the Papers - Kosciusko County Edition - May 31, 2023

Know Your Neighbor .....2

Good Neighbors ...........4

Mentone Egg Festival ....6-7

Graduations 9-11

Boating is more fun when it’s done safely

The sun is shining, the piers are in and many are jumping into their boats to spend a day on the water at any one of the county’s many lakes.

But before you take that pontoon out, are you certified to drive a boat? Do you know how to handle a boat safely?

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources recommends anyone new to boating take a boating safety course. Indiana law requires anyone age 15, who will be operating a motorboat or personal watercraft, but does not have a valid driver’s license, pass a boating safety course.

The DNR will be hosting two boating safety classes in the area, 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 2-3, at the North Webster Community Center, 301 N Main St., North Webster; and 6-9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, June 21-22, at Patona Bay Marina, 162 EMS T33 Lane, Leesburg. The class at Patona Bay Marina is sponsored by the Lake Tippecanoe Women’s Association, Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners Association and The Watershed Foundation.

To register for the class at the North Webster Community Center, visit register-ed.com/events/register/194207. To register for the Patona Bay class, visit register-ed.com/events/ view/193507. At press time there were still openings for both classes.

Sgt. Ashlee Jackson, public information officer for District 1 of the IDNR, pointed out public boating classes are free, while there is a fee for the online course.

Jackson said the DNR typically holds two to three public courses in Kosciusko County, depending on requests. Usually there are two or three public courses and then the DNR is asked to do a couple of courses for the Amish community. “Those are exactly the same, except they’re held in an Amish barn,” Jackson said.

The boating safety course covers everything from being able to identify the parts of a motorboat to being able to tie nautical knots. Sailboats and personal watercraft are reviewed as well.

The course reviews getting out on the water, safe navigation and what Indiana law requires.

Indiana legal requirements for boating is the largest section covered in the boating education study guide found online.

It covers everything from proper boater registration to protecting the environment through the proper disposal of waste, oil and trash to the legal penalties for driving a motorboat or personal watercraft while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Safety equipment is also discussed. Having a life jacket on board for everyone onboard is important. Jackson said it’s one thing conservation officers look for when on patrol. Boaters need to make sure their life jacket fits properly and can do that by checking inside the jacket for the Coast Guard stamping, which has a weight and chest size the jacket will fit.

Legally boaters are not required to wear a life jacket when out

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K NOW Y OUR N EIGHBOR

Volunteer serves the community at Isaiah 11 Ministry

Shyliah Williams of Warsaw may seem young to some people but she already has goals and plans for her life. She is a volunteer at Isaiah 11 Ministry and works a full-time job, too.

She was born and raised in Kosciusko County. She graduated from Warsaw Community High School in 2021.

“I had a plan but it fell apart,” she said. “I was going to start a bakery for dogs and humans.”

Since then Williams, 20, eventually started her own business this year, got a full-time job, and still finds time to volunteer at a nonprofit organization.

She has been a volunteer at Isaiah 11 Ministry for about four years. She also serves on the board of directors.

Williams, also known by her nickname, Shy, first learned about the organization when she started going to counseling there.

Isaiah 11 Ministry is a counseling center and animal refuge

facility located in Warsaw, near Atwood. Using Biblical and clinical principles and animals, Isaiah 11 Ministry helps individuals struggling with life’s issues.

Williams helped start Celebrate Me, a support group for children of addicts, a year ago, along with other organizers.

“My mom is a recovering addict,” she said. “My stepdad is, too. There is a lack of support groups for children of addicts.”

At Isaiah 11 Ministry, she helps feed the animals and picks up food for barn group, held on Tuesdays nights. She also helps plan its events.

Linda Ozier, the founder of Isaiah 11 Ministry, said Williams is a huge help.

“I really depend on Shy, and I can trust her and let her supervise things when I am not here,” said Ozier. “She’s a very valuable asset.”

Since volunteering at the ministry, Williams said she’s become “more calm and less sad. I get lots of fresh air, and I get to relax with the animals,” she

said. “It truly helps with your mental and physical health.”

She was working at another job and was anxious a lot. Being at the ministry has helped her a lot, she said. “I was stressed until I came here,” she said while sitting on the ministry’s property with a cat on her lap.

She works full time at Dunkin’ Donuts in Warsaw. She also started her own homebased business, called Fluff and Puff, two months ago.

Her future goals include making her business a full-time one and working from home growing the business and working for herself.

“I also want to volunteer more here,” she said about Isaiah 11 Ministry. “I just love animals.”

Her new business is taking off. “I make homemade marshmallows and syrup,” she said. “I make fruit-flavored syrups for coffee. They can also be used for pancakes and waffles.” She has a booth at the Warsaw Artisans and Farmers Market, held on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Her hobbies include playing video games and cooking.

For more information about

Isaiah 11 Ministry and its upcoming events June 24 and July 22, visit its Facebook page.

Novelist explores early Indiana history

Lynn MacKaben Brown of Warsaw has brought together decades of research on the early years of Indiana by writing a novel titled “Furs & Fever.”

The book, which was released on May 26 by Austin Macauley Publishers, is now available through Amazon, Austin Macauley, Barnes

& Noble and other book sources.

“This is the first book in a series I am writing that will cover the years 1825 to 1935 in northern Indiana,” said Brown, who is a longtime member of the Kosciusko County Historical Society.

“My central character, Dominique, is a university-educated

Dominique Rousseau loses his international fur trade company in court. With only a license to trade with northcentral Indiana Pottawatomi, he must rebuild his fortune and find his dream girl.

Release date: May 26

Available from Austin Macauley Publishers, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local bookstore.

Canadian businessman who finds himself disinherited when his late father’s ex-wife challenges the family will. Dominique moves from Montreal to Indiana to begin a new life for himself as a settler, trapper and trader.”

Brown’s novel is filled with genuine historical figures, including Native Americans, politicians, priests, land speculators, farmers and explorers who lived during the era, including the main character, Dominique.

“History unveils a variety of de-

velopmental turns for Indiana,” Brown said. “It’s all dramatic but not always admirable. Many of the tribes were cheated in land deals. Numerous settlers died of fast-spreading diseases. Harsh winters, addictions to whisky, destruction of forests and misguided interventions by the national government caused chaos and challenges. I’ve striven to show the grit, determination and stamina it took to tame this land.”

Brown’s background includes growing up working in her fam-

ily’s bookstore. She later earned degrees in nursing, worked as a registered nurse and was a nursing instructor. She is a wife, mother and grandmother who has had an active second career as a writer.

She has written feature stories, interviews and columns for such national magazines as Toastmaster’s, Moody Monthly and Christian Communicator. For more than three years she wrote a newspaper column called “Kids’ Corner” for SEG-Way News, which revealed facts about local, national and global history. She also is a lecturer and public speaker regarding Indiana history, and she does costumed one-woman performances as female historical figures.

“When aligned as a series of phenomenal events, the history of Indiana is bold and daring and gripping,” said Brown. “That’s why I felt a novel could best tap into the dreams and goals of the people who settled this state.

“The amazing variety of folks who populated Indiana’s towns and farms and trading posts gave me the artistic opportunity to provide my readers with humor, irony, surprise and admiration.”

A previous book by Brown, “Christmas Celebration,” was released in 2021 by Austin Macauley. It is a compilation of stories, devotions, decorating tips and activities designed to keep Christmas festivities fresh and vibrant.

Self-taught artist – Clementine Hunter

Clementine Hunter (1887-1988) was born at Hidden Hill Plantation in Natchitoches Parish, La., and has become one of the bestknown self-taught artists.

Hunter received very little education and started working in the fields at 8 years old, picking cotton alongside her father. When Hunter was 15, she moved with her family to Melrose, a cotton plantation.

Hunter was around 20 years old when she married Charles Dupree and they had two children before he passed away. In the 1920s, Hunter began working as a cook and housekeeper at Melrose for Cammie Henry, the wife of John H. Henry. Hunter then met and married Emmanuel Hunter and they had three children together.

Melrose evolved into an artist colony, hosted by Cammie and John Henry. After artists visited the salon, Hunter would use the oil paints they left behind and paint at night after working all day in the plantation house.

She painted from memory using whatever surfaces she could find — canvas, wood, paper, wine bottles. Her bright whimsical paintings depicted everyday life in and around the plantation, including chores like hanging out the wash and picking cotton. In her paintings, she disregarded formal perspective and scale, rendering her figures in expressionless profile.

With the support of some patrons of the plantation, Hunter was able to practice her art and make a name for herself. Francois Mignon, the curator of the plantation and a good friend of Hunter, gave her paints and materials. Mignon got her paintings displayed in a local drug store where they sold for $1 apiece.

Hunter lived in near poverty for most of her life. In the 1940s she was selling paintings for as little as a quarter, but by the time of her death her work was being sold to dealers for thousands of dollars. However, Hunter did not paint for the money. She painted because she loved it and would frequently give her paintings away.

Events

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Tips for a successful doctor’s visit

Sometimes finding the words to say and sharing vital information at a doctor’s appointment can be easier said than done. The “Tips for a Successful Doctor’s Visit” program created by the National Institute of Aging shares information on how to prepare for your next doctor’s visit.

Emily Christ, Purdue University Extension educator in Health & Human Sciences in Elkhart County, will present a free educational program on having a successful doctor’s visit.The program will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, at the Purdue Extension Elkhart County office.

If you would like to attend the program, pre-register by calling Jenn at (574) 533-0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu.

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

lery: The High School Art Showcase will close at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 3. For more information, email lakelandartassociation@ gmail.com. Next is the annual juried show. Art is accepted and installed on June 4 for the juried show, which will open at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 7. The reception will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 25; with the awards presentation for the winning art at 3:30 p.m. This show will end at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 22. All artists are encouraged to participate in this show.

• Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery: Kim Lanoue is the featured exhibitor at the Warsaw City Hall Art Gallery. The gallery is inside Warsaw City Hall, 102 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Free admission.

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. To subscribe, send email address to mcdar7@gmail.com.

Goshen Hospital ranks among the best in the nation for heart attack care

The American College of Cardiology recently recognized Goshen Hospital as a leader in heart attack care for the 12th year in a row. The hospital is one of 262 hospitals nationwide to receive the Platinum Performance Achievement Award for excellence in heart attack care.

“Our providers depend on clinical guidelines every day to save people’s lives and minimize the damage a heart attack can cause,” said Randy Christophel, president and CEO of Goshen Health. “We’re proud of how our team works together to provide the highest level of care to make a difference to the people of our community.”

The award recognizes Goshen

Hospital’s success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients by following the clinical guidelines of the American College of Cardiology to achieve superior outcomes and lower mortality.

The Centers for Disease Control estimates over 800,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. A heart attack occurs when a blood clot in a coronary artery blocks blood flow to the heart muscle. Treatment guidelines include providing aspirin upon arrival and discharge; timely restoration of blood flow to the blocked artery; counseling to help patients quit smoking; and cardiac rehabilitation, among others.

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Old bed pillows

Good neighbors: This is a reply to the person who wants to know what to do with old bed pillows. I’ve used many to make throw pillows. First wash the pillows then take the filling out and tear it all apart so that it’s fluffy again. Use to stuff pillows, dolls, toys, hassocks. — A reader

Small pockets on jeans

Good neighbors: To the person who wonders what the small pockets on jeans are for — pocket watches.

The very small pocket on jeans is where you kept your watch in the days before wrist watches.

New questions

WHS yearbooks — Collector looking for Wawasee High School yearbooks for 1970, 1972, 1973, 1976, 1981 through 1988 and 1991 to the present. Call (574) 834-2934.

Baby food jars — Coin collector looking for baby food jars, all sizes. Call (574) 834-2934.

Electric typewriter — I am looking for an electric typewriter in working condition and any lace ribbon/fabric. Leave a message for Lorraine at (574) 747-7875.

Wooden swing set — Does anyone have a wooden swing set they no longer need? If it needs minor repair, we might still be interested. Rochester/Argos area preferred. Call (574) 223-4207.

Flannel graph — Does anyone have flannel graph you no longer use? We’re looking to use it for Sunday school. Please call or text (574) 536-8722.

Local students named to president’s, dean’s lists

Several Kosciusko County students have been named to either president’s lists or dean’s lists for the spring semester as a result of their hard work in the classroom.

Belmont University

The following students achieved the dean’s list based on a minimum course load of 12 hours (exclusive of audit and pass/fail courses this semester) and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C (inclusive of audit, pass/fail courses and zero-credit courses).

• Hailee Clyde, Nappanee.

• Nicholas Bazzoni, Winona Lake.

• Anna Sullivan,Warsaw.

Bob Jones University

To qualify for the president’s list, students must earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester.

• Ashlyn Feller, Nappanee.

• Matthew Lehman, New Paris.

Eastern Mennonite University

To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher and complete a minimum of 30 credit hours.

• Sarah Shank, New Paris.

Olivet Nazarene University

A full-time undergraduate student must have attained a

semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale to earn dean’s list.

• Halle Briner, Silver Lake.

SNHU Winter President’s List

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum GPA of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16week term or paired eight-week terms grouped in fall, winter/ spring and summer.

• Alyssa Crum, Ligonier.

• Timothy Wright, Millersburg.

First ever Quilt Fiber

Expo to be held June 8-10

The first ever Elkhart County Quilt Fiber Expo will be held June 8-10 in Elkhart.

Hours for the Expo are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, June 8-9, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 10. The Expo is being held at the Northern Indiana Event Center at the RV/MH Hall of Fame, 21565 Executive Parkway, Elkhart, just off County Road 17.

The Expo is being planned by a volunteer committee of sewists, quilters, fiber enthusiasts and color and interior designers. The vision of the committee and the ECQFE is to “celebrate, educate and inspire through textiles and fiber.” The Expo has been recognized as a new and significant community event and working with the committee is the Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau.

This three-day event will provide seven hands-on half-day and full-day workshops, nine presentations in a theatre setting, 11 free demonstrations, a quilt and fiber show and exhibits, and over 23 vendors for shopping, including a yarn truck from Arkansas.

The ECQFE website, elkhartcountyquiltfiberexpo.com, offers the full program and details on

the entire expo. Walk-in registration on-site will be accepted at the ECQFE. The first 500 registrants will receive the very first ECQFE show pin in the Expo bag. The entry price of $15 includes entry for all three days and accesses viewing the quilt and fiber show and exhibits, all free demonstrations and vendor shopping! The handson workshops and presentations are additional fees. The ECQFE is also on Facebook.

An event connected to the ECQFE is the Quilt Trail Shop Hop. Area quilt shop owners are eager to welcome patrons and will have special items, patterns, signups for drawings, etc.

To insure there is ample time to visit all of the shops on the Quilt Trail and have your passport stamped for entry to win the grand prize, the Quilt Trail Shop Hop will begin Monday, June 5, and continue through Saturday, June 10. Check the Quilt Trail Shop Hop Facebook Page for details.

For more information, contact Mary Ann Lienhart Cross at mcrosshart@frontier.com or (574) 596-0556 or Susan Ginther at slginther@aol.com or (574) 202 2163.

Boating is more fun

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on the water. However, if someone is riding a personal watercraft or being towed by one, they are legally required to wear a life jacket.

Other tips Jackson gave include if someone is being towed, either on skis or on a tube, and falls, they should not approach the back of the boat until the engine turns off and the prop stops spinning. When towing someone, have a designated spotter who can alert the driver when the person being towed falls.

Transform your shoreline Healthy Shorelines

Lakefront property is valuable and you want to retain every inch of it. You also want to keep your shore on shore and your soil out of the water to help preserve water quality and clarity.

These are important concepts, but do you really know what to do?

Find out how to transform your lawn and lakeshore into a healthy shoreline by attending The Watershed Foundation’s Healthy Shorelines Workshop from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1, at the Winona Lake Senior Center.

During this free workshop, you will learn about healthy shoreline best practices. This workshop is ideal for anyone at any lake — regardless where the lake is located.

“Our award-winning Healthy Shorelines initiative educates homeowners on shoreline projects that reduce erosion, decrease runoff and improve water quality and habitat,” said Lyn Crighton, executive director of The Watershed Foundation.

“Transforming your lakeshore into a healthy shoreline might mean refacing existing concrete seawalls, installing new bioengineered or glacial stone seawalls, planting lake-friendly landscaping and more.”

“During our workshop, you’ll

learn what steps you need to take to preserve your shoreline while also benefiting water quality,” Crighton added.

Crighton said the accepted norm on many of our lakes is to have a mowed lawn up to the edge of a concrete seawall. Concrete seawalls are not natural or healthy for our lakes. In fact, they disrupt the critical ribbon of life on lake shorelines, create added wave action and stir up sediments on the bottom of the lake. The resuspension of nutrients and material in our lakes is a major cause of nasty algae growth.

Healthy shorelines and adjacent lawns have an abundance of plants both on the land and in the water. Glacial stone or rock seawalls are an improvement over concrete because they help slow wave action. Natural shorelines can also be incredibly beau-

tiful and easy to maintain without interfering with recreation.

Residents of Winona Lake are eligible for up to $1,000 in grant funding through a partnership between TWF and the Winona Lake Preservation Association. Those who attend the workshop will receive top priority. To be eligible, the project site must be located on Winona Lake and the applicant must pay at least 25% of the total cost of the project.

Door prizes will be awarded during the workshop, including a one-year membership to the Indiana Lakes Management Society and free registration to next year’s ILMS annual conference March 21-22, 2024, at Pokagon State Park.

For additional information about the workshop or to register, email paige@watershedfoundation.org or call The Watershed Foundation at (574) 834-3242.

Everyone should stay well hydrated while boating, avoiding alcohol. Conservation officers can arrest boaters for operating while intoxicated if they have a blood alcohol concentration over 0.08. Depending on the situation, a boater who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs may also be arrested if their BAC is over 0.05 but under 0.08.

Penalties for boating while intoxicated can result in the boater

losing their driving privileges anywhere from 90 days to two years.

The boater safety course covers having fun participating in a number of water sports ranging from operating around small craft such as canoes and kayaks to being aware of scuba divers and snorkelers in the area.

So before hitting the water, make sure to know how to do it safely.

‘Celebrating Family and Food’ this year’s Mentone Egg Festival theme

The Mentone Egg Festival will be Thursday through Saturday, June 1-3. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Family and Food.”

The three-day event features entertainment, games, food, a parade through the downtown area and much more. All entertainment events are free. Flea markets and craft vendors will line the main streets downtown.

For the safety of everyone attending, no dogs — with the exception of service animals — or other pets are allowed in the festival area. Also, the sale of alcohol is not part of the festival.

Thursday, June 1

Along with flea markets, crafts and food, there will be a children’s area to help kick off the festival at 5 p.m. The children’s area will be uptown. The Bulldogs (formerly Spike and the Bulldogs) will perform at 7:30 p.m. This concert is in memory of Russell and Leona Eber. The concert will be at the fire station.

Friday, June 2

The fun starts at 11 a.m. Grab a Bell burger and more from the tent at the Bell Museum. The flea markets, crafts and other food vendors will be open from noon to 9 p.m. For the kiddos there will be inflatables and games from 2 p.m. until dark.

The 28th annual Egg Festival

Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show and the Echoes of the Past Tractor Show will get underway at 4 p.m. on Tucker Street. Enjoy listening to ‘50s and ‘60s music while bidding on silent auction items from 6-9 p.m. uptown. The band “Copper

Bridge” will perform at East Main and The Barricade.

Saturday, June 3

The Valley football team will be trying their hand at flipping pancakes for breakfast from 6-10 a.m. at the fire station. Registration for the Egg City 5K/1-mile walk will be from 6:30-7:45 a.m. at the fire station with the races stepping off at 8 a.m. from the fire station.

The aroma of barbecue will be wafting throughout the festival grounds as the backyard BBQ cookoff gets underway at 9 a.m. in front of Hartzler Funeral Home.

The inflatables, games, crafts and food stands will open at 9 a.m. while the 3-on-3 basketball with Joe Luce gets underway in the parking lot by the fire station.

Judging for parade entries begins at 10 aa.m. at the parade lineup site, with the parade stepping off promptly at 11 a.m. This year’s parade marshal is Phylis Bowser.

At 12:30 p.m. the Miss Chick and Mr. Rooster Contest will be held on the stage, followed by kids’ games at 1 p.m. and the kiddie tractor pull at 1:30 p.m.

The egg toss will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the stage, and at 4 p.m. the Mentone United Methodist Church gospel choir will perform in the tent.

Winners of the backyard BBQ cookoff will be announced at 4:30 p.m. at the fire station.

The cake walk will be held at 6 p.m., followed by the announcement of the cute baby contest at 6:30 p.m. Both events are at the fire station.

The crowning of Miss Mentone will take place at 7 p.m., followed by music and the Family Feud, all at the fire station.

For more information, visit mentoneeggcity.com/egg-festival.

Hoosier Riverwatch provides hands-on volunteer training for water monitoring

Access to clean, plentiful water is an important resource.

To ensure that our water is safe, testing is necessary — and a strong, knowledgeable team of volunteers is needed to make it happen. Thanks to the Hoosier Riverwatch program, thousands of volunteers are trained to monitor their local streams, rivers and lakes all across the state.

Through training workshops offered each year by the Department of Environmental Management, Hoosier Riverwatch transforms citizens into frontline scientists capturing data important to monitoring the health of our water.

Anyone with an interest in water quality, the environment and education is invited to participate in the next Hoosier Riverwatch training from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at the North Webster Community Center. Portions of the hands-on training will take place in the Tippecanoe River.

The training is presented in partnership by the Kosciusko

County Soil and Water Conservation District and The Watershed Foundation. Although a reservation is required to attend, the event is free of charge.

Lyn Crighton, executive director of The Watershed Foundation, emphasized the profound impact of learning stream monitoring fundamentals: “As individuals grasp the essentials of stream monitoring, they embark on a lifelong journey that not only contributes to the well-being of our environment, but also brings personal fulfillment. To safeguard our water for future generations, it is imperative we cultivate an understanding and deep appreciation for conservation that will sustain us in the long run.”

The workshop will provide general education in water quality issues and hands-on training in monitoring the health of rivers and streams through physical, chemical and biological testing. After the training, volunteers can perform stream testing for a wide variety of possible pollutants. They then sub-

mit their data to a statewide volunteer monitoring database that makes the information available to anyone.

Check out hoosierriverwatch. com to find water quality data collected by program graduates and to discover where monitoring has taken place.

For reservations, specific locations and directions, contact Paige Hubner at paige@watershedfoundation or (574) 834-3242. To learn more about Riverwatch, visit in.gov/idem/riverwatch/hoosierriverwatch-workshops.

Ribbon cutting held at new Tippy Township office

It’s official. The Tippecanoe Township Trustees office in the North Webster Community Center was officially dedicated with a ribbon cutting Tuesday, May 23.

The event was hosted by the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce.

“We are excited to be a part of the community center,” said Tippecanoe Township Trustee Chris Francis. “There are a lot of projects going on this year. A lot of positive things are taking place in the community and we’re thrilled to be a part of it.”

The township offices were moved to the community center late March. It occupies suites 123/124, which is located in The Culver Family Wellness Center on the north end of the building. The offices are in former office space occupied by the North Webster Library.

The township offices had offices in the former township building on South Morton Street. The building was sold to North Webster Church of God mid-March.

Officials decided on the sale of the township building after finding itself in competition with the community center.

In 1987, Tippecanoe Township was gifted the vacant structure

after then trustee Dick Mitchell identified it as an ideal location for a community center.

Mitchell and his wife, Sue Ann, both elected township officials, worked together to renovate the building from a factory to a place where groups could hold meetings, host parties, facilitate other gatherings of people and house the assessor’s and trustee’s offices. The building’s new interior would be centered around a large room, which could be divided into two separate spaces.

The North Webster Lions Club moved into the building, and have remained ever since. The Tippecanoe Township Food Pantry was gifted an adjacent building, which previously had served as a machine shop owned by Joe Harris. The smaller building was eventually demolished and converted into additional parking, with the food pantry moving into the township building.

Chris Francis was elected trustee in 2018. One of the main tenets of his administration was to make

decisions that were fiscally sound for the township. Early in his first term, the idea of selling the building was put on the table.

As time progressed, it became even clearer the building needed to be moved on to the next stage of its existence.

With the NWCC taking on the role as the community center, usage for rentals and parties at the township building steadily decreased. While the building still had the Lions Club and food pantry as permanent tenants, the cost to

maintain the building was far outpacing the income being received.

“Overall, this is beneficial to the community,” Francis said. “This building has been vacant a majority of the time and the taxpayers have been paying for that vacancy. We’re always trying to look out for the taxpayers the best we can.”

Hours for the township offices are 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday and Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.

To reach the township office, call (574) 834-1600 ext. 228.

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Lilly Center offers aquatic learning all summer long

The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams in Winona Lake has a bunch of educational experiences planned for the public this summer.

Library Time

WCPL Stories & STEM: Bring your elementary aged children to the Warsaw Community Public Library in downtown Warsaw at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays on June 7, 14, 21 and 28 to learn about the many aspects of lake ecosystems and take part in hands-on projects. No registration is required.

Critter Encounters

Turtle: A morning of fun for the whole family will start at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 9, at the Lilly Center. Interact with native turtles and enjoy a themed critter tale, critter creation and critter activity. Registration is required. The event is free and includes snacks.

Crayfish: The whole family is invited for the session that starts at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 23, at the Lilly Center. Enjoy a native crayfish-themed critter tale, critter creation and critter activity. Registration is required. The event is free and includes

snacks.

Frog: A morning of fun for the whole family will start at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 7, at the Lilly Center. Enjoy native leopard frogs through a themed critter tale, critter creation and critter activity. Registration is required. The event is free and includes snacks.

Mystery Critter: Another critter event will start at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 21, at the Lilly Center, with a to-be-announced critter tale, critter creation and critter activity. Registration is required. The event is free and includes snacks.

Lake Ecotours

Get to know some of your area lakes on a whole new level with ecotours. Ecotours are like ranger talks but on the lakes. Each one starts at 7 p.m., and registration is required.

Big Chapman Lake: Monday, July 10

Lake Wawasee: Tuesday, July 11

Winona Lake: Thursday, July 13

Lake Tippecanoe: Friday, July 14

Aquatic Plant ID Expedition

MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

FOR SALE

Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District is taking sealed bids for its property in Syracuse, Indiana.

The property is located at 701 S. Sycamore Street. The land is .46 acres. The property is zoned as Industrial 2 and has an appraised value of $55,000.

Sealed bids need to be delivered to Kosciusko County Solid Waste Management District located at 220 S. Union Street, Warsaw, IN 46580 by 11:00 a.m., June 6.

Bids will be opened at the KCSWMD Board meeting.

If interested, please contact KCSWMD at 574-372-3087.

KCSWMD reserves the right to reject all bids if appraised value is not met.

Brandon Yoder promoted to senior vice president at Interra

Brandon Yoder has been promoted to senior vice president of wealth services, stated Phil Wiens, chief lending officer at Interra Credit Union.

Yoder will oversee all wealth and high level deposit related operations for the credit union, including treasury services, wealth management and preferred services (private banking).

Yoder brings over 15 years of experience to Interra Credit Union, starting out in retail and most recently serving as vice president of wealth services.

From 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, you can spend time outside at Tri-Lake with Matthew Linn, a biologist with the Indiana De-

partment of Natural Resources, and learn about the diverse aquatic plants in area lakes. Registration is required.

The Lilly Center is grateful to DePuy Synthes for sponsoring Critter Encounters and to Zimmer Biomet Foundation for sponsoring the expedition and ecotour series.

For more information and to register for events, visit lakes. grace.edu/events.

“Interra is unique in the way we service members through every stage of life,” stated Yoder, “from Kids Club accounts at birth to understanding and working with you on your wealth and estate situations when the time comes.”

“Very few financial organizations at a local level can play on all of these fields like Interra does.”

Originally from New Paris, Yoder continues to reside there with his wife, Brooke, and two daughters. He is actively involved with the Goshen Chamber; Crossroads Community Church, where he serves on the board; and Junior Achievement of Elkhart County.

Citadel cadets sworn in as U.S. Armed Forces officers

The United States Armed Forces now have more than 180 new officers.

Local members of the Class of 2023 who accepted commissions include:

• Elijah Holder of Warsaw, Navy.

• Dylan Wood of Akron,Navy.

Friday, May 5, during a joint commissioning ceremony, approximately 30% of the Class of 2023 accepted commissions into the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Space Force. This year’s joint ceremony was held in McAlister Field House.

The ceremony included the now-officers reciting their oath, as well as having gold bars pinned on their uniforms by their sponsors. Following the ceremony, the commissionees gathered on Summerall Field where they received their first salutes as officers.

The commencement ceremony for the Corps is held the day after the commissioning ceremonies.

‘Dueling Against Cancer’ continues to raise funds

due fans put Purdue in the lead and the winner.

The crowd may have been thin at the third “Dueling Against Cancer” fundraiser, but those who were there dug deep into their pockets to help raise funds for the Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund.

Dave Caruso and Paul Bickel once again led the keyboard duel.

Held at the Owl’s Nest Friday, May 19, approximately $11,000 was raised. The majority was from the 12 live auction items, all going above the donated prices.

As in the past three years, Caruso and Bickel had the group clapping and singing along as they dueled it out. Music from various eras and genres were performed by the two professionals.

A popular competition is the college fight song duel. This year the race started out with Notre Dame, but ND was soon out of the race as Ball State alumni and fans chimed in, followed by Indiana University and Purdue University. It wasn’t long before the race was between BSU and Purdue.

Ironically neither Dave or Paul knew the BSU fight song and made one up on the spot. In the end a big push from the Pur-

This friendly competition raised $806 for the cancer care fund.

Ladies from the crowd danced to Caruso’s own rendition of “Baby Shark.” Old favorites from Neil Diamond, Elton John, Billy Joel and others were played. Other songs included Queen, and movie themes from “Rocky,” “Beverly Hills Cop,” “Arthur,” “ET,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Muppets,” “The Graduate,” “Frozen,” “Tootsie” and “Jaws.

Several other competitions were held, including table wars. Of the six tables participating, the top three tables brought in $486. The first place group raised $250 and were led in a victory dance by Caruso.

The live auction items included numerous baskets filled with bourbon, tequila and other items, a Polywood rocking chair, 3D wall hanging of Mackey Arena, gift certificates and John Deere toys. The auction raised over $6,000.

The event was organized by a group of volunteers who serve on the Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund.

Last year CCF was able to provide $140,060 in help to 68 clients. The first three months of the year has already seen $54,928 go toward helping 43 clients. This help comes in the

form of assisting with car payments/rental, utilities, patient programs, rent/mortgage, home insurance, transportation costs and food.

More events are being organized. Glow Golf will be held in June, with the annual golf outing in August and the Power of Pink in October. Another event will be added and announced in the future.

Kosciusko Habitat for Humanity home applications open June 5

Kosciusko County residents may apply for a Habitat for Humanity home beginning Monday, June 5.

Anyone who wants to apply for Habitat’s Homeownership Program can stop by the Habitat office from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday and get an application. The office is located at 3970 Corridor Drive, Warsaw. A follow-up appointment to submit the application and review next steps must take place no later than Friday, June 30.

“Even if you don’t think you qualify for Habitat’s program, please check anyway. A lot of people never apply because they think their income is too high or they don’t understand the program,” said Ben Logan,

director of the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate. “Don’t assume that you don’t qualify; let us determine that.”

A detailed application guide is available for free on Habitat’s website at kosciuskohabitat. org/homeownership.

Habitat will also be holding an information session where those interested can learn more about the Habitat program before applying. Applications will be available at the event. There will be only one information session, which will start at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at Warsaw Community Church, 1855 S. County Farm Road, Warsaw. Enter through the main entrance. The meeting will take place upstairs in Room C456; there is an elevator for those

Fulton County Historical Power Show

with accessibility concerns. For more information about Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County, visit kosciuskohabitat.org or follow the organization on Facebook (@ kosciuskohabitat).

Farm Toy Show

O BITUARIES

Michael Clevenger

U.S. Navy Veteran

Michael “Mike” Clevenger, Warsaw, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the age of 76 with his loving wife Sherlene by his side.

He was born July 19, 1946, in Muncie, to Gail and Mildred Meyer Clevenger.

Mike graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1964 before enlisting in the Navy in 1967. He served his country honorably before returning home to pursue a successful career in banking and real estate. He worked as a branch manager for American National Bank and Central Bank and Trust in Muncie, as circulation manager for The Papers and as a realtor in North Webster and Florida. He was also very proud to be one of several amenities managers in the Florida Fountain Lakes Community in which he and his wife lived. Mike was a dedicated, hard worker but always put his loved ones first.

On April 24, 1973, Mike married his true love, Sherlene Flannery. They first met when Mike was working at the bank and they shared their first date on New Years Eve. The two celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary shortly before his passing.

In addition to his professional achievements, Mike was an avid bowler who proudly earned a spot in the Bowler Hall of Fame. He loved going to national bowling tournaments around the country where he made lifelong friends. Mike also enjoyed spending time at casinos. When he wasn’t bowling or gambling, Mike could be found on the water, deep sea or lake fishing and boating with his wife. He also enjoyed playing golf and tennis as well as dancing with Sherlene.

Mike’s sense of humor was legendary among those who knew him. His wit was matched only by his big heart and incredible empathy for others. Those who were lucky enough to know him will miss his trusting nature as well as his sarcastic charm.

Mike is survived by his loving wife, Sherlene Clevenger; daughterin-law, Laurie Clevenger; granddaughter, Bailey Beck Cleveland (Grant); nieces and nephews that were considered grandchildren, Amber Flannery Marcum (Lee), Sarah Burney (Sarah D.), Ryan Flannery (Ashley), Brandon Flannery, Julie Flannery Sovizdraniuk (Slava), Katelyn Burney Marcum (Chris), Megan Flannery, Scott (Alice) Clevenger, Michelle Weismiller, Gary (Kimberly) Clevenger and Cindy Bell; great-nieces and nephews that were like great grandchildren, Chase, Hunter, Evan and Will Flannery, Kisen, Lane and Calan Marcum, Ruby and Miles Marcum, Roman and Emma Sovizdraniuk, Cory (Yelenna) Clevenger, Jordan Clevenger, Dallas, Austin and Houston Bryant, Matthew (Faith) Clevenger and Hanna Bell; great-great-nieces and nephews that were like great-great-grandchildren, Ryan and Fallon Clevenger, Cooper and Cameron Clevenger (twins); brother, Jerry Clevenger (Rose); and extended family, Sharen Clevenger, Dale Flannery (Gayle), Wayne Flannery (Roxanne), David Flannery and Zaneda Flannery Burney (Gary).

He is preceded in passing by his parents; sons, Jamey Lynn Clevenger and Anthony Michael Clevenger; and brother, Ronnie Clevenger (Sharen). Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services is entrusted with the care of Mike. Friends may join his family there, 2000 Sheridan St., Warsaw, from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, June 4. His life celebration service will begin at 3:30 p.m.

Those wishing to make a donation in honor of Mike, memorial gifts are appreciated to Stillwater Hospice.

To leave a condolence or send flowers, please visit www.titusfuneralhome.com.

Jacob A. Beechy

Jacob A. Beechy, 67, Etna Green, died at 5:37 a.m. May 25, 2023.

He was born May 2, 1956. On Dec. 7, 1978, he married Ruth Elizabeth Chupp; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, LorAnna Helmuth, Milford, Marion Beechy, Doris Kuhns, John Mark Beechy and Norma Lehman, all of Etna Green, Karen Yoder, Millersburg, Aaron Beechy, Nappanee, and Mary Ruth Schwartz, Bourbon; 32 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, LeAnna Miller, Pardeeville, Wis., Mary Raber, Millersburg, Katie Helmuth, Middlebury, Lydia Mae Beechy, Ella Hochstetler and Wilma Bontrager, all of Topeka, and Edna Miller, Newaygo, Mich.; and brothers, Elmer Beechy, Hillpoint, Wis., Noah Beechy, LaGrange, and Daniel Beechy, Millersburg.

Services were held May 28 at the John Mark Beechy residence in Etna Green. Burial was in Graber Cemetery, Nappanee.

Thomas A. Brammer

Thomas A. Brammer, 63, South Bend, died May 14, 2023.

He was born Oct. 27, 1959.

Surviving are his children, Grace Ann, Mishawaka, Addie Marie, South Bend, Sophia Mae and Michael A. Brammer, Osceola; his mother, Barbara Ann Brammer, South Bend; and siblings, Marc Allan, David Lee, Robert Joseph and Kathleen Brammer, South Bend, Mary Jane Brammer, Novato, Calif., Suzanne Makielski, Brownsburg, Elizabeth Brinkman and Michael Brammer, Delray Beach, Fla., and Carol Ann Brammer, New York City.

A mass of Christian burial was held May 20 at St. Matthew’s Cathedral, South Bend. A private burial took place in Knightstown. Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, along with Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, was in charge of arrangements.

Sarah Sue Browning

Sarah Sue Browning, 73, rural Albion, died May 21, 2023.

She was born Aug. 10, 1949. On March 30, 1990, she married Ron Browning; he survives.

Also surviving are her children, Hal Browning, Syracuse, and Carla Ladig-Cormican, Fort Wayne; a grandson; and a sister, Melanie Creek, Huntertown.

Services were held May 26 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery, Kimmell.

Troy Russell Duty

Troy Russell Duty, 62, Mentone, died at 4:20 a.m. May 21, 2023.

He was born Aug. 22, 1960.

Surviving are sisters, Georgena Lewis, Mentone, and Tammie Roush, Warsaw; brother, Charles Neuman, Goshen; and stepbrothers, Roy Fields and Larry Neuman.

A memorial service, hosted by the church, took place May 24 at The Church of Jesus Christ, Warsaw. King Memorial Home, Mentone, was in charge of arrangements.

Myrna Kathleen Earnhart

Myrna Kathleen Earnhart, 88, Cromwell, died Thursday, May 25, 2023.

She was born on May 30, 1934. On May 30, 1953, she married Nelson J. Earnhart; he preceded her in death on January 25, 1999.

She is survived by a daughter, Cindy (Michael) Nelson of Fort Wayne; a son, Randy (Diana) Earnhart of Milford; five grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren, five siblings, Rodney (Nylene) Miller of Middlebury, Larry (Betty) Miller of Georgia, Fred Miller of Indianapolis, Sandra Coy of Fort Wayne, and Marlin (Linda) Miller of Florida; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 1, at Yeager Funeral Home,1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier. Pastor Harlan Steffen will officiate. Burial will follow at Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell. Family and friends will be received from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, and also one hour prior to the service on Thursday at Yeager Funeral Home.

Leon D. Farmwald

Leon D. Farmwald, 91, Goshen, died May 18, 2023.

He was born May 13, 1932. In 1955, he married Esther Stahly; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Kevin Farmwald and Leanne Farmwald, both of Elkhart, and Hal Farmwald, Central City, Colo.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and brothers, Stanley Farmwald, Donald Farmwald, Kenneth Farmwald, Royce Farmwald and Paul Farmwald.

Services were held May 30 at Waterford Mennonite Church. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

Ned Wayne Freeman

Ned Wayne Freeman, 92, Syracuse, died at 12:49 a.m. May 24, 2023. He was born Dec. 30, 1930. On Nov. 26, 1952, he married Alma Jean Riley; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, David Freeman, Leesburg, Ned Brent Freeman, Warsaw, Jon Eric Freeman and Michelle Renee Ball, both of Columbia City; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two greatgreat-grandchildren.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 1, at First Baptist Church of Oswego, 2985 E. Church St., Warsaw. Burial will be in Oswego Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City, and one hour before the service Thursday at the church.

Larry V. Gearhart

Larry V. Gearhart, 88, Fulton, died at 2:22 a.m. May 23, 2023.

He was born Feb. 1, 1935. On May 2, 1954, he married Donna Becker; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Rick Gearhart, Winamac, and Diane Gearhart, Rochester; daughter-inlaw, Cheryl Gearhart, Fulton; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; siblings, Dorothy LaVerne Alger, Laketon, Ruth Miller, North Manchester, and Joan Harris, Fulton; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held May 26 at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial was in Fulton Cemetery.

Eva

G. Howard

Eva G. Howard, 67, Syracuse, died May 18, 2023.

She was born Nov. 18, 1955. Surviving are her children, Crystal Bontrager and Matt Howard; four grandchildren; and sisters, Deborah Hampton and Diane Buck.

A memorial gathering will be held from 5-7 p.m. Monday, June 5, at Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse.

Donna Hrynewycz

Donna Hrynewycz, 70, Syracuse, died May 22, 2023.

She was born July 2, 1952.

She is survived by a daughter, Lisa Beckner-Hrynewycz; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister, Judy Thomas; and a brother, Bob Bachtel.

Services were held May 26 at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse. Burial was in Syracuse Cemetery.

Rayford Lambert

Rayford “Ray” Lambert, 69, died May 10, 2023.

He was born Nov. 27, 1953. He married Valerie, who preceded him in death. On June 4, 2016, he married Dale, who survives.

Also surviving are sons, Adam Lambert, David Lambert and Terry Lambert; stepchildren, Michelle Albert, Heather Butler and Nicole Rodriguez; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Carolyn Gilland; a niece; and a nephew.

Family and friends are grieving privately. Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Warsaw was in charge of arrangements.

Richard L. Neff Sr.

Richard L. Neff Sr., 82, Nappanee, died at 8:55 p.m. May 23, 2023.

He was born April 30, 1941. On July 21, 1984, he married Karel E. Hollingsworth. She preceded him in death March 27, 2012.

He is survived by a son, Richard

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Neff Jr., Nappanee; two grandsons; and a brother, Michael Neff, Sarasota, Fla.

A graveside service was held May 30 at Union Center Cemetery, Nappanee.

Roger K. Rettinger

Roger K. Rettinger, 65, died May 16, 2023.

He was born March 21, 1958.

Surviving are siblings, Jon Rettinger, Bourbon, Romel Duncan, Indi-

anapolis, and Joel Rettinger, Bloomington; three nephews; a niece; and two great-nieces.

A celebration of life visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, 115 S. Main St., Bourbon. A celebration of life service will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

Loretta G. Snodgrass

Loretta G. Snodgrass, 76, Columbia City, died May 16, 2023. She was born Feb. 8, 1947.

COUNTY 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. Lori Davila, $3,589.60; v. Raymond J. Guess III, $702.86; v. George Hatcher, $2,400.56; v. Renee M. Tripp, $1,332.46

Elliott’s Heating and Air Conditioning v. Matthew Lowman, Melissa Lowman, $740.46

Hollar Dental Group v. Maria G. Martinez, $1,170.25

Warsaw Health System LLC c/o Komyatte and Casbon PC v. Kevin Ferrier, $1,485

Civil Collections

Kosciusko County

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

CommunityWide Federal Credit Union v. Shawn P. Carlson Jr., $9,919.08; v. Austin L. Krygowski, $5,967.76; v. Scott A. Tinsley, $7,264.91

Glenbrook Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Ashley A. Warren, $12,358.08

Credit Corp. Solutions Inc. v. Melissa

Mast a/k/a Melissa VanLue, $1,880.68

CitiBank NA v. Joel L. McNicholas, $8,002.86; v. Adam C. Reel, $2,822.62

Mariner Finance LLC v. Jeremy S.

BIRTHS

Mariah Faith Schmucker

Myron and Lea (Hochstetler)

Schmucker, Bremen, are the parents of a daughter, Mariah Faith, born at 9:43 a.m. May 14, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 19 1/4 inches long.

Benjamin Gregory Miller

Timothy A. and Elizabeth (Miller) Miller, Warsaw, are the parents of a son, Benjamin Gregory, born at 7:38 a.m. May 16, 2023, at home. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Benjamin joins two siblings: Mahala and Isabelle.

Jayna Rose Miller

Isaac and Adrianna Miller, Milford, are the parents of a daughter, Jayna Rose, born at 3:28 p.m. March 18, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 7

Mudd, Megan R. Mudd, $19,210.18

LVNV Funding LLC v. Melanie S. Patrick, $6,358.97; v. Cheri Saltsman, $658.12; v. Kortney Smith, $688.11

Synchrony Bank v. Jennifer Shepherd, $2,276

Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Edith Ponce, $7,953.20

Lake City Bank v. Eagle Taxi Service, $1,179.68

B&M Auto Sales LLC v. Doris Henley, $15,709.70

Sterling Jewelers Inc. d/b/a Kay Jewelers v. Dana J. Hurt, $1,594.69

Mariner Finance LLC v. Johnny R. Isaac, $1,459.01

Rodney L. Shepherd, $2,682.78

Evictions

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

Culver Development Corp. v. Joseph M. Davis, Cheyenne LaLone, $3,885.32

Vineyards Management Group v. Derrick Feeny, $1,118.50

UnitedSix Properties v. Brandon Jones, $1,900

Mortgage Foreclosures

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

PNC Bank, National Association v. the Unknown Heirs and Devisees of James R. Close, deceased, $60,282.25

She is survived by a niece and caretaker, Tenel Hawn, Columbia City; brothers, John Snodgrass, Milford, and Richard Snodgrass, Columbia City; two nieces; two nephews; two great-nephews; a great-niece; and a sister-in-law, Sally Snodgrass. Services were held May 24 at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial was in Nolt Cemetery.

Doris Marie Woodward

Doris Marie Woodward, 96, Warsaw, died at 5:32 p.m. May 24, 2023.

Marriage Licenses

Kosciusko County

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

Long-Orduno

Gwenneth I. Long, 24, Warsaw, and Mario Orduno, 30, Warsaw

Faulkner-Murphy

John Thomas Faulkner, 24, Warsaw, and Tiana Joy Murphy, 24, Warsaw Mortakis-Johnson

Paige A. Mortakis, 31, Warsaw, and Brian E. Johnson, 36, Warsaw Herschberger-Miller

Damon S. Herschberger, 28, Mentone, and Shania B. Miller, 26, Nappanee

Bradford-Garcia

Mariah A. Bradford, 26, Claypool, and David Crockett Garcia III, 23, Claypool

Hartman-Mohan

Brantley Aaron Hartman, 30, Rochester, and Maria Danielle Mohan, 25, Syracuse

Cardona-Mercado

Diego Julio Jimenez Cardona, 22, Warsaw, and Giannela Ivelisse Hernandez Mercado, 22, Warsaw

Schmucker-Cox

Chancy Dwight Schmucker, 45, War-

She was born June 5, 1926. On Dec. 21, 1947, she married Forrest M. Woodward Jr. He preceded her in death Aug. 6, 1997.

Surviving are daughters, Dianne Woodward Jackson, Rockford, Mich., Ellen Wease, Leesburg, and Joyce Metz, Springhill, Tenn.; son-in-law, Rob McDonnough, Tecumseh, Mich.; seven grandchildren; and 13 greatgrandchildren.

A private family graveside service will be held at Fairview Cemetery,

Bluffton. Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Kristine Renee Yaeger

Kristine “Kristi” Renee Yaeger, 44, died May 11, 2023.

She was born Aug. 9, 1978. Surviving are sisters, Lisa Bell, Michele Meyer and Linda Spade; and nieces and nephews.

A private family service will be held. Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse, was in charge of arrangements.

saw, and Belinda Nanette Cox, 52, Claypool

Trier-Ferrera

Matthew W. Trier, 57, Leesburg, and Joselina Matute Ferrera, 41, Leesburg

Jess-Hochstetler

Silas Arlin Jess, 19, Topeka, and Sherry Jo Hochstetler, 19, Etna Green

Rea-Winans

Colin Graham Rea, 28, Warsaw, and Paige Sundy Winans, 27, Huntington

Tolson-DeSanto

Jeremy E. Tolson, 36, Warsaw, and Marissa KayLynn DeSanto, 26, Warsaw Trier-Grysen

Cindi Christine Trier, 27, Warsaw, and Nicholas James Grysen, 33, Warsaw

Marriage Dissolutions

Kosciusko County

The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko

Superior Court:

Ward — April Ward, Pierceton, and Elias Ward, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 14, 2012, and separated July 29, 2022. Four minor children.

Richards — Amanda Richards, Mentone, and James Richards, Warsaw. They were married March 15, 2023, and separated April 30, 2023. One minor child.

Dulworth — Ashley Dulworth, Wasaw, and Joshua Dulworth, Warsaw. They were married March 4, 2020, and separated April 5, 2023. One minor child.

Janda — Antonia T. Janda, Warsaw, and Kenneth M. Janda, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 26, 2013, and separated Jan. 2, 2023. Two minor children.

Thompson — Tracy Thompson, Syracuse, and Adam Thompson, Syracuse. They were married Feb. 19, 2004, and separated May 12, 2023. No minor children.

Hamilton — Kyle Hamilton, Warsaw, and Nichole Hamilton, South Bend. They were married Sept. 25, 2016, and separated Feb. 14, 2021. No minor children.

Dennis — Robert Dennis, Cromwell, and Rhonda Dennis, Cromwell. They were married June 13, 2015; no separation date given. No minor children.

Mayhew — Mark Mayhew, North Webster, and Vanessa Mayhew, Syracuse. They were married Feb. 29, 2000, and separated May 20, 2023. No minor children.

Hall — Kenneth A. Hall, Warsaw, and Barbara L. Hall, Huntertown. They were married July 4, 1992, and separated June 24, 2014. No minor children.

Edgar — Travis L. Edgar, North Webster, and Lisa Edgar, North Webster. They were married May 29, 2016; no separation date given. No minor children.

pounds, 5 ounces, and was 18 3/4 inches long.

Heidi Jean Yoder

Steven and Vera Yoder, Topeka, are the parents of a daughter, Heidi Jean, born at 2:25 a.m. May 21, 2023, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 6 pounds and was 19 inches long.

Weston James Germonprez

Lynnsey and Mason Germonprez, Milford, are the parents of a son, Weston James, born at 3:09 p.m. May 21, 2023, at Goshen Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds, 7.3 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Leslie Violet Gillenwater

Joshua and Vanessa Gillenwater, Pierceton, are the parents of a daughter, Leslie Violet, born at 9:05 p.m. May 21, 2023, at Goshen Hospital. She weighed 8 pounds, 3.8 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Altrusa Club of Warsaw holds spring banquet, names officers

Altrusa International of Warsaw held its annual spring banquet Thursday, May 18, at Empireo Restuarant and installed new officers for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

Co-presidents for the year are Julie Hall and Mary Garrett; co-vice presidents are Vicky Patterson and Sue Woodward; secretary is Beth Huffer; co-treasurers are Jan Sloan and Vicki Martin; and new board members are Bev Faulkner and Lorie Krygier.

Club members hosted April Slone and Renea Salyer from the Beaman Home and Combined Community Services’ Project Independence graduate Elizabeth Fairfax and daughter, Mary, as well as two new members at

their banquet.

Altrusa members founded the Beaman Home and continue to support it through volunteerism, and Elizabeth was adopted by the club as she completed her education.

Altrusa is an international nonprofit organization making local communities better through leadership, partnership and service. Members are civic-minded people who strive to create better communities worldwide by giving over one million volunteer hours annually.

The Warsaw Club was formed in 1973 and is a Distinguished Club in Altrusa International’s District Six comprising clubs in Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky.

The organization’s International Office is in Des Plaines, Ill. The group plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary throughout the fiscal year and has chosen the theme “Stay Gold” to guide them.

More information about Altrusa Club of Warsaw may be found on the group’s Facebook page (Altrusa-Warsaw, IN) or by emailing altrusaclubwarsaw@yahoo.com.

Lilly Center’s Art Contest winners receive cash prizes

The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams announced the official winners of the 2022-23 art contest.

Students of Kosciusko County, grades 4-12, submitted their art following this year’s theme: “Imagining Life at the Lake: Past & Future.”

The Grace College art department evaluates artwork based on creativity, artistic merit and theme depiction. The winning artwork will be displayed at The Alley in downtown Warsaw. These pieces will be placed in a calendar for 2024. Additionally, several will be printed on cards and bookmarks.

Winning artwork and artists are as follows.

Fourth, Fifth, Sixth Grade

• First place — Dane Kaleohano, “The Dock of Past and Future”; LCA, sixth grade.

• Second place — Elynna Weaver, “Heron in the Lake”; homeschool, sixth grade.

• Third place — Estelle Jaumard, “A Little Boy Enjoying Time on the Lake”; homeschool, sixth grade.

Honorable Mention — Will Ellis, “Winona’s Worries”; LCA, sixth grade.

Seventh, Eighth Grade

• First — Amelia Sprunger, “Doggie Paddle”; Whitko, eighth grade.

• Second — Claire Yentes, “Friday Fishing”; LCA, seventh grade.

• Third — Norah Ellis, “Crane at Teatime”; LCA, seventh grade.

Honorable Mention — Ellie Martinez, “Long Day at the Lake”; LCA, eighth grade.

Ninth, 10th Grade

• First — Catherine Deckena, “The Lookout”; Whitko, ninth grade.

• Second — Yareli Meyo-Tecualt, “Father and Son”; Whitko, ninth grade.

• Third — Dayton Sibert, “Fading Memories”; LCA, 10th grade.

Honorable Mention — Madison Cripe, “Above the Surface”; Whitko, 10th grade. 11th, 12th Grade

• First — Abigail Frank, “Papa’s Pond”; Whitko, 12th grade.

• Second — Sofia Mantovani, “Nature Bond Through the Time”; Whitko, 12th grade.

• Third — Justine Ocken, “The Creatures Nearby”; Whitko, 11th grade.

Honorable Mention — Zoey Gaff, “Deep Beyond” Whitko, 12th grade.

Best Overall In Show

Allyson Peconga, “Precious Memories”; Whitko, 11th grade.

Winners received $75 for first place, $55 for second place, $45 for third place, $25 for honorable mention and $100 for best overall.

The art contest is one of four Lilly Center programs that focus on K-12 education. Lake Adventure Day, Classroom Lake Experience and destination field trips round out the rest. To sponsor the art contest and promote K-12 education programs in Kosciusko County, call (574) 372-5100, ext. 6446.

This year’s contest sponsors were the Zimmer-Biomet Foundation and Lake City Bank.

For more information and contest details, visit lakes.grace.edu.

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6 p.m. Saturday, June 3. Pierceton. New merchandise, store returns, household goods, furniture and more. bidmetzger.com.

Online Only Auction, Warsaw

6 p.m. Sunday, June 4, Warsaw. New merchandise, store returns, household goods, furniture and more. bidmetzger. com.

Online Only Real Estate Auction

6 p.m. Monday, June 5. Lake front home at 28 EMS T30b Lane, Leesburg, with 58 feet of lake frontage on Tippecanoe Lake, three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, eat-in kitchen, great room, all-season sun room, large deck,

attached two-car garage. Open house:

5:30-6 p.m. Monday, May 29. Contact Auction Manager John Burnau at (574) 376-5340. bidmetzger.com.

Dodd Personal Property Auction

Saturday, June 10, at 1983 Old 33 Road, Ligonier. Antiques, furniture, appliances, outdoor and more. To see items go to auctionzip.com. Salazar Auction Service, (574) 457-6754.

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Land Auction

6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 1964 E. 1250N, Macy. 160 acres include home and pole barn, hunting, wetlands, stocked lakes, crop land. Photos and info at metzgerauction.com, (260) 9820238.

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Cropland Auction

6 p.m. Thursday, June 15, Mt. Tabor Hall, 8424 N. 800W, Etna Green. Farm located at 7165 W. 1050N, Nappanee. 120 acres offered in eight tracts from 1.5 to 20 acres. More info online at metzgerauction.com.

Real Estate and Personal Property Live Auction

10 a.m. Saturday, June 17, at 14128 CR 38, Goshen. Open house: 5:30-6 p.m. Monday, June 12. Four-plus acres include ranch home and outbuildings. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, full basement, two-car garage, heated shop, pole barn and bank barn. Antiques, household, cargo trailer, ZTR mower, Hallmark ornaments, vintage toys. More information at metzgerauction. com.

Grace College summer camps

‘bring academic skills to life’

Grace College & Seminary is offering three camps this year to meet a variety of students’ needs and interests: visual art camp, exercise science camp and engineering camp. A full schedule can be found at grace. edu/camps.

“These camps really bring academic skills to life,” said Adrienne Daeger, director of event services and camps at Grace. “Our hope is to make learning fun and tangible,” she said.

Students of various ages will experience hands-on instruction and individualized mentorship from Grace College faculty, students and local professionals. Through Grace College’s academic camps, students will be given the opportunity to learn new skills, build relationships and gain exposure to careers in a variety of fields.

Campers interested in attending the visual art camp will take their artistic interests and abilities to the next level, developing creative skills in drawing, painting and visual design.

The camp includes a trip to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo and Fort Wayne Museum of Art to gather inspiration for projects that will be presented in a final showcase for campers’ families on the last day of camp.

Students will also take home an art supplies kit that includes paints, brushes, drawing pencils, a sketchbook and a canvas.

The exercise science camp will be led by sports professionals and give students the opportunity to complete a traditional athletic combine event, including a 40-yard dash, bench press, vertical jump and more. Students will receive a body composition analysis and functional movement screening, engaging directly with tools of the exercise science trade.

For students looking for hands-on design experience, the engineering camp will provide the opportunity to learn about real world engineering. Students will visit local engineering companies; learn computer-aided design and use it to design a race car; utilize 3D printers, robotics and virtual reality; and participate in a car race at the end of the week.

Each camp includes snacks and lunch. Parents are also invited to a section of each camp to see what their child has been

working on over the week. If camp costs are a barrier for a student to attend, needbased scholarships are avail-

able upon application. To learn more, contact academiccamps@ grace.edu or visit grace.edu/ camps.

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Bowen Center opens new Wabash health clinic May 31

Bowen Center will formally introduce its newest health clinic to the public with a ribbon cutting and open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, at the clinic co-located with the Wabash Bowen Center outpatient office at 255 N. Miami St., Wabash.

The event will include remarks by Scott Long, Wabash mayor;

Keith Gillenwater, president and CEO of Grow Wabash County; Rob Ryan, president and CEO of Bowen Center; Shannon Hannon, chief operating officer of Bowen Center; Dr. Jerry Greer, Bowen Health Clinic physician; Ali Eluere, Bowen Health Clinic nurse practitioner; Danielle Gargiulo, Bowen Center-Wabash director;

and Ashlie Schlemmer, assistant director.

The public is welcome, and tours will follow the ribbon cutting, along with light refreshments and giveaways.

Bowen Center’s move to integrated care is aimed at addressing the unique health care challenges underserved populations face.

Goshen Hospital receives high marks from inpatients

Goshen Hospital’s inpatients consistently rated the hospital higher than the ratings received by other peer hospitals, when compared to a database of over 2,300 hospitals across the nation. Patients were asked questions about the hospital environment, communication with nurses and doctors, response of hospital staff, communication about medications and discharge information.

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“We exceeded our peers by far in how our patients rate their experiences with Goshen Hospital. We rank above average in every category. In many categories, we are above the 80th percentile,” said Randy Christophel, Goshen Health president and CEO.

“We’re so proud of our colleagues and the improvements we’ve been able to make in our facility with the support of our community.”

These results were based on surveys received this year from January through March. To monitor patient satisfaction, Goshen Hospital employs Press Ganey Associates to develop and distribute patient surveys. Press Ganey is a South Bend-based company that develops and distributes patient satisfaction surveys for the health care industry nationwide.

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“People living in poverty and especially those with mental illness have shorter life expectancies,” said Ryan. “That has got to change. By improving access to income-based care and providing it in a setting where multidisciplinary teams work together, we are improving and extending the lives of our patients.”

Removing obstacles that prevent or limit access to quality health care contributes to the quality of life for those living in a community.

“It is important for us as a community to dissolve as many barriers as possible for our friends

and neighbors seeking health care,” Gillenwater said. “We are thrilled to see Bowen Center taking that mission to heart and opening a new health clinic that will undoubtedly provide crucial supports, resources and services to ensure Wabash County citizens are able to stay happy and healthy.”

The center also has clinics in Huntington, Fort Wayne and Warsaw, and more are planned.

Bowen Health Clinic welcomes Medicaid, and no one is turned away for an inability to pay. To make an appointment, call (888) 470-0082.

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Kosciusko REMC gears up for annual meeting

Kosciusko REMC is excited to announce its annual meeting is quickly approaching.

This year’s meeting will be held in two parts, beginning with a virtual broadcast that will premiere on the KREMC YouTube channel at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 6. The broadcast will give members some insight into what the cooperative has accomplished over the past

year, as well as a chance to win prizes.

The drive-thru portion of this year’s annual meeting will take place from 3-6 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at the KREMC facility. This well-attended event is a chance for members of the cooperative to vote for the board of directors. By actively participating in this crucial decision-making process, mem-

bers exercise their democratic rights to elect the individuals who will guide the cooperative over the next year.

During the meeting, members will drive through the KREMC property at 370 S. 250E, Warsaw, and conveniently cast their ballots without getting out of their car. They will be given a boxed meal, bottle of water, free gift and $10 credit toward their electric bill.

CEO Kurt Carver said the KREMC staff and board of di-

rectors is looking forward to the popular event and expect the afternoon to go smoothly. “We do ask our members to bring their copy of June’s Indiana Connection magazine with their ballot filled out,” said Carver. “However, we will be prepared to register any members who did not receive an Indiana Connection or who forgot their ballot.”

Drivers should be aware there may be extra traffic on East Old US 30, S. 250E, and Lake City Highway 30 near the KREMC building on the afternoon of June 8. “We have planned carefully to minimize the chance of backups and enlisted the help of police officers to move traffic safely and efficiently,” Carver said.

KREMC employees, board members and volunteers organize and staff the annual meeting. Last year’s event set a record for attendance, with 1,342 members driving through and casting their votes in the board election. For more information on the KREMC annual meeting, visit kremc.com/ blog or follow KREMC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and/or LinkedIn.

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

Annual fish and tenderloin fry fundraiser

The public is welcome to the annual Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners fish and tenderloin fry from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, June 17. The event will be held in two locations at Camp Crosley, North Webster. Carry-out is available at the Teen Village, EMS T1 Lane, and is fish only/ cash purchase only.

Dine-in is available in the dining hall, EMS T2A Lane, and is all-you-can-eat fish and tenderloins with condiments and drinks/cash purchase only. Dine-in cost is $12 per person, with children 5 years and under are free. Carry-out is $12 per person. Cash purchase only.

A variety of desserts and pies are available for cash purchase, provided by The Lake Tippecanoe Women’s Association.

Music will be provided by Gary Gerard, a renowned guitar player, singer and songwriter.

To learn more about the association, visit ltpo.org.

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Commencement:

Friday, June 2 at 7 p.m.

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Class Motto: “Life moves pretty fast, if you don’t stop and look around once in awhile — you could miss it” — Ferris Bueller

Class Flower: Orange Rose • Class Colors: Silver and Lavender

HALLIE BLEDSOE SENIOR CLASS PRESIDENT

DAYANARA MARTINEZ SENIOR CLASS VICE PRESIDENT

VANESA PEREZ-CABRERA SENIOR CLASS SECRETARY

KEELY ROE STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT

ELLA ELLIOTT SENIOR CLASS REPRESENTATIVE

ARABELLA COMPTON SENIOR CLASS REPRESENTATIVE

MONICA PERAZZA CASILLAS SENIOR CLASS REPRESENTATIVE

Graduates