Issuu

www.the-papers.com

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Serving Elkhart County and parts of Noble, LaGrange & Marshall Counties Know Your Neighbor. . . . . 2➤ Speak Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Good Neighbors . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Business Honor Roll . . . . . 7-9

Goshen (574) 534-2591

Vol. 49 No. 42

134 S. Main, Goshen, Indiana 46526

SPECIALIZED FOOTPRINT

FORENSICS

TECHNOLOGY

DISCOVER

LAW GLOVEPRINT

ANALYZE

02&. &5,0( 6&(1( ³ $ KRVSLWDO URRP VHUYHV DV D VHOI FRQWDLQHG FULPH VFHQH

PROOF CASE INVESTIGATIONS PHOTOGRAPHIC

SCENE FINGERPRINT BALLISTICS

EVIDENCE

PROTECTIVE JUSTICE

83 &/26( $1' 3(5621$/ ³ $ VWXGHQW H[DPLQHV D SULQW IRU LGHQWLÀFDWLRQ

6((.,1* 7+( 35,17 ³ $ SDVW XQNQRZQ VWXGHQW SURFHVVLQJ D FDQ IRU ODWHQW SULQWV

PSYCHOLOGYA

With an abundance of true crime programs on television and streaming services, it is no wonder the Crime Scene Investigation class at the Elkhart County Community Center has a waiting list for students to attend. “The biggest challenge is employability and attendance,” said Beth Davis, who teaches the CSI class. The center works with 15 area high schools in the surrounding area. The students who wish to enter the program have to go through an application period, which includes an essay and evaluation by the school staff. Occasionally they have a student bow out, but most who apply are in for the long haul. Davis, who took over the class two years ago, is a retired 32 year veteran detective with the Cook County, Mich., Sheriff’s Ofﬁce, working in narcotics investigations and with the felony crimes unit. She spent several years with the FBI Major Crimes Task Force. Her experience has helped her develop her teaching style and to cover the many facets of the class. “I loved my career. It was a good life. Law enforcement can be fun. Now, it’s all about getting the kids involved.” The program starts with basic crime scene management, which includes securing the scene, documenting the personnel who traverse in and out of the scene, photographing and documenting, identifying and collecting evidence, conducting interviews and interrogations, preparing a case for trial and then courtroom testimony. Each student is judged on different levels or proﬁciency, with 30 to 40% of their grade coming from employability. Davis said they spend time in class watching true crime shows because it helps the students understand the complexities of processing a scene. She said a crime scene can take upward to a week to fully process Continued on page 5

TECHNIQUES

COLLECTING POLICE VICTIM

%\ 6&277 025$/(6 6WDII :ULWHU

CRIMINAL

IDENTIFICATION

WITNESS

&6,

LABORATORY

SCIENTIFIC

&23 +($'

9(7(5$1 2) DW (ONKDUW &RPPXQLW\ &HQWHU

RECONSTRUCT

www.the-papers.com — the PAPER — Tuesday, January 25, 2022

KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR Area coach loves seeing young people learn, improve and achieve %\ /$85,( /(&+/,71(5 6WDII :ULWHU “I love coaching,” stated Gary Martin. “We live in the Baugo community and when my daughter Cortney was a student at Jimtown, I coached both volleyball and baseball at the high school. I was also involved in coaching a volleyball traveling team on and off for 20 years with NIVA, the Northern Indiana Volleyball Association.

“Now I work with high school students who are learning to run cameras at high school sporting events in the area. I love seeing young people improve on a skill and achieve more than they ever imagined they could.” Martin believes sometimes adults put limitations on young people. “Oftentimes kids can achieve a lot more than adults let them try. They need that extra push. That’s where a coach

Madison Country Store

Discount Groceries Bulk Foods & More

Constantly changing inventory with new items arriving daily! Unbelievable low prices. Complete Bulk Food aisle for your shopping convenience. Pierce CR 40

- Store Hours Monday-Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM Saturday 8:30AM to 3:00 PM

Wakarusa

Bremen

SR 19

SR 331

Beech Rd.

✸

Cold Cooler with Cheese, Meats, Milk, Eggs & Butter Cereals, Canned Goods, Juices, Paper Products, Pet Foods & More! Checks or Cash Only

Nappanee US 6

67506 Beech Road • Wakarusa • 574-633-4143 Ext. 1

comes in. I’ve always felt that I get far more from coaching than I could ever give them.” He believes young people need adults they can look up to and trust. “Kids need adults they can confide in ... those who support them and become confidants to them.” Martin graduated from Chesterton High School and attended Wabash College. “I got married to my wife Sharon in 1977. I met her at the Matterhorn in Elkhart when it was a nightclub. I was a musician at the time and was playing in a band there with my brothers.” He got his first video camera in 1979. “I’ve been working in video for more than 40 years.” After he got married, he went into banking. “I worked at the First National Bank in Goshen. Then I went to Citizens’ Northern Bank in Elkhart. When I worked at Citizens’ Northern, I began to develop my interest in video.” Martin is the owner of Michiana Video. He and his crew run cameras and produce videos and programs of all kinds. “My first actual job in video was for John Letherman at Letherman Real Estate. I did ‘Parade of Homes’ videos for him in the late ‘70s and ‘80s. Then I began getting involved in videos for the RV industry. I’ve done videos for just about every major RV manufacturer locally

/29(6 &2$&+,1* ³ *DU\ 0DUWLQ ZKR OLYHV LQ WKH %DXJR FRP PXQLW\ ORYHV FRDFKLQJ \RXQJ SHRSOH +H·V FRDFKHG ERWK YROOH\EDOO DQG EDVHEDOO LQ WKH SDVW DW -LPWRZQ +LJK 6FKRRO 3KRWR SURYLGHG E\ *DU\ 0DU WLQ

Rite Choice Foods NORMAL HOURS: 8 A.M.-9 P.M. MON.-SAT. • 9 A.M.-8 P.M. SUN.

Prices Good Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2022

Beef Tenderloin

$699 lb.

The right food at the right price

@ritechoicefood

CHECK OUT OUR WEEKLY SPECIALS

Carando Original Craft

Johnsonville Sandwich Size

Top Valu

Beer Brats

Turkey Sausage

Bacon

19 oz.

™

12 oz.

20 oz.

$249 ea.

$285 ea.

Green Giant Peeled

Green Giant (Sliced, Whole) Red, Yellow, Green

Jimmy Dean

Baby Carrots

Baby Bella Mushrooms

Sausage Patties 12 oz.

16 oz.

99¢

Peppers

8 oz.

$189 ea.

ea.

99¢

$189 ea.

ea.

Sweet Baby Ray’s

Del Monte Canned

Old Orchard

Signature

BBQ Sauce

Veggies

(Original, Honey ONLY) 28 oz.

Cut & French Green Beans, Corn, Peas 14.5-15.25 oz.

Apple Juice 64 oz.

Pepperoni Pizza Bites

75¢

$279 ea.

ea.

Essential Everyday

Purified Water

Sugar 4 lb.

32 pk.

$329 ea.

$199 ea.

Essential Everyday Essential Everyday Quart & Gallon Holiday Print All Purpose

Ziploc Storage Bags 19-24 ct.

99¢

ea.

Flour 5 lb.

$139 ea.

22.5 oz.

$169 ea. Essential Everyday Stewed, Diced, Petite Diced

Tomatoes 14.5 oz.

65¢

Butter Spread 15 oz.

Fiora

Toilet Tissue

Brownie Mixes

99¢

Smart Balance

$129 ea.

ea.

Pillsbury Cake

$249 ea.

12 pk.-2-ply

ea.

and around the country.” He was able to utilize his skills as a coach when he got involved in taping school events in the early 2000s. “I enlisted the skills of high school students to run the cameras at area sporting events. I found that they catch on quickly. If they make a few mistakes during a live streaming of a game, it’s no big deal. This is an opportunity for young people to learn and grow as they work with professional video equipment. I have a new video production trailer and I produce from the trailer and communicate with my camera operators and announcers through intercoms from my trailer.” This past holiday season his crew of freelancers did video recording for the Concord Christmas Spectacular and also for Northridge High School. Martin continues his musical passion by playing drums for Crossroads Community Church in Goshen. He and his wife have three grown children and three grandchildren.

$399 ea.

IF YOU OR A FRIEND DON’T GET THIS AD DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME, FIND IT ON THE WEB AT: the-papers.com

1303 E. Market Street • U.S. 6 East • NAPPANEE (Country Center) WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES - WE ACCEPT MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, VISA, DISCOVER - WE ACCEPT MANUFACTURERS COUPONS, EBT & WIC

DUE TO WAREHOUSE LEVELS ALL ITEMS ARE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST - NO RAINCHECKS - “WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS!”

JENKINS AUTOMOTIVE NAPPANEE • MILFORD GOSHEN • WAKARUSA MIDDLEBURY • DUNLAP LIGONIER

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 — the PAPER — www.the-papers.com

SPEAK OUT Goshen (574) 534-2591 Phone After 5 P.M. Monday Thru Fridays Anytime Saturdays Or Sundays, Or Send An E-mail To: Goshen@the-papers.com Please Put Speak Out In The Subject Line. (EDITOR’S NOTE: Callers are asked to limit their comments to 150 words and one call per week. ‘the PAPER’ reserves the right to edit comments and make ﬁnal publishing decisions.)

Keep crying

New whopper

It’s funny there are still leftwing fools who keep crying about “The big lie” Trump supposedly told about the 2020 election. It is a fact there were many, many instances of fraud in the election across all states. In fact, there are still audits and lawsuits going on right now. For example, Pennsylvania’s top court just approved their election audit to move forward with enough evidence of fraud to proceed. In reality, not the fake world the Democrats have created, the “Big Lie” is the Russian hoax Hillary Clinton created with the Steele dossier that said Trump colluded with Russia to win the 2016 election. The Democrats cried wolf for four years and impeached Trump twice over proven false claims. Hillary and the Democrats lied over and over and claimed Hillary actually won the election. Many of the Democrats contested Trump’s election win certiﬁcation saying he wasn’t the legitimate president.

The reader who insists an FBI report proved Trump did nothing with regards to Jan. 6, that police moved a barrier to “let the people in,” that Pelosi refused requests for National Guard assistance now offers a new whopper—Trump couldn’t have called off the rioters because they were being led by leftists. In fact, those who desecrated the Capitol Building injured police and threatened the lives of government ofﬁcials were right wing fanatics— Trump people. Trump could and should have called them off but he didn’t until it was abundantly clear the use of violence to overturn the election was not going to succeed. Only then did Trump post a video praising the thugs to high heaven, assuring them he loved them, telling them to remember that day, and yes, telling them now it was time to go home.

I want to issue a challenge to you, readers. I would like a single one of you Democrats, who believe in protecting our “Democracy” from the evil Republicans, to ﬁnd and quote a single place in the Constitution where the word “Democracy” is written. The ﬁrst one who responds with it in Speak Out gets $100,000. Mark, set, go! I’ll be waiting forever, because it doesn’t exist!

Will continue Pandemic will continue. Do unvaccinated people want the pandemic to continue? There have been more deaths from COVID-19 in 2021 because people choose not to get a COVID-19 vaccine. The less we vaccinate and mask up the more people will be hospitalized, more will die. The less we vaccinate the more variants we will have to deal with. If your going to continue to ignore the science and medicine, why go to the doctor? Why overwhelm the hospitals? Scientists have developed, tested and proven safe vaccines. The COVID-19 vaccines prevent serious disease, hospitalizations and deaths. Not following the science has changed a lot of families (838,000 deaths). People need to use the tools science provided, free vaccines. Please consider being part of the solution and get vaccinated to help end this pandemic. No one is “safe until we are all “safe.”

Assuming To the “No proof” writer, you are assuming all the judges Trump appointed remained conservative as they presented themselves when being interviewed, but then after their appointment, they ﬂip such as Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Comey Barrett and start siding with the liberal view of the courts. It’s the same game politicians play when running for ofﬁce. Another eye raising development is the article posted on amgreatness.com 1/17 by Julie

RENTOWN COUNTRY STORES

SALE GOOD JANUARY 24-29, 2022

DELI MEAT & CHEESE

The United States is in a public health crisis. It is a pandemic of the unvaccinated. How is it possible there are still nearly 40% of our citizens who are not fully vaccinated? The patients needing hospitalizations are those who resist getting vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated and get COVID-19 you are 17 times more likely to need hospitalization and 20 times more likely to die. On Jan. 10 there were 1.35 million cases reported in one day in the U.S. The fully vaccinated can get “breakout” mild cases which are less severe, but that means

RENTOWN COUNTRY STORES

DISCO

2.29

1530 3rd Road, Bremen, IN 574-546-9010

2.79

Butter Quarters Lb.

Downy

Fabric Softener

3.99

128 Oz.

Gallon

FROZEN DEPARTMENT

Bigelow Teas

Fine Ground Beef

Reg. $3.39 Ea.

2.29

2.19

Lb.

BAKERY DEPARTMENT

Garlic Cheddar Rentown Bread Specialty Bread

2.89

Ea.

Grandma’s Oatmeal Cookies

Lb.

HOURS: MONDAY-SATURDAY 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. • CLOSED SUNDAY

3.49

Pk.

RENTOWN COUNTRY STORES

Limit 10

Gallon

12 Oz.

Fastbreaks Candy Bars

Pure Cider Vinegar

Lb.

Ea.

UNTED ITEMS

Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Woeber’s

Easy Carve Ham

2.39

SALE GOOD JANUARY 24-29, 2022

* ALL ITEMS WHILE SUPPLIES LAST *

2.39 Lb.

There’s a new term I need to introduce everyone to. It is a term that describes the Biden and Democrat supporters, and that term is “useful idiot.” A useful idiot is someone who has been only watching and reading the left-wing mainstream media and therefore have been brainwashed by the media and Democrats’ biased and hypocritical lies. Useful idiots are so far mentally gone they will believe anything the left tells them, and no matter what kind of facts and truths are presented to them, they are incapable of originating rational thoughts. They are useful to the left because they spread the lies to their friends and family without thinking twice about the lies they are telling. They do the bidding of the Democrats, and they will continue to vote blue no matter how bad things get because they will blindly follow the left until the end of time.

Pepperjack Loaf

2.49

Blindly following

Love yourself

2.29 Lb.

As Joseph Stalin was mounting his political takeover he made a very strategic statement. “It doesn’t matter how many people vote but who does the vote counting that matters” and we all know the outcome when he completed his objective. Jan. 13, after meeting with the Senate Democrat Caucus Slow Joe blurts out to the press and I quote, “And the state legislative bodies continue to change the law not as to who can vote, but who gets to count the vote — count the vote. Count the vote! It’s about election subversion, not just whether or not people get to vote. Who counts the vote? That’s what this is about. That’s what makes this so different than anything else we’ve ever done.” Did you catch that? The liberal party is following the Marxist playbook while calling it Democracy. Deception and political treachery at its best.

Each year more than 70,000 pages are added to the Federal Registry, developed by the administrative legislators, consultants and lawyers. When complete these 70,000 pages become part of that law to be interpreted later (example: Obama Care). The new law in Medicare payments to doctors in this Congress starts on page 64,996 in the 2021 FR and ends on page 66,031 (1,035 pages). It states the antiracism plan bonus in Appendix 2, “doctors” are afforded a “percentage” of their Medicare income bonus “to create and implement an anti-racist plan.” CRT in the doctor’s ofﬁce to the patient under government control became proﬁtable just like public schools. What will the feds add next year? Instead of spreading “hate,” do you think the government will pay to spread “love?” Our politicians in action. Critical Race Theory is alive and well. The mid term election this fall could reverse most of that.

2.49

Deception

Could reverse it

Colby Longhorn Cheese

they are not added to the 844,841 deaths from COVID-19 in the U.S. Please, love yourself and your family, friends and neighbors and get vaccinated.

RENTOWN COUNTRY STORES

To the caller of “Growth in the U.S.,” you are sadly misled and wrong in your assessment of Brandon Biden’s first year of economic disaster. The economic growth you talk about is all an illusion and artificial. The growth all comes from the pandemic. The economy was essentially shut down in 2020, especially in blue states, and people lost their jobs due to the pandemic. Throughout 2021 everything opened back up. So your “growth” you talk about was not actual growth, but simply people going back to work and businesses getting back to normal. So, yes, if a restaurant was closed in 2020 but open in 2021 it looks like they were growing in the economy. Brandon has one of the worst approval ratings of all time, currently 33% and dropping daily. The inflation rate, at 7% and climbing, is the highest since 1982.

I see the Republicans and the Trump organization, I see them as being dirty dogs to the other countries. And I see Biden and the Democratic Party being pussy cats and allowing the other countries to run over us so therefore I am wondering what has happened to our golden eagle of strength. They need to unify more. I thought in the past they used to work together a little bit more. But it seems like we get one step forward and two steps back and one party does something good, but then the other party comes in and undoes it. I don’t see why another

RENTOWN COUNTRY STORES

Sadly misled

Need unity

A challenge

Kelly. She reports the militiamen defense lawyers are asking for FBI immunity for the agents and informants involved in the Whitmer kidnapping plot fearing they will invoke their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Prosecutors are desperate to conceal the FBI’s animating, and likely criminal, role in the Whitmer plot. Interestingly the head of the FBI Detroit ofﬁce was moved to the D.C. ofﬁce shortly before the 1/6 riot.

RENTOWN COUNTRY STORES

I’ve got a few questions for you readers. Do you fly an American flag? Do you drink bourbon and eat steak? Do you have a camo or MAGA hat? Did you vote for Trump in 2020? Do you believe there are only two genders? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you are officially an enemy of Biden and the Democrats. They are creating a new Holocaust, and Trump supporters are the new enemy. They are so desperate to try to stop the red wave coming in this November’s election they will do anything to win, including demonizing and villainizing anyone who doesn’t think like them. Hitler and the Nazis did the exact same thing with the Jews. They called them diseased vermin, and they separated them from society before eventually exterminating them. They told the people it was “Fur Ihre Sicherheit,” “It’s for your safety.”

Did you know there is such a thing as divorce insurance? Divorce insurance is real. Look it up. It may be beneﬁcial to you. I’m not married yet but I may be looking at insurance.

RENTOWN COUNTRY STORES

New enemies

It is real

party has to come in and destroy what good was done. Why can’t they just leave the good there and move forward?

www.the-papers.com — the PAPER — Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Good Neighbors [ [ [ [ [ [

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

UNION CENTER STORE

25510 CR 50 • Nappanee, IN • 574-773-3222 FROZEN FOODS

GROCERY

SPORTING GOODS

BACON

SHREDDED CHEDDAR & MEXICAN

LARGE SELECTION OF AMMO

$44.00

CHEESE

15 Lb. Box

$1.99 8 Oz.

CHICKEN THIGHS

SLICED HAM

DELI

ICE FISHING SHANTIES

80¢ Lb.

3 Lb. Pkg.

SNYDER’S SEASONED

DANNON YOGURT

$1.49

$4.50 48 Ct.

ICE FISHING BAIT

BACON CRUMBLES

OLD ORCHARD DIET

STRAWBERRY LEMONADE

FRESH PRODUCE

TWISTED PRETZEL STICKS

$19.99 5 Lbs. MINI HASHBROWNS

$5.79 5 Lbs. DAIRY FREE

SMOKED PROVOLONE

89¢

$4.19

APPLES

$1.29

GOLDEN PARTY PACK

OREO COOKIES

ORANGES GRAPEFRUIT POTATOES

$1.99

ORGANIC DAIRY FREE

BUTTER

75¢

HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9:00-5:00 Saturday 9:00-2:00 Sunday Closed

EDITORIAL OFFICES, CIRCULATION, DISPLAY AND CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING MILFORD OFFICE GOSHEN OFFICE 206 S. Main St. 134 S. Main P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542 Goshen, IN 46526 Phone (574) 658-4111 Phone (574) 534-2591 1-800-733-4111 (574) 831-4011 Fax 800-886-3796 Fax 888-469-1961 www.the-papers.com

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00-5:00 Monday Thru Friday ‘the PAPER’ reserves the right to refuse for publication any advertising that is considered offensive, misleading or detrimental to the public, the newspaper or another advertiser and to edit advertising at its discretion.

Publisher, Ron Baumgartner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rbaumgartner@the-papers.com Business Manager, Carrie Goralczyk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .cgoralczyk@the-papers.com Editor-In-Chief, Deb Patterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . dpatterson@the-papers.com Associate Editor, Lauren Zeugner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lzeugner@the-papers.com Office Manager, Marilyn Yoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . goshen@the-papers.com Director Of Marketing, Steve Meadows . . . . . . . . . . . . .smeadows@the-papers.com Advertising Manager, Bill Hays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bhays@the-papers.com Advertising Representative, Mark Collins . . . . . . . . . . . . . .mcollins@the-papers.com Advertising Representative, Susan Stump . . . . . . . . . . . . . sstump@the-papers.com Advertising Representative, Pati Slabaugh. . . . . . . . . . . pslabaugh@the-papers.com Circulation Manager, Jerry Long. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jlong@the-papers.com Commercial Printing Sales Representative Rodger Salinas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rsalinas@the-papers.com Commercial Printing Customer Service Tina Carson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tcarson@the-papers.com Rich Krygowski. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rkrygowski@the-papers.com DEADLINES Grocery Advertising & Ads Requiring Proofs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday 4:00 Display Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday 2:00 Classified Advertising & Cancellations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday 2:00 Display Ad Copy Changes And Cancellations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday 2:00 PRODUCTION ‘the PAPER’ is digitally composed on Macintosh Computers using Digital Technology’s Newspaper Publishing Suite Software and Photoshop software. Ads and ASCII (generic) text may be submitted on Jaz, Zip or floppy disks or can be PDF’d and e-mailed to adcomp@thepapers.com. If you have any questions give us a call and we’ll walk you through it.

Current Elkhart Edition Circulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

23,310

Editor’s Note: The Good Neighbors column is for people looking for hard-to-find or old items or for people seeking advice, not for items you can find in a local store or sell through the help of a classified ad. —o—

happy to have them. Call (574) 773-7603.

Secondhand stores

Caregiver/cleaning — Senior lady in Middlebury area needs caregiver/cleaning lady. Duties include light cleaning, transportation to shopping, doctor appointments, helping with animals, feeding, etc. Two days a week for three to four hours. Prefer Tuesdays and Fridays. Write to: D.K. Kramer, 52906 York Hill Drive, Middlebury, IN 46540.

Good neighbors: The Depot, near the Old Bag Factory is non-proﬁt, run by Mennonites to help with development in needy cultures. They do an excellent job of checking out the donations before selling. Open at about noon weekdays. I also shop at Goodwill on US 33. The selection is good at both stores.

New questions Greeting cards — Does anyone have used greeting cards they no longer want? I would be

Layer chickens — I’m looking for layer chickens and a rooster. Please text or call Heidi at (574) 544-9669.

Electronics disposal — Where can a person properly dispose of electronics (TVs, computers, etc., working and non-working)? Reply through this column. — A reader

Monroe Restoration acquires Elkhart’s ABCO Inc. Monroe Restoration, a premier residential and commercial disaster recovery provider, has acquired Elkhart’s full-service, hometown restoration company, ABCO Inc. President of Monroe Restoration Jeremy Davidson stated, “Uniting our two, long-trusted disaster response companies, allows us to build upon our synergies and strengthen the restorative services we provide to the community.” It was 20 years ago to the day when Davidson ﬁnalized the purchase of Monroe Restoration from the company’s founder, Tim Monroe. Two years later, Davidson acquired South Bend’s ServiceMaster franchise, which expand-

ed the company’s water disaster service offerings to include water mitigation, content cleaning and remediation. During the past two decades, Monroe Restoration has grown from one location and four employees to three locations and more than 55 employees. “My goal has always been to assemble a solid team with core values that selﬂessly serve our community’s residents,” Davidson commented. ABCO’s well-known reputation for compassionate care and service to disaster victims made this an easy decision for Davidson, “ABCO’s dedication to customer service aligns with our purpose and values and will be an essential asset for the further growth and expansion of

Koch selected to director’s list A total of 453 students enrolled in UA Early College during the fall 2021 term at the University of Alabama were named to the director’s list with an academic record of 3.6 (or higher). The director’s list recognizes students enrolled in classes through the UA Early College program. UA Early College allows high school

students to get a head start on their college courses. High school sophomores, juniors and seniors enrolled in UA Early College can choose from more than 80 different online and on-campus courses and earn up to 30 hours of college credit. The 2021 fall list includes Wrigley Koch of Middlebury, who attends Northridge High School.

Monroe Restoration and ServiceMaster.” ABCO’s strengths merged with Monroe Restoration’s expertise provides Indiana, Michigan, Illinois and Ohio customers with best-in-class service, products and equipment. In addition to restoring damage caused by fire, smoke, storms and mold, ServiceMaster by Monroe Restoration resources allow ABCO to offer Elkhart residents added water mitigation and moisture control services and expand contents recovery offerings. “We are excited to coalesce our two teams to create an even stronger Monroe family, founded in learning and expanding our industry knowledge,” added Davidson. ABCO’s company name, employees, and company contacts will remain unchanged, along with its commitment to delivering a personalized, rapid, 24/7 local response. Monroe Restoration headquarters are maintained on 288 N. Mayflower Road in South Bend, and will support the Elkhart ABCO branch office as well as the Fort Wayne Monroe Restoration branch office.

CHEESE Muenster

$2.49/lb. DELI MEAT Honey Ham

Weekly Specials January 24-29, 2022 Fresh Produce • Deli Meats & Cheeses • Frozen Foods Bulk Foods • In-store Bakery Lamar & Kristine Chupp 4133 E. County Line Rd. Bremen, IN 46506

$1.99/lb. Breaded, Fully Cooked, Frozen

Chicken Fritter Patties

$1.49/lb.

BAKERY Oatmeal

Whoopie Pies

$3.99/6 ct.

FRESH PRODUCE California Citrus

Oranges $32.00 Grapefruit $42.00 1/2 Bu. Box

Better Yet

Ham Salad

$2.49/lb.

Bacon

Ranch Dressing

Thick Sliced Hickory Smoked

$4.49/24 oz.

$7.99/2 pk.-80 oz.

574-773-0303 ext. 1

Breakfast Nuggets

Mon.-Fri.: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sat.: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. • Sun.: Closed

Chicken Sausage, Egg & Cheese

Like Us On Facebook @ DailyBreadMarket

While Supplies Last!

$1.99/12 oz.

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 — the PAPER — www.the-papers.com

How to get a private pesticide applicator permit %\ -()) %85%5,1. ([WHQVLRQ (GXFDWRU 3XUGXH ([WHQVLRQ (ONKDUW &RXQW\ I recently had a number of farmers asking how a family member or hired man can obtain a private pesticide applicators license. Any person wishing to purchase and apply restricted use pesticides on property they own or rent is required by law to have a private pesticide applicators permit. A private applicator must pass the pesticide core exam given by the Ofﬁce of the Indiana State Chemist. There are several ways to obtain the permit, but the home study route, and taking a class followed by the core exam seems to be the most popular. The most popular way to take the exam has been to obtain the training manual for the core exam, study at home, and then

take the core exam at the local Ivy Tech. The manual can be purchased for $40 plus shipping at bit.ly/2VeRyUe or by calling (765) 494-6794. Manuals are available in English and Spanish. Once you receive your manual and are ready to take the core exam, go to indiana.metrosignup. com online, or call (877) 533-2900, to schedule an appointment to take the exam. The testing sites do change from time to time. The Ivy Tech sites in Elkhart, South Bend and Fort Wayne are currently listed. Everyone taking the exam at any location must show a government-issued photo ID. Contact the Indiana State Chemist for alternative identiﬁcation. A person is allowed three attempts to take the core exam in 12 months’ time. There is a fee for this exam. Class And Exam There is a second method to

take the core pesticide exam. Applicants may choose to attend a core training program offered by Purdue Pesticide Programs. These core training sessions are day-long events, usually held at the Purdue campus in West Lafayette, with exam offered at the end of their respective training days. Visit bit.ly/3IgQke8 or call (765) 496-7499 to inquire about attending the training/exam option. Don’t forget to order the manual. These options tend to ﬁll up quickly, so if this is the route you want to go, schedule it soon. There are many other pesticide licensing options for commercial applicators, including for lawn applications, ﬁeld crops, trees and shrubs, termite control, aquatic weeds, aerial applications and wood destroying insects. For more information about those categories, visit ppp.purdue.edu.

Annie’s Project series offered in Goshen Farm women are generating a cultural tide in American agriculture that is moving management, assets, and opportunities to a new wave of farmers across the country. During Annie’s Project courses, urban agriculture women entrepreneurs become empowered to be better business partners or sole operators through networks and by managing and organizing critical information. “Annie’s Project: Farming in Indiana’s Cities and Urban Fringe,” a six-week course, is a discussionbased workshop bringing women together to learn from experts in urban ag production, ﬁnancial management, human resources, marketing and the legal ﬁeld. There’s plenty of time for questions, sharing, reacting, and connecting with presenters and fellow participants. It’s a relaxed, fun, and dynamic way to

learn, grow and meet other women urban farmers. Whether new or experienced, understanding the five areas of agricultural risk, knowing how to analyze agricultural spreadsheets, and other necessary skills are vital. Learning them in a friendly environment where questions and discussion are welcomed allows the learning process to flourish. Annie’s Project courses have successfully reached more than 9,000 farm and ranch women in 33 states. Purdue Extension will be offering classes beginning Feb. 7-March 14, from 6-9 p.m. Mondays. Purdue Extension Elkhart County will be an in-person host site at the Extension office located at 17746 CR 34, Goshen, on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds. The cost for the in-person course

is $65 per person, which includes a workbook and support materials for all sessions. Extension staff recommend registering early. Registration ends at 11:59 p.m. Jan. 31. Register at cvent.me/WYgrYW >. An alumna of “Annie’s Project: Farming in Indiana’s Cities and Urban Fringe” has said, “I signed up for Annie’s Project to network but also to understand the risks these farmers take on. It was a very great experience and I hope to do it again in the future!” For more information contact Robby Kelly, Extension educator, at kelly115@purdue.edu or (574) 5330554. Online registration is available at puext.in/UrbanAnniesProject>. More information can be found on the Annie’s Project website at www. AnniesProject.org>.

Goshen Health names new chief financial officer Lisa Wine, CPA, will join Goshen Health as the organization’s chief financial officer later this month. Wine, who most recently served as the chief financial officer for the South Bend Clinic, has also held positions of leadership at Crowe Horwath LLP and Madison Center, South Bend. Earlier in her career, she worked at Goshen Health as finance manager. “Lisa has accumulated vast financial experience in multiple areas across health care

which will immediately benefit our organization,” said Randy Christophel, Goshen Health president and CEO. “We are so excited to welcome Lisa back to Goshen Health. Her knowledge of our culture and commitment to serving our community was a key influence in drawing her back to our organization.” Wine received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from Manchester University and has 20 years of experience in financial leadership roles.

Family medicine doctor joins Goshen Physicians Parkway Amanda Meersman, MD, is welcoming new patients at Goshen Physicians Parkway at 17. She provides a continuity of health care for the entire family, from newborns and teens to young adults and older generations. “We welcome Dr. Meersman to our newest Goshen Physicians location in Parkway Plaza on CR 17,” said Randy Christophel, Goshen Health president and CEO. “She shares our values of trust and respect for all patients and helping them take an active role in their health and wellbeing.” Meersman is board certiﬁed in family medicine. She received a doctor of medicine from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. For her undergraduate studies, Meersman attended

722/6 2) 7+( 75$'( ³ &6, VWXGHQWV XVH VHYHUDO WRROV WR SURFHVV D VFHQH 3KRWRV SURYLGHG E\ %HWK 'DYLV

VETERAN Continued from page 1 due to the details that need to be addressed, such as fingerprint locating and collecting, DNA collection and handling physical evidence. All of these elements must be properly handled, categorized and packaged for further examination. The students do get to have fun by collecting DNA samples and fingerprints from each other, as well as taking mug shots, which they display inside the class. The final project of the class is a death investigation. Students are given a fetal pig, which is “killed” in a specific manner. The students must do an autopsy on the pig to determine the cause

and manner of death, and then write their report in the manner a coroner would do. Davis said Feb. 5, the center will be sending four teams of four and three alternates to compete at the Skills USA competition, in Hammond. The teams will face off against other students from different regions in Indiana, where they will encounter a crime scene and process it. The winners will them move onto a statewide competition. Davis said the course offers college credits, as well as certifications as an emergency telecommunicator or dispatcher and certified jail officer.

Local students named to dean’s list The following local students were named to the dean’s list of their respective colleges/universities: Grove City College Granger — Victor Schultz Wheaton College Elkhart — Elli Rauch Goshen — Jonathon Yousey Granger — Collin Waterbury Nappanee — Luke Hochstetler Belmont University Goshen — Caleb Norris

/,6$ :,1(

Granger — Skylar Shepherd, Victoria Lynn The University Of WisconsinEau Claire Elkhart — Lilianna Shank Albion College Goshen — Micah Cross Granger — Zachary Gray University Of Iowa Middlebury — Katherine Mathew

Forks County Line Stores, Inc. WEEKLY SUPER SPECIAL SAVINGS January 24-29, 2022

Famous Brand Chocolate Cake Mix 15.25 Oz. Private Label Snack Crackers 6 Lb. Box Chocolate or Vanilla Pudding Gallon

Doritos 7.5 Oz. Russet Potatoes 10 Lbs. Marshmallow Stars Cereal 28 Oz.

59¢ $5.99 $1.99 $2.79 $1.99 $1.79 99¢

Famous Brand

Vegetable Oil 48 Oz. Famous Brand

Pork Loins Muenster Cheese Approx. 6 Lbs. Chocolate Coated

Candy

Oatmeal or Molasses Soft Cookies 7.1 Oz.

$2.19 $1.29 Lb. $2.49 Lb. $1.49 Lb. 2/$1.00 2/$1.00

Paper Napkins 140 Ct. Quick Grits 16 Oz. Check Out Our New Selection Of Products From Amish Country Dairy! $0$1'$ 0((560$1 0' Indiana University South Bend where she earned a bachelor of science in general studies.

Some Supplies May Be Limited

MIDDLEBURY 508 E. Warren

SHIPSHEWANA NORTH VILLAGE 1/2 Mile N. Of Shipshewana

(574) 825-5896

(260) 768-4931

CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE!

www.the-papers.com — the PAPER — Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Elkhart Area Marines Detachment 1397 installs new officers Elkhart Area Marines, Detachment 1397 of the Marine Corps League, welcomed the Department of Indiana Commandant Kelly Gillihan Monday, Jan. 10, to install new ofﬁcers for the 2022 calendar year. In addition, the detachment had the opportunity to honor those who served as ofﬁcers in 2021, as well as congratulate those members of the detachment who distinguished themselves meritoriously in service to the detachment and the Elkhart County community. Chris Grendys was named the Detachment Marine of the Year and Karla Schwartz was named the Detachment Associate of the Year. Edward Hiar was elected for a second term as commandant of Detachment 1397. The Marine Corps League is an organization comprised of those who served in the Marine Corps, as well as associates who feel a connection with the Marine Corps. The Elkhart Area Marines are an active community service organization delivering thousands of toys to Elkhart County children through the Toys for Tots program; provides assistance for area Marine Corps veterans; honoring deceased Marine Corps veterans through rendering military honors by its honor guard; and provides a color guard for many Elkhart area events such as parades and the Elkhart County 4-H Fair. The Marine Corps League is open to any honorably discharged Marine Corps veteran as well as Navy corpsman and chaplains who served in Fleet

Marine Force units. Elkhart Area Marines meet at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month. The detachment meets at the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 19, 1205 Middleton Run Road, Elkhart.

'(7$&+0(17 $662&,$7( 2) 7+( <($5 ³ .DUOD 6FKZDUW] FHQWHU ZDV QDPHG WKH 'HWDFK PHQW $VVRFLDWH RI WKH <HDU E\ WKH (ONKDUW $UHD 0DULQHV 'HWDFKPHQW RI WKH 0DULQH &RUSV /HDJXH GXULQJ DQ DZDUGV DQG LQVWDOODWLRQ QLJKW KHOG -DQ 6FKZDUW] LV VKRZQ LV VKRZQ ZLWK .HOO\ *LOOLKDQ 'HSDUWPHQW RI ,QGLDQD FRPPDQ GDQW OHIW DQG (GZDUG +LDU GHWDFK PHQW FRPPDQGDQW 3KRWR SURYLGHG E\ %UDG 8OLFN

'(7$&+0(17 0$5,1( 2) 7+( <($5 ³ &KULV *UHQG\V FHQWHU ZDV QDPHG 0DULQH RI WKH <HDU E\ WKH (ONKDUW $UHD 0DULQHV 'HWDFKPHQW RI WKH 0DULQH &RUSV /HDJXH GXULQJ DQ DZDUGV DQG LQVWDOODWLRQ QLJKW KHOG -DQ *UHQG\V LV VKRZQ ZLWK .HOO\ *LOOL KDQ 'HSDUWPHQW RI ,QGLDQD FRP PDQGDQW OHIW DQG (GZDUG +LDU GHWDFKPHQW FRPPDQGDQW 3KRWR SURYLGHG E\ %UDG 8OLFN

Honor Roll Of Businesses 171 Years

THE BEGINNING Louis Dreyfus Commodities AND GROWTH OF St. Road 15 South, Claypool, IN THE AREA’S LEADING 1-574-566-2100 BUSINESSES! Established 1851

161 Years Snider’s Leading Jewelers Inc.

128 S. Main St., Goshen

(574) 533-1574

Complete Service Department

Established 1861

142 Years E. Newcomer & Son

159 Years

149 Years

1stsource.com MEMBER FDIC

Serving Kosciusko, Elkhart & LaGrange Counties

1-888-873-2640

Family Owned | Find us on Facebook 107 S. Main St., Nappanee, IN | (574) 773-3241

Established 1863

Established 1873

Established 1880

140 Years

LSC Communications

136 Years

Varns & Hoover Hardware Store

127 Years

2801 W. Old Road 30, Warsaw, IN (574) 267-7101

101 N. Main St., Middlebury, IN 46540 (574) 825-2705

Established 1882

Established 1886

(574) 267-8143 • Warsaw, IN

First Source Bank

Horizon Bank

Fine Jewelry • Watches • Gifts

DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction Established 1895

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 — the PAPER — www.the-papers.com

Honor Roll Of Businesses 122 Years

121 Years

CR 17, Elkhart Downtown Goshen

Attorneys at Law Ft. Wayne (260) 426-9706 LaGrange (260) 463-4949 Warsaw (574) 267-4300

19066 Market St., New Paris (574) 831-2173

Established 1900

Predecessors Established 1901

Established 1901

112 Years First State Bank

110 Years

103 Years

“The Sweetest Little Place In Town”

136 N. Main St., Goshen • (574) 533-5040 www.olympiacandykitchen.com

2124 Sterling Ave., Elkhart (574) 293-6200

Established 1910

Established 1912

Established 1919

102 Years Rockhill, Pinnick LLP

102 Years

W.R. Hall Insurance Group

100 Years

105 E. Main St., Warsaw, IN (574) 267-6116 • Fax (574) 269-9264

1021 Mariners Drive, Warsaw (574) 267-3266

367 E. 1250 N., Milford, IN www.phend-brown.com • (574) 658-4166

Established 1920

Established 1922

97 Years

96 Years

95 Years

4217 W. Old Rd. 30, Warsaw, IN (574) 267-3101

301 Kings Hwy., Winona Lake ABC-Industries.net • 1-800-426-0921

St. Rd. 15 - North Edge Of Silver Lake (260) 352-2162

Established 1925

Established 1926

Established 1927

95 Years

93 Years

90 Years

Sorg Jewelers

Middlebury (574) 825-2166 | Goshen (574) 533-8277 Goshen/Greencroft (574) 533-8459 | Elkhart (574) 266-2888 Elkhart/Riverwalk (574) 295-3949 | Mishawaka (574) 807-8256 South Bend (574) 968-9720

Creighton Brothers L.P.

Stuckman Sanitation, Inc.

Beers Mallers Backs & Salin, LLP

Olympia Candy Kitchen

ABC Industries, Inc.

Wawasee Boat Company

New Paris Telephone

Elkhart Bedding Co.

Phend & Brown, Inc.

Kerlin Motor Co.

Interra Credit Union

(260) 856-2060

6521 E. Cornelius Rd., Syracuse (574) 457-4404

Bremen, Elkhart, Goshen, LaGrange, Ligonier, Middlebury, Millersburg, Nappanee, New Paris, Plymouth, Shipshewana, Syracuse, Topeka, Wakarusa (574) 534-2506 • interracu.com

Established 1927

Established 1929

Established 1932

89 Years

86 Years

84 Years

515 E. Jackson, Elkhart (574) 293-8711

1650 W. Lusher Ave., Elkhart, IN 46517 Store Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7-5 (574) 293-6595

634 N. Main St. • North Webster, IN (574) 834-2834

Established 1933

Established 1936

Established 1938

81 Years

78 Years

76 Years

1309 S. Huntington St., Syracuse (574) 457-3474

East End of Lake Wawasee (260) 856-2286

Established 1941

Established 1944

Established 1946

75 Years

73 Years

Dygert Trim

Warsaw Chemical

390 Argonne Road, Warsaw, IN info@warsaw-chem.com • warsaw-chem.com

Homan Lumber

Ace Pest Control

Teghtmeyer Ace Hardware Grifﬁth’s Wawasee Marina

Pilcher’s Shoes

Parker & Sons Equipment

1102 S. Huntington St. • Syracuse, IN (574) 457-3431

127 S. Main St., North Webster (574) 834-7463

SPECIALIZING IN FARM, CONSTRUCTION OR TRUCK/TRAILERS EQUIPMENT

6621 S. SR 15, Claypool • parkerandsonsequipment.com (574) 566-3636

Established 1947

Established 1949

Buhrt Builders

www.the-papers.com — the PAPER — Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Honor Roll Of Businesses 71 Years Clunette Elevator

66 Years

Clayton Garden Center

64 Years

4316 W. 600 N., Leesburg, IN (574) 858-2281

SR 13 • North Webster (574) 834-2249

107 W. Chicago St., Syracuse, IN (574) 457-3037

Established 1951

Established 1956

Established 1958

64 Years

59 Years

56 Years

1201 S. Huntington St., Syracuse (574) 457-3855

209 E. Bowser St., Syracuse, IN (574) 457-3944

Established 1958

Established 1963

Tires by Bridgestone, Firestone, Mastercraft Kosciusko, Elkhart & Marshall Counties SR 15 N. • Warsaw • 574-267-8164

56 Years

54 Years

813 S. Huntington St., Syracuse (574) 457-4417

120 N. Walnut St., Etna Green, IN EtnaElevator.com • (574) 858-0221

Established 1966

Established 1968

53 Years Yoder & Stutzman, Inc.

52 Years Hoffman Outdoor

Wawasee Bowl

Todd Realty

Louie’s Bar & Grill

Etna Elevator

Bud’s Body Shop

Montieth’s Best One Tire and Auto Care Center Established 1966

54 Years SYM Financial Advisors 800-888-7968 Winona Lake | Mishawaka Ft. Wayne | Carmel | Midland, MI

Established 1968

51theYears ‘PAPER’

Plumbing & Heating PC10000101 Nappanee • (574) 773-7012

Power Equipment, Inc. (Formerly Hoffman Implement Sales) Phone: (574) 858-9322 • Etna Green

Milford Office, 206 S. Main • (574) 658-4111 Warsaw Office, 114 W. Market • (574) 269-2932 Syracuse Office, 103 E. Main • (574) 457-3666 Goshen Office, 134 S. Main • (574) 534-2591

Established 1969

Established 1970

Established 1971

50 Years

49 Years

48 Years

61329 CR 9 South, Elkhart (574) 875-5273

3333 E. Center St., Warsaw, IN (574) 267-8054

Established 1972

Established 1973

Established 1974

48 Years

48 Years Winona Powder Coating, Inc.

47 Years

Roger’s Auto Center 500 N., North Webster (574) 834-2774

Grace Village Retirement Community

Ron Martin Seed & Supply LLC Brouwer’s Carpet & Furniture

Fashion Farm Restaurant

337 Grace Village Dr., Winona Lake, IN 46590 www.GraceVillage.com • (574) 372-6200

9876 Old Road U.S. 30, Etna Green www.WinonaPowder.com (574) 858-6082

Established 1974

Established 1975

47 Years

46 Years

1680 Lincolnway W., Ligonier (260) 894-4498

Niff-Tone

Eastlund Funeral Home

46 Years Kosciusko Home Care

10274 W. 600 S., Mentone (574) 353-7701

7458 E. 1000 N., Syracuse (574) 457-3144

1515 Provident Dr., Suite 250, Warsaw, IN (574) 372-3401

Established 1975

Established 1976

46 Years

43 Years Grossnickle Eye Center

40 Years Northern Lakes Insurance

486 W. 350 N., Warsaw, IN www.tecomet.com • (574) 267-8700

2251 Dubois Dr., Warsaw, IN 46580 (800) 992-6975

201 E. Palm Dr., Syracuse, IN (574) 457-5931

Established 1976

Established 1979

Established 1982

Tecomet, Inc.

& Hospice, Inc.

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 — the PAPER — www.the-papers.com

Honor Roll Of Businesses 40 Years Price Auto Repair

40 Years

Reinholt’s Furniture

38 Years

Loucks & Weaver CPA

11517 N. St. Rd. 15, Milford, IN www.PriceAutoRepair.net, 574-658-9556

118 W. Main St., Warsaw, IN www.reinholtsfurniture.com • (574) 267-5940

Established 1982

accounting & ﬁnancial services 157 S. Main St., Nappanee • (574) 773-4611 OTHER OFFICES: Elkhart-Goshen

Established 1982

Established 1984

37 Years Colbin Tool, Inc.

37 Years

36 Years

Warsaw Engineering & Fabricating

1021 N. Indiana • Syracuse, IN (574) 457-3183

2780 E. Durbin, Warsaw (574) 269-1804

Your Battery Specialist 1513 E. Lincoln Ave., Suite #1, Goshen (574) 534-4665

Established 1985

Established 1986

36 Years

35 Years

Mullet Battery, Inc.

Westrick Family Insurance

Colliers Heating & Air Conditioning

Wysong Insurance Shoppe

107 E. Center St., Warsaw (574) 267-3587

2315 N. Shelby Drive, Warsaw, IN TrustColliers.com • (574) 269-3393

Homeowners * Auto * Life Steuart D. Wysong * Leesburg * (574) 453-3208 www.wysong-insurance.com

Established 1986

Established 1987

32 Years

32 Years Mike’s Garage Door

32 Years The Car Company Suzuki

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group (574) 268-7722

400 S. Main Street, Leesburg, IN mikesgaragedoorindiana.com (574) 453-4368

3932 E. U.S. 30, Warsaw 1914 Lincolnway East, Goshen (574) 269-3637

Established 1990

31 Years

31 Years One Call Water

31 Years

Rite Choice Foods™

2101 E. Center St., Warsaw, IN (574) 267-6800

11875 N. SR 13, Syracuse, IN 46567 (574) 457-5006

The right food at the right price U.S. 6, Nappanee, (574) 773-5462

Established 1991

27 Years Dave’s Electric

26 Years Carpet Depot

25 Years Polk Equipment, Inc.

North Webster • 574-834-3100

25 Kings Hwy., Winona Lake, IN (574) 551-3190

Established 1995

Established 1996

6407 N. St. Rd. 15, Leesburg www.PolkEquipmentInc.com (574) 453-2411

24 Years Stuckman & Son Trucking

24 Years

Team Tuttle Mortgage, LLC

20 Years Topping Dental Group

9280 N. Koher Rd., Syracuse, IN (260) 856-4251

813 S. Huntington, Syracuse, IN 46567 574.457.3775 • www.teamtuttlemortgage.com “Consistently Exceeding Expectations!”

Established 1998

Brian Topping DDS, FICOI • Jeffrey A. Swihart, DDS Nappanee 574-773-9700 • Elkhart 574-848-7487 www.DrTopping.com

Established 1998

Established 2002

19 Years

14 Years

6 Years

Marcia Anderson 2015 REALTOR OF THE YEAR!

JB’s Furniture

Heating & Cooling, Inc.

Established 1997

State Farm Insurance

Two Bear Arms Gun Shop

2105 Biomet Dr., Warsaw, IN rbcarcompany.com

Daniel V. Buchman, CPCU CLU ChFC, Agent 1101 S. Huntington St., Ste. 2 • Syracuse, IN (574) 457-4807

8414 W. 25 S., Etna Green, IN TBAGunShop.com, (574) 205-0220

Established 2003

Associated With State Farm Since 1966

Established 2016

R & B Car Company

www.the-papers.com — the PAPER — Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Servant-leader in public health joins health board

1$7,21$//< .12:1 ³ .HYLQ 'RZQH\ -U D QDWLRQDOO\ NQRZQ FRPHGLDQ ZLOO HQWHUWDLQ DW WKH %ULVWRO 2SHUD +RXVH LQ D RQH QLJKW RQO\ DSSHDUDQFH 7LFNHWV DUH DQG RQ VDOH QRZ 3KRWR SURYLGHG E\ (ONKDUW &LYLF 7KHDWHU

Feb. 12 is comedy night with Kevin Downey Jr. Nationally known comedian Kevin Downey Jr. will entertain Feb. 12 at the Bristol Opera House in a one-night-only appearance at Elkhart Civic Theatre’s Bristol Opera House, 210 E. Vistula St. (SR 120). A comedian, actor and columnist, Downey has been dubbed “refreshingly bizarre.” After building a dedicated cult following and appearing frequently at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino’s Comedy Stop in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, Downey Jr., now headlines clubs all across the USA, and can be heard as a regular guest on “The Bob and Tom Show,” and Sirius and XM Satellite radio. He is also a proud member of Armed Forces Entertainment and performs for the troops all over the globe, visiting bases including Pearl Harbor, Guam, Roi-Namur, Singapore and Diego Garcia. The comedian has also appeared on Comedy Central, What Not

to Wear and Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and authors a regular column called, “Drinking on $11 a Night,” which runs in GC Magazine and Bachelor Pad Magazine. The performance starts at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available at elkhartcivictheatre.org/vdcomedy or by calling the theatre box ofﬁce weekday afternoons at (574) 848-4116. For more than 60 years, Elkhart Civic Theatre has been providing high-quality theatrical performances from its home base at the historic Bristol Opera House. The company does, however, enjoy the occasional road trip — usually to AACT competitions for community theatres around the country. Over the years, ECT has gained statewide and regional recognition as one of the best community theatres in the Midwest and has taken honors at the national level as well.

Recently, the Elkhart County Board of Health announced Paul Shetler Fast, MPH, MID, Global Health Coordinator at Mennonite Central Committee, joined the board starting Jan. 18. Shetler Fast holds a master of public health degree from the University of Pittsburgh and will complete his doctorate of public health from Indiana University Fairbanks School of Public Health in 2024. “As both a scholar and servant-leader in public health, Paul brings a depth of knowledge and hands-on experience to the board,” said Josi DeHaven, chair and spokesperson for the Elkhart County Board of Health. “His practical perspective serving marginalized populations both locally and internationally is valuable to our mission and the health of the communities we serve. We are excited to welcome him to the board!” “I am passionate about public health being rooted in and responsive to the community,” shared Shetler Fast. “Public

STORE HOURS: MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS 8:00 TO 5:00, SATURDAYS 8:00 TO 3:00 • CLOSED SUNDAYS

Week Of January 24-29, 2022 Cooler Items

Colby Cheese Square Block Mild Cheddar Cheese Bar .75 Oz./50 Ct. Natural Cured Smoked

Ham Sliced or Shaved

Freezer Tater Tots 5 Lb. Bags Tri Taters Hash Browns 5 Lb. Bags Beef Brisket 14 Lb. Avg. Breaded Popcorn Shrimp 3 Lb. Bags Baby Back Ribs Spare Ribs 3 Pack

ALSO OTHER IN STORE SPECIALS

$2.19 Lb. $2.99 Ea. $1.79 Lb. $5.00 Bag $5.00 Bag $3.69 Lb. $4.29 Lb. $3.19 Lb. $1.39 Lb.

Grocery/Produce Pepsi Products - Blue Flats Only 24/12 Cans Peanut Butter 18 Oz.

$5.99 Case $1.49 Ea.

Deli/Bakery

Fresh Donuts and Apple Fritters on Thursdays

health is what we as a community decide to do together to improve our health. I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve my community in this way.” In his current position as MCC’s global health coordinator, Shetler Fast supports public health programming around the world and serves as the technical lead during public health crises, from Ebola to Zika to COVID-19, advising on safety, risk mitigation and preparedness.

Vibrant Community to host vibe workshops Elkhart County is hosting “Vibrant Vibes,” a series of public events where members of the community get to share their ideas about how they can make Elkhart County an even more vibrant place in the future. This is the ﬁrst round of public input gathering for the Next Chapter Process (a process that builds on the collective success to develop a new action plan for the county). The events will include

Local students named to president’s list SALES PRICES WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

3$8/ 6+(7/(5 )$67

He’s also an affiliate faculty of public health at Goshen College, where he’s the lead instructor and creator of the Virtual Global Public Health Practicum, teaching both local and international students. Shetler Fast and his family returned to the Goshen area in 2020 after five years of service in Haiti. From 2015-2018, he served as MCC’s country representative in Haiti. During his time there, he worked to improve the country’s water and sanitation, combat cholera and child malnutrition, improve agricultural practices, and expand mental health and domestic violence services. His past experience also includes five years working for the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, where he led efforts to improve services, systems, and access to critical health care for veterans and their families. The board of directors of the Elkhart County Health Department consists of seven men and women who live and work in Elkhart County.

The following local students were named to the president’s list of their respective colleges/universities: The University Of Alabama Elkhart — Ciana Bonﬁglio Granger — Gabriella Scott Middlebury — Turner Koch Mercer University Goshen — Dana Ankony

Activities at area public libraries Nappanee Public Library Feb. 1 — Winter Reading Challenge: Registration kicks off with coffee and treats from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wakarusa Public Library Jan. 27 — Afterthoughts Book Club, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 31 — Virtual Craft Time, 2:30 p.m. Jan. 31/Feb. 1 — Preschool Story Hour, 10:15 a.m. Feb. 1 — Friends of the Library, 12:30 p.m. Feb. 3 — Beginning Story Hour, 10:15 a.m. Dial-A-Story — “The Piglet Brother,” call (574) 862-4441.

in-person and virtual meetings and online activities. Residents can show their love for the county by joining their neighbors in this exciting moment. Vibrant Community has scheduled seven meetings in communities around Elkhart County between Tuesday, March 1, and Thursday, March 3. Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, March 1, will be held 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Elkhart Community Schools, ETI building, 2608 California Road, and from 4-5 p.m. at the Nappanee Public Library, 157 N. Main St. Meetings scheduled for Wednesday, March 2, will be from noon to 1 p.m. at Middlebury Town Hall, 418 N. Main St.; 4-5 p.m. the Schrock Pavilion in Shanklin Park, 411 W. Plymouth Ave., Goshen; and 6-7 p.m. Millersburg Town Hall, 201 W. Washington St. Meetings scheduled for Thurs-

day, March 3, will be noon to 1 p.m. at Wakarusa Town Hall, 100 W. Waterford St., and 4-5 p.m. Elkhart County Historical Museum, 304 W. Vistula St., Bristol. Each meeting will follow the same agenda so members of the community can pick the date, time, and place that works for them. No RSVP required. There will also be an option for meeting virtually at noon Thursday, Feb. 24. If that is the best option, please RSVP using the reservation form. The reservation form is available by visiting vibrantelkhartcounty. org/next-chapter/#schedule An online survey will be available starting Feb. 21. No matter where you are in Elkhart County’s life, Vibrant Communities wants everyone to be involved. This only works when Vibrant Communities gets a wide buy-in. No one gets left behind.

Local soil and water districts awarded funds The Indiana State Department of Agriculture and the State Soil Conservation Board awarded $789,825 in matching grant funds to 13 soil and water conservation districts and soil health organizations through the Clean Water Indiana program. Including the district’s matching contributions, a total of $1.6 million will be implemented to improve soil conservation and water quality initiatives. “Water quality enhancements and soil conservation practices are so incredibly important for our world,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, secretary of agriculture. “Without the local county soil and water conservation districts and our farmers we couldn’t produce the amount of agriculture products that we do and care the for environment at the same time. These grants are sure to increase soil organic matter and improve waterways for a lasting impact for years to come.” The Clean Water Indiana program is administered by the state’s soil conservation board. The program, led by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, provides ﬁnancial assistance to landowners and conservation groups working to reduce runoff from non-point sources of water pollution, whether on agricultural land, urban areas or eroding stream banks. Once received, districts can use the funds to partner with other counties or address speciﬁc needs within their jurisdiction. Some examples include participating in a cost share program, hiring staff, providing technical assistance, implementing cover

crop incentive programs or increasing watershed capacity. “These grants are an excellent way for soil and water conservation districts to get more soil conservation practices on the ground. But this work couldn’t be done without Hoosier farmers being so willing to implement new soil and water quality protection initiatives on their farms,” said Bruce Kettler, director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. “These funding opportunities are a great way for districts to fund the help or resources they need, while still keeping farmers and soil conservation top of mind.” Amy Burris is chair of the State Soil Conservation Board and is looking forward to seeing the work done on the grassroots level by the soil and water districts. “Soil conservation and water quality improvements are not made by a single individual, they are executed by many different individuals and partnerships, including our local Soil and Water Districts and farmers,” Burris said. “These partners rely on Clean Water Indiana funds to make improvements at the local level which, in turn, helps our state achieve its conservation goals. I look forward to seeing each awarded project come to life and I encourage districts with a conservation need to apply, next grant cycle.” Clean Water Indiana is managed by ISDA’s Division of Soil Conservation and funded by a portion of the state’s cigarette tax.

Indiana Bankers Association announces 2022 board of directors The members of the Indiana Bankers Association 2022 board of directors have assumed positions effective Jan. 1. Board members were elected Aug. 16 during the IBA annual convention in French Lick. The functions of the board are to guide IBA policy and to establish long-range goals and objectives. Additionally, the board helps determine the association’s legislative programs and positions on issues affecting the Indiana banking community. Members of the IBA board of directors are listed below by the capacities in which they serve: Ofﬁcers Garry D. Kleer, chairman, First Bank Richmond Jamie R. Shinabarger, ﬁrst vice chairman, Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, Jasper Benjamin J. Bochnowski, second vice chairman, Peoples Bank, Munster Michael S. Zahn, immediate past chairman, First Federal Savings Bank, Huntington Amber R. Van Til, president and CEO, Indiana Bankers Association, Indianapolis Constituent Directors Michael K. Bauer, ABA membership council, WesBanco Bank, Wheeling, W.Va. Michael H. Head, ICBA state director, First Federal Savings Bank, Evansville John Corbin, Non-Indiana headquartered bank director, Huntington National Bank, Columbus, Ohio Jon-Myckle D. Price, future leadership division president, Security Federal Savings Bank, Logansport Regional And At-Large Directors David M. Findlay, at-large, Lake City Bank, Warsaw Kent A. Liechty, at-large, First Bank of Berne Jeffrey W. Gump, north region, Farmers and Merchants Bank, Laotto J. Daniel Maddox, north region,

Citizens State Bank, New Castle Jacqueline M. Ruge-Perkins, North Region, First State Bank of Porter Lisa Arnold, south Region, home bank, Martinsville Gregory Inman, south region, Scottsburg Building and Loan Association John M. Kennedy, south region, Greenﬁeld Banking Company Kleer, 2022 chairman of the Indiana Bankers Association, is chairman, president and CEO of First Bank Richmond. He also is chairman, president and CEO of Richmond Mutual Bancorporation. Kleer joined the bank in 1994 as vice president of commercial lending and was promoted in 2001 to president and CEO. His community involvement includes service on the boards of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County, Reid Health Foundation, Richmond Symphony Orchestra and Wayne County Foundation. He has been recognized with the Indiana University East Chancellor’s Medallion, Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame, Richmond/ Wayne County Distinguished Community Leader, and Boys & Girls Clubs Man and Youth Award. In 2020, he was awarded the Indiana University Bicentennial Medal for distinguished service, and he currently is a member of the Large Community Bank Council of the Independent Community Bankers of America. Kleer is a graduate of Indiana University, of the Graduate School of Commercial Lending and of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking. Indiana Bankers Association supports Indiana banking through issues advocacy, professional education, and products and services that enhance ﬁnancial institutions’ ability to help build better communities.

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 — the PAPER — www.the-papers.com

+,*+ )/<,1* ³ $Q DHULDOLVW SHUIRUPV ZLWK &LUTXH ,QWHUQDWLRQDO ZKLFK LV FRPLQJ WR 7KH /HUQHU LQ (ONKDUW 7LFNHWV DUH FXUUHQWO\ RQ VDOH QRZ 3KRWR SURYLGHG E\ 7KH /HUQHU 7KHDWHU

Cirque International at The Lerner Theatre SRO Promotions recently announced Cirque International, coming to The Lerner Theatre, 410 S. Main St., Elkhart, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12. Tickets for this event went on sale Thursday, Jan. 20. Become a Friend of The Lerner for access to all Lerner Theatre pre-sales at friendsofthelerner.org/donate/. Tickets are $29-$59 plus applicable fees. With their artistic interpretations of the world’s greatest acrobatic skills, Cirque du Soleil changed the landscape of Cirque style productions. With sold out shows worldwide, Cirque du Soleil soon became

the world leader in this style of presentation. And now, featuring performers from around the world comes a new generation of Cirque style show. The electrifying and mesmerizing Cirque International will be appearing at The Lerner in Elkhart. Created by an award-winning production team, this wonderful show features an international line-up of some of the world’s ﬁnest acrobats, gymnasts and aerial artists in an enchanting and mesmerizing spectacle of entertainment. Cirque International is perfect for the entire family as it brings to the stage breathtak-

ing excitement in a magniﬁcent extravaganza that will leave you spellbound. The Lerner Theatre, an Elkhart landmark, is part of a revival, a new era for the arts, commerce and life in the heart of the community. The Lerner Theatre is a city owned and operated facility, built in 1924. With the completion of an $18-million-dollar renovation in 2011, The Lerner Theatre has truly put the “heart” back in downtown Elkhart. The Lerner is evidence of this rebirth with its timeless, never-lost quality of an old theatre reborn as a state of the art performance and event facility.

'CTP WR VQ D[ TGPVKPI [QWT 48 VJTQWIJ 48UJCTG .GCTP OQTG CPF UKIP WR HQT HTGG VQFC[

TXTGPV QTI RCRGTU

www.the-papers.com — the PAPER — Tuesday, January 25, 2022

OBITUARIES Rick Abel

Jack L. Brockman

Rick Abel, 69, Wakarusa, died at 7:48 a.m. Jan. 13, 2022, in his home. Born Nov. 28, 1952, he married Gail Roeder June 28, 1975. She survives with a daughter, Maggie Brunner, Goshen; sons, Joe Abel, Syracuse, and Nick Abel, Wakarusa. Private family services were held for Mr. Abel.

Jack L. Brockman, 77, Middlebury, died at 2:30 p.m Jan. 17, 2022, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born July 9, 1944, and is survived by a sister, Patricia Durlacher, Elkhart. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, was in charge of arrangements.

John R. Bagwell

Joan B. Chalk

John R. Bagwell Jr., 47, Goshen, died Jan. 18, 2022, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born July 25, 1974, he married Kimberly Kenyon Sept. 25, 2015. She survives with his father, John R. Bagwell Sr.; daughters, Christina (Juan Uriarte) Ball and Hailey Ball, Goshen; sons, Tyler Ball, Dothan, Ala., Jacob, Hunter and Jaxxon Bagwell, Goshen; brothers, Jarrod Bagwell, Veedersburg, and Jordan Bagwell, Minnesota; and father-in-law, Dean Kenyon, Goshen. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Joan B. Chalk, 79, Goshen, died Jan. 16, 2022, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born May 11, 1942, she married William T. Chalk Oct. 21, 1959. He preceded her in death. Survivors include daughters, Cindy Yoder, Goshen, and Judy Hoopingarner, New Paris; sons, Chester Chalk, Syracuse, and Billy Chalk, Bronson, Michigan; her ﬁance, Sam Keené; sister, Carolyn Rush, South Bend; and brother, Mark Sevy, Granger. Services were held Jan. 25.

William L. Baxter William L. Baxter, 88, Bristol, died at 5:07 a.m. Jan. 15, 2022. Born Feb. 2, 1933, he married Elizabeth Evans Sept. 8, 1956. She preceded him in death Aug. 30, 2015. He is survived by daughters, Kimberly A. Baxter Miller, Middlebury, and Amy Jo Baxter, Elkhart; and brother, Vernon L. Baxter, Maple City, Mich. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. May 28 at Riverbend Park, Middlebury.

Marcus Bowling Jr. Marcus Bowling Jr., 71, Goshen, died Jan. 17, 2022, in his home. Born Aug. 29, 1950, he married Emma J. Allen May 15, 1971. She preceded him in death March 17, 1997. He is survived by sons, Mark Bowling, North Carolina, and Randy Bowling, New Paris; and brother, Ricky Bowling, Paintsville, Ky. There were no services held for Mr. Bowling.

Gail D. Davis Gail D. Davis, 74, Goshen, died Jan. 18, 2022, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born June 23, 1947, she is survived by her children, Christina Looney, Nelson E. and Tracy L. Moreland, Goshen; daughter-in-law, Angela Moreland, Zanesville, Ohio; and brother, Bradley E. Chokey Sr., Goshen. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert D. Wheeler II and Lowell Davis. Services were held Jan. 24.

Carol A. Dunmire Carol A. Dunmire, 86, Elkhart, died Jan. 12, 2022, at The Maples at Waterford Crossing, Goshen. Born Nov. 8, 1935, she is survived by seven cousins. A committal service was held Jan. 19.

James L. Fidler James L. Fidler, 77, Goshen, died Jan. 14, 2022, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born Aug. 25, 1944, he married Vicki Miller July 6, 2002. She survives with a son, Christopher Fidler,

New York; stepchildren, Tilynna Berg, Goshen, and Dawn Miller, Bristol. Services will be held at a later date.

Rickey Fisher Rickey Fisher, 67, Leesburg, died at 12:38 p.m. Jan. 12, 2022. He was born Jan. 16, 1954, and is survived by a sister, Karen Graverson, Bremen; and brother-in-law, Leo Stults, Clunette. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

Stephen P. Gilkey Stephen P. Gilkey, 68, Goshen, died Jan. 17, 2022, in his home. He was born March 17, 1953, and is survived by a son, John Gilkey, Bristol; brother, Michael Gilkey, Fort Wayne; and his former wife, Ilze Gilkey, Elkhart. Private services were held for Mr. Gilkey.

Renee D. Gonzalez Renee D. Gonzalez, 62, Goshen, died Jan. 14, 2022. She was born Aug. 29, 1959, and is survived by her mother, Katie M. Troyer, Goshen; her family, Pablo L. Gonzalez Jr., Elkhart, Paul Gonzalez, Middlebury, Kara Gonzalez-Howard, Howe, and Justine Gonzalez, Michigan City; and a brother, Arlin Troyer, Columbia, Tenn. Services were held Jan. 21.

Norma J. Green Norma J. Green, 84, Goshen, died Jan. 15, 2022, at The Laurels of Goshen. She was born April 11, 1937, and married Richard Green Sept. 28, 1958. He preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Deb Hall, Goshen. Services were held Jan. 21.

Gary L. Hambrice Gary L. Hambrice, 68, Goshen, died Jan. 13, 2022, in his home. He was born Sept. 1, 1953, and is survived by his wife, Gaye; sons, Lon Hambrice, Lebanon, Ohio, and Shayn Hambrice, Longview, Texas; daughter, Genean Hess, West Lafayette; sister, Sherry Miquet, Slidell, La.; and brother, Scott Hambrice, Mississippi. Private military graveside services were held for Mr. Hambrice.

Wayne E. Harshberger

Prepare for power outages with a Generac home standby generator REQUEST A FREE QUOTE!

888-471-1670

FREE 7-Year Extended Warranty* A $695 Value! Limited Time Offer - Call for Details

Special Financing Available Subject to Credit Approval *To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions.

Wayne E. Harshberger, 84, Goshen, died Jan. 12, 2022, in his home. Born May 20, 1937, he married Janet R. Whitelock Dec. 21, 1966. She preceded him in death Oct. 16. 2021. He is survived by a son, Wayne Harshberger II, Oswego, Ill.; brother, Joseph Harshberger, Goshen; sisters, Carol Reed, Midland, Mich., and Phyllis Van Heldorf, New Braunfels, Texas. There were no services held for Mr. Harshberger.

Loren V. Heacock Loren V. Heacock, 35, Mount Vernon, Ky., died Jan. 11, 2022, at U.K. Chandler Medical Center. He was born April 30, 1986, and is survived by his parents, Vern and Diane Heacock, Goshen; sisters, Angela

Borke and Carissa Gaines; and his partner, Elora Overbey. Local services will be held Feb. 26 at Maple City Chapel, Goshen. Additional services will be held March 13 in the Berea, Ky., area. Reppert Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.

Ida Mae Helmuth Ida Mae Helmuth, 72, Goshen, died at 9:50 a.m. Jan. 18, 2022, at Greencroft Nursing Center. She was born Sept. 15, 1949, and is survived by brothers, Mervin Helmuth, Goshen, Jerry Helmuth, Wakarusa, and James Helmuth, Goshen; sisters, Elsie Beachy, Elkhart, and Esther Yoder, Leon, Iowa; and sister-in-law, Pat Helmuth, Nappanee. Services were held Jan. 24.

Ardis P. Hirstein Ardis P. Hirstein, 99, Bremen, died at 3:18 p.m. Jan. 13, 2022, in Mary B’s Group Home, Lakeville. She was born Nov. 12, 1922, and married Carl E. Hirstein July 24, 1976. He preceded her in death Aug. 22, 1996. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Darlene Ervin, Bremen; stepsons, Dale Hirstein, Scottsburg, Paul Hirstein, Valparaiso, and Craig Hirstein, Bremen; and sister, Leona Strickland, Granger. Services were held Jan. 19.

Gay L. Hodgson Gay L. Hodgson, 63, Goshen, died Jan. 13, 2022, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born June 22, 1958, she married James Hodgson Jr. in 1981. He preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, Charlie Craig; daughter, Heather Hodgson; sister, Angela Craig; and brother, Buddy Craig. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Kathryn I. Hostetler Kathryn I. Hostetler, 95, Wichita, Kan., died at 9:26 a.m. Jan. 16, 2022, at Compassionate Care West, Wichita. Born Oct. 26, 1926, she married William E. Hostetler Sept. 5, 1948. He preceded her in death April 3, 2000. Survivors include a daughter, Jeana Crowell, Wichita; sons, James Hostetler, Campton, N.H., and Jerry Hostetler, Shipshewana. Services were held Jan. 22.

Jack E. Hurd Jack E. Hurd, 72, Goshen, died Jan. 14, 2022. Born June 8, 1949, he married Patricia Parker Jan. 15, 1977. She survives with a daughter, Melissa Huffman, Goshen; son, Christpher Hurd, Middlebury; and sister, Barbara Hurd, Missouri. Services were held Jan. 21.

Alexander Iwankowitsch Alexander Iwankowitsch, 82, Cromwell, died Jan. 12, 2022, in his home. Born Jan. 1, 1940, he is survived by daughters, Danielle Dubash, Goshen,

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION ANNETTE M. STARNER, CITIFINANCIAL MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC F/K/A ASSOCIATES HOME EQUITY SERVICES, INC. F/K/A FORD CONSUMER FINANCE COMPANY, INC. CITIMORTGAGE, INC. ST. FRANCISVILLE, LLC - MERS; BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANNETTE M. STARNER AND ALL UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS OR PERSONS OR ENTITIES WHO CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 22043 MISSISSIPPI, GOSHEN, INDIANA You have been sued by Ronald Davidhizar. The name of the lawsuit is Ronald Davidhizar v. Annette M. Starner, et. al., and the Cause Number is 20C01-2112-PL-000295. The nature of the suit against these Defendants is to establish adverse possession, ownership, and Quiet Title for a property located at 22043 Mississippi, Goshen, Indiana 46528, South Bend, Indiana. The location of some or all of the Defendants is unknown. The attorney who is representing the Plaintiff in said lawsuit is Stephen L. Eslinger whose address is 517 Trigon Building, 224 West Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601. The Defendants must answer the complaint in writing, individually or by attorney, within thirty (30) days after the last published notice, or judgment may be entered against the Defendants for the relief demanded in the Complaint. If any Defendant has a claim for relief against the Plaintiff arising from the same transaction or occurrence, the Defendant must assert it in the written answer.

Nicole Towner, Granger, Beth Long, Sarasota, Fla., and Jill Short, Fort Wayne; son, Steve Dixon, Cromwell; and dear friend, Sharon Hendrickson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean (Bowers) Iwankowitsch. A ceremony with be held May 7 at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier. A public burial with military honors and celebration of life will follow. Yeager Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Kate C. Keim Kate C. Keim, 29, Mishawaka, died at 11:50 p.m. Jan. 8, 2022, at Center for Hospice Care, Mishawaka. She was born June 10, 1992, and is survived by her parents, Cathleen and Jeff Beachy, Bristol, David and Kelly Keim, New York; brother, Ben Keim, Fort Wayne; half sister, Sophia Keim, New York; half brother, Noah Keim, New York; grandparents, Sam and Marilyn Cole, Syracuse, Lemoine Keim, Syracuse, and Ruby Beachy, Goshen. A private celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

John Kopidlowski John Kopidlowski, 78, Elkhart, died Jan. 13, 2022, in his home. Born Dec. 14, 1943, he married Barbara J. Yadvish April 7, 1979. She preceded him in death Dec. 9, 2021. Survivors include daughters, Tracy Lambdin, Goshen, and Christine Kopidlowski, Montclair, N.J.; brothers, Andrew Kopidlowski and Stephen Christopher, Arizona; sister, Ellen Wielgomas, Toms River, N.J.; sister-in-law, Janet Holliday, Manville, N.J.; brothers-in-law, Thomas Yadvish, Wyoming, and Vincent Yadvish, South Bend. Services were held Jan. 19.

Howard Kurtz Howard Kurtz, 98, Nappanee, died Jan. 18, 2022. He was born July 23, 1923, and married June George in 1945. She preceded him in death in 2020. Survivors include a daughter, Kay Hoopes. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

Harold E. Metzler Harold E. Metzler, 93, Goshen, died Jan. 12, 2022, at Greencroft Healthcare. Born Dec. 4, 1928, he married Peggy A. Mock June 8, 1952. She survives with their children, Randy Metzler, Missouri, Jeffrey Metzler, Bristol, Julie Bachman, Goshen, and Jamie Metzler, Maryland; siblings, Richard Metzler, Darlene Landes, Shirley Everest, Leonard Metzler, Lois Ramer, Bill Metzler, and Dale Metzler; sisters-in-law, Dotty and Connie. A celebration of life service was held Jan. 22.

Orlen D. Miller Orlen D. Miller, 62, LaGrange, died at 3:11 a.m. Jan. 19, 2022, in his home. Born Feb. 21, 1959, he married Leanna Kurtz Nov. 10, 1983. She survives with brothers, Duane, Daryl and Steve Miller, LaGrange, and Jerry Miller, Spartansburg, Pa.; sisters, Mary Yoder and Wanda Schwartz, Shipshewana, Dorthy Kurtz and Anita Chupp, Topeka; his nephew and caregiver, Kevin Kurtz, LaGrange. Services were held Jan. 22.

Katie A. Mullet Katie A. Mullet, 97, Nappanee, died at 2:40 a.m. Jan. 15, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa. Born Nov. 18, 1924, she married Henry Mullet Jan. 4, 1945. He preceded her in death Oct. 15, 2015. Survivors include sons, Larry Mullet, Nappanee, and Stephen Mullet, Anna, Texas; daughters, Marilyn Yoder, Nappanee, and Marcia Borkholder, Bremen; and half sister, Martha Hostetler, Linn, Mo. Services were held Jan. 18.

Continued on page 13

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 — the PAPER — www.the-papers.com

OBITUARIES Continued from page 12

Roy Mullins Roy Mullins, 78, Goshen, died at 8:15 a.m. Jan. 13, 2022, in his home. Born June 2, 1943, he married Jannie Diamond Oct. 4, 1986. She survives with sons, Roy W. Mullins, Columbus, Ohio, Brian Kimmell, Goshen, and Terry Diamond, Elkhart; daughters, Melody Moore, Goshen, and Bonnie R. Diamond Shelton, Goshen; stepchildren, Francis Hardesty, Elkhart, and Sandy Baker, Bloomington; and sister, Rebel Mills, Virginia. Services were held Jan. 18.

Rosemarie Ratajczak Rosemarie Ratajczak, 60, Bremen, died at 8:05 p.m. Jan. 11, 2022, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Born Feb. 5, 1961, she is survived by husband, Mark Ratajczak; daughter, Amber; son-in-law, Daniel; brothers, Bruce and Ronald; sisters, Roxanne and Robin. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Jan. 29 at Mishler Funeral Home, 2030 SR 331, Bremen. Services will follow at 11 a.m.

Donna J. Roberson Donna J. Roberson, 92, died Jan. 4, 2022, at Cottage Garden Memory Care, Goshen. She was a former resident of Fort Wayne. Born Sept. 10, 1929, she married Walter G. Roberson Sr. June 28, 1947. He survives with a daughter, Sharon Malone; sons, Walter Jr. and Lynn Roberson; and brother, Charles Cummings. Services were held Jan. 15 in Columbia City.

Ward L. Smeltzer Ward L. Smeltzer, 84, Goshen, died at 4:15 a.m. Jan. 19, 2022, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born Sept. 6, 1937, he married Roma Myers Oct. 6, 1956. She survives with a daughter, Dianna Koelndorfer, Mishawaka; sisters, Echo Ignafol, Auburn, Mich., and Shirley Morris, Florida. Visitation will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Jan. 28 at Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main Street, Goshen, and one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. service on Jan. 29 at Prairieview Missionary Church, 2512 Dierdorff Road, Goshen, with Pastor Philip Jerome ofﬁciating. Burial will be held in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the church.

Dollie I. Staner Dollie I. Staner, 75, Elkhart, died Jan. 13, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital. Born Sept. 25, 1946, she married Charles A. Staner Aug. 5, 1989. He

BIRTHS survives with a brother, Chris Barrick, Goshen. Services were held Jan. 19.

Curtis A. Summers Curtis A. Summers, 82, Elkhart, died Jan. 12, 2022, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Born April 14, 1939, he is survived by his wife, Wilma E. Summers; daughters, Lisa Maggart, Cromwell, Denise Fiedler, Goshen, and Carla Summers, Cordillera, Colo.; stepdaughters, Yvonne Thomas, Indianapolis, and Kim Warman, Elkhart; and sister, Charlene Smith, Goshen. He was preceded in death by his wife and the mother of his children, Nancy VanDiepenbos Summers. A celebration of Mr. Summers’ life will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 16 at the Feedlot Pavilion, Bonneyville Mill, Middlebury. Memorial contributions may be given to the organization of the donor’s choosing.

David B. Swank David B. Swank, 61, Goshen, died at 8:52 a.m. Jan. 9, 2022, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born April 22, 1960, he is survived by daughters, Atlanta Robison, Goshen, and Alexandra Swank, Nappanee. Private graveside services were held for Mr. Swank.

Diane T. Sweetser Diane T. Sweetser, 84, Goshen, died Jan. 14, 2022, at Goshen Health Hospital. She was born Nov. 8, 1937, and is survived by daughters, Theresa Miller and Kathy VanKlaveren, Goshen; sons, Richard, Todd and Jeff Sweetser, Goshen; and brother, Robert Burrows, Elkhart. Visitation will be held from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Jan. 29 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. Services will follow at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/ or Elkhart County Humane Society, https://elkharthumanesociety.org/.

Charlotte L. Trout Charlotte L. Trout, 92, Elkhart, died at 2:40 p.m. Jan. 12, 2022. Born May 29, 1929, she married Claire J. Trout Aug. 4, 1947. He preceded her in death in 1981. Survivors include a son, Rick Trout, Bristol; daughter, Wanda Bratcher, Mishawaka; and sister-in-law, Margaret Thompson, South Dakota. Services were held Jan. 18.

Michelle Van Nevel Michelle C. Van Nevel, 53, Plymouth, died at 9:18 a.m. Jan. 13, 2022, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Cen-

%VI ]SY EX VMWO# +IX 7GVIIRIH JSV 6MWOW SJ 7XVSOI ERH 'EVHMSZEWGYPEV (MWIEWI 8HWJJSNSL 5FHPFLJ KTW 'EPP

ter, Plymouth. Born Oct. 9, 1968, she married Ralph Van Nevel March 13, 2015. He survives with her mother, Lynda Arthurhultz, Bremen; daughter, Haily Hill, Bremen; stepchildren, Randal Van Nevel and April Crossno, Fair Hope, Ala.; and sister, Marilyn Carter, Nicholasville, Ky. Services were held Jan. 17.

Margaret M. Williams Margaret M. Williams, 95, Goshen, died Jan. 14, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital. Born Nov. 20, 1926, she married Richard P. Williams Aug. 24, 1947. He preceded her in death Dec. 30, 2017. Survivors include sons, Douglas Williams, Elkhart, and Bradley Williams, Union, Mich.; and sister, Winnie Miller, Elkhart. Services were held Jan. 20.

Viola Yoder Viola Yoder, 77, Shipshewana, died at 12:30 a.m. Jan. 19, 2022, in Howe. Born Nov. 12, 1944, she married Richard D. Yoder Sept. 9, 1965. He preceded her in death Nov. 11, 2004. Survivors include a daughter, Althea Hochstetler, Howe; sons, LaMar Yoder, Sarasota, Fla., Leon Yoder, Valentine, Dean and Kenny Yoder, Fremont, and Dale Yoder, Wolcottville; sister, Mary Hochstetler, Topeka; brothers, Marvin U. Schrock, Wolcottville, Urias J. Schrock Jr., LaGrange, and Henry L. Schrock, Bristol. Services were held Jan. 22.

The following Elkhart County area babies were recently born at Goshen Hospital: Rodrigo Hardesty Brianna Hardesty and Rigoberto Silva, Warsaw, are the parents of a son, Rodrigo, born at 9 p.m. Jan. 13, 2022. He weighed 6 pounds, 15.4 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. Jael Arlyan Padilla Marybel Miranda and Jeple Padilla, Elkhart, are the parents of a son, Jael Arlyan, born at 5:59 a.m. Jan. 19, 2022. He weighed 7 pounds, 2.9 ounces and was 21 inches long. BIRTHS ELSEWHERE Christian Oliver Miller Joe and Cheryl (Hershberger) Miller, Nappanee, are the parents of a son, Christian Oliver, born at 8:30 p.m. Jan. 11, 2022. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces. Sarah Grace Miller Matthew and Elizabeth (Yoder) Miller, Nappanee, are the parents of a daughter, Sarah Grace, born at 2:58 p.m. Jan. 13, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 9 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Elmer and Sarah Yoder. Paternal grandparents are Kenneth and Waneta Miller.

Luke Daniel Robbins Alex and Amber (Mikel) Robbins, Warsaw, are the parents of a son, Luke Daniel, born at 8:33 p.m. Jan. 16, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Rick and Heather Mikel, Warsaw. Paternal grandparents are Brandi and James Davis. Luke joins two brothers, Quinn and Jack. Joseph Barnabas Lang Tim and Sarah (Zentz) Lang, Elkhart, are the parents of a son, Joseph Barnabas, born at 11:22 p.m. Jan. 18, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are John and Connie Zentz, Goshen. Paternal grandparents arAe Stan and Cindy Long, Ohio. Joseph joins a brother, Caleb. Dakota Paul Burkholder Adrian and Rachel (Eash) Burkholder, Argos, are the parents of a son, Dakota Paul, born at 9:55 p.m. Jan. 20, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 8 pounds, 3.5 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. Dakota joins three siblings.

COUNTY REPORT

Jerrica A. Yoder Jerrica A. Yoder, infant daughter of Eli and Judy Yoder, LaGrange, died Jan. 11, 2022, at DuPont Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 10, 2022. In addition to her parents, she is survived by sisters, Jennica and Kianna Yoder and a brother, Layton Yoder, LaGrange; grandparents, Abie and Jemima Yoder, Topeka, John and Mahala Mast, Crossville, Tenn. Private burial was held Jan. 16.

Barbara J. Young Barbara J. Young, 86, Bremen, died at 12:05 p.m. Jan. 18, 2022, at Signature Health Care, Bremen. Born Oct. 28, 1935, she married Lowell Young Aug. 8, 1953. He preceded her in death Dec. 21, 2017. Survivors include sons, William Young, Lampasas, Texas, James Young, Bremen, and Arthur Young, Sulpher, Okla. Private family services will be held at a later date.

February events at Goshen Theater Goshen Theater has announced the following events for February: • Feb. 4-5 - Premier Arts presents: “Nunsense the Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets at www.premierarts.org/ • Feb. 6 - Premier Arts presents: “Nunsense the Musical” at 3 p.m. Purchase tickets at www. premierarts.org/ • Feb. 11 - Free movie: “A Wrinkle in Time” at 7 p.m. Reserve free tickets at goshentheater.com/evens. Donations are welcome at the door. • Feb. 19 - Miss Elkhart and Miss Elkhart Outstanding Teen Competition. Purchase your tickets at goshentheater.com/ events. • Feb. 25 - Free movie: “Black Panther” at 7 p.m. Reserve free tickets at goshentheater.com/ events. Donations are welcome at the door. For more information and the Goshen Theater’s board set policies regarding COVID-19 policies, visit www.goshentheater. com/events or visit Goshen Theater’s Facebook page.

Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have ﬁled for marriage dissolutions in the Elkhart County Superior Court III and Circuit courts: Mathews — Curtis L. Mathews, Goshen, and Amber J. J. Mathews, Union City, Mich., Minor child(ren). Kempen-Holderread — Zackary Kempen, Fort Wayne, and Ashley Holderread, Elkhart. LaRocca — Cheryl L. LaRocca, Granger, and Robert P. LaRocca, Elkhart.

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

Complaints Elkhart Clinic LLC v. Mark Henderson, Elkhart, $4,937.46 The South Bend IN Endoscopy Asc LLC dba Michiana Endoscopy Center v. Kirk Corl, Elkhart, $608.80 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Lucio Cruz, Elkhart, $2,566.57 Debra Y. Ernst and Lee E. Ernst v. Vanessa K. Martin, Elkhart, $44,903.86

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

Complaints Discover Bank v. JAmes Fawley, Goshen, $10,672.08 Interra Credit Union v. Gloria Wallace, Elkhart, $8,121.01 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Frank Deon, Elkhart, $2,134.86; Karessa Bess, Elkhart, $1,538.66 Matthew McBride v. Eric Night, Goshen, immediate possession of property to plaintiff and foreclosure of defendant’s interest in property Troyer Foods Inc. v. Brent Davis, Paulding County, Ohio, and Deli on Main LLC, Van Wert, Ohio, $5,037.27

Foreclosures 21st Mortgage Company v. Lisa E. Kimball, Bristol; and the Estate of Robert S. Sparrow, $15,796.12 PNC Bank NA v. Jacki G. Holt aka Jackie G. Holt, Elkhart; Unifund CCR LLC; and Elkhart County Plan-

ning & Development Department, $72,657.48

Superior Court IV The following judgments have been entered in Elkhart County Superior Court IV, Judge Gretchen Lund presiding: Complaints and Small Claims GTSC Warehouse LLC v. Remjie Berisha, $22,483.77 Houghton Properties v. Brandy Burnett and Curtis Watson, $1,500 Principled Property Management v. Sheila Davis, $2,654 Aegis Trust Dentistry PC v. Jason Gensinger, $1,745.32 Miller’s Health Systems Inc. v. Dawn and Lavern K. Hurst, $8,000 Orbit Leasing Inc. v. Steven Jackson, $7,554.07 TD Bank USA NA v. Cynthia Mendez, $2,326.87; Catherine M. Shoff, $5,069.74 Miles and Kayla Smith v. Sutherland Handyman Services and Joe Sutherland, $10,000 National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2006-4 v. Jerry L. and Leighanne Weaver, $19,335.69 Velocity Investments LLC v. Lendrick Williams, $3,140.07

City Court The following ﬁnes, costs and court-related fees were levied in Goshen City Court: Driving while license suspended — Gabriel M.R. Bennett, 35, $405.50, one year non-reporting probation, 30-day license suspension with credit Operating motor vehicle while intoxicated — Jeffery S. Bidelman, 58, $665.50, six months reporting probation, six months on MCC home detention, one year license suspension with credit, special driving privileges granted with ignition interlock device Operating motor vehicle without ever receiving driver’s license — Daniel Hernandez Resendiz, 26, $200, 180 days good behavior Theft — Ronit Goswami, 22, $605, restitution $38.19, 12 months reporting probation; Fernando A. Lopez, 21, $605, one year reporting probation, 20 hours community service

www.the-papers.com — the PAPER — Tuesday, January 25, 2022

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ONLY

m aximu ord M W 5 1 *

BUYER BEWARE The Papers Incorporated cannot screen all advertisements to eliminate possibilities of fraud or misleading information. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Persons responding to ads are advised to contact the Better Business Bureau in your area or the Indiana Secretary of State’s Fraud Hotline before sending any money. 1-800-223-8791

A010

:$17(' 72 %8<

&203/(7( +286(+2/'6 2) )XUQLWXUH $QWLTXHV &ROOHFWLEOHV &RLQV 2OG 7R\V *816 2I $OO .LQGV 6KRUW /RQJ 5LÀHV 0XVLFDO ,QVWUXPHQWV $Q\WKLQJ 2I 9DOXH

&$// 0(

Free Free

A040

SCRAP METAL REMOVAL - Lawn tractors, push mowers, appliances and any other misc. scrap metal. Also take batteries. Do not take TVs or electronics. Milford, Syracuse, Cromwell area. 260-856-5912.

Miscellaneous

A085

Become a published author. We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since 1920. Consultation, production, promotion & distribution. Call for free author’s guide 833-719-3029 or visit dorranceinfo.com/acp

BUSINESS SERVICES Carpet Services

C040

" ( +* .,!0/ Shop the rest, then shop for less $. • Carpet • Wood/Tile Wide Width Vinyl Flooring

PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION CONTRACTORS WELCOME

574-293-4792

Hauling

C160

CLEAN UP AND TRASH REMOVAL

Willis Trash Removal. Residential, commercial and industrial. Bobcat, dumpsters and burn barrels available also.

(574) 293-2937

— Mini-Barn Moving

homersservices.net

Ph. 260-768-7488

Insurance

DISPLAY AD DEADLINES

Elkhart Co. Edition Kosciusko Co. Edition

2 P.M. Friday 2 P.M. Friday

C200

Dental insurance - Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Covers 350 procedures. Real insurance - not a discount plan. Get your free dental info kit! 1-888-623-3036 www.dental50plus.com/58 #6258

Moving & Storage C230 Long distance moving: Call for a free quote from America’s Most Trusted Interstate Movers. Let us take the stress out of moving! Speak to a relocation specialist 888-721-2194

ONE COLUMN BOXED ADS

2 P.M. Friday 2 P.M. Friday

$11.75 per column inch for one to three insertions.

Please take the time to make sure your classified ad is correct. The Papers Incorporated will not be responsible for errors in ads after the first publication. Ad position other than classification is not guaranteed. • ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PRE-PAID.

GOSHEN 574-534-2591 • FAX 888-469-1961

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Auction Sales

CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINES

Siding

Misc. Merchandise P200 Purdue Extension

General Employment E030 DOGTOWN RESORT in Middlebury is hiring part-time kennel assistants with one manager position available. Call Carolyn 574-849-8595.

20 Colors Available • 40 Year Warranty Contractors & Public Welcome Zimmer Metals • Goshen, IN 574-862-1800 ZimmerMetalSales.com

Tree Service

C390

TREE TRIMMING, tree and stump removal service, storm damage clean up, tree climbing or bucket lift, Free estimates. Dan The Tree Man. 574-831-4381, New Paris.

TV Satellite

C400

DISH TV $64.99 for 190 channels + $14.95 high speed internet. Free installation, smart HD DVR included, free voice remote. Some restrictions apply. Promo expires 1/21/22. 1-833-872-2545

Misc. Service

Skilled Employment E070

&'/ '5,9(5 1(('(' $33/< ,1 3(5621 21/<

'D\V JHQHUDOO\ VWDUW DURXQG D P ZLWK GDLO\ UXQV ÁDWEHGV YDQV FXUWDLQV DQG SRVVLEO\ ORJ WUDLOHU 3D\ GLVFXVVHG DW LQWHUYLHZ

,QGLDQD :RRG 3URGXFWV &5 0LGGOHEXU\ ,1

HughesNet - Finally, super-fast internet no matter where you live. 25 Mbps just $59.99/mo! Unlimited Data is Here. Stream Video. Bundle TV & Internet. Free Installation. Call 866-499-0141 Looking for assisted living, memory care, or independent living? A Place for Mom simplifies the process of finding senior living at no cost to your family. Call 1-833-386-1995 today! BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONE DAY! Affordable prices No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 855-761-1725 Stop worrying! SilverBills eliminates the stress & hassle of bill pmts. Household bills guaranteed to be paid on time as long as appropriate funds are available. No computer necessary. Free trial/custom quote 1-855-703-0555 Train online to do medical billing! Become a Medical Office Professional at CTI! Get trained & certified to work in months! 888-572-6790. The Mission, Program Information and Tuition is located at CareerTechnical.edu/consumer-inform ation. (M-F 8-6 ET)

FOR SALE

La-Z-Boy 819 Liberty Power Lift Chair $400 Luxury Lift Power Recliner (Astor Platinum 1PL-519) $600 Both Excellent Condition Antique One-Horse Sleigh $500 Antique Meat Block $500 Both From Pennsylvania Ping-Pong Table $200 OK ALL ITEMS OBO Call 574-538-8311

Musical Merchandise P210

Articles For Sale P030

!!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! GIBSON, FENDER, MARTIN, Etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. TOP DOLLAR PAID. CALL TOLL FREE 1-866-433-8277

USED BAND INSTRUMENTS MENTS FOR STUDENTS

Sec Second cond Song Musical Musi Instruments The Th he Old Bag Factory - Goshen 1100 Chicago Ave. • (574) 202-5502 110 1

WE BUY, SELL AND REPAIR

Directv Now. No Satellite. $40/mo 65 Channels. Stream news, live events, sports & on demand titles. No contract/commitment. 1-866-825-6523

Update your home with beautiful new blinds & shades. Free in-home estimates make it convenient to shop from home. Professional installation. Top quality - Made in the USA. Free consultation: 877-212-7578. Ask about our specials!

MERCHANDISE

C430

AT&T Internet. Starting at $40/month w/12-mo agmt. 1 TB of data/mo. Ask how to bundle & SAVE! Geo & svc restrictions apply. 1-888-796-8850

for four or more insertions of the same copy.

MILFORD 574-658-4111 • FAX 800-886-3796

C360 EMPLOYMENT

STEEL SIDING & ROOFING, TRIM & ACCESSORIES

$9.45 per column inch

Health Aids

P140

Attention oxygen therapy users! Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. Free info kit. Call 877-929-9587

Health/Fitness

Misc. Merchandise P200 The Generac PWRcell solar plus battery storage system. Save money, reduce reliance on grid, prepare for outages & power your home. Full installation services. $0 down financing option. Request free no obligation quote. 1-855-270-3785 GENERAC Standby Generators provide backup power during power outages, so your home & family stay safe & comfortable. Prepare now. Free 7-yr extended warranty $695 value! Request a free quote today! Call for terms & conditions. 1-844-334-8353 Eliminate gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule free LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-995-2490

ROOFING • ADDITIONS NEW POLE BARNS Specializing In METAL ROOFING SAVE MONEY & LABOR

Overlay Old Rooﬁng (1-2 Layers) With Metal

GOSHEN, IN

P280

Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, CO 80201 Paying top cash for men’s sportwatches! Rolex, Breitling, Omega, Patek Philippe, Heuer, Daytona, GMT, Submariner and Speedmaster. Call 833-603-3236

PETS

P150 Dogs/Cats/Pets Q010

VIAGRA and CIALIS USERS! 50 Generic Pills SPECIAL $99.00. 100% guaranteed. 24/7 CALL NOW! 888-445-5928 Hablamos Español

18 Colors • 40 Yr. Paint Warranty

Want To Buy

574-862-3143 Cell 574-535-4354

REGISTERED BOXER PUPPIES, up to date on shots. Ready to go. Prices range $300-$800. Stanley Yoder 574-642-1232.

offering gaming and design program Purdue Extension Elkhart County is offering a healthy gaming and design program. Youth in sixth-12th grades will form teams of three to ﬁve members along with two adult volunteer mentors to develop a video game that will address a challenge they see in their local community. Interested youth do not need to be 4-H members to participate. For more details visit bit.ly/4hgamedesign22. Teams will work together from late January through late March and submit their electronic notebooks and game samples by April 1. A statewide culminating event will be held Saturday, April 9, at Purdue Fort Wayne, where 10 ﬁnalist teams will present their games to a panel of judges. Teams should contact Sthele Greybar to register at sgreybar@purdue.edu.

TRANSPORTATION Misc. Auto

W100

Donate Your Car to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-245-0398

FOR SALE 1955 CHEVY TRUCK RESTORATION PROJECT already started. Many parts are already blasted, repaired and primer sealed. SALE DATE AND TIME: JANUARY 29, 2022 10:30-11:30 A.M. AT: HAGERMAN’S AUTO 4320 N. 750 W., LIGONIER

$6,900

FOR INSIDE STORAGE BALANCE 260-350-3303

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Cromwell Hatchery – Full-Time Starting at $18.00/Hr. Maple Leaf Farms, Inc., the nation’s leading producer of duck, has immediate openings for General Labor at our Hatchery located in Cromwell, IN. We offer the following: • Medical, Dental, & Life Insurance • Paid Vacation • Paid Holidays • 401(k) Plan with employer match Please apply in person at: 4379 N 900 W. Cromwell, IN 46732 EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled Job Type: Full-Time

Warsaw Hatchery – Part-Time Starting at $18.00/Hr. Maple Leaf Farms, Inc., the nation’s leading producer of duck, has immediate openings for Part-Time General Labor at our Hatchery located in Warsaw, IN. This position is between 1-3 full workday(s) per week and rotates. Please submit resume or apply in person at our personnel office in Milford, IN. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled Job Type: Part-Time

Tuesday, January 25, 2022 — the PAPER — www.the-papers.com

Cummins Onan and Crossroads United Way team up Cummins Onan Elkhart and Crossroads United Way have partnered to distribute muchneeded supplies to students and homeless individuals. Backpacks ﬁlled with digitally minded school supplies are being given to 200 local students, most at Goshen Intermediate School, while more than 500 bags packed with hygiene and clothing items are being distributed by agencies across Elkhart County to those experiencing homelessness. The kits, funded by Cummins Onan and assembled by employees, offered a volunteer and team building opportunity and helped fulﬁl the company’s goals of improving educational quality and increasing opportunity and equity for all. The contents of the school supply backpacks were curated by United Way to meet the needs of a modern digital educational environment, while the hygiene kits provide essential items that tend

to be in short supply at local pantries and other services. Each kit also includes the personal touch of a handwritten note card with words of encouragement. “We’re so grateful for Cummins’ generosity. These kits couldn’t have come at a better time,” said Jill Yoder, volunteer engagement coordinator for Crossroads United Way. “As students begin second semester, many need to restock their supplies. For those experiencing homelessness, the cold weather and pandemic make resources like dry socks and health and hygiene items more crucial than ever.” 7($0 %8,/',1* 352-(&7 ³ &XPPLQV 2QDQ (ONKDUW HPSOR\HHV SRVLQJ ZLWK VFKRRO VXSSO\ EDFNSDFNV Recipients of the hygiene kits 7KH HPSOR\HHV ZRUNHG WRJHWKHU SXWWLQJ WRJHWKHU VFKRRO VXSSO\ EDFNSDFNV DQG SHUVRQDO K\JLHQH NLWV IRU WKH include Church Community Services, Faith Mission, Goshen KRPHOHVV 3KRWR SURYLGHG E\ &URVVURDGV 8QLWHG :D\ Interfaith Hospitality Network, Guidance Ministries, the Post, and the Window. Organizations that are interested in sponsoring a kit build are encouraged to contact Jill Yoder at Crossroads United Way.

Elkhart County Health Board urging citizens to ‘mask-up’ Recently, the Elkhart County Board of Health is urging local citizens to resume using facemasks and get vaccinated to protect themselves and others from the spread of COVID-19. “We’re seeing record levels of hospitalizations in Elkhart County due to COVID,” said Richard Hostetter, M.D. and interim health ofﬁcer for Elkhart County. “Please mask-up and get vaccinated. It will help.” “This is not a mandate,” added Hostetter. “It’s a plea. The majority of people being hospitalized for COVID are unvaccinated. They have very little protection from the disease. Wearing an N-95 mask will make a difference. Cloth masks are just not as effective in preventing the spread, but if you only have a cloth mask please double up.” “If you’re not fully vaccinated, if you have a weak immune system, or even if you’re fully vaccinated but live in an area like ours where transmission levels of the disease are high, please

Teens-As-Teachers registration open Teens as Teachers is a training opportunity for youth in grades eight to 11 to learn how to be teachers and subject matter experts of a topic of their choice. Youth will learn fundamentals of hands-on learning, ages and stages of youth development, public speaking and lesson planning. The program will begin Feb. 25 and conclude Feb. 27. Teams must pre-register through their county 4-H Educator. Registration fee for is $85 for youths, $50 for adult mentors. Registration deadline is Feb. 11. To learn more about the specific workshop tracks being offered, visit purdue.ag/teensasteachers.

wear a mask,” added Dr. Daniel Nafziger, chief medical ofﬁcer at Goshen Hospital. “This is for your own protection. We can get through this. But, we need to work together.” “We have very limited treatment options right now, so our most effective strategy is to reduce the spread of this contagious variant,” added Michelle Bache, vice president medical affairs Elkhart General. “I encourage people to wear the best mask available to them such as an N-95 or KN-95. Even if you’re not worried about your own personal risk for COVID, masking is an effective way to limit the opportunity for Omicron to infect other vulnerable members of our community.” “Masks will help mitigate the uptick in local hospitalizations,” said Hostetter. “Please wear the most protective mask you can, and if it’s cloth double up.” The board of directors of the Elkhart County Health Department consists of seven men and women who live and work in Elkhart County.

5($'< 72 %( 3$66(' 287 72 7+( .,'6 ³ -LOO <RGHU YROXQWHHU HQJDJHPHQW FRRUGLQDWRU DW &URVV URDGV 8QLWHG :D\ GURSSLQJ RII EDFNSDFNV ZLWK 0RLVHV 7UHMR SULQFLSDO DW *RVKHQ ,QWHUPHGLDWH 6FKRRO 3KRWR SURYLGHG E\ &URVVURDGV 8QLWHG :D\

Wishing you had some extra money?

We can help! CARRIERS NEEDED We Have Immediate Openings For Carriers To Deliver ‘the PAPER’ One Day A Week

NOW SMOKEFREE

ONE NAME ... TWO LOCATIONS 500 Mercer Ave.

402 Crystal Valley Dr.

Goshen, IN

Middlebury, IN

One and Two Bedroom Apts.

√ WALKING ROUTES Nappanee

WALKING ROUTE REQUIREMENTS: 11 YEARS OF AGE & UP

Now Accepting Applications

√ MOTOR ROUTES

Criminal Background & Landlord References Checked

Goshen • Middlebury Nappanee • Wakarusa

Applications Can Be Picked Up In The Application Box, At Each Property Fill each application out, add $18.00 for a Criminal Background check fee and mail back in the addressed envelope to:

Manor Apartments P.O. Box 1096 Goshen, IN 46527-1096

MOTOR ROUTE REQUIREMENTS: MUST HAVE VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE AND USE A RELIABLE AUTOMOBILE ADVANTAGES OF ‘the PAPER’ DELIVERY ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

No Collections Are Involved Deliver Only One Day A Week Deliveries Will Be Close To Your Home Good Pay Scale Excellent Opportunity For Retiree

This Institution Is An Equal Opportunity Provider

Ofﬁce Phone 574-534-5887 TDD# 800-743-3333 Email: manor@justuspropertymanagement.com

134 S. Main St., Goshen, IN 46526 1-800-733-4111, Ext. 2336 | jlong@the-papers.com

www.the-papers.com — the PAPER — Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Extension Homemakers offering heritage skills classes In an effort to teach heirloom and family heritage skills, the Elkhart County Extension Homemakers are hosting their annual heritage skills classes Saturday, March 5, at the Home and Family Arts Building on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds. The fairgrounds is located at 17746 CR 34 in Goshen. Full-day and half-day classes

will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prepaid registration is required. All registration fees will be held until the minimum participant number required is met. Registration will be accepted through Feb. 26. If a cancellation occurs, checks will be returned. Lunch will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with light pre-packaged items provided.

Saturday Morning Coffee & Rolls Starts at 6:00am

YOUR LOCAL FULL LINE GROCERY STORE 65730 SR13 • Millersburg • 574-642-4399 MON.-FRI. 8am-4:30pm • SAT. 6am-1pm doublergrocery.com

SPECIALS JAN. 24-FEB. 5, 2022 Longhorn Marble Cheese

Whole $2.79/lb. Sliced $2.89/lb.

Frozen Concentrate Orange Juice

Whipped Topping 16 oz.

$1.79 $1.29 $2.29

Baby White Popcorn 2 lbs.

$2.49

Canola Popcorn Oil 16 oz.

$2.99

Whipped Topping 8 oz.

Taking Orders for FRESH Baked Goods! Call 574-642-4399 or Fax 574-642-0181

Full Day Classes 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Woven Basket Lamp - $40, taught by Lisa Hernley • Embellish a Blue Jean Jacket - $30, taught by Mary Ann Lienhart Cross Half Day Classes • Morning classes: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., afternoon classes: 12:30 to 3 p.m. • Altered Book (A.M.) - $25, taught by Jenny Huffman • Coiled Fabric Basket (P.M.) $25, taught by Kris Peterson • Paper-Pieced Pot Holders (A,M.) - $25, taught by Sue Martin • Redwork Embroidery (P.M.) $25, taught by Jill Cohen • Skyline Pendant (P.M.) - $25, taught by Sue Martin Extension Homemakers planning this event are Chairperson Jenny Huffman and committee members Jill Cohen, Becky Carrington and Veryl Elliot. Registration forms with class details and sample photos are available on the office website at extension.purdue.edu/county/elkhart/ elkhart-county-extension-homemakers.html or by visiting the Extension Office. If you have any questions, contact Huffman at (574) 370-0699. Classes are limited so early registration is encouraged. This program and all Purdue University programs are open to everyone. Participants who need a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact the Purdue Extension Elkhart County Office by calling (574) 533-0554 by Feb. 19.

APPLIANCE TECH, INC.

Over 25 Years Experience ——————————— Servicing most brands of • Washers & Dryers • Ranges & Dishwashers Accepted

www.ApplianceTech365.com 59095 CR 23, Goshen, IN 46528

(574) 533-4102

Ed Yoder

GET THOSE JOBS DONE NOW! 1650 WEST LUSHER AVE. ELKHART, IN 46517 Phone: 574-293-6595 Store Hours: M-F 7:00-5:00

TWO days for the cost of ONE Weekend Rental Rent On Friday At 3 P.M., Return On Monday At 9 A.M.

* CARPET SHAMPOOER * DRYWALL JACKS * DRYWALL SANDER * WALLPAPER STEAMER * DRAIN AUGER * CARPET KNEE KICKER

* FLOOR SANDER * STUMP GRINDER * 31 TON LOG SPLITTER * CARPET STRETCHER * MUCH MORE

PHONE (574) 293-6595

/($51 $ 1(: 6.,// ³ 6KRZQ LV DQ LPDJH RI WKH ZRYHQ EDVNHW ODPS WKDW ZLOO EH WDXJKW WR KHULWDJH VNLOOV SDUWLFLSDQWV LQ /LVD +HUQOH\·V FODVV /HDUQ KRZ WR PDNH WKH EDVNHW ODPS RU DQRWKHU KHULWDJH VNLOO 0DUFK &ODVV VSDFH LV OLPLWHG DQG UHJLVWUDWLRQ LV FXUUHQWO\ XQGHUZD\ 3KRWR SURYLGHG

NPL’s reading challenge begins in February Join the Nappanee Public Library’s annual reading challenge. Nappanee Public Library’s “Expand Your Horizons” reading challenge includes various tasks that introduce readers to new authors, new genres, new places and new things. Participate all year long with tasks ranging from reading a book about Betty White to visiting another library. Check off all the tasks and earn prizes throughout the year. Complete all the tasks and receive a $5 gift certiﬁcate to Bella’s Books. Register online at nappaneelibrary.beanstack.org or pick up a

paper copy at the library beginning Feb. 1. Kids are also invited to start a new reading adventure in February. “Expand Your Horizons: Junior” is a reading challenge just for kids. Complete fun tasks introducing young readers to new genres, formats and favorites. Tasks include reading a book with an ugly cover and reading a graphic novel. Complete all the tasks and receive a $5 gift certiﬁcate to Bella’s Books. Pick up a task list for this yearlong challenge at the library or log progress at nappaneelibrary. org beginning Feb. 1.

Crystal Valley reports record net income The management of Crystal Valley Financial Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary First State Bank has reported record net income of $11,649,048 for the year ending Dec. 31, 2021, or $8.07 per share versus $7.54 per share for the year ending Dec. 31, 2020, an increase of just over 7.0%. Book value has increased to $62.98 per share. The board of directors have declared a dividend of $.40 per share for shareholders with a record date of Feb. 3, and payable date

of Feb. 17. The dividend marks a 11.1% increase compared to the dividend for the same period of 2021. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Crystal Valley Financial Corporation, First State Bank is a locally owned, independent community bank providing consumer, business and commercial ﬁnancial services since 1910. The bank has total assets of nearly $760 million with its headquarters in Middlebury and locations in Goshen, Elkhart and South Bend.

Zimmerman Market SEASONAL FRUITS & VEGETABLES AVAILABLE APPLES • ORANGES • GRAPEFRUIT ONIONS & MORE 25227 Co. Rd. 138 • Goshen, IN • 574-862-2709 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Closed Sunday