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Vol. 48 No. 51

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‘Making a Place’ completes three-part museum exhibit %\ 1,&+2/(77( &$5/621 6WDII :ULWHU Now that the Elkhart County Historical Museum in Bristol has reopened to the public, visitors are able to view the third and final installment in the permanent “Crossroads of Elkhart County” exhibit titled “Making a Place.” This portion of the three-part exhibit took about a year to develop and Patrick McGuire, curator of education, had a more difficult time choosing what to include and what to leave out since there is simply more written about this period in Elkhart County. Unlike the first two exhibits, which focused on the general area and region since the county did not yet exist, McGuire noted, “This is strictly an Elkhart County story.” This section begins with the railroads coming to Elkhart County, and the great influx of businesses and 5$,/52$'6 72 72'$< “ All three ”Crossroads of population they brought, and brings Elkhart County‘ exhibits can be found on the flrst ‡oor after it all the way up to today with a sec- entering. Pictured, from left, are museum staff members Julie tion on the recent pandemic. Parke, Patrick McGuire, Michelle Nash and Chloe Madison in “Like the others, we want to focus the latest and flnal section, excited to welcome the public back on the people,” McGuire emphasized. inside the Elkhart County Historical Museum. Photo by NichoWhile much of the exhibit shows a lette Carlson. variety of businesses and organizastarted. There is also a table with sheets of pations, such as the RV companies, Miles Laboratories, cabinets and band instru- per for each visitor to write down or draw a ments, the museum made sure to put a focus picture and share their own story on how they on the people associated with these businesses. have been affected by each event. Each of these Local farms, the county home, Tolson, commu- sheets will be saved so everyone can become a nity centers, social services organizations and part of the county’s history. With these stations, McGuire “hopes it’s a the Amish are also represented. Some of the topics included in “Making a gateway for collaboration” so each individual Place” are difficult, including controversy and and group can share their personal views. He racism. However, McGuire mentioned they also hopes these questions help to spark difteamed up with professionals in the field to ficult conversations with others and children ensure everyone’s stories are being told appro- to open up broader conversation topics in the priately and from the proper perspective. For community as a whole. some groups it may be the first time they are Julie Parke, museum director, is grateful to seeing themselves represented in local history draw on oral stories but also wants to encourand, for the museum, it’s important to share “a age people to share their stories from their more complete story of history.” perspectives. She also enjoys the exhibit and One unique portion of this exhibit is three conversation stations are perfect for all ages. conversation stations, which will have ro- She is excited to create new opportunities tating topics. The current topics include within the museum and start those conversathe urban-rural divide, race and eth- tions again in person with both the public and nicity and COVID-19. These stations collaborators. house various information and Interactive portions for each of the exhibits newspaper clippings on how will return once it is safe to do so. All three each topic affected Elkhart of the “Crossroads of Elkhart County” exhibits County as well as a few can be found on the first floor. questions to get a The museum is open to the public from 9 c o n v e r s a t i o n a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

67$57,1* &219(56$7,216 “ Patrick McGuire, curator of education, stands next to the racism and ethnicity conversation station in the ”Crossroads of Elkhart County: Making a Place‘ exhibit. This is the third and flnal section covering when the railroads came to Elkhart County up to today. Photo by Nicholette Carlson.

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Fair queen pageant applications now available This pageant is an opportunity for young women from across the county to come together for a unique and exciting experience. Contestants learn valuable life skills by sharpening their interview abilities, build courage by speaking publicly and become more confident in who they are as an individual. This year’s contest will be held at 8 p.m. July 23 at the Grandstand Stage opening day of the Elkhart County 4-H Fair. The contest is only open to a maximum of 50 contestants, based on the order in which the applications are received. Only complete applications will be accepted. Applications must be turned in to the fair office by June 10. For more info and to find the application, visit www.4HFair.org/FairQueen.

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Merry Lea’s annual Nature Fest is back Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College is once again hosting the annual spring celebration Nature Fest, with new and exciting opportunities alongside the familiar, family-fun festivities. Nature Fest will feature various activities May 14 and 15 and guests are invited to participate in one or both days. Nature Fest will bring together the local community for encouraging individuals and families to explore the outdoors and engage with the biodiversity at Merry Lea in different, interactive ways. There will be two different tracks that participants may engage in: family-oriented activities and BioBlitz (community science) opportunities. Family-fun festivities will occur from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 15, involving canoeing, guided hikes, make and take nature crafts, scavenger hunts and touring the

barns and gardens of the sustainable farm. Activities will vary as drop-in, guided or self-guided events. All ages are welcome to participate in activities that encourage exploration, discovery and play. Merry Lea will also host a BioBlitz: an event where teams of volunteers record as many species as possible in a given area over a short period of time. One such citizen science effort will occur from 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, May 14, to locate frogs and salamanders at the Learning Center, 2388 S. 500 W., Albion. More BioBlitz opportunities will occur from 6:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. concurrently with the family-fun activities. Participants may engage in bird counting, insect monitoring, plant identification and macro invertebrate dipping across Merry Lea’s 1,189-acre nature and preserve. These BioBlitz events are open to participants who are middle school-aged and older.

Individuals and families may participate in one or both tracts throughout Saturday, if they are appropriate age(s). Friday evening’s BioBlitz is $5 per person. Saturday’s day pass is $7.50 per child and $10 per adult which includes all activities. All Nature Fest activities Saturday will take place or start at Merry Lea Farmstead site, 2152 S. 425W, Albion. Overnight camping and meals will not be provided this year, but guests are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy. Merry Lea is committed to the health and safety of all guests and staff, so there will be protocols in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Masks will be required at all items for participants 3 and older. Registration is required. To see the full schedule, more details and registration, visit www.goshen.edu/merrylea/naturefest.

)81 21 7+( )$50 ³ A participant who attended the 2018 Nature Fest holds a baby goat at Merry Lea Sustainable Farm. Photo by Merry Lea.

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are unpredictable, so it’s important to stay alert and be prepared to stop at all times.” In Indiana, it’s against the law for motorists to pass a bus that’s stopped and has its red lights flashing and stop-arm extended. This applies to all roads, with one exception. Motorists who are on a highway that is divided by a barrier, such as a cable barrier, concrete wall or grassy median, are required to stop only if they are traveling in the same direction as the school bus. “Buses in some school districts are returning to the roadway for the first time in nearly a year after spring break concludes, so it’s especially important to stay alert in those areas,” said Robert Duckworth, ICJI traffic safety director. “We all have a role to play when it comes to school bus safety.” Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership includes the following agencies from Elkhart County: Elkhart City Police Department, Goshen City Police Department, Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office, Nappanee Police Department, Bristol Police Department, and Wakarusa Police Department.

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Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership is ramping up enforcement this spring to protect students going to and from school. During the next couple of months, officers will be positioned along bus stops and routes watching for stoparm violations and unsafe driving behavior. The overtime patrols are funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through the state’s Stop Arm Violation Enforcement program, developed by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute in 2019. Disregarding a school bus stop arm is a very dangerous and serious offense and they want students to arrive to school and return home safely, which is why they are asking all motorists to drive cautiously around buses or face the consequences. Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership joins more than 200 other agencies around the state for the spring enforcement campaign, designed to encourage motorists to stop for school buses. High-visibility patrols will be conducted in the morning and afternoon along routes identified by local bus drivers and school transportation officials. While officers will be focusing on stop-arm violations, they will also be on the lookout for any unsafe driving behavior such as speeding and distracted driving. “We still have far too many people speeding and not paying attention to the road,” said Devon McDonald, ICJI executive director. “One glance at your phone is all it takes to cause a tragedy. Children

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Handyman Good neighbors: To the reader looking for a handyman. I am a handyman and I work in the Goshen/Warsaw area. Call (574) 361-5076.

Creative Memories consultant Good neighbors: In response to the person looking for a Creative Memories dealer, I live in Warsaw and would be happy to help you with Creative Memories scrapbooking supplies. I have some in-stock, but if necessary, I can place an order and have it delivered directly to you. Call (574) 527-8817. To the person wanting a Creative Memories dealer, I am an advisor and would be more than happy to help you. You may contact me by phone at (574) 930-3029 or by email at nblong@rtcol.com. I am located in Rochester. I am a Creative Memories advisor. Call (574) 831-4075. I would be happy to help you with whatever you need.

Used treadmill Good neighbors: We have a used treadmill to get rid of. It does need a new belt or have it tightened as it slips. Also, a Gazelle. It imitates walking, but is not a treadmill. It has steps suspended on a frame. Both free for picking it up. Call (574) 8250931. I have that treadmill you want. Call (260) 2298213. It is used.

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Copy of poem Good neighbors: Jersey cow poem: “They strolled down the lane together. The sky was studded with stars. They reached the gate in silence, and he lifted down the bars. She neither smiled nor thanked him, because she knew not how. For he was just a farmer’s boy, and she was a Jersey cow.” No author. — A longtime reader

Pickled eggs Good neighbors: Here is our family’s recipe for pickled eggs. We use quart jars. Add 3/4 to 1 cup of sugar. Add vinegar and stir to see how it tastes. Add more or less sugar and vinegar. To each jar, add a different color of food coloring. To this, add the peeled boiled eggs then add water to fill the jars. Every two to three days, shake the contents. I even turn the jars upside down to make sure sugar is dissolved. You can also use artificial sugar. These are pretty displayed on a platter and can be used for any occasion.

Cream of asparagus Good neighbors: Here are three recipes requested for cream of asparagus soups, two light and one hardier. Asparagus and potato soup: 1 medium potato, peeled and diced (about 1 cup), 1 medium onion, chopped, 5 green onions, chopped, 1 medium carrot, chopped, 1 celery rib, chopped, 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1 can (49-1/2 ounces) chicken broth, 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces, 1/2 cup half and half cream, 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream, 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbles, additional sour cream or asparagus tips. In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, sauté potato, onions, carrot and celery in butter until onions and celery are tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add

broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for two minutes. Add asparagus; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool to lukewarm. In a blender, puree vegetable mixture in small batches until smooth. Pour into a large bowl; stir in cream and sour cream until smooth. Serve warm or cover and refrigerate for at least two hours and serve chilled. Garnish with bacon, sour cream and asparagus tips if desired. Yields: 8-10 servings. Cream of asparagus soup: 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 garlic clove or 1/2 teaspoon jarred minced, 3 cups fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces), 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 3 ounces cream cheese, cubed, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg. In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray or with some oil, sauté onion and garlic until tender. Add asparagus, broth and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until asparagus is tender. Place a third of the mixture in a blender; add cream cheese, sour cream and dill. Cover and process until smooth; return to pan. Cook over medium heat until heated through. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Yields: 4 servings. Asparagus cress soup: 3/4 cup chopped green onions, 1/4 cup butter, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1/2 bunch watercress, stems removed (about 1 cup, lightly packed), 1 1/2 cups half-and half cream, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, sour cream. In a large saucepan, sauté onions in butter three to four minutes or until soft. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Cook for two minutes. Gradually stir in broth and bring to a boil. Add asparagus and watercress; cover and simmer 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool. Puree soup in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return to saucepan; stir in half and half cream. Heat over low heat to serving temperature (do not boil). Season with salt, white pepper and cayenne. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream. Yields: 6 servings. Note: If watercress is unavailable, use baby spring lettuce, chopped to make a cup.

New questions Electrician — Looking for a licensed electrician to rewire a room of our home. Need estimates. Call (574) 326-1450. We are in Bristol. Also, I have a Bible that needs to be recovered. Disinfecting old wood — I would like to use some old wood in my house. How do I disinfect the wood so it is safe to use? Reply through this column. — A reader Old pontoon — Looking for your old junker pontoon you no longer use. Does not necessarily need to have a motor, but would be nice. I will need to be able to register it. Leave a message at (574) 7732141. LeapPads — Does anyone have any old LeapPads or books and tapes you no longer want or use. Please call (574) 773-2141. Duck eggs — Duck eggs needed for a Miller’s Merry Manor resident. Needs to be dropped off at Miller’s or will pick up close to the Warsaw area. Reply through this column. — A reader Foothold traps — Does anyone have any foothold, dog-proof or body grip traps? Call (574) 7737717, ext. 5. Trapping supplies — Does anyone have used traps, trapping supplies and skinning stuff, such as a fleshing board, fleshing knife, stretchers, etc., you would like to get rid of? Call (574) 248-9276. Cuckoo clock repair — Looking for someone who can repair an old cuckoo clock. Reply through this column. — A reader Camera repair — Looking for someone who repairs cameras. Reply through this column. — A neighbor Window sheers — I am looking for someone who could sew window sheers in Elkhart or LaGrange counties. Call (574) 238-1801 if interested or know somewhere I can have this done.

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Trine Music and Theatre departments to present ‘Spelling Bee’ A year later than originally planned, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” will take the stage at Trine University’s T. Furth Center for Performing Arts. The musical comedy had been scheduled for spring 2020, but was postponed when Trine’s campus closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The university’s music and theatre departments will now present the play at 7 p.m. April 8-10, with a 3 p.m. matinee featuring understudies on April 10. “The cast had put a lot of hard work into the production last year, and was crushed when the play was canceled,” said director Mindy Maples, assistant professor in Trine’s Department of Humanities and Communication. “We are so excited that they were able to return this year and that we are able to finally present this show to an audience.” A limited number of tickets are available for each performance at trineutickets.universitytickets.com. Tickets are $10 general admission or $5 for non-Trine students; any remaining will be available for $2 more at the door. Trine faculty, staff and students will receive free admission with their ID. With music and lyrics by William Finn and a book by Rachel Sheinkin, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” centers on a fictional spelling bee set in Putnam Valley Middle School. Quirky adolescents compete in the Bee, which is directed by equally quirky grown-ups. The 2005 Broad-

way production won two Tony Awards, including Best Book. The production is for mature audiences. Cast is as follows: • Chip Tolentino: Darius Surgenavic, a software engineering major from Columbiana, Ohio, with Aidan Smith, a mechanical engineering major from Connersville, as understudy. • Jesus and Ensemble Member: Aidan Smith. • Logainne SchwartzandGrubenniere: Beatrice Snavely, a psychology major from North Manchester, with Lydia Tremaine, a psychology major from Huntertown, as understudy. • Leaf Coneybear: Matthew Ketner, a civil engineering major from Ottawa, Ohio, with Sean Carpenter, a mechanical engineering major from Fort Wayne, as understudy. • Carl’s Dad and Ensemble Member: Sean Carpenter. • Wiliam Barfee: Blake Williams, an English education major from Elkhart, with Sean Carpenter as understudy. • Marcy Park and Leaf’s Sister: Gena Mack, a design engineering technology major from Greensburg, with Chantale Leavell, a biochemistry major from Gary, as understudy. • Olive Ostrovsky: Alexis Koshenina, a forensic science major from Remington, with Lydia Roop, a chemical engineering major from Decatur, as understudy. • Rona Lisa Perretti and Olive’s Mom: Kaitlyn Lee, a communication major from San Diego, Calif., with Lydia Roop as understudy. • Mckayla “Mick” Mahoney:

Ivy Rubel, a design engineering technology major from Bradner, Ohio, with John McClelland, a chemical engineering major from Oak Forest, Ill., as understudy. • Vice Principal Panch: John McClelland, with Jaden Hyre, a social studies education major from Fremont, as understudy. • Dad’s Dad: Jayden Hyre. • Coneybear’s Dad and Ensemble Member: John McClelland. • Coneybear’s Mom and Ensemble Member: Ashlee Orman, a criminal justice major from Michigan City, Ind. • Olive’s Dad: Matthew Ketner. • Olive’s Mom: Kaitlyn Lee. In addition to Maples, the crew includes: • Alyssa Newbill, Trine University adjunct music professor, musical director. • Jennifer LaRose, choreographer. • Shane Scherschel, technical director. • Lydia Tremaine, assistant director and stage manager. • Gena Mack, stunt coordinator. • Job Kaylor, a chemistry major from Argos, Ind., lights. • Amelia Mills, an English major from Lebanon, Ind., costume designer and assistant stage manager. • Kelsey Flowers, a mathematics major from Kenton, Ohio, props master. • Taylor Drake, an English major from LaPorte, assistant stage manager. For more information, contact Maples at maplesm@trine. edu.

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not to harm human health based on how much exposure a person is likely to have. Tolerance levels are generally set 10 to 1,000 times lower than those that produced no adverse effects during testing. The USDA regularly tests foods at multiple locations nationwide to check the type of pesticide and amount to see if the pesticide residue is below the tolerance level. The USDA’s 2019 Pesticide Data Program annual summary showed 99% of sampled products had pesticide residues below EPA tolerances. Generally, the amount of residue on our food is minimal and has a very low risk on our health based on the amount of residue and amount of fruits and vegetables we eat every day. For example, one woman would need to eat 850 servings of apples in one day to be at risk of any pesticide residue. Visit the pesticide residue calculator to see how many servings of fruits and vegetables a man, woman, or child could consume and still not have any adverse effects from pesticide residues. Go to https://www.safefruitsandveggies.com/pesticideresidue-calculator/ to learn more. The “Dirty Dozen” does not provide information about how much of any of the pesticides are detected on the product or how much risk they have on our health. Health experts emphasize conventionally grown and organ-

ic produce is safe for adults and children. Only one in 10 adults and children in the U.S. consume enough fruits and vegetables. Adults and children should be eating more fruits and vegetables, not less. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables is associated with a reduced risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. The next time you shop for produce, take anything you like, regardless of whether it is organic or conventional. Remember to always wash your hands before, during, and after preparing food and rinse your produce under plain water to get rid of bacteria and residue before eating.

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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.)

Do research Maybe if the writer of the “Disgusting man” piece in the 3/16 issue would have done just a small bit of research prior to writing their piece they would quickly find Slow Joe and Dr. Jill were cheating two years before his first wife Neilia was killed. Jill was the wife of Bill Stevenson when they worked together on then New Castle County Councilman Biden’s first campaign for the Senate. Stevenson said he first suspected Biden and Jill were having an affair in August 1974. That October he got confirmation when a man informed him Biden was driving his wife’s car and the two of them got into a fender bender. Stevenson said I asked Jill to leave the house which she did. Old Joe and his wife Jill have lied to the world for more than 40 years about how they started dating. They actually had an affair that broke up her first marriage as her first husband states. Biden has been accused of being “touchy feely” by multiple women including Tara Reade who worked for the former U.S. vicepresident nearly 30 years ago and said he sexually assaulted her in the halls of Congress.

Time to fight Let’s go against the president and Obama who is behind him and let’s fight for the rights of America. He needs to change this border stuff and quit these people coming into our country who are not vaccinated and please dear Lord be with us and let’s fight for America.

Hilarious To the caller of “Disgusting man,” you are absolutely hilarious with your complete ignorance regarding President Trump. First of all, I can’t believe there are still people writing into ‘the PAPER’ whining about Trump. He’s been out of office for two months. Get over it. Next, you are truly delusional with your irrational and ridiculous beliefs. Everything you’ve been hearing from CNN, MSNBC, NBC, and every other liberal media source is complete and utter lies. Trump only reported what moron Fauci and the CDC kept telling him. As for the children being separated from their parents at the border, that policy was instituted by Obama and has continued under Biden. There are thousands of children being sent over the border alone by their parents, and Biden has been keeping them locked up as “kids in containers” for weeks at a time. Do you know why this separation is happening? Because Biden has opened up the border and made it known it’s OK to come here illegally, even if you are positive for COVID, as long as you will vote for the Democrats. Biden is a known racist, com-

mitted blackmail to Ukraine and only cares about himself and the elite liberals. Yep, classy guy.

Stop crying To the caller of “To the trash can,” isn’t it funny how that person was whining and complaining about how ‘the PAPER’ only puts the conservative comments in each week. Yet I clearly read their comment where they were crying about how they wouldn’t get published because ‘the PAPER’ censors out the liberal comments. At the same time that caller wants ‘the PAPER’ to censor out any conservative caller who tells the truth. Typical liberal with hypocritical double standards. I write in here all the time, and everything I have ever stated has been the honest to goodness 100% truth, so help me God. If you choose to ignore the truth and only believe the lies the liberal media share with you, then that is your right under freedom of speech in the First Amendment. But stop calling in crying and begging for ‘the PAPER’ to censor out anything you don’t believe or agree with. That’s exactly what cancel culture is doing right now and it’s disgusting. That’s also exactly what socialism is, complete control by the government, including eliminating free speech. This is America, the land of the free because of the brave.

Boiling water If you put a frog in a pot of boiling water he will jump out. If you put it in a pot of cool water and “slowly” add heat it will boil to death. That’s what has been happening since 1953 in the U.S. The radical Democrats, liberals, progressives figured it out, now the game is on, slow and steady. That political group hates the Constitution, personal freedoms and liberties, and capitalism. They only want three things, money, power and control. Today’s generation at birth is $130,000 in debt and $300,000 in unfunded liabilities. Activists gained control of the U.S. Postal Service this time. We’ve been giving up our First Amendment for years. Our Second Amendment rights will be gone when HR 5717 is activated, (Google it up). It’s all in the taxes. The states traded their “states rights” for money years ago (1953), public education is now federal. Religion is next. There is a mid-term election in two years, how are you going to vote?

Stimulus disgust I am disgusted Congress passed the $1.9 trillion stimulus package. First, only 9% of the total was related to COVID-19. Next it wasn’t based on need. A family could receive more than $50,000 per year and stimulus with the current package unfortunately

get paid $50,000 for not working is outlandish. A single worker could currently make up to $75,000 and a married couple up to $150,000 annually and still receive these funds. The package gets worse the deeper you dig into it. Jail prisoners get the funds. Taxpayers already foot the bill for their room, board and health care and they receive stimulus? Illegal immigrants who are here illegally receive the stimulus. Blue states that grossly mismanaged their budgets have received billions of dollars in stimulus to make up the deficit. Worse yet states and labor unions received hundreds of billions of dollars to justify their pension funds. What are the Republicans doing to combat this? Nothing! Hopefully Trump will run again in 2024.

A freedom I just want to say to all the people who don’t like the Speak Out column. I am ever thankful for it because it is an empowering freedom and it is a freedom we have the right to be able to speak out about different things, not always negative but positive and that is what this country is about. It is not about black and white. There are many other colors in this country and if you don’t get along there is a problem with that and if we all had put our hands into the God of Israel I think things would be a lot better too.

People of faith In response to “Help us God” the caller stated “as people of faith, we are withdrawing membership from the Republican party.” As a person of faith I am proud of President Trump as he is the only president to protect our Christian liberties. The most pro-life president. The only nonpolitician president who worked for the American people and took no salary. Because of the Trump administration’s warp speed, we now have a vaccine that will save thousands of lives. True people of faith would never support a party that is pro-abortion even killing babies at full term. True people of faith would never support a party that routinely attack and dismiss Christian faith. A Democratic Party that tries to cancel anyone who do not agree with them. I believe God will hold you all accountable, if you are a person of faith, support this Democrat Party and thus their policies that are in rebellion to God.

Losing freedoms If we free Americans don’t do something soon, our freedom is going to be taken completely away. Make no mistake about it, we are under attack from within our own country, and it’s by the Democrats using political warfare. Their latest weapon is cancel culture, with liberals now being “woke.” Everything is bad and everything is racist. God doesn’t create boys and girls anymore, He creates whatever sex the baby wants to be or their parents tell them they are. Girls are no longer allowed to have their own sports, they have to accept boys coming in to domi-

nate their sports. We can’t have separate boys and girls locker rooms or bathrooms because that offends transgenders. White people are now bad and black and brown people are superior. Critical race theory is now gospel to teach kids. If you don’t agree with letting in every illegal across the southern border and handing them everything for free you’re racist. Wake up people! If we don’t stand up to these clowns and start fighting back there’s not going to be much left of our beautiful country.

Liberal thinking Illegals should sue the Biden administration for the holes in the border wall where they enter our country and then get killed in horrific auto accidents. If you don’t get it, this is how a liberal thinks. Fuel prices going up due to “short supply” which is a sneaky way to cover up for ending the Keystone Pipeline construction and fracking not to mention the thousands of jobs lost. Tom Steyer is a big supporter of the Biden agenda and also owns a competing oil pipeline which now has a monopoly. More on that can be found in the book “Secret Empires” by Peter Schweizer. Biden is looking to impose the largest tax hike in 30 years, tax the wealthy at higher rates and hit retirees savings capitol gains from 20% to a whopping 39.6% tax. You liberal supporters voted for this. All just more of that perplexing liberal logic killing our economy. This counter productive behavior by the liberals is explained in the documentaries “Agenda and Agenda 2” Grinding America Down by Curtis Bowers. Great website for more research at www.whatfinger.com.

Buy that car! Read your dictionary. Stimulus an incentive — any action or agent that causes an activity. Yes. Do use it for whatever you want. It is your money. Not the government’s. Your grandchildren’s children will still be paying the Chinese back. Buy the dang car. You will help many workers. Time over time.

Tied at the hip Today 20 million more people have health care because of the Affordable Care Act. It also covers everyone who has a pre-existing condition. If you had COVID 19 you now have a pre-existing condition and would not be able to have health care if it were not for Obamacare. It also stipulates young people can stay on the parents’ health insurance until they are 26. If your ACA costs a lot that is due to Trump’s goal to destroy it. Since he couldn’t get Congress to repeal it he wouldn’t allow increases of subsidies. Now in the new COVID relief bill there is money to increase subsidies for ACA. The Republicans are tied at the hip to our for profit health care system.

and their mailbox for that great stimulus money that is coming. You know the one dictator Joe said go big. If he is going to go big he would give every American $5,000, $10,000. That would pull them out of their hole, not $1,400 which they would be lucky to pay one month’s rent and buy some groceries. But no they got their throat scraps and they are eating it up like hogs in a hog pen. What a joke this country has become.

Not much choice In 2016 I voted for Trump. That was the biggest mistake I ever made. But we didn’t have too much of a choice. We have not had a good choice since Reagan. For 2024 I hope Paul Ryan runs for president. For all of the Biden haters, when you get your stimulus checks you better donate all of that money to food banks or somewhere. If you keep the money that will make you a hypocrite. You know what is a crying shame? A bus load of Trump supporters going over a cliff with one empty seat.

Nice quote I ran across a noteworthy quote recently. “What God does first and best and most is to trust His people with this moment in history, He trusts them to do what must be done for the sake of the whole community.” By Walter Brueggemann.

History lesson I would like to respond to the call “God help us.” I will need to do a history. Time will not permit me to go into the Obama administration but you state we people of faith are no longer Republicans because you like to be treated by the golden rule. Let me remind you how the Democrats treat people. Butch Morgan and South Bend. You like to have signatures forged for election. The man spent time in jail. You like to be lied to as Obama and Biden did with health care. You can keep your doctor. You like to have gossip spread from the floor of the Senate as Harry Reed did. I have it by good sources Romney paid no taxes. We could go on and on but I ask you just what is your faith? Is this the way you want to be treated? You side with the people who advocate the killing of babies, pre-killing of them and they want to use everyone’s money. What is your faith?

Me too This for “Tired of Trump” me too and for “Blatant lies” you are so right. I used to love reading your paper but seems you are publishing things that don’t even make any sense to intelligent people. I’m sure you are not going to publish this but “Blatant lies” is right and Trump tired of him, me too. I mean that’s all I’ve got to say.

Only here Mindless sheep American people have become mindless sheep. Everybody is watching their bank accounts

Only in America can you go to prison for opening your restaurant but get free housing and medical services for being an illegal breaking into our country.

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SPEAK OUT Not living here I don’t know what world “Proven again” lives in, but thus far Biden is raising taxes, gas is heading to $8/gallon eventually and people are losing their jobs. Illegals are getting more of the COVID (fake flu) relief package than Americans. Nine percent of the relief bill is going to the people who need it. I have a business affected by COVID. What did I get? A SBA loan I have to pay back while illegals don’t. That’s real fair. The rest of the COVID relief package is going to the governors of the swing states who cheated in the election. Then some will no doubt be laundered back to the thieves in Congress. You need to do some homework. If you don’t think most of Congress takes money from lobbyists and really couldn’t care less what you want, you are ill informed. Do some research. You’ll find our Congressmen and women right here take dollars from special interests. Write them, ask them. They won’t answer your question on the dollars. They’ll spin it, but with a little research you can find who takes dollars from whom.

Don’t read it This is to the person in the “Trash can” column. He doesn’t need to read Speak Out. I enjoy Speak Out and the whole paper. Keep up the good work of ‘the PAPER.’ I like your ads and good job.

It is free! To the caller complaining about the Speak Out column contents: Just skip that page if it bothers you so much. I do sometimes. But I love Good Neighbors, Know Your Neighbor, and Outdoor Notes by Neil Case and the Purdue Extension Educator columns. I usually find the front page story interesting. The county report and obituary page offer information about our community. I watch the ads for sales, new businesses and coming attractions. They print lots of community interest/information stories about schools, health issues, businesses, community theater productions, concert schedules, church activities, etc. Many of these article are accompanied by nice pictures. I read the garage sale ads, grocery ads and occasionally find a contractor from the ad page to do electrical or plumbing or lawn care work. Best of all: It is free!

More to know Wow! So many Speak Outs, so many people seeking the truth. So much earnest research, so much sincerity. Yet, the level of misinformation in the Speak Out feature continues to be at saturation levels. Kudos to all those doing their own research and sharing it in hopes to help inform others. In the spirit of similar intentions, it should be understood in reality you all need to research further. The truth lies beyond the conflations, bogus assertions, and false equivalencies.

More research might really improve the credibility of these columns. More research would help angry contributors understand the U.S. border has not been re-opened during the pandemic. More research would readily reveal illegal aliens cannot receive stimulus checks due to their lack of Social Security numbers. More research would certainly uncover the fuller truth the Capitol was under a violent siege Jan. 6, 2021. The whole truth in these matters is revealed only after thorough and honest examination of the relevant facts. Keep digging, there’s more to know.

Must have meant To the person who says the Democrats don’t do a thing for anyone, you must have meant the Republicans. The Democrats just passed a COVID relief bill which will do more for working families than any bill in decades. Not a single Republican voted to help people who are desperate, who have small businesses or who need help paying their health insurance. Republicans want to change the subject and talk about Dr. Seuss and border immigration problems. What Biden is doing at the border is cleaning the mess left by Trump. The refugees are fleeing conditions caused by corruption, climate disasters and abuse. Since there are more than 100 passages in the Bible devoted to caring for and aiding the stranger you would think people in this so-called Christian nation would welcome and aid refugees.

Learn the truth I am amazed almost every single week when I open up the Speak Out and see a few callers who are so ignorant to the truth of what is really going on with our country. There are always people who truly believe the lies the liberal media is feeding us. Point in case, the caller of “Proven again” who is under the false belief Pelosi’s COVID relief bill is actually going to help the people. A little bit, yes. But in reality, 91% of the $2 trillion is not going to the American people. It goes to foreign aid, Democrats’ laundry list, and blue states bail out who did a terrible job with COVID. As for your false information on the Trump tax cuts, the lowest income people didn’t get any tax breaks because they already don’t pay taxes, they actually get money back. As for corporate tax cuts, in your ignorance you clearly don’t understand when those corporations pay less taxes they have more room to grow and hire more employees, which in turn grows the economy by providing money to hard working American citizens. Please learn the truth people!

Hope of Easter We have different opinions concerning immigrants. Whatever we believe — it’s the fault of the country where they come from, our fault, their fault — it doesn’t matter. God hears their cries and grieves. God grieves at the killing of the workers in the mas-

sage parlors. God grieves when young men choose to act on their fears and anger in violent ways. God grieves at the countless acts of violence we don’t know about. The abusive situations, addictions etc. But those who profess a faith in God celebrate Easter, the death and resurrection of Jesus. We are adopted into God’s family. This is my paraphrase of Galatians 3:28. There is neither white nor black nor brown nor Asian. There is neither immigrant nor native born. For we are “all one in Christ Jesus.” We are called to show God’s love to those who have no voice in our society. Romans 12:15, “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” Immigrants, Black Lives Matter, good ‘ol boys, God loves each one. This is the hope of Easter.

Wondering The fact 12 Republican Senators voted against giving the Capitol police a medal for their valor Jan. 6 makes you wonder about the Republican Party. Whose side are they on and what is it they are trying to do and why is it Fox News had no word on that happening?

Dreamers? Only in America are legal citizens labeled racist and Nazis but illegal aliens are called dreamers.

Nationalism To borrow a few words from a friend, “I have never seen anything in the United States of America I find more astonishingly seductive and dangerous to the saints of God than Trumpism.” It is Christian nationalism, pure and simple, and it is not of God. It is so sad to see so many writers to ‘the PAPER’ who are part of this cult. It seems like all one has to be, to please them, is be anti-abortion. It does not matter we still have the death penalty (where are the pro-lifers on this), the rich are getting much richer while the poor are suffering even more. It does not seem to matter Trumpism includes demeaning immigrants and Muslims. It does not seem to matter Trumpism allows for men to sexually harass women. It does not seem to matter the big lie of the election being stolen is just that, a big lie. No, none of that matters, because Trumpism protects the white Christians by spreading the fear of “the other.” It truly is saddening to see this happening to Christians.

kids read, listen to and learn; 7 — control religion by removing God from government and schools because only government knows what’s best; 8 — institute class warfare by dividing people into wealthy and poor, eliminating middle class. Once all this happens, communism is complete and the USA becomes the new Soviet Union. Don’t believe me? Just read the Communist Manifesto and you’ll realize the truth it is the playbook the Democrats are using to call their plays.

Not so strict President Biden claims to be extra strict about COVID 19 but then he wants to bring thousands of illegal immigrants and their diseases over to the U.S. What sense does that make? He isn’t even thinking. You know the real reason for the illegals, he wants their vote. So his rule doesn’t mean a thing.

Enjoy it I look forward to ‘the PAPER.’ My two main items are Speak Out and obituaries. I especially like the article about “Truth” which is about Donald Trump and all the good accomplished for the American people while he was president and I get a good laugh at all the lies and misinformation that are in the articles about President

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Biden and all the good job he is doing. I actually laugh out loud. So to the person who decided to throw ‘the PAPER’ in the trash I am glad you finally discovered God created each of us with the ability to choose. It could be choosing right from wrong or to read ‘the PAPER’ or not. I choose to read it and this person doesn’t chose to read it. End of story. Keep up the good work you are doing with ‘the PAPER.’

Need checks Year after year another method of killing is happening in this country. The trend in mass violence is on the increase. Why do we accept it year after year? There are more guns than people in the United States. In 2020 there was a 64% increase in gun sales. In 2020 nearly 20,000 people died from gun violence. Nearly 300 were children. In addition add 40,000 gunshot injuries to the mayhem. Yes, the Second Amendment gives citizens the right to own a gun. At the time it was written there were no military style weapons with huge capacity magazines. Did the founders foresee citizens would have access to these weapons? Currently 88% of people (Republicans and Democrats) surveyed favor national background checks. It’s a sensible partial solution favored by police departments as well as ordinary citizens. It’s the least we can do.

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OBITUARIES Allen S. Breisch

Lillian E. Krugh

Allen S. Breisch, 75, Middlebury, died March 18, 2021, in his home. Born Aug. 22, 1945, he is survived by his wife, Delsa M.; and five children. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, was in charge of arrangements.

Lillian E. Krugh, 82, Shipshewana, died March 23, 2021, at Ascension Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, Mich. Born Aug. 23, 1938, she married Charles Nystrom June 14, 1959. He preceded her in death Aug. 3, 1964. She then married Roger J. Krugh Dec. 24, 1966. He died May 3, 2018. Survivors include her daughter, Lynette Krugh, Shipshewana. Services were held March 29.

Carol Burridge Carol M. Burridge, 90, Goshen, died at 9:30 p.m. March 21, 2021, at Waterford Crossing Healthcare. Born March 11, 1931, she married Ellis A. Burridge Dec. 24, 1952. He preceded her in death Sept. 4, 2011. Survivors include sons, John Burridge, Elkhart, and Michael Burridge, Silver Lake; daughter, Starann Brown, Wichita, Kan.; her soul mate, Richard Stern, Goshen; and brother, Erwin Detwiler, North Manchester. Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements.

Michael W. Cripe Michael W. Cripe, 71, Goshen, died at 3:52 a.m. March 22, 2021, in his home. Born Nov. 14, 1949, he married Tonda Hare Oct. 17, 1970. She survives with a son, Scott Cripe, Goshen; daughter, Tammy Stark, Goshen; and sister, Nancy L. Buckmaster, Goshen. Services were held March 26.

Katherine Farmwald Katherine Farmwald, 90, Nappanee, died at 7:01 a.m. March 25, 2021, at Paddock Springs Health Center, Warsaw. Born March 3, 1931, she is survived by a brother, Owen Farmwald, Monticello, Ky.; sister, Rachel Miller, Florida; sister-in-law, Polly Farmwald, Topeka; and lifelong friend, Nancy Myers, South Bend. Services were held March 27.

Noah H. Frye Noah H. Frye, 93, Goshen, died at 8:33 a.m. March 23, 2021, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing Health Center. He was a former resident of Middlebury. Born Nov. 22, 1927, he married Mary A. Miller May 31, 1958. She survives with sons, Keith G. and Kerry W. Frye, Middlebury. Services were held March 26.

Delores Garber Delores Garber, 93, Goshen, died March 22, 2021, at Waterford Crossing Health Campus. Born Sept. 14, 1927, she married Lamar Garber Dec. 24, 1946. He preceded her in death Oct. 13, 2011. Survivors include a daughter, Jean Cripe, Goshen; sons, Lyle Garber, Goshen, Kermit Garber, New Paris, and Kevin Garber, Crossville, Tenn. Services were held March 26.

Andrew Hochstetler Andrew Hochstetler Jr., 67, Nappanee, died at 4:42 p.m. March 19, 2021, in his home. He was born Feb. 7, 1954, and married Tracy L. Andrews Nov. 15, 1985. She survives with a daughter, Danielle Chapman, Nappanee; sons, Jason Hochstetler, Goshen, and Tyler J. Hochstetler, Nappanee; brothers, Richard Hochstetler, Farmington, N.C., Lisle Hochstetler, Nappanee, and Danny L. Hochstetler, Bremen; sisters, Betty Slabaugh, Alma Slabaugh, Mary Hochstetler, Linda Schmucker and Sherry Miller, Nappanee, Maude Burkholder, Bremen, and Judy Mast, Etna Green; sistersin-law, Marilyn Hochstetler, Walkerton, and Laura Hochstetler, Nappanee. Services were held March 22.

Sandra Kauffman Sandra E. Kauffman, 77, Middlebury, died at 4:18 p.m. March 24, 2021, at Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart Hospice House. Born Feb. 26, 1944, she married Gerald Kauffman Aug. 11, 1962. He survives with sons, Darin Kauffman, Middlebury, and Dave Kauffman, Goshen. Services were held March 29.

Pauline E. Lamb Pauline E. Lamb, 90, Goshen, died at 1:47 p.m. March 24, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born Nov. 19, 1930, she married Merle R. Lamb Sept. 17, 1955. He preceded her in death June 11, 2001. She is survived by a son, Brian Lamb, Goshen; and sister, Ruth Yoder, Land-O-Lakes, Fla. Graveside services were held March 26.

Jewel Lambright Jewel A. Lambright, 87, Goshen, died March 21, 2021. She was born April 4, 1933, and married Perry J. Lambright March 8, 1951. He preceded her in death Feb. 9, 2002. Survivors include daughters, Linda Lambright, Goshen, Pamela Arment, Shipshewana, and Elaine Lambright, Bluffton; son, Craig L. Lambright, Charleston, S.C.; sisters, Ada Hooley, LaGrange, Louise Beachy, Kokomo, Joyce Troyer, Goshen, and Donna Proctor, Topeka; and brother, Leroy Stutzman, Fort Myers Beach, Fla. Visitation will be held from 4-5 p.m. April 7 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. Services will follow at 5 p.m. with Pastor Philip Jerome officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to Prairieview Missionary Church.

Patti Ann Lott Patti Ann Lott, 69, Union, Mich., died March 23, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. Born Jan. 15, 1952, she married Mike Lott. He preceded her in death June 3, 2004. Survivors include daughters, Kari Norment, Constantine, Mich., and Katie Lott, Union; son, Ryan Lott, Warsaw; her mother, Onalee Wise, Union; brother, Ed Wise, Union; sisters, Jeanne Russell, Union, and Sandy Heath, Bristol. A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date.

Richard W. McCreary Richard W. McCreary Sr., 80, Elkhart, died March 25, 2021 at Courtyard Healthcare, Goshen. He was born Feb. 1, 1941, and married Shirley A. Jellison. She preceded him in death Jan. 22, 2020. Survivors include sons, Richard W. McCreary Jr., Goshen, and Larry M. McCreary, Elkhart; and brother, David McCreary, Goshen. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.

Edna R. Raber Edna R. Raber, 78, Middlebury, died at 7:25 a.m. March 22, 2021, in her home. She was born Feb. 28, 1943, and married Lloyd L. Raber Nov. 29, 1962. He preceded her in death April 1, 1989. Survivors include sons, Orla and Harley Raber, Middlebury; daughters, Esther Yoder, Elsie Raber and Lena Raber, Middlebury, Susan Miller, Goshen, and Mary A. Yoder, LaGrange; sisters, Elsie Yoder, Bonduel, Wis., Mary Lehman, Middlebury, Martha Schrock, LaGrange, and Lydia Mae Miller, Kingston, Wis.; brother, Orla Bontrager, Topeka; and sister-in-law, Viola Bontrager, Shipshewana. Services were held March 25.

Ana I. Reta Sosa Ana Isabel Reta Sosa, 55, Ligonier, died March 14, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born July 11, 1965, she married Jose Barraza in 1988. He survives with sons, Edgar and Angel Barraza,

Ligonier, and Jose Barraza, Mexico; siblings, Susana, Imelda, Lupe, and Martin Reta, Texas, Maria, Gabriela, Alberto, and Arturo Reta, Mexico, and Silvia Reta, Ligonier. Visitation was held March 27 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. Burial will be held in Mexico.

Guadalupe Reyes Guadalupe Reyes, 67, Elkhart, died at 5:11 p.m. March 20, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. Born Dec. 12, 1953, he married Linda Cobb Sept. 10, 1976. She survives with a daughter, Jordan Wiseman, Elkhart; his mother, Maria Reyes, Wakarusa; sisters, Mary Manuwal, Wakarusa, Janie Czoch, Granger, and Liz Wade, Indianapolis. Services were held March 26.

Norma J. Riley Norma J. Riley, 85, Goshen, died at 8:55 p.m. March 24, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born Sept. 23, 1935, she married Larry C. Riley Nov. 14, 1952. He preceded her in death Nov. 22, 2000. Survivors include a son, Mike Riley, Goshen; daughter, Becky Stutsman, New Paris; sisters, Carolyn Sheley, Bremen, and Phyllis Hart, Millersburg; brothers, Richard and Anthony Caskey, Ligonier. Services were held March 27.

Robert E. Risser Robert E. Risser, 86, Hudson Falls, N.Y., died March 15, 2021. He was born Dec. 27, 1934, and married Phyllis J. Cripe June 27, 1953. She preceded him in death June 19, 1980. On Oct. 10, 1981, he married Phyllis G. Staton. She preceded him in death June 11, 2020. Survivors include a son, Bradley Risser, Elkhart; daughters, Brenda Ummel, Nappanee, and Kimberly Petit, Elkhart; stepson, Jeffrey Staton; brothers, Donald Risser, Naples, Fla., and Edward Risser, South Bend. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Jeremy A. Schuh Jeremy A. Schuh, 45, Shipshewana, died March 17, 2021, in his home. Born April 3, 1975, he married Heather Shafer Nov. 4, 1996. She survives with sons, Bradley and Bryan Schuh; and daughter, Brittany Bahr. There were no services held for Mr. Schuh. Billings Funeral Home, Elkhart, was in charge of arrangements.

Dale E. Shrock Dale E. Shrock, 60, Middlebury, died Feb. 14, 2021, at IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. Born Sept. 18, 1960, he is survived by his mother, Joann Shrock, Middlebury; sisters, Denise Wilkerson, Bristol, and Diane Lizon, Indianapolis; and brother, Donavan Shrock, Middlebury. Services were held March 28.

Sylvia S. Smith Sylvia S. Smith, 88, Middlebury, died at 1:55 p.m. March 13, 2021, in her home. Born March 21, 1932, she married Forrest W. Smith March 15, 1959. He preceded her in death Dec. 24, 2019. Survivors include a son, Roland Smith, Oxford, Ohio; daughters, Marleta Kanaly, Fairfield, Ohio, Natalie Smith, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Kimberly Rivera, Macedonia, Ohio; and stepsister, Loretta Kauffman, Goshen. Services were held March 27.

Colleen M. Teeple Colleen M. Teeple, 69, Shipshewana, died March 19, 2021. She was born Feb. 25, 1952, and married Jeffrey Teeple Sept. 1, 1979. He survives with sisters, Judy Dukeman, Rebecca Vizulis and Lauren Honda; and mother-in-law, Cleola Teeple. A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date.

Norman Titterington Norman D. Titterington, 72, Goshen, died at 3:52 p.m. March 18, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born May 10, 1948, he married Di-

ane Barczak Aug. 31, 1974. She survives with sons, Peter J. and Norman Titterington, New York, and Jonathan Titterington, Goshen; daughter, Lori Jansen, New York; sisters, Donna Freeman, Ohio, and Linda Randolph, New York; and brother, James Titterington, New York. Services were held March 24.

Karen C. Wolber Karen C. Wolber, 63, Goshen, died March 25, 2021, in her home. Born Dec. 13, 1957, she married David Wolber Oct. 13, 1987. He survives with brothers, Scot Eyer, Goshen, and Bryan Eyer, South Bend. Services will be held at a later date.

Christopher Wolfe Christopher D. Wolfe, 61, Bristol, died March 18, 2021.

Born March 2, 1960, he married Karen Jones, who preceded him in death July 21, 2019. He is survived by sisters, Cathy Miller, Dripping Springs, Texas, and Nancy Baldwin, Scottsdale, Ariz.; and brother, Stephen Wolfe, Eden Prairie, Minn. A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date.

Patricia S. Wright Patricia S. Wright, 73, Goshen, died at 12:12 a.m. March 19, 2021, in Edwardsburg, Mich. Born May 14, 1947, she is survived by a brother, Melvin J. Wright, Edwardsburg; sisters, Mabel L. Ward, Edwardsburg, Margaret Mueller, Denver, Colo., and Elizabeth R. Ward, Elkhart. Services were held March 29.

BIRTHS The following Elkhart County area babies were recently born at Goshen Hospital: Mya Maxine Hepler Corey and Kenzie Hepler, Goshen, are the parents of a daughter, Mya Maxine, born at 3:10 p.m. March 20, 2021. She weighed 7 pounds, 12.8 ounces and was 19 inches long. Asher Gene Akers Dusty and Kristine Akers, Milford, are the parents of a son, Asher Gene, born at 11:21 p.m. March 20, 2021. He weighed 6 pounds, 13.5 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Zuriah Mullins Tabitha A. Mullins and Cameron L. Branch, Goshen, are the parents of a daughter, Zuriah, born at 9:17 a.m. March 21, 2021. She weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19 inches long. Adley Mae Kauffman Clarke and Melanie Kauffman,

Goshen, are the parents of a daughter, Adley Mae, born at 9:11 a.m. March 23, 2021. She weighed 6 pounds, 12.1 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches long. Aiden Noah Boone Ronald and Shena Boone, Elkhart, are the parents of a son, Aiden Noah, born at 6:09 a.m. March 25, 2021. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounce and was 20 inches long. BIRTHS ELSEWHERE Janell Ranae Miller Wayne and Karen (Kauffman) Miller, Middlebury, are the parents of a daughter, Janell Ranae, born at 6:45 a.m. March 6, 2021, at home. She weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces. Lainey Ann Reynolds Alexander and Ashley (Yoder) Reynolds, Goshen, are the parents of a daughter, Lainey Ann, born at 11:07 a.m. March 7, 2021, at home. She weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces.

COUNTY REPORT Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Elkhart County Superior Court III and Circuit courts: Ellsworth — Amanda Ellsworth, Elkhart, and Ricky Ellsworth Jr., Goshen. Minor child(ren). Rothrock — Krystal Rothrock, Bristol, and Chad Rothrock, Elkhart. Minor child(ren). Peterson — Tammy L. Hilliker, Warsaw, and David J. Hilliker, Elkhart.

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

Complaints Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Daneen Dennis, Elkhart, $2,934.28; Juan Hernandez, Elkhart, $1,957.33; John Hendershot, Elkhart, $3,235.70; Omar Banuelos, Elkhart, $3,253.75; Crystal Grubbs, Elkhart, $828.43; Ricardo Gallegos, Goshen, $2,024.50; Karen Artist, Goshen, $4,275.09; Carl Greene, Goshen, $2,050.40 LVNV Funding LLC v. Andy Royster, Goshen, $1,673.59 Interra Credit Union v. Bradley Smith, Elkhart, $6,036.72

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

Complaints Crown Asset Management LLC v. Pamela Zentz, Nappanee, $4,722.84;

Jasmain Johnson, Elkhart, $1,350.35 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Kelli McClanahan, Bristol, $2,334.91; Courtney Wineteer, Goshen, $2,110.37 Rock Creek Capital LLC v. Kimberly Ryans, Elkhart, $3,739.70 Synchrony Bank v. Donna Shorter, Elkhart, $2,575.86 LVNV Funding LLC v. Cheryl Comby, Goshen, $734.63; Christopher Nichlos, Elkhart, $2,158.50 Credit Corp Solutions Inc. v. Leslie Roberts, Elkhart, $2,657.79 Absolute Resolutions Investments LLC v. Rahel Sandersor, Middlebury, $1,603.46 Orbit Leasing Inc. v. Robin Shim, Bristol, $6,336.95 Second Round Sub LLC v. Angel Rink, Goshen, $801.89 Jefferson Capital Systes LLC v. Esmeralda Sanabria, Elkhart, $556.87

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. John M. Barringer, $4,506.41 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Adam R. Bigler, $1,124.76; Sondia L. Tolbert, $885.60; Christopher Waycaster, $1,363.52 Credit Bureau Collection Services Inc. v. John P. Coleman, $632.80 Ralph Duncan and Mary Duncan v. Amanda Cruea a/k/a Amanda Resendez, and Jeriman Resendez, $8,000 Esquire Solutions LLC v. Joshua J. Hudnall, $1,037; Gary Wenger, $1,522.41 Credit Bureau Collection Services Inc. v. Lisa A. Kierpiec, $988.10 Snow & Sauerteig LLP v. Kather-

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New Paris welcoming new flooring business to the community %\ /$85(1 =(8*1(5 $VVRFLDWH (GLWRU New Paris has a new flooring business. Infinity Flooring, located at 68472 SR 15, will celebrate its grand opening from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 3, with barbecue and refreshments. Regular business hours starting Monday, April 5, will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Owners Mike and Desiree Emeigh, along with their business partners, are excited about the new venture. Mike Emeigh has been in the flooring business for 14 years. When COVID hit, he thought about getting out of the business. Then last July he went on an annual golf trip with a group of friends who suggested opening their own flooring business with the Emeighs overseeing the dayto-day operations. The group continued to meet on a regular basis to discuss the details. Everyone asked who Mike would like to have at his side helping him. “Lucky for me, 20 years ago I found my best friend,” he said about his wife, Desiree. “Sometimes you have to jump,” she said. “What is that saying

‘you have to jump scared.’” By November the group found a store front, purchased it and started making some much needed renovations. Infinity Flooring’s location had been empty for about two years. Previously it has been a lumber yard, car dealership and a food pantry. Infinity Flooring will offer a wide range of services such as carpet, hardwood, ceramic, carpet, tile and the newest trend in flooring, luxury vinyl tile or luxury vinyl plank. Luxury vinyl tile has the look of hardwood, but is also waterproof. Mike stressed it’s also allergen free, spill proof and very easy to clean and maintain. “It carries a look people like, and it’s half the price of hardwood,” he said. The Emeighs said finding the location in New Paris was perfect as the area isn’t well served by flooring businesses. “We’ll pull people from Syracuse, New Paris, Milford. That’s what we’re going to do, start slow, be friendly, fair and honest,” Mike said. Infinity Flooring is planning on offering a good price and personalized service. “(The customer) getting good information is why we’re here,” Mike said, explaining he believes it’s important custom-

A new United Way program uses a combination of personalized coaching, a network of community resources and up to $1,000 in direct assistance to help families overcome their most persistent roadblocks to success. Thrive United pairs families with a trained coach to help them identify barriers, set goals and create a path forward. Coaches are assisting households in Elkhart, LaGrange and Noble counties.

“Many families are stuck in a cycle of living paycheck to paycheck,” said Keith Sarber, executive vice president of Community Impact at Crossroads United Way. “These households are one emergency away from financial disaster. This program can help these families reach stability so they can pursue their dreams.” Crossroads United Way developed Thrive United to assist employed households that are often ineligible for govern-

23(1,1* 6221 ³ Inflnity Flooring, located at 68472 SR 15, New Paris, will celebrate its grand opening 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 3, with regular business hours starting Monday, April 5. Mike and Desiree Emeigh, owners, are excited to join the New Paris business community. Photo by Lauren Zeugner. ers feel comfortable asking questions about the products they are considering for their home. Another consideration for buying the location in New Paris is the revitalization efforts taking place in the community. The Emeighs mentioned the golf course up the road getting a face

lift as well as a new Mexican restaurant moving in. “These small towns are trying to revitalize. Where we’re located, we’ll be one of the first things people see when they come to town. When they come to see us, we want them to stay (in town) for lunch,” Mike said.

The couple are looking forward to their business doing well enough for them to help sponsor activities in town and help New Paris grow. “We’re realizing with this pandemic we need to be people who look out for each other. I think we got away from that,” Mike said.

Crossroads United Way launches Thrive United Program

COUNTY REPORT Continued from page 8 ine Leon, $148.74 First Portfolio Ventures I LLC v. Justin Lovely, $1,075.07 LVNV Funding LLC v. Hussam Mashhour, $880.91 Goshen Community Schools v. Laura McFarland, $232.80; Heather Tuttle, $277.24 St. Joseph Health System LLC v. Shawn Wilbur, $3,023.48

City Court The following fines, costs and court-related fees were levied in Goshen City Court: Disregarding lighted signal/expired plates/driving while license suspended — Cristian H. Castillo, 20, $214.50 Disregarding official traffic control device — Brandon E. Sorensen, 28, $170 Disregarding stop sign — Jonathan W. Persing, 39, $170 Expired plates — Anthony L. Zartman, 29, $145; Laurie B. Kammeraad, 35, $145; Halle E. Steingass, 27, $145 Learner’s permit violation — Tara L. Tice, 29, $145 Learner’s permit violation/speeding — Cesar A. Moreno-Roman, 19, $180 No insurance — Steven P. Whitham II, 28, $170 No insurance/driving while license suspended — Gelmer Perez Ortiz, 19, $204.50

No valid driver’s license — Justin L. McCoy, 35, $145 No valid driver’s license/ speeding — Caitlin R. Cleveland, 35, $180 Operating with false plates — William L. Fenner, 51, $145 Operating motor vehicle in violation of restricted license/driving while license suspended — Michael C. Wise, 24, $204.50 Operating motor vehicle while intoxicated — Jonathan Santos Ortiz, 36, $805.50, one year reporting probation, 90-day license suspension with credit Possession of marijuana — Derrick R. Rodden, 19, $805, one year reporting probation, serve one weekend in community oriented work program at ECCC; Jayson P. Cardenas, 20, $685, 180 days reporting probation, serve one weekend in community oriented work program Speeding — Brandon L. Slabaugh, 31, $170; Svitlana V. Meyta, 50, $170; Logan C. Johnson, 27, $170; Darius J. Henderson, 31, $170 Speeding/distracted driving — Patricia N. Damron, 40, $204.50 Speeding/no insurance — Kevin J. Cruz Cortes, 18, $204.50 Theft — Todd M. Clay, 29, $605, one year reporting probation, serve three weekends in community oriented work program Work zone speeding with workers present — Dawn R. Warner, 54, $435

ment programs and other assistance due to income or other requirements. The program uplifts families that are facing obstacles to building savings, affording a mortgage down payment, paying off debt, acquiring job training, maintaining reliable transportation or other barriers to achieving their

long-term goals. “If your family is working hard, but still struggling, we want you to know that you’re not alone. There is help available. Thrive coaches are standing by, ready to help your family reach its goals,” said Esra Heisey, Thrive United coordinator at United Way.

To qualify for Thrive United, a household must have at least one employed member who lives or works in Elkhart, LaGrange, or Noble County. More information and a sign-up form can be found on United Way’s website at crossroadsuw.org/thrive. There is no cost to participate in the program.

Nappanee Legion hosting Friday dinners for public American Legion Post 154, 201 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee, hosts dinners for the public at a reasonable cost from 5 - 7 p.m. every Friday. All dinners include sides, coffee and dessert. The menus for April are: • April 2, Swiss steak and mashed potatoes, $8. Sponsored by Sons of the American Legion. • April 9, tenderloin sandwich with french fries, $7. Sponsored by American Legion. • April 16, casserole night, price to be announced. Sponsored by American Legion Riders. • April 23, chicken Tetrazzini with sides, accompanied by bake sale, price to be announced. Spon-

sored by American Legion Auxiliary. • April 30, foot-long hillbilly hot dogs, $7. Sponsored by American Legion. Proceeds from the dinners go to

the various American Legion organizations for charitable work in the community and support for veterans. For more information, call (574) 773-7686.

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Marine Corps League hosting chicken barbecue Elkhart Area Marine Corps League No. 1397 will host a Nelson chicken barbecue fundriaser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until sold out Saturday, April 3. The league will be set up at the Marathon Station on the northwest corner of CR 17 and SR 120/East Jackson Boulevard, Elkhart. Cost of the chicken will be $8 per half; pork chop order is $8 and ribs are $10. The fundraiser will be held rain or shine.

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PROPERTY LOCATION: 2 miles south of Goshen, Ind. on St. Rd. 15 to CR 40 (Waterford), then west 1 mile to CR 21, then south 1/2 mile at 66400 CR 21, Goshen, IN 46526. AUCTION LOCATION: Polk Auction Facility at the northwest corner of US 6 and St. Rd. 15 at 72435 St. Rd. 15, New Paris, IN 46553

PARCEL #1: 3.75 acres, 400’ frontage x 408’ deep with a 1½-story house, 1-car garage and large barn. The house has 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen, living and dining rooms. The washer and dryer are on the fi st floor. The stove, refrigerator, washer and dryer are included. There is an older basement and the gas FA furnace with central air is located there. There is an older 2” well and septic tank. There is also a 2” well out by the barn. The house has approx. 1,100 sq. ft. on the fi st floor and 460 sq. ft. on the second. It is well-cared for but has older decoration. The 1-car garage is 12’x24’. The barn is 36’x52’ with a 40’x50’ open pole barn attached. This is a wonderful property for the hobby farmer, 4-H’er or someone wanting the “country life”. Inspect, arrange financing while interest is still low and move to the country! PARCEL #2: Approx. 33 acres, 12 acres tillable of mostly Tyner Loamy Sand and Bristol Loamy Sand. It has approx. 260’ of frontage on CR 21. There is approx. 20 acres of wooded land along Turkey Creek that abounds in turkey (I saw 50 there Feb. 26), deer and other wildlife. Note: There is approx. 6 acres on the east side of Turkey Creek. PARCEL #3: 23 acres + or -, approx. 8 acres tillable of mostly Bainter, Bristol and Brems Loamy Sand. Again, plenty of wild-

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INDOT to host virtual career fair Indiana Department of Transportation will host an online, virtual career fair from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 1. INDOT is recruiting applicants for open full-time and seasonal positions in highway maintenance, fleet services, construction engineering and construction project inspections. Recruiters from INDOT will be available to answer questions and provide information on the benefits of joining the state of Indiana team. INDOT offers $250 sign on and $500 retention bonuses for eligible candidates. Click here or visit bit.ly/3tRIiB2 to attend INDOT’s virtual career fair. Advance registration is not required. Summer seasonal positions run from April through October at a starting pay of $16 per hour. Candidates should have a valid driver’s license and commercial driver’s license. A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required. For questions, email careers@indot.in.gov.

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The senior queen pageant celebrates those who have “reached the age of elegance” and is open to females who are at least 60 years of age by the opening day of the fair. Each contestant must be a U.S. citizen and be sponsored by an Elkhart County business, organization, group or individual. Contestants may reside in a county outside of Elkhart County if it is an adjoining Indiana county and if the majority of their activities are in Elkhart County. This year’s pageant is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. July 20 at Sauder Hall on the Goshen College campus. Applications are due May 31, and must be submitted to the fairgrounds office by then. For more info and to find the application, visitwww.4HFair.org/SeniorQueen.

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Elkhart Community Schools hosts upcoming town halls Elkhart Community Schools and Stronger Elkhart PAC will host a series of town halls for ECS residents leading up to the May 4 school funding referendum. ECS Superintendent Dr. Steve Thalheimer will answer questions concerning the district, the upcoming referendum, and the impacts of the referendum. The town halls will be held at various locations throughout the district: • 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 31: Pierre Moran Middle School, 200 W. Lusher Ave., Elkhart. • 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22: Elkhart High School East, 1 Blazer Blvd., Elkhart. • 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 29: Elkhart High School West, 2608 California Road, Elkhart. Stronger Elkhart PAC will also stream each town hall live from their Facebook page at www.face-

book.com/StrongerElkhart. There will be a presentation on the proposed referendum concerning the May 4 referendum for voters followed by a Q&A session. Due to local health guidelines, masks are required and guests will be asked to socially distance from people not in their immediate household. As the only item on the ballot on May 4 for residents that live within the Elkhart Community School district, passing this crucial referendum will increase employee pay in order to be competitive to neighboring school districts, reduce health care costs for all employees and maintain safe and suitable transportation. “In order for voters to understand the importance of their vote and to know how important this referendum is, we have shared information weekly for the past several

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weeks via Facebook. In my time in the district over the past two years, we have been upfront and tried to communicate consistently to the school community. These town halls are the natural progression of that communication,” Thalheimer said. Under the leadership of Thalheimer, stringent budget savings have occurred. In fact, the district has saved $1.9 million dollars in administrative costs due to cuts and restructuring during the last three years. However, national and state public education funding formulas have not kept up with the growing needs of the district. The referendum is endorsed by Stronger Elkhart PAC, a group of concerned citizens from across the political spectrum united for the benefit of Elkhart Community Schools. For more information or to get involved with the Stronger Elkhart, visit StrongerElkhart.com. Stronger Elkhart hosts a weekly Facebook Live on topics related to referendum Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Elkhart Community Schools referendum will focus on three key areas: 1) Increase pay for all employees to ensure competitiveness with neighboring districts. This will help recruit and retain exceptional employees who provide the educational excellence the community de-

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mands and compensation required in a competitive market. A highly qualified and consistent staff creates better outcomes for students and creates a stable, safe, and comfortable learning environment. 2) Reduce out-of-pocket health insurance costs for ECS employees. Skyrocketing health insurance costs in the country requires the need for ECS to modernize their benefits package to ease the undue burden on employees. All employees (administrators included) will share the same cost of the employee health plan and receive the same benefits. 3) Continue to provide safe transportation for students at current levels. The transportation funding passed in the 2014 Referendum expires this year, so a

significant portion of this referendum will be used to keep transportation practices at status quo. The district asks voters to pass the referendum in the amount of $15.25 million per year for eight years, including the renewal of the expiring transportation referendum of 2014 to keep transportation practices the same. There is a calculator for residents on the referendum website, StrongerElkhart. com calculating tax increase. The Stronger Elkhart PAC is a group of concerned citizens from across the political spectrum united for Elkhart Community Schools. For more information or to get involved, please visit www. StrongerElkhart.com. Find on Facebook and Twitter @StrongerElkhart.

Lane closures planned for US 20 near Middlebury Tree removal will require lane closures on US 20 starting on or after March 22, weather permitting. The closures are happening between SR 15 and CR 35 near Middlebury. The contractor responsible for the project will have flaggers controlling traffic during

the closures. Drivers are urged to use caution in this area due to hilly conditions throughout the project area and the possibility of lines forming because of the lane closures. INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews.

Center for Cancer Care welcomes integrative care providers Three supportive care providers have joined the integrative care team at Goshen Center for Cancer Care. The integrative care team provides complementary therapies which work together with standard treatment methods to support the whole patient: mind, body and spirit. Shelia Manning, ND, has started a two-year residency in naturopathic medicine. She provides holistic care for patients with cancer during and after conventional treatment. Manning also offers prevention and natural support for patients at Goshen Retreat Women’s Health Center. Manning holds a doctor of naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University in Kenmore, Wash. She earned a bachelor of science in psychology from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va. Kim Mathews, LMHCA, offers mind-body counseling for patients with cancer, family members and caregivers. Her coping strategies help patients improve their quality of life and manage cancer-related issues, such as stress, anxiety

and sleep difficulties. Mathews received a master of science in counseling from the University of Houston-Clear Lake in Houston, Texas. She earned a bachelor of science in psychology from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. Registered dietitian and nutritionist Maricel Lopez-Colon, RD, LDN, provides nutrition counseling to help patients with cancer maintain well-being and ease side effects during and after treatment. Lopez-Colon is fluent in English and Spanish. She earned a bachelor of science in nutrition and dietetics from the University of Puerto Rico in San Juan, P.R. “Integrative care plays a vital role in quality of life and wellbeing for patients,” said Randy Christophel, Goshen Health president and CEO. “The holistic approach of these providers aligns with our mission to care for the whole person and support patients throughout their journey.”

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