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HISTORIC HELICOPTER — A Model 47 helicopter used during the Korean War is displayed at the Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum. The helicopters were used to quickly transport wounded soldiers to Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, or MASH, units, with a stretcher mounted on the side.

Mentone museums offer history, events Text and Photos By ABBY OLIVER Staff Writer The Lawrence D . Bell Aircraft and Mentone Historical Museums invite the public to explore Mentone’s history through artifacts and events, including Rotors Over Mentone . The museums, open 1-5 p .m . Sundays at 210 S . Oak St ., Mentone, offer a glimpse into the history of Mentone and surrounding communities .

Guests at the Historical Museum can explore Mentone through exhibits co-curated by Alice Keirn, museum board member and curator of the Mentone Historical Museum . Exhibits include the history of Mentone’s Egg, a 3,000-pound, 10-foot-tall concrete egg, the Kosciusko County Basketball Hall of Fame and other exhibits . At 2 p .m . Sunday, Sept . 20, Keirn will give a slideshow presentation on what made Mentone “The Egg Basket of the Midwest .” The presentation will feature egg farms that have been part of Mentone’s history, including Manwaring’s and Creighton’s, as well as the egg show and egg buyers from around

the country . At one point, 14 train cars of eggs were shipped to New York from one of the farms . Keirn will have two Egg Show Queens at the presentation, including one selected in 1950 while she was a sophomore at Atwood High School . The Lawrence D . Bell Aircraft Museum features artifacts about Mentone’s aviation pioneer . Born in Mentone in 1894, Bell became chairman of the Bell Aircraft Corporation . “To me, that is what’s interesting in history, is Larry Bell in particular and the artifacts we have representing him,” said Dave Smythe, board member . “He was involved in the industry basically from the beginning . The fact that he was born in Mentone, and we were able to acquire his history . Mentone is like any other

MUSEUM CARETAKERS — Members of the Bell Aircraft Museum Board stand in front of a historic Huey helicopter. From left: Dave Smythe, board member; Marsha Scott, secretary and Alice Keirn, board member and curator of the Mentone Historical Museum.

little town, with its growing pains and past history .” The museums also preserve military and everyday history . “We honor our service people, the ones that we lost . . . we have their pictures but we also have uniforms of some of the other guys that served from several of the wars,” Keirn said . “We also have a bunch of toys from the 30s or 40s . . . there’s just lots of little things .” Visitors can also participate in the history through a chicken naming contest . The plush rooster and chicken, Henry and Henryetta, have eight chicks that need names . “Every week there would be something different,” Keirn said . “I got it all done and I had eight little chickens out eating .” She described how some helpers hid a little duck underneath one of the chickens, adding a duck to the little plush chicken family . il iv historic C A — M R The contest is open to O IF N ne WOMAN IN U d at the Mento ye la anyone 12 or older, with sp di rm Air Patrol unifo . Dave Smythe, a museum entries accepted through m eu e Gertrud Historical Mus d his mother 5 p .m . Saturday, Sept . 12 . te na do r, iv be C board mem e joined the The museums also he’s uniform. Sh high school. McClane Smyt om fr g tin each count for a location ua ad gr r , when il Air Patrol afte display in 2020 on the America 250 in on t pu as w Her uniform Kosciusko County Pass. she was 95 port contest . County-

wide, 250 artifacts can be found across 12 locations . Visiting all 12 locations counts toward a bonus entry for the grand prize drawing . The museum’s largest event, Rotors Over Mentone, will be held at 11 a .m . Saturday, Sept . 12 . Navy Commander Mike Stock, author of Chasing the Four Winds, will speak . Stock has a 45-year professional flying career, more than 15,000 hours of flight time and has piloted more than 100 aircraft models . He has survived two helicopter crashes and other crashes . American Huey 369, a non-profit organization that restores historic helicopters and honors military veterans, will bring a Huey helicopter from Grissom Air Reserve Base . Rides will be available for a fee . Food will include chicken tenders, hot dogs, chips, pop, cookies and ice cream from the Igloo in Silver Lake . Organizations will offer information on veterans and other topics, and both museums will be open for questions about the artifacts . For more information, visit visitkosciuskocounty . org/250-passport or bellaircraftmuseum .org .

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Amanda Powell’s love of animals extends to reptiles By LAURIE LECHLITNER Staff Writer “Even as a kid, I loved animals,” stated Amanda Powell, Warsaw. “I talked my parents into adopting cats and dogs, and we even had rabbits, hamsters and mice. But Mom drew the line when it came to reptiles. However, when I was about 17, I talked her into letting me adopt a small tortoise named Speedo. I still have that tortoise to this day, and if he lives as long as some of them, I’ll be leaving him to a lucky person in my will.” Powell has since started a collection of snakes but admits reptiles really don’t develop a close personal bond with humans. She keeps a healthy distance from them when they hiss. “My husband, Greg, brought home our first snake. He also loves animals of all kinds. His mom was a rescuer and took sick or injured animals in to nurse them back to health, so he gets his love for animals from her.” At first, Powell was a little uncomfortable with the corn snake Greg brought into the family. “Corn snakes are skinny but get about 6 feet long. They eat rats,

frogs and fish. Farmers don’t like them because they also steal eggs from the chicken coop.” Slade, the corn snake, has been in the Powell family for 11 years. He has other members of his species in aquariums nearby. “Each of our snakes has its own aquarium. We regulate the temperature and humidity according to their natural habitat.” For example, the Powells have a ball python named Hugs. “Ball pythons come from Africa. That’s a tropical area, and we regulate its environment accordingly. Our 9-foot reticulated python, on the other hand, comes from Indonesia. That’s a very hot and humid place, and again we make the needed adjustments in the aquarium.” Powell admits that she puts the snakes in different aquariums for another important reason. “Snakes are very solitary animals. Most of the time, they want to be left alone. And some of them are cannibalistic and would love the chance to eat another snake.” Her largest snake weighs 20 pounds. When asked if she’s ever afraid of her reptiles, Powell remarked, “Let’s just say, I have

a healthy respect for them. My reticulated python is named Gaia, and I’m sure the reptile could overpower me if she got the chance. I never handle her alone. Greg and I always work together if we need to move her for any reason. We have a snake hook, and we’ll alert her by tapping her on the back twice. Then she knows it’s not feeding time. We feed her by using tongs. You really can’t domesticate a snake. We are living with wild animals.” The Powells feed their large snakes frozen rodents. “The Kosciusko County Fairgrounds hosts snake expos once a month. Sometimes we buy the food there. Since the reptile owners’ community is getting larger, it’s easy to buy food for snakes.” Powell has a master’s degree in biology. She works in the microbiology lab at Zimmer Biomet. “I’d love to travel from school to school and show off my snakes. They’re a marvelous teaching tool. I have no children of my own, but my nieces and nephews think I’m the coolest aunt ever when they come visit my menagerie.” Powell also raises exotic plants in her home.

COOLEST AUNT EVER — Amanda Powell, Warsaw, left, cuddles with her niece Lily and her ball python, Hugs. Although Powell admits that it’s tough to bond with a reptile, she’s very partial to her menagerie. And Lily loves hanging out with Aunt Amanda and her pets. Photo provided by Amanda Powell.

Building a future through work-based learning Editor’s Note: Adalin Eck of Leesburg began an internship at The Papers Inc. Wednesday, Aug. 12, for the 2026-27 school year through Fairfield High School’s Work-Based Program.

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Academic and American Sign Language, my main extracurriculars are cheer and track. I have been involved in cheer throughout high school, and I participate in sideline cheer for both football and basketball while also being a part of the competition squad. This past year, our competitive squad won its division at our regional qualifier, and we went to UCA Nationals in Florida where we were finalists! I started track last year, and our season was absolutely incredible. Our girls team won our conference, and we placed third at the sectional competition. While my favorite event is the 400-meter dash, I also run the 4x800 relay. A fun fact

about our 4x800-meter relay team is that we broke the previous school record at Regionals! Outside of school and extracurricular activities, I spend most of my free time reading. I love to read and have for most of my life. I believe my love for reading has affected my career choice and what I excel at in school, which is mainly English classes. I also love writing when I can. This could include essays in English class or projects and research I decide to do outside of class. Finally, I enjoy hanging out with my friends during the weekend. My friends and I love seeing a movie at the theater or going out to eat so we can chat. I started thinking about the workbased learning program during my freshman year when it was introduced to everyone as an option for their senior year. We knew that you had to show interest in the program early in your high school career so you would be able to work your schedule around it. This caused my counselor to ask everyone their sophomore year whether or not they wanted to do the program so she could see what they needed to take before or during their senior

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year. That’s when I chose workbased learning as the pathway that I wanted to pursue. To me, work-based learning is an excellent way to experience the real world and the workforce without having to give up your senior year experience. Right now, I have my internship at The Papers in the morning, and then I head to the school around lunchtime for my three classes. I decided to pick The Papers for my internship because of the dedication and effort I see in all the newspapers and articles they publish. An internship at The Papers also gives me experience in journalism, which is the career I wish to pursue. I have this opportunity because I chose the work-based learning program and decided to put in the work it takes to not only get an internship but also take on the responsibility that comes with working and attending school in the same day. I’m excited about what my senior year and internship have in store. I believe that this year will be a unique experience for me, and I am ready to be exposed to things that I am not used to and to get out of my comfort zone.

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Suicide Prevention Day a time to learn, connect A Suicide Prevention Day event is being planned for early September in Warsaw that will offer suicide prevention training as well as support to those in crisis or affected by suicide. Suicide Prevention Day will take place Wednesday, Sept. 9, at The Gathering Place, 123 S. Buffalo St., downtown Warsaw. The event is an opportunity for community members to learn how they can recognize the signs of intended suicide, connect people to resources, remember loved ones lost to suicide and help bring hope to those who may be struggling, according to a news release from the Community Assistance, Resources and Emergency Services program for the city of Warsaw. Hosting the event are CARES, Fellowship Missions, Allendale Treatment, Bowen Health and the Kosciusko County Local Outreach for Suicide Survivors. Community members can register for one of two “Question, Persuade, Refer Gatekeeper Training” sessions: - The QPR Lunch & Learn takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and includes a free meal. - The QPR Training Dinner happens from 6-8 p.m. and includes a free meal. Registration is required for the QPR training sessions. To register, scan the QR code on event materials, or for more information, contact the CARES program by phoning (574) 385-2111 or sending an email to cares@warsaw.in.gov. In addition to the training, the community is invited to attend open house activities from 1-4 p.m. No registration is required to participate in the open house. Open house activities will include:

Milestones

VOWS EXCHANGED — Alan W. Bixler and Lisa A. Rager exchanged marriage vows on Aug. 28, 1976, at the First Baptist Church of Oswego. Photo provided.

GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY — Alan and Lisa Bixler, of Pierceton, will mark their golden wedding anniversary on Friday, Aug. 28. Photo provided.

Alan W. Bixler and Lisa A. (Rager) Bixler, of Pierceton, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Aug. 28. The Bixlers were married at First Baptist Church of Oswego. The Rev. Raymond Finkbiner officiated. They have two

daughters, Mandy Bixler (fiancé Jon Esenwein) and Cassandra (Travis) Klenke. They also have five grandchildren and one great-grandson. The couple plan to celebrate their golden anniversary with family and friends at a later date.

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COMING TOGETHER — The Suicide Day Prevention flier includes a QR code that can be scanned to register for one of two different training sessions. Graphic provided by the the city of Warsaw’s CARES program. - Suicide loss remembrance and hope room - Families are welcome to bring a copy of a photo of a loved one to be included in a space for remembrance and reflection. - Hope wall - Community members can share messages of hope,

strength and encouragement. - Rock painting - Paint uplifting messages that can later be shared throughout the community. - Take-home hope kits - Grab a kit filled with items designed to inspire hope and encourage self-care.

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“Each of our Hoosier Homestead farms carries the same legacy, built by one generation for the next,” said Lamb, the state department of agriculture director. “My own farm still has a while to go before it’s eligible for this award, so I know firsthand the commitment and dedication it reflects. Congratulations and thank you to each Hoosier Homestead recipient for your dedication to Indiana agriculture.”

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For a complete list of honorees, go online to in.gov/isda/news/newsroom and click on the Aug. 20, 2026, story. Since the program’s inception in 1976, more than 6,400 families have received the Hoosier Homestead Award. Often, a Hoosier Homestead farm is easily recognized as most recipients proudly display their awarded sign on their property.

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At the Indiana State Fair on Aug. 19, Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb presented 135 farming families with a Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture. Among the honorees was the Stiffler family farm in Kosciusko County and the Hire family farm in Elkhart County. “Indiana’s heritage is built on agriculture,” said Beckwith, secretary of agriculture and rural development, according to a news release from the state. “It’s an honor to celebrate these farming families and the generations of hard work that got them here.” To be named a Hoosier Homestead, farms must be owned by the same family for more than 100 consecutive years and consist of more than 20 acres. If fewer than 20 acres, the farm must produce more than $1,000 of agricultural products per year. Indiana farms may qualify for three honors: Centennial Award for 100 years of ownership, Sesquicentennial Award for 150 years of ownership and the Bicentennial Award for 200 years of ownership. The Stiffler farm in Kosciusko County was established in 1868 and received a Sesquicentennial Award. The Hire farm in Elkhart County was established in 1832 and received both Centennial and Sesquicentennial awards.

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Kosciusko County residents, visitors invited to take community surveys The Kosciusko County Convention & Visitors Bureau is inviting both residents and visitors to participate in two short community sentiment surveys designed to help shape the future of tourism in Kosciusko County. The surveys are part of the convention and visitors bureau’s ongoing strategic planning efforts to guide future tourism development across Kosciusko County. As the county’s destination marketing organization, the convention and visitors bureau is committed to creating exceptional experiences for visitors while enhancing the quality of life for residents, according to a news release from the organization. Feedback collected through the surveys will help identify community strengths, understand visitor experiences and uncover opportunities to improve tourism, attractions, events, dining, shopping and recreational offerings across the county. “Community input is essential as we continue to strengthen Kosciusko County as a destination,” said Cori Humes, executive director of Kosciusko County Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Whether you live here year-round or recently visited,

ART ATTRACTION — The “Radiance” sculpture at Center Lake Park in Warsaw draws admirers on a sunny day. Photo provided by the Kosciusko County Convention & Visitors Bureau. your perspective helps us better understand what we’re doing well and where we can continue to grow. Every response plays a valuable role in shaping future tourism initiatives and community partnerships.” The surveys take just a few minutes to complete and are open now. Residents are encouraged to complete the Resident Sentiment Survey at: bit.ly/4xKJMil.

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Dear Editor: The Wawasee Alumni Association is a 501(c)(3) with a mission to create opportunities for Wawasee students while building pride and connection among our school, alumni and community. One reason this matters is that Wawasee is a community of very different economic circumstances. According to the Indiana Department of Education’s 2025 enrollment data, 1,246 of Wawasee’s 2,638 students, or 47.2%, were in the free/reduced-price meal category. That percentage is higher than several neighboring school corporations. Our goal isn’t to give students something they haven’t earned. In many cases, it is exactly the opposite. When a student earns a letter jacket through athletics or fine arts, they have already put in the practices, performances, competitions and hours required to earn that recognition. We help remove the financial barrier between earning that achievement and being able to proudly wear it. We have taken the same approach with admission to Wawasee athletic and fine arts events. We want students to be able to show up for their classmates, whether that’s cheering

from the student section or sitting in the audience at a performance. We have also supported camps, training, theater expenses and other opportunities that directly benefit students. There is value in that connection, too. The long-running Harvard Study of Adult Development has repeatedly found that strong relationships and connections with others are a major part of a happy, longer, healthy life. That matters for our students, but also for the alumni, teachers, coaches and community members who stay connected by supporting them. We also want to help the teachers, coaches and directors who are investing their time in these kids. When they see an opportunity that could help their students grow, we don’t want their first thought to always be, “How are we going to raise the money?” If we can take some of that headache away, we can let the mentors mentor. Our Green & Gold Gala has been a big part of making that possible. We have now held three successful galas since the first event in 2024, while also creating some memorable Wawasee moments. Henry Smith leading the Wawasee cheer and Marcia Car-

penter returning from Florida to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Wawasee’s state championship are great examples of what the gala has become, bringing generations of Wawasee people back together. Our next Green & Gold Gala will be Saturday, March 20, 2027, at Oakwood Resort. We need businesses, alumni and community members to keep helping us move this forward. Sponsorships range from $100 for a Booster Club sponsorship and $250 for an Alumni sponsorship to $500 for a Freshman sponsorship, $1,000 for a Junior Varsity sponsorship, $2,000 for a Varsity sponsorship and $5,000 for a Title sponsorship. One hundred percent of the proceeds stay within our high school community. This isn’t about giving kids a handout. It’s about making sure money isn’t the reason a student can’t enjoy an opportunity, celebrate something they earned or support/connect a classmate. If Wawasee has meant something to you, we hope you’ll help us pay it forward to the kids who are there today. For Gala or sponsorship information, email wawaseealum@ gmail.com. Ross Heil

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THEY’RE GREYT — Greyhounds Bing and Myron, stars of the “Greyt Readers” reading program for kids, will be at the Warsaw Community Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 12. Photo provided by Warsaw Community Public Library. FRENCH MARINE — Joe Zdziebko will bring history to life as a French marine, surrounded by a collection of artifacts, during a presentation on local French military and fur traders from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long Drive, Syracuse. Photos provided by Chautauqua-Wawasee.

Digging Through History explores Indiana’s French roots and forgotten forts What was Indiana like before it was Indiana? Long before statehood, French explorers, missionaries, soldiers and fur traders traveled the region’s rivers and portage routes, building relationships with Native American tribes and establishing a network of forts and trading posts. Chautauqua-Wawasee and the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum invite the community to explore two fascinating chapters of Indiana’s early history during the Digging Through History Series 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, and Friday, Sept. 4, at the Syracuse Community Center, 1013 N. Long Drive, Syracuse. Both programs are free and suitable for the entire family. Local French Military And Fur Traders Travel back to the 1700s and discover what life was like for the French soldiers and fur traders who traveled through the Indiana wilderness, Thursday, Sept. 3. Joe Zdziebko will bring this history to life while dressed in the uniform of a French marine and surrounded by a collection of artifacts. Guests will see military equipment, weapons, furs, coins and maps while learning how French soldiers lived, hunted, traded and fought alongside their Native American allies. The French established a network of forts and trading posts throughout the region and played an important role in con-

EXPLORING FORTS — Bob Jones will explore historic forts, including Ohio forts connected to the history of Fort Wayne, plus more from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at the Syracuse Community Center. necting these settlements and creating pathways through the wilderness. Zdziebko will also explore the relationships between the French and Native American tribes, including how the French learned from their Native American allies and adapted to life in the wilderness. Their experiences helped shape some of the earliest military ranger traditions in North America. Following the presentation, Zdziebko will answer questions from the audience about French military life and Native American alliances.

Forts In Indiana Indiana has a long and fascinating list of forts - but how much do we really know about them? The second evening of Digging Through History, Friday, Sept. 4, turns the spotlight on forts from Indiana’s early settlement period. Presenter Bob Jones will explore several historic forts, including Ohio forts organized by Brig. Gen. Anthony Wayne that are connected to the history of Fort Wayne. He will also introduce Fort de la Balme, a little-known and disputed fort that has a fascinating story of its own. Then the history lesson takes an unexpected turn. Guests will participate in a murder mystery with a twist. Forget “Who Done It?” The question for this mystery is, “Where Was It Done?” Much like the familiar game of Clue, participants will examine material culture and other evidence and use their detective skills to determine where the actual scene of the crime took place. It is a fun, interactive way to explore history, and participants may discover that the evidence tells a very different story than expected. The Digging Through History series is presented by Chautauqua-Wawasee and the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum. Both programs are free and open to the public. For more information, visit Chautauqua-Wawasee.org.

Greyt Readers program is back at Warsaw library By ANDREA GRANGER Marketing Communications Manager Warsaw Community Public Library Warsaw Community Public Library recently welcomed back the much loved “Greyt Readers.” This program is made up of American greyhound volunteers who visit local libraries with their dogs, giving children the opportunity to spend time and read to them. Children of all reading levels are welcome to participate. Reading to the greyhounds gives kids a chance to practice reading aloud in a relaxed, nonjudgmental setting. For some children, having a dog as their audience

makes reading aloud feel a little less intimidating. It’s also fun to watch the kids interact with the greyhounds. Many will pet them as they read, stopping along the way to show them the pictures in their books. For the volunteers, those little moments are a big part of what makes the program so special. If you’d like to participate in the next “Greyt Readers” event at Warsaw Community Public Library, join us from 10:30 a.m. until noon Saturday, Sept. 12. This is a come-and-go, all-ages event. Questions? Call the library at (574) 267-6011 or send an email to info@warsawlibrary.org. We hope to see you and your young readers there.

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EntErtainmEnt Shrine Club to host annual Turkey Shoot Sept. 26-27 ported the mission for more than 25 years. This year, a three-gun raffle will feature an AR-15, Glock 19 and Ruger Super Wrangler, donated by McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels and Instrumental Machine and Development. Tickets are $10 and provide three chances to win. Children under 12 will be able to participate in a free .410 shotgun shoot, with the shotgun donated by Two Bear Arms Gun Shop. Food will be available, along with a silent auction and numerous shooting prizes. The event is open to the public. “No person stands so tall as when they stoop to help a child.”

The Kosciusko County Shrine Club will hold its annual Turkey Shoot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27, at Beason’s Gun Range in Etna Green. he event supports the philanthropic mission of Shriners Children’s and Mizpah Shrine Temple, which provides high-quality medical care to children with bone, joint and muscle conditions, burns and other special needs in a warm, family-focused environment, regardless of their ability to pay. Several community-minded members and businesses support the mission through generous donations and continued participation. Local sportsmen have sup-

TURKEY SHOOT — Gun donors and Shrine members pictured from left are David Baker and Caryn Durski, funeral directors and co-managers of McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels; Todd Speicher, president of Instrumental and Machine Development; Skyler Miller of Two Bear Arms; Gene Mead, president of the Kosciusko County Shrine Club; Corey Richardson of Two Bear Arms; and Randy Riener and Scott Wallace, co-chairmen of the Kosciusko County Shrine Turkey Shoot. Photo provided by John Sadler.

Vocal Vibes will perform at Taste of the Arts Aug. 29 The Community Arts Program ensemble Vocal Vibes will perform at Taste of the Arts in Fort Wayne Saturday, Aug. 29. The group will take the Arts United Center East Studio Stage at noon. The 30-minute performance is free and will feature a variety of vocal jazz arrangements. “This is our third year performing at Taste of the Arts, and we are honored to represent the Community Arts Program of Kosciusko County,” said Artistic Director Dr. Ardis Faber. “Our selection of songs is part of our larger program of works being prepared for Java, Jive and Pie, our annual fundraiser at 7 p.m. Oct. 24.” Vocal Vibes is a select ensemble of eight singers from Vocal Vision, a community-based choral group.

The ensemble focuses on more complex songs in a variety of jazz styles, many from the “Great American Songbook.” The group also serves as musical ambassadors for the Community Arts Program, performing throughout the area. Other regional artists will perform throughout the day. Vocal Vibes members said they are honored to be included in the lineup. Additional information about Taste of the Arts is available at artsunited.org/taste. The Community Arts Program of Kosciusko County provides creative and collaborative experiences that allow people in the county to discover, develop and share their musical and artistic gifts. More information is available at capwarsaw.com.

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Signature Demonstrations Throughout! • Steam Tractors • Rumleys • Antique Tractors • Wood Carving • Antique Vendors • Sawmill • Train Rides • Cider Press • Threshing

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Petting Zoo– Train Rides for the Kids Find Treasures in a Haystack Tug o’ War with a Team of Horses

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Saturday, September 19 1:00-3:00 pm Meet At North Webster Library To Join A Tour Step Back In Time And Explore The History Of North Webster Through The Stories Of Some Of Its Residents! For Information Call 574-834-7122 Golf carts will be available for transportation.

Silver Lake church to hold breakfast Aug. 29 Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God will be holding an all-youcan-eat breakfast fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 29. The breakfast will take place from 8-11 a.m. at the church, 303 S. Jefferson St., Silver Lake. On the menu will be biscuits and gravy, sausage and bacon, eggs, fried apples and fried potatoes.

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Annual Right To Life banquet Sept. 21 Right to Life of North Central Indiana’s 30th annual Legacy of Life Banquet is scheduled from 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center on the campus of Grace College and Seminary, Winona Lake. The keynote speaker will be George Dennehy, who is capturing attention worldwide for his unique talents. Born without arms, he plays music from his heart using his feet. Dennehy believes that every individual has a purpose and that absolutely anything is possible. His life story includes his early struggle against death in a grim Romanian orphanage and the dire circumstances that led to an urgent plea for a family to adopt him. That adoption happened when he was 18 months old. Today, he has 12 siblings – nine of his brothers and

sisters are also adopted, and they represent six different countries. His testimony of a victorious, overcoming life has inspired thousands of people all over the world. Dennehy has been on television and radio, performed and spoken at hundreds of live events, and shared the stage with national acts such as Jeremy Camp, Audio Adrenaline, Hillsong United, Colton Dixon, Toby Mac, Jamie Grace, For King & Country, and MercyMe. The emcee for the evening will be Phil Kuhn, who is a local realtor and lifelong resident of Kosciusko County. He is married to Melissa, and together they have four daughters; one of whom is adopted, and they have plans to adopt again soon. The Kuhns are the founders of Legacy of Blessings Adoption Foundation, a local nonprofit that

provides emotional, spiritual, and financial support to families adopting in Kosciusko County. Kuhn is a passionate advocate for choosing life, with a deep love for children and a special heart for vulnerable children, something that is reflected in both his family life and his work supporting adoptive families. Executive Director Dave Koontz stated, “The banquet is a great opportunity for hundreds of pro-lifers to gather and celebrate the pro-life accomplishments in north central Indiana, as well as raise the funds that will be used throughout the year to promote the dignity and value of all human life.” For banquet details, including sponsorship opportunities and to purchase tickets, visit nci4life.org/ pro-life-banquets. For more information, call (574) 306-7406.

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Pos.

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Class

Pos.

2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 33 34 37

Daontay Martz

5'10" 5'8" 5'6" 6'0" 6'0" 5'10" 6'0" 6'2" 5'6"

161 167 157 185 168 201 189 181 141

6'0"

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6'1"

136

Aidan Moorefield

Micah Persing

10 10 12 12

6'1" 6'2" 5'11" 6'0"

178 182 177 180

EJ Riddle

6'0"

168

Kaeden Chupp

10 11 10 10 11 12 12 10 11

5'9" 6'0" 6'0" 5'10" 6'3" 5'11" 5'11" 5'11" 5'10"

150 177 170 167 181 170 222 173 152

40 44 49 52 53 54 55 56 58 59 61 62 64 67 69 70 75 76 77 78 79 80 86 89 92 99

Henry Doty

RB/DB RB/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB RB/LB TE/LB WR/DB RB/LB QB/DB QB/DB QB/LB TE/LB QB/LB QB/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/LB RB/LB TE/DB WR/DB TE/DL TE/LB WR/DB WR/LB WR/DB WR/DB

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11 11 10 12 12 12 11 11 10

RB/LB RB/LB RB/LB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL WR/DL WR/DB WR/DB K TE/LB

Brady Weaver Tate Jones Darrien Bew Brady Blackford Ethan Miller Sade Yoder Brandt Sark

Gage Lechlitner Cruz Garcia

Spencer Elliott Trae Poulin Travis Rouch Kale Symons Lukas Burbrink Nathan Davies Alex Zimmerman Jack Mitschelen Jakyah Qaiyim

6'1"

143

Ben Yoder

11 10

6'3" 5'7"

168 124

Marshall Helmuth

Bently Cable

6'3"

146

Micah Sword

11 12 11 11 11 12 12 12 11 10 11 12 12 10 10 11 10 10 12

5'10" 6'2" 6'2" 6'2" 6'4" 5'11" 6'2" 6'3" 6'3" 5'8" 6'0" 6'0" 6'0" 6'1" 6'3" 5'10" 6'4" 5'10" 6'1"

149 281 260 267 223 194 297 224 241 230 215 206 223 209 200 210 260 248 267

Anderson Bickel

6'3"

170

Henry Handrich

6'1"

168

Wilson Schmucker

5'6"

125

Paul Dosal

12 11

5'10" 6'2"

199 177

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DEFYrOFF DEFHtOFF Wt Ht# WtFirst # Name First Name Last Name Last Name Yr DEF Yr OFF DEFHtOFF Wt Ht

MATTHEW 2 MATTHEW

FLORES ORTEGA FLORES ORTEGA12

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KOHLER

12 SE DB 6 - 1 SE160 6 - 1

160

BRADY 3

BRADY

SAUER

LB 11 QB LB 5 - 8 QB190 5 - 848 TANNER 190 48 TANNER

DIPPON

10 FB LB 6 - 0 FB180 6 - 0

180

PARKER4

PARKER

SWEET

DB 12 HB DB 6 - 0 HB190 6 - 049 BALDEMAR 190 49 BALDEMAR ROBLES

ROBLES

11 FB LB 6 - 1 FB190 6 - 1

190

TUCKER5

TUCKER

REED

DB 12 HB DB 5 - 8 HB165 5 - 850 MACLAIN 165 50 MACLAIN

WILLIAMS WILLIAMS

10 OL DL5 - 10 OL255 5 - 10

255

WYATT 6

WYATT

HARMAN

DB 12 HB DB5 - 10 HB170 5 - 10 51 DAYTEN 170 51 DAYTEN

BROWN

10 OL DL 5 - 9 OL180 5 - 9

180

ELLIS

10 OL DL 6 - 0 OL235 6 - 0

235

12 OL LS 5 -9 OL205 5 -9

205

CLAYTON 7

CLAYTON

DIAS

DB 10 QB DB 5 - 9 QB170 5 - 952 WILLIAM 170 52 WILLIAM

ELLIS

ETHAN 8

ETHAN

RIVICH

DB 12 QB DB 6 - 1 QB195 6 - 153 ZACK 195 53 ZACK

RENEKER RENEKER

CARSON9

CARSON

HOLLON

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10 OL LB 5 - 9 OL175 5 - 9

175

CANNADY CANNADY

DB 10 SE DB 6 - 0 SE150 6 - 055 EMERY 150 55 EMERY

10 OL DL5 - 11 OL200 5 - 11

200

10 JAJUAN10 JAJUAN

11 CHARLES 11 (C.J.) CHARLES (C.J.) HUTTON 12 JOSIAH 12 JOSIAH

HUTTON

BONTRAGER BONTRAGER

13 COHEN 13 COHEN

MCCRAY

14 JACK

BRADFORD BRADFORD

15 JETT

16 NATHAN16 NATHAN

MCCRAY

KALINOWSKIKALINOWSKI

LB 10 HB LB 6 - 2 HB170 6 - 256 CHRISTIAN 170 56 CHRISTIAN

CULLERS

12 OL DL5 -10 OL245 5 -10

245

LB 10 HB LB 6 - 2 HB185 6 - 257 ELIJAH 185 57 ELIJAH

KING

11 OL DL5 - 11 OL200 5 - 11

200

DB 12 SE DB 6 - 2 SE180 6 - 258 LUKI 180

DB 11 HB DB 6 - 2 HB185 6 - 259 BRADY 185 59 BRADY

BENDER-ROE BENDER-ROE

DB 12 SE DB 6 - 0 SE160 6 - 060 DAWSON 160 60 DAWSON

AULT

11 OL DL 6 - 1 OL215 6 - 1

215

VILLA

LB 12 FB LB 6 - 0 FB190 6 - 061 CONNER 190 61 CONNER

KEIL

10 OL DL5 - 10 OL210 5 - 10

210

VILLA

58 LUKI

JUAREZ-SILVESTRE JUAREZ-SILVESTRE 10

10 OL LB 5 - 8 OL170 5 - 8

170

ALDERFER ALDERFER

10 OL DL 5 - 8 OL200 5 - 8

200

17 ETHAN 17 ETHAN

SINCLAIR

DB 11 HB DB 6 - 2 HB180 6 - 262 COLTEN 180 62 COLTEN

BEELER

10 OL DL 6 - 1 OL215 6 - 1

215

18 MARK 18 MARK

HAYNES

DL 11 QB DL 6 - 3 QB215 6 - 363 CHASE 215 63 CHASE

LEWIS

10 OL DL 6 - 0 OL180 6 - 0

180

19 CANNON 19 CANNON

SWINEHARTSWINEHART

DB 10 SE DB 6 - 0 SE150 6 - 064 LOGAN 150 64 LOGAN

CLEVELANDCLEVELAND

12 OL DL 6 - 0 OL270 6 - 0

270

20 MASON20 MASON

SILVEUS

LB 10 FB LB 6 - 0 FB185 6 - 065 AYDIN 185 65 AYDIN

COOK

11 OL DL5 - 11 OL215 5 - 11

215

21 GRAHAM 21 GRAHAM

DEEDS

DB 10 SE DB5 - 10 SE160 5 - 10 66 MAX 160

22 LUKE 22 LUKE

FINLEY

DB 9

66 MAX

QB DB 6 - 3 QB200 6 - 367 JACOB 200 67 JACOB

COOK

MARTINEZ MARTINEZ

10 OL DL 6 - 2 OL210 6 - 2

210

STOFER

12 OL DL 6 - 3 OL260 6 - 3

260

STOFER

23 KENDRICK 23 KENDRICK

STOOKEY STOOKEY

LB 11 FB LB 5 - 8 FB190 5 - 868 ETHAN 190 68 ETHAN

COOK

12 OL DL 6 - 1 OL270 6 - 1

270

26 NOLAN 26 NOLAN

HIMES

DB 11 HB DB 5 - 9 HB140 5 - 969 QUINTON 140 69 QUINTON

WILSON

12 OL DL 6 - 3 OL265 6 - 3

265

27 ISAIAH 27 ISAIAH

HOFFMAN HOFFMAN

DB 10 SE DB 6 - 0 SE150 6 - 070 WYATT 150 70 WYATT

LOTZ

10 OL DL 6 - 1 OL240 6 - 1

240

28 KEAGEN28 KEAGEN

PATRICK

DB 10 QB DB 6 - 0 QB170 6 - 071 ANDREW 170 71 ANDREW

SVIATKO

10 OL DL 6 - 0 OL185 6 - 0

185

30 JAHYDINE 30 JAHYDINE

RODRIGUEZRODRIGUEZ

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FOREMAN FOREMAN

12 OL DL5 - 11 OL265 5 - 11

265

HIMES PATRICK

31 RILEY 31 RILEY

HOGENDOBLER HOGENDOBLER 12

DB 12 SE DB 5 - 8 SE150 5 - 873 REAGAN 150 73 REAGAN

FRANCIS

11 OL DL 6 - 3 OL300 6 - 3

300

32 ANDREW 32 ANDREW

ROBERTSONROBERTSON

DB 12 SE DB 5 - 9 SE150 5 - 974 NEALY 150 74 NEALY

WALLACE JR. WALLACE JR. 10

10 OL DL 6 - 3 OL260 6 - 3

260

33 CAMDEN 33 CAMDEN

BAUSE

LB 12 TE LB5 - 11 TE180 5 - 11 75 OWEN 180 75 OWEN

CORBIN

12 OL DL 6 - 4 OL280 6 - 4

280

34 BRADY 34 BRADY

WILLS

DB 10 HB DB 5 - 7 HB150 5 - 778 ROCK 150 78 ROCK

LAMBERT LAMBERT

11 OL DL 6 - 4 OL315 6 - 4

315

35 TY

WHITAKER WHITAKER

11 P

K 6 - 3 P 175 6 - 3

175

12 SE DB 6 - 0 SE155 6 - 0

155

35 TY

FRANCIS CORBIN

MARTIN

LB 11 TE LB 6 - 4 TE205 6 - 480 FISHER 205 80 FISHER

36 BRANDAN 36 BRANDAN

WOLF

LB 10 SE LB5 - 11 SE165 5 - 11 81 ZECHARIAS 165 81 ZECHARIAS WRIGHT

39 HAYDEN39 HAYDEN

FARMER

LB 12 SE LB 6 -0 SE190 6 -082 DAKODA 190 82 DAKODA

GOBLE-SALAZAR GOBLE-SALAZAR 10

10 FB DL5 - 10 FB180 5 - 10

180

40 AYDON 40 AYDON

LONG

DB 11 SE DB5 - 10 SE135 5 - 10 84 GABRIEL 135 84 GABRIEL

GAST

10 HB DB 5 - 8 HB160 5 - 8

160

41 WALKER41 WALKER

PERRY

42 BRYSON42 BRYSON

ELLERSON ELLERSON

WRIGHT GAST

LB 11 HB LB 6 - 0 HB170 6 - 087 SPIROS 170 87 SPIROS

CHRISTOS CHRISTOS

10 HB DB 5 - 9 HB155 5 - 9

155

DB 10 HB DB 5 - 9 HB165 5 - 990 DOMINIC 165 90 DOMINIC

BYRER

10 FB LB5 - 11 FB175 5 - 11

175

43 TRISTAN43 TRISTAN

BARBER

LB 9

44 MICHAEL 44 MICHAEL

SCHENCK SCHENCK

LB 12 FB LB 6 - 2 FB200 6 - 294 BRODY 200 94 BRODY

FB LB 6 - 0 FB195 6 - 091 JAXON 195 91 JAXON

BYRER

HERSHBERGER HERSHBERGER11

11 TE DL 6 - 2 TE225 6 - 2

225

HEADY

12 TE DL 6 - 2 TE230 6 - 2

230

HEADY

45 COLTON45 COLTON

BEARD

DB 11 HB DB 6 - 1 HB180 6 - 195 NOAH 180 95 NOAH

LANDIS

10 FB DL 6 - 0 FB190 6 - 0

190

46 JOHN 46 JOHN

CONLEY

K 10

ELLIS

11 TE DE 6 - 1 TE205 6 - 1

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Patriot Day remembrance, service parade, picnic planned in Warsaw This year marks 25 years since the coordinated, deadly terrorist attacks on America on Sept. 11, 2001. In recognition of the anniversary, as well as this year’s 250th celebration of America’s birth, a special Patriot Day remembrance is being planned in Warsaw for Friday, Sept. 11. On that day, in addition to the

annual memorial service, events being planned include a Patriot Day Remembrance Parade and America’s Picnic. Parade registration forms are being accepted through Friday, Sept. 4. There is no charge to participate. All entries must be motorized or on a float, trailer or vehicle. No walking entries will be accepted. For more information,

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send an email to the Kosciusko County 9/11 Remembrance Planning Committee at info@kcfreedomfest.org or call Mike Cox at (574) 453-6042 or Mike Raymer at (574) 371-6555. The parade will begin lining up at 5:30 p.m. at Boggs Industrial Park on West Center Street. At 6:30, the parade will start toward downtown on West Center to Indiana Street to Canal Street to Central Park. The memorial service is set to begin at 7:15 p.m. at Central Park, 117 E. Canal St., featuring the presentation of colors, a moment of silence and a keynote address from Mark Eaton of the

Eaton Leadership Foundation. The America’s Picnic to follow will include complimentary hot dogs. Those attending may wish to bring lawn chairs. Organizations helping to organize or sponsor the remembrance event are the Kosciusko County 9/11 Remembrance Planning Committee, Kosciusko County government, the city of Warsaw, ML Community Impact Alliance, the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 49, Fellowship Missions, Leesburg Methodist Church, Rabb Water Systems, Derek Tenney and Tenney & Sons, The Papers Inc. and the Yeager Family Foundation.

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DATE OPPONENT Aug. 21 Plymouth 4A Aug. 28 Rochester 2A Sep. 4 Adams Central 3A Sep. 11 at Knox 2A © Sep. 18 at LaVille 2A © Sep. 25 at Jimtown 3A © Oct. 2 Woodlan 3A Oct. 9 John Glenn 3A © Oct. 16 at Bremen 2A © ©INDIANA NORTHERN STATE CONFERENCE GAME COACH: Stephen Moriarty, 64-32 in 10th year at school.

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2026 VARSITY FOOTBALL ROSTER NO. NAME 44 Parker Adamson 54 Braxton Alderfer 58 Cayden Bailey 56 Jacob Bradley 73 Anakin Burke 45 Brayden Byers 7 Tayvion Hutson 66 Zander Ioannou 1 Owen Omondi 4 Hunter Paxton 68 Michael Samuels 2 Hunter Stage 11 Max Harsh 17 Brixen Blackburn 31 Colter Blackburn 21 Hunter Clyde 6 Ethan Drudge 77 Braylon Fannin 79 Jesse Guise 5 Garrett Hart 43 Tyran Kiser 8 Mason Miller

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HT WT POSITION 5’5 166 OL/ILB 5’10 245 OL/DE 6’1 193 OL/DE 5’8 170 OL/DT 5’8 213 OL/DT 5’10 165 WR/LB 5’11 175 RB/LB 6’1 223 TE/LB 6’2 190 WR/DB 6’2 164 HB/OLB 6’2 268 OL/DT 6’ 176 QB/S 5’10 150 WR/CB 5’11 165 WR/CB 5’11 180 OL/DE 6’ 177 LB 5’10 196 FB/LB 6’8 385 OI/DL 6’5 315 OL/DL 5’10 163 HB/OLB 6’2 185 FB/LB 5’11 168 WR/OLB

NO. NAME GR 9 Ian Young 11 22 Chris Bailey 10 60 Ruger Benn 10 64 Noah Coughenour 10 71 Levi French 10 75 Greyson Mikesell 10 3 Grant Paxton 10 69 Teagan Powell 10 12 Ryne Thiessen 10 40 Elliot Ulmer 9 13 Fletcher Wise 10 10 Brock Adamson 9 19 Jayden Burke 9 70 Jorge De La Luz 9 72 Xander Dausman 9 59 Nash Ellis 9 16 Matthew Engle 9 35 Ryker Engstrand 9 65 Kaien Fields 9 57 Brogan Francis 9 62 Adrian Gonzalez-Ramirez 9 28 Logan Green 9

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ROSTER # 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 36 37

NAME Jaiden Odom Isaac Yoder Reese Miller Kahler Maust Brody Nissley Jadon Vargas Miguel Gutierrez Jerimiah Hollinger Casen Custer Elijah Kio Nicolas Perez Warwick Loughrey Riah Byng Bentley Essig Abram Mehl Eze Snider Kolten Harris Isaac Almiray Weston Nissley Ayden Ambrose Gavin Harlan Asher Mehl Aaron Estep Brantley Knepper Harrison Rodman Connor Connolly Moses Hart Rylan Moncher Colton Faulkner Lincoln Stutzman Devin Raysin Gavin Lambright Liam Scott Carter Fodge Oakley Stichter

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County RepoRt Court News Civil Collections

The following civil collections have been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court IV, Judge Christopher D. Kehler presiding: Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Juan Acuahuitl; v. Fernando Martinez, $1,816.51 HS Financial Group LLC, a/a/o assignee of Carvana LLC v. Keith Bruce, $15,143.27; v. Sara Cotton, $13,404.41; v. Timothy Stunda, $10,154.62 Shantise Williams, $13,889.68; v. Dana Wills, $11,677.20 LVNV Funding LLC v. Douglas Brumfield, $3,253.88; v. Meghan Carpenter, $1,029.89; v. Craig Martindale, $2,388.36; v. Judith Snipes, $2,305.50 GFS II LLC, d/b/a Gateway Financial Solutions v. Courtney N. Burns, $18,569.19 Heritage Acceptance Corp. v. Haley M. Carey, $13,119.68 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Matthew Davis, $2,929.41; v. Camron L. Erb, $5,370; v. Thomas Harris, $954.84; v. Randal Hart, $1,055.96; v. Thea Sainer, $2,874.67; v. Natalie D. Sherrard, $1,681.84; v. Amy Stans-

oBituaRies Theodore Cole

Theodore Cole, 78, formerly of Milford, died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Peabody Nursing Home in North Manchester. Arrangements are currently pending at Titus Funeral Home of Syracuse.

bery, $7,100 Stone Creek Financial Inc. v. Debora Derrickson, $9,441.28 JP Morgan Chase Bank NA v. Y England, a/k/a YS England, a/k/a Yvonne S. England, $11,467.07 First Electronic Bank v. Jody Engle, $2,437.75 Titan Asset Purchasing LLC v. Kevin Enyeart, $2,331.28 Velocity Investments LLC v. Brittany Johnson, $3,887.32 American Express National Bank v. Christopher Legus, $10,597.25 Capital One NA successor by merger to Discover Bank v. Donovan J. Lindsey, $2,644.64 Wells Fargo Bank NA v. Elizabeth Madriz, $15,867.88; v. Miguel Malagon, $6,819.84 CommunityWide Federal Credit Union v. Connie J. Regenos, $11,096.36 Glenbrook Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Lorenzo Junior Rivera, $15,924.93 Capital One NA v. Romeo Rosales, $2,548.06 Western Funding Inc. v. Christopher Smith, Rebecca Smith, $13,810.02

Plenaries

The following plenary has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I, Judge Karin McGrath presiding: Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance a/s/o Emily Christian v. Michael Lee Smith Jr., $6,802.75

Evictions

The following eviction has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: FR Syracuse v. Robyn Lambright, $1,509.08

Mortgage Foreclosures

The following mortgage foreclosure has been awarded in Kosciusko Su-

perior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Carrington Mortgage Services LLC v. Steven C. Koozer, $138,489.24

Superior Court III

The following fines and costs for infractions have been assessed in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Chad Miner presiding: Speeding - Logan J. Lennox, Winona Lake, $164.50; Melora J. Henney, Winona Lake; Alexander L. Cabrera, Ligonier, $164.50; Alfonso R. Arrieche Silva, Claypool, $164.50; Bryan D. Drake, North Manchester, $164.50; Esteban D. Saldivar, Warsaw, $164.50;Robert V. Austin, Warsaw, $164.50; German Medina, Warsaw, $164.50; Zachary D. Pascale, North Webster, $164.50; Anderson J. Wonderly, Warsaw, $164.50; Gavin L. Myers, Syracuse, $164.50 Operating with expired plates James T. Griffith, Warsaw, $164 No valid driver’s license - Ismael Ortiz, Warsaw, $164.50 Failure to yield right of way Kensey L. Nieveen, Warsaw, $164.50 Use of prohibited fishing device near a dam - Jeffrey R. VanHulst, Leesburg, $164 Learner’s permit violation - Estaban N. Chavez, Warsaw, $164.50 Failure to register - Jesus R. Cuarenta, Warsaw, $164.50; Steven D. Mawer, Warsaw, $164.50 Improper or no turn signals Alan J. Annis, Ligonier, $164.50 Driving while suspended - Pedro E. Lucas Perez, Warsaw, $189.50 Operating a motor vehicle without financial responsibility, holding or using a telecommunications device while operating a moving motor vehicle - Alex Sanchez-Cacahua, Warsaw, $214.50 Disregarding stop sign - Julia M. Habegger, Warsaw, $164.50 Failure of occupant to use a safety belt - Paul H. Miller, Goshen, $25; Matthew J. Golledge, North Webster, $25; Steven Ray Collins Jr., Liberty Mills, $25; Tyler A. Richardson, Warsaw, $25; Megan E. Vandygriff, Niles, Mich., $25 Operating a motor vehicle with a fictitious plate - Courtney A. Howard, Warsaw, $164

No operator’s license in possession, speeding - Abdiel Gabriel P. Mercado, Warsaw, $189.50 Owner allows dog to stray beyond owner’s premises - Bunniece R. Tobin, North Webster, $25 Speeding, passing in a no-passing zone - Susana P. Vazquez, Milford, $189.50 Violation of divided highways restrictions - Nathan R. Parker, Silver Lake, $164.50

Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk of the Court Melissa Boggs:

Hamilton-McKibben

Natasha M. Hamilton, 38, Milford, and Aaron M. McKibben, 36, Milford

Ervin-Minear

Ciandra E. Ervin, 25, Syracuse, and Dylan Minear, 22, Syracuse

Coffey-Tucker

Isabella Paige Coffey, 26, Warsaw, and John Daniel Tucker, 27, Warsaw

Lawson-Ferraren

Keith Aaron Lawson, 49, Warsaw, and Princess Elenor Cabilao Ferraren, 39, Warsaw

Linville-Linville

Richard Lee Linville Jr., 68, Milford, and Teresa Linville, 67, Milford

Mignery-Kreps

Jenny Maria Mignery, 38, Syracuse, and Kevin Lee Kreps, 55, Syracuse

Lewis-Hartle

Aaron Lewis, 27, Warsaw, and Allison Hartle, 25, Warsaw

Miller-Yoder

Myron Dale Miller, 21, Etna Green, and Sadie Jane Yoder, 19, Nappanee

Montes Ramirez-Rangel Palacios

Miguel Rafael Montes Ramirez, 38, Warsaw, and Matilde Rangel Palacios, 51, Warsaw

Moryl-Zook

Thomas Andrew Moryl, 80, Lees-

burg, and Christy Ann Zook, 62, Leesburg

Oldham-Kaiser

Shelby Renee Oldham, 30, Warsaw, and Cody Alan Kaiser, 37, Warsaw

Darlington-Doyle

Roberta Ann Darlington, 74, Warsaw, and John G. Doyle, 71, Warsaw

Parsons-Ayala

Cassidy J. Parsons, 32, Warsaw, and Efrain Ayala Jr., 38, Warsaw

Klotz-Cramer

Hayden Tyler Klotz, 29, Nappanee, and Claire Elizabeth Cramer, 29, Nappanee

Templeton-Hall

Hailey Kay Templeton, 43, Pierceton, and Tylor Michael Hall, 32, Pierceton

Fawley-McLane

Jonathan Fawley, 29, Warsaw, and Ella McLane, 21, Warsaw

Wise-Dunn

Jessica Wise, 43, Warsaw, and Rodney Dunn, 47, Warsaw

Meerzo-Slabaugh

Kenady Anne Meerzo, 22, North Webster, and Jamie Lamar Slabaugh, 26, North Webster

BiRths Hosea Jude Day

Elijah and Mariah (Miller) Day, Middlebury, are the parents of a son, Hosea Jude, born Aug. 13, 2026, at home. He weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 19 1/4 inches long.

Adalynn Rose Ault

Ayden and Isabella (Wilson) Ault, Tippecanoe, are the parents of a daughter, Adalynn Rose, born at 1 p.m. Aug. 14, 2026, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Wesley Joseph Perek

Nathan and Macie Perek, North Webster, are the parents of a son, Wesley Joseph, born at 11:06 a.m. Aug. 15, 2026, at Goshen Hospital. He weighed 5 pounds, 13.3 ounces, and was 19 inches long.

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Jeremy Bender, director, head of agribusiness lending, has announce the promotion of Clayton Sheets to Vice President, Regional Manager Agribusiness Lending. In his new role, Sheets will continue managing a growing agricultural lending portfolio while making efforts to strengthen relationships with current and prospective members throughout the region. He works closely with farmers and agribusiness owners, providing financial guidance, customized lending solutions, and trusted support that helps businesses grow and succeed for generations. Since joining Interra as a Commercial Credit Analyst in 2017 while attending college, Sheets has steadily advanced through the organization, serving as Agribusiness Lender I, Agribusiness Lender II, Assistant Vice President, Agribusiness Lender II, Vice President, Agribusiness Lender III, and now Vice President, Regional Manager Agribusiness Lending. Throughout his career, Sheets has helped shape Interra’s commercial lending operations. As one of the credit union’s earliest commercial credit analysts, he played an integral role in developing many of

CLAYTON SHEETS the foundational tools and resources that continue to support the Commercial Credit Department today, including underwriting guides, risk rating models, training materials, and prospecting resources. He has also contributed to marketing initiatives and community outreach efforts that have expanded Interra’s presence across northern Indiana. Sheets currently manages an agricultural lending portfolio of approximately $83 million, including $61 million in self-generated business. He credits that success to years spent building meaningful relationships within the agricultur-

al community and being present where members live and work. “I’ve always believed that commercial lending is about much more than numbers,” said Sheets. “Our members trust us with some of the most important financial decisions they’ll ever make. Being able to walk alongside them through both opportunities and challenges, while helping them achieve their dreams, is what makes this career so rewarding.” A graduate of NorthWood High School, Sheets earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Indiana University South Bend. He has completed numerous commercial and agricultural lending training programs, including Moody’s Analytics’ Commercial Loans to Small Business program. He was also selected to participate in Interra’s inaugural Emerging Leaders Program, a yearlong leadership development initiative designed to cultivate future organizational leaders. Growing up on a family farm has had a lasting influence on Sheets’ career and leadership philosophy. The values of hard work, integrity, resilience, and service continue to shape the way he partners with members and leads his team.

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LONG TIME SERVICE — Several Kosciusko Extension Homemakers club members were honored for their longtime service to the program. Pictured from left are Barbara Romine, 50 years; Alice Keirn, 45 years; Mary Beth Camden, 65 years; and Julia Frush, 65 years.

Extension Homemakers honor members with awards Text and Photos By ABBY OLIVER Staff Writer

The Kosciusko County Extension Homemakers had its “Hats Off to You” celebration with tea, cookies and presentations of several awards Thursday afternoon, Aug. 20. The Extension Homemakers met in the Home and Family Arts building, dressed up in hats of various shapes, sizes and colors, to celebrate several achievements of their members. Julie Popenfoose, left, stands with Marsha Miller, county president, after receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award. Marsha Miller, current county president, presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Julie Popenfoose. Popenfoose, born and raised in Kosciusko County, was a 10-year 4-H member and a 4-H leader. After returning home sometime after her kids were born, Popenfoose became involved in Extension Homemakers, serving on committees, planning and executing events and making presentations. She has also been a county president and has received many awards in 4-H and the fair, and continues her involvement in the homemakers and 4-H. “We want to thank you for all your years you have been with us,” Miller said to Popenfoose, as she gave her a wrapped gift. The gift was a glass plate engraved with Popenfoose’s name and “Lifetime Achievement Award, KCEH 2026.” Numerous winners from the Kosciusko County Community Fair were also recognized. The clubs with the most entries were Herscher Extension Homemakers in first place, Kosciusko County Extension Chorus in second place and Atwood Home Study in third place. For the clubs with the highest average number of entries, the rankings were the same, with Herscher Extension Homemakers averaging 9.2 entries, Kosciusko County Extension Chorus with a 2.5 average

HAT WINNERS — The winners of the hat competition from left are Lily Miller, funniest hat; Avis Gunter, most original; and Alice Keirn, people’s choice. and Atwood Home Study in third. The homemaker with the most entries at the fair was Connie Fribley with 38 entries, followed by Marsha Miller with 17 entries and Lee Ann Jaeger with 16 entries. The homemakers also presented certificates to several members for their years of dedication and service: Kim Goshert, 25 years; Sherill Hamman, 25 years; Robin Shafer, 25 years; Sandy Wise, 40 years; Alice Keirn, 45 years; Barbara Romine, 50 years; Julia Frush, 65 years; and Mary Beth Camden, 65 years. “That’s a long time to be involved,” said DeeAnna Muraski, past county president. “When we started going to club, the only thing that we actually did was go to church … and go to club,” said Frush when asked about her favorite memory. “That was the only other hobby that we had, so that was always a big deal to go to.” Keirn also shared that when the club members met all those years ago, they got dressed up in their nylons, heels and dresses. The homemakers honored two clubs celebrating anniversaries: Kosciusko County Extension Chorus, celebrating 85 years; and Rural Neighbors, celebrating 65 years. The homemakers then took a moment to honor three members who died in the last year: Ann Gephart,

Peggy Lenfesty and Darla McCammon. “The thing that I have so enjoyed and many of you have in the years is the friendships that we make through the Purdue Extension and the homemakers that are in our clubs,” said Carol Droke, county secretary. “When one of us passes, it’s very fitting to remember … they have passed, but their light goes on in our hearts … those relationships we’ve had we have enjoyed for a long time.” Gephart was in the Live and Learn Club for many years, while Lenfesty was in the Tippecanoe Township Club and McCammon was in the Rural Homemakers Club. “They’re our friends, they inspired us, they worked hard for the community and for the things that we all hold dear,” said Droke. “We’re all better for knowing them.” In the spirit of tea time, the ladies shared stories about teacups, saucers, teapots and other precious china and their special meanings. A round of tea-themed trivia questions was enjoyed by the ladies, during which they learned 100 million cups of tea are consumed every day worldwide, tea comes only from one type of plant and that tea leaves were once pressed into brick form and used as currency in ancient China.

FUNDRAISER — The Warsaw Aktion Club’s Share Night at Culver’s on Jalynn Street in Warsaw raised more than $650 for the club. The restaurant presented the club with a ceremonial check. Pictured from left are Tracy Biege, Culver’s general manager; Jennifer Cortes, Aktion Club president; and James Woodcox, Culver’s first assistant manager. Photo provided by Culver’s.

Warsaw Aktion Club raises money through Share Night The Warsaw Aktion Club recently held a Share Night fundraiser at Culver’s, located on Jalynn Street off SR 15 in Warsaw. A portion of sales proceeds from the evening went to benefit the club. More than $650 was raised

to support the club, which serves the community through volunteerism, fundraising and service projects. Other nonprofit groups interested in holding a Share Night can contact James Woodcox at Culver’s at (574) 306-2107.

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FAITH IN THE FIGHT — Faith in the Fight for Fulton County’s Penny Simpson, left, and Judi Leininger sit at their table at Smash Out Cancer. Their organization puts on benefits for cancer patients.

TOP AUCTION ITEM — WRSW sports broadcaster Rita Price-Simpson, left, poses with the chair she donated for Smash Out Cancer’s live auction. She said she gave it in memory of her mother, Helen Price, who passed away from breast cancer, and in honor of her daughter, Dana Pierce, who’s currently battling breast cancer. With Price-Simpson is Doug Miller, who bought the chair for $1,175. Miller’s late wife Lori Miller was a founding member of Wheels on Fire and headed it up at the time of her death in 2022.

CEREMONY — Beaver Dam Community Church’s Wheels on Fire-Cancer Crusaders held its 10th Smash Out Cancer fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Akron Community Center. Funds raised will go to cancer patients in Fulton and Kosciusko counties. Candles were lit during the event and placed on this giant cancer awareness ribbon in honor of people who’ve passed away from the disease or who’ve lived with it.

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