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prepares to begin classes %\ 1,&+2/(77( &$5/621 6WDII :ULWHU Last January a new all-encompassing jail ministry got its start, but was put on hold by the pandemic. Now the Living in Transition Effectively, or LITE, program is tentatively preparing to start up again. The LITE program is a Christ-centered ministry dedicated to assisting incarcerated individuals make a successful transition to the community upon their release. The goal for Tammy Cotton, director of LITE, is to bring aspects of the Jail Chemical Addiction Program to the entire inmate population, but offer it in an a la carte style, where men and women can pick and choose what classes they want to take. She is planning on Bible study groups, book studies and life skills classes. Eventually she plans to offer GED and
parenting classes as well. Since more than 90% of the inmates in the jail suffer from addiction, she is also working on getting Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Celebrate Recovery meetings into the jail. In determining what programs and classes would best benefit the inmates, she had them fill out assessments asking what they needed. She is also planning on teaming up with Fellowship Missions and its mentor training to help connect inmates with outside mentors. In jail, the inmates were not using, but they also weren’t receiving recovery training. Cotton realized, “People are falling through the cracks and it makes me sad because we’re not stopping the cycle.” Through LITE, she plans to help change that. She asked herself, “How can I fill in a part of the gap?” The sheriff and jail commander are
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on board with utilizing LITE to help inmates learn triggers and educate them on tools and resources they have to overcome triggers. She is also collaborating with other area groups to help provide support. One of the greatest projects Cotton has continued to work on during the last year is repurposing the jail library. She has been able to work on repainting and getting new bookshelves put in. There are now more than 700 paperback books for inmates to borrow once the library opens. While working on the library and awaiting classes, Cotton has been busy collecting Bibles for the inmates. They take donations of all types of Bibles and the inmates receive them for free. Even during the pandemic she has been able to accept Bible donations and get them to inmates at the jail. The LITE program came about from Cotton’s realization “you have to love peo-
ple where they are at, even if you don’t like what they are doing.” The program will not only assist inmates in gaining tools and skills to prepare and support them for life after jail. LITE will offer support groups for those who have been formerly incarcerated to help keep them on the right path. There will also be support groups available for family members and loved ones to help support them as well as assist them in effectively offering support for their incarcerated loved one. Upon release, LITE will also provide inmates with gear bags full of essentials such as toiletries. Providing the pandemic numbers don’t take an upturn, Cotton is planning for classes to be able to begin May 1. She stated the inmates are excited about the upcoming opening of the library as well as the beginning of classes.
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When it comes to stories, Everett “Jimmy” Metzger has plenty to tell as he celebrates his 100th birthday April 25. One of these includes how he got the nickname “Jimmy.” As a boy in about first or second grade, he kept picking on an eighth grader. Finally, the eighth grader told him to “stop jimmin’ around” and the nickname stuck. Metzger attended Maple Grove School, which is no longer in existence. He attended the small tworoom schoolhouse for six years before moving to Silver Lake. He then attended high school in Silver Lake, graduating in 1939. He played on the basketball team in 1938 and 1939. School is also where he met his wife. His wife went to school with Metzger at Maple Grove, then moved away for a short time before returning to Silver Lake High School. He recalls one date where he picked her up in his 1936 Chevrolet and they went out to the lake. She passed away in 1994. A lifelong farmer, Metzger admitted, “I never had a paycheck in my life.” He has lived on the same farm for 95 years, passed down from his grandfather to his father and then to him. Throughout his life he ran a grain separator on the farm for many years, but also did a little bit of everything in the farming business. When he first started farming, they used horses and plows. Around the 1930s or 1940s, they switched to tractors. They had a little bit of everything, from horses to dairy cows to hogs and chickens. At one time Metzger’s father even built a huge chicken house with enough room for 1,000 laying hens. After selling the dairy, he was able to get out and do some traveling, primarily to visit his children and grandchildren. The furthest west he’s been is San Diego, Calif., on a road trip with his son when his son moved there and again for a granddaughter’s wedding. The furthest east he’s been is Pennsylvania. He has also traveled to Texas and Florida.
<($56 <281* “ Everett ”Jimmy‘ Metzger will be celebrating his 100th birthday April 25 with family and friends at the REAL Services÷ Silver Lake nutrition site. He was a lifetime farmer and has lived in the same house in Silver Lake for 95 years. Photo by Nicholette Carlson. Throughout his years, he believes the best technology he’s seen has been the television. The family used to listen to the radio at night before they got their first TV set. Now he enjoys “The Price is Right” and “Let’s Make A Deal.” At 4 p.m. the news comes on, followed by “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy.” After that, it’s sports. Besides tennis or hockey, Metzger will watch pretty much any sport on TV. He does typically root for the Indianapolis Colts or Chicago Bears. He is also a frequent attendee at the Lions Club REAL Services nutrition site in Silver Lake. Prior to the pandemic, he enjoyed play-
ing a lot of euchre. His favorite meal at the nutrition site is the mashed potatoes with the turkey manhattan. Working to stay busy and active, Metzger does try to do some exercising. He takes care of his yard and mows on his riding mower. Even at almost 100, Metzger is still living independently with his cat, Snoopy. “I think what helped me was three meals a day and getting plenty of rest,” he stated. He also credits good genes and growing up on the farm to his long lifespan. REAL Services will be holding a birthday party for Metzger Friday, April 23, at the nutrition site.
*(5$1,80 6$/(6 “ Delta Theta Tau Sorority is selling geraniums again this year. Pictured are Brenda Arnold and Marcia Randolph delivering geraniums last year. There are four different colors and three sizes. Orders are due by Sunday, April 25, and sorority sisters will be delivering to homes or businesses the flrst week of May before Mother÷s Day. Local charitable organizations will beneflt from the geranium sales. Call (574) 527-1612 to order. Photo provided.
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Bird watching is looking for a one never seen before R e d w i n g e d blackbirds have been coming to the bird feeders outside our windows, m a l e s . There have been male red wings calling from the willow trees and cattails around the pond by our pasture since February. There have been two Canada geese swimming on the pond and a great blue heron wading. Tree swallows have been circling over the pond daily, frequently swooping low over the water, at least as long as there have been red wings at the feed-
ers and around the marsh. There have been a few grackles coming to our feeders and one morning there was a flicker. There are two white-crowned sparrows coming to our feeders. Two recent feeder visitors, spring arrivals are cowbirds and a song sparrow. There were dark-eyed juncos and tree sparrows, winter birds to us, at our feeders last month and early this month but they’re gone now, off to summer nesting areas farther north. There was a red-breasted nuthatch coming to the suet feeder outside our dining room window during the winter but I haven’t seen it this month. But I have seen a female red wing, the first female red wing I’ve ever seen at one of our bird feeders and a certain sign of spring. We stock our bird feeders
year round and house sparrows, black-capped chickadees, tufted titmice, downy and redbellied woodpeckers, cardinals and blue jays come to the feeder year round. One, perhaps two, hairy woodpeckers come to one of our feeders occasionally at any time of the year. Mourning doves, too, visit the feeders at any time of the year though they used to be spring and summer birds only. But times have changed. The weather has changed. We’re experiencing global warming. The last nine years have been the warmest on record in many areas including northern Indiana, my home. I see robins every day. I see two, a male and a female, a mated pair I’m sure, in the yard in front of our barn every day. They may be making a nest soon, if they’re not already. I see bluebirds in the trees along the pasture fence and I’m watching the fence row for a brow thrasher or two and a pair of catbirds. I’m looking for warblers, yellow, yellow-rumped, yellow throat, black and white, redstart, water thrush, Wilson’s, and prothonotary. When I was a boy every spring I used to see days when
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Kosciusko County Purdue Extension has planned to organize a “first-year 4-H family night” with the mission to help families get started in their 4-H journey. The event will take place from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at 202 W. Main St., Warsaw The extension office staff believes community engagement is what the 4-H program thrives on and providing a networking opportunity to families who are new to the program is the first step to a safe, fun and successful experience. The event is free of charge. There will be an informational parent meeting to discuss topics, such as project requirements, important deadlines and enrollment assistance, among other things. There will also be a hands-on learning experience for the new 4-H members that will be led by current 4-H members. The evening is dedicated to helping new families be successful and address any questions they may have. RSVP to the extension office or on the Kosciusko County 4-H Facebook page. Indiana 4-H began more than 100 years ago, and has since grown into the largest youth development program in the nation. 4-H prepares young people to be leaders in their community and around the world through hands-on experiences alongside their peers and caring adults. Backed by a network of more than 6 million youth,
the trees seemed to be full of warblers. Those days were called days of a warbler wave. But there aren’t as many warblers as there used to be. I haven’t seen a warbler wave in many years. Many species of birds have declined in number, not just warblers. Meadow larks used to be one of the most common birds along country roads. Now to see a meadowlark is a special treat. Chimney swifts used to be one of the most common birds over towns. As a boy, I used to lay on my back on our garage roof and watch and listen to chimney swifts circling overhead often low overhead. In recent years, the only time I’ve seen chimney swifts is when I’ve been told about and gone to a tall chim-
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Good neighbors: We as well as our next door neighbor used Ryan Frauhiger from Bluffton to carve an eagle in a tree and also a turtle for our business. Does a wonderful job! His address is 4422 E. 400N, Bluffton, IN 46714, and phone number is (260) 273-9634. — A helpful reader.
Meed tractor — I am looking for Meed tractor three-point category one quick hitch. Call (574) 354-7665 and leave voicemail.
Garden tilling — Looking for someone near Leiters Ford area with a tractor tiller to till my garden. The garden area is about 12 by 7. Please leave message at (574) 201-9404. Interior painting — I am looking for someone who does interior painting. I need my whole house painted. Call and leave a message at (574) 354-0188. Balloon rides — Does anyone know who I could contract to go on a hot air balloon ride somewhere in this surrounding area? I tried to call Stutzman Ballooning, but they don’t pick up or call back — maybe I have the wrong number? Reply through this column. Twin mattresses — We have two twin mattresses (mattresses only) in good condition that are free for the taking. Let us know when you want to pick them up. Call (574) 825-4314.
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Part IV: Most famous artist — Leonardo Da Vinci %\ '$5/$ 0&&$0021 *XHVW :ULWHU Leonardo da Vinci is most well known for his “Mona Lisa” painting that proudly hangs in the Louvre in France. But did you know Leonardo’s painting of Ginevra De’ Benci has the greatest value per square inch of the paint in her portrait? Another unique thing to note in this and two other da Vinci’s paintings is the psychology of the moment he captured these three women. Students have pointed out the face of Ginevra reflects sadness and a withdrawn spirit, that the Cecilia Gallerani portrait displays a wistful spirit and lastly, the Mona Lisa is considered a painter’s oxymoron with her wistful and amused smile. Did you know da Vinci kept the Mona Lisa to himself and worked on it many times over the years? He only quit working on that painting when poor health intruded in his painting activity. DaVinci is regarded as one of the world’s most incredibly tal-
Honor an educator for Appreciation Week May 3-7 Educators have done their absolute best to keep their classrooms open and students learning during these difficult circumstances. Sports, clubs and other afterschool activities have proceeded safely and successfully. Would you like to show your appreciation to a special educator? Do you know a special educator who is retiring at the end of this school year, but you’re not sure how to honor their years of service? Donate to the Warsaw Education Foundation and it will deliver an “Honored Educator” pennant, engraved pin and a personal note during Teacher Appreciation Week, which is May 3-7. Award forms must be postmarked or delivered to a school office by Friday, April 23. Visit www. warsaweducationfoundation.org for forms and details on how to recognize a special Warsaw Community Schools’ educator.
ented and diverse individuals. It’s not just for his amazing ability in art for painting and sculptures, but for his studies and knowledge in science. Some of his inventions were far ahead of their time with visions of things we have only seen in our current level of technology, such as flying machines. His notebooks full of drawings and notes on a wide variety of subjects are widely admired and studied. Only Michelangelo has come close to the genius of da Vinci. Scholars, who study the life of da Vinci, are shocked to find he had no formal academic training and he was the result of a liaison between his wealthy legal notary father and a peasant woman. His father did assist with some education, mostly under the tutelage of Andrea del Verrocchio, a famous Italian artist. This was fortuitous for da Vinci, who maintained a long-working relationship in Verrocchio studios, meeting many other successful artists. He also worked for Moro in Milan and following that, he did work in Rome, Venice and Bologna. This helped him to achieve recognition and many commissions that helped him become financially secure and his work in demand. It would be unusual not to find da Vinci listed under the most famous painters of all time. Mona
Lisa, the most famous portrait in the world, and “The Last Supper” are easily recognized as is “Vitruvian Man.” His “Salvator Mundi” was sold at auction for $450.3 million — a record. Da Vinci had great technological inventiveness. In addition to flying machines, he drew armored vehicles, imagined using solar power, drew up an adding machine and many more things that are actually feasible today, but not during his lifetime. A few of his smaller inventions were created, but he was not constrained to engineering. He is credited with creations in anatomy, geology, optics, hydrodynamics and other areas his creative mind roamed. His early life was spent in a little hamlet with his mother, but by 1457, he stayed with his father, grandparents and uncle. His father married several times. Ultimately, DaVinci had 12 half-siblings by the time he was 40 years old. The life of Leonardo da Vinci is well documented. If you have an opportunity look up his life on the internet and read about this extremely gifted and interesting artist. (For questions or comments for McCammon, email her at mcdar7@gmail.com. Want to be a potential exhibitor? Contact her with the subject “art exhibit.”) COUPON PLU PL #1099
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www.the-papers.com — the PAPER — Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Holder inducted into honor society
MILESTONES 0$67 7+ %,57+'$< ³ Marvin R. Mast recently achieved a rare milestone. He celebrated his 95th birthday Monday, April 5. He was born in 1926 in Plain City, Ohio, the eldest of the 16 children of the late Levi and Mary (Stutzman) Mast. At an early age, his family moved to Clarence Center, N.Y., a hamlet near Buffalo, N.Y. A U.S. Air Force veteran of both World War II and the Korean War, Mast has resided in Kosciusko County since 1979. He currently lives in his own residence and welcomes any birthday greetings from family and friends. Photo provided.
Maple Leaf Farms receives gold advertising honor The new Maple Leaf Farms website was recently honored with a Gold Advertising Honor Award from the American Advertising Federation of Fort Wayne. Recognized in the business to consumer category, the website was chosen among all other entries for its high level of creative excellence. The state-of-the-art website, which launched in November 2020, was designed and developed by Roanoke-based Reusser Design. “With our new website, we wanted to give our partners and customers a best in class experience,” said Olivia Tucker, marketing manager. “It’s been amazing to see how an enhanced website
can transform and improve business for us.” The creatively designed website showcases the company’s “story behind the duck” to give visitors a transparent look at the company’s farm to the plate production practices. The website allows consumers and members of the food industry to quickly find duck product information or shop for products that can be shipped directly to their homes. It offers hundreds of duck recipes to inspire family meals or seasoned chefs. “... We’ve had increased interest in our duck products and positive feedback as a result,” said Tucker.
Elijah Holder, Warsaw, a student at The Citadel, was recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Holder is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction. Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897, under the leadership of undergraduate student Marcus L. Urann, who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines. Today, the society has chapters on more than 325 campuses in the United States and the Philippines. Its mission is “To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.”
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5+(,1+(,0(5 +2125(' ³ Andrea Rheinheimer, left, was presented the 2020 Fireflghter of the Year by Winona Lake Fire Chief Kevin Gelbaugh. Photo by Al Disbro.
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Rheinheimer, Mullins named Firefighters Of The Year The Winona Lake Fire Department presented its annual department awards Thursday, April 8, for last year. Both Andrea Rheinheimer and Craig Mullins received the 2020 Firefighter of the Year Award. “Because of the similarity of their efforts in 2020, as well as their assigned tasks within the department it was the decision of the nominating committee to award both Andrea and Craig
with Firefighter of the Year for 2020,” stated Mike Cox, public information officer for the department. “They have been instrumental in maintaining and upgrading the personal firefighting equipment program and making sure that each firefighter has the proper gear for his/her particular roles. It is a vital part of the department and these two have accomplished a lot in the past year,” Cox stated.
Eric Merley 6833257 $ &/$665220 “ When you purchase this license plate and designate Warsaw Community Schools, nearly $19 of the fee is directed to the Warsaw Education Foundation. This Indiana Education License Plate, called ”Hoosier Family of Readers,‘ will use those funds to provide grants to classroom teachers, support WCS chess clubs and tournaments, and enhance many other educational programs. For more information, visit www.warsaweducationfoundation.org/index.cfm?Content_ id=5514. Photo provided.
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Property tax bills mailed, due May 10 Kosciusko County property tax bills were mailed April 8. Property taxes for spring are due May 10, and fall taxes are due Nov. 10, for 2020 payable 2021. Only one tax bill is mailed each year, which includes both the spring and fall installment coupons. The county treasurer is encouraging the timely payment to help local units of government to be able to pay their expenses and other operating costs. Homeowners who have a mortgage escrow to pay taxes will get a tax bill copy for records with the words “In Escrow” typed across it. Please note that if a mortgage has been paid off and no longer escrow, check with your mortgage company to verify who is responsible to make the payment. If you have sold any property assessed to you forward this “Tax Notice” to the new owners. If you have split property, you may need to call the treasurer’s office to have a split bill calculated. How To Pay Your Taxes By mail — Tax payments may be mailed to Kosciusko County Treasurer, P.O. Box 1764, Warsaw, IN. 46581. The cancelled check will be your receipt. Drop box — There is a brown drop box on the west side of the courthouse, which is accessible from the sidewalk. Tax payments will be accepted up until the due date of each installment. Bank — Lake City Bank is the only bank authorized to accept tax payments. Taxes may be paid if no prior delinquencies at any Lake City Bank branch. Take the entire statement so they may validate a receipt for you. One does not need to have a bank account with Lake City Bank to pay taxes there. Online/by phone debit/credit cards/e-check — Taxes may be paid online with a credit/debit card, or e-check at www.kcgov. com “Menu,” “Pay Taxes,” which is subject to a convenience fee. Credit and debit cards may also
be used by phoning (866) 4808552, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST Monday through Friday with a convenience fee. The convenience fee is retained by the credit card vendor. No part of the fee is retained by Kosciusko County. Along with the tax bill, property owners will receive a TS1 form. The TS1 provides information under “special message” on the property’s assessed value, exemptions/deductions and ditches, as well as a comparison to the prior year’s property tax obligation, and a breakdown of where property taxes go. It is a great source of information that can be used to evaluate and compare property tax status from year to year. The form will allow you to verify that you have the appropriate deductions. Taxpayers are entitled to one Homestead Credit in the state of Indiana as evidenced by voting location, income tax filing location and vehicle registration location. Homestead credit forms do not need to be re-filed annually. If taxpayers are currently receiving a Homestead Credit on their property, but should not be, they must contact the auditor’s office to avoid penalties. Taxpayers who need to file for the Homestead credit or any other deduction should contact the auditor’s office at 100 W. Center St., Room 220, Warsaw, IN 46580 (574) 372-2323. County Treasurer Rhonda J. Helser reminds taxpayers tax information, such as an original copy of their mailed tax billing is available at the Kosciusko County website at www.kcgov. com by selecting “Beacon Online Mapping.” Taxpayers may view real property, personal property and mobile home property tax information, real property record cards and maps, as well as other pertinent information related to the property. Taxpayers with questions in reference to their tax bills, may contact the Kosciusko County Treasurer’s Office at (574) 3722370.
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*22' &,7,=(16 “ The Agnes Pruyn Chapman Chapter of DAR recently announced the DAR Good Citizens for the 2020-21 school year. Four Kosciusko County high schools chose one senior student who demonstrates excellent performance in school. The following students (pictured from left) were chosen this year: Arika Warren, Tippecanoe Valley High School; Samantha Kolberg, Wawasee High School; Joy Hanes, Lakeland Christian Academy; and Tucker Carlile, Warsaw Community High School. Photo provided.
*2/) 6&5$0%/( “ The Beaman Home Golf Scramble will take place at Rozella Ford Golf Club in Warsaw. Team registrations and event sponsors will be accepted through May 28. Pictured from left are Denny Cripe, Beaman Home board president and golf chair and Valerie Warner, Kerlin Motorsports. Photo provided.
Annual golf scramble planned for Rozella Ford The 29th annual Beaman Home Golf Scramble will be held Monday, June 7, at Rozella Ford Golf Club in Warsaw. Team registrations are now be-
Miss Mentone applications now available Applications currently are being accepted for Miss Mentone 2021. The contest will be held in conjunction with the Mentone Egg Festival, held the first weekend in June. To be eligible, contestants must be between the ages of 14-20 by Saturday, May 1. Contestants must be single, childless and never married. They also must be enrolled in school or be homeschooled. All contestants filling out an application will be subject to a police background check, which must come back clean. Contestants must carry a “C” or above average and have involvement in a school club, activity or sport. Community services performed on a regular basis and can be verified also are acceptable. Each contestant must conduct themselves in proper fashion during all events leading up to and including the festival. Any disruptive behavior will result in immediate termination from the contest. This includes anyone helping the contestant with the contest. Each contestant must be sponsored by an organization or business in the Mentone area. School
clubs and organizations also qualify as sponsors. Sponsors have no monetary obligations. However, a sponsor or appointed representative can, if they choose, be a part of the fundraising events. Money will be counted and collected at the end of the event taking place and will be immediately taken to Lake City Bank. Each contestant will have their own account into which their money will go. Contestants may hold moneyraising events after their application has been approved. No GoFundMe pages of any kind are allowed. Contestants must earn the votes through events, which can include things such as car washes, bake sales, garage sales, chilli suppers, raffles, selling flowers or other great, legal ideas. All contestants will need a booth during the festival, which will be available to them at no cost, and sell things such as water, hot dogs, face painting, etc. All contestants are required to be at the stage at 6:45 p.m. Friday, June 4. Contestants are required to ride in the parade in a formal dress and on a car with a sunroof, con-
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vertible and/or T-top. Golf carts also are acceptable. Contestants are responsible for providing their own transportation, however ideas are available. Entry applications must be received by Sunday, May 9. Votes are calculated at a penny per vote. Contestants can start collecting votes as soon as the application is accepted. Votes can be collected until 3 p.m. Saturday, June 5. The winner will be announced at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 5. The winner will receive a crown, sash and flowers, as well as $300 cash. The runner-up and third-place contestants will receive a sash, flowers and cash pries of $200 and $100 respectively. The winner will receive the honor of representing her community as Miss Mentone 2021 and will be able to join in other parades. All contestants will receive a Mentone Egg Festival T-shirt and other gifts for their participation in the contest. Applications are available in the front office at Tippecanoe Valley High School, as well as from the Mentone Chamber of Commerce by emailing valleyrs11@rtcol.com or calling (574) 353-7417.
ing accepted through May 28. The entry fees are $400 per four-person team. The tournament format is an 18-hole scramble, and the entry fee includes green fees, cart rental, lunch, prizes, and favors. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The tournament will have a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The awards ceremony will take place immediately following the tournament completion. Kerlin Motorsports will again sponsor the hole-in-one event. Every golfer will have a chance at winning a Ferris ISX3300 72” deck zero-turn mower. The Beaman Home Golf Scramble Committee is also seeking other donations to help support the outing. Hole sponsorships are available for $125 per
hole sponsored. Companies or individuals who would like to donate items to be used as raffle prizes or to be included in the golfers’ gift bags are also welcomed. The Beaman Home Golf Scramble brochure, which includes the team registration and sponsorship form, may be requested by calling (574) 267-7701. Interested participants can also register online by going to the website, thebeamanhome. com. The golf scramble raises essential funds, which are vital to the operations of the Beaman Home’s emergency shelter and outreach services. Golfers will enjoy a day on Rozella Ford Golf Club while supporting the community’s domestic violence victims and their children.
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www.the-papers.com — the PAPER — Wednesday, April 21, 2021
OBITUARIES Mario Luis Aguilar
Mario Luis Aguilar, 36, Warsaw, died at 2 p.m. April 11, 2021. He was born Aug. 23, 1984. He is survived by his mother, Lisa Lyon; stepdad, Areck Lyon; siblings, Elisabeth Aguilar, Micah Aguilar, Brooklyn Lyon, Aleah Lyon, Kayla Lyon, Kyle Lyon and Jonie Aguilar; grandmothers, Barbara Hoover and Sharon Lyon; aunts; and several cousins. Services were held April 15 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
Glen H. Black
Glen H. Black, 80, Leesburg, died April 9, 2021. He was born Nov. 8, 1940. He is survived by two daughters, Lori Black Taylor Howe, Cromwell, and Christine Black Flaugh, Syracuse; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a brother, Gale Black, Pierceton. He will be cremated. Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center was entrusted with his arrangements.
Tina M. Burns
Tina M. Burns, 47, Warsaw, died April 11, 2021. She was born Aug. 14, 1973. On Jan. 19, 1991, she married Leonard E. Burns; he survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Linda Burns, Claypool; son, Leonard O.L. Burns, Warsaw; eight grandchildren; brother, Gary Prater; sister, Bobbie Pelfrey; mother, Linda Taylor; and fatherin-law, Leonard J. Burns. Services were held April 14 at Winona Lake Community Church. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery, Claypool. Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, was entrusted with arrangements.
guez; brothers, Alejandro, Alfredo and Gustavo; and sisters, Martha, Mary and Anita Carbajal Mejia. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw. Mass of Christian burial will take place at noon Friday, April 23, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 225 Gillam Drive, Warsaw, with gathering for one hour prior, beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will be private at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
Terry Casselman
Terry Casselman, 62, Pierceton, died at 4:30 p.m. April 18, 2021. Arrangements are currently pending at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster.
Christine Clemans
Christine Clemans, 74, Milford, died at 7:04 a.m. April 14, 2021. She was born Jan. 30, 1947. On May 1, 1971, she married George Clemans, who preceded her in death March 12, 2010. She is survived by three children, Nikki Clemans, Goshen, Geoff Clemans, Milford, and Heather Helton, Nappanee; four grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; four stepsiblings; and a niece. Services took place April 19 at Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen. Burial was in Bremen Cemetery.
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Bobby Ray Daniels, 66, Rochester, died April 9, 2021. He was born Sept. 24, 1954. He is survived by partner, Lucinda Dawson, Warsaw; and three brothers, Gary Daniels, Paul Daniels and Donald Daniels. Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, was entrusted with arrangements.
Evangelina Carbajal Mejia
Barbara (Morgan) Elliott, 92, Bourbon, died April 17, 2021. She was born Aug. 11, 1928. She is survived by her husband, Jake Elliott, Bourbon; a daughter, Sara McKrill, Huntertown; a granddaughter; sisters, Helen Robinson, Tippecanoe, and Lois Evans, Plymouth; a brother, Darren Morgan, Plymouth; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 23, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Tippecanoe Cemetery. There will be a luncheon following at 11575 Elm Road, Bourbon.
Dianna L. Busche-Mock, 74, Pierceton, died April 14, 2021. She was born Oct. 15, 1946. She married Timothy Mock; he survives. Also surviving are four daughters, Tracy Barcus, Susan Leatherman, Dawn Hollis and Carrie Stocksdale; two stepdaughters, Jessica Waugh and Kendrea Mock; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Dwight Busche Sr., Nick Busche and Jerry Busche. Services were held April 20 at Eastlund Funeral Home, Syracuse. Burial was in North Webster Cemetery Mock Addition.
Evangelina Carbajal Mejia, 46, Warsaw, died April 14, 2021. She was born Jan. 23, 1975. In July 2000, she married Jose Loyola Patino; he survives. Also surviving are daughters, Yesica Loyola and Daisy Loyola; son, Cristian Loyola; mother, Angelina Mejia Rodri-
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Rita Sue Gable
Rita Sue Gable, 74, North Manchester, died April 14, 2021. She was born Jan. 19, 1947. She married Tom Gable. She is survived by a brother, Norman Gable, North Manchester; a sister-in-
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law, Judy Gable, Elkhart; her former mother-in-law, Nellie LeClerk, and sister-in-law, Judy Gump, Colorado; four nieces; a nephew; and great-nieces and nephews. The celebration of her life will be held at a later date. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, is in charge of arrangements.
Sandy K. Galbraith
Sandy K. Galbraith, 50, Marion, previously longtime resident of Warsaw, died April 10, 2021. She was born Aug. 22, 1970. In October 2016, she married Don Galbraith; he survives. Also surviving are stepsons, Zachary and Corey; mother, Jody Eccles, North Webster; siblings, Mitchell Eccles, Rochester, Elisabeth Sumpter, Warsaw, Sara Craig, Twelve Mile, Jo Anna Eccles, Leesburg, Joy Woodward, Indianapolis, and Robert Eccles, Warsaw; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Services were held April 20 at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.
David F. Holderman
David Franklin Holderman, 82, Etna Green, died at 3:51 p.m. April 11, 2021. He was born July 17, 1938. He is survived by his sister, Phyllis Holderman, Etna Green; sons, Rolf Holderman, Silver Lake, Ray Holderman, Etna Green, Dan Holderman, Warsaw, and David Holderman, Columbia, Tenn.; six grandchildren; and greatgrandchildren. Services were held April 19 at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon.
Billy Wayne Howard
Billy Wayne “Uncle Bill” Howard, 72, Liberty Mills, died April 16, 2021. He was born Nov. 21, 1948. He married Verdie Bragg, who survives. Also surviving are sons, Billy Howard and Shane Howard, both of North Manchester, and Kenny Howard, Liberty Mills; a brother, Ralph Howard, North Manchester; stepsisters, Mary Louise Billingsley, Judith I. Stellar and Gladys L. Smith; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many people who called him “Uncle Bill.” Family and friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 West, North Manchester. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 23, with calling beginning at 10 a.m. at McKee Mortuary. A carryin dinner will be held at The Firehouse, 108 W. Main St., North Manchester, following the service. Food can be dropped off at The Firehouse Friday after 9:30 a.m.
Fred Hoyle III
Fred Hoyle III, 25, Leesburg, died April 12, 2021. He was born Feb. 17, 1996. He is survived by his son, Kingston Hoyle; mother, Jacqui Joyner, Leesburg; sister, Emma, Milford; grandparents, Janice (Steve) Rodgers, Warsaw, and John (Karen) Schultz, Warsaw; a nephew; and Kingston’s mother, Aliyaha Whitaker. Services were held April 16 at Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Milford.
Suzanne C. Kraus
Suzanne C. Kraus, 70, formerly of Nappanee, died at 3:50 a.m. April 16, 2021. She was born Sept. 11, 1950. On Jan. 9, 1971, she married Dennis Kraus; he survives. Also surviving are daughters, Paula Mullett, Nappanee, and Kathy Arnett, Elkhart; three grandsons; her mother, Pauline Borton, Pierceton; and brothers, Les Howell, Des Plaines, Ill., Leo Howell, Rockvale, Tenn., Jim Howell, Iola, Texas, Chris Berger, Pierceton, and Mark Berger, Plymouth. Services were held April 20 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Burial was in Bremen Cemetery.
Peggy Lackey-Marsillett
Peggy Lackey-Marsillett, 69, Warsaw, died April 16, 2021. She was born Nov. 12, 1951. She is survived by her husband, Earl
Marsillett; daughters: Lisa Seeley and Tammy (Mike) Swihart, both of Warsaw; nine grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; siblings: Mike Lackey, Charlene Witham, Dewey Lackey, Kathy Cutler, Dan Lackey and Jane Lackey; three stepchildren and their families, Shannon Hurd, Stephanie Igney and Jason Marsillett. Friends may gather to celebrate Peggy’s life from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at Warsaw Family Worship Center, 1250 Husky Trail. Services will follow at 7 p.m. Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.
John E. Lozier
John E. Lozier, 85, Birchwood, Wis., died April 13, 2021. He was born July 14, 1935. In 1956, he married Barbara Long. He is survived by his sons, Mark, Hinsdale, Ill., and Kevin, Terre Haute; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Don Lozier, Warsaw, and Joe Lozier, Pierceton; sister, Helen Williams, Kalamazoo, Mich.; brother-inlaw, Carl Hudson, San Jose, Calif.; and sister-in-law, Christine Haney, Warsaw. Visitation will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
Vicki Kaye Mansfield
Vicki Kaye Mansfield, 71, Goshen, died at 8:36 a.m. April 14, 2021. She was born Dec. 7, 1949. On June 25, 1966, she married Floyd Heath, who preceded her in death Jan. 10, 1993. On July 23, 1994, she married John Mansfield, who preceded her in death Oct. 16, 2013. She is survived by two daughters, Cathy Heath, Elkhart, and Amie Dutton, Warsaw; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 24, in the Syracuse Cemetery. Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse, has been entrusted with arrangements.
Joyce Mae Matson
Joyce Mae Matson, 73, North Webster, died at 6:12 a.m. April 16, 2021. She was born May 9, 1947. On Jan. 3, 1986, she married Robert A. Matson; he survives. She is also survived by a son, Todd Dawes, Griffith; a stepdaughter, Lisa Stevens, Derby, Vt.; a stepson, Jeffrey Matson, Valparaiso; six grandchildren; sisters, Brenda Diehl, Onalaska, Wis., and Diana Belko, Hebron; a brother, Edward Redford, Crown Point; sistersin-law, Rosemarie Dollinar, Michigan, City, and Mary Ann (Ronald) Haskins, North Webster; and a brother-in-law, Frank Matson, Hammond. Services were held April 21 at Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster. Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw.
Clelia Darlene Mayo
Clelia Darlene Mayo, 88, North Webster, died at 7:51 a.m. April 8, 2021. She was born Nov. 11, 1932. On Sept. 8, 2019, she married Roderick E. Mayo; he survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Valerie Williams, Pagosa Springs, Colo.; son, Donald “Chip” Baylous, Walbridge, Ohio; two stepdaughters, Cindi Robison, North Webster, and Suzanne Adams, Leander, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Meyer, Bel Aire, Mass. No public services were held. Owen Family Funeral Home, North Webster, was entrusted with arrangements.
Larry G. Metzger
Larry G. Metzger, 84, Pierceton, died at 3:19 p.m. April 14, 2021. He was born March 23, 1937. On Dec. 20, 1970, he married Judy K. Phillips, who preceded him in death Aug. 7, 2019. He is survived by three daughters, Billie Hook, Fort Wayne, Becky Sutton, Larwill, and Bambi Thomas, Columbia City; a son, Brian Metzger, Claypool; eight grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; a sister, Sue Henderson, Rockledge, Fla.; and a brother, Val Metzger, Warsaw. Private family burial will take place in Lakeview Cemetery, Larwill. Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw, has been entrusted with arrangements.
Doris H. Miller
Doris H. Miller, 100, North Manchester, died April 12, 2021. She was born Sept. 4, 1920. On Dec. 27, 1942, she married David Miller, who preceded her in death in September 2002. She is survived by her sons, Paul Fry-Miller, North Manchester, and Donald Miller, Scottsdale, Ariz.; daughter, Carol Jean Bailey, Springfield, Ill.; seven grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many others. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, was entrusted with arrangements.
Tom Moneyheffer
Tom Moneyheffer, 66, Milford, died at 5:50 a.m. April 11, 2021. he was born April 11, 1955. On July 6, 1974, he married Dawn Hershberger; she survives. Also surviving are his daughter, Sarah Damaska, North Branch, Mich.; son, Andrew Moneyheffer, King’s Somborne, England; grandchildren; and three siblings. Services were held April 16, at Nappanee Missionary Church. Burial was in Whitehead Cemetery, New Paris. Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.
Maria Guadalupe Moyotl Velazquez
Maria Guadalupe Moyotl Velazquez died April 13, 2021. She was born April 13, 2021. She is survived by her mother, Patricia Moyotl Velazquez; sister, Analee, Winona Lake; and grandparents, Jose Moyotl and Jovita Velazquez, both of Warsaw. Private service will be held. Burial will take place in the Garden of Angels at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, was entrusted with arrangements.
James W. Northenor
James “Jim” W. Northenor, 83, Warsaw, died at 11:45 a.m. April 15, 2021. He was born March 27, 1938. In 1961, he married Jean (Nelson) Reed, who survives. He is also survived by a stepson, Steve Reed, Warsaw; two grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, at McHattonSadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 22, at the funeral chapel. Interment will be private.
James Robert “Jim” Reed
James Robert “Jim” Reed, 89, Warsaw, died at 10:05 a.m. April 14, 2021. He was born Aug. 8, 1931. He is survived by a daughter, Jody Hopper, Warsaw; two grandchildren; and a great-grandson. A private family celebration will take place at a later date. Burial will be in Fulton County Cemetery. Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw, was entrusted with arrangements.
Dale A. Rigdon III
Dale A. Rigdon III, 75, Warsaw, died at 5:33 p.m. April 15, 2021. He was born Jan. 26, 1946. On July 15, 1967, he married Gloria J. Warrick; she survives. Also surviving are daughters, Christine Jameson, Arkansas, and Sarah Frame, Warsaw; three grandchildren; a sister, Renee Holt, South Carolina; and a niece. A celebration of Dale’s life will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at
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Gail A. Sagun
Gail A. Sagun, 80, Tippecanoe, died April 12, 2021. She was born July 10, 1940. On April 10, 1974, she married Charles T. Sagun; he survives. Also surviving are her five children, Kathy Noftsger, Tippecanoe, Mary Grimm and Harold VanDoren, both of Akron, Misty Brown and Jamie Spencer, both of Warsaw; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and longtime best friend, Karen Clark, Rochester. A celebration of life will take place from 2-6 p.m. Monday, May 3, at God’s Highway to Heaven Church. Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.
Dean A. Sauer
Dean A. Sauer, 66, Bourbon, died April 10, 2021. He was born May 10, 1954. On Feb. 6, 1988, he married Tammy McIntyre, who preceded him in death Dec. 3, 2015. He is survived by his children, Brandy Fugate, Claypool, David Sauer, Bourbon, Justin Staublin, South Bend, and Jordan Sauer, Plymouth; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandson; sisters, Becky Hayes, Warsaw, Jalane Ellinger, Plymouth, and Mendy Holderman, Etna Green; brothers, Barry Sauer, Elkhart, and Tim Sauer, Warsaw; parents, Eldon and Mary Sauer, Plymouth; and fiance, Jeannie Wright, Bourbon. Services were held April 17 at Bourbon First United Methodist Church. Burial took place in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bourbon. Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon, was entrusted with arrangements.
Andrew H. Schwartz
Andrew H. Schwartz, 70, Nappanee, died at 11:25 a.m. April 17, 2021. He was born Sept. 15, 1950. On Aug. 3, 1972, he married Ida Mae Miller; she survives. Also surviving are sons, LaVern Schwartz, Elkhart, Paul Schwartz, Middlebury, Andrew Schwartz, Nappanee, Darrell Schwartz, Campbellsville, Ky., and Edwin Schwartz, Nappanee; daughters, Bertha Schwartz, Nappanee, JoAnn Ropp and Regina Helmuth, both of Milford, Rosa Miller and Mary Lehman, both of Nappanee; 54 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; brothers, Dan H. Schwartz,
COUNTY REPORT Bryant, William H. Schwartz, Senecaville, Ohio, and Paul H. Schwartz, White Cloud, Mich.; sisters, Amanda Wickey, Berne, Rebecca H. Eicher, and Sarah H. Hilty, both of Geneva, and Mary Shetler, Berne; a sister-inlaw, Mary Schwartz, Berne; and his father-in-law, Jacob Miller. Services were held April 20 at the Matt Yoder residence in Nappanee. Burial was in Weldy Cemetery. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.
Jerome O. Schwartz
Jerome O. Schwartz, 82, Nappanee, died at 12:18 p.m. April 18, 2021. He was born Nov. 21, 1938. On July 4, 1968, he married Erma Miller. She preceded him in death Sept. 25, 2013. On Nov. 25, 2015, he married Josephine (Wickey-Schwartz), who preceded him in death July 9, 2019. Surviving are daughters, Kristina Borkholder and Rebecca Schmucker, both of Nappanee; sons, Marion Schwartz, Dennis Schwartz and Merle Schwartz, all of Nappanee; 31 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; stepdaughters, Ernestine Girod, Syracuse, and Sara Etta Eicher, Berne; stepsons, Alvin Schwartz, Monroe, Kevin Schwartz, Guthrie, Ky., LeRoy Schwartz, Portland, Lonnie Schwartz, Laurel, and Denny Schwartz, Lofton, Ky.; 53 step-grandchildren; many step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Martin Schwartz, New Paris; a sister, Edna Hochstetler, Topeka; and a sister-in-law, Barbara Schwartz, Berne. Services were held April 21 at the Marion Schwartz residence. Burial was in Union Center West Cemetery. Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.
John Henry Slabaugh
John Henry Slabaugh, 81, Etna Green, died at 7:30 a.m. April 17, 2021. He was born Sept. 4, 1939. On Dec. 1, 1960, he married Laura Miller. She preceded him in death Dec. 22, 2013. Surviving are sons, Marlin Slabaugh and Norma Slabaugh, both of Etna Green; daughters, Regina Kay Schmucker and Janita Lynn Slabaugh, both of Etna Green; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; brothers, Edward Slabaugh, Wyer’s Cave, Va., and Howard Slabaugh, Galloway, Ohio; sisters, Verna Yoder, Virginia, Martha Schmucker, Bremen, Barbara Hochstetler, Nappanee, Esther Schwartz, Nappanee, and Sue Ellen Mast, Arthur, Ill.; and a sisterin-law, Marie Slabaugh, Plain City, Ohio. Services were held April 20 at the LaVerne Stutzman residence in Etna
Green. Burial was in Graber Cemetery. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.
Keith M. Tyler
Keith M. Tyler, 60, Warsaw, died April 12, 2021. He was born Aug. 28, 1960. He is survived by a daughter, Holly Egolf; sons, Jason Knight, Jeremy Knight and Sean Childs; and grandchildren. Arrangements are pending at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw.
Connie S. Wagoner
Connie S. Wagoner, 85, North Manchester, died April 9, 2021. She was born in July 1935. In 1953, she married Morris Wagoner; he survives. Also surviving are her sisters, Bonnie Cripe and Betty Metzger; children, Diana Frohlich, Linda French, Robert Wagoner, Mark Wagoner and Sherri Francescon; 20 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Services were held April 15 at Liberty Mills Church of the Brethren, Liberty Mills. Burial was at Rossville Cemetery, Rossville. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, was in charge of arrangements.
Thomas Walters
Thomas Walters, 91, Pierceton, died at 10:40 p.m. April 17, 2021. He was born Feb. 24, 1930. On July 6, 1981, he married Malta Sue George; she survives. Also surviving are his children, Thomas Walters Jr., Palestine, Patricia Conn, Martin, Ky., Deborah Walker, Huntertown, Jeff Walters, Winona Lake, Tammy Rex, Argos, Mike Walters, Palestine, Cindy Curry, Emma, Ky., Betty Henline, Warsaw, Sharon Slusher, Pierceton, Harold Walters, Kalamazoo, Mich., and Charlie Walters, Larwill; a sister, Juanita Goble, Emma, Ky.; 23 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Services were held April 21 at Harvest Community Church, Pierceton. Interment was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Pierceton, was in charge of arrangements.
Carolyn J. Wareham
Carolyn J. Wareham, 74, Plymouth, died at 4:34 a.m. April 11, 2021. She was born Jan. 19, 1947. She married Howard E. Wareham, who preceded her in death Jan. 20, 1998. She is survived by her son, Kevin Wareham, Bourbon; daughter, Renee Lackey, Etna Green; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. No services will be held at this time. King Memorial Home, Mentone, was entrusted with arrangements.
Council approves salary increase for JCAP coordinator %\ /($+ 6$1'(5 6WDII :ULWHU Kosciusko County Jail Chemical Addiction Program Coordinator Courtney Jenkins is getting a raise. At its meeting Thursday, April 8, the Kosciusko County Council approved raising her salary to $41,886 annually. Previously it stood at $35,255. The move didn’t come without much discussion. Council Vice President Sue Ann Mitchell, who serves on the wage committee, presented the committee’s recommendation to raise Jenkins’ salary before the council. “Actually I believe the sheriff’s department did something very creative during the shutdown for COVID,” said Mitchell. “They had a person who was doing the JCAP process and then the JCAP could not happen. And so that person was willing to train themselves up and get the experience, go to class, do what needed to be to be-
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come an actual jailer. “So that person has been serving as a jailer when the JCAP program was not functioning,” continued Mitchell, causing the wage committee to suggest raising her salary for her additional training and skills. Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Matron Kris Woodard offered some additional explanation. “When the JCAP program originally started in, we wrote a job description for what we hoped that person would be doing,” she said. “It was based on what we knew at the time.” She noted the sheriff’s office has since asked Jenkins to take more training to better help her work with the inmates. “They really need to have all of the training necessary to be safe in that situation in a cell alone with inmates and so she has been more than happy to take the training and she understands the importance of the training … and will
continue to update and re-certify herself in all those areas,” said Woodard. “I guess I wouldn’t necessarily disagree with the wage increase,” said Councilman Mike Long. “But I’m having a hard time … that increase in wages outside of budget session. I think once we set … wages for the year, we should live with that until the next budget session.” Mitchell pointed out the move would be paid for with some extra money. Woodard had budgeted funds for sheriff’s office holiday pay for 12 holidays. However, due to this year’s calendar, there are actually only 11 holidays, so there’s $5,900 extra to be put toward Jenkins’ raise. Long still voted no on the issue, making the approval vote 5-1. Councilwoman Joni Truex was absent. The council’s next meeting is 6 p.m. Thursday, May 13, at the Kosciusko County Courthouse’s old courtroom.
Court News Small Claims
The following small claims have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Helvey and Associates v. Paul Adams, $1,945.57 Aegis Dental Group Warsaw P.C. v. Amanda Brandenburg, $796; v. Nelson Carattiri, $991; v. Christen Couture, $4,944.46; v. April Estepp, $880.50; v. Ashton Fooshee, $899.50; v. Kristy Jefferson, $2,498.51; v. Jessica Stoddard, $3,285.67; v. Rebecca Tellman, $782.80 Stucky, Lauer and Young LLP v. Bailee R. Coller, $2,960.87; v. Jolene Swihart, $2,073.67 Maple Street Property Holdings LLC v. Donald and Jennifer Klosinski, $7,770 Snow and Sauerteig, LLP v. Kaine Taylor Quintero, $4,909.64; v. Heather Whitaker, $1,733.43 Warsaw Health System LLC v. Latisha Stamps, $1,581.07 Indelible Properties LLC v. Tara Ybarra, $3,625
Civil Collections The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Christopher Kehler presiding: Unifund CCR LLC v. Timothy Allen, $413.64 Absolute Resolutions Investments LLC v. Zachary Anderson, $42,565.31 LVNV Funding LLC v. Tina Beliles, $5,426.87; v. Keith Russell, $718.06 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Kenneth Byrd, $1,193.57; v. Ryan Deavers, $758.83; v. Lindsay France, $863.25; v. Jessica Moore, $1,023.96 Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v. Andres Cervantes, $3,038.04 Discover Bank v. Susan Ferrier, $8,680.47 OneMain Financial Group LLC v. Eric Hoffhien, $3,056.89 CitiBank N.A. v. Kassie Perzanowski, $1,754.14
Evictions The following eviction has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Retired Tigers v. Tamara Ball, $1,387
Plenaries The following plenary has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I, Special Judge Karen Springer presiding: Peggy Hagenmeyer v. Mathew Robertson, dba Robertson and Sons Excavating, $16,605
Superior Court II
The following infractions have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court II, Judge Torrey Bauer presiding: Speeding — Karina Venegas, Warsaw, $160.50; Peggy Sawyer, Winona Lake, $160.50; Skyler Hale, Warsaw, $160.50; Kevin Hochstetler, Nappanee, $160.50; Jessica Allen, Leesburg, $160.50; Diane Lindenmier, Warsaw, $160.50; Nicolas Dorman, Warsaw, $160.50; Austyn McDaniel, Warsaw, $160.50 No valid driver’s license — Alfredo Tlahuextl, Warsaw, $160.50; Doris Bush, Warsaw, $160.50 Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility — Adrienna Taylor, Warsaw, $185.50 Learner’s permit violation — Michael Dill, Pierceton, $160.50 Unlawful possession of tobacco, e-liquid or electronic cigarette — Jasmine Grimmett, Warsaw, $160; Alexys Plummer, Milford, $160 No valid driver’s license and improper headlights — Jesus Gomez, Leesburg, $185.50 Driving while suspended — Michael Pena, Bremen, $185.50; Marina Sanchez, Warsaw, $185.50 Light restriction violation — Alexis Terrazas, Warsaw, $160 Littering — David Meier, Claypool, $235 Operating a motor vehicle with a fictitious plate — Lisa Hoppus,
Warsaw, $160 Fishing without a license — Christopher Kaminski, Mentone, $160. Improper passing — Glen Hochstetler, Bourbon, $160.50
Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk of the Court Ann Torpy: Whitehead-Edwards Marvin J. Whitehead, 47, Silver Lake, and Julia E. Edwards, 50, Silver Lake Burris-Lucero Keegan Kaule Burris, 44, Milford, and Alicia Marie Lucero, 31, Milford Yutzy-Miller Derrick J. Yutzy, 20, Bourbon, and Lorene M. Miller, 20, Milford Woolridge-Schue Christopher A. Woolridge Jr., 26, Warsaw, and Cara L. Schue, 24, Warsaw Miller-Miller Aaron D. Miller, 24, Middlebury, and Geneva D. Miller, 22, Nappanee Malagon-Hernandez Pedro Nunez Malagon, 36, Leesburg, and Ana Maria Hernandez, 33, Leesburg Kreager-Freel Jacob M. Kreager, 21, Columbia City, and Taylor R. Freel, 22, Syracuse Castillejo-Davis David Castillejo Jr., 20, Warsaw, and Kierra N. Davis, 19, Warsaw Brito-Mora Edgar Brito, 31, Winona Lake, and Susana Alverez Mora, 33, Winona Lake French-Luttman Noah Revis-French, 28, Warsaw, and Briana N. Luttman, 30, Warsaw Bartman-Freed James L. Bartman II, 27, Milford, and April S. Freed, 22, Milford Colglazier-Hartley Earl E. Colglazier, 82, South Bend, and Janet S. Hartley, 77, Syracuse
Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Kosciusko Superior and Circuit Courts: Minix — Dennis Minix, Warsaw, and Kristin Minix, Warsaw. Married: June 3, 1995. Separated: April 27, 2020. There is one minor child. Hann-Hagan — Shiann Hann, Pierceton, and Richard Hagan II, Perry, Fla. Married: Oct. 10, 2020. Separated: Dec. 26, 2020. There are two minor children. Kreiter — Stephanie Kreiter, Mentone, and Josh Kreiter, Tippecanoe. Married: Oct. 15, 2014. Separated: May 1, 2020. There are no minor children. Luley — Misty Luley, Syracuse, and Jason Luley, Cromwell. Married: May 18, 2011. Separated: March 13, 2020. There are no minor children. Doerscher — Janet Doerscher, Huntington, and Richard Doerscher, North Webster. Married: Feb. 12, 2000. Separated: April 12, 2021. There are no minor children. Stevens — Julie Stevens, Warsaw, and Terence Stevens, Indianapolis. Married: June 12, 2017. Separated: Feb. 1, 2021. There are no minor children. Meadows — Gregory Meadows, Warsaw, and Connie Meadows, Warsaw. Married: July 22, 1989. Separated: April 13, 2021. There are no minor children. LeMaster-Miller — Tammie LeMaster-Miller, Warsaw, and Robert Miller, Warsaw. Married: Jan. 27, 1995. Separated: March 1, 2021. There are no minor children. Cloud — Jamie Cloud, Warsaw, and Kenneth Cloud, Warsaw. Married: April 10, 2015. Separated: March 13, 2021. There are no minor children.
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Huff, Puff, N’ Stuff unveils Puff’s Lounge during ribbon cutting %\ 6$5$+ :5,*+7 6WDII :ULWHU Puff’s Lounge, 201 E. Pickwick Drive, Suite C, is the latest venture of Michael Hensley and his business partner James Gebhart, and is physically connected to their premium cigar, vape and CBD business, Huff, Puff, N’ Stuff. In the same strip mall to the west is their fireworks store, Huff, Puff, Boom. “This May 26 will be three years,” Hensley said of Huff, Puff, N’ Stuff, noting the attached cigar lounge developed in 2020. With it being next to Huff, Puff, Boom, Hensley worked closely with the fire marshal to ensure they could safely and responsibly put the lounge there. By Labor Day, Hensley and Gebhart were committed to launching the lounge and construction started in October. “We opened in time for Super Bowl Sunday,” he said, adding Thursday, April 15, the day of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting for the
business, would be the official opening. The lounge features a pool table, card table and matching conference table with executive chairs, a 85-inch TV with reclining leather theater seating, Wi-Fi, beverage cooler, ice machine, coffee pot, microwave and reverse osmosis water. Members can also enjoy their own humidity and temperaturecontrolled locker for storing cigars, libations and personal items. Most of these furniture pieces in addition to Huff, Puff, N’ Stuff’s products, such as its line of CBD products, have been sourced locally, with Hensley stating, “It is important to us to support small businesses.” People can come to the space to relax, play cards or pool and enjoy big fights and other major sporting events on the television. “We are planning some expansions during the summer. There will also be some summer events.” Hensley shared some planned events include visits from cigar reps and microbreweries. Of course, lounge visitors will
23(1 )25 5(/$;,1* ³ Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce and its ambassadors held a ribbon cutting for Puff÷s Lounge Thursday, April 15. Pictured, from left, are Renea Salyer, executive director of the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce; Terrance Egolf, Oakwood Resort; Chip Erwin, Sleepy Owl Supper Club; Steve Fields, Fairfleld Inn & Suites; Mason Slabaugh, Tippecanoe Lake Country Club; Michael Hensley, owner of Puff÷s Lounge and Huff, Puff, N÷Stuff; Michelle Hoover, Huff, Puff, N÷Stuff; Liz Coquillard, Huff, Puff, N÷Stuff; James Gebhart, Puff÷s Lounge business partner; and Jason Dewart, Interra Credit Union. Photo by Sarah Wright. also be able to browse Huff, Puff, N’ Stuff’s stock, including its newly completed walk-in humidor.
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Reasons for optimism even after a tough year
1(:&20(5 ³ Rotary Park is the most recent addition to Warsaw÷s repertoire of parks and amenities. The park is located at the intersection of Main and Center streets and its opening was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 25, 2020. Photo provided.
Index 1st Source Bank ..................................................................... 13B Advanced Solar ........................................................................7A Aegis Dental Group ............................................................... 10B Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, IN.................16A Aqua Systems......................................................................... 12B Biryani Kitchen ........................................................................ 8B Bowen Center...........................................................................6A Collier’s Heating & Air Conditioning ...................................... 5B Culligan Water .........................................................................5A Dental Solutions ....................................................................... 3B First Federal Savings Bank ....................................................12A Himalayan Salt and Scents....................................................... 2B Hoffman Outdoor Power Equipment, Inc. ............................. 11B Indiana Tech ...........................................................................18A JB’s Furniture ...........................................................................9A Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department ...............................20A Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice Inc. ..................................14A Kosciusko Literacy Services ..................................................17A Kosciusko REMC .................................................................... 7B Ledgeview Brewing Co............................................................3A Monarch Medical Esthetics...................................................... 9B Osborn Manufacturing .............................................................4A Paddock Springs.....................................................................16A Patona Bay Marina & Resort .................................................11A Rabb Water Systems ..............................................................15A Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home ................................................10A Reed & Shuttz Attorneys At Law............................................. 6B Reinholt’s Town Square Furniture ........................................... 4B Renewal Homes ..................................................................... 14B Rex’s Rendezvous ....................................................................4A Tecomet ..................................................................................13A The Papers Incorporated ........................................................ 16B Warsaw Parks & Recreation.....................................................8A
What can be said about the last year that hasn’t already been said many times? To one degree or another, literally everyone has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Not only have some Kosciusko County residents died due to the virus or experienced several days of sickness, but others saw their businesses close or hit hard by dwindling income. Owning a business is a lifelong dream for some and to see it crippled or completely shut down has been devastating, to say the very least. But fortunately, there is reason for optimism and the news is not all bad. In fact, there is some very encouraging news. For one example, even in the midst of the pandemic, housing and commercial construction has been quite strong, and the number of building permits issued in 2020 actually exceeded the number issued in 2019. Dwindling numbers of COVID cases and a vaccine is encouraging and should allow for more events and functions to occur than was the case last year, though obviously with caution and some restrictions in place. Warsaw’s biggest capital works project in the city’s history at about $30 million included the renovation and expansion of the wastewater plant. It provides much needed additional capacity. The 802 Center senior housing project will be completed later this year and includes 72 new apartments. Gateway Grove is another housing project involving 62 market-rate owner-occupied single family dwellings on the site of the old Madison Elementary School. Continuing to grow is the orthopedic industry with several local companies announcing growth plans. And the city expanded its online services due in large part to the pandemic. KREMC is also completing a fiber optic project to provide internet service for its members throughout the county. Expanding access to the internet has become a priority, especially considering the isolation of so many people when the pandemic hit. Kosciusko County’s lakes continue to be a major attraction. We are thankful for organizations such as the The Watershed Foundation, Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation
and the Grace College Center for Lakes and Streams, which are all doing their part to make sure the lakes can continue to be used for boating, water skiing, fishing and other family activities. Lakes in the county generate hundreds of thousands of dollars each year. Many lakes are large in size and there are several public access points throughout the county. Trails systems continue to grow throughout the county and we are not so far away from seeing the county completely connected. Only a few years ago it seemed like that connection was still very far away. But not so any longer, especially considering biking, for example, has exploded in popularity since the pandemic and bicycles have been sold in very high numbers. These systems promote healthier living through walking, running or bicycling and can be used as a selling point when trying to attract new business in the county. If you are bicycler, look for the marked routes throughout the county on green signs with white lettering. There is still the City-County Athletic Complex heavily used for soccer, baseball and softball. It brings hundreds of families together, and that is something not to be taken for granted after we have experienced so much isolation the last several months. Agriculture is still a key component of the county’s economy and creates several jobs. Several large farming operations are located in Kosciusko County. History of the county is well preserved and documented in the Old Jail Museum in downtown Warsaw. The museum has one of the best genealogy research libraries in the area. It is important to tell the story of the county’s history. Certainly there are challenges remaining such as how to rebound from so many businesses being closed or hindered, how to help nonprofit organizations continue to stay afloat and the lack of affordable housing, to name a few. We invite you to read through this publication and see what Kosciusko County still has to offer. After a challenging and stressful year, hopefully we have more reasons now to be optimistic about the future.
On the cover The photos in this special edition put the accent on various phases of life in Kosciusko County. Shown in the photos from top to bottom are: Top: This view of local stunt pilot Al King upside-down above Warsaw Municipal Airport was captured at the 2014 Air Show of Warsaw. Photo provided. Middle left: Bowen Center employees, from left, are Kayla Rogers, assistant director, healthcare quality; Dr. Kishore Sriram, psy-
chiatrist; Molly Linker, R.N. Photo provided. Middle right: Reed & Shuttz Attorneysat-Law partners Blake Reed, left, and Traci Shuttz are pictured in the rotunda of the Indiana Statehouse. Photo provided. Bottom: Advanced Solar’s Kenny Miller works on the wiring of a inverter for an offgrid solar system. Off-grid systems look quite different from the more common grid-tie systems, largely due to the bank of batteries they require, which can be seen at Miller’s feet. Photo by David Hazledine.
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Economic development and growth continues in Warsaw Even in a pandemic, economic development and growth in Warsaw appeared to be unabated in 2020. In fact, the city’s continued growth in numerous respects led officials to embrace recommendations in a new study commissioned by the city to sub-divide its building and planning department. The change was announced last summer after the city received a wide-ranging report with various recommendations. As a result, longtime plan director Jeremy Skinner was promoted to director of the department of community and economic development and Senior Planner Justin Taylor was elevated to plan director. Mayor Joe Thallemer said the change was needed because the planning office was essentially bursting at the seams with its many tasks. Thallemer quipped Skinner had done such a good job in laying the groundwork for growth that it now warrants having somebody to focus on community development and redevelopment. Skinner, 42, doesn’t dispute that premise. Since joining the city as plan director in 2004, he’s laid out a development plan that relies heavily on the use of tax increment financing districts which direct new revenues into projects in those districts that spur more economic development like roads and sewers. The evolution and use of TIF districts in the city is a far cry from what it was in 2004. Fifteen years ago, an annual recap of the redevelopment commission’s work on TIF districts could fit in a 1-inch notebook. Today, that takes up two 4-inch binders. “What we’re doing in those districts and accomplished in those districts has grown significantly since I took over,” Skinner said. “A lot of it is just understanding how they work and creating opportunities.” “By virtue of doing that, it just creates more opportunities and more work,” Skinner said. “I think we’ve been successful in doing that over the past 16 years.”
Skinner has pushed a progressive, progrowth agenda that has led to the establishment of Tech Park along US 30 and the groundwork for a new industrial park south of the municipal airport that is seeing significant interest after the city spent $6 million on extending sewer and utilities to the park. Existing companies had sought the extension of services and Skinner said he expects some of those businesses to begin expanding. And he expects the park will lure new occupants soon. “In the near future, I do see the opportunities out there to be pretty significant. We made a $6 million investment, but I fully expect that to be paid off tenfold in the development that occurs over the next 10 years,” Skinner said. The list of accomplishments in the past year for a city with about 15,000 residents is impressive. A big focus has been on housing and the city is seeking results. Construction on a 72-unit senior housing apartment complex on Center Street will be completed later this year and ground has been broken where the old Madison Elementary was located where 62 market-rate dwellings will be constructed. That’s on top of the ongoing Buffalo Street redevelopment project that will feature a cluster of new housing construction just south of Center Lake. Also in the works are plans to boost housing construction through the establishment of two residential TIF districts approved two years ago. But possibly the greatest success this year involved the city’s legacy industry, orthopedics. In the past year, Nextremity Solutions announced plans to move into one of the shell buildings made available through the city and developer, West Hill Development. Other existing orthopedic companies, Wishbone Medical and Instrumental Machine Development, announced expansion plans. And just a few weeks ago, Razor Medical Instruments announced plans
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ribs. Abby also touted their sweet potato nachos and “Lil’ Piggy Burger,” which is the newest offering on their menu. While this is Craig’s first official entry into the microbrew market, he has been creating his own beers at home for many years. All the beers offered at Ledgeview, which derives its name from the street the couple used to live on in Massachusetts and where Craig brewed his first batch of beer, come from their own recipes. While they are rolling out their different offerings slowly, they eventually plan to have 10 different varieties on tap, including five “core” beers and another five on a seasonal, rotating basis. Ledgeview Brewing Company is open five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday, beginning at 11 a.m. until 9 p.m., each day, except Sunday, when they plan to close an hour earlier. Abby said they are contemplating later hours during the summer months. The entire food menu is available for carry-out by calling (574) 376-4445. You can also purchase and take home refillable 32-ounce howlers and 64-ounce growlers of their delicious beer. Additionally, the dining room has the capability of seating parties of up to 20 people with advanced notice. They also have an outdoor seating area, to which they hope to add yard games such as cornhole, and an adjacent open grass area for kids to play in while their parents sit outside. “We are looking forward to being part of the Warsaw community,” said Craig. “Everyone is invited to come check us out!” Be sure to check out their website, www.ledgeviewbrewing.com, or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
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to move from New Hampshire to Warsaw that will result in 60 new jobs within three years. The city will soon begin considering working with Westhill Development on the construction of a third shell building in the tech park. Skinner said the planning office did
a good job in the past year in avoiding a standstill while working under unprecedented conditions during the pandemic. While some projects have been slowed by the pandemic, much of the work continued. “We still kept moving forward and never really stopped,” Skinner said.
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Osborn Manufacturing: quietly shipping safety products around the globe Osborn Manufacturing has been promoting on-the-job safety with its products since the company’s inception in 1947. Their company motto is, “Don’t go to work without us!” and many Warsaw area manufacturers do not. “Safety is our word. We are the safety people,” said Justin Keller, who serves as office manager, secretary-treasurer and “runs the gambit” of day-to-day duties at the plant. This small family-owned manufacturer, now in its third generation, is the world leader in protective toe caps made of sturdy ABS plastic, aluminum and steel lockouts and tag out devices, aluminum pliers to fit and remove parts from punch presses and extend-a-look and under-look mirrors with an optional light. “We ship all over the world,” said Keller, with 96% of orders shipped within one business day of receipt. Though at first severely dented by the pandemic, Osborn’s productivity has rebounded. “The first thing that was shut down was manufacturing. We went from keeping busy to doing nothing, but it started to pick up last fall. Now we are very busy and backed up,” said Keller. “We are making up for lost time, depleted inventory and the loss of some staff.” The plant can turn out 1,000 to 1,500 toe caps and 5,000 to 10,000 lockouts per week at full capacity. Osborn brand aluminum and steel lockout devices provide safe, proven protection for many types of control units. All Osborn brand lockouts meet or exceed American National Standards Institute safety standards, with several featuring a red vinyl coating for additional visibility and protection of the tool’s finish. They provide lockout kits in both economy and deluxe styles, providing everything a maintenance worker would need to safely lock out one or more machines for repair or maintenance.
Pro-Tek-To brand shoe caps and shin guards are made of high-impact ABS plastic. They are lightweight and easy to get shoes into and out of. While these products cannot replace steel-toed boots and shoes, Pro-Tek-To shoe caps offer temporary foot protection for short-term visitors to factory floors. The shoe caps fasten over the top of street shoes with an adjustable rubber strap around the heel of the foot and a stainless steel strap under the sole of the shoe. Osborn’s line of safety tools and aluminum pliers are designed to flatten on impact in case of a machine malfunction, saving both the worker’s hand and the machine. Some designs of Osborn pliers lend themselves to ergonomic design, making repetitive work more comfortable and less stressful, causing less damage to hand and arm tissue. Extend-a-look and under-look safety tools are used by a wide range of companies. Osborn’s under-look mirror can be used by law enforcement to see what is under vehicles, while their extend-a-look is designed to look on top of tall shelves or box cars. Osborn Manufacturing is not only a safe place to work, it is enjoyable as well. “This is one of the best places in the world to work for,” said Nancy Scott, administrative assistant who is acknowledged as a “Jill of all trades.” She is going on 20 years with Osborn, having started in 2001. “These are good, good people to work for.” To see the full line of Osborn’s products, visit www.osbornmfg.com. For a free brochure or more information about their products and how they can keep you safe on the job, call (574) 267-6156, send a fax to (574) 267-6527 or email nbell@osbornmfg.com. Osborn Manufacturing is located at 960 N. Lake St., Warsaw. And remember, “Don’t go to work without us!”
Rex’s Rendezvous: a fun combo of live music and great food Founded in 1933, Rex’s Rendezvous is the oldest downtown business still in its original location. Located at 204 S. Buffalo St., Rex’s is named for its founder, Rex Watters. It is now run by his son, Robin Watters, and granddaughter, Crystal Watters. Family owned and operated for more than 44 years, Rex’s is a comfortable, classic tavern-style bar with good food and cold beer. “I take a lot of pride in what comes out of my kitchen,” Robin Watters said, as he stood comfortably at the end of the bar by the pool table. “We continue to serve pizza and baked subs until 3 a.m.,” said Crystal. With selections like the heart attack burger, bacon double cheeseburger pizza and “Uptown Sub” many with locally-purchased ingredients, there is a little something for everyone. Rex’s serves breakfast from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and daily specials from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. One can find anything from a huge farmers breakfast to broasted chicken and meatloaf, depending on the day of the week. She highlighted Rex’s has one of “the best beer offerings” in the local area. “I’ve been really focused on creating a varied and local beer offering to try and bring our customers the best the Midwest has to offer,” she said. With breweries from Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and Michigan, there is no shortage of options. With a one-of-a-kind draft unit, handmade in Slovenia, Rex’s offers 13 draft beer options and one draft root beer. “That root beer has become a staple here,” noted Watters, who is credited with creating the “Jager Barrel,” a shot com-
posed of Jagermeister and his 1919 draft root beer. Along with beer, Rex’s is a big part of the community. “We’ve always been community centered,” asserted Watters. Participating in first Friday events and supporting the local ABATE chapter have always been priorities to him. At the end of April, Rex’s will host a free feed for the annual blessing of the bikes, something Rex’s has done for the past 30 years. “We also do a charity bike ride for CASA,” explained Crystal. Rex’s also prides itself on hosting local musicians on a regular basis. With an open jam Thursday nights, live bands Friday and Saturday, and karaoke Sunday, Thursday and Wednesday, it’s hard to miss a good time at Rex’s. “We have a complete PA system and sound board that sets any musician up for success,” she noted. Watters added he “has helped out a lot of younger bands just starting out, many of which still play here.” It’s clear to see they both believe there is a lot of talent in the community. As a successful bar owner, Watters offered some advice to his daughter. “You’ve got to live the life, be a part of the bar, always present with a friendly face.” He usually gets to work at 6:45 a.m. and many nights will stay until 8 or 9 p.m. “It’s not just a business; it’s a lifestyle,” he chuckled. People can most often catch Robin or Crystal on any given day for lunch, dinner or a friendly conversation. For more information on live music, food and drink specials or other events, visit www.facebook. com/partyatrexs, Instagram @partyatrexs, or call (574) 267-5066.
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Culligan offers high quality water with high quality service John and Betty White began their journey with Culligan USA in Battle Creek, Mich., where John was general manager for five years and Betty was office manager for five years. The Whites saw much promise with the Warsaw community and decided to relocate, establishing Culligan Water Conditioning of Warsaw in 1966. With much success, they were able to expand and have a larger building constructed in 1993, at 1548 W. Center St., where they are still striving today, 28 years later. Culligan is still operated by John and Betty’s sons, Phil and Rick White. Throughout the years, they have maintained many of the same employees thanks to the familystyle operation that puts employees first. Culligan’s service department includes Kevin, Mike, Ed, Josh and David. Together they have a combined 85 years of experience serving the Kosciusko County community. Culligan’s office staff, made up of Gloria, Stephani and Daniel, will go above and beyond to be sure each and every customer
receives the best possible service. Over the years, the company has been recognized with numerous awards for quality service. Employees have also been trained and educated to provide the best service possible to their customers. Culligan water is so pure it is trusted for all uses ranging from work in the orthopedic business and hospitals to providing local schools and homes with the very best quality water. Numerous water treatment solutions for any of your quality water needs are also offered by Culligan. They pride themselves on solely serving Kosciusko County and giving each and every customer the best service possible. Culligan Water Conditioning of Warsaw is open five days a week, Monday through Friday, with on call service available 24 hours a day for any after hours emergencies. Call today for information on rental coolers, softeners, reverse osmosis systems and deionization systems at (574) 267-7471.
6$0( *5($7 /2&$7,21 “ The Whites established Culligan Water Conditioning in Warsaw in 1966. They expanded in 1993 and are in that same Center Street building today. Culligan prides itself on a family-style operation providing the best quality, pure water. Photo provided.
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Bowen Center able to further its mission with integrated health care Bowen Center has long promoted the connection between physical health and mental health and now they have formally moved into integrated health care with a new Bowen Health Clinic in Warsaw. They purchased the building across from the Bowen Center outpatient office, renovated it and opened the health clinic in January 2020. Eventually the goal is to include dental and eye care services along with the primary care health services. A second health clinic was opened in Fort Wayne in January of this year and future clinics are planned to open in Marshall, Wabash, Whitley, Huntington and other surrounding counties. Since its beginning in 1961, Bowen Center has focused on mental health and substance use disorders. However, many of those patients tend to have limited access to health care and, because mental and physical health are so intrinsically tied, the decision was made to offer primary care to improve the quality of life and lifespan for those with mental illness and make quality health care more accessible within underserved communities. Kurt Carlson, president and CEO of Bowen Center, believes it is their mission and responsibility to serve the community and the move into primary health care is just another investment in that mission. Bowen Center offers a wide range of emotional health care services with a team of more than 1,500 employees throughout Indiana. When COVID-19 sent people home, the state of Indiana approved mental health care providers to offer telehealth services. Patients can access services via the phone, video conference or in person. That change has given patients more and easier access to care and has greatly reduced the number of cancellations and no shows.
0$.,1* $ ',))(5(1&( “ Helping children is a high priority for those at Bowen Center. They offer a variety of services from psychological testing to the student assistance program. They are also the only provider in the state to have dedicated technicians for the new Family Preservation program. Photo provided. Bowen Center works closely with the Department of Child Services and Carlson believes those children are a high priority. “Early intervention can change the course for an entire life,” he commented. A new DCS program available as part of a statewide initiative is Family Preservation, which works with families to proactively address issues in the home so a child does not have to be removed. Bowen Center is the only mental health care provider in the state to have dedicated Family Preservation technicians specifically overseeing those families to help ensure their success. The center offers a wide range of psychological testing including for autism spectrum disorder for adults and children. The sooner a child is diagnosed with autism and services begin, the better their outcomes throughout life. Adults who are diagnosed, as a result, may have access to services and accommodations at work to help them live their best life. Bowen Center offers both student assis-
1(: +($/7+ &/,1,& “ In January 2020, Bowen Center offlcially moved into integrated health care with the opening of the new Bowen Health Clinic in Warsaw. This offlce provides accessible primary care health services to the Kosciusko County community. Photo provided. tance programs and employee assistance programs. These programs provide confidential pre-paid sessions with a therapist in person, by phone or video conference to help employees or students work through rough patches they may be experiencing. For businesses it allows them to retain highly skilled employees struggling with mental health issues while the employee receives help. For students, it’s a lifeline to get the help they need when they don’t know where to turn. Once an individual gets involved in treatment, the anxiety of reaching out disappears and they are able to work on their goals. During the pandemic, the number of individuals taking advantage of their EAP or SAP grew significantly. While many of Bowen Center’s services are outpatient, they also operate an inpatient unit located in Pierceton. This 20-bed psychiatric hospital admits patients in crisis and, during the course of three to five days, focuses on acute symptom reduction and stabilization so they can return home with skills and supports in place to
prevent readmission. Last year during the pandemic, the Kosciusko County Health Department needed to increase COVID-19 testing in the county. Bowen Center stepped up and opened a testing site on their behalf with assistance from other community partners in October 2020. At its height, 1,700 tests were administered per week. Many workers at the testing site are bilingual. There is also a hotline to help individuals get registered for the vaccine. Any employees from the COVID hotline or testing site who wish to remain with Bowen Center after those services are no longer needed will be transitioned into nursing positions or as interpreters or skills coaches. In June 2022, Carlson will step down from the role he’s held for 33 years and hand the reins over to Dr. Robert Ryan, senior vice president of operations. With a staff of more than 1,500 employees and growing, Bowen Center takes great pride in its mission to strengthen its communities and improve the health and well-being of those it is privileged to serve.
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Providing clean, renewable energy to homes and businesses Finding clean, efficient and cost-effective ways to manage your home and company is important to home and business owners alike. Advanced Solar in Warsaw is ready to help provide a long-term solution to lower your energy costs, from a 25,000 square-foot house to a 250,000 square-foot factory, and everything in between. Conventional power sources can very easily produce harmful emissions, which hurt the environment. Solar energy is clean and renewable and a process that solely uses light from the sun, which is just about as natural as you can get. In the United States, fossil fuels are used to generate 68% of the energy we consume. The emissions that result from burning these fuels include carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, particulate matter and more. What does that mean, exactly? Fossil fuel emissions have a variety of harmful effects on the atmosphere, humans, animals and the environment overall, which just simmers down to those emissions being bad news. Advanced Solar’s owner, Glen Miller, has been in the business for 12 years, beginning as a co-owner for another company before starting his own out of a spare bedroom in the family home in 2013. As the business steadily grew, Miller opened his first storefront in Leesburg, from which the business operated for the past four years. This spring, Advanced Solar moved its operations down US 15 to Warsaw, where they now have plenty of space to work and grow. “I strive to educate the public on the benefits of going solar to provide non-polluting power to their homes and businesses,” Miller said. “Excellent customer service is our number one goal.” Advanced Solar sells, services and installs systems for your residential, commercial and agricultural needs. They also provide solar components for other solar installation companies. Miller noted solar energy is beneficial
to the planet. “The average residential solar system will help reduce your carbon footprint. Its yearly production (in kilowatts) is the equivalent of hundreds of tree seedlings growing for ten years, and more than ten barrels of crude oil not consumed.” Advanced Solar can replace your existing power supply through its grid-tie residential systems in any percentage desired in packages to fit your budget. Systems can be custom designed to provide up to 100 percent of your energy consumption needs. Advanced Solar also has the ability to create completely off-grid systems for cabins and residential homes. They can also design off-grid systems to power all of your needs. Users can save thousands of dollars over time by minimizing their generator running time. All systems are custom designed to fit your power needs, and they will provide a free site evaluation to see if solar will meet your energy needs. Additionally, federal grants are available to small businesses and agricultural producers. A tax credit is available to every solar installation, including residential, commercial and agricultural systems. Solar customers can lower their electric bill or even completely eliminate it, allowing them to become self-sustainable and energy efficient. Miller advises solar systems are a longterm investment. On average, residential systems have an average eight year return on investment while commercial and agricultural solar systems see an average threeto four-year ROI. Using an app, all solar installations can be monitored using a smartphone or other device. Solar Edge monitoring provides constant feedback from each panel so you know exactly how your system is performing. Advanced Solar also sells and installs a wide variety of generators to power your home or business during a power failure. Generators are available in portable units that can be used on job sites or other situ-
&86720 6<67(06 ³ Advanced Solar can provide solar power to any-sized home or business. Their grid-tie systems can replace any percentage of existing power you choose. Offgrid systems can completely replace your existing energy provider or provide reliable energy to homes and cabins that are not accessible by utility companies. Photo provided. / 2 & $ / / < 2:1(' ³ Servicing most of northern Indiana, Advanced Solar will provide free site evaluations to determine if solar energy is right for you. Photo provided. ations when temporary power is needed to permanent systems that will keep your groceries cold, your basement dry and your family comfortable in times of need. Advanced Solar is a locally owned and operated business. The money you spend stays in the community and the service you receive is backed by local, honest and reliable people. Miller personally conducts each final site survey, so customers can be
assured the job is estimated and done to his professional and exacting standards. Advanced Solar is now located at 474 W. Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Stop by or give them a call at (574) 227-2801 for further information or to schedule your free site evaluation. You can also visit www.advancedsolarllc.com or their Facebook page to learn more about the company.
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Warsaw Parks & Recreation: a year of new beginnings The year 2021 will, in many ways, be a year of new beginnings for Warsaw Parks & Recreation. “This will be our first year of fully renting out our brand-new amphitheater at Lucerne Park,” said Larry Plummer, parks superintendent. The 288-seat facility is available for weddings, education programs, church services, concerts, reunions and other events. “We also have four stone shelters to rent,” said Plummer, “and the venue includes electricity and tables.” A brand-new program this year is “Cooking Up Fun,” where children aged 6 and up “will get an opportunity to measure ingredients to make food or science experiments,” said Stephanie Schaefer, the department’s administrative assistant. “We just want to give kids an opportunity to make easy recipes and join other kids their age. Parents are welcome to come and stay.” Two of the scheduled sessions will involve cooking kid-friendly food items; the other two will involve science experiments, such as making a volcano or slime. Other new amenities to be added this year: • New playground equipment at Ker Park, slated for April, and at Beyer Park later this year. • A free program, “Play and Build,” held in the Pete Thorn Center Gymnasium, 800 Park St. A variety of games and Legos will be available for children and adults to “spend some time being competitive or creative.” • An interactive splash park at Nye Park. • A new venue, Rotary Park, bringing the total number of city parks to 19, encompassing approximately 80 acres. All parks contain picnic tables, and other structures and recreational venues include pavilions, shelters, cabins, beaches, a nine-hole disc golf course, football field, pickleball and basketball courts and kitchen facilities. Other programs are being resurrected after a year of government-mandated shutdowns. “We are bringing back in-person painting classes for those 13 and older,” said Schaefer.
3$5.6 (03/2<((6 ³ Warsaw Parks & Recreation employs 19 year-round and another 50 or so seasonal workers. Shown are the department÷s full-time employees. In front, from left, are Travis Thomas, Mark Mikel, Dustin Wiggs, Kevin Walker, Larry Plummer and Sheila Wieringa. In the middle row are Clayson Wilhite, Chris Holsclaw, Heather Vogts, Stephanie Schaefer, Shaun Gardner and George Music. In the back row are Andy Wright, Adam Howard, Skyler Holsclaw, Marie Slaybaugh, Richard Pierson and Isaac Netzley. Not pictured: Ben Mikel. Photo provided. “Paint in the Park” participants can join for a $15 fee, which indludes all supplies. Movie nights will return in June. The titles of the movie will be announced on the department’s website and Facebook page. All movies are free and will be family friendly, suitable for all ages. “We will have 11 Friday night concerts this year instead of nine,” said Plummer. The concerts will begin at 7-8:30 p.m., with most being performed at Central Park Plaza and “two or three at the amphitheater at Lucerne Park.” The monthly Safe Sitter program is designed to prepare students in sixth through eighth grade to be safe when they are home alone, watching younger siblings or baby-sitting. Class content includes safety skills, life and business skills, first aid and rescue and instruction in child care. Register at www.warsaw.in.gov/safesitter. A free kids’ fishing derby will be held Saturday, June 5, at Center Lake. Warsaw Parks & Recreation offers other family-friendly recreational and educational
events. Please check for dates and times on the department’s website, www.warsaw.in.gov/ parks. Events include: • Scavenger hunt, which takes participants to parks and downtown areas in Warsaw and Winona Lake, with prize packs awarded to individuals or groups to turn in a completed collage. • Family carnival, held at Central Park and including face painting, caricature artists, balloon twisters and Big Wheel races. • Dino Dig, a program for children aged 3-7, who will “learn about dinosaurs, create fossils and take a trip back in time with dinosaur activities.” • Imagination Station, a one-hour parent-child program of activities, crafts, stories and more. Prior themes have included Happy Birthday, America; the Wild West; Trains; Music Jam; Wiggly Worms; Silly Monsters; and African Safari. Pike Lake campground contains 48 sites and includes water, electric, sewer and trash removal services for the rental fee. The season runs from April 15 through Sept. 30 and reser-
vations can be made by the day, week, month or season. Warsaw and Wayne Township residents can rent 8-foot picnic tables or 12-foot sawhorse tables for events such as garage sales, cookouts, graduations, wedding receptions and other family get-togethers. The service is a popular one, according to Plummer. “The bookings are just flying in,” he said. “We rent out an average of 23 sawhorse tables and 75 picnic tables each week. We deliver and pick up on Mondays.” The department also maintains the Gardens of Central Park, which are open April-October; the Warsaw Biblical Gardens, open dawn to dusk from May 15-Sept. 15; and several greenways, trailheads and bike trails in Warsaw and Winona Lake. The offices of Warsaw Parks & Recreation are located at 800 N. Park St. Business hours are 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call (574) 372-9554, email parksevents@warsaw.in.gov or visit www.warsaw.in.gov/parks or www.facebook. com/warsawparks.
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JB’s Furniture: Award-winning service and inventory with expert consultation JB’s Furniture, 2101 E. Center St., Warsaw, is the place to furnish any room when creating a beautifully outfitted home. JB’s began operations in 1991 on Winona Avenue taking over what once was Bill Nays Furniture. Now, celebrating its 14th year in its newest showroom, customers will find more than 25,000 square feet of brand name, new home furnishings on display. “We offer today’s trends in furniture,” said owner Jon Blackwood. He and his wife, Jill, have been providing customers with quality furniture since day one, and know how to select looks for today’s generation of buyers. “We have seven employees, including Jill and I,” said Jon. “Our sales staff are also expert interior decorators. One thing that is very unique about us is we do not assign a customer to a particular representative. Anyone who comes in can work with our entire staff. “JB’s Furniture is a non-commission store. We are committed to paying our employees a fair wage without the need to compete with each other for your business. This allows us to work as a team to serve you better — and for you to shop in a relaxed, pressure-free environment,” he said. JB’s Furniture is also launching an online budget shop soon, on its website, www.jbsfurniture.com. Countless room arrangements, including furniture, accent pieces and decorations, provide many ideas when deciding on a look for a room. Unlike many furniture stores, which decide not to sell off the floor but rather make customers order furniture instead, JB’s will sell anything in its showroom to take home that same day. From entryway, to entertainment-inspired living room sets, and furniture for one’s bedroom, dining room, living room and so much more are available. Stately leather couches and charming sofas, in your choice of fabrics, finish,
and size, provide many options. Flexsteel and Tempur-Pedic are two of the biggest lines available at JB’s Furniture. JB’s offers the full line of Tempur-Pedic mattresses and is its largest retailer in Indiana. “There’s a lot to choose from,” said Blackwood. JB’s has also been granted Tempur-Pedic Elite Dealer status, their highest designation. The showroom’s extensive bedding display is designed to assist in selecting the correct level of mattress comfort. JB’s offers free delivery and setup in Kosciusko County, and will take away the old mattress for free. In addition to the Tempur-Pedic brand, JB’s also carries Restonic brand two-sided mattresses, according to Blackwood. In fact, JB’s is one of the very few stores anywhere still selling two-sided mattresses. While most bedding stores have gone into an inventory of exclusively one-sided mattresses, JB’s prides itself on the value of a mattress you can flip from time to time. “They will last twice as long for the same price or less. We want to give customers a great night’s sleep for a very long time,” said Blackwood. Bed frames, headboards, dressers, chests, nightstands and full bedroom suites are also available. JB’s strives to provide the highest quality selections of American-made furniture, including several styles of furniture made by Amish craftsmen. Can’t decide how to arrange a room or which furniture will look the best? Consultants are available free of charge to assist customers in picking furniture and colors to make rooms look the way customers desire. “We still make house calls!” said JB. Choose a style of furniture from the showroom floor and customize it by picking practically any combination the imagination can come up with. Custom-designed Oriental rugs are also available in a variety of sizes and tex-
/,9(' ,1 /22. ³ The showroom of JB÷s Furniture is tastefully arrayed with furniture, appointments and rugs. Customers need not worry about browsing through every item, as JB÷s sales personnel are also expert design consultants. Photo by Ray Balogh. tures, including wool and silk. JB’s has been granted status as a Flexsteel Signature Gallery. Celebrating 126 years, Flexsteel is one of the oldest and most respected brands of furniture on the market. Don’t forget about the lamps, bar sets, desks, china cabinets, baker’s racks, end tables, throw pillows, pictures, mirrors and artificial plants that will complete the picture perfect look. With more than $1 million worth of inventory, there is furniture for every size and style of home — and JB’s will match competitor pricing. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday. Visit JB’s Furniture to see the wide display of high quality, new home furnishings, located only 1/2 mile west of US 30 on Center Street in Warsaw. For more information, visit www.jbsfurniture.com or www.facebook.com/jbsfurniture or call (574) 267-6800.
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Winona Lake: A hidden gem nestled in Kosciusko County Quietly nestled to the east of Warsaw lies the town of Winona Lake. The home to Grace College and Theological Seminary, Winona Lake also boasts a modest population of around 5,000 residents within its 3.25 square miles, many of whom live along the shores of the lake for which the town is named. In fact, in 1993, the Winona Lake Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places. According to the Village of Winona website: “The area surrounding Eagle Lake, now known as Winona Lake, was originally the home of the Potawatomi Indians. A treaty was signed with the tribe in 1834, and the first white settlers arrived soon after. In 1881, the Beyer brothers attracted by many natural springs around the lake, purchased the tract of land. There they constructed spring houses which served as cooling systems for their dairy business. In 1887, the Beyers enhanced the natural beauty of their farmland and platted it into a resort know as Spring Fountain Park. Prominent features included Garfield Park and the Eagle Lake Hotel, today’s Winona Hotel.” Limitless Park and the K-21 Splash
Pad also call Winona Lake their home. For more information, search for Winona Lake Limitless Park and K21 Splash Pad on Facebook. In the historic area known as The Village at Winona, visitors can take their pick of several restaurants and eateries, whether the goal is to get a full meal or just a simple cup of coffee. The nourishment is needed and likely well deserved after the time devoted to exploring the numerous artisans and shops that populate the local landscape. For more information on the Village at Winona and its offerings, call (574) 268-9888, visit www.villageatwinona.com or email info@ villageatwinona.com. The town of Winona Lake also is home to the Winona History Center. The mission of the history center, operated by Grace College’s department of history and political science and located in historic Westminster Hall “is to foster educational and scholarly interest in Winona’s heritage through the preservation and exhibition of historical collections and by inspiring a new generation to discover the treasures of American history.” The museum includes exhibits on
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to schedule an appointment to research the numerous archival holdings at the museum. Upcoming Winona Lake Events include the Fat & Skinny Tirefest, described as “a fun-filled weekend centered around cycling enthusiasts and participants together to share the enjoyment of cycling and the healthy related benefits it provides. The event is scheduled Thursday, Friday and Saturday of May 20-22.” During the weekend of June 5-6, the annual Village of Winona Art Fair will showcase more than 75 different juried artists from across the country. It features many different mediums, such as watercolor, mixed media, wood carving, oils, photography and fabrics as well as activities for children, live music and food vendors.
Making business personal at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home Sensitivity, compassion and respect are not just slogans at the Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home in Warsaw — they are the primary values on which the home prides itself. The staff is committed to giving the most caring and compassionate service to everyone who calls upon them for their assistance. They strive to provide personalized services that lessen the burden of grief, enabling their clients to say goodbye in meaningful ways while respecting their loved ones’ dignity. Although Redpath-Fruth is the newest funeral home in Warsaw, its staff brings more than 100 years of combined service in the profession. The up-to-date facility has received great support from the Warsaw community since Ron and Pat Redpath and John Fruth opened the doors in November 2007. Conveniently located with easy access from any area of the county, the facility was specially designed to provide families with a comfortable home atmosphere. The funeral home offers a tranquil and soothing environment with all the modern amenities that will allow family and friends to have a quiet place to reflect and reminisce about times that are to be cherished. A welcoming foyer offers a generous sitting area with the warmth of a fireplace. Natural light from dormers on the second floor provide a peaceful setting for families to meet in the gathering area. Two spacious visitation rooms can be opened to create a large chapel for services. Additionally, there is a large public lounge and community cen-
ter that allow families to return following the service for a light lunch or full-course meal. Redpath-Fruth utilizes modern technology to produce memorial tributes with the family’s favorite photos. They also are able to record the services for the family’s use or for those who are unable to attend the service. The company’s website enables family and friends to order flowers through a local florist if they wish to do so. Pat Redpath offers pre-planning services for clients who wish to make their arrangements in advance. Doing so makes it possible to pre-pay and lock in the cost of the services they select. Pre-planning will make the process easier and ensure services will go smoothly. All of this represents a significant gift of love to the family. Redpath-Fruth is a member of the Indiana Funeral Directors Association, the National Funeral Directors Association and the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce. The funeral home staff are involved in the community as members of the Rotary Club, Optimist Club, Kiwanis and the Winona Literacy Club. They also have served on the boards of Grace Village in Winona Lake and the Salvation Army. Redpath-Fruth, located at 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, is committed to giving the most caring and compassionate service to everyone who calls upon them. For questions or further information, visit www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com, or call (574) 268-0225.
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One-hundred sixteen years of making memories at Patona Bay Marina and Resort In 1904, a teenager from Indianapolis named George H. Paton joined his friend’s family on a summer camping trip to Lake Tippecanoe. What he experienced that summer would shape not only his own life, but the lives of future generations of the Paton family, who 116 years later continue to own and operate Patona Bay Marina and Resort. “He fell in love with the lake and its possibilities,” said his grandson, George M. Paton. “It was a different way of life from Indy.” George H. realized the lake is more than just a place: It is a lifestyle. The Patons call it “lake life,” but it can mean different things for the thousands of families who have ventured to Patona Bay’s shoreline. The lake is a place of adventure and excitement for children, unaware they are creating memories that will stay with them for a lifetime: The thrill of the first fish on the line; skidding over the waves on skis or an inner-tube behind grandpa’s boat; or the smoky sweetness of s’mores from the fire. All too soon, they are bringing their own children to the lake and feeling work and stress melt away, leaving in their wake a different set of priorities. “Family time and togetherness,” said Paton. “There is a magic about it. People with families get to play together.” George H., who as a paint salesman had much of his summers off, set himself to the task of bringing this magic to more people by making it more affordable. He started by renting out boats. In 1909 he saw an ad for the first Evinrude outboard motors — “Throw away your oars” — and that summer he began selling them at $65 each. Around the same time, he also devel-
oped a relationship with the Schrock family, who started Starcraft and had a house on Lake Tippecanoe. George H. sold their fishing boats into the 1930s. More than 100 years later, the Patons are still a Starcraft dealer, with much of its sales coming from pontoon boats. In 1928, Patona Bay resort opened, offering camping spaces to those unable to afford their own lakefront cottage. In addition to camping, the resort offered boat rides around the expansive, pristine lake. Lake Tippecanoe is the deepest natural lake in Indiana and one of the cleanest. There is actually a higher volume of water in Tippecanoe than nearby Lake Wawasee, which means it is the last lake to freeze over in the winter and the last to thaw in the spring. When George H. first visited, there were no roads around Tippecanoe. Mail and deliveries were made via boat on the lake. Without outboard motors, fishermen would often row or hitch a ride from one end of the lake to the other by tying on to a steamboat, which left tow ropes hanging behind as it made its daily rounds around the lake’s approximately 1,200 acres. Just as the automobile made the countryside more accessible, speedboats added a new dimension to lake life with their arrival in the 1920s and 30s. Patona Bay offered sightseeing tours and had The “Patona Bay” excursion boat, catering to campers and local businesses. But it was not until after World War II more regular folks were able to afford their own speedboat. Water skiing enjoyed a spike in popularity and attracted a clientele less inclined toward the more sedate pleasures of touring. Patona Bay, George M. explained, was instrumental in
promoting this exciting pastime. As the lake’s popularity expanded, so too did Patona Bay’s services. “We had the ability to help more people accomplish their dreams,” said Paton. More people wanted to know how they could rent or buy a boat. “We could help with that.” After the war, a marina was built. To this day, marina operations include rentals, sales, service and storage. “We do everything the customer may not want to do themselves,” said Paton. “We put the boats in and out of the water, wash the bottom and clean them.” Patona Bay’s technicians specialize in motor repair on all makes and models, working year-round. They are also trained at factory schools to handle warranty issues on Mercury, Honda and Evinrude. In 1945, there was a single building serving the marina and campground. Now there are more than 120 campsites as well as eight cottages for rent, and the marina has expanded to six buildings to handle sales, service and storage needs. Altogether, Patona Bay Marina and Resort encompasses 35 acres and includes a gradual, sandy beach and a snack bar with the lake’s best ice cream. This expansion has served a single purpose: to match the equipment to the needs of the visitors, so they may realize their own vision of lake life. Five successive generations have all added to that dream. As sales manager Lynn Hornyak said, “They’ve been around for 116 years. One family with one dream of promoting the lake life.” “People come back and recite stories and instances from 50 or 60 years ago that made a difference in their life,” marvelled Paton. “They have such a crystal clear
/$.( /,)( ³ Pontoon boats are a great way to more fully enjoy the laid back way of life on Tippecanoe Lake. Sales Manager Lynn Hornyak, left and Owner George Paton are pictured in the classic L-shape group seating arrangement of a Starcraft CX21C. Photo by David Hazledine.
67$5&5$)7 &28175< ³ Patona Bay Sales Manager Lynn Hornyak, left, and Owner George Paton relax in a Starcraft CX23Q, which, along with many other amenities features two ‡ip back beds. Patona Bay has been a Starcraft dealer for more than 100 years. Photo by David Hazledine. memory, like it happened yesterday.” For more information, visit www. patonabay.com, or call (574) 453-3970 or (574) 377-2056.
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First Federal Savings Bank … First in hometown banking First Federal Savings Bank has been serving the northern Indiana community for more than 100 years. Established in 1912 in Huntington by 10 of the city’s most prominent businessmen to organize the Home Building and Loan Association, First Federal has grown to three offices in Huntington, one office in Warsaw and two in Fort Wayne. Michael Zahn, First Federal Savings Bank CEO, is the grandson of one of the institution’s founders. They are a full-service bank, offering a full range of deposit and loan services. Deposit options include free checking, savings, IRAs, HSAs and CDs. They also provide a wide range of lending services including auto & consumer lending, mortgage and commercial lending. First Federal offers free checking accounts for individuals, which is almost unheard of in today’s world of banking. “There is no minimum balance or number of transactions required,” said Warsaw Branch Manager Peggy Genshaw. “If you open a checking account or refer your friends and family to First Federal and they open a checking account, we offer new giveaways every six to eight weeks. It’s part of our ‘Tell a Friend’ referral program. It’s a fun perk and helps build that hometown feeling.” First Federal works hard to keep up with technology and offers online banking, online bill pay, mobile banking and remote deposit. Download mobile banking on your iPhone or Android and use Popmoney to “pay other people” and send or receive money anytime, anywhere. Electronic statements are generated monthly, but customers can still opt to receive paper statements for free. First Federal is part of the MoneyPass system of ATMs, so if you are traveling you can still use another participating bank’s ATM for free. Kary Monroe has been with First Federal Wealth Advisors since 1992 providing retirement and financial planning solutions. Monroe works with clients offering customized strategies and portfolios that provide a wide range of investment options including IRAs, 529 plans, mutual funds, annuity options and life insur-
ance. Monroe is available in the Warsaw office by appointment. Juli Eckel is our commercial lender. She has been a part of the community for 20 years and comes to First Federal Savings Bank with more than 19 years of banking experience in retail banking, business development, treasury management and commercial lending. She works with our area businesses to customize financial solutions to meet their needs. First Federal offers a wide range of business solutions to meet the needs of small, medium and large businesses from free checking, online banking with bill pay, to an analysis account with a suite of treasury management solutions like ACH origination, positive pay and remote deposit. First Federal has worked tirelessly this past year to help small businesses apply for the Paycheck Protection Program through the Small Business Administration to support our community and help keep our businesses open and employees working. Eckel is active in our community and serves on several local boards, including the WCDC Board of Directors, KWCH Board of Directors and the steering committee for Women Who Care of the United Way. “In my role as AVP, branch manager, I am responsible for mortgage and consumer lending. I enjoy working with first time home buyers. My staff and I work very hard to grow relationships and serve clients in all of Kosciusko County and surrounding communities,” Genshaw said. “I started my banking career in Richmond, Virginia, in 1989 and have held numerous bank positions in retail banking, business development, mortgage and commercial lending. Our goal is to make our clients feel welcome and I value being a part of this community. It’s a great group of people that work here. We enjoy getting to know our customers and providing solutions for all of their banking needs.” First Federal Savings Bank is located at 402 E. Center St., Warsaw, IN 46580. For more information, call (574) 269-3331 or visit their website at www.firstfedindiana.bank. First Federal Savings Bank … Now More Than Ever … First in Hometown Banking.
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Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams helps protect lakes and streams The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams conducts research, provides resources, engages and educates residents and collaborates with local organizations to make the fresh water lakes and streams of Kosciusko County clean, healthy, safe and beautiful. The center is a team of lake-science and outdoor-education enthusiasts who consistently craft standard-exceeding, data-rooted content for those in kindergarten through retirement. Unerringly on mission to protect lakes and streams, the center collaborates with many businesses, lake associations and individuals to develop timeless resources. These partnerships allow the center to connect with a broader audience and unleash innovative solutions throughout the county. Due to the Lilly Center’s diligent, strategic work, the lakes and streams in Kosciusko County are some of the beststudied in the state. The center has a storehouse of valuable data that shows patterns and trends in the health of the lakes, which in turn reveal specific action steps. Research by the center, which began in 2007, has included blue-green algae, live stream data and more. The center has developed lake publications with their findings that capture what matters most to people: the health and safety of their lake. The publications observe established trends from the past and take a look into the future, all given in story-form with helpful context. In its most recent publication, Beneath the Surface, the Lilly Center equips readers with the data and analyses that gives families, organizations and agencies the insights needed to care for Kosciusko
6+$5,1* ,1)250$7,21 $%287 7+( /$.(6 ³ Dr. Nate Bosch (center), director of the Lilly Center, identifles algae and plant species with community members on an ecotour of a local lake. County’s lakes in the best possible ways. The report takes a deep dive into comparing the lakes with regards to important parameters, including water clarity, dissolved oxygen, and blue-green algae, among others. The lakes in Kosciusko County also have a heritage of scientific research dating back to 1875. Understanding the health of the local lakes in the context of their history can guide future research and actions. The Lilly Center pairs this historical data, in its publication titled Your Lake, Your Story, with its current lake data to observe any potential trends in the lakes over longer periods of time. Interspersed throughout the data are vivid stories and memories of families that
have spent generations enjoying and caring for these lakes. The center also provides educational programs to serve, inspire, and create generational pathways to leadership and creation stewardship by contributing science-based curricula to several local schools. Planned activities and in-house field trips give students and teachers memorable, tangible ways to positively impact creation. Through communitywide events, the center also connects with families and individuals from every corner of the county. It helps students stay curious by teaching them how to fish, identify their watershed, understand aquatic critter life cycles and more. The center staff helps teachers, homeschool groups and
('8&$7,21 ³ Students from Madison Elementary learn about watersheds from Lilly Center volunteer Diane Quance. lifelong learners with through a wealth of programs, activities, and resources. From fish tanks in a classroom and the annual Lilly Center Art Contest to webinars and outdoor expeditions, the Lilly Center offers a wide range of hands-on programming for all ages to enjoy. To learn more about the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams, visit lakes.grace.edu for more information about a specific lake, sign up for a monthly, informative e-newsletter, or register for an event.
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Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice still going strong after 45 years For more than 45 years, Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice has been providing in home nursing care, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, homemaker and aide services to the citizens of Kosciusko County. From a grassroots organization started by eight nurses with an annual budget of $38,000, KHCH has grown to an organization with 40 staff members and an annual budget topping $2 million. Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice continues to stand as the number one choice for home care and hospice services in Kosciusko County with a staff truly believing in providing hometown care for hometown people. Today, Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice operates multiple programs including: home care, hospice, medication and dental assistance and the Help Center. They are also regional partners with Lifeline and REAL Services. A large portion of its funding comes from K-21 Health Foundation and Kosciusko County government. They are also a United Way partner and rely heavily on donations from the community. The agency includes 30 full-time and 10 part-time employees. A recent change to organization included hiring their first on staff hospice medical director. Historically, KHCH has partnered with local physicians and volunteer medical directors to oversee patient care. While the patients received wonderful care under this system, it required a significant amount of volunteer time from the local physicians to follow each case. Having an on staff medical director allows the hospice team to serve their patients even better than before and provides seamless care. Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice prides themselves on filling a gap in the community. While there are other agencies
5(&2*1,=(' )25 6(59,&( ³ Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice was awarded the Health and Wellness in the workplace award at the 2019 annual Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce dinner. Joy Carlson, one of the original nurses who founded the organization, was present for the presentation. that do similar work, KHCH remains the only local not for profit home care & hospice agency. Because of that, they are able to accept patients that many home care or hospice agencies would turn away including pediatric patients and those with diagnoses or treatments that are not profitable. Medication and dental assistance provides vouchers to clients for medication, medical supplies, emergency dental as-
Shown, from left, are Nicholas Carlson, PNC Bank; Glenn E. Hall, Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice executive director; Carlson; Jeni Riley, KHCH director of operations; and Brittany Lyon, KHCH business development associate. File photo.
sistance, and children’s dental assistance. The Help Center continues to distribute assistance funds and services to Kosciusko County residents through the KCCF-Good Samaritan Fund, Kosciusko Riley Kids Fund and Cancer Care Fund. “The passion for caring for local residents still radiates through our employees. Several of our employees have been working with us 15 plus years. Our greatest asset is our employees,” said Amy Kel-
lar, medical social worker. “It’s a collaborative effort, and it’s all about taking care of our community,” said Jeni Riley, director of operations, and hospice director. For more information, call (574) 3723401 or visit www.KosHomeCare.org. Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or religion in its health programs or activities.
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Outstanding employees create exceptional customer service at Rabb Water Systems Rabb Water Systems is a familyowned, faith-based company serving the Warsaw area for more than 60 years. In its third generation, Rabb has extended across north central Indiana to six locations where they service 26 counties. Rabb continues to succeed by continually learning the changing water needs of the area, maintaining expert knowledge, providing superior products, hiring the best staff and giving top-notch customer service. “The easiest way to explain what we do is that when water enters a home or business, we clean it,” explained General Manager Rusty Ritter. “We correct problems such as foul odors, rust staining, hard water spots, scale buildup, chlorine and even contaminants from agricultural run-off by offering solutions from simple water softening to purification to filtration. We also offer residential or commercial water coolers, bottled water and delivery services.” Rabb’s core values maintain an inner moral code for all the staff to follow. Professionalism, a servant’s heart, honesty, integrity and effective communication are the values and structures that push them to be the company they are today. The words they live by are: “How do we earn the right to be recommended?” “We try to treat our employees well and take care of them both professionally and personally,” commented Ritter, attributing Rabb’s success to its employees. “We have a family-first mentality with our employees, which resonates with our customers. Our customers get top-notch customer service because they’re served by employees who want to work here. Our approach is to go out of our way to provide exceptional service. Although we advertise heavily, we earn most new customers by recommendations from our current happy customers,
which lets me know we are maintaining that exceptional service. “I’m amazed at how many compliments we receive about our employees going above and beyond expectation. We are in customers’ homes and take pride in treating that home as if it were our own, going that extra mile to show respect to not only our customer but to their personal property. It’s amazing that we receive unsolicited reviews and praise in today’s busy world.” Along with excellent customer service, Rabb’s expertise in the water treatment industry is extensive. The company has many employee certifications through the Water Quality Association, including four employees holding the highest level of certification, master water specialist. Rabb likes to consider itself the local water professionals. As one of Indiana’s largest independent water treatment dealers, Rabb has purchase power which allows it to keep prices down. They offer a price match guarantee on everything they carry. This keeps them competitive in all areas of their business. The products they carry are premium products, but with their buying power they are able to stay competitive with even the “big box” stores. As an independent dealer, Rabb has the ability to offer many different makes and models of products. From the standard electric softener, commercial systems and the non-electric Kinetico product, Rabb firmly stands behind every product they sell. Each appointment, installation and service check is a one-of-a-kind experience. This growing company strives to maintain the small-town feel of doing business with a friend without giving up on the high standards of a professional company.
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Animal Welfare League helps pets and people
That was one of your best decisions.
In September 2019, Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County opened its doors at 1048 S. 325 E. in Pierceton, where it continues to “bridge the gap between abandoned pets and loving families and individuals.” AWL is a 501c3 non-profit humane shelter handling all domestic animals. The vast majority of intakes are dogs and cats, though they do also get hamsters, guinea pigs rabbits and other smaller animals, said Executive Director Sally Scott. The shelter is not licensed for reptiles, though they do send them along to a shelter in Fort Wayne. “We’ve always been very busy in the spring time,” Scott observed. In fact, employees refer to spring as “kitten season.” “Cats can have four litters of five to seven kittens per year, and kittens can have kittens after four months, so that number explodes,” explained Ashley Vanderpool, adoption coordinator. “Communities are overrun with stray and wild cats … it’s a problem everywhere.” Animals are brought to AWL a number of ways: Animal surrender, when owners are no longer able to care for their pets; strays brought in by the public; law enforcement and animal control also bring in strays. “They have an after hours, nonemergency dispatch number and we will meet them for pick up,” said Scott. AWL is staffed with individuals trained to spot problems with animals brought to the shelter. Many animals, especially strays, must be prepared for adoption by updating vaccinations, spay/ neuter surgery and treatment for minor medical conditions such as heart worms. “We have a network of vets we reach out to for serious cases,” Scott added. AWL also partners with Pet Smart Kennels and other local shelters. “It’s a great way to help get as many animals adopted as we can,” said Scott. “It frees up kennel space and keeps rotation going … We’re very thankful to have a partnership through them.” Intakes are entered into a shelter manager program with intake and medical sheets and given and ID number. These files will follow the pet. Intakes are also scanned for a micro-
chip, and if they are not registered to the owner, AWL try to backtrack to a buyer, seller or veterinary clinic. Unregistered pets are posted on a Facebook page with just a little information, so proof of ownership can be established later. “This is why registering the microchip is so important,” Scott emphasized. “It helps us get the pet home faster.” The entire experience can be stressful on animals, especially surrenders. “Staff are trained to spot symptoms and use techniques to help them feel comfortable,” said Scott. “Stress can cause illness in animals.” The shelter will also reach out to a local certified trainer who will volunteer her time with a special behavior case. AWL’s adoption area has an indoor walking track equipped with drains and hoses, and outdoor fencing is currently being installed for outdoor play. There are also four “cuddle rooms,” quiet rooms where anyone may spend some restful time with an animal. Cats also have a free-roaming room complete with a hiding boxes and a climbing tree built by Dan Fritzinger. There are many opportunities for anyone interested in volunteering, including walking/playing with dogs, interacting with cats, helping with general tidying up, answering phones, greeting customers and assembling adoption packages. The building has a memorial walk where anyone may purchase a brick in memory of a pet or loved one. There is also an education center, which is also available to rent for birthdays or meetings. “The majority of our income is from donations,” said Scott, and with 2020 events cancelled due to COVID, they are more important than ever. Throughout April, R & B Car Company will donate $100 to AWL for every car purchased. Be sure to tune to “Pet of the Week” on WILLIE 103.5 at 8:50 a.m., when Scott talks about one cat, one dog and upcoming events. For more information, visit awlwarsaw.com and AWL’s Facebook page.
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Paddock Springs, located at 2695 Shelden St., Warsaw, is certain to exceed expectations of residents and their families when it comes to senior living services. A central dining room serves as the heart of the campus and is filled with natural light from a windowed pergola above. From here residents need only take a few steps in any direction to have access to rooms designed with their needs and interests in mind, from private dining rooms and cozy cafes to numerous courtyards. These include a specialized therapy courtyard and putting green, a beauty salon, equipped with everything they need for an afternoon of pampering. This campus offers activities designed to inspire, educate, and enrich the lives of those it serves. Visitors to Paddock Springs may find residents tapping into their inner artist or chef, staying limber through specialized exercise programming or enjoying hand crafted appetizers to the tune of live music during happy hour. Paddock Springs offers an expanded selection of senior living services. The community provides a full continuum of care including assisted living, long-term care, skilled nursing services, respite care and adult day services. Short-term rehabilita-
tion and outpatient therapy in a state-ofthe-art therapy gym is also provided. Legacy Lane offers specialized memory care services. Here private suites, individualized programs and the most advances features provide comfort, dignity and joy to every person who walks through the campus doors. Serving those with memory loss is both the purpose and the passion of each highly trained caregiver on the Legacy Lane and activities are created with each resident’s individuals needs and personal history in mind. Paddocks Springs’ 101 beds include an abundance of private suites, many with courtyard views. Suites come tastefully furnished but residents may also choose to bring furniture from home and decorate their suites as they wish. Rooms are organized as neighborhoods with short, convenient hallways allowing residents to get to know one another as well as establish relationships with their caregivers. This approach to campus organization ensures everyone who lives and visits the campus feels comfortable, secure, and most importantly, at home. To learn more about Paddock Springs, visit www.paddocksprings.com or call (574) 658-9455.
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Kosciusko Literacy Services continues to foster literacy for all ages Kosciusko Literacy Services believes literacy, the ability to read, write and speak English, is the key to increased educational levels, economic stability, overall health and safety, and a sense of community for all residents of the county. To fulfill this mission, KLS offers literacy programs and opportunities for community members to contribute and to improve literacy in Kosciusko County. One-on-one tutoring for adults helps improve literacy skills by providing the additional assistance adults may require in order to achieve their educational goals. This program provides free tutors and materials for adults who are learning to read or reaching their basic educational goals. Off-site tutoring in libraries may be arranged if a learner has transportation problems. Breaking the cycle of poverty and illiteracy and fostering the love of reading to children is important to KLS. One program designed to accomplish both by developing reading skills is the Read to Grow Children’s Book Club. The program strives to have children enter kindergarten with the necessary skills and brain development. The book club provides one book a month to each registered, preschool child living below 150% of the poverty level. Parents are encouraged to read regularly to their child. Reading to a child helps the child’s brain to develop language and literacy skills. Nearly 50% of Read to Grow Children’s Book Club graduates make the honor roll in elementary school. Reading Won’t Wait provides children’s books in places where parents have time to read to their child. Good, used books are placed in waiting rooms, public laundries and common areas of housing communities. This simple program recycles books and provides an opportunity for reading time. In conjunction with the Warsaw Community Public Library, Baby’s First Book provides an ABC board book along with early childhood literacy and library information to families of each child born at Kos-
ciusko Community Hospital. The community book read, Plant the Seed — Read!, features an annual book selection for adult readers in addition to readalike children’s books. Placed in yellow bins throughout the county, copies of the book are available to residents of Kosciusko County. Residents are invited to read the selection, then give the book to a friend or return it to a bin. Readers are encouraged to discuss the book and the 40 developmental assets with friends or join planned book discussions. In additions to increasing literacy awareness in the county, the book read promotes a sense of community, reading for pleasure, a love of literature and lifelong learning. This year’s book selection is “The Year We Left Home” by Jean Thompson, while the read-alike books for Read to Grow children are “Hello Kitty, My Home” and “Hello Kitty, My Town.” Third-grade classrooms may request copies of “Snowbone” by Cat Weatherill. Serving 400 to 700 children each year, KLS works with other agencies including Parents as Teachers, Healthy Families Head Start, Early Head Start and other nonprofit agencies. KLS targets the townships that do not have free access to public libraries. KLS is launching a fundraiser that offers area businesses an opportunity to advertise for multiple years. Sponsorship will not only promote the sponsoring entity, but will promote literacy, literature, art, tourism and the community. Books-A-Bound: Oh, the Places We Can Go! is the theme for the bench project fundraiser. Bookshaped benches will be placed throughout Kosciusko County to highlight different literary works. QR codes will allow people to hear selected quotes or a story as they visit the benches. Other QR codes on the benches and brochures will lead the visitors to sponsors’ websites. In addition the sponsors will be featured on the KLS website with a link to the sponsor’s website. Advertising brochures will be in visitor centers in Indi-
$118$/ )81'5$,6(5 “ Kosciusko Literacy Services÷author dinner raises funds annually to support literacy programs. Pictured is a previous year÷s dinner featuring Dr. Elliot Engel. Photo provided. ana. Sponsorship is available at various levels. In addition, the benches will be an attraction, worthy of bringing tourists to Kosciusko County. As a nonprofit, KLS relies on the community for financial and volunteer support. KLS could not exist without the efforts of volunteers. Many dedicated volunteers provide tutoring for adult students one to two hours a week. Community members also conduct book drives, make donations, join committees or serve on the KLS board of directors. For more information, call (574) 2675380, email kls@kcread.org or visit the website www.kcread.org. Follow KLS on Facebook, facebook.com/klsread, and Twitter, klsread@klsread. KLS office hours are available by appointment. Literacy is the cornerstone of personal and societal freedom and liberty. To make a lasting improvement in society, the cycle of poverty and illiteracy must be broken. Education is the best defense against poverty and literacy is the foundation of all education.
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Indiana Tech is a partnership built for today’s competitive workforce Indiana Tech helps employees advance their education and helps employers find, keep and develop great team members. For nearly 90 years, Indiana Tech has provided working adults with the skills and knowledge necessary to make positive and immediate impacts within their workplace. The relationships the university has with employers are key components in its strategy to partner with businesses of all kinds to educate and train their workforce. “We’re in a unique position to be able to partner with employers that have training or higher education needs,” said Steve Herendeen, vice president for enrollment management at Indiana Tech. “Because of the history that we have working with employers, we are able to customize programming to fit an organization’s specific needs.” Today, that means working with companies like Heartland, a Global Payments Company. The national company has a call center in southern Indiana where 800 plus employees can earn a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in management from Indiana Tech, and it’s 100% paid for by their employer. This type of education benefit helps the company with both recruiting and retaining employees. Another company that offers employees a similar benefit is Samtec, a national electronics manufacturing firm. Employees at Samtec can pursue their degree of choice, as long as it fits within the company’s business model. Samtec pays for 100% of the cost. Why do companies like Heartland, Samtec and many others choose to invest in their workforce at this level? “We care about our associates and we care about the community, so continuing education is a win-win for both,” said Cathy
Fields, human resources generalist and recruiter at Samtec. “Indiana Tech’s willingness to offer on-site classes for our associates gives them back their family time, and that ties in with our culture here at Samtec, and a happy work-life balance.” In addition to offering specialized degree tracks and on-site classes for employers, the university can also work with organizations to offer customized training and development programs. For example, faculty and leaders from Indiana Tech developed a series of workshops for one of Indiana’s largest hospital systems. Parkview Health employees who participate in the series take a deep dive into the content and skills necessary to prepare business proposals that support and advance the hospital system’s initiatives. While not credit-bearing, those who participate in the program receive hands-on experience and support building business proposals that are relevant to their roles at Parkview Health. “An Indiana Tech alum who works at Parkview Health reached out to us with a need for this highly customized training,” said Dr. Kathleen Hanold Watland, dean of Indiana Tech’s College of Business. “We worked with the hospital system to develop a needs assessment, followed by a proposal for how Indiana Tech could help address their training needs.” Indiana Tech specializes in meeting employers wherever they are in their training process, from offering associate degree programs all the way through a Ph.D. in Global Leadership. This includes undergraduate and graduate level certificate programs with credits that feed directly into a bachelor’s or master’s degree. “Our degree programs are industry focused and designed with employers’ needs
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Work release provides rehabilitative transition back to normal life Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to serving and protecting the entirety of Kosciusko County and is overseen by Sheriff Kyle P. Dukes. The sheriff’s office holds many responsibilities including running the Kosciusko County Jail and rehabilitating inmates to decrease the chance of recidivism. One of the ways the county does this is through the Work Release Center. Heather Desenberg recently took over as the new work release director. Her primary objective is to make rehabilitation a key component of an individual’s stay at work release. She has a different outlook and wants to take a different path in changing these individuals lives for the better. Her goal, she stated, is “when they leave us, they have the tools they need to walk back into society and be comfortable.” Simple tasks or experiences many people take for granted, such as grocery shopping or eating at a restaurant, can be unfamiliar and overwhelming to members of work release who may have just served years in jail or prison. Desenberg wants to help give them the tools so they can feel comfortable doing these simple tasks again. She believes not only in proper consequences for their actions, but also positive reinforcement. For many of these men and women, simply doing the right thing is difficult for them. While it’s the harder choice, Desenberg works to challenge them and guide them to do better. When they do, she is proud of them and makes sure to tell them. For some, it has been a long time since they have heard someone say they are proud of them. Although the urge to fix things is great, Desenberg realizes rehabilitation is a slow and steady process. She focuses on simple objectives such as telling people good morning or to have a great day and to have those in work release follow suit. When one of the men or women have a good day, she encourages and celebrates with them. For the men and women in work release, the work portion of their lives is normal. They work 40 hour a week jobs and drive themselves to and from work. They are able to work any shift. However, Desenberg works to find them jobs with safe positions without potential triggers. They hold a variety of roles, from laborer to supervisor. In order to qualify for work release, an inmate must fill out an application and be accepted. They are then transferred to work release from the jail or prison. Some individuals are able to participate in work release as an alternative to jail time. If they have done well at work release and only have a few months left, Desenberg will recommend them for community corrections. These men and women have to have a job to participate in work release. Many already have a position lined up. However, for those who do not, Desenberg’s background in human resources allows her to help them find one. While women who enter work release immediately start at their jobs, men act as a trustee around the building for the first four weeks. During this time, they clean, cook, do laundry and all of the necessary tasks at the center before joining the workforce. Many of the men and women in work release work day shift, which means they eat dinner together and spend time together in the common areas before returning to their room for lights out. Men and women are separated in opposite wings of the building, with separate meal times and common areas. Each of their rooms are set up like a normal hotel room. On the weekends, if the men and women are not working, they typically stay in the building. However, now with the weather getting nicer, Desenberg is working on arranging volunteer opportunities and walks outdoors. Some volunteer possibilities include cemetery cleanup or dog walking. If all of their fees are paid, on Sundays men and women are given a five-hour pass
/($9,1* :,7+ 025( “ Men and women in work release lead normal work lives “ working 40 hours a week, working any shift and setting up a 401K. These men unwind in their common room after work with a game of cards. Photo by Nicholette Carlson.
3529,',1* 722/6 $1' *8,'$1&( “ Nick Show, seated, and Tammy Rockey, standing, are staff members at Warsaw÷s Work Release Center and help provide support and guidance to the men and women participating in the Kosciusko County work release program. Photo by Nicholette Carlson. to visit their families. Desenberg thinks it is important for them to have that connection and family time. If their fees are not paid, it gives them motivation and something to work toward. During the week individuals can also be granted short passes to get necessary items, such as going out to buy work shoes. The work release center offers a variety of opportunities to better themselves prior to their release. For example, they can learn how to get a state ID card or how to work to get back a driver’s license. A handful of
women expressed interest in getting their GED, so they are able to attend classes a few nights a week. Desenberg supports these programs so that “when they leave here, they have more.” Work release allows these individuals to transition into a job and back into normal life. They are able to set up a 401K through their job and they can also attend a finance class to learn good saving and spending habits. They can attend parenting classes as well as classes that help them learn how to better respond to situations.
Recently Desenberg partnered with Fellowship Missions for men and women to have mentors on the outside. While they are able to talk to her, her assistants or guards, sometimes it can be helpful to connect with a mentor outside of work release. Desenberg encourages each man and woman to try to connect with one of these mentors. Once each individual leaves work release, the goal for Desenberg is to have helped re-train their minds and given them the tools they need so that no one knows they had a past.
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Justice building home to essential county services Kosciusko County Justice Building offers a variety of necessary services for local residents, including the courts and county clerk’s office. The county clerk’s office maintains, issues, files and processes many of the necessary records in Kosciusko County. They administer official court records for all trial court cases with jurisdiction in Kosciusko County. All permanent historical records for trial court cases are also prepared through this office. All new court cases are processed and filed through the clerk’s office along with issuing various documents associated with those cases. The clerk’s office also maintains a record of judgement and the judgment docket as well as preparing certified copies of court documents. Election results for federal, state, county, township, municipal, school board and special elections are conducted and certified with the county clerk. They also take care of election management, such as voter registration and absentee voting. The office also receipts court costs, fines and fees for all court cases, collects and distributes child support payments and judgement money, processes traffic violations, and issues and processes marriage licenses. The justice building is home to all five of the Kosciusko County courts consisting of circuit court and superior courts 1, 2, 3 and 4. Superior Court 4 was created in July 2019 to help handle the caseload from the other courts. Circuit court is presided over by Honorable Judge Mike Reed. Superior Court 1 is currently presided over by Senior Judge Karen Springer until the governor chooses who to replace Honorable Judge David Cates. Superior Court 2 is presided over by Honorable Judge Torrey Bauer. Superior Court 3 is presided over by Honorable Judge Chad M. Miner. Superior Court 4 is presided over by Honorable Judge Christopher D. Kehler. Community corrections helps to promote public safety by providing preventative and rehabilitative evidence-based services and supervision and holding offenders accountable to both their victims and the community while improving the offender’s ability to live a lawful and productive life. The primary responsibility of the prosecutor’s office is the prosecution of individuals charged with crimes and other violations of state statutes. They work in coordination with the probation department juveniles division to prosecute juveniles who have committed delinquent acts such as curfew violations and school attendance issues. It is their duty to ensure the enforcement of court-ordered child support. The office also works proactively with law enforcement, neighborhood association and community organizations to promote public safety through crime prevention and education. Child support, a division of the prosecutor’s office, is also housed in the justice building. This office is responsible for establishing and enforcing child support
and health insurance where appropriate. They deal with modification, review and adjustment of child support orders, emancipation questions, locating absent parents, provide support in foster care cases, collection of medical reimbursement for parents and establishing paternity. This office is able to enforce these responsibilities through civil administrative remedies, civil judicial remedies and even criminal nonsupport of a dependent charges. The probation department serves all four superior courts as well as the circuit court. They provide necessary services to offenders with the goal of reducing criminal and delinquent behavior while also ensuring the safety of the community. The Court Appointed Special Advocates Office is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the Kosciusko County court system. This office provides trained volunteers to meet with and advocate for these children to ensure they have the best possibility of growing up in a safe and nurturing home. The emergency management services office lends support and aid to emergency responders throughout Kosciusko County and any adjoining counties requesting aid. They have a wide range of responsibilities including public education, responder enhancement and resource allocation. The goal is to be prepared whether the emergency is a natural disaster or manmade. The office of veteran affairs assists with claims for service or nonservice connected disabilities, filing aid and attendance claims, widow and survivor pensions, and dealing with VMAC hospital and pharmacies. Veteran affairs completes annual VA expense reports, obtains VA home loan guarantee certificates of eligibility, provides advice on GI bill eligibility and helps with remission of fees for college. They can also provide information on veterans home, burial benefits, obtaining medals, discharges and vocational rehabilitation. Kosciusko County dispatch handles all radio communication for police, fire and emergency medical services in Kosciusko County. There are six radio consoles to communicate with departments. Employees answer all 911 calls and police administrative lines for all police agencies. All radio calls, both 911 and non emergency, are recorded on a DVD and kept for one year. Calls are also entered into the computer aided dispatch system, which immediately displays the location of the call on a mapping system. This system then displays which police, fire or EMS department should respond. Each station also has a Storm Sentry weather alert system. This pops up when severe weather is approaching and sets off a radio tone for the dispatcher to put over the radio to warn those in the area. Information technology staff can also be found in the justice building. These staff members provide technology and computer solutions to all county offices.
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Warsaw Community Public Library pivots services for digital world Warsaw Community Public Library, serving the community for 104 years, engages and equips the community by providing inclusive, innovative and relevant services without barriers. The library has a new working strategic plan for the period 2021-2026. WCPL focuses on three priorities: 1) Re-imagine physical space — enhance in-person experiences by transforming traditional library spaces. 2) Expand virtual presence — create a seamless, full-service virtual library experience. 3) Cultivate community engagement — develop deeper connections and enhance collaboration within the community. The library has a number of spaces available for studying, collaborating with others, proctoring exams, and gathering for meetings and programming, such as WorkOne offering training classes. The library offers winter and summer reading programs for children, youth and adults. Upcoming programs are advertised using fliers, social media and on site library signs. An active Friends of the Library promotes the library and provides financial support for appointed purchases and programs not allocated in the library budget. Started by FOL, visitors enjoy borrowing from “The Puzzle Place” and can shop the Friends bookstore, Story Emporium. In children’s services recent improvements include having audio-visual and new fiction and non-fiction books more visible. Visitors have enjoyed having new materials and holiday books check out for three weeks. There is also a junior volunteer program. In circulation, the elimination of overdue fines and the automatic renewal of checked-out materials has been popular. Many like the “self-check” units which showcase upcoming library activi-
3(5621$/ 6(59,&( ³ Diana Snell, left, is shown getting assistance from Warsaw Community Public Library Reference Librarian Anna Jackson. The reference librarian is just one of the many and varied services offered. Photo by Martha Stoelting. ties and can take credit card payments. Physical holdings amount to 211,702. Collections with increased use include the Library of Things with items such as cake pans and board games and the new Seed Library where local gardeners can select seeds to plant. Ann Zydek, library director, shared the library’s website works well with personal computers, tablets, cellphones and other devices. Many enjoy the library’s digital collections through apps such as Overdrive/Libby, Hoopla, RBdigital, Kanopy, Freegal and TumbleBookLibrary. Visit the library remotely on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube. The library offers Wi-Fi extending into the library parking lot. “Social media has really changing how people use the library,” said Zydek. Zydek stressed the library strives to meet the ongoing wants and needs of the community.
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Warsaw Community Schools leads the way in education With approximately 7,000 students spread across a total of 13 buildings in Kosciusko County, Warsaw Community Schools is recognized as one of the largest school districts in the entire state. Considering the schools feed in to a single high school, the corporation’s size is further emphasized, as under normal circumstances more than 2,300 students walk through the halls of Warsaw Community High School. Eight elementary schools, stretching as far north as Leesburg and as far south as Eisenhower Elementary on the south side of Warsaw, feed in to two middle schools, Edgewood and Lakeview, before the students become full-fledged Tigers. Additionally, the corporation boasts of the Warsaw Area Career Center, offering a variety of hands-on educational pathways to success, including agriculture, food and natural resources; architecture and construction; arts, audiovisual technology and communication, business and marketing, education and training, health sciences, hospitality and human services, information technology, advanced manufacturing, public safety, STEM and transportation, distribution and logistics. Through its advanced culinary arts program, the WACC offers the Blue Apron, a student-run full-service restaurant open for lunch two days a week. Additionally, WCS offers the Gateway Education Center, a non-traditional learning program whose mission “is to inspire and equip all students to continuously acquire and apply knowledge and skills while pursuing their dreams and enriching the lives of others.” The corporation also boasts of a certified STEM academy at Washington Elementary. “It is one of the top schools in our state integrating science, technology, engineering and mathematics
into the daily curriculum,” noted WCS Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert. Hoffert also noted the middle schools offer an immense variety of opportunities, including the chance to take high school classes in several subjects. Once students reach the high school, they have opportunities to earn college credits through advanced placement and dual credit classes. In March, Hoffert was recognized as the 2020 Kosciusko County Man of the Year for his leadership. A lifelong resident of Kosciusko County and a graduate of Warsaw Community High School, Hoffert began his career in 2002 as a social studies teacher at his alma mater. During the COVID-19 pandemic, WCS continued to provide meals to thousands of families through its weekly food distribution. Although it was not required of him to be there, Hoffert was present nearly every week. Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce noted one of Hoffert’s nominators said, “walking into the kitchen or cafeteria on any given day, he willingly and genuinely offered to help. Similar to an episode of ‘Undercover Boss,’ he worked shoulder to shoulder with us, whether it was preparing the vegetable of the day, washing dishes or wiping tables.” Athletically, WCHS participates in the Northern Lakes Conference, fielding 10 boys teams and 11 girls teams. Additionally, students participate in two unified sports teams, flag football and track and field, and one club program, girls rugby. The athletic facilities are some of the best in northern Indiana and Tiger teams are perennially some of the top in the region. For further information about Warsaw Community Schools, visit www. warsaw.k12.in.us, or call (574) 3715098.
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Himalayan Salt and Scents: Local relief from the pandemic A lot of Kosciusko County residents have missed a nearby opportunity to battle the coronavirus, but it’s not too late. “What better way to fight a viral pandemic than doing salt therapy,” said Peg Custer, co-owner of Himalayan Salt and Scents in Warsaw. “Salt is antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal. Though it won’t prevent COVID, it will build your immune system.” Himalayan Salt and Scents is the storefront of Superior Landscape Products, 3114 E. US 30, Warsaw. It specializes in Himalayan salt therapies, which help in a number of chronic health problems, including respiratory illnesses, skin conditions, muscle tension and pain. Peg and Dale Custer opened the store August 2015, following a need in the community. Peg was introduced to the Himalayan salt therapies nine years ago. Starting with a pocket stone for hip pain, she then moved to a salt lamp, assisting with her COPD. The lamp cleansed the air in her bedroom and helped her breathing. Soon every room in her home had a salt lamp and her use of the Himalayan salt therapies expanded. She was using the massage stone, a foot box for detoxification and a salt inhaler for her allergies and asthma. When Peg began offering Solé at the store in October 2015, she began drinking the salt water every morning. “For the past four winters I have had no major illnesses. This is the first time in my adult life I’ve had no major asthma or allergy issues. It has brought up my energy level, I sleep at night and it helps my immune system.” Himalayan Salt and Scents has the largest variety of lamps in northern Indiana. You can find natural, carved and aroma Himalayan salt lamps in pink, gray and white. The salt itself is known for helping to relieve eczema, rashes and dermatitis by soaking in salt water or rubbing it on. You can also find cooking salt, Solé and salt inhalers. The inhaler is No. 2 on Dr. Oz’s list
of natural remedies to help with asthma and allergies. However, the inhaler is not meant to replace a rescue inhaler. Additionally, Himalayan Salt and Scents is the first in the area to offer the halo bed. Relatively new to the United States, the halo bed allows users to lie in a bed of warmed salt. The warm salt and light strips, along with pharmaceutical grade salt, which is micronized into the bed, provide stress relief, skin and breathing treatments, detoxification and relaxation. You’ll also find the infrared salt sauna provides relaxation, relief of pain and tension and is popular with those suffering from fibromyalgia. “It’s a dry heat, no steam,” said Peg. “The salt is a great detoxer and you sweat out toxins.” It seats three people and incorporates Himalayan salt. In 2017 the D & P Salt Mine salt cave was opened. It includes a 7-foot warm salt bed and a 12-foot warm salt tile bench. The cave helps with chronic pain and migraines as well as helps alleviate upper respiratory issues such as bronchitis, allergies and asthma, and provides relaxation and destressing. Why Himalayan salt? “It is the purest salt in the world. It is not processed,” said Peg. The salt, gathered from mines under the Himalayan mountains, has 84 trace elements (the same the body is made of) and has been protected from pollution and contamination. That’s why people love it in their health diet. Himalayan Salt and Scents also offers a natural line of soaps, tooth powders, facial scrubs and bath bombs, all infused with the Himalayan salt and essential oils, and salt curves and wrap tubes. You can learn more by visiting www.himalayansaltandscents.com or its Facebook group. The store is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
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Dental Solutions offers experienced, cutting edge dentistry For an unforgettable smile and optimal oral health, Dental Solutions provides a caring and advanced approach to dentistry. Warsaw native Dr. Bill Stofer said a primary goal of Dental Solutions is to provide the best dentistry available for both adults and children in a genuine, caring atmosphere. “We focus on making sure patients are comfortable and offer the most advanced dental services possible,” Stofer stated. “We bring high-tech dentistry to Warsaw. You simply don’t have to travel to receive world-class dentistry.” With more than 150 years of combined dental experience, the team at Dental Solutions offers cutting edge dentistry in a relaxing environment. The latest dental innovation and techniques include dental implant placement, Invisalign clear braces and oral cancer screenings using VELscope technology. Each room features a television screen for patient education and to provide entertainment while dental care is being administered. Dental Solutions also offers nitrous oxide, better known as laughing gas, and sleep dentistry, using both IV and oral sedation to help alleviate anxiety and stress during dental appointments. “Many people avoid the dentist because they’re fearful or have had a poor dental experience at one point in time,” said Dr. Stofer. “Sleep dentistry allows us to serve these patients and make them comfortable during dental visits so they can have a satisfying and healthy smile.” Dr. Stofer greatly values continuing education. He and his team at Dental Solutions attend educational courses around the country every year to gain new technology, provide better service and the newest advancements in dentistry to their patients. Dental Solutions takes part in Give Kids A Smile Day, a national program sponsored by the American Dental Association and administered in Indiana by the Indiana Dental Association. The program brings in thousands of state dentists to provide free oral health care
'5 %,// 672)(5 to children of low-income families across Kosciusko County, Indiana and the country. Dr. Stofer is also actively involved in volunteering dental assistance for residents of Kosciusko County. Dental Solutions works closely with several local organizations identifying people in need of immediate dental care who are lacking funds for emergency dental procedures. At Dental Solutions, the team of dental health professionals believe people should enjoy dentistry in complete comfort and leave feeling confident when they smile. Dr. Stofer encourages patients to schedule biannual exams and professional cleanings to reduce the risk of gum disease and tooth decay. During your initial visit, Dr. Stofer will complete an extensive visual examination of the mouth, including an oral cancer screening, taking only necessary X-rays and develop a customized treatment plan for patients to achieve excellent dental health. Oral Cancer Awareness April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. This is an important month as
'(17$/ 7($0 “ The team at Dental Solutions has more than 150 years of combined dental experience. Pictured in the front row, from left, are Cathy Keister, Abby McClintic, Dr. Bill Stofer, Haley Hawkins and Isabel Malagon. In the back are Meagan Hallstrom, Julie Martinez, Jaime Keaffaber, Brenda Alvarado, Tammi Burish, Emily Schneider, Emily Armey and Paola Vega. Photo provided. many dental associations join together and remind the public routine screenings and early detection are vital to saving lives. Close to 54,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer each year according to the Oral Cancer Foundation. Of those diagnosed, only a little more than half will still be alive in five years. “The death rate for oral cancer is higher than that of cancers we hear about routinely, such as cervical cancer, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, laryngeal cancer and many others,” stated the foundation’s website. Often oral cancer is detected when it has reached late stages of development. Regular screenings can prevent this from happening and catch signs quickly. With a family member having been diagnosed with oral cancer and currently in
remission, Dr. Stofer is directing a more intense focus on the importance of oral cancer screenings. Dental Solutions offers free complimentary screenings with each visit. VELscope is a special technology used to catch abnormal tissues invisible to the naked eye. This allows the patient to act quickly in the diagnostic process. For more information about Dental Solutions, visit the website at www.dentalsolutions.net. The site provides patients with descriptions of services, information about Stofer and each team member, forms that can be completed prior to a patient’s first visit, and answers to many frequently asked questions. Check out Dental Solutions on Facebook and Instagram. For more information or questions call (574) 269-1199 or visit the office located at 3505 N. SR 15, Warsaw.
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Reinholt’s Town Square Furniture — Your friends in the furniture business Shopping for furniture and mattresses shouldn’t be confusing or overwhelming. At Reinholt’s, they make it easy to get what you want, so you save time, money and effort. These days, getting new furniture can be tough. Manufacturing and shipping times are taking longer than ever. Selection on showroom floors is picked over. Many stores would rather have you order than to take more from their display. So what do you do if you need something now? Visit Reinholt’s Town Square Furniture in downtown Warsaw where the showroom is fully stocked and everything you see is available for fast and free delivery. Since reopening in May 2020, after six weeks of Indiana’s non-essential shutdown, Reinholt’s has been listening to customers, anticipating their needs and placing heavy preorders. They currently have more than 1,400 upholstery pieces on order from manufacturers such as La-Z-Boy, Smith Brothers of Berne and England. This ensures they always have a good selection on display and keeps a nice variety in their five warehouses. It also shortens the waiting time for customers wanting something different than what is immediately in stock. One of the reasons people tend to put off furniture shopping is because it’s hard to really know what you’re getting. Anything new looks nice at first, but how long will it stay that way? Everyone has made a purchase in life that was disappointing; that just didn’t hold up. When it comes to furniture and mattresses, how are you supposed to look at something and know how well it’s built? That’s why people trust the team at Reinholt’s. They only work with companies with a good history, reputation and product line. This includes the No. 1 mattress company Tempur-
Sealy, which consists of Sealy, Stearns & Foster and Tempur-Pedic. Reinholt’s does the research to be sure you get what you expect – not only excellent quality, but also great value. Just like customers coming into their store looking for the right sale price, Reinholt’s is always on the lookout for special manufacturer promotions. It’s one of the ways they make sure you always get the best price possible. If you’ve never been into Reinholt’s, you might be worried about getting a typical shopping experience. You prepare to either be pounced on by someone ready to make a sale or you get ignored by people waiting for you to tell them what you want to buy. It shouldn’t be that way. Good business at Reinholt’s goes beyond great selection and prices. It also includes standout customer service. From the moment you enter their front door, you’ll feel welcomed. They’ll ask questions to identify what you need and will lead you to options to solve your problem. No pressure. Just experienced guidance. At Reinholt’s, that guidance extends beyond the purchase. Have you ever wondered what happens if something goes wrong? Hassles and headaches? Money down the drain? Do you have to go shopping all over again? Not at Reinholt’s. Serving you not only involves what happens during a sale, but also what happens afterward. They believe customers deserve to be proud of their purchase. From the moment it leaves their store, they will make sure it meets their expectations and yours, whatever that takes. This approach to working with customers has earned them the title “your friends in the furniture business.”
%86,1(66 2) 7+( <($5 ),1$/,67 ³ The team members at Reinholt÷s Town Square Furniture were recognized as 2019 Business of the Year Finalists at the Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Pictured are Mike Rees, Steven Reinholt, Brent Reinholt, Don Reinholt, Keith Reinholt and Andy McCleary. Photo provided. You deserve to feel good at home. Don’t put off shopping because you think it has to be hard. In fact, shopping at Reinholt’s is as easy as one-two-three: 1. Visit their website at ReinholtsFurniture.com. 2. Stop into their showroom. 3. Schedule free delivery, setup and removal of your old item. The Reinholt family has been in business for 85 years – first in Knox and for the past 39 years in downtown Warsaw. It takes something special to make it to the fourth generation. Find out for yourself what sets them apart. The team consists of Brent Reinholt, Keith Reinholt, Don Reinholt, Steven Reinholt, Mike Rees, Andy McCleary, Hannah Reinholt, Izzy Reinholt, Chad Long, Garrett Reinholt, Seth Wogoman, Brandon Reinholt
and Sam Gillis. The business is easy to find at 118 W. Main St. in Warsaw, on the north side of the courthouse. Furniture is displayed on the main level showroom and the upstairs showroom. The main level showroom is where you’ll find all the living room furniture – upholstery, end tables, curio cabinets and lamps. A quick trip up the stairway or elevator leads to items for the rest of your home – dining groups, bedroom furniture, mattresses and TV consoles. In-store, interest-free payment plans are available to help stretch your dollars even further. Shopping for furniture and mattresses shouldn’t be confusing or overwhelming. At Reinholt’s, they make it easy to get what you want so you save time, money and effort.
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Collier’s: Still growing from a new location The year 2020 was a banner one for Collier’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Collier’s Fireplace Shoppe and Collier’s Solar. They celebrated the grand opening of their new Fireplace Shoppe showroom and headquarters at 2315 Shelby Drive, Warsaw, in June, and cofounder Joe Collier retired in October, passing the torch to co-owners and longtime employees Kevin Lehman and Chuck Ault. The year 2021 looks to be a year of continued growth with Collier’s adding technicians and technology to help streamline processes to free up their staff to do what they do best: customer experience. “While it would be easy to think of us as just another HVAC company, we view ourselves primarily as a customer service company,” said Ault. “People come to us with problems, whether it’s a furnace repair, indoor air quality or home comfort issues they can’t seem to get right, and we’re here to help find solutions. We’ve got an experienced team of technicians, customer service reps and design and installation specialists, and we’re always working to help our customers find the best solution for their home’s unique needs. Between our HVAC operations, the Fireplace Shoppe and Collier’s Solar, we’re here to help you make your house a place to call home.” “What I love about Collier’s is that we live in the communities that we serve,” said Rachel Stephen, marketing coordinator. “While the company is based in Warsaw, we’ve got employees who live in Warsaw, but also Rochester, Akron, Wabash, North Webster and Pierceton. When I hear the service nightmares of my friends and neighbors, it’s easy to see what we’re doing right.” Stephen points to their dedicated team of customer service representatives. “I think our CSRs are an overlooked asset to our customers. It’s an almost instant process once you call Collier’s to schedule service, answer questions or start the sales process,” she said. Afterhours and weekend calls go directly to the technician on call via text, ensuring there is no
lost communication when emergencies strike. Adding another layer of service to customer satisfaction, Collier’s has just added a real-time scheduling system to its website. Customers can book service and sales appointments on their preferred day without picking up the phone. “Customers are so savvy about using the internet as a time- and moneysaving tool, and researching all the options that are available,” said Lehman. “Our online scheduler is perfect for customers on the go. A series of screens will walk customers through the process and within a few minutes they have an appointment in our schedule.” Collier’s has a team dedicated to the culture of the company, which ranges from improving customer service processes to Collier’s participation in the community. Past projects have included Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program, Operation Finally Home, Susan G. Komen Foundation, Special Olympics of Kosciusko County and the local 4-H program. They are now partnering with Lennox and the national Feel The Love program. Starting in June, Collier’s will seek out households in their service area that may need a new furnace or air conditioner. The nominees will be reviewed by Lennox and Collier’s until a recipient is determined, and the new equipment will be installed in October. This year will mark the third year Collier’s has participated. Collier’s Fireplace Shoppe, now celebrating its 25th anniversary, has more than 17 burning display models of indoor fireplaces and stoves, pellet stoves, plus a full array of outdoor lifestyle and recreation units from the latest in firetables, barbecue grills, stoves, accessories and supplies. They are Kosciusko County’s authorized home for the Big Green Egg, with the full line of ceramic grills and accessories. “While people may know us for our service department or as a Lennox dealer, we excel in installation too,” Lehman said. “We hold the highest dealer rating for every line
%5,1*,1* ,7 $// 72*(7+(5 ³ Members of Collier÷s staff and Warsaw and Kosciusko County chambers of commerce line up to cut the ribbon for the opening of the new location for Collier÷s HVAC, Fireplace Shoppe and Solar. The new facility opened June 2020 and consolidated operations of the enterprise÷s two prior locations. Photo provided. we carry.” That includes Lennox Premiere status, Water Furnace GeoPro dealer status, and Diamond Elite Dealer designation from Mitsubishi. “Our comfort specialists are ready with all the options to maximize a customer’s budget, whether it’s a seasonal rebate from a manufacturer or the 26% federal tax credit for geothermal, solar or biomass heating. We’re here to work with our customer for the solution that makes the most sense for their home and budget.” Collier’s is a member of the Better Business Bureau and Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce and has received the Lennox Industries Centurion Award for Dealership Excellence, one of the most coveted awards in the HVAC industry. Business hours for Collier’s HVAC, Fireplace Shoppe, and Collier’s Solar is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Fireplace
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Reed and Shuttz — Trust your good name to our good name Reed and Shuttz, LLP specializes in bringing the law to your corner. Both attorneys are dedicated to helping you understand what actions the firm can take on your behalf in order to assist you with the results you are seeking. The partners, Blake W. Reed and Traci B. Shuttz, will work with you every step of the way to make sure you understand the choices you are making and feel empowered to make them. The firm is a general practice and handles most types of cases including business transactions, criminal matters, estate planning, wills, family law matters, divorce cases, child custody, real estate transactions and other legal issues. Reed received his Bachelor’s of Science degree from Indiana State University in Terre Haute, where he majored in business administration and graduated magna cum laude. He obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from Valparaiso University School of Law and graduated magna cum laude. Reed spends the majority of his time working on family law and criminal law matters for the firm. Shuttz received her Bachelor’s of Science degree from Indiana University-Indianapolis, where she majored in criminal justice and obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit College of Law. She focuses on civil matters, and spends her time on estate planning, wills, real estate matters and business transactions for the firm. In addition to Reed’s 10 years of legal experience, he is keeping his family legacy of legal experience continuing in Kosciusko County. Shuttz has been practicing law for 20 years and is licensed in multiple states.
%/$.( : 5((' “Our families have been in the area for years, and we both grew up visiting the area lakes. It feels like home, and we both really want to give back to the community by providing our legal services to the people and businesses of Kosciusko County.” “We are so happy to be here, and we are
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“We are setting up in-person appointments or video appointments, as well in order to accommodate COVID restrictions for those folks who need appointments outside of our normal business hours. Visit our website at www.ReedShuttz.com to learn more,” Shuttz said.
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Kosciusko REMC continues to add technology to benefit members Kosciusko REMC, an electric cooperative with more than 18,000 members, continues to seek ways to benefit its members through technology. In September 2020, KREMC introduced Kosciusko Connect, a subsidiary offering a fiber-to-the-home broadband internet to all KREMC members. When you consider the co-op’s history, it’s clear providing broadband is a natural next step for KREMC. Reliable internet is an essential service today. The co-op was founded to serve the community when electricity became necessary, and it must be willing to grow and modify its mission to continue meeting the needs of its members. “We are proud to continue our legacy of serving the underserved in rural Kosciusko County through our fiber-tothe-home internet network,” said Kurt Carver, KREMC president and CEO. Recently KREMC announced Kosciusko Connect, a two-year project has officially begun, and that home installation could start as early as this fall. “Kosciusko Connect will be a game-changer for our community,” said Carver. “Through fiber, we can offer reliable, affordable, high speed internet service to every corner of the KREMC service area.” COVID-19 sent a lot of people home, both students and working adults, to work and learn. This made the pre-existing broadband struggles in rural areas glaringly obvious. Students who didn’t have internet at home were forced to take extreme measures to keep up, like parking at fast food restaurants for extended times just to access the Wi-Fi for eLearning. Some people were told to work from home, but their home Wi-Fi wasn’t powerful enough to support everything they needed to do. Group video calls became a popular way to connect from a distance, but not everyone could participate, and even those who could often were dealt with frustrating signal loss. “We hope to solve these problems with Kosciusko Connect,“ Carver said. “Fiber can handle high traffic without slowdowns, so families with multiple children won’t have to worry about taking turns using the internet.
Our speeds are equally fast for uploading and downloading, which enables video meetings to be crystal clear and glitch-free.” Fiber-optic cables carry data through tiny strands of glass using light waves. Fiber carries information much faster, is less susceptible to damage and interference and can handle more traffic than traditional copper lines or wireless signals. Most internet providers use fiber-optics in their network, but use other methods to make final connections to the home, resulting in slowdowns and frequent signal-loss. Fiberto-the-home connections ensure users get the fastest speeds and most reliable signals possible. Building a fiber-optic network is a complicated process that involves design, inspection, significant construction efforts and meticulous splicing of the superfine glass cables. Kosciusko Connect has divided the service territory into five construction zones to make this massive project more manageable. Construction has already started on the east side of the KREMC’s service territory. Crews will work in zones moving counterclockwise, as seen in the Kosciusko Connect Service Territory and Project Map. The Kosciusko Connect team determined the starting point by considering many factors, including the location of under served or unserved areas, population density and buildout cost. Members can use the pre-registration tool on the Kosciusko Connect website to check which zone they are in and get personalized updates. Members are encouraged to sign up for services before construction ends to avoid installation costs later down the road. Internet service packages will range from a minimum of 100 megabits per second to a maximum of 1 gigabit. The service boasts symmetrical speeds-the same for uploading and downloading-no data caps and no residential contracts. Kosciusko Connect will also offer the options of managed Wi-Fi and crystal-clear telephone service. “Building Kosciusko Connect is a massive undertaking, but we are well poised to address hurdles that may arise. With many thanks to our board of directors, whose support and di-
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in the future we hope to meet the needs of the extended community and provide fiber-to-thehome service outside the KREMC territory.” Non-members are still encouraged to pre-register for service so KREMC can better understand the needs of the community as a whole and plan future buildouts.
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Old Jail Museum a home for Kosciusko County’s colorful past Old Kosciusko County Jail Museum search and serve a crucial function in the codirector Greg Steffe has lost count of community,” Steffe said, citing recent exthe number of times he has heard a visitor amples such as assisting with a local law exclaim, “Wow! I’ve lived here my entire firm’s 100th anniversary and an Ohio mulife and I had no idea all this was here.” seum director’s search for a former church On one hand, he is gratified to hear from camp in the area. “We get requests like another spellbound visitor; on the other that all the time. hand, it is yet more evidence the museum In 2021, Steffe is also looking forhas not gained the attention it deserves. ward to making up for time lost to the Located at 121 N. Indiana St., War- COVID-19 pandemic, particularly a host saw, the jail housed inmates from 1870, of events related to infamous bank robber the year it was erected, to 1982, when John Dillinger, who, contrary to popular the Kosciusko County Historical Society, belief, was never one of the 116 inmates a nonprofit founded in 1966, took up resi- who might have been housed in the jail dence. The jail is listed on at any one time though he 7KH MDLO LV DYDLODEOH the National Register of did rob the Warsaw police Historic Places. IRU SDUDQRUPDO LQYHVWL station. Since then the buildIn fact, the actual ing has served as a reJDWLRQ E\ DSSRLQWPHQW bullet-proof vest Dillinger pository of Kosciusko from Warsaw police $GGLWLRQDOO\ 6WHIIH D stole County’s colorful past, is currently on exhibit in through not only its per- VNLOOHG DQG NQRZOHGJHDEOH the museum, along with manent and rotating a Colt .32 pistol used in collections of historical JXLGH KRSHV WR VRRQ ODXQFK the robbing of Merchants artifacts, but also the ge´KDXQWHG MDLO WRXUVµ Bank in South Bend and nealogical library, where other artifacts. “Few placE\ ODQWHUQ OLJKW researchers can access es in the U.S. have that a wealth of information: many verifiable Dillinger School records, phone books, obituaries, artifacts on display,” Steffe noted. He is photographs, cemetery records and much also planning an event in September 2021 more in their efforts to learn more about to commemorate the Dillinger raid. family history, going back to the original The star of the show, Steffe pointed pioneer families, for instance, or a veteran out, “is the building itself. There’s so much from the Civil War. “You name it we have history here.” And in recent years, the it,” commented Carolyn Schumaker, one of building’s “dark side” has drawn the atthe volunteers who also serve as guiding tention of paranormal researchers, includhands in visitors’ searches. Steffe reckons ing Steffe himself, who has been a ghost more than 50% of museum visitors are hunter for around 15 years. there to visit the library. The jail is available for paranormal Currently, volunteers are involved in a investigation by appointment. Additionproject to match up newspaper obituaries ally, Steffe, a skilled and knowledgeable and cemetery records on the Beacon web- guide, hopes to soon launch “haunted jail site. “It’s family research,” clarified Sheryl tours” by lantern light. Hanna, a volunteer and board member. To arrange a tour or get more inSteffe reckons over 50% of museum visitors formation about the many displays and are there to access the library’s massive events at Old Kosciusko County Jail trove of information. Museum, call (574) 269-1078 or visit the “They do a tremendous amount of re- Facebook page.
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Authentic Indian cuisine and groceries have arrived Growing rapidly in popularity, Biryani Kitchen Indian Restaurant & Greens n’ Spices Groceries offers authentic Indian cuisine for dining or carry-out and greens and spices used in Indian cooking for purchase. Warmly welcomed by the entire community of Warsaw, the business is the brainchild of four friends who came to Warsaw from Tamilnadu, India, in 2017 to work in the orthopedic industry. “We are so grateful for the support and friendliness shown to us here. Not only from the Indian community of about 300-400 families but the entire community of Warsaw and the surrounding area. Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce has been amazing, as has our landlord,” expressed one of the owners and restaurant manager Sivakumar known as Siva. The goal of the restaurant is to provide the freshest, highest quality, delicious and authentic Indian dishes at reasonable prices. Varying degrees of spicy or not spicy are available with each dish. The menu explains the items with clarity and help is always available from the staff to explain the dining choices. The grocery features hard-to-find Indian vegetables and ingredients. The story of how these young professionals became restaurant and grocery store owners mirrors the American dream. The quartet spent Sundays when they first arrived traveling to Chicago and Indianapolis for a real taste of India. One day, one of them said, “Let’s open a restaurant.” Siva said, “I will manage it.” After locating the space, Biryani was ready to open in less than 22 days, a feat of determination and ingenuity. The other owners are Balakumar, Janalan, and Ganapathy. Traveling thousands of miles from their homeland, these entrepreneurs saw a need
in the market and provided it. They are all willing to put in the hard work to achieve their goals. The Greens n’ Spices Indian grocery was added to the rear of their location in downtown Warsaw, due to demand. Indian food ingredients are hard to come by locally. It may require travel to Fort Wayne and beyond. The grocery service has been much appreciated and patronized. The restaurant’s name signifies something unique. The term “Biryani” is said to have originated from two Persian words – “Birian” meaning “fried before cooking” and “Birinj” meaning “rice.” Though widely savored today in India, it is believed to have been born in the Middle East. Siva noted, “It is our special dish of meat, rice and vegetables cooked for weekends with family gatherings.” Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, carry-out has become very popular but more folks are dining in. The attractive, casual dining area welcomes the public. Shop the store in the back while you wait on your meal or afterward. Conveniently located at 114 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw, the business is easy to find. Enter at the front or by the side door in the alley. Lunch hours are 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. With Saturday hours being from noon to 3 p.m. Dinner hours are 5-9:15 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. With Friday and Saturday hours from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Biryani Kitchen is closed Sundays. Phone (574) 376-4349 or (574) 377-2583 for carry-out or more information. Check out the website, www.biryankitchen.us and the Biryani Kitchen Facebook and Instagram pages and then stop in for a wonderful dining experience.
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Many businesses closed during the COVID pandemic, this one opened About 60% of businesses that have closed during the coronavirus pandemic will never reopen, according to new data from Yelp. Despite these statistics, Monarch Medical Esthetics opened for business in September and is thriving. “After the shutdown I found myself unemployed and so was the rest of my team. Businesses weren’t hiring so I thought, ‘What the heck, let’s open a new medispa, what do we have to lose,’” said Linda Moore one of Monarch’s owners. “I”m grateful we mustered the courage and stepped out. It was scary and we took a huge risk to open in very uncertain times but we are growing each month.” “Our motto is ‘Beautiful Change’ because just as a caterpillar has to go through hardship before it becomes a butterfly, many people are struggling outwardly, and inwardly, and we strive to bring about beautiful change in one’s appearance and in their outlook at life. People need positivity and encouragement now more than ever; they need pampered and some self-love and Monarch is here to do that.” Monarch is a medical spa that combines medicine and aesthetics to provide cosmetic treatments in a relaxed ambience. Anti-wrinkle injections, Botox, Instalift face contouring, lip shaping and volumization, hair regrowth therapy, laser treatments, microblading and permanent cosmetics, hair removal, acne treatments, IV nutrition, and skin health are just some of the services offered. Walk in to Monarch and you feel the positive vibes as patients wait in the relaxation room before treatments. Soft music, aromatherapy, classy cream, gold and black
decor with great artwork and a butterfly here and there provide for a delightful experience. Moore explained staying healthy doesn’t refer simply to a lack of illness and disease but to a more holistic state of being and medical spas cater to this with a main focus on “prejuvenation” - preventing the signs of aging and undoing damage caused by sun, lifestyle and the environment. The idea medispas are only for older women is an unfortunate stereotype the stats debunk. Most medical spa clients are middle-aged, 52% between 35 and 54 years old. Another nearly 30% are 55 years old or older. A respectable 17% of clients fall into the 18- to 34-year-old class (with some even younger primarily seeking acne treatments), the Millennials and now men are visiting medispas and, when they do, they outspend women by 13%. “Patients of all ages and gender mention how COVID caused them so much stress and left them feeling depressed. In turn, it also made them realize it’s OK to focus on oneself and do whatever it takes to feel happy and look great. So, they come to us because they trust our standard of care, our doctors and our practitioners.” Monarch employees a medical director, Dr. Lori Zimmerman, a nurse practitioner, Amy Stitt, who also has a doctorate in facial aesthetics, a licensed esthetician, Sarah Anderson, permanent cosmetics technician and a patient concierge, Jennifer Elder, who bragged, “Monarch is the best place to work because we all went thru COVID unemployment together and we are all very thankful to work in an industry that is growing. We do it as a team who love what we do and respect each
+(5( 72 6(59( ³ Shown is the staff of Monarch Medical Esthetics. Seated in the front are owners Amy Stitt, left, and Linda Moore. In the back are Sarah Anderson, esthetician and Jennifer Elder, patient concierge. Monarh Medical Esthetics offers a wide range of skin care services. other — our patients definitely sense this energy. That’s why they come back and refer their friends.” Free consultations are always offered so patients can express their concerns and discover what treatment options are right for them. Payment plans are available so patients can receive care now and pay later as they can afford.
Visit mybeautifulchange.com and/ or bestlipsever.com to learn more and to request an appointment or simply call or text (574) 221-MEDI. Monarch is located in Warsaw, Indiana on 738 E. 200N just off oUS 30. “I’m going to make everything around me beautiful — this will be my life”. - Elsie de Wolfe
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Aegis Dental Group - Comprehensive, convenient, comfortable and affordable Known and respected for trusted dentistry, Aegis Dental Group strives to provide the highest standard of care that is comprehensive, convenient, comfortable and affordable. Aegis Dental Group has offices in Warsaw, Goshen and Angola and has been serving northern Indiana for more than 20 years, with the most recent office opening in November 2019. Dr. Guy Moore and his skilled staff provide several advanced services at each of the locations. “Each of our offices are equipped with an in-office lab and technicians, so whether a patient needs a routine cleaning, total smile makeover or maybe considering dentures or implants, they can conveniently receive all their treatment at our state-of-the-art facilities,” said Dr. Guy Moore. Aegis Dental Group has built the successful practice on these four principles: Comprehensive, convenient, comfortable and affordable care. They understand, listen and educate each patient on their treatment plan options and help decide what is best for them. Aegis Dental understands life is busy, so it is open six days a week and offers walk-ins and emergencies daily. Anxiety about the dentist is a common fear. Aegis Dental Group has a highly trained staff who understands and will help keep each patient comfortable. Patients can experience pain-free dentistry with free conscious sedation, relax and have a positive experience. Moore believes finances should never come between a patient and their oral health care. “… When you put off necessary procedures, problems worsen and expenses increase, so we’ll do our best to eliminate financial obstacles,” said Moore.
75867(' '(17,675< ³ Aegis Dental Group has offlces in Warsaw, Angola and the Goshen/Elkhart area. Known and respected for trusted dentistry, Aegis Dental Group strives to provide the highest standard of care. Photo provided. Aegis Dental Group conveniently processes insurance and offers easy payment plans. “Dental care can be intimidating. Schedule a free consultation and let us walk you through your custom treatment plan and financial plan,” said Moore. “We take pride in our dental team and in our work. We feel lucky to have such a talented and caring team that grew up in the communities they are now working in and giving back to.” Moore has been a dentist in Indiana for more than 25 years. He continually aims to be on the cutting-edge and offers the latest advanced technology in dentistry, and includes all five of his doctors in his endeavor
to keep learning. The Warsaw, Goshen/Elkhart and Angola offices are each accepting new patients. Walk-ins and emergencies are welcome Monday through Saturday. The offices can be reached by calling (833) 2-TRUSTED. For more information, visit www. trusteddentistry.com.
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Providing exemplary service for more than 50 years Hoffman Outdoor Power Equipment has been a mainstay in downtown Etna Green since opening in 1970. The family business, now in its second generation of ownership, has been in the capable and knowledgeable hands of brothers Greg and Jeff Hoffman since 2002. “When we bought Hoffman Implement Sales from our parents, we changed the name to Hoffman Outdoor Power Equipment to more accurately reflect the business,” said Jeff. “Our parents got out of the farm machinery business in 1982, though we’ve been in the same location for 51 years.” The brothers share the labor of running Hoffman’s. Greg, the older brother, performs the majority of the repair and maintenance work, while Jeff concentrates on sales and customer service. Their mother still helps with the books, according to Jeff. “She’s a fixture here. She’ll work full time in the spring and do some customer service when I’m working 60 to 65 hours a week and only have time for sales. Other times of the year, she’ll cut back to part time.” The busy, yet orderly showroom of Hoffman Outdoor Power Equipment exhibits its various models of equipment, accessories and supplies. They focus on selling and servicing riding equipment from three brands: Toro, Simplicity, Walker, and handheld products from Echo. Their inventory includes riding and push lawn mowers, zero turn mowers, hedge trimmers, edgers, string trimmers, garden cultivators, chainsaws, leaf blowers, pressure washers and snow blowers. Attachments range from tillers to snowblowers and snow blades, to front-end loaders. Other supplies, such as numerous accessories and fluids, are also in stock. Hoffman’s carries parts for all the brands they can get. “We have a very well-stocked parts department. That’s kind of rare for a dealer nowadays. We service the brands that we sell during our busiest times. But we will service other brands when we have time. We stay pretty busy year-round,” Jeff said. Hoffman’s “attention to detail” and the “way we keep the customers’ best interests at heart before our own interest” has not gone unnoticed by their customers. “They are the best you can work with,”
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said Pastor Mark Cotrill of the Bourbon United Pentecostal Church. “I’ve been doing business with them for 30 years. I buy only here because of the service.” The outstanding reputation of Hoffman Outdoor Power Equipment has been known for a long time. “We have a lot of repeat customers, and we’re into the second and third generation of some families,” said Jeff. “The reason so many return is because the business is committed to “taking the time to fit the equipment with the customers’ needs.” Jeff consults with each customer to determine the acreage of the lawn, what they want to do with the machine and whether they want an attachment or any accessories. Then we will explain the features and benefits and recommend the appropriate horsepower and deck size and features. I send a lot of time making sure that I have the proper product knowledge. The individualized care doesn’t stop there. “When we pull the machinery out of the box, we completely service it and get it ready to go. We make sure it’s fully greased, the tires are properly aired, the mower deck is level, the fluids are topped off. We perform a general check of the belts, bolts, etc., to make sure it was properly built and assembled.” Jeff said, “We always provide free delivery service on any riding mower sale.” The quality of service remains the same. When equipment is delivered, proper operation and service of the new machine is discussed. “If the customer wants to service it themselves, we get them ready to do that. Hopefully, they can remember what we told them when they are going to grease the machine, for example,” Jeff said. “Wear eye and ear protection,” Jeff advised owners of new equipment. “Check your oil before every use, have a good clean oil filter, and make sure the safety features are operational. They’re there for a reason.” Hoffman Outdoor Power Equipment is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. There are always rebates and great financing options available. For more information, visit www.hoffmanslawn.com or call (574) 858-9322.
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Aqua Systems is the Smart Choice for your water conditioning needs If you think you would enjoy talking to knowledgeable, no-pressure staff about water conditioning needs, then Aqua Systems of Warsaw is your kind of place. If you were to stop in, you would find an atmosphere that is relaxed and friendly with no pushy, commissioned salespeople. Jim Bricker, owner of Aqua Systems of Warsaw, is a down-to-earth kind of person with more than 30 years of experience in the water conditioning business and his products are top-notch with fair prices. Aqua Systems offers high quality water conditioning and filtering systems with the long haul in mind. According to Bricker, “Aqua Systems Smart Choice Gen II water softener could be the last system you’ll ever need to buy.” The system comes with a seven-year parts and labor warranty. But after that, instead of replacing the entire system, one replaces only what is needed, adding up to considerable savings during the course of a home’s lifetime. Smart Choice systems also help save money through a “look ahead” feature. This enables them to conform to the owners’ patterns of usage. That translates to salt savings for the homeowner and never running out of soft water. Bricker said he has received numerous calls from customers, who have replaced other brands of more expensive softeners with the Smart Choice Gen II softener and were very pleasantly surprised to discover how little salt they have used. The Aqua Systems factory is based in Avon. This means you not only have American-made products, but they are Indiana made as well, Bricker said. “This company has engineered some of
the most innovative products in the water conditioning business available today,” he said. Bricker also carries the new Drop Connect System, by Chandler Systems Inc. It protects what matters the most — home, health and the environment. People are six times more likely to experience home water damage than burglary. The Drop Home Protection Valve provides the ability to shut off water to the home, when a problem is detected or manually through the app. Its built-in flow meter and pressure sensors can identify a broad range of problems, such as continuous flow, leaky toilets or even very small leaks from a faucet. Place Drop leak detectors under sinks and dishwashers, behind toliets or washing machines, near a water heater or anywhere that water might leak or collect. If a leak or freezing temperature is detected, the leak detector will have the Drop Home Protection Valve turn off water to the home. The free Drop app is a portal to controlling everything for a smart water management system right from your phone. Many home insurance companies will extend discounts for installing a Drop Connect automatic shut off system in a home. Check with your local insurance provider to see if you are eligible for a discount. Incentives vary by state and by provider. Bricker has been an independent dealer since October 2006. His comprehensive experience enables him to service other brands of equipment and all makes and models. Aqua Systems of Warsaw also offers afterhours sales calls and service. “We are a full-line water dealer,” Bricker confirmed.
$ *5($7 7($0 “ Pictured are Jim Bricker, right, owner of Aqua Systems of Warsaw and his wife, Brenda Bricker. Brenda is a senior branch offlce administrator for Jason Ellis at Edward Jones. This dynamic duo are also members of the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club. ”We make a great team,‘ he exclaimed. File photo. Everything is in-house, with knowledgeable, non-commission sales people. “We deliver products, like softener salt and water to homes, offices and even factory floors, wherever we need to go to get the job done,” Bricker said. Aqua Systems provides an express drive-thru for picking up softener salt and bottled water as well. To get started, simply bring a sample of water into the Warsaw store. “Of course, if you prefer we still can come out to your home and discuss your options,” said Bricker. “So, come on in sit
down with us over a cup of coffee, and we’ll talk, even if you’re not ready to buy right now. You’ll find out all the reasons that 90 percent of the people who come in buy from us.” Aqua Systems of Warsaw’s service area extends north to New Paris, Syracuse, Milford, and Leesburg, southwest to Mentone and east to Columbia City and North Manchester. For more information, visit Aqua Systems of Warsaw at 205 Eastlake Drive, Warsaw. Call (574) 268-0078 or visit online at www.ilovemywater.com/warsaw.
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InkFreeNews continues as most-liked online newspaper in county As the county’s only digital daily newspaper, InkFreeNews continues to be the most-liked online newspaper in Kosciusko County. The photojournalists are dedicated to bringing breaking and local news first and fast through both the website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. In 2018, a free mobile app for both Android and Apple iPhones was released. In order to view the app with far fewer ads, a paid version is also available. Both the website and the app bring up-to-date information on area events, closings, bookings, crimes, sports, schools, obituaries, and local meetings. The dedicated team of photojournalists include Editor Dan Spalding, Lasca Randels, Liz Shepherd, Leah Sander, and Maggie Kenworthy, bringing Kosciusko County regular updates. Providing assistance to this team is the editorial staff of The MailJournal and ‘the PAPER.’ Sport Editor Mike Deak covers high school sports for Wawasee, Warsaw, NorthWood, Tippecanoe Valley, Triton and Lakeland Christian Academy. He also covers college sports from Grace College. Interested in promoting your local business? Carl Lauster and Susan Stump are able to assist businesses with creating and placing ads on the website. This includes the option of a sponsored post that appears alongside the news articles. Two new exciting aspects found on InkFreeNews in 2018 were the weekly polls and Kosciusko County’s Most Wanted column. A new voting poll is available every Monday and viewers are invited to express their opinions. The topics vary from school safety to the fair’s motorized racing to when viewers take down their Christmas tree. An
'(',&$7(' -2851$/,676 ³ The dedicated journalists for InkFreeNews bring breaking and local news flrst and fast. The InkFreeNews staff from left are Editor Dan Spalding, photojournalists, Leah Sander, Lasca Randels and Liz Shepherd. archive is available of the previous topics and how readers from Kosciusko County voted. The Most Wanted feature appears on the weekends and lists the new names and photos of individuals wanted by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office. Spalding writes a weekly column called Poli (Sigh) reflecting on politics in the community and the surrounding areas. Followers on the InkFreeNews Facebook page also continues to grow. Serving the Kosciusko County community since April 30, 2012, InkFreeNews consistently delivers fast, accurate news that can be viewed anywhere at anytime by visiting www.inkfreenews.com.
Renewal Homes – ‘Unparalleled’ builder of personalized homes Building “personalized” homes that reflect the values and desires of homeowners is what Wendell Miller, owner of Renewal Homes, has strived for since launching his company in 2003. “Do you know that feeling when you walk into your house after a long day, your shoulders feel lighter, you can finally take a deep breath and your mind relaxes?” asked Miller. “Well, that feeling is initiated by the environment created within your home and that is our goal as we create, design and build for our clients.” Since he was a teenager, Miller has been interested in construction. His dad was a builder so he was exposed to the industry as a boy. He began learning the trade while in high school, continued after graduation with masonry, framing and then went on to work for a building supplier before starting his own company. Over the years, Miller has established a trusted team with well over 100 years of combined experience in the industry. A unique and key dynamic to the successful team is Miller’s wife, Diane, who is the company’s interior designer. “We are truly able to hear what the clients are looking for with Diane’s insight right from the beginning. Sometimes clients are not aware of their own style and Diane has this natural ability to help them envision what personalizations we can incorporate to make their home feel warm and inviting,” said Miller. When it comes to customizing a home, Renewal Homes is willing to think well outside the box. Some of the more fun and in-
teresting projects Renewal Homes has taken on include installing slides, hammocks, lofts, specialized play areas for children, man caves and she sheds. Renewal Homes tries to think ahead to where trends are going when it comes to home building products and design concepts. With every project, Miller provides a personalized quality home. To do that he follows a strict ethical code when it comes to selecting building materials, construction building practices and open communication with clients. “When building a home you enter into a relationship with the clients for a number of months. Our goal is for the relationship and build to have gone so well that the client would like to have dinner together at the completion of the project,” Miller said. The majority of new homes and remodel projects Renewal Homes undertakes are within a 52 mile radius of Warsaw. In addition to building custom homes, Renewal Homes also constructs larger home renovations, room additions as well as light commercial construction. Miller has been extremely involved in the community as well as his business. He has served on board of directors, including as president, of the Builders Association of North Central Indiana as well as serving on the boards of a number of other local non-profits. Miller is as a Certified Graduate Builder; Certified Graduate Remodeler; and Certified Green Professional. If you would like more information on Renewal Homes, please visit the company’s website, www.renewalhomesllc.com.
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The Papers Inc. serves community with a personal touch When Arch Baumgartner left college and his job as an ice truck driver for his brothers, he took over the reins of the local weekly newspaper, The Milford Mail. That was in 1939. It had facilities for hand setting type, a printing press and 600 subscribers. Since that time, The Papers Inc. in Milford has evolved into a diverse combination of newspaper and magazine publications and commercial printing. Arch’s wife, Della, joined the firm in 1945. Through hard work and persistence, they built the newspaper into one of the more respected weeklies in Indiana. The couple’s son, Ron, joined the business in 1966 and his wife, Gloria, in 1970. The Baumgartners formed The Papers Inc. in 1972. The family has guided the company through an extended period of continuous growth. Today the company has sales representatives in four states. Ron Baumgartner is the publisher and president. Steve Meadows is the director of marketing. The company currently publishes eight weekly and eight monthly publications as well as one seasonal publication. The Papers Inc. also prints a host of weekly and monthly newspapers and magazines, plus school and college publications. The Mail-Journal is The Papers’ flagship publication. A weekly, hometown newspaper, The Mail-Journal serves subscribers in the northern half of Kosciusko County, including the greater Lake Wawasee area. Staff members gather and report news with a focus on the community. Included in its publications are three weekly, free community newspapers. Two versions of ‘the PAPER’ are distributed in Elkhart and Kosciusko counties. The combined total circulation for both publications is 40,900. The Shopping Guide News is distributed throughout Fulton County, with circulation of 8,500. The concept for all three weeklies is total saturation coverage, street by street and house by house, in their market area. The Shopping Guide distributes via the United States Postal Service.
The Papers also publishes four editions of Senior Life monthly newspapers, catering to individuals over 50 in the Fort Wayne market, northwest Indiana, plus St. Joseph, Elkhart and Kosciusko counties. Senior Life emphasizes the prime time of life. The weekly Auto & RV magazines are amazingly successful and loaded with pictures of cars, trucks, boats, RVs and most anything on wheels. Four separate magazines are distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. These magazines have a total circulation of more than 327,400. Michiana House and Home is the complete resource for home remodeling, landscaping and decor. Covering the Michiana area, this popular magazine is in its 17th year of publication. In December 2011, the first issue of The Municipal magazine was published. The monthly publication is direct mailed to leadership of municipalities within the continental United States. The Municipal gives administrators and department heads the news on issues, products and processes that will help them run their cities better. Glo magazine is a monthly women’s lifestyle publication offering a fresh, local perspective on health, family, beauty and living trends in the Fort Wayne area. The publication inspires women to explore their passions and follow their interests. Home Living keeps readers up to date on new trends in home decor, design and renovation, inside and out. The monthly publication includes design tips for Fort Wayne-area residents. The newest publication is the seasonal LAKELife magazine, which is mailed to lake property owners throughout Kosciusko County. It highlights local towns, lakes, organizations and events. It also has suggestions for places to shop, eat and even recipes. The company’s first venture into online news reporting started in April 2012. InkFreeNews.com, Kosciusko County’s only digital daily newspaper, offers information on upto-the-minute breaking news, sports, features,
: $ 5 6 $ : 67$)) “ The staff at the Warsaw offlce of The Papers Inc. are Carl Lauster, left, sales representative, and Molly Lewis, offlce m a n a g e r. Not pictured is Sales Representative Susan Stump.
obituaries, publics records and entertainment and it’s all free. The site is available on computers, smartphones, tablets and anywhere internet access is available. You can also access content thorough the InkFreeNews app, available for both iPhones and Android devices. Be sure to follow InkFreeNews through Twitter or “like” InkFreeNews on Facebook to view up-to-the-minute breaking news and join in on comments and discussions. There are 100,000 unique visitors on the site each week along with more than 68,000 Facebook followers. In the summer of 2016, Kidder Media Indiana was born. Kidder Media works with public, private and parochial school systems throughout the state creating direct mail newsletters, websites and videos to promote their plans, programs and agendas to the communities they serve. The commercial printing department enhances The Papers ability to maintain a full-service environment for graphic needs.
The sheet fed and web presses are capable of printing one to four color process. The company also offers complete bindery and mailing service for trimming, folding, saddle-stitching and addressing. Staff members are able to create and maintain ink jet mailing lists, zip sort, bundle and mail. In 2021, The Papers launched a brand new digital division offering affordable website design aimed at serving local businesses with expert design, hosting and solutions. SpectraPrint, a division of The Papers, markets and publishes specialty publications. The division produces products for businesses and organizations, from initial planning stages through sales and production phases, until the finished product is produced. SpectraPrint publishes membership directories, image magazines, tourism maps and calendars supported by advertising sales. To view all current publications and select back issues, visit www.the-papers.com.
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