$12 Eat In
$13 To Go Fri, Dec. 12th 4:30pm-Sold
Serving: Cole Slaw, Hush Puppies & Fries
Every Monday Night
Doors Open @ 5pm CT
•Tip Boards •Raffles
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Bingo Starts @ 6pm CT At The Koontz Lake Clubhouse @ 10896 Cherokee Rd, Walkerton IN (NO
Birthdays
Dec. 6 Madeline Reimbold Eric Materna “52”
Dec. 8 Scott Minix
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5TH
6:30-??
$10 per person All Proceeds Will Be Paid Back In Prizes! Kitchen & Bar Will Be OPEN EVERYONE WELCOME
NOTICE
OF
ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of the Community Services of Starke County, Inc.’s general membership will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. at 311 E. Culver Road, Knox, Indiana.
The public is invited to attend but only regular members will be entitled to vote on the program plans and the executive board appointees for the year 2026. Regular members are those who have paid the annual membership fee of $10.00 in 2025.
Community Services of Starke County, Inc. provides services in order for families to remain independent in their own homes. Services include: public transportation, nutrition, information and assistance, FEMA, Salvation Army, energy assistance, call-a-day, food pantry, and health equipment loan program.
The executive board presently serving include Mike Tolson, president, Tom Torsell, vice-president; Susan Christian, secretary; Mike Yankauskas, treasurer; and members, Arlene Sellers, Tiffany Nagai, Jacalynn Ciboch, Doris Kibert, Linda Banasiak, and Sheri Bartoli. Executive Director is Charmaine Dunkel. For more information, call (574) 772-7070.
FARM FRESH Eggs for sale, washed $3/doz. 219-816-2721 49
NATALIE’S DAYCARE: Loving mother that has been taking care of children for over 20 years. Preschool activities and meals provided. Ages infants-12 yrs. Full & part time care available. Please call 574-540-3228 51B
NELLANN SMITH
KNOX, IN - Nellann Smith, age 79, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025. Nellann was born October 31, 1946 in Jackson, Michigan.
She was very proud to have graduated from the St. Joseph Academy, an all-girls boarding school in Adrian, Michigan which was run by the Adrian Dominican Sisters. She then married Ronald Collins Smith, who preceded her in death in 2003. She had made a career in the banking industry, starting out as a teller at the First National Bank of Elkhart and then retiring from the wire transfer department at Key Bank in Elkhart. In her retirement she worked as a secretary/receptionist at the M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox.
She is survived by her two sons, Mark C. Smith (Lori) of Knox and Brain E. Smith (Kelly) of Elkhart, three sisters, Judy Kay Lockwood of Goshen, Elizabeth Higgins of Foley, Alabama and Marylynn Dibble of Foley, Alabama, her grandchildren, Hunter C. Smith (Tia), Harper D. Smith, Megan Morton (Zack), McKinzy Smith (Aidan Mais), Mya Lefebvre (Roman), and Madelyn Smith, and her great grandchildren, Elise and Alaya Smith, Jameson Morton, and Matteo Lefebvre.
A Funeral Mass was held on Monday, December 1, 2025 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Knox. Entombment was in the Round Lake Cemetery in Knox. Arrangements were made by M.C. Smith Funeral Home in Knox.
STUART NELSON SIEBENHAAR SR.
LOWELL, IN - Stuart Nelson Siebenhaar, Sr., 87 years old of Lowell, Indiana, died Monday, November 24, 2025 in Winamac, Indiana. He was born Wednesday, November 23, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Christian Siebenhaar and Sophia(Paulaus) Siebenhaar.
Stuart was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Lowell American Legion Post 101 and former member of the Laporte, Indiana American Legion Post 83. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, camping, coin collecting and doing jigsaw puzzles. He also enjoyed collecting antiques and going to the casino. His greatest passion was spending time with his family and grandchildren. He retired from the Whirlpool Corp after 25 years. After his retirement he worked for the Laporte Co. Visitors Bureau and later the Laporte Co. Coop. Surviving are Son, Troy(Amy) Siebenhaar of Lowell, Indiana, Son, Stuart Siebenhaar of Monterey, Indiana, Daughter, Deb(Roger) Miller of Winamac, Indiana, 15 grandchildren many great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter Marcia Siebenhaar, and brothers Fred, Christian and John Siebenhaar.
Services were held at Braman & Son Memorial Chapel, Saturday, November 29, with Pastor Mark Pilger officiating. Interment was in the Crown Hill Cemetery, Knox. Contributions may be made to the cancer research society @donate. cancer.org.
Arrangements were made by Braman & Son Memorial Chapel in Knox.
ERICA GUDAS
WINAMAC, IN - Erica Gudas, 88, died on November 28, 2025 at her farm. She was born on April 16th, 1937, in Taurage, Lithuania to the late Martin and Emma Austin. In 1954, in Winamac, Erica married Algird “Al” Gudas. Erica’s life is one of courage and faith amidst hardship as well as the providence of God in her life. In 1940, when she was only three years old, the Austin family fled Lithuania after the Soviet invasion and lived in Germany for the duration of World War II and postwar in Displaced Persons camps. Due to
the war, Erica’s childhood was one of hunger, constant fleeing, and fear with near-death bombings. She recalls being so thirsty she licked the condensation from windows, and so hungry she ate black potatoes, yet those who knew Erica knew her as a joyful woman, expressing unshakable faith and sincere gratitude rather than despair. She recounted her past not as one who was bitter, but as one who had experienced the world’s cruelty and maintained the certainty that God the Father had walked with her through it all. She also told of visits from angels at the foot of her bed and held to her beloved mother’s advice to “Always keep your eyes on God.” Though she had her share of difficulty, Erica experienced much joy as well. She often recounted her journey from Germany to America with awe and delight. She recalled dancing on the ship and seeing the Statue of Liberty, American Flag and knowing she was free and safe. One of her proudest days is when she became an American citizen. She held firmly to the values that are foundational of her new country, life, liberty, love and the pursuit of happiness. She and Al worked well as a team and built a successful farm operation and fruitful family. She is survived by her children: Nancy (Bill) Schambers, Carol (Charles) Blink, Linda (Todd) Oman, Kenneth (Louise) Gudas, Eric (Marci) Gudas, Mary (John) Burchfield, Arthur (Margaret) Gudas, Albert (Cindy) Gudas, Pamela (Chad) Huber, Erica (Alberto) Holguin, Lori (Mark) Pajeau, Susan (Deb) Gudas, Amy (Kyle) Burgess, 102 grand and great-grandchildren, with two on the way and one sister, Zelma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Algird, three children: Paul, Sandra and Lesa and three sisters: Ruth, Martha and Ann.
Visitation will be from 4-8 PM EST on Wednesday, December 3 at Frain Mortuary and one hour prior to funeral services at the church on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM EST on Thursday, December 4 at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Winamac. Burial will take place in the Winamac Cemetery. Memorials can be made to St. Luke Lutheran Church, Winamac.
Arrangements were made by Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
MARTHA MILDRED HALE
WINAMAC, IN - Martha Mildred Hale, 97, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 in Winamac, Indiana. She was born Saturday, March 24, 1928 in Barbourville, Kentucky, to the late David Spivey and Sarah(Prichard) Spivey.
Mildred was a member of the 1st Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed making biscuits, sewing, gardening and canning. Her greatest passion was her cats and spending time with her family and grandchildren.
She is survived by one son, Charlie(Barbara) Hale of Winamac, one daughter, Dana Lemke of North Judson, Indiana, 6 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren, brother, John (Joyce) Spivey of Barbourville, brother, Aubrey (Patsy) Spivey of Richmond, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by first husband Dan Miracle and her second husband James Hale, son James Hale, daughter Kathy Miracle, brothers Herbert, Herschel, Bob and Tom Spivey and sisters Doris Jackson, Barbarba Williamson and Leola Spivey. Services were held at Braman & Bailey Funeral Home, Friday, November 28, with Rev Eddie Trusty officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Cemetery, North Judson, In 46366. Memorials may be made to the 1st Freewill Baptist Church.
Arrangements were made by Braman & Bailey Funeral Home in North Judson.
STOP BY SAT. DEC. 6TH BEFORE OR AFTER THE KNOX PEPPERMINT PARADE
We have really great gift ideas, Candy & Christmas Fudge.
We will be serving refreshments!
LOCAL HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
Decorations
Saturday, Dec. 6th 10am-2pm
St. Vincent de Paul Society Storage Facility 209 E. Talmer Ave. (Hwy. 10) North Judson
Many beautiful decorations for Christmas plus many other items available to purchase!
Call 574-249-0162 with any questions
Sat., Dec. 6th
Koontz Lake Fire House 5pm CTDecoration 5:30pm CTTree Lighting
*Special Ornament For Every Guest!
**Pictures With Santa Bring Your Holiday Cheer & Make The Night Merry & Bright!
Knox Masonic Lodge #639
208 N. Main Street Sat. Dec. 6th 7-11am
Breakfast includes: Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy & Fried Apples
$10 Adult
$8 Child
**Child’s Ticket Includes Small Gift From Santa
Pictures with Santa
Bass Lake Festival Invites You To Join Us @ Christmas Marketplace Sat. Dec. 6th 9am-3pm @ BLPOA Community Center 6996 S. St. Rd. 10
Christmas Crafters, Village & Antiques and 3rd Party Vendors Welcome!!
Leslie’s Cottage Crafts, Bass Lake Jam, Rockky’s Paper Scissors, Mia Bella’s, Starke Hosp., Bad Kitty Art, Porch Signs, Handmade Holiday, L&M Custom Crafts & Many More!
Grandpa’s Sno (Coffee & Donuts) and Mexico Lindo For Lunch!!!
Contact for more info: linkusk@hotmail.com
MIKE’S LAWNMOWING & Repair - It’s Fall! I do lawnmower repairs at your home. Yard mowing, yard clean up, powerwashing, tree cutting & trimming bushes. I am also doing junk removal-houses, pole barns, garages & basements. Call for price. Also free scrap removal and snow removal in the winter. Call 219-510-7356 49B
TREES TRIMMED. Stumps removed. Brush shredded, bushhogging & lot clearing . Will meet or beat any written estimates. Call 574-896-2772. 52 ALL HOME & Garage Repairs - 30 yrs. experience. Free estimates. 574-249-1234 52B
No Reserves, No Buyer Premiums Over 125 lots, to include coin sets, Silver dollars ( Morgan and Peace, Silver Eagles, Eisenhower ) Mercury, Rossevelt and Barber dimes, 10 Oz and 5 Oz . and 1 Oz .999 Fine Silver Bars, Liberty ½ dollars, 1964 quarters, Silver Rounds, Lawmen Silver rounds, Scrap silver, Copper Liberty looking coins. We have loaded pictures at www.dandnauctions. com as well as links for more pictures at www.gotoauction.com ID # 6378 and www.auctionzip.com ID# 5282, plus Face book. Terms of sale. Cash, Debit and credit card with a 4% service fee adder, Indiana Personal check only !!!! with Photo ID and current Phone number . Darrell Pitts AU10300102 AC 31400033 Ted Annis AU 08900148
DIRECTIONS: Centrally Located on SR 39 just 3 miles South of US 30 and 3 Miles North of SR 8. WATCH FOR LESTINSKY AUCTION SIGNS…
AUCTION
Go to www.lestinskyauctions.hibid.com for online bidding TRACTORS – CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT - COMBINES
FARM EQUIPMENT - SEMIS – TRUCKS –SCHOOL BUS- TRAILERS - GENERATORSLAWN TRACTORS – LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT– FENCE POSTS – STORAGE CONTAINERS –FORK LIFT’S - MINI EXCAVATORS- SHOP EQUIPMENT - TOOLS
NOTE: Very partial listing as this will be extremely large Auction. We have a great selection of equipment, with more arriving daily. We are still accepting additional equipment. Plan to attend multiple Auction rings will be running simultaneously.
CHECK IN DATES: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Saturday. Consignment drop off deadline is Wednesday, December 10, 5:00 p.m.
SALE ORDER: 9:00 a.m. Starts misc., (LIVE AUCTION) then 9:15 a.m. Starts mixed tractors, equipment and trucks (LIVE AUCTION with ONLINE BIDDING)
LOAD OUT DATES: Day of Auction and Monday, DEC. 15, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m and Tuesday, DEC. 16, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
TERMS: No buyer’s premium for onsite bidding. Cash or Good Check w/proper I.D. Credit Cards w/4% fee. All Listings derived from sources deemed to be correct. Announcements made day of auction take precedence over printed matter. Not responsible for accidents or articles after sold. More equipment is Arriving daily! Large Auction! Complete listing and Online bidding go to www.LestinskyAuctions.Hibid.com
LESTINSKY AUCTIONEERS
Jim Lestinsky 219.608.9615 Travis Lestinsky 219.608.8985
In.lic.#AU19300140
In.Lic.#AU11500073
Morgan Lestinsky Lewis 219.851.6516
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