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On June 18, harness horse racing returned to Warsaw for the first time in roughly 45 years, and few people were as pleased to see it as Steve and Kitty Pippenger of Leesburg. The Pippengers, along with Alan Earl, Vern Hostetler, Brandy Veach and others from International Trotting and Pacing Association and Kosciusko County Fair Board had worked hard to prepare a new, quarter-mile track at Kosciusko County 4-H Fairgrounds in the hopes of exposing more people to an exciting, yet largely unknown sport, which has enriched the lives of generations. “It’s coming back home,” said Steve. Pippenger drove in his first harness race at the age of nine; the youngster nabbed third place. His father trained and raised the ponies and his mother was a secretary for the club in Nappanee at that time. His wife and daughter have also raced. “It gets in your blood,” he commented. “Some people chase golf balls. I chase horse’s tails.” As a young man in the 1960s and ‘70s, Pippenger often raced ponies in Warsaw on a track also used for stock cars. “There was a big crowd of people in the Warsaw area involved at that time.” On June 18, Kitty Pippenger was in the grandstand, where she met several people who recalled those times. “It brought back fond memories,” she said. In fact, one couple had traveled from Michigan for the races. ITPA specializes in a particular brand of harness racing based on the Trottingbred horse, 6.< %281' ³ Steve Pippenger of Leesburg has been breeding, training and driving trottingbred horses since the early 1960s which was developed in the early 1960s by crossand drove in his flrst race at the age of nine. He is pictured with Sky Bound, a trotting stallion he hopes to breed eventually. Photo by ing the strong and tenacious Welsh, Hackney and David Hazledine. Shetland ponies with full standardbred horses for their speed. ITPA ponies cannot be more than 51.5 inches from the ground to the top of the wither. The terms “trotter” and “pacer” refer to the horse’s gait. “These ponies will get up and go,” exclaimed Mike Ganger, who broadcasts ITPA races from the area on YouTube to an audience from places as far-flung as Canada, Puerto Rico and Florida. “It’s like the little engine that could,” said Veach, the ITPA treasurer. “They just go so fast around those tracks … they put on quite a show.” “They have a knack for this,” explained Earl, a longtime trainer and driver. “Let them go and they’ll do the right thing.” Earl reckons about 20% of racing is the driver, 80% the horse. According to Veach, there are roughly 200 horses currently on the circuit from the Midwest and Canada; however, 180 of those are based in Indiana. Another draw is the price, usually $4 or $5. “It’s the cheapest ticket around,” Ganger observed. Nappanee Raceway, for example, “fills up really quick,” he added, with many coming to see particular drivers or horses. “They come to watch certain people race … a neighbor kid, a friend from work … and they know their colors.” Steve Pippenger commented. “We have good hopes for that track,” said Veach of Warsaw. “It’s a beautiful track, wide, and with a lake behind it.” At a quarter mile, the horses go around twice, usually completing the race in just over one minute, a far cry from the two minute races Pippenger remembers from the sixties. 1(&. $1' 1(&. ³ +DUQHVV UDFLQJ UHWXUQHG WR :DUVDZ RQ -XQH ZKHQ WKH ,QWHUQDWLRQDO 7URWWLQJ The next ITPA race in Warsaw will be held Sept. 10-11. Pippenger DQG 3DFLQJ $VVRFLDWLRQ DQG FRXQW\ IDLU YROXQWHHUV FUHDWHG D ODNHVLGH WUDFN DW .RVFLXVNR &RXQW\ + is optimistic. “If we can keep continuing to grow it could be just phenom)DLUJURXQGV 3LFWXUHG LQ WKH ÀUVW UDFH DUH IURQW WR EDFN 5\DQ <RGHU ZLWK .RRO 7KXQGHU 1DWH 0LOOHU ZLWK enal,” 3RNH\·V 7RS )OLJKW DQG -5 6WXW]PDQ RQ &\EHUZDYH 3KRWR E\ +HDWKHU 6WXW]PDQ 0XOEHUU\ +LOO 3KRWRV For more information on ITPA, go to www.itpa.biz.

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Volunteer works with young and old alike %\ '$9,' +$=/(',1( 6WDII :ULWHU Mary Hostetler has lived in Warsaw for most of her life. And along with working for 20 years as a packager at Zimmer Biomet, she has been a volunteer, helping a wide range of people in the community, from preschool age children to senior citizens. Hostetler was born into a large Hispanic family in Texas. In fact, her sister is Rebecca Kubacki, who was an Indiana State Representative serving the 22nd District. Her parents, she said, were “very supportive.” “I always liked art and music,” said Hostetler. She sang in the choir throughout middle and high school and, to this day, she enjoys “working with my hands.” She is a member of the home economics club, Happy Homemakers, where recent projects have included a decorative purse. “I make a lot of crafts and give them away.” Hostetler’s grandparents were Mexican immigrants and as a child she did not learn how to speak English until the ﬁrst grade, an experience which has also inﬂuenced much of her volunteer work. “I was very determined to learn it,” she recalled. “It can be done and it’s very important when we live here.”

As a volunteer at The Beaman Home, a women’s shelter for victims of domestic violence, Hostetler worked as a translator for Spanish speakers. She also encouraged these women to learn English, taking them to language classes once a week to help them achieve greater autonomy. Before COVID hit in 2020, Hostetler was also a Head Start volunteer for preschoolers, where she enjoyed “making the children feel loved … making them feel I’m there for them.” For the last five years, Hostetler has also worked with seniors. Much of that work has been done with Kosciusko Senior Services at Lucerne Park, which she first heard about through REAL Services. Hostetler often helps serve lunch on a daily basis in the activity center. “REAL Services does a lot for seniors,” she observed. “I love to work with people,” said Hostetler, and she finds the seniors she works with to be “a good inspiration for me … They make the best of everything and I feel like I’m really contributing.” “I like to keep in touch with my elders,” Hostetler explained. And now that nursing homes have opened back up, she visits her friends who are in their nineties.

5($/ 6(59,&( ³ Mary Hostetler has been a volunteer at Kosciusko Senior Services for roughly ﬂve years, which she learned about through REAL Services. She has also volunteered with Head Start and worked as a translator for Spanish-speaking women at The Beaman Home, a women÷s shelter for survivors of domestic violence. Photo by David Hazledine. Hostetler is the mother of two daughters, one of whom lives in Warsaw. Roughly six years ago, her daughters, sisters and a niece all took a “girls trip” to Barcelona, Spain. “It’s beautiful,” she exclaimed. “We toured and walked around,

enjoyed the meals … the seafood and they cure their meats.” Hostetler was struck by how much older everything was compared to the United States and how it was reﬂected in the architecture. She will get another chance to enjoy Europe

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:(7 )$,5 :((. “ Although the weather wasn÷t the most cooperative, the Echoes of the Past hosted hundreds of visitors to the antique village at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds in Warsaw. The week÷s events included tractor driving, sawmill demonstrations, sweet corn, pedal tractors and homemade ice cream. Visitors took shelter under the gazebo when the rains came, but enjoyed a flre in the flrepit while swinging waiting for the rain to stop. Eighty-flve vintage and antique tractors and 23 garden tractors were displayed throughout the week. Pictured is Kent Parks assisting a boy. The club÷s next event is Aug. 6-7, at the corner of County Farm Road and CR 700S in Claypool. Photo provided by Echoes of the Past.

CORE Mechanical makes a leadership donation CORE Mechanical recently made a leadership gift to Cardinal Services, kicking off Cardinal’s 2021 Cardinal Call fundraising event. Held each fall, the Cardinal Call luncheon is the organization’s only fundraiser of the year and supports the nonproﬁt’s general operations. According to CORE Mechanical’s owner, Jake Furbee, the company has been “learning more about and walking beside Cardinal for several years. We share their vision of our com-

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Triton School offices are now open Triton Junior-Senior High School’s ofﬁce reopened Monday, July 26. High school ofﬁce hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Student registration and text-

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Ivy Tech announces new student service hours Ivy Tech Community College’s Warsaw site has adjusted student service hours in order to better serve current and prospective students through both virtual and inperson services. Student service ofﬁces include: ﬁnancial aid, express enrollment center, admissions, registrar, assessment center and academic advising center. Ivy Tech’s classes begin Aug. 18. Prospective students can apply on-

line at IvyTech.edu/ApplyNow. Warsaw student service hours are: • Express Enrollment Center, Miller Hall, 2545 Silveus Crossing, Warsaw. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. • Virtual Express Enrollment Center at link.ivytech.edu/warsawEE. Hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.

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Good Neighbors Good Neighbors is a column in which readers share friendly advice. To ask or answer questions, write ‘the PAPER’, Good Neighbors, P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542; fax 800-886-3796; or e-mail abias@the-papers.com. Please no phone calls.

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Round grill lid — I would like to have a round grill lid with thermometer. Call (574) 533-5885. Seeking doctor — Does anyone know of a good doctor for arthritis and knows how to treat it? Reply through this column. — A reader

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Good neighbors: I have a General Electric kitchen range, automatic pilotless ignition, older, does work or for parts. Free, you pick up. Call (574) 642-3462.

Hydrangeas — What is wrong with my hydrangea if it doesn’t bloom? It’s a beautiful green bush, but has never produced any ﬂowers. This is the second year that I’ve had it. I would appreciate any suggestions. Reply through this column. — A neighbor

Tea patch/white pigeons Good neighbors: I have a tea patch and to keep it the size I want, I take the garden tiller around the edges to keep it from getting too large. Also, last week I mentioned I have excess pigeons. They are white pigeons, that’s why they are pretty ﬂying around. Not regular barn pigeons.

Efﬁciency apartment — Looking for an efﬁciency apartment in Goshen for one adult male. Reply through this column. — A reader

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Good neighbors: Just answering for the gentleman that needs an antenna moved. I would gladly go out to his home and help him out. Call Scott with Mister Handyman Service at (574) 9996312.

New questions Used swing set — We are looking for a used swing set that is still in good working condition. Call (574) 361-6132 if you have one you would like to get rid of.

Saplings — Do any good neighbors have 1.5-2inch saplings/poles for lashing projects for our New Paris Boy Scout troop? Please call Rick at (574) 5368320. Weight bench — Looking for a weight bench. Don’t need the weight just a good bench. Let me know what you might have. Reply through this column. — A reader Silverware — Looking for Queen Bess Tudor plate Oneida community silverware. I need nine teaspoons and 10 dinner forks. Call (574) 849-8664. Seeking parts — Looking for parts to a #2 C.S. Bell. Call (574) 835-8095. Egg cartons — I am in need of clean 12 count egg cartons. I can pick them up. Call (574) 527-2887.

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Changes to skateboard ordinance approved by Warsaw City Council %\ '$1 63$/',1* 6WDII :ULWHU Warsaw City Council has given final OK to a revision of the skateboarding ordinance. While skateboarding is prohibited in the downtown Warsaw business district (bounded by Lake Street, Detroit Street, Main Street and Winona Avenue), language was added to include public parking areas and also establishes a series of fines that could be assessed against violators. The new fines start at $250 for the first infraction and increase by $250 for additional offenses. Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer said he expects the fines to serve as a deterrent and that the chances of being fined are remote. Councilwoman Diane Quance questioned whether more language is needed to address who would be fined when the case involves juveniles. Others suggested that parents are, by default, held responsible for their children’s actions. Some council members suggested they take a wait-and-see approach to see if that becomes an issue. City officials sought the changes after realizing the city hall parking lot was becom-

ing a magnet for skateboarders. Officials expressed concern over property damage from the skateboarding. Council gave preliminary approval July 6. There was no opposition voiced on the proposal on Monday night. Council approved the policy change by a 6-0 vote. In another matter, council approved two measures that are part of a financial agreement between the city and Nextremity over the company’s occupation in the Warsaw Technology Park. Under the plan, the city will provide $250,000 as a loan over five years that will be forgiven if the company hits several benchmarks. The company has already moved into its new location and will celebrate its grand opening Friday. The company employees 85 people, which is above its initial employment level benchmark established in the agreement In other moves, council: Approved an increase of fees at Oakwood that were recommended by the Oakwood cemetery board July 1. Announced that city council meetings will begin at 6 p.m. Aug. 2 and Aug. 16 as it begins its annual budget review process.

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Banks appointed by McCarthy to new house select committee %\ '$1 63$/',1* 6WDII :ULWHU Third District U.S. Rep. Jim Banks, of Columbia City, has been appointed by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to serve on the new select committee that will look at the Jan. 6 attempted insurrection on Capitol Hill. Other Republican lawmakers named by McCarthy are Reps. Jim Jordan (Ohio), Rodney Davis (Ill.), Kelly Armstrong (N.D.) and Troy E. Nehls (Tex.). They will join Republican Sen. Liz Cheney and seven Democrats appointed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who could still veto McCarthy’s selections. The committee is expected to begin work as soon as next week. Banks issued a prepared statement July 19. “I have accepted Leader McCarthy’s appointment to this committee because we need leaders who will force the Democrats and the media to answer questions so far ignored. Among them, why was the Capitol unprepared and vulnerable to attack on January 6?” Just last week, Banks told InkfreeNews and others at a Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Warsaw that he was not interested in being on the committee. Asked about his interest level in serving on the committee last week, Banks responded, “that’s not something I’m seeking.” Banks called the new committee a partisan effort. Banks’ stature rose earlier this year when he became chair of the Republican Study Committee and is now poised to lead Republicans

on an investigation that will very likely gain significant national attention. As the leader of the largest conservative caucus, Banks has emerged as a top ally to Trump as he seeks to establish a Republican agenda that reflects many of Trump’s policies. “If we really want to get to the bottom of what happened on Jan. 6 and prevent situations like that or the riots that occurred last summer, we should have a truly bipartisan effort to study it and make sure those situations never happen again,” Banks said. He said he’d liked to have seen the scope of the investigation expanded to looking into “hundreds of violent political riots last summer when many more innocent Americans and law-enforcement officers were attacked.” “Make no mistake, Nancy Pelosi created this committee solely to malign conservatives and to justify the Left’s authoritarian agenda. Even then, I will do everything possible to give the American people the facts about the lead-up to January 6, the riot that day and the responses from

Capitol leadership and the Biden administration. I will not allow this committee to be turned into a forum for condemning millions of Americans because of their political beliefs.” The Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol happened as members of Congress were preparing to certify results from the presidential election. Five people, including a Capitol Hill police ofﬁcer, died in the attacks. President Donald Trump talked to supporters prior to the attacks and encouraged them to head to Capitol Hill. Trump had urged Vice President Mike Pence to intervene and block the certiﬁcation. Some of the rioters talked of lynching Pence and others. Banks, as well as Jordan and Nehls, voted to overturn the results of the November election.

Township Board at the township building, North Webster. The proposed budget represents a 4.3% increase over 2021, reported Township Trustee Chris Francis to the board. During the fire department report, the water damage to the north part of the station was given. More information on repairs is being sought at this time. The audit for the ISO ranking for insurance purposes has begun. Testing will be Dec. 13. The ISO ranking is used by some homeowner’s insurance companies to determine fire coverage rates within five miles of the local fire station. New controls for the town noon whistle are being purchased. Due to the breakdown of the controls, the whistle has been out of order. It was announced that the new

countywide radio system will be effective in October. Problems with a few of the Noble County EMS calls were discussed with follow-up continuing. Senior Primelife Enrichment Center gave an update to the board on their ﬁnances, thanking the township for its support. The senior center is located in the North Webster Community Center. Francis has been doing deep brush cleanup in the North Webster Cemetery. The road to the Shock Cemetery washed out and repairs are in the works. The next meeting for the township board will be 7 p.m. Aug. 11, in the Tippecanoe Township Building, 102 S. Morton St. Parking is on the Blaine Street side of the building.

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ENTERTAINMENT Wheels On Fire ‘Smash Out Cancer’ event Aug. 28 A fundraising event for people with cancer returns Aug. 28. Beaver Dam United Methodist Church’s Wheels on Fire-Cancer Crusaders’ Smash Out Cancer event will be at the Akron Community Center and the town’s Pike Memorial Park. Activities begin with a 3-on-3 basketball tournament run by Tippecanoe Valley High School head boys basketball coach Chad Patrick. Registration for that is at 3 p.m., with play to start at 4 p.m. Entertainment starts at 5 p.m. with performances by Debra Collier’s School of Dance and several

local singers. An auction of various items starts at 7 p.m. The pie auction is 8-9 p.m. Following is the “Light Up Your Life” ceremony to honor those battling cancer and who lost their lives to it. There will also be food available for purchase during the event, including hamburgers, cheeseburgers, Butch’s World Famous hot dogs, pork burgers, walking tacos, chips, water, pop, Gatorade and ice cream. Proceeds will go to help those battling cancer in Kosciusko and Fulton counties.

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BANCI hosts Community Outreach Golf Outing The Builders Association of North Central Indiana recently had its annual Care for Kids Community Outreach Golf Outing. The event was July 12, at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club, with 120 golfers participating. The monies raised will help directly impact the lives of children from 21 area grade schools within Kosciusko, Fulton, Marshall and Whitley counties. Since 1996, BANCI, through the generous contributions of it Care for Kids Community Outreach Golf Outing sponsors and golfers, has purchased 6,775 coats for kids of families in need. This year’s winners were: ﬁrstplace team, Ritter Electric; secondplace team, GB Customs; and thirdplace team, Inﬁnity Flooring and, most importantly, children of families in need in Kosciusko, Fulton, Marshall and Whitley counties. The sponsors and the Care for

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Mishler celebrating 75 years Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Milford is turning 75 this year and plans to mark that milestone in a very unique way. Ryan Mishler, president and CEO of Mishler Memorials and Mishler Funeral Homes, announced in honor of his grandfather, Wade Mishler, the founder of Mishler Funeral Home, the funeral home will be donating a granite headstone to every family they care for in 2021: “We believe it is an opportunity to give back to the community in a special and lasting way.” When a granite memorial is placed at a grave, it is the final gesture by family and friends to mark the life of someone precious to them. As you walk through a cemetery, you can learn a lot about someone by the inscriptions and artwork on their memorial. It tells their story. Not only did that person live, but they were loved and they left a mark in this world. In the 1960s, Wade Mishler was one of the first funeral directors in the area to begin offering headstones. He saw it as another way he could help families. More than five decades later,

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I’ve been on the road, traveling with my older daughter as she drove from our home in Indiana to upstate New York, to a family gathering. After a few days of reminiscing and visiting, my daughter drove us back to Indiana. As my daughter drove, I watched the scenery and looked for birds. I made a list of the birds I saw as we traveled, species and number of each species. The first bird on my list is starling, then redwinged blackbirds, then grackle, three common birds. But they weren’t numerous. I didn’t see many as we traveled. I didn’t see many birds of any species as we traveled. I didn’t see many birds. Next on my list is killdeer. I saw one, on the entire trip, going and coming. I saw three crows, together, then several more individually, but still not many. I saw a red-headed woodpecker, then, miles farther, another. But that was all the red-headed woodpeckers I saw on our trip — two red-headed woodpeckers. I saw turkey vultures, a few on the ground, most of them flying, three circling in the sky together once, but still only a total of nine for the entire trip. I saw mourning doves as we traveled but, like all the other birds, not many. At one point, two barn swallows flew across the road in front of us. They were the only swallows I saw on the trip. I didn’t see a robin or a meadowlark or a blue bird. I didn’t see a sparrow, not even a house spar-

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row, or a blue jay, a goldﬁnch or a chimney swift or a cardinal. I have read that song birds of North America have declined in number by 70% in recent years, since I was a boy. I believe it. Looking for birds as we traveled, identifying those I saw, listing them, I thought continuously about their number. There were so few. Mile after mile when I didn’t see a bird. From home to the meeting place in New York is over 500 miles and in that distance, I didn’t see 30 birds. Not all birds of North America have declined. Though I saw few on our trip, turkey vultures have increased in number and expanded their range north. Bald eagles have increased and peregrine falcons and sandhill cranes and California condors, though the condors are still rare. I didn’t see a cardinal but, like turkey vultures, cardinals have increased and expanded their range north. Why have so many species of birds declined? Rachel Carson, in “Silent Spring,” wrote of the decline and blamed it on chemical sprays, particularly DDT. DDT has been banned for years, but

the declined has continued. Loss of habitat has been blamed, larger agricultural fields, fields that are weed free don’t provide cover for birds, nor do drained wetlands nor do cleared forests and brush lands. Global warming has been adverse to many birds and has curtailed the outside activities of many people. Riding in the car as my daughter drove, looking out a window, listing birds I saw, I had lots of time to think about the scarcity of birds and the reasons for that scarcity. I say reasons and I’m certain it is not one reason. Rachel Carson thought the decline was primarily, if not completely, due to DDT. But DDT has been banned for years yet birds have continued and continue to decline. The visit to New York, getting together with most of my family, some of whom live in New York state, seeing old friends, though none older than me, seeing the woodlands and waterfalls and Cayuga Lake, one of the finger lakes, was all enjoyable, but the scarcity of birds was a bit depressing to this old time bird watcher.

John Irwin named athletic director at Whitko High School Whitko School Corporation Board of School Trustees approved John Irwin as athletic director at the Monday, July 19, regular meeting. Irwin replaces the outgoing Julius Mays, who resigned earlier this month. Irwin, a 1992 graduate of Whitko High School, was a physical education teacher at WJSHS the last school year. He taught at Bluffton and Yorktown middle schools and was athletic director at Burris Laboratory School, Muncie. Currently, the Whitko Junior Senior High School varsity assistant boys basketball coach, Irwin also coached basketball

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OCRA Historic Renovation Grant Program now open The Historic Renovation Grant Program is now open for applications, according to Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Ofﬁce of Community and Rural Affairs. The program is designed to preserve and rehabilitate historic properties to further incentivize downtown economic development across Indiana. “Our state is home to many unique structures ﬁlled with history,” Crouch said. “Preserving these buildings through this grant will not only help local communities maintain their downtown buildings but also help keep Indiana’s rich history alive.” Applicants with an eligible historic commercial structure have the opportunity to apply for project funding between $5,000 and $100,000. The request must be no more than 50% of eligible project costs, with the local match being greater than

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Attesting to his recognized abilities as an artist, in 2010 more than 580,000 people attended an exhibition of work by Caravaggio in the city of Rome. It’s interesting to learn about such colorful, talented, but also at times violent and unstable artists as Caravaggio. He was born in 1571, in Italy with the full name, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. His life included much turmoil since most of his family died when the bubonic plague raced through his community, leaving this sixyear-old boy an orphan. Many of his biographers attribute this tragedy and the constant political and military unrest in Italy to his violent outbursts but new technology tells us a different story. How did he come to be the fabulous artist attracting half a million people to view his work posthumously? As an orphan, Caravaggio, 11, was sent to apprentice with Simone Peterzano, a Milan painter. He became quite adept at assisting this artist and, at the same time, learning techniques that led him to improve his abilities. In his teens, he decided to make his way to Rome in spite of being in poverty. Once in Rome, he found work assisting established artists with artwork that was superior to most of them. He also made the acquaintance of an art dealer, who recognized his talent. It was not long before the inﬂuential Cardinal Francesco del Monte became one of his best patrons. The Cardinal liked Caravaggio’s work so much that he gave him an apartment within his own living quarters and included room, board and a pension. Caravaggio had already produced over 40 paintings and news of his talent was spreading. He was very fortunate in 1597 to obtain a commission sought by many. At 26, he was asked to provide three large paintings depicting three episodes in St. Matthew’s life. The resulting work was controversial. Rather than the traditional approach with adoring angels and worshipping poses, Caravaggio gave the three works a more realistic view. The public, as well as the church, were not so enamored of this unusual view of their saints. Regardless, a new door was open to Caravaggio; he took it. The con-

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OBITUARIES Herbert E. Amstutz Herbert E. Amstutz, 86, Goshen, died July 18, 2021. He was born Jan. 12, 1935. On Jan. 3, 1961, he married Linda L. Johnson, who preceded him in death May 1, 1998. On Sept. 16, 2000, he married Norma Jean Culp; she survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Beth Pletcher, Nappanee; sons, Norman Amstutz, New Paris, Kevin Amstutz, Syracuse, Philip Amstutz, Milford, and Keith Amstutz, Nappanee; and seven grandchildren. Services were held July 22 at New Paris Missionary Church. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements.

Chase Tyler Blackburn Chase Tyler Blackburn, 31, Indianapolis, formerly of Milford, died July 19, 2021. He was born June 9, 1990. He is survived by his mother, Carolyn Carr, Milford; his father, Randall Blackburn, Milford; brothers, Travis Blackburn and Colten Coburn, both of Milford; and paternal grandparents, Thirsten and Ada Blackburn, Milford. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, July 29, at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 30, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Syracuse Cemetery.

Joseph L. Blocher Joseph L. “Joe” Blocher, 81, North Manchester, died July 23, 2021. He was born March 22, 1940. On May 14, 1961, he married Bonnie Metzger; she survives. He is also survived by a son, Matthew Blocher, North Manchester; daughters, Polly Lewis, Cisco, Texas, and Julia Blocher, North Manchester; brother, Max Blocher, North Manchester; sister, Ruthie E. Brubaker, Pasco, Wash.; sister-in-law, Taphie Blocher; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Services were held July 27 at North Manchester Old German Baptist Brethren Church. Burial was in North Manchester Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, was in charge of arrangements.

Gerald D. Dausman Gerald D. “Jetty” Dausman, 92, Leesburg, died at 9:30 p.m. July 17, 2021. He was born Oct. 11, 1928. In 1948, he married Gloria Kinzer, who preceded him in death in 1990. Later, he married Glennis Gregory, who also preceded him in death. Surviving are sons, Terry Dausman, Dennis Dausman and Scott Dausman; seven grandchildren; 11

great-grandchildren; two great-greatgrandchildren; a brother, Everett Dausman; and stepsons, David McKay, Brian McKay and Gerald Gregory. Services were held July 21 at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial was in Leesburg Cemetery.

Devan Ray Dotson Devan Ray Dotson, 42, North Manchester, died at 1:32 p.m. July 18, 2021. He was born July 2, 1979. He married Kandy Dotson; they divorced. He is survived by a son, Ezra Dotson; a daughter, Jade Dotson; his mother, Kim Dotson, North Manchester; a brother, Justan Dotson; a sister, Kendra Dotson; two nephews; a niece; grandparents, E. Diane and Harvey Alsop-Del Buono and Johanne Bradford, both of Sacramento, Calif.; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Services were held July 23 at Full Gospel Tabernacle Church, Claypool. A graveside service followed at Graceland Cemetery, Claypool. Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Gary Wren Enyeart Gary Wren Enyeart, 73, Warsaw, died at 10:45 p.m. July 18, 2021. He was born Sept. 4, 1947. He is survived by a brother-in-law, Dr. Michael Jagger; brothers, Lyle Lynn Enyeart and John Douglas Enyeart; a sister, Robin Gordon; several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and a great-great-niece and nephew. Services were held July 23 at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake.

Cleo B. Hippensteel Cleo B. Hippensteel, 95, North Manchester, died July 23, 2021. She was born March 2, 1926. On March 7, 1946, she married Donald Guthrie, who preceded her in death Jan. 13, 1974. On Jan. 22, 1982, she married Joe Hippensteel, who preceded her in death Jan. 1, 2006. She is survived by a son, David Guthrie, North Manchester; daughter, Kathleen Mooney, Vincennes; stepsons, David Hippensteel, North Manchester, and John Hippensteel, Sturgeon Bay, Wis.; stepdaughters, Diane Bever, Forest, Jane Sayler, Lakewood, Ohio, and Joan Laudeman, Lakeville; 21 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Family and friends may call from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 West, North Manchester, with funeral services beginning at the conclusion of calling. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery, 600 Beckley St., North Manchester.

Donabelle J. Hoffman Donabelle Jean Hoffman, 99, Akron, died at 3:48 a.m. July 19, 2021.

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She was born April 13, 1922. On April 13, 1942, she married E. Wayne Hoffman. He preceded her in death March 18, 2008. Surviving are daughters, Sharon Hartz, Culver, and Connie Helvey, South Whitley; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two greatgreat-grandchildren. Services were held July 23 at Silver Creek Church of God, Silver Lake. Interment was in Silver Creek Cemetery, Silver Lake.

Ray D. Jones Ray D. Jones, 69, Pierceton, died at 3:14 a.m. July 19, 2021. He was born March 17, 1952. Surviving are daughters, Melissa Tarchala, Ligonier, and Jennifer Treat, Goshen; his lifetime companion, Deborah “Deb” Smith, North Manchester; siblings, Valerie Sweetheimer, Bart Jones and Melanie Burkett, all of Pierceton, Lynette Ream and Lorraine Green, both of North Webster; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were held July 23 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton. Military honors were conducted by North Manchester American Legion Post 286. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton, at a later date.

Donald E. Knafel Donald E. Knafel, 64, Kimmell, died July 20, 2021. He was born July 17, 1957. He married Christine Clawson, who survives. Also surviving are daughters, Chasity Knafel, Syracuse, and Christina Barhydt, Ligonier; brothers, Ronald Knafel, Milford, and Randy Knafel, Ligonier; a sister, Debra Franks, Ligonier; and three grandchildren. Services were held July 26 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery, Kimmell.

Nathan W. Lakey Nathan W. Lakey, 34, died July 17, 2021. He was born July 4, 1987. He is survived by his mother, Laurie Lakey; his father, Tim (Derria) Lakey; brothers, Nicolas Lakey, Jacob Paysen, Ethan Paysen and Brandon Searfoss; a sister, April Hill; grandparents, Rose and Glen Cox, Walter Wayne Hardman and Phyllis Lakey; joys of his life, Miranda Davis, Grayson and Emaleah; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 30, at Grace Lutheran Church, Myrtle Point, Ore. Burial will follow and then all are invited to share a meal and celebrate Nathan’s life with the family at Sturdivant Park in Coquille, Ore.

Phyllis R. Leek Phyllis R. Leek, 83, Warsaw, died just after 4 p.m. July 22, 2021. She was born Aug. 4, 1937. She is survived by a daughter, Melody Fisher, Orland; sons, Jack Bullers, Warsaw, Jeff Leek, Chapman Lake, and Mark Begley, Tippecanoe; eight grandchildren; several greatgrandchildren; and a brother, Kent Lewis, Phoenix, Ariz. A celebration of life is in the planning stages for later. Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.

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Bobbie I. “Bob” Brill was guided to heaven when he died July 18, 2021, at the age of 97 in Kendallville. He was born in Wolcottville on May 7, 1924, to Russell Reed Brill and Amy Alice Gordon. Bob was a resident of Wolcottville, Kendallville and LaGrange, although he spent most of %2%%,( , %5,// his adulthood in LaGrange. He graduated in 1943 from Wolcottville High School. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the Army. Bob received his WWII basic training in Fort McClellan, Ala., in 1943. His military career started in the winter of 1943 when he shipped out of New York aboard the Queen Elizabeth, which was a special journey given most veterans departed via naval ships. This allowed him to arrive in only six days to Glasgow, Scotland. Bob was selected to serve with the 65th Division. He served most of this as a corporal who was the radio operator for the 259th infantry battalion. He heroically carried a 48-pound radio on his back for the 250-man battalion. When the 65th Division was broken up, he was selected as special services to be stationed at Berchtesgaden (known as Hitler’s Eagles Nest,) in Bavaria, on the German-Austrian border. After his special service tour ended, Bob returned to the U.S. in 1947 and was awarded with Good Conduct and Marksmanship Medals. As a veteran, he had bravely served his tours of duty in France, Germany and Austria. After the service, in December of 1948, he married the love of his life, Naomi D. Bauman. The two of them were married for 69 years and four months. Bob also began his nonmilitary career with United Telephone of Indiana in LaGrange and left in 1986, retiring with 39 years of service. Once retired, he went to work for Schlemmer’s Hardware in LaGrange, where he worked for an additional 15 years. Bob was a member of the former Wolcottville American Legion and currently the LaGrange American Legion Post #215, which he had been a member since 1947 (75 years). He was also a longtime member of the LaGrange First Presbyterian Church. Bob was highly regarded as a son, brother, uncle, husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather. Bobbie was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Hugh; his wife, Naomi; and his son-in-law, Gail Woods. Surviving his death are his two children, Debra S. Woods of Winona Lake and Michael D. Brill of Leesburg. Also surviving are Sandi Brill, his daughter-in-law, and his two grandchildren, Christopher Brill of Elkhart and Cameron Brill of Leesburg. Bob will be remembered by his family and friends for his faith, gentleness, sense of humor, thoughtfulness, generosity and his caring for others. He will be missed by those who cherish him the most for his unconditional love and just being the loving soul that made him ours. A celebration of Bob’s life took place at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 25, at the First Presbyterian Church, 200 W. Michigan St., LaGrange. Rev. Kenneth Weaver ofﬁciated the services. Following was the graveside service with military honors at his ﬁnal resting place, Greenwood Cemetery, LaGrange. A visitation was held from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, July 24, at the Frurip-May Funeral Home, 309 W. Michigan St., LaGrange. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 200 W. Michigan St., LaGrange, IN 46761. Condolences may be left for the family at www.fruripmayfuneralhome.com. Syracuse, and Eric Losee, Merrill, Wis.; six grandchildren; a greatgrandson; a stepsister, Gerry Kay, Syracuse; and a stepbrother, Dan Miner, Syracuse. Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw. Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. Friday, July 30, at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Memorial services will follow at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Barbara Ellen Miller Barbara Ellen Miller, 87, Milford, died July 21, 2021. She was born Sept. 2, 1947. On Nov. 15, 1952, she married Paul Miller; he survives. She is also survived by a brother, John Henry Hershberger; a sister, Sarah Rubenstein; a son, Rodney Miller; daughters, Crystal McCoy and

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Darrell O’Dell Darrell O’Dell, 82, Rochester, died at 2:33 p.m. July 20, 2021. He was born Jan. 30, 1939. On Aug. 1, 1959, he married Rose Ann Snyder. She preceded him in death Jan. 2, 1999. On June 16, 1999, he married Susan Carol Meadows Zartman; she survives. Also surviving are daughters, Debbie Friar and Stephany Edwards, both of Plymouth; sons, Bill O’Dell, Grinnell, Iowa, Don O’Dell, Argos, John O’ Dell, Warsaw, and Jeff O’Dell, Plymouth; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Patty Rowe, Argos; brothers, Gary O’ Dell, Mishawaka, and Wade O’Dell, Argos; and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 31, in The Cross Church, 100 W. 3rd St., Rochester. Friends may visit with the family from 9-11 a.m. in the church. Interment will be in Richland Center Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.

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Thomas Lee Parker Thomas Lee Parker, 62, died July 20, 2021. He was born April 12, 1959. On June 28, 1996, he married Patricia Ann Geller; she survives. He is also survived by his mother, Sharon Parker-Ely, California; a brother, John Ely, Maine; a son, Richard Whittenberger, Warsaw; a daughter, Angela Parker, California; two granddaughters; one niece; and two nephews. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, at the Gundrum Funeral Home and Crematory, Logansport.

Mary D. Rheinheimer Mary D. Rheinheimer, 88, Ligonier, died July 17, 2021. She was born Dec. 23, 1933. Surviving are daughters, Rochele Myers, Warsaw, and Ronda Lambright, New Paris; sons, Randall Rheinheimer, Encinitas, Calif., and Ryan Rheinheimer, Goshen; nine grandchildren; ﬁve great-grandchildren; ﬁve step-grandchildren; and 11 stepgreat-grandchildren. Services were held July 24 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. Burial was in Clinton Brick Cemetery.

Christopher Robinson Christopher L. “Chris” Robinson, 45, Warsaw, died July 22, 2021. He was born Dec. 20, 1975. On May 30, 1998, he married Julie Osborne; she survives. He is also survived by stepdaughters, Dezirae Wilson, Warsaw, and Brittany Murray, Fort Wayne; a daughter, Sydney Robinson, Warsaw; a granddaughter; and his parents, Don and Donna Robinson. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

William S. Saunders William S. “Bill” Saunders, 55, Syracuse, died at 8 a.m. July 21, 2021. He was born Oct. 24, 1965. He is survived by his father, Edward Saunders, Syracuse; sisters, Michelle Saunders, Syracuse, and Patty, Economy; and several nieces and nephews. Cremation took place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw. Memorial services were held July 26 at Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, at Spartanburg Cemetery.

Larry Simmons Larry Simmons, 81, Leesburg, died July 19, 2021. He was born Oct. 31, 1939. On July 1, 1960, he married Ruby Marks; she survives. Also surviving are sons, Brian Simmons and John Simmons; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services were held July 23 at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Ronald K. Smith Ronald K. “Ron” Smith, 75, Cromwell, died at 7:15 p.m. July 19, 2021. He was born Dec. 17, 1945. On Feb. 14, 1981, he married Renee Samonte. She preceded him in death Feb. 23, 2006. Surviving are sons, Ryan Smith and Tyler Smith, Cromwell; a stepdaughter, Tanya Luna, Cornelius, N.C.; three step-grandchildren; and brothers, Jerry and Maurice Smith. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse. Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw.

Christopher W. Solina Christopher W. “Chris” Solina, 51, Milford, died at 4:20 p.m. July 15, 2021.

He was born March 4, 1970. On May 8, 2021, he married Sherry L. (McClintic) Clayton; she survives. Also surviving are daughters, Delaney Glant and Margaret Solina, both of Milford; a son, Elijah Solina, Syracuse; his mother, Connie Solina, Winona Lake; and sisters, Candice Salvo, Syracuse, and Kelli Gambrel, North Vernon. Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw. A celebration of life gathering will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 30, at 11421 N. Executive Blvd., Syracuse. Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements.

Charles Sterk Charles Sterk, 85, rural Claypool, formerly of Akron, died at 1 a.m. July 24, 2021. He was born Sept. 10, 1935. On Oct. 22, 1955, he married Margaret Rose Johnson, who preceded him in death Feb. 28, 2005. On Aug. 12, 2006, he married Marilyn Sue Drudge; she survives. Also surviving are daughters, Deborah Wise, Claypool, and Lisa Tucker, Mentone; a son, Charles Alan Sterk, King, N.C.; ﬁve grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one on the way; sisters, Margaret Tromp, Schererville, Bernice Brown, Akron, Wilma Belsan, Brookﬁeld, Ill., and Cornelia Moore, Akron; and brothers, Robert Sterk, Sevierville, Tenn., Bert Sterk, Akron, and Lee Sterk, Rochester. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 29, at the Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron. Interment will take place in Akron Cemetery with graveside military rites performed by the Fulton County Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, at the funeral home.

Ilah Mae Wagner Ilah Mae Wagner, 80, Wabash, died July 19, 2021. She was born Jan. 16, 1941. She married Oren C. Wagner; he survives. Also surviving are her children, Bradley Wagner and Jennifer Wagner, both of Wabash, Michelle Meloy, Indianapolis, and Jeffrey Wagner, Leesburg; nine grandchildren; a stepgrandchild; a step-great-grandchild; and sisters, Annabelle Deatrick, De-

BIRTHS Caroline Sue Bitting Austin and Hannah Bitting, Etna Green, are the parents of a daughter, Caroline Sue, born at 10:18 p.m. July 15, 2021, at Goshen Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 12.6 ounces and was 20 inches long. Isla Praise Ramer Josh and Diana (Martin) Ramer, Warsaw, are the parents of a daughter, Isla Praise, born at 3:20 a.m. July 18, 2021, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 8 pounds, 3.5 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Isla joins two siblings: Vincent and Myesha. Harlin Mae Kiser Nathan Kiser and Chandra Hoover, Cromwell, are the parents of a daughter, Harlin Mae, born at 5:31 p.m. July 20, 2021, at Goshen Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 inches long. Jalen David Schwartz Thomas and Velma (Kauffman) Schwartz, Etna Green, are the parents of a son, Jalen David, born at 12:11 a.m. July 21, 2021, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Lonnie and Sarah Kauffman. Paternal grandparents are Loyd and Mary Schwartz. Xavier Eugene Garman Elizabeth Sopher and Jayse Garman, Cromwell, are the parents of a son, Xavier Eugene, born at 12:19 p.m. July 22, 2021, at Goshen Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 0.9 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long.

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Garland L. Wilcox Garland L. Wilcox, 90, North Manchester, died Nov. 17, 2020. He was born Sept. 19, 1930. On Dec. 31, 1953, he married Lois J. Hapner, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by a son, Randall Wilcox, Etna Green; a daughter, Deborah Sorg, Huntington; a brother, Ernest Junior Wilcox, North Manchester; ﬁve grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 31, at Fairview Cemetery, Servia. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, is in charge of arrangements.

Bonnie Lou Wiley Bonnie Lou Wiley, 81, Urbana, died July 21, 2021.

She was born Feb. 14, 1940. On Dec. 7, 1957, she married Ronald D. Wiley; he survives. Also surviving are sons, Edward Wiley, Warsaw, Mark Wiley, Urbana, and Bob Wiley, North Manchester; a daughter, Debra Troxel, South Bend; brothers, Jim Gardner and Richard Gardner, both of Wabash; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held July 24 at Fairview Cemetery, Servia. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, was in charge of arrangements.

COUNTY REPORT Court News

Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance v. Austin Wood, $7,788.58

The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Warsaw Health System, LLC v. Rhonda Banghart, $981.38; v. Rick Gase, $5,034.50; v. Santiago Gonzales, $792.50; v. Randal Hart, $1,782.11; v. Debra Wood, $551.73 Aegis Dental Group Warsaw, PC v. Lora Caverley, $775; v. Jeremiah Clemons, $767.50; v. Pamela Crace, $760; v. Joshua Dickerson, $762.50; v. Brad Farrell, $793.50; v. Carolina Hernandez-Rojas, $865.50; v. Melissa Kidd, $965; v. Robert Longjin, $1,711.72; v. Angil Mansﬁeld, $2,257.93; v. Jacob Miller, $3,469.06; v. Carlos Morales, $865.20; v. Kelsey Morales, $2,293.20; v. Casey Price, $790; v. Jessica Reed, $829; v. Lorene Rosas, $992; v. Keelie Shepherd, $769.20; v. Amanda Stoller, $2,856.59 Rockhill Pinnick LLP v. Nigel Rowe, $1,288.13

The following infractions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court II, Judge Torrey Bauer presiding: Speeding — Bailea Tackett, Pierceton, $160.50; Bryan Collins, Warsaw, $160.50; John Schoettmer, Claypool, $160.50; Todd Metz, Leesburg, $160.50; Devin Davis, Warsaw, $160.50; Jessica Collins, Leesburg, $160.50; Stephanie Mikel, Warsaw, $160.50; Michael Hanlin, Warsaw, $160.50; Derek Cook, Ligonier, $160.50; Sydnie Stuckman, Syracuse, $160.50; Jake Blackshire, Ligonier, $160.50; Diego Nunez, Pierceton, $160.50; Wyatt Fletcher, Rochester, $160.50; Derrick Matthews, Goshen, $160.50; Nathan Cline, Pierceton, $160.50 Passing a stopped school bus — Christina Davis, Syracuse, $185.50; Evan Brower, North Webster, $185.50 No valid driver’s license — Hilda Cervantes-Nunez, Warsaw, $160.50; Rodolfo Silva, Warsaw, $160.50 Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility — Samantha Vargas, Warsaw, $185.50 Unlawful possession of tobacco, e-liquid or electronic cigarette — Victoria Slone, Syracuse, $160; Giselle Lopez, Warsaw, $160 Failure of occupant to use safety belt ($25)— Kaitlin Jones, North Manchester; Jerry Kreger, Pierceton; Patricia Swanson, Tippecanoe; Raymond Guess, Silver Lake Insufficient personal flotation devices — Kim Jacquay, Warsaw, $160; Stephen Miller, Warsaw, $160 Unsafe lane movement without signal — Juan Davila, Warsaw, $160.50 Disregarding stop sign — Joshua Hill, Syracuse, $160.50 Owner allows dog to stray beyond owner’s premises — Jesse Hermosillo, Warsaw, $25 Disregard lighted signal — Bryan Titus, Warsaw, $160.50

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Civil Collections The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Chris Kehler presiding: Discover Bank v. Tracy Berger, $9,649.38; v. Norman Clark, $18,988.46; v. David Snodgress, $1,757.52 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Brenda Besson, $881.41; v. Stephenie Charles, $781.28; v. Michelle Flannery, $2,096.80; v. Cassie Herrick, $864.27; v. David Zink, $3,821.65 American Express National Bank v. Kent Bunch, $4,529.31 Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Eva and James Coleman, $14,223.72; v. Bobby Wise, $8,083.02 Velocity Investments LLC v. Patricia Finley, $3,622.60 Crown Asset Management v. Brian Hartman, $1,969.93 Jefferson Capital Systems v. Jeffery Henderson, $12,138.34; v. Tara Hively Saldana, $1,265.62 Mariner Finance LLC v. Justin Holler, $3,049.43; v. Jose Mendoza, $2,736.81; v. Ryan Sands, $3,132.40 Lake City Bank v. Ricki Parson, $2,047.60; v. Deborah Shelton, $2,721.68 Oliphant Financial LLC v. Samuel Schafer, $8,232.36 Midland Funding LLC v. Donna Searer, $867.55 Cavalry SPV I LLC v. Scott Shideler, $1,527.21 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Heather Whitaker, $301.03; v. Molly Woodling, $493.85

Evictions The following evictions have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Culver Development Corp. v. Charles Beckleheimer and Terry Scott, $352.88 Millwood Acres MHP LLC v. Joshua Bonee, $7,000 Sherri Makinson v. Tabitha Dove, $2,660

Plenaries The following plenaries have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I, Judge Karin McGrath presiding: Cincinnati Insurance Company v. Abria Ana Meija, $11,104.10

Superior Court II

Marriage Licenses The following couples have ap-

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Wittliff-Davis William W. Wittliff III, 57, Warsaw, and Lee A. Davis, 48, Warsaw

Groover-Buhrt Robert J. Groover, 44, Syracuse, and Jodi L. Buhrt, 36, Warsaw

Lopez-Doll Michael M. Lopez, 45, Warsaw, and Amber C. Doll, 36, Warsaw

Freel-Harter Garrett R. Freel, 26, Indianapolis, and Mariah L. Harter, 24, Warsaw

Michael-Kanoff Victor A. Michael, 65, Plymouth, and Barbara L. Kanoff, 70, Warsaw

Kuhns-Bontrager Robert A. Kuhns, 24, Etna Green, and Marlene K. Bontrager, 24, Nappanee

Peterson-LaFrance Trey H. Peterson, 25, Mentone, and RaeLynn LaFrance, 25, Mentone

Mullins-Vick David I. Mullins, 37, Mentone, and Monica M. Vick, 33, Mentone

Yoder-Martin David J. Yoder, 26, Leesburg, and Cheyenna R. Martin, 19, Goshen

Swanson-Bellinger Timothy J. Swanson, 24, Warsaw, and Kristen M. Bellinger, 24, Columbus

Reiff-Hall Zach E. Reiff, 25, Syracuse, and Cheyanne K. Hall, 24, Syracuse

Marriages Dissolutions The following dissolutions were ﬁled in Superior Court I and IV: McCormick — Chris McCormick, Milford, and Katie McCormick, Mishawaka. Married: March 2007. Separated: December 2017. There is one minor child. Peterson — Tiffany Peterson, Warsaw, and Jesse Peterson, no address listed. Married: Aug. 26, 2006. Separated: July 21, 2021. There is one minor child. Spencer — Curtis Spencer, Warsaw, and Amber Spencer, Warsaw. Married: July 2, 2017. Separated: October 2019. There are no minor children.

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Additional COVID-19 relief coming to United Way United Way of Whitley and Kosciusko Counties announced it will receive a second COVID-19 economic relief initiative grant for $331,537 from Indiana United Ways, the state professional association of which United Way is a member. The grant will be used for children’s initiatives, focusing on healing from challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. “United Way of Whitley and Kosciusko counties has been an active part of our region’s response to critical human needs

for decades. Even before this crisis, we knew that families in our region were not able to make ends meet, despite working. In the wake of COVID, those needs became even more dire, especially for children. Thanks to the generous support of Lilly Endowment, we can continue to help our community deal with and hopefully resolve the impacts of this trying time,” said Darren Bickel, president. The second economic relief initiative grant again calls for United Ways that receive funding to leverage partner-

ships and relationships to better meet COVID-related basic needs aligned with the social determinants of health as deﬁned by the CDC. In August, United Way will begin rolling out opportunities for local organizations to be a part of children’s initiatives that will reduce the long-term traumatic effects of this crisis, rebuild children’s relational skills, and address factors that will help children experience greater success in school. In April 2020, Lilly Endowment helped Indiana United

Ways establish the COVID-19 economic relief initiative with an initial $30 million grant. Lilly Endowment made an additional $15 million grant in March to Indiana United Ways to support the initiative. Both grants are part of Lilly Endowment’s overall grantmaking to help organizations meet COVID-related needs. Since March 2020, Lilly Endowment has made grants totaling more than $210 million to organizations working in Indiana and across the nation as they respond to the pandemic.

The grant is one of 47 grants that Indiana United Ways is making through the initiative, made possible by funding Indiana United Ways received from Lilly Endowment Inc. Indiana United Ways is the state professional association for United Ways in Indiana. It supports a thriving United Way system through capacity building, shared services, and network collaboration opportunities. For more information, contact Tonja Stokes, vice president of organizational development, at tonja.stokes@iuw.org.

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Claypool residents offer support for Leesburg police patrol plan %\ /,= 6+(3+(5' 6WDII :ULWHU Several Claypool residents expressed support for a proposed police contract with the town of Leesburg for trafﬁc control assistance during a meeting July 20. Discussions on the subject ﬁrst arose at a Leesburg Town Council meeting in mid-June. An “agreement for patrol services” contract between the town of Leesburg and Claypool Police Department stated that Leesburg does not have a law enforcement department but desires to have routine patrol and law enforcement activities within the town’s boundaries. Under the current proposal, Claypool police would provide roughly six to eight hours a week,

or about 384 hours of patrol services a year, to Leesburg at an annual cost of $5,000. Leesburg would be paying the town of Claypool that amount for the use of the police vehicle, the vehicle’s fuel and Claypool Town Marshal Ben Sanders’ time. Sanders lives in Leesburg. “That (money) goes strictly to the town of Claypool, not me,” said Sanders about the estimated $5,000 amount. “That does not take away from the 40 hours that I work here (Claypool).” One Claypool resident said the police vehicle shouldn’t go to Leesburg whatsoever and should be used only in the town of Claypool. Five residents in attendance spoke in support of the agreement, saying Claypool would

make money from it and that it’s convenient since Sanders already lives in Leesburg. “Essentially, I’m not making a dime of it, and it’s done during my off-hours, not my work hours here,” said Sanders. “The only pay I would get out of it is Operation Pullover hours and that’s covered by the state.” The town also addressed a question about insurance coverage on the police vehicle. “It’s no different when I take a call from Beaver Dam or for the county,” said Sanders. “No matter where I’m at, it’s going to fall back on Claypool anyway. I go where I’m dispatched to.” Claypool Council President Benny Stage Jr. said the contract is still in rough draft form and not set in stone since council

Oral Roberts University enlists 212 Media Studios for new acceptance, recruitment suite After working with 212 Media Studios on an acceptance packet that achieved a record number of admitted students, Oral Roberts University is expanding its partnership with 212’s design team to include updated acceptance materials and new recruitment pieces to engage prospective students and parents. “For the past three years, 212 has proven itself to be an excellent partner by going above and beyond to deliver unique, quality designs,” said Jaime Bofferding,

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Free meals for all students during upcoming school year The United States Department of Agriculture has approved all schools to offer free lunch to all students regardless of income. Those schools that offer breakfast will be able to offer free breakfast to all students, as well. This means students will receive their meals for free this school year. Some things to keep in mind: • Students must take the required components to make a reimbursable meal in order for it to be free. How students make a reimbursable meal will be posted/ displayed in the cafeteria or during meal delivery. The cashier or other school staff will help students take a full reimbursable meal. • If students purchase extras (such as a bottled drink) available in the serving line, a la carte (such as a singular milk or entree), snacks from vending machines, etc., the student will be charged for these items. If your student intends to purchase items other than a meal, make sure there are adequate funds on their account. • Nothing needs to be sent to the school in order to have a student receive meals for free. Free meals are automatically offered to all students regardless of income. • Families who believe they would qualify for free and reduced meals normally should still submit

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Whitetails Unlimited gives $1,000 to aid in hunger relief Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry has received a $1,000 grant from Whitetails Unlimited to support its “Meat the Need” initiative. According to Feeding America, approximately 883,260 Indiana residents regularly struggle with food insecurity — 274,080 of which are children. Deb Treesh, executive director of Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry, said that the funds received will be used to pay processing fees on donated livestock and deer, with the meat being given to agencies serving food insecure residents within Indiana. “More than ever, families are struggling to buy groceries. Food banks, pantries and soup kitchens work to protect the most vulnerable and underserved in our communities and these agencies continue to face increased demand,” said Amber Zecca, fund development director of Hoo-

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COVID-19 numbers down but variants predicted to continue %\ /$6&$ 5$1'$/6 6WDII :ULWHU COVID-19 cases are down substantially, but Kosciusko County Health Officer Dr. William Remington cautioned that emerging variants will continue. While the pandemic seems to have faded significantly, numerous parts of the nation are reporting a spike in the delta variant, which officials say is more contagious than the original COVIID-19 virus “I think eventually all of this will go away, but I think we just need more time,” Remington said. “We’re going to have emerging variants for a while. The Delta won’t be the last one, so we’ll see.” Statistics showing the decrease in cases were reviewed at the Kosciusko County Board of Health meeting Monday, July 19. “There’s a little flare at the end, not so much seeing that in our graphs but the state graphs and some other states around the country are winding up a little bit because of the Delta variant,” Remington said. “If you look back month by month, I would hope to think we’ve seen the worst of this.” At one point, during the peak of the pandemic, the county health department was administering over 400 doses per day, four days a week. Vaccines are now being given only Tuesdays. The health department has administered 100 doses or less the last couple of Tuesdays, Remington said. “It’s trailed off. The interest re-

ally fell off toward the end of May,” Remington said. Regarding vaccine hesitancy, Remington said he continues to personally feel that vaccines are safe and effective. “I think because our immunization rate is around 38 percent for all vaccine eligible people age 12 and up,” he said. “With that number you remain vulnerable.” When asked if he believes it’s necessary for people who have been infected with COVID-19 to get the vaccine, Remington said it’s his understanding that there is “good evidence that there is persistent etiologic memory, cell memory with either natural infection or COVID immunization. There’s really pretty good evidence that there is persistent cellular immunity.” “How vulnerable are we really? I don’t know. When I see surging cases in Springﬁeld, Mo., or in Arkansas, it’s low immunization rates, and Delta Variant. Low immunization rates in the upper 20s, low 30s.” Reed will continue to have a part-time assistant as the county wants to ensure she is equipped to handle any uptick that may arise. “What we hadn’t seen coming was the state taking down the infrastructure of centralized contact tracing so that’s all coming back to the county to our communicable disease person,” Remington said. With regard to the start of the school year next month, Remington and Warsaw Community Schools Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert will work together to

address issues. “Heretofore we’ve been following, largely, guidance that comes from the state department so we will probably continue that motif,” Remington said. “A big contentious issue, I think, is the mask issue. There’s some pushback on the masking of children.” Hoffert thanked Remington and Reed and said he has appreciated their guidance and “common sense approaches” during the pandemic. “You’ve been great to work with, as have been the other schools we’ve worked with,” Remington said. “I don’t relish your job this next semester.” According to information on the Center for Disease Control’s website, updated July 9: Students beneﬁt from in-person learning, and safely returning to in-person instruction in the fall of 2021 is a priority. Vaccination is currently the leading public health prevention strategy to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Promoting vaccination can help schools safely return to in-person learning as well as extracurricular activities and sports. Masks should be worn indoors by all individuals (age 2 and older) who are not fully vaccinated. Consistent and correct mask use by people who are not fully vaccinated is especially important indoors and in crowded settings, when physical distancing cannot be maintained. CDC recommends schools maintain at least 3 feet of physical distance between students within

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under the age of 12 who are not eligible for vaccination at this time. Therefore, this guidance emphasizes implementing layered prevention strategies (e.g., using multiple prevention strategies together consistently) to protect people who are not fully vaccinated, including students, teachers, staff and other members of their households. COVID-19 prevention strategies remain critical to protect people, including students, teachers and staff, who aren’t fully vaccinated, especially in areas of moderate-to-high community transmission levels. Localities should monitor community transmission, vaccination coverage, screening testing and occurrence of outbreaks to guide decisions on the level of layered prevention strategies (e.g., physical distancing, screening testing). The next regular meeting will be 6 p.m. Oct. 18.

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According to a recent conservation survey, Indiana farmers have set a conservation record this year by planting an estimated 1.5 million acres of overwinter living covers, the largest amount ever recorded by an Indiana Conservation Partnership survey. Overwintering living covers (i.e. - cover crops and small grains, like wheat) are known for their environmental benefits. Cover crops and small grains help increase organic matter in the soil and improve overall soil health by adding living roots to the soil more months of the year. Cover crops also improve water infiltration into the soil, while other covers, like legumes serve as natural fertilizers. Although the conservation transect doesn’t differentiate between cover crops and small grains, Indiana farmers typically plant fewer than 200,000 acres of small grains annually, so cover crops vastly dominate the 1.5 million estimated acres. With the exception of corn and soybeans, cover crops are planted on more acres than any other commodity crop in Indiana. Cover crops are typically planted in the fall after harvest, and designed to protect the soil and keep roots in the ground throughout the winter, which improves soil health and helps filter water runoff. “I want to congratulate Hoosier farmers for continuing to be a leader in conservation,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, who also serves as Indiana Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “By increasing our cover crop practices, we are keeping Indiana waterways and soil healthier for future planting seasons and the next generation of farmers.” As a result of the cover crops planted last year, it is estimated 1.6 million tons of sediment was prevented from entering Indiana’s waterways, which is enough sediment to fill more than 453 Olympic-size swimming pools. Overwintering covers also prevented 4.1 million pounds of nitrogen and more than two million pounds of phosphorus from entering Indiana’s waterways. The conservation survey also showed 62% of farmed acres were not tilled and 18% had employed reduced tillage after

the 2020 harvest. This early spring survey is not intended to quantify pre-planting tillage. “This year’s data may be surprising to some considering the tough farm economy this past year. But over time, our farmers have learned that incorporating a comprehensive management system into their operation that includes cover crops and no-till/strip-till have helped improve the sustainability and productivity of their soils,” said Indiana State Conservationist, Jerry Raynor. “As a result, farmers are sequestering more carbon, increasing water infiltration, improving wildlife and pollinator habitat — all while harvesting better profits and often better yields.” Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler is excited to see what the future holds for soil conservation in Indiana. “Soil conservation remains strong in Indiana and this recent survey proves that Hoosier farmers go above and beyond in their best management practices to increase soil heath,” said Kettler. “I am optimistic that this trend of increasing cover crop acres will continue for years to come.” One Indiana farmer is already experiencing the benefits of adding a cover crop mixture to his operation this past year. Greg Mager farms 450 acres of corn, soybeans and wheat in Parke County. Along with managing cover crops on his operation for more than eight years, Mager is also promoting soil health on his land by continuously no-tilling for more than ten years and having a comprehensive nutrient and pest management plan for his land. “The cover crops that I planted this year’s corn and beans into have held the weeds down considerably. So much so, I may not need any herbicide applications this year. If I do, it will be limited,” Mager said. The conservation transect is a visual survey of cropland in the state. It was conducted between March and April 2021 by members of the Indiana Conservation Partnership, including the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture,

Indiana’s Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Purdue Extension, as well as Earth Team volunteers, to show a more complete story of the state’s conservation efforts.

A big shout-out to our Kosciusko County farmers who contributed to these record-breaking numbers. Visit isda.in.gov to see the results from the survey.

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Who is that in my field? If you see a tall redhead in your field with a measuring wheel, it is most likely Kosciusko County SWCD Conservation Program Technician Tashina Lahr-Manifold, doing field checks on Conservation Reserve Program projects. Kosciusko County SWCD has a five-year contribution agreement with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service to verify CRP compliance on projects such as grassed waterways and filter strips. Lahr-Manifold has been

busy this summer visiting ﬁelds in Kosciusko and surrounding counties, with measuring wheel and note pad in hand. If there are issues with a project, landowners are contacted with an offer of assistance to bring that project into compliance. This agreement is just one of the ways the unique partnership between NRCS and SWCD is providing conservation program service to our community.

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The WET guide contains more than 90 broad-based water resource activities that are hands-on, easy to use and fun. Participants will also receive the Project WILD Aquatic Curriculum and Activity Guide, which contains an additional 50 activities focused on the fascinating world of water and the aquatic habitats it supports. The goal of this workshop is to promote awareness, appreciation, knowledge and stewardship of water resources and its inhabitants through the program’s classroom-ready teaching aids. It includes many water related topics including atmospheric, surface and ground water, chemistry, water history, watersheds, wetlands, aquatic wildlife, water quality, water use, water management, as well as wildlife populations, habitats and ecosystems,

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curricula are sponsored by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. There is no registration fee for this workshop, however, pre-registration is required. For additional information about this workshop or to register, contact Darci Zolman at the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District ofﬁce at (574) 2677445, ext. 5374 or via email at darci.zolman@ in.nacdnet.net.

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to hone skills at plant identiﬁcation. Pisgah Marsh was the perfect backdrop for the soil/geology session led by Tony Fleming, a hydrogeologist. This property offered several views of glacial impacts to the landscape, including a boardwalk on an esker formation. The hike along the boardwalk also included making the connection between plant communities and the geology of the area. Kosciusko County SWCD sponsors the Kosciusko Master Naturalist program, which meets monthly from March to November. Participants must complete class time, volunteer hours and do a review at the end of the program. For information on the 2022 Kosciusko IMN class, contact the SWCD at (574) 2677445, ext. 3 or darci.zolman@in.nacdnet.net.

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County’s ﬁrst Nature Play Days a success Kosciusko County’s ﬁrst Nature Play Day events were a huge success. Nature Play Days are promoted and sponsored by ICAN (Indiana Children and Nature Network), a state group that is focused on getting youth outside. The goal of the group is to promote experiences for youth to examine nature and the outdoors with unstructured play. Kosciusko Soil and Water Conservation District helped plan local events through their partnership with the Education Committee

Conservation calendar SWCD board meetings — Aug. 3 and Sept. 7, 7:30 p.m. SWCD board meetings are open to the public. Location to be determined. These meetings may be virtual or held off-site in response to current COVID protocols and conditions. Please contact the SWCD ofﬁce at (574) 267-7445, ext. 3 for meeting information. June 26-Aug. 7 — Water Ways Smithsonian exhibit at North Webster Public Library. Project WET/Aquatic WILD workshops — Two to choose from (see related article for details): 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 3 at Washington STEM Academy or Aug. 17 at Merry Lea Environmental Center. Aug. 10 — Hoosier Riverwatch training at Washington STEM Academy, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (see related article for details). Sept. 6 — County ofﬁces closed for Labor Day observances. Sept. 23 — Snapshot Water Monitoring Day (see related article for details).

of the Clean Waters Partnership. Four events were held in June, two at the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, one in Winona Lake and one at Wildwood Nature Preserve. SWCD planned the Wildwood event with the program “Kid-Friendly Tools for Exploring Nature.” Youth were given tools that included: nets and viewers for pond scoping, ﬁeld guides for examining tracks and pelts, binoculars and magnifying glasses to do a scavenger hunt and trowels and pitfall traps to look for soil critters. All youth received a goody bag with a snack, water and a nature journal. SWCD was assisted by a cadre of master naturalist volunteers. SWCD looks forward to planning similar events in the future.

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Fifth annual Snapshot Water Monitoring Day set for Sept. 23 The ﬁfth annual Snapshot Water Monitoring Day has been set for Sept. 23. At this event, volunteers from the community give their time to learn about and conduct tests on important indicators of our water’s overall health such as dissolved oxygen levels, pH, temperature, E. coli and more. At past events, more than 200 citizen scientists joined forces to collect, test and analyze water samples from all across our community. This single day “Snapshot” of water quality in our local watershed is hosted by The Watershed Foundation and sponsored by Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District. “Snapshot Monitoring Day is a really special opportunity to engage with the public in a very meaningful way. Along with the

important data collection that happens, we really value the community involvement that takes place,” said TWF executive director and founder of Snapshot Monitoring Day, Lyn Crighton. “Once people literally get their feet wet, they become much more invested in protecting our beautiful lakes and streams.” Monitoring volunteers will meet at a staging site to receive water sampling and testing supplies. From there they will head to the ﬁeld to collect samples from their assigned locations. They then return to their staging site to test and analyze their samples with experienced testers. For more information about Snapshot Water Monitoring Day, contact TWF ofﬁce at (574) 834-3242 or the SWCD at (574) 2677445, ext. 3.

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Conservation campers go with the flow Campers at Camp Mollenhour Conservation Camp became community planners and pollution experts in a simulated watershed activity led by staff from the Kosciusko County Soil and Water Conservation District. After participating in a water ﬂow game, campers were challenged to design a community, while keeping in mind the protection of its water resources. Simulated contaminants were introduced into their communities, which led to a discussion about ways to prevent and mitigate pollution.

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Many of the arts and crafts vendors you love will be returning to sell their goods at the Dixie Day arts and crafts fair on Saturday, July 31. Mindy Scaggs, North Webster-Tippecanoe Township

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Tons of tasty treats at Dixie Day There will be at least nine food vendors at Dixie Day this year with a large variety of food for the family. Choose from pizza, barbecue,

hamburgers, sweet corn, popcorn and more. Food vendors will be set up in their usual location near the car

show and craft fair. Picnic tables will be available to sit and enjoy the food before exploring more of what Dixie Day has to offer.

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No boat show this year Due to no inventory, there will not be a boat show at Dixie Day this year.

However, Socks Marina will have a booth set up with product information with the other vendors.

Find a good read at the book sale

The Dixie Day book sale is from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 31, at the new North Webster Community Public Library. The book sale will be set up on the west side of the building, fac-

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Make sure to come down to North Webster Saturday, July 31, for the annual Dixie Day festival. Kick off your morning at 8 a.m. with the Sailors and Mermaids Dixie Day Dash 5K at the town park. Then come on over to downtown North Webster between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for food, fun and festivities. There will be free parking in the Church of God parking lot, behind the building off SR 13. Between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. visitors can peruse the various arts and

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book sale with hardcover, paperback and audio books available on the west side lawn until 2:30 p.m. Be sure to celebrate Dixie Day right with a ride on the Dixie. There will be two additional afternoon cruises on top of the usual three Saturday evening cruises. Tickets can be purchased at the walk up window next to Pizza King at North Webster Town Park. Gather the whole family and bring them out to celebrate Dixie Day.

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Extra cruises on Dixie Day

Built in 1929, the Dixie is Indiana’s oldest sternwheel excursion boat and the reason behind the Dixie Day festival. Daily public cruises on the Dixie take place Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Cruises last approximately 75 minutes and tickets are still only $7. The Dixie boat can accomodate wheelchairs. Saturday cruise times are 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and a special twilight cruise at 9 p.m. Additional Dixie Day afternoon cruises are at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the dock before boarding at the Lake View Pizza King walk up window. Cash, credit and debit cards are gladly accepted.

Cruises leave promptly as scheduled, weather dependent. With your safety in mind, the Dixie cannot sail during thunderstorms or high winds. The Dixie regularly sails during rainy weather when lightning and wind are not a factor. Light concessions are available on board at very reasonable prices for cash only. Coolers, tobacco and alcohol use are strictly prohibited on the family friendly tours.

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Still time to visit the Smithsonian Water/Ways exhibit at library Amazing. Awesome. Interesting. Cool. These are just four adjectives people have used when they ﬁrst encounter the Smithsonian Water/Ways exhibit at North Webster Community Public Library. The exhibit, along with two local companion exhibits, will be on view until Aug. 7. The exhibit is open during regular library hours. Make sure to stop in while visiting Dixie Day. Water/Ways explores water’s effect on landscapes, communities, culture and spirituality. In addition, two local companion exhibits will highlight the local area’s unique water story and history. Visitors to the exhibit are greeted by a large display informing guests water is everywhere, vast, a resource, precious, critical, found in steam, streams, rivers, lakes and more. A video shows how water shapes culture, allows

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lakes, called Land of Lakes. Browse and read about the local watershed, the Land of Lakes, water and early settlements, water and spiritual life, the community at work in the lakes, water stewards, water in daily lives, how water affects local tourism, recreation and the economy, and challenges faced by streams, rivers and lakes. In conjunction, a series of educational and interactive programs for adults and families will be offered that examines water’s impact on lives and local environment. Details of these programs and opportunity to register can be viewed at www.nweb.lib.in.us/ waterways. Don’t plan on just stopping by and spending a few minutes. If you ﬁnd you don’t have the time for an extended visit, plan on making numerous visits to the Continued on page 7

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