the Paper - Kosciusko County Edition - November 30, 2022

Warsaw Police Department has coffee with the community

The Warsaw Police Department participated in the third annual Coffee with a Cop, presented by Starbucks, from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16. Community members were able to come share a cup of coffee with a few of their local law enforcement officers.

The event was an opportunity for the community to get to know some of the officers, ask questions and bridge the divide between the community and law enforcement.

The relationship between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve has been tested worldwide, especially in recent years. Our local officers want to eliminate any feelings of uneasiness and for the community to see them as the approachable and know there is a safe space for them to talk.

It is especially important to come together with and support our law enforcement officers in times of tragedy, hardship or uncertainty to establish a sense of togetherness. Officers of the Warsaw Police Department

were happy to attend the Coffee with a Cop event for this reason.

Five officers of the Warsaw Police Department came out to meet with the community: Captain Brad Kellar, Captain Joel Beam, Lieutenant Ryan Petty, Chris Francis

and Sam Bohnke.

The officers stated they had a lot of fun getting to engage with everyone who came. They were very appreciative of the opportunity to level with the community in a relaxed environment.

Our local officers are just as much a part of this community as we are; many people get so wrapped up in what these men and women do occupationally, they forget they are just like us at the end of the day. Events like Coffee with a Cop serve to remind everyone of our similarities and allow people of the community to make friendly connections with law enforcement.

Whitney Dunn, Starbucks manager, noted Captain Kellar was really great with the children who came in. Children are sometimes under the impression they should be afraid of law enforcement, but Kellar did his best to correct that narrative.

“We actually had some customers come in to see them before they even got here,” Dunn stated. She also estimated 15 people came into the store specifically for the event, even though it was not advertised much.

National Coffee with a Cop day is in October, but these events happen year-round at various Starbucks locations.

Dunn said the Warsaw location, 1158 Lake City Highway, hopes to do Coffee with a Cop three to four times a year now that the pandemic has subsided.

Klusman gives back to hometown community

her hometown community.

When Lauren Klusman graduated from Warsaw High School in 2012, she probably didn’t realize a decade later that she’d be making such a positive impact in the same community in which she grew up.

Following high school, the Winona Lake native attended Indiana Wesleyan University, where she double majored in graphic design and photography.

In high school, Klusman was a member of National Honor Society and played soccer and volleyball. Additionally, she was a 10-year member of 4-H, participating with the Silver Lake Rambling Farmers.

“I showed pigs for a few years, and did almost every project there was,” she said. “Being in 4-H helped shape me into who I am as an adult.”

During her college years, she had the opportunity to spend two summers as an intern at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation. It was there she developed a greater appreciation for

“I learned to love Kosciusko County,” she recalled. “I decided coming home was where I wanted to be after college.”

After graduating cum laude in 2016 from IWU, Klusman did return to Kosciusko County, putting much effort into building her photography business, an endeavor she actually started during her sophomore year of high school. For the last eight years she has continued to ply her trade behind the lens, noting she’s preserved memories for around 125 weddings.

“I’ve decided to scale back on my wedding photography and primarily focus on families and portrait sessions,” Klusman said. She noted weddings have taken up many of her weekends and evenings and she wants to use that time to focus on other things with which she’s active in the community.

Many of those activities are born from her full-time job at the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce.

Klusman started at the Chamber in March 2017 as the marketing and communications manager. Her

title has since been elevated to director of marketing and communication, and with it the scope of programs she leads and oversees.

“I was looking for a job in which I could give back to the community,” she said. “My mom’s friend saw the job opportunity at the Chamber and the rest is history.”

In her position, she “is responsible for creating, implementing

and measuring the success of marketing, communications and public relations programs that will enhance the organization’s vision.

In addition, she does photo and video work to increase visibility of Chamber members,” according to her official biography.

Klusman is responsible for creating videos promoting the Chamber and its member busi-

nesses. She also coordinates ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new businesses and plans events for Chamber members.

Additionally, Klusman is the leader of the Chamber’s Ambassador Committee, serves as co-chair of the Kosciusko Young Adult Professionals steering committee and previously served on the Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation marketing committee.

She’s is a member of the Kosciusko County Purdue Extension Board, Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County Board and Warsaw Tri Kappa.

She also enjoys volunteering for Kosciusko Senior Services by delivering mobile meals and is a member of the Kosciusko Leadership Academy. Klusman was one of the founders of The Ballroom, a pop-up art gallery featuring local artists in downtown Warsaw.

In her free time, Klusman enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She has an English cream golden retriever that she named Mackey in a nod to her love of Purdue basketball and with whom she enjoys exploring state parks. She also made a point to mention her love of buffaloes, saying her friends would be disappointed if that wasn’t highlighted in her profile.

“That started during a fourthgrade trip to Yellowstone National Park,” she said. “Ever since then, I’ve had a love for buffaloes. Friends give me photos of buffaloes all the time. In my office, I probably have more than 10 photos displayed.”

Art history: Modernism/Cubism

This week, we will talk about Pablo Picasso and Cubism within the Modernism art movement. These areas of art have detractors who look at these works with disparagement and supporters who feel these were new breakthrough techniques that gave art new life.

I find it more difficult to appreciate this style of art unless I am able to see the artist has also created work that fits my love of realism and natural beauty. I have come to accept work by Picasso but it took a bit for me to learn what he intended to accomplish with his radically different approach to art.

His artwork consists of single paintings with multiple viewpoints. What was the object of such a painting? The artwork is “conveying an object’s existence in time and space, representing the object from different vantages … asking the questions: What is art? And: What does art represent?” (“Isms … Understanding Art” by Stephen Little).

Did he create different vantages to encourage the viewer to question art as they knew it?

I think the answer is yes. Cubism was regarded as the most important Modernism movement because of the way the artists created such radical and unexpected works that questioned whether art should explore the nature of representation.

In viewing Picasso’s artwork accompanying this week’s column, “Carafe, Jug and Fruit Bowl, 1909, Pablo Picasso,” the first thing the viewer notices is

that this is not a simple or naturalistic painting. It is immediately complex and the viewer is forced to question how this functions as a work of art.

I look at this painting and am immediately intrigued. I find myself trying to identify the different vantages and exploring the relation between the objects in the painting and what they represent.

The carafe, jug and fruit bowl are not on the same plane or same vantage point, yet there is tension in the image. The fruit bowl appears to be closest to the viewer and seems to be sitting in a cavernous area surrounded by various shapes with differing angles.

It appears the fruit bowl is the main element in the painting and is being viewed from the front. The carafe appears to be larger than the fruit bowl, even though it is further back in the painting and we are seeing it from a slight side view and looking up at it. The juxtaposition between the elements creates a push and pull that is palpable to the viewer.

The jug is much smaller proportionally than the fruit bowl, which makes it appear further back in the painting. The jug appears to be tilted on its side because much of the mouth of the jug is visible and this would not be the case if the jug were sitting upright.

How does the viewer reconcile this painting? I have found I can appreciate what Picasso was trying to do — present objects from different angles and vantages to make a statement about the current state of the art world — without necessarily appreciating

Nappanee Legion hosting Friday dinners for public

American Legion Post 154, 201 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee, hosts dine-in and carry-out dinners for the public at a reasonable cost (usually $7 to $9) from 5-7 p.m. (or until sold out) every Friday. All dinners include sides, coffee and dessert.

The entrees for December are:

• Dec. 2, Swiss steak. Sponsored by Sons of the American Legion.

• Dec. 9, beef and noodles. Sponsored by the American Legion.

• Dec. 16, chicken and noodles. Sponsored by American Legion Riders.

• Dec. 23, TBA. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary.

• Dec. 30, TBA. Sponsored by

the American Legion.

Proceeds from the dinners go to the various American Legion organizations for charitable work in the community and support for veterans.

For more information, call (574) 773-7686.

the painting itself.

Picasso was obviously an extremely gifted artist who chose to use his platform and fame to challenge the art norms of the time, and the constant challenges to art conventions are what brought new and exciting changes.

So, in this way, I can respect and appreciate the fact that Picasso took chances with his art to advance the field of art. For more information on Picasso, visit en.wikipedia.org/wiki/pablo_picasso.

We will be starting a new series soon for you to enjoy.

EVENTS:

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

To exhibit at Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery, contact Darla McCammon, curator, at (574) 5274044 (leave a message) or mcdar7@gmail.com.

If you would like to offer someone out of the area a free email subscription to this weekly column, send a request including the email address to mcdar7@ gmail.com.

Auditions to be held Dec. 10 for Wagon Wheel Junior Winter Musical

The Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts announces auditions for youth/teens for its upcoming Wagon Wheel Junior Winter Musical (title to be announced after auditions).

Auditions will be held Saturday, Dec. 10. Children ages 9-11 will audition at 10 a.m.; children 12-18 at 11:30 a.m.

Auditions will be held in the theater lobby at the Wagon Wheel Theatre, 2515 E. Center St.

Those auditioning do not need to prepare anything. Wagon Wheel Center staff will teach those auditioning a short part of a song. Those auditioning are asked to arrive early to fill out an audition form.

Rehearsals will be held from Thursday, Jan. 19, to Thursday, Feb. 2, every weekday after school, typically from 5-8:30 p.m.,

and all day on weekends.

Performances will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, and Saturday, Feb. 4; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5.

Due to the time constraints of putting up this production, Wagon Wheel Center will not be able to accommodate multiple conflicts.

• Mandatory rehearsals are Thursday and Friday, Jan. 1920; and Tech Week, Monday through Thursday, Jan. 30 to Feb. 2. Performance days are mandatory.

For more information, visit wagonwheelcenter.org or email wagonwheeljr.kids@gmail.com.

The Wagon Wheel Theatre is dedicated to practicing inclusive, diverse and nontraditional casting. All youth from the greater Warsaw area and beyond are encouraged to attend.

Good Neighbors

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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

Free kitten

Good neighbors: Free to forever home, beautiful black and gray, long-haired, female kitten. Call (574) 491-4609. Leave a message if no answer.

New questions

Old postcards — Is there anyone who

appraises old postcards (dated 1922-1940) or is interested in the cards? Reply through this column. — A reader

Older vehicle — Does any good neighbor have an older SUV-type vehicle? I wrecked mine and can’t afford a new one. Call (574) 528-1499.

Chest freezer/games — Does anyone know if someone recharges chest freezers? Also, does anyone have old or new games you no longer want? Call (574) 248-2597, ext. 1.

Windmill Winter Wonderland at The Mid-America Windmill Museum

The 18th annual Windmill Winter Wonderland at The MidAmerica Windmill Museum will be 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Dec. 2-4 and 9-11, at 732 S. Allen Chapel Road, Kendallville.

“There are 21 towers decorated with more than 200 strands of lights,” said Pam Younce, head of the display. “It took us seven Saturdays and 15 to 20 volunteers to set up this year.”

The museum adorns 20 acres of land, windmills and water tanks with strand light displays, more than 500 luminaries and other festive decorations each year. These displays can be seen on a self-guided walking tour of the property.

Some prospective favorite displays this year are a gingerbread barn, a tree in sync with music and the absolutely enormous

Bethlehem display.

The Bethlehem display was noted as one of the largest displays that will be up this year. It is 47 feet long and 17 feet high, illuminated by LED lights. The display is composed of 26 separate pieces, a few being a camel, an angel, a donkey and the central characters of the Nativity.

There will also be a live Nativity on Saturday, Dec. 3 and 10.

After a year of meticulous planning, Yonce expressed her excitement for the coming weekends, stating, “Every month there is something to do. I’m making arrangements throughout the year. I’m just so excited to light it and let everyone see it.”

The wonderland festivities don’t stop there. Visitors can catch a break from the cold inside Baker Hall, where there

will be music, various craft vendors, light refreshments, hot chocolate and cookies.

There will be multiple fundraising raffles going on as well; $5 for one ticket or five tickets for $20 will give you a chance to win either $1,000, $500 or $250. There will be a raffle for gift cards and Bibles. Four bikes — one large, two medium and one small — will also be up for grabs in another drawing.

All drawings will be done between 7-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11. You do not need to be present to win.

The event is family friendly and all are welcome; ages 12 and under receive free admission, a goodie bag from Santa and they may be entered into a raffle drawing for one of three bikes.

Admission for ages 13 and up is $5 per person.

Editor’s

Syracuse Community Center to host Breakfast with Santa

Santa is starting to make his annual visits to area communities, seeing what children have on their wish lists and double checking his naughty and nice list.

Kids of all ages can enjoy Breakfast with Santa from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Syracuse Community Center, 1013 Long Drive, Syracuse.

Admission is free for children and $5 for adults.

Join Santa for a pancake and sausage breakfast made by members of the Wawasee Kiwanis Club. After breakfast, the kids can visit with Santa and have their picture taken by volunteers from the

Knights of Columbus Council 6323.

There will also be an opportunity to make a craft with helpers from Lakeland Youth Center and the Syracuse Public Library, listen to the Wawasee High School Christmas Band and visit the SyracuseWawasee Historical Museum to make some reindeer food. It’s said a sprinkling of this magical treat on the front yard ensures the reindeer get to everyone’s house Christmas Eve.

Members of Boy Scout Troop 728 will also be on hand with cookies and milk.

Neighborhood Fresh is providing the food for the event.

Make a difference by donating winter warmth filled bags

Each December, United Way volunteers fill bags with scarves, hats, gloves, lip balm, underwear and socks for children in the community. Bags are then delivered to area schools to be given out to those kids most in need.

Community members can register to reserve their bags to fill at uwwk.org/event/winterwarmth-bags. Bags need to be filled and delivered to the United Way office in Warsaw by Wednesday, Dec. 14, or to the WCCS Superintendent’s Office in Columbia City by Thursday, Dec. 15.

“Sometimes, it can be easy

to overlook the obvious. Winter gets very cold in Indiana,” said Darren Bickel, president of United Way. “Every morning thousands of children stand at a bus stop or walk to school. United Way wants to make sure those mornings are just a little bit warmer.”

United Way’s Fill-It-Up initiatives are an ongoing way for community members to contribute much-needed items to children in need. Fill-It-Up initiatives collect school supplies, winter gear and comfort items for children in crisis.

Choral program and ‘Messiah’ sing-along to be held Dec. 11

A festive “Christmas in the Village” holiday choral concert will be held with duplicate performances at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, in the Winona Heritage Room, 901 Park Ave., Winona Lake.

Directed by Dr. Ardis Faber, the program will feature numbers by the Classic Arts Programs Community Chorale, Youth Chorale and Bremen Children’s Choir, the Grace College Lancer Chorus, players from the Wagon Wheel Symphony of the Lakes and Brothers in Harmony men’s chorus.

A special feature will be a ‘Mes-

siah Singalong,’ where selections from the Christmas portion of Handel’s oratorio ‘Messiah’ will be performed by soloists Cassandra Petrie and Landon Staley and symphony players, with the audience invited to sing along on five of the choruses: “And the Glory of the Lord,” “O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings,” “For Unto Us a Child is Born,” “Glory to God” and “Hallelujah.” Audience members are invited to bring their own scores or use the scores available at the concert.

Lori Widman, chair of the Classic Arts Programs, said, “This program should be a wonderful way

to prepare us for the Christmas season. We are especially excited about the ‘Messiah Singalong,’ since this audience participation feature was last included in December of 2008.”

Tickets for both concerts are $10 for adults and $7 for senior citizens, children and college and grad students. Tickets may be purchased online at classicartsprograms.com/tickets or at the door.

“Christmas in the Village” is jointly sponsored by Grace College, Classic Arts Program, the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts and the Village at Winona.

Manchester University hosts joyful ‘In the Garden’ exhibit through April 7

A jubilant exhibit at Manchester University invites visitors to join Ejenobo Oke in her garden of art.

“In the Garden” is showing through April 7 in Gallery G on the second floor of the Jo Young Switzer Center on the North Manchester campus.

“If you’ve ever seen my flower gardens, you would understand the word ‘chaos.’ I am terrible at planning layouts, deciding which plants go where. Height, texture, color, direct sun, partial shade — I understand these are things to consider, but things get away from me,” she said.

“In this body of work, I chose to revel in those feelings about the gardens that I love so much. It is not a cohesive, well planned out, powerful collection of art to be analyzed and pored over. Rather, like my gardens, the works are the bits and pieces, the plants and characters that fascinate and comfort me,” Oke said. “I get caught up in the escape, the joy, the quiet peace when I can just be

present in those garden spaces.

From the realistic to the fantastical, her imagination and love for the garden come together in this exhibit.

Oke is a fiber artist and associate professor of art at Manchester. Her works range from loom-controlled weavings to batik quilts to sculptures that incorporate ceramics, paper, felt and basketry materials.

A Nigerian-American, Oke received her B.A. in art from Manchester in 1997 and her master

of fine arts in visual studies from Norfolk State University and Old Dominion University in 2001.

She returned to Manchester in 2006 and currently teaches courses in studio art and art history. Oke also served as the director of galleries at Manchester for more than 10 years.

In North Manchester and Fort Wayne, Manchester provides vibrant and transformative student experiences. Learn more at manchester.edu/about-manchester.

Nappanee Miracles on

Main and Market Streets

‘Miracles on Main and Market’ kicks off Christmas season in Nappanee

Nappanee’s annual holiday season tradition, the Miracles at Main and Market parade, will once again take to the streets of Nappanee Saturday, Dec. 3.

Lineup for the parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Nappanee Elementary School, 755 E. Van Buren St., from which the procession will step off at 7 p.m.

This year’s parade route has been changed from previous years. It will exit the school parking lot and travel south on Jackson Street, from which it will turn west onto Market Street (US 6). It will continue on Market Street through the town square before turning south onto South Nappanee Street, where the parade will terminate on the west side of the fire station and town hall.

At the conclusion of the parade, everyone is invited to come to the

downtown pavilion, located on the southwest corner of Market and Clark streets. Everyone will be given a candle to hold prior to the singing of “Silent Night” at approximately 7:40 p.m. Additionally, Nappanee Mayor Phil Jenkins will read the Christmas story and the official lighting of the city’s Christmas tree will occur.

There will be a live nativity scene at the pavilion. Additional entertainment will be provided, along with a free snack of cookies and hot chocolate.

“Come out to Nappanee and enjoy an evening of fun, fellowship and our lighted parade,” said Jeff Kitson, executive director of the Nappanee Chamber of Commerce. “It will be an outstanding evening for you and your families.”

For further information, email mmmparade@gmail.com or visit mmmparade.com.

Nappanee Miracles

on Main and Market Streets

Show customers you value them this holiday season

(StatePoint) When it comes to customer retention, 82% will take their business elsewhere simply because they don’t think you care, according to a survey by The Rockefeller Corporation. Don’t leave your current and prospective clients feeling down in the dumps. Here are a few tips to spread holiday cheer and show them how much you appreciate them all year.

Cut The Sales Talk

Holiday greetings should be about thankfulness and appreciation – so leave the sales pitches for another day. Instead, use your holiday greetings to build meaningful connections and foster personal relationships. Incorporate messages that focus on how much you truly value their partnership and connection, not their money.

Make It Personalized

Rather than sending the same gift or greeting to every client, make your messages more impactful with unexpected levels of personalization. This can be as simple as addressing your clients by their names or including small gifts or exclusive offers you know they’d enjoy. Showing

them you listen to their preferences or remember individual interactions provides an extra touch of thoughtfulness.

Also, check out exceptional subscription-based services. American Greetings, for example, offers a plethora of personal, creative ways to send messages with SmashUps and Creatacard — and you can even add a gift card to these special greetings.

SmashUps are highly personalized, smile-inducing shareable videos that can be personalized in a variety of ways, including adding their name or a message right into the audio and graphics. With tons of holiday themes, messages from celebrities and more, they’re sure to entertain, surprise and delight your clients. Additionally, with SmashUps you can schedule delivery ahead of time to stay on track with deadlines and reduce the “out of office” emails around the holidays.

For a more modern twist on a classic holiday tradition, Creatacard is a new, personalized virtual greeting card that includes the most-loved features of paper cards. Unlike eCards,

Creatacards are designed to “virtually” look and feel like traditional cards: they arrive in a virtual envelope that opens; feature folded or flat designs that open or flip over like a paper card; but also include unique digital features such as animation, video or music. In just a few easy steps, you can create, personalize, and even sign your favorite digital cards.

Avoid Holiday-Specific

Messages

With an abundance of different cultures and traditions around the world, not everyone celebrates the same holidays. When creating your holiday greeting recipient list, make sure your messaging is appropriate for your client – or to be safe, use more generic and inclusive sayings such as, “Happy Holidays,” “Season’s Greetings” or “Warm Wishes.”

Send A Custom Gift Package

If you’re a more traditional company, embrace your roots and in addition to your digital greetings, send a physical gift package to your customers and prospects. Receiving a gift filled with branded items, a bottle of

wine or spirits, assorted baked goods, or gift certificates can really showcase how much you care about them.

Don’t Forget The Assistants Consider sending cards to your main contact’s assistants, partners or other critical team members. A little can go a long way when showing your appreciation to every integral team member of their business – from the assistant to the CEO.

Sending holiday greetings is a smart way to keep your business top of mind before employees go on vacations around that time of year. Companies can get in the groove of sending out the same messages year after year, or get busy with other work, which can lead to pressed time and less ingenuity. Get inspired this holiday season with more creative, personal ways to show customers and prospects you care.

FAIRFIELD LADY FALCONS 2022-2023 SCHEDULE

DATE OPPONENT EASTERN TIME

Nov. 1 Jimtown 3A W 55-30

Nov. 5 at Northfield 1A W 65-21

Nov. 8 at Wawasee 3A W 53-24

Nov. 12 Goshen 4A W 47-18

Nov. 17 at Churubusco 2A Š W 60-24

Nov. 19 at Columbia City 4A L 46-51

Nov. 26 N Concord 4A 10:00 am tourney

Nov. 26 at Northridge 4A 4:30 pm tourney

Nov. 29 Angola 3A Š 7:30 pm

Dec. 3 at Prairie Heights 2A Š 7:30 pm

Dec. 9 Lakeland 3A Š 7:30 pm

Dec. 13 at Fremont 2A Š 7:30 pm

Dec. 17 Fort Wayne Snider 4A 1:30 pm

Dec. 20 NorthWood 3A 7:30 pm

Jan. 3 Garrett 3A Š 7:30 pm

Jan. 6 at Eastside 2A Š 6:00 pm

Jan. 10 at Prairie Heights 2A 6:00 pm tourney

Jan. 17 at Central Noble 2A Š 7:30 pm

Jan. 20 at Westview 2A Š 6:00 pm

Jan. 23 at Bethany Christian 1A 7:30 pm

Jan. 27 West Noble 3A Š 7:30 pm

Š NORTHEAST CORNER CONFERENCE GAME

COACH: Brodie Garber, 157-88 in 11th year at school

DATE OPPONENT EASTERN TIME

Nov. 22 at Wawasee 3A 7:45 pm

Nov. 26 Goshen 4A 7:30 pm

Dec. 2 Prairie Heights 2A Š 7:30 pm

Dec. 6 at Lakeland 3A Š 7:30 pm

Dec. 10 NorthWood 3A 7:30 pm

Dec. 17 at Jimtown 3A 7:30 pm

Dec. 30 N Fort Wayne Wayne 4A 11:30 am tourney

Dec. 30 N Fort Wayne North 4A 4:30 pm tourney

Jan. 6 at Eastside 2A Š 7:30 pm

Jan. 10 at Prairie Heights 2A 7:30 pm tourney

Jan. 20 at Westview 2A Š 7:30 pm

Jan. 24 at Mishawaka 4A 7:30 pm

Jan. 27 West Noble 3A Š 7:30 pm

Jan. 28 at Angola 3A Š 7:30 pm

Feb. 2 Garrett 3A Š 7:30 pm

Feb. 7 at Bethany Christian 1A 7:30 pm

Feb. 10 Fremont 2A Š 7:30 pm

Feb. 11 at Elkhart Christian 1A 7:30 pm

Feb. 17 Churubusco 2A Š 7:30 pm

Feb. 21 Northridge 4A 7:30 pm

Feb. 24 at Central Noble 2A Š 7:30 pm

Š NORTHEAST CORNER

DATE OPPONENT EASTERN TIME

Nov. 3 at Bremen 3A W 68-32

Nov. 5 at South Bend St. Joseph 3A W 58-49

Nov. 8 Culver Academy 3A W 42-33

Nov. 10 at Warsaw 4A L 36-72

Nov. 12 at Northwestern 3A L 50-59

Nov. 15 NorthWood 3A W 55-47

Nov. 19 at John Glenn 3A W 48-31

Nov. 22 at Maconaquah 3A Š 7:45 pm

Dec. 1 Plymouth 4A 7:45 pm

Dec. 3 Wabash 2A Š 7:45 pm

Dec. 7 Triton 1A 7:45 pm

Dec. 9 North Miami 2A Š 7:45 pm

Dec. 15 Winamac 2A 7:45 pm

Dec. 17 at Whitko 2A Š 6:30 pm

Dec. 29 N West Noble 3A 12:00 pm tournament

Dec. 29 N Fort Wayne Northrop 4A 6:30 pm tournament

Jan. 5 at Northfield 1A Š 7:45 pm

Jan. 14 Rochester 3A Š 7:45 pm

Jan. 17 Peru 3A Š 7:45 pm

Jan. 21 at Southwood 1A Š 7:45 pm

Jan. 24 at Wawasee 3A 7:45 pm

Jan. 26 Manchester 2A Š 7:45 pm

RIVERS CONFERENCE GAME

Chris Kindig, 199-88 in 13th year at school

20 Southwood 1A Š 7:45 pm

Jan. 27 at Manchester 2A Š 7:45 pm

Feb. 2 Wabash 2A Š 7:45 pm

Feb. 4 Maconaquah 3A Š 2:30 pm

Feb. 10 at North Miami 2A Š 7:45 pm

Feb. 14 at NorthWood 3A 7:45 pm

Feb. 17 at Triton 1A 7:30 pm

Feb. 21 at Warsaw 4A 7:45 pm

Feb. 24 Mishawaka Marian 3A 7:30 pm

Š THREE RIVERS CONFERENCE GAME

Coach: Joe Luce, 0-0 in 1st year at school, 338-145 in 21st year overall

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Dec. 3 N Beech Grove 3A 11:30 am Brownsburg Dec. 8 Westview 2A 7:45 pm

Dec. 10 at Fairfield 3A 7:30 pm

Dec. 13 at Jimtown 3A 7:30 pm Dec. 16 at Plymouth 4A Š 7:45 pm

Dec. 30 N North Daviess 3A 10:00 am tournament

Jan. 3 Columbia City 4A 7:45 pm

Jan. 6 Wawasee 3A Š 7:45 pm

Jan. 13 at Northridge 4A Š 7:45 pm

Jan. 17 at South Bend St. Joseph 3A 7:30 pm

Jan. 20 Goshen 4A Š 7:45 pm

Jan. 27 at Warsaw 4A Š 7:45 pm

Feb. 2 Concord 4A Š 7:45 pm

Feb. 7 at West Noble 3A 7:30 pm

Feb. 10 at Mishawaka 4A Š 7:45 pm

Feb. 14 Tippecanoe Valley 3A 7:45 pm

Feb. 17 Elkhart Christian 1A 7:45 pm

Feb. 18 South Bend Washington 3A 7:45 pm

Feb. 24 at Elkhart 4A 7:30 pm

Š NORTHERN LAKES CONFERENCE GAME

COACH: Aaron Wolfe, 253-108 in 16th year at school

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DATE OPPONENT EASTERN TIME

Nov. 11 West Noble 3A W 48-35

Nov. 12 Rochester 3A W 35-20

Nov. 15 at Tippecanoe Valley 3A L 47-55

Nov. 22 at Triton 1A L 40-41

Nov. 29 Warsaw 4A Š 7:45 pm

Dec. 2 at Concord 4A Š 7:45 pm

Dec. 3 at Jimtown 3A 7:30 pm

Dec. 6 at South Bend St. Joseph 3A 7:30 pm

Dec. 9 Mishawaka 4A Š 7:45 pm

Dec. 13 at Bremen 3A 7:30 pm

Dec. 17 Plymouth 4A Š 7:45 pm

Dec. 20 at Fairfield 3A 7:30 pm

Dec. 29 N Northridge Tournament TBA thru Dec. 29

Jan. 3 at John Glenn 3A 7:45 pm

Jan. 7 at Wawasee 3A Š 7:45 pm

Jan. 10 Penn 4A 1:30 pm

Jan. 14 Northridge 4A Š 7:45 pm

Jan. 17 Mishawaka Marian 3A 7:45 pm

Jan. 21 at Goshen 4A Š 7:45 pm

Jan. 24 at South Bend Riley 4A 7:30 pm

Š NORTHERN LAKES CONFERENCE GAME

COACH: Taylor Burkhart, 2-2 in 1st year at school

Megan Yoder, Callie Johnson, Kailey Martin.

(Left to Right): Coach Burkhart, Coach Andrews, Karis Bennett, Claire Payne, Brooklynn Redd, Coach Groom, Coach Zercher.

VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM — Front Row: Sam Sheets, Aaron Wolfe, Ethan Wolfe, Cade Brenner, J.J. Payne, Tyler Raasch, Ian Raasch, Seth Russell, Brock Bontrager, Phil Lechlitner, Zac Lechlitner.

Row: Xavier Uhlmann, Spencer Culp, Jakyah Qaiyim, Owen Roeder, Keegin Stats, Camden Ransberger, Garret Fear, Grant Miller, Jack Zercher, Matt Landis, Chad Sellers, Chase Holcomb.

Salvation Army holds its annual Bell Ringing Drawing

The Salvation Army recently held its annual Bell Ringing Drawing at the Kosciusko County Foundation.

The Kosciusko County Shrine, Warsaw Breakfast Op-

timists, Warsaw Rotary Club, Lake City Lions Club and the Warsaw Kiwanis Club participated in the drawing. These clubs have rung bells on the Saturdays between Thanksgiv-

ing and Christmas for many years.

Other groups and individuals are encouraged to sign up for bell ringing by going to registertoring.com.

Warsaw native travels the world in service to his country

Warsaw native Richard Dobbins was born Jan. 18, 1929. He attended Warsaw schools, graduating from Warsaw High School in May 1947. In February 1949 he enlisted in the U.S. Army.

After basic training at Camp Breckinridge, Ky., and Leadership School at Fort Knox, Ky., he was assigned as an administrative specialist to the G-1 Section Post Headquarters, Fort Bliss, Texas.

Dobbins volunteered for overseas duty in 1950 and was assigned to the S-1 Section, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, Bamberg, Germany, in August 1950. In November, he and his unit were transferred to Fort Riley, Kan.

He entered the attaché system in February 1957. After attending the U.S. Army Strategic Intelligence School, he served as an attaché specialist in the Office of the Army Attaché, Moscow, USSR. When his assignment was completed in May 1960, he returned to the United States and worked on special projects in the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Department of the Army, and attended U.S. Army Strategic Intelligence for the second time, preparing for his next attaché assignment in Hong Kong, in February 1961.

He was appointed an attaché warrant officer in December 1961 and was directly transferred from Hong Kong to the office of the Army Attaché, Katmandu, Nepal, as the administrative officer.

He married the former Laura Frances Fyffe of Ottowa, Canada. They resided in Riverside Estates, Alexandria, Va., and had one son who was born on Clark Air Base, Republic of the Philippines, in June 1962.

When Dobbins returned to the U.S. in February 1964, he attended a short Spanish course in Attaché, Quito, Ecuador.

He returned to the U.S. in December 1966 and attended the Military Affairs Institute in preparation for an assignment in Khartoum, Sudan, as assistant Army attaché and administrative officer. Shortly after arriving in Khartoum, the Sudanese Government severed diplomatic relations with the U.S., but Dobbins remained in Sudan until November 1967. He closed the defense attaché office and went to Amman, Jordan.

He returned to the U.S. and attended the Counterintelligence Course at Fort Holabird, Md., in June 1969 and after graduation was assigned as special agent in charge of the Mason City resident office, 113th Military Intelligence

Group, Mason City, Iowa.

In 1971 he returned to the attaché system and attended the Attaché Staff Operations Course and after graduation was assigned to the Defense Attaché Office, Rangoon, Burma.

After completing his assignment in Burma he was assigned to the Defense Attaché Office Manila, Republic of the Philippines. His eight assignments in the attaché system have brought him in close daily contact with local nationals, third country nationals and State Department personnel.

From October 1976 he served as an instructor of the Attaché Staff Operations Course at the Defense Intelligence School in Washington, D.C. He retired from the Army on May 1, 1979, after serving 30 years, 2 months and 28 days. After retiring from the Army, he returned to Warsaw.

Holiday Remembrance Services set for Dec. 3

The staff of Titus Funeral Home is preparing for their seventh annual Holiday Remembrance Service at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Titus Funeral Home in Warsaw or at 2 p.m. at Owen Family Funeral Home in Syracuse.

Held by the funeral home on the first Saturday of December, the event serves as a time for those who have lost a loved one or loved ones to gather in their memory.

This year’s remembrance service will feature Pastor Mike Beezley, who will lead those in attendance through music and thoughtful, reflective words.

“For those who have lost a loved one, the holidays can be difficult. For those grieving, what used to be a joyous, festive and happy time may now be extremely trying,”

said Cory Benz, owner and funeral director of Titus Funeral Home.

“We welcome you to join us for this special, thoughtful service of remembrance. No matter which local funeral home may have served your family, all who grieve are invited to attend.”

Each year the funeral home’s service is centered around a unique theme. Families in attendance will receive a memorial ornament that matches the year’s theme.

Although the event is free, a reservation is required. Please call Titus Funeral Home at (574) 267-3104 or Owen Family Funeral Home at (574) 457-4002 to reserve seats and record whom your family will be remembering this holiday season.

Stone’s Trace Historical Society presents Vintage Christmas

Stone’s Trace Historical Society will be hosting a Vintage Christmas event 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at 5111 US 33, Ligonier, near the intersection of US 33 and SR 5.

Join Saint Nicholas and the Richard Stone Family for an

1830s Christmas with wagon rides, treats for the kids, hot chocolate, hot cider and cookies. This event is free to the public.

For more information, contact President Jim Hossler at (574) 529-3693.

Lake City Bank announces promotions of Howell and Bell

Lake City Bank recently announced two promotions.

Jillian M. Howell has been promoted to commercial documentation officer.

In her new position, Howell is responsible for assisting commercial banking officers in the preparation of loan and collateral documentation. She has been with the bank for 11 years.

Howell volunteers with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, Junior Achievement and United Way.

Jordan M. Bell has been promoted to assistant vice president, technology systems officer and manager.

In his new position, Bell is responsible for the maintenance

and operation of the bank’s information technology infrastructure products and manages the technology services systems administration team. He has been with the bank for 10 years.

Lake City Bank, a $6.3 billion bank headquartered in Warsaw, is the eighth largest bank headquartered in the state, and the largest bank 100% invested in Indiana. Lake City Bank operates 52 branch offices in northern and central Indiana, delivering technology-driven solutions in a clientcentric way to individuals and businesses. The bank is the single bank subsidiary of Lakeland Financial Corporation.

For more information, visit lakecitybank.com.

O BITUARIES

Anita Cassidy

Anita Cassidy, 84, Ligonier, died Nov. 21, 2022.

She was born Nov. 5, 1938. On March 5, 1961, she married James Alan Cassidy. He preceded her in death June 19, 2012.

Surviving are daughters, Jeanne Bailey, North Carolina, and Barbara Mazzolini; two grandchildren; siblings, David W. Alles, Ligonier, Catherine Alles Muesing, Greenwood, Lisa Janes, Syracuse, and Thomas E. Janes, Ligonier; brother-in-law, Glen Hicks, Syracuse; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

In keeping with Anita’s wishes, no public visitation or services are planned. Cremation will take place and Anita’s ashes will be laid to rest with her husband James at Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier.

Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, was in charge of arrangements.

Linda Kay Cripe

Linda Kay Cripe, 76, Claypool, died Nov. 18, 2022.

She was born Dec. 9, 1945. On June 5, 1964, she married David L. Cripe; he survives.

Also surviving are sons, Jeff Cripe, Warsaw, and Greg Cripe, Noblesville; daughter, Victoria Cornell, Pierceton; nine grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; brother, Larry Coble, Warsaw; and sister, Joyce Hicks, Pierceton.

Visitation was held Nov. 26 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Jeffery Allan Day

Jeffery Allan Day, 48, Etna Green, died Nov. 18, 2022.

He was born Aug. 30, 1974.

He is survived by his wife, Amber Chesterfield, Etna Green; sons, Camron Day, Milton, Fla., Brayden Day, Jay, Fla., and Laikyn Day, Etna Green; daughters, Adalyn Day and Kielynn Day, both of Etna Green; mother, Anna Currie, Knox; sister, Cassandra Medor, Pensacola, Fla.; and brothers, Larry Day, Milton, Fla., Michael Day, Milwaukee, Wis., Brian Day, Pensacola, Fla., Eric Day, Montgomery, Ala., and Greg Day, Florida.

Visitation was held Nov. 25 at Braman & Son Memorial Chapel, Knox.

Lowell B. Dobbs

Lowell Blanchard Dobbs, 80, Warsaw, died Nov. 21, 2022.

He was born April 12, 1942. He married Betty Hapner, who survives.

He is also survived by a daughter, Loranna Goble, Pierceton; stepson, Richard Fireline Jr., Goshen; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sister, Vella Carender.

Services were held Nov. 23 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw. Graveside service was held Nov. 25 at Sherd-Dobbs Hollar Cemetery, Kentucky.

Leland D. Farringer

Leland Dwight Farringer, 95, North Manchester, died Nov. 7, 2022.

He was born May 18, 1927. On Aug. 29, 1950, he married Helen Halladay, who preceded him in death.

Surviving are sons, Steven Farringer, Columbia City, and Bruce Farringer, Reno, Nev.; daughter, Susan Widick, Evansville; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Timbercrest Chapel, 2201 East St., North Manchester, with calling beginning at 1 p.m. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, is in charge of arrangements.

Garnette Franklin

Garnette “Sue” Franklin, 70, Ligonier, died Nov. 22, 2022.

She was born May 5, 1952. On Sept. 26, 1970, she married Earle Andrew Franklin; he survives.

She is also survived by a daughter, Monica Sue Baker; son, James R. Franklin; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Roberta “Bobbi” Hume.

Services were held Nov. 29 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial was in Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier.

Curtis Hartbarger

Curtis Hartbarger, 75, Warsaw, died Nov. 20, 2022.

He was born April 30, 1947.

Surviving are his children, Teresa Rock, Tippecanoe, Johnny Hartbarger, Rochester, and Ricky Hartbarger, Tippecanoe; three grandchildren; brothers, Kernie Rowe, North Manchester, and Frank Hartbarger, Osceola; and his children’s mother, Ruth

Truman, Beaver Dam Lake.

A private family funeral service has been planned. Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon, is in charge of arrangements.

Ruth Ann Hazel

Ruth Ann Hazel, 80, Warsaw, died Nov. 21, 2022.

She was born Oct. 30, 1942. On May 31, 1995, she married Dennis M. Hazel. He preceded her in death Feb. 19, 2016.

Surviving are her children, Mitch Feldman, Tracy Feldman and Tina Pawlak; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

Per her wishes, a private graveside service will be held at Grace Lawn Cemetery, Middlebury. Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Steven A. Hochstetler

Steven A. Hochstetler, 75, Milford, died at 10 a.m. Nov. 17, 2022.

He was born Dec. 28, 1946. On Sept. 29, 1990, he married Cheryl A. Bollenbacher; she survives.

He is also survived by a son, Jason Bollenbacher, Wakarusa; three grandchildren; and a sister, Vicki O’Connell, Fort Wayne.

Services were held Nov. 26 at Nappanee Missionary Church Chapel. Burial was in South Union Cemetery. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

Laura Jean Huff

Laura Jean Huff, 52, Noble County, died Nov. 21, 2022.

She was born Jan. 31, 1970.

Surviving are her children, Megan Berkes-Myers, Indianapolis, Alexandra Berkes, Elkhart, Lucas Berkes, Albion, and Hunter Berkes, New Paris; six grandchildren; and siblings, Debbie Murray, Tracy Thieme, Thomas Goggans, Robin Urso, Pamela Howard, Ruby Shepherd, Clinton Goggans and Rachel Hile.

Services were held Nov. 28 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. Cremation will take place at Legacy Cremation & Remembrance Centeer, Ligonier.

Doris June Ihnen

Doris June Ihnen, 88, Akron, died Nov. 22, 2022.

She was born June 24, 1934. On Aug. 24, 1954, she married James L. Ihnen. He preceded her in death Jan. 20, 2001.

She is survived by a son, Steve Ihnen, Akron; daughters, Janet Martin, Fort Wayne, and Debra Hartzler, Akron; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two greatgreat-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Don Werner, Mount Morris, Ill.; and sister-in-law, Esther Silvius, Ashton, Ill.

Services were held Nov. 28 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Burial was in South Pleasant Cemetery, North Manchester. A time of memory will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at South Pleasant Cemetery.

Anthony Keck

Anthony “Tony” Keck, 60, Goshen, died at 6:55 a.m. Nov. 23, 2022.

He was born Dec. 22, 1961. On Oct. 15, 1994, he married Christie K. Vanderveer; she survives.

He is also survived by a son, Joshua B. Keck, New Pari; stepson, Andree Shrider, Elkhart; four grandchildren; mother, Marilyn Keck, New Paris; sister, Annette Berkey, Nappanee; a brother, Terry Keck, New Paris; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen, and one hour prior to the funeral service at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at Maple Grove Community Church, 20430 CR 46, New Paris. Burial will follow in Union Center Cemetery.

Kevin Kyle

Kevin Kyle, 59, Warsaw, died Nov. 20, 2022.

Arrangements are currently pend-

ing at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw.

Isaac Lister

Isaac Lister, 32, Warsaw, died Nov. 17, 2022.

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

Kent McCullough

Kent McCullough, 44, South Whitley, died Nov. 20, 2022.

He was born Nov. 22, 1977. On May 28, 2011, he married Holly Snyder; she survives.

He is also survived by his father, Earl McCullough, Logansport; his mother, Shirley Young, Port St. Joe, Fla.; daughters, Skye and Jade McCullough, North Manchester; brothers, Jeff McCullough, Terre Haute, Matthew McCullough, Nashville, Tenn., Richard McCullough, Logansport, and Joseph Parker, Ozark, Ala.; sisters, Brittani McCullough, Cathy McCullough and Theresa McCullough, all of Logansport, and Christy Gum, Terre Haute; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Services were held Nov. 25 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

David A. Melton Jr.

David Andrew “Drew” Melton Jr., 57, Warsaw, died at 2:48 p.m. Nov. 17, 2022.

He was born July 20, 1965.

Surviving are his children, Zach Frantz, New York, Dana Heath, Virginia, Ashley Shepherd, Warsaw, Nikole McCarthy, South Bend, Britny Melton, Mishawaka, and Kyleigh Melton, Mishawaka; brother, Nick Melton, Warsaw; father, David Melton Sr., Warsaw; two nephews; and 15 grandchildren.

A memorial service is in the planning stages. Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

Jeffrey A. Miller

Jeffrey A. Miller, 46, Syracuse, died Nov. 21, 2022.

He was born June 23, 1976.

He is survived by his mother, Sandy Miller; his grandfather, Jack Culbertson; fiancee, Jamie Hayes, and her children, Madison and Jackson Hayes. Services were held Nov. 29 at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Richard G. Moroni

Richard G. Moroni, 76, Granger, died at 6:50 p.m. Nov. 17, 2022.

He was born June 23, 1946. On Aug. 16, 1969, he married Deborah Milner, who preceded him in death Dec. 19, 1996. On July 14, 2001, he married Diane Stahly; she survives.

Also surviving are daughters, Kimberly Ornat, Wakarusa, Keely Anthony, South Bend, and Kori Woods, Mishawaka; stepchildren, Todd Stahly, Bremen, Tami MacKenzie, Atlanta, Ga., and Teri McNaughton, Niles, Mich.; 11 grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and a sister, Anna Wakefield, Highland.

Services were held Nov. 22 in the Nappanee Missionary Church Worship Center. Cremation will take place and burial will be at a later date at Bass Lake Cemetery in Knox.

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

Roy A. Norman

Roy A. Norman, 92, Warsaw, died at 8:20 p.m. Nov. 18, 2022.

He was born May 4, 1930. On July 21, 1951, he married Dixie Dian Harris. She preceded him in death July 9, 2007.

Surviving are sons, Roger Norman, Silver Lake, and Brian Norman, Leesburg; daughters, Susan Stephens, Francesville, and Laura Hill, Claypool; 10 grandchildren; 24 greatgrandchildren; and eight great-greatgrandchildren.

Services were held Nov. 23 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw. A graveside service was held at Oak-

wood Cemetery, Warsaw, with military rites conducted by the American Legion Post 49, VFW Post 1126 and active duty members of the Army Honor Guard.

Joy A. Renier

Joy A. Renier, 91, Warsaw, died Nov. 22, 2022.

She was born March 10, 1931. On June 24, 1950, she married Walter W. Renier. He preceded her in death March 3, 2008.

Surviving are her children, Debbie Frauhiger, South Carolina, Anita Targgart, Columbia City, and Gary Renier, Winona Lake; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Phyllis Yeiter; and brothers, Larry Grable, Orville Grable and Eugene Grable.

Services were held Nov. 30 at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw.

Kasmatie Robertson

Kasmatie Robertson, 36, Warsaw, died Nov. 17, 2022.

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

Emanuel Schwartz

Emanuel Schwartz, 54, Ligonier, died at 6:35 a.m. Nov. 23, 2022.

He was born Feb. 21, 1968.

Surviving are siblings, Lavina Pearson, Palmetto, Fla., Katherine Miller, Rachel Yoder, Noah Schwartz, Stephen Schwartz and Jacob Schwartz, all of Ligonier; and many uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews.

Services were held Nov. 26 at the Merle Miller residence in Ligonier. Burial was in Hawpatch Cemetery, Topeka. Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, was in charge of arrangements.

Connie L. Solina

Connie L. Solina (Brown), 77, Syracuse, died Nov. 21, 2022, at the age of 77.

She was born April 29, 1945. On Jan. 11, 1969, she married Steven W. Solina. He preceded her in death Sept. 15, 2017.

Surviving are daughters, Candice Salvo, Syracuse, and Kelli Gambrel, North Vernon; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brother, Rodger Brown.

Friends may join her family at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, for a graveside service at Syracuse Cemetery. Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements.

Michelle Rae Spaulding

Michelle Rae Spaulding, 40, Syracuse, died at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9, 2022.

She was born Oct. 6, 1982.

She is survived by a son, Isaac Timmons, Syracuse; her parents, Harold “Butch” and Elaine Spaulding, Syracuse; her life partner, Jon Brock, Warsaw; paternal grandmother, Betty Spaulding, Norwalk, Ohio; and aunts/ uncles, nieces/nephews and cousins.

A life celebration was held Nov. 22 at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse.

Cody Lee Trusty

Cody Lee Trusty, 23, Middlebury, died at 4:23 p.m. Nov. 18, 2022.

He was born March 28, 1999.

He is survived by his mother, Marilene Bontrager, Nappanee; father, Jim Trusty, Elkhart; daughters, Kimberlee and Peyton; siblings, Michael Ray Trusty, Katelyn DeGarmo, Michael James McKee, Conner McKee, Keegan McKee, Alexa Willard and Alex Trusty; paternal grandparents, Deborah Bradbury and Randy and Sharon Fisher; and maternal grandmother, Mary Bontrager.

Services were held Nov. 23 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

Betty Webb

Betty Webb, 86, Warsaw, died Nov. 18, 2022.

She was born Sept. 24, 1936. In 1956, she married Dallas Webb, who preceded her in death in August 1986.

Surviving are daughters, Doris Lucas, Vickie Ramsey and Joyce Roodbergen; eight grandchildren; 12 great-

grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were held Nov. 22 at Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Warsaw. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Shirley Ann Williams

Shirley Ann Williams, 85, North Manchester, died Nov. 22, 2022.

She was born Sept. 23, 1937. On Feb. 9, 1957, she married Jack J. Williams; he survives.

Also surviving are daughters, Deborah Condon, Plainfield, Ill., Pamela Rhoades, North Manchester, and Amy Robinson, Wabash; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren with one due in January; brother, Kenny Bowers, Palm Beach, Calif.; and sister, Barbara Kuntz, Oregon.

Services were held Nov. 26 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, North Manchester. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, was in charge of arrangements.

Deena L. Wilson

Deena L. Wilson, 69, Warsaw, died Nov. 19, 2022.

She was born July 17, 1953.

She is survived by her husband, Duane Wilson, Warsaw; daughter, Vanessa Trammell, Carmel; son, Aubrey Strayer, Portland, Ore.; stepdaughter, Krista Polston, Warsaw; three grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; sisters, Angie Baugher, LaPorte, Peg Blair, Gallatin, Tenn., Deb Thompson and Barb Reed, both of Warsaw; brothers, Doug Sensibaugh, Dunnellon, Fla., and Jamie Sensibaugh, Chesteron; sister-in-law, Lu Anne Ohms, Fremont, Ohio; fatherin-law, Arnold Wilson, Fremont, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews, greatnieces, great-nephews and a greatgreat-niece.

Services were held Nov. 22 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Frances G. Wisler

Frances G. Wisler, 87, Granger, a native of Warsaw, died Nov. 19, 2022.

She was born Feb. 28, 1935. She married Merlin Paul Wisler, who preceded her in death in 2006.

She is survived by a daughter, Linda Wisler, Granger; sons, Michael Wisler, Lakeland, Fla., and David Wisler, Fort Myers, Fla.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

In keeping with her wishes, cremation will take place and no services will be held.

Derek A. Wray

Derek A. Wray, 33, Warsaw, died Nov. 18, 2022.

He was born Sept. 21, 1989.

He is survived by his wife, Jordan Wray, Warsaw; stepchildren, Avaleigh, Brantlee and Connlee Fuller, all of Warsaw; his parents, Chris and Barb Wray, Warsaw; brothers, Aaron Marshall and Jared Wray, both of Warsaw; grandparents, Lewis and Dorothy Wray, Bourbon, and George and Shirley Chunn, Akron; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services were held Nov. 23 at Home Church. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Larry L. Young

Larry L. Young, 73, Goshen, died at 7:51 a.m. Nov. 19, 2022.

He was born Feb. 2, 1949. On April 17, 1971, he married Evelyn Traynor; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Karen, Oregon, and Brian Young, Nappanee; three grandchildren; sister, Cheryl Long; and a brother, Rodney Young.

Services were held Nov. 26 at Bible Way Apostolic Church, Nappanee. Burial was in Bremen Cemetery. Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements.

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

Total Recovery Services Inc. v. Dortha D. Bailey, $1,611.80; v. Brandon Bullington, $1,119.80; v. Amberly Desomer, $1,106.19; v. Misty A. Kern, $1,110.53

McArthur Counseling Center v. Cheryl L. Bowyer, $1,312.92

Stucky, Lauer & Young LLP v. Bailee R. Coller, $2,960.87

Snow and Sauerteig LLP v. Jennifer L. Kellogg, $2,048.56; v. Karen Olds, $594.91; v. Scott Shirey, $4,001

Leester England v. Cassandra Secor, $3,500

Civil Collections

Kosciusko County

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

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Angela Backus, $1,665.36; v. Jerri Carter, $3,655.63

Discover Bank c/o Discover Products Inc. v. Debbie Brinegar, $2,450.25; v. Daniel R. Herr, $6,815.44

Capital One Bank (USA), NA v. Joan K. Brown aka Joan Watson, $1,878; v. Edgar Solorzano, $4,783.57

DNF Associates LLC v. Michele Ciaccia, $1,289.46; v. Angelica Galindo, $1,797.46

Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Ted W. Connors, $7,842.27; v. Deborah J. Marshall aka Deborah Jackson, $836.57; v. Ramon Santiago, $1,819.71; v. Pamela Sullivan, $3,186.47

Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Troy Curtis, $5,028.25

Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v.

Jama R. Edwards, $1,630.89; v. Jackie Mahaska, $1,516.42

CommunityWide Federal Credit Union v. David A. Francis, $5,716.89; v. Mark J. Sullivan, $5,307.70

Calvary SPV I, LLC, as assignee of Citibank, N.A. v. Maria M. Gomez, $4,348.37

LVNV Funding LLC v. Charisse Neeley aka Charise Cochran, $619.94; v. Charlotte Poholik, $860.96

Mariner Finance LLC v. Adam C. Reel, $2,844.39

Civil Collections

Elkhart County

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

Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v. Christopher Rivera, Wakarusa, $1,274.40

Mariner Finance v. Crystel F. Hunt, Nappanee, $6,161.59, plus reasonable attorney fees of $1,250

Lake City Bank v. Jeffrey and Maria King, New Paris, $3,686.66

Evictions

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

Oakwood Resort LLC v. Jakob Kneller and Roni Newsome, $1,450

M&M Rental v. Molly Villa and Narciso Villa, $6,549

Plenaries

The following plenaries have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court One, Judge Karin McGrath presiding:

X-Y Tool and Die Inc. v. Iconacy Orthopedic Implants LLC, $1,048,711.37

Mortgage Foreclosures

The following mortgage foreclosure has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding:

Select Portfolio Servicing Inc. v. First American Trust LLC and Gail R. Motes, $77,662

Warsaw Area Career Center student projects raise money for CASA

Warsaw Area Career Center students recently partnered with CASA of Kosciusko County.

In anticipation of the 2022 CASA Holiday Festival to raise awareness and funding to advocate for the best interest of abused and neglected children entangled in the Kosciusko County court system by recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates, teachers Marc Huffer and Andrea Miller took on special student-made projects to donate to the cause.

The 2022 Holiday Festival, “A Strand of Lives Changed,” was a huge success. Warsaw Community Schools would like to thank Brian Peterson Real Estate Group for donating the materials and supplies for Huffer’s students to design and build a camper that sold in the live auction for $4,000 as one of the highest ticket items. The longboard from Miller’s Digital Design Graphics: Gone Boarding class sold for $340 and was built and painted by

B IRTHS

Micah Drew Chupp

Galen and Linette (Slabaugh) Chupp, Bremen, are the parents of a son, Micah Drew, born at 11:31 a.m. Nov. 16, 2022. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces.

Morgan Diane Smith

Jared and Taylor Smith, Pierceton, are the parents of a daughter, Morgan Diane, born at 11:29 a.m. Nov. 20, 2022, at Goshen Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 10.3 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

sophomore Aliah Barkey. Dr. David Hoffert, superintendent for Warsaw Community Schools, has been a supporter of CASA for many years. His wife, Dr. Rachael Hoffert, and WCS School Board President Heather Reichen-

bach are both CASA volunteers. Reichenbach, CASA board member, shared, “It is inspiring to see WCHS students give back to their community through their time and talent.

“These auction items were built with more than just lumber and carpentry materials. They were also built with heart.

Milan Joe Miller

Joe and Elizabeth (Schwartz) Miller, Nappanee, are the parents of a son, Milan Joe, born at 12:53 a.m. Nov. 21, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 7 pounds, 12.5 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long.

Zachary Cole Schwartz Eric and LynDora Schwartz are the parents of a son, Zachary Cole, born at 1:45 a.m. Nov. 24, 2022, at Bremen Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 21 1/2 inches long.

“We are so proud of these students — and everyone involved — for contributing to the CASA Holiday Festival and making a difference in the lives of children.”

David Hoffert added, “CASA is an amazing community organization that changes lives. We are so grateful our high school students had the opportunity to learn about CASA, contribute to their mission and live ours. We’d like to thank leaders, teachers, community members and students for promoting kindness.”

Civil Torts

The following civil tort has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Chris Kehler presiding: Selective Insurance Company of South Carolina v. Gabriel Patino Jr., $31,258.49

Superior Court III

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

Speeding — Cameron D. Hileman, Warsaw, $160.50; Lorrita L. Pletcher, Nappanee, $160.50; Viviana M. Calderon, Warsaw, $160.50; Gage E. Marcuccilli, Warsaw, $160.50; Rhonda L. Mosher, Mentone, $160.50; Dakota I. Pass, Leesburg, $160.50; Tiffany J. Haywood, Warsaw, $160.50; Katrina L. Kerlin, Silver Lake, $160.50; John M. Hocking, Warsaw, $160.50

Open alcoholic beverage container during operation of a motor vehicle, littering — Brett L. Houlihan, Warsaw, $260

Speeding in school zone — Christopher D. McPeak, Warsaw, $160,50

Failure to register — Trinity R. Marsillett, Warsaw, $160.50; Jose Javier Baca Jr., Nappanee, $160

Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility Miguel A. Melendres Munoz, Warsaw, $185.50

Failure to occupant to use safety belt — Kody L. Handshoe, Nappanee, $25; Andre E. Hostetler, Nappanee, $25; Jacob L. Wilson, Bourbon, $25

Child restraint system violation — Salvador Tlahuextl-Cuahuizo, Warsaw, $25

Passing in a no passing zone David J. Phelps, Winona Lake, $160.50

Disregarding stop sign — Levi A. Motz, Bourbon, $160.50

Owner allows dog to stray beyond owner’s premises — Stanley A. Stutzman, Warsaw, $25 Harboring a non-immunized dog — Mia K. Delacruz, Warsaw, $160

Marriage Licenses

Kosciusko County Holbrook-Hernandez Dekota Holbrook, 26, Warsaw, and Latisha Hernandez, 28, Warsaw Poor-Brock Hunter A. Poor, 20, Warsaw, and Macayla N. Brock, 18, Roann

Marriage Dissolutions

Kosciusko County

The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Roberts — Chrissy Roberts, Mentone, and Tommy Roberts Jr., Tippecanoe. Married: Feb. 19, 2002. Separated: 2022. There are four minor children.

Messmore — Rachael Messmore, Warsaw, and Steven Messmore, Warsaw. Married: April 6, 2013. Separated: Nov. 10, 2022. There are two minor children.

Salinas — Jessica Salinas, Etna Green, and Sabastion Salinas, Warsaw. Married: Dec. 20, 2018. Separated: March 20, 2022. There is one minor child.

Harman — Jordyn Harman, Warsaw, and Christopher Harman, Warsaw. Married: Oct. 19, 2013. Separated: Oct. 9, 2022. There are three minor children.

Anderson — Emma R. Anderson, Leesburg, and Greg A. Anderson, Leesburg. Married: Dec. 3, 2011. Separated: no date listed. There are three minor

children.

Adams — Caleb D. Adams, Claypool, and Chenee B. Adams, Warsaw. Married: Dec. 30, 2013. Separated: Aug. 22, 2022. There are four minor children.

Marcuccilli — Jena Marcuccilli, Warsaw, and Michael Marcuccilli, Warsaw. Married: Oct. 16, 2004. Separated: Oct. 2021. There are no minor children.

Elkhart County

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

Bourn — Christophor E. Bourn, Rogersville, Tenn., and Kristina L. Bourn, Nappanee. With children.

Hawks — Terry L. Hawks, Wakarusa, and Diane F. Hawks, no address listed. No child (ren).

Stanley — William Stanley, Goshen, and Eva Stanley, North Webster. With children.

Stouder awarded Reece-Groff Scholarship

Derek Stouder of Warsaw has been awarded the Mary L. Myerly Reece-Groff Scholarship at Manchester University.

The Whitko High School graduate is majoring in digital media arts at the North Manchester campus.

This endowed scholarship fund was established in 2001 through a generous bequest by Mary Reece-Groff, who was a member of the Manchester College class of 1933 and a lifelong friend of the university. She was a teacher in the Warsaw school system for many years.

Earnings from the fund provide financial assistance to worthy Manchester University students.

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Over 1,000 shooters, over $ 10,000 raised at annual Shrine Turkey Shoot

More than 1,000 shooters raised over $10,000 at the annual Shrine Turkey Shoot.

The community really came out to support the two-day event, a reflection of the caring community from donors, shooters and volunteers.

Family entertainment was enjoyed by parents, children and grandparents alike, even those spectators who came only to observe the fun or have food and fellowship and support the mission of the Kosciusko County Shrine Club.

Numerous sponsors committed to the community and made the event so successful by their generous contributions.

Special thanks go to the ladies of the Shrine for preparing and serving food and coordinating the “silent auction.” Two Bear Arms was a con-

tributor again, this year, and made a significant gift of a .410 youth shotgun to the Shrine Club and local shooting sports for youth.

American Legion Post No. 49, Sons of the American Legion Squadron No. 49, made a contribution of $1,200 to the Shrine Children’s Hospital.

Organizers expressed their appreciation for all the members of the Kosciusko County Shrine Club who gave of their time and talents to make this event one of the club’s “most popular and prosperous annual fundraisers.”

The Kosciusko County Shrine Club, celebrating 80 years, is best known for the annual trip for third graders to the “Shrine Circus,” with more than 65,000 students since 1957, as a conservative estimate, taken free of charge.

The club firmly realizes “no man stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child.” On average, the county has more than 125 patients treated with “world class” orthopedic and burn care, regardless of the ability to pay.

The Turkey Shoot is a fantastic way for the community to support the local Kosciusko County Shrine Club and its philanthropic mission to support the Shrine Hospitals.

The Shrine has and continues to serve through its longstanding and continued philanthropic mission since 1922.

Kosciusko County YMCA develops new month-to-month programs

The Kosciusko County YMCA has announced its updated program schedule and catalog to further its mission of serving the health and wellness of children and families in the community.

Programs will start the first Monday of each month and run for four weeks unless otherwise posted on the program calendar. Session 1 registration will begin Monday, Dec. 5, for mem-

bers and Monday, Dec. 19, for non-members (guests).

Once registration opens, participants will be able to register for one month at a time or for all five months in Session 1. Registration will remain open the entire session, so participants can sign up and start attending programs immediately.

“Here at the YMCA, we realize all children are unique and learn skills at different paces,” said Jim

Communication is key

can speak for us when words cannot.

Swanson, CEO. “These month-tomonth programs will make it easier for kids to progress at their own pace and for parents to plan and register for programs. We love seeing how our organization is helping kids and families in Kosciusko County.”

In addition to new programs, the YMCA has released an updated catalog. As their program offerings and catalog continued to grow, the YMCA recognized the challenge for families to find programs. Now the program catalog is organized by age, making it easier to search through various programs and find the right fit for any family.

Communication is an essential part to human interaction. Sometimes, basic communication can be difficult if we feel our social battery is running low and we have nothing left to give.

For example, if we are in an argument we may shut down because we think it’s easier than voicing our needs. Communication doesn’t come easy for everyone, but there are steps that can be taken to work toward better communication skills.

First, you may be asking yourself what exactly makes good communication skills. Good communication skills include being able to exchange thoughts and ideas and transmit information between individuals or among a group of people. This could look differently in this day and age.

Communication can happen the good old-fashioned way of in-person conversation or phone calls. The newer forms of communication are instant messaging, video chatting, etc. Another form of communication is through our body language and facial expressions. Sometimes, that

When it comes to having an effective conversation with an intended outcome, it is imperative to be clear in identifying the matter of discussion. Take ownership and confidence with what you are speaking about and value what you have to say as well as the other person.

It’s important to take ownership, but make sure the other individuals feel heard and valued. Be sure to explain what you mean, but stay consistent and simple. It’s okay to be direct, but remain empathetic toward others to show emotional availability.

When in an active conversation, it is important to not be afraid to ask questions. This will not only help your knowledge, but will show others you remain engaged. It’s okay to disagree as that’s what creates communication and conversation, but be sure to show your respect in others by listening and understanding where they could be coming from.

It’s easy to become defensive in a world where communication happens through everything we do and we may not agree with it. Take the initiative to strive toward a new perspective and empower other individuals along the way.

Those interested can register for programs in three ways. They can sign up through kcymca.org by navigating to the program they want to sign up for and clicking the link to register.

Participants can sign up in person by visiting the Welcome Center inside the Parkview Warsaw YMCA, 1305 Mariners Drive.

Registration is also available by phone at (574) 269-9622. The YMCA staff can answer questions about programs or offer suggestions on what programs would be a good fit for any family.

If registering for more than one month at a time, participants will be billed for the following month’s programs on the 25th of the month. There will be no refunds or prorating if a participant signs up for programs after the month starts.

For more details about the YMCA’s programs and work in the community, visit kcymca.org.

Annalise Harstine named to dean’s list

Annalise Harstine, Winona Lake, was recently named to the dean’s list at Biola University.

29th annual toy time will kick off Dec. 12.

The 29th Toy Time for Combined Community Services will start with toy drop-off from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Dec. 12-15. A huge toy sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18.

The toy giveaway will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21.

Those wishing to participate are asked to bring their good quality gently used toys and children’s items to the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds.

Combined Community Services will price them, package them and put them on sale. Those who brought toys will receive 50% off the sale price. The other 50% will be used to buy new toys for the giveaway.

The toys that don’t sell will be rehomed as Christmas gifts.

Donations of Bibles are also needed.

For more information, call Ami at (574) 265-4179.