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… 52%27 ³ Drivers for the Woodview Eaglebots blue team, Brody Freeland and Braden Wuthrich, guide their robot during a recent league night competition in Nappanee. Fourth-grade teacher and assistant robotics coach Andy Hostetter serves as the emcee at the events, providing valuable information and witty commentary throughout the event.

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“We were excited to have the chance to go someplace different for worlds,” said Simons, who not only remains the coach of the two Woodview teams but also is in his second year as director of robotics for the school corporation. “We have a lot of disappointed As with seemingly everything else, the pankids. My fifth graders pointed out that they will nevdemic has taken its toll on the structure of youth er have the opportunity to go to worlds as Eaglebots.” robotics programs across the state. The changes in Many schools across the state opted to cancel schedule haven’t, however, slowed down the growth their robotics programs this year. Additionally, beand progress of the program in Wa-Nee Community cause of health concerns many of the normal compeSchools. titions that take place have not materialized, leavThe program has come a long way from its ing fewer opportunities to compete. For the second beginnings at Woodview Elementary School, when $ &$6( 2) +$5':$5( ³ Woodview Elementary School in Nap- year, Wa-Nee elementary and middle school teams fifth-grade teacher Jake Simons started with one team, the Eaglebots, in the fall of 2016. That inau- panee has an entire case devoted to trophies won by its robotics teams in are participating in a robotics league. The league has gural team made it all the way to the world cham- the last flve years, including the Excellence Award it received in April 2019 five sessions, one each month from October through February, and includes teams from Elkhart and Fulpionships, known officially as VEX Robotics Worlds as the top overall robotics organization in the entire world. ton County. or simply “worlds,” competing against teams from Adding to the disappointment, it was decided late in 2020 For the first time, NorthWood High School has teams, China, Europe and most of the 50 states. In 2017-18, the Eaglebots added a second team, with both the 2021 state competition in Indianapolis would not take allowing for the kids in elementary and middle school to squads making it to worlds, Both 2018-19 teams not only re- place in person. Instead it will happen in a virtual format, potentially participate in robotics throughout their acapeated that feat, but came home with the Excellence Award, which dramatically reduces its scope and number of partici- demic careers. “A main pillar of robotics is problem-solving,” said Sigiven to the top overall robotics organization in the world, pants. This year, worlds was scheduled to take place in Dallas in mons. “During a global pandemic, and with the safety of which earned the program the title of world champions. Both Woodview 2019-20 teams, along with two of the April. However, continued fears about the pandemic have can- our students at the forefront of our decisions, we had to figteams from NorthWood Middle School and two teams from Wa- celled that opportunity as well. While the logistics of getting ure out how to continue our standard of excellence within karusa Elementary, qualified to represent Wa-Nee at worlds, the kids and their robots to Texas rather than to Kentucky was Wa-Nee Robotics. We’ve tried to create some normalcy for which was scheduled to take place in Louisville last April. creating logistical challenges for the Wa-Nee teams, several of these kids. And despite the many disappointments they’ve Sadly, because of COVID, the competition was cancelled, leav- which had already qualified for state and were anticipating in- had to deal with, our students have proven, once again, vitations to worlds, everyone was ready for the new challenge. why they are some of the tops in the state.” ing many kids saddened.

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“My artwork is very therapeutic,” stated Shannon Hochstetler. “I can put my headphones on and lose myself. Pretty soon a whole day has passed while I’m working on a project. It’s not only an outlet for me, but it’s one of the ways I grow in my relationship with God. I believe we all need hobbies and different ways of being creative.” Hochstetler started drawing in high school. “As the years passed, I was a single mom with two kids in the house. I didn’t have time for art.” When she ended up at SPA Women’s Ministry Homes, a Christian facility in Elkhart County for women with addictions, she began doing artwork again. “The first time I came to SPA was October 2014. After graduating from the program, I moved to Florida.” Hochstetler spent the last four years in Sarasota. She was a manager at a restaurant and enrolled in a graphics design program in Tampa. “I was working full time and going to school. I slipped back into my old ways, using alcohol to sleep and then as a buffer for my problems.” However, her artwork was thriving. “I have some vases on display at the Artful Giraffe in Sarasota. I’m also featured in SRQ, a home decorating magazine of Sarasota.” This past July she came back to SPA. “The women there are my extended family. I decided that I needed a support system. The leaders did not turn me away.” Again, her artwork came to the forefront. “I’ve been drawing at SPA. I’m also sewing. I’ve designed 12 Bible covers. Two years ago, I started creating charcoal vases. I take grill charcoal and crush it up, using Montage glue to fasten it to the vase. Then I spray paint it. It gives the vases texture and added color.” She takes orders from customers who want her creations. A drawing that was featured in the SPA newsletter titled “Scared and Alone” sums up the

7$/(17(' $57,67 ³ Shannon Hochstetter is a local artist using several different mediums. She is also enrolled at SPA Women÷s Ministry Homes, a Christian facility in Elkhart County for women with addictions and is employed. Photo provided. life of those who see themselves cast aside, feeling lonely even in a crowd. “I actually did the drawing for an art class. It shows a female all alone on the streets with shadows of people passing by her. There are tall buildings in the background, showing life can be scary and lonely in the big city without family and friends.” Her creations are featured on her Facebook page at Shannon Hochstetler. “My artwork helps me focus. It keeps me on the right path. But I also need an active support system.” Hochstetler works at Monogram Comfort Foods, Bristol. “We make corn dogs. I work in sanitation, cleaning up for the people on the line.” SPA has come a long way since Hochstetler’s first time there. “We have classes and spiritual counseling. Staff members have always worked for our good. But now they’ve got even more opportunities for us to learn and grow.” A new art form is on the horizon for Hochstetler. “I’m learning how to do macrame wall hangings. I enjoy creating things people can use to decorate their homes.” Concerning addiction, Hochstetler remarked, “A person has to be ready to change their life.

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to online, virtual programs this fall. Jeff Burbrink, Purdue Extension Educator and local coordinator of the Elkhart County Master Gardener program, said the program will be held online at 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The teachers, who are Extension specialists at Purdue University or Extension Educators from across Indiana, will offer classes on topics like soils, fertility, pest control, invasive species, pesticide safety and alternatives, trees, vegetables, flowers, lawns and fruit. There will also be a one hour weekly online meeting with local participants, to learn how the topic of the week applies to local gardeners. “Indiana is a long, north-south state, and our climate and soils varies a great deal from Lake Michigan to the Ohio River,” said Burbrink, who was on the team that planned the event. “We wanted to be sure to have a local connection built into the program

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Have you ever been confused while reading a prescription label? Reading prescription labels correctly and taking medicine as prescribed can prevent an accidental prescription drug overdose. Learn about information that is printed on medication labels and patient inserts, black box warnings and off-label prescribing. Join the Purdue Extension Elkhart County 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 6 p.m. March 18 at the Purdue Extension Elkhart County office. If you would like to attend 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, please contact Aparicio at (574) 533-0554 or vaparici@purdue. edu two weeks prior to the program.

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The class is open to those with diabetes, their family members and caretakers. The series costs $25/ person and includes a notebook and printed materials. Pre-registration is required and participants are encouraged to attend all class sessions. Participants will learn up-to-date information on nutrition, meal planning, exercise, and how to understand common diabetes related medical tests as well as how to prepare meals that are healthy, easy to prepare and tasty. Recipes will be demonstrated and participants will have the opportunity to follow along at home. Registration forms may be downloaded from our website at extension.purdue.edu/elkhart/article/35805 or can be picked up at the Purdue Extension Elkhart County office. Registration forms are due to the Extension Office by Feb. 19. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, call the office at (574) 533-0554. This program and all Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service programs 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 Feb. 19.

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so that our Master Gardeners can see how these concepts work in their own backyard.” These “Local Connection” portion of the training will be on Mondays at noon during the course and will last one hour. The cost of the program will be $175 for an individual registration with a printed version of Purdue Master Gardener manual. The fee for two people sharing a print version of the Purdue EMG Manual is $270. To apply for the program, please visit extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/ mg/mg-5-w.pdf and read the Purdue Extension Master Gardener Program Policy Guide. Then complete, sign, and return the volunteer application and agreement and send it to the Purdue Extension Office in your county. In Elkhart County, the application should be sent to Master Gardener Application, 17746 CR 34 Suite E, Goshen, IN 46528, or it can be emailed to jburbrink@purdue.edu. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. Feb. 12. All Master Gardener applicants will be required to show evidence of a government issued photo ID to their local County Coordinator or designated Purdue Extension staff. This can be done virtually or in-person. Upon confirmation of acceptance of your application and providing evidence of government issued photo ID, an online registration link will be sent to participants to complete the registration and payment. Burbrink said that most master gardeners stay involved in the program for years. “Our local Master Gardeners created the Michiana Master Gardener Association in 1996, in part because they enjoy learning, and in part because they can work on big projects together, like our annual Garden Tour and Garden Expo,” he said. “They are an amazingly talented group of creative people.”

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ENTERTAINMENT Romantic comedy ‘2 Across’ is up next at Elkhart Civic Theatre Elkhart Civic Theatre will be performing the romantic comedy “2 Across” by Jerry Mayer Feb. 26-28 and March 5-7 at the Bristol Opera House, 210 E. Vistula St. (SR 120). There will be limited (socially distanced) seating and the show will also be available on

streaming media. Kevin Egelsky is directing, with Violet Smucker assistant directing. The cast includes Colin Rusel and Annette Kaczanowski. Two strangers, a man and a woman, board a San Francisco BART train at 4:30 a.m. They’re

alone in the car, each is married, and both are doing The New York Times crossword. She’s an organized, sensible psychologist. He’s a free-spirited, unemployed ad exec. She is a crossword pro; he always quits. When he tosses his puzzle away, she snaps, “Crosswords are

a metaphor for life. Those who finish, succeed; those who don’t, fail.” Now he vows to finish. Why? titor, and she He’s a competitor, ovely. This happens to be lovely. nute ride starts an 80-minute tics as described by critics tty,” “hilarious,” “witty,” i“romantic,” “poignant,” and “wonderfully entertaining.” Two opposites in an enclosed space, h ’ values l attacking each other’s but also being swayed and intrigued by them. They each have serious life problems the other helps solve. Their trip is filled with unpredictable but believable surprises, even a passionate embrace or two. As the train ride ends, it’s obvious each of them has been changed for the better. Tickets for live performances are available online at elkhartcivictheatre.org/tix. Streaming

There’s still time to register for heritage skills classes In an effort to teach heirloom and family heritage skills, the Elkhart County Extension Homemakers are hosting their annual heritage skills classes Saturday, March 6, at the Home and Family Arts Building on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds. The fairgrounds is located at 17746 CR 34 in Goshen. Full-day and half-day classes will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prepaid registration is required. All registration fees will be held until the minimum participant number required is met. Registration will be accepted through Feb. 15. If a cancellation occurs checks will be returned. There will be a 45-minute lunch

break; you may bring your own lunch or leave the fairgrounds to get lunch. If additional classes become available, they will be added to the website below. Masks are required to be worn inside the building at all times. Social distancing will be in effect. Full Day Classes 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Casserole basket - $40, taught by Lisa Hernley Half Day Classes Morning classes: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., afternoon classes: 12:30 to 3 p.m. Festival of lights bracelet (a.m.) - $20, taught by Sue Martin English paper piecing (a.m./ p.m.) - $23, taught by Cheryl Baker

Spiral rope necklace with beaded bead embellishment (p.m.) $25, taught by Sue Martin Registration forms with class details and sample photos are available on the office website at extension.purdue.edu/elkhart/ article/6344 or by visiting the Extension Office. If you have any questions, contact Jenny Huffman at (574) 370-0699. Classes are limited so early registration is encouraged. This program and all Purdue University programs are open to everyone. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact Virginia Aparicio at the Purdue Extension Elkhart County Office by calling (574) 533-0554 by Feb. 20.

Activities at area public libraries Middlebury Public Library Library closed: On Mondays in February, the library is closed for important updates and upgrades to its systems and the building. Library-To-Go hours: The library building is closed to protect patrons and staff. Call the library or go to your online account to place holds for books. The library will contact you when your books are ready. For computer services, copies, faxes, call the library. The digital collection is available at any time from the homepage. Library-To-Go hours: 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. Write to the Heart: On Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 6:30 p.m., author Jennifer Coffeen gives a twohour Zoom workshop focusing on the fine details of writing a romance novel or short story. Register at the online event calendar to receive link. Story Time on Zoom: Meets at 10 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays for kids of all ages who are at

Program on building your financial future Financial planning includes things like budgeting, retirement planning, saving, insurance and getting out of debt. You don’t, however, need to be a financial planning expert to have a firm grasp on what each of these concepts mean and how

they impact you. Want to gain a deeper understanding of how they work together to lay the groundwork of a solid financial foundation for you and your family? Join the Elkhart County Extension Homemakers for this

Purdue offers training for commercial lawn, ornamental care Purdue Extension is offering four online workshops for those in the commercial turf and horticulture ornamental industry in March and August 2021. The turf focused presentations are March 4 and Aug. 5 and offer points toward category 3b pesticide license, while the ornamental focused presentations will be March 11 and Aug. 12 and offer points for category 3a. Each workshop will cost $15. All workshops

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Elkhart County 4-H offers Citizenship Spark Club Join Elkhart County 4-H for a virtual Citizenship Spark Club for third-sixth graders. This club will do community serdvice, meet local leaders, and learn about where people live through hands-on activities. The club will take place from 4-4:45 h p.m. Tuesdays March ing 2-April 20, (no meeting 4/6). Free materials kits for the club will be available for pickup at the Purdue Extension Elkhart Coun-

ty Office Feb. 23 through March 2. To sign up, email abalas@purdue. edu or call (574) 533-0554 by Feb. 16. This program is free for re registered 4-H’ers. New youth may enroll in 4-H for $15 at v2.4honline. com. This program and all programs of the Purdue University Exttension Service are open to everyone. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, contact Anna Balas at abalas@purdue.edu by Feb.16.

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free, educational program presented by Virginia Aparicio, Purdue University Extension educator in Health & Human Sciences in Elkhart County. This program is being offered in-person at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24, at the Purdue Extension Elkhart County office, located on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds. It will also be offered virtually at 1 p.m. Feb. 25. If you would like to join in 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 while in 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 Feb. 10.

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SPEAK OUT Goshen (574) 534-2591 Phone After 5 P.M. Monday Thru Fridays Anytime Saturdays Or Sundays, Or Send An E-mail To: Goshen@the-papers.com Please Put Speak Out In The Subject Line. (EDITOR’S NOTE: Callers are asked to limit their comments to 150 words and one call per week. ‘the PAPER’ reserves the right to edit comments and make final publishing decisions.)

Communism I want to thank the caller of “Dangerous lies” for proving a point for me, which is how dangerously close the liberal Democrats are getting to full censorship and elimination of the First Amendment in our country. It’s sad the liberal media has brainwashed so many people to believe the garbage lies they report, just like the “Dangerous lies” caller. They aren’t “lies and falsehoods” that are being put in Speak Out, it’s the truth. But you’re obviously buying into the cancel culture, and just because you disagree with us, you say we’re lying. It is ignorant people like you who keep our country heavily divided. Pointing out absolutely absurd precedents, such as ‘the PAPER’ censoring what we’re allowed to say is as ignorant as it gets. AOC said the media, mainly FOX and OAN, needs to be reprogrammed to not speak out against the Democrats. They are even going so far as to form a commission to make laws to handle non-conforming media. Anyone who speaks out against them is an enemy. We are quickly becoming communist China. Sounds vaguely familiar, doesn’t it, “Dangerous lies?” Stop the stupidity.

Americans losers Guess who were the biggest winners in our 2020 election? China and illegal immigrants.

Guess who the biggest losers were in the 2020 election? Americans. Biden has already signed more executive orders in his first week in office than the previous three presidents combined, despite the fact he stated he would be asking for approval to make decisions and otherwise would be just like a dictator. Well, dictator Biden has already given our country away to China. He has shut down the Keystone XL pipeline, effectively shutting down all oil coming from Canada. That, along with entering the Paris Climate Accord without Congress’ approval, essentially makes us completely dependent on foreign oil. It makes China the number one super power of big oil in the world. Biden has also promised to eliminate Trump’s tariffs and open up free trade with China effectively making us completely dependent on China once again. Biden has also opened the borders Trump worked so hard to protect, opening the floodgates for millions of illegals. They are going to be handed health care, education, welfare, etc., for free, costing hardworking taxpayers billions of dollars.

to get things done. Now you put your dictator in the office, and yes, Biden is a dictator run by the far left. Twenty-five thousand troops to protect our dictator which nothing happened. Seventeen executive orders his first afternoon. No other president in history did that. Not Clinton, not Obama, not Bush, not Trump. They all had one or two. He had 17. Now that is a dictator. Executive order was set up if Congress couldn’t get a bill passed then the president could use executive order powers. He has bypassed the House, he bypassed the Senate. He is a dictator running things by himself. So thank you for the dictator in there. God help this country.

Will cost you Two caravans from Mexico and Central America are heading toward our southern border because of Biden’s campaign commitment to welcome all illegal immigrants and provide them with health care, food, housing, education, et al. It looks as though Obama’s opening the border floodgates to illegal immigrants is being repeated. Not only will it cost you in terms of additional tax dollars but will also cost jobs the lowpaid Mexicans will take along with creating another COVID-19 outbreak.

Fact checker A dictator Thank you for dividing our country, Democrats. For four years you work on dividing our country and attacked the president we elected. You’ve done everything, made all the lies with the help of media

After reading “Speak Out” Jan. 26, I think it’s time for ‘the PAPER’ get a fact checker. Most of the hate mail against the present government is lies or just stupidity in these calls. I don’t know where they are getting their information but they sure are being duped.

Starting with the first paragraph of the first caller, “Make sense” was a blatant lie. Caller states Fox was the only media covering the bombing in Nashville. I watched coverage on ABC, CBS, NBC, and CNN. If the caller would watch channels other than Fox he/she would have known this and would not have made a fool of oneself. I think this is where the caller gets her/ his information. The rest of the call is totally crazy. And then there’s the person who states only Trump’s haters calls are published. Take a look at Jan. 26 — nine nasty callers out of a total of 11 calls with their “misinformation.” Each week it’s about the same. What would you do if Trump had been a Democrat? I bet you would have gotten rid of him long ago. But like Michele Obama said, “when they go down, we go up.”

Counting votes As Russian communist dictator Joseph Stalin once said, “Those who vote mean nothing; those who count the votes mean everything.” Hmmmm, now who took over the voting, mail-in and machines during this past election, and wouldn’t let the other side see what was going on? Could it be the Democrats?

Dirty diapers So, let me get this straight. An anonymous caller posts an anonymous complaint other anonymous contributor’s should not be allowed to “post lies” and wants ‘the PAPER’ to fact check or censor the comments she/he disagrees with? And just who is to be the judge of this? This anonymous, selfappointed arbiter of what? There is a loose term for this going around on the Internet. Snowflake. Time to change your diapers.

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Joe Biden, I am very ashamed of you because you are not looking around. You have to look around to see what you are doing. You are allowing all these people from all different countries to come over here and now we are going to have COVID virus and everything else virus is going to be coming down and it is going to be cleaning house all the way around. I don’t think you thought these words out.

Double standard You want to know who the most hypocritical people are? It’s the Democrats! They cry foul any time the Republicans do anything, but then they do the exact same thing. Trump was “impeached” for supposed blackmail of Ukraine, but Biden was on video bragging he did the exact same thing, getting Ukraine to fire the investigator that was going after his son, Hunter. Biden says he wants to put Americans back to work, but he cost 11,000 Americans their jobs by shutting down the Keystone

XL pipeline. The Democrats want to give us free speech as long as we don’t talk bad about them. The Antifa capitol riots were the worst act ever committed in the U.S., but when BLM & Antifa destroyed property, and ruined business owners’ livelihood, hardly anyone has been arrested. The Democrats want us to follow the laws they’ve written, yet Biden just signed a bill to convert all federal vehicles over to electric Teslas. Guess who used insider trading, and despite conflict of interest bought up huge shares of Tesla stock right before he signed it? Paul Pelosi, Nancy’s husband. The Democrats don’t want you and I to own guns, yet they all hide behind their armed security and gated communities.

Looking forward I think it’s time people take down their Trump flags. It gives our community a trashy look. The 45th president left in disgrace and almost took our country down with him. The sooner we move on from the division and darkness of the last four years, the better off we will all be. President Biden has done more for us in one week than Trump did in four years. I’m looking forward to the future.

A scam? I was wondering is there any way to get people from calling us from 773, 702, 725, 786, and 405? They are constantly calling. Is there a way to stop that? To me this is a scam. It is not a good thing for people to keep calling and calling even at 3 o’clock in the morning.

Check it out I would like to point out on Christmas Day I was social distancing at home alone with nothing but TV for company. I had to go to the Hallmark and HGTV channels to get away from the coverage of the explosion in Nashville. And I am one of those people who look for accurate news anywhere but Fox, so that pretty much wipes out the accuracy of your first Speak Out letter in the Jan. 26 edition. Please check things out better in the future.

Bombarded We are constantly being bombarded by social media (and this page), personal opinions and attacks that often are void of facts or substance. Many times it seems they are expressions more of anger than the truth. Any nation or (organization) that is not based on truth will not survive. Every American should strive and demand the truth and not be swayed by a deceitful leader if we want to protect our democracy and nation. (Psalms 52:3, 96:13). We are destroying each other. Almost all of the mass shootings and capital rioters are home-grown domestic terrorists. “United we stand; divided we fall.” President Lincoln. If the Republican Party builds their future on Trump’s lies, I fear for their future.

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SPEAK OUT Can’t reason You just can’t reason with a liberal. We had eight years with Obama. Then we had four years of President Trump. Now we got this guy by the name of Biden and he already is making things terrible, things that were already bad. He made it worse. He killed the Keystone Pipeline, which is putting an end to thousands of good paying union jobs. What else are you going to do to America? People don’t learn. Democrats destroy things.

Bewitched fans History has always had its evil people who beguiled their minions into thoughtless admiration. Adolph Hitler, under whose forged iron lie at the gates of Auschwitz, “Arbeit macht frei,” saw millions die at the hands of his henchmen while his crowd of devotees applauded. He ultimately failed to create a white Aryan master race. Charles Manson, self-proclaimed messiah, whose cult of disciples planned to murder celebrities, enjoyed the faithful following of notorious killers before spending 40 years in prison. Then there’s the nefarious Donald Trump, white supremacist, lord of the lies, whose failures as president are blamed for vaccine shortages and the consequential deaths of thousands of Americans. I’ve lived through 15 presidents, none of whom has caused as much damage to our nation as Donald Trump, whose treasonous capital crime should land him in a death row cell at Fort Leavenworth.

Not an insult Socialism seems to have become an insult in the political arena. Governments can blend democracy (free elections and individual ownership) with some socialist policies to create a “social democracy.” Social democracy is not the same as socialism. Social democracy pushes for progressive reforms within capitalism.

Erasing history Social Security and Medicare are examples of social democracy reform in the United States. Universal free health care in Canada and many European countries is another example. Other institutions with group ownership in the U.S. are the military, fire and police departments, the U.S. Post Office, highways and roads, unemployment benefits, public libraries, etc. Which of these would you want to have in private ownership?

Prevailed Our democracy prevailed, and Jan. 20 on those same hallowed grounds where all Americans could again feel proud and included in our democratic process, Amanda Gorman stole the show with her thoughtful, wise inaugural poem. For all Americans and our global community sanity has finally come home. Best of luck to President Joe and his crew.

More lies To the caller, “Dangerous lies.” I would give you a firm lecture. Let’s see who the liars are. Remember Hillary Clinton, did she speak the truth? You like Romney’s quote, “Get respect, tell them the truth.” Or Trump supporters. A basket of unredeemable deplorables. Does she have the authority to call someone unredeemable? How about Obama’s lie? You can keep your doctor. Affordable care. Obamacare that will be cheaper. Lies, lies, lies. Not a single Democrat corrected him. How about Susan Rice? She is now back in position. Biden appointed her. Did she lie? How many times on national TV, Bengazhi was just about a video. How many lies? Did we ever punish those for Bengazhi like Obama promised? Now Biden. When he spoke in Georgia at the campaign for Ossoff and Warnock, he promised directly if these two Democrats are elected the American people will get a $2,000 stimulus check. Let’s see if his word is true just a few days after he was president.

The radical left that runs the Democrat Party now is trying to erase this country’s history and they aren’t even trying to hide it. The teachers union is wholeheartedly behind this training our children how awful this country is and it’s just the tip of the iceberg. This agenda was ramped up during Obama’s turn at leading this country and a lot of the harm he did is revealed with the documentary TheObamagateMovie.com. It’s truly shocking what the radical left wants to achieve with this country and we need to expose as much as possible or soon it will be too late. Hillsdale College produces a monthly newsletter titled Imprimis and the December 2020 edition is titled “Orwell’s 1984 and Today.” It covers a speech the president of Hillsdale Larry P. Arnn gave Nov. 17, 2020, which goes into great detail on the parallels between the movie “Orwell’s 1984” and today’s reality. Do a web search for Imprimis and navigate to the December issue and read it thoroughly. Scandalous what the liberals are up to.

leftist media spouting lies incessantly about Trump, who has done more good for America and the world in four years than any president in modern history. They refuse to acknowledge any of it.

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the public “speak out” is very commendable. If this were a strong democratic or leftist city or area, censorship would have kicked in months ago. Democrat or Republican, good or bad, everyone gets a shot at voicing their opinion. Most people don’t know how important that is.

It’s time for a shout out of praise for Speak Out in ‘the PAPER.’ For those readers out there, ‘the PAPER’ is obviously an ardent supporter of our First Amendment rights. From what I’ve been reading, their support for letting

Show your support of ‘the PAPER’ by supporting the advertisers in ‘the PAPER’ frequently and often. ‘The PAPER’ is providing a very valuable service. People in North Korea or China would die for the opportunity we take for granted.

Misleading Thanks goes to ‘the PAPER’ for upholding free speech and not censoring their readers’ comments. Censoring is a dangerous trend in the radical left media, Democratic politicians, and the tech giants, to mention a few. If you don’t agree with them they shut you down. They won’t even debate because they know they won’t win. Contrary to the writer of “Dangerous lies” you would not be doing your readership a service by pointing out “when comments are outright false.” The reader must have the freedom to decide that, and the dignity of free thought. The quote of President Trump was misleading. Trump wanted America to remain the land of opportunity for all. His/her implication Trump supporters were uneducated reveals supercilious arrogance. I am among many millions of Trump supporters with several post-graduate degrees. She/he is the lemming, being deceived by the hate-filled

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OBITUARIES Theresa Lynne Hawkins Retired Payroll Specialist Theresa Lynne Hawkins, 63, Goshen, passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, at home after a yearlong battle with cancer. She was born Aug. 8, 1957, in Goshen, to Darwin and Echo (Lape) Getz. On Nov. 6, 2015, she married Jerry Hawkins; he survives. She is also survived by her parents; three chil7+(5(6$ / dren, Joel (Bethany) Hawkins, Middlebury, Angela +$:.,16 (Jeremiah) Hunley, New Paris, and Katy Hawkins, Davenport, Iowa; four grandchildren, Evolette, Alexis, Eila and Kalev; a brother, Michael Getz, Goshen; nieces and nephews and their families, Matt and Hayley Getz and Autumn, Emma and Austin; Ryan and Jessica Getz and Stella and Angie; and Jason Power and Ellayna, Allison and Drew. A member of Lifepoint Church, Goshen, Theresa anticipated and relished time with her family. She loved flowers and gardening, going to the beach and convertible rides. She was an avid bicyclist and could not wait for her next adventure. Theresa retired as a payroll specialist for Elkhart County. A private burial will take place Wednesday, Feb. 10, at Violett Cemetery, Goshen. Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, at Lifepoint Church, where a 5:30 p.m. memorial service will be conducted. Pastor Troy Scott will officiate. Memorials may be given to Lifepoint Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome. com.

Peggy K. Bailey Peggy K. Bailey, 58, Goshen, died Feb. 2, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born Sept. 20, 1962, she married Brian P. Bailey Sr. May 28, 1987. He survives with stepsons, Brian Jr. and Matthew Bailey; sisters, Sharon L. Cobb and Judith A. Roberts Galloway; brothers, William E.A. and Larry D. Roberts; and sister-in-law, Joanne Roberts. Services will be held at a later date.

Mary Anne Bardo Mary Anne Bardo, 86, Bristol, died Feb. 3, 2021, at East Lake Nursing Home and Rehabilitation, Elkhart. Born March 25, 1934, she married Samuel B. Bardo Oct. 19, 1952. He survives with sons, Brady Bardo, Middlebury, and Brent Bardo, Elkhart; daughter, Julie Brenner, Bradenton, Fla.; daughter-in-law, Patricia Bardo, Elkhart; brother, Dale Stone, Goshen; and sister, Susan Bowyer, White Pigeon, Mich. Services were held Feb. 9.

Michaele L. Barts Michaele L. Barts, 44, Bremen, died Jan. 30, 2021. Born Aug. 7, 1976, she is survived

by her parents, Michael and Tamara Barts; daughters, Alexis Rex and Rosalie Barts-Lawton; and brother, Anthony Barts. Ms. Barts’ life will be celebrated from noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 27 at 545 S. Bowen Ave., Bremen. Memorial contributions may be given to Goshen Health Foundation, 1701 S. Main Street, Goshen, Ind., 46526, or Center for Hospice Care, 112 Center Street, Plymouth, Ind., 46563.

Phyllis J. Bowers Phyllis J. Bowers, 97, Middlebury, died at 7 p.m. Jan. 30, 2021. Born April 25, 1923, she married Christopher C. Bowers April 28, 1946. He preceded her in death Oct. 25, 1996. Survivors include daughters, Marcia Peters and Christine Miller; and son, Dan Bowers, Middlebury. Services were held Feb. 6.

Rosemary Chandler Rosemary Chandler, 86, Cromwell, died Jan. 30, 2021, at Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. She was born June 10, 1934, and married Ralph Rex, who preceded her in death. On Dec. 2, 1983, she married James D. Chandler. He died

Dec. 17, 2005. Survivors include a daughter, Cindy S. Baker, Cromwell; and stepdaughter, Carol Santoro. Services were held Feb. 4.

Kathryne Corson Kathryne F. Corson, 83, Goshen, died Jan. 31, 2021. Born Sept. 14, 1937, she married Richard Corson Feb. 25, 1956. He preceded her in death Feb. 29, 1983. Survivors include daughters, Debra Corson, Pendleton, and Brenda Carlson, Plymouth; brothers, Virgil Baldwin, Muncie, and Perry Baldwin, McCordsville. Graveside services will be held at a later date.

Robert D. Fox Robert D. Fox, 91, Bremen, died Jan. 29, 2021, in his home. Born Feb. 10, 1929, he married Joan M. Hepler Nov. 4, 1950. She preceded him in death Oct. 27, 2020. Survivors include his children, Debra Burcham, Chris Fox, Steven Fox, and Julie Fox. Private family services were held for Mr. Fox.

Paul E. Gard Paul E. Gard, 78, Columbia, S.C., died Jan. 22, 2021. Born Dec. 30, 1942, survivors include a brother, Gary Gard, Goshen; brother and sister-in-law, John and Marcia Gard, Elkhart; and Debbie, Randy and Kirby Schlotterbach. Services were held Feb. 6.

Bonnie McCallister Bonnie J. McCallister, 71, Bristol, died Jan. 29, 2021, in her home. Born June 16, 1949, she is survived by her significant other, Richard Francis; sons, Brian and Kevin McCallister; daughter, Mechelle Jarnagin; brothers, Barry Allen, Dan, Roger and Gary McCallister; and sister, Gloria McCallister. Elkhart Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.

Nora Miller Nora Miller, 104, Goshen, died Feb. 1, 2021. Born Oct. 20, 1916, she married Alvin R. Miller Nov. 2, 1937. He preceded her in death in 2008. She is survived by sisters, Rosa Miller, Spooner, Wis., and Dorothy Miller, Goshen; sister-in-law, Mary Nissley, Harrisonburg, Va. Burial was held Feb. 3.

David S. Moore David S. Moore, 56, Goshen, died Jan. 27, 2021, at Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Born June 24, 1964, he married Julie Rorick Dec. 17, 1988. She survives with sons, Robert W. Moore, Indianapolis, and Henry D. Moore, Goshen; daughter, Margaret J. Moore, Oxford, England; his mother, Jane Moore, Goshen; brother, Thomas B. Moore, South Bend; and sister, Helene Moore, Jacksonville, Fla. Private services were held for Mr. Moore.

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Lela Mae Neely, 92, Elkhart, died Jan. 31, 2021, in her home. She was born Jan. 19, 1929, and married Robert A. Neely Sr. Jan. 10, 1946. He preceded her in death Oct. 13, 1984. Survivors include a daughter, Angela Harris, Elkhart; sons, Troy Neely, Shipshewana, Eric and Michael Neely, Elkhart, Clyde Garner, Detroit, Mich., and Allen J. Neely, Goshen. A celebration of life gathering and service for immediate family was held Feb. 6.

Phillip E. Hoffman Phillip E. Hoffman, 82, Granger, died Feb. 2, 2021. Born Oct. 9, 1938, he is survived by his wife, Elaine; their children, Phillip, Dennis, James and Timothy Hoffman, and Kim Hogan; stepchildren, Allen Begley and Donna Fischman. Graveside services were held Feb. 5.

Ralph D. Johns Ralph D. Johns, 77, White Pigeon, Mich., died at 2:25 p.m. Jan. 31, 2021. He was born May 18, 1943, and is survived by daughters, Cindy Powers, Diana Meadows and Tina Bontrager, Goshen, Jamie Murphy, South Bend, Shanna Waterman, Jones, Mich., and Lori Crice, Edwardsburg, Mich.; son, Justin D. Johns, Elkhart; brother, Melvin Johns, Niles, Mich.; and sister, Joyce Stiff, Prescott, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his wives and the mothers of his children, Sharon and Linda Johns. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 3 p.m. Feb. 12 at Plum Grove Cemetery, Union, Mich.

Juanita M. Laidig Juanita M. Laidig, 80, Goshen, died Jan. 29, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. She was born Oct. 30, 1940. Her survivors include sisters, Karen Sommers, Goshen, Sharon Rager, Toledo, Ohio, and Linda Smith, Fort Wayne; brother, Roger Laidig, Mishawaka; and sister-in-law, Barbara Laidig, Bremen. Private services were held Feb. 6.

Kevin M. O’Connor Kevin M. O’Connor, 80, Bristol, died Jan. 25, 2021, in his home. Born Dec. 13, 1940, he married Delenne Albaugh in 1965. She survives with sons, Patrick and Sean O’Connor; brother, Mike O’Connor; sisters, Susan Logue and Sheila O’Connor-Sievers. Services were held Feb. 6.

Terry A. Ogle Terry Allen Ogle, 59, Goshen, died Feb. 2, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born March 3, 1961, he is survived by his mother, Bonnie (Gerkin) Davis, Elkhart; daughter, Lisa Ogle, Thomasboro, Ill.; brother, John Davis, Elkhart; sisters, Cindy Ogle, Port Charlotte, Fla., and Paula Davis, Elkhart; and his former spouse, Carla Ogle. Services will be held at a later date.

Lawrence Ramer Lawrence Ramer, 73, Goshen, died at 7:45 a.m. Feb. 4, 2021, in his home. He was born Oct. 19, 1947, and married Anna Reiff Jan. 3, 1974. She survives with daughters, Arlene Martin, Goshen, Lucile Martin and Martha Martin, Sheridan, Mich.; son, Norman Ramer, Goshen; siblings, Menno and Morris Ramer, High Point, Mo., Elmer Ramer, Carson City, Mich., Dana Ramer, Elkhart, Grace Martin, Nappanee, Iva Martin and Rachel Ramer, Wakarusa, and Henry Martin, Ionia, Iowa. Services were held Feb. 8.

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Bernice M. Sibal Bernice M. Sibal, 91, Goshen, died Jan. 29, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born May 23, 1929, she married Donald W. Sibal June 9, 1951. He survives with daughters, Jane Schneider, Goshen, Carol Chase, Pinehurst, N.C., and Kathleen Myers, Fort Wayne; sons, Stephen Sibal, Troy, Mich., Philip Sibal, Silver Spring, Md., Paul Sibal, The Woodlands, Texas, and Thomas Sibal, Goshen; sister, Dolores Douglas, Winter Park, Fla.; and brother, Ronald Zerfas, Lansing, Mich. Services were held Feb. 3.

Debra A. Stout Debra A. Stout, 67, Elkhart, died Jan. 25, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. Born July 1, 1953, she married Richard L. Stout Jr. He preceded her in death Nov. 6, 2004. She is survived by daughters, Stacy Parrish, Middlebury, and Angela Cleveland, Elkhart; her mother, Marjorie Reynolds, Elkhart; brothers, Norman Reynolds, Mountain Home, Ark., Joe Reynolds, Michigan City, and Michael Reynolds, Elkhart. Elkhart Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.

Ramona Thompson Ramona V. Thompson, 90, Virginia, died Jan. 28, 2021, at Augusta Nursing Center, Fishersville, Va. Born Jan. 28, 1931, she married William A. Artley Nov. 19, 1949. He died in 1968. In 1970, she married Verl A. Thompson. He preceded her in death in 2012. Survivors include sons, John Artley, Swoope, Va., and Alan Artley, Grayson, Ga.; daughter, Marilee Newman, Carmel; stepdaughter, Diana Giggy, Bristol; stepsons, Daniel Thompson, Napa, Calif., and Joseph Thompson, Middlebury. Private family graveside services were held for Mrs. Thompson.

Van Truong Van Truong, 76, Bristol, died Jan. 31, 2021. He was born Feb. 12, 1944, in Saigon, Vietnam. His services were live streamed Feb. 6. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Tony S. Wise Tony S. Wise, 62, Goshen, died Feb. 1, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born Aug. 19, 1958, he was a U.S. Marine veteran and worked in construction. Yoder-Culp Crematory was in charge of arrangements.

Births The following Elkhart County area babies were recently born at Goshen Hospital: Malachi James Contreras Jenna Hall and Conner Contreras, Elkhart, are the parents of a son, Malachi James, born at 4:13 p.m. Feb. 3, 2021. He weighed 7 pounds, 15.6 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Rosella Virginia Rivers Clifton and Crystal Rivers, Middlebury, are the parents of a daughter, Rosella Virginia, born at 8:32 a.m. Feb. 4, 2021. She weighed 6 pounds, 4.3 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. BIRTHS ELSEWHERE Alanna Isabelle Borkholder Derek and Joan (Chupp) Borkholder, Bremen, are the parents of a daughter, Alanna Isabelle, born at 4:12 a.m. Jan. 30, 2021, at home. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces. Jude Emanuel Slabaugh Lynford and Rachel (Petersheim) Slabaugh, Nappanee, are the parents of a son, Jude Emanuel, born at 9:57 a.m. Feb. 2, 2021, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Amos (deceased) and Esther Petersheim, Narvon, Pa. Paternal grandparents are Lloyd and Martha Slabaugh, Nappanee. Jude joins three siblings: Liya, Gabrian and Malachi.

COUNTY REPORT Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Elkhart County Superior Court III and Circuit courts: Hartung — Christopher Hartung, Granger, and Casey Hartung, Goshen. With minor child(ren). Mann — Heather Mann, Goshen, and Allan Mann, Battle Creek, Mich. With minor child(ren). Johnson — Deborah L. Johnson, Goshen, and Gergory J. Johnson, Elkhart. Valderrama — Randy Joseph Valderrama, Elkhart, and Sarah Elizabeth Valderrama, Goshen. With minor child(ren). Navarro — Elsa Gabriela Navarro, Elkhart, and Ismael Navarro, Elkhart. With minor child(ren). Owens — Mark A. Owens, Goshen, and Janie L. Owens, Constantine, Mich. Zimmerman — Janelle M. Zimmerman, Wakarusa, and Mark M. Zimmerman, Wakarusa. Prough — Janet Prough, Nappanee, and Todd Prough, Nappanee. Estrada — Ricardo Estrada, Goshen, and Maria Reyes, Cromwell.

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

Complaints LVNV Funding LLC v. Taneshia Taylor, Elkhart, $1,507.18; Kessa Brown, Goshen, $748.50. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Frank Beebe, Elkhart, $801.39; Michael Cruz, Goshen, $192.31. American Express National Bank fka AECB v. Ernest Boyer, Elkhart, $6,971.93. OneMain Financial Group LLC v. Jacob Mullins, Elkhart, $6,031.37. OneMain Financial Group LLC successor by merger to OneMain Financial of Indiana Inc. as servicer for Wilmi Loan trustee for Springleaf Funding Trust 2015-B v. Michael A. Noble, Elkhart, $7,794.30. Sterling National Bank v. Stahl Tree Care LLC, Dowagiac, Mich. Complaint for repossession of aerial work platform. Elkhart County Board of Commissioners v. Wells Fargo Capital Finance LLC, Indianapolis; and MSM Holdco LLC successor by conversion to Martin’s Super Markets Inc., Indianapolis. Complaint for appropriation and condemnation of real estate for roadway improvement project.

Foreclosures Carrington Mortgage Services LLC v. Christopher Paul Guild aka Christopher P. Guild aka Christopher Guild and Stephanie A. Guild, Bristol; JP Morgan Chase Bank NA as successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp., Columbus, Ohio; and Ally Financial Inc., Indianapolis, $57,648.68.

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

Complaints Absolute Resolutions Investments LLC v. James T. Myers, Goshen, $8,484.74. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Ana Navarrete aka Ana G. Navarrete, Elkhart, $2,773.78; Dylan Demorrow, Goshen, $1,120.33; Brooke Nance, Elkhart, $3,445.99. Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Kevin Glore, Elkhart, $926.78. LVNV Funding LLC v. Robert Deschepper aka Robert A. Deschepper III, Elkhart, $1687.45; Phillip Smith, Elkhart, $2,658.28. Cavalry SPV I LLC as assignee of Citibank NA v. Jason L. Sloan, Goshen, $1,280.89.

Foreclosures U.S. Bank NA as trustee for Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/

Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate Trust 1998-8 v. Robert W. Schaar, Elkhart, $53,827.93.

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

Complaints and Small Claims Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Andrea Allen, $841.21; David Glick, $1,288.80; Chris Hansen, $3,239.86; Dario Saldana, $1,416.34 Kitchens Etc. Inc. v. Oscar Arroyo, $7,597.79 Acme Collection LLC v. Preston Bartow, $7,299.54 Orbit Leasing Inc. v. David Baumgardner and Kayla Scott, $7,567.60 Goshen Community Schools v. Erica Braley, $371.38; Patricia Clark, $339.60; Stephanie Cortez, $682.86; Emmie Estep, $353.84; Dawn Franks, $941.91; Kimberly Landeros, $386.14; Erika Luna, $1,043.76; Kati Marcum, $762.32; Lorena Martinez, $363.38; Maria Del Rosa Martinez, $306.24; Jillian Maust, $343.66; Lastoshia Davis McCarey, $532.08; Angelea McGrady, $618.54; Nicole McKinney, $325.30; Stephanie Medina, $361.39; Reginaldo Mendoza, $379.07; Emily Miller, $518.71; Nelson Miller, $438.18; Ramona Miramontes, $340.74; Alma Veronica Gomez Mora, $384.97; Daniel Garcia Morazan, $456.72; Donald Morrison, $438.19; Juston Mullet, $1,125.83; Jeremy Mullett, $383.12; Jason Myers, $514.71; Charles Nichols, $362.83; Cesar Ordonez, $497.89; Adela Ortega, $355.23; Olga Gonzalez Udave, $616.40 LVNV Funding LLC v. Debra Crissinger, $2,116.81; Tracey Earick, $963.04; Johnathon Moore, $639.51; Derrick Rivel, $727.18; Shawn Untiedt, $1,178.79; Raymond Wielgos, $2,108.34 Absolute Resolutions Investments LLC v. William R. Hampton, $7,891.61; Dave A. Meux, $3,918.04 Midland Funding LLC v. Julia Johnson, $730.67 State of Indiana v. Bradley Mills, $500 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Angela C. Pulliam, $840.90 Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v. Stephon Simmons, $3,825.50 Realty Plus Inc. dba Access Properties and Eliana Buchbinder Honig v. Ebony Smith, $3,025

City Court The following fines, costs and court-related fees were levied in Goshen City Court: Carrying a handgun without a license — Chastity E. Williams, 26, $605, one year reporting probation Disregarding official traffic control device — Summer Breeze Fisher, 30, $170 Driving while license suspended — David J. Fields, 22, $235.50, one year good behavior Invasion of privacy/driving while license suspended — Jason C. Blount Jr., 28, $605, one year reporting probation, no contact with victim No insurance — Sabre J. Jackson, 23, $170 No operator’s license in possession — Brittany Chapman, 31, $150; Fernando E. Luevano, 22, $285.50; Casey Friesen, 16, $150 Operating motor vehicle without ever receiving driver’s license — Shemekia M. Spears, 34, $360.50, 180 days good behavior; Katie B. Reed, 19, $235.50, one year good behavior Possession of paraphernalia — Heather N. Bailey, 25, $605, one year reporting probation, serve four weekends in community oriented work program Resisting law enforcement — Justyn W. Yowell, 28, $685, one year ECJ with recommendation of work release followed by six months reporting probation, letter of apology Speeding/learner’s permit violation/improper passing — Derick A. Stephens, 20, $214.50 Theft — Christina M. Bartela, 29, $605, one year reporting probation

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Greater Elkhart Chamber Third House meeting The Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce will host its second Third House Meeting from noon1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12. This will be a virtual meeting. There is no fee to attend, but

registration is required at www. elkhart.org/event/third-housemeeting-2-2021/. Advocacy on behalf of members is at the very core of the work the chamber does on a daily basis. Be-

Zoom presentation on stimulus money A public service Zoom meeting hosted by ACT NappaneeWakarusa will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, will help those attending understand how the forthcoming additional stimulus money will affect Elkhart County. Morton Marcus, well-known Indiana economist who has advised nine Indiana governors and is the author of the “Eye on the Pie” column published in many newspapers, will look at and explain the numbers and the likely effect

on you, your neighbors, and businesses. Right now the size of the Biden stimulus package is still up in the air. You can hear the latest at this meeting, with information tailored to your wallet. This free ZOOM meeting is open to everyone. To obtain the sign-in information, contact ACTNappaneeWakarusa@gmail.com. At this email address, you can also submit questions for Marcus to answer during his presentation.

ing able to host state lawmakers so they can meet face-to-face with their constituents is a privilege. The opportunity to engage with elected officials is paramount to insuring the voices of Elkhart County are being echoed in the Statehouse during legislative sessions. Third House Meetings give the legislators and the voters a chance to communicate in an open forum. Indiana legislators invited to the Third House Meetings include Rep. David Abbott, Rep. Joanna King, Rep. Doug Miller, Rep. Curt Nisly, Rep. Timothy Wesco, Sen. Blake Doriot, Sen. Ryan Mishler, and Sen. Linda Rogers. Additional Third House Meetings will be held from noon–1:30 p.m. Friday, March 12, and April 16. Separate registration is required for those meetings. This meeting Feb. 12 will be held via Zoom. Registrants will receive the Zoom event link in their ticket email.

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For both men and women, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Many of these deaths could be prevented with simple lifestyle changes. To learn how to live a long and healthy life without heart or vascular disease, tune in to Goshen Health’s free THRIVE Zoom webinar at noon Thurs-

day, Feb. 11. The webinar will also be offered in Spanish at 4:30 p.m. Presenters Ram Khattri Chettri, service line administrator of Heart and Vascular Services, and Cristina Sosa, practice manager of Goshen Heart and Vascular Center, will provide practical, easy tips for keeping your heart in great

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First of several ‘visioning’ sessions for new county courthouse held A three-hour visioning session for the new consolidated courts campus on Reliance Road in Goshen was held recently in the Elkhart County Commissioners conference room. The purpose of the session was to discuss shared values and goals for the 32-acre campus that will be located between the cities of Elkhart and Goshen. Among the participants were Elkhart County judges, magistrates, the prosecutor and sheriff’s offices, county commissioners and other key leaders in county government. “There was a lot of enthusiasm for what this means for the citizens of Elkhart County,” said Suzie Weirick, president of the Elkhart County Commissioners, District 3. “After all these years, we’re finally getting it done.” “Today’s participants are vital to building a well-functioning court system,” added Frank Lucchese, vice president of the Elkhart County Commissioners, District 1. “These are the people

who spend more time than anyone else in the courts. They know how things work. And their input will help us build the kind of modern court system that Elkhart County will still be proud of a hundred years from today.” “It was especially good to hear county magistrates and judges talking about making local citizens feel welcome in the new facility,” added Weirick. “Maybe it’s a Midwestern thing, but there was a lot of talk about the dignity and respect we owe local citizens. I couldn’t agree more. This is their court system. And, it’s why we wanted it in a central location.” Another theme that emerged in the three-hour session was the importance of a robust digital ecosystem. The technology embedded in this new campus will facilitate easier, faster and better integration of all court processes. Judges in particular agreed virtual court sessions will continue to be important as we move into a post COVID-19 world. Rou-

tine court appearances such as those for everyday traffic violations shouldn’t require citizens to travel and take time off work anymore. Building virtual technology into the new facility will improve efficiency and access for all citizens in the county. There was also general agreement the new facility must be attractive. “What we heard is that this facility should not be a utilitarian box that’s plunked down on 32 acres of highly visible land,” added Weirick. “The judges in particular felt that the design should reflect the importance of this place – and that it should be timeless so that in 50 years, we’re not embarrassed to look at it.” Additional visioning meetings will be held as the process of designing and constructing the new consolidated courts facility continues. Elkhart County government is committed to keeping constituents informed as the project moves forward. A website with frequently asked questions, key

Per capita personal income continues to grow in the South Bend – Elkhart region, but at a slower rate than in recent years and not as fast as the nation. Based on the recently released U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data, from 2018 to 2019, PCPI in the South Bend — Elkhart region grew 1.5%, compared to both the nation’s rate of 3.5% and the region’s 3.7% growth between 2017 and 2018. More than $34.5 billion of total personal income circulated in the South Bend – Elkhart region’s five counties in 2019. That was an increase of more than $500 million of total personal income compared to 2018, resulting in a $696 increase in per capita personal income. “Putting the data in a national context, the South Bend – Elkhart region’s per capita personal incomes are below the national averages, possibly due to a lower cost of living,” said Indiana University South Bend professor

of economics and director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research, Dr. Hong Zhuang. “And the local income growth rates are also lower than the national average growth rate.” The region’s 2019 PCPI was $47,407, which is 83.92% of the national PCPI. “The South Bend – Elkhart region is in year four of an eightyear Regional Economic Development Strategy focused on industry growth, entrepreneurship, workforce development, talent retention and inclusion, with the ultimate goal being to match or exceed national per capita income by 2025,” said South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership President and CEO, Regina Emberton. “The slowing pace of per capita personal income growth in 2019 reemphasizes the need for critical investments that will ensure long-term economic sustainability.” Per capita personal income is calculated as the total personal

income of the residents of a given area divided by the population of the area. Personal income includes wages, dividends, interest earnings, home rental and business income and government benefits such as Social Security. In computing per capita personal income, BEA uses Census Bureau midyear population estimates. The South Bend – Elkhart region includes Elkhart, Marshall and St. Joseph counties in northern Indiana and Berrien and Cass counties in Michigan; a geographic region with more than 729,613 residents. The full release on the BEA website shows numbers across the country. The South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership is a collaboration of the economic development partners from 47 smart connected communities in northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. The regional partnership focuses on a long-term systemic approach to advance the region’s economy by aligning the efforts of various stakeholders around five key areas: Educating a world-class workforce; recruiting and retaining great talent; attracting and growing new economy companies in complement to a remarkably strong manufacturing industries; promoting inclusion and sparking opportunities for minorities and helping entrepreneurs thrive. The regional partnership seeks to unify and collaborate so that together, the communities across the region to work together to achieve what cannot be done individually. For more information about the regional partnership, visitSouthBendElkhart.org.

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Local students named to dean’s list Timothy Cartmel, a computer science and engineering major from Goshen, was named to the fall 2020 dean’s list at LeTourneau University. The dean’s list recognizes students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.99 for the semester. St. Cloud State University St. Cloud State University has announced the names of more than 1,300 students whose academic achievement placed them on the 2020 fall semester dean’s list. To be eligible for the honor, students must have a grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale. ByoungJun Lim, Middlebury, was named to this list. Wheaton College Jonathon Yousey, a Wheaton College (Ill.) student from Goshen, was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2020 semester. To earn dean’s list honors at Wheaton,

an undergraduate student must carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on the 4.0 scale. University of Iowa More than 7,400 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the dean’s list for the 2020 fall semester. Maxwell Bernstein, Granger, is a local student named to this list.

Perry enrolls at University of Findlay Rodney Perry, Granger, has enrolled at the University of Findlay for spring 2021. New students began their studies at UF on Jan. 11. Perry is pursuing a doctor of physical therapy degree.

facts and an evolving timeline has been created as part of the process. The address is www. SmartCourtsProject.com. Members of the technical review committee include Frank Lucchese – Elkhart County commissioner, David Hess – Elkhart County Council, Sean Holmes – chief deputy, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, William Shepler P.E., DBIA – CEO, PMSI Consulting, Daniel Rawlins, RA, DBIA – project manager InterDesign. The genesis of a consolidated Elkhart County Courthouse system goes back to 1992. The project has been discussed as a necessary improvement since that time. Beginning in January 2018 and concluding in July 2020, more than two dozen locations were studied by Elkhart County government as potential sites for the consolidated campus. The studies included sites in downtown Goshen and downtown Elkhart. On Sept. 12, 2020, an initial bond agreement was approved in the amount of $35 million for the first phase in financing to purchase land, design and build the new courthouse. On Nov. 14, 2020, the Elkhart County Council unanimously approved the purchase of 32 acres of vacant property at 1905 Reliance

Road in Goshen as the location for the new consolidated courts campus. On Dec. 9/10, 2020, the TRC interviewed 8 design/build teams. On Dec. 15, 2020, the TRC narrowed the field of design/build teams down to three. On Jan. 12, the TRC interviewed three finalists for the project and assigned 16 Qualitative Scores to each design/build team. The TRC’s Qualitative Scores were submitted to the county commissioners on the same day, and the commissioners approved the submission unanimously at that time. On Jan. 19, Elkhart County Commissioners voted unanimously to hire Indianapolisbased design firm Performance Services and their partner Goshen-based Ancon Construction to design and build the new Consolidated Courts project on 32 acres at 1905 Reliance Road in Goshen. On Jan. 26, Elkhart County Commissioners hosted the first of several visioning sessions with participants who use the current county courts system on a daily basis. The three-hour session was designed to provide input on core values and objectives that will be used in the design process for the new consolidated courts system.

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