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Serving Elkhart County and parts of Noble, LaGrange & Marshall Counties Know Your Neighbor. . . . . 2➤ Speak Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Good Neighbors . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Wrap Up Christmas . . . . 6-10 Vol. 49 No. 36

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%\ 7,0 $6+/(< 6WDII :ULWHU Building a gingerbread house has for a long time been a staple of the Christmas season. But have you considered, or are even aware of, a gingerbird house? There is such a thing and Elkhart County Parks will host a program at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, in the Ox Bow Haus Shelter at Ox Bow County Park where you can learn about gingerbird houses. Phelicia Jozwiak, interpretive naturalist for Elkhart County Parks,

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said her mother works at an assisted living facility in Illinois. “They did it (gingerbird houses) and I thought it would be fun to do,” she said. “It definitely fits into the mission of the parks. There is an environmental twist and it is practical and useful.” A program was originally planned for 2020 but fell victim to the pandemic. Instead the three naturalists for the parks department had a friendly competition amongst themselves and posted their creations online. Ingredients used to build gingerbird houses are peanut butter, graham crackers, a seed and nut mixture with a variety of both, cranberries, pine cones, bark and twigs. When finished, it will look similar to a gingerbread house but instead obviously birds will be attra tracted to it. There is also an educational compon component to the program and Jozwiak will teach abou about what birds eat and birds have preferen erences. She will tal talk about regional bird birds and their diet “and how you can help them in the winter.” The location of the Ox Bow Haus

Shelter, near the main entrance of the park, was specifically chosen because birds are already being fed just outside the shelter. Birds can be watched from inside the shelter as they come to the feeders. Although it may be assumed most birds fly to warmer climates in the winter months “during the winter time there is a lot of life here,” Jozwiak said, even though most people may be thinking migration or hibernation for birds. There is the connection with Christmas, too, as people are making gingerbread houses. Also it is a time when many bird feeders are being put in place so birds can get the energy they need during the winter months. She noted “there is no reason (for birds) to leave if there is food year round.” Bird watching is popular in the local area, she commented, and there are many “birders” at Ox Bow year round. In addition there is a Wednesday bird walk at Ox Bow for bird watchers of all levels. Some parks have bird feeding stations. All of the other parks in the Elkhart County system are also popular spots for bird watchers. Cardinals and blue jays are the easiest birds to identify at feeders in the winter months, Jozwiak noted.

Chickadees and woodpeckers are also common to see this time of the year. And dark-eyed juncos actually migrate here during the winter months. Getting a feeder is a good place to start for new birders, she said. “Because you can see them (birds) up close,” she said. “A limited number of birds are attracted to feeders, so you have a small pool of birds to choose from.” Gingerbird houses can be put near a feeder or hung from a tree because it offers cover. Jozwiak cautioned the gingerbird houses should not be put close to your house. During the program the houses will be built and “we would love to see pics of houses completed” shared on social media sites. Tag Elkhart County Parks and they will share some of the photos. There is room to be creative when building a gingerbird house. “We want them to be safe for the birds and biodegradable and not leave a lot of waste,” she said. Registration deadline for the program is Dec. 16 and the cost is $2 per person. There is a limit of 12 who can attend. For more information, visit elkhartcountyparks.org or call (574) 535-6458.

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ning the Northern Lakes Conference and sectional this year. “It’s really scary playing in sectionals and realizing that if we lose, the season’s over,” Lengacher continued. “But even when we feel afraid, we can’t play scared. This year our team had a winning chemistry. We played well together, and it showed.” Both of her sisters, Blakely and Courtney, were part of the NWHS volleyball team when Lengacher was growing up. “I’ve always loved volleyball. I’m also on a club team, Dunes Volleyball Club. We travel all over the U.S. and compete. We have games in St. Louis, Louisville, Dallas, Las Vegas. We end our season in Orlando, Fla.” A young woman who loves competing, Lengacher is also on the girls varsity basketball and softball teams. “I really enjoy both basketball and softball. I’m a passer in volleyball and play more of a defensive role. But in basketball and softball, I can play both offense and defense.” This past Oct. 25, the first day of basketball practice, Lengacher injured her knee. “I was dribbling down the court and as I

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he was right.” Surgery was scheduled at Parkview Hospital. “I had a spinal block and a sedative. I was still awake. I watched the surgery on the monitor. When they were performing surgery, they found that I also had a torn meniscus.” The outpatient surgery took about an hour. Lengacher was on her way home that same day. “Then I was in a knee machine that bends and straightens my knee. I go to therapy after school with Mr. Widner.” Lengacher will be unable to play sports until at least April 1. “I’m out for basketball season this year. That’s hard for me. Sports are a big thing in my life. I’m looking forward to getting back in the game.” She’s still a junior, but she already has her sights set on going to college. “I hope to get a volleyball scholarship. I’d like to major in biology and possibly go into the medical field.” Although her family is in the funeral home business, Lengacher thinks she might like to use her degree in a different setting. Her parents are Jody and Tara Lengacher. “We love doing things as a family. Sometimes we play cards. Other times we go out to eat. We’re an active family.” Lengacher is a busy young lady. When summer rolls around, she shows pigs and dairy feeders in 4-H. “I’ll be a 10 year 4-H’er in 2023. I’ve learned through the program that hard work pays off.” With a smile, she concluded, “The things I’ll remember about my activities are the friends I’ve made through the years.”

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We need some justice. The barn burner has been an arsonist and domestic batterer for close to 30 years. He should not see the light of day again, but he will. Please do not endanger the citizens of this county anymore. Next time he will hurt someone seriously. Forty-four counts since he was 16.

I was on Main Street at a gas station and I was having trouble getting my stuff together. I am 80 years old and handicapped and this man come out of the station after filling his car. And he says, ma’am let me help you. I am telling you, I never met so many young kids so well behaved and so polite to us older people. I just can’t believe people are saying such bad things about them. This is the second time someone has helped me and I am just so grateful and I want this young man to know I hope he gets the column in ‘the PAPER’ but I appreciated it so much. He was such a help.

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You don’t have any idea about tracking a big cat. You have no idea of what they can or cannot do. You are just guessing in the wind and listening to a bunch of crazy farmers who have never seen one before. You will find out if you ever do track it and catch it because it will rip you apart.

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anything they do.” False. They don’t “pay” a single penny. They use our money. “The infrastructure bill was “mostly paid for,” (Lie!) Paid for by who? You and me is who. And our yet unborn grand children. Economics 101 is lost on Democrats. If you or I would have borrowed as much money as our politicians we would be unable to repay our loans. Next? Bankruptcy. The day is coming, and soon, when our government will become bankrupt. It is not if, it is when. But, yes, keep blaming President Trump for the disaster brought on by Obama and now Joe Biden. Obama gasoline prices: $4.90 a gallon. Trump gasoline prices. $1.88 per gallon. Biden gas prices: $3.49 and rising.

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Glenn Greenwald is one of the founding liberal editors of The Intercept where he received numerous journalism awards. To avoid censorship and provide unbiased reporting he has shifted his activities to greenwald.substack.com. His most recent article exposes a bizarre and abrupt reversal by scientists regarding COVID’s origins along with clear conflicts of interest (grant money) creating serious doubts about their integrity yet major news outlets keep relying on them. Why do we trust science and the media when it has become so corrupted?

Legal repercussions for participation in the big lie are beginning. A judge in Michigan ordered nine lawyers to pay about $150,000 to Detroit and $22,000 to Michigan for costs when the lawyers launched a frivolous lawsuit over the 2020 election. A federal judge in Colorado ordered two lawyers who sued frivolously over the 2020 results to pay $187,000 to the officials and the companies they sued. Two election workers from Fulton County, Ga., sued the right wing website, the Gateway Pundit along with the publishers for repeatedly lying about the election. Everyone will soon be able to hear the stories of the big lie themselves. The House Select Committee to investigate the Jan. 6 attack said the committee will hold public hearings next year to lay out exactly what happened every minute of the day Jan. 6 at the Capitol and at the White House leading up to the attack.

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Before it’s too late, these schools need to take some of the money they get and hire bathroom monitors for the safety of the students. I’m old school and some of you won’t agree, but we cannot have the students running the asylum. I’m not for abuse, but if we have someone smoking, vaping, doing drugs, etc., in the bathroom, kick the stall in and remove the problem. Don’t give me they have rights because so do the other students who want to get an education and not be exposed to drugs. There are many parents, grandparents, community members who will voluntarily get a background check and volunteer if need be. No, I’m sure the superintendents and administrators don’t want that, but get the job done or it’s coming. There are viable solutions; wake up or get rolled over. Your SEL/CRT doesn’t matter if the environment is unsafe.

debt in eight years but the election was stolen so there you go. Guess who will pay for the corporate tax hike? You and me. Tax cheats? Let’s start with Charles Rangel, Al Sharpton, George Soros and other Democrats or are you just talking Republicans? Now how are you paying for the current debt?

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Variants to COVID 19 continue to develop in the unvaccinated. These variants like the new Omicron variant may spread the virus more rapidly and cause more deaths (as is happening with the Delta variant.) The unvaccinated are 41% of the U.S. population. Since June 2021, 150,000 deaths from unvaccinated persons have occurred in the U.S. People needing boosters because they were vaccinated six to eight months ago number 125 million. The unvaccinated are the patients crowding the hospitals and causing spikes in the infection rates. We have the science and the vaccines to control the spread of the virus. If you are truly pro-life you would get the vaccine to save your life and the lives of your family, neighbors and friends.

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Good Neighbors is a column in which readers share friendly advice. To ask or answer questions, write ‘the PAPER’, Good Neighbors, P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542; fax 800-886-3796; or e-mail abias@the-papers.com. Please no phone calls.

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Chain saw sharpening Good neighbors: To the person who is looking for someone to sharpen their chain saw chains, Razor Sharpening does that. They are located at 4133 E. County Line Road, Bremen, (574) 7730303, ext. 3. There is a young Amish fellow who did a fine job for me. He is located at 9765 N. SR 19, Nappanee, (574) 646-2085. Sharpened chains for 40 years plus in Goshen. Call (574) 532-2504. Leave messages, will return calls.

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Good neighbors: Here is a recipe for candied sweet potatoes: 3 pounds sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 cup butter (cubed), 1/4 cup corn syrup. Optional: chopped walnuts and minced fresh thyme. Place the whole, unpeeled sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Cover and bring to boil; simmer gently 30-45 minutes or until potatoes can be easily pierced with the tip of a sharp knife. While the potatoes cool, preheat oven to 375 degrees. When sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel the potatoes and cut into wedges. Place in an ungreased 11 by 7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with the brown sugar and cinnamon. Dot with butter; drizzle with corn syrup. Bake uncovered 15-20 minutes or until bubbly, basting with the sauce occasionally. Candied sweet potatoes: Bake the potatoes in the oven or microwave. My wife bakes them in the microwave and then puts them in a bowl with a towel over them to let them steam and cool. When cool enough to handle, she peels them and slices them into several pieces and places them in a 9 by 13-inch pan. Use the size that works best for the amount you are making. She then puts a stick of butter, some corn syrup (she doesn’t measure) and some brown sugar in a pan and heats it on the stove until the butter is melted and it is all combined. She pours that over the sweet potatoes and then puts them in the oven (that day or she refrigerates them and cooks them the next day) at maybe 350 degrees. Sometimes she puts them in a different temp oven along with something else she is cooking. When the potatoes are hot and bubbly, she adds a generous amount of marshmallows (she prefers the miniature ones) and puts them back into the oven until the marshmallows are melted and slightly browned. They are good leftover still cold from the refrigerator.

Cornbread dressing Good neighbors: Here is a recipe for cornbread dressing: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup cornmeal, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 large egg (lightly beaten), 2/3 cup water, 1/3 cup fat-free milk, 2 tablespoons canola oil. Dressing: 10 slices bread (toasted and cubed), 3 cups chopped celery, 1 1/3 cups chopped onion, 1 teaspoon canola oil, 3 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules or 1 1/2 vegetable bouillon cubes, 1/4 cup boiling water, 1 can (14 1/2 ounce) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth, 2 large eggs (lightly beaten), 2 tea-

spoons dried parsley flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage, 1 teaspoon each poultry seasoning, dried basil and rosemary (crushed), 1/2 teaspoon each salt and dried thyme. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. For the cornbread, in a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, whisk egg, water, milk and oil. Stir into flour mixture just until blended. Transfer to a greased 8-inch square baking pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Crumble into a large bowl. Reduce oven to 350 degrees. Stir bread cubes into the cornbread crumbs. In a nonstick skillet, cook celery and onion in oil over medium-high heat until tender, about 6 minutes. Stir into cornbread mixture. In a large bowl, dissolve bouillon in 1/4 cup boiling water. Add broth, eggs and seasonings. Pour over the cornbread mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish. Cover; bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake till lightly browned, 25-30 minutes.

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Deer hunting continues into January 2022 Multiple deer hunting seasons are ongoing or will be starting soon. Firearms season ended Nov. 28 and archery season lasts until Jan. 2, 2022. Muzzle loader season for deer hunting is open Dec. 4-19 and deer reduction zone season runs through Jan. 31, 2022. Remember to stay aware of your surroundings and wear hunter orange if you plan to enter ares where hunters may be present. Questions about deer seasons and regulations can be directed to the deer hotline by email at INDeerHotline@dnr.IN.gov. or by phone at (812) 334-3795, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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tub. She found him vigorously scrubbing at his arm. When she asked what he was doing, he replied, “trying to scrub the dirt off.” Aaron, who is adopted, was the only Black child in his pre-school class and someone told him he looked like a piece of dirt. Aaron is now in fourth grade, and according to Brennan is a class leader, a class clown and doing very well in school. The book is about a small woodland creature named Rhubarb who tells his mom about a situation similar to Aaron’s. “He

tells his mom, she tells him a story about the trees in the forest, how their bark and leaves are different, but inside they’re all the same,” Brennan said. Brennan, who has been writing for years, said it took a few years to write the book. She said what kept her going was a magnet on her refrigerator that read, “Dr. Suess was refused 29 times.” “I just kept trying,” she said.

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Last chance to purchase cookbooks for $5.00 Now is the last chance to purchase cookbooks from the Elkhart County Extension Homemakers. The cookbook features 17 years of award winning recipes from the Elkhart County 4-H Fair in open class judging. The categories in the cookbook include: President’s baked item, dairy delicious, fruits and vegetables, grilling, breads and quick breads, cakes and pies, cookies

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the book and then it went to an art crew to work on sketches for the illustrations in the book. “Now we’re working on marketing,” Brennan said. The book is available online through Amazon, Target and Barnes and Noble. “Right now I’m having fun,” Brennan said. And as for Aaron, how does he feel about the book? Aaron told Brennan, “Grandma, it’s cool.”

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disclose credit card details over the phone or use a point-of-sale device. • Respond to customers 24/7 with chat communication in a contact center that uses a combination of both AI and human respondents. • Use ongoing and cumulative data resources to understand how and when customers prefer to be communicated with, via email, SMS, phone, etc. • Employ marketing strategies that provide customers with personalized product recommendations that fit their wants and needs. This will require analyzing customers’ behaviors and promoting products based on assumptions and their past purchase histories. To learn more about the solutions businesses are using to provide better customer service, visit clickatell.com. “During the hectic holiday season, customers don’t want to spend their time on hold – they want to spend it enjoying their personal time off with their families. Thanks to new tech solutions, businesses have the ability to deliver that for customers, while simultaneously helping build brand loyalty in the process. It’s a win-win for all,” says Shambroom.

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Simple ways to make a difference this holiday (BPT) - There are 43.5 million moms in the U.S., many of whom are more focused than ever on doing good for their families as conscious consumerism continues to grow. In fact, 80% of moms think that by making small changes in their purchasing habits, they can have a positive impact on their community and environment, according to a 2020 survey from Zulily. That sentiment is heightened this time of year - as people look to give to their own friends and families, they look to make a difference among other families and communities, as well. Families are shopping and prepping earlier than ever for the holidays - more than 70% of moms plan to start their holiday shopping as early as possible, according to online retailer Zulily’s new “Brain of the Planner” study - meaning there’s more time and opportunities to give back.

This year, Zulily is making it easy for moms to do just that - all while staying in budget. From purchasing a new seasonal throw pillow for your home, to helping give toys to less fortunate children, here are five simple ways that you can give back to your community and make a difference this holiday season: 1) Create a homemade card for local frontline workers: Grab your crayons and construction paper and huddle the kids around the kitchen table to make homemade holiday cards. Frontline workers rarely get time off around the holidays, and after the past year and a half, a homemade holiday card can show your appreciation and help spread some holiday spirit. 2) Decorate your home for the holidays: That’s right - just by getting your home in the holiday spirit, you can help moms and communities build a better home for themselves and their families thanks to Zulily.

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‘Miracle on 34th Street’ at the Bristol Opera House “Miracle on 34th Street” is presented as a live radio play at Elkhart Civic Theatre’s Bristol Opera House for three performances Dec. 17-19. The show is directed by Dave Dufour with Demarée DufourNoneman assisting, and with vocal direction by Liesl Bell. Costumes by Linda Wiesinger and sound by Garry Cobbum. “Miracle on 34th Street” is receiving special support from WVPE radio. When a department store

Santa claims he’s the real Kris Kringle, his case gets taken all the way to the Supreme Court, and a little girl’s belief makes the difference in the “miracle.” This version of “Miracle on 34th Street” is adapted from the 1947 Lux Radio Broadcast by Lance Arthur Smith with added original songs and arrangements by Jon Lorenz. It will be performed as a radio play, with live sound effects and many of the voice “actors” playing a variety of roles. This will

be the third radio play Elkhart Civic Theatre has produced in recent Christmas seasons, and the casts always have a great time recreating the look, feel and sound of an old-time radio station. The “Miracle on 34th Street” cast includes: • Jeff Tryka as Kris Kringle • Riley Becker as Susan • Kelsey Crump as Doris Walker • Caleb Tipton as Fred Gailey • Brian Thomas as Shellham-

mer, Macy, and others • Carl Weisinger as Alfred, Mara and others Along with other characters played by: • Cat Kristoff • Kevin Becker • Susan Arneaud • Christina Horst • Avi Setiawan • Claire Noneman For tickets, go to elkhartcivictheatre.org/miracle, or call (574) 848-4116 weekday afternoons. “Miracle on 34th Street”

is rated G. Given the rise in cases in Elkhart County, and in accordance with CDC recommendations, Elkhart Civic Theater is requiring all patrons and volunteers (except performers) to wear a mask at performances. If you do not have a mask, pick one up at the box office. ECT can’t do community theatre without a community so protect yourself and others during this current wave of the virus.

Bethany Christian announces new mission and vision statements The board of trustees at Bethany Christian Schools in Goshen announced a new mission statement “Bethany prepares students to participate in God’s work in the world” and a new vision statement “Bethany will be a dynamic k-12 learning community in which students are known, loved and prepared for their journey beyond school.” Throughout the past year, the Bethany board created a comprehensive strategic plan and developed the new statements to depict who Bethany is today. Earlier this

fall, Bethany announced the addition of grades one and two, which will bring the school closer to its goal of offering a complete Bethany education – from kindergarten through high school graduation. “Our goal is to honor our historical identity while finding new ways to share who we are with the families of today,” said Head of School Tim Lehman. “When Bethany was founded over 60 years ago, students mostly came from a Mennonite background with little diversity. That isn’t who we are anymore, and it’s not

who we want to be — we are happy to have students from many different backgrounds, including diverse faith perspectives.” Bethany was founded in 1954 by Mennonite churches in the Indiana-Michigan area. From its inception, a clear sense of community, academic excellence, and living a life reflective of God’s faith have been core to Bethany’s mission. Today, Bethany welcomes a diverse group of students from more than 50 local congregations and 21 different faith groups. Nearly a third of Bethany stu-

dents describe themselves with an identity other than caucasian. The Bethany community shares a goal of recognizing each student as a child of God with unique gifts and needs. Bethany teachers and students work hard to build a culture of respect and love, seeking to truly know and understand each other’s perspective. “Our Christian values affect the way we teach, yet Bethany has also prided itself on providing the strongest academic program in the region,” said Lehman. “Our college entry rates, AP and SAT

scores testify to that. At Bethany, parents can have both a safe environment and high academic preparation for their children.” According to Lehman, Bethany students are prepared for a well-rounded life not in spite of, but because of, the time taken in each grade to help them establish healthy social behavior and selfworth. Regular experiences in nature, worship, and the fine arts help students establish an inner strength that later leads to both academic and professional success.

A unique way to give back this season Church Community Services serves upward of 5,000 families a year through its food pantry and Seed to Feed program. While donations often come in for nonperishable food, and Seed to Feed gardens provide fresh produce two-thirds of the year, the thing the agency has the most difficulty reliably providing are healthy protein options. The Seed to Feed program’s Pigs for the Pantry initiative aims to address that issue. Pigs for the Pantry was created in

2017 to provide locally grown protein to those in need. Since then the agency has provided 29,476 pounds, or 156,223 USDA serving sizes, of pork to food pantry guests through the generosity of community members. Community members “purchase a pig” by making a $125 donation that covers the cost of 83 pounds of pork. Church Community Services is able to purchase pork at a discounted price and have processing fees completely paid for by Hoosiers Feeding the

Hungry, an organization that works with approved butcher shops across Indiana to make sure butchers get paid and that hunters, farmers and the nonprofit organization do not have to pay processing fees for any donated meat. This holiday season Church Community Services invites community members to buy a pig for the pantry in honor of those who are hard to buy for on their holiday shopping list. The purchase of one pig will provide 442 USDA

servings of ground pork to those in need. To participate, a check can be written to Church Community Services and note on the memo line “Pigs for the Pantry,” or donations can be made online at www.churchcommunityservices. org/stfsupport and click on the pig. Church Community Services is a faith-based agency helping people of Elkhart County weather life’s storms and build more secure futures through emergency

assistance and intensive job and life-skills training. Seed to Feed is a program of Church Community Services that works to establish food security in Elkhart County by providing fresh, local produce and protein to those in need. Seed to Feed provides an average of 120,000 pounds of food to Church Community Services pantry guests annually. For more information, visit www.churchcommunityservices. org.

Write Connections certified as a minority-owned business Write Connections | strategy + design, LLC. recently announced its certification by the National Minority Supplier Development Council as a Minority Business Enterprise. Write Connections is entirely minority-owned, and the certification acknowledges the firm’s commitment to the diversity and inclusion ecosphere. The firm has been certified as both a Minority-owned Business Enterprise and a Woman-owned Business Enterprise with the

state of Indiana since 2020. For founder Jess Koscher, this next level of certification reinforces Write Connection’s commitment to supporting the WMBE designations and her commitment to supporting other WMBE businesses. Since 2008, Koscher has been an active voice in the DEI space. She sat on United Way Worldwide’s Diversity & Inclusion Council until 2015; currently participates in the South Bend Elkhart Regional

Partnership Diversity & Inclusion Council, trains companies on topics of DEI, and consults with both for-profit and nonprofit companies about diversity and inclusion practices. “So many times, diversity and inclusion work is made to feel threatening. Only first responders run toward scary and uncomfortable things. Diversity and inclusion don’t have to be scary; it shouldn’t be scary. It’s too important to look away from. Our effort

to become a certified business is a part of our firm’s commitment to being authentic and supporting diversity and inclusion as a business practice. We believe in supporting our local community and celebrating where we come from,” said founder Koscher. As a part of being a certified WMBE, Write Connections is listed in both state and national directories for businesses who focus on doing business with WMBEs. Write Connections is a market-

ing/advertising firm that also offers strategic services, including strategic planning, training, and DEI work.

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OBITUARIES Helen L. Zimmerman A Native Of Cannelton

Helen L. Zimmerman left this earth Dec. 6, 2021, at the age of 93. She was born May 4, 1928, in Cannelton (Perry County), as the daughter of John and Lorena (Bolin) Probus. She was the foster daughter of Roscoe and Annie Biddle of Elkhart. Marriage to Cecil P. Zimmerman took place Sept. 12, 1947. He died +(/(1 / March 17, 1990. =,00(50$1 Survivors include a daughter, Laurie Zimmerman, Elkhart; and two sons, Paul, Three Rivers, Mich., and John and Marge Zimmerman, Elkhart; with four grandchildren, Scot, Florida, Amanda, Virginia, Joseph, Indiana, and Mark, North Carolina; as well as four great-grandchildren. A sister, Lucille Endres, and two brothers, William and Claude, are deceased. There were no viewings or services. A remembrance open house will be held in early May at the lake house where she lived for 75 years. In lieu of flowers, a donation, if desired, can be made in her name to Goshen Home Care and Hospice. “Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain; I am the gentle autumn’s rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the stars that shine at night. Do not stand at the grave and cry. I am not there; I did not die.” — Unknown “We are spirits. That bodies should be lent to us while they can afford us pleasure is a kind of benevolent of God … When they become unfit for their purpose, it is equally kind and benevolent that a way is provided by which we rid of them. Death is that way.” — Benjamin Franklin

Larry W. Auld Larry W. Auld, 84, Goshen, died Dec. 1, 2021, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. Born June 10, 1937, he is survived by a daughter, Kathleen Shetterly; sons, Raymond and Glenn Collins; and sister, Patricia Hinshaw. He was preceded in death by his wives. Services were held Dec. 6.

Edward J. Bollero Edward J. Bollero Jr. 68, Bristol, died Nov. 30, 2021, in his home. Born Aug. 29, 1953, he married Karen M. Koscielny May 31, 1986. She survives with their children, Julie N. Bollero, Tempe, Ariz., Kyle E. Bollero, Bristol, Alex J. and Anthony T. Bollero, Indianapolis; brother, Steven L. Bollero; sisters, Susan Stack and Barbara Simeri. Services were held Dec. 7.

William K. Brainard William K. Brainard, 98, Carmel, died Dec. 1, 2021, at Magnolia Springs Assisted Living. Born Feb. 28, 1923, he married Phyllis P. Zentz Oct. 17, 1942. She preceded him in death April 9, 2004. He then married Iva M. Fields Riley. She died Aug. 3, 2019. He is survived by his granddaughter, Christina Jones, Carmel; son-inlaw, Donald Cleveland, Fishers; and sister-in-law, Dorotha Brainard, Bristol. Services were held Dec. 9.

Barbara J. Brogdon Barbara J. Brogdon, 78, Elkhart, died Dec. 4, 2021, in her home. Born Feb. 11, 1943, she married Walter D. Brogdon in 1989. He preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Tamra Grosse, New Paris; son, David A. Lawrence, Elkhart; stepchildren, Kim and Walter D. Brogdon, Plymouth; sisters, Sharon Scanlon, Pittsburgh, Pa., and Donna Lightner, Elkhart; and brother, William Rouch Jr., Three Rivers, Mich. Services were held Dec. 12.

Hernán Cortes Colon Hernán Cortes Colon, 79, Goshen, died at 8:55 a.m. Dec. 6, 2021, at Courtyard Healthcare, Goshen. Born Sept. 30, 1942, he married Iris Olivera Cortes Aug. 18, 1973. She survives with their children, Ledia Cortes, Goshen, Mayra Cortes, Puerto Rico, Walter Cortes, Middlebury, Rosalina Bishop, Kansas, and Isaac Cortes, Goshen; sisters, Coly Cortes and Hilda Cortes, Puerto Rico.

Services were held Dec. 10.

Terry M. Elphick Terry M. Elphick, 70, Wakarusa, died at 11:55 a.m. Dec. 8, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor. Born July 29, 1951, he married Roxanna Howe Aug. 11, 1974. She survives with daughters, Heather Roeder, Granger, and Stacey Miller, Goshen. Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Dec. 17 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. There will be one hour visitation prior to the 11 a.m. service Dec. 18 at Nappanee United Methodist Church with Rev. Kevin Reed and Rev. David Harrold officiating. Burial will be in Union Center Cemetery, Nappanee. Memorial contributions may be given to Rotary Club of Nappanee, P.O. Box 354, Nappanee, Ind., 46550.

Leonard E. Gaskill Leonard E. Gaskill, 78, Goshen, died Dec. 7, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born Jan. 28, 1943, he married Annette Clouse Jan. 26, 2013. She survives with a son, Dave Gaskill; daughter, Cathy Gaskill; stepdaughters, Laura and Lisa; stepsons, Steve and Rob. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maradee. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Judy K. Geyer Judy K. Geyer, 71, Shipshewana, died Dec. 6, 2021, in her home. She was born May 31, 1950, and married James Geyer Aug. 24, 1985. He preceded her in death May 8, 2017. Survivors include a son, Jim Geyer II, Constantine, Mich.; daughters, Dalis Werner, Westville, Jessica Geyer, Holt, Mich., and Melissa Geyer, Charlotte, Mich.; mother-in-law, Betty Geyer, Goshen; and sister, Nancy Swinehart, Bristol. Services were held Dec. 13.

LeRoy Helmuth LeRoy Helmuth, 71, Sarasota, Fla., died at 9:13 a.m. Dec. 9, 2021, at Bayfront Health, St. Petersburg, Fla. Born Nov. 3, 1950, he is survived by sisters, Wilma Schlabach, Topeka, Polly Graber, Millersburg, and Marietta Schlabach, Ligonier; brothers, Fritz and Dennis Helmuth, Topeka, Richard Helmuth, Shipshewana, and Ernest Helmuth, Millersburg; and sister-in-law, Martha Schlabach, Topeka. Services will be held at 10 a.m.

Dec. 15 at New Life Fellowship, 2755 South SR 5, Topeka, with Pastors Harold Gingerich and Shawn Otto officiating. Visitation will be held after 1 p.m. Dec. 14 and one hour prior to the service, Dec. 15. Burial will be in Hawpatch Cemetery, Topeka.

Stephen G. Himes Stephen G. Himes, 79, Bristol, died Dec. 5, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. Born Aug. 28, 1942, he married Diana J. Dilts July 14, 1974. She preceded him in death Sept. 13, 2017. Survivors include a son, Curtis S. Himes; and brother, Charles Himes Jr. There were no services held for Mr. Himes.

John T. Kuiper John T. Kuiper, 68, Elkhart, died Dec. 3, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Jan. 19, 1953, and married Dianna Albaugh July 21, 1990. She preceded him in death Sept. 25, 2018. Survivors include daughters, Lisa Kuiper, South Bend, Tiffany Seabolt and Dianna S. Delapena, Elkhart, and Stephanie Wright, Edwardsburg, Mich.; sons, Pieter Kuiper, Goshen, and Brent Kuiper, Nappanee; sisters, Riena Sommers, Elkhart, and Gretchen Wise, Goshen; and brother, Steve Kuiper, Goshen. A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date.

Wilma A. Miller Wilma A. Miller, 77, Middlebury, died at 7:45 p.m. Dec. 4, 2021, in her home. She was born June 24, 1944, and married Ora A. Miller Nov. 16, 1972. He survives with a son, Marlin R. Miller, Middlebury; daughters, Marilyn K. Petersheim and Linda Miller, Middlebury; brothers, Levi and Harley Miller, Nappanee, Eli Miller Shipshewana, and Alton Miller, Millersburg; sisters, Elizabeth Knepp and Anna Eash, Shipshewana, Edna Yoder, Garnet, Kan., Alta Yoder, Plymouth, and Alma Miller, Arizona; and brother-in-law, Raymond J. Miller, Wolcottville. Services were held Dec. 8.

Paul Parks Paul Parks, 83, Nappanee, died at 1:35 p.m. Dec. 1, 2021, in Mishawaka. He was born Dec. 29, 1937, and married Patricia Roth Nov. 17, 1957. She survives with a son, Patrick Parks. Services were held Dec. 11.

Larry L. Pletcher Larry L. Pletcher, 77, Nappanee, died Nov. 30, 2021, in his home. He was born March 9, 1944, and married Deloris M. Albin June 2, 1963. She survives with daughters, Karen Trautmann and Nancy Amstutz, Nappanee, and Connie Miller, White Pigeon, Mich.; son, Michael Pletcher, Nappanee; sister, Ruth Willman, Nappanee; brothers, Ronald Pletcher, Goshen, John and Stephen Pletcher, Nappanee. Private family services were held for Mr. Pletcher. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

Gregory A. Price Gregory A. Price, 63, Bremen, died Dec. 4, 2021, in his home. Born April 13, 1958, he is survived by his parents, Harold and Alice Price; brother Jim Price; sister, Diana Farrer; stepson, Andrew Pinter; stepdaughter, Melanie Pinter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sheri L. Price. Services were held Dec. 9.

Justin L. Randolph Justin L. Randolph, 27, Goshen, died Dec. 6, 2021, in his home. Born April 7, 1994, he is survived by his father, Howard Randolph, New Paris; his mother, Tonia Blankenship, Elkhart; and sister, Elizabeth Troup, New Paris. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 14 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. Services will follow at 6 p.m.

with Pastor Brad Price officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org/.

Mildred R. Royer Mildred R. Royer, 98, Goshen, died at 3 p.m. Dec. 6, 2021. Born Jan. 15, 1923, she married Owen O. Royer May 25, 1941. He preceded her in death. Survivors include daughters, Esther R. Gonzalez, Chiefland, Fla., Virginia Vannatta, Angola, and Kathryn Boothe, Goshen; sons, Wayne Royer, Elkhart, and Gene Royer, Lovell, Maine. Services were held Dec. 11.

Anna M. Stutzman Anna M. Stutzman, 82, Nappanee, died at 12:45 p.m. Dec. 8, 2021. Born Oct. 13, 1939, she married Melvin E. Stutzman April 2, 1959. He survives with sons, Mark Stutzman, Etna Green, Everet Stutzman, Elkhart, Leon Stutzman, Nappanee, and David Stutzman, New Paris; daughters, Susan, Kristine, Norma and Anna R. Stutzman, Nappanee; sisters, Edna Chupp and Elva Helmuth, Nappanee, Katie Bontrager, Shipshewana, and Martha Yoder, Goshen; sisters-in-law, Ellen Chupp and Minerva Chupp, Nappanee, and Sylvia Chupp, Spencer, Wis. Services were held Dec. 11.

1 p.m. service Dec. 18 at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, with Pastor Jean Ness officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Sparta Cemetery.

Rosa Troyer Rosa Troyer, 97, Bradenton, Fla., died Nov. 24, 2021, at Westminister Manor, Bradenton. She was a former resident of LaGrange. She was born Sept. 28, 1924, and married William M. Troyer May 10, 1944. He preceded her in death Dec. 21, 2002. Survivors include sons, Bill Troyer, Topeka, Ron Troyer, Bradenton, and Neal Troyer, Yates Center, Kan. Services were held Dec. 8 in LaGrange.

Timothy A. Wheeler Timothy A. Wheeler, 62, Goshen, died Dec. 4, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born May 5, 1959, he married Gina Gaskill Farrier June 11, 2010. She survives with a daughters, Ryan Knabe, Shipshewana, Skye Simons, Kalamazoo, Mich., and Drew Wheeler, Fort Wayne; son, Timothy J. Wheeler, El Sobrante, Calif.; stepdaughters, Krysti Gaskill, Bristol, Dawn Borkholder, Elkhart, and Linnette Farrier, Goshen; and brother, Michael Wheeler, Goshen. Services were held Dec. 11.

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Montgomery E. Tope, 78, Fort Wayne, died Dec. 7, 2021, in his home. Born Jan. 4, 1943, he married Janice Erickson Jan. 6, 1965. She preceded him in death Feb. 17, 2004. Survivors include a son, Monty Tope, Columbia City; brothers, Jack Tope, New Paris, Gary Tope, Madison, and Jerry Miller, Whitney, Texas. A gathering for family and friends will be held two hours prior to the

Brandie M. Willard, 52, Leesburg, died Dec. 3, 2021, in her home. Born Feb. 18, 1969, she is survived by her children, Ronnie and Jamie DeHoff, Goshen, Brandon Newman, Bristol, Zachary Willard, Elkhart, and Alexia Miller, Warsaw; sister, Christine Wagner, Goshen; brothers, Timothy Berkey, Goshen, and Richard Berkey, South Bend; and her mother, Patricia A. Berkey, Goshen. Services were held Dec. 8.

Goshen Community Schools update The GCS leadership team is committed to excellence in all it does for Goshen Schools. Completing a careful financial review and restructuring in a fashion that demonstrates financial responsibility and best practices during these uncertain times is essential if it is going to meet the educational needs of all students in the present and the future. A drop in enrollment, evolving school schedules and student shifts due to COVID have necessitated a change in GCS practices. As school corporations across the country face added financial pressures due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and other economic uncertainties, the GCS administrative team is working hard to establish a long-term plan for the growth and financial health of the school district. As stewards of the community’s trust and support the administration is responsible for implementing best practices that positively impact its stakeholders. The administration’s desire is to be a source of pride for the Goshen community. It does this by providing a safe, caring environment where students grow and thrive; the students are the focus of its efforts. With new leaders in key posi-

tions, recommendations from public finance experts, and approval from the school board, the administrative team will look closely at finances, staffing, scheduling, and programming. GCS remains committed to offering the same opportunities and services for students. The administrative team is committed to maintaining educational programs which are effective and sustainable. The school board has also expressed its commitment to keeping the essential practices best supporting student growth, while also making decisions for financial sustainability. GCS students are, and will continue to be, the focus of all district efforts. GCS will continue to communicate with the Goshen community in the coming weeks about the necessary changes to be implemented in order for the school district to be financially healthy and maintain high educational standards. As always, GCS appreciates the community’s support of Goshen Schools, and they invite those with questions to contact the Administration Center. General questions may be emailed to contact@goshenschools.org, or by calling (574) 533-8631.

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Birds as weather forecasters It’s December. An- OUTDOOR NOTES other year has passed, almost. I’m thinking of previous years, long ago, years when I was a boy, when I lived in a small By Neil Case town in northwest Iowa. December was winter in Iowa. Real winter. A freezing temperature every day, often a below zero temperature. There was no snow and ice. My brother and I shoveled snow off driveways and sidewalks many mornings before school. We each had a sled and ice skates and skis. I wonder if it’s still like that in December in Iowa or has the weather changed there as much as it has in northern Indiana? We’ve had snow in northern Indiana this winter, once, barely enough to cover the ground. The snow fell during the night and melted the next day. It’s a gray sky morning. If I was a boy in Iowa now I would expect snow to start falling at any time now. But I’m not in Iowa and I’m certainly not a boy. But I’m a bird watcher as I was when I was a

boy. And I’ve been watching the birds, looking up from my computer screen frequently and out the window behind the computer screen. I’ve seen crows fly over. I’ve seen two turkey vultures fly over. I never saw a turkey vulture in Iowa when I was a boy. I’ve seen house sparrows which were called English sparrows when I was a boy. The sparrows have been flying back and forth between the trees in the yard and the bird feeder. There have been black-capped chickadees and a white-breasted nuthatch at the feeder outside my window this morning. Black-capped chickadees and white-breasted nuthatches came to my feeder in Iowa, in winter. I don’t remember seeing either at my feeder in summer. I had just one bird feeder in Iowa. Dad helped me build it. We hung it on a wire we strung between the house, outside a window of course, and a tree at the edge of the driveway. I’ve seen several tufted titmice this morning and don’t remember ever seeing a titmouse in Iowa. I’ve seen two dark-eyed outside my computer window this morning. Those were called slatecolored juncos when I was a boy. I saw them in Iowa occasionally, but only in winter. I see them every winter, now though I don’t see

them in summer. Until a month or two ago, I saw two mourning doves at one of my feeders every day except when the weather was bad. Then we had three or four bad weather days in a row and I haven’t seen a mourning dove since. I have seen cardinals this morning. I see cardinals, frequently two at the same time, at the feeders around my house now. I saw one cardinal in Iowa. I say one because I never saw more than one at a time and I always saw that one in the same place, frequently the same tree. Birds as weather forecasters? Not for me. I’d trust Dad’s forecasts more than birds. From the looks of the sky, Dad once hurried us home from downtown to get the car in the garage because he said it looked like there might soon be some hail. We got home, got the car in the garage and there was hail. But it didn’t protect the car. The hail came with a tornado which blew the garage

Maci Rayne Obacz Sara Ladig and Josh Obacz, Milford, are the parents of a daughter, Maci Rayne, born at 8:54 a.m. Dec. 4, 2021. She weighed 6 pounds, 5.7 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. BIRTHS ELSEWHERE Edwin Lee Schwartz Steven and Carolyn (Schwartz) Schwartz, Leesburg, are the parents of a son, Edwin Lee, born at 4:03 a.m. Dec. 3, 2021, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Aden

Goshen Community Schools recently announced a new partnership between GCS, Goshen Interfaith Hospitality Network and the City of Goshen involving the ongoing use of the Riverdale School on Wilkinson Street in

and Irma Schwartz. Paternal grandparents are Victor and Ruth Ann Schwartz. Edwin joins two siblings: Matthew James and Christopher Jon. Linford R. Imhoff Philip and MaryEllen (Ramer) Imhoff, Rochester, are the parents of a son, Linford R., born at 2:14 p.m. Dec. 3, 2021, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 9 pounds, 7.5 ounces and was 22 inches long. Linford joins seven siblings: Norman, Rosanna, Nathaneal, LuElla, Wendell, Lanita and Leanne.

COUNTY REPORT

Marriage Dissolutions

The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Elkhart County Superior Court III and Circuit courts: Bordner — Carissa L. Bordner, Wakarusa, and Bruce L. Bordner, Plymouth. Minor child(ren). Medrano-Alonso — Mayra Medrano, Goshen, and Jose DeJesus Alonso, Goshen. Minor child(ren). Roundtree-Joel — Amber Rose Roundtree, Goshen, and Dennis E. Joel, Tanzania. Pelikan — Brandon S. Pelikan, Middlebury, and Bealinda A. Pelikan, Middlebury. Minor child(ren). Kierpiec — Lisa Kierpiec, Goshen, and Timothy Kierpiec, Goshen.

Court News Circuit Court

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

Communitywide Federal Credit Union v. Nicholas Thacker, Elkhart, $12,707.19

Superior Court III

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

Complaints Wells Fargo Bank NA v. Melissa Broadhead, Nappanee, $7,224.37 Discover Bank v. Renee Heintzelman, Elkhart, $1,684.59; Robert A. Fabiano, Elkhart, $3,809.14; James D. Looney, Goshen, $6,318.46 Midland Credit Management Inc, vc. Kelli McClanahan, Bristol, $11,574.56 LVNV Funding LLC v. Mark Kelley, Elkhart, $836.99; Keith Greathouse, Goshen, $2,027.96 Credit Acceptance Corporation v. Damon Miles, Elkhart, $11,459.10; Marco Cantu, Goshen, $13,825.81 CommunityWide Federal Credit Union v. Daniel Baker, Nappanee, $27,352.30 Shannon L. Dinger v. Michael F. Sobeck, Goshen, $29,470.30

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PennyMac Loan Services LLC v. Jesse Garcia, Elkhart, $68,336.32

Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Camilo Mirna, Goshen, $1,027.03 LVNV Funding LLC v. Matthew Johnson, Elkhart, $731.11; Shanika Kelly, $841.20

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

Superior Court IV

weather. For the weather I rely on radio and TV forecasters, although they are as inaccurate at times as the birds.

New partnership to benefit Riverdale School neighborhood

BIRTHS The following Elkhart County area babies were recently born at Goshen Hospital: Weston Scott Null Dalton and Alissa Null, Goshen, are the parents of a son, Weston Scott, born at 1:51 p.m. Dec. 1, 2021. He weighed 7 pounds, 4.8 ounces and was 21 3/4 inches long. Tony JR Nunez Sanabria Esmeralda and Marco Nunez, Elkhart, are the parents of a son, Tony JR, born at 12:58 p.m. Dec. 2, 2021. He weighed 6 pounds, 6.3 ounces and was 18 3/4 inches long.

away and left the car with a tree across its roof. I continue to watch the birds, but not to have them predict the

Complaints and Small Claims Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Kristine Baker, $3,691.50 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Daniel Gerstbauer, $837.64; Victoria D. Hayes, $2,025.72; Danielle Musselman, $1,272.39; Carl R. Phenis, $2,157.22 Dr. Jeffrey P. Bolduan Inc. v. James Hershberger, $685 Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Kierra Jones, $3,667.64 Midwest Clean Water Inc. dba Culligan v. Leslie Person aka Stumbo, $787.41 Phillip Miller v. Stanley Travis, $1,201.56

City Court

The following fines, costs and court-related fees were levied in Goshen City Court: Driving while license suspended — Brian A. Cooper, 48, $285.50, one year good behavior Operating motor vehicle while intoxicated — Laricsa Rodarte, 27, $805.50, one year reporting probation, 90-day license suspension; Makayla L. Silcox, 22, $805.50, one year reporting probation, 90-day license suspension with credit Operating motor vehicle without ever receiving a driver’s license — Chavez Gonzalez, 41, $285.50, one year good behavior Speeding — Theodore A. Graber, 53, $170; Melvin M. Ayala, 17, $170

Goshen. The partnership received positive feedback at a recent school board meeting, with a plan for the lease agreement to come back before the school board at a later date. The partnership will benefit each of the three institutions, while also creating a more vibrant neighborhood around Riverdale School. More details and a community meeting regarding Riverdale will be announced soon. For Goshen Community Schools, the partnership will mean an aging, inefficient building with several cost prohibitive factors will no longer drain the corporation’s budget. GCS will retain programming on site, including the current Night School Program. GCS and IHN may also form new programming meeting the needs of both organizations as they continue to work together. However, the ongoing maintenance of the building will be the responsibility of IHN. IHN has been looking for a programming home in Goshen as it fulfills its mission of providing

resources and temporary shelter for the homeless, in partnership with many local church congregations. This planned facility will serve single women and single mothers with children on a temporary basis as the guests transition into permanent housing. IHN will be able to better serve its guests with a facility designed specifically for these needs. The City of Goshen is interested in using the green space adjacent to Riverdale School for a future community park. The parks department will want to fully assess the needs of the neighborhood residents for any specific improvements. The city is committed to working with both GCS and IHN to further improve the neighborhood around Riverdale School. The partnership between GCS, IHN, and the City of Goshen should meet the short-term and long-term goals of GCS and IHN while also adding value and vibrancy to the neighborhood and the entire city of Goshen.

Ruthmere decked out with Christmas designs This year’s theme for Ruthmere’s famous Christmas décor is all about the movies. Visit Ruthmere between now and Dec. 30 to see the house decked out with designs from your favorite Christmas films. Each room will feature a different movie designed by either a Ruthmere staff member, volunteer or local designer. Vote for your favorite - each tour visitor will have a chance to vote for

their favorite room. Each designer has chosen a local charity to receive a prize check of $1,000 if their room is the winner. Do not forget to get a campus pass to see the Havilah Beardsley House decorated in a Victorian Christmas style. Holiday tours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the hour Tuesday through Saturday and 1-3 p.m. Sunday. For more information visit www. Ruthmere.org.

Spradling earns named scholarship Handro Spradling of Goshen was among more than 660 students who earned named scholarships at Baldwin Wallace University this fall. Spradling, a graduate of Concord High School majoring in instrumental performance, earned the E.S. and M.R. Griffiths Scholarship. BW has a long history of scholarship support from alumni, faculty, trustees and friends. More then 400 named scholarships provide more than $3.8 million to help students

attend, persist and graduate from BW. In addition, they carry on the donors’ legacies through the lives of the students who receive their support. The scholarships vary in requirements, with many specifying financial need, a course of study, involvement on campus or a commitment to excellence in a particular field. BW offers a wide range of financial support to its students — more than $50 million for the 2021-22 academic year.

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Elkhart County 4-H Fair wins 10 international awards Elkhart County 4-H Fair received 10 international awards in the areas of communications, agriculture, sponsorship and nonfair facility usage from the International Association of Fairs and Expos. Most notably, the fair won Best of Division 2 for its first-time partnership with Lozier Corporation as the Heritage Park Stage sponsor. The IAFE annually selects winners in the areas of marketing, sponsorship, competitive exhibits, agricultural awards and non-fair facility usage though panels of judges from within the fair and exposition industry. The contests are open to IAFE members from across the world, including the United Kingdom, Canada, United States and Australia, and entries are judged based upon predetermined criteria set forth by IAFE committees. “Each entry into the annual IAFE contest is evaluated based on criteria set forth by industry committee members,” Brittney Harper, IAFE member services coordinator, said. “Being recognized as a contest winner is an accomplishment many fairs strive to achieve throughout the year, and we are proud to recognize and showcase those efforts.” This year, the Elkhart County 4-H Fair placed in the following categories: Hall Of Honor Communications Category 1: Video promo – second place

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Recently, the Elkhart County Board of Health announced Goshen Fire Chief Danny Sink will join the board effective December 2021. “Chief Sink is a welcome addition to the Elkhart County Board of Health,” said Josi DeHaven, chair and spokesperson for the Elkhart County Board of Health. “His frontline experience, particularly right now as we continue to tackle the ever-evolving issues surrounding COVID-19, is incredibly valuable. Danny’s wisdom and love for Elkhart County help make our county board of health and the de-

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Activities at area public libraries Wakarusa Public Library Dec. 16 — In-person Book Bites, 10:15 a.m. Dec. 16 — Family program, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19 — Virtual Bedtime Book Bites, 7 p.m. on the library’s Facebook and YouTube pages. Dec. 20 — Virtual Craft Time, 2:30 p.m. on the library’s Facebook and YouTube pages. Dec. 20 — Anime Club, 3:30 p.m. Dial-A-Story — “The Visit to Santa Claus Land,” call (574) 8624441.

State park holiday gift packs available Don’t know what to buy for the person who has everything? Giving a holiday gift pack from the DNF may be the solution. Whether that person enjoys camping outdoors or sleeping in the comfort of one of seven Indiana State Park Inns, the gift pack is sure to please. The $99 gift pack includes a 2022 resident annual entrance permit, a one-year subscription to Outdoor Indiana magazine, and one of two $65 gift card options. There’s a $65 gift card that can be used at the campgrounds or for those who like to enjoy nature from the comfort of the indoor, a $65 State Park Inns gift card. There is also an option to upgrade the gift card to $100 for $35 more.

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Upcoming events at the Goshen Theater Take some time out of the hectic holiday season and head to the Goshen Theater, 216 S. Main St., for a free family fun movie night. Goshen Theater’s Drama Club will be “Caroling for Cans,” collecting donations of food and personal items to benefit The Window, from 6-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, followed by the movie, “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”

at 7 p.m. “A Christmas Story” will be shown at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, and “Elf” will be shown at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17. All three movies are free to the public. For more informtion visit goshentheater.com/events. Be sure to check the website for the theater’s COVID-19 policies.

Purdue Extension to host in-person series Are you a newer farmer or interested in starting a farming business? If so, the Beginning Farmer Series will assist you in building a network of people and the tools you need to increase your management and business skills. In this hands-on series participants will learn about: addressing the realities of starting a farm, assessing farming assets, defining goals and creating a feasible plan to achieve those goals. This seven %(67 )25 /$67 ³ 6DQWD DQG 0UV &ODXV URGH DWRS D ÀUH WUXFN GXULQJ WKH SDUDGH IRU 0LUDFOHV DW 0DLQ week in-person series will run from 0DUNHW 6WUHHWV LQ 1DSSDQHH 6DWXUGD\ HYHQLQJ 'HF 3KRWR E\ 7LP $VKOH\ 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday evenings from Jan. 18 - March 1 at the Nappanee Library. Session topics include: What are your realities, mapping your assets, financial management, goal setting,

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Goshen Community Schools has announced a partnership with Interra Credit Union resulting in naming rights of the Goshen High School gymnasium facility to now be called Interra Gym. Interra Credit Union is headquartered in Goshen and offers three branch locations in the Goshen community. The naming rights were procured after a five-year financial partnership was confirmed between the school corporation and the credit union. Interra Gym provides exclusive naming rights to Interra Credit Union and financial support for the school corporation to be used for items such as facility updates, new equipment, sponsorship of athletic events and more. GCS Superintendent Dr. Steven Hope said he is “thrilled about the new partnership with Interra Credit Union. Interra has a great reputation in the community, and we are pleased to have them support Gos-

hen Community Schools and the students we serve. We look forward to a long partnership with Interra.” “Goshen School Corporation has long been a foundation of the Goshen community,” stated Amy Sink, CEO of Interra Credit Union. “This partnership with GCS recognizes two pillars joining together to achieve great success.” “Proving again that Interra is committed to local school systems, as well as investing in the growth of the young people throughout Goshen, this will really benefit the entire community,” shared Andy Marshall, executive vice president and COO of Interra Credit Union. On Saturday, Dec. 4, a ribbon cutting and celebration recognizing Interra Gym was held between the boys junior varsity and varsity basketball games. The Goshen High School Crimsonaires, Crimsonaire Camp participants, and the pep band also performed.

King’s Singers present Christmas performance

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British a cappella ensemble the King’s Singers will perform at Goshen College at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, for a Performing Arts Series concert in the Music Center’s Sauder Concert Hall. Renowned for their unrivalled technique, versatility and skill in performance, the King’s Singers have represented the gold standard in a cappella singing on the world’s greatest stages for more than 50 years. The group is constantly pushing the boundaries of their repertoire with unique collaborations and original works, while at the same time honoring

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their origins in the British choral tradition. The King’s Singers were founded in 1968 by six choral scholars from King’s College in Cambridge, England. Over time, the group’s membership has changed, and the ensemble currently features countertenors Patrick Dunachie and Edward Button, tenor Julian Gregory, baritones Christopher Bruerton and Nick Ashby and bass Jonathan Howard. Known and loved around the world, the King’s Singers appear regularly in major cities and festivals across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. They have performed in venues such as the Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall and Tokyo Opera City, and they have collaborated with orchestras including the German NDR Radiophilharmonie and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. The group has also performed over 200 commissioned works by leading composers such as Eric

Whitacre, John Tavener and Judith Bingham. Throughout more than 50 years of singing and touring, the King’s Singers have compiled a discography of more than 150 recordings and have received numerous awards, including two Grammy Awards, an Emmy award and a place in Gramophone Magazine’s inaugural Hall of Fame. Their most recent recording, “The Library Vol. 3,” was released this year and is available for purchase on their website. Tickets are $50, $45 or $35 and are available online at goshen. edu/tickets or at the box office, boxoffice@goshen.edu or (574) 535-7566. COVID-19 Precautions: Either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test (within 48 hours of the concert) is required for entrance into the venue. Face masks must be worn at all times while indoors regardless of vaccination status.