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T/)/;c/Ua Dc/TADTRUa dT-a3DTa Ac;TDA@/A\>a ),(/',163(&7,21³Jim Hess, district manager for the Elkhart County Soil and Water District, inspects a fleld of a Storm Water Alliance Management Program participant. Hess is checking out the mix of cover crops the e)/>>/A)/ land owner used as well as the soil compaction. Started in 2017 with just seven participants, the SWAMP program had more than 100 this year and continues to grow. Photo provided.

%\/$85(1=(8*1(5 and exclusion fencing. When the program started in $VVRFLDWH(GLWRU The SWCD used county money 2017, the county commissioners to help fund SWAMP, but found and storm water board gave the Recently Gov. Eric Holcomb the return was far greater. “We’re ECSWCD $50,000 for SWAMP. honored the Elkhart County putting funds out, the return to Hess spent all of the money. SWCD with the Governor’s keep soil out of the ditches is far In 2018, the program received Award for Environmental Excel- greater,” Hess said in a phone in- $100,000 and again it was all lence in Land Use/Conservation. terview. Since the program’s in- spent. This year Hess requested The award was acknowledging ception, SWAMP has prevented and received $300,000. “We’ll the ECSWCD’s Storm Water Al- a total of 20,373 tons of soil from spend every cent of it,” he said. liance Program, which is a cost- entering local waterways, saved Next year the program has re- share program that covers up to $42,783 in total on-farm nutri- quested $400,000. 75% of the total cost of each ap- ent benefit and saved a total of Hess said he has no issues ask- proved project. $100,438 in total off-farm water ing for increases every year since Jim Hess, district manager quality benefit. “The ag, rural Elkhart County for the ECSWCD, explained the Hess said the key to the pro- community is serious about con- SWCD wanted a way to use local gram’s success is minimizing the servation,” he said. dollars for conservation, not just issue. “You don’t want to create There is a benefit for cities as state and federal dollars. Funds a dredging project. That’s expen- well. “Cities are noticing (the from the storm water fee county sive and involves many (county) impact of the program),” Hess residents pay go toward funding departments,” he explained. said. “They’re seeing less flood- the program. SWAMP also fills the gap be- ing. Incorporating conservation What the SWCD did was take tween state and federal programs practices helps relieve the pres- a program the National Resource a land owner may not qualify for. sure on drainage ditches which +2125('%<7+(*29(5125³Jim Hess, district man- Conservation Service was us- “The biggest goal out of all of in turn makes crop land more re- ager for the Elkhart County Soil and Water District, shows off the ing and brought it to the local this is to keep our waterways silient to drought and floods. We Governor÷s Award for Environmental Excellence in Land Use/Con- level. The program was started in clean,” Hess said. The SWCD wanted to create a local conser- servation, which the SWCD was awarded last month. The award Elkhart County in 2017 with just partnered with the county sur- vation program that would act is for the SWAMP program which encourages land owners to use seven participants. This year it veyor’s office since that office like a sponge,” Hess explained. conservation techniques to keep the soil and nutrients on their has more than 100 participants. maintains the drainage ditches. Other counties are looking flelds, not ‡owing into neighboring waterways. Photo provided. SWAMP covers six best prac- By putting SWAMP practices into at replicating SWAMP in their tices land owners can adopt to play in priority areas, the survey- communities and in January keep the soil on their fields, rath- or’s office could move from ditch Hess is presenting the program er than it flowing into local water maintenance to other projects. at a national conference. “What I ³&LUFXODUV³ sources such as drainage ditches, “It’s a way to get different de- want others to look at are fund- +DUGLQJV‡.URJHU‡/-:DJQHU streams or creeks. Those prac- partments working together,” ing sources. They have to see a tices are blind inlets, cover crops, Hess explained. “The SWAMP value,” he said, explaining the 0DUWLQ·V6XSHUPDUNHW‡1HLJKERUKRRG)UHVK filter strips, grade stabilization project was a solution to a prob- value may not be seen for gen- 6KRH&DUQLYDO‡7UDFWRU6XSSO\&R‡:DOPDUW structures, grassed waterways lem.” erations. 2 www.the-papers.com — the PAPER — Tuesday, November 24, 2020 KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR Area resident shows love for cats by rescuing strays %\/$85,(/(&+/,71(5 6WDII:ULWHU

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SPEAK OUT settlers came to our country for Make this the best season Not a pandemic religious freedom. Many owned you’ve ever had. God said, “Re- Goshen (574) 534-2591 Some people call this a pan- only one book, the Bible, which turn to me and I will return to Phone After 5 P.M. Monday Thru Fridays demic. was their guide for life. you.” Zechariah 1:3. Anytime Saturdays Or Sundays, Or Send An E-mail To: It is a plague sent from God The Constitution — Our most [email protected] Please Put Speak Out In The Subject Line. why we have accepted gay rights, learned men in the 13 original (EDITOR’S NOTE: Callers are asked to limit their comments same sex marriage, killing thou- colonies met to hammer out Wondering to 150 words and one call per week. ‘the PAPER’ reserves the sands of babies every year. We point by point this magnificent To our Amish neighbors. right to edit comments and make final publishing decisions.) are living in the days of Sodom document. It is unique in all I can’t help but wonder where and Gomorrah. the world and grants our many is the evidence of “love your For abortion dictionary definitions. privileges. neighbor.” It seems if you want Also don’t use words that Capitalism — A man can be the community to witness that When things start to get bad Mad scientist have emotional depths to them born poor but with hard work from you, you would wear a in the USA, you might yell out at like Nazi because it just makes This election mess is like a sci- and determination can rise to mask; you would try to protect God. Look no further than the 70 people angry and misinformed. ence fiction movie where the mad great heights. Abraham Lincoln, the neighbors you are asked to million plus votes for abortion. scientist is willing to sacrifice the our 16th president, is a shining love as we do for you. You did it people of the village just so he example. Then we wouldn’t have to Order it now can stand up and start beating On the other hand there is try to dodge you in the grocery It looks like Joe Biden and Ka- his chest and screaming. socialism where our rights and stores or public places we need to Beat the rush and the long mala Harris won the presidency. Now wait. That was another privileges disappear. Romania go to also. lead times and order your “Don’t I hope you folks are happy for movie. That monster was a and Venezuela are two modern Blame Me, I Voted for Trump” four more years of misery. Joe gorilla. This one had the chance day examples of countries left in bumper sticker now! Biden believes in government to tell the villagers to cover their ruins by socialism. Middlebury control. If you don’t like wearing face with a mask to keep from Please read Ephesians 6:12-18 Mask debate a mask get used to it. He wants dying of the evil gas but instead and pray for our nation. Museum’s a mask mandate. Means you are he kept the truth so he could sur- In regards to the continual going to be forced wear a mask. round himself with the villagers. seasonal closure mask debate, the two main rea- You better be careful for what This mad scientist is acting Let it shine sons I’ve heard for not wearing you vote for. like a child. He lost, get over it. Middlebury Community His- a mask are, “they don’t work” or . Even a small You just did it. Face the fact some people don’t torical Museum will temporarily “it should be each person’s choice light shines bright in the dark- like you. Maybe this president is close its exhibit on sports Tues- whether or not they wear one.” ness. So let your light shine on going to undo all the nastiness day, Nov. 24. It is expected this ex- It is frustrating to say the Black Friday. Cheating system you put out since you have been hibit will reopen Feb. 2, 2021. least, so I decided to go to the Stay home and invest in the here for four years. I have never Normally, when the museum only true source I trust — God’s I can’t believe the American Lord’s work. Start with a prayer once seen you wrap your arms closes at the end of the year, it word, my Bible, and this is what people have let our government for your own closeness to God. around a child. I have never once will reopen with a new exhibit the I would like to share with you. get by with the voting system Read scripture to let God talk to seen you with your own child. following spring. However, due to Romans 14:15, NIV: “If your anyway. They never should have you. Bring in your family, both I wonder what he thinks of his the COVID–19 pandemic and the brother or sister is distressed made battleground states and present and those far away, who father? resulting social restrictions, the because of what you eat, you are electoral votes. you have a heart for their needs People are dying. When are Middlebury Museum was not able no longer acting in love. Do not Voting should be determined and desire to be in his presence. you going to wake up and quit to open its 2020 exhibit on sports by your eating destroy someone by the popular vote through Support our community: following him and believing all until August 2020. for whom Christ died.” the whole USA whoever got the Faith Mission, Salvation Army, his lies? People are dying, people This exhibit will be held over Paul’s point was simple. If I most votes from the most people. World Missionary Press, Sew wake up. into 2021, as a result. While the distress other people because of And that’s the way it should for Haiti, Women’s Shelter. Put goal for reopening is Feb. 2, 2021, how I’m living, then I’m mak- have been and that is the way it your money on who you pray for. conditions and restrictions at that ing the wrong choices. What I’m started out but they figured out National organizations: Wycliffe, Prayer is needed time will dictate the actual date. free to do and what I ought to do a way to cheat by doing battle- Gideon, BBN, World Mission- Middlebury Community His- aren’t always the same. Being ground states and doing electoral We are engaged in a conflict. ary Press, missionaries. Don’t torical Museum is located at 301 Christian means willingly giving votes in those states where you It is a conflict between opposing give till it hurts; give till it feels Bristol Ave. (CR 8). Hours are up some freedoms in order to only have to get a few states to ideologies. good. Share your experience with 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and better care for my neighbor. win and that is not right. People On the one hand are the three someone. Where two or three are Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. So my prayer is simple. Father ought to complain about that. big Cs: gathered in my name, there I Saturdays. 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Officers from the Elkhart this, unrestrained motorists ac- When it comes to seat belt belts, ask the car dealer or vehi- assist with the installation of County Traffic Safety Partner- counted for more than half of all safety, the department recom- cle manufacturer about seat belt a car seat, visit www.childseat. ship will be increasing seat belt vehicle fatalities in 2019 (308 out mends making sure the lap belt adjusters, extenders or retrofits.” in.gov. enforcement patrols now through of 565), according to data from is properly secured across the hip Additionally, children un- Elkhart County Traffic Safety the end of November as part of the criminal justice institute. and pelvis, below the stomach. der eight must be properly re- Partnership includes the fol- the national Click It or Ticket Drivers under the age 34, par- The shoulder belt should be po- strained in a federally approved lowing agencies from Elkhart mobilization. The department ticularly young male drivers, sitioned across the middle of the child or booster seat. Parents and County: Elkhart City Police, Gos- will be joined by more than 250 were more likely to be found not chest and away from the neck – caregivers can choose the safest hen City Police, Elkhart County law enforcement agencies around wearing a seat belt. Addition- never behind the back or under car seat for their child by visit- Sheriff’s Office, Nappanee Police the state that will be working ally, individuals not buckled up an arm. ingTheRightSeat.com, or to find Department, Bristol Police De- overtime to reduce motor vehicle in crashes were three times more If the seat belt doesn’t fit, or a certified child passenger safety partment, and Wakarusa Police deaths and injuries in Indiana. likely to get injured when the the car is older and only has lap technician, who can inspect and Department. The patrols are supported with driver was speeding and seven National Highway Traffic Safety times more likely when the driver Community Foundation of Elkhart County again ranks high Administration funds provided was impaired. by the Indiana Criminal Justice Indiana has a primary seat belt The Community Foundation of from 68 in 2018 Cown, president of Community Institute. law, which allows law enforce- Elkhart County is ranked among • Distribution Rate - CFEC Foundation of Elkhart County. “I Over the years, there have ment officers to stop and cite driv- the top 75 community founda- ranked 40, up from 75 in 2018 am so grateful for the work of our been a number of incidents where ers and passengers for failing to tions nationally in four key cat- • Gift Count - CFEC ranked 71, staff and the board and commit- someone wasn’t wearing their wear a seat belt. Drivers can also egories, according to the recently up from 101 in 2018 tee members who guide our work seat belt and was either injured be cited for each unbuckled pas- released Columbus Survey. • Gifts per Capita - CFEC in this community.” or ejected that could have been senger under the age of 16. Each year CF Insights, a na- ranked 23, down slightly from 21 Donors gave $35.6 million to prevented. Buckling up matters. “Every time you go somewhere tional association of community in 2018 the foundation during the fiscal It saves lives and is the best de- in a vehicle, whether you’re a foundations, publishes peer data Only a handful of community year 2019-20, which ended June fense against injury or death. driver or passenger, you should collected from community founda- foundations make it into the top 30. That along with $11.3 million Don’t skip this simple step and always wear a seat belt,” said tions across the country. Earlier 100 on all four of these lists in of investment returns increased pay for it later. Devon McDonald, ICJI executive this year, Community Foundation any given year. CFEC has been in the total assets, after costs and Last year, out of the total num- director. “Not only is it the law, of Elkhart County voluntarily the top 100 of all four lists four grant awards, from $302 million ber of motorists involved in pas- but it’s the single most effective submitted the institutional data out of the last five years. The only to $315 million. The community senger vehicle crashes, 90 percent thing you can do to protect your- along with 237 other foundations exception ranking below 100 in foundation was able to award a were wearing a seat belt. Despite self on the road.” for the 2019 fiscal year. the last five years was 101 last total of $35.1 million in grants The report shows the ongoing year on Gift Count. during the fiscal year from July growth of assets, grants and num- “These are truly amazing indi- 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020, includ- ber of gifts and holding steady in cators of our work together with ing $9 million from the Fund for the gifts per capita ranking. our volunteers, donors and non- Elkhart County and $2.6 million • Assets - CFEC ranked 67, up profit partners,” said Pete Mc- in scholarships. Good Neighbors

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Born Feb. 16, 1943, he married by sons, Danny Garman, Goshen, Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. Fannie E. Mast. Obituaries Geraldine Grillo Nov. 30, 2019. She and John Garman, Victorville, Calif.; Born May 30, 1922, she is survived Survivors include Roy Mast, Barb survives with his brothers, Albert daughters, Marilyn Wortinger, Le- by a daughter, Cynthia Boals, Nap- Schlegel, Grace Carpenter, Jo Taylor, Cole, North Judson, Bill and Bob high Acres, Fla., and Gloria Noble, panee. Fred Mast, John Mast and Kay Big- Carol M. Anglemyer Cole, Knox; sisters, Janet Trader, Lo- White Pigeon, Mich.; two brothers Services were held Nov. 22. ler. Carol M. Anglemyer, 90, Goshen, gansport, Wanda Landrum and Con- and a sister. LaVonne Lee Private graveside services were died at 1:45 p.m. Nov. 17, 2020, at nie Johnson, Knox, and Denise Cole, A private gathering for family and LaVonne Lee, 92, Goshen, died held for Mr. Mast. Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. Plymouth. friends will be held at a later date. Nov. 18, 2020, at Greencroft. Julie F. Mast Born Dec. 20, 1929, she married Private services were held for Mr. Maria De Los Angeles She was born Oct. 11, 1928, and Julie F. Mast, infant daughter of Willis Wakeman Aug. 27, 1950. He Cole. preceded her in death May 7, 1995. married Donald L. Musser Jr. Aug. LaVon and Karen Mast, LaGrange, Reese A. Doering Guevara de Rodriguez She then married Glen L. Anglemyer Maria De Los Angeles Guevara de 27, 1948. They divorced in December died at 10:42 a.m. Nov. 14, 2020, at Reese A. Doering, 4, Nappanee, Aug. 23, 1997. He survives. Rodriguez, 70, Elkhart, died at 12:07 1970. On Dec. 20, 1971, she married New Eden Care Center, Topeka. She died at 7:18 a.m. Nov. 13, 2020, from was born at 9:35 a.m. In addition to her husband, she is a.m. Nov. 18, 2020, at Goshen Health Bill Lee, who survives. injuries received in an accident. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a son, Dennis Wakeman, Hospital. In addition to her husband, survi- She was born Sept. 27, 2016, and vors include her adopted daughter, survived by grandparents, Ernest Elkhart; daughters, Victoria Norrod, She was born July 31, 1950, and is survived by her parents, Matthew Janet K. Musser, Las Vegas, Nev. and Mary Etta Mast, LaGrange, Siler City, N.C., Rebecca Barnes, Way- married Fermin Rodriguez April 29, and Sierra Doering, Nappanee; a sis- Burial was held Nov. 24 with Rieth- Vernon O. and Erma S. Lambright, cross, Ga., and Teresa Szobody, Chad, 2017. He survives with a daughter, ter, Serenity Doering; brother, Gra- Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, Topeka; great-grandparents, Glen A. Africa; stepsons, Glen Anglemyer Jr., Becky Perez, Elkhart; stepchildren, ham Doering; grandparents, Randy in charge of arrangements. and Luella Mast, Topeka, Elmer and Elkhart, and Kent Anglemyer, Waka- Mari Cruz Rodriguez, Aguascalien- and Rhonda Doering, Goshen, Scott Katie Mast, Fred and Elsie Yoder, rusa; sisters, Betty Nifong, Bourbon, tes, Mexico, Juan Fermin, Alicia, Zul- Daniel M. Lehman and Laura Allison, Elkhart. LaGrange, Orlie A. and Mary Lam- and Jane Lane, Warsaw. ma, Sandra and Siomara Rodriguez, Daniel M. Lehman, 82, Topeka, Private services were held for Re- bright, Topeka. Private services were held Nov. 21. Goshen, Elizabeth and Leobardo B. died at 10:07 p.m. Nov. 12, 2020, at ese. Services were held Nov. 15. Clarence A. Ash Rodriguez, Elkhart; siblings, Pedro Parkview Regional Medical Center, Clarence A. Ash, 67, Goshen, died Shirley A. Guevara, New Paris, Gracie Guevara Fort Wayne. Barbara J. Miller Nov. 15, 2020. Flowers-Slabaugh Mingucha, Goshen, and Dave Gue- Born July 5, 1938, he married Sara Barbara J. Miller, 80, Middlebury, Born March 4, 1953, he married Shirley A. Flowers-Slabaugh, 84, vara, Indianapolis. E. Shrock Feb. 27, 1958. She survives died Nov. 18, 2020, at Blueberry Hill, Peggy Clark Nov. 15, 1974. She sur- Nappanee, died at 6:53 p.m. Nov. 14, Private services were held Nov. 22. with sons, Wilbur, Floyd and Marvin Green House Village, Goshen. vives with sons, Corey Ash, Elkhart, 2020, at Elkhart General Hospital. Danny L. Hackney Lehman, Topeka, and Lavern Lehm- She was born Feb. 1, 1940, and and Chad Ash, Goshen; sisters, Carol an, Shipshewana; daughters, Edna married Vernon L. Miller Aug. 28, Born Feb. 5, 1936, she married Danny L. Hackney, 69, Goshen, Ash, Goshen, and Brenda Ash, West Bontrager, LaGrange, Kathryn Fry 1960. He survives with a son, Craig Paul Flowers June 24, 1956. He pre- died Nov. 15, 2020, at Courtyard Virginia. and Ida Lehman, Topeka; half broth- Miller, Goshen; brothers, Dean Bigler, ceded her in death Feb. 25, 2002. She Healthcare. Legacy Cremation and Remem- ers, Ervin and Manasses Lehman Jr., California, and Wayne Bigler, Goshen. then married Max Slabaugh Oct. 30, He was born May 20, 1951, and is brance Center, Ligonier, was in LaGrange. Services were held Nov. 21. 2005. He preceded her in death April survived by a daughter, Sherry Hill, charge of arrangements. Services were held Nov. 16. 16, 2013. Goshen; sisters, Nell Stevens, Ore- Clara M. Motts Maxine J. BeMiller Survivors include a daughter, Min- gon, Sharon Hunt, Kentucky, Martha Edna L. Lehman Clara M. Motts, 92, Goshen, died Maxine J. BeMiller, 91, Goshen, dy Lechlitner, Wakarusa; son, Monte Fields, Shirley Ray and Debbie Shel- Edna L. Lehman, 85, Shipshewa- Nov. 11, 2020, at Greencroft Health- died Nov. 17, 2020, at Elkhart Gen- Flowers, Nappanee; stepdaughters, ton, Virginia; brothers, Bill Hackney na, died at 1:45 p.m. Nov. 16, 2020, in care. eral Hospital. Julie Schiefer, Nappanee, and Jill and Rick Fields, Virginia. her home. She was born June 19, 1928, and Born Feb. 19, 1929, she married Stone, Sarasota, Fla.; stepdaughters- Private services were held for Mr. Born Feb. 5, 1935, she married married Norman E. Motts Sept. 24, Delbert BeMiller July 18, 1948. He in-law, Claudia Slabaugh, Columbus, Hackney. Elmer J. Lehman March 7, 1957. He 1955. He preceded her in death. survives with a daughter, Debbie and Tracy Whiteside, Lewis Center, Larry D. Hagen survives with sons, Calvin Lehman, Survivors include a sister, Loraine Ramer; sisters, Anna M. Stickel and Ohio; sisters, Judi Martin, Plymouth, Mio, Mich., Herman Lehman, Ship- Pschigoda, Portage, Mich.; and spe- Larry D. Hagen, 75, Millersburg, Janice Eby. and Julie Frahmann, Beaver Dam, shewana, Norman Lehman, Middle- cial friend, Linda Lambright, Goshen. died Nov. 14, 2020, at Goshen Health There were no services held for Wis.; and brother, Bruce A. Losee, bury, Ernest Lehman, LaGrange, Graveside services were held Nov. Hospital. Mrs. BeMiller. Concord, Calif. and Vernon Lehman, Millersburg; 18. Born Nov. 5, 1945, he married Private family services were held daughter, Leanna Kuhns, Bremen; Naomi Bender Jill Brooks in 1975. She survives Peter Hing Fong Moy for Mrs. Flowers-Slabaugh. sister, Esther Bontrager, LaGrange; Goshen Naomi Bender, 91, Waterford Cross- with sons, Larry and Dwayne Ha- Peter Hing Fong Moy, 86, , son-in-law, Lloyd Miller, Libby, Mont.; ing, Goshen, died Nov. 13, 2020. Floyd R. Fry gen, Greenville, Mich.; stepson,Matt died Nov. 16, 2020, at Goshen Health Topeka sisters-in-law Amanda Eash, Bloom- Born Sept. 8, 1929, she married John Floyd R. Fry, 59, , died at Brooks, Sand Lake, Mich.; stepdaugh- Hospital. field, Iowa, and Anna M. Eash, La- Bender, who survives. 3:10 p.m. Nov. 13, 2020, at Goshen ters, Lori Geiger, Howard City, Mich., Born April 16, 1934, he married Grange. In addition to her husband, she is Health Hospital. and Angela Oldridge, Lowell, Mich. Lai Kuen Lok Moy May 5, 1951. She Services were held Nov. 19. survived by daughters, Linda Liechty He was born July 4, 1961, and mar- There were no services held for Mr. survives with daughters, Jenny Moy and Jan Shetler; son, Jon Bender; ried Wilma J. Miller April 3, 1985. Hagen. Roberta S. Markley and Maymie Ankrom, Goshen, Minge She survives with his mother, Alice Johnson, Elkhart, Betty Lin, Chicago, brother, Elam Hertzler; in-laws, Ruth John J. Helmuth Roberta S. Markley, 84, Coldwa- Hertzler, Carolyn Hertzler, Galen Fry; sons, Marcus Fry, Syracuse, Lo- ter, Mich., died Nov. 13, 2020, at Ma- Ill., Kathy Phillips, South Bend, and John J. Helmuth, 89, Nappanee, Swope and Jan Bender. ren and Faron Fry, Topeka, Joel and sonville Place Assisted Living. Karrie Mathews, Middlebury; and died at 3 a.m. Nov. 13, 2020, in his Services were held Nov. 21. Lonnie Fry, Goshen; daughters, Re- A former resident of Shipshewana, son, James Moy, Wildwood, Mo. home. gina Lehman, Ligonier, Mary Bon- she was born June 2, 1936, and is sur- Private family services were held Billie F. Bledsoe trager, Goshen, Lisa and Lorraine Born March 25, 1931, he married Elkhart vived by daughters, Jerelyn Spangler, for Mr. Moy. Billie F. Bledsoe, 85, , died at Cora Knepp Jan. 20, 1955. She sur- Fry, Topeka; brothers, Ervin, Wayne Pioneer, Ohio, JoDee Hooley, Ocala, Gregory L. Myers 12:46 a.m. Nov. 14, 2020, at Valley View and Wilbur Fry, Topeka, Freeman Fry, vives with sons, Ivan R. Helmuth, Fla., and Janelyn Albright, Coldwa- Gregory L. Myers, 44, Elkhart, Healthcare Center. Middlebury, Kenneth and Lavern Fry, Middlebury, Jerry W., Henry A. and ter, Mich.; and son, Randy Markley, died Nov. 6, 2020, at IU Methodist Formerly of Goshen, he was born Millersburg, and David Fry, Goshen; Melvin J. Helmuth, Nappanee; daugh- Sarasota, Fla. Hospital, Indianapolis. Oct. 3, 1935, and married Rosalie Crist sisters, Pollyanna Wingard, Wilma ters, Martha S. Miller, Nappanee, and Services were held Nov. 20. Born Nov. 6, 1976, survivors in- in 1956. She survives residing in Gos- Lehman and Doris Lambright, To- Katie Kuhns, Bremen; brother, Lester clude his children, Caylee Myers, hen. peka, and Laverda Yoder, Rome City. Helmuth; sisters-in-law, Inez, Lavina Edith M. Martin Goshen, and David L. Myers, Elkhart; Additional survivors include sons, Services were held Nov. 17. and Mary Helmuth. Edith M. Martin, 86, Goshen, died his significant other, Regina Hauptli, Michael and James Bledsoe, Goshen; Services were held Nov. 16. at 6:40 p.m. Nov. 13, 2020, in her and daughter, Julie Bledsoe, Erwin, Polly W. Fry home. Elkhart; his mother, Alice L. Kmetz, Millersburg Tenn. Polly W. Fry, 94, , died Paul E. Hodel She was born Dec. 31, 1933, and West Virginia; his grandmother, Dr. Paul E. Hodel, 84, Goshen, Services for Mr. Bledsoe were pri- at 12:38 a.m. Nov. 18, 2020, at Straw- married Charles E. Martin Sept. 4, Dorena Crum, West Virginia; sisters, berry Fields Green House Village, died Nov. 15, 2020, at Greencroft. vate. 1955. He preceded her in death June Teresa Whitmore, North Carolina, Goshen. Born Jan. 10, 1936, he married 29, 1992. Trisha Myers, New Paris, and Katie- Ray A. Campbell She was born Nov. 12, 1926, and Barbara Amstutz Nov. 25, 1960. She Goshen Survivors include daughters, Col- Winton Henry, California; three step- Ray A. Campbell, 51, , died married Ora F. Fry Oct. 7, 1948. He survives with a son, Martin Hodel, leen Glick, New Paris, Sonja Ritter, sisters and one stepbrother. Nov. 15, 2020, at Raclin House, Misha- preceded her in death Jan. 6, 2002. Northfield, Minn.; daughter, Eliza- Ocala, Fla., Judy Martin and Glenda Visitation was held Nov. 9. waka. Survivors include a daughter, beth Fakhoury, Indianapolis; and Martin, Goshen, Norma Martin, Nap- Albert L. Nich Born Dec. 29, 1968, he is survived by Sherry L. Troyer, Millersburg; son- brother, Ernest Hodel, Indianapolis. panee, and Annetta Horst, Elkhart; Albert L. Nich, 88, died Nov. 14, his parents, Chet and Mary E. Camp- in-law, Galen Friesen, Grand Rapids, Private family services will be held sons, Stanley and Delbert Martin, 2020. bell, Goshen; sons, Trevor Campbell, Mich.; brothers, William Yoder, New Nov. 25. Goshen, and Jeryl Martin, Ashland, He was born May 27, 1932, and Dayton, Ohio, and Gage Campbell, Ka- Paris, David Yoder, Shipshewana, Geraldine Hostetler Wis.; sisters, MaryAnn VanPelt and married Gerry L. Garret April 18, lamazoo, Mich.; sister, Jodi Campbell, and Merle Yoder, Castalian Springs, Geraldine A. Hostetler, 86, Gos- Erma Ramer, Goshen; brothers, Mer- 1959. She survives with a son, Bill; Goshen; brothers, Glen Campbell, Gos- Tenn.; and sister, Ruby Byler, Mill- hen, died Nov. 15, 2020, at Center for le Zimmerman, Elkhart, and Arthur and daughter, Anne Blackburn. hen, John Campbell, Mishawaka, and ersburg. Hospice Care. Zimmerman, Goshen; and family There were no services held for Mr. Tony Campbell, Las Vegas, Nev. Graveside services were held Nov. Born July 13, 1934, she married friend, Marlene Martin, Goshen. Nich. Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart A private celebration of life will be 23 in Yoder, Kan. held at a later date. Ned Hostetler in 1953. He preceded Services were held Nov. 21. Funeral Home, Wakarusa, was in Willis R. Cole Myrtle J. Garman her in death. Floran L. Mast charge of arrangements. Myrtle J. Garman, 87, Elkhart, Survivors include a daughter, Lau- Willis R. Cole, 77, Bristol, died Rev. Floran L. Mast, 97, Elkhart, Frank R. Nusbaum died Nov. 17, 2020, in her home. rie Herron; and sister, Virginia Stites. Nov. 17, 2020, at St. Joseph Regional died Nov. 17, 2020, at Hubbard Hill Frank R. Nusbaum, 82, Greencroft, Born Oct. 27, 1933, she is survived Services were held Nov. 21. Medical Center, Mishawaka. Estates. Goshen, died Nov. 11, 2020. Christopher King Born Nov. 14, 1923, he married Born July 15, 1938, he married Nan- Christopher C. King, 77, Elkhart, Naomi Golden June 15, 1947. She cy E. Elliot. She preceded him in death. Affordable Quality Caskets died Nov. 16, 2020, in his home. preceded him in death Dec. 20, 2019. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Our casket room is open at all times for your convenience. He was born July 6, 1943, and mar- Survivors include a daughter, Re- Betty Nusbaum. ried Marianne Stone Dec. 24, 1963. nee Wise, Wakarusa; sisters-in-law, Services were held Nov. 19. She preceded him in death April 1, Elsie Mast and Nila Mast, Elkhart. Heidi B. Partridge 2014. Graveside service were held Nov. Heidi B. Partridge, 53, Goshen, died Survivors include his children, 20 with services to be held at a later Nov. 13, 2020. Anne King, Zionsville, Todd King, date. Born Oct. 16, 1967, she is survived by Bristol, and Kelley King, Niles, Mich. Henry A. Mast her mother, Marilyn Partridge, Goshen; Private family services will be held Henry A. Mast, 87, Goshen, died sisters, Jennifer Granzow, Goshen, and at a later date. Nov. 16, 2020, at Courtyard Health- Rebecca Partridge, Albany, N.Y. Country Shop Esther M. Kintzel care. Private services will be held at a Nappanee later date. Elon Martin ~ 24835 CR 38, Goshen, IN 46526 ~ 574-862-3958 Esther M. 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Continued from page 12 survives with daughters, Brooke Yo- Conversion — Salvador Cuevas No valid driver’s license — Kim- John E. Purvis der, New Paris, and Bria McMichael, Hernandezvela, 51, $285, 180 days jail berly D. McCann, 32, $145 Elkhart. Marriage served thru MCC home detention Operating motor vehicle while John E. Purvis, 82, Elkhart, died Services will be held at a later date. Criminal mischief — Trevor A. intoxicated — Williams E. Luque Nov. 15, 2020, in his home. Alvarado, 23, $605, one year reporting Usechas, 38, $805.50, one year report- Born Sept. 3, 1938, he married Yaroslava Yakimchuk Dissolutions probation, 20 hours community service ing probation; Yasmin E. Mercado, 24, Martha Smith Sept. 21, 1962. She Yaroslava Yakimchuk, 93, Gos- The following couples have filed for Disorderly conduct — Debanhi $805.50, one year reporting probation; survives with their children, Chris hen, died Nov. 17, 2020. marriage dissolutions in the Elkhart Loera, 24, $285, 180 days good behavior Guadalupe Lopez Jr., 22, $805.50, one Purvis, Elkhart, Connie Ritchie, Born Nov. 25, 1926, she is survived County Superior Court III and Circuit Disregarding lighted signal — year reporting probation, refusal sus- Goshen, and Stephanie Smolinski, by her children, Gregori Yakimchuk, courts: Jose D. Esparza Morales, 38, $170 pension one year BMV; Timothy M. Elkhart; brothers, James N. Pur- Halina Mizhnik and Bogdana Dutkv- Hatfield — Carrie F. Hatfield, Disregarding official traffic con- Hurst, 37, $805.50, one year reporting vis, Elkhart, and William M. Purvis, ich, Goshen. Bristol, and Jackie W. Hatfield, Bris- trol device — Jessie D. Elswick, 55, probation, serve five weekends in com- Sharpsburg, Ky.; sisters, Nancy Van Graveside services were held Nov. tol. Married Dec. 14, 2018, separated 20. $170 munity oriented work program Order, Nappanee, and Barbara L. Nov. 6, 2020. Distracted driving/disregarding Operating motor vehicle while Porter, Lexington, Ky. Nyce — Bobbie W. Yoder Erica N. Nyce, Goshen, lighted signal — Jesse J. Elswick, 76, intoxicated/resisting law enforce- Billings Funeral Home was in Middlebury Bobbie W. Yoder, 87, , and Donald L. Nyce III, Syracuse. $204.50 ment/leaving scene of accident — charge of arrangements. died at 6:12 p.m. Nov. 14, 2020, at Married Dec. 8, 2012, separated Driving while license suspend- Manuel Ocampo Torres, 60, $805.50, Teresa M. Rogers Goshen Health Hospital. March 31, 2020. ed — Jervon Walker, 43, $405.50, one one year reporting probation, letter of Wright — Teresa M. Rogers, 49, Goshen, Born July 23, 1933, he married Do- Tiffany Wright, Elkhart, year non-reporting probation, 90-day apology to police officer died Nov. 14, 2020, in her home. ris A. Miller Sept. 30, 1955. She sur- and James Wright, Osceola. Married license suspension, 15 hours commu- Operating motor vehicle with- She was born Feb. 21, 1971, and is vives with a daughter, Monica Weldy, July 23, 2018, separated Aug. 1, 2018. nity service; Gregory A. Gadson Jr., 26, out ever receiving a license — Je- survived by her parents, Dorris and Nappanee; sons, David Yoder, Waka- $300.50, one year good behavior; Bar- sus E. Rojas, 55, $360.50, 180 days Luise Heflin, Goshen; her children, rusa, and Greg Yoder, Middlebury; bara J. Zimmerman, 42, $405.50, one good behavior; Jose G. Rivera Perez, Trey Rogers, Kiley Rogers and Ethan and sister, Bonita Brunner, Akron. Court News year non-reporting probation, 90-day li- 39, $405.50, 180 days non-reporting Barnes; siblings, Stephana Faubion, Private family services were held Circuit Court cense suspension, 30 hours community probation, 90-day license suspension, Matt Heflin, Aylana Trosper and for Mr. Yoder. The following petitions have service; Brian C. Whitaker, 45, $285.50, 10 hours community service; Gerardo Tommy Heflin. Donnie O. Young been filed in Elkhart County one year good behavior; Jose G. Moreno, M. Rivera, 40, $285.50, one year good A celebration of life service will be Donnie O. Young, 74, Warsaw, died Circuit Court, Judge Michael A. 54, $285.50, one year good behavior behavior held at a later date. at 7:48 p.m. Nov. 10, 2020, at Goshen Christofeno presiding: Driving while license suspended/ Possession of marijuana — Jona- Earl W. Roth Health Hospital. Complaints possession of paraphernalia — Mi- than L. Wenger, 36, $605, one year non- Earl W. Roth, 93, Goshen, died A former resident of Bristol, he Midland Credit Management chael R. Ivy, 45, $705.50, one year non- reporting probation; Joseph H. Munoz, Oct. 30, 2020, at Green House Village, was born Oct. 30, 1946, and married Inc. v. Heidi Fox, Goshen, $819.08; reporting probation, 10 hours commu- 19, $805, one year reporting probation Goshen. Brenda Kelly in December 1970. She Linda Boling, Goshen, $3,651.07; nity service Possession of marijuana/posses- He was born June 26, 1927, and survives with daughters, Misty Bell, Judi Gersitz, Elkhart, $1,104.49; Expired license plates — Daniel I. sison of paraphernalia — Devin R. married Ruth E. Jantzen Aug. 21, Elkhart and Riverview, Fla., and Kyle Falkowski, Nappanee, Marquez, 24, $145 Garcia, 41, $960, one year reporting 1948. She preceded him in death Dec. Shawnon Wilson, Goshen; son, James $1,774.94; Aaron Vos, Elkhart, Failure to register — Marco Re- probation 27, 2004. Young, Goshen; sisters, Sharon Gra- $1,324.77; David Thaxton, Goshen, sendiz Palos, 27, $145 Speeding — Jennefer E. Stephens, Survivors include a daughter, ham, West Virginia, and Kelli Tack- $3,855.84; Mia Westvalentin, Nap- No insurance — James M. 29, $170; Jacob A. Wagers, 17, $170; Yvonne Smith; son, Marc Roth; ett, Michigan. panee, $5,701.48 Schwartz, 33, $170; Tori E. Smith, 19, Merry G. Ferguson, 85, $170; Margarito daughter-in-law, Nancy Roth; and sis- Private services were held Nov. 15. Interra Credit Union v. Ly- $170 Galindo, 39, $170 ter, Rosalie Roth. Mary Zeiger nett Fuentes, Elkhart, and Terry No insurance/driving while li- Theft — Marcea D. Anderson, 66, cense suspended — Gabriela M. $605, one year reporting probation, 80 Private graveside services were Mary Zeiger, 80, Bremen, died at Popenfoose, Goshen, $6,930.88; Bracamontes, 52, $204.50 hours community service held for Mr. Roth. A celebration of his 10:59 p.m. Nov. 16, 2020, at Commu- Arturo Garcia, Elkhart, $11,106.91 life will be held at Silverwood Men- nity Hospital, Bremen. American Express National nonite Church at a later date. Born Nov. 26, 1939, she is survived Bank v. Melissa Henderson, by sisters, Toots Parot and Kathy Elkhart, $22,237.68 Too much turkey? Ways to Oscar H. Sheets City of Goshen v. Richard C. Ea- Rev. Oscar H. Sheets, 88, Middle- Doyle; and brother, John Zeiger. ton, Venice, Fla., appropriation of bury, died at 5:03 a.m. Nov. 17, 2020, Services were held Nov. 20. real estate interest plaintiff seeks use Thanksgiving leftovers at Goshen Health Hospital. to acquire; Kenneth Luczkowski, Born Aug. 25, 1932, he married Do- %\9,5*,1,$$3$5,&,2 let it cook for an additional five Births Goshen, and Kimberly Luczkows- ris M. Hammersley Sept. 9, 1951. She ([WHQVLRQ(GXFDWRU² minutes. ki, Goshen, appropriation of real preceded him in death July 27, 2017. +HDOWK +XPDQ6FLHQFHV Turkey Tetrazzini The following Elkhart County estate interest plaintiff seeks to Survivors include sons, Rev. Jerry 3XUGXH([WHQVLRQ(ONKDUW&RXQW\ Melt 4 tbsp. of butter in a sauce- area babies were recently born at acquire Sheets, Deputy, Rev. Larry Sheets,  pan over medium heat. Add two Goshen Hospital: Discover Bank c/o Discover Columbia City, and Rev. Gary Sheets, Adrian Charles Miller Products Inc v. Natalie Williams, Thanksgiving is right around the cups of sliced mushrooms and a Middlebury; daughter, Susan Rice, Anthony and Miranda Miller, Elkhart $10,673.60; Mickey Mc- corner! Having Thanksgiving with teaspoon of dried thyme. Stir and Traverse City, Mich.; and brother, Da- Wolcottville, are the parents of a Fall, Elkhart, $21,407.67 people in your household is the saf- cook for about five minutes. Stir in vid Sheets, Frankfort. son, Adrian Charles, born at 7:07 Superior Court III est way to celebrate this year. a half cup of all-purpose flour until Private family services were held p.m. Nov. 12, 2020. He weighed 6 The following petitions have been With smaller gatherings, there blended. Add two cups of broth and Nov. 24. pounds, 5.9 ounces and was 20 1/2 filed in Elkhart County Superior Court might be a lot of turkey leftover. The one and a half cups of milk. Bring Delbert E. Shrock inches long. great thing about turkey is you can to a boil, reduce the heat, and sim- Ligonier III, Judge Teresa L. Cataldo presiding: Delbert E. Shrock, 89, , Complaints use it in a variety of delicious meals mer until the sauce has thickened. died at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 13, 2020, at BIRTHS ELSEWHERE Orbit Leasing Inc. v. Maria Herrera, and it is an excellent source of lean Add about four cups of turkey, 8 Avalon Village Nursing Care, Ligo- Elkhart, $5,703.93 nier. Logan Jase Miller protein. Here are different ways to ounces of cooked pasta noodles, and Cavalry SPV I LLC as assignee of He was born Sept. 29, 1931, and Brian and Michelle (Helmuth) use up your turkey leftovers. if you have leftover roasted veggies, Citbank N.A. v. Isela Ramirez, Elkhat, married Betty B. Yoder Sept. 13, Miller, Shipshewana, are the par- Turkey Quesadillas Or Tacos add those in too. Mix the ingredi- $2,989.28 1957. She survives with daughters, ents of a son, Logan Jase, born at Heat a soft shell tortilla in a frying ents and pour them into a baking Frederick J. Taylor v. Eric Hill, Gos- Wanda Gingerich, Topeka, and Kay- 2:02 a.m. Nov. 14, 2020, at home. He pan over medium heat. Place shred- dish, and sprinkle mozzarella and hen, domestication of foreign judgment ola Suderman, Millersburg; sons, weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces. from district court of the county of St. ded cheese and chopped up turkey armesan cheese on top. Bake at 400 Sherm Shrock, Albion, and Gable Adrian Walter Kenny Joseph, Mich. into the tortilla, and fold the shell in degrees until the cheese is golden Shrock, Ligonier; and brother, Lester Matthew and Heidi (Gish) Ken- Goshen City Plan Commission v. half. Flip the tortilla allowing both brown. Shrock, Shipshewana. ny, Goshen, are the parents of a son, Renee Meyeres, Goshen, permanent in- sides to turn golden brown, and re- Turkey Stock Private family services were held Adrian Walter, born at 3:30 p.m. junction to enjoin defendent from using move when the cheese is melted. For Break up the leftover turkey for Mr. Shrock. Nov. 14, 2020, at Blessed Begin- or allowing to be used the real estate in nings Care Center, Nappanee. He tacos, pour 2 tbsp. of olive oil into a bones and carcass and place them Ronald D. Slabaugh violation of ordinance; permanent re- weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces and frying pan until it heats and place in a large pot. Toss in some chopped Ronald D. Slabaugh, 67, Nap- moval of violations on real estate; fine of was 21 inches long. shredded turkey in a single layer veggies such as carrots, celery, on- panee, died at 12:35 p.m. Nov. 19, up to $2,500 per day for each violation Adrian joins three siblings: Lo- on the bottom. Don’t stir the turkey ion, garlic and additional season- 2020. of the ordinance. Born Jan. 22, 1953, he is survived ren, Edwin and Abigail. until the meat develops a crust on ings along with two quarts of water. Jolayna Dawn Miller Superior Court IV by a sister, Esther Yoder, Nappanee; the bottom which takes about three Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat The following judgments have brother, Fred Slabaugh, Elkhart; Silas and Kari (Buckingham) minutes. Add in seasonings and stir and let it simmer for two hours. Af- been entered in Elkhart County sister-in-law, Linda Slabaugh, Lafay- Miller, Nappanee, are the parents the turkey, scraping the brown bits ter, strain the stock and skim the Superior Court IV, Judge Gretchen ette; stepbrothers, Ura, Perry, Floyd of a daughter, Jolayna Dawn, born on the bottom. Serve on a hard or fat. Alternatively, you can use a at 4:45 p.m. Nov. 14, 2020, at Gos- Lund presiding: and Junior Miller; stepsisters, Mary Complaints and Small Claims soft shell tortilla. Top with chopped slow cooker and let the stock sim- Miller and Irene Lambright. hen Birth Center. She weighed 8 James A. Carrico v. Cristin Ad- red onion and cilantro. Sprinkle mer overnight. Services were held Nov. 22. pounds, 11 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. ams and Jory Randall, $8,000 with fresh lime juice. Keep leftovers safe by storing Beverly Walters Jolayna joins a brother, Judah LaCasa v. Carl Axell v. $1,500; Jo- Turkey & Cranberry Salad food within two hours of cooking. Beverly Walters, 88, Elkhart, died Silas Miller. seph Elchert and Emily Niswander, Chop up some of your favorite People get in the habit of leaving Nov. 12, 2020, at Hubbard Hill Es- Alayna Dawn Yoder $1,500 salad greens and toss them together food out on the table for hours af- tates. Gilbert and Kara (Yutzy) Yo- Midland Credit Management Inc. with some diced turkey, sliced al- ter the meal is finished for people Born Aug. 27, 1932, she married D. der, Bremen, are the parents of a v. Tanita Curry-Johnson, $929.77 monds and dried cranberries. Top to nibble on throughout the day. Roger Walters Sept. 9, 1950. He pre- daughter, Alayna Dawn, born at LL Receivables Co. as subrogee with a vinaigrette dressing. Unfortunately, this is not safe be- ceded her in death in April 2012. to Why Not Sears v. Magdaleno 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15, 2020, at Blessed Turkey Stew cause bacteria prosper at room tem- Survivors include a daughter, Vick- Hernandez, $637.55 Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. Heat olive oil in a medium sauce- perature, which increases the risk ie Sievers, Middlebury; and son, Tim She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces Barclays Bank Delaware v. Amy of foodborne illness. Refrigerated Walters, Queen Creek, Ariz. and was 19 1/2 inches long. J. Johnson, $1,723.91 pan. Sautee some fresh garlic, Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Fu- Caroline Jean Helmuth Thomas W. Hart v. Angie chopped carrots, celery, and onion leftovers will keep for three to four neral Home was in charge of arrange- Delbert and Martha Helmuth are Markham, $8,000 for a few minutes. Add in some days or longer if frozen. Reheated ments. the parents of a daughter, Caroline Cavalry SPV I LLC v. Kenneth chopped potatoes, diced tomatoes leftovers need to reach 165°F. For Douglas Wellenreiter Jean, born at 10:10 p.m. Nov. 17, Pacholski, $791.91 and two cups of water. Bring the sauces, soups, and gravies bring Douglas A. Wellenreiter, 63, Gos- 2020, at Blessed Beginnings Care City Court pan’s contents to a boil and then them to a rolling boil. hen, died Nov. 17, 2020. Center, Nappanee. She weighed The following fines, costs and court- reduce the heat and let it simmer When reheating food in the mi- Born Dec. 14, 1956, he married 7 pounds, 8.5 ounces and was 20 related fees were levied in Goshen City for 30 minutes. Add in turkey along crowave, cover and rotate the food Kelly Mounsey Aug. 4, 1979. She inches long. Court: with your favorite seasonings and for even heating. 14 www.the-papers.com — the PAPER — Tuesday, November 24, 2020 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

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Attention: Joe Hoyt E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (574) 658-4111 - Ext. 2316 For more information con- Phone: 574-658-4111, Ext. 2336 206 S. Main St. — P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542 tact Ashlea Harrington, direc- 206 S. Main St. — P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542 E-mail: [email protected] tor of education at ashlea@ premierarts.org. 16 www.the-papers.com — the PAPER — Tuesday, November 24, 2020 Steps to safely celebrate the holidays )HGHUDO (PHUJHQF\ 0DQDJHPHQW If you need to leave your home, mask in public settings and wash twice per year, or per manufac- happen because decorations are $JHQF\ remember to wear your mask and your hands often. If you plan to turer’s guidelines. placed too close to a heat source. maintain six feet of distance be- leave the state, understand the • Practice smart cooking. Stay Think about using battery-oper- Thanksgiving is less than a tween you and others.” requirements for isolating or in the kitchen when you are fry- ated flameless candles this sea- week away, and while smart Keep in mind these additional quarantining when you arrive ing, grilling, broiling, or boiling son. If that isn’t an option, place travel, cooking, decorating and tips to keep your holidays as safe and/or return, then plan accord- food and turn pot handles toward candles at least 12 inches away heating practices are always im- as possible: ingly. If you’re driving to your the back of the stove so they won’t from anything that burns and portant to remember this time • Consider alternative celebra- destination, ensure you have an get bumped. Clean cooking equip- ensure they cannot be reached by of year, the ongoing coronavirus tions. While the holidays are tra- emergency supply kit in your car, ment after each use — crumbs in children or pets. Inspect holiday pandemic means even more safe- ditionally a time to gather with and if you’re packing for a flight a toaster or grease on the stove lights before you put them up and ty measures should be taken this friends and loved ones, consider or train ride, consider a small kit can catch on fire. throw away light strands with holiday season. “virtual” alternatives that al- in case of emergency: flashlight, Heat your home safely. Keep frayed or pinched wires. If you’re “The safest option for celebrat- low everyone to remain safely at batteries and a spare USB power anything that can burn at least putting up a tree inside your ing Thanksgiving this year is to home. CDC has some helpful sug- bank. three feet away from fireplaces, home, water it every day. celebrate with people in your gestions on its Thanksgiving page • Protect against home fire wood stoves, portable heaters and For more readiness tips, visit household,” said Kevin M. Sligh, at www.cdc.gov/coronavirus. risks. Put working smoke and radiators. When you leave a room www.ready.gov, www.cdc.gov, acting regional administrator, • Be a prepared traveler. If carbon monoxide alarms on every or go to bed, turn heaters off or www.usfa.fema.gov or download FEMA Region 5. “As COVID-19 you must travel, check travel re- level of your home and inside and unplug them. FEMA’s free app, available for continues to spread, staying strictions and get your flu shot outside sleeping areas. Change • Decorate with care. Nearly your Android, Apple or Blackber- home is the best way to save lives. before you go. Always wear a the batteries in these alarms half of holiday decoration fires ry device. Through coffee points challenge, mayor invites community to shop local Goshen Mayor Jeremy Stut- Local coffee shop The Electric Nov. 9 and Dec. 24, present a re- together show how much we “We have locally-owned busi- sman is inviting the community Brew has a points system, Elec- ceipt from any participating lo- appreciate all of our COVID-19 nesses all throughout the city, to shop locally owned businesses tric Brew Points, in which cus- cal business. See the Downtown frontline workers,” Stutsman and outside of the downtown this holiday season while having tomers can earn points toward a Goshen Inc. map of participating said. area. When you make your some fun. free coffee with their purchases. businesses. Stutsman said while the cof- shopping list for loved ones, This year has been challenging Stutsman, an avid coffee con- a. The receipt must be dated fee points challenge applies think of ways you can get them for local businesses, due to having sumer at The Electric Brew, has the same day as your drink re- to downtown businesses, he those gifts locally.” shut down at the pandemic and been saving his points for several quest. wanted to emphasize his invi- Shoppers are advised to call having to add restrictions in the years in an attempt to accumulate b. A minimum $5 purchase on tation to buy local extends to local businesses ahead of time last several months to keep their more points than his friend and the receipt is required. all businesses throughout Gos- to see their operation arrange- customers and themselves safe local business owner Alex Dug- c. Only one receipt and one hen. ments during the pandemic. and healthy. ger for the top spot of most accu- drink request per person. “Local business owners — our mulated points. “Since I couldn’t The mayor and Dugger are neighbors and friends — have catch him I convinced him we challenging others to donate their Bilingual nurse practitioner worked extremely hard this year should give our points away,” said Electric Brew Points as a thank to make customers’ experience Stutsman with a smile. you to frontline workers. The joins Goshen Physicians as safe as possible, many times This year, they will be donat- points donated will become part at the expense of their own rev- ing their collective 6,100 points to of a 2021 “thank you” for those Edith Frai- communication barriers between enue.” Stutsman said. “This holi- support local businesses — and who have kept the community re, NP, is now patients and health care provid- day season, as you prepare to do get you a warm beverage this running during the COVID-19 welcoming ers. your shopping, please consider season. pandemic. new patients “Patients welcome the continu- buying from our various locally To get a free coffee or hot choco- “By donating your points at Goshen ity of care Edith provides for the owned businesses.” late at The Electric Brew between through the end of 2020 we can Physicians entire family,” said Randy Chris- Family Medi- tophel, Goshen Health president Communicate in color with our high-quality and highly cine Elkhart. and CEO. “Her bilingual skills She provides expand access to care for patients affordable, four-color printing services. Whether it’s a holistic, com- throughout our community.” passionate Fraire received a master of (',7+)5$,5( business presentation or a personal project, our friendly, care to pa- science in nursing from Indiana helpful staff gets your job done quickly and easily. tients of all University South Bend School of ages. Nursing in South Bend. She holds Fluent in English and Spanish, a bachelor of science in nursing Fraire provides culturally sen- from Goshen College School of sitive care and can help bridge Nursing. Quality Color Printing Local surgical oncologist published in medical journal

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