Dear Editor, On Sept. 19, Kids Market Inc., a nonprofit organization, held its semi-annual sale at The Heritage Room, formally known as Rodeheaver, on the campus of Grace College. The organization’s mission is, “supporting women and children in Kosciusko County by distributing proceeds generated from consignment sales of infant and children’s items to nonprofit organizations …read more.

Your guide to making the most of this weekend with concerts, community events and more.

WINONA LAKE – Daniel Rodriguez brought his powerful life story to Grace College Wednesday, sharing his experience with the US Army as well as with the University of Clemson football program.

Jack Ford, 82, Winona Lake, passed away at 3:28 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, in Grace Village Health Care, Winona Lake. Arrangements are currently pending with McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College hosts Lancer Days throughout the year to welcome groups of high school students and parents interested in learning what the college has to offer as they consider where to invest in higher education. The last Lancer Day of 2015 will begin at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Grace College, …read more.

Treva M. Hoffer, 98, Winona Lake, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 6:16 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, in Grace Village Retirement Community, Winona Lake. On Feb. 14, 1917, she was born in Clunette, to William and Nancy (Hall) Martz. She was united in marriage to John Hoffer on June 15, …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College swept Bethel College 3-0 in the first round of the Crossroads League volleyball tournament Saturday evening.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College used a late second-half surge to jet past Trinity Christian, 74-61, Saturday afternoon in women’s hoops.

WINONA LAKE – Marian used an early goal to knock out Grace College from the Crossroads League women’s soccer tournament Saturday, 1-0.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s men’s soccer team survived penalty kicks to advance past Spring Arbor in the Crossroads League tournament Saturday night.

INDIANA — With cold weather right around the corner, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security is warning Hoosiers to be safe when heating their homes. Every year, unsafe alternative heating sources are one of the leading causes of home fires and fire-related deaths during the winter months. Two of the leading culprits are improper use …read more.

Bradley Perry Brouwer, 44, Winona Lake, passed away from bile duct cancer on Nov. 2, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Brad was born on July 28, 1971, to Fredric Perry Brouwer and Patricia Leeper Brouwer (who she preceded him in death) in Warsaw. On Aug. 24, 2002, he married Dr. Jennifer Roig in Chicago, …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Grace College Community Wind Ensemble under the direction of Martin Becker will present their Fall Concert “Celebrating the Greatest Generation,” a musical tribute and celebration of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. The Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20, in the Rodeheaver Auditorium, Winona Lake. The program will feature music of Sousa, Shostakovich, Rodgers and Hammerstein, John Williams and more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 1:38 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, South SR 15 south of West Hill Lake Road, Claypool Driver: Rafael Garcia, 40, East North Street, North Webster. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 10:51 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, West Old Road 30 west of North CR 350W, Warsaw. …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Snow and Sauerteig v. Tina M. Bailey, Mentone, $862.23 Rhonda L. Baldridge, Warsaw, $2,865.53 Pamela S. Barnhart, Warsaw, $2,585.58 Timothy L. Bowen, Winona Lake, $789.76 Brian D. …read more.

INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Transportation, the Adventure Cycling Association, Bicycle Indiana and the Hoosier Rails to Trails Council announce the designation of three U.S. Bicycle Routes that will span the Hoosier State from border to border, stretching a combined total of 610 miles. U.S. Bicycle Routes are officially numbered bicycle routes that connect …read more.

WARSAW — Lakeland Christian Academy’s theatre department will present “Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery” Nov. 5-7. This is a comedy by Brian D. Taylor.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s remarkable soccer seasons were not limited to the pitch this fall. Eight members of Grace’s men’s and women’s soccer teams were named CoSIDA Academic All-District.

Patricia R. Gross, 84, Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, and formerly of Etna Green, passed at 8:05 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, at Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake. She was born on June 7, 1931, in Kosciusko County, to Howard and Olive (Linn) Hudson. She was married on Oct. 7, 1962, …read more.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Grace’s mens basketball team won a defensive battle, 61-59, Tuesday night at Lawrence Tech.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 11:25 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, North SR 19 south of West CR 1050N, Nappanee. Drivers: Herman J. Martin, 34, CR 9, Nappanee, and Jose M. Flores-Rosales, 30, West Market Street, Nappanee. While turning a corner, Martin’s vehicle collided with Flores-Rosales’s vehicle. Damage up …read more.

Brad Brouwer, 44, Winona Lake, passed away at 7:10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, in his residence. Arrangements are pending at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. To send condolence or sign a guest book go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.

Mary Marie Lewis Wright, known to all as just Mary, was a resident of Grace Village Retirement Community in Winona Lake, passed away at 6:42 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at Grace Village Health Care at the age of 86. Mary resided with her husband Charlie in West Prestonsburg, Ky. and worked as a Licensed …read more.

Mary Wright passed away at Grace Village Health Care in Winona Lake, on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at her residence at the age of 86. Arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.

Lillian Margretta “Marg” Snow of Warsaw, passed away at 9:40 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, surrounded by family at her son’s residence in Winona Lake, at the age of 91. She was a 1942 graduate of St. Joseph High School in St. Joseph, Mo. She resided most of her life in Grant City, Mo. Marg …read more.

WINONA LAKE – A balanced effort led Grace’s volleyball team to a 3-1 win over Marian on Saturday evening.

WINONA LAKE – Two red cards and one goal headlined Grace’s 1-0 victory over Huntington in the opening round of the 2015 Crossroads League Tournament on Saturday.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s soccer team opened up the 2015 Crossroads League Tournament with a 1-0 win over Mt. Vernon Nazarene.

WINONA LAKE – No. 14 Grace kicked off the 2015-16 men’s basketball season with a 76-67 win over Wilberforce on Saturday.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This list will continue to be added to as events and community trick-or-treat times are submitted. To submit your fall/Halloween event, email [email protected]) Area Trick-or-Treat Times —  Argos: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bourbon: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bremen: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Claypool: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Columbia City: 6-8 p.m. …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s volleyball team came up short with a 3-0 loss to Huntington on Friday night at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 4:39 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, West US 30 and North CR 700W, Warsaw. Driver: Phillip J. Alvarez, 64, East Craig Drive, Chicago Heights, Ill. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,00. 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, East SR 14 east of South CR 600E, Sidney. Driver: …read more.

WINONA LAKE – A preview of the 2015-16 girls basketball season for Lakeland Christian Academy.

WINONA LAKE — For over 25 years, Grace College and Seminary students have organized Fun Fest for families in Winona Lake, Warsaw and surrounding communities. The annual fall event offers something for everyone, including a petting zoo, hayrides, inflatables, face painting, games, food and candy. Fun Fest 2015: Down on the Farm will take place …read more.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filing Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: RJM Community LLC v. Brian Blair, North Manchester, $1,631 Brandi Seeley, North Manchester, $1,631 Martin Financial Management v. Shane Bradley, Warsaw, $2,058.39 Kathleen Paddock v. Wesley J. …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College women’s basketball team edged IUSB 48-46 Wednesday night.

WINONA LAKE – Lakeland Christian Academy recently hosted its annual Fall Sports Awards night on campus in Winona Lake to honor its athletes that competed in soccer, volleyball and cross country.

WINONA LAKE – Grace goalkeeper Abby Schue picked up another Player of the Week award on Tuesday.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s men’s soccer team was given several awards by the Crossroads League this week.

WINONA LAKE – A preview for the Grace College men’s basketball team.

UPLAND – In the regular-season finale on Saturday, Grace’s women’s soccer team and Taylor played to a 1-1 draw.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s men’s soccer team came up just short in its pursuit of a Crossroads League championship, falling 3-2 to Taylor in overtime on Saturday.

WARSAW — Warsaw and Winona Lake are both getting their moment in the spotlight this weekend as camera crews from NZK Productions travel around the area filming ABC’s hit reality show, “The Bachelor”. Ben Higgins, formerly of Warsaw, and recent contestant on “The Bachelorette,” has brought his search for love through the reality show back …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 6:57 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, East US 30 west of South CR 900E, Pierceton. Driver: Andrew W. Ley, 32, North CR 100E, Roanoke. Hit deer. Damage up to $10,000. 10:11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, South Packerton Road north of East CR 600S, Claypool. Driver: …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The 2015 Winona Lake Community Appreciation Dinner, focused on the theme of honoring the MasterWorks classic music festival for its 14 years in Winona Lake, will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 in the Rainbow Room of Westminster Hall, 105 Ninth St., in Winona Lake.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: One Advantage LLC v. Eddie J. Aguinaga, Syracuse, $3,047.11 The Car Company v. Robin L. Armstrong, Nappanee, $621 Deanna M. Aumack, Elkhart, $1,081 Jason R. Beechy, LaGrange, …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s volleyball team seemed well on its way to an impressive sweep of No. 23 Indiana Wesleyan on Wednesday, but the Wildcats had other plans.

WINONA LAKE – In a crucial late-season matchup with Marian, Grace’s No. 10-ranked women’s soccer team came up big with a 1-0 win on Wednesday.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This list will continue to be added to as events and community trick-or-treat times are submitted. To submit your fall/Halloween event, email [email protected]) Area Trick-or-Treat Times —  Argos: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bourbon: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Bremen: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Claypool: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 Columbia City: 6-8 p.m. …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Following a series of public hearings over the last few months, the Winona Lake Town Council passed the 2016 budget during the regular meeting Tuesday evening, Oct. 20. There were few changes from the 2015 budget. These included a 5.2 percent increase to the general fund from $1,320,675 to $1,389,772. The increase is for …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College will be hosting former Clemson University football standout and Army veteran Daniel Rodriguez on campus to speak Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015.

WINONA LAKE – The Harlem Globetrotters will visit Grace College Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s men’s soccer team won its fourth straight one-goal contest, defeating Bethel 3-2 on Saturday night.

FORT WAYNE – For the second time in two days, Grace’s volleyball team pulled out a five-set victory in Crossroads League play. The Lady Lancers (17-13, 8-6 CL) fell behind twice in the match but rallied each time to beat St. Francis on Saturday.

WINONA LAKE – The Kosciusko County FOP Lodge 149 celebrated its first-ever Glow-N-Dark 5K last weekend in Winona Lake.

By HUGH MCBRIDE Chief Marketing Officer, Rainbow Child Care Center WARSAW — Teachers and parents from Rainbow Child Care Center have joined hundreds of fellow residents from Warsaw and surrounding communities to help feed thousands of starving children in the developing world. Through a partnership with Feed My Starving Children, volunteers will prepare 1 million …read more.

WINONA LAKE, Ind.— The Center for Lakes & Streams is drawing attention to Kosciusko County’s local waterways with their annual student art contest, inspired by the lakes and streams.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Jon R. Andrews, Warsaw, $2,509.36 Anna Packer, North Webster, $1,159.20 Cassandra Wagoner, Warsaw, $5,086.25 The Car Company v. Brent Biddle, Elkhart, $394 Statewide …read more.

[weaver_youtube ujdwiu4AvCM rel=0] WINONA LAKE — This week, thousands of local volunteers are donning hair nets and scooping dehydrated food ingredients, all to save the lives of children they have never met. The second annual Feed My Starving Children Warsaw Mobile Pack is underway. This year’s event is at Grace College and the goal is to pack …read more.

Mary Katherine “Kathy” Gast of Grace Village Retirement Community of Winona Lake, passed away at 7:05 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at the age of 87. She was a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past four years where she was a member of the Salvation Army Auxiliary of Warsaw. Kathy retired from Tippecanoe Valley …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s soccer team got back to its winning ways on Tuesday, defeating Goshen 3-1 at Miller Athletic Complex.

[weaver_youtube 9CHeLclwn9g rel=0]   WARSAW — Kirk Beckham, his wife Celise, and daughters Mia, Remi and Adree, and the family puppy, are safe. But, they lost everything they owned. The Beckham home at 863 Barrington Place, Warsaw, was destroyed by fire early this morning, Tuesday, Oct. 13. Leesburg Fire Department received the call at 2:50 …read more.

WARSAW — Firefighters are still at the scene of a house fire at 863 Barrington Hills, in Barrington Place, Warsaw. The first firefighters at the scene reported a fully engulfed house fire. The initial call was received at approximately 2:50 a.m. today, Oct. 13. Plain Township Fire Department requested a full assist from Warsaw and …read more.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko county Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accident: 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, South CR 900E north of East CR 150S, Pierceton. Driver: Tracy L. Julian, 44, West CR 800S, Claypool. Hit deer. Damage up to $5,000. 7:01 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, West CR 900N west of North CR 300W, Warsaw. …read more.

N. Bruce Howe Jr., 95, lifelong resident of Winona Lake and Warsaw, died peacefully at his home at 12:15 a.m. Oct. 9, 2015, with his wife and daughter by his side. “Angels” as he was known to many was born to Newton Bruce and Helen Howe on Sept. 12, 1920. He married Ann (Ellis) Howe …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s tennis programs were given two All-Crossroads League awards on Friday. Natalia Kurkova from the women’s team and Danila Kurkulin of the men’s side earned spots on the All-League Team.

WINONA LAKE — The Taste & Trade Expo 2015 is underway at the Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center at Grace College, 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake.

Kosciusko Officers with the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents: 5:41 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, West CR 400N and North CR 700W, Warsaw. Drivers: Samantha M. Blakley, 26, North CR 1100W, Etna Green, and Ryan S. Phillips, 21, South CR 1000W, Mentone. Blakley turned in front of Phillips and his vehicle collided with hers. …read more.

By MADISSON HEINL Communications Specialist, Center For Lakes & Streams At Grace College WINONA LAKE — Grace College General Ecology students assisted and heard from local NIPSCO and Utility Arborist, Andrea Nichols, Tuesday, Oct. 6, as they planted two native trees from Dogwood Hills Tree Farm. The trees were planted in front of the Cooley …read more.

WARSAW — Mark your calendars for the Taste and Trade Expo from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. The event will take place at the Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center at Grace College, located at 610 Wooster Road, Winona Lake.

WINONA LAKE – An 85th minute goal from a seemingly impossible angle lifted Grace’s men’s soccer team to a 2-1 win over Spring Arbor on Wednesday.

Here is the entertainment listing for this weekend. To have an event added to the list, please email [email protected] with the what, when, where and cost.

WARSAW — The Symphony of the Lakes will present its fall concert, Heroes, at 7p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. The concert will feature the iconic musical themes of heroes, including a “Star Wars Epic Suite” and “007: Throughout the Years.”

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s men’s tennis team used a dominant doubles performance to top Taylor 6-3 on Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the Crossroads League Tournament.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s Sara Miller was named the Crossroads League Defender of the Week while Kelsee Zuidema was the Attacker of the Week following strong performances. Women’s soccer goalkeeper Abby Schue was also tabbed Defensive Player of the Week in the conference.

WINONA LAKE — Though the weather was cold and drizzly, the Village at Winona did not let the weather dampen the Winona Lake Octoberfest celebration. Festivities for those of all ages marched on throughout the morning and afternoon celebrating Germany’s longest running celebration. The event began at 10 a.m. with a cruise-in along the canal featuring …read more.

WINONA LAKE — The Winona Lake Fire Department boasts more than just heroes against fires. Firefighters with the volunteer department are also fighting to support those with muscular dystrophy through support of the Fort Wayne Muscular Dystrophy Association. For over 30 years, firefighters with the Winona Lake Volunteer Fire Department have been hosting a “boot …read more.

HUNTINGTON – Grace’s cross country team got a preview of the Crossroads League Championships with a race at Huntington on Saturday.

WINONA LAKE — Grace College and Seminary has partnered with YouVisit, LLC to build a complete virtual walking tour of the college, giving prospective students, their families, alumni, and the community unlimited access to Grace’s scenic campus.

Kosciusko County Court New Filing Kosciusko County Court Judgments Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Jon H. Angel, North Webster, $820.70 Robert Avery, Warsaw, $3,464.60 Hope D. Beery, Warsaw, $3,905.99 Greg A. Haynes, Silver Lake, $13,047.24 Heather and …read more.

Billy (Bill) R. Wallen, 68, Warsaw, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, in Auburn. On June 7, 1947, he was born in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Claude and Mae (Green) Wallen. He was united in marriage to Patricia McClone on June 28, 1997, who survives. Bill graduated from Prestonsburg High School in 1965. …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Meredith Hollar, Carianne Sobey and Mallory Rondeau each scored in Grace’s 3-0 women’s soccer win Tuesday against St. Francis.

Carol Ann Owens, Winona Lake, passed away at 3:05 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, at Kosciusko Community Hospital of Warsaw at the age of 78. She had been a resident of Kosciusko County, since 1990, prior to that she had lived in Wabash County. Carol had worked as a nurses aid at Peabody Retirement Community …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s men’s basketball team will be showcased at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Dec. 11.

WARSAW – Registration is still going on for a 5K event being sponsored by the Kosciusko County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 149.

WINONA LAKE — Football season is in full swing and what better way to celebrate and raise awareness than a community-size tailgate celebration. Joe’s Kids held its first-ever tailgate and auction Saturday evening, Sept. 26, at the Winona Lake Trails meadow, Winona Lake. Guests donned their sportswear and enjoyed a casual, tailgate-themed dinner while a live band entertained. A …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College scored three goals to best Indiana Wesleyan 3-1 Saturday during Homecoming.

WINONA LAKE — Part of Grace College & Seminary’s annual homecoming events, today five outstanding men and women received various alumni awards for their accomplishments.

Kosciusko County Court Judgments Kosciusko County Court New Filings Small Claims The following small claim has been awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: Fort Wayne Neurology v. Deborah G. and Thomas R. Allen, Warsaw, $855.52 Melissa M. Oldaker, Warsaw, $390.07 Kosciusko Community Hospital v. Lorraine J. Amerikanos, Leesburg, $1,927.57 Brittney …read more.

Autumn air is blowing into Kosciusko bringing with it the change in leaves, the emergence of the fabled “pumpkin spice latte,” fall fare and most exciting of all, fall festivals. On Oct. 3, Winona Lake will welcome guests of all ages for an Oktoberfest celebration. The event, which honors Germany’s longest running celebration, will kick …read more.

WINONA LAKE – For possibly the first time in program history, the Grace College women’s cross country team is ranked in the NAIA poll.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s tennis team held on for a well-deserved 5-4 win over Indiana Tech on Wednesday.

[weaver_youtube XUD8-vSY5gM rel=0]   Daily prayer is nothing new to the staff and students at Lakeland Christian Academy, but this morning, Wednesday, Sept. 23, was different. Staff, students, parents and community members gathered outside the school at 7:30 a.m. to pray and worship around the flagpoles. The morning was a special time of prayer and worship music …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s Chair of the Sports Management Department, Dr. Darrell Johnson, has qualified to play in the Golf Channel’s Senior Amateur National Championship.

WINONA LAKE — Lakeland Christian Academy will hold its eighth annual community-wide Food Drive Sept. 28-30. The food drive will benefit Combined Community Services.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College has announced its 2015 Hall Of Fame class.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College soccer stars Mallory Rondeau and Abby Schue were named Crossroads League women’s soccer Players of the Week.

Grace College homecoming celebration will kick off in late September this year with a full range of activities offered by both Grace College and the town of Winona Lake, including a pancake breakfast, tailgate barbecue, Nocturnal 6 Adventure Race, class reunion dinners and a Steven Curtis Chapman concert. An alumni welcome reception and coffee bar …read more.

WINONA LAKE — Warsaw fire is responding to a fire on Hand Avenue, just north of Winona Avenue.

WINONA LAKE — The semi-annual Kids Market sale kicked off this morning, and with over 361 consignors having donated, it is set to help charities and families all around Kosciusko. The market, which takes place every spring and fall, has been running since 2001, and has accrued over $200,000 overall for charities and non-profits since its creation.