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Goshen (574) 534-2591 Phone After 5 P.M. Monday Thru Fridays Gardening in the face Anytime Saturdays Or Sundays, Or Send An E-mail To: [email protected] Please Put Speak Out In The Subject Line. (EDITOR’S NOTE: Callers are asked to limit their comments to 150 words. ‘the PAPER’ reserves the right to edit comments of a changing climate and make final publishing decisions.) Chautauqua-Wawasee, Wa- Obsession putting them in the road because wasee Area Conservancy Foun- they don’t put them back where dation and the Syracuse-Wa- I have a question. Why is it so they are supposed to be. I put mine wasee Garden Club are jointly necessary nowadays for those who at the end of my driveway. I don’t sponsoring a presentation, dis- are involved in public activities to put it in the road. I put it about 5 cussion and workshop focused have their sexuality identified along feet back from the road and every on “Gardening in the Face of a with other current information? time I go out to get my trash can its Changing Climate.” Recent examples are one who in the middle of the road and then The workshop will be held lived and schooled in this area now sometimes when the wind blows it from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. affiliated with coaching on the NFL can blow it out there too 8, at the Oakwood Resort Inn, level and a mayor who aspires to So I wouldn’t be hollering at Syracuse. The event is open to be president? I could give other the people putting their trash cans the public and free to attend. examples of those in politics, social in the road because they are not The first hour consists of a pre- and Hollywood outlets and on and causing it. sentation. The 2 to 4 p.m. period on. I truly do not care what their will be for deeper discussion perverted sexuality is and do not Divided we fall and questions. want it identified by a media that The workshop will be led by finds it acceptable to do so. Everyone should realize it is John Edgerton of Shelbyville, Let me guess: there is an obses- true. Mich. Edgerton has been do- sion of perverted sex/sexuality in United we stand, divided we fall ing small-scale farming for 40 this country that has permeated and the politicians, Democrats and years, striving always to work all. It is now accepted as “normal” Republicans are so divided it is in cooperation with nature. (abnormal in God’s view) and I am unreal and our country is going to In this workshop he plans to one who is sick of hearing about it. fall if they don’t straighten up. We explore wholistic, resilient, need to have one party in there at sustainable techniques for &20,1*722$.:22'³-RKQ(GJHUWRQRI6KHOE\YLOOH0LFKZLOO Hates Obama a time. If we vote Republicans in gardening and small farming. OHDGDGLVFXVVLRQDQGZRUNVKRSIRFXVHGRQ´*DUGHQLQJLQWKH)DFHRID it should be all Republicans. If we Participants will look at the im- &KDQJLQJ&OLPDWHµDWWKH2DNZRRG5HVRUWLQ6\UDFXVH 3KRWRSURYLGHG President Trump repealed the vote Democrats in it should be all portance of healthy soil, healthy healthy lunch program of Michelle Democrats. plants and helpful insect habi- Obama and he did it on her birth- We shouldn’t have divided par- tat. Participants will also want Kevin Lehman enrolls day. This is real sickness. ties because when that happens to think about variety selection Now we will have more junk food there is always going to be fighting and other ways to account for in school lunches and obesity and and wasting of our government climate-related imbalances of at University of Findlay sickness in our children. Hatred of money and then our tax dollars diseases and insects. a wonderful and honest African- are being spent on fights instead of They will share what others Kevin Lehman, Middlebury, not only for science, health pro- American president drives many what it should be spent on. in the bioregion are doing to ad- has enrolled at the University fessions, animal science and things Trump does. He wanted dress these issues. Finally, they of Findlay for spring 2020. New equestrian studies programs, peace with Iran and he destroyed Still bribery want to think beyond their own students began their studies at but also for cultivating the next the peace agreement that kept personal garden: They will con- UF Jan. 6. Lehman is pursuing generation of business leaders, nuclear weapons away from Iraq. I saw Senator Braun on Fox dur- sider the importance of collabo- a degree in business manage- educators and innovative think- He pulled us out of the climate ing the recess in the impeachment rating and cooperating in wider ment. ers through a dedication to ex- accord because it was a huge trial. communities to build on food Located in Findlay, Ohio, the periential learning, both in and achievement for President Obama. Although he repeatedly claimed security and justice. University of Findlay is known outside of the classroom. That is another nail in the coffin he’s heard 18 hours of the informa- of our precious earth. Brought on tion, I am certain by his demeanor, more fires, droughts, floods, hurri- despite his recent oath of impartial- APPLIANCE TECH, INC. canes, tornadoes and earthquakes. ity, he only heard what he wanted Forget about having clean water to hear. 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Flannel-lined jeans — Does any good neighbor have any outgrown flannel-lined jeans for boys, size 10 and up, they would like to pass on? I New questions bought a pair at a garage sale or somewhere and their tag says Faded Glory, so they originally came Buttons — Have you accumulated a collection from Walmart, but I checked at a Walmart and they said they no longer carry them. If you have some TM of buttons over the years? If you want to get rid of them, please send to: 64217 CR 35, Goshen, IN you could part with, even if they are not the same 46528 or call (574) 312-5228. exact brand, could you please call (574) 875-9081? I would be willing to pay a reasonable amount for Crib corn — I am interested in purchasing them. — Carolyn several bushels of crib corn (ear corn) for wildlife use. Would any good neighbor know of a source, Treadmill — Wanted, free treadmill. Would EDITORIAL OFFICES, CIRCULATION, other than Big R? Someone in the Milford area pos- prefer electric. Will pick up. 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The win- at the Bristol Opera House, 210 class for those who want to learn (Saturday), and from 1 to 4 p.m. ner of this competition will ap- E. Vistula St. about the art and craft of mak- June 14 and 21 (Sunday). In ad- pear along with other area co- Stand-up Comedy 101 will cov- ing audiences laugh, using noth- dition, there will be a class per- medians in a Summer Stand-up er everything from writing jokes and structuring an act to deal- ing with hecklers, along with lots Where are the winter birds? more – including the business as- pects of getting booked (and paid) Dark-eyed I moved to Indiana, small flocks pairs to more than 2,000 and was as a stand-up performer. juncos and of evening grosbeaks came to my recently taken off the endangered Classes will be taught by Brad tree spar- bird feeders in winter several species list. Miller and Sean Shank. Partici- rows fly back times. I haven’t seen an evening Birds of North America and pants must be at least 16 years and forth to grosbeak, except in summer when South America and many other old, and the class size is limited, the bird feed- I visited their northern nesting areas of the world have declined. so apply as early as possible. This &20('< &+$03 ³ 5DFKHO er outside my grounds, since I lived and worked Not all species have declined. class is for students 16 years and 5DVND6HOOHZLQQHURI(ONKDUW dining room at Salamonie Reservoir, south of Bald eagles, Canada geese, sand- up. Students under 18 require &LYLF7KHDWUH·V&RPHG\FODVV window ev- Huntington, nearly 20 years ago. hill cranes, turkey vultures, Cali- parental permission. Price for DQGFRPSHWLWLRQ 3KRWRSURYLGHG ery day now, Pine siskins competed with fornia condors and wild turkeys the class is $40 per student. except when goldfinches every winter for nyger have increased. Cardinals, tufted Class syllabus and enrollment lished to commemorate Michael the wind is seed at the thistle feeders I had titmice and turkey vultures have form can be downloaded from Cripe, and is supported by Label strong and under the eaves of my home at increased and extended their elkhartcivictheatre.org/stand- Logic Inc. the weather Salamonie. I saw redpolls and range north. Starlings and house up2020. For more information, call especially wintry. They’re winter purple finches and crossbills in sparrows may not have increased, The Michael Cripe Studio is (574) 848-4116, 1 to 5:30 p.m. visitors, birds from northern Can- wooded areas around Salamonie, but they certainly haven’t de- an educational component of Monday through Friday or email ada. flocks of snow buntings occasion- clined. Elkhart Civic Theatre, estab- to [email protected]. On the feeder they join birds ally. Like evening grosbeaks, I Why have so many species of that come to the feeder in summer haven’t seen snow buntings in birds of North America and South and winter, black-capped chicka- years, though I’ve had people tell America and many other areas of Johnson named to honor dees, tufted titmice, white-breast- me of seeing them. the world have declined? There ed nuthatches, downy woodpeck- Warblers have declined. These is no one cause. Global warming ers, cardinals and blue jays. little feathered sprites, many of is certainly one factor. Change of roll at Culver-Stockton Juncos and tree sparrows, two them quite colorful, migrate in land use, clearing of wooded areas Culver-Stockton College re- lower than a C. of each, at least that’s all I’ve flocks and in spring, to be in a and fence rows and subsequent cently recognized 147 students Culver-Stockton College, lo- seen, are the only winter birds woods early in the morning when larger open fields is another, use on its honor roll for academic cated in Canton, Mo., is a four- I’ve seen this winter at my feeder, a flock of warblers had landed and of chemicals is another, more peo- achievement during the fall year residential institution in or anywhere. Where are the eve- were feeding after flying most ple and expanding urban areas is 2019 semester. Michael John- affiliation with the Christian ning grosbeaks, the pine siskins, of the night was a delight and a another. son of Elkhart was named to Church (Disciples of Christ). the common redpolls and purple pain. It was a pain in the neck Birds have changed in number. the list. C-SC specializes in experiential finches? Where are the crossbills from looking through binoculars I read a report recently they have Johnson is majoring in ac- education and is one of only two I’ve seen occasionally in other into the leaves overhead, trying also changed in size, they have countancy. Students on the colleges in the nation to offer the winters in the wooded park near to spot these little birds. A woods gotten slightly smaller. But bird honor roll have earned between 12/3 semester calendar, where my home. Where are the flocks of full of warblers was called a war- watching, birding, is still looking a 3.2 and 3.49 grade point aver- the typical 15-week semester snow buntings in pastures and bler wave and a morning of spot- for birds, learning to identify dif- age and were enrolled in a mini- is divided into a 12-week term other grassy fields? ting them often led to a condition ferent species. It has always been mum of 12 hours with no grade and a three-week term. Evening grosbeaks were once which birders called warbler neck. an escape, a break from work and common winter birds in the While most warblers have de- worries. Now it’s also noting num- northern states of the U.S. When clined, Kirtland’s warblers have bers. I was at Cornell University many increased. One of the first species Bird watching is a pleasant way Evie’s years ago, I helped a lady who was of birds to be listed under the En- to spend an hour, a few hours, a studying evening grosbeaks, trap dangered Species Act, it has in- day, to get away from the prob- Insurance Agency and band them one winter. After creased from approximately 200 lems, the pressure of normal life. /LSWPUNMHTPSPLZZH]LTVUL`ZPUJL  (\[V‹/VTL‹3PML‹/LHS[O Morning birdathon set for Ox Bow County Park 4VIPSL/VTLZ‹9=Z‹)VH[Z The public is invited to join wild- Park Wednesday, Feb. 5. The light- to ages 8+ with no registration 4V[VYJ`JSLZ‹3PNO[*VTTLYJPHS life enthusiasts to see as many hearted race to find birds will cel- required. Participants are encour- *V\U[`9VHK5 7O  birds as they can on a morning ebrate the Elkhart County Parks’ aged to dress for activities outdoors ,SROHY[05 L]PLZPUZ'JVTJHZ[UL[ birdathon hike at Ox Bow County 50th official Wednesday Bird Walk. and to arrive early, as the hike will From 8 to 10 a.m., the birding start at 8 a.m. sharp. group will head out on a naturalist- Hikers will meet at the Ox Bow Nappanee led hike to find as many species of Haus Shelter in Ox Bow County birds as possible in the park. Park, located at 23033 CR 45 in Legion Friday “At this time of year, more than Dunlap. Park admission will be 50 species can be found in our area,” waived for all attendees. dinners open said Annie Aguirre, event coordina- Elkhart County Parks offers bird $ 8x8 ...... 1,205 tor. “While we may not spot all 50, walks the first Wednesday of every $ 8x12...... 1,445 to public the birdathon will be a fun chal- month. More information, including $ 10x12...... 1,820 lenge and a great way for people to a schedule of upcoming events and 10x16...... $2,065 American Legion Post 154, 201 see new birds.” directions to the park is available 12x16...... $2,525 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee, hosts Following the hike, birders will at elkhartcountyparks.org or by 12x20...... $2,910 dinners for the public at a reason- celebrate at the warming house calling the administration office at able cost from 5 to 7 p.m. every Fri- with warm drinks, bird-themed (574) 535-6458. day. All dinners include sides, cof- snacks and cheers for all partici- fee and desert. pants. The menus for February are: The birdathon is free and open Woodland CHEESE BAKERY • Feb. 7, Swiss steak, mashed po- Colby Longhorn Cherry Pie tatoes, corn, $7. Sponsored by Sons .Variety Store $2.49/lb. $5.99 of the American Legion. • Feb. 14, all-you-can-eat fish Weekly Specials fry, $9, or chicken strip dinner with DELI MEAT Frozen Name Brand fries and coleslaw (not all-you-can- February 3-8 Honey Ham Whipped Topping eat), $7. Sponsored by American Legion. Fresh Produce • Deli Meats $1.79/lb. $1.79/16 Oz. • Feb. 21, menu and price to be ® & Cheeses • Frozen Foods French Vanilla determined. Sponsored by Ameri- Bulk Foods • In-store Bakery Frozen Chicken Fajita Strips Cappuccino Mix (Fully Cooked) can Legion Riders. $7.99/3 Lb. • Feb. 28, meatloaf, $7. Spon- JENKINS $2.49/lb. sored by American Legion Auxil- Lamar & Kristine Chupp Chips Ahoy King Size Reg. $3.99/lb. iary. 4133 E. County Line Rd. $4.99/1 Lb. 14 Oz. Proceeds from the dinners go to AUTOMOTIVE Bremen, IN 46506 Name Brand Peppercorn Ranch the various American Legion orga- NAPPANEE • MILFORD 574-773-0303 ext. 1 Taking Orders For Feb. nizations for charitable work in the Mon.-Fri.: 8 a.m-6 p.m. /Gal. Shipment Of Tree Ripened GOSHEN • WAKARUSA $4.99 California Citrus - Oranges, community and support for veter- Sat.: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. MIDDLEBURY • DUNLAP Booch! Kombucha Mandarin Oranges, Grapefruit, ans. NOW Lemons, Dates, Raisins, Pecans For more information, call (574) LIGONIER TH While Supplies Last! AVAILABLE! $3.99/12 Oz. ORDER DEADLINE FEB. 10 773-7686. 6 www.the-papers.com — the PAPER — Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Local artist wants to give back with ‘Great Paint Off’

%\/$85(1=(8*1(5 one,” she said. She’s developed a number of lesson plans and is being dropped from schools. With a few techniques they $VVRFLDWH(GLWRU is a Grumbacher certified instructor. Grumbacher is a large can continue on their own,” she said about the students she paint and art supply company. hopes will participate. Art can also be relaxing and thera- Linda Pieri, a local artist who lives in Middlebury, be- After winning the grant, Pieri deliberately went about peutic. lieves it’s important to give back to the community. During finding spaces that would accommodate 50 people comfort- Sessions will be held from 2 to 3:30 Feb. 22 at the Mid- the last 10 years she’s taught approximately 1,800 people to ably, but would also allow her to reach those who may not be dlebury Food Pantry, 708 Wayne St.; 2-3:30 p.m. April 18, at paint. But having the necessary supplies can be expensive. able to afford an art class. And since the early sessions take the Middlebury Community Library, 101 Winslow St.; 2-3:30 So Pieri applied for and won a Little Big Ideas Grant place when northern Indiana experiences snow, she also p.m. June 27 at Waypoint Community Church, 56893 CR 29, to hold the “Great Paint Off.” For five sessions starting Feb. wanted places that would be plowed if necessary. Goshen; 10-11:30 a.m. Middlebury Summer Festival at Me- 22, and running through Oct. 17, Pieri will teach those in- Classes will be held every two months and each class morial Park, SR 13/Main Street; and 2-3:30 p.m. Middlebury terested how to paint. She said she loves teaching big groups will have a scene from Middlebury students can customize Greencroft, 701 Windridge Drive. of people, loves the energy a large group generates. So the during class. Students will have everything they need and People can also check out Pieri’s website at www. classes will be held in five locations throughout Elkhart will walk away with a 9 inch by 12 inch canvas. lindapieristudio.com regarding other classes. She teaches County and be limited to 50 people. Pieri said her goal is to put the love of art in people. “Art painting and drawing. However, there’s no need to register for the class. All the slots will be filled on a first-come, fist served basis. The doors will open 10 minutes before the class is to start and Participate in Bristol 2030 Grand Vision Survey all supplies will be provided, including acrylic paint, canvas, brushes and a smock for each guest. The town of Bristol has started the process to create its hard to make sure our community’s voices are heard.” Pieri sees the classes as an opportunity for people who first comprehensive plan, Bristol 2030 Comprehensive Plan, The steering committee is seeking public input on resi- may not have picked up a paint brush before to try their “A grand vision for our hometown.” This plan will serve as dents grand vision of Bristol in 2030 and the major challenges hand at it. “I’m not Bob Ross certified, but when I do it the town’s guiding policy document to engage the community the town faces. Paper copies of the survey are available to fill they’re having fun. They’re learning without realizing it,” to create a long-term vision, address the major challenges in out at Bristol Town Hall and the Bristol Public Library. she said. town and create solutions that offer better choices for where During the next several months, the town will have a Pieri has been involved in art since she was a student and how people will live, work, move and play in Bristol. variety of other engagement opportunities that will include at Elkhart Memorial High School when the artist in resi- This plan will not be successful or meaningful unless it facilitating small group discussions at community events and dence really inspired her. She went on to attend North Texas reflects the goals of its community residents. Therefore, it is meetings. Group discussions will focus on answering ques- State and studied studio art for two years and then trans- crucial as many community residents as possible are engaged tions related to topics that matter to you. Those interested in ferred to the Art Institute of Dallas. in this process. One of the ways to achieve this goals is to fill staying informed of plan updates and notifications of future During the last 10 years she opened a graphic arts stu- out the Bristol 2030 survey available at tinyurl.com/Bristol- events can follow on Facebook@bristolindiana. dio in downtown Middlebury. People kept coming in asking 2030GrandVision. The community’s involvement will set the framework her if she’d teach their children or them. After so many re- “Bristol is my home and will be for many years to come,” to guide community leaders and officials on how Bristol will quests, she finally offered a class and was a bit surprised at said Lauren Bailey, a Bristol resident and steering committee grow, identify where growth should occur, the type of devel- how fast it filled up. member. “The survey is important in ensuring my children opment that should occur, areas to preserve and provision of Last year she held 12 classes out of her home. “I found live in a place that is always striving to be better. I’m excited public services to support today’s residents and those tomor- I really enjoy it. I love putting the passion of art into some- to represent Bristol families on this committee and will work row.

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Kindergarten registration for either 9:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. at live, contact one of the school of- Elementary, (574) 862-2000. •Polio: four doses -three doses of Wa-Nee elementary students will Nappanee, Wakarusa and Wood- fices for additional information: Staff will be administering an Polio are acceptable for all grade be held Tuesday, March 17. Par- view Elementary schools. Nappanee Elementary, (574) assessment for incoming kinder- levels if the third dose was given ents may attend an informational If you are unsure which el- 773-7421; Woodview Elementary, garten at a later date. Parents will on or after the fourth birthday and meeting and register their child ementary district in which you (574) 773-3117; and Wakarusa sign up for day/time during the at least six months after the previ- registration. Parents should not ous dose with only one type of vac- bring children other than their cine used (All OPV or all IPV). For Applications for CHAP available through March 31 kindergarten student with them. students in grades K to nine, the The DNR’s Community Hunt- will be awarded financial assis- to determine when and where Parents are asked to bring the final dose must be administered ing Access Program is accept- tance to help them manage a deer managed deer hunts occur. The following records to round-up: on or after the fourth birthday ing applications for funding for hunt during the regulated deer program provides a practical and • Immunization (shot) records and be administered at least six the 2020 deer hunting season hunting seasons. This year, appli- economical method for reducing • Legal birth certificate issued months after the previous dose. through March 31. cants can apply for funding up to deer numbers and balancing eco- from the county health depart- • MMR: 2 Measles/Mumps/Ru- Parks, homeowners associa- $25,000 for the 2020 deer hunting logical and societal needs. ment. The school corporation is bella tions and other land-managing season. For more information and to not permitted to accept hospital • Hepatitis A: two doses entities are eligible to apply. If CHAP allows community part- access an application, visit on.IN. birth certificates • Hepatitis B: three doses or selected, community partners ner oversight and the flexibility gov/dnrchap. • Proof of residency Hepatitis B vaccine (third dose The minimum state vaccine re- must be given on or after 24 weeks quirements for all children newly of age and no earlier than 16 REAL Services offering enrolled in kindergarten are as weeks after the first dose) follows: Varicella: two doses of Varicella • DTaP: 5DTaP/DTP/DT (Diph- (chickenpox) vaccine on or after theria, Pertussis and Tetanus) the first birthday or physician Lunch and Learn programs or four if the fourth dose was ad- written documentation of history ministered on or after the fourth of chickenpox disease, including birthday. month and year of disease. Are you a caregiver for an older caregiving topics and network betes Management. adult? Are you looking for helpful with fellow caregivers. Monthly These sessions will be held in information? sessions are held from noon to 1:30 the Clubhouse at Eastlake Ter- Lunch & Learn: Education p.m. the first Friday of each month. race, 3109 E. Bristol St., Elkhart. Programs for Caregivers of Older The topics in the 2020 spring For reservations, call REAL Ser- Valentine’s Day Adults is sponsored by REAL Ser- series are: Feb. 7, Protecting Your vices at (574) 284-7132 or toll-free vices Inc. and Alzheimer’s Services Identity; March 6, Meeting with (800) 552-7928, extension 7132. A & Dementia Services of Northern Funeral Homes – Planning; April complimentary lunch will be pro- Indiana, a division of Real Servic- 3, Medicare – Dual Eligibility & vided by Eastlake Terrace to all SPECIALS es Inc. This free series allows busy More; May 1, Financial Protection informal caregivers who call for a caregivers to learn about many for Older Adults; and June 5, Dia- reservation in advance.

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RosesRoosses • FreshFresh Flowers CandCandyy • Balloons offered at Bonneyville Order Plush Teddyeddy BBearsears Elkhart County Parks will host available in stores, but making visit elkhartcountyparks.org. Today a zero-waste workshop from 6 your own can be much cheaper Bonneyville Mill County Park is to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at Bon- and safer for the environment located 2.5 miles east of Bristol, neyville Mill County Park in the and your home,” said Interpretive south of SR 120 at 53373 CR 131. Flower Basket Baldwin One-Room Schoolhouse. Naturalist Phelicia Jozwiak. The class will meet at the Bald- 500 Spring Valleyy Dr. | MiddleburMiddlebury,y, IINN Hoosiers are invited to take a Participants will leave this pro- win One-Room Schoolhouse, lo- Across Fromom High School +2856 new approach to spring cleaning gram with their own zero-waste cated southeast of Bonneyville 0RQ)UL this year with a fun interactive kit, as well as plenty of resources Mill’s main parking lot on CR 574-825-7673 (ROSE) 6DW workshop all about do-it-yourself and recipes to make even more 131. ZZZÀRZHUEDVNHWPLGGOHEXU\FRP cleaning products. The class will zero-waste cleaning swaps at More information, including a highlight the benefits of green liv- home. schedule of upcoming events, and ing by teaching participants sus- Cost is $4 per person with all directions to the park are avail- tainable swaps and easy recipes supplies included. Space is lim- able at elkhartcountyparks.org or to use at home. ited and registration is required by calling the administration of- “Cleaning supplies are readily by Tuesday, Feb. 4. To sign up, fice at (574) 535-6458. Wednesday, Activities at area public libraries February 12 Goshen Public Library Time, 10 a.m. Feb. 11 — TOPS, 5:30 p.m. 4-8 P.M. Feb. 5 — Preschool Story Time Feb. 7 — Bingo, 1 p.m. Feb. 11 — Genealogy Club, 6 p.m. (ages 2-5), 10:30 a.m. Feb. 8 — Dungeons and Dragons, Wakarusa Public Library Ribeye Steak Feb. 6 — Teen Cafe (grades 6-12), 3 p.m. Feb. 5 — Beginning Story Hour, 4 p.m. Feb. 8 — Artful Quilters, 9 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Dinner Feb. 6 — Greyt Readers, 5 p.m. Feb. 8 — Along Came Nappanee Feb. 6 — Book Bites, 10:15 a.m. Feb. 7 — Baby & Me Lapsit, Escape Room, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and Feb. 10 — For Dial-A-Story, call 414 E. Lake St. 10:30 a.m. 2 p.m. (574) 862-4441. Topeka, IN 46571 Feb. 7 — Teen Advisory Board, 4 Feb. 10 — Recipe Swap, 7 p.m. Feb. 10-11 — Preschool Story p.m. Feb. 11 — Mah Jongg, 12:30 p.m. Hour, 10:15 a.m. 260.593.2988 Feb. 10 — Homework Help (grades 6-12), 4 p.m. Eating healthy on a budget Middlebury Public Library . Feb. 4 — Cinema Showcase, 1 p.m. educational program offered BE KIND Feb. 4 — Lego Club (grades K-5), TO YOUR TAKE YOUR VALENTINE! 4 p.m. Do you avoid eating healthy man Sciences in Elkhart County. VALENTINE OUT FOR Feb. 6 — Babies & Books, 10 a.m. because you don’t think you can This program is being offered at BREAKFAST OR LUNCH!! Feb. 7 — Rhythm and Movement afford it? Does clean eating seem 10 a.m. Feb. 5 at the Purdue Ex- START YOUR Story Time (ages 2-5), 10 a.m. like a really expensive and over- tension Elkhart County office, lo- DAY THE ENJOY ANY OF OUR DAILY SPECIALS GRANMA’S • APPLE PANCAKES (Large Or Junior) Feb. 10 — Chess Club, 6 p.m. priced option to you? cated on the Elkhart County 4-H WAY! Feb. 10 — Teen Book Club Or you already eat healthy but Fairgrounds. • LITTLE BIT OF FRANCE • BLINTZES • CREPES • WAFFLES (grades 6-8) at Northridge Middle want to learn some strategies for Pre-register by calling the Ex- • 1/2 LB. HAMBURGER • DOUBLE BREAST CHICKEN School Library, 4 p.m. saving money. This interactive tension Office at (574) 533-0554 Feb. 11 — Let’s Talk About It, 7 workshop will teach you how to or emailing fi[email protected]. GRANMA’S p.m. eat healthy without breaking the This program and all programs HOUSEH OF PANCAKES THANKS Feb. 11-12 — Toddler Time, 10 bank. of the Purdue University Exten- 3709 S. Main, Elkhart a.m. Join Purdue Extension Elkhart sion Service are open to everyone. FOR KEEPING (574)( 875-8333 US Feb. 11-12 — Preschool Story County for this free, educational If you need a reasonable accom- Fax (574) 875-0080 Time, 11 a.m. program presented by Virginia modation to participate in this #1 Nappanee Public Library Open 7 Days A Week Aparicio, Purdue University Ex- program, contact Aparicio at (574) 5:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M. Feb. 5 — Preschool Story tension educator in Health & Hu- 533-0554 or [email protected]. 8 www.the-papers.com — the PAPER — Tuesday, February 4, 2020

COUNTY REPORT Obituaries Dallas D. Cuthbert Charles E. Harrington Jan. 19, 1946. V. Carole Peters Kendallville. Dallas D. Cuthbert, 84, Goshen, He preceded her in death Dec. 30, V. Carole Peters, 88, Bristol, died Born March 16, 1936, she married died Jan. 26, 2020, at Valley View 1993. Jan. 28, 2020. Grover A. Weaver Feb. 18, 1956. He John H. Aschliman Health Care Center, Elkhart. Services were held Jan. 30. She was born March 9, 1931, and preceded her in death Feb. 11, 2012. John H. Aschliman, 104, Gos- Born Nov. 14, 1935, he married Pamela Litzenberg married Joseph Peters in 1961. He pre- She is survived by daughters, hen Kathy Gangwer, Ligonier, and Lisa , died Jan. 24, 2020, at Green- Ruth A. Warner Sept. 14, 1958. She Pamela Litzenberg, 67, Bristol, ceded her in death. Blazek, Avilla; brothers, Wayne, Da- croft Healthcare. preceded him in death Jan. 1, 2015. died at 5:58 a.m. Jan. 25, 2020, in her Survivors include her children, Mi- vid and Larry Targgart. Born Sept. 15, 1915, he married He is survived by daughters, home. chael, David and Kristen Peters; daugh- Kathryn Allomong Jan. 15, 1938. There were no services held for Carolyn D. Magee, Middlebury, and Born Nov. 17, 1952, she married ters-in-law, Nancy and Stacy Peters. She preceded him in death Aug. 2, Mrs. Weaver. Kathleen D. Emmons, Goshen; son, Dale A. Litzenberg Oct. 17, 2002. He Private services were held for Mrs. 1996. Keith D. Cuthbert, Goshen; and survives with their children, Danny Peters. Carolyn E. Williams He is survived by daughters, brother, David Cuthbert, Middle- Hiatt, Cindy Armstrong, BJ Arm- Galen D. Rasler Carolyn E. Williams, 69, La- Mary Harris, Phoenix, Ariz., and bury. strong, Joe Allen, Dennis Adler, Tif- Goshen Grange, died Jan. 29, 2020, at Or- Laura Barley, Battle Creek, Mich.; Galen D. Rasler, 34, , died Services were held Feb. 1. fany Lane and Raymond Jackson; her chard Pointe, Kendallville. son, Donn Aschliman, Battle Creek; Jan. 26, 2020. David M. DeGolier mother, Ruth Schott; her other mom, Born July 16, 1950, she is sur- sisters, Anna Belle Emmert and Born May 29, 1985, he married Middle- June Litzenberg; siblings, Rick Gar- vived by a daughter, Michelle M. Mi- Betty Lambright, Goshen, and David M. DeGolier, 67, Kelli Salchert Dec. 16, 2006. She sur- bury dener, Penny Majewski, Jerry Schott azgowicz, Syracuse; sisters, Betty L. Carolyn Stephens, Venice, Fla.; and , died Jan. 25, 2020, at Elkhart vives with their children, Benaiah, and Stanley Schott. Hendrix and Paula Fox, Rome City, brother, Dale Aschliman, Sarasota, Hospice House. Boaz, Keziah and Abram Rasler, at Services were held Feb. 1. Kathy Kline, Ligonier, and Roxie Fla. Born Feb. 20, 1952, he married home; his parents, Gerald and Kar- Patti Poehler May 20, 1978. She Ada F. Miller en Rasler, Goshen; sisters, Katrina Sands, Orlando; brothers, Walter M. Services were held Feb. 1. Stevens, Kendallville, Kent Stevens, Jimmie L. Avery survives with sisters, Patti Cripe, Ada F. Miller, 77, Shipshewana, Marks, Granger, and Kacinda Wright, Lori Nine and Jodi Ruch. Mishawaka. Auburn, Michael and Steve Kline, Jimmie L. Avery, 75, Syracuse, died at 6:40 p.m. Jan. 26, 2020, in her Albion, and Raymond Kline Jr., Services were held Jan. 29. home. Services were held Jan. 31. died at 11:33 p.m. Jan. 24, 2020, in Marilyn Reith Brimfield. his home. Pamela A. Fileccia Born July 23, 1942, she married Services were held Feb. 1. Goshen Born Sept. 16, 1944, he mar- Pamela A. Fileccia, 75, Bristol, Nelson Miller Oct. 22, 1959. He pre- Marilyn Reith, 92, , died Barbara A. Yoder died Jan. 27, 2020, in her home. ceded her in death Dec. 24, 2012. Jan. 26, 2020, at Greencroft Health- ried Crystal M. Nyce March 24, Barbara A. Yoder, 65, Nappanee, Born Jan. 18, 1945, she married She is survived by daughters, care. 1962. She survives with daughters, died at 4:31 a.m. Jan. 27, 2020, in her Garry Fileccia. He survives with Dorothy Graber, Leo, Doris Graber, She was born Oct. 1, 1927, and Tammy Oswald and Tracy Pollock, home. daughters, Allison Teich and An- Grabill, Betty Frank and Katy Mill- married William L. Reith July 7, Syracuse, and Trisha Guy, Warsaw; Born June 9, 1954, she is survived gela Fileccia; and sister, Deborah. er, Goshen, and Anna Bontrager, 1945. He preceded her in death April son, Jason L. Avery, Milford; sisters, by sisters, Mary A. Helmuth, Etna Services were held Feb. 3. Vandalia, Mich.; sons, Nelson Miller 22, 2001. Sharon Lemler, Nappanee, and Es- Green, Susan K. and Frieda A. Bork- ther Fisher, Pierceton; brothers, Al- Carole F. Fiske Jr., Middlebury, and Ezra J. Miller, Survivors include a daughter, Lin- Elkhart; sisters, LeAnna Schrock and da S. Kimpel, Goshen; and son-in-law, holder, Nappanee. len Avery, Syracuse, and Frederick Carole F. Fiske, 85, Nappanee, Katie Humble, Middlebury; brothers, Jonathan Miller, New Paris. Services were held Jan. 30. Avery, Plymouth. died Jan. 24, 2020. Pete Yoder, Goshen, and Christie Yo- Services were held Jan. 29. Graveside services were held Born Jan. 24, 1935, she married der, Millersburg. Births Jan. 28. Norman L. Fiske July 26, 1952. He Colin Riegsecker Services were held Jan. 30. Colin Riegsecker, 14, Wakarusa, Ida T. Bontrager preceded her in death Aug. 4, 2012. The following Elkhart County Jane M. Nagle died Jan. 27, 2020, in his home. Ida T. Bontrager, 81, LaGrange, Survivors include a son, Rev. area babies were recently born at Goshen Born April 9, 2005, he is survived died at 2 p.m. Jan. 29, 2020. Randall Fiske, Lewistown, Pa.; Jane M. Nagle, 98, , died Goshen Hospital: Born May 7, 1938, she married El- Laurie Reinhardt, Nappanee; sis- at 8:36 a.m. Jan. 26, 2020, at Goshen by his parents, Jason and Kelly Rieg- Luna Shea Yoder secker; sister, Caitlyn Riegsecker, at mer T. Yoder Dec. 10, 1957. He pre- ter, Connie Van Housen, Vestal, Health Hospital. Sofia and Andrew Yoder, Goshen, home; grandparents, Jerry and Kay ceded her in death Sept. 17, 1992. N.Y.; and sister-in-law, Norma Van She was born June 22, 1921, and are the parents of a daughter, Luna Riegsecker, Bethel Springs, Tenn.; She them married Daniel S. Bontrag- Housen, Williamsburg, Va. married Robert W. Nagle Sr. Jan. 6, Shea, born at 9:14 a.m. Jan. 23, great-grandparents, Delores Man- er March 6, 2005. He survives. Services were held Feb. 1. in New 1940. He preceded her in death June 2020. She weighed 6 pounds, 11.4 ville, Edwardsburg, Mich., and Wil- In addition to her husband, she is Milford, Pa. 6, 1984. ounces and was 21 inches long. survived by a daughter, Irene Mul- Sonya Fletcher Survivors include a daughter, lard Zentz, Elkhart. Services were held Feb. 1. lett, Goshen; sons, Alvin, Freeman, Sonya Fletcher, 50, Elkhart, Mary Yoder, Goshen; sons, Robert Na- BIRTHS ELSEWHERE Toby and David Yoder, LaGrange, died Jan. 21, 2020, at Elkhart Gen- gle Jr., Goshen, Richard Nagle, Ohio, Anna M. Orva Yoder, Rexford, Mont., Ervin eral Hospital. and Alan Nagle, Mishawaka; and sis- Schlabach-Roine Jesse David Kuhns and Daniel Yoder, Topeka; step- ter, Jean Kennett, Arizona. Born July 11, 1969, she is sur- Anna M. Schlaback-Roine, 93, Mervin and Tillie (Miller) Kuhns, daughters, Alice Bontrager, Hills- Services were held Jan. 29. vived by her parents, William Sarasota, Fla., died Jan. 24, 2020, at Nappanee, are the parents of a son, boro, Wis., Ruby Raber, Middlebury, L. Fletcher and Peggy Harkless, Dean L. Neterer Tiedwell Hospice, Sarasota. Jesse David, born at 1:08 a.m. Jan. Ruth Miller, Elizabeth Miller and Ida Elkhart; sons, Bradley Johnson Dean L. Neterer, 76, Goshen, died Born June 25, 1926, she is sur- 16, 2020, at Blessed Beginnings Mae Miller, LaGrange, and Wilma and Ray Walker, Elkhart; daugh- Jan. 25, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Man- vived by a son, Larry Schlabach, To- Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed Bontrager, Millersburg; stepsons, ters, Amber Fletcher and Rachel or, Wakarusa. peka; stepdaughters, Kathy Rhoades 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19 inch- Alvin and Samuel Bontrager, To- Walker, Elkhart; sisters, Michelle He was born April 3, 1943, and is and Terri Tzar, Sarasota, and Jan es long. peka, Vernon and Harley Bontrager, Kenli Victoria Perlich Steinke, Middlebury, and Patty survived by his wife, Marge; a daugh- Threlkeld, Gainesville, Ga.; and Shipshewana, Philip and David Bon- Carey, Towanda, Pa.; brother, John ter, Kim Bays, Goshen; son, Chris Ne- brother, Glen Mast, Topeka. Cody and Samantha (Kohn) trager, LaGrange, Milton Bontrager, Harkless, White Pigeon, Mich.; half terer, Goshen; stepdaughter, Natalie She was preceded in death by her Perlich, Albion, are the parents of Wolcottville, and Daniel Bontrager brother, Tynan Hartigan, Missouri; Leach, Goshen; and sister, Janet Paul, husbands, Alvin Schlabach and Ralph a daughter, Kenli Victoria, born at Jr., Middlebury; sisters, Mattie Mast, and companion, Robert Evans, Goshen. Roine. 11:34 p.m. Jan. 17, 2020, at Blessed Canton, Ohio, Elizabeth Hochstetler, Elkhart. Services were held Jan. 30. Services in Indiana will be held at Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. Anna Schlabach, Mary Miller and Services will be held at a later Tracy L. Norton a later date. She weighed 9 pounds, 7 ounces. Wilma Miller, LaGrange, and Edna Maternal grandparents are Den- date. Goshen Orville D. Schmidt Beechy, Michigan; brother, Elmer Joanna Graber Tracy L. Norton, 53, , died nis and Janet Kohn, Gillett, Wis. Pa- Miller, Goshen; and brother-in-law, Jan. 29, 2020, in his home. Orville D. Schmidt, 86, Wakarusa, ternal grandparents are Allen and Shipshewana Clarence Miller, LaGrange. Joanna Graber, 79, , He was born Dec. 19, 1966, and is died at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 28, 2020, in his Diane Perlich, Albion. Services were held Feb. 1. died at 7:10 p.m. Jan. 26, 2020, at survived by a son, Michael Norton, home. Kenli joins two siblings: Ila Grace Parkview LaGrange Hospital. Goshen; brothers, Rory Norton, North Born May 25, 1933, he married and Oliver Wayne. Jane Gaff Born April 10, 1940, she married Chaleston, S.C., Jeff Norton, Goshen, Sandra Kroeker Aug. 18, 1963. She Tiahna Roxann Bontrager Daniel Graber Oct. 25, 1962. He and Greg Norton, Elkhart; sister, survives with daughters, Larissa Rachel and Michael (Mast) Bon- March 7, 1926-January 20, 2020 survives with daughters, Elizabeth Kelly Abrams, North Webster; his fa- Hunsberger, Lincoln, Neb., and Cath- trager, Nappanee, are the parents of Snow, Southaven, Miss., Cristina and ther, Bill Green, Warsaw; and his girl- erine Krehbiel, Rose Hill, Kan.; broth- It is with a daughter, Tiahna Roxann, born at Kathryn Graber, Sarasota, Fla., and friend, Roxy Mikel, Nappanee. er, Allen Schmidt, Freeman, S.D.; sis- great sadness 3:29 a.m. Jan. 18, 2020, at Blessed Iva Jean Graber, Sturgis, Mich.; sons, Mr. Norton’s life will be celebrated ter, Fyrne Schlenker, South Dakota; that the Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. David Graber, White Pigeon, Mich., Feb. 10 from 4 to 6 pm. at Rieth- and sister-in-law, Diena Schmidt, family of She weighed 7 pounds and was 20 and Steven Graber, Amelia, Va.; and Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Henderson, Neb. Jane Gaff inches long. sister, Edna Mae Frye, Goshen. Services and burial will be held in Cristopher Jon Schwartz announces Main Street, Goshen. Services were held Feb. 1. South Dakota. her passing Cheryl A. Nusbaum Steven and Carolyn (Schwartz) on January Larry T. Hale Cheryl A. Nusbaum, 59, Middle- Laura C. Stucky Schwartz, Leesburg, are the parents 20, 2020 at Larry T. Hale, 64, Goshen, died bury, died at 7:31 a.m. Jan. 24, 2020, Laura C. Stucky, 102, Syracuse, of a son, Cristopher Jon, born at her home in Jan. 23, 2020, in his home. in her home. died at 9:55 a.m. Jan. 21, 2020, at 10:17 p.m. Jan. 18, 2020, at Blessed Orange, CA. JANE GAFF He was born Dec. 8, 1955, and mar- Born May 4, 1960, she is survived The Maples at Waterford Crossing, Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She was ried Kathryn Rolston Aug. 17, 2019. .by daughters, Dayna Drake, Middle- Goshen. He weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and born Frances Jane, on March 7, She survives with a son, Justin Hale; bury, and Toni Allen, Cassopolis, Born Jan. 10, 1918, she married was 19 inches long. 1926, to Thelma (Kiester) and and sister, Carol Fisher. Mich.; sister, Vickie Roden, Dowagiac, James C. Stucky May 9, 1943. He pre- Maternal grandparents are Ar- Clarence Piper. She married Vearl His wife of 43 years, Raeann Hale, Mich.; brother, Richard Drake, Dowa- ceded her in death March 28, 2016. den and Irma Schwartz. Paternal Gaff on April 22, 1945. He preceded and children, Greg and Loriann Hale, giac; and significant other, Rick Nich- Survivors include a daughter, Ju- grandparents are Victor and Ruth- her in death July 12, 2004. preceded him in death. ols, Shipshewana. dith E. Jarrett, Goshen; son, Curtis J. Ann Schwartz. She was a wonderfully loved Services will be held at a later date. She was preceded in death by her Stucky, Syracuse; and sister, Lucy E. Cristopher joins a brother, Mat- mom to Sue Roberts, Ann Graft, Virgil Hall husband, Lloyd Nusbaum. Kern, Plainfield, Ill. thew James. Adrian Jon Yoder Jan (Terry) Zorger, Jim Gaff and Virgil Hall, 87, Elkhart, died Jan. Services were held Feb. 1. Services were held Feb. 1. Lamar and Jolene (Bontrager) Yo- niece Pam Allred. 23, 2020, in his home. Homer L. Sullivan Lyle W. Pegg der, Shipshewana, are the parents of She was a beloved grandmother Born March 26, 1932, he married Homer L. Sullivan, 67, Goshen, Lyle W. Pegg, 92, Bristol, died a son, Adrian Jon, born at 12:44 p.m. of nine and great-grandmother of Ruth L. Cooper Sept. 2, 1956. She sur- died Jan. 22, 2020, at Goshen Health Jan. 21, 2020, at Riverside Village, Jan. 28, 2020, at home. He weighed 8 19. vives with a son, Terry Hall; daugh- Hospital. Elkhart. pounds, 9 ounces and was 21 inches She lived by example through ter, Joanna; brother, Sheldon Hall; Born Oct. 11, 1952, he is survived Born Jan. 31, 1927, he married long. her faith in God and family and and sister, Mary Ellen Hudon. by a sister, Linda Irons; his extended Mary Holding Sept. 25, 1955. She Maternal grandparents are Ver- friends. She will be remembered Services were held Jan. 30. family and his friends at ADEC. survives with a son, Edward W. Pegg, non and Linda Bontrager, Shipshe- with smiles, music and flowers. Eleanor Harrington Graveside services were held Jan. She will be so greatly missed. Middlebury; daughter, Cindy Olson, wana. Paternal grandparents are Wakaru- 27. If you wish to honor our mother Eleanor Harrington, 97, Sunset, La.; and sister, Fern Cox, Elmer and Lizzie Yoder, Shipshe- sa Rose E. Weaver with a memorial donation, let it be , died at 1:28 p.m. Jan. 28, 2020, at Elkhart. wana. Wawaka one of your choice. Miller’s Merry Manor. Private family graveside services Rose E. Weaver, 83, , died Adrian joins three siblings: Jaden, Born Oct. 25, 1922, she married were held for Mr. Pegg. Jan. 28, 2020, at Orchard Pointe, 5; Ryan, 2; and Bradon, 1. Tuesday, February 4, 2020 — the PAPER — www.the-papers.com 9 Exhibit about rural America travels to Elkhart County

Elkhart County will be the next ners of the Elkhart County Parks of Americans living in rural areas around the past, present and future County Historical Museum will of- stop on the Indiana tour of the photo contest. Local components dropped from 60 percent to 17 per- of rural Indiana.” fer a discussion about the Bristol “Smithsonian’s Crossroads: Change prepared for the Smithsonian ex- cent, yet the vast majority of Amer- “We believe the exhibit will spark Fruit Hills and how they became in Rural America” exhibit. hibit include profiles of the county’s ica’s physical landscape remains meaningful conversations about a huge producer of fruits and veg- Part of Indiana Humanities’ IN- changing agricultural landscape, rural. “Crossroads” looks at this re- the dynamic relationship between etables for regional markets. separable initiative, the exhibit will from the memories of a former Wa- markable societal change and how agriculture and manufacturing in The exhibit is part of the Muse- be at the Elkhart County Historical terford resident in his 90s to the rural Americans responded. Elkhart County,” said Julie Parke, um on Main Street program, a divi- Museum in Bristol from Feb. 1 to introduction of hemp on a modern “Conversations about change in director of the Elkhart County His- sion of the Smithsonian that brings March 15. The interactive display farm. our rural communities are vital to torical Museum. “We are excited high-quality exhibits and resources tracks the national ebb and flow of Nearly 100 years ago, the 1920 the future of Indiana,” said Keira about the opportunity to reach new to rural communities. After Elkhart rural America from farming to in- census revealed for the first time, Amstutz, president and CEO of In- audiences and look forward to shar- County, it will make two more Indi- dustrialization to the digital age. more Americans lived in urban en- diana Humanities. “We are excited ing the exhibit with the people of ana stops: The grand opening coincided vironments than in rural commu- to be able to utilize the ‘Crossroads’ our community.” North Manchester Center for with the unveiling of work by win- nities. Since 1900, the percentage exhibition as a catalyst for dialogue Hours for the exhibit will be 9 History in Wabash County, March a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sat- 21 to May 3. urday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. University of Southern Indiana/ COUNTY REPORT Other activities connected to the Historic New Harmony in Posey Crossroads exhibit include: County, May 9 to June 21. Feb. 11: Chuck Fluharty, founder Each community will host the City Court Jonathon D. Danenfelser, Syracuse; of the Rural Policy Research Insti- exhibit for six weeks and receive Court News The following fines, costs and Indiana Housing and Community tute, will discuss contemporary is- training, funding and other re- court-related fees were levied in Gos- Development Authority; Jefferson sues facing rural communities. Part sources from the Smithsonian and Circuit Court hen City Court: Capital Systems LLC, $46,005.43 of Goshen College’s Yoder Public Af- Indiana Humanities. The Indiana The following petitions have been Disregarding official traffic Superior Court III fairs Lecture Series, he will speak Office of Community & Rural Af- filed in Elkhart County Circuit control device/no valid driver’s The following petitions have been at 7:30 p.m. at the college’s Rieth fairs and the Indiana Historical So- Court, Judge Michael A. Christofeno license — Hugo Pedraza, 38, $180 filed in Elkhart County Superior Recital Hall. ciety also provided mentoring and presiding: Disregarding stop sign — Pat- Court III, Judge Teresa L. Cataldo Feb. 27: Chad Kinsella, a Ball advice to local exhibit teams. Host Complaints rick F. O’Leary, 61, $170 presiding: State University political scientist, organizations also receive a $2,000 Driving left of center — Douglas OneMain Financial Group LLC v. Complaints will lead a discussion on how politi- grant from Indiana Humanities to Jamie Patterson, Elkhart, $14,038.01; E. Roy, 61, $170 Driving while license suspend- Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC cal opinions vary by place. He will cover costs associated with the de- Latisha Ward, Elkhart, $2,055.41 v. Teresa Redick, Osceola, $910.20; ed — Natasha L. Jones, 25, $285.50, speak at 7:30 p.m. at the Elkhart velopment of the local component Unifund CCR LLC v. Olalla Bueno, Emily Kamp, Goshen, $2,191.45 one year good behavior County Historical Museum. for the exhibit, including design, Goshen, $1,291.22; Kellie Brodock, Reliable Auto Finance Inc. v. Scott Expired plates — Kiarah M. Co- March 13: At 11 a.m., the Elkhart fabrication and more. Goshen, $832.59; Pamela Tamburello, Wanzell, Elkhart, $11,420.15 Elkhart, $1,605.38; Robert Simms, peland, 21, $145 Failure to have valid fishing Wells Fargo Bank NA v. Larry Elkhart, $2,846.71 Hochstetler, New Paris, $9,751.83 license — Demiris J. Williams, 36, Midland Funding LLC v. Tanya Interra Credit Union v. Kathleen Indiana Farm Bureau Schieber, Elkhart, $590.32; Elsa Carpio, $145 Failure to signal for turn or Dalponte, Three Rivers, Mich.; and Elkhart, $1,154.68 Thomas Arnold, Three Rivers, Mich., lane change — Alicia M. Lovely, 38, Midland Credit Management Inc. $7,678.95 now accepting student $170; Timothy J. Schneider, 28, $170 v. Allen R. Murray, Goshen, $1,653.90; Orbit Leasing Inc. v. Brandon Liliana Vargas, Goshen, $3,813.78 Improper or no stop lamp/mo- tor vehicle with muffler not in Jones, Elkhart, $7,008.22 scholarship applications Fort Financial Creditr Union v. Pat- RLW Accounts LLC v. Mark Ma- good working order — Gabriel C. rick Zappia Jr. AKA Patrick Burke, hony AKA Marko A. Mahony DBA $8,110.66 Pittman, 18, $155 Indiana Farm Bureau is now ac- bers of INFB. Intimidation with internet/ Nature’s Alternative, $10,525.95 Hoosier Insurance Company v. Tocon Teachers Credit Union v. Nakisha cepting applications for its student For existing Collegiate Farm Holdings LLC, Johnson Controls LLC, harassment by using computer scholarship program for the 2020- Bureau members, INFB awards network or other form of com- Washington, Elkhart, $7,373.39 Ronald Schmucker, Sonya Schmucker, 21 school year. Each year, INFB two $1,000 scholarships annually. munication — Eric D. Kvasnica, Small Claims Richard L. Stewart, Amos Hostetler, awards 13 scholarships to incoming Winners of these scholarships must Debbie Hostetler, Rita Chairez, Becky 34, $605, one year reporting proba- Bank of America NA v. Althea tion, 10 hours community service, M. Blandford, $10,840.59 or current college students who are be members of an INFB collegiate Null, Maria Tovar, Paula White, Ja- pursuing a career in agriculture. chapter at Purdue University, Vin- mie White, Maximus Colvin, Kathryn write letter of apology to local news- Capital One Bank (USA) NA v. The scholarships offered are cennes University, Huntington Uni- Colvin, Leo Colvin, Valedeo Gonzales, paper Joshua A. Buck, $3,720 Never obtained valid driver’s Tasha Gonzales, Niah Gonzalez, Eman- Second Round LP v. Heather L. the Marion Stackhouse Memorial versity or Ancilla College. license — uel Gonzalez, Denee Morton, Makiah Jaime Galindo Ruiz, 30, Chalk, $1,577.04 Scholarship, two Collegiate Farm “Indiana Farm Bureau is pleased Jones, Amanda Butler, Caiden Mul- $285.50, one year good behavior LVNV Funding LLC v. Tracy Bureau Scholarships and 10 Caro- to help support young men and No operator’s license in pos- lins, Payton Mullins, Ashlynn Butler, Fashbaugh, $560; Diana L. Keen, lyn Hegel Memorial Scholarships. women pursuing a future in agri- session — Marilyn Codic, Richard Ambrosen, Mat- Amy N. Hummer, 39, $748.16; Breanna Seydel, $847.86 The scholarship money can be ap- culture through our annual scholar- thew Ambrosen, Matthew Lind, Sarah $150; Christopher Vega Jr., 23, $150 Houghton Properties LLC v. No valid driver’s license — plied to tuition, housing, books and ship program,” said Isabella Chism, Lind, Clara Lind, James Lind, Ste- An- Martel D. Forest, $1,500 other educational expenses. INFB’s second vice president and phen VanDiepenbos, Lori VanDiepen- tonio D. Jimenez, 36, $145 David C. Vanness v. Brit- No valid driver’s license/fail- The Marion Stackhouse Memo- chair of the women’s leadership bos, Courtney VanDiepenbos, Shaylee teny Hedrick and Pete Silcox, ure to yield right of way at left rial Scholarship is a $1,000 scholar- committee. “It’s a great honor to VanDiepenbox, Rebecca VanDiepen- $1,465.06 turn — ship named after the former INFB grant these scholarships each year. bos, Tamara Bulva, Kayden Thornton, Erin N. Thompson, 33, $180 Larry Raderstorf v. Rachael Operating motor vehicle Jeffrey Chupp, Anita Chupp, Michael Lambdin, $5,404 president, who served from 1976 to If you know a student who meets while intoxicated — Chupp, Francisco Lagunas, Francisco Amanda McArthur Counseling Center v. 1987. The scholarship is awarded the criteria, please encourage them Lagunas Jr., John Yoder, Cynthia Yoder, K. Stone, 38, $755.50, one year re- Stephanei Martinez Sosa, $720.63 to one student annually, based on to apply.” Samuel DeMoya, Levi DeMoya, Lucas porting probation, 90-day license Michiana Elite Management v. their educational successes and To apply for a scholarship, visit DeMoya, Salome DeMoya, Benjamin suspension with credit; Joshua L. Carmella Scott and Jeffrey Scott, career aspirations. Additionally, INFB’s scholarships and grants Shirk, Drew Pares, Joshua Morgan, Lambright, 21, $755.50, one year $1,048.70 INFB awards 10 district scholar- page. The deadline to apply is Chrissy Morgan, Thomas Drummond, reporting probation, 30-day license Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office ships. The Carolyn Hegel Memorial March 1. The application asks stu- Marilyn Drummond, Michael Null, Da- suspension with credit v. Willie L. Toney, $660 Parking in yard/sidewalk/ Scholarship is a $500 scholarship dents to detail their educational kota Ysais, Fernando Tovar, Alma Delia GSN — Sylvia P. Kaunda, 28, $150; named after the long-time INFB successes and answer several ques- Tovar, Cristofer Tovar, Andrea Tovar, Marriage second vice president, who served tions about their future educational Abraham Tovar, Joyce Pederson, Mar- Brandon D. Martin, 23, $150 Parking 72-hour violation/ the organization for 26 years. and career goals. nie Taylor, Tara Funderburk, Alejandro GSN — Hernandez, Brian Hernandez, Juan Brenda Aitken, 67, $285; Dissolutions Applicants for the Marion Many county Farm Bureaus also Hernandez, Cynthia Rader, Tasha Espi- Scott Myers, $285 Stackhouse Memorial Scholarship offer annual scholarships for stu- Possession of marijuana — nosa, Adam Espinosa, Nevaeh Waugh, Mi- The following couples have filed and the Carolyn Hegel Memorial dents in their area. To learn more, Kelsey Norris, Beth Dunderman, Reden chael A. Curtis, 27, $400, 180 days for marriage dissolutions in the Scholarship must be incoming or visit www.infb.org and visit the Todd, Deborah Lee, Michael Cook, Paul home detention, 20 hours commu- Elkhart County Superior Court III current college students pursuing grants and scholarships page under Bulva, Dawn Crase, Farah Crase, Myia nity service; Michael L. Yankosky, 45, and Circuit courts: a degree in agriculture and mem- the resources tab. Crase, Taylor Rudden, Ivy Witham, Jo- $755, serve four weekends in commu- Camilo-Morales — Fermin nity oriented work program seph Vidmar, Emily Rosa, Samantha Camilo-Morales, Elkhart, and Felix Public intoxication — Justin A. . L & M Foods LLC Fooshee, Katrina McLain, Julia Her- Garcia, Elkhart. Married Sept. 14, Carroll, 35, $250, 30 hours commu- schberger, Robin Yoder, Luann Yoder, 1991, separated Jan. 20, 2020. Two Meat • Cheese • Baked Goods • Bulk Foods Alexander Yoder, Andrew Dexmann, nity service Hours M-F 8-5 • Sat. 8-3 Speeding — minor children. 6$/( Nathan Mullins, Jillian DeMoya, Wilma Steven E. Stauffer, (574) 646-2087 Malaver — Yaklin R. Malaver, Fax (844) 753-5173 Charles, Terris Maloyed, Kacey McDon- 66, $170 )(%58$5< Use of telecommunication de- 10581 N. State Road 19 ald, Hayden McDonald, Josh Yoder and Elkhart, and Olibert Malaver, Gos- Nappanee, IN 46550-8707 vice while operating motor ve- '28%/(6$/('$7(6)(%  Meat • Cheese • Baked Goods • Bulk Foods Cory Yoder, plaintiff has no duty to de- hen. Married Oct. 5, 2019, separat- hicle — Veronica K. Romero, 25, $170 Now Having BAKERY ITEM fend or indemnify Tocon, policy properly ed Dec. 31, 2019. Fresh Homemade Violation of seat belt law — El Hadad — Donuts Every Red Velvet $ 69 rescinded, cost of suit and further relief Aziz El Hadad, Sat. Morning 2 deemed proper. Kermit W. 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She’ll be on the sidelines seek inclusive community and nationals in 2008 and 2009. as an offensive assistant coach transformative justice in all that “Two things have impressed me with the San Francisco 49ers when we do.’ While we cannot go back about Katie,” Lehman said. “First they play the Kansas City Chiefs and change history, justice calls us is how good she is at coaching, Sunday, Feb. 2, in Super Bowl LIV. to stand up now and say that the communicating and relating with Her journey has taken her from way Goshen College treated Ka- and motivating some of the best the Maple Leafs athletic fields and tie’s offer to coach was hurtful and receivers in the NFL. She would courts to one of the biggest stages wrong. I express on behalf of the not have gotten this job and still in sports. Sowers, who transferred institution our profound apologies be in it if she wasn’t excellent at from Hesston (Kansas) College, to Katie Sowers and to all others what she does. Additionally, her competed in basketball, soccer and who have not been welcomed here, positive persistence is amazing. track & field at Goshen College simply because of who they are. Not everyone has this ability. The between 2006-2009. She has noted And I want to personally thank coaching opportunities in the NFL publicly she was once denied a vol- all of our students, employees and did not happen for her overnight or unteer assistant coaching position alumni who call us to be and do by chance – she was able to make at Goshen College because of her better.” a way into this new territory by sexual orientation. “No matter what you do in life, being really good at her job, being Goshen College President Re- one of the most important things positively persistent in the face of becca Stoltzfus has released the is to be true to who you are,” Sow- challenge.” following statement: ers stated in an interview with As a kid, Sowers loved playing “We are very proud of all that OutSports. “The more we can cre- football with her friends and fam- our alumna Katie Sowers ‘09, ate an environment that welcomes ily, but excelled at other sports an assistant coach for the Super all types of people, no matter their throughout school, when football Bowl-bound San Francisco 49ers, race, gender, sexual orientation, was not an option. After gradua- has achieved in her life and the religion, the more we can help ease tion, she returned to football with ways that she leads on and off the pain and burden that many the Women’s Football Alliance, the football field with authentic- carry every day.” first playing for the West Michi- ity, grace and excellence. She has Dr. Jewel Lehman, professor of gan Mayhem and later the Kan- publicly shared her journey to kinesiology, remembers Sowers as sas City Titans. She played for the coaching, including the barriers a strong, dedicated student and an United States Women’s National *26+(1 &2//(*($/801$ ³ .DWLH 6RZHUV· *RVKHQ &ROOHJH she faced related to her sexual ori- amazing all-around athlete. American Football Team, along WUDFNDQGÀHOGWHDPSKRWR7RGD\6RZHUVLVWKHRIIHQVLYHDVVLVWDQW entation when seeking a volunteer “In a recommendation letter I with her twin sister Liz, that won FRDFKIRUWKH6DQ)UDQFLVFRHUV 3KRWRSURYLGHG coaching position at Goshen Col- described Katie as ‘intelligent, in- the 2013 International Federa- lege. Sadly, in 2009, our policies quisitive and energetic.’” Lehman tion of American Football Women’s ers in the country. There, she im- in the NFL. and the laws of Indiana allowed said. “She was always engaged and World Championship and was pressed the right people and was “My long term goal is to be a for hiring decisions to consider offering insightful comments dur- named MVP. offered an internship with the head coach and then move on to ex- sexual orientation. I am glad that ing discussions. She was passion- She left the Titans in 2016 fol- Atlanta Falcons, working with the ecutive management,” Sowers said Goshen College adopted a new ate about athletics and had a drive lowing an injury, and had the wide receivers. in a 2016 interview with Hesston non-discrimination policy in 2015, to succeed.” opportunity to coach in the East- The next year she took the as- College. “It’s not a typical path, but and I am thankful for the leaders Sowers graduated in May 2009 West Shrine Football Game in St. sistant coach position with the then again, nothing about what before me who brought this change with a degree in physical educa- Petersburg, Fla., an all-star game 49ers, and became the second I’m doing is typical.” about, not the least of whom were tion. She was an NAIA scholar- for the best college football play- woman to hold a coaching position Ruthmere to host book club, organizing EXTENDED! meeting If you like history and you like books, why not combine your two passions with the newly proposed Ruthmere book club? Interested book club members are invited to help structure this monthly program to be hosted by Ruthmere. An organizing meeting is planned for 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, in the museum’s Art Reference Library. The only requirement to take part in this Ruthmere Foundation program is all book selections will in some way relate to history. The genre of the club’s book selections will be up to the members to decide, but all genres will be considered, as long as it pertains to history or museums. Bring your suggestions to the meeting. There is no cost to take part, ex- cept for the individual purchase of the monthly book selection if neces- sary. The club is open to Ruthmere . Foundation members and the com- munity. RSVP to ltomaszewski@ ruthmere.org. Can’t attend? Provide Ruthmere with contact details and staff will add you to the list.