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EH WROG %\ 7,0 $6+/(< 6WDII :ULWHU Even something in the very distant past still continues to generate a considerable amount of interest today. From the early 1800s to prior to the Civil War, the Underground Railroad — not a literal railroad line — was a network of secret routes and safe houses for enslaved African-Americans to use in their quest to escape to freedom. Patrick McGuire, curator of education for the Elkhart County Historical Museum in Bristol, said he believes the Underground Railroad is such a popular topic “mostly out of the reason for its existence: to help enslaved people gain freedom.” It was a noble cause and “I think many people are interested in the overall idea of what the Underground Railroad accomplished.” There is a lot of mystery and secrecy associated with the Underground Railroad, and with so few definitive sources, “it allows people to speculate and ignite their curiosity,” he added. Specifically for Elkhart County, there has been much speculation and numerous sites thought to have been associated with the railroad have been proven not to be connected. An old house built prior to 1900 with a tunnel connected to it is simply not enough proof, for an example. McGuire said there is very little evidence in the archives of the museum showing anyone was involved and only 13 people are suspected to have been involved. Researching the Underground Railroad and finding credible sources is quite challenging. The operation was done in secrecy and was also illegal and could result in fines and jail time. And, McGuire noted, those working to help may not have known where the slaves were coming from or what their next stop would be so if they were caught, it would minimize the number of people caught. Based on credible evidence, he believes only two people have the most validity of any involvement. Those are Charles Murray and Owen Coffin. Murray lived in Jefferson Township and was active in the abolition movement to end slavery, and his daughter, Emmiline Sigerfoos, made a statement in 1927 saying she recalled

befriending many people who came to the house to eat and sleep. She also remembered a specific story of two men coming to the log cabin when she was alone. When asked if she was afraid of the two men, she said no because it was a regular occurrence. Coffin was related to Levi Coffin, who had a verified stop on the Underground Railroad near Fountain City. That house still stands and is now a museum site that can be toured by the public. This was a transition point where escaping slaves stopped on their way north. Owen Coffin was of the Quaker faith and Quakers were closely involved in the Underground Railroad. “It is speculated that Coffin’s property in Bristol was believed to be one last stop on the Underground Railroad in Indiana before passing into Michigan,” McGuire said. Eliminating possibilities is easier than proving connections, he said. A large house on the west side of Bristol known as the Fowler house was thought to be a stop, but was built in 1868 after the Civil War and when slavery had ended. Another house that was once a stagecoach inn on US 33 south of Goshen was also suspected to be a stop, but was built in 1863, the same year as the Emancipation Proclamation. McGuire said those interested in learning more about the Underground Railroad can check several books writ-

+,6725,&$/ 6,7( ,1 %5,672/ ³ Patrick McGuire stands next to a state historical marker just off the southeast corner of SR 15 and SR 120 in Bristol. The town is thought to have been a stop on the Underground Railroad and the marker commemorates a court case involving three slave catchers and a runaway slave in Bristol. Photo by Tim Ashley.

ten about it, as well as the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati. The museum in Bristol has a few resources, including “Pioneer History: Elkhart County, Indiana, With Stories and Sketches” H.S.K. Bartholomew. But that book, written in 1930, only has four pages covering the Underground Railroad and there aren’t any footnotes or endnotes in the book where sources are cited. He believes there needs to be a new look into the sources and see if more evidence of Underground Railroad stops in Elkhart County can be uncovered. “I think the story, for many reasons, is incomplete,” he said.

In addition, he believes the Underground Railroad “is a representation of the spirit of human beings.” It shows how people of all colors can work together to help others. But he also feels more focus needs to be placed on the history and legacy of the enslaved people who sought freedom. A greater risk was taken by those escaping and traveling hundreds of miles with the constant fear of being caught. “They had to put their lives in the hands of strangers and blindly trust what they were telling them,” McGuire said. “That is a story that I’d like to know more about.”

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)$0,/< 0$1 ² Terry Bley, Goshen, left, stands beside his wife Kelly. They have four grown children. Bley has the oversight responsibility of many areas at Nappanee Missionary Church. A recent venture for him is the oversight of the Bethel University extension at NMC. He loves coaching people and looks for the best in each one. Photo provided. onsite contemporary video venue service known as Connection. He started a Sunday night service for college-age students. He began to oversee and coach children’s ministry and student ministry staffs, as well as many of the staff members who serve in ministry positions at the church. “I see myself as a coach. I love to see people develop as a disciple of Christ and fall in love with Jesus. I want to believe I see the best in people, often spotting their hidden potential before they see it themselves.” A recent venture for Bley is the oversight of the Bethel University extension at NMC. “I received my master of ministry degree from Bethel University and a couple of my children have recently graduated from Bethel. So, for us, to have a BU extension at Nappanee Missionary Church is such an exciting venture.” Bley believes Christian ministry ﬂows from the heart. “If I see a student studying to go into ministry, but not naturally taking personal initiative to do it in the platforms they’ve been given around them, I have great concern. A mark of a true minister is one who sees the needs around them and does what

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Please pray What does everybody think about the Bidens closing down the pipeline? This is only the beginning. Eleven thousand more jobs lost and also he opened that border up. He is so worried about the doggone virus. Look how many viral people he would be letting in. This is only the beginning of things that aren’t good. Please pray to God.

Hypocritical The hypocrites, aka the Democrats, are coming fast people, and it’s going to get bad. Sleepy Joe committed the same act Trump supposedly did, which got him impeached. Joe is on video admitting and laughing how he threatened to withhold money from Ukraine unless they fired the investigator who was uncovering the truth about Hunter Biden, which they did. The Democrats condemned the Antifa riots on the Capitol as one of the worst acts to ever happen to our country. Meanwhile this summer, BLM and Antifa were burning cities to the ground. Innocent people were killed, police officers injured, people’s businesses completely lost, property destroyed in nearly every major city in the country, and that was perfectly fine. How dare the Republicans speak out against election fraud and contest the results. The Democrats are now trying to force every GOP representative or senator to resign who spoke out against the results. How dare they! Yet it was perfectly fine for the Democrats to challenge the election results in 2017 (Trump) and 2001 and 2005 (Bush). The left wants to silence anyone who speaks out against them.

Arkansas Times columnist Gene Lyons. In it, he inferred truck drivers are Trump followers because they spend too much time alone in their truck cabs with Rush Limbaugh on the radio corrupting their minds. I’m here to tell you it doesn’t describe all truck drivers. Don’t presume we’re all blind sheep easily misled. I’m a cross-country semi driver who spends most days and many nights in my semi cab either driving or sleeping. I’m alone with my thoughts and with the radio on most hours of the day. But it isn’t tuned to conservative talk radio. It’s tuned to public radio stations hosting news from National Public Radio. Admittedly, NPR tilts to the progressive side. But it doesn’t lurch to the left as much as FOX News and ultra conservative pundits like Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and Tucker Carlson lurch right. Admittedly, NPR leans, which is why Republicans in Congress keep trying to strip support for the arts from the federal budget, which provides a small portion of the funding for NPR and PBS television. These sources are free over-the-air, so they are available news sources for people who either can’t afford or choose not to pay for cable, DirecTV or dish satellite, which carry networks that are far to both progressive and conservative ends of the spectrum. Don’t condemn all the overthe-road truckers you see as lemmings devoted to ex-President Trump. I’m not, nor are many others I encounter at truck stops and motels.

Watch out I am calling the night before President Trump leaves. God bless him and God bless the USA. Watch out world because a socialist government is coming in.

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To all the geezers, especially to the feebler ones. A solution to forgetting the mask. After a few trips back to the parking lot to scrounge a mask, forgotten in my zeal to shop and reminded by the malignant stares of masked customers, I have again forgotten my mask, I have found a solution, cost free and simple. Just cut a piece of scrap material about 4 inches square and hot glue the corners to the inside of your cap. Fold a mask in two and stuff it into the little pocket. Then after receiving hostile glances, simply whip off your cap, bowing to the starers, even kneeling if you like, don your mask and be on your way whistling the theme from “Bridge of River Kwai” if you like. Made too many trips to the parking lot.

No second shot They aren’t explaining the coronavirus vaccination very good. They are saying they are giving out all the shots to give as many people a shot as possible. What are you going to do when it is time for your second shot? It is hard to get an appointment. They say they are running out of the shot so where is your second shot? You will miss out on the second one because of the way they are handling it. They are not holding back that second one for you. They will be out of them and then you are not going to get your second shot.

Evil people On the day Joe Biden was being sworn in as president, I realized 52 years ago this month I returned home after a year of fighting a war against people with ideas like he and his crew seem to support. I weep for my country. At that time people like me were spit upon by people like Biden, Harris, Madonna, Jane Fonda, Chuck Schumer, Pelosi and Hillary when we came home from fighting the communists. Now people like them who won a false victory over freedom and prosperity with their lying, cheating, devious methods involving liberal tech moguls. After watching our beloved National Guard troops sleeping in 30 degree weather and eating cold rations in a filthy open parking garage in our nation’s capitol, I am sadly reminded what people like them really think about people like me. No way would we treat a new legal alien or even a rescued dog, like the White House pet German shepherd they brag about, in this manner. They are evil.

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About the only thing Joe Biden campaigned on was the need to unite the country and now that he’s got the ofﬁce what we’re ﬁnding is his promise has stipulations which don’t include Trump supporters. Despite all their bluster liberals get rattled easily and have a very fragile sense of security so they need to have it their way and tend to label anything that appears to expose their agenda as conspiracy theories. Now that the radical wing of the Democrat Party has seized control people like Katie Couric and others are suggesting the Trump supporters just may need to be deprogrammed. As I was researching this topic I watched a very good documentary chronicling the Democrat party during several decades and came away impressed with how accurately it predicted where the Democrat has ended up today. If you are wondering where this country is heading then watch the documentary “Agenda” and the sequel “Agenda2” found at AgendaDocumentary.com. The liberal voters are the ones being duped!

Looks like to me the socialist communist Democrat left doesn’t mind destroying our cities, small businesses, defunding our police. It’s been going on for seven or eight months. You really don’t hear much about it and the Capitol said the independent right Republicans are rioting against the lawmakers who are allowing this to happen and they do it for several hours and look at all the bad press they got. I just wonder why. I am really terriﬁed by this communist thing that is going down around us.

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Kitchen range Good neighbors: To the person who has a white natural gas oven, we would be interested in it. Call (574) 875-4913. I’m interested in knowing the condition of your gas range. Call (574) 773-0674.

Toys from the past Good neighbors: I have wooden Legos, probably 70 years old. Also, ViewMaster with some reels. Located in Warsaw. If interested, call (574) 268-2667 or (574) 306-6286.

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Manchester Tank workers eligible for trade adjustment benefits Manchester Tank in Elkhart became eligible to apply for beneﬁts and services through the Trade Adjustment Assistance program Nov. 6. TAA is administered by the U.S. Department of Labor through the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. TAA assists workers who have lost their jobs due to foreign trade, and anyone affected can seek help at their local WorkOne center. Any worker laid off from Manchester Tank, a manufac-

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Birds watching as alternative to visiting others in COVID Days T h e r e were robins in our yard a few days ago. It’s January. This is no time of year for robins. There were five of them. They were in the trees, flying down to the ground and back into the trees. Robins are common everywhere in the U.S. and in southern Canada in summer. But in the northern states, including northern Indiana, robins are gone in winter. They’ve flown south, migrated. To us in the northern states, robins are regarded as a sign of spring, harbingers of spring. I’ve seen robins in northern Indiana in January before. But I don’t recall seeing them in my yard in January. When I’ve seen them in northern Indiana in winter, I’ve seen a small flock in a woodland, the state park near my home, for example. Robins are migrants. They fly south for the winter, south of northern Indiana anyway. In northern Indiana, and in other northern areas, robins are regarded a sign of spring, harbingers of spring. Were the robins in my yard a sign of spring? Will spring be early this year? It’s been an unusual winter. There’s been very little snow. There has been cold weather, many days and nights, when the temperature was below freezing, but there have been no extremely cold days, or nights, no days or nights when the temperature was near zero. I don’t recall a single day, or night, when the temperature was as low as 10 degrees this winter. I’ve seen other birds this winter I haven’t expected to see. Two mourning doves have been coming to my bird feeders this winter. Not every day, but regularly, often several times a week. Mourning doves, when I was young, were like robins, a sign of spring. Recently, I was pleased to have

two pine siskins on a thistle seed feeder. Pine siskins are finches. They’re much like goldfinches. They’re the size of goldfinches and they’re yellow, but with dark brown stripes. They are often seen in small flocks with goldfinches and with redpolls and crossbills. They nest farther north, in coniferous forests. They are described in my books as erratic winter wanderers. I have seen pine siskins at one of my feeders before in winter. Though they are not a sign of spring they are, to me, seldom seen winter visitors and a sign this is an unusual winter. There’s a red-breasted nuthatch coming to my feeders this winter. I don’t see it every day but often, usually on days when the temperature is mild. There’s a white-crowned sparrow coming to my feeders this winter, a rare winter visitor and, to me, a sign of a mild winter. If this winter was as severe as usual that bird, I believe, would have flown farther south. I’ve seen other birds I think of as summer birds this winter. Last month there were a few male redwinged blackbirds coming to my platform bird feeders. No females, just males. But they’re gone now. I don’t know why they were here as late in the season as they were or why they left when they did, presumably to go south. There are flocks of Canada geese, wherever there is open water, not frozen over, and in harvested fields, particularly harvested corn fields, feeding on fallen grain I presume. My older son heard, then saw a belted kingfisher at a river that had not frozen over. Robins, mourning doves, pine siskins, a red-breasted nuthatch, a white-crowned sparrow, male red-winged blackbirds, until earlier this month, Canada geese, a belted kingfisher and the usual winter birds, black-capped chickadees, tufted titmice, downy woodpeckers, house sparrows, cardinals and blue jays. Birds are varied, active, numerous, though not as numerous as they used to be. Bird watching is an alternative to visiting in these days of the coronavirus.

LoveWay seeks volunteers LoveWay, a local non-proﬁt premier accredited therapeutic riding center based in Middlebury, is in need of volunteers for its spring semester. Volunteers are needed help in therapeutic horseback riding classes offered to the special needs children and schools within the community. No prior experience with the disabled community or horses needed. Training is provided. Minimum age requirement is 16 so men and women aged 16 or older qualify. Volunteers must be

able to walk on uneven ground for 45 minutes to an hour. Class schedules are ﬂexible but if you’re not able to help every week, substitutes are also very much appreciated. Rest assured LoveWay makes safety a top priority so entrance screening, mandatory hand washing and face coverings are required as well as social distancing when appropriate. For more information call (574) 825-5666 or volunteer@lovewayinc.org. Spring classes start soon.

Nappanee Public Library has been selected as one of 200 libraries to participate in Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries, an American Library Association initiative that helps library workers better serve their small and rural communities. More than 300 libraries applied for the grant, according to ALA. The $3,000 grant will fund a “One Book One Community” program in the library’s home dis-

trict. Nappanee Public Library and the Nappanee Mental Health Task Force will work together to select a book the community will read in order to promote mental health awareness. Since 2014, ALA’s Libraries Transforming Communities initiative has re-imagined the role libraries play in supporting communities. Libraries of all types have utilized free dialogue and deliberation training and resources to lead community and

campus forums; take part in anti-violence activities; provide a space for residents to come together and discuss challenging topics; and have productive conversations with civic leaders, library trustees and staff. Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries.

Renovations coming to Elkhart Public Library branches An inspiring $4.5 million investment to improve Elkhart Public Library’s neighborhood branches is underway. The ﬁrst two branches to be renovated will be the Dunlap branch, 58485 CR 13, Elkhart, and the Cleveland branch, 53715 CR 1, Elkhart, which will both close for construction Jan. 20. For updates on branch closings and construction, as well as other information about alternate branches, visit MyEPL.org/ branches.

When construction concludes at the fourth branch, in 2022, library guests will find friendly spaces to study and collaborate in small groups. Building additions at three locations will expand spaces for children’s events, and power users will find the collections of books and movies easier to browse. None of EPL’s four branches have had significant improvements made since their openings. Cleveland, the newest location, opened in 2001. Pierre Moran and Osolo have been in their buildings

since the late 1980s, and Dunlap opened in the early 1990s. That is all about to change for the good. Ideas for the project were developed during the course of the past few years, with the public invited to provide critical input during the library’s strategic planning process in 2018. MKM architecture + design has placed the ideas to improve Elkhart libraries on paper, and Wilburn Construction will serve as general contractor.

Nappanee Legion hosting Friday dinners and Valentine’s breakfast American Legion Post 154, 201 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee, hosts dinners for the public at a reasonable cost from 5 to 7 p.m. every Friday. All dinners include sides, coffee and desert. The post is also hosting a Valentine’s breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. The meal, available for dine-in or carry-out, features breakfast casseroles, pancakes

and biscuits and gravy. The cost is $8. To arrange a carry-out order, call (574) 535-4018. The menus for February are: • Feb. 5, menu and price to be announced. Sponsored by American Legion. • Feb. 12, Swiss steak, mashed potatoes and vegetable, $8. Sons of the American Legion. • Feb. 19, crock pot surprise, $7.

Sponsored by American Legion Riders. • Feb. 26, lasagna, garlic bread and salad, $7. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary. Proceeds from the dinners go to the various American Legion organizations for charitable work in the community and support for veterans. For more information, call (574) 773-7686.

Access Pass program for cultural attractions Some Hoosier families can visit 12 Indiana cultural attractions for just $2 with the Access Pass program. Presented by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the Access Pass makes family learning more accessible. The Access Pass is good at 12 cultural attractions in Indiana: • Conner Prairie Interactive History Park • Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art • Indiana Historical Society • Indiana Repertory Theatre • Indiana State Museum & Historic Sites

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Local students named to dean’s list Ivy Tech Community College announces the fall 2020 dean’s list for the Fort Wayne campus and the Warsaw site. The dean’s list, prepared and published each term, gives recognition to students who: • Are degree-seeking. • Achieve a minimum 3.50 grade point average in non-academic skills advancement courses with no D’s or F’s. • Earn six or more Ivy Tech credits during the semester. • Have earned at least 12 nonacademic skills advancement

credits during their course of study. The following local students met those requirements: Elkhart — Chad Carlson, Erik Duran, Aaron Kelley, Joseph Lippert, Spencer Woodiwiss, Ellen Steinbrook Goshen — Julio Horta, Elias Rice Ligonier — Francisco Carrizales, Itati Estrada Gomez, Yanira Gaspar, Hammad Omar, Brittany Rasnake, Michal Rogers, Rocio Ruvalcaba, Samuel Shepherd, Isai Velazquez, Hilda Cantu,

Miguel Ibarra Middlebury — Macy McClane, Maria Rangel Valtierra, Chelsea Yoder, Austin Marlow Millersburg — Erik Parcell Nappanee — Naomi Byler, Rodolfo Flores, Jasmine Otto New Paris — Jade Hagerman, Abigail Rees Shipshewana — Taylor McNamara Baldwin Wallace University Genevieve Carreno of Goshen, a graduate of Concord High School majoring in arts management and entrepreneurship and music, has

been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2020 semester at Baldwin Wallace University, according to Provost Stephen D. Stahl. Any full-time student who achieves a GPA of at least 3.6 for 12 or more graded hours or part-time student who achieves a GPA of at least 3.6 for six or more graded hours in the fall or spring semester will be placed on the dean’s list. Cedarville University Cedarville University recently released the fall 2020 dean’s list. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or

higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours. These students made the dean’s list: Bremen — Kaylynn Whittaker Elkhart — Laura Eby, Krista Parsons Goshen — Bailey Perkins, Andrew Minnich This Cedarville University dean’s list recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.5 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours. Elkhart — Victoria Skaggs Goshen — Tyler Lollis

Middlebury Public Library Library-To-Go has extended hours while the library building is closed to protect patrons and staff. For computer services, copies, faxes, call the

library. The digital collection is available at any time from the home page. Library To Go hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday

and Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Wakarusa Public Library Feb. 3 — Virtual beginnings story hour, 10:15 a.m. on the library’s Facebook and

YouTube pages Feb. 7 — Virtual bedtime book bites, 7 p.m. on the library’s Facebook and YouTube pages Feb. 8 — LEGO Club on the library’s Facebook and

YouTube pages Feb. 9 — Virtual preschool story hour, 10:15 a.m. on the library’s Facebook and YouTube pages Dial-A-Story — “Groundhog Day,” call (574) 862-4441.

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Community Foundation of Elkhart County provides grant The Community Foundation of Elkhart County has awarded $322,594 in a grant to Goshen College to support a new college-wide strategic initiative to strengthen engagement with and for Elkhart County during the next two years. Goshen College’s initiative, called “Expanding Inclusive Educational Excellence in Elkhart County,” also received funding from Lilly Endowment Inc., which has already granted $1.1 million in two phases, as well as private donors and operating budget funds. This new grant from the CFEC will be awarded during the course of two years and adds to the grant already made to Goshen College as co-funding of the Lilly Endowment grant. “This initiative builds on our founding motto of ‘Culture for Service,’ and our belief that com-

munity transformation is an essential part of the mission of this college, as we pursue academic excellence, real world learning and active love for God and neighbor,” said Goshen College President Rebecca Stoltzfus. “We are fortunate to work with our strong community foundation in support of our mission and theirs.” Goshen College has partnered with Elkhart Community Schools, Goshen Community Schools, Ivy Tech and Horizon Education Alliance for this initiative. “Elkhart Community Schools was eager to support Goshen College’s proposal to the Community Foundation of Elkhart County for the college’s commitment to greater outreach in the community through mentorships for youth,” said Dr. Steve Thalheimer, Elkhart Community Schools superintendent. “As we look to rei-

magine our after school programs in elementary and middle school, having Goshen College students provide examples of hope and promise to our students should prove very powerful.” The latest community foundation grant will support ﬁve proposed activities that will expand inclusive education in Elkhart County: • Expand summer and weekend camps for Elkhart County youth on Goshen College’s campus; • Expand Maple Leaf Athletics engagement with children in local schools; • Expand and strengthen pathways for Ivy Tech transfer students to Goshen College; • Strengthen community engaged learning in the GC curriculum through new community partnerships;

• Create a public dashboard for educational engagement and equity in Elkhart County and communicate gaps and progress. A CFEC grant helped launch the Teach Elkhart County program in 2019 with two years of funding totalling $74,000. Teach Elkhart County recruits, trains and mentors racially and/or ethnically underrepresented students to become teachers in partner schools in Elkhart County. In October, CFEC also awarded a $15,000 grant to Goshen College via the Well Foundation Greatest Need Fund for the nursing department to invest in virtual simulation needs during the pandemic. “Goshen College is incredibly important in offering education to all residents of Elkhart County and helping students attain their educational goals,” said

Amanda Jamison, program ofﬁcer for Community Foundation of Elkhart County. “We are pleased to support the college’s efforts to expand how education is available to a broad range of local residents.” The Community Foundation of Elkhart County partners with donors to leverage their philanthropy in ways that transform lives. Since 1989, the community foundation has created more and improved pathways by helping generous donors to meet community needs, providing scholarship opportunities to local students, and making grants to nonproﬁt organizations working to improve Elkhart County. The community foundation strives to be a local entity known for inspiring good and impacting success. To learn more, go to www.InspiringGood.org.

New dental program at Maple City Health Care Center Maple City Health Care Center opened its new dental program and facility Tuesday, Jan. 26. The new dental program offers affordable, high quality dental care to current and future patients of Maple City Health Care Center. When operating at full capacity, Maple City Dental will serve 2,300 people each year. MCHCC didn’t have room in its current facilities for the new dental program so the organization purchased and renovated a large house on the north side of Goshen. The newly renovated house is lo-

Kyla Long awarded U of F scholarship Kyla Long, Middlebury, was awarded the following endowed scholarship(s) at the University of Findlay for the 2020-2021 academic year: Richard L. Bundy Sr. ‘59, Geneva J. (Keck) Bundy ‘44 and Melissa M. (Bundy) Crowl ‘01 Scholarship Endowment Fund.

cated at 814 N. Third St. It borders one of MCHCC’s service delivery sites – Vista Community Health Center and is located six blocks from MCHCC’s second delivery site – Northside Community Health Center. The location assures easy access for MCHCC’s patients. The Community Foundation of Elkhart County contributed a grant of $156,000 to help purchase dental chairs and equipment for the renovated facility. “I’m excited that our patients, especially young children, will have access to dental care that is integrated with the clinical and behavioral health care that we offer,” said Dr. James Nelson Gingerich, MCHCC’s guardian of vision. “We want to treat our patients

as whole people, not as a collection of separate problems. A child who has a cavity will need clinical care such as immunizations and may need counseling for family problems. We are now able to provide all these types of care for that child in a way that is both integrated and coordinated.” With bilingual staff and on-site interpreters, Maple City Dental will be able to serve people who speak either Spanish or English. MCHCC will discount the cost of dental care according to a family’s ability to pay. “Over the years, we’ve discovered a variety of creative ways to make sure that our patients can afford our care,” said Gingerich. “One example is our More Than

Money program that enables patients to volunteer in the community in exchange for their health care.” MCHCC’s new dentist is Dr. Kamani Meriwether. Meriwether graduated from the Louisville School of Dentistry and has served at-risk people in Michigan for three years. Her volunteer assignments include the Philippines and remote areas in Kentucky. “I am honored to be trusted with this new program,” said Meriwether. “I look forward to treating my patients with compassion and providing excellent dental care as part of our integrated health center.” In addition to Meriwether, Maple City Dental employs two hy-

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Employers invited to Manchester University Virtual Career Fair Those with opportunities for full-time and part-time employment, internships and graduate school are invited to take part in the Manchester University Virtual Career Fair in March. “We encourage employers to register as soon as possible so we can advertise their participation to students,” said Tish Kalita, MU director of career and professional development. “March 5 is the deadline to register, but spots are limited.” Organizations can take part free of charge. The virtual career fair is 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, on Handshake, an online platform that helps students connect with potential employers. This fair is for undergraduate students from the North Manchester campus. Register at link.manchester. edu/careerfair. For questions, email CareerDevelopment@manchester.edu.

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OBITUARIES Myrtle L. Bailey Myrtle L. Bailey, 67, Milford, died Jan. 25, 2021, in her home. Born Jan. 9, 1954, she is survived by daughters, Melinda Powell, Leesburg, Bobbi Wireman and Carrie Muir, Goshen, and Kristina Hakaj, Elkhart; and brother, Johnnie Daniels, Rochester. Services were held Jan. 29.

Patty Britt Patty Britt, 59, Nappanee, died at 5:48 p.m. Jan. 23, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. Born July 25, 1961, she is survived by a daughter, Vashti Leonard, Elkhart; her signiﬁcant other, Daniel Christophel, Nappanee; and brother, Chester Mast. Services were held Jan. 30.

Born July 23, 1991, he is survived by sons, Bradley Flannigan and Marquez Heﬂin; his mother, Sherry Heﬂin, Elkhart; stepfather, Pontius Moore, Goshen; sisters, Lashonda Crutcher, Alabama, and Edith Aguilera, Goshen; and brother, Steven Moore, Goshen. Services were held Jan. 29.

Adalea Jones Adalea Jones, 90, Goshen, died Jan. 23, 2021, at Courtyard Healthcare. Born May 25, 1930, she married Donald Jones June 20, 1948. He preceded her in death. Survivors include sons, Dennis Jones, Bristol, Monte Jones, Goshen, and David Jones, Syracuse. Services were held Jan. 27.

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Tatiana V. Moody Tatiana V. Moody, 29, New Paris, died at 1:51 p.m. Jan. 23, 2021, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend, from injuries received in an automobile accident. She was born March 3, 1991, and is survived by her father, Robert L. Culp, New Paris; her mother, Victoria L. Leonard, Marion; sons, Nicholas Pillsbury, Carmel, and Jace Martinez, Warsaw; sister, Leshia Cone, Oswego; brothers, Tanner Leonard, Gas City, Alex Leonard Veleskys and Xavier Leonard Valeskys, Pennsylvania, and Zeus Leonard, Marion. A celebration of Ms. Moody’s life was held Jan. 29.

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Wilkie L. Bush Sr., 102, Goshen, died Jan. 20, 2021, at Greencroft, Goshen. Born March 23, 1918, he married Jean C. Stutzman March 28, 1942. She preceded him in death March 5, 2002. On Dec. 10, 2005, he married Betty J. Broadbent. She died March 14, 2018. Survivors include a son, Wilkie L. Bush Jr., Goshen; and sister, Grace Stonehouse, Venice, Fla. A private celebration of life service was held Jan. 30.

Keith D. Kaiser, 83, Bremen, died Jan. 20, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. He was born May 25, 1937, and is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughters, Kimberley D. Finch, Fishers, and Susan Y. Weldy, Bremen. Private family burial will be held at a later date.

Kyle J.R. Newell, 25, Bristol, died Dec. 21, 2020, in Chicago, Ill. Born Aug. 25, 1995, he is survived by his parents, William D. and Jennifer Newell, Christine and Walter Bohlmann; his siblings, A.J., Shane and Jessica Newell, Jordan, John and Elijah Bohlmann; grandparents, Ray Davidson, Carolyn and Bill Newell, Margie and David Fore; and greatgrandparents, John and Ardith Eaton. Services were held Jan. 27, 2021.

Peg Covert Peg Covert, 84, Elkhart, died Jan. 27, 2021, in her home. Born Jan. 12, 1937, she married Don Covert April 19, 1958. He preceded her in death. Survivors include daughters, Michelyn Lambuth, Goshen, and Tricia Covert, Elkhart; son, Paul Covert, Edwardsburg, Mich.; brother, James, Nesser, Marblehead, Ohio; and sister, Mary K. Sergio, Columbus, Ohio. Services were held Feb. 2.

James A. Coyle James A. Coyle, 93, Goshen, died Jan. 23, 2021, at Elkhart Hospice House. Born July 23, 1927, he married Lenora (Vincent) Wolff March 16, 1968. She survives with daughters, Connie Rich, Mission, Texas, Sandra Stump, Goshen, Patricia Cummings, Goshen, and Rhonda Wolff Walker, Syracuse; sons, Tim Coyle, Sturgis, Mich., and Randy Coyle, Elkhart. Services were held Jan. 27.

Philip E. Cripe Philip E. Cripe, 93, Nappanee, died at 12:10 a.m. Jan. 25, 2021, in his home. Born Oct. 10, 1927, he married Marilyn Haas Oct. 15, 1949. She survives with a daughter, Cyndi Carich, Nappanee; and son, Mike Cripe, Windermere, Fla. Private services will be held at a later date.

Sue A. Egli Sue A. Egli, 68, Goshen, died Jan. 24, 2021. She was born Nov. 12, 1952, and married Roger Egli July 9, 1972. He survives with a son, Jamie Egli; her mother, Alberta (Cross) Troyer, Goshen; sisters, LaVonda Waldron, New Paris, and Jolene Miller, Goshen; brothers, Steve Troyer, Union, Mich., Kermit Troyer, Middlebury, and LaVon Troyer, Bristol. Family graveside services were held Jan. 30.

Daniel L. Helﬁn Daniel L. Helﬁn, 29, Goshen, died Jan. 21, 2021, in Michigan City.

Dorothy A. Kratz Dorothy A. Kratz, 90, Goshen, died Jan. 23, 2021, at Greencroft Healthcare. Born Feb. 9, 1930, she married James D. Kratz June 4, 1953. He preceded her in death. She is survived by daughters, Rachel A. Slabaugh, Green Valley, Ariz., and Rebecca Bening, Phoenix, Ariz.; son, James Kratz Jr., Elkhart; siblings, Ed Schrock and Eunice Munn. Private graveside services were held for Mrs. Kratz.

Shirley J. Martin Shirley J. Martin, 88, Greencroft, Goshen, died at 3:50 a.m. Jan. 24, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born Dec. 18, 1932, she married Clarence J. Martin May 5, 1951. He preceded her in death Feb. 21, 2017. Survivors include grandchildren and great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Robert Tomchik, Florida; sisters-inlaw, Helen Martin, Wakarusa, and Kathryn Pletcher, Elkhart. Services were held Jan. 29.

Mary A. McClintic Mary Ann McClintic, 81, Middlebury, died at 3:15 p.m. Jan. 25, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born May 5, 1939, she is survived by a daughter, Wendy K. McClintic, Middlebury; and brother, Bill Kaufman, Manchester, Mich. Private services were held for Mrs. McClintic.

Shirley J. Miller Shirley J. Miller, 83, Shipshewana, died at 5:23 p.m. Jan. 25, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. Born Aug. 28, 1937, she married Clyde Hochstetler June 27, 1959. He preceded her in death July 21, 1997. She then married James Miller Feb. 19, 2000. He died Oct. 21, 2017. She is survived by daughters, Cheryl Marks, Middlebury, and Carla Mishler, Howe; sons, Brent Hochstetler, Orland, Brian Hochstetler, Anderson, and Brad Hochstetler, Middlebury; stepdaughters, Debbie Eide, Lawrenceburg, Beth Helman, Topeka, Jean Dickens, Whitesville, Ky., and Joy Crago, Markle; stepson, Neil Miller, Wolcottville; brother, Stan Yoder, Angola; sisters-in-law, Marolyn Yoder, Shipshewana, and Jeannie Yoder, Auburn.

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Kevin R. Nisley Kevin R. Nisley, 57, Bristol, died Jan. 24, 2021, in his home. He was born Nov. 6, 1963, and is survived by sons, Jeremy Ortiz, Elkhart, and Kyle R. Nisley, Bristol; his ﬁancée, Angel Lard; sister, Janice Morgan, Stanton, Mo.; and brother, Danny Nisley, Elkhart. Visitation was held Feb. 1 at YoderCulp Funeral Home, Goshen.

Michael E. Pettit Michael E. Pettit Sr., 69, Middlebury, died at 9:10 a.m. Jan. 22, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. He was born Sept. 18, 1951, and married Ellen K. Weinreich Sept. 27, 1969. She preceded him in death Dec. 3, 2017. Survivors include a daughter, Michele Eickholt, Goshen; sons, Russell Pettit, Middlebury, and Michael Pettit Jr., New Paris; sister, Mary Boughter; and brother, Ken Pettit. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, was in charge of arrangements.

Jackson Z. Roe Jackson Z. Roe, 65, Goshen, died at 1:20 p.m. Jan. 24, 2021, in his home. Born May 30, 1955, he married Heidi Bemiller June 3, 2013. She survives with a daughter, Kala Yoder, Topeka; stepsons, Donovan and Dominique Bemiller, Tennessee; and brother, Ron Roe, Pennsylvania. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Ruth E. Schott Ruth E. Schott, 88, Elkhart, died at 5:50 a.m. Jan. 24, 2021, at East Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Elkhart. She was born July 12, 1932, and married Stanley L. Schott Oct. 12, 1972. He preceded her in death March 26, 2010. Survivors include sons, Stanley L. Schott, Elkhart, Rick Gardner and Jerry L. Scott, Bristol; daughter, Penny Majeski, Mountainview, Ark.; siblings; brothers-in-law, Dale Ballge, Edwardsburg, Mich., and Dale Litzenberg, Bristol. Private burial was held for Mrs. Schott.

Irene E. Schrag Irene E. Schrag, 96, Goshen, died Jan. 25, 2021, at Greencroft Healthcare. Born Dec. 12, 1924, she married Harley Schrag May 29, 1946. He preceded her in death in June 1992. Survivors include daughters, Jean Lauver, Charlotte Sprunger and Rosalie Schrag, Goshen, and Eloise Schrag, Rochester, N.Y.; and sister, Marilyn Rose, Iowa City, Iowa. Services will be held at a later date in Freeman, S.D.

Paul W. Smucker Paul W. Smucker, 84, Centerville, Ohio, died Jan. 21, 2021. He was a former resident of Goshen. Born April 25, 1936, he is survived by his wife, Jo Ann; daughter, Laura Ingling; son, Richard Smucker; and sister, Marilyn Messel. Services were held Jan. 30.

Eldon Stoltzfus Eldon R. Stoltzfus, 72, Goshen, died Jan. 24, 2021, in his home. Born Aug. 25, 1948, he married Rachel E. Lehman in 1971. She survives with sons, Daniel and Philippe Stoltzfus; daughter, Belinda Bradford; siblings, Lowell and Jay Stoltzfus, Carol Vickory and Mary Beth Bozman; brother-in-law, Conrad Lehman; and father-in-law, Martin Lehman. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements.

Eric E. Stutz Eric E. Stutz, 66, Bristol, died Jan. 27, 2021, in his home. Born Oct. 16, 1954, he married Linda N. White Oct. 1, 1994. She survives with sons, Nicholas, Daniel and Adam Stutz, Elkhart; stepchildren, Theresa Scott, South Bend, Kirk Scott, Muncie, and Rachel Wilson, Elkhart; his mother, Marian Stutz,

Elkhart; sisters, Judy Robbins and Lydia Benedict, Elkhart, and Teresa Stutz, Cassopolis, Mich.; brother, Brian Stutz, Waldron, Ark.; and his adopted family, Pat and Rod Falace. A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date.

Roy Thornsberry Roy R. Thornsberry, 71, Ligonier, died Jan. 25, 2021. Born June 11, 1949, he married Marcella Taulbee Sept. 19, 2008. She survives with sons, Michael Karr, Roy Thornsberry and Eric Bench, Ligonier; daughters, Sara Handshoe, Cromwell, Katrina Bench, Ligonier, and Deanna Schuman, Columbia City; brothers, Gary and Danny Thornsberry, Garrett. Graveside services with military honors were held Jan. 29.

Gloria Van Diepenbos Gloria J. Van Diepenbos, 90, Wakarusa, died Jan. 22, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor. Born Aug. 7, 1930, she married Hessel Van Diepenbos Sept. 3, 1948. He preceded her in death in 2007. Survivors include a son, Timothy Van Diepenbos; daughter, Linda Anderson; and sister, Margaret Enos. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

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The following Elkhart County area babies were recently born at Goshen Hospital: Azrael Luciano Banena Monica Banena, Elkhart, is the parent of a son, Azrael Luciano, born at 3:20 a.m. Jan. 24, 2021. He weighed 6 pounds, 15.9 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Lincoln Wyatt Yoder Shawn and Octavia Yoder, LaGrange, are the parents of a son, Lincoln Wyatt, born at 1:08 a.m. Jan. 25, 2021. He weighed 8 pounds, 5.3 ounces and was 20 inches long. Arely Elizabeth Alvarado Josselin A. Estrada and Ivan Alvarado, Goshen, are the parents of a daughter, Arely Elizabeth, born at 7:19 a.m. Jan. 25, 2021. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 inches long. BIRTHS ELSEWHERE Susannah Oberholtzer Martin Milton and Arlene (Oberholtzer) Martin, Wakarusa, are the parents of a daughter, Susannah, born at 10:42 p.m. Jan. 22, 2021, at home. She weighed 8 pounds. Ava Nicole Schwartz Jerry and Leah (Mast) Schwartz, Bremen, are the parents of a daughter, Ava Nicole, born at 1:25 a.m. Jan. 26, 2021, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 8 pounds, 2.5 ounces and was 20 inches long.

Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have ﬁled for marriage dissolutions in the Elkhart County Superior Court III and Circuit courts: Soto — Vanessa Soto, Goshen, and Samuel Soto, South Bend. Minor child(ren). Perez — Federico Morales Perez, Goshen, and Miriam Gonzalez Alvarado, Goshen. Roussea — Daniel Roussea, Elkhart, and Cera Delong, Oneida, N.Y. Mullet — Kerry Mullet, Goshen, and Steven L. Millet, Goshen.

Court News Circuit Court The following petitions have been ﬁled in Elkhart County Circuit Court,

Judge Michael A. Christofeno presiding:

Complaints Lincolnway Mart Inc. d/b/a Corner Mart v. Joehanna Marchand, Shipshewana, $104,850 LVNV Funding LLC v. Alexis McCullough, Bristol, $2,478.06; Patricia N. Flores, Nappanee, $2,024.59 American Express National Bank f/k/a Aecb v. Lazaro Padron, Elkhart, $2,609.27 Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB v. Brett White, Elkhart, $8,672.76 Interra Credit Union v. Henry Hernandez, Goshen, $8,238.20; Marliesha Whitener, Elkhart, $6,134.99 Homeworks Restoration LLC, Adam O. Brown and Lisa M. Brown v. Edward Kramer, Elkhart; Gina Kramer, Elkhart; and Elkhart City Police Department, $345,209.12 plus additional costs and expenses Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance a/s/o Jesus Avila v. Angel L. Murillo Martinez, $1,619.21 Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance a/s/o Christopher Ballge v. Michael Snyder, Goshen, $2,239.21 Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance a/s/o Amy M. Flager v. Lisa Conder, Goshen, $661.15

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

Complaints Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Jessi Miller, Goshen, $1,312.05 LVNV Funding LLC v. Fuentes Reyes, Elkhart, $1,148; Reniko Stout, Elkhart, $1645.69 CommunityWide Federal Credit Union v. Marilyn Loucks, Elkhart, and Mary Outlaw, Elkhart, $9,237.37 Cavalry SPV I LLC v. Dennis Minegar, Elkhart, $1,997.45 Velocity Investments LLC v. Yadira Maldona, Bristol, $1,444.10 Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v. Jon Barker, New Paris, $3,530.94 Capital One Bank (USA) NA v. Luis Alvarez, Goshen, $5,962.98; Matthew T. Erdos, Elkhart, $3,251.35; Jeanine M. Kennedy, Elkhart, $3,556.71

Foreclosures Zions Bancorporation d/b/a Zions First National Bank v. Shree Hanuman LLC, Elkhart; Ashok Patel, Chickasaw, Ala.; Kirit Patel, Chickasaw, Ala.; CT Corporation System as Representative; U.S. Small Business Administration, $969,215.64

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

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big check represents more than $40,000 donated to nonproﬂt agencies throughout the credit union÷s footprint. Photo provided.

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Interra Credit Union held its 27th annual Hometown Giving holiday service project where staff and members raised more than $40,000 to benefit more than 35 nonprofit agencies throughout the five counties the credit union serves. These agencies focus on children’s needs, meal providing, clothing, medical supplies and education. Adding to the monetary donations raised, hundreds of Angel Tree wish list items were distributed as additional support to the recipient organizations. The Hometown Giving service project included a corporate donation of $25,000, staff fundraisers added more than $10,000 and members donated nearly $4,000 through the Merry Match initiative. Interra staff members also volunteered to help raise funds for Goshen Salvation Army through the act of bell ringing.

Interra sponsored parties for Boys & Girls clubs throughout Elkhart County, Bashor Children’s Home and purchased as well as delivered gifts through adopt-a-family programs. The recipients of the monetary donations and/or wish list items collected include: Agape House, ADEC, Arc Opportunities, Bashor Children’s Home, Boys & Girls Clubs of Bremen, Goshen, Elkhart, Middlebury, Nappanee and Plymouth; Bremen Bags, Cancer Resources of Elkhart County, CAPS, Cardinal Services of Marshall County, Center for Healing & Hope, Church Community Services/Soup of Success, Clothes & Food Basket of LaGrange County, Elderhaus, Elijah Haven and Elkhart County Council on Aging. Also Fairﬁeld Food Pantry, Family Christian Development

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Complaints and Small Claims WN Properties v. Andrew Begin, $6,589.73 Goshen Community Schools v. Juan Gonzalez Calderon, $373.63; Anita Castillo, $539.43; Martha Galvan, $553.16 Roger Nofziger v. Angie Clark, $6,119 Dr. Jeffrey P. Bolduan v. Roger L. Jacobs, $559.39 Elkhart County Probation v. Mark W. McCaleb, $75 Snow & Sauerteig LLP v. Ryan J. Ogrady, $500 Credit Corp. Solutions Inc. v. Daun Smith, $1,848.93 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Mark A. Snider, $3,910.65

$170; Graciela Renea Gonzalez, 19, $170; David Rivera, 19, $170 Speeding/GSN — Jaime Rivera Lopez, 45, $310.50; Juan Gerardo Rios Carrillo, 22, $310.50 Unsafe lane movement without signaling — Alejandro Collazo Jr., 20, $170 Violation of child restraint law — Reatisha L. Gary, 30, $25 Violation of learner’s permit — Danisha L. Coleman, 25, $145 Violation of learner’s permit/unlawful possession of tobacco/speeding — Capone A. McClarin, 19, $189.50

Center, Five Little Stones, Lakeland Youth Center, Lighthouse Ministries of Noble County, New Start Ministries (shelter), RETA, Ryan’s Place, Goshen Salvation Army, St. Joe Valley Blue Star Mothers, Sleep In Heavenly Peace, Spa Women’s Ministry, Syracuse Food Pantry, The Post, The

time employees serving nearly 85,000 members. Interra currently operates 15 ofﬁces in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Marshall and Noble counties in Indiana and via a suite of robust electronic services at interracu.com. A 16th ofﬁce is set to open in LaGrange this spring.

Crossroads United Way announces community grants to non-profits Crossroads United Way, serving Elkhart, LaGrange and Noble counties, has awarded more than $1.1 million in grants to fund programs at 29 local nonproﬁts. The funds will be disbursed during the next 17 months to programs that serve health, education, ﬁnancial stability and emergency service needs. Grant recipients and amounts were determined by community volunteer-led panels, which selected programs that will create the greatest impact and address the most pressing community needs. United Way’s board of directors unanimously approved the volunteer recommendations at a Jan. 13 meeting. “That our neighbors and community members have a voice in where our funds are directed is core to our mission at United Way. We are about neighbor helping neighbor, working families helping working families,” said Keith Sarber, executive vice president of Community Impact. In Elkhart County, grants were

awarded to long-standing United Way partners including ADEC, Boys & Girls Club and Lacasa, as well as new partners including Cultivate Culinary and Church Community Services’ Seed to Feed program. Lexington House, which provides a work centered community for people with persistent mental illness, is another ﬁrst-time fund recipient. “Lexington House colleagues and board are so grateful to United Way for this very generous grant, and even more, for believing in our vision,” said Francis Disori, executive director of the agency. Crossroads United Way increased its funding of emergency services in response to needs arising from the COVID-19 epidemic. Grants for services such as food security and utility assistance were increased by $85,000 for a total of $222,000 in 2021. United Way’s investment in LaGrange County includes grants to Council on Aging, which aids seniors, and Elijah’s Haven, which

helps those marginalized by violence. Several additional LaGrange nonproﬁts have received United Way funding through a COVID-19 relief partnership with the LaGrange County Community Foundation. Crossroads United Way was formed Jan. 1, 2021, when United Way of Elkhart & LaGrange Counties and United Way of Noble Counties merged to form a tricounty organization. Prior to the merger, United Way of Noble County granted more than $247,000 in funding through 2021 to longtime community partners and agencies that are providing emergency services through the pandemic, adding to the new organization’s total funding for 2021. All donations to Crossroads United Way are invested within the county in which they are raised. A full list of United Way’s funded partners across Elkhart, LaGrange, and Noble counties can be found on www.crossroadsuw. org.

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City Court The following fines, costs and court-related fees were levied in Goshen City Court: Disregarding official traffic control device — Lacy R. Snyder, 22, $170 Disregarding stop sign — Fernanda D. Estrada Tellez, 25, $170 Driving while license suspended — Tyler M. Evans, 22, $170 Expired plates — Teresa L. Ratcliff, 58, $145 Failure to use headlights between sunset and sunrise — Rusel Gavin, 21, $170 No insurance — David A. Kemper, 43, $170 No valid driver’s license — Jaime Rivera Lopez, 45, $145 Parking violation/yards, sidewalks/GSN — Robert L. Warble Jr., 46, $285 Passing in no passing zone — Derek M. Kennedy, 24, $170 Speeding — Gregory C. Hurd, 19, $170; Nicholas E. Craw, 19,

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After 34 years, Menno Travel relocated to office space beginning Monday, Feb. 1, to the “Famous” building at 203 S. Main St., Goshen. When COVID-19 restrictions were first put into place, Menno Travel moved the vast majority of its business operations to a virtual model. As time progressed, it was determined the travel advisors who specialize in corporate and group incentive travel could successfully work from home. Once the COVID-19 situation improves, vacation advisors will be back in person. While many travel agencies have gone completely virtual, Menno Travel feels it is important to maintain a downtown Goshen storefront even as its needs for office space are changing. Said Liz Gunden, chief operating officer, “Both our vacation clients and advisors appreciate the opportunity to meet with their clients in per-

son to plan their travel, especially if they are first time travelers or planning a ‘bucket list’ trip. We find that meeting in person really helps the client and advisor build a relationship, so we can tailor each trip to each individual client. Our client/advisor relationships and customer service set us apart from our competitors, so it is vital to retain this capability moving forward. We also appreciate being a part of the vibrant downtown community and relationships with other downtown business owners.” Geof Landis, president/CEO, is looking forward to an updated and recently renovated office space better suiting their current space needs. “Though COVID-19 certainly impacted us last year, the business process improvements we have taken put Menno Travel in a strong position for when the pent-up demand for travel has a chance to break fee.

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Sheriff Jeff Siegel announced the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association will again be awarding college scholarships to qualiﬁed high school seniors or college students who are pursuing a degree in criminal justice studies. There will be approximately 40 $750 scholarships awarded to qualifying students throughout the state. The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship Fund was established for the purpose of receiving, investing and dispensing of

funds to provide college scholarships to qualified students who are committed to pursuing an education and career in the law enforcement field. To qualify for one of these scholarships, the applicant must be an Indiana resident, be a current member of the association or a dependent child or grandchild of a current member of the association, attend an Indiana college or university, major in a law enforcement field and enroll as a full-time student (12 hours).

Applications needed to apply for the scholarships are available from your high school counselor or at the Elkhart County Sheriffs’ Ofﬁce Law Enforcement Center (26861 CR 26, Building A, Elkhart). The scholarship application can also be downloaded from the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association website: www.indianasheriffs.org. The applications must be completed and received by the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association on or before April 1.

Recycling education initiative and awareness continues in spring Spring 2021 marks the ﬁfth consecutive semester Elkhart County Solid Waste will continue its Green Schools Initiative. Schools in Elkhart County have the unique opportunity to complete challenges hosted by Elkhart County Solid Waste. Elkhart County schools can earn credits related to recycling, waste/energy reduction, food waste reduction and classroom education. Schools then receive credits that convert to cash prizes at the end of the semester. Since the inception of the program, 23 schools have participated and won $49,000 in prizes. Elkhart County Solid Waste curates challenges aimed at increasing recycling awareness. Participating schools represent

all seven public school districts as well as three private school districts. One school, Prairie View Elementary in Goshen, has graduated from the program by completing 12 credits in one semester. Participants this semester have been trailblazers in the wake of COVID-19. They have created compost gardens, partnered with outside organizations, hosted essay contests, and educated other community members. Elkhart County Solid Waste either modiﬁed or added 11 challenges for the fall 2020 semester. These challenges could be completed while socially distancing or while virtual. Challenges included virtual PSA videos, virtual ﬁeld trips, and at home energy audits. Schools can also request

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Willam Tuffs Chapter hosts January meeting via web conference The William Tuffs Chapter met at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18, via web conference. Regent Gail Barrett welcomed the 17 members who were present. Chaplain Linda Stoll gave the opening prayer, Regent Barrett led the opening ritual, Historian Linda Reed led the Pledge of Allegiance, Registrar Janet Hayes led the Americans creed, and Li-

brarian Jody McDonough led the salute to the ﬂag of Indiana. Ofﬁcer Reports Secretary Sarah Downing read the minutes of the Dec. 12 meeting. They were approved as read. Chaplain Stoll said she has cards ready to go, and she will send them later this month. Treasurer Stephanie Wright gave the treasurer’s report.

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Registrar Hayes stated two members have left the chapter and two new prospective members, Sarah Archer and Mary Patricia Chavez Lown, are working on joining the chapter. In addition, prospective member Heather Brokamp’s application has been sent to national for review. Historian Reed shared information on William Tuffs, his grave, and the improved order of red men. Librarian McDonough discussed “pack horse librarians” who brought books to rural Appalachia during the Great Depression. Committee Chair Reports National Defense Chair Jan Thomas shared presidential trivia on Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower. Vice Regent Bosse read the president general’s report. American Indian Chair Susan Parkhurst gave information on Native American nations and tribes. Conservation Chair Cathy Reedy spoke about plastic pollution awareness. DAR Good Citizens Chair Libby Eisele said the chapter received ﬁve entry essays. The chapter will honor the winner at a future meeting. Project Patriot Chair Martha Walorski reported in 2020, the HUGS Project of Elkhart County mailed 458 boxes weighing 5,290 pounds and containing 5,052

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started at the assisted living and then moved to health care. Chad Knisley, executive director stated, “The residents are so excited to get their vaccinations. We all see this as a positive step to further protect our residents and our community.” Throughout the COVID journey, the senior living community has tried to keep morale high among residents with special theme days and events. Knisley said, “We will have a super hero theme for the day with many of our staff in costumes to celebrate this big day in our continued ﬁght against COVID.” Waterford Crossing has continued to provide much needed care and support to its residents and the throughout the pandemic. During this time, many seniors living in their private homes in the community have been completely isolated and have struggled to maintain the level of function they had before the isolation. Waterford Crossing has openings

snacks, and new clothing (with tags) were accepted. The items will be delivered to the Veteran’s Center Feb. 20. Treasurer Wright will order pizza to be delivered to the Veteran’s Center on the 20th also. Regent Barrett selected Jo Ann Cummins, Ruth DuBois, and Libby Eisele to serve on the nominating committee. Treasurer Stephanie Wright provided the patriot basket for this meeting. Silent auction bids can be sent to Wright for an hour after meeting. Final Announcements The next meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 15, likely via web conference. Regent Barrett thanked everyone for attending and wished everyone safety and a good week. The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Daughters of the American Revolution is a non-proﬁt, nonpolitical, volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America’s future through better education. Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution, is eligible to join. For more information, contact Downing at sldowning@live.com.

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Fall 2020 graduates announced University of Alabama awarded some 2,257 degrees during its fall commencement Dec. 12. Justine Bender of Goshen received a Bachelor of Science in human environmental sciences; and Alyssa Hochstetler of Middlebury received a Bachelor of Fine Arts.

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