the Paper - Kosciusko County Edition - November 16, 2022

Students gain real-world experience at

and has been really empowering.”

The Blue Apron is a student-run full-service restaurant located in the Warsaw Area Career Center at Warsaw Community High School.

The restaurant offers students grades nine through 12 the opportunity to garner real-world experience in culinary arts and running a fullservice restaurant.

“I’ve learned so much here. It’s helped me get a job,” said senior Christian Long. “I’ve never had an experience where I could learn so much within a three-hour period. I’m absorbing so much knowledge and information. It’s a once in a lifetime experience and it’s something I’ll never forget.

“This experience is going to stick with me the rest of my life,” he said.

Senior Kaylee Clark said, “It really helps you open up as a person. I started off really shy. And so, as time went on, especially with hands-on experiences like this, I really opened up. It helped me get my job in retail because you have to be really talkative with people and this has been really helpful.

“It’s helped me come out of my shell. I’m a shy person, too,” echoed Shelly Creighton, a junior. “I’ve learned new things I never thought I would learn. Serving has helped me talk to people. It’s really helped me love what I do here

“The food is delicious,” said Kerry Stogsdill, a diner who works in the school’s technology department. “It gives the students an opportunity to see if this is a career, something they might like to do. The Warsaw Area Career Center gives students different career opportunities to explore.”

Senior Taten Faulkner chronicled his experience in the program. “This is actually my final year here, which still surprises me. I wish it weren’t.

“Culinary is more eye opening than you think. What flavors can you put together? If you’re given these items, what can you make out of them? We have burger specials, chef’s specials, dessert specials that we’ve created.

“We have to think about what reci-

pes we want to use at different stations. My group started in chef line. As part of our burger special, we added to the recipe for our bison burger from last year. It sold like crazy. More people are coming in everyday.

“You don’t realize how in depth you go when you take this class,” he said. “You get to learn about service and how to respond to different situations. There is a lot of problem solving.

“We basically make almost everything in house. This gives us realworld experience. It also give us life skills as well as business and communication skills. We don’t do the same thing every day. It’s a very nice highend restaurant experience.”

Gloria Medina is a past participant in the program. “I came back to visit after graduating and participating in The Blue Apron to see people I am familiar with and see how they’re doing,” she said. “They are like family. I plan on studying nutrition at Ivy Tech.”

Chef Mark Bragg is in his ninth year helping oversee the student-run restaurant. “The students can earn dual credit with Ivy Tech. By the time they’re done with the program, they can earn up to 14 credits.

“We are currently in the

Becknell active in the Warsaw community

Luke Becknell has always been active in the Warsaw community.

Becknell was born and raised in Bourbon. After graduating from Indiana University Bloomington, he moved to Warsaw in 1976 and started Today’s Headlines, a hair salon in Warsaw. Becknell still owns the salon and runs it with his wife, Michelle.

Becknell has been active in the Warsaw First United Methodist Church since coming to Warsaw in 1976. He is still involved with the music program and now sings with the music team at The Connection Campus.

The church hosts a community kitchen from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday. The church’s community closet is also open 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Wednesday except the first Wednesday, and

provides families with different goods and items such as cleaning supplies, health and beauty products, paper goods and other household items. Becknell regularly volunteers with the kitchen and community closet. The two programs go hand-in-hand.

There are a number of other churches and community groups who contribute each month to make the meals and community closet possible as a service to the community.

Becknell is a member of The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club, which meets on Wednesdays and raises money for kids and different youth organizations within the county. The club just finished a fall display project that raised more than $12,000 for the county’s youth. The fall golf outing raised more than $10,000 for local youth organizations.

Becknell still participates in

the Optimist Club’s triathlon each July. “I not only help put that on, but I participate in it, too. That has kind of been my hobby over the years, running and cycling,” said Becknell. Becknell and his family sponsored bicycle events for many years to raise money for cystic fibrosis. His brother suffered from cystic fibrosis. The Becknell family started a race called “Race Coast-to-Coast Indiana” which led cyclists on a two-day journey from the shores of Lake Michigan to the Ohio River.

They also started a race called “Bourbon and Back” where cyclists would ride from Warsaw to Bourbon and back to raise money and awareness for cystic fibrosis.

“We really enjoy living in Kosciusko County. It’s really a great place to live,” he said.

He and Michelle love to travel and hike. They really enjoy the

natural beauty of the great outdoors and recently traveled to Utah to visit friends and hike in Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. “My wife convinced me to ride a mule down into the canyon,” Becknell said, laughing.

The couple has also done a lot of hiking in Colorado. Becknell has a goal of hiking a “14’er”, referring to a 14,000-foot mountain peak in Colorado during the summer of 2023 before his 70th birthday. He and Michelle are looking for mountains to climb in the Keystone area of Colorado.

One of Becknell’s longstanding traditions is to attend the Indianapolis 500 each year with his Indiana University Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity brothers. He and his fraternity brothers have attended every Indianapolis 500 race since 1973. “I’ve seen a lot

of cars go fast and turn left,” he said.

Becknell and his family had a lake cottage on Big Barbee Lake for many years. He and Michelle built a new home in its place eight years ago.

He has two sons who are “married to great wives” and five grandsons.

Lilly Center publishes annual lakes research report

“Beneath the Surface,” an annual report detailing changes in Kosciusko County’s major lakes, is now available to the public.

The report, prepared by scientists at the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams, compares and contrasts data collected during the summer of 2022 to the previous two years.

The Lilly Center research team samples 14 lakes and seven public swimming beaches every week from the beginning of June through the middle of August. Since 2014, the Lilly Center has also studied 12 ma-

jor streams surrounding six of these lakes. Stream sampling occurs year-round as an ongoing project.

“Beneath the Surface” helps Kosciusko County residents understand the data and use it to make the best decisions for their local lakes and watersheds. The report investigates and clarifies the complex relationships between land, water and living organisms.

“Lake lovers look forward to ‘Beneath the Surface’ every year,” said Dr. Nate Bosch, Lilly Center director. “It’s encour-

Early deadline

The Kosciusko edition of ‘the PAPER’ will observe an early deadline for the issue of Nov. 23. All news copy, display advertising and classified advertising must be in the Warsaw, Syracuse or Milford office

of ‘the PAPER’ by 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18. All offices of The Papers will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24 in observance of Thanksgiving. The Warsaw and Milford offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25.

aging to see our community care deeply for their lakes and streams and take ownership of these incredible resources to make them clean, healthy, safe and beautiful.”

During the summer, each location is tested for microcystin, a blue-green algae toxin. Microcystin can pose a serious health threat to pets and humans.

“One of the big questions we’re trying to answer is: What triggers blooms of blue-green algae?” explained Matt Burlingame, assistant director of research. “Reviewing several years of data helps us identify trends and factors that drive microcystin production. Understanding this can help keep our community safe.”

Due to the Lilly Center’s work, Kosciusko County’s lakes are among the best-studied lakes in Indiana. This library of valuable data shows patterns and trends

in the health of our lakes, which in turn reveal specific management steps.

“Beneath the Surface” compiles this data and the resulting management steps into an easyto-read format. Its straightforward approach is suitable for readers of all backgrounds.

Beneath the Surface is available online at lakes.grace.edu/ bts.

World Missionary Press dedicates building expansion

World Missionary Press dedicated its recent building expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday, Nov. 5, at its facility in New Paris.

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 have come in faster than 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 press has been distributed in

Lions Club hosting annual feather party Nov. 18

The Cromwell-Kimmell Lions Club will be having its annual feather party on Nov. 18. There will be food, fellowship, door prizes, a cash raffle and bingo.

The feather party will be from 6-8:30 p.m. Food will be served at 6 p.m., with bingo starting at 6:30 p.m.

The location of the Feather Party has been changed from previous years to the Sparta Township Fire Station in Cromwell.

The West Noble Leo Club will also be holding a bake sale.

210 nations and territories of the world and 700 volunteers from more than 100 churches donate time to help at WMP.

The public attended the open house and took a tour of the facility. The building dedication followed the last tour. A prayer

was led by Tim Yoder.

In addition, WMP celebrated its 61st anniversary afterward in Winona Lake. The featured speaker was Cleopas Chitapa, WMP’s national coordinator in Zimbabwe. Music was led by Del Yoder.

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developmental phase of a pilot program called ‘The Capstone Program’ in partnership with Ivy Tech. It will be a work-based learning program where they can earn up to nine additional credits.”

The Blue Apron is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Customers can enter

Door 10A at the career center.

The restaurant takes pre-orders or dine in. Reservations can also be made for your group. If you have changes to your order, cancellation or special instructions, email blueapron@warsawschools.org.

For more information, visit warsaw.k12.in.us/o/wacc/page/ the-blue-apron.

Ivy Tech’s Circle Of Ivy donates to Warsaw projects

Ivy Tech Foundation’s Women in Philanthropy Circle of Ivy awarded $263,649 to 84 projects, including Warsaw’s Helping Hands Emergency Funds, Emergency Transportation Funds, Basic Bank Supply Pantry and Thanksgiving Meal-in-a-Box, at its seventh annual Circle of Ivy Gathering Friday, Nov. 4.

The initiative raises funds to make access to higher education easier for Ivy Tech Community College students. Circle of Ivy has a statewide reach, with a focus specifically on campus needs and projects that positively impact students.

Several projects from Ivy Tech Community College Warsaw re-

ceived funding, including Helping Hands Emergency Funds, $3,000; Emergency Transportation Funds, $1,600; Basics Bank Supply Pantry, $1,100; and Thanksgiving Meal-in-a-Box, $500.

The projects funded this year give students easier access to educational opportunities by tackling the issue of food insecurity and providing things like transportation and rent and utility assistance.

Since its inception in 2015, Circle of Ivy has grown to more than 1,000 members. In seven years, the members have raised more than $1 million to assist with 384 projects.

To learn more about Circle of Ivy, visit ivytech.edu/circleofivy.

Manuel awarded scholarship

Kathryn Manuel of Warsaw has been awarded the Crowe Horwath Outstanding Junior Accounting Scholarship at Manchester University.

The Warsaw Community High

School graduate is majoring in accounting at the North Manchester campus.

Endowed scholarships are awarded through the Office of the President.

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. —o—

Firewood

Good neighbors: I have firewood, already cut up. If interested, call (574) 269-2470.

Desk/filing cabinets

Good neighbors: I have a metal desk, 30-by60-by-28 inches, with three drawers on the left and two on the right. Also, two filing cabinets, two office chairs with rolls and glass display case, 48-by-22by-38 inches, with glass shelf. Call (407) 619-8200.

Scrap wood

Good neighbors: Scrap wood, many trim pieces, odds ‘n’ ends, couple boards 12-plus-feet long. Leave message at (817) 688-2986.

Encyclopedias

Good neighbors: We have a set of 1990 encyclopedias we want to get rid of. They are yours for the taking. We are in the New Paris area. Call (574) 248-3541.

China set

Good neighbors: I have a son getting married; the china set would make a perfect gift and I would appreciate taking it off your hands. Call (574) 267-2153.

I was wondering about the china set, how it looks, if I could get a picture of it. Call (574) 3549554.

To the person with the shadow rose pattern china set, I would just love your set. I wanted to buy one when we got married, but was unable to find one. Call (574) 354-0593.

I am interested in the china set. Call (574) 304-9651.

Old postcards

Good neighbors: I would be interested in your postcards, but I would not have any idea about appraising them. Call (574) 267-7908.

Almond Joy cookies

Good neighbors: Here is a recipe for Almond Joy cookies:

1 cup packed light brown sugar

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

1 cup lightly toasted sliced almonds

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Beat brown sugar, granulated sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat just until blended. Add vanilla and beat until blended.

Stir together flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder in a large bowl.

Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture and beat on low speed until fully incorporated, about 1 minute. Stir in chocolate chips, coconut and almonds until evenly distributed.

Cover and refrigerate dough 30 minutes or up to one hour.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Using a 1 1/4-inch cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop cookie dough 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until lightly golden, 8-10 minutes. Cool on baking sheet on a wire rack 5 minutes; transfer cookies to wire rack and cool completely, about 30 minutes.

New questions

Snow plowing — When the snow comes and stays, I may need someone to plow me out. Located in the Warsaw area. Call (574) 267-7908.

Whiskey barrel cabinets — Does any good neighbor have the contact information for the gentleman who was selling the old whiskey barrel cabinets at the Nappanee Apple Festival? I would like to purchase one. Please reply through this column. — A reader

Privacy fence repair — Is there someone in the area who can repair two broken posts of a wooden privacy fence? Call (574) 538-7182.

Huskita puppies — We have some very adorable huskita puppies. Daddy is an akita and the mom is husky. The dad is available to go to a loving new home and we also have another female akita, very loyal and friendly, 2 years old, looking to rehome. Call or text (574) 544-9669.

Food Bank of Northern Indiana to have mobile food distribution in the area

The Food Bank of Northern Indiana’s mobile food distribution will be at Clayton Homes, 66920 SR 19, Wakarusa, from 3-5 p.m. or while supplies last on Wednesday, Nov. 16.

The mobile food distribution will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or while supplies last Thursday, Nov. 17, at God’s Highway to Heaven food pantry, 555 Weber St., Warsaw.

Both food distributions will serve 300 families.

Assorted food items are offered free of charge. All items are pre-boxed and pre-bagged. First-come, first-served while supplies last for those in need of food assistance. One box

per household. Distributions are drive-thru. Those coming for food are asked to remain in their vehicle and

open their trunk to receive items. An area will be available for self-loading if a recipient’s trunk does not open.

WCS Orchestra Cabaret is Nov. 19

The Warsaw Community Schools Orchestra Cabaret will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Warsaw Performing Arts Center at Warsaw Community High School.

Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Orchestra students will be performing a

variety of popular music.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling the Box Office at (574) 371-5040.

The ticket price includes dessert and beverages. The proceeds will benefit the students in the Orchestra Department.

Triumphant Quartet, No Name Quarter to perform Nov. 19

North Webster-based Northern Lakes Gospel Promotions will present Gospel performers Triumphant Quartet at a concert Saturday, Nov. 19, at Lakeland Christian Academy, 1093 S. 250E, Winona Lake.

Worship will begin at 6 p.m. The doors will open for seating at 5:15 p.m. and local favorites, No Name Quartet, will be sharing the pre-service music.

Triumphant Quartet consists of David Sutton, Eric Bennett, and father and son duo, Clayton and Scotty Inman. The group performed its first concert in 2003 at the Louise Mandrell Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

The group has had multiple No. 1 songs, and received the 2019 Dove Award for their album, “Yes,” voted Southern Gospel Album of the Year.

The No Name Quartet blends the vocal talents of Bob Jackson, lead; Tim Yocum, tenor; Jeff Secaur, baritone; and Mike Yocum, bass. According to its website, nonamequartet.com, the group “has been intentionally flying under the radar as a music group for nearly 20 years. Although one of the best kept secrets in the region, they continue to delight audiences with their mix of gospel and inspirational music, onstage humor and blending vocals.

The site also explains the origin of their unusual name. “The answer can be simple, and it can be complicated. On the simple side, we sang together for more than a decade without ever selecting a name. We were just four men who would sing in churches and other venues because we enjoyed sing-

ing together.

“And then one day a concert scheduler who was tired of having to use all four of our names started referring to us as the No Name Quartet. She even displayed posters and calendars with the new shorthand for the group, thus the new name, er, ‘no name’ was born.

“From a deeper standpoint, we like the connotation that it isn’t about us but about Him. He truly is the one worthy of all the praise. We want to echo Peter’s message in Acts 4:12: ‘Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.’

This is the Savior we love to sing about. May His name be glorified.”

Wende Roberts, who spearheads scheduling the concerts for Northern Lakes Gospel Promotions, explained how the Nov. 19 concert came about.

“Over the years, we have had the pleasure of being a part of the Grace College and Village of Winona Summer Concert Series.

During this time, we have hosted our annual event with the Booth Brothers and the Guardians, who

are returning in 2023.

“Having the opportunity to team up in this way has allowed our concert ministry the chance to expand. We have had the pleasure of bringing into Winona Lake top Southern Gospel artists such as Jim and Melissa Brady, Michael Booth, Wes Hampton, the Hoppers, Russ Taff, Michael English and many others, including Triumphant Quartet.”

Roberts bristles at her official title of promoter, preferring a more interpersonal moniker. “I like to think of myself as a hostess. I’ve been lovingly referred to buy these artist friends as, ‘The hostess with the mostest.’ That is what we do; we host the artists, but we also desire to host all in attendance. We want everyone to feel a very warm Hoosier hospitality welcome at our events.”

She said the concert ministry was born of a “fluke of attending an area Gospel concert because other plans with (her dear departed mother) were postponed. Attendance at subsequent conferences “became treasured mother and daughter time over the years.

Avoid holiday burnout

Do you ever feel like the holidays are just too much all at once?

There is so much to do in so little time. We become focused on the things that need to get done that we begin to forget what the holi-

days are all about.

Learn some tips and tricks to get you through the holiday season. Join the Elkhart County Extension staff for this free, educational program presented by

Whitko archery tournament donates to local food pantries

The Whitko Archery Harvest Classic Tournament recently raised $480 and donated 470 food items for each food pantry in Pierceton and South Whitley.

Eight school districts, including one from Michigan, competed in each division. Participating districts included Churubusco, Central Noble, East Noble, Southern Wells, Jay County, Westview, Grand Ledge and Whitko.

There were 190 student archers from fourth to 12th grade shooting in the tournament. Whitko had 13 competing in the high school division, eight in the middle school division and six in elementary.

Whitko High School placed second, with two female and two male archers placing in the top five for high school: Isabella Hughes (286),Wyatt Clark (284) and Kendal Bollinger (280) and Payton Leon (278).

Lilly Irons placed fourth in

the middle school division with a score of 269. In the elementary division, three students placed in the top five: Sydney Napier (282), Charley Kinsey (227) and Ally Marshall (221).

Emily Christ, Purdue University Extension educator in health and human sciences in Elkhart County.

This program is being offered at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the Bristol Public Library, 505 W. Vistula St., Bristol.

If you would like to join Christ for the program, pre-register by calling the Bristol Public Library at (574) 848-7458.

This program and all programs of the Purdue University Extension Service are open to everyone.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, call (574) 533-0554 by Thursday, Dec. 1.

A concert ministry that looks forward to all God has in store was born from that, as our No. 1 desire is to point folks to Jesus. The music and each of the artists’ ministries do exactly that.”

Tickets are currently on sale

exclusively through itickets.com. Artist Circle Tickets are $40; general admission is $25.

For more information, contact hostess Wende Roberts at (574) 457-6875 or nlgospelpromotions@ gmail.com.

Leesburg Fire Service Monument erected

vice recognition donations.

A monument has been erected on the southwest corner of the Leesburg Fire Station, at the corner of Armstrong Road and Old SR 15. This monument is a fire service monument recognizing past, present and future firefighters.

The front of the three-sided monument carries plaques — a prayer, respect, honoring and challenge. The back side will feature a 16-by-20-inch plaque listing names of those who participated in the construction, gave financial contributions and ser-

On the front the plaques read: Our Prayer — “Lord, give me the courage to face and conquer all of my fears, and the strength of body and spirit to help all those in need: Lord, protect me always.

Amen.”

Respect — “For those who have served before us.”

Honoring — “Those who continue to respond to those in need.”

Challenge — “Those who follow to continue the excellent service and tradition.”

“This means a lot to us,” said Mitch Rader, a member of the fire department and former fire chief.

“The volunteers put it together to

respect those who served before us, honor those now and those we will be putting into service.”

The idea was born after a donation to the Leesburg/Plain

Township Fire Department from the Gary Polk family following his death on April 15, 2019. Polk was a member of the fire department. Members of the department began discussions and it was decided to look at some type of monument or memorial to honor the department’s past firefighters.

Rader was visiting South Haven, Mich., and downtown, in the middle of the street, he saw a tall four-sided monument honoring past firefighters, current firefighters and challenging people to continue the tradition. Rader brought the idea back to the department.

A design was created and work began.

Bart Kammerer worked with Kuert Concrete, who donated the needed concrete. Butt and Timmons Construction was contracted for the concrete work. Rick and Cody Timmons offered their ideas and expertise in design and construction, adding an extra touch.

Ryan Mishler with St. Joe Monument helped with the final design and was contracted to get the granite and engraving on the plaques the department members desired. Bricks left from the historic brick streets in Leesburg

were donated by the town to add color and a historical touch.

Two flagpoles were added to the existing American flagpole, allowing the American, state and fire service flags to be flown over the monument. Lighting was installed to display the monument at night and the Maltese cross was mounted on top of the monument as a tribute to both the Leesburg Fire Department and the Plain Township Fire Department.

The fire department was known as Leesburg Fire Company or Leesburg Fire Department from its beginning in 1879 until 1964, when Plain Township took over providing fire service.

A portion of the monument was completed in 2021, but due to delays of product availability it wasn’t completed until recently. The plaque recognizing those who made it possible will be installed in the near future.

But the monument was just built with the donation from the Polk family, Kuert Concrete and Butt and Timmons.

Additional service recognition donations were made by families to honor the service of family members to the local department. Those included the Edward Charlton family honoring Ed, Scott and Craig Charlton; Max Deatsman Family honoring Max and Brian Deatsman; Jerry Kammerer Family honoring Jerry, Scott, Todd and Bart Kammerer; and the Frank Rader Family honoring Frank and Mitch Rader.

Contributions also came from the Ruben and Betty Jane Clover Charitable Fund through the Kosciusko Community Foundation. Mrs. Clover was a Leesburg resident; her father, Lloyd, and brother, Jack, were on the fire department and her father had a store in town. The original fire bell in front of the station was also donated to the department by Mrs. Clover. “It was a fit she would have liked,” Rader stated.

Additionally the Mishler Family Foundation assisted with a generous donation to honor firefighters.

Craig Charlton, firefighter and incoming township trustee, noted there is space on the back side of the wall to place additional plaques, such as a plaque to honor a past or present firefighter.

There is hope the idea catches on by other departments to do something similar.

Letter to the editor

Thank you for your support

Dear Editor:

To the voters of Kosciusko County, thank you for electing me to be the next Kosciusko County Sheriff.

I am humbled and thankful for the tremendous support shown to me as I have campaigned throughout this county, meeting so many Kosciusko County residents this past year and a half.

I don’t take lightly the trust you have bestowed upon me to serve as your sheriff. I will work

hard and strive to serve you well.

I want to thank my wife and family for their love and support. Thanks to my team members who have worked tirelessly; I cannot say “thank you” enough to them for all they have done.

I wish James Marshall the best and look forward to his continuation with the sheriff’s office. I hope to be able to work with Sheriff Dukes in order to have a smooth transition.

Jim Smith Pierceton

Justice for assault victims? Not in Kosciusko County

Dear Editor:

A violent domestic assault on Oct. 17 changed the life of one Kosciusko County resident forever. The offender? A 21-year-old male who is already on probation. The victim is his 27-year-old brother who, in defense of the two women at the residence, had to draw his own firearm until police arrived.

Despite the successful defense, the victim sustained multiple injuries, spending four days in a major area hospital, suffering a traumatic brain injury, causing seizures, loss of sight in an eye and PTSD. Any reasonable Kosciusko County citizen would expect a violent offense from a felon would amount to a probation revocation. This was not the case, unfortunately.

The Kosciusko County probation office actually requested the assailant be able to return to the residence, Also warning

We welcome readers’ letters.

the victim it could be at least two years before charges could even be brought against the attacker.

When the owner of the residence refused the option for return, citing concern for the safety of those in the residence, the offender was released to a shelter with a condition of showing to probation hearings. The 911 call was not included in the area police reports for that day.

Is Kosciusko County secretly emulating Illinois’ new catch and release law? The public should be aware of possible threats and someone who has a history of violent behavior, causing major bodily harm, being released into an already vulnerable community.

The public should also be aware when victims are encouraged to house their assailants and live in fear.

Madelynn Ford

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Military Banner Program on Market Street honors veterans

A new round of “Warsaw Salutes You” banners recently went on display for Veterans Day on East Market Street, Warsaw.

The Military Banner Program was initiated in 2020 by Warsaw Community High School 2021 graduate and Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy member Elizabeth Stone as a way to honor and recognize active and former military service men and women from the greater Warsaw area.

Elizabeth was inspired to bring this project to the greater Warsaw area by her older brother, Lieutenant Nate Stone, former KYLA member and 2012 WCHS grad, who is actively serving in the United States Navy.

To qualify, honorees must be a former or current resident of the greater Warsaw area and must be serving or have served in the United States Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard or National Guard.

Since the program’s initiation, nearly 100 active, veteran or memorial honorees have been recognized. Elizabeth is currently attending college, and Navy moms Miechi Petro and Megan Stone are continuing the program in her absence.

The banners were originally on a six-month rotation, but the banners will now be displayed annually on Veterans Day and will be enjoyed for an entire year.

The hope is that this will give more time to honor and appreciate those who served or are currently serving in the military.

The program recognizes this as a great opportunity to build and strengthen community and the spirit of patriotism.

The following banners will be displayed this year: U.S. Navy Private First Class Chad Eryman Jr., 2022; U.S. Army Specialist 4th Class James Stroup, Vietnam War; U.S. Army Jack Garman,

World War II; U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Niki J. Shumpert, Global War on Terrorism.

U.S. Army Sergeant David Morgan, Vietnam War; U.S. Army Corporal Charles Wiard, Korean War; U.S. Navy Fireman Jack Helvey, Korean War; U.S. Navy Dustin Baker, Global War on Terrorism; U.S. Army Sergeant Carla Thomas, Global War on Terrorism.

U.S. Army Private First Class Austin Wine, Global War on Terrorism; U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Duane Gable, World War II; U.S. Navy Richard Johnson, Korean War; U.S. Army First Lieutenant Glenn Morehead, Korean War.

U.S. Army Captain Dr. Charles Hollar, 1964-1966; U.S. Navy MM2 Richard Stockman, Korean War; U.S. Army Tec 5 Elbert Loftin, World War II; U.S. Navy Quartermaster 2 Keaton Landis, World War II; and U.S. Army Captain L. Michael Schlitt, Global War on Terrorism.

O BITUARIES

Susan A. Bannon

Susan “Suzi” A. Bannon, 66, Warsaw, died at 4:36 p.m. Nov. 4, 2022.

She was born April 27, 1956.

Surviving are daughters, Carolyn Bannon and Cassandra Bannon; five grandchildren; multiple adopted grandchildren; 10 siblings; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Nov. 11 at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw.

Wyatt Maxwell Beckler

Wyatt Maxwell Beckler, 18, Fort Wayne, died Nov. 2, 2022.

He was born March 11, 2004.

Surviving are his parents, Yon M. and Brookelynn D. Beckler, Fort Wayne; brothers, Kole Beckler, Fort Wayne, and Macade Beckler; a sister, Kylise Beckler; maternal grandparents, Edward Shepherd, North Manchester, and Tina Jacoby, Auburn; paternal grandmother, Valerie Beckler; maternal great-grandparents, Rich and Carrol Johnson, Fort Wayne; and paternal great-grandmother, Ginny Smith-Voelker, Fort Wayne.

Services were held Nov. 10 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Barbara Beemer

Barbara Beemer, Syracuse, died Nov. 9, 2022.

Arrangements are currently pending at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Joseph E. Beeson

Joseph E. Beeson, 92, Winona Lake, died Nov. 3, 2022.

He was born May 28, 1930. On June 3, 1951, he married Lois Ann Ford; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, David Beeson, Steve Beeson and Linda Francis, all of Winona Lake, Kathy Gales, St. Augustine, Fla., and Sherry Klemme, Fridley, Minn.; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a brother, David Beeson, Winona Lake.

Services were held Nov. 8 at Winona Lake Community Church. A graveside service followed at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. RedpathFruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Robert Merl Bennitt

Robert “Bob” Merl Bennitt, 77, died Nov. 5, 2022.

He was born May 18, 1945. On July 27, 1963, he married Judy Jean Sherk; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Todd Bennitt, Robin Griswold, Chad Bennitt and Chris Bennitt, all of Bremen, and Rhonda Ingle, Nappanee; 14 grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; brother, Jack Bennitt, Bremen; sisters, Pam Zeiger and Karen Dillon, both of Bremen, and Barb Kintzel, Warsaw; sisterin-law, Cheryl Bennitt, McPherson, Kan.; and brother-in-law, Bob Hummel, Wheatland, Mo.

A celebration of life for family and friends will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Bremen Community & Performing Arts Center, 214 E. South St., Bremen. Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen, is in charge of arrangements.

Janet Sue Berrier

Janet Sue Berrier, 64, Warsaw, died Nov. 3, 2022.

She was born April 6, 1958.

Surviving are daughters, Laura Sleighter and Donna Sleighter; a son, John Berrier Jr.; eight grandchildren; sister, Joan Hostetler; and former husband, John Berrier Sr.

DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, Columbia City, was in charge of arrangements.

Janice Sue Black

Janice Sue Black, 85, Warsaw, died Nov. 9, 2022.

She was born Oct. 18, 1937. On April 22, 1989, she married Gary Black, who preceded her in death in 2009.

Surviving are sons, Mark Poling and Steve Poling, both of Warsaw; a brother, Robert “Bob” Koon, Winchester; five grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Services were held Nov. 16 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Virginia Bockman

Virginia Faust Kiphart Bockman, 95, Warsaw, died Nov. 7, 2022.

She was born Sept. 1, 1927. On April 21, 1946, she married Robert T. Kiphart, who preceded her in death June 7, 1973. On Sept. 27, 1974, she married Ray Bockman, who preceded her in death May 6, 2004.

Surviving are sons, Steve, Jeff, Robert and Rory Kiphart, all of Warsaw, and Rodney Kiphart, Anderson; nine grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren with one on the way; 10 stepgreat-grandchildren; stepdaughters, Debra Aalbregtse, Warsaw, Sharon Thompson, Frisco, Colo., and Sandra Bockman, Cape Cod, Mass.; a sister-in-law, Jenette Bockman, North Webster; several nieces and nephews; and her sister, Eve Bevelhimer, Warsaw.

Services were held Nov. 14 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. Burial was in Mendon Cemetery, Pendleton.

H. Louise Brant

H. Louise (Garber) Brant, 96, Goshen, died Nov. 8, 2022.

She was born Jan. 2, 1926. On Oct. 8, 1949, she married Dale H. Brant. He preceded her in death Oct. 27, 1973.

Surviving are her children, Dale Bice, Syracuse, and Kevin Brant, Fort Worth, Texas; sisters, Doris Reed Cripe and Miriam Conrad, both of Goshen; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

No services are planned at this time.

Ruby K. Carpenter

Ruby K. Carpenter, 78, Goshen, died at 1:46 a.m. Nov. 7, 2022.

She was born March 19, 1944. On Nov. 13, 1965, she married Dewayne L. Carpenter Jr. He preceded her in death Nov. 19, 2015.

Surviving are sons, Tim Carpenter, Elkhart, and Mike Carpenter, Goshen; daughter, Rita Bergman, Nappanee; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Lester Nusbaum, North Carolina; and sister-in-law, Tina Nusbaum, Arizona.

Services were held Nov. 12 at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church, Goshen. Burial was in Yellow Creek Cemetery. Rieth Rohrer Ehret Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa, was in charge of arrangements.

Leon A. Churchill

Leon A. “Pete” Churchill, 51, died Nov. 4, 2022.

He was born Aug. 23, 1971.

Surviving are his children, Daniel Collins, Derrick Collins and Dacoda Churchill, all of Plymouth, and Jordan Churchill, Bremen; his mother, Sherry Barnes, Plymouth; his father, Leon Churchill, LaPorte; stepchildren, Courtney Hochstetler, Cromwell, Shania Hochstetler, Nappanee, Jessica Trout and Amanda Sobiek, both of Plymouth; a grandson; four stepgrandchildren; sisters, Shelley Beabout, Plymouth, and Kelley Churchill, Plymouth; many nieces and nephews; his ex-fiance, Dottie Collins; ex-wife, Marsha Churchill; and ex-wife, Linda Churchill.

Services were held Nov. 9 at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Baltazar Morales Cruz

Baltazar Morales Cruz, 58, Warsaw, died Nov. 5, 2022.

He was born Jan. 6, 1964. On July 26, 2014, he married Dolores Herrera Segura; she survives.

Also surviving are sons, Miguel Morales Herrera, Jannai Hernandez, Agustin Hernandez and Jefte Hernandez; and daughter, Ninsi Damariz Hernandez.

Visitation was held Nov. 9 at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw.

Phyllis A. Fox

Phyllis A. (Juday) Fox, 92, New Paris, died at 9:50 p.m. Nov. 4, 2022.

She was born Oct. 1, 1930. On March 21, 1952, she married David Owen Fox. He preceded her in death Feb. 6, 2012.

Surviving are daughters, Brenda Fox, Noblesville, and Karla Geiger, New Paris; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Miller, New Paris; brother-in-law, Don Parcell, Goshen; and a sister-inlaw, Margaret Juday, Nappanee.

Private family services will be held. Burial will be in New Paris Cemetery. Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, is in charge of arrangements.

Ruth E. Fox

Ruth E. Fox, 92, Wakarusa, died at 9:54 a.m. Nov. 6, 2022.

She was born May 18, 1930. On April 24, 1949, she married Robert E. Fox, who preceded her in death in July 2011.

She is survived by a son, Brian Fox, Wakarusa; two grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services were held Nov. 10 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa. Burial was in Olive West Cemetery, Elkhart.

Robert Paul Fretz

Robert Paul Fretz, 76, Syracuse, died at 3:24 p.m. Nov. 5, 2022.

He was born June 4, 1946.

He is survived by his companion, Crystal Marvel, Syracuse; daughters, Joddy Buck, Gilbert, Ariz., Loretta Roush, Argos, and Heather Marvel, Bremen; sons, Harold Fretz, Warsaw, Paul Edward Fretz, Kinross, Mich., and Bobby Fretz, Middlebury; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, David Fretz, Knox, Minor Fretz, South Bend, Phil Fretz, Warsaw, and Melvin Fretz, Warsaw; and his favorite dogs, Rossie and Mac.

Graveside services were held Nov. 10 at Summit Chapel Cemetery, Bourbon. Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon, was in charge of arrangements.

Harold Lee Galloway

Harold Lee Galloway, 80, rural North Webster, died at 5:43 p.m. Nov. 4, 2022.

Arrangements are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.

Joseph Justin Allen Garrison

Joseph Justin Allen Garrison, 14, South Bend, died in a car accident Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022.

He was born on March 7, 2008.

He is survived by his parents, Joseph Justin Roy Garrison and Maggie Jean Hess; and his sisters, Gabriella Garrison, Grace Shank, Harmony (Luchas Schoonover) Hill, Syracuse; and Alexis Baylis.

Funeral services were held Nov. 14, at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, Osceola. Burial was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

Warren Edward Harlan

Warren Edward Harlan, 65, Pierceton, died Nov. 4, 2022.

He was born May 8, 1957. On July 16, 1988, he married Patricia “Pat” Wilfong; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Jennifer Harlan, Candice Krieger, Becky Parrett, Hollie Learned, Crystal Rice and Cody Harlan; 21 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren

B IRTHS

Taylor Skye Yoder

Luke and Sharon (Slabach) Yoder, Shipshewana, are the parents of a daughter, Taylor Skye, born at 10:48 a.m. Nov. 5, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Jerry and Brenda Slabach. Paternal grandparents are Amos and Carolyn Yoder.

Taylor joins a brother, Bradley Quinn. Titus Jericho Mishler Cody and Holli Mishler, Nappanee, are the parents of a son, Titus Jericho,

with one on the way.

A life celebration will be held in the future. Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Christian L. Hartpence

Christian L. Hartpence, 18, LaPaz, died at 3:10 a.m. Nov. 6, 2022.

He was born Oct. 9, 2004.

Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Lisa (Giddens) and Jeff Fingerle, Lapaz; sisters, Farrah Covert, Elkhart, Luna “Sissy” Sweat, South Bend, Brooke Fingerle, Argos, Harmony Hill and Autumn Hill, both of Syracuse, Gabriella Garrison and Grace Shank, both of South Bend; brothers, Barry Hartpence, Goshen, and Brad Hartpence, Elkhart; a nephew; grandparents, Tom and Janet Zimmerman, Middlebury, and Denver and Delores Fingerle, Elkhart; biological father, Randy Hill, Etna Green; and biological mother, Maggie Hess, South Bend.

A memorial service was held Nov. 10 at Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury.

Lydia Mae Hochstetler

Lydia Mae Hochstetler, 99, Nappanee, died at 6:20 p.m. Nov. 8, 2022.

She was born July 4, 1923. On Nov. 30, 1944, she married Milo Hochstetler. He preceded her in death Dec. 7, 2001.

Surviving are her children, Jerry Hochstetler, Gary, Elizabeth Stutzman, Nappanee, Gilbert Hochstetler, Wabash, and Andrew Hochstetler, Bremen; six grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; seven greatgreat-grandchildren; and a sister, Sylvia Kohler.

Services were held Nov. 11 at the Steven Borkholder residence in Nappanee. Burial was in Weldy Cemetery, Nappanee. ThompsonLengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

Gerald Dean Hoffman

Gerald Dean Hoffman, 89, North Manchester, died Nov. 7, 2022.

He was born Dec. 24, 1932. On Sept. 30, 2005, he married Delora “Dee” Fausnight-Hapner; she survives.

He is also survived by a son, Robert Dean Hoffman, Wichita, Kan.; one grandchild; and three great-grandchildren.

Service were held Nov. 11 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Forrest V. Lewis

Forrest V. Lewis, 100, Syracuse, died Nov. 5, 2022.

He was born Aug. 31, 1922. On Dec. 23, 1948, he married Sarah Jane Nash, who preceded him in death in September 2017.

He is survived by a son, Forrest Randall “Randy” Lewis; four grandsons; and eight great-grandchildren.

Private services will be held at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Sally Ann Little

Sally Ann (Snyder) Little, 83, Silver Lake, died at 2:45 p.m. Nov. 9, 2022.

She was born July 14, 1939.

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born at 1:14 p.m. Nov. 5, 2022, at Goshen Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 0.9 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Malik Joe Yoder

Larry and Julie (Miller) Yoder, Millersburg, are the parents of a son, Malik Joe, born at 1:28 a.m. Nov. 8, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Jay and Doris Miller, Goshen. Paternal grandparents are Vernon and Rose Yoder, Millersburg.

Malik joins a sister, Natalie.

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She is survived by her significant other, Alan Baugher, Silver Lake; daughters, Lori Campbell, Akron, and Lisa Nifong, Claypool; sons, Dayton Paxton, Silver Lake; three grandsons; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sharon Campbell, Argos.

Graveside services were held Nov. 14 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Argos. Earl-Grossman Funeral Home, Argos, was in charge of arrangements.

William C. Martin

William C. Martin, 81, Wawaka, died Nov. 4, 2022.

He was born Dec. 24, 1940. On July 7, 1965, he married Beverly A. Kaser. She preceded him in death April 30, 2017.

He is survived by a daughter, Mary Martin, Auburn; and friends.

Services were held Nov. 8 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial was in Cosperville Cemetery with military graveside honors.

Deborah Sue Messier

Deborah Sue Clabaugh Messier, 55, Goshen, died Nov. 7, 2022.

She was born Sept. 26, 1967. She married Brian Messier, who survives.

Also surviving are her biological children, Lucas Saleh, New Paris, and Drenda Lengacher, Middlebury; two additional children, Anthony and Christian Saleh; six grandchildren; siblings, John “Bub” Coleman, Elkhart, Douglas Coleman, Fairmont, and Craig Coleman, Goshen; and many nieces and nephews.

A private ceremony was held with her friends and family.

Sharon Miller

Sharon Miller, 70, New Paris, died at 8:36 p.m. Nov. 5, 2022.

She was born June 23, 1952. On Aug. 4, 1973, she married Eugene D. Miller. He preceded her in death March 1, 2021.

She is survived by a son, Jeremy Miller, New Paris; daughter, Melissa Shull, Goshen; four grandchildren; parents, Jake and Barbara Stoltzfus, Goshen; brother, Harlan Stoltzfus, Goshen; and sisters, Anita Vance, Union, Mich., and Terri Yeater, Goshen.

Private family services will be held at Oakridge Cemetery at a later date. Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, is in charge of arrangements.

Larry J. Montel

Larry J. Montel, 81, Beaver Dam Lake, died Nov. 8, 2022.

He was born Nov. 28, 1940. On June 24, 1961, he married Becky Keirn; she survives.

He is also survived by a son, Jay Montel, North Manchester; daughters, Jacquelin “Jacki” Patrick and Bobbi Feldman, both of Beaver Dam, and Brenda Denney; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held Nov. 13 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester.

Betty Joyce Morris

Betty Joyce Morris, 78, North Manchester, died Nov. 4, 2022.

She was born April 28, 1944. On May 21, 1961, she married Billy Joe Morris; he survives.

She is also survived by a son, Billy Joe Morris Jr., North Manchester; daughter, Joyce Ann Zorn, North Manchester; two grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; and 11 stepgreatgrandchildren.

Services were held Nov. 9 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake.

Beverly Sue Murphy

Beverly Sue Murphy, 82, Warsaw, formerly of Akron, died at 8:27 p.m. Nov. 9, 2022.

She was born Sept. 30, 1940. On April 22, 1960, she married Paul L. Murphy, who preceded her in death in 1988.

Surviving are sons, Jeffrey P. Murphy, Warsaw, Ryan L. Murphy, Rochester, and Bryan D. Murphy, Akron;

sisters, Shirley Wine, Warsaw, and Leota Holloway, Talma; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Services were held Nov. 14 at Silver Creek Church of God, Silver Lake.

Burial was in Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake. Earl-Love Funeral Home, Akron, was in charge of arrangements.

Edward Napier

Edward Napier, 93, Pierceton, died Nov. 10, 2022.

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

Thomas L. Oswalt

Thomas L. Oswalt, 78, Warsaw, formerly of Syracuse, died Nov. 3, 2022.

He was born July 3, 1944.

He is survived by his aunt, Opal Miller; cousins; and longtime caregiver, Pat Kuhn.

A graveside service was held Nov. 12 at Syracuse Cemetery with military honors. Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, was in charge of arrangements.

Judith Ann Paseka

Judith Ann Paseka, 77, rural Albion, died at 2:35 a.m. Nov. 7, 2022.

She was born June 28, 1945.

She is survived by her companion, John Brisentine, Albion; children, Peter W. Paseka, Warsaw, Brian K. Paseka, Michelle R. Cress and Tonya A. Knowles, all of Columbia City; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; a brother, Errol Clark, North Webster; a half sister, Darlene Andrews, South Bend; a foster sister, Kathleen Fivenson, Warsaw; and her beloved dog, Tyson.

Services were held Nov. 12 at Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial was in South Whitley Cemetery.

Frank Reyna

Frank Reyna, 91, Warsaw, died Nov. 5, 2022.

He was born Oct. 5, 1931. In December 1952, he married Paulina Garay; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Rudy Reyna, Warsaw, Rosa Styles, New Jersey, Patricia LaFollette, Evansville, Annette King, Indianapolis, Linda Gelbaugh, North Webster, Tom Reyna, Katy, Ruben, Bethesda, Md., and Kendra Creighbaum, Tippecanoe; 24 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; eight greatgreat-grandchildren; siblings, Susana Beatriz Espinoza, Raymundo Reyna, Lucia Ramirez, Federico Reyna, Sofia Cano, Ricardo Reyna and Rogelio Reyna; and his fur baby, CoCo.

Services were held Nov. 10 at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw. A mass of Christian burial was held Nov. 11 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw. He was laid to rest at St. Francis Xavier, Pierceton.

Patricia Frances Rider

Patricia Frances Wessels Ness Rider, 91, Cromwell, died Nov. 6, 2022.

She was born July 1, 1931. On April 28, 1951, she married Lloyd William Ness, who preceded her in death Feb. 28, 1994. On Feb. 18, 2000, she married Paul W. Rider, who preceded her in death Feb. 11, 2021.

Surviving are her children, Jane Bauer, Jerome “Pete” Ness and Jeanna Hagen, all of Cromwell, Jackie Fries, Columbia City, Julie Leedy Mast, Goshen, Jon Ness and Jenny Smith, both of Syracuse; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A funeral mass was held Nov. 12 at St. Martin de Porres Church, Syracuse. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery, Kimmell. Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, was in charge of arrangements.

Mark Thomas Rosser

Mark Thomas Rosser, 62, New Paris, died Nov. 8, 2022.

He was born April 13, 1960.

He is survived by his mother, Margaret Rosser; his children, Kasey Canty, South Bend, and Nickolas and Knute Rosser, both of Elkhart; two

grandchildren; a sister, Diane Showers, Woolwich Township, N.J.; the mother of his children, Kathy Rosser, Elkhart; and his companion, Tonya Purcell.

Services were held Nov. 13 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. Burial will be in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, at a later date.

Doris Ann Stahly

Doris Ann Stahly, 84, Goshen, formerly of Syracuse, died Nov. 5, 2022.

She was born April 14, 1938.

She is survived by a son, Darrell Stahly, and daughter-in-law, AnnMargaret Rice, Goshen; two grandchildren; and brother, Donald Grawcock, Syracuse.

Services were held Nov. 11 at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse. Final interment took place in Syracuse Cemetery.

Allen Sutherlin

Allen Sutherlin, 70, Warsaw, died Nov. 7, 2022.

He was born July 25, 1952.

Surviving are his children, Jessica Manuel, Warsaw, Angie Lung, Fort Wayne, Janet Burke, Warsaw, and Allen Sutherlin, Clyde, Ohio; sister, Connie Slusher, Warsaw; sev-

en grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren.

A celebration of life was held Nov. 11 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. Interment will be at a later date in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton.

Stephen E. White

Stephen E. “Whitey” White, 69, North Manchester, died Nov. 6, 2022.

He was born July 11, 1953. On Sept. 7, 1974, he married Vicky Steele; she survives.

Also surviving are daughters, Amanda Sulkey and Carrie Vineyard, both of North Manchester; brothers, Jeffrey White, Nashville, Tenn., William “Bill” White, North Manchester, and Peter, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; sister, Pamela White, Rhinebeck, N.Y.; and six grandchildren.

Services were held Nov. 11 at North Manchester First Brethren Church. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, was in charge of arrangements.

Phyllis J. Wilkey

Phyllis J. Wilkey, 85, Warsaw, died Nov. 9, 2022.

She was born May 4, 1937. She is survived by a daughter,

C OUNTY R EPORT Court News

Small Claims

Kosciusko County

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

General Audit Corporation v. Joann Buchan, $843.01

McArthur Counseling Center v. April Eigsti, $456.72

Warsaw Health System LLC c/o Komyatte and Casbon PC v. Julie A. Martinez, $2,434.28

Co-Trustee John Christlieb, Family Trust Patricia Snyder and co-trustee John Christlieb Family Trust Mike Christlieb v. Lindsey Rivir, $6,250

Aegis Dental Group v. Melissa Streeter, $835.38

Civil Collections

Kosciusko County

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

OneMain Financial Group LLC v. Rebecca A. Adams, $7,478.48;v. Elizabeth Ginter, $4,690.57

Mariner Finance LLC v. Diana L. Barnhart, $2,227.69; v. Carrie A. Nelson, $1,335.46

Interra Credit Union v. David W. Bean and Emily J. Bean, $3,937.69; v. Kandice R. Ferguson, $6,351.11

Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. v. Desiree P. Bornes, $1,320.22;v. Lauren A. Cloud, $2,364.75

Glenbrook Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Alyssa K. Learned, $18,446.90; v. Dustin T. Rose, $16,799.77

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Jessica Rassi, $5,366.01

Community Wide FCU v. Jacob A. Whetstone, $4,912.65

Elkhart County

The following civil collection has been awarded in Elkhart County Circuit Court:

Mariner Finance v. Jason and Andrea Unsicker, Nappanee, $7,154.05

Evictions

The following evictions have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Windstar Park Inc. v. Trayklyn Castro and Lizbeth Navarro Robles, $1,980

Tippe River Downs v. Thomas W. Olk and Jenni L. Sutton, $3,655.44

Elkhart County

The following evictions have been awarded in Elkhart County Superior Court IV:

Sunnybrook Rentals v. Dustin Casteel and Alisha Rowe, Nap-

panee, $5,594.43; v. Tristan Elsasser, Elkhart, and Sandra Kellogg, Nappanee, $4,222.50

Mortgage Foreclosures

The following mortgage foreclosures have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Wells Fargo USA Holdings Inc. v. Theresa L. Ganger, $96,647.77

U.S. Bank National Association not in its individual capacity but solely as Legal Title Trustee for RMTP Trust, Series 2021 BKM-TT-V v. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC and Jennifer S. Webber, $68,902.50

PennyMac Loan Services LLC v. Tyler Schmucker, $91,886.16

Superior Court III

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

Failure of occupant to use safety belt — Parker T. Hatfield, Syracuse, $25; Dakotah C. Shepherd, Warsaw, $25

Learner’s permit violation — Trevor G. Dreibelbis, Bourbon, $160.50

Driving while suspended

— Jerry R. Warner, Silver Lake, $185.50; Matthew S. Hatcher, Tippecanoe, $185.50; Chad E. McPhearson, Milford, $185.50

No valid driver’s license — Jose F. Alvarado, Warsaw, $160.50; Araceli Rico, Pierceton, $160.50; Oswaldo A. Riera Rodriguez, Warsaw, $160.50; Luis A. Rivera-Perez, Warsaw, $160.50

Passing a stopped school bus — Jolene M. Jackson, Warsaw, $185.50

Speeding — Alexandria R. Wright, Warsaw, $160.50; Cody A. Walker, Syracuse, $160.50; Gail L. Mullins, Claypool, $160.50; Ann M. White, Warsaw, $160.50; Ryan A. Poulin, Nappanee, $160.50

Speeding in school zone — Melissa L. Eccles, Warsaw, $160.50

Owner allows dog to stray beyond owners premises — Cristofer C. Smiley, Warsaw, $25; Teresa L. Lambert, Silver Lake, $25

Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility

— Kyle D. Riddle, Warsaw, $185.50

Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility, no valid driver’s license — Alexander Garcia-Reyna, Warsaw, $210.50

Disregarding an official traffic control device — Latisha R. Hernandez, Warsaw, $160.50

Insufficient personal flotation devices — Christopher A. McCrum,

Cindy Elliott, Warsaw; four grandchildren; sister, Patty, Orange County, Calif.; and brother, Michael Leeth, Aurora, Ill.

A life celebration gathering was held Nov. 12 in The Taharaa Room at Noa Noa Restaurant, Warsaw. Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Paul A. Wrightsman

Paul A. Wrightsman, 82, North Manchester, died Nov. 7, 2022.

He was born Aug. 25, 1940. On April 2, 1961, he married Shirley A. Graybill. She preceded him in death Nov. 2, 2005.

He is survived by a son, Scott Wrightsman, North Manchester; daughter, Connie Jamison, Rocky Mount, Va.; sisters, Eileen Beachler, North Manchester, and Carol Grindle, Laketon; seven grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

Services were held Nov. 11 at Eel River Old German Baptist Brethren Church, Silver Lake. Burial was in Eel River Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery, Silver Lake. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, was in charge of arrangements.

Pierceton, $160.50

Operating with expired plates — Miguel G. Gonzalez, Warsaw, $160.50

Driving while suspended, disregarding an official traffic control device — Miguel A. Alvarez, Etna Green, $210.50

Marriage Licenses

Kosciusko County Bosse-Musilli

Ryan T. Bosse, 26, Warsaw, and Makayla M. Musilli, 25, Warsaw McCoy-Forks

Travis M. McCoy, 20, Warsaw, and Anne E. Forks, 20, Warsaw

Williams-Farber

Thomas A. Williams, 84, Indianapolis, and Patricia A. Farber, 74, Milford

Brown-Smith

Jordan D. Brown, 26, Winona Lake, and Nicole R. Smith, 25, Winona Lake

Marriage Dissolutions

Kosciusko County

The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts:

Davis — Kylee Davis, Warsaw, and Huntley Davis, Warsaw. Married: Oct. 3, 2015. Separated: Aug. 27, 2022. There are three minor children.

Rodriguez-Singh — Crystal Rodriguez, Warsaw, and Ranwinder Singh, Middletown, N.Y. Married: July 28, 2021. Separated: July 29, 2021. There are no minor children.

Fletcher — Eric S. Fletcher, Warsaw, and Polly L. Fletcher, Warsaw. Married: May 10, 2014. Separated: May 7, 2022. There is one minor child.

Roberts — Michelle Roberts, Silver Lake, and Terry Roberts, Silver Lake. Married: Dec. 5, 1992. Separated: Aug. 3, 2022. There are no minor children.

Elkhart County

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

Reed — Tammy Reed, Millersburg, and Mark Reed, Syracuse. No child (ren).

Bontreger-Reilly — Jacob Bontreger, Neillsville, Wisc., and Nicole Reilly, Nappanee. No child (ren).

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Art in Action —

Art history: 19th Century Impressionism

“Color is my daylong obsession, joy and torment.” — Claude Monet

This week we will continue talking about the 19th century art movements, focusing on Impressionism. Claude Monet (full name: Oscar-Claude Monet) was a French painter (18401926) who is generally credited for founding the Impressionism movement.

The philosophy of Impressionism was to express “one’s perceptions before nature, especially as applied to plein air (outdoor) landscape painting.” (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claude_Monet) Prior to Impressionism, the popular movements were Realism and Materialism, which focused on the belief that a person’s moral, intellectual and emotional being is molded by his environment.

The Impressionists rejected these academic conventions and instead focused on how to “evoke the sensations of light, color and movement.” (“Isms … Understanding Art” by Stephen Little) Monet created extensive gardens at every house he lived in because he loved to paint the French countryside and spent many hours studying and painting. Monet would paint the same scene numerous times to capture the changing light and seasons. Among the best-known examples of this are his series of paintings of the Rouen Ca-

thedral. Monet painted the cathedral more than 30 times to capture the varied impressions of light on the Gothic façade.

Some were painted in the morning sun, some in the daytime, some in the evening sun and yet another on a grey afternoon.

He painted the façade with highly texturized brushstrokes that convey atmosphere and create palpable light. One image was painted in mostly shades of green, while another was painted in mostly shades of red.

The most common color Monet used to paint the cathedral was shades of blue/gray, which is the closest to the actual color of the cathedral. Some of the paintings show more detail than others; for example, the image on the top middle is identified as Rouen Cathedral, Harmony in Blue, 1893, and shows quite a bit of the Gothic details on the cathedral.

In contrast, the image on the bottom middle, identified as the Rouen Cathedral, Red, Sunlight, 1892, uses bold strokes of paint and lighter colors that show just the basic outline, or impression, of the cathedral.

It would take extreme dedication to paint the same scene a large number of times as Monet did, and it speaks to his desire to experience the scene in every possible lighting and seasonal situation. Painting the cathedral was challenging, even for Monet, and Michael Howard

spoke about Monet’s difficulties in his book, Encyclopedia of Impressionism:

As always, the pictures gave him intense difficulties, which threw him into despair. He had vivid nightmares of the cathedral in various colors — pink, blue and yellow — falling upon him.

Monet wrote, “Things don’t advance very steadily, primarily because each day I discover something I hadn’t seen the day before. … In the end, I am trying to do the impossible.”

Monet possessed the incredible talent to capture a scene quickly and then rework the painting later in his studio and this helped him achieve incredible results. The series of paintings of the Rouen Cathedral was a testament to the talent of Monet and his desire to paint a scene in every possible lighting situation. For more information on Claude Monet, visit en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claude_ Monet.

Events

• Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery: Artist Steve Creighton will be exhibiting through Dec. 30.

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.

Otterbein Church United Women in Faith are sponsoring a euchre party at the Atwood Community Building Saturday, Nov. 19. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. and there is a $2 cover charge to play.

Area card players are encouraged to participate. Prizes for winners and light refresh-

ments. More information is available from coordinator Jane Schroeder at (574) 2676404.

Otterbein’s United Women in Faith meet monthly in the church Fellowship Hall for fellowship and education, and to provide support for church activities and area missions.

Hayes earns rank of Eagle Scout

Jackson Hayes of Syracuse has earned the Boy Scouts of America’s highest advancement award, the Eagle Scout rank.

Hayes was recognized Nov. 6 in an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony at the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Scout Lodge.

Hayes was presented by Sgt. Jastrzembski of the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department and the keynote speaker was Monica Kegerreis, assistant superintendent of Fairfield Community Schools. In attendance

were guests from as far away as Arizona and Idaho.

A member of Boy Scout Troop 728, Hayes is one of only approximately four percent of all Boy Scouts who attain the Eagle rank, according to Scoutmaster Don Curry.

Each candidate must earn 21 merit badges and successfully complete a community service project to earn his Eagle. Hayes has earned 31 merit badges, and for his service project chose to partner with the Wawasee Area

P UBLIC A UCTIONS

Johnson Building Supplies Auction

11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 17. Johnson Building Supplies, at the Hahn Auction building, 1 mile east of downtown Nappanee on US 6 to Oakland Ave., then south two blocks to 401 S. Oakland Ave.

Kim Poole Estate Auction Bidding closes Nov. 20. 1582 W. SR 114. 1965 Chevrolet truck, tractors, hunting, native American artifacts, tools, mounts. For information, call (260) 982-0238. bidmetzger.com.

Clark Auction 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21. The former property of Leland and Doris Clark, 15490 Kern Road, Mishawaka. Three miles south of downtown Mishawaka on SR 331 to Kern Road, then east 1 mile. Hahn Auctioneers.

Black Friday Auction 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25. 1582 W. SR. 114, North Manchester. Accepting consignments of construction and farm equipment, contractor and machinist tools, vintage advertising, trucks and trailers, tractors. bidmetzger.com.

Online Real Estate Auction 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 520 E. Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Ranch home on 5.64 acres with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, full finished basement, two-car attached garage and stocked pond. Open house: 5:30-6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21. Auction Manager John Burnau, (574) 376-5340. bidmetzger.com.

AYR Farms Public Auction 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at 2112 Beech Road, Nappanee. Four miles

Conservancy Foundation to build and install bee hotels to support the pollination of native habitats.

Hayes attends Fairfield Jr./Sr. High School, where he has been active on the Academic Superbowl team, Esports team, Art Honor Society, German Club and on stage in theatrical productions.

He is a senior this year and is slated to graduate with an Indiana Academic Honors Diploma in June.

west of Nappanee to Beech Road, then north 500 ft. on right side. Seller is AYR Farms, Harlan Slabaugh. Trucks, tractors, combines, hay equipment, tillage and miscellaneous. For pictures, visit auctionzip.com, ID No. 22916. LC Auctions & Real Estate, (574) 773-0222.

Online Real Estate And Personal Property Auction

6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8. 7220 W. 200S, Larwill. Two-bedroom home with 30-by-40-foot pole barn on 1.8 acres. Open house: 5:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30. bidmetzger.com.

Real Estate Auction

6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8. Atwood Community Building, 213 E. Hovey St., Atwood. 119 acres offered in 3 tracts in Prairie Township, Kosciusko County. metzgerauction.com.