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:$17,1* 72 (;3/25( ³ Carl, another FIV positive cat at the Humane Society of Elkhart County, would rather be exploring his surroundings. Instead he allows Dr. Kari Kryder, staff veterinarian, to listen to his heart. While FIV is similar to HIV in humans, cats with the virus are able to live normal lives with proper nutrition, vaccinations and wellness visits. Photo provided.

08**,1* )25 7+( &$0(5$ ³ Marvin mugs for the camera as he enjoys some snuggle time from Dr. Kari Kryder at the Humane Society of Elkhart County. Marvin is one of several FIV positive cats available for adoption. Photo provided.

Potential adopters shouldn’t fear adopting an FIV positive cat %\ /$85(1 =(8*1(5 $VVRFLDWH (GLWRU Anyone who has ever looked on a Humane Society or a pet rescue’s website may see FIV+ next to a cat’s description. But what does that mean for a potential adopter who has fallen in love with an FIV + cat? FIV stands for feline immunodeficiency virus. According to Dr. Kari Kryder, on staff veterinarian for the Humane Society of Elkhart County, FIV “is similar to HIV in people with the exception that we don’t have a way of knowing if the cat actually develops an immune deficiency syndrome like AIDS in humans,” she said in an email. Humane Society of Elkhart County has about 50 FIV positive cats come through its doors every year looking for new homes. FIV tends to come from deep bites

from a cat who has the virus, most often from intact animals that are fighting or breeding. Because it suppresses the immune system, clinical signs can be any illness with the most commonly noted being gingivitis. “Back about 15 yeas ago, when I was in private practice, we thought it was a much more life threatening condition,” Kryder said. “I had a client who had a cat he had to rehome because he was needing to go into assisted living. He found someone to take his cat as long as he was negative for FIV and feline leukemia. “Unfortunately, Petey, his cat was positive for FIV and the owner cried and cried as he told me that he guessed he would have to have Petey euthanized. I just couldn’t do that, so I took Petey home with me. He lived until the age of 18 with my other cats and never transmitted the virus to them. I was very happy to find recent studies that say my experience

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For those who adopt an FIV+ cat, “It is recommended that FIV positive cats remain indoors so they cannot transmit the virus to another cat,” Kryder said. “Recent studies have also found that an FIV positive cat is extremely unlikely to transmit the virus to another cat in the household if both cats are spayed or neutered and they have an appropriate introduction which will reduce the likelihood of fighting.” Kryder went on to say she didn’t think FIV status should be a consideration when adopting a cat. “I recommend adopting a cat who fits your lifestyle and if it happens to be FIV positive, then the adopter can feel proud knowing that they are giving a home to a cat that others might not want to,” she said.

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/29(6 3(5)250,1* ² Ten-year-old Annaleece Sloat had her flrst taste of the stage this past Christmas season. She was Jane Cratchit in the Round Barn Theatre÷s production of ”A Musical Christmas Carol.‘ Photo provided. my balance beam.” Sloat is homeschooled. “My favorite subject is reading. I like the ‘Magic Tree House’ series. I haven’t decided yet if I want to go to college.” She also plays piano. “This year I got a piano for my birthday. I used to take lessons. Now I work at it on my own.” At home games, Sloat is the ball girl for the NorthWood girls soccer team. Her sister Eva, a sophomore, plays on the team. “I’ve played soccer myself when I was younger. Now I prefer playing basketball on our church’s ‘Vertical’ team.” The Sloat family enjoys doing things together. With her parents Tyler and Nicci and sister Eva, she likes to go shopping. Sloat has fond memories of their last vacation to Montana with friends. Another member of her family is a Jack Russell terrier named Buddy. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has not affected her family directly, Sloat did have to curtail some of her activities. “I like to go roller skating and that was cancelled this year. I also attend

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Tax everything You liberals wanted Joe Biden as president, I hope you are happy. He wants to have Pete Buttigeig, the failure mayor of South Bend, as head of the Department of Transportation, and Buttigeig wants to have a tax on the miles we drive. Tax on taxis, truck drivers, Amazon delivery, going to work. That is going to raise prices on everything, too, because somebody has got to pass it on. So much for the economy recovering. Not. Enjoy yourself because you asked for it.

Beware The Democrats and a nest of traitor Republicans have been hateful, lying, deceitful, mean, petty and cruel to President Trump and his family. May God grant us boldness and strength for the next four years because of the ugly socialism and socialized medicine. Beware of the great reset and the Green Deal and the corrupt spending of our hard earned tax money being spent for a global warming hoax.

healthy person go from a cough to a 103 temperature in a matter of hours and pass away. I heard Indiana just passed something. If you can contract the virus in a business, you can be sued. So all you whiners mask up.

Resort to fraud No one should be allowed an office title when they have to resort to fraud to do it. Trump had large rallies. It appears nearly 80 million households voted for Trump. From what you could see, Biden had only a handful at his rallies. Rank-and-filed Democrats in key swing states were able to vote twice using mailed improperly documented paper ballots and by showing up to vote in person too. They had to make up millions of improperly documented paper ballots. If somebody borrowed $500 from you and later came to pay you back and only gave you $100, wouldn’t you be upset? Even as fake ballots began to take away Trump’s election night victory, Facebook, Eventbrite and other social media refused to let Trump supporters use their platform to organize rallies and protests.

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Just wanted to give my agreement on the callers who responded to the “Dangerous lies” article. And I would like to add this. No wonder I don’t listen to NPR, ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN. Don’t you remember the lies Brian Williams told and also Dan Rather and didn’t Katie Couric distort the truth when she interviewed Sarah Palin? These people outright lie and leave out important facts to spin it in the Democrats’ favor time and time again. They are not journalists in any stretch of the imagination. They are propaganda promoters. So there, you have my opinion.

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Helping us This is great we can disagree on issues. First is the Nashville car bombing was tied to election fraud in favor of Biden. Newsweek, USA Today, Fox2 News, Politifact, et al. all reported there was no connection. Dominion, which owned the voting machines, had no contract with AT&T. Cerberus Capital did not own Dominion. Staple Street Capital is owned by a different Stephen Owens than the one married to Valerie Biden Owens, Joe’s sister. They did report Dominion was suing Rudy Guiliani for $1.3 billion for defamation concerning lies about the election fraud. Another thing we can disagree about is how we define

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I was at a gas station almost on the Michigan line about 3 a.m. on 2-3-21. The cashier had no mask, was coughing without covering his mouth or turning away from the 10-plus customers in line. Of course I was next in line to be checked out. My question is why? Most businesses have a sign on their door masks only or no mask, no service. We could be fined $2,500. It seems like dollar stores and some gas stations feel they don’t have to follow the rules. As I was pumping gas, I heard two men talking. They said that was the last time they will ever go in there. I take the COVID-19 virus seriously. Maybe if you no mask losers would lose a loved one, you would follow the rules. It is heartbreaking to see a

I think I’m like most people. When I feel distressed about the future, I look for someone to blame. And then I let fear overtake me, and fear holds my spirit in bondage. So instead I try to find the good. Find the good in Trump. Find the good in Biden. Find the good in conservatives. Find the good in liberals. Find the good in abortion opponents. Find the good in abortion seekers. Find the good in gun owners. Find the good in gun control advocates. Find the good in white people. Find the good in black and brown people. And then my spirit is freed.

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“socialism.” Many believe this will lead to being a banana republic. But they fail to acknowledge countries such as Norway or Denmark. I tend to have faith our democratic checks and balances, if heeded, will keep us from authoritarianism. Those bemoaning the Democrats controlling Congress remember it was Trump who packed the courts. He chose well over 100 federal judges not to mention one-third of the Supreme Court, thanks to the conniving of “Moscow” Mitch. They’re taking our guns. Really? Even if you believe Biden is an extension of Obama. During his presidency, Obama never said, signed any law or executive order that would take away guns from law-abiding citizens. So how do we get from background checks to they are taking our guns? So we’re afraid of policies that help people? Medicare-for-all will help them pay their medical bills so they can use their moneys for, oh, I don’t know food, rent, maybe a different car to get to work. Imagine government actually helping all people. The horror!

COVID-19 but no colds, no flu, no tummy bugs, no other contagious diseases at all. I will continue to use masks in the flu season every year from now on or whenever I have any symptom. We can all stay healthier all the time, not only in a pandemic. (P.S. It is not a religious or a political thing, but a health issue)

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Hopefully local students have not utilized materials supplied by Black Lives Matter to indoctrinate elementary students. One book titled the “Black Village” advocates “destroying the nuclear family,” implying eliminate families with the traditional mother, father and children. Another book tells students schools should not be utilizing discipline. Research will show the group was founded by communists and urges changing America away from its founding principles. Unbelievably they were nominated for a Nobel prize. Ask your school board if they have these materials, and if so, demand their removal.

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A few years ago there was talk of our grandkids being responsible to pay down the national debt so now that the politicians have doubled the debt no more of that talk. Question. How does a country go bankrupt? Answer; very slowly and then all at once. We the people are now having to save for retirement because Social Security is going bankrupt, and I predict the corrupt politicians are rubbing their hands together planning how to grab that for their socialist agenda. If you value your hard-earned savings beware! The problem with socialism is it stops working when you run out of other people’s money. A couple of free documentaries, one titled “Absolute Proof”, on the election steal are available on TheNewAmerican.com. It may be taken down soon due to its threat to our nation’s security. The other is titled “Bio-warfare & Weaponization of Medicine Amid Covid” by Alex Newman.

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Purdue Alumni Club scholarship applications available online Applications are now available online for the Purdue Alumni Club of Elkhart County’s scholarship program. Completed applications are due by March 1. Any Elkhart or LaGrange County student who will be attending Purdue University as a full time undergraduate student in the fall is encouraged to apply for the scholarship. Students attending a Purdue or IU-PU regional campus are eligible to apply so long as they are enrolled in a Purdue major. In 2020, $27,500 was awarded. The club hopes to award at least the same amount in scholarships this year, and has awarded more than $331,000 since its founding in 2001.

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majority of people want broadband, but the trick is getting to those sites in a cost-effective way. And since 55% of our rural residents do not have access to broadband yet, there is potential. As companies lay fiber down along a road, they often look at the neighborhoods, particularly the density of the homes and businesses along those roads, to see if there might be potential to expand down the next street. If there are numerous homes along a road, homes that appear to have school children or businesses, the street is very appealing to

Class of 1976 looking for classmates Goshen High School Class of 1976 has several classmates it is trying to locate. They are: Dave Cantu, Theresa Elliott Harris, Beth Eyer, John Gingrich, Gary Knapp, Lisa Korte Miller, Jeff Lantz, Ben Lehman, Mary Leveno, Deb Mabie, Jeff Scott Madison, James Mast, Bob Miller, Luie Miller, Tim Miller and John Mullet. Also Toby Newtson, Mary Ann Ott Lewis, Kim Pickett, Kim Riley Fish, Helen Rugg Diamond, Kelly Eastman Roberts, Susan

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public-private partnerships are being set up to make broadband accessible. Virginia, Kansas, Tennessee and Maine all have examples where internet providers are working with local governments to lay down infrastructure to extend services to an area, much the way electric-

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be judged on originality, integration of the topic and a peace position and general standards of delivery. The judges include Robert Brenneman, Goshen College professor of criminal justice and sociology; Malinda Berry, associate professor of theology and ethics at Associated Menonite Biblical Seminary; and Janna Hunter-Bowman, assistant professor of peace studies and Christian social ethics at AMBS. The C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest is a U.S./Canada Mennonite Central Committeesponsored event. Participants compete for cash prizes provided by the trust of C. Henry Smith, a Mennonite historian and professor at Goshen and Bluffton (Ohio) colleges. The purpose of the contest is to give students the opportunity to become involved with the cause for peace and develop rhetorical skills. Speech contests have been a tradition at Goshen College since the early 1900s. The C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest provides the opportunity for the campus community to hear about contemporary peace issues. For an archive of past winners, visitwww.goshen. edu/academics/communication/ annual-peace-oratorical-contest.

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Northwood FFA increases membership %\ 3+2(%( 087+$57 $VVRFLDWH (GLWRU Northwood High School FFA chapter has grown in the last year, and it has increased to 62 members. Under the guidance of Advisor Amy Beer, the FFA chapter has been busy this year with judging, a tractor restoration and other activities and events. “We had a lot of freshmen join this year,” said Ryan Blosser, the chapter’s president, of the group’s growth. “We’ve had more (students) interested.” The NorthWood FFA chapter has participated in many different career development events and leadership competitions. Judging competitions, such as livestock, which starts soon, is just one of them, said Blosser. A lot of competitions were cancelled, Blosser said, while some, like welding and small engines, have been postponed. Currently, the group’s members are studying hippology, an equine

veterinary and management knowledge contest that is used in 4-H and FFA. In addition, poultry judging, which begins after spring break, will also be on the chapter’s agenda for this year. As in years past, the group has also been busy with a tractor restoration. The chapter is restoring a 1965 Massy Ferguson, and the project will be presented at the National FFA Convention this year in Indianapolis. The biggest fundraiser of the year is the worker auction. It will be Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Northwood High School in Nappanee. Last fall, the FFA chapter started helping with the community garden on Main Street in Nappanee. This spring, the members plan on helping to plant fruits and vegetables in the garden. “We started a parli team,” said Blosser. Parli Pro is a shortened name for the National FFA Organization Parliamentary Procedure

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Deadline soon for Elkhart County Parks 41st annual Photo Contest Elkhart County Parks is accepting entries now through Feb. 19 for its 41st annual Photo Contest. Photographers of all levels — from smartphone snappers to seasoned DSLR shutterbugs — are invited to take a shot at this competition and showcase their creativity. This year’s contest categories include: “Technology Meets Nature,” highlighting man-made innovations working with nature; “Nature of the Photo,”

focused on Michiana plants and wildlife; “Activities in the Parks,” featuring moments captured within the Elkhart County Parks; and “Youth,” for entrants ages 16 and younger. Ribbons are awarded to first, second, and third place winners in each category, and all entries will be displayed in an online exhibition beginning Feb. 27 on the Elkhart County Parks website. The entry deadline is coming

soon, so don’t delay. Photo entries must be submitted digitally before midnight Friday, Feb. 19. The contest is free and open to all ages. To enter the contest, visit elkhartcountyparks.org for the official rules and guidelines. For more information regarding the photo contest, contact Brandon Blackmer, Bonneyville Mill interpreter, at bblackmer@ elkhartcounty.com or call (574) 535-6457.

Elkhart County 4-H Fair wins international awards Elkhart County 4-H Fair received several awards in the areas of marketing, sponsorship and facility usage from the International Association of Fairs and Expos for their work during the 2020 year. The IAFE annually selects winners in the areas of marketing, sponsorship, competitive exhibits, agricultural awards and nonfair facility usage though panels of judges from within the fair and expo industry. The contests are open to IAFE members from across the world, including the UK and Australia and entries are judged based upon predetermined criteria set forth by IAFE committees. “Each entry into the annual IAFE contest is evaluated based on criteria set forth by industry committee members. Being recognized as a contest winner is an accomplishment many fairs strive to achieve throughout the year. With the unusual year came many challenges to our industry, but the contest program was still able to showcase the best programs across the world,” said

Brittney Harper, IAFE member services coordinator. This year, the Elkhart County 4-H Fair placed in the following categories: Hall Of Honor Communications Category 4: Budget Friendly Tactics — third place Category 5: Communications to Fairgoers About Status of the 2020 Fair — third place Innovation In Sponsorship New Sponsor Outreach — second place Non-Fair Facility Usage Category 1A: Unique Event Created to Utilize the Facility During the Pandemic — second place Category 1B: Rental Event Post Pandemic — second place Category 2B: Creative Funding for Facility Projects — first place “I couldn’t be prouder of a group than I am of the fair board and staff of the Elkhart County 4-H Fair,” said Trent Hostetler, 2021 Elkhart County 4-H Fair board president. “Yes, the awards are great, but the effort to stay engaged with, and find ways to reach out to the community shows the

Kountry Wood workers eligible for trade adjustment benefits

Kountry Wood Products in Nappanee became eligible to apply for benefits and services through the Trade Adjustment Assistance program Jan. 19. TAA is administered by the U.S. Department of Labor through the Indiana Department of Workforce Development and assists workers who have lost their jobs due to foreign trade. Any worker laid off from Kountry Wood Products, a manufacturer of kitchen cabinets, on or after April 17, 2019, or any worker scheduled to be laid off before April 17, 2021, may be eligible to apply for TAA benefits. TAA services and benefits include:

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true heart of this group of people.” The awards were presented during the virtual IAFE event, Virtual Vision held in lieu of the IAFE Annual Convention Dec. 1, 2020. Each fair is sorted into a division based on annual fair attendance and competes within each contest category against other fairs of the same size. With an average annual attendance of 200,000 guests, Elkhart County 4-H Fair falls into Division 2: Fairs with an attendance of 100,001 -250,000. “This is done to keep it somewhat fair and to avoid much smaller fairs with typically less staff and resources from competing against larger fairs who have more resources at their disposal,” said Jeremy D’Angelo, Elkhart County 4-H Fair marketing and sponsorship coordinator. The Hall of Honor Communications contest received 156 entries and was sponsored by K&K Insurance. The Innovation in Sponsorship Contest received 61 entries and was sponsored by Etix. The Non-Fair Facility Usage contest received 57 entries and was sponsored by Ungerboeck Software International.

Dear Editor: On Jan. 20 I was leading a Bible study in the book of Acts. The text for the day was Acts 9, the conversion of Saul. As I was preparing for the study, I kept wondering, “How should we talk about conversion in our own lives? Are there areas where God is calling us to be converted? Or have we religious folks reached a plateau where conversion is no longer necessary?” On that same day we were also going through a transition in national leadership. I heard officials talking about how things will be different. And I thought, “OK, I hope that happens, but are there things in my own life that should be different? If I want the nation to change, maybe I should be making some changes in my life, and not expect political leaders to change our world for us.” I share my reflections not to pass judgment on the past, but in hope for what the future could bring for all of us. If it feels right for you, let’s join in moving toward fulfillment of the dream we share for a better life for us and for our children. • Move from lying toward truth telling. • Move from an “only I can fix it” attitude toward a “we can do this together” approach. • Move from bullying people toward serving and caring for people. • Move from demeaning and attacking toward affirmation and acceptance of persons. • Move from not caring about virus deaths toward pausing in prayer for grieving families. • Move from holding a Bible in front of a church toward inviting others to join with us for worship inside the church.

• Move from policies that favor a privileged few toward a pledge to serve all people. • Move from expecting unquestioning loyalty toward forming multicultural friendships. • Move from policies that benefit a privileged class toward policies that offer a better life for the poor and marginalized among us. • Move from abusing women to honoring a woman as vice president and giving women status as cabinet members. • Move from a divide-andconquer mentality toward an attitude of listening, seeing and sharing together. • Move from political theories that use other nations for our benefit toward a vision of cooperation that searches for common ground so we all might live in a shared peace. Paul’s dramatic conversion experience opened the door for Gentiles to join the early followers of the Jesus’ movement. We should use this opportunity to share with others in grateful living that reaches out to all people with open hands of peace and generosity. May we all join together to make this vision a reality. May we be people who give daily expression to God’s vision for peace. May we share in building a new world where hunger and fear are only a distant memory of how life used to be, and where war is remembered as a foolish method used by people trying to settle their differences. May we be people of new life in our own world. The Rev. Donald Blosser Retired Mennonite pastor and New Testament professor

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OBITUARIES Russel Monroe Sowers U.S. Marines Veteran Russel Monroe Sowers, 71, New Paris, passed away Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at Courtyard Healthcare. He was born Nov. 27, 1949, in Goshen. Russel is survived by his mother, Jeanette (Wortinger) Peartree, Livonia, Mich.; two children, Aaron (Quincy) Mcleod and Russel Wade (Crystal) 5866(/ Sowers, both of Goshen; nine grandchildren; three 02152( great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lynette (James) 62:(56 Mays, Ypsilanti, Mich., and Diane Perkins, South Charleston, W.Va.; and a brother, Russel W. Sowers, Monticello. He loved his family and his dog, Dixie. He was preceded in death by his father, Russel Sowers Jr.; and a sister, Bernice Rogers. A graduate of Goshen High School, he served four years with the Marines in Vietnam. He was a member of the DAV and the VFW. He enjoyed woodworking and was very enthusiastic about gardening. No public services are planned at this time. Memorials may be given to Goshen Cancer Center. Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome. com.

Retha I. Barrick Retha I. Barrick, 90, Mishawaka, died Feb. 7, 2021, at Sprenger Health Care, Mishawaka. Born July 21, 1930, she married Stanley E. Barrick March 8, 1951. He preceded her in death June 26, 2015. She is survived by a daughter, Debra Stuart, Osceola; and son, Michael Barrick, Goshen. Burial was held in North Webster Cemetery, Mock Addition.

Gloria Fimbianti Gloria F. Fimbianti, 93, Nappanee, died at 4:19 p.m. Feb. 7, 2021, at Waterford Crossing, Goshen. Born Oct. 3, 1927, she married Reno J. Fimbianti Oct. 29, 1950. He preceded her in death March 30, 2016. Survivors include daughters, Carrie Hochstetler and Gloria Howard, Nappanee; son, Joseph Fimbianti, North Carolina; brother-in-law and sister-inlaw, Tony and Dorothy Fimbianti, Oak Forest, Ill.; and sister-in-law, Jaqueline Fimbianti, Manhattan, Ill. Services were held Feb. 12. A celebration of life gathering will be held July 10, 2021, in Mrs. Fimbianti’s home.

Lorraine M. Hite Lorraine M. Hite, 89, Goshen, died Feb. 9, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. She was born Dec. 24, 1931, and married Harold R. Hite June 24, 1951. He preceded her in death June 22, 2001. Survivors include a son, Steve Hite, Goshen; and brother, Glenwood Schrock. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Nancy S. Hochstetler Nancy S. Hochstetler, 81, Middlebury, died at 7:35 a.m. Feb. 8, 2021, in her home. Born Oct. 1, 1939, she married Omer W. Hochstetler July 17, 1959. He survives with a daughter, Patricia Mast, Middlebury; son, Kevin Hochstetler, Constantine, Mich.; sisters, Jan Page and Deb McSweeney, Jackson, Mich.; brother, Tim Ingle, Jackson; and sisterin-law, Deb Ashley, Elkhart. Services were held Feb. 11.

Dana D. Homo Dana D. Homo, 72, Bristol, died Feb. 9, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. Born April 20, 1948, he married Linda A. Sassaman June 19, 1971. She survives with a son, Adam T. Homo, Elkhart; daughters, Kira B. Homo,

State College, Pa., and Malaika M. Homo, Salt Lake City, Utah; sister, Tamara Houghton, Goshen; and brother, Michael Christopher, New Carlisle. Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home, Elkhart, was in charge of arrangements.

Beverly Kitzmiller Beverly M. Kitzmiller, 74, Elgin, S.C., died Feb. 6, 2021, at Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia, S.C. She was a former resident of Goshen. She was born Feb. 21, 1946, and married Jack W. Kitzmiller May 24, 2008. He preceded her in death. Survivors include daughters, Keli Brown, Camden, S.C., and Krista Best, Elgin, S.C.; stepson, Scott Kitzmiller, Bristol; and sister, Darlene Harman, Keyser, W.Va. Services were held Feb. 13.

Charles Lemons Jr. Charles Lemons Jr., 56, South Bend, died Feb. 1, 2021, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Born June 5, 1964, he is survived by his mother, Frankie Lee; his companion, Debra; his children, Alicia Evans, Goshen, Dominique, Elkhart, LaCranston, Sugar, Coretta, Latifah and Sharita, South Bend; siblings, Lula, Diane, Kevin and Virginia, Elkhart. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Annette Lemons. Services were held Feb. 13.

Willowdean Marks Willowdean G. Marks, 92, Elkhart, died at 12:40 p.m. Feb. 5, 2021, at Hubbard Hill Estates. She was born March 3, 1928, and is survived by a sister, Norma Knispel, Elkhart; and brother, Lavon Marks, Wakarusa. Services were held Feb. 11.

his home. He was born Nov. 4, 1939, and married Nila Nunemaker Oct. 1, 1960. She survives with daughters, Cynthia Hostetler and Christi Schrock, Shipshewana; sister, Myrna Gerber, Shipshewana; brothers, Keith Newcomer, Howe, and Gene Newcomer, Shipshewana. Private family services and burial were held for Mr. Newcomer.

Theresa L. Parker Theresa L. Parker, 59, Jones, Mich., died at 12:47 a.m. Feb. 3, 2021. Born Oct. 4, 1961, she married Jerry L. Parker July 25, 2009. He survives with her mother, Belva L. Wagner Cloud, Elkhart; son, Eric Parker, Goshen; brothers, Larry and Roscoe Scheetz, Goshen, and Charles Alberts, Elkhart; and sister, Patricia Krop, Elkhart. A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 19 at Billings Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Elkhart.

David J. Yoder, 79, Shipshewana, died Feb. 6, 2021, in Sarasota, Fla. Born May 15, 1941, he married Ida Troyer Aug. 18, 1963. She survives with daughters, Marilyn Miller, Carolyn Slabach, and Betty Yoder, Shipshewana; sons, Vernon and David Yoder, Shipshewana; daughter-in-law, Lori Yoder; brother, Jacob Yoder Jr.; sisters, Mary Miller and Betty Raber; sisters-in-law, Nettie Yoder and Verba Yoder. Services were held Feb. 10.

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Ida Yoder Ida Yoder, 83, Topeka, died at 2:32 p.m. Feb. 9, 2021, in her home. Born Sept. 6, 1937, she married Elmer W. Yoder July 2, 1955. He preceded her in death Oct. 4, 1991. Survivors include daughters, Carol Lambright, Shipshewana, Eloise Yoder, Middlebury, LaVera Hochstetler and Anita Yutzy, Topeka; son, Eugene Yoder, Topeka; and sister, Anna M. Miller, Spencer, Wis. Services were held Feb. 12.

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Barbara J. Rogers, 87, Goshen, died Feb. 5, 2021, in her home. Born April 19, 1933, she married Austin Rogers, who preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, Brad Rogers; daughter, Tina Yoder; sisters, Helen Neidigh and Julia Umbaugh; and brother, Ralph Hanes. There were no services held for Mrs. Rogers.

Jeanette L. Yoder, 44, Elkhart, died Feb. 10, 2021, from injuries received in an accident. Born Jan. 4, 1977, she is survived by her mother, Cheryl Yoder, Goshen; and sister, Jennifer L. King, Goshen. Services will be held at a later date.

Howard Shelhart Howard Shelhart, 67, Bremen, died at 10:22 p.m. Feb. 5, 2021, in his home. He was born Oct. 22, 1953, and married Karen (Boyer) Lawton Aug. 15, 2016. She survives with a son, Chuck Boyer, Mishawaka; daughter, Dawn Boyer, Bourbon; sister, Jean Swike; brothers, Butch Shelhart and Dan Evert. Memorial services will be held in Wheatfield and Plymouth.

Teresa A. Sweet Teresa A. Sweet, 60, Goshen, died at 8:35 a.m. Feb. 8, 2021, in her home. Born Jan. 13, 1961, she is survived by her husband, John Sweet, Goshen; daughters, Amy A. Battisti, Elkhart, and Alicia L. Polsean, Syracuse; stepson, Kenny Sweet, New Paris; sister, Katrina Torres, Bristol; and brother, Rick Thacker, Goshen. Services were held Feb. 12.

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Charles R. Tapp Charles R. Tapp, 80, Ligonier, died Dec. 26, 2020. A public celebration of Mr. Tapp’s life was held Feb. 14, 2021, at Farmstead Inn and Conference Center, Shipshewana.

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Susan C. Miller, 69, Bristol, died Feb. 2, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. She was born April 27, 1951, and married Jacob Miller, who preceded her in death in 2010. Survivors include a daughter, Michelle Moore; son, Mike Hoskins; brothers, Wally and Kenny Gering; and sister, Robin Miller. A celebration of life gathering was held Feb. 10. Donald L. Newcomer, 81, Shipshewana, died at 1:03 p.m. Feb. 4, 2021, in

Dale L. Yoder Dale L. Yoder, 91, Goshen, died Feb. 5, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born March 1, 1929, he married Norma A. Phillips Oct. 8, 1950. She preceded him in death July 17, 2006. Survivors include sons, Dale A. and Todd W. Yoder, Goshen; and special friend, Eleanor Carter, Midland, Ontario, Canada. Services were held Feb. 14.

Jonathan Wells Jonathan B. Wells, 59, Warsaw, died Feb. 6, 2021. Born March 21, 1961, he married Teresa Johnson Dec. 1, 2013. She survives, with daughters, Traci Parker, Pierceton, Amanda Wells, Milford, and Noelle Pate, Goshen; son, Jared Hamsher, Nappanee; sisters, Stephanie Wells and Deborah Fink, Bourbon; and friend, Amy Wells, Milford. A celebration of Mr. Wells’ life will be held at a later date.

Carolyn J. Yoder Carolyn J. Yoder, 80, Goshen, died Feb. 7, 2021, at The Maples. Born March 25, 1940, she married Elmer J. Yoder Oct. 7, 1961. He survives with daughters, Kaylene Ediger, Goshen, and Janeen Chrispyn, Edwardsburg, Mich.; son, Brian Yoder, Goshen; and brother, Rick Yontz, Goshen. Private services were held Feb. 19.

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The following Elkhart County area babies were recently born at Goshen Hospital: Olivia Grace Smith Lizette and Ryan Smith, Wolcottville, are the parents of a daughter, Olivia Grace, born at 12:25 p.m. Feb. 5, 2021. She weighed 6 pounds, 1.5 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Archer Ray Henn Ashley and Christian Henn, Milford, are the parents of a son, Archer Ray, born at 5:38 p.m. Feb. 9, 2021. He weighed 7 pounds, 15.6 ounces and was 20 inches long. BIRTHS ELSEWHERE Lydia Rose Hochstetler Jay and Amy (Helmuth) Hochstetler, Bremen, are the parents of a daughter, Lydia Rose, born at 11:08 p.m. Feb. 5, 2021, at home. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Allen and Ruth Helmuth, Millersburg. Paternal grandparents are Henry and Rose Hochstetler, Bremen. Lydia joins two siblings: Brendan and Jamin. Nicholas Eugene Stutzman Kevin and Eileen (Lambright) Stutzman, Bristol, are the parents of a son, Nicholas Eugene, born at 5:58 a.m. Feb. 8, 2021, at home. He weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces. David James Chupp James and Marilyn (Miller) Chupp, Nappanee, are the parents of a son, David James, born at 6 p.m. Feb. 11, 2021, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces. David joins two siblings: Kari and Sara.

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COUNTY REPORT Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Elkhart County Superior Court III and Circuit courts: Kyle — Jill A. Kyle, Goshen, and Ronnie Kyle, Goshen. Phillips — Quiona S Phillips, Goshen, and Alvin J Phillips, South Bend. Minor child(ren). Bracken — Benjamin D. Bracken, Goshen, and Nancy J. Bracken, Middletown, Ohio. Minor child(ren). Moore — Amy Moore, Elkhart, and Charles Moore, Elkhart. Minor child(ren).

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

Complaints American Express national Bank f/k/a FSB v. Lane R. Davis, Elkhart, $33,647.89 Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v. Mike Larson, Elkhart, $2,569.68; Tina Fletter, Nappanee, $860.57 Crown Asset Management LLC v. Terry A. Jones, Goshen, $1,558.26 Interra Credit Union v. Zabrina L. Brown. Elkhart, $8,550; Kevin Cyr, Brush, Colo.; and Rolling Homes Transport LLC, Brush, Colo., $25,800.51 American Express National Bank f/k/a AECB v. Victoria Roman, Middlebury, $34,062.80 LVNV Funding LLC v. Dana Doerr a/k/a Dana L. Bennet, Elkhart, $726.22 Elkhart County Advisory Board of Zoning Appeals v. Kenneth Geans, Elkhart; Jackie Geans, Elkhart; Map Towing Service, Elkhart; Alfonzo Perez, Elkhart; and Mali Perez, Elkhart, permanent injunction enjoining Defendants from using, or allowing to be used, the Real Estate in violation of the Elkhart County Zoning Ordinance, ordering the Defendants to permanently remove the violations on the Real Estate forthwith, fine the Defendants up to $2,500 per day for each violation, and all other relief proper in the premises.

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

Complaints Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v. Regina Hauptli, Elkhart, amount unknown; Susan Ketchum, Elkhart, $745.38; Melissa Hampton, Elkhart, $1,252.13 Discover Bank v. Alba Sanchez Quintero, Elkhart, $1,638.97

Orbit Leasing Inc v. Michelle Anderson, $6,709.88 LVNV Funding LLC v. Joshua Arroyo, Elkhart, $945.89; Stacy Bice, Goshen, $1,329.29 Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance a/s/o Harrison Cross v. Gabriel Arroyo, Topeka, $8,861.91

Foreclosures U.S. Bank NA as Legal Title Trustee for Truman 2016 SC6 Title v. George Clifton Vasbinder, Goshen; Betty June Vasbinder, Goshen; Ditech Financial LLC, Indianapolis; and the State of Indiana, Department of Revenue, $73.730.40 U.S. Bank Trust NA, as Trustee of Preston Ridge Partners v. Bonnie K LeCount, Goshen, and Billie J. LeCount, Goshen, $38.421.75.

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

Complaints and Small Claims Snow & Sauerteig LLP v. Kan Betz, $4,891.53; Kevin R. Phillips, $4,079.22; David Shanholt, $654.43 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Adam R. Bigler, $2,984.05 LVNV Funding LLC v. Mamie Jackson, $825.18; Kenneth Lacefield, $934.27 Crown Asset Management LLC v. Bill Judat Sr., $2,097.13; Tobi Skelton, $862.26 Paul Otto Sauerteig v. Keshia L. Justice, $1,159.13 Moore Automotive Group Inc. v. Cody Kohler, $504.28; Brandon Potts, $1,845; Nathaniel Steady, $2,481.98 Goshen Community Schools v. Heather Ortiz, $701.82; Augustina Perez, $700.48 Aegis Trusted Dentistry PC v. Arrahmaan Qaiyim, $789 Progressive Southeastern Insurance Co. v. Devin Singleton, $2,922.65 Second Round Sub LLC v. Traci Walker, $1,350.45 Cavalry SPV I LLC as assignee of Citibank NA v. Tonya S. Wilson, $2,153.75

City Court The following fines, costs and court-related fees were levied in Goshen City Court: Driving while license suspended — Tashia R. Stanley, 30, $170; Kelvin J. Camps Huertas, 21, $285.50, one year good behavior; Galen L. Miller, 22, $170 Expired plates — Casey R. Noel, 32, $145 No valid driver’s license — Jorge Esqueda Santos, 33, $145 Operating motor vehicle without ever receiving valid driver’s license — Jiovanni C. Soriano, 21, $405.50, 180 days non-reporting probation, pay restitution if any Speeding — Lawrence L. Davis, 27, $170; Perla V. Lozano Martinez, 23, $170 Speeding/GSN — Marnell D. Lee, 43, $310.50

Local students named to dean’s list Just under 1,600 students were honored on the Lewis University dean’s list for the 2020 fall semester. The following local students made the list: Elkhart — Anna Gustafson, Sabrina Kurian, Allison Lankowicz Granger — Allison Hickey To be eligible for this honor, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours during the semester with a grade point average of at least 3.5 and with no “D” or “F” grades. Manchester University Manchester University congratulates 62 pharmacy doctoral students who were named to the fall 2020 dean’s list. Elkhart — Lucas Shelly

Goshen — Brandon Nguyen University Of Nebraska-Lincoln Nearly 6,800 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the deans’ list for the fall semester of the 2020-21 academic year. Qualification for the deans’ list varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center. Goshen — Sara Troyer University Of Findlay The dean’s list for the fall 2020 semester at the University of Findlay has been announced. To earn this achievement, a student must attain a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Local students include: Middlebury — Kyla Long

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Elkhart County 4-H Fair Board member inducted into hall of fame Longtime Elkhart County 4-H Fair Board member Richard Utley has been inducted into the 2020 Indiana Association of Fairs & Festivals Hall of Fame. The purpose of the INAF is to bring together the various fairs, festivals and events in the state of Indiana and provide networking, educational and collaborative opportunities. Each year one representative from each fair/festival is nominated to be submitted into the INAF Hall of Fame where they are honored for their work within the industry. Among those nominated, one individual is chosen for each district to be inducted into the hall of fame. “I am truly humbled and honored to have been chosen to be in the INAF Hall of Fame this year,” said Utley. “I was very surprised when I heard my name and realized that I was the District 2 inductee.” Utley has been a member of the Elkhart County 4-H Fair Board of Directors for more than 22 years. He has served as director at large on the board’s executive committee, on the long-range planning committee for several terms, as vice president in 2013, president elect in 2014, president in 2015 and past president in 2016. He has also served as the camping director for over 20 years, assisted with all UPS deliveries during the annual fair from 1994-2013, served on the Elkhart County 4-H Fair Foundation Board for several years and has been the Veterans Day/ Hometown Hero Day Coordinator for the past four years. From 2015 to 2019 he assisted the Green Earth Day Committee with its Bottle Caps to Benches program, helping the fair recycle more than 30,000 pounds of plastic to be used in the making of over 90 recycled plastic benches. “It has been an honor to serve with Rich on the fair board,” said Trent Hostetler, 2021 fair board president. “Rich is always willing to jump in and help anybody that needs it at the fair.” Outside of the fair, Utley has volunteered in the Elkhart

+$// 2) )$0( ,1'8&7(( ³ Richard Utley of Middlebury was recently inducted into the 2020 Indiana Association of Fairs & Festivals Hall of Fame. Utley is a longtime Elkhart County 4-H board member, having served on the board of directors for more than 22 years. He served as fair board president in 2015. Photo provided. County 4-H program for many years, has served as the Middlebury Summer Festival Committee since 2007, as chairperson of the Middlebury Summer Festival since 2017 and has served on the Middlebury Fall Festival Committee since 2017. He has also been a member of the Crystal Valley Exchange Club since 2012, serving as president of the club in 2017 and currently serving as its vice president. He is also a member of the Child and Parent Services Umbrella Advisory Board, working to support families to ensure every child lives a life free from abuse and neglect. In 2018 Utley received the Book of Golden Deeds Award for

his contribution and time spent working to make the community a better place and was awarded the Friend of the 4-H award in 2015. He retired in 2012 after working for Homecrest Cabinets for 41 years. Utley is also a proud veteran of the Army, having served from 1965-1971 in the Army Security Agency as a staff sergeant. “My dad is a wonderful man who has a servant’s heart. He has always put others before himself ever since I was little,” said Jennifer Prough, Utley’s daughter. “He volunteers to give back to all of his communities, big and small and I am so proud to call him my dad.”

Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy gives back Shipshewana hosted a record number of visitors taking the opportunity to enjoy its spectacular display of holiday light scenes this past holiday season. Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy, featuring more than 2 million LED Christmas lights displayed in a one-and-a-half-mile-long symphony of spectacular light scenes was a welcomed stop for families looking to enjoy some normalcy in a very challenging year. With their help, Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy was able to give back more than ever to local organizations making a positive difference in the local community. Shipshewana Trading Place and Blue Gate Hospitality, in partnership with Winterland Inc. brought the holiday experience to town for the third year and the season success offered an opportunity to spotlight some local organizations along the way. Each week a different local community organization was highlighted on their social me-

dia posts and seven different nonprofits received $1,000 each to aid in their missions in Shipshewana and the surrounding areas. The local organizations supported this season included: LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity, LaGrange County Night to Shine, Boomerang Backpacks Inc., Blessings in a Backpack, Elijah Haven, Compassion Pregnancy Center of LaGrange and the Arc of LaGrange County. “We are honored to be part of such a giving community and proud to be a part of this extra fundraising opportunity that helps these organizations by supporting our community throughout the year,” said Brian Lambright, business development director of Shipshewana Trading Place. “Shipshewana area residents are always willing to step up to help those in need. They more than proved themselves this season, while getting the chance to enjoy Shipshewana’s Lights

of Joy,” said Ryan Riegsecker, president of Blue Gate Hospitality. Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy sets up each November and December on the grounds of the Shipshewana RV Park and winds back and forth through numerous displays. Visitors enter the grounds of the Shipshewana Flea Market on SR 5 and drive through the 1.5mile course of Christmas light scenes, exiting onto CR 200N. “Shipshewana is an amazing community and because the town is already such a festive place and hosts many special holiday events during the typical Christmas season, families have a unique opportunity to make this part of their holiday traditions,” organizers stated. For more information on Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy, visit ShipshewanaLightsof Joy.com or find the Shipshewana’s Lights of Joy page on Facebook.

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Casey Zitkus has been promoted to assistant vice president and controller. Zitkus sits on the executive committee of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart County as the treasurer, as well as being a member of the Resource Development Committee and a Big Brother. He is a tee-ball coach at Cleveland Little League and volunteers at Penn High School speaking with accounting students about college courses, the CPA exam and career readiness in the accounting/ finance field. Amylan Freeto has been promoted to banking officer, mortgage operations manager. Freeto has been with First State Bank for 10 years and has more than 25 years of mortgage loan processing experience. She will manage the daytoday operations and staffing in the mortgage loan processing department in Middlebury. Debbie Gordon has been named banking officer. She is currently the commercial loan operations manager in the Middlebury office. Gordon has more than 27 years of

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Activities at area public libraries Middlebury Public Library Library closed: On Mondays in February, the library is closed for important updates and upgrades to their 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. Story Time on Zoom: Meets at 10 a.m. Mondays and Tuesdays for kids of all ages who are at home. Programs include rhymes, songs, fun and of course books. Register at the online event calendar to receive link. Young Learner’s Club: 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. This STEM program focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Young Learner’s Club is open to all students in grades K-5. Register at the online event calendar to receive link. A video of this program will be posted on the library’s Facebook at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19.

Wakarusa Public Library Feb. 17 — Virtual Beginnings Story Hour, 10:15 a.m. on the library’s Facebook and YouTube pages Feb. 21 — Virtual Bedtime Book Bites, 7 p.m. on the library’s Facebook and YouTube pages Feb. 22 — Lego Club on the library’s Facebook and YouTube pages Feb. 23 — Virtual Preschool Story Hour, 10:15 a.m. on the library’s Facebook and YouTube pages Dial-A-Story — “George Washington and the Colt,” call (574) 862-4441.

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Best in Snow Challenge announces winners To help families be active and have fun during January, Goshen Health and the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds challenged the community to build their best snow creations through a virtual challenge. Participants used their imaginations and fun accessories at home to create snow people, animals and other fun objects and then entered their photos online. Congratulations to the winners: • Best Traditional/Classic Snowman – by Wyatt, Lincoln and Cade Fisher • Best Animal – Snow duck by Kevin, Tiffany and Nora Neff • Best Object – Snow castle by Carter and Hudson Martin • Funniest — Bernie by Lindsey and Sandy Baker • Most Creative – Snow blob (complete with squirrel) by Miles Hage For more ideas on keeping your family active and healthy this winter, visit: goshenhealth.com/familyactive-exercise or call (574) 364-2496.

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Indiana students to get free FAFSA filing help dents and families complete the FAFSA properly and on time. College Goal Sunday is a charitable program of the Indiana Student Financial Aid Association. College Goal Sunday Doubles The Help Offered “The event on March 7 will be the second virtual College Goal Sunday ISFAA is offering this FAFSA filing season,” said Bill Wozniak, co-chair of College Goal Sunday. “We hope all Hoosiers who have not filed already, take advantage of College Goal Sunday, file the FAFSA, and get one step closer to fulfilling their educational goals. With FAFSA filing rates across the country down significantly this year’s event is more important than ever.” According to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, programs like College Goal Sunday are reaching firstgeneration college students. In recent years, according to CHE statistics, more single-parent Hoosier families have filed for financial aid, indicating programs like College Goal Sun-

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