberty Millers, Matthew Schutz, Peru, Dominik Schutz, Ligonier, and Scott Dingess, Silver Lake; sisters, Robin Corn and Lola France; brothers, Charles Burk III, Randy France, Rocky France, Russell France and Richard France; and two grandchildren.

Family and friends may call from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114W, North Manchester. A celebration of lie will begin at the conclusions of calling.

Myracle Jade Manns

Myracle Jade Manns, 7, Argos, died Oct. 11, 2022.

She was born Aug. 18, 2015.

She is survived by her mother, Melissa Wirsing, Argos; her father, Matthew Manns, Claypool; maternal grandmother, Debra Wirsing, Warsaw; paternal grandparents, Cherie Warner, Claypool, and Darrell Manns, Florida; brothers, Madyn Manns, Jace Wirsing, Xavier Chapman and Niko Chapman; and a sister, Madyson Manns.

Services were held Oct. 22 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. Interment was private.

Ariasmi T. Ramirez

Mazariegos

Ariasmi T. Ramirez Mazariegos, 2 days old, died Oct. 12, 2022.

She was born Oct. 10, 2022.

Surviving are her parents, Hernan Mazariegos and Edilma Mirelia Ramirez Mazariegos.

The family will mourn her passing privately with a private graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

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

Terry L. McClintic

Terry L McClintic, 83, South Bend, died Oct. 12, 2022.

He was born April 28, 1939. On May 19,1979, he married Russie Taylor Robinson; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Wendy McClintic and Lisa Robinson (William) Whiteman; two grandchildren; a brother, Thomas McClintic; and many nieces and nephews.

A private service was held Oct. 17 and he was laid to rest in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola, with full military honors. Hahn Funeral Home was entrusted with handling the final arrangements.

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Marjorie M. Nordman

Marjorie M. “Marge” Nordman, 94, North Manchester, died Oct. 19, 2022.

She was born Sept. 29, 1928. On June 23, 1951, she married Merritt H. Nordman. He preceded her in death Sept. 29, 2006.

Surviving are sisters, Rita Lynn, Wabash, and Sue Petrosky, Akron; and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held Oct. 24 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

Ronnie A. Park

Ronnie A. Park, 68, Tippecanoe, died Oct. 15, 2022.

He was born Dec. 2, 1953. He married Christy Beckley, who survives.

He is also survived by a daughter, Lindsey Park, Milford; a son, Ryan Park, Goshen; 10 grandchildren; and a brother, Ed Park, Warsaw.

Services were held Oct. 20 at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon. Burial was in Tippecanoe Cemetery.

Norma J. Pate

Norma J. Pate, 82, Kimmell, died Oct. 14, 2022.

She was born Nov. 7, 1939.

Surviving are her children, Teresa Alfrey, Cromwell, Bert Avery and Michael Avery, both of Kimmell; nine grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Joann Greene, Bloomingdale, Mich., Pamela Ellis, Wauchula, Fla., and Corrine, Bangor, Mich.

Services were held Oct. 19 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial was in Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier.

Philip Austin Plikerd

Philip Austin “Phil” Plikerd, 67, Syracuse, died Oct. 15, 2022.

He was born May 22, 1955.

He is survived by his wife, Pat Davis Plikerd; sons, Hunter Plikerd, Silver Lake, and Christopher Story, Syracuse; stepdaughter, Angel Story, Fort Wayne; siblings: Butch Plikerd, Kenny “K.G.” Plikerd and Alan Plikerd, all of Syracuse; and several foster children.

Services were held Oct. 21 at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse. Interment was at Syracuse Cemetery.

Judith Ann Puckett

Judith “Judy” Ann Puckett, 78, Winona Lake, died at 9:41 a.m. Oct. 18, 2022.

She was born Aug. 30, 1944. On Feb. 28, 1964, she married Lee J. Puckett. He preceded her in death Aug. 12, 2002.

She is survived by a son, Randy Puckett, Frederica, Del.; a daughter, Leann Ganger, Warsaw; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a sister, Nancy Wobler, Payne, Ohio.

Services were held Oct. 22 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial was in Myers Cemetery, Defiance, Ohio.

Donald E. Rabel

Donald E. Rabel, 91, formerly of Nappanee, died at 2:44 a.m. Oct. 18, 2022.

He was born June 14, 1931. On June 1, 1956, he married Carol J. Allen. She preceded him in death Oct. 2, 2011.

Surviving are sons, Rodney Rabel, Chicago, Ill., and Greg Rabel, Columbus, Mont.; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

At Don’s request, cremation will take place.

Terry Roberts

Terry Roberts, 69, Warsaw, died Oct. 20, 2022.

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

Ruth Shenefield

Ruth Shenefield, 91, Warsaw, died Oct. 20, 2022.

Arrangements are currently pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw.

Ron Shrader

Ron Shrader, 80, Rochester, died at 7:48 a.m. Oct. 18, 2022.

He was born Aug. 11, 1942. On Nov. 24, 1962, he married Judy Roberts, who preceded him in death Sept. 20, 2000. On Sept. 17, 2005, he married Carol Watrous Shriver; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Shelly Daugherty, Rochester, Lisa Mutchler, Warsaw, Jennifer Stuckey, Auburn, Troy Shriver, Fulton, and Teresa Harsh, Kewanna; 14 grandchildren; a great-grandson; a sister, Dolores Smeltzer, Winamac; sistersin-law, Jeannie Shrader, Winamac, and Kay Harris, Andrews; and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life was held Oct. 22 at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Interment was in Bruce Lake Cemetery near Kewanna.

Mark Allen Siple

Mark Allen Siple, 64, Warsaw, formerly of Logansport, died Oct. 15, 2022.

He was born Sept. 3, 1958.

He is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Radabaugh, Warsaw; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Gundrum Funeral Home, Logansport. Burial will follow in Pisgah Cemetery.

Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Wanda L. Skinner

Wanda L. Skinner, 83, Syracuse, died at 10:15 a.m. Oct. 16, 2022.

She was born Oct. 2, 1939. On July 4, 1964, she married Louie M. Skinner. He preceded her in death Dec. 25, 2008.

Surviving are her children, Katherine Skinner, Mishawaka, Robert Skinner, Buchanan, Mich., and Julie Skinner, Mishawaka; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Services were held Oct. 21 at Palmer Funeral Home-Bubb Chapel, Mishawaka. Entombment followed at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka.

Deborah Kay Smith

Deborah Kay Smith, 60, died Oct. 13, 2022.

She was born Oct. 12, 1961.

She is survived by her mother, Linda Smith; a sister, Sherri Keller; a brother, Rob Smith; a niece; a nephew; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A brief memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Owls Nest in North Webster. Refreshments will be provided along with a cash bar. Classic rock band the Strays will provide entertainment from 3-5 p.m.

Roland Simpson Snider

Roland “Bud” Simpson Snider, 85, Indianapolis, formerly of Winona Lake, died Oct. 17, 2022.

He was born May 30, 1937. In January 1964, he married Ilene.

He is survived by a son, David Snider, Indianapolis; a daughter, Annie Watson, Greenwood; four grandchildren; a granddaughter-in-law; and six stepgrandchildren.

A memorial service was held Oct. 24 at Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary, Zionsville.

Maria Stapleton

Maria Stapleton, 58, Warsaw, died Oct. 20, 2022.

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

Letty Lou Tener

Letty Lou Tener was stillborn Oct. 15, 2022.

Surviving are her parents, Devin Tener and Emily Hartman, Nappanee; siblings, Elijah, Tommy and Kason Tener; and her maternal grandparents, Chris and Amber Hartman, Plymouth.

A memorial service was held Oct. 21 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

Daryl Lester Umbower

Daryl Lester Umbower, 85, Syracuse, died Oct. 15, 2022.

He was born June 6, 1937. On June 11, 1960, he married Marie Sackett; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, DeeAnn Shephard, Troy, Va., Denae Umbower, Houston, Texas, Dan Umbower, Goshen, and Dori Hochstedler, Noblesville; seven grandchildren; and a brother, Gary Umbower.

Services were held Oct. 21 at Sugar Grove Church, Goshen. Burial was in Syracuse Cemetery. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements.

Brian Jay Vanlandingham

Brian Jay Vanlandingham, 58, North Manchester, died Oct. 20, 2022.

He was born April 3, 1964. On June 7, 1986, he married Kimberly B. Steele; she survives.

He is also survived by a son, Aric Vanlandingham, Van Buren; a daughter, Amy Beal, Andrews; his father, Robert Eugene Vanlandingham, Wabash; his mother, Phyllis Elaine Nice, North Manchester; a brother, Brett Vanlandingham, Wabash; a sister, Krista Vanlandingham, Indianapolis; a stepsister; three stepbrothers; and eight grandchildren.

Family and friends may call from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 West, North Manchester. Services will begin at the conclusion of calling. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

James Robert Walls

James Robert Walls, 35, Wabash,

B IRTHS

Zelda Joy Harris

Steven A. Jr. and Krystle J. Harris, Nappanee, are the parents of a daughter, Zelda Joy, born at 4:05 a.m. Oct. 14, 2022, at Goshen Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Jada Ann Yoder

Leon and Linda (Nissley) Yoder, Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter, Jada Ann, born at 7:50 a.m. Oct. 16, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19 3/4 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are William and Mary Ann Nissley. Paternal grandparents are Larry and Edna Yoder.

died at 11:03 p.m. Oct. 13, 2022.

He was born Aug. 17, 1987.

He is survived by his mother, Cyndi Voght, Wabash, and John Walls, Warsaw; a son, Ethan James Walls, Wabash; and grandparents, James Finnell, Wabash, Robert and Alecia Courtney, Claypool, and Larry and Dulcena Walls, Warsaw.

There will be no services. GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, was in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth J. Walters

Kenneth J. “Kenny” Walters, 94, Nappanee, died at 8:40 p.m. Oct. 17, 2022.

He was born July 14, 1928. On Oct. 10, 1946, he married Phyllis Guard; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Beth Huff and Steve Walters, both of Nappanee, Wendy Walters, Indianapolis, and Ron Walters, Taylors, S.C.; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Services were held Oct. 22 at Nappanee United Methodist Church. Burial and military rites followed at Union Center Cemetery.

Beverly Warren

Beverly “Bev” Warren, 81, Ligonier, died Oct. 17, 2022.

Arrangements are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Mary Wiggs

Mary “Berniece” Wiggs, 101, North Webster, died Oct. 16, 2022.

She was born April 1, 1921. She mar-

ried Billy J. Wiggs, who preceded her in death in 2004.

Surviving are daughters, Roberta Wiggs, Spokane, Wash., and Rebecca Wiggs Barker, Rhinelander, Wis.; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Per her wishes, no public services will be held. Burial will be at Anderson Memorial Park.

Robert L. Wulliman

Robert L. “Bob” Wulliman, 86, Winona Lake, died Oct. 14, 2022.

He was born Sept. 20, 1936. On Aug. 17, 1963, he married Carolyn R. Farley; she survives.

Also surviving are daughters, Diane Wulliman and Deb Wright; a granddaughter; sisters, Hilda Wilkinson, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Mary Hanley, Monroeville; sister-in-law, Barbara Ann Daggett, Eustis, Ill.; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Services were held Oct. 20 at First United Methodist Church, Warsaw. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Polly H. York

Polly H. York, 75, Goshen, died Oct. 18, 2022.

She was born Sept. 24, 1947.

She is survived by a son, Carl “Jason” Lemarr, Goshen; five grandchildren; and a brother, Bobby Leedy, Elkhart.

Services were held Oct. 24 at YoderCulp Funeral Home, Goshen. Burial was in Oakridge Cemetery, Goshen.

Mylee Trowbridge Josh and Amy M. Trowbridge, Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter, Mylee, born at 2:57 p.m. Oct. 17, 2022, at Goshen Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 0.6 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Averie Lauren Hostetler Marcus and Hannah (Schwartz) Hostetler, Shipshewana, are the parents of a daughter, Averie Lauren, born at 9:37 a.m. Oct. 18, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 8 pounds, 0.5 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Henry and Vonda Schwartz. Paternal grandparents are Junior and Sara Hostetler.

Averie joins a sibling, Dawson.

Addison Elizabeth Schmucker Caleb and Meredith (Yoder) Schmucker, Nappanee, are the parents of a daughter, Addison Elizabeth, born at 11:16 a.m. Oct. 18, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Matthew and Deanna Yoder, Nappanee. Paternal grandparents are Matthew and Jean Schmucker, Bremen.

Jeremy Lynn Yoder James and Lois (Kline) Yoder, Ligonier, are the parents of a son, Jeremy Lynn, born at 8:48 p.m. Oct. 19, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 7 pounds, 15.5 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

World Missionary Press to dedicate building expansion

World Missionary Press will dedicate its recent building expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 5, at its facility on CR 146. The public is invited to attend the open house and take a tour of the facility from 1- 3 p.m. The building dedication will follow the last tour, at 3:30 p.m.

WMP will also celebrate its 61st anniversary at 6 p.m. that day at the Winona Heritage Room, 901 Park Ave., Winona Lake. The featured speaker will be Cleopas Chitapa, national coordinator for WMP in Zimbabwe. Music will be led by Del Yoder.

WMP prints Scripture booklets that are distributed around the world free of charge.

From humble beginnings in South Africa in the 1950s, when missionaries Rose and Watson Goodman hand-copied Scripture into African languages, the idea gained momentum and World Missionary Press was founded in 1961. World Missionary Press has printed more than 2.6 billion booklets over the last 61 years.

Requests for Scripture booklets from around the world come in faster than they can be printed. World Missionary Press has had to expand its

facility and purchase a third booklet bindery to meet the demand.

WMP prints booklets in 350 languages.

Literature from the World Missionary Press has been distributed in 210 nations and territories of the world.

Approximately 700 volunteers from more than 100 churches donate time to help at WMP.

The event will also be live streamed at wmpress.org/livestream.

RSVP by Oct. 27 to attend the anniversary celebration by calling (574) 831-2111, ext. 215

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Court News

Small Claims

Kosciusko County

The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding:

Aegis Dental Group Warsaw P.C. v. Pamela R. Cretcher, $944.23

Stucky Lauer and Young LLP v. Oscar Flores, $1,046.10; v. Phillip Konieczny, $1,954.96

General Audit Corporation v. Robert Lafollette, $1,277.43

Humberto Rico v. Tiffany Yoder, $8,000

Civil Collections

Kosciusko County

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

Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Deborah G. Allen, $2,806.14; v. Bradley Bibler, $1,183.89; v. Alma A. Esqueda, $3,512.62; v. Jose Quezada, $2,229.50; v. Hilary Rocha, $1,802.84;

v. Sarena Taylor, $2,152.15

Discover Bank v. Andy Barfell, $8,580.80

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Roger Blanton, $4,041.72

Westlake Services LLC, dba Westlake Financial Services v. Drake D. Chilafoe AKA Drake Dean Chilafoe, $9,536.74

Interra Credit Union v. Gerald Coy, $6,451.91

Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Lyndsey Evans, $10,506.47; v. Adam Hurley, $21,922.55

Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v. John D. Kimes, $5,133.27

Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. v. Helen Miles, $1,611.35; v. Abraham A. Suissi, $10,345.71

Discover Bank, c/o Discover Products Inc. v. Jordan Noska, $2,283.43

Mariner Finance LLC v. Abbey M. Walker, $2,985

Elkhart County

The following civil collections have been awarded in Elkhart County Superior Court III, Judge Teresa Cataldo presiding:

Midland Credit Management Inc. v.

Tracee Montano, Wakarusa, $779.04

LVNV Funding LLC v. Dakiyron Fox, Nappanee, $2,071.42

Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC v. Mike Maichen, Wakarusa, $917.71

Evictions

The following evictions have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Jhonathan Seitner v. Courtney Burns and Stephanie Kreiter, $2,025 Paris Property Management, LLC v. Kristina Collier, $1,167.32

Plenaries

The following plenaries have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court One, Judge Karin McGrath presiding: 21st Mortgage Corporation v. Joshua Ryan Kring, $24,362.82

Hartwiger Enterprises LLC v. Roger Prentice v. $8,620 Miller’s Health Systems Inc. v. Ellen Shoemaker, $56,991.10

Civil Torts

The following civil tort has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Chris Kehler presiding: Brad A. Perry v. James Fox, $1,000

Superior Court III

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

Speeding — Gavin A. Whitaker, North Manchester, $160.50; Juan A. Martinez, Warsaw, $160.50; Isaac L. Cassel, Warsaw, $160.50; Dion B. Beachy, Nappanee, $160.50; Charles E. Brown, Warsaw, $160.50; Sherie L. Gallas, Leesburg, $160.50

Failure to register — Teresa J. Moss, Mentone, $160.50; Shi Ann A. Ellenwood, Warsaw, $160.50

Fishing without a license — Jeremy L. Morgan, Warsaw, $160

Failure of occupant to use safety belt — Brandy E. Marks, North Manchester, $25; Daniel L. Tyner, Larwill, $25; Allyson M. Jean King, Claypool, $25; Gabriel M. England, Claypool, $25

No valid driver’s license — Julio E. De La Roca Mota, Warsaw, $160.50; John T. Geberin, Etna Green, $160.50; Alondra P. Alonzo Diaz, Warsaw, $160.50

Work zone speeding, no valid driver’s license — Jesus Alexander Bohorquez Garcia, Warsaw, $185.50

Owner allows dog to stray beyond owners premises — Lyle D. Kuhns, Syracuse, $25; Christopher A. Fuller, Warsaw, $25; Logan J. Anderson, Warsaw, $25; Mia K. Delacruz, Pierceton, $25; Lyle D. Kuhns, Syracuse, $25.

Passing a stopped school bus when stop arm is out and activated — Dennis R. Mettler, Pierceton, $185.50

Speeding in school zone — Amy E. Melton, Warsaw, $160.50; Daniel E. Bradley, Warsaw, $160.50.

Passing in a no passing zone — Mathew J. Russell, Syracuse, $160.50

Operating a motorcycle without proper endorsement — Justin F. Vining, Claypool, $160

Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility

— Whitney A. Makinson, North Webster, $185.50

Harboring a non-immunized dog — Eryn E. Martin, Syracuse, $160

Failure of occupant to use safety belt, disregarding an official traffic control device, no valid driver’s license — Wilman CordonGarcia, Warsaw, $210.50

Operating with expired plates — Tristen J. Moore, Leesburg, $160

Marriage Licenses

The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk of the Court Anne Torpy: McCreary-Marshall Braedan F. McCreary, 20, Warsaw, and Sierra N. Marshall, 21, Etna Green

Rosbrugh-Clark Ryan N. Rosbrugh, 41, Warsaw, and Victoria D. Clark, 35, Warsaw

Deason-Wesco Mark A. Deason, 29, Cookeville, Tenn., and Stephanie R. Wesco, 37, Warsaw

Frank-Thomas Shane K. Frank, 32, Syracuse, and Crystal R. Thomas, 18, Syracuse Sheehan-Brewer Craig M. Sheehan, 25, Warsaw, and Kirbey M. Brewer, 32, Warsaw Nicolai-Brower Andrew J. Nicolai, 25, Milford, and Allissa M. Brower, 24, Milford Schmerber-Shepherd Esteven R. Schmerber, 29, Warsaw, and Shawntal R. Shepherd, 26, Warsaw

Elswick-Lake

John R. Elswick II, 22, Pierceton, and Abigail E. Lake, 19, Pierceton

Sexton-Jackson

James D. Sexton, 52, Pierceton, and Jazmen R. Jackson, 29, Pierceton

Logsdon-Hamilton

Jeffrey J. Logsdon, 26, Warsaw, and Brenda K. Hamilton, 25, Warsaw Yarian-Craig

Roger D. Yarian II, 50, Warsaw, and Melissa S. Craig, 47, Warsaw Swihart-Craft

Robert Swihart, 53, Warsaw, and Karen Craft, 56, Warsaw Andrews-Gast Eric Andrews, 50, Warsaw, and Kyleigh Gast, 39, Akron

Herrin-Harless Michael G. Herrin, 21, Warsaw, and Victoria C. Harless, 18, Middletown Wright-Foreman

Roy R. Wright Jr., 21, Warsaw, and Jordan E. Foreman, 21, Warsaw

Fuzzle-Schutz

Michael A. Fussle, 41, Warsaw, and Lara N. Schutz, 31, Beckingen, Saarland, Germany

Spangle-Hanna

Tanner J. Spangle, 29, Warsaw, and Alexcis T. Hanna, 30, Warsaw

Marriage Dissolutions

Kosciusko County

The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Ashby — Ashley Ashby, Warsaw, and Jamison A. Ashby, Etna Green. Married: Aug. 7, 2021. Separated: March 26, 2022. There are no minor children.

Prater — Jill S. Prater, Winona Lake, and Phillip A. Prater, Silver Lake. Married: May 22, 1999. Separated: Jan. 17, 2022. There are no minor children.

Sumpter — Sherie Sumpter, North Webster, and Max Sumpter, Warsaw. Married: June 4, 2016. Separated: May 26, 2022. There are no minor children.

Bartz — Jennifer Bartz, Warsaw, and Christopher R. Bartz, no address listed. Married: Jan. 1, 2022. Separated: Oct. 18, 2022. There are no minor children.

Sanders — Karen Sanders, Pierceton, and Charles Sanders, Warsaw. Married: Jan. 27, 2021. Separated: June 2022. There are no minor children.

Hawblitzel — Elizabeth Hawblitzel, Warsaw, and Andrew Hawblitzel, Warsaw. Married: Sept. 18, 2021. Separated: Aug. 25, 2022. There are no minor children.

Evans — Rex Evans, Etna Green, and Veronica Evans, Etna Green. Married: July 2, 2014. Separated: July 4, 2022. There are no minor children.

Savage — Daniel Noel Savage, North Webster, and Lacey Lorree Savage, Blue Ash, Ohio. Married: Sept. 24, 2005. Separated: May 20, 2020. There are no minor children.

Elkhart County

The following couple has filed for marriage dissolution in Elkhart County Superior Court III: Adams — Tori Adams, Nappanee, and Anthony Adams, New Paris.

Cybulski — John G. Cybulski, Nappanee, and Crystal Cybulski, Goshen. Minor child (ren).

Miller — Keith Miller, Syracuse, and Carol Miller, Syracuse.

Reed — Mark Reed, Syracuse, and Tammy Reed, Millersburg.

Purdue Extension to host workshop for next generation of farmland seekers

Ready to grow your farm operation, but unsure how to acquire more land? During the Farmland for the Next Generation program, hear from industry representatives, farmers and extension personnel as they prepare you for your future land acquisitions.

Farmland for the Next Generation is an interactive program series that addresses three paths to land access: leasing, purchasing and receiving land through inheritance or gift. It utilizes a skills-based approached that focuses on what people need to be able to do, not just on what they need to know.

This four-session virtual workshop series will be offered from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays from Nov. 7-28.

Industry representatives, farmers and Purdue Extension educators will be presenting a variety of topics throughout the four sessions that will help prepare you for future land acquisi-

tions. Some of the topics they will cover:

• Financial readiness

• Paths to land access

• Finding farmland

• Assessing farmland suitability

• Success stories

The registration fee for this workshop is $50. Individuals wanting to participate in this virtual workshop can sign up at tinyurl.com/farmland22. The deadline for registration is Monday, Oct. 31.

This curriculum was created by the American Farmland Trust, supported by a four-year educational enhancement grant from the USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development program.

For more information, or if you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the program, contact Kathryn Weiss at (219) 285-8620, ext. 2800, or weiss44@purdue.edu prior to the program.

Letter to the editor Support for Marshall

Dear Editor,

I first met James Marshall in 2002 when I was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company 1st Battalion 293 Infantry. James was a team leader in the Scout Platoon for the battalion and I was then assigned to the Scouts as well. At that time, it was post 9/11 and a possible deployment was imminent.

James was a leader within the Scouts and part of the bedrock for the organization. As training increased, the intensity and difficult nature of the training increased as well because of the possible deployment. The entire time James was steadfast in his resolve to improve the soldiers within the platoon.

As the unit began preparation to deploy once the deployment notice was announced, James was a stellar example of a leader, he was again a rock for the soldiers. Throughout training for the deployment, James had an unmatched resolve. James was a leader who got better with stress, consistently providing the best leadership anyone could ask for.

Throughout the train-up and initial deployment to Kuwait, James proved to be a tireless leader. Throughout the entire process, James was steadfast and even-keeled. Any unit deploying has the uncertainty of the development looming before it; with this one the unknown of going into Iraq was difficult for many soldiers. James never wavered;

he always was the one you could count on for a level head in any situation.

Our unit in Iraq faced many challenges, yet James never wavered in his leadership. Often our unit was placed in extremely stressful and dangerous situations while living in very austere conditions. Our unit was with the initial ground push into Iraq in March 2003. Our mission set included a multitude of varied missions and operations. These included but were not limited to scout/surveillance operations, sniper missions and patrols both mounted and dismounted. Our unit had engagements with enemy forces during these operations. Despite the danger we faced, James was a rock for the soldiers he led and the entire organization.

In almost 25 years in the United States Army, I have never met a more dedicated and powerful leader as James Marshall. Our unit would not have been as safe and successful on that 2003 deployment to Iraq without James.

As a leader it’s important to surround yourself with quality people. and James is just that in everything he does: quality. He is a leader I could count on to accomplish any mission he was assigned.

That deployment was the one I cherish the most because of what we accomplished and because of the close friends we all became. James and I have maintained contact for 20 years now since

P UBLIC A UCTIONS

Personal Property Auction 3:30 Thursday, Oct. 27, 9317 W. Hepton Road, Nappanee. Two miles west of Nappanee on US 6 to CR 100S, then 2 miles to Hepton, east 1/2 mile. John Deere 4400 and D15 Allis Chalmers tractors, snowblower, skid loader, fishing boats and more. Lawn and garden equipment, tools, Coachman motor home, 4-wheeler and more. LC Auctions & Real Estate LLC, (574) 7730222.

Kurtz Public Auction

Real estate, 9:30 a.m. (CST); personal property, 10 a.m. (CST) Saturday, Oct. 29. Manufactured home with two bathrooms, three bedrooms, three-car garage, above-ground pool and pool house on 1 acre. Appliances, furniture, stereo, rugs, collectibles, shop, lawn and garden. 2003 Jaguar X-type, 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2006 Ford F-150, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2000 Harley Davidson and more. Go to ballrealtygroup. com for pictures, (574) 342-8299. Allen and Kathryn Streby Estate Auction

4 p.m. personal property, 6 p.m. real estate Wednesday, Nov. 2. 8947 E. 500N, North Webster, south of North Webster on SR 13 to Armstrong Road (CR 500N) then east to property. 21.86 acres, three tracts including 1 acre with 1,368-square-foot house with unfinished basement. Utility tractor, bush hog, mower, miscellaneous tools, household items, furniture. Hahn Auctioneers.

Silent Bid Real Estate Auction

Phone bidding will end at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7. Starting bid $350,000. Real estate address: 9317 W. Hepton Road, Nappanee. House on 5.6 acres with two pole barns and stocked 1-acre pond. Ranch house with three bedrooms, 1.75 bathrooms, two-story recreation room. Open house by appointment. To place bid or for information, call LC Auctions & Real Estate.

Coin Auction

10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. Matchett

Center, 805 N. Harris St., Bourbon. Approximately 400 lots. Preview at 8 a.m. day of auction. For a pre-auction itemized list of coin lots contact Ball Auction (574) 342-8299 or Tony Tribalski (574) 549-2430.

PETERS PUBLIC AUCTION

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IH SEMI – IH TD 9 DOZER – TRACTORS – IMPLEMENTS – TRAILERS – LOG EQUIPMENT TO SELL AT 12:15

1972 IH 1800 Semi tractor V/8 gas, 20” rubber; IH TD 9 Dozer (Ser # 33024T700), gas over 4 cyl. diesel engine, w/Isacson Trac 8’ dozer blade (hasn’t run since 2012, 3rd generation ownership, good body, has manual); 1962 (ser# 41459) AC D17 L.P. gas tractor, W.F. 3 pt. 16.9-28 rubber, good body w/1360 hrs. on tach; 1950 (ser # WD 41054) AC W.D. tractor, good body, N.F. 13.26 rubber; NI 323 1 row corn picker (good cond.); IH 56 4 R 36” dry planter w/harrow attachment (good); JD Van Brunt 13 single disc drill w/seeder; IH 10 blade pull disc plow; Kodiak 3 pt. single spade; Shop built 3 pt. double spade; Hiniker 12’ pull chisel; Single axle bale hay chopper w/enclosed bed; Pull sprayer w/300 gal. poly tank; Single axle feed cart w/front auger; 2 seat plant setter; Flat rack wagon; Shop built wooden ear corn slat crib mt. on 6 T gear; Parker gravity wagon w/6 ton gear; 07 26’x8’ tri axle flat bed trailer w/beaver tail & ramps; Shop built 16’ tandem axle flat bed trailer w/12” sides; Single axle trailer (no floor); Wooden shop built single axle 9’x4’ livestock trailer w/cover; Scaffold wagon; 2 wheel pull cart; 32’ trailer frame w/bumper hitch (no axle); 94 tandem axle 14’ log trailer w/winch; Single axle log carrier trailer; Cement mixer w/gas engine on 2 wheel cart; Shop built buzz saw w/4 cyl. engine on 2-wheel trailer; J.A. Fay & Egan Co #1 belt driven 24” planer w/trailer; Lincoln model 200 welder mt. on 2-wheel trailer; (8) trailer axles; Antique steel wheel hay loader.

LUMBER TO SELL AT 12 NOON

Approx. 1000 board feet of cedar, pine, maple, walnut, butter nut, cherry, red & white oak (to sell in 6 lots); Approx. 40 logs in various lengths 2 to 4 yrs. Old (mostly hard wood); (8) 3’x3’ steel firewood racks; (we will have a loader tractor with forks – bring your trailer).

LAWN – GARDEN - SHOP - MISCELLANEOUS

IH Cub Cadet 128 lawn tractor; Yard Machine riding mower; Tilt bed lawn trailer; Bolens 21” self-propelled lawn mower; Craftsman 22” 6.5 hp. walk behind weed eater; Yard Machine rear tiller; Green Thumb front tiller; B/S power washer; Hot Blast model 13001400-1500 wood burner; Wheelbarrows; 10’ metal brake; Goodell commercial cast iron 17’x8” band saw, belt driven, w/S phase E. motor; 12” planer w/dust collector & new blades; Craftsman tools including: model 103 router, 10” radial arm saw, 10” table saw, 12” wood lathe, 10” disc sander, 12” band saw, fold up table saw, knife sharpener; Graco X5 paint sprayer; Poulan 22” chain saw; Chain saw sharpener; Lg. assort. of power tools including: cordless drills, porta power, Hilti hammer drill, Hilti DX 350 nailer, Hilti screw gun, Senco nail gun, Senco trim nailer, Senco framing nailer; B&D Chisel hammer; 17 ½” hand riveter, 4” grinder, river set; Dewalt 12“ mitre box saw, Bench top drill press, R/D planer; Scroll saw, router bits, drill bits, Kingwood Air impact cutting set, tile cutter; Linoleum roller; Auto body dent puller; bar clamp; David White carpenter level; Small laser level; several hole saws; Progauge ¾” 21 pc. socket set; Allen USA deep well socket set; Jack stands; Lumber stands; 7000 lb. floor jack; Engine stand; Squir rel floor fan; Cage fan; Grease guns; Marvin heater; L.B. White heater; (12) 4x8 particle board; MW transit w/tripod; Minn-Kota trolling motor; (2) DC to AC power inverters; E. fence charger; New 14’ log chain in case, plus other log chains, Plastic irrigation hose; Semi tarps; 16’x10’ portable hog feeder floor; Steel 12’x12’ jig pattern for making horse stalls; A-frame chicken shelter; 300 & 275 gal. fuel tanks mt. on 1 stand (to sell as one); 55 gal. fuel barrel w/hose; (5) cattle panels; (12) hanging rabbit cages; (9) portable rabbit cages; (2) pop-up canopy’s; Yard decorations; 8 pc. Nativity scene; Santa w/9 deer & sled; several Manuals: M.M I & T shop, JD #15 sub soiler, Case I & T shop, AC #7 hay rake, Farmall 460/560 tractor, 72 Imp. /Tractor red book; (2) wire egg baskets; Imp. toys; Misc. scrap.

AUCTION NOTE: The late Mr. Peters was a carpenter, cabinet maker and cut logs for his customers. This Auction consist of the many tools and implements that he used in his business. SALE ORDER: No Household items, 10 A.M. Shop, Lawn, & Garden, then the Lumber at 12:00 noon. With the Tractors, Implements, & Truck to start at 12:15.

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that deployment. It’s an honor to know him. Seeing a former soldier I served with accomplish

all he has, I am proud knowing I served with such an outstanding man.

Craig L. Lehman SGM (R) U.S. Army Columbus

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Proceeds from golf outing presented to 4-H

The 2022 Ginny Nichols Memorial 4-H Fair Golf Outing, hosted on Aug. 31 at Maplecrest Country Club in Goshen, raised $30,636 in donation proceeds for Elkhart County 4-H.

The golf committee presented the check at the October fair board meeting and reported it was the highest amount raised in the history of the event.

There were 61 teams with more than 244 golfers who participated. Next year’s event is scheduled for Wednesday, August 30, at Maplecrest.

Drop-off sites to open for Operation Christmas Child

More than 4,500 locations will open to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the Samaritan’s Purse project. Volunteers are preparing to collect shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 14-21.

Operation Christmas Child has been collecting and delivering shoebox gifts filled with school supplies, hygiene items and fun toys to children worldwide since 1993. Anyone can pack a shoebox. In 2022, Operation Christmas Child hopes to collect enough shoeboxes to reach another 11 million children.

Individuals, families and groups still have time to transform empty shoeboxes into fun gifts. The project partners with local churches across the globe to deliver these tangible expressions

of God’s love to children in need.

Find a step-by-step guide on the How to Pack a Shoebox samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/pack-a-shoe-box.

“Now more than ever, children around the world need to know that God loves them and there is hope,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse.

“A simple shoebox gift opens the door to share about the true hope that can only be found in Jesus Christ.”

Participants can find the nearest drop-off location and hours of operation as they make plans to drop off their shoebox gifts. The

online lookup tool is searchable by City or ZIP code. Signs at each location will identify the drop-off.

Drop-off locations serving the community include:

• First Christian Church, 115 Park Ridge Drive, Warsaw, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Nov. 14-17; 5-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18; 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 19; 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20; and 8-10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21.

• Wawasee Community Bible Church, 2035 E. 1300N, Milford, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. MondayThursday, Nov. 14-17; 10 a.m. to

7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20; and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21.

• Grace Point Presbyterian Church, 1155 N. Main St., Nappanee, 10 a.m to noon Monday, Nov. 14; 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16; 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17; 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, Nov. 18; 1-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 19-20; and 9-11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21.

• Burr Oak Church, 11010 W. 1100N, Ligonier, 4-6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Nov. 14-18; 9-11 a.m. Saturday; noon to 3 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 20; and 7:30-10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21.

Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, seeks to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world and, together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 198 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories. This year, Operation Christmas Child will collect its 200 millionth shoebox.

Watershed Foundation kicks off photo contest

The Watershed Foundation has kicked off its annual “Picture Your Watershed” photo contest.

Participants can enter their photograph into the contest at watershedfoundation.org/ events. Rules and instructions for entering the contest can be found there.

Photographers are encouraged to submit their favorite pictures from the land and lakes within the upper Tippecanoe River watershed.

The competition is limited to photos taken in the upper Tippecanoe River watershed, spanning from Crooked Lake in Whitley County through the Tippecanoe River downstream of Warsaw. This area includes Big, Crooked, Loon, Goose, Old, New, Barbee, Center, Chapman, Pike, Ridinger, Tippecanoe, Webster and Winona lakes; Tippecanoe River; and all of the land within.

“We are looking for photos that really capture the spirit and beauty of our watershed,” said Jennifer Romano, commu-

nications coordinator for The Watershed Foundation. “It’s quite impressive to view our watershed through the lens of our very talented local residents, to see where they find peace and enjoyment in the vastness of our watershed.”

The deadline to submit photos is Dec. 31. After that, the organization will begin open voting for the “People’s Choice” award through watershedfoundation.org.

TWF was founded in 1997 to protect and improve water quality in the upper Tippecanoe River watershed. In the past 25 years, TWF has worked with farmers and lake residents to implement more than 200 water quality improvement projects, keeping lakes healthy and stopping pollution at its source.

Downtown Warsaw Spooktakular 2022

Main Street Warsaw, in partnership with Kensington Digital Media, the City of Warsaw, and Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club, will be hosting Downtown Warsaw Spooktakular 2022 Friday, Oct. 28.

Costume contest registration begins at 5:30 p.m. on the courthouse lawn, downtown trick-ortreating will be from 6-7 p.m. and costume judging will start at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Main Street Warsaw

at (574) 267-6311.

Main Street Warsaw strives to develop Warsaw’s Central Business District through investments in people, buildings, businesses, and land. For more information, visit mainstreetwarsaw.org.

Patriot dinner for James Marshall for Sheriff to be held Wednesday, Oct. 26

A Patriot dinner supporting independent candidate for James Marshall for Sheriff will be held 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds.

All parties are welcome. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the local F.O.P.’s Christmas With A Cop program.

Admission is $10. Veterans and

first responders pay half price. Dine-in and drive-thru available. The menu will include pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw and a cookie.

The Watershed Foundation.

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