Applications are open for grants to fund urban forestry projects throughout Indiana.
Projects fundable through these grants include, but are not limited to, tree planting, tree inventories with management plans, urban tree canopy assessments and storm response planning. Funds are awarded on a reimbursable basis, and a 1:1 match is required.
Administered by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry’s Community and Urban Forestry program, the funding is available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry program.
There are three different grant opportunities available. Applicants may apply for more than one grant but receiving funding for one or more grant opportunities is not guaranteed.
All application materials are available for download at on.IN. gov/cuf by clicking on CUF grants at the top of the page. Applications are due Oct. 23. Funding announcements will be made in November.
Additional information is available from Jacob Roos, community and urban forestry director, DNR Division of Forestry, (317) 2344386, or email him at jroos@dnr. IN.gov.
Trunk or treat
Oct.
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Lake City Pentecostals in Warsaw
Lake City Pentecostals Church is inviting area kids to a trunk-ortreat event Saturday, Oct. 25.
Trunk or treat will be held from 5-7 p.m. at the church, 825 N. Harrison St., Warsaw.
Come dressed in costume to enjoy lots of candy, free doughnuts, apple cider, popcorn and other treats.
Fall revival services at Gospel Hill Church
Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God is inviting the community to its fall revival services.
The featured speakers will be the Bowman family, including Josh and Emily Bowman from Grundy, Va.
Services will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, and at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26.
The church is located at 303 S. Jefferson St., Silver Lake.
75TH ANNIVERSARY — Saint Anne’s Episcopalian Church is celebrating its 75th anniversary. The church supports several nonprofits in Kosciusko County. Photo provided by the church.
Saint Anne’s Episcopalian Church celebrates 75 years
Saint Anne’s Episcopalian Church is celebrating 75 years in Warsaw.
A small group of Episcopalians started meeting 75 years ago for worship services in the bar of the downtown Warsaw Hayes Hotel, the present site of Lake City Bank headquarters. In the coming years, the church would move several times before purchasing the current church facilities from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A major addition of a large parish hall, commercial kitchen, classrooms and other significant facilities, including an elevator, was begun in 1996.
The chapel features 12 Tiffany-style, stained glass windows and four archangel statues handcarved by artists in Italy. Saint Anne members have been instrumental in founding a number of area nonprofits, including: CASA, Beaman Home and Boomerang Backpacks. Other members have been forces for growth for: CCS, Habitat for Humanity, Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, Opera-
tion Read, Warsaw Municipal Airport and the transformation of the Village of Winona Lake.
The church supports more than 12 outreach programs in the community, including the annual distribution of Thanksgiving meal baskets to over 200 area families. This effort is aided by support of the Salvation Army and a number of area local businesses. Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack is another St. Anne’s-sponsored effort.
Other church food ministries include a small food pantry, fresh food garden, payment of delinquent lunch accounts at Edgewood Middle School, and support of the community soup kitchen. More recently, the church began delivering food and hygiene items to Retired Tigers Living Complex twice each month.
All are welcome to attend Sunday services at 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.
For more information about Saint Anne’s Episcopal Church, 424 W. Market St., Warsaw, call (574) 267-6266 or visit stanneswarsaw. org.
All-you-can-eat breakfast
Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God will be holding an all-you-can-eat breakfast fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 25.
The public is welcome to come to the church, 303 S. Jefferson St., Silver Lake, from 7-10 a.m.
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she remarked.
Increasingly, however, not every memorial in a cemetery is a traditional grave.
“Full body (used to be) it, because it was kind of taboo to be cremated,” Heagy noted. “When I started in 07-08, on the average, we were maybe 15-20% cremains. Now, we’re currently 40-50% cremains. We do have in-ground burials, but a lot of people like to be above ground, and that’s the columbariums.”
In the wider world, there is an increasing interest in water cremation and natural burials, with no vault or embalming, but these methods haven’t reached the area yet.
On the menu will be biscuits and gravy, sausage and bacon, eggs, fried apples and fried potatoes.
For adults, the cost is $12; for children ages 3-9, the cost is $6; and children ages 2 and younger eat for free.
“(A natural burial) is not as easy as it sounds,” said Heagy. “There’s a lot of rules and regulations you have to go through to do that. ... It’s not something the city wanted to get into.”
The newer graves in Kosciusko County’s include a concrete vault, instead of an unprotected casket, and are dug by staff with machines instead of pallbearers with shovels, but there is something that hasn’t changed.
“I think the values are pretty much the same,” Heagy reflected. “It’s still holy ground and you’re still here to take care of loved ones.”
To find a grave in Kosciusko County, visit beacon.schneidercorp.com.
April Lamb takes first place
April Lamb, Milford, won first place in the 2025 Indiana Farm Bureau Photo Contest.
Lamb, her husband, Brent, and their three children live south of Milford.
INFB recently announced the winners of its photo contest. The contest was open to all INFB members 18 years or older and photos were required to represent agriculture and rural life in Indiana.
Lamb won $250. Also winning were Linsie Middlesworth, Grand County, second place; and Jackie Horton, Hancock County, third place.
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The winning photos were chosen from over 365 entries submitted during the contest period of Aug. 1 through Sept. 30. They were evaluated by a panel of independent judges based on agriculture
or rural focus, sharpness quality of image, subject, composition and technical quality.
Lamb’s first-place photo depicts the generational aspect of agriculture, highlighting her three children - ages 7, 5 and 2 - along with her father-in-law, as they peer down at cows eating in his cattle barn in Milford.
“It was a really sweet moment that I wanted to capture,” explained Lamb. “Both my family and my husband’s family are involved in agriculture. My dad farms commercial crops and my father-in-law is a large-animal vet, who also raises cattle. It is so fun to watch our kids, who are now getting into 4-H, embrace and enjoy agriculture too.
“I love being a visual creator. It brings me joy to see that the pho-
Still time to send us photos of your veterans
‘the PAPER’ wants to honor the veterans in our county in our Nov. 5 publication. We will be dedicating space to publish photos of these veterans and asking our readers to help by sending photos and information.
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tos I capture have a lot of meaning.”
The second- and third-place photos depict agriculture and rural life at dusk and dawn. The second-place photo, taken by Linsie Middlesworth, shows the relationship between farmer and farm dog as they overlook the fields and enjoy the sunset. The third-place photo highlights a striking red, round barn in the morning hours with the sunrise peaking behind it.
In addition to the monetary prize, the three winning photos will be displayed at the Indiana Ag Gathering, INFB’s state convention, this December in French Lick. The Indiana Ag Gathering will be held Friday-Saturday, Dec. 12-13, at the French Lick Springs Resort.
HELPING GRANDPA — April Lamb, Milford, took this photo of her father-in-law, Bruce Lamb, with her three children, Olivia, 2; Sierra, 5; and Hudson, 7. The three enjoy helping their grandfather feed the calves and then watch the calves eat. Photo provided by Indiana Farm Bureau.
Former Jefferson student returns as Miss Africa USA 2025
Jefferson Elementary School
welcomed back Diana-Melissa Ngoumape, a 2014 student and newly-crowned Miss Africa USA 2025 Tuesday, Oct. 7.
At age 12, Diana-Melissa moved to Warsaw from the Central African Republic after fleeing war in her home country. She entered Jefferson Elementary as a sixth-grader knowing no English. With the support of her teacher, Angela Luecke, Principal David Robertson and many other staff members, she quickly began to learn and thrive.
“They invested in me, and I just want to say thank you,” said Diana-Melissa. “I wanted to come back to Jefferson and give back. Warsaw really set the stage for who I am today.”
During her visit, Diana-Melissa read to students in classrooms and spoke to the entire student body in the gym. She shared her story and encouraged students to lead with kindness, gratitude and hope, the same values shaping her Miss Africa USA platform focused on education and kindness.
“We were so honored to welcome Miss Africa Diana-Melissa Ngoumape back home to Jefferson,” said Jefferson Principal Josh Wall. “Her message of kindness, empathy and compassion aligns perfectly with the values we strive to instill in our students each day.”
Diana-Melissa shared that her visit to Jefferson was an important opportunity to thank those who supported her and to encourage students to keep learning, growing and believing in themselves.
Elkhart Extension offering program on 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking skills, and reasoning skills. Learn 10 warning signs to look for and the next steps to take when seeking help from a physician. Join this free educational program, presented by Emily Christ,
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Purdue University Extension Educator in Health and Human Sciences in Elkhart County. This program is being offered at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Elkhart Public Library, Pierre Moran Branch, 2400 Benham Ave., Elkhart, and will last about an hour.
If you would like to attend the program, register by calling Jenn at (574) 533-0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu.
If you are in need of accommodations or an interpreter or translator to attend a program, contact Christ at (574) 533-0554 or ewitters@purdue.edu by Oct. 30.
Parkview and ONE are bringing world-class outpatient orthopedic surgery to Warsaw.
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A WAY TO SAY THANKS Diana-Melissa Ngoumape, a 2014 Jefferson Elementary student and newly-crowned Miss Africa USA 2025, visited her old Warsaw grade school Oct. 7. She said the school invested in her, and she wanted to say thank you. Photos provided by Warsaw Community Schools.
IN THE CLASSROOM Miss Africa USA 2025 Diana-Melissa Ngoumape, a former Jefferson Elementary student, spoke to the student body in the school’s gym and also visited students in their classrooms.
NorthWood volleyball helps raise over $7,000
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By NATHAN PACE Staff Writer
NorthWood volleyball held its annual “Pink Out” game at Wawasee High School Thursday, Oct. 9, with proceeds going to the Goshen Center for Cancer Care.
The “Pink Out” game raised $7,659.98 through a variety of fundraisers during the game. Both teams wore pink jerseys and pink balloons and ribbons were on display in the gym. NorthWood would win the game in 3-0 sweep.
Ashley Ladig is a nurse manager for the Goshen Center for Cancer Care and spoke on behalf of the organization.
“These two teams have done this for five years now and the fact that they have pulled together to make this happen is truly amazing,” Ladig said. “They went all out. Pink everywhere.”
Some of the fundraisers in-
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PINK PANTHERS — The NorthWood junior varsity volleyball team took the “Pink Out” game to heart when it cheered on the varsity team
cluded T-shirt sales, photo booth, balloon pop and special concessions. Raffle baskets were also awarded during the break between the second and third set.
In the break between the first and second set, cancer survivors and those currently fighting cancer were recognized.
“It really means a lot when the communities come together to support (this) because it tells our patients that they care,” Ladig said. “It tells those working in the cancer center that they have the community backing them in what they do.”
33rd Annual
Saturday, October 25 8am-2pm
Lakeview Middle School, 848 E. Smith St., Warsaw
• Home Décor • 3D Toys • Soaps
• Candles • Jewelry • Needlework
• Knitted & Crocheted Items • Wood Crafts
• Peanut Brittle • Candy & Sweet Treats
• Painted Gourds • Blankets • Lotions
• Metal Art & Much More! For More Information: JJMTcraftbazaar@its.jnj.com
Be ready for deer with new license system
It’s deer hunting season, with firearms season beginning Nov. 15.
The DNR launched a new license system last December. The new system is accessible at GoOutdoorsIN.com. DNR anticipates very high traffic to this system during the next several weeks, especially Nov. 14-16.
Hunters are encouraged to log in soon, verify their personal information and familiarize themselves with the new site. This leaves time for hunters to reach out to the DNR or visit a retailer if they encounter issues online.
The following resource is available to help hunters learn the new license system: help section of GoOutdoorsIN.com; bottom left of the home page (no need to log in); and how to link a youth account PDF and video.
For questions about checking in game, one’s online account, or license-purchasing errors, call (317) 232-4200 or (877) 4636367 or email INHuntFish@dnr. IN.gov.
Cub Scout Pack 3731 recently picked apples from the community apple orchard in Winona Lake.
With the help of their parents, the Cub Scouts filled more than 12 milk crates full of apples, which had an approximate weight of 325 pounds.
The apples were donated to Combined Community Services and will be distributed to more than 700 local families.
Anyone interested in joining Cub Scout Pack 3731 is welcome to reach out to Cubmaster Connie Penninger at WarsawPack3731@ gmail.com.
The pack meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, at the First United Methodist Church, 179 S. Indiana St., Warsaw.
at Wawasee Thursday, Oct. 9. Over $7,000 was raised for the Goshen Center for Cancer Care during the game where NorthWood won in sweep.
POINTING UP FOR NORTHWOOD — Junior Mackenzie Miller celebrates a NorthWood point in the pink uniforms NorthWood wore for the “Pink Out” game against Wawasee Thursday, Oct. 9.
The Grace College School of Arts and Humanities has announced a new show of artwork by Will Carpenter, titled “Stacked Houses.”
The exhibition, on display from Tuesday, Oct. 21 through Friday, Dec. 12, will feature a selection from his oil painting series of abstracted suburban landscapes. The show will be in the Art Gallery on the garden level of Mount Memorial Hall, 1 Lancer Way, Winona Lake.
The artist will give a talk in the Mount Memorial Art Gallery at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23. The community is invited to attend a free reception from 7-9 p.m.
“We are thrilled to welcome the return of Will Carpenter,” said Dr. Kim M. Reiff, dean of the School of Arts and Humanities. “His work continues to combine representation and abstraction in energetic and thoughtful ways. This new show of Carpenter’s oil paintings reveals his passion for composition, interpersonal relationships and the overarching presence of spiritual reality. Viewers of Will’s artwork, conveyed through house-like shapes, abstracted vertical design and layered colors, are invited to consider their own experiences of building relationships in various neighborhoods as they have jour-
neyed through local and foreign landscapes.”
Now the chair of the Division of Art+Design at Indiana Wesleyan University, Carpenter lives in Marion, and is in his 20th year serving as a professor of art there. He teaches courses in art appreciation, color, design, drawing, printmaking and painting.
His work has won numerous awards and has been featured in nationally-juried exhibits and other shows around the country. He holds a B.A. from Wheaton College and an M.F.A. from the University of Miami in Florida, where he studied under the abstract expressionist painter, Walter Darby Bannard, and the author of “Drawing from Observation,” Brian Curtis.
This will be the second of six art exhibits hosted in Grace’s newlyremodeled Art Gallery space on the garden level of Mount Memorial Hall. The exhibit is open to all without charge through Friday, Dec. 12. Art Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
For more information, contact the Grace College Department of Visual and Performing Arts at (574) 372-5100, ext. 6258, or email artgallery@grace.edu. The exhibit is ADA-accessible.
For more information about the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, visit grace. edu/academics/undergraduate/ academic-schools-departments/ school-of-arts-and-humanities/ department-of-visual-performing-and-media-arts.
Activities open to Milford and surrounding areas
Seniors in Milford and the surrounding communities are invited to take part in a variety of engaging and health-focused activities held weekly at the Milford Community Building, 111 S. Main St. These programs are designed to promote wellness, social connection, and fun for adults age 55 and older.
Fitness Opportunities
Enhance Fitness Classes, offered by the Kosciusko Community YMCA. These sessions meet 3:45-4:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. The program focuses on improving strength, balance, flexibility and overall well-being. The classes have been made possible through a grant
from Health First Kosciusko and the K21 Health Foundation.
Classes kick off Monday, Oct. 27.
Questions concerning these classes can be directed to Tracy Frick, (317) 531-8664.
Seniors MOVE Classes, sponsored by the town of Milford and The Milford Collective. These sessions take place 3:45-4:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from and provide another great opportunity to stay active in a friendly, supportive environment. These classes are specifically designed for seniors’ everyday living- to make day-to-day living easier. Afternoon classes kick off Tuesday, Oct. 28.
Questions concerning these
classes can be directed to Karena Wilkinson, (574) 678-0741.
Social Gatherings
In addition to fitness activities, local seniors are invited to join the Senior Social every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon, also at the Milford Community Building. This weekly gathering offers time for conversation, games, and community connection - often accompanied by food and laughter. Participants enjoy a shared lunch every third Thursday and a special bingo session with snacks each fourth Thursday of the month as well.
All seniors from Milford and neighboring areas are welcome to attend. Come ready to move, laugh and make new friends.
NEW EXHIBIT The Grace College Department of Visual and Performing Arts announces its new art exhibition, “Stacked Houses” by Will Carpenter. Photo provided by Grace College.
O B ituaries
Delores Moore Woman Of Many Passions
Delores Moore, 90, North Webster, was surrounded by her family when she passed away on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.
She was born in Michigan on Jan. 18, 1935. She was adopted by Homer and Caroline Sleighter of Pierceton in 1945. She was a cherished matriarch. Delores will forever be remembered for her strong work ethic and unwavering dedication to her family. She graduated from Pierceton High School in 1953, where she met the love of her life, Jerry Moore. They united in matrimony on June 10, 1955, and together they built a beautiful life filled with love and commitment that spanned over 70 plus years.
Delores dedicated a significant portion of her life to her career at Liberty Homes in Syracuse, imparting her remarkable work ethic to her children and grandchildren. She was a firm believer in the importance of hard work, a value she instilled in those she loved. She loved the Lord Jesus with all her heart and was a prayer warrior for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was a woman of many passions; Delores had a profound love for cooking, often preparing large meals for her family. She derived immense joy from crocheting and was known for her beautiful creations. Her heart was filled with gratitude for the gift of music, particularly gospel tunes, which she enjoyed listening to while surrounded by her family. She was also a long-time member of North Webster Community Church.
Her positivity and encouragement resonated with all who crossed her path. Delores had an extraordinary ability to uplift those around her with her upbeat spirit and glorious smile.
Delores is survived by her beloved husband, Jerry Moore of North Webster; her two children, Rick Moore of Highland, Mich., and Sondra (Dan) Hostetler of Leesburg; her grandchildren, Angela (Jerad) Thompson, Christina (Clint) Steury and A.J. (Melisse) Hostetler; and her great-grandchildren, Lochlan Thompson, Quinn Thompson, Daniel Hostetler and Everett Hostetler. She is also survived by her sister, Carol Vander Haar of Michigan.
Delores reunited with her parents and her four sisters and one brother in rest, and she will be deeply missed by all who loved her.
Arrangements are entrusted to Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8056 E. 500N, North Webster. Delores’s family will be having a private graveside service led by Pastor Jeff Boyer. She will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Cemetery in Pierceton.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the North Webster Community Church, 302 N. Main St., North Webster, IN 46555.
To leave a condolence, please visit TitusFuneralHome.com.
Pearl Eudora Hurd
Pearl Eudora Hurd, 96, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.
Arrangements are currently pending at Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Milford.
IN THE KOSCIUSKO CIRCUIT AND SUPERIOR COURTS
121 N. LAKE STREET, RM D162 WARSAW, IN 46580
574-372-2334
CAUSE NUMBER: 43D04-2310-DN259
IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF:
Sarah M. Jones
Petitioner, and Shaun R. Jones
Respondent
SUMMONS
This Summons is to the Respondent above named and to any other person who may be concerned.
You are notified that you have been named as a Respondent in the Kosciusko Circuit/Superior Courts, Kosciusko County, Indiana, 121 N. Lake St., RM D162, Warsaw, IN 46580 in an action entitled In Re the Marriage of Sarah M. Jones, Petitioner and Shaun R. Jones, Respondent, Cause Number 43D042310-DN259, by the person named above as Petitioner. This summons by publication is specifically directed to Shawn R. Jones, whose whereabouts are unknown.
The named Petitioner is proceeding with this action pro-se.
The nature of this proceeding is the Petitioner’s request for Dissolution of Marriage.
An answer or other response in writing to the Petition must be answered either by you or your attorney on or before 30 days after the publication of the third notice of this petition, and if you fail to do so, a judgement by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded by the Petitioner.
Dated: 10-3-25
Melissa Boggs, Clerk Kosciusko County Circuit Court
Learn trailer backing basics with Purdue Extension
Whether you’re new to towing or looking to sharpen your trailer backing skills, Purdue Extension invites you to attend “Trailer Backing Basics” It will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at the Elkhart County Extension Office, 17746 CR 34, Suite. E, Goshen.
This hands-on program is designed for anyone who wants to build confidence maneuvering trailers — whether you haul a
small utility trailer or a large livestock trailer. Participants will have the opportunity to practice with equipment matching their needs and experience levels.
In addition to the practical exercises, the program will cover important safety topics such as hitch safety and trailer insurance, ensuring participants are ready for the road before ever shifting into reverse.
The cost to attend is $10 per person payable at the event with cash or check made out to Trustees of Purdue University. A meal will be provided for participants. To register, contact Kathryn Jennings or Mark Evans at (574) 533-0554, or email jennin30@purdue.edu or mevans@purdue.edu preferably more than two days ahead of the program for preparation.
K21 Health Foundation awards more than $530K in grants
The K21 Health Foundation has announced grants totaling $530,302 to nonprofit organizations whose projects improve the health and wellness of Kosciusko County residents.
Patty Neimann
Patty Neimann, 87, Chapman Lake, Warsaw, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home of North Webster.
“K21 remains focused on advancing the health of our community in meaningful and lasting ways,” said Rich Haddad, K21 Health Foundation president and chief executive officer. “These grants are an expression of our mission to create wellness for generations - helping children, families, adults and seniors
thrive today and into the future.”
K21 Health Foundation awards grants in four key health pillars: community culture and well-being, direct services and prevention, health access and opportunity, and youth development and activity.
For the third quarter of 2025, grant recipients include:
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana, youth mentoring in Kosciusko County.
• Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, client services in Kosciusko County.
Medicare educational sessions offered
With Medicare open enrollment underway and changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D plans coming next year, area residents are invited to attend free educational sessions in Columbia City and Warsaw, hosted by Scott Allison of Allison and Associates Insurance.
Allison is the company’s owner
and is a Medicare adviser.
Allison and Associates Insurance is based in Columbia City and offers health and life insurance options, including Marketplace, Medicare Advantage and Part D plans.
Allison is holding four, free sessions during open enrollment. Attendees don’t need to be clients of Allison and Associates Insurance to attend.
In Warsaw, sessions will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 1, and Nov. 8, at Warsaw Community Public Library.
In Columbia City, sessions will
be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 25, and Nov. 22, at Peabody Library.
Those planning to attend should register by calling (574) 212-2888 and should bring their Medicare ID cards to the session.
Medicare open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.
Allison and Associates is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. For accommodations of persons with special needs at the sessions, call the Peabody library at (260) 244-5541 or the Warsaw library at (574) 267-6011.
• Cardinal Services, on-site health clinic
• Hope’s Harbor Family Homes, accommodations for Kosciusko County families.
• Kosciusko Community YMCA, rural community indoor fitness equipment for seniors.
• Lake City Skiers, ski boat equipment.
• LITE85, Discovery Cafe for teens.
• Live Well Kosciusko, Tower Garden project.
• McMillen Health, McMillen health programs for Kosciusko County students.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities, accommodations for Kosciusko County families.
• Town of Silver Lake, Community Center project.
• Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, conservatory renovation project.
For more information and to learn more about K21 Health Foundation’s grant making, visit k21healthfoundation.org or contact Angie Summers, operations manager, at angie@k21healthfoundation. org or (574) 269-5188.
Meadow Fay Beer
Brooks and Danielle Beer, Milford, are the parents of a daughter, Meadow Fay, born at 9:19 p.m. Oct. 13, 2025, at Goshen Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Baylor Paige Golding
Troy and Janelle (Cover) Golding, Milford, are the parents of a daughter, Baylor Paige, born at 5:52 p.m. Oct. 14, 2025, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 8 pounds, 8.4 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long. Baylor joins a sibling, Bridger. Walker Lee Wickey Philip and Kaylene (Slabaugh) Wickey, Argos, are the parents of a son, Walker Lee, born at 9:19 p.m. Oct. 14, 2025. He weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND —Requested by numerous individuals, a repeat of last year’s Trailer Basics Boot Camp will occur at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds Oct. 27. Photo provided by Purdue Extension Elkhart County.
Court News
Small Claims
The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding:
Kathleen Young, Wesley Young v. Alfano Pier & Lift LLC, $10,000
Client Services KL v. Hannah C. Becker, $1,228.12; v. Brady M. Roberts, $841.46
AAA Acceptance Corp. v. Jonathan Betancourt, $4,211.00; v. Gavin Hummer, $1,624.50; v. Cinthia Juarez, $8,501.60; v. Robert LeVelle, $4,223.27
Sherri Makinson v. Ashly Bevelhimer, $1,325
Warsaw Health System LLC, d/b/a Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Mary Boyer, $2,220.53; v. Tina Cruz, $783.28; v. Shanan Jennings, $3,574.50; v. Joshua Patton, $2,299.48; v. Lindy Ramsey, $5,695.27; v. Jennifer VanCleave, $3,725.37
Vanderpool Law Firm PC v. Andre Cosby, $610
The Allergy and Asthma Center v. Brianna Fernandez, $604.01; v. Dylan Williamson, $846.70
Earl-Love Funeral Home v. Rachael Herschberger, $8,581 Drive Now Auto Credit Co. Inc. v. Sarah-Ann C. Marshall, $5,577.78
Allied Mechanical Inc. v. Owens Fresh Meat Market, $3,707.42
Civil Collections
The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Christopher D. Kehler presiding:
Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Josh Bays, $8,553.16; v. Kassidy Phipps, $7,879.62
Capital One NA v. Dustin G. Bell, $7,516.15; v. Scott Farmer, $2,546.66; v. Ryan M. Gilbert, $4,227.05; v. Melanie J. Goon, $3,070.95; v. Isaiah C. Grubbs, $3,496.89; v. Sai T. Gundla a/k/a Sai Teja Gundla, $2,021.58; v. Crystal Lewallen, $5,336.29; v. Norma Monk, $1,954.69; v. Shannon Murphy, $4,665.58; v. Hazel Y. Soto, $2,456.34; v. David D. Tran, $4,437.66 Heights Finance Corp. v. Gregory Champion, $2,393.15
Capital One NA successor by merger to Discover Bank v. Sheryl Coy, $9,700.78; v. Lindsay Jackson, $2,243.76; v. Robert D. Kimpton, $10,904.92; v. Vicki L. Moore, $3,194.46; v. Romeo Rosales, $2,075.94; v. Vinay R. Taduru, $7,783.69
NCB Management Services Inc. v. Judith Dismore, $4,864.31
OneMain Financial Group LLC v. Richard L. Duncan, $12,459.43
LVNV Funding LLC v. Jenny Emmons a/k/a Jenny Manns, $1,307.55; v. Timothy Jordan, $2,620.93; v. Damon Prater, $758.83
One Advantage LLC v. Rhene J. Geldner, $3,223.85
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA v. Damari Gomez, $11,211.30; v. Armondo C. Jiminez, $5,054.20; v. Thaine A. Tribalski, $9,215.49
SAC Finance Inc. v. Brandon J. Herald, $19,803.46; v. Tressa M. Vincent, $14,185.99
Crown Asset Management LLC v. Melissa L. Hoover, $1,337.93
Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Lindsay Jackson, $1,986.59; v. Colt Johnson, $2,671.31; v. Salvador Menchaca, $2,360.29; v. Steven Richardson, $1,395.67; v. Daniel Smiley, $2,549.61
Forsythe Finance LLC v. Connie K. Kline, $3,234.40
Via Credit Union v. Caleb Lenfestey, Natasha Shepherd, $9,587.68
Southwood Financial Trust I v. Blake Marsh, $14,679.69
Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Gavin Miner, $7,727.78
Barclays Bank Delaware v. Jo Ellen Plowdrey, $5,415.97
Finwise Bank v. Jim Sherman, $1,234.28
CKS Prime Investments LLC v. Morgen B. Smith, $2,001.73
First National Bank of Omaha v. Brenna Thompson, $4,482.84
Evictions
The following evictions have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Canterbury House Apartments v. Carmaene Arnold, $3,743.92; v. To-
Wawasee High School to compete in chili cook off
The 27th annual Michiana Chili Cook-Off will be from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at Mishawaka’s Ironworks Plaza.
Proceeds will benefit Food Bank of Northern Indiana and The American Culinary Federation Local Chapter.
A variety of local restaurants and organizations will offer sample size portions of their “winning” chili and compete for the coveted 2025 Michiana Chili Cook-Off Traveling Trophy.
Past entries in the cook-off have included squash, white, vegetarian, vegan, beef, pork and chicken chilis with just about every kind of bean or no beans at all. The chilis are sometimes accompanied by a garnish of cornbread, ciabatta bread, fresh chips and a variety of toppings.
An all-you-can-eat sample chili from some of the confirmed participants include Wawasee High School.
Others are: Cultivate Food Rescue Craft One Half, Weiss Gasthaus Ivy Tech Community College, Chicory Cafe, Penn High School, Hotel Elkhart, Levy at ND, REAL Services, Bistro 933, Four Winds Casino, Franky’s Tacos, Prized Pig, Vinyl Tap and Table The Brass Elk, Stevie Joe’s Kitchen, Crooked Ewe/ Fiddlers’ Hearth, Soulful Kitchen, Holy Cross Village, NW IN ACF Chapter, Four Leaf Catering, and ND Dining Services.
riana Rogers, $4,168.39; v. Ingrid A. Solorzano v. Austin Howell, $6,015
Heron Preserve II v. Letaziah Lanai Martin, $7,648.43 Civil Torts
The following civil torts have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Christopher D. Kehler presiding:
Progressive Paloverde Insurance Co. v. Tana Clem, $3,583.80
Northern Indiana Public Service Co. v. Sarah A. Kaufmann, $8,665.57 Plenaries
The following plenaries have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I, Judge Karin McGrath presiding: Boyd Machine & Repair Co. Inc. v. Dalton Corp., d/b/a Dalton Corp., Warsaw Manufacturing Facility, $22,500
Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. John Heaton, Sherry Heaton, $15,000
Great American Assurance Co. v. Lucus L. Tyler, $13,773.51
Superior Court III
The following fines and costs for infractions have been assessed in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Speeding - Jordan D. Eisfelder, Nappanee, $164.50; Jaren M. Swihart, Akron, $164.50; William J. Marsillett, Warsaw, $164.50; Gary L. Hunter, Warsaw, $164.50; Kachelle M. Robinson, Warsaw, $164.50; Gary A. Kuhns, Warsaw, $164.50; Blake A. Robison, Warsaw, $164.50; William D. Bendorf, Warsaw, $164.50; Daniel A. Walters, Warsaw, $164.50; Katherine R. Bollenbacher, Warsaw, $164.50; Carson A. Nine, Pierceton, $164.50; Kylie M. Cook, North Webster, $164.50; Jeremy A. Harter, Warsaw, $164.50; Kamron M. Richardson, North Webster, $164.50
No valid driver’s license - Joshua D. Darling, Warsaw, $164.50; Mithschlet Norvil, Warsaw, $164.50
Failure of occupant to use a safety belt - David A. Greathouse, Cromwell, $25; David W. Smith, Pierceton, $25; Scott W. Shoemaker, Warsaw, $25; Alejandro Fernandez, Silver Lake, $25; Kyle N. Parrett, Warsaw, $25; Sylvia A. Peshel, Cromwell, $25; Jenna A. Scott, Columbia City, $25; Pheba L. McNees, Leesburg, $25; Danney L. Burris, Goshen, $25; Justin W. Moneyheffer, Leesburg, $25
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk of the Court
Melissa Boggs: Byers-Cassidy
Lauren Olivia Byers, 34, Mentone, and Michael Ray Cassidy, 41, Mentone Khun-Kinney
Kisha Danea Khun, 30, Pierceton, and Nathan David Kinney, 31, Pierceton King-Schneider
Thomas Stewart King, 41, Warsaw, and Gretchen Ann Schneider, 27, Warsaw Halsey-Adkins
Larry Lee Halsey II, 33, Warsaw, and Blake Mitchell Adkins, 37, Warsaw Miller-Cerbone
Mariah E. Miller, 23, Warsaw, and Anthony Jacob Richard Cerbone, 30, Wabash Kaufman-Lacher
Ryan Lee Kaufman, 24, Etna Green, and Selicia Christine Lacher, 23, Bremen Anderson-Haras
Brian Anderson, 47, Leesburg, and Jennifer E. Haras, 47, Leesburg Ong-Walker
Dillon Michael Ong, 30, Warsaw, and Jordyn Teresa Walker, 30, Warsaw Weeden-Hardiek
Andrew Eugene Weeden, 31, Pierceton, and Savannah Mae Hardiek, 25, Pierceton Garcia-Horic
Evangelina Garcia, 42, Leesburg, and Armin Horic, 40, Leesburg Goddard-Waddle
Celebrity judge and people’s choice votes will be announced at 3:30 p.m.
In addition, live music will be provided by The Jetta Cruse Band, and there will be a caramel apple and hot apple cider booth, and a Biergarten, hosted by Sun King Brewery. Raffle tickets can be purchased for door prizes and there will be a “chef in your home” silent auction.
Tickets are $10 per adult at the door for all-you-can-eat sample chili and one voting ticket. Children under 10 are $5. The event is rain or shine.
Ironworks Plaza is located at 100 W. Front St., Mishawaka.
Failure to register - Trey Martens, Silver Lake, $164.50
Disregarding stop sign - Celinda Hernandez, Warsaw, $164.50; Ian J. Brumbaugh, Milford, $164.50
Speeding, failure to register - Kayley R. Drummond, Warsaw, $189.50
Holding or using a telecommunications device while operating a moving motor vehicle - Nathaniel R. Doss, Warsaw, $164.50
Unsafe start - Landon R. Maisonneuve, Warsaw, $164.50
Passing a stopped school bus when stop arm is out and activated - Valentina M. Blocher, Warsaw, $189.50
Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility - Valery Fernandez, Warsaw, $189.50
Charles Michael Hill, 33, Syracuse, and Cally Jean Baker, 35, Three Rivers, Mich.
Daniel Hubler, 40, Warsaw, and Victoria Miller, 26, Akron Wieringa-Haverstock
William Lewis Wieringa, 42, Warsaw, and Anna Maria Haverstock, 33, Warsaw
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Megan Goddard, 38, Pierceton, and Gage Waddle, 25, Columbia City Hill-Baker
Jonas Barthelemy, 32, Warsaw, and Christa Darley Doirin, 33, Warsaw
Marriage Dissolutions
The following couples have filed for a marriage dissolution in Kosciusko Superior Courts I or IV: Burkholder - Christa Beth Burkholder, no address given, and Travis Burkholder, Nappanee. They were married Sept. 25, 2010, and separated Oct. 15, 2025. Two minor child(ren).
Cornett - Melissa Ann Cornett, Etna Green, and Todd Lynn Cornett Sr., Warsaw. They were married Oct. 10, 1998, and separated March 2018. No minor child(ren).
Miller-Konopinski-Miller - Lorris Jay Miller, Winona Lake, and Kariann Marie Konopinski-Miller, Dallas. They were married Dec. 31, 2023, and separated Oct. 13, 2025. No minor child(ren).
Herbster - Kimberly Ann Herbster, Warsaw, and Greg Alan Herbster, Warsaw. No minor child(ren). No other information was available.
3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22; 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23; 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25. Located at Chupp Auction Center, 890 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana.
Real Estate And Personal Property Auction
3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23. Located at 1905 Leiter Drive, Warsaw. Commercial garage property on 1/2 acre. Tractor, forklift, trucks, vans, trailers, hoist, shop tools. Hahn Auctioneers, hahnrealtyandauction.com.
Online Only Public Auction
Bidding open until 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23. Preview noon to 5 p.m Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 1420 Bike St., Bremen. Bid online at bid. kraftauctions.com.
Real Estate And Tool Auction
10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25. Lo-
cated at 3758 W 1400N, North Manchester. Two country homes and pole barn on 7 acres. Vehicles, tractor, skidloader, dozer, life, tools, trailer and camper. Metzger Property Services, metzgerauction.com.
Online Equipment And Vehicle Auction
Bidding open until 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28. Pickup at 1582 W. SR 114, North Manchester. Tractors, farm and livestock equipment, vehicles, fleet liquidations, trailers, lawn and garden equipment, boats, ATVs. Metzger Property Services, metzgerauction.com.
Mowrey Real Estate And Personal Property Auction
2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28. Located at 716 S. Old SR 13, Pierceton. House, pond, pole barn, woods and pond on 20 acres. Hahn Auctioneers, hahnrealtyandauction.com.
Online Only Equipment Auction
Bidding open until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28. Pickup located at 1582 W. SR 114, North Manchester. Shop and power tools, pallet racking, scaffolding, shelving, job boxes, torch sets, generators, lawn and garden equipment, livestock gates, feeders. Metzger Property Services, metzgerauction.com.
Online Real Estate Auction
Bidding open until 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29. Open house 5:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22. Located at 111 N. Main St., Milford. Two-story brick Victorian with wrap-around porch. Metzger Property Services, metzgerauction.com.
Charlotte Sigfried Estate Online Auction
Bidding open until 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29. Pickup in Mil-
Braun joins in Great Lakes region sustainable ag initiative
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun recently joined seven governors and two premiers representing the Great Lakes region in signing a resolution to launch an initiative to advance sustainable agriculture practices across the states and provinces.
programs and policies, which incentivize practices improving water quality and reduce nutrient runoff.
Lawrence region.
ford. Tri-color coverlet and quilts, antiques, primitives, framed art, mirrors, crocks, advertising, vintage clothing and fur coat, toys and comic books, appliances, home and holiday decor. Metzger Property Services, metzgerauction.com.
Online Barbee Lake
Real Estate Auction
Bidding open until 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30. Open house 5:30-6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27. Located at 34 EMS B59 Lane, Warsaw. Two-bed cottage with lake views. Metzger
Property Services, metzgerauction. com.
Trust Auction
10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. Located at 13806 N. 200W, North Manchester. Vehicles, traielrs, combine, excavator, tractor weights, tools, fuel tanks, scrap, furniture, antiques. Metzger Property Services, metzgerauction.com.
Public Auction
3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4. Located at Claywood Event Cetner, 13924 N. 1100W, Nappanee.
The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers launched the new regional initiative during the 2025 GSGP Leadership Summit held in Quebec City in early October.
The sustainable agriculture initiative will focus its work on five key areas:
• Healthy economy: Supporting producers and promoting sustainable growth and diversification of the regional agricultural economy.
• Healthy people: Supporting the production of healthful food and high-quality crops, farmed livestock and other goods.
• Soil health: Advancing research and practices, which maintain and improve soil health across the region’s diverse agricultural landscape.
• Water management: Encouraging sustainable use and conservation of ground and surface water resources.
• Water quality: Continuing
In the initiative’s first year, state and provincial leaders will develop a regional agenda to guide research, which will inform policy and program work. They will also create an action agenda to address challenges facing the region’s agriculture industry and catalyze multi-state and provincial collaboration. Pilot projects will follow in future years.
Overall, the collaborative aims to advance a more resilient and sustainable agricultural future for the Great Lakes St.
GSGP unites the chief executives from Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec and Wisconsin. The governors and premiers work as equal partners to grow the region’s $9.3 trillion (U.S.) economy and protect the world’s largest system of surface fresh water. The partnership builds upon 40 years of work by the Council of Great Lakes Governors to encourage and facilitate environmentally responsible economic development.
For more information, visit gsgp.org.
KLA cadets learn about foundations, philanthropy
The Kosciusko Leadership Academy recently continued its 2025 session with a presentation on “Foundations and Philanthropy,” featuring leaders from three of the county’s financial and charitable institutions: Kosciusko County Community Foundation, K21 Health Foundation and Lake City Bank.
Cadets heard from Stephanie Overbey, chief executive officer of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation; Rich Haddad, president and CEO of the K21 Health Foundation; and Lily Dailey, wealth adviser with Lake City Bank. Together, they offered a look at how philanthropy, charitable giving and estate planning work together to create lasting impact in Kosciusko County.
The presentations highlighted the distinct yet complementary roles each organization plays in supporting local needs and ensuring long-term community health.
Kosciusko County Community Foundation shared how it brings caring people and charitable
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endeavors together to inspire generosity and strengthen communities. With more than 560 component funds and nearly $100 million in assets, the foundation serves as a hub for local giving, connecting donors with causes and awarding millions in grants and scholarships annually.
K21 Health Foundation emphasized its mission to ensure health care services are provided and to advance prevention and healthy living for Kosciusko County residents. Haddad discussed K21’s focus on four key pillars: community culture and well-being, direct services and prevention, health access and opportunity, and youth development and activity.
Lake City Bank provided insight into the role of a corporate trustee in estate planning. Dailey explained how banks can manage trusts, preserve family legacies and help donors establish charitable endowments that continue to give for generations.
The session also explored re-
Leadership Academy.
al-world examples of generosity from local donors who established funds through the Kosciusko County Community Foundation and K21 Health Foundation, including the story of “Betty,” a Leesburg resident whose estate,
managed by Lake City Bank, continues to benefit several community organizations through an endowment at KCCF.
The session was part of Kosciusko Leadership Academy’s ongoing mission to prepare emerg-
ing leaders by exposing them to key sectors that shape the county’s growth.
The next KLA session was a White Paper Roundup session Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Ivy Tech Community College.
Increasing early detection of breast cancer helping to save more lives
By PARKVIEW HEALTH
Decades of growing awareness of breast cancer, increasing screenings and improving detection have paid dividends as tumors are more often being caught earlier, leading to better outcomes and more lives being saved.
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed in October, the fight isn’t over and new challenges are rising, but detection, treatment and survival rates are improving every year, said Dr. Andrew Brown, breast surgical oncologist at the Parkview Packnett Family Cancer Institute.
“Screening has improved significantly. More women are getting their mammograms yearly as we recommend,” Brown said. “Early screening is playing a part in why we may be seeing more cases of breast cancer, but we’re seeing them at an earlier stage.”
Breast cancer accounts for about 30% of cancers diagnosed in women, with nearly 317,000 new cases
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per year, according to the American Cancer Society. About one in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.
Approximately 42,000 women die from breast cancer each year, although advancements in detection and treatment have vastly improved survival rates. Survival rates have
increased 44% since 1989.
Early detection of cancer with screening mammograms has been critical in that long-term improvement. For early cancers (less than 2 centimeters in size and with no spread), like those typically found through screening, the five-year survival rates can approach 99%, according to the American Cancer Society. Once the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes, however, the average five-year survival rate drops to 87%. If the cancer has metastasized to other organs or bones, the average five-year survival falls significantly to 32%.
Early and regular screening has been a major driver for improvement in breast cancer care over the years, Brown said. In the past, women weren’t advised to get regular mammograms until age 50, but now most doctors and national health organizations recommend starting annual screenings at age 40.
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That’s helped more and more people catch their cancer early when it’s easier to treat, Brown said. Catching cancer early gives patients more options on how to treat it and can also reduce the need for more invasive procedures, Brown said.
For people, who are diagnosed with breast cancer, patients at the Parkview Packnett Family Cancer Institute receive care from an expansive multidisciplinary team of experts. Not only do Parkview’s teams of oncologists, surgeons and radiation oncologists work together to diagnose and treat cancer, they also work with other supporting teams, like nurse navigators, who guide patients through the treatment journey, physical therapists and palliative care specialists who help with recovery, and concierge services, Brown said.
Although a cancer diagnosis will always be a scary moment in a person’s life, continuing advancements in the field are creating better outcomes for patients every day.
“We’ve come a long way,” Brown said. “Breast cancer research is more advanced now than it’s ever been. Cancer is just a speed bump in their road of life; it’s not a roadblock. And we are there to hold their hand every step of the way.”
SHARING EXPERTISE Pictured from left are Stephanie Overbey, chief executive officer of the Kosciusko County Community Foundation; Lily Dailey, wealth adviser with Lake City Bank; Trisha Musall, a Kosciusko Leadership Academy cadet; Don Halvorsen, KLA cadet; and Rich Haddad, president and CEO of the K21 Health Foundation, following the “Foundations and Philanthropy” session held Oct. 7. Photo provided by Kosciusko
