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/$67 6723 ³ Center for Hope and Healing÷s drivethru COVID-19 testing site in Shanklin Park, Goshen, has been serving roughly 150 people per day since moving from Plymouth United Church Dec. 14. David Baer, standing left, is one of the 30-40 daily volunteers working at the site. He and Suzanna Yoder, right in blue, took test samples at the third and flnal stop. If receiving a rapid test, visitors have a choice to wait for results or receive them via text message. Photo by David Hazledine

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are copied and the sample is collected via nasal swab. The system’s efficiency On Dec. 14, 2020, Cendepends on 30 to 40 volter for Healing and Hope’s unteers each day; 10 voldrive-thru COVID-19 testunteers for each of three ing station moved from the shifts. Schrock praised Plymouth United Church the roughly 100 volunparking lot on Main Street teers who have kept the to Shanklin Park, 411 W. testing moving smoothly. Plymouth Ave. The move “They work so hard,” she came in response to concommented, “It does get gestion caused by larger cold out there.” than expected numbers of Schrock also lauded visitors lining up in cars to the safety of the testbe tested. ing. Since May, she said, While the traffic probnobody has contracted lem has been solved, the COVID at the site, “neinumber of tests has shown ther staff nor patients.” no sign of abating, even as In that time, Center for front line health workers Hope and Healing workand others receive the first ers and volunteers have rounds of COVID vaccines. collected 20,000 speciMissy Schrock, the mens. center’s executive direcThis emphasis on tor, recalled how the safety, she added, exresponse became overtends to those “on the whelming in September. margins,” who may wor“We were expecting to 92/817((56 ,1 $&7,21 ³ The 92/817((56 ,1 $&7,21 ³ The testing site has roughly 100 volunteers per week fllling three shifts per day. ry about getting tested handle up to 100 per day Center for Hope Hop and Healing Executive Director M Missy Schrock commented on the ”extraordinary community supas a result of their legal … We are now averagport‘ the cente com mmunity understands what it means to work for the common good.‘ centerr has received. ”It shows me our community status. “Our only agening 150 per day.” LuckPhoto by Davidd Hazledine. da is testing … people ily, the Shanklin Park labs and are overseen by the state. Schrock emphalocation offers “plenty of room,” she said, though the sized anyone can get a free PCR test at the Shanklin getting the best care they can get from us.” “Center for Healing and Hope has had extraordifirst day following the move traffic was backed all the Park site, regardless of their insurance situation. Testnary community support: Financially, volunteers, exway to the park’s Plymouth Avenue entrance. ing is free in most cases; however, if you have insurThe lines can still back up Mondays and Fridays, ance, you must bring your information to receive a free pressions of goodwill and kindness, gratitude that I’ve Schrock observed, so those hoping to be tested quickly test, either the card itself or a copy of the front and not experienced before … It shows me our community understands what it means to work for the common may want to visit Tuesdays or Wednesdays. back. The site offers screening for both COVID-19 and the The site has three stations: At the first stop, an RV good.” Testing site hours are 12-6:30 p.m. Monday and flu. The majority of clients receive rapid COVID tests, trailer, clients will be asked what type of test they prewith results available within 15 minutes, either by fer, if they have been exposed to COVID or experienced Wednesday; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Friday; 10 text or in person. symptoms, type of insurance, etc. At the second stop, a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, visit chhclinics.org/affordThe site also offers PCR tests, which are more accu- a small shed, a volunteer checks the form; last is the rate, but results take three to five days to return from testing line, where forms are collected, insurance cards able-healthcare/covid-19-information/

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interviewed. We were also required to have local, state, and federal background checks. They just don’t hand children out at random.” Grayson is almost 5 months old. The Diamond boys: Trent, 11, Carson, 9 and Ethan, 5, just love him. “Ethan especially enjoys helping with Grayson,” Diamond remarked. “He was the youngest and now he has a baby brother.” The Diamonds have also extended open arms to Grayson’s mother. “I talk to her all the time, she’s been in contact with Grayson since he was born. I message her with new pictures every few days. She’s always welcome to visit her son in our home. She loves him, too.” The Diamonds have chosen to tell Grayson from the start about his mother and his adoption. About a month after Grayson became part of the Diamond family, they had a scare about their youngest son’s health. “Ethan was not acting right. He was thirsty all the time and began losing weight.” After a quick visit to the doctor’s office, Ethan was placed in ICU at Memorial Children’s Hospital. “He has type 1 diabetes. He was in the hospital for six days. Now that he’s home, he has to take insulin shots every time he eats with a long-

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Mindfulness in action Does stress have you feeling worn down? Tune in to a free THRIVE Zoom webinar Thursday, Jan. 14, at noon to learn simple relaxation processes. Lindsey Frick, stress management specialist with the Goshen Heart & Vascular Center, will discuss the impact of stress and the importance of cultivating selfawareness. She will also provide tips for optimizing your energy and health. Registration is required for this webinar. There will be time allowed for questions at the end. This year, Goshen Health wants to offer rewards to its participants who watch the live THRIVE webinars. Find out more, watch past THRIVE videos or register for the January program at GoshenHealth.com/THRIVE. For more information, call (574) 364-2496.

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nothing more than a nuisance insect, capable of delivering a painful sting and having little value otherwise. Only a handful of the 35,000 species of wasps can actually sting humans, and most species, including the stinging species, are excellent at controlling other insects or serving as pollinators.

In our region, the wasps most likely to sting are the yellowjackets (several species), the paper wasp (several species), and the bald-faced hornet. All three are social wasps, building paper nests that can contain many offspring in the colony, and inject a painful venom when they perceive their nest is in danger.

Board of Health hires new Elkhart County Health Officer In a recent special session, the Elkhart County Board of Health proceeded with the appointment of a new Elkhart C o u n t y '5 %(7+$1< Health Offi:$,7 cer. Dr. Bethany Wait replaced Dr. Lydia Mertz, who retired at the end of December 2020. “We are pleased to announce that Dr. Bethany Wait has accepted our offer to lead the Elkhart County Health Department beginning January 1, 2021, when Dr. Lydia Mertz retires,” said Randy J. Cammenga, MD, FACEP, chairman of the Elkhart County Board of Health. “Dr. Wait is well known in the community as an excellent physician with strong administrative skills.

We are fortunate to have her in this leadership position, particularly now as Dr. Mertz retires and we continue to address COVID-19 in Elkhart County.” Wait, a native of Goshen, is a board-certified family physician and managing partner at Goshen Family Physicians. She also serves as a member of the medical staff at Goshen Health and Medical Director for Goshen College. Wait earned her medical degree at Michigan State University of Osteopathic Medicine and did her residency with Memorial Family Medicine. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Indiana State Medical Association and the American Medical Association. “I have had the opportunity to work with Dr. Wait as part of the medical staff at Goshen Hospital. She is kind, compassionate and an outstanding physician,” added Dr. Michelle Bache, vice president

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stalk of the thistle. In the 1980s, DNR released the wasps in our community and within 10 years, the numbers of nodding thistles were dropping in the county. We have seen this technique attempted with emerald ash borer, Gypsy moth and several other species over time. Careful thought must be put into the decision to release a new species in an area. Will the new species cause more problems to native species than it solves? Will the new species survive our winters? In the case of these species of wasps, there was apparently some over-wintering issues that did not allow the wasps to survive. Recently, I read about another species of wasp, the samurai wasp, that attacks brown marmorated stinkbug. The stinkbugs, as many of us can attest, are a nuisance species that like to crawl into our homes in the fall. The stinkbugs also feed on trees, crops and vegetables in the summer, and cause quite a bit of damage. The samurai wasp is a natural enemy of the stinkbug. The wasp, which is about the size of a sesame seed, lays its eggs on the stinkbug eggs. The wasp was accidentally imported into the US, just like the stinkbug. There are numerous sites across Michigan where the samurai wasps are being monitored for winter hardiness and their overall effect. To be an effective biological control, the wasps need to not only feed on the “bad guys” they also need to survive in our climate, and they need to be accepted by the public. We all need to learn not all wasps are “bad guys.”

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Local students were recently named to the dean’s list for the fall 2020 semester from the University of Evansville. The following students received dean’s list honors: Joey Shreve, Elkhart, majoring in nursing; and Julie Burkholder, Elkhart, majoring in management. To merit the honor of being placed on the dean’s list each semester, a student must have carried a full academic load of 12 hours or more and have earned a grade point average of 3.5 or above. Trine University Dean’s List Trine University students were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2020 term. To earn dean’s list honors, students must complete a minimum of 12 hours and have a grade point average of 3.500-3.749. Area students named to the list included: Bremen — Ashley Jeffirs, majoring in mechanical engineering. Elkhart — Torrey Adams, majoring in manufacturing technology; Brookelyn Berndt, majoring in criminal justice-BS; Blake Garretson, ma-

of medical affairs at Elkhart General. “Elkhart County is fortunate to have her in the role of County Health Officer.” “Bethany Wait DO is an excellent clinician and leader in our community,” said Randy Christophel, MBA, FACHE, president and CEO of Goshen Health. “We are blessed to have her as our new health officer.” Mertz who has served as Elkhart County Health Officer since December 2017, announced in early 2020 she intended to retire at the end of the year. “Dr. Mertz has done a phenomenal job at a very challenging time,” added Cammenga. “It’s important to note that she, too, is fond of Dr. Wait. And that we are in good hands moving forward.” “We are lucky to have such a gifted physician eager to head the Elkhart County Health Department,” said Mertz. “I can retire knowing the department is in good hands. The citizens of Elkhart County will be able to trust her guidance through to the end of this pandemic.”

Another group of wasps, the solitary wasps, do not have an organized social life like the paper wasps and yellowjackets, as each female builds and cares for her own nest. The female wasp stings insect or spider prey to paralyze it, returns it back to a soil burrow or mud nest, lays an egg on it, and finally seals up the prey and egg into a cell. There are thousands of species of solitary wasps worldwide of various shapes, sizes, and colors and a wide diversity of nesting habits. These wasps are not very defensive of the nest and seldom, if ever, sting humans. Nevertheless, some species build nests around dwellings, and due to their continual flight activity to and from the nest, appear to be a stinging threat. Mud daubers and potter wasps build mud nests, often on roofs, siding or eaves, but sometimes in small cavities or holes. While not known to sting unless harshly provoked, they are huge feeders on caterpillars, spiders and other insect like animals. One species, the keyhole wasp of South America, has recently been causing safety issues in the airline industry worldwide by blocking sensing probes with mud nests on jetliners within just minutes of landing. Scientists sometimes use wasps as biological control when other invasive species are turned loose. One example locally was the nodding thistle borer. Elkhart County was one of two places in Indiana to have nodding thistle. A wasp was discovered in southern Indiana that preyed on the seedhead

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Good neighbors: I am interested in one gallon glass jars with lids someone wants to get rid of. Call (574) 831-3726 and leave a message.

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Sparrow trap — Wanted sparrow/starling trap, prefer V-top. Call (574) 546-3070.

Plumbing — Looking for someone to replace under the sink plumbing in half bath. Reply through this column. — A reader

Group picture — Does anyone have a group picture of 1952-1953 year of Bowser’s one room school, corner of CR 15 and CR 40? I’d like to find one. Call (574) 642-4411.

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Magazines — Does anyone have old issues of Mary Janes Farm magazines they would like to get rid of? Also looking for a used portable basketball hoop with net. Call (574) 546-6394. Cubic game — Would a good neighbor have a Cubic game made by Parker Brothers? These were made in the ’60s and ’70s. Call (260) 593-0256, ext. 1. Sharpening stone — I am looking for a sharpening stone/wheel with treadmill peddles and everything. Call (574) 875-1515. Dog kennel panels — Does any good neighbor have any dog kennel panels they no longer need or want? We would be interested in 5-foot by 10-foot panels. Call (574) 646-9925.

Are you bogged down and overwhelmed by the possessions in your life? Do you wish you could rid yourself of clutter and the stress that comes with it? Learn about the negative effects of clutter, common barriers, strategies to de-clutter and how to create an action plan. Join Purdue Extension for this free, educational program presented by Virginia Aparicio, Purdue University Extension educator in health & human sciences in Elkhart County. This program is being offered at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Feb. 2, at the Purdue Extension Elkhart County office, located on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds. If you would like to join the Extension staff for the program, pre-register by calling the Extension Office at (574) 533-0554 or emailing fink24@purdue.edu. Masks will be required to be worn inside the building and social distancing will be in place. This program and all programs of the Purdue University Extension Service are open to everyone. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, contact Aparicio at (574) 533-0554 or vaparici@purdue.edu by Jan. 25.

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Conservation reserve program signup begins Agricultural producers and private landowners interested in the conservation reserve program can sign up for the popular program until Feb. 12. The competitive program, administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency, provides annual rental payments for land devoted to conservation purposes. “This signup for the conservation reserve program gives producers and landowners an opportunity to enroll for the first time or continue their participation for another term,” Steven Brown said. “This program encourages conservation on sensitive lands or low-yielding acres, which provides tremendous benefits for stewardship of our natural resources and wildlife.” Through CRP, farmers and ranchers establish long-term, re-

source-conserving plant species, such as approved grasses or trees, to control soil erosion, improve water quality and enhance wildlife habitat on cropland. Farmers and ranchers, who participate in CRP, help provide numerous benefits to their local region and the nation’s environment and economy. CRP general signup is held annually and is competitive; general signup includes increased opportunities for wildlife habitat enrollment through the State Acres For Wildlife Enhancement initiative. New cropland offered in the program must have been planted for four out of six crop years from 2012 to 2017. Additionally, producers with land already enrolled but expiring Sept. 30, can re-enroll this year. The acreage offered by producers and landowners is

Cory Brown promoted to mortgage loan advisor C o r y Brown has been promoted to mortgage loan advisor at Interra Credit Union, Todd Potter, senior vice president of mort- &25< %52:1 gage services, announced recently. Brown will serve and assist members in LaGrange with their various needs regarding residential loans including first-time home buying and mortgage refinancing. “Interra is community-minded where we stay committed to putting members first,” stated Brown. “I look forward to providing individuals in the LaGrange community with the best financial services tailored to their needs,” he added. Brown began his career at Interra in 2019 as a consumer loan underwriter. Prior to joining Interra, he gained financial experience as a mortgage and consumer

lender. “I enjoy working with people and helping them fulfill their financial goals,” said Brown. Originally from LaGrange, Brown is a graduate from Lakeland High School. After graduating from Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, Ala., he returned to the Hoosier state. He currently resides in Shipshewana, with his wife, Melinda, and two sons. “LaGrange County is home for me, and I am passionate about serving in my community,” Brown concluded. Interra, headquartered in Goshen, was charted in 1932 and has assets of $1.3 billion. The credit union’s field of membership spans 18 counties in northern Indiana, with more than 300 full and parttime employees serving nearly 85,000 members. Interra currently operates 15 offices in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Marshall and Noble counties in Indiana. A 16th office is set to open in LaGrange in early 2021. Interra also serves its members with a suite of robust electronic services at interracu.com.

Nine new ECSO officers accept the oath of office The newest corrections officers and patrol officers for the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office took their oaths Jan. 4, and officially begin their service. The officers accepted the oath from Judge Stephen Bowers. Due to COVID-19 family and friends who wished to watch the new officers accepting the oath did so by WebEx. The new officers are: • Corrections Officer Venancio Zavala Jr. started his career June 29, 2020. • Corrections Officer Bayley Iddings started his career Sept. 08, 2020. • Corrections Officer William McFarland currently serves in the Army National Guard. He started his career Sept. 28. • Corrections Officer Evan Horvath was former security officer for VSS Security Services from November 2016 to October 2020. He served the country with U.S. Army Reserves from 2009 to 2015. He started his career Oct. 12.

• Corrections Officer Bradley Newby started his career Oct. 12, 2020. • Corrections Officer Benjamin Szubryt served as a reserve sheriff deputy for the Henry County Sheriff’s Office from January 2019 to July 2020. He started his career Nov. 23, 2020, with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office. • Corrections Officer Richard Fireline was a former corrections officer with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office from 2007 to 2011. He moved to Community Corrections in 2011 and restarted his career Dec. 7, 2020. • Corrections Officer Eric Vargo currently serves in the United States Marine Corps Reserves as a transmissions system operator. He started his career Nov. 23, 2020. • Patrol Officer Kortney Leroy served as a corrections officer in the jail from May 2019 to October 2020. She has now begun her new career as a patrol officer Oct. 26, 2020.

evaluated competitively; accepted offers will begin Oct. 1. Signed into law in 1985, CRP is one of the largest privatelands conservation programs in the United States. The program marked its 35-year anniversary in December. Program successes include: • Preventing more than 9 billion tons of soil from eroding, which is enough soil to fill 600 million dump trucks. • Reducing nitrogen and phosphorous runoff relative to annually tilled cropland by 95% and 85%, respectively. • Sequestering an annual average of 49 million tons of green-

house gases, equal to taking 9 million cars off the road. Creating more than 3 million acres of restored wetlands while protecting more than 175,000 stream miles with riparian forest and grass buffers, which is enough to go around the world seven times. Benefiting bees and other pollinators and increasing populations of ducks, pheasants, turkey, bobwhite quail, prairie chickens, grasshopper sparrows, and many other birds. All USDA service centers are open for business, including those that restrict in-person visits or require appointments. All service

center visitors wishing to conduct business with FSA, Natural Resources Conservation Service or any other service center agency should call ahead and schedule an appointment. Service centers that are open for appointments will pre-screen visitors, based on health concerns or recent travel, and visitors must adhere to social distancing guidelines. Visitors are also required to wear a face covering during their appointment. The program delivery staff will continue to work with producers by phone, email, and using online tools. More information can be found at farmers.gov/coronavirus.

Extension Homemakers offering educational program High-protein diets. Low-fat diets. Vegetarian diets. No-carb diets. With all the focus on dieting, how do you figure out what’s healthy and what isn’t? Eating a healthy diet shouldn’t be about depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy and improving your health. Learn about how you can cut through the confusion and learn how to create – and stick to – a tasty, varied and nutritious diet that

is good for your mind as it is for your body. Join the Elkhart County Extension Homemakers for this free, educational program presented by Virginia Aparicio, Purdue University Extension educator in Health & Human Sciences in Elkhart County. This program is being offered at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27, at the Purdue Extension Elkhart County office, located on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds. If you would like to join for

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Elkhart County Commissioner Suzanne Weirick was re-elected vice president of the Indiana Association of County Commissioners Northeast District during the annual district meeting recently. Her peers have selected her to represent them for a second year. Huntington County Commissioner Tom Wall stated “Weirick will be a great spokesperson for their district and is dedicated to improving local government.” As district president, Weirick will represent the elected county commissioners in the northeast district of the state, which includes the following counties: Adams, Al-

len, Blackford, DeKalb, Elkhart, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells and Whitley. The IACC is represented by six districts in the state. Weirick will serve on the IACC’s board of directors, which determines policies and legislative goals for the association. Steuben County Commissioner Lynne Liechty was elected NE district president during the meeting as well. The district meeting also included discussion on current issues pertaining to county government in the northeast district. The elections were held during the IACC’s 2020 annual northeast

district meeting. Due to the COVID-19 meeting restrictions put into place and the surge in COVID 19 positivity rates the IACC board of directors postponed the in person annual conference annually scheduled for early December to ensure the safety of their attendees. Each of the six IACC districts held virtual meetings to discuss issues important to them and to conduct IACC executive board and district officer elections. Commissioners across the state discussed the COVID-19 public health emergency, CARES act funding and 2021 legislative initiatives during their district meeting.

INDOT provides insight on pre-treatment of state roadways In addition to the Indiana Department of Transportation’s snow and ice removal operations during winter storm events, the agency also pre-treats roadways with brine solution prior to winter weather if conditions allow. This typically occurs 24 to 48 hours before precipitation begins to give time for crews to apply brine solution and time for it to dry and adhere to the surface of the road. Below are answers to some frequently asked questions about pre-treatment of state roadways. What Is Brine? Salt brine is an anti-icing solution made up of water and 23.3 percent salt that is used to prevent snow and ice from bonding to pavement. Brine is effective at temperatures as low as -5 degrees Fahrenheit and can be mixed with other chemicals to lower the freezing point if necessary. Compared to salt, brine is fairly inexpensive at just pennies on the dollar. Brine solution also stays in place better and longer than salt crystals because it is applied as a liquid and stays where it is directed. Solid salt crystals can bounce off the road as they are spread

not wash away brine from a surface if it has had time to completely dry and adhere to the roadway. Forecasted rain totals are taken into consideration when deciding whether or not to pre-treat. How Is The Decision Made To Pre-Treat Roads? Prior to a weather event, INDOT utilizes a maintenance decision support system that provides weather forecasts, pavement temperatures and recommendations on treating various surfaces. During an event, INDOT relies on reports from the field in addition to forecasts and MDSS when making treatment decisions. Predictions of accumulating snow and ice are main reasons why INDOT may pre-treat a roadway, but freezing fog and heavy frost are also scenarios where pre-treatment is effective. This is general information regarding pre-treatment of state roadways and may vary slightly depending upon specific conditions in a geographic area. In addition, bridges, overpasses and elevated surfaces may be treated more heavily as they tend to freeze first. For more information about INDOT winter operations, visit www.indotwinterops.com.

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Biden won Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn in Jan. 20. To suggest otherwise is delusional. It’s unfortunate Fox News has lied about the outcome since Biden’s win Nov. 7. Joe and Kamala won more votes than any other ticket because Trump was the worst president in our lifetimes. After the last four years, there’s no room for surprise toward the outcome of this election. Trump has lost nearly every court case due to lack of evidence of voter fraud. This process has reaffirmed my faith in democracy. God bless America and thank God for Joe Biden!

Work together I’m so tired of reading the diatribes about the Republican Party and the Democratic Party, Biden, Trump, mask, no mask, I think I’m right, you think you are right, will it ever end. I just want a harmonious society. I’m tired of the division, why does it always have to be you or me why can’t it just be “us?” Please let “us” work together.

Dangerous The author of “Not working” needs to check the facts. The reason masks haven’t worked is because people haven’t been wearing them. If your boat has two holes in it and you only plug one of them the boat will still sink. Also, it is not true “the same total number of people died from all reasons this year as last year.” Just google “more deaths in 2020.” Your false facts are dangerous. And if you think “government cannot run anything well” then don’t use the roads, don’t go to the public library, don’t call 911, don’t collect Social Security, don’t let your kids and grandkids go to school, and don’t use any of the other benefits the government provides. Just try living overseas in an underdeveloped country for 10 years or more, as I have, and you’ll get some perspective.

Fraud examples I would like to comment there are a lot of letters in ‘the PAPER,’ callers, who think it is silly conservatives and people, Republicans, think there was voter fraud. I would like to give a few examples. If history is not learned and remembered it will repeat itself. Let’s keep in mind the Democrat Party, liberals, have a history of fraud, deceit and lying. Butch Morgan, South Bend, spent two years in jail for fraud. He forged signatures. He was head of the Democrat Party. We could come up to the Obama administration. Affordable Care Act, Obamacare. Affordable care. It wasn’t afford-

able, you couldn’t keep your doctor, you couldn’t keep your health insurance plan. My wife lost hers. I am certain it was a fraud. It is a lie. Was it the Democrat Party that did this? I would certainly think so. Not a single Republican voted for it.

Hypocrites If global warming is true and the ice caps are melting why are these same people buying property near the ocean? And I think it was Prince Harry and his brother, William, who said there are too many people on the planet. Why do they keep having babies? Hypocrites.

Socialism The 650 billionaires in the United States gained $1 trillion in wealth between March and November of 2020 during the pandemic and are now worth close to $4 trillion. Of this group 29 billionaires doubled their worth since March and 36 new billionaires were made. One trillion would be enough to send each American a $3,000 check and the billionaires would still have the same amount of money they had nine months ago. Republican Mitch McConnell didn’t want to send desperate Americans a penny in relief package but fortunately the Democrats insisted helping strapped Americans. In the United States we have socialism for the rich and the rest of us are left with the market to fend for ourselves. The social democracies of Europe are among the top 10 happiest countries in the world. They haven’t let corporations and billionaires run off with all the earnings of their workers.

Radical agenda Fasten your seatbelts. Biden is already beginning to implement his radical agenda. Pelosi was just elected House Speaker and announced the House is going gender neutral. Legislation can no longer contain terms like male, female, mother, father, etc. We’ll go back to the gender neutral bathrooms in schools where the boys can go into the girls bathroom and vice versa. There will be unisex sports teams. Biden also announced he will immediately implement gun control by executive order. He will ban assault weapons which may extend to automatic guns. The police will have the right to confiscate unregistered guns. Pelosi also set up an income inequality board to take away money from hardworking individuals to give to those who don’t work. The list goes on. Thank a Biden voter for destroying our country.

It was fraud Fairness is fairness in whatever you are dealing with. Anybody

with brains and eyes can see our election was nothing but fraud. Fraud is a horrible thing. Anyone trying to get elected by using fraud isn’t fit for any office. Georgia, Pennsylvania and other leftist controlled swing states all shut down vote counting at 10:30 EST. It was obviously planned and coordinated. All the major news networks conspicuously downplayed the unprecedented vote counting. This was extremely suspicious as though the election authorities saw Trump was winning and they needed time to conjure up enough paper ballots to overcome the Republican lead. Democrat run swing states shoved out GOP observers and were able to conduct a re-do of the voting after election day using these millions of improperly documented paper ballots.

Disappointment All President Trump fans should contact Senator Todd Young to express their disappointment. He failed to join with the 13 other Senators not supporting the Electoral College vote for Biden because of the irregularities in the November election. Senator Braun was a member of this group and rightfully so considering the numerous illegalities transpiring in the election.

Exempt? Why are some businesses exempt or think they are from following the COVID guidelines? The gas station near Time Out Inn on Old 30 West is one of them. Not only does one of their two check outs not have Plexiglas but some of the employees act like masks are chin warmers. It is really difficult to know which businesses are safe and which ones aren’t till you are there. Does anyone enforce the COVID guidelines to keep us safe?

Accountable Scott Foval who worked with Hillary Clinton in the 2016 campaign said we have been stealing elections from you guys for 50 years and we are not going to stop now. This makes a person ashamed almost to be a Democrat. There is one thing, though, there will be one day they will give an account for it.

Heartbreaking As a former resident of Georgia it is heartbreaking to see them turn our country socialist by electing the two radical socialist Democrats in their run-off election. Without the Senate to block them there will be no restrictions on the national debt. They will increase taxes as often as they choose to. They will add seats to the Supreme Court so their side always wins and will add new states such as Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico so they always win elections. How sad.

Manipulation “Much cheating.” That was a very good example. Another one is Mark Zuckerberg gave money to three state

counties to change election laws six months before the vote and told them they had to vote his way. Zuckerberg secondly gave money for Dominion machines which were hooked into the internet during the voting so votes could be manipulated. Thirdly the machines were set for 68% error vote so the ballots would spit back out and they could also be replaced with a different ballot. China now has voting information access to our election. When wealthy companies can give money like they do to campaigns the small players like us lower income people have no power in the vote. I believe the law is called Citizens United and needs to be voted out.

Back to Obama Looks like the Democrats are coming into power again which means right back to the Obama years. Remember industries left America because of the high taxes, regulations. They are coming back again. Industry is going to leave again. Remember the Obama years. I don’t want it.

You are fired President Trump, you did some good things with America. First, bringing home the troops, balancing NATO payments and a new trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, for example. You protected the border but we know Mexico did not pay for the wall, we did. You righted the advantage China had over our economy but we know China did not pay for the tariffs, we did. Just the facts please. For the majority of Americans your delusions and deceptions have become very tiresome. They said plainly what you love to say so much: “You’re fired!”

It does happen Go to www.heritage.org/voterfraud to find voter fraud convictions by state during many years, so it can and does happen. The more electronic it is the easier to hack and cheat it becomes, remember Russia hacking our stuff so election cheaters can do it too. Democrats run all the state elections and don’t let Republican observers close enough to see what’s going on. Biden hardly campaigned and still won. States changed election rules at the last minute to loosen up requirements such as no signatures or proof of identity needed. Several states stopped counting when Trump was ahead and then

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magically all the late ballots went to Biden. The Pennsylvania AG Josh Shapiro went on record prior to the election and stated Biden will win their state. Many websites confirming Dominion Voting Systems and Smartmatic linked to Soros and China who both needed Trump out. After all the other attempts failed to oust Trump the election fix was implemented. Very good website for more is www. whatfinger.com

Did not vote for Trump I am a Republican. I did not vote for President Trump and many of my Republican friends neither did either. President Trump you and your uneducated followers of destruction are fired.

Look to Jesus Perhaps your grandparents’ opinion and your opinions are better than this opinion. Our holy, sovereign, righteous God is omnipresent, omniscient, omnipotent, full of justice, love, kindness, mercy, forgiveness. See Amos 5:24 and Micah 6:8b. James 4:17, resist the devil and he will flee from you. James 2:19, you believe that God is one; you do well. Also the demons, devils believe and tremble — shudder. Therefore we look to Jesus for direction, guidance, leadership. Not to the presidents, those in authority. But reread Colossians, 1:15-16; II Timothy 3:16-17 RSV; II Peter 1:20-21 RSV; Revelation 4:11 reveals to us that all things exist and were created by our Lord, God. y

Leave us alone If Joe Biden and his clan want socialism let them move to Venezuela, Cuba or China where they already have socialism. Leave America alone. Socialism may sound good on paper but never works in real life. Socialism is slavery and communism kills. He can take along with him Nancy Pelosi, Hillary and Obama. China already owns Joe Biden and his family.

Love Trump God bless America for all the people who voted for Trump. When Biden comes in office Trump is still our president. Everybody absorb what happens when Biden is in and his little lady friend because we are going to pay for it all. God bless America and we love President Trump.

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OBITUARIES Joan E. Acker

Joan E. Acker, 88, Goshen, died Jan. 3, 2021, at Courtyard Healthcare. Born June 13, 1932, she married Donald Acker Jr. Oct. 26, 1957. He preceded her in death May 30, 2011. Survivors include sons, David Acker, Elkhart, Michael Acker, Syracuse, and Patrick Acker, Shipshewana. Services were held Jan. 8.

Edna M. Bechtel

Edna M. Bechtel, 95, Goshen, died at 3:18 p.m. Dec. 30, 2020, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born July 16, 1925, she married Clarence L. Bechtel Nov. 22, 1945. He preceded her in death Jan. 21, 1995. Survivors include sons, Devon Bechtel, Goshen, Allen Bechtel, Waukesha, Wis., and Merlin Bechtel, Kendallville; daughters, Rosetta Beachy, Violet Miller, Barbara Mast and Joyce Miller, Goshen, and Lillian Riegsecker, Middlebury; sisters, Barbara E. Miller and Bertha Bontrager-Rhodes, Goshen; brother, Wilbur Yoder, Goshen; and sister-in-law, Gail Yoder, Goshen. Private family services were held Jan. 4.

Clarabelle Bigler

Clarabelle R. Bigler, 93, Goshen, died at 3:10 a.m. Jan. 5, 2021, at Waterford Crossing. Born Dec. 5, 1927, she married Frederick Bigler Oct. 15, 1949. He preceded her in death Dec. 14, 1988. She is survived by sons, Mike Bigler, San Francisco, Calif., and Tom Bigler, Goshen; daughter, Yolanda Dipert, Illinois; and sister, Jane Schmucker, New Paris. A private family service was held Jan. 7.

Eric A. Call

Eric A. Call, 50, Goshen, died Jan. 3, 2021, at University Hospital, Indianapolis. Born Oct. 9, 1970, he is survived by his children, Taylor and Kaydence Call, Goshen, Cody Call, Middlebury, Nathaniel Call, Bristol, and Johnathon Huss, Elkhart; his parents, Frederick and Lois Call, Bristol, Beverly (Bewyer) Call, Goshen; sisters, Karen Call, Pigeon Forge, Tenn., and Karla Cook, Elkhart. Graveside services were held Jan. 7.

Billie Campbell

Billie Campbell, 93, Elkhart, died Jan. 6, 2021, at Eastlake Terrace, Elkhart. Born Sept. 2, 1927, he married Jacqueline M. Thorup July 29, 1950. She survives with daughters, Jody K. Kisel, Bonita Springs, Fla., Billi J. Campbell, Tewantin, Queensland, Australia, and Jennifer L. Ball, Bristol. A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date.

Beverly J. Chupp

Beverly J. Chupp, 88, Goshen, died at 12 a.m. Jan. 4, 2021, at Greencroft Healthcare. Born June 17, 1932, she married Elmer Chupp May 7, 1949. He died Dec. 10, 2011. Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Chupp, Goshen; sons, Donald Chupp, Sarasota, Fla., Stephen Chupp, Goshen, Gregory Chupp, Columbia City, Jeffrey Chupp, Bristol, Dennis Chupp, New Paris, and Mark Chupp, Cleveland Heights, Ohio; sister, Janet Anderson, California; half sister, Sally Harris, Elkhart; and sis-

ter-in-law, Sally Olsen, Florida. A private burial service was held.

Carmon V. Cripe

Carmon V. Cripe, 87, Middlebury, died at 12:55 a.m. Dec. 31, 2020, at Courtyard of Goshen. Born Sept. 23, 1933, he married Margaret Muhlnickel Jan. 26, 1952. She preceded him in death April 22, 2020. Survivors include a daughter, Kristi Edlund, Middlebury; sons, Kevin Cripe, Perkasie, Pa., and Kerry Cripe, Goshen; and brother, Gerry Cripe, Ocala, Fla. Private services were held.

Harry L. Damer

Harry L. Damer, 83, New Paris, died at 2:52 p.m. Jan. 5, 2021, in his home. Born Nov. 14, 1937, he is survived by sons, Larry Damer, Westminster, Md., and Barry Damer, Michigan; daughter, Sheryl Lynch, Drums, Pa.; brother, Carl Damer, Riverdale, Mich. Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements.

man, Indianapolis, and Thane Huffman, Goshen. Graveside services will be held at a later date.

Donna K. Hundt

Donna K. Hundt, 79, Bremen, died Jan. 1, 2021. She was born Sept. 20, 1941, and married William Hundt Oct. 1, 1960. He died June 13, 2013. On Aug. 16, 2014, she married Kenneth Muncy, who survives. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Robin, Todd and Michael Hundt; her husband’s children, Scott Muncy and Susan Montague; siblings, Marlo Reaker, John Reaker, Betty Denman and Ronnie Reaker. Private family services were held.

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V. JoAnn Kehr, 89, Elkhart, died Dec. 30, 2020, at Eastlake Nursing Home, Elkhart. She was born Nov. 19, 1931, and married Wallace M. Kehr May 25, 1952. He survives with a daughter, Karen Kehr, Goshen. Services will be held at a later date.

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Roberta C. Kronk, 85, Goshen, died Dec. 23, 2020, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Oct. 8, 1935, and married David W. Kronk April 7, 1957. He survives with a daughter, Sherry L. Good, Indianapolis; sons, Michael D. and Scott A. Kronk, Goshen, and Douglas E. Kronk, Wakarusa; sisters, Edith Beck and Marjorie Holdeman, Albuquerque, N.M.; brothers, Chuck Holdeman, Bloomington, and Lowell Holdeman, Goshen. Services will be held at a later date.

Olive A. Gerber, 91, Goshen, died at 6:10 a.m. Jan. 7, 2021, at Greencroft Health Care Center. Born May 15, 1929, she married Raymond Gerber Aug. 25, 1945. He preceded her in death April 11, 2010. Survivors include daughters, Sharon Gerber, Canmer, Ky., and Connie Narmore, Grawn, Mich.; sons, J.D. Gerber, White Pigeon, Mich., Daniel Gerber, Hardyville, Ky., and Timothy Gerber, Goshen; and daughter-in-law, Bernice Gerber. Services were held Jan. 9. Arthur D. Green, 86, Elkhart, died Jan. 4, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. Born July 12, 1934, he is survived by his children, Gail D. Thornton and Pam Kaser, Elkhart, Teresa L. Green, South Bend, Vicki A. Gibson, Goshen, and Alicia Elliott, Fort Wayne; brother, Jerry Green; and his companion, Dorothy Green. Private services were held.

Arthur J. Henderson

Arthur J. Henderson, 60, Goshen, died Jan. 6, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Aug. 30, 1960, and married Pamela Robinson in 1978. She survives with sons, Jeffrey Henderson, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Bradly Henderson, Middlebury; daughters, Lisa Stout, Bristol, and Crystal Wojciechowski, South Bend; his father, Walter Henderson, Waynesville, N.C.; his mother, Laura Henderson, Goshen; brothers, Edward Henderson, Fairfield, Ohio, and Billy Henderson, Goshen; and sister. Christina Winfrey, Athens, Mich. Services were held Jan. 9.

Norma J. Hilbish

Norma J. Hilbish, 89, Greenfield, died at 6 a.m. Jan. 2, 2021, at Crown Point Assisted Living. Born Jan. 9, 1931, she married Grover Hilbish Jr. Aug. 28, 1955. He preceded her in death May 6, 2004. She is survived by a son, Kim Hilbish, Greenwood; and brother, Victor McKibbin, Goshen. Services were held Jan. 9.

Donald L. Huffman

Donald L. Huffman, 68, Wakarusa, died Dec. 29, 2020, in his home. He was born Feb. 20, 1952, and is survived by brothers, Fredric Huff-

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Earl M. Kulczar, 82, Bremen, died Dec. 30, 2020, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Born April 12, 1938, he is survived by a daughter, Julie Laudeman, Loveland, Colo.; son, Tim Kulczar, Bremen; brothers, Jim Kulczar, Texas, and Larry Kulczar, Mishawaka; sister, Donnajean Gates, South Bend; and good friends, Jeanette and Melissa Mattern, Bremen. No services held.

Orva W. Lambright

Orva W. Lambright, 75, LaGrange, died at 11:45 p.m. Jan. 3, 2021, at Life Care Center, LaGrange. Born Aug. 24, 1945, he had been married to Verba J. Harshberger. She survives residing in Goshen. Additional survivors include a sister, Edna Borkholder, Topeka. Services were held Jan. 9.

Esther W. Landis

Esther W. Landis, 88, Goshen, died Jan. 1, 2021, at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born May 25, 1932, and married Melvin A. Landis Sept. 2, 1950. He preceded her in death. Survivors include sons, Stephen and Michael Landis, Goshen, and John Landis, Pipersville, Pa.; daughters, Florence Shetler, Lakeside, Mont., and Jayne Eppley, Harleysville, Pa.; and sister, Gladys Neter, Tucson, Ariz. Services will be held at a later date.

Mildred Mikel

Mildred Mikel, 96, Syracuse, died Jan. 1, 2021, at Paddock Springs, Warsaw. She was born Dec. 2, 1924, and married Stanley Mikel March 22, 1947. He preceded her in death in 2003. Survivors include daughters, Carol Murphy, Syracuse, and Donna Kunce, Cromwell; sons, Russ Mikel, Syracuse, and Brian Mikel, New Paris. Services were held Jan. 6.

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Larry N. Miller, 69, Wolcottville, died Jan. 6, 2021, in his home. Born March 29, 1951, he married Patti A. Graber Nov. 25, 1977. She survives with a son, Kyle Miller, Elkhart; sisters and brothers-in-law, Leanna and Ezra Schmucker, Nap-

panee, Sara and John Wingard, Topeka. Private family services were held.

Robert W. Newton

Robert W. Newton, 69, Edwardsburg, Mich., at 7:38 p.m. Dec. 29, 2020, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Facility, Mishawaka. He was born Oct. 22, 1951, and married Susan Wolschlager Nov. 22, 1975. She preceded him in death in 1984. Survivors include a son, Matthew Newton, Niles, Mich.; stepdaughters, Melissa Gonzalez Cate and Cristy Cate; sister, Phyl Stiver, Goshen; and special friend, Marcia Harding. Private services were held Jan. 8, 2021.

Elizabeth Reber

Elizabeth Reber, 93, Goshen, died at 10:51 a.m. Dec. 27, 2020, at Greencroft Healthcare. Born Dec. 1, 1927, she married Keith Grandfield in 1975. He preceded her in death Dec. 13, 2003. She then married Don Reber March 29, 2014. He died Sept. 16, 2019. Survivors include stepchildren, Steve Grandfield, Odgen Dunes, Meg DeMakas, Crown Point, Anita Gorglione. Oakland, Tenn., Carol Albusain, Cordova, Tenn., and Gail Matthews, Centerville, Tenn.; sisters, Margaret Metzler and Lydia Samatar, Goshen; brothers, Oren Glick, Oregon, and Ervie Glick, Virginia. Services will be held at a later date.

Brenda Rinehart

Brenda Rinehart, 71, Goshen, died Jan. 3, 2021. She was born Oct. 5, 1949, and is survived by sons, DeWayne Jordan and Jason Heaberlin, Goshen, and Michael Jordan, Indianapolis; sister, Vicki Pierce, Galion, Ohio; brothers, Gary Groves, Bucyrus, Ohio, Mark Burke, Pickerington, Ohio, and Greg Groves, Longboat Key, Fla. Services were held Jan. 8.

Israel Romero Garcia

Israel Romero Garcia, 54, Goshen, died at 2:29 p.m. Jan. 2, 2021. Born June 15, 1966, he is survived by his mother, Gloria Garcia de Romero; siblings, Abigail Romero and Leopoldo Romero, Mexico, Beatriz Romero, Carol Stream, Ill., Silvia Romero, North Aurora, Ill., Araceli Romero, Salinas, Calif., Alicia Romero, Goshen, and Joel Romero, Princeton, Texas. Services were held Jan. 6.

Austin B. Roose

Austin B. Roose, 24, Goshen, died Jan. 1, 2021, in South Bend. Born Nov. 4, 1996, he is survived by his mother and stepfather, Missy and Todd Miller, Goshen; father and stepmother, Troy and Teresa Roose, Elkhart; brother, Blaine Roose, Goshen; sister, Drew Roose, Elkhart; stepsister, Mia Miller, Goshen; stepbrother, Austin Miller, Indianapolis; and grandparents. Private services were held.

Homer A. Schenk

Homer A. Schenk, 83, Elkhart, died Dec. 29, 2020, in his home. Born May 14, 1937, he married Margaret J. Lilly June 7, 1958. She preceded him in death in 1998. Survivors include his children, Heidi Eash, Tim Schenk, Ronda Bryant and Heather Miller; brothers, Raymond D. Schenk Sr., Goshen, and Marvin C. Schenk, Tennessee. Private services were held for Mr. Schenk.

William E. Sharp

William E. Sharp, 64, Edwardsburg, Mich., died at 9:15 p.m. Dec. 28, 2020, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He was born March 16, 1956, he is survived by daughters, Elizabeth J. and Sarah N. Sharp; sons, Jonathan Sharp, James and Timothy Warren, Edwardsburg; brother, Roger Harman, Edwardsburg; and stepfather, Lowell Harman Jr., Edwardsburg. Services were held Jan. 11, 2021.

Joe R. Shinn

Joe R. Shinn, 93, Shipshewana, died Dec. 22, 2020. Born Dec. 20, 1927, he is survived by his wife, Katie; daughters, Jabeth Wheeler and Janel Jones; stepson, Harlan Kauffman; and stepdaughter, Harlene Barta. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Beth. A.R.N. Funeral and Cremation Services, Zionsville, was in charge of arrangements.

Ruth E. Sparks

Ruth E. Sparks, 97, Syracuse, died Jan. 3, 2021, at Northridge Village, Albion. Born Nov. 20, 1923, she married Joseph A. Sparks Dec.22, 1945. He preceded her in death Dec. 13, 1990. Survivors include a son, Michael Sparks, Syracuse; brothers, Edward Duncan, Sycamore, Homer Duncan, Swayzee, and Wayne Duncan, Anderson; and sister, Rebecca Nester, Swayzee. A cremation committal was held at Legacy Cremation and Remembrance Center, Ligonier. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Sharen A. Staup

Sharen A. Staup, 76, Elkhart, died Dec. 30, 2020, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born Sept. 4, 1944, and married John K. Staup July 11, 1964. He preceded her in death Sept. 25, 2010. Survivors include daughters, Dawn Weaver, Lakeville, and Heather Baumgart, Sellersburg; brothers, Loren Maierle, Albion, and Ray Maierle, Goshen; sisters, Caren Chappell, Harrison, Mich., and Sue Romans, Goshen; sister-in-law, Betty Fike, Mishawaka; and brother-in-law, Arthur Smith, Oregon. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the 1 p.m. service Jan. 16, 2021, at Calvary Hill Baptist Church, 27664 CR 24, Elkhart, with Rev. Timothy Wesco officiating. Burial will be in Leesburg Cemetery, Leesburg. Memorial contributions may be given to Maranatha Baptist Church, 2935 Holmans Lane, Jeffersonville, Ind., 47130, https://mbcjeff.com/.

Pearlie M. Stevens

Pearlie Mae Stevens, 79, Elkhart, died Jan. 3, 2021, at Greenleaf Health Campus. Born Jan. 9, 1941, she is survived by daughters, Sandra J. O’Bannon, Bristol, Donna T. Smith, Huntsville, Ala., and Elaine R. Kiefer, Elkhart; son, Patrick D. Stevens, Goshen; brothers, Willie Stephens, Columbia City, S.C., and Andrew Stout, Elkhart; sisters, Dorothy Sheppard, Mishawaka, Verleatha Vaughn, Memphis, Tenn., and Olivia Steward, Mishawaka; sister-in-law, Clareather Crenshaw; and close friend, Valerie Whyte. Services were held Jan. 11.

Dwaine Swartzentruber

Dwaine Swartzentruber, 76, Goshen, died Jan. 1, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. He was born June 27, 1944, and married Thelma Maust May 15, 1965. She survives with a daughter, Cynthia Lee, Washington; sons, Sheldon Swartzentruber, Goshen, and David Swartzentruber, Osceola; sister, Joyce Leinbach, Jackson, Mich.; and sister-in-law, Yvonne Miller, Montgomery. Private services were held.

Charles R. Tapp

Charles R. Tapp, 80, Rome City, died Dec. 26, 2020. Born Nov. 29, 1940, he married Karen Maggart Dec. 3, 1961. She survives with a daughter, Toni Whitney, Ligonier; and sister, Sandy Hunter, Cromwell. Family graveside services were held in Sparta Cemetery. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

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Juanita B. Thompson

Juanita B. Thompson, 84, South Bend, died Oct. 17, 2020. Born March 13, 1936, she is survived by a daughter, Teresa Thompson Sherrill. Her husband, Charles Thompson, preceded her in death. A celebration of life service will be held at East Goshen Mennonite Church at a later date.

Charles E. Tredway

Charles E. Tredway, 79, Goshen, died Jan. 3, 2021. He was born March 11, 1941, and is survived by his wife, Vicki; his children, Jana S. and Tracy; sister, Mary Bish; and former wife, Janet Nallenweg. Services were held Jan. 7.

Ashley E. VanVurst

Ashley E. VanVurst, 49, Goshen, died Jan. 2, 2021. She was born Sept. 29, 1971, and is survived by her uncle and aunt who served as guardians and second parents, Nick and Charity Boyd, Goshen; brothers, Chip VanVurst, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Matthew VanVurst, Lighthouse Point, Fla.; grandparents, Dave Pottinger and Faye Peterson, Goshen. A memorial will be held at a later date.

Thelma M. Wenger

Thelma M. Wenger, 95, Elkhart, died Jan. 3, 2021.

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Born April 10, 1925, she married Dayton Wenger May 5, 1943. He preceded her in death. Survivors include daughters, Pamela Kling, Elkhart, and Candace Minichillo, Bristol; sisters, Sandra Simper, Elkhart, and Connie Pellman, Tucson, Ariz.; brothers, Richard Kauffman, Watkinsville, Ga., and Paul Kauffman, Temecula, Calif. Private family services were held Jan. 8.

Robert L. Wilson

Robert L. Wilson Jr., 78, Goshen, died at 1:03 p.m. Jan. 6, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. Born Feb. 13, 1942, he is survived by his significant other, Claudia Horoky, Goshen; daughters, Debra Wilson, Millersburg, Robin Staples, Mishawaka, and Katherine Tucker-Wilson, Black, Ala.; son, Robert Aldrich, Michigan City; stepsister, Laticia Wilson, Ohio; and half sister, Jennifer Rowdabaugh, Goshen. Private family services were held Jan. 11.

Glenn J. Yoder

Glenn J. Yoder, 82, Elkhart, died at 2:45 p.m. Jan. 3, 2021, at Center for Hospice. Born July 2, 1938, he married Sherrill Fink May 29, 1965. She survives with a daughter, Linda King, Union, Mich.; and son, Ross Yoder, Nappanee. Graveside services were held Jan. 5.

Robert Duff selected District 2 Conservation Officer of the Year Indiana Conservation Officer Robert Duff has been selected as the 2020 District 2 Officer of the Year. Duff, who recently retired from the DNR Division of Law Enforcement after 28 years of service, was assigned to LaGrange County but had previously held assignments in DeKalb and Noble counties. He served as a use of force instructor, side scan sonar operator, division armorer, scuba diver, dive master, unmanned aerial vehicle pilot, and field training officer and also spent time as a

member of the division’s training section. District 2 includes the counties of Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wells, and Whitley. The district award puts Duff in the running for the Pitzer Award, which is given to the top overall Conservation Officer in the state of Indiana and selected from the 10 district award winners. The Pitzer award is named after Conservation Officer James D. Pitzer, who was fatally shot while investigating illegal hunting activity Jan. 2, 1961, in Jay County.

Lehman named to president’s list Matthew Lehman, a junior keyboard performance major from New Paris, was among approximately 600 Bob Jones University students named to the fall 2020 president’s list. The president’s list recognizes students who earn a 3.75 or higher grade point aver-

age for the semester. Located in Greenville, S.C., Bob Jones University provides an outstanding regionally accredited Christian liberal arts education purposely designed to inspire a lifelong pursuit of learning, loving and leading.

Cisco fish populations listed as state endangered Anglers should note starting Dec. 17, it is now unlawful to take or possess the cisco species of fish, per IC 14-22-34-12, which protects stateendangered species. The change is a result of action taken this fall by the Natural Resources Commission. Previously, this native fish was listed as a species of special concern. Cisco (Coregonus artedi) is the only native fish from the salmon family found in Indiana waters other than Lake Michigan. It is a cold-water species that requires exceptional water quality to thrive. The glacial lakes of northern Indiana represent the southernmost extent of the species’ range in North America. Failing Lake (Steuben County), Indiana Lake (Elkhart County), North Twin and South Twin lakes (LaGrange County), Lake Gage (Steuben County), Eve Lake (La-

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Grange County), and Crooked Lake (Noble/Whitley counties) are the only remaining Indiana lakes containing cisco. The listing of cisco as state endangered will prioritize and incentivize conservation actions in areas near lakes containing cisco to protect existing water quality. “The preservation of water quality at these lakes is vital because once degraded, water quality is costly and difficult to restore,” said Matthew Linn, fisheries research biologist. Future cisco management will focus on collaborative efforts with regional partners to preserve coldwater habitat through the application of best management practices that reduce the quantity of nutrients entering the remaining lakes with cisco. For more information on cisco in Indiana, visit wildlife.IN.gov/10438. htm.

Births

The following Elkhart County area babies were recently born at Goshen Hospital: Gracelyn Jolise Hostetler Lyle and Sharon (Miller) Hostetler, Ligonier, are the parents of a daughter, Gracelyn Jolise, born at 10:07 a.m. Dec. 30, 2020. She weighed 8 pounds and was 21 inches long. Kamryn Jean Koontz Josh and Karrin Koontz, Cromwell, are the parents of a daughter, Kamryn Jean, born at 12:53 p.m. Dec. 30, 2020. She weighed 8 pounds, 0.7 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches long. Ezekiel Roman Sandoval Siara Rogers and Oscar Sandoval, Goshen, are the parents of a son, Ezekiel Roman, born at 6:33 a.m. Jan. 1, 2021. He weighed 7 pounds, 7.6 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. Sophia Annalise Borkholder Andrew and Sara Borkholder, Bremen, are the parents of a daughter, Sophia Annalise, born at 5:55 p.m. Jan. 2, 2021. She weighed 7 pounds, 14.2 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Sarahy Romo Hernandez Marisela Hernandez Flores and Jose Antonio Romo Castro, Goshen, are the parents of a daughter, Sarahy, born at 8:14 a.m. Jan. 4, 2021. She weighed 8 pounds, 0.4 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. BIRTHS ELSEWHERE Jared Lynn Miller Jerry and Martha (Miller) Miller, Middlebury, are the parents of a son, Jared Lynn, born at 5:32 p.m. Dec. 21, 2020, at home. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 22 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Leroy and Karen Miller. Paternal grandparents are Lavern and Arlene Miller. Jared joins three siblings: Aldyna, 6; Glendon, 3; and Annalyse, 2. Jolisa Kay Bontrager David and Lisa (Miller) Bontrager, New Paris, are the parents of a daughter, Jolisa Kay, born at 12:02 a.m. Dec. 24, 2020, at home. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Bryan Dean Schmucker Steven and Karen (Miller) Schmucker, Milford, are the parents of a son, Bryan Dean, born at 7:56 p.m. Dec. 30, 2020, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 7 pounds, 5.5 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Homer and Naomi Miller, Milford. Paternal grandmother is Donna Schmucker, Nappanee. Asher Henrik Helmuth Andrew and Audrey (Yoder) Helmuth, Nappanee, are the parents of a son, Asher Henrik, born at 12:36 a.m. Dec. 31, 2020, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 8 pounds, 0.5 ounces and was 21 3/4 inches long. Luke Allen Yoder Dana and Sarah (Miller) Yoder, Milford, are the parents of a son, Luke Allen, born at 3:51 a.m. Dec. 31, 2020. He weighed 9 pounds. Kendric John Martin Justin and Cynthia (Martin) Martin, Nappanee, are the parents of a son, Kendric John, born at 2:26 a.m. Jan. 1, 2021, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are John and Ina Martin, Argos. Paternal grandparents are Everett and Charlotte Martin, Goshen. Brendon Adric Troyer John and Rachel (Troyer) Troyer, Bremen, are the parents of a son, Brendon Adric, born at 3:14 a.m. Jan. 1, 2021, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are John and Doris Troyer. Paternal grandparents are Jacob and Naomi Troyer. Brendon joins three siblings: Erica, Megan and Alec.

Fender Lee Eastway Ethan and Aubrey (Mroz) Eastway, Goshen, are the parents of a son, Fender Lee, born at 2:26 p.m. Jan. 6, 2021, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Tony and Julie Mroz. Paternal grandparents are Mark and Shelly Eastway.

Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Elkhart County Superior Court III and Circuit courts: Rhamy — Cheyenne Rhamy, Elkhart, and Harry Tibbs, Marion. Minor child(ren). Giles — Thomas Clinton Giles IV, Elkhart, and Brandi Renee Giles, Elkhart. Minor child(ren). Hendrix — Peyton Hendrix, Goshen, and Ocean Sabo, Goshen. Resendiz — Ephipany Fer Resendiz, Perkasie, Pa., and Luis Alberto Resendiz Rodriguez, no address given. Miller — Karl E. Miller, Middlebury, and Stephanie F. Miller, Mishawaka. Huff — Brooke Huff, Goshen, and Corey Huff, Goshen. Minor child(ren). Miller — Paola M. Miller, Goshen, and Nathan D. Miller, Goshen. Minor child(ren). Kearns — Jammie Kearns, Elkhart, and Paul Kearns, Elkhart. Lucas — Sharron Marie Lucas, Goshen, and Craig Edward Lucas, Tampa, Fla.

Court News Circuit Court

The following petitions have been filed in Elkhart County Circuit Court, Judge Michael A. Christofeno presiding:

Complaints Orbit Leasing Inc. v. Raul Martinez, Elkhart, $7,777.13 Second Round Sub LLC v. Amanda Rice, Elkhart, $926.25 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Kevin Bickel, Middlebury, $2,136.03 Navy Federal Credit Union v. Anthony Moise, Elkhart, $25,861.96 National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2005-3 v. Jessica Unger, Elkhart, $1,063.44 OneMain Financial Group LLC v. Leon Sherman, Elkhart, $12,344.76 Allegius Credit Union v. Thomas Peffley, Elkhart, $1,723.07 Interra Credit Union v. Thomas and Shauna Ellsworth, Elkhart, $7,548.79 Board of Commissioners of Elkhart County v. Good Oil Co. Inc., Winamac; National Oil & Gas Inc., Bluffton; JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, Indianapolis; and Shingar Inc., Elkhart. Complaint for appropriation and condemnation of real estate for public roadway improvement. My Father’s Land LLC v. Leona and Ray Hochstetler, Nappanee; and unknown heirs of Frances Willard, deceased, no address given. Complaint to quiet title to real property. Elkhart County Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals v. Becky A. Clark, Stacy Clark, and Craig D. Clark, all of Elkhart. Complaint for mandatory and permanent injunction against violation of county zoning ordinance and fines of $2,500 per day for each violation.

Foreclosures JPMorgan Chase Bank NA v. David L. Floyd, Elkhart, $51,031.54.

Superior Court III

The following petitions have been filed in Elkhart County Superior Court III, Judge Teresa L. Cataldo presiding:

Complaints LVNV Funding LLC v. James Shorter, Elkhart, $2,080.50. SoFi Lending Corp. as attorney

in fact for Wilmington Trust NA, trustee of SoFi Consumer Loan Program Grantor Trust 2017-1 v. Robert Whitehead, Goshen, $62,380.91. American Express National Bank v. Valerie Mann aka Valerie A. Mann, Elkhart; and Vallie’s LLC, Elkhart, $24,816.91. LVNV Funding LLC v. Joseph D. Avery, Elkhart, $1,801.63. C&F Finance Co. v. Kevin Farris, Elkhart, $9,452.96. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Rodolfo Wilson, Goshen, $2,215.31. Discover Bank v. Wechakai Thach, Goshen, $8,231.53. U.S. Bank NA v. C. J. Seniff aka Constance J. Seniff, no address given, $23,121.83. U.S. Bank NA dba Elan Financial Services v. Leth Armstrong, Goshen, $4,463.70. CVI SGP Acquisition Trust v. Joshua Brainerd, Elkhart, $6,106.08. Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance as subrogee of James and Kristina Chaffee v. Angelic Markham, South Bend, $6,402.75.

Foreclosures Oceanside Mortgage Co. v. Brittany M. Wolfe fka Brittany M. Burkey, Elkhart; and Capital One Bank USA NA, Glen Allen, Va., $76,767.27.

Superior Court IV

The following judgments have been entered in Elkhart County Superior Court IV, Judge Gretchen Lund presiding:

Complaints and Small Claims Goshen Community Schools v. Tamara Adame, $539.89; Iris Aguilar, $803.32; Katara Aguilar, $516.63; Scott Babcock, $956.88; Misty Dawn Bailey, $830.07; Brandy Munoz Barrientos, $722.06; Jose Barrios, $339.60; Michelle Bates, $282.30; Anthony Belcher, $519.56; Lindsay Marie Bertch, $550.10; Tessa Maria Bethel, $339.60; Austin Brownlee, $385.13; Renee Burlew, $293.06; James Butler, $414.45; Juan Diaz, $644.44; Tamra Bulva Stutzman, $385.13 United Auto Credit Corp. v. Yvette Albarran, $6,418.40 CreditOne LLC v. Thomas A. Beard, $2,897.08 Aegis Trusted Dentistry PC v. Anthony Hardman, $1,509.80 Three Rivers Federal Credit Union v. Douglas Homan, $1,408.88 Aegis Dental v. Jennifer Hostetler, $810; Dawn Wucsina, $821.08 Del Pilar Medical and Urgent Care Center PC v. James L. Mathews, $917.58 Crown Asset Management LLC v. Royce Pletcher, $945.61 Gateway Financial Solutions v. Levale D. Whittington, $9,767.22

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Middlebury Public Library Library-To-Go has extended hours while the library building is closed to protect patrons and staff. For computer services, copies, faxes, call the library. The digital collection is available at any time

from the homepage. Library To Go hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Wakarusa Public Library Jan. 11 — LEGO Club on the

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Bethel to host speech competition Bethel University Department of Religion & Philosophy will host the first “Life-Changing Faith Speech Competition” on Bethel’s campus April 10. High school juniors and seniors can tell their faith story and enter to compete

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Area students named to president’s list Trine University students were named to the president’s list for the fall 2020 term. To earn president’s list honors, students must complete a minimum of 12 hours and have a grade point average of 3.750-4.000. The following area students were named to the president’s list: Bristol — Stacy Dibley, majoring in exercise science. Elkhart — Camille Lozier, majoring in exercise science; Eva Morales, majoring in biology/pre

physician assistant; Veronica Ocampo, majoring in computer science and information technology; Jocelyn Padgett, majoring in elementary education; Abigail Shay, majoring in elementary education/special education dual licensure; Chance Wilson, majoring in criminal justice; Jacob Yoder, majoring in health and physical education. Goshen — Matthew Graber, majoring in electrical engineering; Conner Johnson, majoring

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Music Together offers early childhood music classes

Goshen College Music Together is offering online music classes for newborns and children up to age 8 and their caregivers. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Music Together online classes are a great way to join in music-making, movement and creative play from the safety of your own home. Classes are available in two formats: On-demand classes are streamed live in a private Facebook group and can be accessed at any time. Real-time Zoom classes take place at the same time each week in a Zoom meet-

ing where participants can interact with their teacher and the other families. Mixed-age classes are for families with children from birth through age 5, the babies classes serve infants from birth through 8 months and their caregivers, and Rhythm Kids is for children in kindergarten through second grade. Tuition for all classes is based on a three-tier sliding scale, except the classes for infants 0-8 months, which are offered free through Goshen College’s Community School of the Arts.

Details including sliding scale fees and registration are available online at gcmusiccenter.org/ music-together, or by calling the Music Center office at (574) 5357361. For more than 30 years, the international organization, Music Together LLC, (musictogether.com) has led in developing research-based concepts using playful song and movement to help children learn to sing in tune, keep a beat and gain confidence in the music of their culture. Holding that all children are

musical, the Princeton N.J. based organization’s mission is to make the world a better place by making it more musical. The Goshen Music Together center began its programs in the spring of 2009, celebrated its 10-year anniversary in 2018, and now serves hundreds of children and families throughout Elkhart County. Goshen College Music Together’s winter 2021 session starts the week of Jan. 11. Learn more at gcmusiccenter.org/music-together or call (574) 535-7361 to register for a class.

Always assume you are on ‘thin ice’ ,QGLDQD 'HSDUWPHQW 2I 1DWXUDO 5HVRXUFHV With the recent temperature drops across the state, Indiana Conservation Officers are advising Hoosiers across the state of the potential hazards of being on frozen lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. It’s also important to keep a watchful eye for other people who may venture out on neighborhood retention ponds, lakes and other waterways and find themselves in trouble. Every winter, thousands of Hoosiers safely enjoy fishing, skating, hiking, or just sliding around on frozen ponds and lakes. And every year, people drown after falling through ice.

Just like driving differently on snow versus on clear roads, it’s important to adjust your approach to safely have fun on ice. The best rule of thumb is to put safety first. When you are thinking about getting on the ice, believe it is thin ice unless proven otherwise. Here are a few tips to remember when considering standing on or walking on a frozen lake or pond: • Remember no ice is safe ice. • If you don’t know the thickness of the ice, don’t go on it. • Before going on the ice, leave a note of your whereabouts with a friend or family member. • Don’t test the thickness of ice while alone. • When testing the thickness of ice, use an ice auger. At least 4

inches of ice is recommended for ice fishing; at least 5 inches is recommended for snowmobiling. • Wear a life jacket or flotation coat. • Carry ice hooks and rope gear. Wearing a life jacket is especially important when on the ice. If you fall through, a life jacket will keep your head above the water until help arrives. Remember the coatings of snow that Indiana receives can also make for treacherous ice conditions. The snow can insulate the ice, causing it to freeze at a slower rate. When snow and rain freeze into ice, it is never as strong as solid, clear ice. Some other tips: • If you see a pet or other animal

in distress on the ice, do not go on the ice after it. Doing so can often end in tragedy. Instead, contact your local emergency response personnel, who are equipped to make a rescue. • Remember some bodies of water will appear to be frozen solid but can have thin ice in several potentially unexpected areas. • Flowing water, such as rivers and streams, should be avoided when covered by a layer of ice. • Water surrounded by sand may freeze with inconsistencies in the thickness of the ice. • Underground springs, wind, waterfowl and other animals can also keep areas of ice thin. Enjoy the winter weather but make safety a priority.

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Kehr promoted to assistant vice president of consumer sales Brittany Kehr has been promoted to assistant vice president of consumer sales, David Dekker, senior vice p r e s i d e n t %5,77$1< .(+5 of consumer services, announced recently. She will continue overseeing Interra’s virtual branch while also taking on the responsibilities of incorporating new innovative digital strategy platforms. Kehr has been a part of the Interra team since 2009. She has held a variety of different roles at the credit union and has received several promotions during her tenure with Interra. Previously, she held the duel position of virtual branch & contact center manager. Kehr looks forward to tackling this new challenge as assistant vice president. “At Interra, we strive to provide excep-

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