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Baker Youth Club 100th year

By ABBY OLIVER Staff Writer

MAGNETIC WALL — Children enjoy the magnetic wall featured in the STEM Center at BYC. Photos provided by Tracy Furnivall, executive director of BYC.

Baker Youth Club is starting its 100th year of developing children’s education, health and social skills in Warsaw and surrounding communities. BYC began as Baker Boys’ Club Aug. 14, 1926, after East Coast banker and Rotary Club member Bramwell Baker challenged Warsaw to match his $1,000 donation to start a boys’ club. Pete Thorn, a Warsaw Community School teacher and coach, was the first part-time director for 37 years until 1963, when Robert “Coach” Lichtenwalter stepped in. The club’s current facility, “Lichtenwalter Center,” is named in his honor, and he was involved in the club until his passing in 2015. In 1992, Scott Wiley became the third part-time director. Baker Boys’ Club soon dropped its affiliation with the Boys Club of America, opened its doors to girls and changed its name to Baker Youth Club. Tracy Furnivall, BYC’s first full-time director, was hired in 2003. Furnivall attended Baker Boys’ Club in the 1970s and ‘80s as a child, when the club focused more on

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sports and activities. When Furnivall became director, BYC leadership talked to community members to determine their biggest needs. The board redeveloped its mission and purpose, emphasizing education, health and social development. “I think that’s something that we have done in my 23 years, is listen to the community,” Furnivall said. “That is how it has all developed over the years … identifying the needs in our community and then just going and making it happen.”

ORIGINAL CHALLENGER — Shown is Bramwell Baker, an East Coast banker and Rotary Club member who challenged the city of Warsaw to match his $1,000 donation to start a boys’ club. That club, Baker Boys’ Club, is the foundation of Baker Youth Club today.

Now, BYC’s all-encompassing facility features healthy, educational and social activities for children, from summer to before- and after-school programs. During summer programs, children enjoy field trips, reading programs, athletic challenges and science, technology, engineering and mathematics projects. When school is in session, parents drop off registered students at BYC before school. BYC partners with Warsaw Community Schools to transport students to their schools. The Baker Bus, with help from WCS, then picks up students from area schools and brings them to BYC. For the first year, BYC is implementing a literacy program with WCS. “We’ll be helping identify those second- and third-graders who need extra help for their reading scores,” Furnivall said. BYC serves daily snacks and a meal every night, Monday through Thursday. “In a typical year, we’re serving approximately 18,000 juices and snacks and over 12,000 meals a school year,” Furnivall said. BYC offers homework rooms. Kindergarten through third graders have mandatory reading time, while fourth grade and older students follow an honor system. Students are encouraged to work on homework and ask for help when needed, with staff available to assist. BYC features a soccer room, two gymnasiums, a STEM Center, art room, game room and middle school café. The game room features a Lü Interactive System, a projected, internet-based gaming system that keeps kids physically active and engaged. The STEM Center has 100 discovery tubs built and donated by the education department at Grace College, each containing a STEM task with the necessary materials. The four-member leadership team has more than 60 years of combined experience with BYC. “We do not remove kids for non-payment,” Furnivall said. “Nobody gets turned away.” Furnivall said a parent recently brought in donuts and a thank-you card, thanking the staff for providing a safe environment for their children while they work. “When you see and hear those stories, that’s why we do what we do,” Furnivall said. “Our number one goal is to keep kids safe. Our second goal is to engage with them and

be a positive influence in their life.” Furnivall would like to see enrollment increase as BYC enters its 100th year. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, BYC saw 230 kids a day, compared with 150-160 now. “It’s pretty special, I think, for a not-for-profit, for any business, to survive 100 years,” Furnivall said. “We’re blessed with our previous three directors. I’m only the fourth director in 100 years.” Program registration can be found at bakeryouthclub.com.

PAST DIRECTORS — Shown are three of the four directors of BYC in a photo from more than a decade ago. Robert “Coach” Lichtenwalter, a former part-time director who has since passed away, sits at a table while Tracy Furnivall, left, speaks with Scott Wiley, another former part-time director.

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Hoak finds blessings in faith and family By ABBY OLIVER Staff Writer Through ministry and family, Aaron Hoak has found a life of serving others and recognizing the blessings God has given him. Hoak was born and raised in South Carolina in a Christian home, where his parents studied the Bible together and attended church every Sunday. The family moved to Kentucky when Hoak was 11, where his father was principal and then pastor of a Christian school. In high school, Hoak began feeling led by God to study the Bible with others. “The Lord gave me a little bit of opportunity for leadership in some spiritual things in some different ways in high school, and that continued some into college,” Hoak said. Around the same time, Hoak met his future wife, Erin, by chance at a youth retreat in Grand Rapids, Mich. Aaron Hoak still lived in Kentucky, while Erin Hoak was in Albany, N.Y. When their siblings began long-distance dating, Aaron Hoak and Erin Hoak tagged along on road trips to midpoints, including his grandparents’ house in Ohio. Eventually, a road trip to New York with other youth retreaters left Aaron Hoak and Erin Hoak alone together in a car for an hour. “I thought, ‘this is either going to be really awkward or it’s going to be really good,’” Aaron Hoak said. “And it was really good.” Aaron Hoak and Erin Hoak maintained their long-distance relationship through letters, phone calls and email while Aaron Hoak attended Kentucky Wesleyan College on a full tuition scholarship, developing lifelong

friendships in a student-led campus ministry group. At weeklong family conferences hosted by his church’s affiliate, Aaron Hoak and other young people organized prayer meetings before services. “The Lord put on my heart and the heart of a few other of those young people to … gather the young people before those services to have times of prayer, that the Lord would bless the preaching and use it in the lives of everyone that was there,” Aaron Hoak said. “Some of those prayer meetings were really neat. Just seeing the Lord bless that was a pretty formative thing.” After graduating, Aaron Hoak pursued his call to ministry and moved to California with Erin Hoak for seminary, with his church covering his tuition. They lived in separate houses while Erin Hoak worked at the seminary, and they married after Aaron Hoak’s first year in 2000. “There was a foundation of communication that was forced on us, even in a way that text messaging doesn’t quite get,” Hoak said. “Because you’ve got to actually talk on the phone or write a letter, to think about what you’re going to say.” After seminary, Aaron Hoak joined Grace Fellowship Church in Bremen, where the pastor recognized the leadership Aaron Hoak had shown at the family conferences and encouraged him to join the church. Aaron Hoak spent eight years there, growing in ministry and serving as one of the pastors. When families from Warsaw began attending the Bremen church, Aaron Hoak and the pastor began exploring the possibility of planting a church in Warsaw. They began meeting

with families in 2010, and Aaron Hoak moved to Warsaw with Erin Hoak and their children that November. Grace Baptist Church became independent in 2013. “I love getting to pastor that group of people,” Aaron Hoak said. “They’re dear people, they’re very good to me and Erin Hoak and our family.” The Hoaks have never lived near their extended families, but Aaron Hoak said their church family has filled that role. “On a regular basis, there’s no family nearby,” he said. “But our church family, they’re our brothers and sisters in Christ, and they’ve loved us and our children really well.” One lesson from missionary Jim Elliot that has stayed with Aaron Hoak is to be fully present wherever God has placed him. “One of the things (Elliot) said that sticks with me is, wherever you are, be all there,” Aaron Hoak said. “That’s been a helpful thing for me … this is where God’s got us, so, wherever you are, be all there.” When he has free time, Aaron Hoak enjoys walking the Pike Lake and Beyer Farm Trail, reading history, industry and theolo-

AARON AND ERIN HOAK gy, and cheering on the Chicago Cubs baseball team. He also loves flying in small planes with a pilot friend and spending time with his five children: Ryan, Andrew, Mitchell, Zach and Lucas.

Warsaw groups hear about state cultural district designation Main Street Warsaw recently hosted Anne Johansson, community services manager for the Indiana Arts Commission, who leads the Indiana Arts Commission Cultural District designation process, according to a news release from Main Street Warsaw. With more than 25 local arts organizations and community leaders in attendance, Johansson presented on future plans for the Indiana Cultural District Designation. There are currently 12 cultural districts in Indiana that have received the designation.

Johansson presented research on how arts and creativity improve Hoosiers’ health and well-being, learning outcomes and students’ career readiness. In addition, the arts sector generates economic benefits helping retain and attract people and talent because they want to be where they have access to both a variety of creative activities and places where they feel both welcomed and inspired, she said. In particular, the Indiana Arts Commission designated cultural districts have generated economic benefits to their community with

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“God has been so kind to our family,” Aaron Hoak said. “We don’t deserve this, we haven’t earned it; and yet, here’s this gift he’s given us, and we just want to be good stewards of it.”

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ZIP codes surrounding designated Indiana Cultural Districts generating $819 million in revenue generated by creative industries and over $83 million in revenue generated by creative nonprofit organizations in 2022, according to the information. Main Street Warsaw provided an update on progress in implementing the Downtown Warsaw Cultural Arts District Plan that was released earlier this year. Becoming a designated cultural district is one of the primary goals of the plan, which has a vision for downtown Warsaw’s cultural arts district to become a premier destination where a culturally rich and diverse arts scene serves as an economic engine attracting investment, retaining top talent and enriching the quality of life for the entire community, according to the news release. Main Street Warsaw board members provided an update on the plan’s implementation and detailed a number of projects that are in progress. They intend to apply for designation. “I am impressed with what downtown Warsaw is doing,” said Johansson following the presentation. “It aligns well with the program, and I think they are well positioned to submit a strong application.” “We have seen first-hand how arts and culture can drive tourism, customer spending and attract new investment in our communities,” said Cori Humes, executive director of the Kosciusko Convention and Visitors Bureau, Main Street Warsaw board member and Warsaw Public Arts Commission member who was in attendance. “Downtown Warsaw has so much momentum, and it’s exciting to see that we are in a position to become a designated cultural district.”

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Warsaw MobilePack registration opens Aug. 24 Registration for the 2026 Warsaw MobilePack will open Monday, Aug. 24, for three community packing sessions scheduled during the annual meal-packing event Oct. 5-8 at the Warsaw

Community High School TRAC. This year’s theme is “Turning Hunger into Hope.” The public packing sessions will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5; Tuesday, Oct. 6; and

Public Vet spay/neuter clinic for cats planned Registrations are being taken for a Public Vet Spay & Neuter Clinic for cats coming up Friday, Sept. 11, in Warsaw. Public Vet is a nonprofit mobile spay-neuter clinic dedicated to improving animal welfare. The organization strives to make pet care convenient and accessible for all pet owners, particularly those in low-income households and rural communities across Indiana, Ohio and California. For cost information and to reg-

ister your cat for the September clinic, visit the website at pub.vet. Filling out the online form will reserve a spot at the mobile clinic once your payment is processed. The clinic address and confirmation details will be sent via email after booking. Please note the time and location from that confirmation because it will not be displayed elsewhere. If cost is a barrier, you may apply through the website for financial assistance before or after booking.

Discover native trees during a guided tree walk Learn more about the native trees of Elkhart County during “In the Company of the Trees,” a guided tree walk led by an Elkhart County Parks naturalist at River Preserve County Park. Participants will explore the area around the Benton Spillway while learning how to identify native tree species and discover their unique characteristics, including leaves, bark and the important role they play in the local ecosystem. The walk encourages participants to slow down, observe the

natural landscape and gain a greater appreciation for the diversity of native forests. The program will be from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31. Participants should meet at the Benton Dam parking lot at River Preserve County Park, 68552 CR 31, New Paris. The event is free and open to the public. Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. For more information, visit elkhartcountyparks.org or call (574) 875-7422.

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Adults who think they have what it takes to be the best speller in town are invited to compete in the Nappanee Public Library’s Grown-Up Spelling Bee. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, with check-in starting at 6 p.m. It will be held in the glass room beside Ruhe 152 Italian Bistro, 156 W. Market St., Nappanee. The spelling bee is open to adults ages 21 and older. Participants will enjoy a small appetizer buffet and adult beverages while testing their spelling skills. The Nappanee competition is part of a countywide event, with winners advancing to the Elkhart County Championship

Wednesday, Oct. 7. Registration will be available at WarsawMobilePack.com. The event is expected to bring together nearly 5,000 volunteers, including approximately 2,500 area students, across nine packing sessions. Volunteers ages 5 and older are welcome. Working in teams of eight to 10, participants will pack nutrient-rich MannaPack meals containing rice, soy, vegetables and vitamins for children facing hunger around the world. Organizers said the event’s impact begins well before volunteers arrive. Businesses, churches, organizations, families and anonymous donors provide financial support to purchase the food ingredients used during the event. “Every meal packed is a tangible act of hope, and every volunteer becomes part of something much bigger than themselves,” said Megan Stone, Warsaw MobilePack chair. “We are incredibly grateful to the businesses, organizations, families and individuals who have invested in making this event possible. Their generosity allows thousands of volunteers to come together and turn that support into meals for starving children around the world.” Each volunteer packs about $50 worth of food during a twohour session. Organizers said $106 can provide enough meals to feed one child for a year. Families, businesses, churches, clubs, sports teams and other community groups are encouraged to organize teams in advance. Volunteer opportunities accommodate a range of ages and abilities, including seated labeling stations and more active warehouse roles. The 2026 Warsaw MobilePack will also include a canned food drive benefiting local food pantries through Warsaw Community Schools’ Together We Feed Them All program. Additional details will be announced later. Community members can register a team, donate or learn more at WarsawMobilePack.com. Updates are also available on the Warsaw MobilePack Facebook and Instagram pages. The event is supported by these local sponsors: 2026 Hunger IMPACT Spon-

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Warsaw DAR chapter learns about Lilly Center The Agnes Pruyn Chapman Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution met July 28 at Salvatori’s Restaurant, Warsaw. The Lilly Center for Lakes and Stream, a division of Grace College, gave a presentation on the group and what it does. Emily Anderson and college intern Abigail highlighted three pillars of the center’s work: research, education and collaboration. The opening ritual, Pledge of Allegiance, preamble and American Creed were led by Regent Kathy Gawthrop. Gawthrop also read the president general’s message. The national defense report was by Sally DeWald. The new member oath was given to DeWald, and she was welcomed to the chapter. Janice Cox, treasurer, gave the financial report. The audit committee reported that the treasurer’s book passed the recent audit. The DAR Good Citizen committee will now be chaired

by Christy Adams, and Shirley Smith will be the new volunteer information specialist chair. The Freedom Fest/Kosciusko County Fair and Pierceton’s Stars, Stripes and 250 Candles parades were a success. The Adrian Anglin Revolutionary War soldier plaque committee is continuing to collect funds. A possible location for the America Patriot 250 plaque was discussed by Smith. The bylaws committee is planning to have the new bylaws available by the September meeting. Maureen Mauzy, Jennifer Simpson and Smith were to attend the northeast DAR district meeting in Huntington. Preschool/elementary books will be purchased and donated at the district meeting from the chapter. The next three-year term of officers will be elected in April 2027. Members need to review the officers’ duties on the website. Offices to be filled are regent, vice regent, treasurer, reg-

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Free community dinner Aug. 26 in Milford The public is invited to a free community dinner from 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, in the gymnasium at Milford First Brethren Church, located at the corner of Catherine and Henry streets in Milford. This month’s meal will feature a haystack dinner with a variety of toppings and dessert. The community dinner is free; everyone is welcome to attend.

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North Webster Food Pantry receives donation The North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce donated $500 to the North Webster Food Pantry from the annual Popeye and Olive Oil 5K, held as part of Dixie Day. The 5K brought together community members and visitors for a morning of fitness, fellowship and giving back. The chamber supports the North Webster Food Pantry, which provides food and resources to local families in need. “We are grateful to everyone who participated in the Popeye and Olive Oil 5K and helped make this donation possible,” said Chamber President Emily Shipley. “Giving back to organizations that serve our community is an important part of what the Chamber and Dixie Day are all about.” The North Webster Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce appreciates all participants, volunteers, sponsors and supporters who helped make the event a success.

DONATION TO FOOD PANTRY — The North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce donated $500 to the North Webster Food Pantry. In front, from left, are BK Turner, North Webster Food Pantry volunteer; Lori Mark, North Webster Food Pantry president; and Emily Shipley, North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Com-

merce president. In back are Barb Duckwall, North Webster Food Pantry volunteer; Jim Casper, North Webster Food Pantry treasurer; and Sue Gerke, North Webster Food Pantry volunteer. Photo provided by North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce.

Scrabble tournament, African tea, more at Warsaw library Adults who want to test their Scrabble skills and anyone who would like to learn more about African culture have late August events to choose from at Warsaw Community Public Library. The library is set to host an Adult Scrabble Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 22. The competition will take place from about 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Room C at the library. The event will start with groups of two-person challenges in Scrabble and work down to the final pair. Scrabble players are invited to bring just themselves or like-minded friends. Registration is needed and will close at noon on Aug. 20. Also on the library’s calendar is an African Tea, which is set to take place from 3-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, in Room C at the library. The tea will feature on overview of African culture and landmarks, as well as food and - of course tea. Those who are interested in attending the event are asked to register ahead of time. Registration will close at noon on Aug. 25. Registrations for either event can be done online through the library’s website at warsawlibrary.

org, or you can stop by the library in person at 310 E. Main St., downtown Warsaw. The month of August finishes up with a number of other events on the library’s calendar. The Library Lego program for kids is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22. “College 101” for prospective Ivy Tech students will take place from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, in Room AB at the library. Beginning Crocheting for Adults is scheduled for 6-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24. Speaking of arts and crafts, the library has a couple of events coming up in September that crafters might want to put on their schedule. Adults can learn to make a wallpaper wreath from scraps of wallpaper from 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, in Room C at the library. Materials will be provided, and registration is required. And as the fall season progresses, adults are invited to learn how to make a scarecrow from 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, in Room C. All materials again will be provided, and registration is needed. Library visitors should keep in mind, too, that the Story Empori-

ALWAYS A LOT HAPPENING — Warsaw Community Public Library has a full calendar of regular and special events that can be found at the library’s website at warsawlibrary.org. File photo. um Used Bookstore at the library is open from 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays and from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Bookstore browsers can expect to find great deals on books, movies, sound recordings and video games. The bookstore is operated by Friends of the Library, and all proceeds support the library.

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EntErtainmEnt Whitko Athletic Booster Club hosts 22nd annual golf outing The Whitko Athletic Booster Club hosted its 22nd annual golf outing Saturday, Aug. 8, at Sycamore Golf Club, North Manchester, bringing together supporters of Whitko athletics for a day of golf, fellowship and fundraising. Participants received 18 holes of golf, a cart and a catered meal. Following opening remarks from Whitko Athletic Booster Club President Jenniffer Ebbinghouse, the outing began with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Players also participated in contests hosted by Whitko student-athletes throughout the day. A highlight of the outing was the presentation of the Wildcat Lifetime Achievement Award. Each year, the booster club honors a member of the Whitko community who has demonstrated leadership and made lasting contributions to Whitko students, athletics, the school and the community. Nathan Myers was named the 2026 Wildcat Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. He was joined by his wife, Lynn, and their family during the presentation. Myers thanked those in attendance, saying he was “humbled and honored” to receive the recognition. He also expressed appreciation for the many people who encouraged and supported him throughout his years with Whitko. The foursome of Tanner Hughes, Noah Cokl, Cole Kessie and Drew Fawcett captured the championship flight title. Proceeds from the outing will

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD — The Wildcat Lifetime Achievement Award recipient is Nathan Myers. Shown from left are Jacob Myers, Isaac Myers, Elizabeth Myers Clark, Jason Clark, Lyndee Clark, benefit Whitko athletics, supporting student-athletes and athletic programs at Whitko Jr./ Sr. High School. The Whitko Athletic Booster Club is grateful for everyone who participated, volunteered, sponsored and supported the event. The 2026 golf outing sponsors were: Bar 13; Barton-Coe Vilamaa; Brown Design; Crossroads Bank; Edward Jones; GreenWorks Lawn Solution Inc.; Himes and Krull; Larwill Lions Club; M&D Electrical Solutions; Pierceton Chamber of Commerce; Stan’s Smokin BBQ; and the Tenney family.

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ACTIVITIES TAKING PLACE ALL DAY IN THE OLD TRAIN DEPOT Heirloom Tomato & Vegetable Exhibit Heirloom Tomato Tastings Agricultural Art Show

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WINNING TEAM — Tanner Hughes, Noah Cokl, Cole Kessie, and Drew Fawcett celebrate their victory as the winning team at the 22nd Annual Whitko Athletic Booster Club Golf Outing. Photo provided by Katie Brown.

Elkhart County Quilt Fiber Experience to host fiber retreat The Elkhart County Quilt Fiber Experience will host its 2026 Fiber Retreat from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Wellfield Botanic Gardens. The gardens, located at 1011 N. Main St., Elkhart, will remain open until 6 p.m. The retreat is designed to bring together regional fiber artisans while fostering a community of teaching, learning and sharing the art of textiles and fiber. Four presenters will lead sessions during the event: Kris Peterson, “Carefree Weaving”; Barb Snell, “Indonesia, Batiks and Bali, Oh My”; Chris Hornby, “Creating with Wool”; and Susanne Hertzler, “From Sheep to Wool and More.” Registration is $35; advance registration is required. The fee includes admission to the gardens, lunch, snacks, water and a project bag. Door prizes also will be awarded. Participants are encouraged to bring a handwork project to work on during the retreat and share it with fellow attendees. For registration informa-

QUILT EXPERIENCE — The Elkhart County Quilt Fiber Experience will host its 2026 Fiber Retreat from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Wellfield Botanic Gardens, Elkhart. Photo provided by The Elkhart County Quilt Fiber Experience. tion, visit the Elkhart County Quilt Fiber Experience website at elkhartquiltfiber.org. Questions may be emailed to Gracie. Elkhart@gmail.com. The organi-

zation also has a Facebook page. For more information, contact Mary Ann Lienhart Cross at mcrosshart@frontier.com or (574) 596-0556.

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Ag art, tomato contests on tap at festival The spirit of friendly competition will be alive at the Pierceton Heirloom Tomato Festival on Aug. 22. Tomato growers, bakers, artists, cherry tomato spitters and scavenger hunters are invited to participate for prizes and fun. Art Contest The festival will once again feature an an Agricultural Art Show contest. Art in any medium that has an agricultural theme is accepted, and there is no limit on the number of entries or the size of the artwork that is accepted. Entries will be divided into two age groups, one for youth and one for adult. A $5 entry fee per piece will apply. Entries will be judged based on creativity, originality and overall composition. Cash prizes will be awarded, including a people’s choice award. Winners will be announced at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22. Anyone interested in partici-

AGRICULTURAL ART — The Pierceton Heirloom Tomato Festival on Aug. 22 will once again feature an Agricultural Art Show and contest, as

well as other competitions - and there’s still time to submit entries. Photo provided by the Pierceton Chamber of Commerce.

pating in the art contest is asked to bring their artwork to the Old Train Depot from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21. Baking Contest A tomato baking contest will

ple items. Bakers should bring their baked items in a disposable, nonreturnable container. The baking contest items will be sold immediately following the judging. Ingredients must

be held at 1 p.m. in the Old Train Depot. Two categories of baked goods will be judged: sweet and savory. The item must have a tomato as an ingredient. Contestants may enter multi-

Applications due for Citizen’s Police Academy The Warsaw Police Department and Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office have announced the 26th session of the Citizen’s Police Academy. The academy will meet from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays from Sept. 16 through Nov. 18.

The academy is open to all residents of Kosciusko County and offers a first-person experience of law enforcement operations. Topics covered include K-9, dive unit, SWAT, traffic stops and the Kosciusko County judicial system. The deadline to apply to be

part of this year’s academy is Wednesday, Sept. 2. For an online registration

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New Paris Park Days Block Party set for Oct. 3 The annual New Paris Park Days Block Party will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, in downtown New Paris. The free community event will feature food trucks, live music, artisan vendors, photo booths, family-friendly games and activities, bounce houses, a chicken drop and more. Local artisan vendors will line Main and Market streets, while the event highlights local small businesses and showcases the Jackson Township community. Live music will be performed throughout the day by several local musicians. Mark Gaut will

Silver Lake church to hold breakfast fundraiser Aug. 29 Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God will be holding an all-you-can-eat breakfast fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 29. The breakfast will take place from 8-11 a.m. at the church, 303 S. Jefferson St., Silver Lake. On the menu will be biscuits and gravy, sausage and bacon, eggs, fried apples and fried potatoes.

perform at 10 a.m., Samuel Jay Brown will take the stage at noon, and Big Daddy Dupree’s Broke and Hungry Blues Band will perform at 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by local New Paris businesses, the New Paris Lions Club and the New Paris Chamber of Commerce.

be included on a 3-inch-by-5inch card. First prize of each category will win $50. Second prize will win $25. For more information and the specific rules, go online to https://piercetonchamber.org. Tomatoes, Worms If you have a tomato garden, there will be contests for largest (heaviest) tomato, largest tomato worm and any weird, lumpy or strangely shaped tomato. These winners will receive a $10 cash prize. Gardeners should bring their tomatoes and worms to the Old Train Depot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for judging. Judging will be at 3 p.m. Spitting, Hunting How far can you spit a cherry tomato? The Cherry Tomato Spitting Contest will be held at 2:30 p.m. in Brower Park. The Scavenger Hunt returns this year with a $250 cash prize. Another Scavenger Hunt for kids is being added this year. Information on the spitting contest and the scavenger hunts may be found at the information booth located at Brower Park. For more information and entry forms, visit https://piercetonchamber.org or follow the event on Facebook at Heirloom Tomato Festival.

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OBituaries Betty Ann Pritchard

Betty Ann Pritchard, 91, Winona Lake, died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw.

Births Meredith Kate Miller

Mark and Karen (Borkholder) Miller, Nappanee, are the parents of a daughter, Meredith Kate, born at 5:05 a.m. Aug. 3, 2026. She weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces.

Ellianna Rose VanHook

Jennifer VanHook, Goshen, is the parent of a daughter, Ellianna Rose, born at 8:41 a.m. Aug. 8, 2026, at Goshen Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 4.8 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Mikhailo James Morris

Navarrie Navarro and Jacob Morris, Syracuse, are the parents of a son, Mikhailo James, born at 2:31 a.m. Aug. 11, 2026, at Goshen Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds, 11.1 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

COunty repOrt Court News Small Claims

The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Sherri Makinson v. Angelique Holmes, $5,197 Reinholt’s Furniture and Mattresses v. Loren Huff, $481.43; v. Beth Morris, Kevin Morris, $2,218.72

Civil Collections

The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Christopher D. Kehler presiding: Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Paul Bakhit, $1,113.50; v. Andres Cervantes, $1,240.93 LVNV Funding LLC v. Shawnee Childress, $1,405.82; v. Kelly Hale, $2,762.36 Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v. Ethen Colon, $1,690.70 HS Financial Group LLC, a/a/o assignee of Carvana LLC v. Huntley Davis, $12,832.34 First Portfolio Ventures II LLC v. Michelle Flannery, $1,867.02

Capital One NA successor by merger to Discover Bank v. Jose Gutierrez, $12,853.17; v. Michael Patrick, $7,998.90; v. Pamela A. Skinner, $2,086.15 Autovest LLC of Indiana v. Francis Horselooking, $15,886.33 Velocity Investments LLC v. Bert Kabana, $16,547.40 OneMain Financial Group LLC v. Carrie A. Liston, $1,150 Mariner Finance LLC v. Franklin Rink Jr., $2,542.60 Interra Credit Union v. Ashton J. Smith, $6,703.49 JPMorgan Chase Bank NA v. Jami B. Stoll, $5,423.61 Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Auddie Truex, Stephanie Truex, $8,805.57

Evictions

The following eviction has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Lakeland Villa Apartments v. Curtis J. Spencer, Sahara E. Taylor, $2,557.27

Mortgage Foreclosures

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

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The following fines and costs for infractions have been assessed in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Speeding - Alexander M. Esch, Huntington, $164.50; Pauline Norman, Leesburg, $164.50; Landon J. Penrod, Pierceton, $164.50; Tylar L. Glick, Cromwell, $164.50; Dane A. Johnson, Warsaw, $164.50; Rafael B. Hernandez, Leesburg, $164.50 No valid driver’s license Matthew E. Strouse, Etna Green, $164.50; Ernie E. Morrison, Winona Lake, $164.50; Robyn A. Wagoner, Bourbon, $164.50; Jadyn Michael Smith-Lantz, Warsaw, $164.50 Failure to provide vehicle registration certificate - Mark D. Wildman, Warsaw, $164 Holding or using a telecommunications device while operating a moving motor vehicle Taylor A. Lavigne, Warsaw, $164.50 Failure of occupant to use a safety belt - Fatima Guadian, Warsaw, $25; Jesus E. Perez Lopez, Warsaw, $25; William L. Cuban, Winona Lake, $25; Dane A. Johnson, Warsaw, $25 Improper headlights, failure to provide vehicle registration certificate - Bruce L. Kintzel, Warsaw, $189 Speeding, operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility - Margaret G. Bowling, Nappanee, $164.50 Failure of occupant to use a safety belt, no valid driver’s license - Ismael Ortiz, Warsaw, $189.50 Failure to register - Peyton L. Kinney, South Whitley, $164.50 No operator’s license in possession - Andre A. Soto, Winona Lake, $164.50 Fishing without a license Matthew A. Everly, Warsaw, $164 Passing a stopped school bus when stop arm is out and activated - Isabella E. Hamilton, Milford, $189.50 Owner allows dog to stray beyond owner’s premises, harboring a non-immunized dog Leigh A. Debold, Silver Lake, $189 Disregarding lighted signal - Charles R. Doss, Milford, $164.50 Operating a motor vehicle with a fictitious plate - Samantha N. Roberts, Claypool, $164; Jaiden E. Bush, Winona Lake, $189 Passing in a no-passing zone - Laura M. Rassi, Milford, $164.50 Driving while suspended, learner’s permit violation Edwin Olivas-Cuahizo, Warsaw, $214.50

Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk of the Court Melissa Boggs:

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Mary K. Hirschey, 49, Warsaw, and James Zellers, 51, Warsaw

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Rachel Nicole Easterling, 23, Warsaw, and Jett Scott Woods, 20, Winona Lake

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Jared Scott Engen, 35, Warsaw, and Crystal Renee Ensz, 35, Warsaw

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Kyla Cristine Smith, 26, Warsaw, and Daniel Lawson Slone, 33, Warsaw

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Blaide Rian Doran, 23, Cromwell, and Jade Star Hentzell, 21, Cromwell

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Kylee Robinson, 36, Warsaw, and Kyal Derry, 34, Warsaw

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Carter Nicolai, 21, Syracuse, and Olivia Thacker, 21, Warsaw

King-Phipps

Blaine King, 41, Pierceton, and Shalee Phipps, 33, Pierceton

Williamson-Siri

Drew Isaac Williamson, 21, Leesburg, and Emma Ann Siri, 21, Syracuse

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Joseph J. Bontrager, 22, Bourbon, and Vienna Claire Troyer, 19, Nappanee

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Ethan Dotson, 23, Warsaw, and Alba Pena, 28, Warsaw

Betz-Fouts

Bailey Sierra Betz, 29, Warsaw, and Chad Allan Fouts, 36, Warsaw

Cripe-Isbell

Konner M. Cripe, 26, Silver Lake, and Payton R. Isbell, 25, Silver Lake

Tearney-Kwon

Thomas Anthony Tearney, 61, Warsaw, and Wipawadee Kwon, 38, Warsaw

Yoder-Stutzman

Kari Yoder, 28, Etna Green, and Mervin Stutzman, 25, Nappanee

Lopez-Hernandez -Gomez-Diaz

Carlos Lopez Hernandez, 33, Warsaw, and Noemi Gomez Diaz, 33, Warsaw

House-Pena

Marcus Marquise House, 22, North Webster, and Joelle Grace Pena, 22, North Webster

Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for a marriage dissolution in Kosciusko Superior Courts I or IV: Cross - Cody Cross, Warsaw, and Ashley Cross, Warsaw. They were married June 27, 2025, and separated March 27, 2026. One minor child. McClurg-Rhymer - Timothy McClurg, Warsaw, and Jessaymn Rhymer, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 1, 2020, and separated Aug. 3, 2026. Two minor children. Mabon - Margaret Anne Mabon, Warsaw, and Sean Allen Mabon, Warsaw. They were married July 6, 2013, and separated Aug. 12, 2026. Two minor children. Threlkel-Jaques-Robbins - Taylor Morgan Threlkel, Warsaw, and William Jaques-Robbins, military address. They were married July 4, 2025, and separated April 1, 2026. No minor child(ren). Gonzales - Feliciano Gonzales Jr., Warsaw, and Kathy Gonzales, Warsaw. They were married March 22, 2001, and separated April 13, 2026. No minor child(ren). Carey - Brooke A. Carey, Warsaw, and Daniel W. Carey, Fort Wayne. They were married June 26, 2012, and separated Aug. 7, 2026. No minor child(ren). White-Kronk - Carol A. White, no address given, and Douglas E. Kronk, Huntington. They were married Nov. 4, 2023, and separated Aug. 10, 2026. No minor child(ren). Reinhart - Bruce Reinhart Sr., Warsaw, and Tanya Reinhart, Prestonsburg, Ky. They were married March 21, 2003, and separated June 13, 2027. No minor child(ren). Brindle - Kari Brindle, Fort Wayne, and Charles Brindle, Claypool. They were married Aug. 9, 2014, and separated May 21, 2026. No minor child(ren).

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ProWake Watersports August Member of the Month The North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce recognizes ProWake Watersports as its August Member of the Month for its customer service, community involvement and investment in the North Webster area. ProWake Watersports offers boating and watersports products and services to customers in the North Webster area.The company is dedicated to supporting the local community. ProWake Watersports said its mission includes giving back and strengthening the community it calls home, “At Pro Wake Watersports, we’re passionate about more than just life on the water. We’re passionate about our community. We believe that supporting local businesses makes our entire community stronger, which is why we intentionally partner with fellow locally owned businesses whenever possible. Giving back is a core part of who we are. From hosting events, sponsoring local fundraisers, youth sports, and charitable events to donating time, resources, products, and knowledge, we’re proud to be a frequent supporter of orga-

CHAMBER ANNOUNCES NEW WINNER — Members of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce recognized ProWake Watersports as its August Member of the Month. In front from left are Karen White, chamber secretary; Calab Harmond, Jeff Kiess, Natalia Freund, Katie Workman, Karlie Robles, Nicole Nabinger, chamber nizations that make a difference. Investing in our community isn’t just something we do - it’s part of the Pro Wake way.” said Jenna

Habegger, sales and event coordinator. ProWake Watersports provides time, expertise and resources to

director; and Emily Jackson, chamber director. In back are Gwen Fuchs, chamber director; Jenna Habegger; Nick VanOsdel; Landon McClintic; Mark Richards; Brad King; and Gary Holloway. Photo provided by North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce. local nonprofits, youth programs, fundraising events and community celebrations. “The chamber is honored to

AWL needs long-term placement for puppies The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County is seeking a long-term foster placement for seven puppies found abandoned in a duffel bag Thursday, Aug. 13.

In a Facebook post, the AWL said temporary placement was found last Thursday night but a foster home is still needed for approximately five to seven weeks.

ABANDONED PUPPIES — The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County is seeking long-term placement for two- to three-week-old puppies found in a duffel bag Thursday, Aug. 13. Photo provided by the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County.

Lake City Bank welcomes vice president, community reinvestment officer Lake City Bank is welcoming Mariana Reyes as vice president, community reinvestment officer. In this position, Reyes develops and MARIANA REYES manages relationships and activities for the bank with community organizations and members throughout northern Indiana. She also ensures that the bank adheres to regulations that are part of the

Community Reinvestment Act, particularly as they relate to planning and development of policies and activities to increase lending, services and investments in the community. She has 10 years of experience in financial services. Reyes volunteers with Crossroads United Way, Lacasa, Cultivate Food Rescue and Junior Achievement’s Lemonade Day and Taste of Achievement events. She is a member of the Greater Elkhart Young Professionals Council and Pillars of Elkhart. She is also an ambassador for the South Bend-Elkhart Regional IDEA Week.

The puppies, estimated to be 2 to 3 weeks old, were found zipped inside a duffel bag that had been thrown from a moving vehicle near the intersection of CR 650E and McKenna Road, near Barbee Lake. The AWL is seeking experienced foster caregivers because the puppies do not have their mother. The incident remains under in-

vestigation. The AWL said it has no additional details at this time. Anyone with video footage or information is asked to contact the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office at (574) 267-5667. Those interested in fostering the puppies are encouraged to contact the AWL through Facebook Messenger, which is the preferred method after hours, or call the shelter at (574) 267-3008.

recognize ProWake Watersports as our August Member of the Month,” said Emily Shipley, president of the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce. “They truly exemplify what it means to be a community partner.” Each month, the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce recognizes a member business or organization for its business practices, community involvement and support of the Chamber’s mission to promote economic growth and strengthen the North Webster area. The chamber appreciates ProWake Watersports for its continued involvement in the North Webster community.

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YOUNG WINNER — Winter Reinholt, middle, holds the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. Pictured from left are Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rob Parker; Archer Reinholt, Winter’s brother; Mitch Reinholt, Winter’s father; Winter; Lindsay Reinholt, Winter’s mother; and Chamber Events Coordinator Nora Christiansen.

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