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Vol. 49 No. 47

134 S. Main, Goshen, Indiana 46526

Ruthmere seeking public input on old

Carriage housE %\ 7,0 $6+/(< 6WDII :ULWHU Fate can work in mysterious ways, such as a house fire in Elkhart leading to negotiations and the eventual sale of the house to the Ruthmere Foundation.

On July 9, 2020, a fire damaged a private residence on Main Street in Elkhart, just north of the Havilah Beardsley House near the intersection with Beardsley Avenue.

The house was damaged enough to make it no longer livable.

Although it had been a house for probably close to 100 years, it was originally a carriage house and was part of the original Havilah Beardsley farmstead, said Bill Firstenberger, executive director of Ruthmere. This made it desirable to the Ruthmere Foundation as a natural addition to its historic properties, such as the Beardsley house just next door.

“The fire allowed us to have a meaningful dialog with the owner, so we approached them,” Firstenberger noted.

During the summer of 2020 the owner worked with Indiana Landmarks with the help of an Efroymson Family Grant to obtain a feasibility report by Kil Architecture & Planning. “The study showed it could be saved,” he said, but it would require a lot of work.

Negotiations with the homeowner eventually led to the sale of the residence to the foundation.

The house was then stabilized, a new roof was put on, old mechanical equipment was removed and masonry work was done, such as tearing down some walls and then rebuilding them.

“We also cleared several trees from the landscape,” Firstenberger said.

It is not known for sure when the carriage house was built, but he said it would have come after 1856. In 1874 the house next door was renovated by James Rufus Beardsley and his wife, Susie, the second generation of Beardsleys.

They spent $4,000 for the renovation of the house, which was built in 1848. The same materials used in the renovation were also used in the carriage house and based on

6((.,1* ,1387 ³ Bill Firstenberger, executive director of Ruthmere, stands in front of the entrance to a house originally built as a carriage house on the Beardsley farm in Elkhart. Photo by Tim Ashley. this and direct evidence found in deed records it is likely the carriage house was built in 1874, Firstenberger said.

Originally it was built as an agricultural outbuilding with stables. In 1912 it was separated from the farmstead and sold as a separate property.

After that, it became an automotive repair shop.

“We think it was converted to a house in the 1920s or 1930s,” he said.

“The features of the house fit into the late 1920s or the 1930s.”

When converted into a house, Firstenberger said “they built the house inside the old shell,” so it is not known for sure where the original walls are.

As such the timing of purchasing the old carriage house proved to be significant because the Ruthmere Foundation board of directors was looking at a strategic planning review.

“Now what will we do with this building?” Firstenberger said. “We will wait and see after public input.”

2 / ' &$55,$*( +286( ³ Ruthmere wants public input on what to do with this old carriage house in Elkhart.

Photo by Tim Ashley.

The building is now referred to as the Beardsley Carriage House. Public input is being sought on suggestions for what the building can be used for. There is also a sign in front of the building letting passersby know there is an ongoing project.

Firstenberger said as of mid-February

more than 300 responses have been received. “We would like to see a thousand or even more,” he said.

Ideas and comments can be emailed to him at bfirstenberger@ruthmere.org or take a survey by visiting www.ruthmere. org/beardsley-carriage-house.

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would anyone else.”

Cook earned her bachelor’s degree in speech and language pathology from Ball State University. She went on to earn her master’s degree in applied behavior analysis before passing her boards to become a board certified behavior analyst.

“I always knew I wanted to work with kids and help them,” Cook remarked. “I job shadowed a speech pathologist in high school and thought I’d love working in

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that area. When I was home for breaks from college, I substitute taught and had the opportunity to work in the special education space and enjoyed it.

“I saw an ad for Lighthouse Autism Center and applied.” Cook began her career as a therapist at Lighthouse in Warsaw. “I worked there for a little over a year, and then moved to Indianapolis. When I moved back, I returned to Lighthouse and have worked for nearly 2 ½ years as a program manager and now clinical director.”

Cook loves watching the children at Lighthouse learn. “I love watching them acquire new skills, as there are no two kids who are alike. Some children learn through play, while other children do better if they’re seated at a worktable. When I can tap into the best way each child learns, it can really help them flourish.”

The job of clinical director is a large one. “I have my own caseload of four children for whom I’m directly responsible, but I oversee the other program managers and their kids as well. On any given day, I may be helping staff, working on kids’ programs and protocols, or conversing with or training parents on how to help their child at home. I try to get as much time possible with the kids each day.”

Cook also works with families and their child in a community setting. “For example, I may go with a parent to a grocery store

$ 7,0( 72 5(/$; ³ Cassi Cook is the clinical director of Lighthouse Autism Center in Goshen. Her job is a large one. She has her own caseload and the responsibility of supervising the other program managers at the center and their kids. Photo provided by Cassi Cook. and work on teaching the child how to walk with an adult. Or we might focus on socially significant behaviors in community settings.”

Her biggest reward is getting to see progress firsthand. “I love to see our learners do things they have never done before. We have

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one child at the center who, when he started, made sounds and uttered only a few words. Now seeing the child talk in full sentences is a milestone!

“Again, we must find out how the child learns best. All kids are different, and we individualize our treatment to suit their needs.”

All the kids are at different places on the autism spectrum.

“We also have a wide variety of ages.” Cook would encourage parents of children with autism to “never underestimate what your child can do, as I’ve seen all of our learners do incredible things.”

This past December Cook’s fiancé, Tony, a firefighter at Clay Fire, asked the love of his life to marry him. She and Tony love visiting with family, traveling and exploring new restaurants.

A native of Goshen, Cook is often a homebody, who enjoys relaxing and watching Netflix.

Local students named to president’s list The following local students were recently named to the president’s list of their respective colleges/universities: Miami University Granger — Bella Troester Trine University Bremen — Ashley Jeffirs, Colten Kitchen Elkhart — Brookelyn Berndt, Spencer Dexter, Eva Morales, Veronica Ocampo, Gage Ornduff, Morgan Wittmer, Blake Williams Goshen — Matthew Graber, Emily Lomax, Alexa Porter, Thad Turner, Mallory Wood, Connor Johnson Granger — Sophia DePalma, Jacob Roeder Ligonier — Emily Morren Middlebury — Gillian Hartman, Ethan Huffman, Emma Koch, Nathan Mast New Paris — Aaron Streit Shipshewana — Anthony Miller, Bradi Yoder Topeka — Haluh Saleh

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We have a family business suffering like most every business in this area. This means businesses small and large, restaurants to manufacturing.

None of us can get enough workers. Now I see construction for Amazon is beginning so when they start hiring where are they going to get employees? I think they will draw people from their current jobs.

How will this affect the area’s long-standing businesses? I fear this will have a serious effect on Elkhart County companies, even forcing some probable closers.

No respect

Isn’t it great the Democrats don’t react to loss like the Republicans do.

Mandates work

If you want to see the future of the Democratic party, look no further than the Communist government in Canada, led by Prime Minister Brandon Trudeau Hitler.

After the truckers in the Freedom Convoy lined the streets of Ottawa and peacefully protested the vaccine mandates, Trudeau enacted a permanent state of emergency which gave himself unlimited power to crush the protesters and keep them from speaking out against the government. Police moved in, broke the truckers’ windows, drug them out of their trucks, and arrested hundreds of them, even though none of them committed any crimes.

The worst charge has been honking their truck horns after hours, yet have been hauled off to jail. Trudeau has frozen all the protesters’ bank accounts, stolen money from them, and he’s also had anyone arrested who brought the convoy gas, food, or donated money to them.

How sad, how tragic, how pathetic.

Under Democrat control our country is progressively strained from our founding principles that made this nation great. A federal prosecutor, John Durham, just released his findings the Clinton campaign, Democrat Party attorneys and a big tech firm spied on Mr. Trump while he was a candidate and served as our president. Unbelievably Fox News was the only major media network that reported this story, not NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, New York Times, Washington Post at all.

Unfortunately our country will continue down the road to ruin when the truth is not disseminated to all voters.

Wondering I was wondering if anybody could tell when you go to the hospital and visit somebody, why do they ask for your driver’s license and take a picture? I was just curious why they do that.

If somebody knows the answer if they could put it in ‘the PAPER’ for me.

Help us

Use soap instead

Hey Biden, you feel so good about spending money and helping other people all the time, why don’t you get off your butt and get the elderly a stimulus for a change?

Telling us to get the shot to keep you safe? Idiotic. Who are you to demand this? Try using personal hygiene instead or staying home.

Proof abounds masks do not work, are useless, yet some businesses still require them.

Shots do not work either. Try using a bar of soap and stop telling others what to do.

Letting them run I am an old police officer and I can tell you right now if you

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Lust for power Good article at westernjournal.com, 2/10, exposing what the Democrat Party has become titled, “Retiring Dem Drops Thunderous Truth Bomb.”

Tennessee Rep. Jim Cooper rightly says “We’re addicted to telling other people what to think. You can’t really win many elections if you’re that self-righteous. It’s important to communicate with your constituents, not to be their boss. The idea of Democrats even caring about their fellow Americans is laughable.”

While Clinton saw rural constituents as “the deplorables” and Biden sees them as domestic terrorists, Trump truly delights in holding large rallies in rural areas of the country where he engages with the people. He easily builds that connection which Cooper says is lacking between rural voters and the Democratic Party. Preoccupied by their unbridled lust for power, Democrats have lost sight of their primary duties.

They’ve forgotten they were elected to represent Americans and not to amass power.

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Had enough It is time for the GOP of Elkhart County to let we the people pick our own candidates in the primary.

I don’t want to be limited to his choice.

If he continues, I’m going to vote Democrat and I’m not a Democrat.

I’ve had it with the backroom BS.

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Poor senile Joe Biden, he is using the potential conflict between Russia and the Ukraine as the cause for increasing the oil and gas prices.

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God bless America, land of the free. All of us must fight to keep our freedom as many service people died through the years to keep our freedom.

Everybody must buck this left side and all their beliefs and stand up for the Christians. Repent if you have not. And God bless our America and please keep us free.

Vote Republican in the 2022 election. Get back the House and the Senate.

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Mumbling Joe Biden struggles to complete a coherent sentence much less has the where with all to predict what Russia plans for Ukraine.

First he claimed the invasion would occur 2-16 and now states an invasion is imminent. What difference does the date matter since the U.S. has done nothing of significance to deter Russian advancement?

What Joe and his radical Democrats are doing is diverting attention from the multitude of problems they created including

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Mumbling Joe Biden gets no respect.

Russia bullied him when he was Obama’s VP by invading and reclaiming Crimea. This is in spite of U.S. promises to protect both Crimea and the Ukraine after they split from Russia. Putin knew Biden wouldn’t confront him so now Russia threatens to invade the Ukraine with 150,000 troops.

Biden replies by mobilizing a few thousand U.S. troops, tells U.S. citizens to flee the Ukraine and threatens sanctions on Russia. None of Putin’s actions would have transpired under Trump.

His personality may be abrasive but foreign countries knew he would walk the walk and talk the talk.

For the “Election Fodder” writer, COVID is starting to improve since the mutations are less deadly and all the worthless mandates are ending. That wasn’t hard to predict.

Now just why would the Republicans win the majority in both houses this year? Maybe because the DNC appointed Slow Joe for president and his band of radicals? As for the economy getting better you will need to roll back inflation and keep interest rates down but it’s hard to un-spend the trillions of dollars your liberal Marxist party blew through.

Here’s a small example of liberal logic, they get the minimum wage raised so they can retain those voters and then neutralize it all with hyper-inflation.

Simply unbelievable!

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Election switcheroo or outright lies? Ya know — like Joe telling us the record high prices of vehicles is because of his best economy ever and vehicles are in high demand? Or Pelosi telling us inflation is good for the country?

Under President Trump we had the best economy in more than 40 years. Gasoline at $1.88 a gallon. Under Joe Biden we now have record high prices and the highest inflation in 40 years.

Gas prices at $3.50 a gallon and climbing and all in just one year.

Been to the grocery stores lately? Meat prices, empty shelves?

Prices increasing almost daily?

I wish the Democrats would stop peeing on our shoes and telling us it is raining. They actually think most of us are too stupid to see what they are doing to us.

want to stop the problem with guns stop the parents who aren’t paying attention to the juveniles.

These kids are doing things they shouldn’t be doing and you folks, you parents are just letting them go, letting them run.

Vaccine mandates do work.

In 1850 Massachusetts became the first state to mandate small pox vaccine to school children.

George Washington also mandated small pox vaccine for the military. In 1905 the Supreme Court ruled Jacobson vs. Massachusetts states could enforce vaccination mandates. All states have vaccine mandates; Polio, chicken pox, DTAP, hepB and hepA and exemptions.

A majority of employees are in favor of vaccine mandates at the jobs to stave off the spread of COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccine mandates protect against serious illness, hospitalizations and deaths.

Health care mandates give the patients the assurance on the safety of their care. If a health care worker doesn’t comply with the vaccine mandate they compromise their safety and the safety of their patients. It’s between 0.25 to 1% of hospital employees leaving because of mandates.

No person has the right to endanger the health of another person.

the highest inflation rate in 40 years, allowing millions of illegal immigrants to flood our southern border, record virus deaths from the COVID pandemic, the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan giving the country to terrorists and leaving U.S. citizens behind, along with a faulty infrastructure that allows bridges and road to collapse in spite of touting the passage of an infrastructure bill where a majority of the funds were allocated to other radical Democrat projects.

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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.

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.

The Elkhart County Humane Society suggests those “Good Neighbors” asking for good homes for free pets take some time interviewing those who show interest. The humane society recommends those attempting to re-home a pet have a conversation with any perspective new owner about the responsibilities of having a pet and ask about who lives in the home, what the pet’s daily routine will be and if the perspective new owner has veterinary care lined up for their new family member.

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Zipper repair

Good neighbors: Try a shoe repair shop.

They may repair the zipper in your purse with their heavy duty sewing machines. One replaced a zipper on my coat. — A reader

Malamute

Good neighbors: Free to a good home with a big yard, 3-year-old male malamute as I am moving and he does not ride good for long periods of time.

Reply through this column. — A reader

New questions Metal bed frame — Looking for a full size metal bed frame. Older style is OK. Call (574) 8314865.

ECSWCD offering ‘Capture the Credits’ Elkhart County Soil and Water Conservation District will host “Capture the Credits,” a meeting and trade show on decision making in conservation management.

Capture the Credits will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at the ECCC on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds.

The day will feature a number

of speakers including: Max Armstrong, ag broadcaster; Michelle Miller, “The Farme Babe;” Bruce Kettler, director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture; Betsy Bower, Ceres Solutions agronomist; Matt Meersman, director of the St. Joseph River Basin Commission; and Todd Feenstra, president of Midwest Water Stewards.

Topics discussed during the day will include “Finding Our Roots;” “Share the Story;” “The Restoration Project;” “Dollars and Sense;” “Then, Now and Always” and “Creating Our Conservation Economy.”

Also on hand will be a number of local vendors.

Registration is $10. Call (574) 523-2030 to register.

Downtown Goshen businesses share Hidden Treasures in March Businesses welcome the community behind the scenes of daily operations for a glimpse into their secret inner workings from 5-9 p.m. March 4 in a new First Fridays event.

During Hidden Treasures, retailers and restaurants will open back rooms and basements and host tours and one-night-only tutorials for an evening of surprises and mysteries revealed at favorite downtown destinations.

“First Fridays is always something of an insider’s event with the promotions and specials businesses offer,” Director of Events Adrienne Nesbitt said. “But with Hidden Treasures, our members expand upon that idea by inviting visitors into the physical spaces usually reserved for employees.

Their willingness to share some of their secrets will make this a can’t-miss night!”

Details at downtowngoshen.org.

Stores and eateries won’t be the only ones sharing their secrets: The Goshen Theater will run insider tours throughout the evening. And the new 1875 Bank Lofts at 109 and 111 E. Lincoln will be open to the public, as well, providing a first look at the remodeled residential space.

For a list of all Hidden Treasures events and promotions, visit Downtown Goshen online or on Facebook.

Nurse practitioner joins Goshen Physicians Ruth Fisher, FNP-BC, has joined the team of health care providers at Goshen Physicians Family Medicine Pro Park. As a family nurse practitioner, she diagnoses and treats common and complex medical conditions for patients of all ages.

She provides preventive care, including wellness exams and routine

health screenings, and manages chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.

“Ruth brings more than 14 years of experience as a staff nurse at Goshen Hospital to her new role as a nurse practitioner,” said Randy Christophel, Goshen Health President and CEO. “Her holistic ap-

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That information will be distributed to the school the child should attend based on their home address. The school will send families an email confirmation with details on how to complete the enrollment process. Families with no internet access can contact the school to register by phone.

Kindergarten Round-Up will be Tuesday, March 15. Two sessions will be available for parents to choose from. The first session will be 9:30 a.m. and the second session will begin at 5:30 p.m. Students are not expected to attend this event as this will be an informational meeting for parents to hear about kindergarten expectations and ask questions.

Parents can also complete the enrollment process if they have not done so beforehand. Once the enrollment process has been completed, families can schedule their child’s kindergarten assessment.

School administrators recommend doing this as soon as possible as dates/times for assessments are limited. Teachers will be administering the assessment for our incoming kindergarten students in the spring. These assessments will be administered in a one-on-one setting.

The following items will be necessary for completing a child’s enrollment process. These items can be emailed or dropped off at the school.

• Legal birth certificates from the county health department.

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• Immunization (shot) records • Proof of residency (a current bill will your name and address on it) The minimum state vaccine requirements for all children newly enrolled in kindergarten are as follows: • DTaP — Five DTaP/DTP/DT - Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus or four if the fourth dose was administered on or after the fourth birthday.

• Polio — Four doses- three does of Polio are acceptable for all grade levels if the third dose was given on or after the fourth birthday and at least 6 months after the previous dose with only one type of vaccine used (all OPV or all IPV). For students in grades K-9, the final dose must be administered on or after the fourth birthday and be administered at least 6 months after the previous dose.

• MMR — 2 Measles/Mumps/ Rubella • Hepatitis A — Two doses • Hepatitis B — Three doses of Hepatitis B vaccine (third dose must be given on or after 24 weeks of age and no earlier than 16 weeks after the first dose.)

• Varicella — Two doses of Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccine on or after the first birthday or physician written documentation of history of chickenpox disease, including month and year of disease.

Parents who are unsure which elementary district they live in should contact one of the school offices for additional information: Nappanee Elementary, (574) 7737421; Woodview Elementary, (574) 773-3117; or Wakarusa Elementary, (574) 862-2000.

Trine wind ensemble celebrated ‘Lord of the Rings’ The Trine University Wind Ensemble celebrated the 20th anniversary of the “The Lord of the Rings” movies with a concert featuring music from the epic film series Sunday, Feb. 27. The concert was held in the Ryan Concert Hall of the T. Furth Center for Performing Arts.

The wind ensemble was under the direction of Professor Mark Kays, chair of Trine’s Music Department.

The wind ensemble performed music from “The Hobbit,” conducted by assistant director Hunter Poole, as well as “Fellowship of the Ring,” “The Two Towers” and “Return of the King,” featuring solos on bodhran (Celtic drum), high E-flat Celtic whistle and low D Celtic whistle, and vocalist Elena Parshall singing “Into the West,” accom-

panied by Donovan Hall on classical guitar.

All the works are composed by Howard Shore for the film sound tracks. The following students performed with the wind ensemble: • Emily Lomax, Goshen, majoring in forensic science and biology.

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• Shad Neace, Kendallville, majoring in mechanical engineering.

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• Larry Hicks, Wawaka, majoring in software engineering. Hicks plays percussion.

• Corey Hainlin, Bristol, majoring in biomedical engineering.

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• Ryan Hoak, Warsaw, majoring in civil engineering. Hoak plays trumpet.

• Alex Kratzer, Elkhart, majoring in mechanical engineering.

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Activities at area public libraries Wakarusa Public Library March 3 — Book Bites, 10:15 a.m.

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‘Jobs Tour’ speakers explain economic benefits to Hoosier families The Jobs Tour program, an educational forum held in Nappanee at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5, is an open-to-the-public event for residents of Elkhart, Kosciusko and Marshall counties. The event will be held at 159 E. Lincoln St. in Nappanee; free parking is available in the adjacent municipal parking lot.

The Jobs Tour is a statewide effort to explain the economic benefits that have flowed to Hoosier families from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the American Rescue Plan. The forum will be held on a revolving basis during 2022 in every congressional district in Indiana.

Speakers at the March 5 event will be both local and statewide

officials, including Aaron Mishler, 1st District Elkhart City councilman; Destiny Wells, Democratic candidate for Indiana Secretary of State; Maureen Bauer, 6th District Indiana State Representative; and Thomas McDermott Jr., currently mayor of Hammond and Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate.

“The current economic climate in Elkhart County is strong,” stated Mishler. “Our county has the highest average weekly wage in the eight-county area. Many of the features of the Jobs Act will make sure we continue the upward economic momentum we have in the county. The American Rescue Plan alone poured $18.9 million into the city of Elkhart,

including dollars for road and bridge repairs that decrease the commuting time for our workers.”

A total of $40.2 million was allocated for Elkhart County, much of which has not yet been deployed due to various delaying mechanisms of a partisan nature.

The $350 million earmarked in this legislation for broadband expansion in Indiana will bring better internet access to every Indiana zip code. “Our businesses need strong internet to improve their operations and increase our competitiveness. Our schools need strong internet to enable them to offer the best learning programs so our students have more job and career opportunities,” Mishler said.

Between December 2020 and December 2021, unemployment rates in the Elkhart area have fallen from 3.5% to 0.9%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Funds from the American Rescue Plan were also used for small business grants that have resulted in the bounce-back of dozens of businesses in the area.

“Every community and county matters, and we want Hoosier voters to know about the important role of the Democratic Party in delivery of long-term investments that are shaping a better tomorrow,” said Chad Crabtree, chairman of the Elkhart County Democratic Party. “Sadly, every single Indiana Republican mem-

ber of Congress, including Jackie Walorski, opposed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.” The Jobs Tour is also part of the process whereby local Democrats and party leaders discuss policy elements that will shape the party’s platform “The Hoosier Promise,” which will move from draft to final document to be approved during the Indiana Democratic Party convention in June 2022. The March 5 event is hosted by ACT Nappanee-Wakarusa, Elkhart County Young Democrats, and the Elkhart County Democratic Party.

In accordance with CDC guidelines, wearing of masks and social distancing is recommended for this indoor event.

City flood resilience plan draft now available for review Marking four years since Goshen experienced its largest flood event in recorded history, city staff has finalized a draft plan to better understand the challenges and possible solutions to flooding impacts.

A draft of the City of Goshen’s Flood Resilience Plan is now available for public review. The plan can be found online at www.goshenindiana. org/flood-zone. Printed drafts can be found at the Goshen Public Library, City Hall and the Utilities Business Office. The city also is collecting feedback. Residents can go to bit.ly/gosh-

enfloodsurvey to give their input.

“The City of Goshen continues to learn about the floodway and its impact on our community,” Mayor Jeremy Stutsman said. “Our dedicated staff has put tremendous effort in looking at ways we can minimize those effects from flooding.”

City staff will hold a public meeting to present and discuss the drafted plan at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 17, in the Goshen Theater.

City staff and the mayor’s office have been working with Christopher Burke Engineering, LLC (Indianapo-

lis) since late 2020 to draft a comprehensive flood plan for the city. In the wake of historic flooding in February 2018, the city has recognized the need to address the persistence of flooding in Goshen, and the likelihood of increasing flood events in the future.

The public meeting will include input from city staff regarding the history of flooding in Goshen and an assessment of the city’s vulnerability to future flooding; it will also include an overview presentation of the draft flood resilience plan by Christopher Burke Engineering Associates. Fol-

lowing these inputs there will be time for questions and discussion with the public, including an informal, openhouse style opportunity to talk directly with staff.

Aaron Sawatsky-Kingsley, director of the Department of Environmental Resilience, said the plan would help the city think about ways to minimize the effects of flooding, from damage, to costs, to clean-up.

“It’s a broad plan with a lot of ideas – that can’t all be accomplished at once – but seeing that we’re likely to experience more flooding over time,

it’s really important for us to see what the options are,” he said. “There are things we can do to adapt to more water, and things which we can do to mitigate the impacts.”

In addition to the draft plan, the webpage at www.goshenindiana.org/ flood-zone houses important information to allow residents to learn and make informed decisions about flood risk. The page contains tools for understanding the river gauge, the locations most at risk for flooding in Goshen, and Goshen’s flooding history.

Genevieve Carreno awarded Ratcliffe Fellowship Baldwin Wallace University announced Genevieve Carreno of Goshen is a 2021-22 Ratcliffe Student Fellow.

Carreno, a graduate of Concord High School majoring in interdepartmental major, joins the group of 36 select, high-achieving students from a broad array of back-

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The center’s additional opportunities for the entire student body to learn — and practice — skills in creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship are available through

LaunchNET, a groundbreaking program that offers students the opportunity to create their own companies, and the CIG Speaker and Network Series, including innovation summits, workshops and talks led by some of the region’s and nation’s most forward-thinking innovators.

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Ben Bowerman joins Interra’s mortgage team Ben Bowerman has been named mortgage loan advisor, Todd Potter, senior vice president of mortgage services at Interra Credit Union, announced recently. Bowerman will assist members with their various mortgage needs.

With more than eight years of experience in mortgage services, Bowerman is looking forward to expanding his industry knowledge at Interra. “I value family and fellowship greatly,” Bowerman stated. “I look forward to serving at Interra and empowering our members through education as we work together on their mortgage goals and needs,” he added.

Originally from Celina, Ohio, Bowerman has lived in the greater Michiana area for the last 30 years. Bowerman received a bachelor’s degree from Bethel University, Mishawaka, and is

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He is actively involved with several community organizations including Habitat for Humanity, Indiana Mortgage Bankers Association, and St. Joseph Board of Realtors. He currently resides in Mishawaka, with his wife and three children.

Interra Credit Union, headquartered in Goshen, was charted in 1932 and has assets of $1.6 billion. The credit union’s field of membership spans 18 counties in northern Indiana, with more than 300 full and part-time employees serving more than 87,000 members.

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Center for Cancer Care welcomes nutrition specialist R e g i s tered Dietitian Maria Brown has joined the Integrative Care Team at Goshen Center for Cancer Care.

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Brown earned a bachelor of science in dietetics and in nutrition, fitness and health from Purdue University, West Lafayette. She completed her internship in dietetics at Marywood University in Scranton, Pa.

CMS approves pulmonary rehabilitation program Effective Jan. 1, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare is now covering pulmonary rehabilitation for people who have had confirmed or suspected COVID-19 and experience persistent symptoms that include respiratory dysfunction for at least four weeks. People with other health insurance may want to confirm whether pulmonary rehabilitation is covered by their insurance.

Pulmonary rehabilitation is an individualized program of exercise and education tailored to patients with lung problems. After an assessment of a patient, a multidisciplinary team develops an individual treatment plan.

Depending on the patient’s condition and treatment plan, the rehabilitation may include three, 60-minute sessions a week for up to 36 sessions.

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For CMS to allow coverage for pulmonary rehabilitation, patients must have had a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19. In addition, patients must have had at least four weeks of persistent symptoms that include respiratory dysfunction. CMS is not requiring hospitalization, proof of COVID testing or a pulmonary function test.

If you are interested in participating in pulmonary rehabilitation, you will need a referral from your primary care physician.

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1257+5,'*( 7($0 ³ Shown is the Northridge team at the High School Mathematics Competition hosted by Trine University. From left are Jaxon Miller, Brock Reschly, Joseph Keyser, Roselynn Guierrez and teacher Simone Powell. Photo provided.

High school mathematicians compete at Trine University Teams from 17 high schools contended for scholarships and cash prizes at the 45th annual High School Mathematics Competition hosted by Trine University Wednesday, Feb. 16.

A total of 163 students, competing in elementary and advanced divisions, took part in the event. High schools from Indiana, Ohio and Michigan were represented.

The competition consisted of individual and team events for students, with first through third places recognized in both categories. Cash awards were given to the teachers of the top three teams to be used toward math education at their school.

A team from Penn High School in Mishawaka, consisting of Derick Shi, Janet Yu, Allison Yu and Zichu Wang, won first place, earning renewable $3,000 scholarships toward tuition at Trine University for each member and a $500 cash award for teacher Paul McClelland.

Jaxson Miller, Brock Reschly, Roselynn Gutierrez and Joseph Keyser of Northridge High School in Middlebury, earned second-place honors, providing a $250 cash award for teacher Simone Powell.

St. Joseph High School in South Bend, with team members Joshua Culver, Samuel Thomas, Emmanuel Thomas and Thomas Belcher, took third place. Teacher Brett Goodwin received a $125 cash prize.

Miller of Northridge won the top individual award, earning a renewable $5,000 scholarship toward tuition at Trine University. Second place went to Derick Shi of Penn, and third went to Kevin Wang of Northridge.

Preston Gascho of Northridge won the top individual elementary award. Second place went to Grace Wang of Penn High School, and Jacob Sheridan of Northridge won third place.

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OBITUARIES Charles R. Hernley Avid Golfer Charles R. “Chuck” Hernley, 91, Goshen, passed away Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Greencroft Healthcare.

He was born Dec. 4, 1930, in Mount Pleasant, Pa., to Elam R. and Mabel (Stauffer) Hernley. On Sept. 22, 1951, he married Betty L. Hartzler at the Goshen College Chapel. They enjoyed 51 years of &+$5/(6 5 marriage prior to her death Aug. 4, 2003. +(51/(< Survivors include three daughters, Kathi (Gail) Janssen and Pam (Bob) Reedy, both of Goshen, and Cindy (Bob) Clayton, New Paris; four sons, Steve (Tammy) Hernley, LaGrange, Ga., Doug (Gwen) Hernley, Goshen, Ron Hernley, McMinnville, Ore., and Jeff (Lisa) Hernley, Milford; 34 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great grandchildren.

Along with his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Elva R. Markley and Marilyn L. Hernley; and a great-grandson.

Chuck was a hard worker, holding several jobs in the news printing industry; was a delivery driver for Coachman Inc.; and also owned Raceview Florist for a time. He was a gifted story-teller and writer of poetry. He and Betty enjoyed many travels together. He was an avid golfer and fan of the Pittsburg Steelers and Pirates.

A member of New Paris Church of the Brethren, Chuck was an active volunteer for the Chamberlain School Reading Program and with Meals on Wheels. He was also involved with Christian Writers Club.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen. There will also be an hour of visitation prior to the 2 p.m. funeral service, Wednesday, March 2, at New Paris Church of the Brethren, 68170 Division St. Pastor Stan Godfrey will officiate.

Burial will follow at New Paris Cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association or New Paris Church of the Brethren.

Susan Lee Morris

Richard W. Chilcote

Richard W. Chilcote, 94, Goshen, died Feb. 21, 2022, at Goshen Health Hospital.

Born Sept. 25, 1927, he married Barbara Dean Bails Sept. 8, 1948. She survives with a son, Randall Chilcote, Greenwood; daughters, Rebecca Chilcote, Goshen, and Patricia Torr, Indianapolis; brother, Ned G. Chilcote, Tampa, Fla.; brothers-in-law, Allen Craft, Elkhart, and Trevitt Simcox, LaQuinta, Calif.

A private family celebration of Mr. Chilcote’s life will be held at a later date.

Penny S. Cripe

Penny S. Cripe, 69, Nappanee, died Feb. 19, 2022, in her home.

Born Feb. 24, 1952, she is survived by a daughter, Angie (Cripe) Mares, West Olive, Mich.; sisters, Pamela L. Reed and Patti Fortier, Nappanee.

Services were held Feb. 26.

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Wife, Mother, Grandmother Susan Lee Morris, 60, New Paris, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family, after an extended illness.

She was born Aug. 24, 1961, in LaGrange to Gerald and Rose Ann (Nelson) Inman. On June 8, 1983, she married Gregory Morris in Tennessee.

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She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Kirk.

Susan worked in the RV industry most of her working career. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking and flowers. Most of all she loved being a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She had a strong faith in God that kept her fighting until the end.

Visitation was held from noon until the 3 p.m. funeral service Monday, Feb. 28, at Maple City Chapel. Burial followed at Baintertown Cemetery, New Paris.

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STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF ELKHART IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Laura LaVonne Downs Petitioner, v.

Matthew Robert Downs Respondent.

VERIFIED PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE The Petitioner, Laura LaVonne Downs, now states: Petitioner’s residential address is: 22386½ CR 45, Goshen, IN 46528.

Petitioner has been a resident of the state of Indiana, city of Goshen, for 6 years and a resident of Elkhart County.

Petitioner and Respondent were married on June 17, 1995, and separated on February 2, 2019.

There are 0 debts or assets to divide.

I am filing this petition on my own behalf.

I request that this Court issue its order dissolving the marriage of the parties, and for all other just and proper relief and until this matter is finali ed: I do not request any provisional orders.

The undersigned affirms under penalties for perjury that the foregoing representatives and statements are true.

Laura LaVonne Downs

Anthony W. Bell

Anthony W. Bell, 38, Middlebury, died Feb. 20, 2022, in his home.

Born July 11, 1983, he is survived by sons, Ryan Bell, Creswell, Ore., and Roman Bell, Middlebury; daughters, Kyndra Neville, Gresham, Ore., and Aurora Bell, Middlebury; his fianceé, Julianne Hochstetler, Middlebury; stepdaughters, Justice, Jade and Jaiya Hochstetler, Middlebury; his mother and stepfather, Teresa and Brian Shaw, Creswell, Ore.; his father, Howard Bell, Drain, Ore.; sister, Ashley Davis, Sandy, Ore.; brothers, Matthew Bell, Roseburg, Ore., and Kenneth Bell, Cottage Grove, Ore.; and his biological father, Robert (Connie) Mager, Damascus, Ore. There were no services held for Mr. Bell. Miller-Stewart Funeral Home, Middlebury, was in charge of arrangements.

Gwendolyn Alexander

Gwendolyn K. Alexander, 80, Bristol, died Feb. 19, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Born Jan. 18, 1942, she married Ronald R. Alexander Dec. 2, 1962. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include a daughter, April Alexander McBride; sister, Deborah Whitley; brothers-in-law and sisters-inlaw, Donald and Terrie Alexander, Ora and Jan Mato and Jessica Thompson.

A celebration of life service was held Feb. 26.

Louise M. Barner

Louise M. Barner, 87, Las Cruces, N.M., died Feb. 13, 2022, at Masilla Valley Hospice, Las Cruces.

Born Dec. 16, 1934, she married Louis L. Barner June 14, 1953. He preceded her in death July 18, 2001.

She is survived by daughters, Wilma L. Smith, Loveland, Colo., and Cindy Trausch, Vail, Ariz.; son, Dr. Jeffrey Barner, Antioch, Ill.; sisters, Jean Slater, Lindenhurst, Ill., Virginia Tyson, Goshen, and Ellie Fisher, Murphysboro, Ill.; brothers, James L. Smith, Goshen, and Joseph A. Smith, Carmichael, Calif.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Melvin D. Fry, 66, LaGrange, died at 11:35 p.m. Feb. 18, 2022, at Goshen Health Hospital.

Born Jan. 17, 1956, he married Rosetta Lehman Nov. 17, 1976. She survives with sons, Joseph Fry, Shipshewana, Dannie Fry, White Pigeon, Mich., Steven Fry, LaGrange, William Fry, Middlefield, Ohio, Glen Fry, New Paris, and Joni Fry, Goshen; daughter, Lorene Lambright, LaGrange, Mary Sue Miller, Shipshewana, LaVera Miller, Topeka, and Nora Raber, Goshen; brothers, Chris Fry, Conneaut Lake, Pa., Joe Fry, Constantine, Mich., Dan Fry Jr., Nappanee, and Clarence Fry, Millersburg; sisters, Mary E. Raber and Esther Anna Fry, Abbeville, S.C.; and sister-in-law, Pollyanna Fry, Topeka.

Services were held Feb. 22.

Trent L. Fry

Trent L. Fry, 52, Goshen, died Feb. 22, 2022.

Born July 20, 1969, he is survived by a daughter, Madison Fry, Goshen; brothers, Tracy and Travis Fry, Goshen.

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of arrangements.

Corky J. Hendricks

Corky J. Hendricks, 46, Bremen, died at 2:44 p.m. Feb. 21, 2022.

He was born April 11, 1975, and is survived by his father, Zed Hendricks; sisters, Misti and Staci Hendricks; stepbrother, Ron Eby; his high school sweetheart, Heather Braniff and her three children.

A celebration of Mr. Hendricks’ life will be held at a later date.

Herman R. Kendall

Herman R. Kendall, 83, Bremen, died Feb. 22, 2022, in his home.

He was born March 30, 1938, and married Betty Yoder Bontrager Aug. 12, 1972. She survives with sons, Orvin Kendall, Cambridge, Wis., and Rich Kendall, Bremen; daughters, Lynette George, Bremen, and Lana Zeltwanger, Mishawaka; brother, Lawson Kendall, California; and sister, Margaret Peterson, California.

Services were held Feb. 26.

Richard D. Lambdin

Richard D. Lambdin, 77, Elkhart, died Feb. 17, 2022.

Born Jan. 31, 1945, he married Nancy Booth June 20, 1969. She survives with a son, Shane Lambdin; daughter, Stacy Lambdin; his father-in-law, Kermit Booth; sisters, Pat Dowell and Carolyn Hartman.

A private military service will be held for Mr. Lambdin at a later date.

Sara E. Lehman

Sara E. Lehman, 84, Topeka, died at 8:40 p.m. Feb. 23, 2022, in her home.

Born Feb. 15, 1938, she married Daniel M. Lehman Feb. 27, 1958. He preceded her in death Nov. 12, 2020.

Survivors include sons, Wilbur, Raymond, Floyd and Marvin Lehman, Topeka, and Lavern Lehman, Shipshewana; daughters, Edna Bontrager, LaGrange, Kathryn Fry and Ida Lehman, Topeka; sisters, Katie Wickey, Decatur, Fannie Miller, Goshen, and Mary Miller, Fremont, Mich.; brother, Marvin Shrock, Middlebury; sister-in-law, Mary E. Shrock, LaGrange; half sisters, Erma Miller, Middlebury, and Esther Yoder, Hillsboro, Wis.; half sister-in-law, Ruby Yoder, Hillsboro; stepsisters, Orpha Miller, Libby, Mont., Susie Miller, Kingston, Wis., Verna Hershberger, Mora, Minn., and Wilma Beechy, Shipshewana; stepbrothers, Alvin Yoder, LaGrange, Toby Yoder, Goshen, Christy Yoder, Vevay, and Milo Yoder, St. Ignatius, Mont.; stepbrother-in-law, Ezra Bontrager, LaGrange; stepsister-in-law, Anna M. Miller, LaGrange.

Services were held Feb. 27.

married Ruth Hoover May 25, 1957. She survives with a daughter, Brenda Cole, Nolensville, Tenn.

Services were held Feb. 26.

Rosetta M. Martin

Jacqueline A. Stutzman, 61, Bristol, died Feb. 19, 2022, in her home.

Born Oct. 27, 1960, she is survived by her father, Lawrence Stutzman; daughters, Kaylee Bates and Breannia Papet; brother, Craig Bowen; and sister, Tina Trahan.

She was preceded in death by her wife, Kimberly Stewart.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Rosetta M. Martin, 81, formerly of Goshen, died Feb. 19, 2022.

She was born April 1, 1940, and married Clare Martin Sept. 28, 1958. He preceded her in death April 27, 2021.

Survivors include sons, Dennis Martin, Wakarusa, Gene and Dwane Martin, Sauk Centre, Minn.; daughters, Kayleen Zimmerman, Belgrade, Minn., and Diane Zimmerman, Cass City, Mich.; and sister, Gladys Martin, Hayward, Wis. Services were held Feb. 25.

Beatrice A. Mast

Beatrice A. Mast, 87, Goshen, died Feb. 16, 2022, at Majestic Care, Goshen.

Born March 29, 1934, she was first married to Charles Kyle. In 1969, she married Melvin Mast. He preceded her in death in 2005 Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Hernley, Milford; stepdaughter, Annette Mast; stepson, Terry Mast, Niles, Mich.; and daughter-in-law, Kim Kyle, Kannapolis, N.C. There were no services held for Mrs. Mast. Cruz Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Osceola, was in charge of arrangements.

Nila J. McElheny

Nila J. McElheny, 98, died at 5:50 p.m.

Feb. 20, 2022, in Elkhart.

Born Feb. 19, 1924, she married Edwin McElheny Dec. 29, 1951. He preceded her in death July 24, 2021.

Survivors include a son, Jeff McElheny, Goshen; and daughter, Jo Ellen Lee, Pickerington, Ohio.

Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. March 12 at Grace Point Church, 1155 N. Main Street, Nappanee, with services following at 11 a.m.

Inurnment for Mrs. McElheny and her husband, Edwin McElheny, will follow at South Union Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the church.

Carl L. Miller

Carl L. Miller, 60, Goshen, died Feb. 21, 2022, in his home.

Born June 6, 1961, he is survived by sons, Joshua Miller, Goshen, Jonathan Miller, Millersburg, and Jordan DeCamp, Warsaw; brother, Ralph Miller Jr., LaGrange; sisters, Marilyn Riegsecker, Millersburg, Judy Norris, Warsaw, and Becky Holcomb, Goshen.

Private family services were held Feb. 27.

John Morehouse Jr.

John Morehouse Jr., 98, Goshen, died Feb. 22, 2022, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen.

He was born May 25, 1923, and married Marian G. Loucks May 6, 1956. She preceded him in death.

Survivors include daughters, Beth Stouder, Oxford, Fla., and Kay Atwell, Fruitland Park, Fla.; and brother, Eldon Morehouse, Muncie.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m.

March 11 at Rieth-Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main Street, Goshen. Services will be held at 10 a.m. March 12 at the funeral home with burial to follow at Yellow Creek Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Heifer International at www.heifer. org.

Benjamin Richards

Benjamin Richards, 83, Goshen, died Feb. 20, 2022.

He was born March 17, 1938, and

Orvan A. Schrock

Orvan A. Schrock, 40, Wolcottville, died at 2:54 p.m. Feb. 23, 2022, in Middlebury.

Born Dec. 11, 1981, he married Martha Beechy April 16, 2003. She survives with sons, Alvin L., Jerry W., LaVon J., Josiah, Nathaniel, Timothy and LaVern Schrock, at home; daughters, Lori A., Sue Etta, Wilma K., and Hannah R., at home; his father and stepmother, Alvin and Edna Schrock, Middlebury; brothers, Daniel, Amos, Samuel, Levi and Nathan Schrock, Middlebury, Leroy Schrock, Topeka, Jacob Schrock, LaGrange, and Paul Schrock, Wolcottville; sisters, Mary Ann Miller, Lovina S. Shrock and Ruth Etta Yoder, LaGrange.

Services were held Feb. 27.

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Mark E.Ward

Mark E. Ward, 53, Elkhart, died Feb. 18, 2022, in his home.

Born Oct. 10, 1968, he is survived by a daughter, Savannah Tapia, Elkhart; brother, Joe Ward, Ozark, Ark.; his stepmother, Patricia Ottman, Edwardsburg, Mich.; stepsisters, Lanora Patterson, Edwardsburg, and Angela Mast, Elkhart; and stepbrother, Clinton Ottman, Goshen.

Services were held Feb. 28.

Samantha L. Woods

Samantha L. Woods, 52, Elkhart, died Feb. 18, 2022.

Born Oct. 15, 1969, she married Roger Woods Sept. 1, 1989. He survives with a sister, Mariah Edwards, Kentucky; her mother-in-law, Patsy Hapner, Goshen; her husband’s stepsiblings, Mark Hapner, Nancy Hapner, Chris Ratcliff, Judy Keller and Lori Wooldridge.

Services were held Feb. 22.

Virginia C. Wysong

Virginia C. Wysong, 91, formerly of New Paris, died at 10:25 a.m. Feb. 18, 2022, at Majestic Care, Goshen.

Born Oct. 5, 1930, she married Richard D. Wysong Nov. 25, 1951. He preceded her in death May 12, 2019.

Survivors include daughters, Judy Stull, Goshen, and Sandra Kaufman, Nappanee; son, David Wysong, Syracuse; and sister-in-law, Charlotte Schroeder, Elkhart.

Services were held Feb. 26.

Maurice K. Yoder

Maurice K. Yoder, 78, Topeka, died at 11:09 a.m. Feb. 19, 2022, at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born April 9, 1943, and is survived by brothers, Fred and Gordon Yoder, Topeka; brother-in-law, Moe Miller, Middlebury.

Private family services were held for Mr. Yoder.

Melvin Yoder

Melvin Yoder, 82, Goshen, died Feb. 19, 2022, at Goshen Health Hospital.

Born Jan. 26, 1940, he married Anna Mae Mast July 3, 1960. She survives with daughters, Jodie Robinson, Clare, Mich., and Patti Miller, Middlebury; son, Jeff Yoder, Goshen; sisters, Leanna Yoder, Loogootee, and Becky Arnold, Goshen; brothers, John and David Yoder, Middlebury; sister-in-law, Elaine Yoder, Middlebury; and brother-in-law, John Boley, British Columbia.

A celebration of life service was held Feb. 24.

Tony J. Zook

Tony J. Zook, 25, Churubusco, died Feb. 20, 2022, at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Born April 18, 1996, he is survived by his parents, Terry and Dee Zook, Millersburg; his girlfriend, Alexis Bultemeier, Churubusco; sister, Alexis Zook, Fort Wayne; grandparents, Sara Zook, Goshen, Dave and Marcia Gall, New Paris.

Services were held Feb. 25.

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COUNTY REPORT Marriage Dissolutions

Products LLC, Elkhart. Complaint for unspecified compensatory, pecuniary and punitive damages for retaliatory termination.

The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Elkhart County Superior Court III and Circuit courts: Dillon — Timothy A. Dillon, Wakarusa, and Christina Quintanilla, Kingsville, Texas. With minor child(ren).

Messer — Melissa Messer, Nappanee, and Steve Messer, Elkhart.

Raley — Sasha Raley, Goshen, and Zachary Raley, Beltsville, Md. Barrera — Teri Barrera, Elkhart, and Arturo Barrera, Cicero, Ill.

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

Court News Circuit Court

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

Complaints Synchrony Bank v. Scott Hardy, Elkhart, $8,019.01.

Brian Thompson v. Genesis Products Group Inc., Elkhart, and Genesis

Superior Court III

Complaints Auto Finance LLC nka by merger TD Bank NA v. Steven M. Moore, Goshen, $8,224.13.

Superior Court IV

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

Complaints and Small Claims Absolute Resolutions v. Dwight Branco, $7,532.42 Aegis Trusted Dentistry PC v.

Michelle Coleman, $1,030; Nikita Dixon, $774; Angela Harlan, $958 Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v.

Kimberley Davis, $1,173.72 LVNV Funding LLC v. Lariza Estrada, $795.93; Lena P. Gayhart, $3,512.56; Durell King, $700.63; Delia Vasquez, $1,271.98 Capital One Bank USA NA v.

Kathern A. Freed, $18,225.65; Dominique D. Wrathell-Denton, $3,467.29 Snow & Sauerteig LLP v. Kina Fuller, $1,267.63 John Babcock v. Randy Good, $2,000 Bank of America NA v. Regina Hauptli, $4,482.40; James A. Rose, $21,118.08 Sea Therapy LLC v. Ariel Higgins, $1,634.12 RLW Accounts LLC v. April Salas and Jose Salas Sr., $8,076.67

City Court

The following fines, costs and court-related fees were levied in Goshen City Court: Disregarding official traffic control device — Gregory R. Hendrix, 51, $170 Driving while license suspended — Rolando Colon, 46, $605.50, one year reporting probation, 60-day license suspension, 40 hours community service, complete driver’s safety course; Andrew Townsell, 28, $170; Janelle C. Tidd, 33, $170; Churon James, 18, $170; Genaro Magana Rodriguez, 49, $170 Driving while license suspended/speeding — Nekima A. Miller,

School of Entrepreneurship helps small business owners Ivy Tech launched a new School of Entrepreneurship in fall 2021 that is already making a difference for Indiana entrepreneurs.

The school was launched in partnership with Regional Innovation and Startup Education to provide an entrepreneur certificate in as little as two semesters.

Ivy Tech was excited to officially announce this new program in conjunction with National Entrepreneurship Week, Feb. 14-18.

“Even before the pandemic, small businesses were struggling to find success, often because owners had a passion and a skill for developing a great product or service, but they lacked the tools needed to effectively run the business,” said Dr. Ronda Taylor, dean of the Garatoni School of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Ivy Tech. “Our program is set up to provide practical skills they can put into action immediately around topics such as marketing, financials, human resources and legal considerations.”

According to the Small Business Administration, within the

first five years, about half of all small businesses fail. Common reasons include inadequate funding, poor planning and management missteps.

The certificate program is available at campuses in Indianapolis, Bloomington, South Bend and Fort Wayne, with plans to extend the offering in fall 2022 to Columbus, Lake County and Evansville.

Currently, 75 students are part of the first four cohorts that began in fall 2021, and at least 120 are expected to enroll this spring in a new set of cohorts.

The program provides courses and resources for coaching, mentorship, and even an “Ivy Shark Tank” experience where entrepreneurs can pitch investors for funding their business. It also provides an opportunity to launch a new business or grow an existing one while the students are still with us.

Amber Ruszkowski, department chair for the entrepreneurship program at the South Bend/ Elkhart campus said, ”Our program makes entrepreneurship

Indiana State Police Toll Road Post welcomes new detective Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter recently announced the reclassification of Senior Trooper Patrick ,63 '(7(&7,9( O’Keefe to 3$75,&. the position 2·.(()( of detective at the Indiana State Police Toll Road Post.

O’Keefe earned his assignment to field investigations through completion of written testing and a competitive interview process.

O’Keefe grew up in Bremen and graduated from Bremen High School in 2006. He went on to attend Indiana University Bloomington and Indiana University South Bend, where he graduated with a degree in criminal justice in 2010.

O’Keefe received his commission to the United States Army

from the University of Notre Dame ROTC and served in the National Guard from 2005-2009, where he became airborne infantry. He went on to become commissioned as an officer in aviation in 2010. He completed Army Flight School in 2013 before being deployed to the Middle East in 2015, where he served as a platoon leader in an air assault company flying UH60 Blackhawks.

O’Keefe was again deployed in April 2020, where he served as captain of an assault helicopter company supporting combat and support operations in Iraq and Syria flying UH60M Blackhawk helicopters.

O’Keefe graduated from the 70th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy in March 2011, where he was assigned to the Bremen Post. He had been assigned to patrol in Marshall and Elkhart counties while at the Bremen Post.

O’Keefe lives in Elkhart County with his wife and two children.

education accessible and sets students up to successfully launch their businesses. The cohorted program is structured in a nontraditional format that does not feel like school.”

“Students form the foundational pieces of their business as their “homework” in the program. The powerful connections to our local entrepreneurial ecosystem and the business community are unparalleled. There are many success stories in the program and we are excited to get more students and community members involved.”

Students can work toward a certificate program (16 credit hours), a technical certificate (31 credit hours) or an associate of applied science degree (60 credit hours).

In Indiana, there are more than half a million small businesses and they employ more than 1.2 million people.

To learn more about the program, visit Ivy Tech’s website.

Registration for the next eightweek term beginning March 23 is still open for students.

39, $204.50 Expired plates — Landon Kruip, 26, $145; Vera M. Woolf, 42, $145; Blake P. Vandenbosch, 29, $145 Failure to stop at train signal — Scott Salisbury, 61, $170 Following too closely — Hayden A. Yoder, 18, $170 Learner’s permit violation/unsafe lane movement — Samuel E. Coreas Ramos, 22, $180 No insurance/failure to register — Heaven M. Bush, 16, $180 No valid driver’s license — Steven L. Conder, 60, $145 Operating motor vehicle without ever receiving a driver’s license — Esequiel Lopez Zamarripa, 46, $285.50, one year good behavior, 60-day license suspension, 10 hours community service; Juan R. Reyes Lopez, 33, $605.50, one year report-

ing probation, 20 hours community service; Patricio Perez, 25, $285.50, 60 days good behavior, 30-day license suspension, 20 hours community service, complete defensive driving course Passing in no passing zone/ driving left of center — Edgard Joel Rosas Feliciano, 22, $204.50 Public intoxication — Collin M. Harbour, 27, $485, 180 days reporting probation, 30 hours community service Speeding — Adrian Lopez Jr., 18, $290.50; Sadie J. Breneman, 19, $170; Edgar Ochoa, 22, $170; Kyle D. Lambright, 21, $170; Diana S. Metzler, 69, $170; James E. Griffiths Jr., 20, $170; Alexa N. Gonzalez-Rodriguez, 17, $170; DeShawn C. Smith, 30, $170; Alan Ramirez Sarmiento, $170

BIRTHS The following Elkhart County area babies were recently born at Goshen Hospital: Luis Alberto Espinosa Luis and Susan Espinosa, New Paris, are the parents of a son, Luis Alberto, born at 10:49 a.m. Feb. 21, 2022. He weighed 9 pounds, 4.1 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Mia Caroline Yoder Joe and Sara (Mullet) Yoder, Goshen, are the parents of a daughter, Mia Caroline, born at 3:10 p.m. Feb. 21, 2022. She weighed 7 pounds, 7.5 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

BIRTHS ELSEWHERE Ellie Deann Yoder Jonathan and Martha (Schlabach) Yoder, Middlebury, are the parents of a daughter, Ellie Deann, born at 3:37 a.m. Feb. 12, 2022, at home. She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces.

Erik Lee Mast Ivan and Anna (Hochstetler) Mast, Nappanee, are the parents of a son, Erik Lee, born at 4:47 p.m. Feb. 14, 2022, at home. He weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces.

Emmalea Grace Schmucker Luke and Kaylene (Yoder) Schmucker, Nappanee, are the parents of a daughter, Emmalea Grace, born at 9 p.m. Feb. 17, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

James Lynn Miller Derek and Eva (Yoder) Miller, Ligonier, are the parents of a son, James Lynn, born at 10:40 p.m. Feb. 17, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Dewight M. Oberholtzer Samuel and Rosetta (Martin) Oberholtzer, Wakarusa, are the parents of a son, Dewight M., born at 5:45 p.m. Feb. 19, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.

JayLynn Kilmer Eugene and Phoebe (Martin) Kilmer, Elkhart, are the parents of a son, JayLynn, born at 5:02 a.m.

Feb. 21, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Maternal grandparents are Devon and Lucy Martin, Goshen. Paternal grandparents are David and Anna Kilmer, Elkhart.

JayLynn joins a sister, Hanna Joy. Christopher James Miller Lyle and Dora Miller, Nappanee, are the parents of a son, Christopher James, born at 4:37 a.m. Feb. 23, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 9 pounds, 7.5 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Ahnika Arlene Landes Mark and Deborah (Barton) Landes, North Manchester, are the parents of a daughter, Ahnika Arlene, born at 10:49 p.m. Feb. 23, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 7 pounds, 2.5 ounces and was 19 1/4 inches long.

Megan Raelynn Schmucker Ferman and Michelle (Lambright) Schmucker, Millersburg, are the parents of a daughter, Megan Raelynn, born at 7:59 p.m. Feb. 24, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19 inches long.

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Goshen Historical Museum to highlight hidden treasure during First Fridays Goshen’s First Friday theme for the evening of March 4 is “Hidden Treasures.” One of the

downtown’s real hidden treasures is the second floor above the Goshen Historical Museum that had

Janus Motorcycles named Coolest Thing Made in Indiana Janus Motorcycles of Goshen is the first-ever winner of the Coolest Thing Made in Indiana contest from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. The manufacturer bested runner-up Hoosier Bat Co. of Valparaiso and 63 other competitors from around the state in the bracket-style tournament.

During the last five weeks, the public cast votes for well-known manufacturers and budding entrepreneurs – and a wide variety of products they make. From automobiles to food and drink to a polygraph instrument to fire shelters to refrigeration for the COVID-19 vaccine and much more.

The top makers were honored at the Indiana Chamber’s annual Chamber Day Event at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis.

“This contest featured some of the coolest, most incredible things made anywhere,” offered Indiana Chamber President and CEO Kevin Brinegar. “We are very pleased with the interest level for the first year – both the companies that entered and the thousands of votes cast each round. It’s been a great way to celebrate the state’s rich manufacturing history.

“We especially congratulate our champion and runner-up; their products epitomize quality craftsmanship and capture the

imagination of their customers.”

Janus Motorcycles manufactures small displacement motorcycles in an appealing vintage style. The company was co-founded in 2011 by Richard Worsham.

The mission at Janus Motorcycles is to make simple, beautiful machines that are a joy to own and ride – and safe and reliable.

Janus Motorcycles are built to order and sell directly to riders in all 50 states.

Runner-up, the Hoosier Bat Co., makes wood baseball bats for youth leagues all the way up to Major League Baseball players.

Their specialty bat is a combination of three pieces of wood joined together.

The Final Four of the 2022 Coolest Thing Made in Indiana competition, sponsored by MCM CPAs & Advisors, also featured Wag’n Tails Mobile Conversions for pet grooming and veterinary clinics from Granger and bourbon maker Old 55 Distillery from Newtown.

Revisit the 65 companies in the Coolest Thing Made in Indiana tournament at www.indianachamber.com/coolestthing.

An online randomizer generated the initial matchups. Entry in the competition was free. To participate, a company did not need to be headquartered in Indiana, but the product entered had to be manufactured in the state.

two apartments or medical offices unoccupied since the early 1950s.

Between 5-8 p.m. the public will be permitted to climb the narrow, steep steps from Main Street to take a peek at the rooms, closets and kitchens from that era.

The Goshen Historical Society is developing plans to restore these apartments for additional displays and other museum uses.

The restoration and renovation plan will include the installation of an elevator to make the second floor accessible.

Plans for the second floor include having an elevator at the

front bathroom will be restored as a period bathroom. The staircase will be for emergency exit only use with an outward opening panic bar door.

The front bedroom will feature a display for medical equipment while the front living room will be a period display with the windows facing Main Street restored to the original double hung style.

“It’s going to be quite a project,” said Ron Hoke, with the Goshen Historical Museum. It is hoped the project will be completed within three years.

back of the building that will open into the living room of the back apartment. The room will be a greeting area with some displays.

The back kitchen will be restored to display period fixtures.

The back bathroom will be restored and made functional.

Other rooms in the back apartment will be developed as work areas for museum purposes.

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Bethany Christian senior earns national award Congratulations to Bethany Christian Schools senior Jacob Leininger on earning the prestigious National Speech & Debate Association’s Academic All American award.

This award recognizes academic rigor, competitive speech success and personal excellence in speech and debate.

This accomplishment places Leininger among the top 1% of all National Speech & Debate Association student members across the United States. From more than the 141,000 student members of the NSDA, fewer than 1% of students earn the Academic All American award every year.

The award recognizes students who earned the degree of superior distinction in the NSDA Honor Society with a total of 750 or more merit points, achieved rigorous criteria for GPA and demonstrated outstanding

character and leadership.

Leininger has participated in speech since middle school. During his senior year, he focused on original oratory and impromptu speeches, though he also competed in prose, dramatic, and humorous interpretation throughout his high school career.

Bethany’s speech and debate team Coach Michael Yeakey said, “Over the years, Jacob has matured and become more focused. It is evident by his greater depth of speeches. Oratory and impromptu are two very different types of speeches. Jacob’s maturity and work have produced more success this year than previously.”

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In the fall, Leininger plans to attend Johnson University in Tennessee, where he will study ministry leadership.

Leininger knows his speech and debate career will assist him in his future goals, saying “The reason I enjoy speech is it improves skills I know I will need all my life; for job interviews, speaking and when I go into ministry.”

Premier Arts announces ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ cast Premier Arts announces its official cast list of “Little Shop of Horrors”. The show will take The Lerner Theatre stage March 3-5.

The cast of characters you’ll either love or love to hate. Either way come see Seymour, Audrey, Mr. Mushnik, Dr. Orin, Audrey II, and the singing, dancing street urchins, Crystal, Ronnette, and Chiffon and ensemble shine in this comedy rock musical.

Character Name, Cast Member Seymour, Sean Leyes Audrey, Mallory Hill Audrey II, Paul Hanft Mr. Mushnik, Adam Meehan Orin, Noah Johnson Crystal, Sarah Taylor Ronnette, Falynn Sheppard Chiffon, Talea Gillespie Audrey II Puppeteer, Ethan Kercher, Ensemble, Matthew Pippenger* Ensemble, Tanner Krohn Ensemble, Paul Hanft Ensemble, Jessica Laidig *Denotes understudy for all female/male roles.

Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names after his coworker crush.

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Nappanee Legion hosting Friday dinners for public American Legion Post 154, 201 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee, hosts dine-in and carry-out dinners for the public at a reasonable cost (usually $7 to $9) from 5 to 7 p.m. every Friday. All dinners include sides, coffee and dessert.

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It’s ECT’s summer camp enrollment time It’s time to enroll in Elkhart Civic Theater’s summer camp.

Camp will be held 8:30 a.m. to noon June 13-24 with performances June 24-25.

Auditions for only the musical theater camp will be held at 6 p.m. June 6.

Elkhart Civic Theater announces its award-winning annual ECT Theatre Camps, where students ages 8-18 have the opportunity to develop their skills in a fun summer setting. The ECT camps offer two tracks, one for younger students and one for middle- and high-school students who want to experience the excitement of putting on a full-fledged musical.

Storytellers’ Theatre (Ages 8-11) Directed by Annette Kaczanowski. Designed for our younger actors, this camp will develop stage presence, characterization, and vocal projection. Students will showcase what they have learned by performing a variety of short plays at performances June 24 and 25 at the Bristol Opera House. Class is limited to 15

students, so register early.

Musical Theatre Fast Track (Ages 12-18) Directed by Mary Norwood.

Older students will be challenged to learn the many parts of putting together a full musical – in less than 40 hours of production time. It’s crazy-fast but very exciting: many students have returned to participate for several years to experience the fun. And ECT’s summer camp shows have won national awards. Register early – there is room for only 50 students.

The 2022 Summer Camp Production Mysterious events befall the theater and no one can be sure if it’s just coincidence or the work of … The Phantom. Prepare to get “Goosebumps” as the mystery unfolds.

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Performances: 7 p.m. June 24 and 25 at the Bristol Opera House with a Saturday matinee at 3 p.m. June 25.

Local students named to dean’s list The following local students were recently named to the dean’s list of their respective colleges/universities: University Of Mississippi Goshen — Katelyn Tinsley Lewis University Elkhart — Sabrina Kurian, Allison Lankowicz Granger — Allison Hickey

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Northridge Raiders building real momentum for tournament If any one aspect of prep basketball tends to hold more water than anything else, it’s momentum. If that factors into the Class 4-A Elkhart Sectional at the historic and venerable North Side Gym, then Northridge could be in for a police escort back to Middlebury protecting that elusive sectional trophy.

Northridge is red-hot, the Raiders winners of eight straight after throttling Lakeland by 55 Feb. 15. After starting the season 3-9, the Raiders got whatever figured out and righted, as the team is on a tear. It wasn’t, though, if Ridge was playing a bunch of bad teams and losing bad games.

Losses to Valpo, South Bend Washington, Lawrence Central, Warsaw, NorthWood and Penn were all among the slow start, all those teams state regarded in some fashion. A victory against Mishawaka started the win streak, where four Northern Lakes Conference wins were included as well as a win at NSG against Elkhart.

As per usual with Ridge teams, it can score all over the court, and the roster is loaded with defensive specialists.

Blake Jacobs is the primary target for the Raiders, averaging 15.5 points and 6.6 rebounds a night. Jacobs, who does most of his damage on the interior, is a 50 percent shooter and 64 percent free throw shooter.

If teams sag on Jacobs, guards Micah Hochstetler and Malachi Campbell. Hochstetler is scoring just over 10 points per night, but far and away leads the team with 82 assists and only trails Jacobs with 95 rebounds. Campbell is shooting 59 percent from the floor and is hitting 50 percent of his threepointers (21-42). And on course with Scott Radeker’s teams, three-pointers fly early and often, the Raiders hitting 34 percent of them as a team (146-430), Nolan Bales one of those gunners with 29-made treys to lead the group.

Ridge runs deep with a lot of options, Radeker mixing and matching often with Jethro Hochstetler, Caden Mack, Kam Radeker, Jonah Steiner, Noah Zmuda, Mason Bales, Jor-

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The sectional itself sits relatively balanced. Penn is the frontrunner, the Al Rhodes-led Kingsmen 17-2 entering the final two weeks and with a 4-0 mark against the field, including a 66-57 overtime win at Ridge. Goshen started off as hot as anyone, winning nine of its first 10 but has since cooled off with just two wins since then. Concord is lurking in the background hovering around .500 and Elkhart as the host can’t be counted out standing as the defending sectional champion.

Warsaw caught Northridge during its cold spell, the Tigers another of the favorites in the sectional.

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NorthWood Panthers have the targets squarely on its backs There’s no rhetoric, hyperbole or deflection that can change the narrative of the Class 3-A Sectional 21 at Wawasee.

NorthWood is the target.

The Panthers, seemingly hitting the ground running after a last-second exit from the 2021 state tournament in a heartbreaking and controversial loss to Leo at the New Castle Regional, haven’t really slowed down all winter.

NorthWood only has two losses heading into the final week of the regular season. Otherwise, head coach Aaron Wolfe’s roster has managed all of its other tests. That hasn’t been without close calls, needing last-second shots from Cade Brenner to beat Northridge and Concord, the win at McCuen Gym in overtime to clinch a share of the Northern Lakes Conference title.

NorthWood made the NLC academic with a win at The Pit over Mishawaka to earn its first outright since 2000, as hard as that seems to be given NorthWood has had just one losing season under Wolf in the past 10 years.

Brenner has been the key for the Rolls Royce this season, leading the team in most of the money categories (through Feb. 15) like scoring (18 ppg), assists (3.1), free

throw percentage (73 percent), made threes (56) and adds five rebounds and more than a steal per game as well. The Junior All-Star watch list target is also joined in attention by fellow watch list member Ian Raasch, who is averaging 13 points and six rebounds a night, hitting 59 percent of his shot attempts and 74 percent of his free throws in a serious threat on both ends of the court. Raasch also leads the team with 39 steals and is also second in assists with 36.

With much of the attention paid to those two, NorthWood has made strides with the likes of Cooper Wiens (8 ppg), Chaz Yoder (6 ppg) and Ethan Wolfe (5 ppg). While not fantasy stat stuffers, NiTareon Tuggle and JJ Payne have both given NorthWood key minutes off the bench, Payne with his size in the post and Tuggle with his athleticism on both ends of the court.

The sectional at Wawasee might be NorthWood’s to lose, but it isn’t without challengers. West Noble doesn’t have the gaudy record, but it has one of the top players in the sectional in Austin Cripe, who is scoring more than 20 points per night for the Chargers and had 32 against the Panthers in the team’s regular season meeting. Tippeca-

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And the host Warriors get all of their appearances on their home court, where they gave NorthWood a game before the Panthers pulled away in the January matchup.

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Fairfield Falcons need a couple breaks to go its way The Fairfield boys basketball program likes the direction its headed. To keep that momentum going in a forward direction in the state tournament, it may need to get a break or two.

After starting the season with a 5-5 mark under firstyear head coach Derek Hinen, the Falcons turned a corner and started down a path of seven wins in eight games, including an overtime win over rival Westview and an impressive win at West Noble.

Crossing the 10-win plateau for the first time since Troy Beachy led the Falcons to the mark for seven straight seasons from 2013-19, Fairfield is priming itself for a Class 2-A Westview sectional where five of the seven teams will be above the 10-win mark. And one of those teams isn’t the host Westview Warriors.

Looking at the seven-team grid, Eastside and Central Noble stand out, the two peppering the top of the 2-A state rankings and Central Noble boasting of Wisconsin commit

Connor Essegian. The two teams, which were a combined 39-3 through Feb. 15, handed each other losses, Central Noble winning the NECC title with a win over Eastside and Eastside returning the favor a week later in the regular season conference matchup, which boosted the Eastside squad to the NECC regular season title.

But as has proven in recent years in this sectional, heavy favorites don’t always win. Prairie Heights and Bremen both have 11 wins, Fairfield 12 and Westview is knocking on the door with eight which sets up some interesting showdowns to come.

When the Falcons have been going well, they have looked to Caleb Wright, a transfer from the Benton Bucks homeschool team. Wright adds a scoring dynamic to a

Fairfield team that already had Braedon Helms and Owen Miller. Wright’s 11 points helped the Falcons to a seasonopening win over Wawasee, and his 14 points led Fairfield to a win over Elkhart Christian.

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Tyson Frey adds size to Fairfield’s interior, and his free throws late in the game sealed an overtime win over Westview in January. Zach Miller, Lincoln Penrose, Seth Yoder, Noah Mast and Connor Wright have all provided valuable minutes to the Fairfield agenda this winter.

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