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MARY ANN’S PLACE — Mary Ann’s Place is a resale store run by domestic violence shelter, The Beaman Home. All proceeds from sales here go back to Beaman Home’s programs, which help clients access counseling, support groups, life skills classes, housing and help navigating the legal system.

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Text and Photos By LILLI DWYER Staff Writer Mary Ann’s Place in Warsaw is a somewhat unique thrift store that resells donations for The Beaman Home, a residential shelter for victims of domestic violence. Clothes, shoes, toys, furniture, kitchenware, books and home decorations can all be found on its racks and shelves. Starting out as the Basic Needs Center for Beaman Home’s clients, Mary Ann’s Place has continued to grow over time. In the past, excess donations would be sold once a month. By 2019, however, the operation had grown so much that it warranted a fulltime storefront and moved into a location on Argonne Road. In 2021, Mary Ann’s Place moved again to its current home. “In the two years since I’ve started, we’ve grown probably 75% at least, in all aspects, donations and shoppers,” said Manager Michal Smead. “For the clients of The Beaman Home, everything is free. They’ll come to the shelter with nothing but the clothes on their backs. They’ll come over here, and we’ll get them things they need like pajamas, clothes, underwear, and bras. Then, when a client is ready to move out of the shelter, they can utilize what we have to offer; the furniture, dishes, pots and pans,” Beaman Home Executive Director Renea Salyer explained. “Whatever we have, they have,” added Mitzi Henson, a Beaman

Home volunteer. Anything left over then goes up for sale in the store. All the proceeds from Mary Ann’s Place go directly back into Beaman Home’s programs. The shelter takes in over 350 clients each year. There is also a non-residential outreach program for those who have experienced domestic violence but are safe where they are now. “Everything is free as far as counseling. We have support groups, life skills classes, case management that helps the clients work on their goals and helps them navigate the legal system, helping them get protective orders and things like that. We also have a housing program for those who qualify; we’ll help them find housing or apply for housing authority,” Salyer said. Mary Ann’s Place, named after founding member, Mary Ann Cox, is a part of the staff’s efforts to help as many people as they can. “I think that as we get the word out about it, people understand that it’s not just a thrift store, it’s actually ‘thrifting for a cause’ is kind of how we say it. It touches lives that come in from the community. We cover three counties: Marshall, Fulton and Kosciusko. It brings awareness to a program about domestic violence and it’s another way to give back to the community, too,” Salyer went on. Smead remarked that the store has quite a few regular shoppers. Donations come in daily, so there is always something new. Volunteers receive the donations and sort through them for

anything that doesn’t meet store standards. “If it’s stained or buttons are gone, it goes in the trash, unfortunately. But if it’s just a button gone or no sizing in it, we send it on,” explained volunteer Sally Cripe. Some of the items that can’t be sold in the store are passed on to the World Compassion Network, where they can be distributed to other areas in need. The Beaman Home has plans to grow Mary Ann’s Place and its offerings even further in the next year. They recently received a donation of a van, which they plan to help clients move into new housing with. This will also give them opportunities to find and transport more home furnishings. “That might be what we could use volunteers for, is moving,” said Smead. “We’re going to kick off more marketing this year; that’s one of our goals is to get more marketing out there and create more partnerships with the community,” Salyer added. Mary Ann’s Place is located at 704 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Store hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. More information can be found on Facebook at The Beaman Home’s Mary Ann’s Place. Anyone interested in volunteering with the Beaman Home should apply online through thebeamanhome.org.

RACKS ON RACKS — Volunteer Mitzi Henson looks through a rack of men’s shirts. It’s the volunteers’ jobs to sort through donations and keep the store tidy.

NEW OLD KICKS — Everything from shoes, clothes, toys, books, furniture, kitchenware and home decor is donated to and sold at Mary Ann’s Place.

THE BASIC NEEDS — Beaman Home Executive Director Renea Salyer, left, and volunteer Mitzi Henson look over shelves in the basic needs section of Mary Ann’s Place. This room is just for Beaman Home clients, who can get things like underwear, bedding and sanitary products when coming to the shelter from domestic violence situations.

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Know Your neighbor Angie Lambert pours heart into early learning, community By NATHAN PACE Staff Writer Angie Lambert has reinvented her career a handful of times but it all led to finding home at Lakeland Christian Academy in Warsaw. Lambert has gone to college three times while helping to raise three kids with her husband, Trent. “It was juggling life, finishing my degree, being a mom, being a pastor’s wife and going back to work with all of those things together,” Lambert said. “It was a lot but I knew I had a goal in mind.” Lambert, a native of Edgerton, Ohio, is the early learning director at Lakeland Christian Academy in Warsaw. Her path to Kosciusko County began with a career change nearly 30 years ago when she left a community college in Ohio and married Trent. At the time, Lambert wanted to be an interpreter for deaf and

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hearing impaired people. “My husband went to school to be a pastor, and we ended up pastoring and started our family. I used my education background and the combination of my sign language skills to teach classes at a community life center to children. I was also in charge of the children’s ministry at our church,” Lambert said. Her experience of teaching children put her on a collision course with Lakeland Christian Academy, after teaching in a Christian school for six years on the west side of Indianapolis. While Trent served as a pastor for a church east of Indianapolis, he was offered a position at Grace College in 2018. “My husband wrote curriculum at that time for Grace and had done it for years, and they had a new position that they wanted him to fill but it was not remote,” Lambert said. “Our daughter had

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RIGHT AT HOME — Angie Lambert works in her office at Lakeland Christian Academy. She is the early learning director at Lakeland Christian Academy. Photo by Nathan Pace. one of my favorite things is the admissions part. I get to meet all the families. Give them tours. Tell them about our program.” Lambert has three kids, Ashlyn, Claire and Rock. Rock is a name that fits perfectly for their eighth grader who is 6’4” athlete at 240 pounds. “When our oldest was little, I babysat for a little girl and she had a brother. His name was Nick but his dad called him Rock. That was always his nickname, and we were friends with that family for a long, long time,” Lambert said. “When

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we got pregnant, and found out we were having a boy, we were tossing around names and said, ‘Wouldn’t it be funny if we actually named our kid Rock.’ I was teasing of course and my husband said ‘I love that name.’ Rock was born at nine pounds so it has truly fit.” The common denominator of her three children was a Christian education. Lambert said she emphasizes a Biblical worldview with her children. “All of our kids were in Christian education,” Lambert said. “It’s really important to us.”

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Girl Scouts receive $5,000 grant from Duke Energy group Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana recently received a $5,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to support the Girl Scout Leadership Experience in Cass, Fulton, Huntington, Kosciusko, Miami, Wabash, Wells and Whitley counties. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience focuses on building skills in four areas: science, technology, engineering and mathematics, the outdoors, life skills and entrepreneurship. Among highlights of recent Girl

Scout troop activities in counties served are: • Keely Roe, a Girl Scout alum from Warsaw, was one of seven girls in 2023 to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award. She also received a $10,000 Gold Award Scholarship from Girl Scouts of the USA and served as a delegate at the National Girl Scout Convention in Orlando, Fla. • Troop 00070 in Kosciusko County learned about making campfires safely at Camp Logan in November.

OUTSTANDING SCOUT — Keely Roe, a Girl Scout alum from Warsaw, was one of seven girls in 2023 to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award. She also received a $10,000 Gold Award Scholarship from Girl Scouts of the USA and served as a delegate at the National Girl Scout Convention in Orlando, Fla. Photo provided.

CAMP FIRE SAFETY — Girl Scout Troop 00070 in Kosciusko County learned about making campfires safely at Camp Logan in November. Photo provided.

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HANDMADE CARDS — Warsaw Cub Scout Pack 3731 recently visited Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw to deliver handmade Christmas cards to residents. Pictured in the front row from left are Ari Gast, Sam Trieschman, Ben Trieschman, Cameron Peacock, Grey Hammer, Josie King and Mason Wolak. In the second row from left are Elliot Ulm, Derek Penninger, Miles Ulm, Rahil Patel and Canaan Howe. In the third row from left are Beckett Lehman, Liam Schmidt, Owen Johnson, Oliver Collins, Colin Johnson and Will King. In the back row from left are den leader Charlie Penninger, den leader Karl Gast, Cubmaster Connie Penninger, den leader Ryan Trieschman and den leader Bill King. Scouts not pictured are Micah Bougie, Jaxon Hapner, Henry Gough and Henry Lee. Den leaders not pictured are Marissa Lee and Michael Gough. Photo provided by Connie Penninger.

Warsaw Cub Scouts deliver holiday cheer to seniors After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Cub Scout Pack 3731 of Warsaw was able this year to continue its tradition of delivering Christmas cards in person to the seniors living at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw. The Scouts worked during pack meetings to make the handcrafted cards. Some Scouts, such as Liam Schmidt, took a great liking to creating Christmas cards and even made extra cards at home. There were 21 Scouts, who participated in making the cards, as well as parents and a few extra family members. In total, 125 holiday cards were made and delivered by the Cub Scouts on the evening of Monday, Dec. 18.

The Scouts sang Christmas songs and paraded through the halls, handing out their Christmas cards and wishing the residents Merry Christmas along the way. Residents seemed to enjoy receiving the cards that featured one-of-a-kind artwork. One resident indicated that it brought back memories because she used to be a den mother to a different Cub Scout pack. “Some of the residents don’t get many visitors and others may not have any visitors at all during the holidays, so they all love seeing the kids,” said activities director Hanna Sautter. “It reminds them of their kids and of times when they were young. It helps us bring

Christmas to them, which is what Christmas is all about.” Cub Scouts who participated in the event included: Josie King, Sam Trieschman, Mason Wolak, Ari Gast, Cameron Peacock, Canaan Howe, Elliot Ulm, Miles Ulm, Grey Hammer, Micah Bougie, Derek Penninger, Liam Schmidt, Colin Johnson, Jaxson Hapner, Oliver Collins, Will King, Beckett Lehman, Henry Lee, Henry Gough, Owen Johnson and Rahil Patel. The leaders who participated in the event included: Ryan Trieschman, Karl Gast, Charlie Penninger, Connie Penninger, Bill King, Marissa Lee and Michael Gough.

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ment and different therapies can help most people improve their situation when dealing with SAD. “Sitting in a dark house is very bad for you, especially if you have seasonal affective disorder,” said Liebetrau. She suggests developing habits of opening curtains and getting outside as much as possible during the day. Some people find relief by using a light box; a therapeutic, full spectrum, 10,000 lux light that filters out harmful UV light. Sitting with the proper type of light daily for 20 minutes can lead to improvement within two weeks. “While using a light box can help, don’t forget to still try and get as much natural light as you can,” said Liebetrau. Vitamin D supplements can also be helpful, replacing the vitamin D naturally obtained from sunlight. Eating well-balanced, healthy meals is important as always. Make sure to stick to a schedule in order to stay socially engaged and physically active. As always, if your situation interferes with daily life, talk with a doctor about seeking therapy or medication.

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EntErtainmEnt Milford Elementary’s December Book Boogie winners announced By LILLI DWYER Staff Writer The December Book Boogie winners at Milford Elementary School were announced at a school convocation Wednesday, Jan. 10. The kindergarten winner was Willow Espinosa with a total of 274 pages read. In the first grade category, Amelia Griepentrog read 324 pages and Liberty Lehman read 895. In the second grade, Bailey Casey won with 563 pages and Imilia Gonzalez won with 801. In the third grade, Logan Castro won with 2,354 pages read, and Tyler Beer won with 2,779 pages read. In the fourth grade, Harrison Lehman read 2,816 pages and Bennett Berkeypile read 2,966 pages. In the fifth grade, Marin Szynal won with 3,981 pages read and Gabriella Correl won with 5,047 pages read. The staff winner was Cheryl Pearson. Milford Elementary’s total pages read from the past three months is 191,436 pages. Book Boogie will continue each month until May, meaning the school has four more months to add to its total.

CHAMPION READERS — The December Book Boogie winners at Milford Elementary School were announced Wednesday, Jan. 10. Each student winner received a book as part of their prize. In front from left to right are Liberty Lehman, Amelia Griepentrog, Willow Espinosa, Bailey

Casey and Imilia Gonzalez. Back row are Operation Read Executive Director DeeAnna Muraski, Gabriella Correll, Marin Szynal, Harrison Lehman, Bennett Berkeypile, Logan Castro, Tyler Beer and Elizabeth Sayer. Photo by Lilli Dwyer.

KoC to host free throw contest, Kiwanis a hot shot The Syracuse Knights of Columbus and the Wawasee Kiwanis are hosting basketball competitions Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Wawasee Middle School. Registration for both competitions start at 1:30 p.m. with competitions starting at 2 p.m. The Syracuse Knights of Columbus is hosting a free throw contest and the Wawasee Kiwanis is hosting a hot shot competition. The hot shot will have competi-

tors taking shots from various parts of the basketball court in a 60-second timed event. The free throw contest is open to boys and girls aged 9 to 14 and the hot shot is open to boys and girls in grades first through eighth. Participants are welcome to participate in both competitions. The winners of the free throw contest will advance to district, regional and state competitions.

FUNDS DONATED TO BENEFIT HOMELESS SHELTERS — The Grossnickle Eye Center recently donated funds to benefit area homeless shelters. Shown from left are Janet Kammerer, Sherry Caverley, Dr. Chris Knight, Dr. Colin Ridenour, Dr. Matt Ralstin, Dr. Andrew Jankowski, Dr. Dennis Miller and Dr. Jon Mark. Photo provided by Kosciusko County Community Foundation.

Grossnickle Eye Center matches $1,900 gift to benefit area homeless shelters The staff at Grossnickle Eye Center recently donated $1,900 to benefit area homeless shelters in honor of the Grossnickle Eye Center doctors at Christmas. The Grossnickle Foundation equally used their Donor Advised Fund, held at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, to match this donation by giving $700 to Fel-

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through 12th grade are invited from 1:30-4 p.m., which will serve as middle and high school cheer tryout preparation. Clinic participants will have the opportunity to perform during halftime of the NorthWood home varsity boys basketball game Friday, Feb. 23.

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Congressman Yakym’s staff to be in Nappanee U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym, (IN02) has announced mobile office hours for the month of January. Mobile office hours allow the congressman’s staff to assist constituents with questions and concerns. The mobile office will be in Nappanee from 10-11:30 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 25, at Nappanee City Hall, 300 W. Lincoln St. It is the only scheduled stop in Elkhart County in January. To see other mobile office stops, visit yakym.house.gov/ posts/yakym-announces-district-staff-mobile-office-hoursfor-january.

Spring and winter art classes at Nappanee Arts Center The Nappanee Arts Center has released its winter and spring class schedule for the coming months. The youth classes are geared toward homeschool students. The winter class schedule includes: Drawing, led by Jenny Shaw for younger elementary students, will be held from 9:3010:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 30Feb. 27. Drawing, led by Shaw for middle grades, will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Jan. 30Feb. 27. 3-D, led by Linda Daumen for upper grades and adults, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Jan. 31-Feb. 28. The spring class schedule includes: 3-D, led by Daumen for younger elementary students, will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, April 9-May 7.

3-D, led by Daumen for middle grades, will be from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, April 9-May 7. Mixed media, led by Daumen and Shaw for upper grades and adults, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, March 6-April 3. Drawing, led by Shaw for upper grades and adults, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, April 10-May 8. NAC will also offer the upper grades and adults an optional additional five weeks of mixedmedia enrichment classes that will connect to the project that runs from March 6-April 3. NAC is a nonprofit, state-ofthe-art community art center with working space and an original art retail shop. NAC is located at 253 W. Market St., Nappanee. For further information, stop by or call Jeff Stillson at (574) 354-2477. Visit nappaneearts.com for more information.

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Obituaries Hamilton James Harwood Local Architect

Hamilton James Harwood, 64, passed away suddenly Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. Born in Medina, N.Y., to Britton James Harwood (Lauri) of Glendale, Ohio, and Natalie Irene Harwood of Oxford, Ohio. Hamilton moved to Syracuse from San Diego, Calif., where he met his wife of 35 years, Heather HAMILTON Hardie Harwood, Syracuse, at an architecture firm JAMES on Misson Bay. Hamilton is also survived by his HARWOOD daughter, Molly Eileen Harwood of Pacifica, Calif. Ham, as he is known to family and friends, leaves behind four siblings, Kelley Elizabeth Harwood (Chris Grace) of Lincoln, Mass., Joshua David Harwood (Michelene) of Woodbury, Conn., Gareth Robert Harwood (Shannon) of Dunedin, Fla., and Miranda Gale Harwood (John Brosier) of Reily, Ohio; nine aunts and uncles, George Roghaar (Florence), Linda Roghaar (Jay), David Harwood (Phyllis), Eileen Beam (Bill) and Mark Bartman; 13 cousins; and 12 nieces and nephews, all of whom he enjoyed surprising with thoughtful, unique gifts at family gatherings. Hamilton grew up in Oxford Ohio, attending McGuffey Lab School and then Talawanda High School, where his mother taught Latin, and his father was a professor of literature at Miami University. Hamilton’s childhood in Oxford was a joyful and adventurous time and he remained close with many friends from this time in his life. Ham embraced being a big brother to his siblings, reliably supporting and encouraging them throughout life. He attended Bowling Green State University, ultimately becoming an architect, truly following his passion for design, architecture, engineering and learning. His career was built on collaborating with and challenging those around him on ways to make buildings better. Hamilton leaves behind an architectural footprint of diverse projects across the country, including corporate centers, hotels, churches, schools and residences. Hamilton most recently designed for Maust Architectural Services in Goshen. Hamilton embraced life on Syracuse Lake, enjoying cards and games with neighbors, water skiing with Heather, taking particular pride in her accomplishments on the water and off. Ham was highly engaging, loved conversation and loved learning about others. He loved music, astronomy, culture and he surrounded himself with good friendships. Above all, he cherished family and was boundlessly proud of his beloved daughter, Molly, and her blossoming career and life. This, along with his respect and fondness for aunts and uncles, including one long unknown to him, Mark Bartman. The unconditional love and support he gave to his entire family is perhaps his most lasting legacy. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at The Hilltop, Oakwood Resort, 1111 Conklin Hill Drive, Syracuse. Memorial contributions can be made to the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation.

Kay M. Beam

Kay M. Beam, 82, Warsaw, died at 11:11 a.m. Jan. 11, 2024. She was born Jan. 22, 1941. In 1960, she married Robert E. Beam. Surviving are sons, Michael Beam, Odessa, Fla., and Brian Beam, Indianapolis; daughter, Michelle Lathrop, Fort Collins, Colo.; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services were held Jan. 16 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.

Walter Benzing

Walter “Wally” Benzing, 78, Pierceton, died Jan. 4, 2024. He was born Nov. 2, 1945. Surviving are his children, Greg Benzing, Angie Notz, Landon Notz and AJ Notz, all of Rochester, and Scott Benzing, Whitestown; a stepgrandchild; siblings, Ada Gross, Pierceton, Cindy O’Neal, West Lafayette, Bob Benzing, Akron, and Bill Benzing, Columbia City; and an uncle. A life celebration will be held from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at The RUWM Church, 1400 W. Center St., Warsaw. Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Mildred M. Bollenbacher

Mildred M. Bollenbacher, 94, Bremen, died at 2:05 a.m. Jan. 5, 2024. She was born May 24, 1929. On June 10, 1950, she married Lester Eugene Bollenbacher. He preceded her in death Sept. 7, 2020. Surviving are her children, Cheryl Hochstetler, Nappanee, Brad Bollenbacher and Carla Henson, both of Bremen; eight grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; brothers, Jerry Miller, Bremen, and David Miller, Nappanee; and sisters, Irene Carrick and Betty Witmer, both of Wakarusa, Thelma Neff and Carolyn Weldy, both of Nappanee. Services were held Jan. 8 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Bremen. Burial was in Bremen Cemetery.

Mary Margaret Bowman

Mary Margaret Bowman, 78, Lebanon, formerly of North Manchester, died Jan. 9, 2024. She was born May 4, 1945. She was

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married to Jerry Benson and Jon Bowman. They both preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter, Mona Arrick, Jamestown; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; brothers, John Meyer, Huntington, and James “Jim” Meyer, Fort Wayne; and sister, Sally Stickney, Columbia City. Services were held Jan. 13 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Burial was in Roann Cemetery.

18, 1964, she married Larry L. Fawcett, who preceded her in death. Surviving are daughters, Terri Cook, Fort Wayne, and Deanna Wampler, North Manchester; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Janice Brown, Zionsville. Visitation was held Jan. 15 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, at a later date.

Paula Dene Clark, 79, Warsaw, formerly of Ventura, Calif., died at 1:40 p.m. Jan. 5, 2024. She was born Sept. 25, 1944. She married James “Jim” Clark. Their marriage ended in 1985. Surviving are daughters, Tawna Plank, Rochester, and Stephanie Archer, Syracuse; three grandchildren; and sisters, Darla, New Jersey, and Carol, Idaho. The family is grieving privately. No services will be held at this time. Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw was in charge of arrangements.

Allen Gerber, 87, Syracuse, died Jan. 6, 2024. He was born May 11, 1936. On June 6, 1960, he married Dolores “Dee” Hapner, who preceded him in death. Surviving are sons, Ray Gerber, Milford, and Ron Gerber, Syracuse; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Services were held Jan. 13 at Titus Funeral Home of Syracuse. Burial was in Solomons Creek Cemetery in Benton Township.

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John Thomas DeBrular

John Thomas “Tom” DeBrular, Franklin, formerly of Cromwell, died Jan. 9, 2024. He was born July 21, 1924. On Nov. 7, 1947, he married Geraldine Schlabaugh, who preceded him in death in 2021. He is survived by a daughter, Debra Cosbey, Summerville, S.C.; a granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. It was his request that there be no service or calling. A private burial will take place at Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell. Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier, was in charge of arrangements.

Barbara L. Douglass

Barbara L. Douglass, 93, Plymouth, died Jan. 6, 2024. She was born May 14, 1930. On Sept. 28, 1958, she married Eugene Douglass. He preceded her in death June 7, 1992. Surviving are her children, Darla Sterling, Nappanee, Gary Douglass, Plymouth, and Kevin Douglass, Wooster, Ohio; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a great-greatgrandchild. A private burial took place in Bremen Cemetery.

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Shari D. Gingerich

Shari D. Gingerich, 84, Goshen, died Jan. 9, 2024. She was born June 26, 1939. On Oct. 1, 1961, she married Richard A. Gingerich; he survives. Also surviving are his children, Richard E. Gingerich and Kathy D. Geiger, both of New Paris; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Janet Stump, Goshen. Services were held Jan. 12 at YoderCulp Funeral Home, Goshen. Burial was in Forest Grove Cemetery, Middlebury.

Wanda L. Glover

Wanda L. Glover, 83, Warsaw, died Jan. 7, 2024. She was born April 17, 1940. She is survived by a daughter, Penny,

Warsaw; son, Terry Hile, Austin, Texas; siblings, Joann Walgamuth and Maudie Byrd, Galveston, Texas, and Ron Hunter, Warsaw; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and an uncle. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw was in charge of arrangements.

Frances Godfrey

Frances Godfrey, 91, Fort Wayne, died Jan. 5, 2024. She was born April 13, 1932. On Feb. 22, 1953, she married John Godfrey. He preceded her in death April 23, 1996. Surviving are her children, Debra Flood, Michael Godfrey, Maureen Conley, Kathy Hubbard, Jeanette Courtney, Dee Long, Dan Godfrey, John Godfrey and Colleen Bailey; 28 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; sisters, Grace Brown, Patricia Zavada and Lucille Skrodenis; and brothers, James Bowman, David Bowman and Micheal Bowman. A mass was held Jan. 12 at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church, Syracuse. Burial was in North Webster Cemetery, Mock Addition.

Jackie Hackney

Jackie Hackney, 74, Goshen, died at 4:11 p.m. Jan. 6, 2024. He was born July 22, 1949. He married Patricia Reynolds. He is survived by a son, Earl David Hackney, New Paris; a grandson; and sisters, Charlene Noe and Faye Goley, both of Goshen. Services were held Jan. 12 at Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen. Burial was in Oakridge Cemetery.

Virginia Lee Hight

Virginia Lee (Rush) Hight, 91, Etna Green, died Jan. 9, 2024.

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Dean W. Everest

Dean W. Everest, 86, New Paris, died at 2 a.m. Jan. 8, 2024. He was born Nov. 6, 1937. On June 22, 1956, he married Lorita Hess; she survives. Also surviving are his children, Rick Everest, New Paris, Shari Searer, Nappanee, and Peggy Wisler, New Paris; a son-in-law, Jeff McElheny, Goshen; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Wanda Stump, Goshen. Visitation will be from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Union Center Church of the Brethren. Services will begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will follow in Union Center East Cemetery. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

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Obituaries Sally K. Heisler Dedicated Wife And Mother

Sally K. Heisler, a beloved and devoted wife, mother and cherished “Mimi,” peacefully passed away in her home on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on Aug. 31, 1948, Sally was the youngest of four children to Max Keith “Joe” and Laura Bonita “Bonnie” (Shaffer) Pershing in Warsaw. SALLY K. She attended Bourbon High School, where she HEISLER encountered the love of her life, Teddy Ray Heisler. Sally and Ted were united in marriage on Sept. 25, 1965, celebrating 55 years of wedded bliss until Ted’s passing on April 7, 2021. A faithful member of Nappanee Missionary Church, Sally found fulfillment in her roles as a trust supervisor for Lake City Bank and as a medical transcriptionist. Despite her successful career, she believed her true calling in life was to be a dedicated wife and mother. Sally demonstrated her caring nature through various hobbies, including volunteering for CASA and Feed My Starving Children. Additionally, she showcased her talents as a seamstress, gardener and cook. Above all, her greatest joy stemmed from spending time with her adored grandchildren. Sally is fondly remembered by her daughter, Tracy (Christopher) Slimak of Warsaw; her son, Jeff (Kim) Heisler of Wadena, Minn.; her sister, A. Virginia Lynch of Bremen; her brother, Robert Pershing, of Bourbon; and her grandchildren, Clint (Britney) Heisler, Caleb Heisler, Kylee (Luke) Anspach, Jordan (Christina) Heisler, Josiah Heisler, Markail Heisler, Tyson (Linzie) Howard, Taelynne (Justin) Ousley and Zach Slimak; along with her great-grandchildren, Mila, Capri, Ophelia, Gideon and Sophy. Sally has now reunited with her parents; her husband, Ted Heisler; her son, Tod Heisler; her sister, D. Anne Pershing; and nieces and nephews, Bryan, Cristi and Ricky. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, 115 S. Main St., Bourbon, followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m., officiated by Pastor Bill Krogel. Burial took place in Etna Green Cemetery, Etna Green. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial donations to be made to Feed My Starving Children, 401 93rd Ave NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433, a cause deeply meaningful to both Sally and Ted. The family expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends and the community for their unwavering support during this challenging time. Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home is honored to provide services in commemorating the life of Sally and extends our deepest condolences to the family. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at: deatonclemensfh.com. Continued from page 7

She was born Dec. 15, 1932. On April 19, 1952, she married Tony Hight. He preceded her in death Aug. 13, 2003. Surviving are her children, Karin Rettinger, Tom Hight and Audrey Feldman; five grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; brothers, Carl Rush, Beaumont, Texas, and Don Rush, Corunna; and cousins-in-law. A private graveside ceremony will be held at Etna Green Cemetery with a memorial service to be held at a later date. Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon, is in charge of arrangements.

Lowell C. Hisey

Lowell C. Hisey, 90, Rochester, died at 5:06 a.m. Jan. 7, 2024. He was born Dec. 24, 1933. On April 27, 1960, he married Shirley A. Redman; she survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Debra Baumgartner, Warsaw; son, Mark Hisey, Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of life was held Jan. 12

at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Interment was in Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Carolyn Marie Hunt

Carolyn Marie Hunt, 87, formerly of Goshen, died at 9:40 a.m. Jan. 6, 2024. She was born July 8, 1936. Surviving are her children, Steven Hunt Jr., Anderson, Kristina Howe, Fort Collins, Colo., Karen Loucks, Nappanee, and Jonathan Hunt, Morgantown; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Janet Miller, Huntington. Services were held Jan. 13 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Burial was in Olive West Cemetery, Elkhart.

Shirley Gale Lancaster

Shirley Gale Lancaster, 80, Syracuse, died Jan. 8, 2024. She was born May 28, 1943. On Jan. 6, 1963, she married James Lancaster, who preceded her in death in 2018. Surviving are her children, Scott Lancaster and James Lancaster, both of

Waneta Marie Thomas

Former Atwood Elementary School Cook Waneta Marie (Huffman) Thomas, 96, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, Jan. 7, 2024, after a brief illness, surrounded by family at her daughter’s home in Ontario, Ohio. Waneta was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Minnie Mae (Schoeff) Huffman; husband, Glenn Thomas; brother, Doyle Huffman; sis- WANETA MARIE ter, Marjorie (Huffman) Abbott; son, Stacy ThomTHOMAS as; and great-granddaughter, Faith Rader. She is survived by her sister, Betty (Huffman) Skees, Atwood; children, Gary and Rebecca (Hunter) Thomas, Ontario, Ohio, and Glenda Thomas, of Warsaw and Ontario, Ohio; daughter-in-law, Linda (Jim) Schramek, Vermilion, Ohio; grandchildren, Kristine Thomas, Ontario, Ohio, Jeremy and Kendra (Thomas) Ingle, Marysville, Ohio, Jim and Kasey (Thomas) Rader, Mansfield, Ohio, and Ryan Thomas (Theresa Russo), Olmsted Falls, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Peyton, Emily and Garrett Ingle, Marysville, Ohio, and Calah, Grace, Marlea, Joyanna, Elijah, Levi, Hope and Victoria Rader, Mansfield, Ohio. Waneta was born in Goshen on Oct. 3, 1927. She lived her entire life in Kosciusko County, mainly in Atwood, then later in Warsaw. She was an active member of Atwood Aldersgate United Methodist Church, where she served in many capacities throughout the years and enjoyed singing in the choir. Waneta’s claim to fame came in the kitchen. She was a cook for 38 years at Atwood Elementary School, where she was well-known for her homemade lunches and her made-from-scratch cinnamon rolls, hot rolls and cookies. She eventually hung up her oven mitts at the age of 78. She was a familiar face at Warsaw High School basketball games, as she was an avid sports fan. She especially loved the Chicago Bulls, Bears and IU basketball. She was beloved “Gigi” to her 11 great-grandchildren and spent time with them whenever she could. She loved being on the go. It didn’t matter where she was going; she just loved the journey. A small family service will be held in Ontario, Ohio. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Harrison Center Cemetery in Etna Green, along with a celebration of life gathering for family and friends at Center Lake in Warsaw. Both services will be officiated by her grandson, Jim Rader. Syracuse, Rich Lancaster, South Bend, and Penny Craig, Clarksville, Tenn.; sisters, Helen Bolen and Rita Benderman; sister-in-law, Debby Vandygriff; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and her Yorkie, Carson. In honor of her wishes, there will be no memorial service. A graveside service will be held June 8 at Spencer Hill Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Tenn. Her ashes will be mixed with her husband’s ashes and her cocker spaniel, Sammy’s ashes and be buried at the family cemetery. Titus Funeral Home of Syracuse is in charge of arrangements.

Patricia Likens

Patricia “Pat” Likens, 90, Warsaw, died at 3:52 a.m. Jan. 1, 2024. She was born March 17, 1933. On Aug. 15, 1959, she married Ed Likens. He preceded her in death Feb. 18, 2018. She is survived by a son, William “Willie” Likens, Warsaw; daughters, Christy Singrey and Cathy Carter, both of Warsaw; sisters, Sharon Smyth, Daytona, Fla., and Sonja Reid, Conroe, Texas; a brother-in-law, Robert Likens, North Webster; four grandchildren; a great-grandson with one on the way; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral mass was held Jan. 16 at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, Warsaw. Entombment was in St. Anne’s Columbarium. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

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Debra S. Meredith

Debra S. Meredith, 69, Palestine, died at 1:43 a.m. Jan. 10, 2024. She was born April 22, 1954. On Feb. 29, 1976, she married James A. Meredith; he survives. Also surviving are her children, Rebecca Hanes, Plymouth, Naomi Trojan, Heltonville, James P. Meredith, Portage, and Jana Butler, Shelbyville; seven grandchildren; sister, Lois Ladson, Mentone; brothers, Rick England, Mentone, Benjamin England, Sydney, and Turner “Chuck” England, Pierceton; and sisters-in-law, Christa England and Elaine England. Services were held Jan. 17 at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Interment was in Palestine Cemetery.

Christofer Niedermeyer

Christofer Frederick Niedermeyer, 89, died Jan. 5, 2024. He was born Aug. 10, 1934. He is survived by a sister, Linda L. Kinsey, North Webster; a niece; a greatniece and nephew; and lifelong friends. Services were held Jan. 10 at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Vada June Overmeyer

Vada June (Brasel) Overmeyer, 95, Winona Lake, died Jan. 6, 2024. She was born June 20, 1928. In 1945, she married Robert “Bob” Overmeyer, who preceded her in death in 1973. In 1978, she married Eugene “Gene” Highsmith, who preceded her in death. Surviving are her children, Glory and Daryl, Lansing, Ill.; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren with one on the way. Burial will be in Monterey. Her children are planning a private family gathering.

Alton L. Perry

Alton L. Perry 87, Akron, died at 3:35 a.m. Jan. 5, 2024. He was born Dec. 6, 1936. On March 3, 1978, he married Patricia Gordon; she survives. Also surviving are sons, Jamie Perry, Mentone, Ryan Perry, Rochester, and Brandon Perry, Huntington; daughter, Jayne Kohls, Rochester; nine grandchildren; brothers, Carl Perry, Michigan, Alvin Perry, Pierceton, and John Perry, Warsaw; and sisters, Angeline Miller,

Kansas, Alta Grossman, Bourbon, Alverta Alderfer, Warsaw, and Aleatha Rensberger, Rochester. Services were held Jan. 8 at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester.

Willa Jean Pitts

Willa Jean Pitts, 68, Warsaw, died at 8:45 a.m. Jan. 2, 2024. She was born Aug. 25, 1955. Surviving are her children, Tammy Shepherd, Celia Alexander and Patricia Pitts, all of Warsaw, Joseph Pitts, North Manchester, and Melinda Warner, Mentone; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; boyfriend, Dan Hale, Warsaw; and brothers, Phillip Amburgy, Rochester, and Rick Amburgy, Fort Wayne. Services were held Jan. 10 at King Memorial Home, Mentone. Interment was in Mentone Cemetery.

Carolyn Sue Reed

Carolyn Sue Reed, 89, North Manchester, died Jan. 8, 2024. She was born Aug. 18, 1934. On Aug. 18, 1956, she married John David Reed Sr. He preceded her in death Nov. 16, 2000. Surviving are her children, Susan Manwaring, North Manchester, Dr. John Reed Jr., Fort Wayne, Karen Gawor, Crown Point, Sheryl Vail, McCordsville, and Kevin Reed, Brookville, Ohio; son-in-law, Dr. Greg D. Jennings, Terre Haute; 16 grandchildren; 19 greatgrandchildren; and two great-greatgrandchildren. Funeral mass was held Jan. 13 at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, North Manchester. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, was in charge of arrangements.

James E. Reiken

James E. Reiken, 88, Mentone, died at 6:35 p.m. Jan. 7, 2024. He was born July 1, 1935. On April 11, 1981, he married Jacksie Winterrowd Calvert; she survives. Also surviving are stepchildren, Joyce Bose, Mentone, and Ricky Calvert, Warsaw; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-greatgranddaughter; and sisters, Ruth Calhoun and Suzie Brown, North Manchester. No service will be held at this time. King Memorial Home, Mentone, was in charge of arrangements.

Ronald R. Reynolds

Ronald R. Reynolds, 80, Warsaw, died Jan. 11, 2024. Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw.

Suzanne Rhoades

Suzanne Rhoades, 84, Warsaw, died Jan. 7, 2024. She was born June 10, 1939. She is survived by a daughter, Stacy Boggs, Columbia City; sons, Jeff Rhoades, Fort Wayne, and Chris Rhoades, Warsaw; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Rick J. See Sr.

Rick J. See Sr., 66, South Whitley, died Jan. 10, 2024. He was born April 1, 1957. Surviving are his children, Rickie See, Pierceton, Jamie Benedict, Warsaw, Keith Allen See, Fort Wayne, Thomas See, Elkhart, and Kira Abbot, South Whitley; 13 grandchildren; brother, Chuck See; a niece; and two nephews. A celebration of life will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at McHattonSadler Funeral Chapels, Pierceton.

David Seeley

David Seeley, 74, Pierceton, died Jan. 9, 2024. Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home of Warsaw.

Carol Jeanette Selman

Carol Jeanette Selman, 89, Syracuse, died Jan. 2, 2024. She was born Sept. 30, 1934. On June 30, 1957, she married Paul Selman, who preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter, Karen

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

Aegis Dental Group Warsaw PC v. Shevonie Allen-Clair, $756.50 Palmer Funeral Homes Inc. v. Lauren Everett, $2,425.85 CommunityWide Federal Credit Union v. Heather A. Hatfield, $1,907.90; v. Kalynn M. Llewellyn,

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Selman, Casa Grande, Ariz.; sons, Ted Selman, Goshen, and David Selman, Syracuse; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Jan. 13 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. A private burial took place at Clinton Brick Cemetery, Goshen.

Millie Mae Shively

Millie Mae Shively, 98, died Jan. 8, 2024. She was born May 13, 1925. She married Allen Shively, who preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter, Becky Solloway; nine grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren. Millie was buried next to her husband Jan. 12 at Syracuse Cemetery in Syracuse. McGann Hay Funeral Home, South Bend, was in charge of arrangements.

Danielle Nicole Smith

Danielle Nicole Smith, 32, Niles, Mich., died Jan. 6, 2024. She was born Feb. 12, 1991. She is survived by her father, Jeffrey Smith, Warsaw; her children, Beauden Blessing and Remington Felming, Warsaw, and Ashlynn and Carley Collins, Niles, Mich. Private services will be held at a later date. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements.

Joan L. Smith

Joan L. Smith, 95, died Jan. 5, 2024. She was born July 14, 1928. On March 25, 1949, she married Karl Russell Smith. He preceded her in death May 30, 2009. She is survived by a son, Stephen Smith, Syracuse; a daughter, Sharadene Long, Syracuse; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sonin-law, Greg Long, Syracuse; and sister, Audrey Delcamp, Greenfield. Services were held Jan. 13 at Palmer Funeral Home-River Park Chapel, South Bend. Burial was in Saint Joseph Memorial Park, Granger.

Gregory D. Stutzman

Gregory D. Stutzman, 62, Milford, died at 10:28 a.m. Jan. 10, 2024. He was born Oct. 23, 1961. Surviving are siblings, Philip Stutzman, Milford, and Charlotte Yoder, Millersburg; two nieces; and two nephews. Services were held Jan. 15 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Burial was in Salem Mennonite Church Cemetery.

request, cremation took place and was provided by Cremation Society of Virginia, Newport News, Va.

Robert Walker

Robert Walker, 100, North Webster, died Jan. 4, 2024. Arrangements are currently pending at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse.

$1,717.90; Timothy E. Miller, $9,428.39 Hollar Dental Group v. Corrie Holteman, $1,664.01; Deana R. Moore, $1,399.08; Jordon R. Snoke, $1,531.61; Hailey Templeton, $1,322.68 Warsaw Health System LLC, d/b/a Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Michele Albert, $1,283.68 Jesse Macarrell, $1,296.39 Richard Maroney, $1,285.72; Michael Meade, $7,869.92 CL Benz Co. LLC v. Jenny Bays, $4,460.36 The Cincinnati Insurance Co. v. Wendy Obacz, Ethan J. Schuh, $7,235.48

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Lloyd E. Walters

Lloyd E. Walters, 92, Rochester, died at 11:55 p.m. Jan. 5, 2024. He was born March 27, 1931. On July 18, 1980, he married Linda L. Butt. She preceded him in death April 7, 2023. Surviving are daughters, Diane Anspach, Logansport, Brenda Downs, Rochester, and Natalie Negreros, Ava Maria, Fla.; sons, Michael Joe Walters, Claypool, and Perry Walters, Westfield; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Jean Ann Deaton, Bourbon. A graveside service was held Jan. 12 at Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, was in charge of arrangements.

Gloria Wenger

Gloria Wenger, 67, Elkhart, died at 3:15 p.m. Jan. 3, 2024. She was born June 26, 1956. On May 28, 2005, she married Philip Wenger; he survives. Also surviving are siblings, Janet L. Heintzelman, Alabama, Craig R. Savill, South Bend, her twin, Alan D. Savill, Bourbon, and Gary L. Savill, Lakeville. Private family services and burial will be held. Rieth Rohrer Ehret Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa, was in charge of arrangements.

Patricia A. Zimmerman

Patricia “Pat” A. Zimmerman, 72, Millersburg, died Jan. 7, 2024. She was born Dec. 19, 1951. She is survived by a son, Eric Brown, Millersburg; daughter, Margaret Bean, Warsaw; five grandchildren; sisters, Luella Wall-Fleischman, Venice, Fla., and Sharon Sloan, Elkhart; and a sister-inlaw, Edith Evans, Tennessee. Cremation will take place at YoderCulp Crematory, Goshen. A celebration of life will take place in the spring with burial of cremated remains at Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Joyce Diane Martin

Ronald and Frances (Martin) Martin, Wakarusa, are the parents of a daughter, Joyce Diane, born at 1:43 a.m. Jan. 6, 2024, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 8 pounds, 5.5 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Lucy Neff

Andrew and Hannah Neff, Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter, Lucy, born at 7:47 a.m. Jan. 8, 2024, at Goshen Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 2.4 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

rior Court IV, Judge Christopher D. Kehler presiding: Capital One NA v. Travis L. Blackburn, $2,130.84 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Rhonda L. Camacho, $609.75; Ethan Feller, $3,238.39; Liz Moore, $944.91; Joshua P. Dickerson, $1,600.27 Lake City Bank v. Matthew and Melissa L. Carter, $1,639.33 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Mark Koselke, $1,473.24 Credit Service International v. Joshua Mahns, $2,020.75 OneMain Financial Group LLC v. Dionisia Y. Misla, $8,818.47; Emmanuel Reveron Alicea, $8,818.47 Velocity Investments LLC v. Christopher North, $4,466.25 Glenbrook Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Christopher D. Sawyer, $16,287.65; Branden S. Shupperd, $12,236.45 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Lauren A. Shortill, $2,425.12; Ashley Huffman, $1,428.50 Discover Bank c/o Discover Prod-

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Josh and Diana (Martin) Ramer, Warsaw, are the parents of a son, Israel Vaughn, born at 10:13 a.m. Jan. 11, 2024, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 7 pounds, 12.5 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Marvin and Verna Martin. Paternal grandparents are Glen and Carol Ramer. Israel joins three siblings: Vincent, Myesha and Isla.

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By MARY HURSH Guest Writer The small green postcard residents in our area received last week gave notice for a special evening at Wawasee High School scheduled for from 3:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18. “Discover Wawasee” is the first program of its kind designed to showcase what the high school has to offer, including classes, CTE, extracurricular activities and athletics. The event is open to all members of the public. “This night will be an opportunity to step into the courses students are considering for the 2024-25 school year as well as an opportunity to connect with passionate teachers who breathe life into every lesson,” said Emily Worrell, director of communications and marketing for Wawasee schools. “Initially, I took the idea to the leadership team and staff. Emily jumped in once she knew we would be rolling with the idea,” said Geoff Walmer, principal. “Henry Smith, a former principal of Wawasee in the 90s, had the initial idea of hosting a ‘Wander Wawasee’ night to acquaint incoming freshmen and their families with the high school. We are revamping that idea now with this program to inform the community of all the offerings we have for students,” said Walmer. The night is expected to go beyond the pages of the course description guide because students can interact with teachers, see their classrooms and ask them any and all questions about the classes they teach, the projects they assign, the homework load they give and the grading system they use. Athletics and extracurricular activities will have booths set up in the Commons area and staffed by students. Guidance counselors and administrators

DISCOVER WAWASEE — Mr. Walmer talks to eighth grade students about what to expect at the high school and Discover Wawasee. will also be available for any questions. Parents, guardians and students can pick up a Pathways packet describing the courses required in designated career fields.

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come to the ‘Discover Wawasee’ night, they will have a picture of what the high school has to offer. There is something here for everyone.”

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Applications open to Warsaw grads for Pfleiderer scholarship Applications are being accepted for the Robert and Esther Pfleiderer Scholarship, administered by 1st Source Bank. The four-year scholarship was created by longtime Warsaw residents, Bob and Esther Pfleiderer. They were born and raised in Warsaw. Esther graduated from Manchester College and received her master’s degree from Purdue University. She taught math in the Warsaw school system for 39 years. She was active in the community and was

involved with the work of many organizations, including: First Presbyterian Church, Warsaw Community Public Library, The Salvation Army, Kosciusko County Community Foundation, and Kosciusko County Historical Society. In 1982, she was selected as Warsaw’s Woman of the Year. Bob graduated from Purdue University with a degree in civil engineering and served for many years as the county surveyor. More than $2 million has been

awarded to graduates of Warsaw Community High School from the Pfleiderer scholarship. The scholarship is available to graduates of Warsaw Community High School. Applications are available from the Wealth Advisory Services Department at 1st Source Bank’s downtown Warsaw office, 325 S. Lake St. The completed application must be received by 5 p.m. Monday, April 1, in the 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services Department’s office.

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CHRISTMAS CHEER — Pictured from left are Patti Keith, Cookie Hartman, Juanita Campbell, Bev Trew Palmer and Marsha Huffman, all of the Liberty Sewing Circle, and Connie Schlag of the Warsaw American Legion Auxiliary. Photo provided.

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Free community dinner Jan. 18 The next free, drive-thru community dinner will be Thursday, Jan. 18, in Pierceton. The dinner will start at 5 p.m. in the parking lot of St. Francis Xavier Church, 408 W. Catholic St., Pierceton. The menu will include chicken

vegetable soup, sandwich, crackers and fruit and cookies in a carryout container so that the meal can be eaten in the comfort of your own home; everyone is welcome. The committee that plans the free dinners has decided to continue with the drive-thru format because

of the number of people who are being served through it. Also, many customers pick up extra carryout meals and take them to residents who don’t travel, especially in the winter, according to the committee. The meals are free, but the committee does accept donations.

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Local students named to dean’s list The following local students were recently named to the dean’s list at their respective colleges/universities: University of Evansville Warsaw — Bianca Jordan

Olivet Nazarene University Silver Lake — Halle Briner Syracuse — Valerie Haessig University of Kentucky Warsaw — Macelyn Marcuccilli

Preferred Services specialist joins Interra Credit Union Interra Credit Union has announced that Madison Olsen has joined Interra’s Preferred Services as a Preferred Services specialist. “Preferred Services is Interra’s private banking group focused on delivering a high-level banking experience for member clients,” said Brandon Yoder, senior vice president of Wealth Services. Olsen will be working closely with Interra’s private banking team to ensure members’ needs are fulfilled at Interra. Her background, having worked in relationship-based roles, has required her to build trust with clients to provide exceptional service. “I love listening to others and learning about their needs and expectations to build strong relationships,“ said Olsen. In her new responsibilities, Olsen will be serving members at Interra Credit Union’s main office. Originally from Park City, Utah, Olsen graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and public relations. She lives

RECORD FUNDRAISER — The Warsaw Rotary Club held its 58th annual Rotary Salvation Army Day Dec. 21, with a total of $56,000 raised that day. Pictured from left are Rotary Salvation Army Day chairman Alan Alderfer, Rotary president William Smith and Salvation Army administrators, Envoys Sina Locke and Ken Locke. Photo provided.

Warsaw Rotary Club collects over $72,000 for the Salvation Army

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The Warsaw Rotary Club held its 58th annual Rotary Salvation Army Day Dec. 21, with a total of $56,000 raised that day. The fundraiser was left open until Dec. 31, with the final tally of $72,299.08 collected. The event was formed in 1965 by N. Bruce Howe Jr., originally called “Brice’s Day” to honor

longtime member and Salvation Army officer Brigadier Brice Phillipson for his ministry to others. John R. Hall has served many years as co-chairman and then chairman after Howe’s death in 2015. The first event raised a little less than $1,000, which would have around $9,550 in

purchasing power today. The 2023 total is a record amount for the Warsaw Rotary Club. Alan Alderfer now serves as chairman of the event and thanked Rotarians and the community for their support. For more information, visit sawarsaw.org.

Applications open to Wawasee grads for Charlton scholarship Applications are being accepted for the Donald L. Charlton Scholarship, administered by 1st Source Bank. The scholarship trust was funded at the time of Donald L. Charlton’s death in July 2004 through the 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services De-

partment. Don was a lifetime Milford resident. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1988 after 33 years of service. Don was a member of the Milford American Legion and was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in the Korean War. In addition, he owned and farmed land in Van Buren and

Public Auctions Real Estate Auction 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18. Located at 2825 W. 450N, Columbia City. Ranch home, livestock barns and fenced pastureland. Ten acres offered in two tracts, 5.4 and 4.8 acres. Open house 1-2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14. Auction manager Justin Nicodemus, (260) 2463778. Metzger Property Services. Bertram Estate Auction 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22. Auction located at Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long Dr., Syracuse. Real estate offered in two tracts. Tract 1: House and three acres. Includes three grain bins, barn, utility sheds and lean-tos. Tract 2: 28.7 acres, roughly 20 acres tillable with remaining woods. Property located at 14037 CR 50, Syracuse. Hahn Auctioneers. Phone Bid Real Estate Auction Bidding open until 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22. Property located at 30048 CR 52, Nappanee. Two houses, barn and pole barn on 19.1 acres, featuring stocked pond with pavilion. Public welcome to inspect real estate 3-5 p.m. Wednesdays or by appointment with auctioneers. To bid or get bidding updates, call Chupp Auctions at (260) 499-0216 or (260) 499-0093. More information and photos available at auc-

tionzip.com. Hoffman Lake Real Estate Auction 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25. Located at 7441 W. Lutes Dr., Warsaw. Fixer-upper, 1-2 bed, 1-bath. Across the street from Hoffman Lake with access to common areas. Open house 1-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20. More information available at bidmetzger.com. Metzger Property Services. High Quality Firearms Auction 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27. Located at 2653 E. US 30, Warsaw. High quality single owner collection, over 150 guns including Beretta, Belgium Browning, Ruger, Weatherby, Winchester, Nikko, Marlin, Remington, Benelli, Henry, Silma and Boito. Rare commemoratives, shotguns, handguns, rifles, ammo and accessories. Catalog and online bidding also available at metzgerauction.com. Metzger Property Services. Public Auction 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 5. Located at 9321 N 850E, Syracuse, across from Tri-County Fish & Wildlife. Five-bed, 2 1/2-bath house and pole barn on 8 acres. Open house 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, February 13. More information available at hahnrealtyandauction.com. Hahn Auctioneers.

Jefferson townships. Knowing of the importance of obtaining a college degree, he created this fund for the benefit of graduates of Wawasee High School. To date, $1,232,127 has been awarded to graduates of Wawasee High School. The requirements for applying for the scholarship include: demonstrated academic proficiency and ability to succeed at accredited college, university or vocational school; evidence of financial need as reported on the FAFSA’s Student Aid Report; active participation in community and school activities; and being a graduate of Wawasee High School. Special consideration will be given to those students residing in Van Buren and the east quarter of Jefferson townships in recognition of Don being born and residing in those townships. Previous graduates, who are now enrolled in college or a vocational school, may also apply. Scholarships will not be awarded for post-graduate studies. The applications are available at the Wealth Advisory Services Office of 1st Source Bank, 325 S. Lake St., Warsaw. The completed application must be received by 5 p.m. Monday, April 1, in the 1st Source Bank Wealth Advisory Services’ office. In addition to the application, the student needs to include three letters of recommendation. One letter must be written by the Wawasee High School principal. The other two letters should be from a teacher, employer or minister. A photo also needs to be attached to the application. For more information, contact Julie Diffendarfer, trust officer, at (574) 268-1229.