Chris tmas B ucks are coming TO TOWN
ACCEPTING ENTRIES Dennis and Anita Wagoner, owners of Ace Hardware in North Webster, are now accepting Christmas Bucks entries.
By PHOEBE MUTHART Staff Writer
Temperatures are dropping and holiday morale is boosting just in time for The Papers Inc.’s highly-anticipated annual holiday promotion:
Christmas Bucks. Participating merchants from Kosciusko County take part in the annual promotion to lend a hand in alleviating Christmas Shopping expenses.
This year’s promotion runs from Wednesday, Oct. 30, to Wednesday, Nov. 20. The drawing will be held in Milford at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25.
There will be $3,000 in Christmas Bucks given away. First place is $1,000 in Christmas Bucks, second and third place will be $500, and fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh place will each receive $250.
Christmas Bucks are redeemable until Sunday, Dec. 31.
To try your luck at one of the seven cash-equivalent prizes, you can cut out an entry form found in this edition or from any of the participating merchants.
You just have to leave your name, address, contact information and the store you are participating through on one of the forms and leave it in the decorative box, which will be on site. You do not have to make a purchase nor do you have to be present to win. You can register each time you visit a participating store but are allowed only one coupon per visit.
Employees and their immediate families are not eligible at their places of employment.
Some additional rules are: Must be 18 years or older to register; ballot stuffers will be disqualified; and no mail-in coupons accepted.
The entry deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the close of business.
Merchants participating in this year’s Christmas Bucks are:
Ace Hardware — North Webster
Arby’s — North Detroit Street, Warsaw Battery Tech — Millersburg
Biryani Kitchen — Warsaw
Burkholder Country Store — Nappanee
BZ Automotive Group — Ligonier
Brouwers Carpet and Furniture — Warsaw
Casey’s Erosion and Seed Solutions — Goshen
Chubbie’s Pub-N-Grub — Syracuse Clayton’s Garden Center — North Webster
Creighton’s Crazy Egg Cafe — Warsaw
Dental Solutions — Warsaw
Decorative Beginnings — Warsaw
Dockside Apparel and Gifts — Syracuse
Grandma’s Pantry — Wakarusa
Heritage Fabrics — Nappanee
H & L Motors and Decorative Beginnings — Warsaw
Hometown Pharmacy —
Warsaw
JB’s Furniture — Warsaw
Maggie’s Coffee and Treats — Warsaw
Millersburg Feeds — Millersburg
Millersburg Lumber Co. Inc. — Millersburg
NAPA Auto Parts — Warsaw, Syracuse and North Webster
Neighborhood Fresh — North Webster and Syracuse
Oak and Alley Public House — Warsaw
Olympia Candy Kitchen — Goshen
Papa John’s Pizza — Warsaw
Pine Valley Feeds — New Paris
Reinholt’s Town Square
Furniture — Warsaw
Service Liquors — Warsaw
Simplify Tech — New Paris
The Spectacle Shoppe — Warsaw
Steuby’s — Leesburg
Village Florist — Warsaw
Woodling Tire and Auto — Syracuse
IT’S CHRISTMAS BUCKS TIME Maggie’s Coffee and Treats in downtown Warsaw is excited for ‘the PAPERS’ Christmas Bucks promotion to begin. It is one of several places to drop off entries. Pictured are owner Krista Brown, left, and Tom Wagoner.
Hall enjoys giving back to the community
By PHOEBE MUTHART Staff Writer
John Hall was born and raised in Warsaw. Now he gives back to the community he grew up in. Hall, 83, is involved in various community service organizations.
He is a Warsaw Rotary Club member, he delivers Mobile Meals, and is a Shriner.
Before retiring, he worked at W.R. Hall Insurance Group in Warsaw, a business started by his grandfather in 1920.
He grew up in Winona Lake, graduated from Warsaw High School in 1959 and then went to Indiana University, Bloomington, where he obtained a business degree in 1963.
“I wanted to get into business,” Hall stated.
After college, he joined the Hall family business selling insurance, a job he had for 45 years. After his father died at age 63, Hall took over the insurance business. “So I ran that,” he recalled.
His son, Mike, works at the business as does his grandson, Mitch, a fifth-generation Hall.
Hall credits the longevity of the business to personal service.
“That’s what I grew up on,” he said.
He retired 15 years ago.
“I just faded away,” he chuckles, saying his son runs the business now.
Now he spends his time giving back to the community. He has been a member of the Warsaw Rotary Club since 1967. He has served as its president. He said he was brought up to give back to the community, instilled in him by his parents.
“We’ve been successful,” he said of the Rotary Club.
He is also a Mobile Meals drivers. He delivers meals three to four times a month but, he said, “I am always available.”
Hall also delivers meals to home-bound clients in Warsaw. He got started due to the fact he is a Rotary Club member.
“I do it because of the people,” he said. “I am a people person.”
He delivers meals to about 12 to 15 people a month.
“It takes about an hour,” Hall said. “I like helping.”
Hall also serves on the board of the Animal Welfare League. He has been doing so for about nine years.
“I am an animal lover,” Hall said. “We have to take care of the animals.”
He has been a Shriner for over 50 years. The Shriners drive children from the area to various Shriners Hospitals in the Midwest.
Hall also started an endowment fund to purchase new vans. Back in the day, he said, the Shriners used their own cars. Now they rely on its fleet of vans. Last year,
he said, “We drove 90,000 miles.” These include trips to Chicago and Dayton, Ohio.
“Shriners has been a big part of my life,” he said. “My dad was one, too. It’s a great group of people. We do a lot of good for the children.”
He has served on the Shriners Children’s Hospital board in Chicago for about nine years.
“In your heart, you know you are doing good,” he said. “We are improving their (the children) quality of life.”
Hall has been married to his wife, Maureen, for 61 years, and they have three sons, one who is in the insurance business, too. His sons are Mike, Greg and R.J. The Halls also have eight grandchildren.
His hobbies include boating on Big Chapman Lake, where he has lived for the past 20 years.
Hall also enjoys golfing and working out at the Wellness Center in Warsaw three times a week.
Kosciusko Foundation exec honored at philanthropy dinner
Alex Hall, vice president of programs at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, joined 21 other individuals from 13 counties across Indiana to be honored as Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute graduates at the 2024 Philanthropy Leads dinner.
The recognition took place Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis and was hosted by the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance. The event featured a fireside chat with Dr. Jerome Adams, who was the 20th U.S. surgeon general, a Presidential Fellow, and who serves as executive director of Health Equity Initiatives at Purdue University.
The Philanthropy Leads dinner celebrates leadership in Indiana’s philanthropic community. This year’s highlight on public health came at a crucial time, following Indiana’s $225 million investment in health initiatives.
Adams shared insights on chronic disease, prevention, leveraging community assets and fostering healthier lifestyles.
“I am honored to be recognized alongside so many incredible leaders from across Indiana,” said Hall. “The Mutz Philan-
ALEX HALL
thropic Leadership Institute has provided me an opportunity to deepen my own understanding of and appreciation for the role that philanthropy plays in a thriving community and how I can use my own gifts and connections to support and serve my neighbors and friends in Kosciusko County.”
John Mutz, former Indiana lieutenant governor and a visionary in the philanthropic sector, led the recognition of this year’s graduates.
DRIVING AROUND John Hall delivers Mobile Meals through Kosciusko Community Senior Services in Warsaw. Hall was born and raised in Kosciusko County and worked in his family’s insurance business for many years before retiring. Now, he serves the community in a variety of ways. Photo by Phoebe Muthart.
Kate Rink presented Elkhart County’s ‘Friend Of Extension’ award
Text and Photos By DEB PATTERSON Editor-In-Chief
Kate Rink’s name has been added to a long list of people and businesses that have received the Friend of Extension award. Rink was presented the 2024 Friend of Extension award Tuesday evening, Oct. 22 at the annual Purdue Extension Elkhart County Extension Board meeting.
“For several years, we have honored a person or business with our annual Friend of the Extension award. This award is given to a person or business who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to provide support to Purdue Extension to our mission and vision,” stated Robby Kelly, county extension director and extension educator.
Kelly added, “This year’s Friend of Extension has done just that. This person always greets you with a smile and a kind word. This person has served six years on the Elkhart County Extension Board and then would even head up decorating for this event. This person and her spouse, Dean, who could always be found right behind, is always willing to allow us to host some farm visits and even bring a group of science teachers to their fields.”
Kelly further stated Rink has been a tremendous help to the office staff during the changes over the past couple of years and helping them understand what support could be provided to Ag Hall.
“They’ve served as a master gardener since 2003. She has shared her time and talent with the garden tour, tree sale, garden expo and quilt garden. She’s even served as a board member of the Michiana Master Gardener’s Association and has volunteered shy of 2,500 hours with that program. Our friend has been active in her church, has gone on many different mission trips to the Dominic Republic. She has four grown children, resides outside Millersburg and their family received the Elkhart County Agriculture Farm Family of the Year in 2015 and the 2003 Millersburg Farm Family of the Year,” Kelly said.
Rink, who was shocked at receiving the award, commented, “I can’t believe this. I have not done anything special.”
The annual meeting was not just the presentation of the award. Guests heard brief presentations from Kathryn Jennings, ANR, animal production; Emily Christ, health and human sciences; Sthele Greybar, 4-H youth development and Kelly, extension director.
Their presentations included
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EXTENSION BOARD FOR ELKHART COUNTY — Extension board members shown in front from left are Angie Brenneman, Kara Sutton, Joseph Guerrero, and Dr. Emily Blough. In back are Debra Pepple, Dan
Carlson, Richard Yoder, Dr. Craig Yoder, Don Prough, Maggie Okponobi, Kathleen Overholt and Karen Meade. Not present: Jerold L. Miller, Joel Holsopple, and Gloria Moser.
FRIEND OF EXTENSION
AWARD Kate Rink, Millersburg, right, was presented the 2024 Friend of Extension Award by Robby Kelly, Elkhart County Extension director.
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Jeans/pantyhose
Good neighbors: I have some items that people use to make things. If anyone wants them, they are free. I have some men’s jeans that could be used to make rugs, and older pantyhose and other type hosiery. People use them to make gifts and stuff them with these. I live near Oswego. Call (574) 4537506.
Kittens
Good neighbors: I have two, white female kittens. They are 8 weeks old. One is short-haired and has beautiful blue eyes. The other one has very long hair with copper-colored eyes. I am looking for indoor homes for them. I also have one white male that is 5 months old. He would be fine outdoors. He is short-haired and has one blue eye and one copper eye. Call (574) 491-4609.
New questions
Old pictures — Is there anyone interested
Kate Rink
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not only slide presentations of events, but also interactive activities, such as exercises from the Matter of Balance program and financial literacy taught to high school students with the use of play money, dice and PayDay candy.
Statistics were shared from the past year from social media and programs. Elkhart County 4-H Facebook reach is at 158,585; with 6,458 YouTube views sharing 327 hours, an Instagram reach of 7,816, and the extension’s Facebook reach is at 18,322.
Last year, the extension received 7,673 telephone calls and walk-ins, there were 2,997 4-H’ers enrolled last year with 3,432 4-H exhibits and 3,044 livestock exhibits and over 800
in black and white photos and portraits,which includes some Army photos? These date back to the 1940s and 1950s. Also have a certificate on a discharge from the Army dated 1952. Leave a message at (574) 642-3755.
Canning jars — I am looking for canning jars: pint, quart and 2-quart. Call (574) 646-2153.
Corelle plates — Does any good neighbor have Corelle they no longer need or want? I am looking for two different styles. One is a white plate with scallops around the edge. The other is a white plate with “painted” apples, pears, blueberries with flowers around the edge. Also, is there a phone number or address for free Corelle replacements? Call (574) 646-2153 and leave a message.
Leftover yarn — Would anyone have leftover yarn they don’t need or want? I could use medium-weight yarn in any color for a project. Call (574) 202-4483. Would prefer to pick it up within New Paris or surrounding area.
Free cats/vinyl records — I need to find good homes for four white kittens born in June. Also, does any good neighbor know anyone who buys vinyl records and DVDs, mostly classical and religious? Call (574) 276-6028.
volunteers gave $1.3 million in service. Additionally, Kelly noted there were 11,101 people reached through programs, providing 870 educational hours and 354 educational sessions.
The annual meeting is also the time time to recognize retiring board members and elect new board members to the extension advisory council. Council members are appointed leaders who elect five board members each year to the 15-member board. Re-elected for a second, three-year term, were Jerold Miller, Millersburg, and Karen Meade, Elkhart.
Newly elected to the board were Angie Brenneman, Elkhart; Maggie Okponobi, Goshen; and Richard Yoder, Middlebury.
Retiring from the extension board after six years of service
were Joseph Guerrero and Kara Sutton, both of Goshen.
Purdue Extension enriches Indiana communities through comprehensive programs in agriculture and natural resources, promoting sustainable practices; health and human sciences, enhancing well-being; community development, fostering economic growth; and 4-H and youth development, empowering the next generation.
Learn more about Purdue Extension and upcoming programs in Elkhart County at extension. purdue.edu/county/elkhart.
There were 82 people in attendance to celebrate the accomplishments of Purdue Extension Elkhart County. The event was held at the Elkhart County Community Center building.
Business Profile — JR Firearms
Offering guns, knives and more
By PHOEBE MUTHART Staff Writer
JR Firearms in Nappanee is your one- stop shop for all your firearms, knives ammunition and more.
Owners Jack and Rachel Penry started the business last year.
In the fall of 2022, they discovered a need for a full-service firearms store serving local residents, enhancing the local products and services for its neighbors. JR Firearms was launched on June 16, 2023, with a small stock of firearms, ammunition, shooting accessories, hunting gear, concealment furniture and purses, cleaning tools, and reloading supplies.
Since then, it has more than doubled its stock of firearms, increased its ammunition stock, added ballistics gel, GOAT guns, Urban Carry holsters, and Jessie and James handbags for women.
JR Firearms carries pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns and suppressors.
“Firearms has been a hobby of mine for most of my life,” said Jack.
When customers come in, he asks them one question.
“We usually ask them, is this for home or to carry?” Jack said.
JR Firearms also carries big name-brand knives, including SpyderCo, Kershaw, Bear and Sons, CobraTec and more.
“We hope to create the No. 1 supplier for shooting sports within a 30-minute radius,” said Jack.
It partners and supports with local organizations, such as the Nappanee Conservation Club and a shooting sports club at the high school.
“We try to offer different services for both of them,” said Jack.
For shooting sports, it carries targets and ballistics gel.
If you are a hunter, JR Firearms has hunting rifles, scopes and rings and 12- gauge shotguns.
The business also carries gun safes and locally handmade night stands and other furniture for gun concealment, and wall-mounted coat racks.
“They are innovative and really nice,” said Jack. “We do custom orders as well.”
JR Firearms also carries Class III National Firearms Act items, too. Class III NFA items are firearms and accessories that are
Wesley Gay named to BJU Concert Choir
Wesley Gay, a resident of Wakarusa, was named to Bob Jones University’s Concert Choir. Gay is a junior majoring in accounting.
The concert choir is one of BJU’s upper-level choirs comprised primarily of juniors and seniors. Auditions are held for new members every August and January before the start of each semester.
The choral artistry of the BJU
Concert Choir is intended to nurture spiritual reflection in the hearts and minds of both the performers and the audience.
Located in Greenville, S.C., Bob Jones University provides an outstanding, regionally-accredited Christian liberal arts education purposely designed to inspire a lifelong pursuit of learning, loving and leading.
regulated under the NFA.
It will even help customers with obtaining gun permits.
“We do everything for NFA in house,” said Jack.
This includes fingerprinting and electronic forms.
If JR Firearms doesn’t have what customers are looking for, they will help find it, if possible.
“We do special orders, too,” said Jack. “We have items that are hard to find.”
Jack said he is working on an online store, too. It does, however, have all of its inventory on its website. Customers can call them and it will take a payment over the phone and “we will ship it,” said Jack.
Warsaw First Brethren plans Holiday Bazaar
“From day one, we have requested feedback and suggestions from our patrons and have taken action to fulfill their requests,” said Jack. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. JR Firearms is located at 105 E. Lincoln St., Nappanee. Call (574) 336-0048, visit jrfirearms. com or email sales@jrfirearms. com.
Warsaw First Brethren Church will be holding its 19th annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 2. The bazaar will take place from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the church, 1318 E. Center St., Warsaw. Approximately 25 crafters will be on hand. Expect to find plenty of gift ideas, a bake sale and door prizes. Free gifts, Bibles and tracts are planned for little ones; lunch will be available.
Among items for shoppers to discover will be the themed gift baskets the bazaar has become known for; jarred soups; dips; jewelry; handmade wooden bowls and other items; freeze-dried candy; wind chimes; paintings; screen-printed shirts made on
site; lots of handmade knitted items, including hats, scarves and mittens; aprons; holiday decor; candles; tumblers; ornaments; and dish towels.
Money raised goes toward church initiatives, such as a scholarship fund, an emergency fund to help people in need and outreach efforts.
FIREARMS AND MORE JR Firearms in Nappanee is your one-stop shop for all your firearms and ammunition needs. Owners Jack and Rachel Penry started the business last year. Photo by Phoebe Muthart.
Eighth-graders
Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 1-2, coinciding with National Manufacturing Week, all eighthgrade students in the Warsaw, Wawasee, Whitko and Tippecanoe Valley school corporations will have the opportunity to participate in DiscoverME, a career awareness program led by OrthoWorx. It showcases modern manufacturing across Kosciusko County.
The program includes hands-on experiential learning in the areas of product development, assembly and packaging, followed by a field trip where students will be exposed to the manufacturing environment of the orthopedic industry, along with the various educational pathways available to them.
“OrthoWorx is excited to offer this experience to area students,” said Erin Serafino, talent director at OrthoWorx. “It’s an honor
get to see opportunities in manufacturing
to share the career opportunities available to them right here in our community.”
Manufacturing Experiences programs introduce students to local industry, showcasing career opportunities and pathways for students in Kosciusko County and the surrounding area. Manufacturing is a central part of the county’s economic landscape with industries around agribusiness, automotive, marine, outdoor furniture and medical devices — specifically orthopedics.
DiscoverME offers a community-responsive curriculum and introduces manufacturing at a time when students begin thinking about high school coursework and their career interests.
Local companies featured as tour stops this year include: DePuy Synthes, Instrumental Machine and Development, Medartis, Paragon Medical, Polywood, Precision
Medical Technology and Zimmer Biomet. By partnering with local manufacturing companies in Kosciusko County, OrthoWorx hopes to showcase next-generation manufacturing offering well-paying
jobs and benefits with the opportunity for further education and advancement.
“We are glad to have this program available to our students at such a crucial time in their edu-
cation journey,” said Ben Barkey, principal of Warsaw Area Career Center. “It is awesome to see students imagining themselves in the careers that make our community special.”
Nappanee Poker Classic to raise money for Boys and Girls Clubs of Elkhart County
Poker fans will be able to take part in a Texas Hold’emstyle tournament to raise money
for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Elkhart County. The event will take place Nov.
1-3 at Nelson’s Catering Hall in Wakarusa. It will follow World Series of Poker basic guidelines and rules. The final table will be broadcast live on the internet, produced by Windy City Poker. People can register for the tournament at greatfutures.club/poker. The website also has official rules for the event.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Elkhart County began operations in 1956. The clubs offer programming and service opportunities for children and teens to reach their full potential within the community. Each day, the clubs provide powerful relationships with the youth they serve and open avenues of opportunity for young people across their community by offering safe places where young people can learn, grow and succeed.
PROCESS OF DISCOVERY Kosciusko County students work on a project during a previous DiscoverME event. Photo provided by OrthoWorx.
Lakeland Christian Academy is turning 50
In celebration of Lakeland Christian Academy’s 50-year anniversary, the school will be holding a day of celebration on Saturday, Nov. 2.
The day will kick off at 10 a.m. with the Lakeland Legacy 5K and 1K Family Fun Walk at Lakeland Christian Academy’s main campus,
1093 S. CR 250E, Winona Lake.
The race will be followed by a short reception to celebrate LCA’s past, present and future. The community is invited to stay for a birthday party immediately following to enjoy a bounce house, crafts, cake and more.
The evening will wrap up with the LCA Theater Department’s production of “Rumpa-Rella-Pe” at 7 p.m. “Rumpa-Rella-Pe” is a fractured fairy tale of adventures of some favorite characters, like Cinderella, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Rumpelstiltskin and more.
Area FFA members compete on national stage
More than 100 Indiana FFA members from across the state were set to compete at the 97th National FFA Convention and Expo, Oct. 23-26, in a variety of Career and Leadership Development Events, the Agri-science Fair and Agricultural Proficiency Awards.
“I am always impressed with the talent, leadership and work ethic of Indiana FFA members,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana’s secretary of agriculture and rural development. “Best of luck to each Indiana FFA member competing on the national stage at the 97th National FFA Convention and Expo right here in Indianapolis.”
Students were to compete in career development events, such as environment and natural resources, forestry, agronomy, livestock evaluation and parliamentary procedure. Others will be competing in leadership development events, such as extemporaneous public speaking, agricultural issues forum and creed speaking.
The National FFA Agri-Science Fair is an additional key competition, which is part of the annual National FFA Convention and Expo. Individuals or teams conduct scientific research projects pertaining to the agriculture industry in their state in one of six categories: animal systems, environmental services/natural resource systems, food products and processing systems, plant systems, power, structural and technical systems or social science.
“Hats off to all of the Indiana FFA members who have qualified to compete at the National FFA Convention and Expo. The level of dedication and commitment to make it to such a high level is no doubt also thanks to the FFA advisers, parents and community supporting these young leaders and ag professionals,” said Don Lamb, Indiana State Department of Agriculture director. “Each student has certainly already made their home state proud, and we look forward to celebrating them next week.”
Indiana FFA members were also set to compete nationally with their agricultural proficiencies, which honor FFA members who, through supervised agricultural experiences, have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers.
The following area students were set to compete at the 97th National FFA Convention: Argos FFA
• Cailey Markley, specialty crop production proficiency.
Manchester FFA
• Clark Showalter, forestry.
• Thane Metzger, forestry.
• Grace Hall, forestry.
• Layne Showalter, forestry. Whitko FFA
• Kohen Schipper, livestock
‘What’s
evaluation.
• Anna Sickafoose, livestock evaluation.
• Lillie Sickafoose, livestock evaluation.
• Carle Sroufe, livestock evaluation.
in Your Bag?’ program to help thwart identity theft
“What’s in Your Bag” will be offered from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Warsaw Senior Center, 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw.
The free, educational program concerning identify theft will be presented by Shannon Shepherd, extension educator for health and human sciences for Purdue Extension of Kosciusko County.
The interactive program will make you aware of how much personal information you carry with you every day, provide ways to help prevent or decrease your
risk of having your identity stolen and teach you the steps to take if your identity has been stolen.
If you would like to attend the program, pre-register by Thursday, Oct. 31, by calling the extension office at (574) 372-2340 or sending an email to shephe52@ purdue.edu.
All Purdue University Extension Service programs are open to everyone. If you need an accommodation to participate in this program, contact Shepherd at (574) 372-2340 or by email at shephe52@purdue.edu.
All turkeys welcome at fourth annual Gobble Up Hunger
Are you passionate about helping those in need and making a difference in your community? If so, mark your calendars for Milford Food Bank’s fourth annual Gobble Up Hunger fundraiser.
Gobble Up Hunger will take place Saturday, Nov. 2, at Milford Elementary School, and features a two, one and half- mile run (or
walk) beginning at 4 p.m., a haystack dinner 4-6:30 p.m. and a live auction at 6 p.m.
All are welcome and free-will donations will be accepted for dinner. Arrive in time to eat dinner and get your paddle ready for live bidding on great items and experiences from local businesses and organizations.
Dinner benefit for historical society Nov. 12
The Kosciusko County Historical Society is partnering with Salvatori’s Italian restaurant on U.S. 30, east of Warsaw, for a fundraiser Tuesday, Nov. 12. Those dining at Salvatori’s can
The performance will be offered at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, Friday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 2. Lakeland Christian Academy has lived out a mission of equipping students with “academic excellence and a discerning faith” for five decades, according to a news release. With more than 800 alumni serving around the world, and many within the local community, LCA has had an impact on generations of Christian leaders, the school said.
In 1974, LCA opened its doors with just 42 students, one modular building and a mission to educate, disciple and inspire students. Today, the student body has grown to around 430 students, and the school employs more than 90 staff members.
“LCA thanks those who have made the past 50 years possible
and invites the community to celebrate the next 50 years to come,” the news release said.
To register for the Lakeland Legacy 5K, visit runsignup.com/Race/ IN/WinonaLake/LCA50thAnniversary5K.
To purchase tickets for the theater production, visit LCA’s website at lcacougars.com/buy-tickets.
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All diners have to do is alert their server that they would like to participate in the Kosciusko County Historical Society fundraiser.
Kosciusko Senior Services hosts record-breaking fundraiser
Kosciusko County Senior Services held its second annual Dueling Pianos fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 28, at The Owl’s Nest, North Webster.
The event drew a crowd of generous supporters, raising a record amount of donations to further Kosciusko Senior Services’ mission of feeding and transporting home-bound seniors.
“It’s such a rewarding feeling raising money to assist the seniors in our community,” said Janet Farrington, Kosciusko Senior Services board member. “We often overlook them as they don’t often advocate for themselves and, let’s face it, we are all going to be there one day.”
The evening featured two pianists battling for the crowd’s attention and support, as attendees had multiple chances to make donations by requesting songs, cheering for their favorite performer, or avoiding a dance off in front of the crowd. Guests enjoyed either a delicious buffet or a VIP beef shank dinner, with the added flair of festive table decorations, courtesy of Warsaw Party Rental.
A special video message from Congressman Rudy Yakym added to the night’s excitement, showing strong support for the organization’s work with seniors in the community. The Kosciusko Senior Services Board of Directors, along with the executive director and staff, worked tirelessly to plan the event, secure silent auction items, and ensure the evening flowed smoothly.
Silent auction items ranged from furniture and local experiences to fun goody bags and more, offering something for every guest to enjoy. A heartfelt thank you goes out to Jeff Owens, who served as the evening’s master of ceremonies, and to generous large donors: Meijer Grocery, Maple Leaf Farms, The Spectacle Shoppe, and Alderfer Bergen.
Kosciusko Senior Services would also like to extend their gratitude to Danny Holderman Photography for capturing the magic of the night and to Eddie Hartman with Lake City Tech for ensuring technical needs were met seamlessly.
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ENJOYING THE EVENING — Kosciusko County Senior Services’ second annual Dueling Pianos fundraiser had a Hawaiian theme this year. This year’s event raised a record amount of donations.
people coming together and volunteering to make this fundraiser a success,” said Scott Clay, Kosciusko Senior Services’ vice president and board member.
“We’re extremely proud and ap-
Bremen — 1221 W. Plymouth St. Dunlap — 4330 Elkhart Road
Elkhart — 1139 County Road 17
Goshen — 300 W. Lincoln Ave.
Goshen — 1501 College Ave.
LaGrange — 209 E. Central Ave.
Ligonier — 1110 Lincolnway South Middlebury — 106 Crystal Heights Blvd.
Millersburg — 113 W. Washington St. Nappanee — 151 N. Oakland Ave. New Paris — 68299 County Road 23
Shipshewana — 110 E. Berkshire Dr.
Syracuse — 1401 S. Huntington
Topeka — 210 W. Lake St.
Wakarusa — 66685 State Road 19
Elkhart — 240 East Jackson Blvd. Suite 103 Goshen — 2513 S.
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preciative of our community to come together and support our seniors throughout the county.”
Kosciusko Senior Services continues to serve the local senior community through its many programs, including meal deliveries, transportation services, and an activity center offering games and exercise.
The Liberty Sewing Circle also provided a check presentation to support the senior activity center. The funds raised from the Dueling Pianos event will directly support these critical services, ensuring seniors receive the care and support they need.
Learn to avoid holiday burnout Nov. 14
The holidays look different to everyone and are ever changing. It is easy to become overwhelmed during the holiday season. Learn some tips and tricks to help you slow down this holiday season and keep your stress level at bay.
Attend a free educational program presented by Emily Christ, Purdue University Extension Educator in Health and Human Sciences in Elkhart County. This program is being offered at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Owls Club, 2715 E. Jackson Blvd., Elkhart.
To register, call the Owls Club at (574) 336-2652. The Owls Club is a private, community organization that exists to help aging adults in Elkhart County and surrounding communities thrive.
This program and all programs of the Purdue University Extension Service are open to everyone. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, call Emily Christ at (574) 533-0554 by Oct. 31. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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O B ituaries
Janet Nadene Dock
Lifelong Warsaw Resident
Janet Nadene Dock, lifelong resident of Warsaw, passed away peacefully at Parkview Whitley Hospital on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at the age of 86.
She was born on Nov. 26, 1937, the daughter of Clarence and Amy Heitman (Goshert).
Nadene loved life and loved cooking for all the families. Every year she made Christmas candies for family, friends and neighbors. She will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her stepsons, Denny L. (Sue) Dock of Stevensville, Mich., and Joe S. (Kimm) Dock of Warsaw; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Nondas (Tom) Joyner of Warsaw; as well as many nieces and nephews whom she adored.
She is preceded in passing by her parents; husband, Ted L. Dock; and sister, Nancy Sabin.
Titus Funeral Home is entrusted with the care of Nadene and her family. A private family service will be held at a later date. To leave a condolence, please visit TitusFuneralHome.com.
Deborah Haney
Deborah Haney, 72, Warsaw, died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw.
Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw.
Births
Victoria Rose Hochstetler
Timothy and Julie (Hochstetler) Hochstetler, Nappanee, are the parents of a daughter, Victoria Rose, born at 7:31 a.m. Oct. 18, 2024. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces.
Wendy Kate Keeny
Noah and Sylvia (Royer) Keeny, Bremen, are the parents of a daughter, Wendy Kate, born at 10:32 a.m. Oct. 18, 2024, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches long.
Wendy joins a sibling, Staci.
Matthias Abram Borkholder
Brian and Kara (Miller) Borkholder, Bremen, are the parents of a son,
David Lawlor
David Lawlor, 68, Warsaw, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw.
Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw.
C O unty r ep O rt
Court News Small
Claims
The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding:
Glenbrook Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Joseph L. Akers, $6,818.11
Tyce Johnson v. Olivia Bowser-Gibson, $4,728.31
Snow & Sauerteig LLP v. Doris Chow, $4,770.23; v. Kathleen Clay, $300; v. Kathleen Clay, $9,979.43; Rebecca Garcia, $7,748.13; v. Sean Kindig, $2,985.82
Hollar Dental Group v. Amber Davis, $737.84
Warsaw Health System LLC, d/b/a Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Joshua England, $4,140.58;v. Torie Helton, $668.06; v. Joshua Hershberger, $915.14
Lake City Animal Health & Wellness Center v. Doug Haines, $324.26
The Allergy & Asthma Center v. Bryce Kelley, Taylor Kelley, $1,637.27
Glenbrook Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Jeffrey Knoebel, $6,996.67 Civil Collections
Matthias Abram, born at 7:54 p.m. Oct. 21, 2024, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 inches long.
Infant Kauffman
Zachary and Emily Kauffman, Leesburg, are the parents of a son born at 10:57 p.m. Oct. 22, 2024, at Goshen Hospital. He weighed 6 pounds, 7.1 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long.
Sutton Lee Hackworth
Ben and Morgan Hackworth, North Webster, are the parents of a son, Sutton Lee, born at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23, 2024, at Goshen Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 9.1 ounces, and was 19 3/4 inches long.
The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Christopher D. Kehler presiding: Honor Credit Union v. Samantha A. Adkins, Angelus O. Fudge, $9,756.88
Barclay’s Bank Delaware, c/o Lloyd and McDaniel PLC v. Thomas R. Allen, $2,800.57
CommunityWide Federal Credit Union v. Ashley D. Baker-Walsh, $6,383.11; v. Kalista Sexton, $15,644.97
LVNV Funding LLC v. Christopher Campbell, $798.81; v. Donald Chilcutt, $1,212.01; v. Jeremy A. Keil, $1,031.40; v. Michele S. Kuhn, $1,116.92; v. Hope Redinger, a/k/a Hope Thomas, $1,072.08
Discover Bank v. Kelsey Cygan, $1,889.53; v. Robert B. Waikel, $23,919.39
Capital One NA v. Mia K. Delacruz, $3,941.67
Chad Miner presiding: Speeding — Reinaldo R. Rojas Garcia, Pierceton, $164.50; David W. Yoder, Wakarusa, $164.50; Kaitlyn R. Scholl, Warsaw, $164.50; Morgan D. Rohr, Warsaw, $164.50; Gloria Rosas-DeCastro, Warsaw, $164.50; Eduardo A. Duenas, Winona Lake, $164.50; Abisha Varatharaj, Warsaw, $164.50; Mark M. Norris, Warsaw, $164.50; Victoria M. Slone, Warsaw, $164.50; Martina R. De Delgado, Warsaw, $164.50; Elias G. Ruiz, Akron, $164.50
Holding or using a telecommunications device while operating a moving motor vehicle
Peggy L. Foote, Warsaw, $164.50; Tyler J. Crittendon, Warsaw, $164.50
Failure of occupant to use a safety belt — Chad M. Ouimet, Warsaw, $25
Knowingly authorizing a violation of IC 9-18.1-14-11 (helmet requirements for off-road vehicle operators) — Allan J. Yahne, North Webster, $164
Owner allows dog to stray beyond owner’s premises — Brant K. Campbell, Pierceton, $25
Speeding, no valid driver’s license — Raul Nocelotl-Moyotl, Warsaw, $189.50; Marisol Calzadilla, Warsaw, $189.50
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk of the Court Anne Torpy: Robinson-Glass
Jordan Robinson, 27, Warsaw, and Abigail Glass, 25, Silver Lake De Leon-Howard
Rosario De Leon, 31, Warsaw, and Austin D. Howard, 32, Warsaw Griffith-Roth
Kelsi Brianne Griffith, 35, Warsaw, and Ryan Robert Roth, 39, Warsaw Moore-Moore
Makebish, 35, Winona Lake
Gabaldon-Richardson
Cynthia Dawn Gabaldon, 51, Winona Lake, and Ricky Wayne Richardson, 45, Winona Lake Brower-Kooiker
Alexandar Robert Brower, 27, Warsaw, and Kendra Nicole Kooiker, 27, Warsaw
Wood-Ochoa
Katrielle Denae Wood, 24, Warsaw, and Jhorvyn Jesus Morales Ochoa, 23, Warsaw Huff-Santaromita
Daniel Nathan Huff, 40, Warsaw, and Carol Gabriela Yanez Santaromita, 36, Warsaw
Nickerson-McAfoose
Keith A. Nickerson Jr., 46, Etna Green, and Tabatha L. McAfoose, 45, Etna Green Sharp-Lukens
Martha Sharp, 42, Wabash, and Jeremy Allen Lukens, 44, Warsaw Malagon-Gomora
Jose Antonio Patino Malagon, 24, Warsaw, and Erika Uribe Gomora, 34, Warsaw Vega-Benitez
Joseph Vega, 36, Milford, and Erica Monique Benitez, 39, Milford Ringler-Richcreek
Gail Marie Ringler, 72, North Webster, and Dennis Allen Richcreek, 76, North Webster Zumbo-Strine
Dante Ditomasso Zumbo, 25, Claypool, and Erin Lynn Strine, 24, Claypool
Metzger-Medina
Krista Grace Metzger, 25, Warsaw, and Sebastian Medina, 24, Warsaw Hinojo-Valle
Valeria De La Rosa Hinojo, 28, Warsaw, and Jayson Abelardo Carias Valle, 23, Warsaw
Marriage Dissolutions
Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital marks National
Lung Screening Day Nov. 9
The community is invited to join Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, for National Lung Cancer Screening Day as the hospital seeks to increase access to lung cancer screening to save lives.
All Lutheran Health Network hospitals will extend imaging hours on Nov. 9 in the fight against lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Early detection improves survival rates significantly.
“National Lung Cancer Screening Day is a great opportunity to raise screening awareness and encourage eligible individuals to get screened. Many people must work during the week, which makes it difficult for them to get screened.
That’s why National Lung Cancer Screening Day is on a Saturday — to make it easier for people to take more control of their health by getting screened when it’s convenient,“ said Dr. Patrick Ilada, Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital medical staff president. “Get screened so we can help reduce disparities, promote equity, and save more lives.”
To schedule an appointment, call (833) 546-4968, option 2, then option 1. Please note: Callers who do not meet the self-referral criteria for lung cancer screenings must request a referral from their health care provider.
To learn more, visit lutheranhealth.net/lung-cancer-screening-diagnostic-imaging.
Educational program: move your body with chair-based exercise
Have you heard of chair-based exercise? Learn about physical activity, chair-based exercise and how you can set and achieve goals to increase your physical activity.
Join this free educational program presented by Emily Christ, Purdue University Extension Educator in Health and Human Sciences in Elkhart County. This program is being offered at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the Salvation Army, 300 N. Main. St., Elkhart. The program will run
approximately one hour. If you would like to attend the program, register by calling Marianne Gregg at (574) 970-0088 or email marianne.gregg@usc.salvationarmy.org.
This program and all programs of the Purdue University Extension Service are open to everyone. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, call Emily Christ at (574) 533-0554 by Nov. 6. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Onemain Financial Group LLC v. Zachary T. Fuller, $9,435.87; v. Jeffrey A. Long, $10,475.98; v. Enrique M. Ramos, $16,987.93
Citibank NA v. Penny Hales, $2,864.33; v. Karen Kerr, $2,566.77 Synchrony Bank, c/o Lloyd and McDaniel PLC v. Pedro Jimenez Jr., $3,329.17
NCB Management Services Inc. v. Jessica Johnson, $9,858.32
Westlake Services LLC, d/b/a Westlake Financial Services v. Cheyanne Lamb, $9,028.54
Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v. Leonardo Lara, $2,392.57; v. Shane Page, $645.28
DNF Associates LLC v. Cheryl Rutter, $1,184.19
Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Ruth A. Wylie, $2,746.33
Velocity Investments LLC v. Carlos Zelaya, $7,064.55
Plenaries
The following plenary has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I, Judge Karin McGrath presiding: Property Owners Insurance Co. v. Anglea M. Thorn, $13,251.14
Evictions
The following evictions have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Culver Development Corp. v. Justin Beck, $2,986; v. Kevin Byrd, $4,584.68
Canterbury House Apartments v. Amanda Converse, $3,988.75; v. Carlie Gibson, Michael Mills, $4,662.14 547 Clinic LLC v. Passion Gardner, Timothy VanCuren, $4,271.74
Brian Erne v. Jackie Lasuer, Troy Reith, $53
Cavender Realty v. Karlee Martin, $6,000
Superior Court III
The following fines for infractions have been assessed in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge
Michael Ryan Moore, 24, Warsaw, and Alexandria May Moore, 24, Warsaw Prescott-Kenney
Ronald Lewis Prescott, 54, Warsaw, and Sarah Jane Kenney, 52, Warsaw Padilla-Cesavice
Megan Suzanne Padilla, 31, North Webster, and Tyler Joseph Cesavice, 27, North Webster Edwards-Cobler
Stacy Michelle Edwards, 36, Syracuse, and Kyle Daniel Cobler, 32, Syracuse Tom-Sideris
Keegan Andrew Tom, 22, Warsaw, and Katherine Hatton Sideris, 22, Columbia City Mazariegos-Villatoro Leiber Ubdiell Escobar Mazariegos, 29, Warsaw, and Queni Yaneth Villatoro Villatoro, 25, Warsaw Bontrager-Halstead
Austin Michael Bontrager, 25, Pierceton, and Ashley Marie Halstead, 25, Pierceton Ruiz-Martinez
Emily Ruiz, 24, Silver Lake, and Alonso Diaz Martinez, 25, Silver Lake
Todd-Reese
Logan Ryan Todd, 37, Winona Lake, and Haley Nichole Reese, 29, Winona Lake Andrews-White
Jon Robert Andrews, 69, Warsaw, and Bonnie Sue White, 74, Warsaw Rucker-Rucker
Randy Alan Rucker, 45, Warsaw, and Angela May Rucker, 44, Warsaw Smith-Buhrt
Sydney Lorraine Smith, 25, Syracuse, and Bailey Christopher Buhrt, 25, Syracuse Lanphere-Makebish
Gregory Garrett Lanphere, 36, Wildwood, Fla., and Miry Lisbeth
The following couples have filed for a marriage dissolution in Kosciusko Superior Courts I or IV: Fifer — Nichole Fifer, Warsaw, and Troy Fifer, Pierceton. They were married July 26, 2003, and separated Aug. 5, 2024. Two minor children.
Tranter — Haley Tranter, Warsaw, and Cameron Tranter, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 3, 2017, and separated May 22, 2024. Three minor children.
Clemens — Daniel R. Clemens, Claypool, and Melissa J. Clemens, Claypool. They were married July 29, 2006, and separated Aug. 1, 2024. Four minor children.
Hayden — Karla J. Hayden, Syracuse, and Jack W. Hayden, Mentone. They were married Aug. 12, 1995, and separated May 11, 2024. No minor child(ren).
Dove — Sarah Dove, Pierceton, and Charles Dove, Greencastle. They were married April 27, 2023, and separated Aug. 3, 2023. No minor child(ren).
Przewoznik — Gerald Przewoznik, Pierceton, and Elizabeth Przewoznik, Pierceton. They were married July 9, 2005, and separated Nov. 1, 2023. No minor child(ren).
Schmidt — Rachel Lynn Schmidt, Warsaw, and Steven Arthur Schmidt, Warsaw. Minor child(ren).
Francis — LeAnne E. Francis, North Webster, and Christopher M. Francis, North Webster. Minor child(ren).
Toscano — Megan Toscano, Syracuse, and Joseph Toscano, Warsaw. Minor child(ren).
Yates-Clark — Keenan S. Yates, Warsaw, and Britany L. Clark, Warsaw. Minor child(ren).
Graff — Abigail Mae Graff, Milford, and Kenneth J. Graff, Syracuse. Minor child(ren).
Brubaker — Beverly Brubaker, Claypool, and Mark Brubaker, Claypool. No minor child(ren).
Rodriguez-Carlton — Michaya Rodriguez, Syracuse, and Omar Carlton Jr., Cleveland. No minor child(ren).
Goshen Health’s park bench fitness challenge underway
With colder weather upon us, staying active can be more difficult. To help with this, Goshen Health is sponsoring a family-friendly challenge through its park bench fitness program from now through Nov. 8.
The park bench fitness challenge is an easy, fun way for families to get outside and move, while enjoying many beautiful local parks in the area. At the end of the challenge, three random winners will
McDonald’s restaurants raise more than $80,000 for high school athletes
McDonald’s fans throughout Indiana, southwest Michigan and southeast Illinois rallied in support of local high school athletic programs, raising more than $81,000 during the inaugural High School Sports Digital Fundraiser Day.
McDonald’s owner/operators contributed 10% of all sales made through the McDonald’s app on Oct. 2 to designated high schools, benefiting 177 athletic programs statewide.
High school programs in the area that benefited include: Argos Community Junior-Senior High School, Bremen Senior High School, East Noble High School, Fairfield Junior-Senior High School, Goshen High School, NorthWood High School, Northridge High School, Triton Central High School, War-
saw Community High School and Wawasee High School.
This year marks the first time Indiana operators hosted a High School Sports Digital Fundraiser.
McDonald’s owner/operators in Ohio were the first to launch this type of fundraiser last year as a way to support high school athletics in the communities they serve.
“This is the first time all greater Indiana area owner/operators have come together on one day to show our support for athletics in the communities we serve,” said McDonald’s owner/operator Jay Okayama. “It was inspiring to see how our communities came out to support their high schools and help us make the High School Sports Digital Fundraiser Day a success throughout the state.”
Elkhart Extension offering program on charcuterie 101
Discover the secrets of crafting exquisite charcuterie boards that are as visually stunning as they are delicious. This hands-on class will elevate your entertaining game to new heights.
Plan to attend this free educational program, presented by Emily Christ, Purdue University extension educator in health and human sciences in Elkhart County. This program is being offered at 5:30 Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Elkhart Public Library, Cleveland Branch,
53715 County Road 1, Elkhart. The program will last approximately one hour.
If you would like to attend the program, pre-register by calling Jenn at (574) 533-0554 or email fink24@purdue.edu. Space is limited; open to ages 18 and up. This program and all programs of the Purdue University Extension Service are open to everyone. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, call Christ at (574) 533-0554 by Oct. 31.
‘Captain Cash’
completes money voyage at Milford Elementary School
“Captain Cash,” an elementary school curriculum designed by Purdue Extension for fifth-grade students, recently sailed in the community.
During the voyage, 46 fifth-graders at Milford Elementary School took part in classroom activities and helped them consider the following themes: the more you learn the more you earn; every payday, save some cash away; there is an end to what you can spend; and for a safer tomorrow, be wise when you borrow.
Additionally, lesson-topic relevant children’s books brought this financial literacy program to life and helped students learn that
reading makes “cents.”
Purdue Extension was grateful to partner with Milford Elementary School for “Captain Cash” to enable students to sail on their educational money voyages. The students participated in interactive learning sessions during their island voyages, while gaining a better understanding of money concepts designed to serve them throughout life.
If you would like to learn more about “Captain Cash” for your school or organization, or embark on a money voyage of your own, contact Shannon Shepherd, Kosciusko County Purdue Extension educator, at (574) 372-2340.
take home a prize to help them continue to stay fit at home.
The program was created to help increase access to free physical activity opportunities in the community. By scanning a QR code on signs located near specific park benches, community members can access exercise videos in both English and Spanish which can be done using a simple park bench.
Park bench fitness signs are currently located in local parks. Park partners include: Bristol Parks Department, Elkhart Parks and Recreation, Elkhart County Parks, Goshen Parks and Recreation, Syracuse Parks and Recreation, Warsaw Parks and Recreation, and New Paris.
To learn more and join, visit goshenhealth.com/programs/park-
bench-fitness.
For more information, email
CommunityEngagement@GoshenHealth.com.
Benjamin Dedrick named to dean’s list at Biola University
Benjamin Dedrick was named to Biola University’s dean’s list for academic excellence. Dedrick, a political science major from Wakarusa, was one of approximately 1,500 students who were named to the dean’s list in spring 2024.
Biola students are placed on the dean’s list to honor those with a GPA of 3.6 or higher, while enrolled in 12 or more credits and whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.2.
“Inclusion in Biola University’s dean’s list is reserved for students
who demonstrate exceptional performance in their academic studies. This honor signifies hard work, engagement and investment in scholarship,” said Dr. Tamara Anderson, senior associate provost. “These attributes are the building blocks of continued success, not only in the classroom, but in the workplace and in the students’ personal lives. We celebrate these students and their achievement, looking forward to their future accomplishments.”
Goshen Physicians Sleep and Allergy Medicine welcomes new nurse practitioner
Stephanie Cross, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C, has joined Goshen Physicians Sleep and Allergy Medicine. Cross has over 15 years of experience caring for patients in hospital and clinical settings, including three years at Goshen Hospital. In addition, she is certified as an adult-gerontology nurse practitioner.
Cross diagnoses treats teenagers and adults with a variety of conditions in sleep and allergy medicine, including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy and restless leg syndrome. She is also interested in helping patients manage chronic
diseases. She is dedicated to providing individualized care by recognizing each patient’s unique needs.
“We welcome Stephanie to our sleep and allergy team,” said Randy Christophel, Goshen Health president and CEO. “She brings a variety of work experiences, and we look forward to the positive contributions she will make in improving our patients’ health and well-being.”
Cross earned a Master of Science in nursing from Walden University, Minneapolis, Minn., and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Larry Honeyman Collection Auction
10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. Located at Chupp Auction Facility, 890 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana.
Online Glass and Pottery Auction
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Online Only Vehicle and Farm Auction
Bidding open until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5. Pickup located at 1582 W. SR 14, North Manchester. Vehicles, motorcycles, ATVs, boats, trailers, construction and farm equipment. Metzger Property Services, metzgerauction.com.
Online Only Auction
Bidding open until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6. Pickup located in North Manchester. Sports cards, sterling silver, post cards, stamps, porcelain, glassware, art, bicycle. Metzger Property Services, metzgerauction.com.
Online Estate Auction
Budding open until 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. Pickup located in Syracuse. Lawn Equipment, appliances, crocks, primitives, macramé, cardinal collection, furniture, jewelry, home healthcare items, NASCAR, holiday decor. Metzger Property Services, metzgerauction.com.
Real Estate Auction
6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7. Open house 5:30-6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4. Located at 13623 S. County Line Road, Syracuse. Ranch home, pole barn, pond, six acres. Metzger Property Services, metzgerauction.com.
Consignment Auction
10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. Located at 1013 N. Long Drive, Syra-
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Online Real Estate Auction
Bidding open until 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. Open house 5:30-6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4. Property located at 3161 S. 350E, Warsaw. Brink ranch with 1-car garage on one acre. Metzger Property Services, metzgerauction.com.
Geiger Trust Online Auction
Bidding open until 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. Pickup located in Warsaw. Guns, knives, ammo, hunting and fishing equipment, tractor, chainsaws, beer steins and cans, books, toys, furniture, tools. Metzger Property Services, metzgerauction.com.
Keim Estate Auction Tuesday, Nov. 12. Personal property 2 p.m., real estate 6 p.m. Open house 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30. Three-bed, 2-bath house, two garages and storage building. Cars, mower, snowblower, tiller, antiques, household items. Hahn Auctioneers, hahnrealtyandauction.com.
Online City of Warsaw Surplus Auction
Bidding open until 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12. Pickup located in Warsaw. Vehicles, commercial AC units, heaters, winches, salt spreaders, generators, office furniture, bikes tires. Metzger Property Services, metzgerauction. com.
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Art on the Road: Through the eyes of a child
By DEEANNA MURASKI, and DARLA MCCAMMON Guest Writers
Our classroom visits this week are with the Tippecanoe Valley Community School district’s Mentone and Akron Elementary Schools, led by Angela Gillman. Gillman graduated from the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne with a bachelor of arts degree in language arts and a minor in elementary education. A fun legacy story is Gillman replaced the retiring art teacher, who had taught her father art. Gillman has taught art for over 25 years at Tippecanoe Valley Schools.
Last week’s article discussed the difficulty of quickly-changing instruction between kindergarten through fifth-grade learners. Gillman also must switch teaching between both Akron and Mentone every week. That is a lot of children’s names to remember.
All three of Gillman’s children have attended the Tippecanoe
Valley School system. The Gillmans are proud, lifelong Indiana Hoosiers, with Gillman still living on the same road she grew up on.
While Gillman might be firmly planted here, she likes to take her students on many artistic journeys. This year, the focus is on the continent of Africa and endangered species. The students learn about Africa and get inspired to create projects based on the idea/ theme.
This also helps keep Gillman inspired because when “(they) are excited, (she) gets excited, then art is amazing.”
Her favorite project over the years was based on the theme of the Arctic in Antarctica, where they built penguin Popsicles out of plaster. Like all other schools, she must base her projects on the Fine Art Standards from the Indiana Department of Education.
In her limited free time, Gillman enjoys recycling/up-cycling old wood and sculpting it with power tools. Her favorite muse-
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Shown are individual pictures from art teacher, Angie Gillman. A view of the same assignment: to draw an African animal, giraffe, elephant or lion, through the lens of different children.
um to visit was the Art Institute in Dayton, Ohio, where she saw a Monet exhibit. Of interest to those who read through the Art in America series, it also houses the Katy Dicke Gallery of Post-1945 American Art.
To Do
our classified ad for full list of vendors.
Food by Chuckwagon Grill. Benefit Bake Sale for Jackson Ridge School. Drawing every 1/2 hour, must be present to win!
Donate. All our local elementary schools can use art supplies. The schools try and recycle but new art supplies are like gold. I created a list of elementary art staples: Ticonderoga pencils, colored construction paper, Kwik Stik paint sticks, Crayola Artista II watercolors, Elmer’s glue sticks, Elmer’s Glue-All, Fiskars kid scissors, Big Kid’s Choice paint brushes, and Crayola oil pastels, just to get started. Elementary schools are in: Warsaw, eight; Wawasee, three; Tippecanoe, two; and Whitko, two.
To Go
Warsaw City Hall. Current artist Elizabeth Wamsley’s pottery, coupled with a metal works display, is a great interplay on the textures. Location: 102 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. All on the first floor; handicap accessible.
American Legion to hold Holiday Bazaar
The American Legion Post 49 Auxiliary is inviting the public to its Holiday Bazaar. The bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the American Legion Post 49, 301 N. Buffalo St., Warsaw.
Shoppers can expect to find a lot of holiday decor, Christmas gifts and much more. Everyone is invited to stop in.
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Photo provided by DeeAnna Muraski.