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+2125,1* 7+( )$//(1 ³ Since early spring members of the Elkhart Area Marines — Marine Corps League 1397 have been spending Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, when weather permits, cleaning veterans tombstones in Rice Cemetery. Once the stones in Rice have been cleaned, the group plans to move onto other Elkhart City cemeteries and clean those veterans tombstones. Photo provided.

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%\ /$85(1 =(8*1(5 $VVRFLDWH (GLWRU Brad Ulick, a member of Elkhart Area Marine Corps League No. 1397, was serving as a part of a color guard for a veteran when he noticed the other veteran tombstones nearby. Neglected, they were in need of some serious cleaning. The Department of Veterans Affairs furnishes upon request, at no charge to the applicant, a gravestone that remains the property of the government. There have been changes in appearance over the years. The etching and descriptions look the same in style regardless of service branch. These stones are similar to those used at Arlington and other national cemeteries around the country. Seeing the stones in such condition, Ulick decided he’d take on cleaning the stones as a summer project and began researching what methods and cleaning solutions the VA approved for cleaning its tombstones. The tombstones at Arlington and those for veterans in Elkhart City cem-

eteries are made from marble, which is much more porous than granite. Because the stones are a bit more delicate than granite, cleaning the stones takes some care and patience. The federal government allows two types of solutions to be used to clean its headstones, D2 Biological solution and Wet it and Forget it. Ulick chose to use the D2 solution. Cleaning the stone requires wetting it down with water, taking a plastic scraper and scraping off all the moss, mold and algae on it, then spraying the D2 solution and allowing it to sit for about 10 minutes while it gets into the stones pores. After letting the solution sit for 10 minutes, the stone is scrubbed with a nylon bristled brush and tooth brushes and ﬁnally rinsed. As the stone dries and as the days go by the stone returns to its bright white appearance. “It takes about 20-30 minutes per stone,” Ulick said. “A lot of these guys and gals haven’t had anyone say their name in decades. I say their name (while cleaning the stone) and thank them for their service.” After cleaning a few stones, Ulick

contacted Dannell Brown, the Elkhart cemetery director, to show him the results and ask permission to clean the veterans tombstones. After seeing the results, Brown asked Ulick if he could clean the veterans tombstones in front of Rice Cemetery in time for Memorial Day. At a Marine Corps League meeting, Ulick mentioned what he had been doing. Once fellow members heard of his plan, the Elkhart Area Marines wanted to assist with efforts to clean as many as possible one or two days a week. The weather conditions determine if they need to reschedule the planned workday. Temperatures need to be above 45 degrees for the cleaning solution to be effective. Members of the Marine Corps League, along with friends and family members, have been out at Rice Cemetery, which has three veterans sections, cleaning stones Wednesdays and Saturday afternoons as weather permits. About 10 people have shown up regularly since late March, early April when the project started. Each person can probably do about

$)7(5 ³ After using methods approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs, which legally owns the tombstone, the cleaned tombstone looks like this. It takes volunteers from the Elkhart Marine Corps League about 30 minutes to clean one tombstone. Photo provided.

10 stones within the two to three hours they work on them. “It’s not hard, but it is physical,” Ulick said about cleaning the stones. If a stone is really dirty, it may take two applications to get it clean. Ulick said the group has about another 400 to 500 tombstones in the cemetery to clean before moving on to veterans sections in other city cemeteries. “The ones in the back (of Rice Cemetery) haven’t been touched in several years,” Ulick said. For stones that are damaged and need replacing, Ulick said the procedure is to take a photo and ﬁll out a form requesting a new stone be issued from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Anyone interested in assisting the Elkhart Marine Corps League can join them in the cemetery. Volunteers are asked to bring a nylon scrub brush or a lawn sprayer to ﬁll with water with them. The group can provide other cleaning materials. For more information contact Joe Reed at the Marine Corps League at usmc7477@aol.com.

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We are supposed to be 6 feet minimum away from people and wearing a mask. That is indoors. Outdoors? Are we supposed to do the same thing? The wind blows and no. Anyone know the word logical?

The unborn are a convenient group of people to advocate for. They never make demands, are morally uncomplicated unlike the incarcerated, addicted or poor. Unlike aliens they don’t bring radical, cultural and religious baggage you dislike. When they are born you can forget about them. You can love the unborn and advocate for them without challenging your wealth, power or privilege without re-examining social structures or apologizing. They are the perfect people to love. If you claim you love Jesus but dislike people who breathe such prisoners, immigrants, sick, poor, widows, orphans all mentioned in the Bible, they all get thrown under the bus for the unborn.

I would like to thank whoever found my brown shoulder purse along CR 32 between CRs 11 and 13 or south of CR 32 on CR 13 April 26. My sincere thanks to you for returning the purse with everything intact. It is good to afﬁrm the fact there are honest people within our community.

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After reading about the roadside markers program in ‘the PAPER,’ I watched the ﬁrst one and am looking forward to the next one. What a neat idea! These are YouTube’s of the history of roadside markers in Indiana. It was very informative without being too long. This would be great in teaching children a part of Indiana history.

No ID? Hmmmm. A Mexican cannot vote in Mexico without a valid ID. He must come to America to do that. Let that sink in.

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Truth or lies. Patent falsehoods are believed by many. Truth is not valued. Republicans have signed on to the big lie. The big lie started months before the 2020 election when the former president repeatedly questioned whether the election would be fair. He lost. More than 400 court cases found there was no basis for challenging election results. There was no fraud. Nationwide 16 illegal votes were found.

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What is it about Goshen property taxes going up? Ours went up $187 something twice a year. My husband is on unemployment. I am in health care. We do not get those raises. Are we paying for the Habitat houses, vaccinations, new schools? I would like to know what the heck is going on. In the 2022 elections vote Republican and consider this. This a bunch of Democratic warfare. Food prices went up since Biden’s in there and so has gasoline and we are going to keep getting tax raises and we do not get raises. Go American Republicans who are working. We are low class income. We are hardworking Americans. We don’t need this.

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When recounts were done the same results were veriﬁed. Biden won. Six months after the election the big lie is still being continued. Now our democracy is being challenged through laws to disenfranchise certain voters. These laws are a threat to the one-citizen-one vote concept. Why is it only Democrat winners were challenged in vote recounts, never Republicans? Perhaps if a person watches only Newsmax or Fox channels they will continue to believe the big lie.

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Our family has high regard for our precious military and our police officers who continually face the criminals, crooks, robbers, drug takers and dealers, terrorists, paid rioters and others with evil intent. For many years citizens have watched Matt Dillon, Sheriff Taylor, Roy Rogers, John Wayne and “The Rifleman” in stopping evil. No one is perfect. But now apparently we do not want law and order. It was reported 254 police officers were killed in 2020. Many officers have already been killed in 2021. Tyranny and oppression are on the rise.

As with most of us, I received a $1,400 stimulus check via direct deposit. I did not ask for it, do not need it, and am perfectly willing to send it back if it would get Joe Biden out of our White House. Now there are reports the Democrats may send yet another. Where does this money come from? From future generations and raised taxes, is where. This is nothing more than a ploy by the Biden people to buy your votes. Please, I beg. Take some time to research this and, by all means, do not allow yourselves to be brainwashed by the Democrats and their cohorts in the media. One last question. How many of you reading this voted for Joe? I suspect very few, but somehow he garnered 81 million votes? Math experts have stated this is statistically impossible. Dominion/Democrat collusionists falsiﬁed the votes, not we citizens.

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Must be a looming problem with bridge safety the way Slow Joe is lobbying for a huge infrastructure bill. One of the problems is liberal politicians are notorious for diverting funds from government agencies to feed Nancy’s pork appetite so our infrastructure is on life support. Now just stop and let that sink in. As for the trusty FDA, in a report by CNN May 9, 2017, about a third of the drugs the FDA approved between 2001 and 2010 (Obama’s reign) were involved in some kind of safety event after reaching the market according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Could it be big pharma has the politicians in their back pocket to get them to look the other way? I wouldn’t call the politicians evil, just greedy. Oh, the FDA can’t spot salmonella very well either. Do a web search on recent salmonella outbreaks and see what comes up. So if the local health board is doing so great with months of enforcing social distancing, masks and hand washing why is Goshen Health almost at full capacity again with COVID patients?

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I think it is all wrong the last year’s 4-H president gets to have the president again this year. There are so many of us who have missed out on so many things because of the COVID but we can’t do it, have a chance to do it over again. He is no better than the rest of us. He should have just forgot about it and moved on like the rest of us. He shouldn’t be able to have a second chance at that anymore than we do. We don’t have a second chance at anything. He should have moved on. The 4-H president should be the new one who was supposed to be this year.

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Playhouse — I am looking for a small playhouse in good condition someone no longer wants. Preferably in Nappanee, Bremen or surrounding areas. Leave a message at (574) 248-2557.

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Sprouts Kids Club is a free program offered by Goshen Farmer’s Market to teach children about healthy food choices. From 3-7 p.m. every Tuesday, May through October, schoolage children can receive free tokens to spend on fresh produce at the market from local farmers. “Our objective is to help educate kids on choosing healthier options,” said Jo Ellen Davis, Goshen Farmer’s Market man-

ager. “Many of our farmers make up special displays for the kids, too, to make it more fun and engaging for them.” On the second Tuesday of those months, Goshen Health offers fun activities to help Sprouts Kids learn about nutrition and earn an additional token to spend at the market. “Putting quality foods into our bodies is like great health care: it’s a health investment. What a great program to en-

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ADEC purchases former South Bend VA building To better support the needs of individuals living with an intellectual and developmental disabilities), who receive services at their St. Joseph location in Mishawaka, ADEC purchased the former VA building, located at 2010 Farnsworth Drive in South Bend. The location will offer the agency the opportunity to provide a thoughtfully designed building for individuals with a disability. Due to the agency’s expansion into St. Joseph County, ADEC leased the Mishawaka building, located at 3618 Grape Road, for more than 11 years. The agency outgrew the “temporary” location and needed a building that offered more for programming; a building that will go above and beyond the guidelines outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act. “We are committed to our clients and to our mission. Ensuring that our clients have informed choice and possibilities is not just in our programming, but it is also in our infrastructure. Designing a build-

ing that will create an environment for our clients, allowing them to experience life to the fullest, is important to us. We are so excited to be able to provide this for our clients here in this area,” said Jeff Schrock, vice president, transportation and maintenance. ADEC’s day programing offers clients, living with an IDD, an opportunity to gain independence, social and vocational skills, meaningful friendships and more. Michelle McGuin, vice president, chief program ofﬁcer, believes the purchase is advantageous to ADEC day programing. “Our new building, with its more than one acre of land, will give our clients a chance to enjoy the many beneﬁts that come with being in nature. We are also in a neighborhood; being here will also help foster inclusion and integration in a community that we love.” ADEC’s President/CEO Donna L Belusar Ph.D., is just as excited about the recent purchase. “I am delighted to represent ADEC in helping to secure a future new fa-

$ /21* $:$,7(' 67(3 ³ ADEC÷s President/CEO, Donna L. Belusar Ph.D., left, at the title company to sign documents purchasing the South Bend building. The new building will allow ADEC to expand its services into St. Joseph County. Photo provided. cility for families and individuals in St. Joseph County. It has been a vision for many years to expand and we are ready. Our new facility will be intentionally remodeled to meet the choices and possibilities the clients seek in attending a day service center. Our clients will have access to the community, dedicated

vocational rooms, technology aids, sensory experiences and multiple therapy rooms. This facility is an extension of our mission; it is for the families and individuals that choose ADEC. We are thankful for the support and direction of ADEC’s board of directors, programming leaders, especially for

Michelle McGuin, chief program ofﬁcer and Jeff Schrock, VP operations. They truly are rock stars at @ teamadec.” ADEC provides services for individuals with an IDD in six of their day programs, Monday through Fridays, in both Elkhart and St. Joseph counties.

Town of Bristol seeks input of your grand vision The Town of Bristol has been working with the Michiana Area Council of Governments to create its ﬁrst comprehensive plan known as Bristol 2030 Comprehensive Plan – “A Grand Vision for our Hometown,” and needs residents input. Residents input is strongly encouraged and a vital component to ensure this plan reﬂects the community’s aspirations as this is another opportunity for community members to share their grand vision of Bristol for 2030. “A comprehensive plan is a guiding document for your town council and your town’s staff and

employees,” stated Town Manager Mike Yoder. “Bristol is a rapidly growing community; we are at the forefront of manufacturing growth in Elkhart County. This type of explosive growth either just happens or happens with a plan. Now is the opportunity to create a plan and why we need to hear from you.” During the month of May there will be several input activities and input sessions offered for residents to share their grand vision of Bristol. There will be two input sessions to give residents an opportunity to learn more and provide input on the draft plan. The

agenda for both session will be the same, so choose the day and time that best ﬁts your schedule. • Tuesday, May 11, from 1 to 2 p.m. hosted using Zoom. • Wednesday, May 26, from 7 to 8 p.m., hosted in-person at Town Hall, 303 E. Vistula St., Bristol, and using Zoom. Due to the continuing concerns with COVID-19, registration for either session is strongly encouraged. Visit the project website at www.bristolindiana2030.com, to register. Additionally, town ofﬁcials encourage residents to visit the project website to review the draft

Message to Hoosiers: File your FAFSA by May 15 Hoosiers who haven’t yet filed the most important form for receiving student financial aid have just a few days left to file before Indiana’s new deadline of May 15. Indiana Commission for Higher Education extended the filing deadline for the 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid beyond the state’s original April 15 deadline to help as many students as possible file the FAFSA. Students who have not yet filed should submit the form at FAFSA.gov as soon as possible. While the state’s overall FAFSA filing numbers are down slightly from this time last year, students in the class of 2021 and low-income students in that class are farther behind. The rate of FAFSA filings for the class of 2021 is down 5.6% compared to this point last year.

Filing the FAFSA is one of the most important steps in the college-going process and can help students and families better afford college and other higher education opportunities. Both first-time and returning students must have a current FAFSA on file to qualify for state and federal financial aid and many merit-based scholarships also require a completed FAFSA. “Even if you aren’t sure of your plans after high school, having a current FAFSA on file can provide access to financial aid opportunities you may not realize you qualify for,” said Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers. “Indiana is committed to making higher education as affordable for students as possible by providing over $350 million in need-based aid annually. Hoosiers must take

Health benefits of gardening As spring arrives, many people are using their time to start gardening. In the case of a vegetable garden, a rich harvest may bring more than just dinner. Gardening is also good for your body and mind. Learn about the mental and physical health beneﬁts of gardening. “Dig in” with Purdue Extension Elkhart County for this free, educational program presented by Virginia Aparicio, Purdue University Extension educator in Health & Human Sciences in Elkhart County. This program is being offered in-person at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. May 19, at the Purdue Extension Elkhart County ofﬁce,

located on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds. If you would like to join the Extension staff for the program, preregister by calling the Extension Ofﬁce at (574) 533-0554 or emailing ﬁnk24@purdue.edu. Masks will be required to be worn while in the building and social distancing will be in place. This program and all programs of the Purdue University Extension Service are open to everyone. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, contact Aparicio at (574) 533-0554 or vaparici@purdue.edu two weeks prior to the program.

that first step of filing the FAFSA to qualify.” Students who file before the new May 15 deadline can be eligible for the state’s financial aid programs, including the 21st Century Scholarship and the Frank O’Bannon Grant. There is no FAFSA deadline for Hoosiers applying for the Next Level Jobs Workforce Ready Grant. File the FAFSA at FAFSA.gov. Visit LearnMoreIndiana.org for more resources, including the information needed to file. Students and families can always get FAFSA help by calling INvestEd at (317) 715-9007.

plan and participate in online input activities. For the first activity, town officials are asking residents to vote on two strategies from the plan they think should be the town’s focus in the next two years. For the second activity, officials are asking residents to review the proposed future character and development concept map and provide their support and comments

on what they would like see built in Bristol in 2030. Take time to review the draft plan and provide comments by June 3. Printed copies of the plan are available at the Bristol Public Library and Town Hall. Residents can leave a comment on the website, the town’s Facebook Page, or by calling (574) 287-1829, ext. 888.

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SPA Women’s Ministry Homes hosts benefit service SPA Women’s Ministry Homes is hosting a beneﬁt service at River of Life Community Church, 2626 Prairie St., Elkhart, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 22. Guests will enjoy an evening of worship, music, and testimonials from women in recovery. There will be a special performance by Luminos, a local acapella group known for their blend of musical genres and styles that uplift the soul, inspire the mind and bring joy to the heart. Those who attend will be encouraged and inspired as they listen to what God is doing in the hearts and lives of women who have struggled with addiction. Apostle Jeff Wilson of Antioch Glory Center will close the evening, sharing a word of support with those in attendance. Proceeds from the event will be used to provide Christ-centered, residential treatment, transitional housing and aftercare for women in the community. For tickets, go to spaministryhomes.ejoinme.org/riseup. An individual ticket is $10. Purchase your ticket and reserve your seat by May 20. For additional information, call Sharon Miller at (574) 522-8338 or go to www.spaministryhomes. org.

Lehman admitted to Bob Jones University Micah Lehman, a senior at Bob Jones University pursuing a bachelors of biblical studies, was accepted into the masters degree program in ministry studies at Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C. Lehman is a resident of New Paris. Located in Greenville, S.C., Bob Jones University provides an outstanding regionally accredited Christian liberal arts education purposely designed to inspire a lifelong pursuit of learning, loving and leading.

*(77,1* 5($'< ³ Members of the Middlebury Parks and Recreation Department, Middlebury Tree Board and Middlebury Public Works, do some preliminary work before a massive tree planting. Photo provided.

Middlebury tree planting done Middlebury was the recipient of 50 new trees courtesy of a grant through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, in cooperation with the St. Joseph River Basin Commission, the U.S. Forest Service, ReLeaf Michigan, the Michigan and Indiana Departments of Natural Resources and the Davey Resource Group Inc. The tree planting took place Saturday, April 24. Middlebury Tree Board, the Middlebury Parks and Recreation staff, and the Middlebury Public Works all contributed time and energy to facilitate this planting. The planting was accomplished on gray morning under drizzling skies in a matter of a few short hours, but the planning and preparation took months. Marvin Pettway of ReLeaf Michigan welcomed the 50 volunteers who came to help with the planting. Volunteers included employees of Winnebago Industries, the Northridge football team, NIPSCO, Middlebury Park and Recreation staff, the Middlebury Tree Board, and local families and friends. Carrie Tauscher, an arborist from the Indiana DNR, gave a demonstration of the proper technique. Volunteers were divided into work groups and assigned one of the trained staff to work with to be sure the trees were planted properly.

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5($'< 72 67$57 3/$17,1* ³ About 50 volunteers from a variety of organizations gathered to assist in planting 50 new trees in Middlebury. The trees were purchased through a grant from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, in cooperation with the St. Joseph River Basin Commission, the U.S. Forest Service, ReLeak Michigan, the Michigan and Indiana Departments of Natural Resources and the Davey Resource Group Inc. Photo provided. A wide variety of native trees were planted: serviceberry, river birch, hawthorn, redbud, beech, tulip tree, crabapple, black gum, Kentucky coffee tree, white oak, swamp white oak and red maple. Most of the trees were already 8–10 feet tall. The intent of the grant was to protect the St. Joseph River Basin from storm water runoff. The

Little Elkhart River, which ﬂows through Middlebury, joins the St. Joseph River at Bristol. The trees will mediate the runoff by catching rain with their leaves

and bark and absorbing water through their roots. They also provide cooling shade and shelter for birds and other animals, as well as clean the air.

Activities at area public libraries Nappanee Public Library May 24 — Ofﬁcer Kris Hershberger, with the Nappanee Police Department, will be joining the Nappanee Public Library for a presentation on “What Parents Need To Know” at 7 p.m. Monday, May 24. He will speak on topics such as social media, teenage drug trends, sexting and other things he is seeing in the Wa-Nee community in his role as school resource ofﬁcer. Space is limited and registration is required. Call (574) 773-7919

or visit https://bit.ly/3djArqs to register. Wakarusa Public Library May 16 — Virtual Bedtime Book Bites, 7 p.m. on the library’s Facebook and YouTube pages May 17 — Lego Club, 2:30 p.m. on the library’s Facebook and YouTube pages May 19 — Fireﬂy Book Bite Reading, 10:15 a.m. on the library’s Facebook and YouTube pages Dial-A-Story — “Little Ida’s Flowers,” call (574) 862-4441.

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Indiana Department of Environmental Management recently announced the recipients of the agency’s Community Recycling Grant Program. IDEM awarded $444,435 to 21 applicants. “The Community Recycling Grants are a great way for IDEM to promote and encourage recycling at the local level,” said IDEM Commissioner Bruno Pigott. “IDEM is proud to work with communities to promote recycling throughout the state.” The grants are available to counties, municipalities, solid waste management districts, schools, and nonproﬁt organizations located in Indiana. The City of Goshen received $9,867.

Grant funding is intended to create successful, cost-effective programs. Applicants must demonstrate a positive environmental impact within the project service area, an increase in waste diversion as a result of the project, and show the sustainability of the project. For additional information, contact (800) 988-7901 or recycle@idem.IN.gov. Grants are funded through IDEM’s Solid Waste Management Fund. Funds come from the solid waste management fee (IC 13-2022-1). The fee consists of $0.50 per ton charge on solid waste for ﬁnal disposal at Indiana municipal solid waste landﬁlls and incinerators. None of the funding comes from tax dollars.

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ACT Nappanee-Wakarusa Zoom program on food insecurity Recently, 12% of residents in Elkhart County are considered to be food insecure; that’s 23,510 individuals who don’t have reliable access to affordable, nutritious food. One in eight of our neighbors lives every day with hunger as a constant companion. ACT Nappanee-Wakarusa announces its exploration of this community issue as the topic of its May 13 public service opento-all Zoom meeting. Among the speakers at this meeting who are leaders of county and local organizations working to alleviate this situation will be Mark Mikel and Todd Zeltwanger. Mikel, executive director of

Nappanee-based The Center, will discuss how Family Christian Development Center has become the focal point for food access by families in need in the Wa-Nee school district. In 2020, The Center served 6,727 individuals from 2,189 households, 118,114 grocery items were given out and more than 3,700 backpacks with meals were provided to tide schoolchildren through weekends. Mikel, a resident of Wakarusa, has overseen daily operations at The Center since 2014. “There are many causes of food insecurity, including unemployment, low wages, unstable or unaffordable housing, rising

medical costs and lack of reliable transportation,” Mikel said. “Regardless of the causes, we have a social and humane obligation to do what we can to coordinate community and government resources to meet the nutritional needs of our neighbors.” Zeltwanger, director of fund development for Cultivate Food Rescue, will discuss how this nonproﬁt rescues excess food and repurposes it into healthy, nutritious meals for food insecure children in local elementary school systems. Each week Cultivate delivers six meals in backpacks in order to meet the weekend nutrition needs of food insecure chil-

dren. Currently, it provides provisions for 800 students, providing a total of 4,800 meals a week, using the 100,000 pounds of food rescued monthly. Zeltwanger is a resident of Bremen. He joined Cultivate in 2019 to bring his expertise in development and fundraising to the organization. Cultivate beneﬁts from the efforts of Meat Hunger, which was started in St. Joseph County in 2017 by twins Noah and Emily Zimmer when they were seniors in high school and involved in 4-H animal projects. Noah Zimmer, now at junior at Indiana University, will discuss how this program works. In 2020, they pro-

vided 86,000 servings of protein from 21,500 pounds of donated meat. Wrapping up the program is Charles Lanham, owner of Panther Pizza in Nappanee, who donates unsold food to The Center. Lanham will discuss how the local food service industry can easily get involved in helping to alleviate the food insecurity problem. This free Zoom meeting is open to everyone. To obtain the sign-in information, contact ACTNappaneeWakarusa@gmail.com. At this email address, you can also submit questions for the speakers to answer at the end of the presentations.

Community Foundation invests in Elkhart County Community Foundation of Elkhart County’s board of directors approved $1,793,999 of new and multi-year grants to multiple nonproﬁts and programs throughout Elkhart County. The grants were given in the categories of placemaking, kids and families, and career pathways, reﬂecting the priorities of the Community Foundation. “We are thrilled to make these community investment grants to

support key initiatives in Elkhart County,” said Candy Yoder, chief program ofﬁcer. “These grants will help improve our downtowns, how we traverse trails, and increase access to housing, education and health care in our community.” The grants awarded in April are: Placemaking grants totaling $733,560 Goshen Theater, $80,000, oper-

ating support and salaries Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce, $250,000, Doc’s Downtown Pavilion Pathways & Trails Countywide Strategic Planning Process, $200,000 reserved by committee for this process Seven grants of $25,000 or less totaled $61,060 Kids and Families grants totaling $375,050 Cancer Resources, $40,000,

Middlebury Community Schools Art Show to be virtual Middlebury Community Schools has determined the annual student art show must be held virtually this year. This will be the 13th annual art show, but the ﬁrst time it has been done virtually. The student work chosen for the virtual show will be posted on the district website, mcsin-k12. org and Facebook page, Middlebury Community Schools, start-

ing Friday, May 14. Artwork from students in kindergarten through senior in high school will be showcased. Featured artwork is chosen by district art teachers and awards are given by school, awards are first through fifth place and teacher’s choice. The teacher’s choice award winner is typically framed and hung in the school. First through fifth graders

You can set reasonable goals and achieve them While many people start the new year by setting wellness goals, unfortunately a signiﬁcant portion of them give up on their goals too early. Learning to set small, achievable goals can have a major impact on your health. To help you set better goals and achieve the health beneﬁts you’re after, Goshen Health is offering a free THRIVE Zoom webinar at noon Thursday, May 13. Participants will learn tips for setting achievable goals – as well as how to remain motivated and create a realistic,

healthier lifestyle. Kathleen Meier, nurse practitioner at Goshen Physicians Center for Weight Reduction, will explain how taking even small steps toward your goals can have lasting effects on your health. Time will be allowed at the end for questions. Registration is required. Participants can also earn rewards for watching THRIVE webinars. Find out more or register at GoshenHealth.com/THRIVE. For more information, call (574) 364-2496.

Purdue Extension offering ‘Healthwise for Guys’ While many cases of cancer have no obvious cause, about 42% of cancer diagnoses and 45% of cancer deaths in the United States are linked to modifiable risk factors. The “Healthwise for Guys” series provides information specifically for men on numerous health topics. However, the information isn’t just for men. Spouses and significant others are also invited to attend to arm themselves with accurate content for these important face-to-face conversations with all the men in their lives. Cancer, including colon, prostate and skin, is the program’s initial focus. Join Purdue Extension for its virtual lunch and learn session on identifying per-

sonal risks and ways to help prevent cancer. • 11 a.m. June 10 – Skin cancer • 11 a.m. June 17 – Colon cancer • 11 a.m. June 24 – Prostate cancer Register to join at bit.ly/ June2021-HealthwiseforGuys If you have questions or need additional information, call the St. Joseph Extension Ofﬁce at (574) 235-9605 or email owestern@ purdue.edu. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, contact Virginia Aparicio at (574) 533-0554 or vaparici@purdue.edu two weeks prior to the program.

and teacher’s choice will still be selected and be on display in the schools until the end of the school year. Those works of art will be sent home with students during the last week of school. The entire Middlebury Community Schools Art Department would like to extend its appreciation to the administration for its support of the arts in recognizing the very talented students and to Middlebury Community Schools families for their enthusiasm surrounding the art show.

program expenses Elkhart County Jail Ministry, $150,000, supportive housing for formerly incarcerated LaCasa, $60,000, community development planning and continuity Maple City Health Care Center, $50,000, OB/GYN care Four grants of $25,000 or less totaled $57,050 Career pathways grants totaling $207,665 Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County, $40,000, social emotional learning initiative Elkhart County 4-H Saddle Club, $38,533, box stalls Indiana University South Bend, $58,426, Elkhart Center directorship position (year one of three-year commitment) Seven grants of $25,000 or less totaled $70,706 Opportunity fund totaling $477,724 Goshen College, $103,680, community engaged learning (year one of two-year commitment) Elkhart Health & Aquatics, $200,000, annual support Fifty-four grants for sponsor-

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Terry A. Miller Owner Of Miller’s TV Terry A. Miller, 82, Goshen, died Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Goshen Hospital He was born Aug. 20, 1938, in Goshen, to Owen R. and Rosa M. (Cassel) Miller. On Sept. 20, 1959, he married Virginia Shaver; she survives. He is also survived by a son, Tommy (Lisa) Miller, Syracuse; a daughter, Teri Ann (Brian) 7(55< $ Denta, Kokomo; three grandchildren; a sister, Jea0,//(5 nette Darlene Miller, Goshen; and a brother-in-law, Robert Rumsey, Michigan City. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Floyd C. Miller; and a sister, Lois Leona Rumsey. Mr. Miller was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, New Paris, and also served in the Indiana National Guard. Terry owned and operated Miller’s TV in New Paris since 1981. Visitation and services were held Thursday, May 6, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, with Rev. Rob Nelson ofﬁciating. Burial followed at Violett Cemetery, Goshen. Memorial gifts may be directed to Grace United Methodist Church, New Paris, Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome. com.

Robert E. BeMiller

Robert E. BeMiller, 62, Goshen, died May 1, 2021, in his home. Born Nov. 9, 1958, he married Barbara A. Noel Aug. 15, 1983. She survives with a daughter, Melanie BeMiller Pletcher, Elkhart; son, Robert E. BeMiller, Edwardsburg, Mich.; brothers, Randy BeMiller, Elkhart, Dave BeMiller, Nappanee, and Jamie BeMiller, Tennessee; sisters, Patricia Hernandez, Fort Wayne, and Carol Smith, New Paris. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Donald L. Brown

Donald L. Brown, 85, Bristol, died May 3, 2021, in his home. Born June 19, 1935, he is survived by his wife, Doris; son, Byron B. Brown; and brother-in-law, Bill Roberts. Services were held May 10.

Kristina A. Chupp

Kristina A. Chupp, 53, Bremen, died at 9:18 a.m. April 30, 2021. Born Dec. 3, 1967, she is survived by her parents, Clarence R. and Sarah J. Chupp, Bremen; and brother, David R. Chupp, Plymouth. Services were held May 3.

Randall Forbregd

Randall Forbregd, 59, Bristol, died April 30, 2021, in his home. Born in 1962, he is survived by his wife, Nora; son, Chad Forbregd; stepdaughters, Christy Holman and Nicole Davis; stepsons, Mathew Magaldi, Adam Cates and Ronald Davis; sister, Kristi Schnipke; and his parents, Dennis and Sharon Forbregd. Services will be held at 1 p.m. May 15 at Bristol United Methodist Church’s Family Life Center, 101 W. Vistula St., Bristol. Memorial contributions may be given to the Humane Society of Elkhart County. Billings Funeral Home and Altera Cremation Services, Elkhart, is in charge of arrangements. Live stream of services will be available.

Gary L. Gingerich

Gary L. Gingerich, 72, Goshen, died May 1, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital.

He was born Feb. 20, 1949, and is survived by sons, Gary A. and Kyle Gingerich, Elkhart; daughter, Jessica Gingerich, West Des Moines, Iowa; brothers, Clarence Gingerich, Nappanee, Ervin Gingerich, Bloomﬁeld, Iowa, and Larry Gingerich, Milford; sisters, Fannie Hochstetler, Ligonier, Irene Kuhns, Milford, Mary Yoder, Drakesville, Iowa, and Esther Weaver, Sarasota, Fla. Private services were held May 6.

Virginia R. Hartsough

Virginia R. Hartsough, 93, Ligonier, died April 24, 2021, in Sebring, Fla. She was born Sept. 15, 1927, and married Richard L. Hartsough Dec. 19, 1943. He preceded her in death Nov. 14, 2003. Survivors include sons, Jeremiah Hartsough, North Fort Myers, Fla., and David Hartsough, Millersburg; daughters, Linda Simmons, Goshen, Vickie Cooper, Indianapolis, and Debbie Earl, South Bend; sisters, Doris Cripe, Louise Brant and Miriam Conrad, Goshen; and half brother, Harry Vredingburgh, Arkansas. Services were held May 8.

Kayola Hershberger

Kayola M. Hershberger, 82, Middlebury, died April 29, 2021. She was born March 29, 1939, and married Carlton W. Hershberger Oct. 10, 1957. He preceded her in death April 10, 1994. Survivors include sons, Jeffrey G. Hershberger, Middlebury, James D. Hershberger, Bristol, and Jeremy L. Hershberger, Elkhart; and her companion, Robert Yoder, Middlebury. A celebration of life service was held May 5.

Randall D. Kauffman

Randall D. Kauffman, 55, Glendale, Wis., died April 23, 2021. Born Feb. 7, 1966, he is survived by his parents, Norman and Clara Kauffman, Goshen; sisters, Sheila Yoder, Cedarburg, Wis., Linda Schrock, Syracuse, and Staci Hartman, Harrisonburg, Va. A service of remembrance will be held locally at a later date.

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Margaret A. Marshall, 86, Cromwell, died April 30, 2021, at Lutheran Life Villages. She was born Dec. 10, 1934, and married Robert L. Marshall Nov. 26, 1953. He preceded her in death April 17, 2003. Survivors include a son, Michael A. Marshall, Ligonier; daughter, Teresa L. Frisch, Troy, Ohio; and brother, Lloyd Marshall, Ligonier. Services were held May 5.

Glenn M. Martin

Glenn M. Martin, 59, Goshen, died at 4:45 a.m. May 2, 2021, in his home. Born May 4, 1961, he married Rhoda K. Ramer April 28, 1983. She survives with daughters, Mary Beth Zimmerman, Sheridan, Mich., Dorothy Martin, Erma Martin and Judith Martin, Goshen, and Rosetta Oberholtzer, Wakarusa; sons, Luke, Alvin, Leon, and Cleason Martin, Goshen; his mother, Erma Martin, Wakarusa; brothers, Larry and William Martin, Sheridan, Arthur Martin, Wakarusa, and Raymond Martin, Goshen; sisters, Marlene Zimmerman and Margaret Shirk, Goshen, Mary Ellen Zimmerman, Wakarusa, and Ruth Martin, El Dorado, Mo. Services were held May 5.

Roy G. Martin

Roy G. Martin, 83, Goshen, died at 6:06 p.m. May 4, 2021, in his home. He was born Feb. 11, 1938, and married Carol J. Detwiler June 1, 1957. She survives with a daughter, Brenda Gongwer, White Pigeon, Mich.; sons, Terry Martin, Goshen, Randal Martin, Sebring, Fla., and Kevin Martin, Weatherford, Okla.; sisters, Verda Jump, Goshen, and Thelma Snyder, Wichita, Kan. Services were held May 10.

Wendell E. Metzler

Services for Wendell E. Metzler, 89, Nappanee, will be held at 2 p.m May 15 at First Mennonite Church, Nappanee, with Rev. Kami Cofﬁn ofﬁciating. Friends will be received one hour prior to the service. Mr. Metzler died Nov. 21, 2020, at Goshen Health Hospital. Memorial contributions may be given to First Mennonite Church, Nappanee, or Goshen Home Care and Hospice.

Ruby Miller

Ruby Miller, 95, Nappanee, died at 6:24 p.m. May 3, 2021. Born July 4, 1925, she married James Miller Aug. 30, 1943. He preceded her in death July 9, 2001. Survivors include sons, Kirby and Russell Miller, Nappanee; and daughter, Helen Nusbaum, Wakarusa. Private services will be held at a later date.

Steven K. Mitchell

Steven K. Mitchell, 65, New Paris, died May 1, 2021, in his home. Born June 3, 1955, he married June Crosby Aug. 1, 1980. She survives with children, Abigail, Benson, Byrel and Meadow; his parents, Ben and Grace Mitchell, Anchorage, Alaska; sisters, Brenda and Patricia; and brother, Thomas Mitchell. Services were held May 5.

Jerry L. Nesbitt

Jerry L. Nesbitt, 70, Ligonier, died May 2, 2021, in his home. He was born April 4, 1951, and married Avis (Rosenogle) Clark Sept. 28, 1996. She survives with stepsons, Thomas C. Clark, Goshen, and Jeremy D. Clark, Lakeville; sister, Catherine Sprunger, Ligonier; and brother, David Nesbitt, Elkhart. Services were held May 7.

Kevin C. Reed

Kevin C. Reed, 64, Elkhart, died May 1, 2021, in his home. Born Dec. 9, 1956, he married Cheryl Higgins Aug. 28, 2004. She survives with her son, Brian Nagy; his children, Jason Reed, Seymour, Josh Reed, Elkhart, Christian Reed, Clarksburg, W.Va., Aaron Reed, Goshen, Kyle Reed, Mishawaka, and Megan Reed, Clarksburg; and brother, Ricky Reed. A celebration of life service was held May 5.

Forrest Robinson

Forrest L. Robinson, 87, Somerset, Ky., died Nov. 10, 2020, at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Hospital, Somerset. Born Dec. 1, 1932, he is survived by a son, John R. Robinson, Chatsworth, Calif.; sisters, Rose Kauffman, Goshen (his

twin), and Doris Atherton, Somerset. Graveside services were held May 8 in New Paris Cemetery.

Jerry D. Slabaugh

Jerry D. Slabaugh, 79, Sarasota, Fla., died April 30, 2021. Born May 8, 1941, he is survived by daughters, Dina Furnish, Fishers, Jodi Feitz, Bremen, Jeri Hoag, Goshen, and Jill Slabaugh, Elkhart; brothers, Phil Slabaugh, Goshen, and Walter Slabaugh, Florida; and sister, Rosemary Gardner, Goshen. Graveside services were held May 10.

Phyllis J. Stout

Phyllis J. Stout, 80, Goshen, died May 5, 2021, in her home. She was born April 29, 1941, and married Dale O. Stout Nov. 18, 1962. He survives with a son, Tim Stout, Bristol;

daughter, Becky Schlabach, Goshen; and brother, Rev. Garald Merriman, Oregon. Services were held May 10.

Doris B. Weaver

Doris B. Weaver, 87, Goshen, died at 1:51 p.m. May 5, 2021. Born Nov. 12, 1933, she married Lowell M. Weaver Oct. 17, 1954. He preceded her in death Dec. 20, 2017. Survivors include daughters, Elaine Zimmerman, Nappanee, and Mary Jane Weaver, Goshen; sons, Steven Weaver, Goshen, and Glenn Weaver, Wakarusa; son-in-law, Marvin Ramer, Nappanee; brothers, Lowell and Dean Martin, Nappanee, Robert Martin, Snover, Mich., and Carl Martin, Goshen; sisters, Mable Martin, Goshen, and Nila Martin, Nappanee. Services were held May 11.

BIRTHS The following Elkhart County area babies were recently born at Goshen Hospital: Peyton Bultemeier Amanda Briar and Justin Bultemeier, Syracuse, are the parents of a son, Peyton, born at 8:24 p.m. May 2, 2021. He weighed 7 pounds, 10.7 ounces and was 20 inches long. Harper Rai Stacy William Pete and Megan Stacy, Nappanee, are the parents of a daughter, Harper Rai, born at 8:50 p.m. May 3, 2021. She weighed 7 pounds, 7.6 ounces and was 19 inches long. Leighton Allen James Pefﬂey Heather and Cody Pefﬂey, New Paris, are the parents of a son, Leighton Allen James, born at 8:34 p.m. May 4, 2021. He weighed 6 pounds, 12.6 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

BIRTHS ELSEWHERE Sherie K. Martin Raylyn and Carolyn (Kilmer) Martin, Goshen, are the parents of a daughter, Sherie K., born April 25, 2021. She weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces. Drew Elijah Yoder Perry and Marla (Lehman) Yoder, Nappanee, are the parents of a son, Drew Elijah, born at 7:41 p.m. April 20, 2021, at home. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces. Adrian James Borkholder Gary and Edna (Yoder) Borkholder, Nappanee, are the parents of a son, Adrian James, born at 4:56 a.m. May 5, 2021. He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces.

E3 Robotics Center plans May golf event The E3 Robotics Center is organizing E3RC Palooza, a community-wide public golf event Saturday, May 15, and Sunday, May 16, for both adults and children. The fun starts with “Robo-Rama” Saturday, May 15, designed for families, with live entertainment, storm-troopers, superheroes, movies, adventures, games, laser maze, prizes and fun from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at one of the area’s newest miniature golf facilities, NinjaGolf, in Granger. Following up Sunday afternoon, May 16, E3RC will host “The da Vinci Project,” a regional golf tournament for adults that will be full of competitive fun, food, freebies, rafﬂes, robots and cash prizes from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Juday Creek Golf Course. E3RC is a K-12 STEM-based non-proﬁt organization focused on exploration, education and community engagement – the 3

Es. The purpose of this golf event is to create a fun-ﬁlled weekend for families and friends to come together to play golf and say thank you to the essential workers and small businesses who have supported E3RC and local communities throughout this past year. There are several levels of sponsorships available for businesses to support, starting with the $10,000 da Vinci project. This is for the presenting sponsor providing four E3RC youth scholarships and multi levels of recognition for its ﬁnancial support. It is followed by the $5,000 Tesla Sponsorship, the $2,500 Hopper Sponsor, the $1,500 Newton Sponsor, plus sponsorships for the cart provider, a $10,000 putting contest, $50,000 hole-in-one contest and several more. To learn more, for detailed info on the sponsorship opportunities – and/or to register for the events, go to www.e3robotics.org.

Eby wins Haverim writing award Elizabeth Eby, Goshen, won ﬁrst place in Eastern Mennonite University’s Haverim Writing Contest for “Dismantling the Dualism of Good and Evil.” The Haverim writing awards are given to students whose essays demonstrate robust scholarship related in one way or another to biblical studies, religion, philosophy and/or Anabaptist/Mennonite thought and practice. Cash awards of $300, $200 and $100 for ﬁrst, second and third place, respectively, come with the prize. A leader among faith-based, liberal arts universities since

1917, Eastern Mennonite University emphasizes peacebuilding, sustainability, service to others and social justice to students of diverse religious and cultural backgrounds. EMU educates undergraduate, graduate, professional and seminary students to serve and lead in a global context from the main campus in Harrisonburg, Va.; the site in Lancaster, Pa.; and online. The EMU experience challenges students to pursue their life calling through scholarly inquiry, artistic creation, guided practice and life-changing cross-cultural encounter.

COUNTY REPORT

Marriage Dissolutions

The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Elkhart County Superior Court III and Circuit courts: Huynh — Hanh Huu Huynh, Goshen, and Lan Lu, Goshen. With minor child(ren). Burtsfield — Greta S. Burtsfield, Millersburg, and Timothy E. Burtsfield, Millersburg. Maust — Lindy Maust, Elkhart, and Shane Maust, Goshen.

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. Carl Fischer III, New Paris, $1,058.67.

Superior Court III

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

Complaints LVNV Funding LLC v. Sylvia Lotti aka Sylvia Edwards, Wakarusa, $1,458.45; William Stuller, Elkhart, $814.37; Rhonda Cox aka Rhonda Brewer, Elkhart, $1,094.59; Pamela George, Elkhart, $1,460.63. Citibank NA v. Jose A. Mercado, Goshen, $2,857.77. Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Donna Strauss aka Donna Gibson, Elkhart, $4,124.15. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Jim Reeves, Elkhart, $3,384.22. Velocity Investments LLC v. Scott Sharp, Elkhart, $3,708.08. Goldman Sachs Bank USA v. Andrew C. Mooney, Goshen, $13,962.53; Tammara Pearson, Goshen, $15,031.15; Dakota Yancy, Elkhart, $12,950.62; Christopher Earl, Indianapolis, $14,495.16. Gateway Financial Solutions v. Yolanda S. Hall, Goshen, $8,295.47.

Foreclosures Amerihome Mortgage Co. LLC v. Robert Long, Elkhart, $122,355.13.

Superior Court IV

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

Complaints and Small Claims Aegis Trusted Dentistry PC v. Brandon Allen, $855.70; Jodi Campbell, $967; David Dominguez, $758.15; Juan Garcia, $921; Mary Carmen Garcia, $865; Juan Gonzalez, $890; Jennifer Mueller, $888.45; Lisa Norment, $3,427.94; Scott Row, $2,553.47; Carol Sprague, $2,010.12; Artanda White, $1,148.87 Aegis Dental v. Rebecca Spurling, $1,164 Autumn Court Apartments v. Jeffrey R. Anderson, $1,740 Goshen Community Schools v. Francisco Ortiz Arias, $562.15; Alexis Rivera, $449; Yarinel Rivera, $398.47 LVNV Funding LLC v. Samantha Barbaro, $934.11; Tabitha Sibley, $823.73

Reliable Auto Finance v. Amelia Brown, $8,436.53 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Alexis Carrasquillo, $1,151.67 Elkhart County Probation v. Cesar Contreras-Martinez, $685; Tylis N. Tyson Sr., $245 Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v. Perla Garza, $1,027.05; Ben Tutorow, $669.63 Stonewater at the Riverwalk v. Jazmyn Gills and DeJavu Mainer, $4,187.99 Manor Apartments v. Ryleigh Marie Johnson, $1,500; Tamie Livingston and Fletcher Stevens, $1,500 Capital One Bank USA NA v. Elnora F. Kater, $8,404.07 Sir Home Improvement v. Jeff Kohler and Nicole Martin, $1,500 Kathleen Spalding v. Scott Michaels, $2,200

City Court

The following ﬁnes, costs and court-related fees were levied in Goshen City Court: Disorderly conduct — Perry J. White, 23, $505, one year reporting probation Driving left of center — Blaide R. Doran, 18, $170 Driving while license suspended — Anthony L. Mast, 43, $170; Mariah S. Allen, 29, $170; Kevin C. Clark, 44, $555.50, one year non-reporting probation; Dalina Ivery, 26, $405.50, one year non-reporting probation, 90-day licenses suspension, 10 hours community service; Scott Rusher, 38, $170 Expired plates/improper or no tail or plate light/operating Class B motor driven cycle without proper license endorsement — Timothy Dehoff, 28, $165 Leaving scene of accident — Joanna S. Valle, 19, $605.50, one year reporting probation, 20 hours community service, complete driver safety class; Michelle M. Bates, 30, $485.50, 180 days reporting probation, 90-day license suspension, driver safety class No operator’s license in possession — Ernest W. McClain, 43, $235 Operating motor vehicle while intoxicated — Philip D. Troyer, 19, $805.50, one year reporting probation, 60-day license suspension, 20 hours community service; Micael Mesidor, 33, $805.50, one year reporting probation, one year refusal suspension by BMV Operating motor vehicle while intoxicated/driving while license suspended/possession of marijuana — Jose D. Murrieta-Barrios, 47, $1,005.50, one year reporting probation, 90-day license suspension, 20 hours community service Operating motor vehicle while intoxicated/possession of marijuana — Eduardo J. Vela Tavarez, 27, $1,005.50, one year reporting probation, serve two weekends in community oriented work program, 90-day license suspension Possession of marijuana — Damion M. Richardson, 25, $500, one year reporting probation; Micael Mesidor, 33, $960, one year reporting probation Speeding — Jessica A. Rhodes, 25, $170; Thomas W. Yoder, 57, $170 Theft/false informing — Kevin C. Clark, 44, $655, one year reporting probation, serve three weekends in community oriented work program

Become a part of Purdue Extension’s advisory board Purdue Extension is reaching out to communities within Elkhart County to organize a Health and Human Sciences Advisory Board. The Extension staff is looking for key leaders in the community, as well as those who live in the community who want to improve the quality of life of individuals and families by educating on topics such as health, food, money, and family. HHSAB aims to have one individual from each township to contribute a small portion of their time to the advisory board. Members of HHSAB will: a) Serve as a liaison for Purdue

Extension in addressing and improving issues that the community faces b) Be leaders in selecting and organizing relevant, high-impact educational programs that will transform the lives and livelihoods of individuals within their community c) Aid in program promotion/marketing d) Attend two to three meetings a year Anyone can attend. Meetings will be held virtually via Zoom at 11 a.m. May 26. RSVP at bit.ly/3eQDdVE, call (574) 533-0554 or email ﬁnk24@ purdue.edu.

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Ivy Tech names Kierstan Taylor 2021 distinguished graduate Ivy Tech South Bend – Elkhart Campus names Kierstan Taylor 2021 distinguished graduate. Although Taylor’s academic journey at Ivy Tech continues, she completed her technical certiﬁcate in human services in December 2020. Taylor is a wellrespected leader on the SB-E campus, serving as president of the Student Government Association and Black Student Union, vice president of NSLS Honor Society, while representing students locally on the Diversity, Equity and Belonging and Student Retention and Success Councils. Additionally, last September, Taylor was one of two Ivy Tech students statewide to be selected to serve as a student liaison to the College’s State Board of Trustees. The mother of two teenage children, Taylor is a non-traditional student who balances a busy family life with a heavy course load in pursuit of her professional dreams. In addition to the technical certiﬁcate in human services from Ivy Tech, Taylor has earned an associates of applied sciences in medical assisting from Robert

Morris University and intends to add an associates of applied science in human services during the coming year. “Kierstan .,(567$1 has become 7$</25 the face of Ivy Tech. She has helped during Express Enrollment Days, worked on campus events, welcomes new students and always works hard to go above and beyond. Her commitment to excellence in everything she does is contagious and makes everyone around her want to be better as well,” said Student Life Director, Dexter Overall. Ivy Tech SB-E Chancellor David Balkin commented “We are proud of Kierstan and all that she has accomplished since enrolling at Ivy Tech in 2019. She is a selﬂess, conscientious, community-minded, servant leader who models grit, determination

and excellence in everything she does.” The 2021 Ivy Tech SB-E commencement ceremony will take place in-person (for graduates and two guests each) and virtually for community members, supporters and extended family members not able to attend. The in-person ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. May 15 at Four Winds Field, home of the South Bend Cubs. All tickets are pre-assigned and walk-ups will not be admitted. All COVID-19 precautionary protocols will be required including face masks and social distancing. The South Bend-Elkhart campus serves students and employers in St. Joseph, Elkhart and Marshall counties from locations in South Bend and Elkhart County. The campus annually serves full and part-time students through its academic programs. Ivy Tech Community College offers traditional courses in the classroom setting as well as a variety of virtual, online and hybrid learning opportunities. Ivy Tech courses, degrees and certiﬁcates transfer to four-year institutions.

Elkhart Community Schools continue growth of dual credit student programs Elkhart Community Schools recently announced the continued growth of dual credit programs for Elkhart High School students. To date, more than 45,847 college credits have been earned at little or no cost to Elkhart families. Elkhart High School’s 2021 graduates will include three students who will earn their associate of general studies, with four additional students on track to complete the coursework before graduation. Among this year’s EHS graduates, the district will have an additional 105 students completing the Statewide Transfer General Education Certificate or Indiana College Core, the 30-credit certificate that covers all college general education course requirements guaranteed to transfer to any state school. An additional 34 students are on track to complete this certificate. Lastly, 125 additional Elkhart High School graduating seniors

will complete high school with 15+ college credits to assist them as they transition to a college setting. “These numbers are amazing when we consider the impact of the pandemic on our students and teachers,” said Gail Draper, director of counseling. “Many of our students are completing their dual credit courses virtually this year. Our teachers have done an excellent job of transforming their college-approved curriculum to meet the standards for dual credit in a virtual environment. Knowing the challenges that many students and families have faced outside of the school buildings during the pandemic, this achievement is incredibly noteworthy.” The district currently offers 41 dual credit courses with three collegiate partners: Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana University and Ball State University. “The cost of an AGS at Ivy Tech is approximately $8,700 and

the cost of a STGEC through Ivy Tech is approximately $4,350,” said Draper. “When we consider a student who goes away to college, between tuition, room and board, and books, the cost of 30 general education credits at Indiana University is closer to $25,000. To potentially save families $25,000 by securing a year’s worth of college credits while in high school is a beneﬁt that every Elkhart family should look into. The year-toyear growth shows the value our community places in education, including college education. This is a trend that can substantially change the level of education achieved by our graduates, which will in turn improve the level of education attained by our overall community.” To date, the district has saved ECS parents more than $6.6 million by offering these no-cost or minimal-cost dual credit courses, including nearly $1.4 million saved in the past year.

Luck runs out for unsafe drivers Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership announced the results of the overtime patrols conducted in March to prevent dangerous and impaired driving. During this time, officers’ efforts provided the following results: • Operating while intoxicated - 13 • Seatbelt violations- 71 • Felony arrests- 2 • Criminal misdemeanors- 21 • Total number of tickets issued- 290 • Total number of warnings issued- 225 According to the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, dangerous driving, which includes such factors as speeding, tailgating and disregarding a traffic signal, accounted for 12 percent of all crashes and 30 percent of all traffic fatalities in Indiana in 2019. Despite having fewer drivers on the road last

year, 2020 was one of the highest years for traffic fatalities in the past decade. To address this issue, the traffic safety partnership joined more than 200 across the state for the March Enforcement Campaign, funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through ICJI. High-visibility patrols were conducted to discourage impaired and unsafe driving, with a special emphasis St. Patrick’s Day and events surrounding the NCAA Tournament. “This campaign was about reminding motorists that if you choose to drive impaired, too fast or aggressively, you will get caught,” said Devon McDonald, ICJI executive director. “Hundreds of lives are lost every year due to dangerous driving in Indiana. Until we reach zero fatalities, we’ll

continue to prioritize education and enforcement.” With warmer weather here Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership wants to encourage motorists to share the road and stay safe by slowing down, avoiding distractions, buckling up and driving sober or designating a sober driver. In Indiana, it is illegal to drive with a blood-alcohol concentration of .08 or higher. Drivers under the age of 21 with a BAC of .02 or higher are subject to fines and having their license suspended for up to one year. 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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Stout member of Trine team earning NASA award Jacob Stout, Elkhart, a senior at Trine University, was among the members of a team of Trine University design engineering majors who won a major award at the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge. Stout was the driver of the rover. Trine won the Task Challenge Award, presented to the team producing the best 3D printed tool design that could be used by lunar

and Martian rovers to retrieve samples while on those respective surfaces. NASA said the goal of the task challenge is to help improve 3D manufacturing technology for future space missions. For the task challenge, this year’s teams had to design and 3D print a tool to retrieve three different liquid samples. The team also created a one-minute

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Freehling inducted into honor society Tammi Freehling, Granger, a student at Purdue University was recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Freehling is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires

nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction. Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of un-

dergraduate student Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines. Today, the society has chapters on more than 325 campuses in the United States and the Philippines. Its mission is “To recognize and promote academic excellence in all ﬁelds of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.”

IDOE announces school allocations from stimulus dollars Indiana Department of Education announced recently the estimated funds public school districts across the state will receive as part of the third round of federal stimulus dollars (American Rescue Plan Act). Together, these school allocations total nearly $1.8 billion. Planning allocations for area public school districts include: Fairﬁeld Community Schools, $1,441,451.59 Baugo Community Schools, $1,226,172.01 Concord Community Schools, $5,531,772.87 Middlebury Community Schools, $2,090,351.83 Wa-Nee Community Schools, $3,000,588.49 Elkhart Community Schools,

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their return on investment, in turn achieving the greatest outcomes for students.” With this funding, schools can reimburse approved expenses incurred through September 2024 that address some of the greatest challenges schools continue to face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Per federal requirements, schools must use at least 20 percent of these funds to support accelerated learning opportunities for students, as schools work to make up for lost instructional time due to COVID-19. These evidence-based interventions may include summer learning or enrichment, comprehensive after school programs, extended school years programs, etc.

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tion of reality in a way that reinforces negative thinking. Negative thoughts can spiral out of control and take a serious toll on our mental health leading to increased stress, depression, and anxiety. Here are some common cognitive distortions. Overgeneralizing or making a broad statement based on a single incident. Taking things personally or believing everything others do or say is a direct, personal reaction to you. Ignoring the positive of a situation and focusing on the negative details. Choosing all-or-nothing thinking such as placing people or situations in good or bad categories. Having thoughts that point out what you should or shouldn’t be doing, feeling or thinking that induce feelings of guilt or shame. Blowing things out of proportion, jumping to conclusions, or thinking that however you feel is fully and unarguably true. The good news is that cognitive distortions can be corrected over time. Try one or a combination of the methods described below to

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combat irrational and automatic thoughts. Reframe your negative thoughts. If your thought is “I can’t do anything right,” a constructive way to reframe it is, “I made a mistake, but now I know to prepare more for next time.” Ask yourself what you’d tell your best friend if they were saying negative things about themselves. Be kind to yourself. Respond to negative thoughts with positive ones and think of the things you’re grateful for in your life. When you think you can’t stand something for another minute, prove yourself wrong. For example, if you think you can’t stand another day at your job, work another day and prove to yourself you can. It’s important to not let your negative thoughts limit your potential. Prove to yourself you’re stronger than you give yourself credit for and you’ll be less likely to think, “I can’t.” If you choose to leave, let it be by choice and not because you couldn’t stand it any longer. Your thoughts and feelings are valid, but they aren’t always reality. You might feel like a failure, but that doesn’t mean you are. Sometimes we can be our own worst enemies – other people are seeing us in a much nicer light than how we see ourselves. Start prioritizing your mental health by taking a mental health screening at MHAscreening.org. It’s a quick, free, and conﬁdential way to assess one’s mental health and begin ﬁnding hope and healing. For more information, visit MHAscreening.org.

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Elkhart County Extension Homemakers host Achievement Night “Using Your Unique Abilities to Get Involved” was the theme of the annual Achievement Night for Elkhart County Extension Homemakers Tuesday, April 20. The evening took place in the Elkhart County Community Center on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen. The newly elected county ofﬁcers for the 2021-22 club year were installed by Michelle Blough, Michigan City District secretary/treasurer. They are: President Brenda Mestach, Friends & Neighbors; Vice President Deb Pepple, Creative Homemakers; Secretary Patsy Berkey, Hex Rural; Treasurer Jan Ganger, Clinton Clique; Assistant Treasurer Patricia Osbourne, Homemakers of Today; and Advisor Kathy Stoltzfus, Creative Circle. Outstanding Clubs of the Year were recognized and presented certiﬁcates for the gold, silver, and bronze club level. For the 2019-20 club year, 11 clubs participated in the recognition system. The traveling gavel was presented to the Club of the Year club President Alice Moy, Busy Homemakers. Clubs earning the gold award and their presidents were: Busy Homemakers, Alice Moy; Four Seasons, Vickie Gortney; Hex Rural, Donna Hibschman; Home-

makers of Today, Sharol Cloud; and Jefferson, Jeannine Martin. Clubs earning the Silver Award and their presidents were: Clinton Classics, Lori Bontrager; Creative Homemakers, Ruth Anne Gray; Fairﬁeld, Sandy Kauffman; Friends & Neighbors, Marlys Prough; Pie-Gabba-Sew, Nancy Jackson; and Zion, Beth Phillips. The Bronze Award was not presented for the 2019-20 club year. Clubs earning an honorable mention for 2020-21 and their presidents were: Busy Homemakers, Jenny Huffman; Homemakers of Today, Patricia Osbourne; and Jefferson, Jeannine Martin. A special highlight of the evening was the Homemaker of the Year winners. The Extension Homemaker clubs may nominate one member for each of the three age categories. “Young Homemaker” age 44 or younger; “Intermediate Homemaker” from 45 to 64 years of age; and “Senior Homemaker” age 65 and over. The winner in the senior category was Donna Hibschman of Syracuse who is a 53-year member currently with the Hex Rural club. Hibschman has held every position in the club (except treasurer) and now serves as president. She served 30 years on the Home and Family Arts Committee and two years as the direc-

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Miss Apple Blossom Scholarship Pageant applications available The Nappanee Miss Apple Blossom Scholarship Pageant will headline Thursday’s opening events at the 45th annual Nappanee Apple Festival, Sept. 16. Incorporating a sports theme for the introduction portion of the pageant, contestants will be competing on the main stage at the main entertainment tent, Depot Plaza, 7 p.m. Registration deadline for participation is Aug. 15. Young women between the ages of 16 and 22 and must reside in Elkhart County and attend a school in Elkhart County. The application, rules, and regulations can be downloaded from the festival website at www.nappaneeapplefestival.org. Entrants must be enrolled in high school, an accredited home school program, a high school graduate or enrolled

in college or advanced education by Sept. 1 of this year. All entrants agree to enlist a business sponsor. A $1,000 scholarship is awarded to the queen, a $750 scholarship to the ﬁrst runner-up and a $500 scholarship to the second runnerup. Additionally a cash award will be granted to the People’s Choice winner. The newly crowned queen will participate at events throughout the four-day weekend as well as represent Nappanee at the Indiana State Festivals Association Scholarship Pageant, and area parade events. For more information, contact Lizzie Odiorne, pageant coordinator, (574) 538-9854 or lizzieodiorne@gmail.com. Follow the events of the 2021 Nappanee Apple Festival on Facebook.

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