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in your hands and bearing the same name, was delivered to most every household in Elkhart County outside the city of Elkhart and its rural routes on April 13, 1973. The third edition came out March 3, 1976, to serve Elkhart city and its rural routes. Combined the circulation of all three editions totaled over 76,000 copies. From the first issue ‘the PAPER’ was packed with news and advertising from the communities and merchants throughout Elkhart County. And from the very beginning, the publication was well received, proving a free distribution newspaper in Elkhart County was an idea whose time had come. Now, 50 years later, the office doors at 134 S. Main St., Goshen, will officially close Friday, March 11. The Papers Incorporated was formed by Arch and Della Baumgartner and Ron and Gloria Baumgartner in 1972, but the family has been in the newspaper business since 1939. From the small weekly publication, The Milford Mail which employed just three employees to produce, the business has grown to a successful enterprise. Currently, there are over 130 employees working at either the corporate offices in Milford or from satellite offices in Warsaw, Syracuse and Rochester, who help produce company publications. The publications include the flagship publication and the only subscription newspaper of the company, The Mail-Journal; Kosciusko County edition of ‘the PAPER;’ Shopping Guide News of Fulton County; InkFreeNews.com, a digital newspaper serving Kosciusko and surrounding counties; four monthly publications of Senior Life,

serving Elkhart, Kosciusko, Allen, St. Joseph, Marshall, LaPorte, Porter and Lake counties, as well as Indiana Auto & RV, Michigan Auto & RV and Illinois Auto & RV, LAKElife, glo magazine, Michiana House and Home and The Municipal. Non newspaper or magazine entities of The Papers are SpectraPrint and Kidder Media Indiana. SpectraPrint creates membership directories and guides for local chambers of commerce, cities and towns, plus lake and fishing directories and business and industrial promotional pieces. Kidder Media Indiana publishes printed newsletters, e-newsletters and websites for many of the school corporations in our state. The Papers Incorporated has steadily adapted to the ever changing market place. Steve Meadows, marketing director, stated “we made tremendous investment into InkFreeNews.com a popular daily digital newspaper. With over 100,000 unique visitors per week, it has become a very important source of news for the region. In addition, we launched LAKElife magazine in 2020 and it is coming into its third season. The response from advertisers and readers has been phenomenal. “We continue to evaluate our broad range of over 16 monthly and weekly publications.” Ron Baumgartner, president of The Papers Inc., commented the readers and merchants of Elkhart County have served us well over the life of this publication and “we deeply thank you. “We think ‘the PAPER’ will leave quite a void in the communities we have served for 50 years. I know its absence will leave a void in us.”

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and principal’s license at Indiana Wesleyan University. He became an educational specialist at Ball State University. “I started out teaching second, fourth and sixth grade at LaVille. Then I spent three years as an assistant principal in the Elkhart Community School Corporation and three more years as building principal there.” What Payne enjoys about being a principal is he has the privilege of dealing with a wide variety of students and adults. “I work with staff members, parents, office personnel. I have the goal of impacting those around me. I care about kids more than their education. I care about adults more than the job they do. I want to help them deal with every situation ... to live life to the fullest. I consider my job a mission field.” His biggest challenge also involves people. “I want them to know that our goals are typically the same. When we pool our ideas, we can get there together.” Through his years dealing with kids, Payne has seen a lot of changes. “With the advance of technology, kids are exposed to larger issues at younger ages. Societal and family life issues have changed drastically. Even in the area of politics, adults discuss things and kids hear them. They bring these issues to school. I and the staff are here to help

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them process and deal with these issues, and what to do with the information.” Kids are wrestling with identity issues. “Society tells kids what they are and what they are not. Again, I want them to know that they are gifted and valued for who they are created to be. They can accomplish anything they put their minds to and work toward.” Payne believes kids as well as adults need to know they are cared for and they matter. “I meet people where they are in life. I try to be there when the kids get off the bus in the morning and get on the bus after school. I touch base with them in the hallways. With adults, I try to be accessible and encouraging.” He met his wife Dawn when they were both basketball players at Bethel University. The Paynes have four children: Maddy, 20, a sophomore at Bethel University; J.J., 17; Claire, 15; and Reid, 11. The family loves being together, and you can usually find them attending their kids’ sporting events. The Paynes are involved at Granger Community Church. They co-teach a discipleship class called Core 201. “Discipleship happens when we connect in relationships. That’s our goal at GCC and as a family.”

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Sarah Palin as president vs. Joe Biden? You are right. That is a no brainer. Joe doesn’t have a brain. Seems Biden voters don’t either.

Suddenly Suddenly Democrats seem to care about secure borders, nationalism, citizenship, and sovereignty, but only when it comes to Ukraine.

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Not banning Not wanting your child to read a pedophile grooming book, is not banning books. Some of you act as if people are trying to ban “books.” Yes, porn and pedophile grooming books. If you want kids to read these books you have either not read them, I suspect, or you are a pedophile yourself.

Let Putin fix it It is being reported the United States will incur the lions share of repairing Ukrainian infrastructure and other damage caused by the Russian invasion. I have no problem with the utili-

The real racism. Notice how all the mascots of color are being cancelled? Now when you walk down the aisles of your favorite grocery store, you only see white faces. You want segregation? Really? Next time you are shopping, take a look at the new Land ‘O Lakes packaging. They removed the Native American lady, but kept the land. Ha ha ha! You idiots played yourselves, again. Whose side are you really on?

Another step So Slow Joe is fulfilling his promise to only appoint justices who support the Roe vs. Wade

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Biden’s weakness is providing cover for his disastrous domestic policies. In a Ukraine press conference he states all Americans will have to bear the cost of freedom. He is referring to increasing gas and oil prices because of sanctioning Russian oil and gas drives up domestic pricing. Nice try, Joe, but gas and oil prices have been increasing since you assumed office. In fact, gas prices have increased over a dollar a gallon since you were elected. It diverts attention from the millions of immigrants crossing the border illegally, the highest inflation in 40 years and cutting off U.S. oil production.

Senator Linda Rogers from District II introduced House Bill 1134 to help parents be informed on what their children are being taught in public schools. Once the CRT pushing NEA got wind of it, Rogers has faced push-back from educators throughout the 2022 session. One reason given is the teachers increased workload, but they were OK with e-learning so that’s a pretty weak excuse. Now she’s stripped key parts of the bill such as requiring teachers to post the curricula for everyone to review. The NEA claims the material is available upon request, but history has proven the NEA will ignore parents’ requests or delay it until they give up. Go to nationalreview.com and find “Why Johnny Still Can’t Read” by Baker Mitchell 10/10/20 to see how the NEA has monumentally failed taxpayers and parents for the sake of high graduation rates. Just what is the NEA hiding?

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Very unhappy with the Elkhart County GOP and the Indiana GOP. No one is allowed to run against King in No. 49 in the primary and the same is true about Walorski. They are picking who is appointed because they won’t let anyone run against them. This is corruption folks. Term limits! It doesn’t matter, Democrat or Republican, they’re all corrupt. They care about making this their career and their $$$$$$$$$ forever. You don’t have to look very hard to figure it out. How many years has Walorski been there? And she’s not even the worst of them. Todd Young is pure pharma $$$$.

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Record high crime in our cities. Criminals released with no bond. Southern border flooded with illegals from many countries. Fuel prices climbing almost daily. Grocery prices going up every day. Empty shelves. Antifa rioting and burning cities the Democrats say are “protests.” A 40 year high inflation rate. Each of us sees this every day when we provide for our families.

The “Lack of truth” caller claims federal prosecutor John Durham has released findings showing Donald Trump was spied on by Democratic Party attorneys, a big tech firm and Hillary Clinton’s campaign. In fact, John Durham has not released his findings and he has not, at least not as of now, accused anybody of spying: not Democratic Party attorneys; not some big tech firm; not the Hillary Clinton campaign.

The caller of “A sad joke” complained, after all we’d given and sacrificed, Biden gave Afghanistan to terrorists. Yes, our involvement there was super-expensive and we lost many service members. But, nobody ever really thought through what our goals were and whatever we actually did do there we didn’t do well. America’s attention was always elsewhere (Iraq, for example). It was long past time to get out. When we finally did leave it was in accordance with the agreement drawn up between the Trump administration and the Taliban, basically a U.S. surrender: our troops would abandon the country to them while they were not to harm us as we left. Did President Biden handle it well? No. But still, the caller for some reason doesn’t have a clue as to who mapped out the departure. The Trump/Taliban agreement was hardly a secret.

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regime of abortion on demand up to birth, a policy so extreme only a handful of countries in the world hold it, including North Korea and China. In order to qualify she must be black, her record demonstrate an activist who opposes religious rights, dislikes free speech for some Americans, promotes abortion as “health care” and threatens Americans’ constitutional rights. In spite of what Ketanji Jackson says publicly, she strongly believes in a “living constitution” and not what made our country great. To this country’s demise it’s another step in the liberal march to Marxism. The liberal party’s been promising blacks a better life for 50 plus years with no results, why not? For a great black perspective do a web search for Candace Owens or visit youtube. com and watch her reporting on politics.

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Fact Checker belongs to an international organization with a code of principles to check truthful statements or stated lies. Fact Checker found during Trump’s four years in the White House he told 30,573 lies. The day before the 2020 election he made 503 false or misleading claims as he held rallies. Journalists attempt to keep the powerful accountable by investigating and reporting the facts. Not all “news” sources tell the truth. Believing without checking the actual facts leads to believing lies. Not all websites or talking heads tell the truth. Conspiracy theories, racism, name calling and misinformation are rampant. (See many of the letters in Speak Out.) Charges the 2020 election was not free or fair is a lie. It’s a lie vaccinations for COVID-19 are unsafe. It’s a lie diverse ethnic Americans are less human and less worthy than white people. Humanity crosses all color lines equally.

We do not have free and fair elections locally. When citizens are denied the right to run for an office, I said citizens, by the local “elites” or “elite” we the people are not given a choice. The elite makes the choice and while you can vote, there’s no choice if you only have one candidate.

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I just read an article in The Epoch Times newspaper I subscribe to, written by two guys, a sociologist and a psychologist. They identified what “social anger” is all about, very well written. “Anger is when emotion overrides intellect.” Plain and simple. In short, when intelligence is in short supply and the emotion level is in a greater supply, the emotions of the issue take over. So, in our society, intelligence is in a short supply so “anger” takes over. This is the why BLM and ANTIFA is such a violent organization. They lack intelligence. Both men also said “don’t confuse education with intelligence.” You can have an abundance of one and lacking in the other. Think about it, what is your intellect level?

Next time you put gas in your vehicle, and it will cost more every day, thank Joe for this. This is only going to become worse. Joe did this.

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zation of my tax dollars for food and arms for Ukrainian people, however I do object to using tax dollars to repair the damage created by the Russians. Putin broke it let Putin fix it. Write your Congressional representatives and tell them you don’t want your money used to repair Putin’s damage. He should be responsible.

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Sportscraft dart board — We are looking for a Sportscraft dart board in good working condition. Call (574) 354-3930 and leave a message. Encyclopedias — Looking for a complete set of World Book Encyclopedias. Needs to be in good condition; preferably not too old. Call (260) 578-7838.

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Glass cans — Would any good neighbor have gallon size glass cans; wide-mouth size or larger? Prefer with lids. Call (574) 825-3274, ext. 1. Bricks — Looking for bricks with holes. Do you have any you do not want? Rochester area. Call (574) 892-5966. Swing set — Looking for a used swing set. Please call or text (574) 238-4679. Rugs — I’m looking for someone to bind pieces of carpet for rugs. Locations Goshen, Warsaw and areas in between. Reply through this column. — A reader Hymn books/sheet music — I am looking for a couple old hymn books and some old sheet music. Does not matter if yellowed. Wakarusa or surrounding areas. Please call (574) 903-0275. Kiln — Is there anyone in the area who has a kiln and fires ceramics? Call (574) 875-5451.

Granger’s Rost earns spot on UW-Whitewater baseball roster Dylan Rost, a native of Granger and graduate of Elkhart High School, will compete for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater baseball team during the 2022 season, which begins this week. Rost, a freshman at UW-Whitewater, is majoring in general management. The University of WisconsinWhitewater baseball team will begin its 2022 season this week as it heads to San Antonio, Texas, to face nationally ranked Trinity for a fourgame set. The Warhawks enter the new year coming off a 40-7 campaign in 2021. UW-W swept the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference regular season and tournament championships and finished as the NCAA Whitewater Regional runner-up. UW-Whitewater is ranked sixth in the 2022 D3baseball.com/National Collegiate Baseball Writers

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Teacher loves making a difference in the lives of people By LAURIE LECHLITNER Staff Writer “I started my career in the business world,” stated Derek Sallee, Middlebury. “But I felt I could make a bigger difference in the lives of people being a teacher. I’m in my 15th year of teaching third grade at Middlebury Elementary School and love it.” Sallee got his business degree from Purdue and spent the first 13 years of his career in the business world. He was district manager at Aramark Services in South Bend. He then attended night school at Bethel University and got his teaching degree. “My wife Deb is a teacher. I remember being drawn to what she was able to accomplish in the lives of her students. I wanted to do the same.” After doing his student teaching at Middlebury Elementary, Sallee got a job there the very next year. “I’ve been at the same school teaching third graders for 15 years. I love that age group. They’re still excited about coming to school. I work in a positive atmosphere with marvelous students and coworkers.” Sallee loves teaching his stu-

dents math. “I enjoy the handson activities we’re able to do in class in the area of math. I also like to read aloud to my students for fun. I believe it’s really important for adults to read aloud to kids. When we’re enjoying a book together, it’s our favorite time of the day.” Standardized testing is challenging to Sallee as well as many of the students in his classroom. “There are many factors that come into play when the kids are taking those tests. The first is stress. Another is the test format itself. At this age, I’m not sure it’s a true measurement of what my students know.” As a teacher, Sallee has seen a lot of changes in the lives of students throughout the years. “I love using technology in the classroom. But in the educational world, it can become a distraction to learning. Kids see things on the internet that maybe they shouldn’t. They are having to deal with more issues than I did at their age.” He believes the biggest needs of kids of all ages is parental support. “Kids need their parents. I think moms and dads can help their kids learn by reading to

them every night. Positive interaction with parents helps young people excel.” Derek and his wife Deb lead a small group of college-age adults each Sunday evening in their home. “I enjoy seeing their vision of the world,” Sallee remarked. “The young adults come for spiritual purposes and are interested in helping make the world a better place. I believe each of them are going to do great things in life. They’re truly deep thinkers.” The Sallees were high school sweethearts. “We began dating during our sophomore year at South Central High School near LaPorte. This March 12 marked our 28th anniversary. We have two sons: Trevor, 22 and Tanner, 20.” Sallee enjoys riding his bike down the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail. He and Deb love a good game of pickleball. He’s an avid reader. As a family, the Sallees enjoy spending spring breaks on the beach in Florida. In summer, they hike the mountain trails from a Gatlinburg, Tenn., cabin. “I want young people to realize that they don’t have to be perfect. However, each one of us can always be kind.”

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Take 2 band to appear at Nappanee Legion American Legion Post 154, 201 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee, will host a night of music and dancing featuring the Take 2 band of Niles, Mich., playing a “wide variety of music” from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, March 12. “Requests are not only welcome but encouraged,” according to the band. There is no cover charge, but donations are appreciated. Proceeds go to help veterans and benefit the local community. Families are welcome to attend in the post’s fellowship hall, but only legal-aged adults can enter the barroom to purchase drinks. The event is sponsored by all four organizations comprising the post’s membership: the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the

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Goshen Health Nurse honored with DAISY Award In 2022, Goshen Health began participating in DAISY, Diseases Attacking the Immune System, Awards, an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day. Patients and their families were invited to nominate nurses they felt had provided them with exceptional care. Jeannette Matthews and her husband, Dennis Hemphill (who goes by Tom), nominated Angela Scott, RN in day surgery. After her husband had undergone a difficult treatment for prostate cancer, Matthews wrote, “… the procedure left him discouraged and in pain. That’s where the second-floor recovery nurses came in. I can’t say enough good about all the nurses, but especially Angie. There was no stone unturned to make him as comfortable as possible, helping soothe him. She stayed even though all of her other patients were gone ….. We still talk about her and how much of a difference she made, how she took

time for us.” “We are so pleased to honor the compassionate and excellent work of our nursing colleagues through the DAISY Award,” said Julie Crossley, Goshen Health chief nursing officer. “We celebrate the difference Angie made in Jeannette’s and Tom’s lives, at a time when they especially needed compassionate care.” Matthews and Hemphill were present when Scott was presented with the DAISY Award, Feb. 4. As a DAISY honoree, Scott received a sculpture called “The Healer’s Touch,” along with benefits and opportunities to attend a conference of her choice and receive reduced tuition for certifications and chamber courses. To nominate a nurse at Goshen Health for the DAISY Award, go to GoshenHealth.com/About-Us/ DAISY-Award. The DAISY Foundation (who promotes and distributes the awards) was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes after he died from complications of the auto-immune disease ITP

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diseases that are lurking outside the barn door. Think about the many ways an infection could enter your facility, and set up standards to protect your business. • Keep visitors to a minimum. • Limit visits to other farms. • Keep pets and wild animals out of the building. • Practice sound rodent control. • Avoid contact with non-commercial poultry and wild birds. • Inspect your flock daily. • Provide good ventilation. • Dispose of manure and litter properly. • Keep the area around your building and feed bins clean. • Be sure egg pallets are cleaned before they return to the farm. • Find out where delivery vehicles have been and if they were cleaned before allowing them onto your farm. • Dispose of dead birds properly. If you have poultry, whether it is a few birds in the backyard or large houses full of chickens or ducks, it is a good idea to take biosecurity to a new level soon.

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Goshen will be part of statewide One State / One Story: World of Wonders program Goshen Public Library has been awarded a Community Read grant of $750 from Indiana Humanities to participate in a statewide read of Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s “World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments.” Thirty-one other communities will be reading the book as part of One State / One Story: World of Wonders. Nezhukumatathil’s collection of short essays explores the wonders of nature which defy easy depiction. She takes us through her past experiences and shares guidance she has received from our world’s fierce and funny creatures. The axolotl teaches us to smile, even in the face of unkindness; the touch-me-not plant shows us how to shake off unwanted advances; the narwhal demonstrates how to survive in hostile environments. Even in the strange and the unlovely, Nezhukumatathil finds beauty and kinship. For it is this way with wonder: it requires

that we are curious enough to look past the distractions in order to fully appreciate the world’s gifts. These lessons are further supplemented by beautiful illustrations by Fumi Mini Nakamura throughout the book. “We are excited to have selected ‘World of Wonders’ for our third One State / One Story,” said Keira Amstutz, president and CEO of Indiana Humanities. “We think Nezhukumatathil’s beautiful and thought-provoking essays will spark conversations among Hoosiers about our natural world and our place in it.” Goshen Public Library will host three community programs tied to the book during 2022, including a book discussion. The “World of Wonders” Community Read events are: • “World of Wonders” (by Aimee Nezhukumatathil) Book Discussion, 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 19, in the GPL Auditorium. Join a conversation around the larger questions of the book facilitated jointly by

Interra Credit Union names Richard chief experience officer Joel Richard has been named chief experience officer, Amy Sink, CEO at Interra Credit Union, announced recently. He will lead efforts to inte- -2(/ 5,&+$5' grate, align and improve brand experiences and exceed member expectations through all member interaction channels and using data and technology to drive experience, engagement and growth. With more than 14 years of experience at Interra, Richard has held a variety of roles in retail, most recently serving as senior vice president of member experience. He looks forward to the responsibilities and challenges this new role will provide. “My job is to continuously build and execute strategies that keep Interra as a leader in creating differentiating, consistent experiences,” stated Richard. “Our members and communities are at the forefront of what we do, and our goal is to help Interra continue to grow and expand upon our foundation of building trust and bringing value in new ways.”

During his tenure at the credit union, Richard has been able to dive in and collaborate with various industry professionals. “I’ve had the privilege of being a part of several credit union-based programs around collaboration and innovation – all with the intent to develop and implement ideas that drive member experience and loyalty,” he added. Born and raised in Goshen, northern Indiana is in Richard’s roots. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Manchester University, North Manchester. He has been involved with the Goshen Kiwanis and is currently a part of the Goshen Chamber. He stays active and serves in various leadership roles within his church. He currently resides in Dunlap, with his wife, Jami, and two kids. 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. Interra currently operates 16 offices in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Marshall, and Noble counties in Indiana and via a suite of robust electronic services at interracu.com.

Miller announces candidacy for township advisory board Jen Miller has filed paperwork at the Elkhart County courthouse to run for Elkhart Township Advisory board member in 2022. Miller stated “There hasn’t been a Democrat on the Elkhart Township Advisory Board in my lifetime of 34 years. It’s time to add some diversity to the board. One of the primary responsibilities of all township trustees’ offices is to provide poor relief. I understand Elkhart Township’s office has more capacity to fulfill this basic duty. There could be a lot more done to help struggling families in Elkhart Township, made more severe by the pandemic. I’m interested in helping those who need it.” Former Goshen Mayor Allan Kauffman added “I’m pleased to see Jen throw her hat in the ring. It’s

always been an uphill climb to elect Democrats in Elkhart County. But there is room at the table for more than one party’s voice. Goshen has proved when we put good people like Jen on a ballot, more Democrats, Independents and moderate Republicans will respond favorably. They want a good choice, and Jen will be a deserving one. It’s always good to see another young person getting involved.” Miller, age 34, works locally in purchasing at Triangle Rubber & Plastics and is currently a Democratic precinct committee chair. She is also on the board of the Indiana Epilepsy Foundation. Together with her husband, Dustin, they are parents of a 9-year old son who attends Chamberlain Elementary School.

Kristin Saner of Fables Books and Grace Thomas from GPL. Saner and Thomas will lead the conversation by prompting participants to respond to a few open-ended questions that speak to the larger themes in the book. Registration is required (limit of 20 participants). Each registered participant receives a free copy of the book, “World of Wonders,” at either GPL or Fables. To register, email refdesk@goshenpl.lib. in.us, call (574) 533-9531, or visit the reference desk at the Goshen Public Library. • “World of Wonders: Creature Feature” with the GPL Children’s Department, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, at Millrace Park. Join a special guest from Elkhart

County Parks and come to Goshen’s Millrace Park for a creature feature of animals found in our parks. We will see and touch amphibians and reptiles native to Elkhart County. Excerpts of “World of Wonders” will be read before the creature feature is presented. • “Foraging for Connection with Place, Self, and Other” with Joel Pontius, associate professor of Sustainability and Environmental Education at Goshen College and speaker from the Indiana Humanities Unearthed Speaker Catalog, late summer 2022, time to be announced. Pontius will lead a discussion about connecting to our local environment through foraging.

“Goshen Public Library is delighted to participate in the statewide Community Read this year. The themes in the “One State One Story World of Wonders” title naturally align themselves with the library’s mission to foster community connections and educational curiosity,” said reference librarian Natasha SawatskyKingsley. One State / One Story: World of Wonders is an initiative designed by Indiana Humanities, in partnership with the Indiana State Library and Indiana Center for the Book, to encourage Hoosiers to read and engage deeply with a book as part of a statewide conversation tied to Indiana Humanities’ current theme.

Goshen Public Library joins statewide OverDrive consortium Attention OverDrive/Libby users. Goshen Public Library will be joining the statewide OverDrive consortium called Indiana Digital Library, slated to launch March 1. What does this mean for GPL users? It means you will have a much larger collection of digital titles to choose from. Indiana Digital Library will provide access to ebooks, eaudios, and digital magazines from nearly 200 Indiana libraries. Go to goshenpl. lib.in.us/indiana-digital-library/ for more information. Nearly 200 public libraries in the state including Goshen Public Library will all share the OverDrive

platform to create a statewide consortium of e-books and magazines. This new consortium - made up of libraries that serve populations under 150,000 - will benefit libraries, taxpayers and library users. Patrons of consortium member libraries will have the ability to borrow materials from both their own library’s collections and the member library collections. The State Library is paying the platform fees for the consortium and 100% of the member libraries’ fees will be spent on materials. A volunteer library team will also assist with collection development for libraries and will help

ensure the efficient usage of the consortium’s funds. Libraries may either purchase titles for their collection on their own or may choose to assign their funds to the collection development team. “The new Indiana Digital Library consortium will be a great service and benefit to Indiana libraries and the customers of Indiana libraries. This collaboration is a great example of Indiana libraries working together to provide high quality services to library users,” said Jake Speer, state librarian. More information about the consortium may be found on the consortium’s website.

Hoosier Basketball Magazine tabs Top 60 senior girls Attached is the list of local girls who were named in the Hoosier Basketball Magazine’s Top 60 senior girls basketball players for 2021-22 as compiled by Hoosier Basketball Magazine. These girls were selected from approximately 1,400 senior players statewide. Statistical evaluation, game observation and statewide research were conducted during the season

and throughout the state tournament to determine Hoosier Basketball Magazine’s Top 60. Two sessions of the 41st annual Top 60 Senior Workout were hosted by Hoosier Basketball Magazine in conjunction with the IHSAA and the IBCA Sunday, March 6, at Beech Grove High School in Indianapolis. State championship coach Dee-

Ann Ramey (North Central-Marion) directed both sessions. KnowYourBaller filmed the Girls Top 60 Senior Workout this year. It will provide summary videos with all pertinent clips for all players participating. Local girls who made the Top 60 girls list follow: Ellia Foster, Bremen; Julia Mantyla, Northridge; and De’Mour Watson, Elkhart.

Crouch, treasurer and IAC celebrate Hoosier Women Artists Recently Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Treasurer Kelly Mitchell and the Indiana Arts Commission hosted a reception to celebrate the 2022 Hoosier Women Artists exhibition at the statehouse. “It brings me joy to see the return of the Hoosier Women Artist exhibition,” Crouch said. “We received so many great submissions this year and numerous pieces are beyond incredible. I look forward to displaying these in my office throughout the next year. Our state is blessed with talented Hoosier women and I want them all to continue to share their artistic talents with others.” The Hoosier Women Artists program was established in 2008 to celebrate the importance of the arts in Indiana’s communities and showcase the work of talented female artists throughout the state. The annual exhibition was announced in January, and the 44 honorees were selected out of more than 200 entries. The entries were judged by a panel of Indiana visual arts professionals and then selected for display by Crouch and Mitchell. Goshen artist Ida Short will have her piece “And I’m Screaming Out” displayed in Chief Justice Loretta Rush’s office. The panelists include: Shelby Nower, Artist, Decatur; Kassie Woodworth, Artist, Indianapolis; and Torri Williams, Community Organizer, Marion. “The artwork we receive every year provides a bit of happiness to all in my office. Art has a unique ability to draw people together in conversation,”

Mitchell said. “I love the opportunity to showcase Indiana women artists in the Statehouse, and to give these talented Hoosiers well-deserved recognition and appreciation.” The 44 pieces of artwork will be displayed in the following offices: Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch;

Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell; Secretary of State Holli Sullivan; Auditor of State Tera Klutz; Chief Justice Loretta Rush; Secretary of Education Katie Jenner; and Governor’s Residence in honor of the First Lady.

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John A. Mikel, 96, Wakarusa, died at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at the Maples at Waterford Crossing. He was born March 5, 1925, in St. Joseph County, to Virgil and Florence (Hawkins) Mikel. On Dec. 30, 1950, at the Wakarusa Church of the Brethren, he married Dora Marie (Holmes) Mikel and she died April -2+1 $ 0,.(/ 3, 2001. Surviving are a daughter, Jane (Jeffrey) Jacobs, Goshen; sons, James (Tina) Mikel, Wakarusa, and Steve (Sandy) Mikel, Wakarusa; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and one on the way; four great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Charles Mikel of Arkansas, William Mikel of Florida and George Mikel of Bremen; and three sisters, Virginia Smith of Elkhart, Carolyn (Marvin) Rutherford of Bristol, Tenn., and Erma Jackson of Elkhart. Preceding him in death are his parents; wife, Dora; siblings, Bemis Mikel Sr., Joy (Frank) VanDeKeere, Mary Mikel, Ruth Mikel, Wilma (Jim) Hepler and Ruby (Bob) Unsicker; and brother-in-law, Art Smith. John worked as a mechanic at Gate’s Chevrolet, Mishawaka, and was a farmer. He was a member of the American Legion Post 50, Mishawaka, a member of the Wakarusa Church of the Brethren and a member of the Freemasons. He enjoyed spending time with his family and working on the farm. There will be a graveside service for family and friends 2 pm Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Olive (West) Cemetery. Pastor John Schrock will officiate. Memorial donations may be directed to Traditions Hospice, 1820 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545. Online condolences may be submitted at www.rrefh.com.

Irene M. Bechler Irene M. Bechler, 93, Goshen, died at 3:30 a.m. Feb. 27, 2022, in her home. Born Sept. 25, 1928, she married LeRoy Bechler Aug. 24, 1950. He survives with a daughter, Kathleen Lechlitner, Greenville, S.C.; sons, Kent Bechler, Glendora, Calif., and Curt Bechler, Hudsonville, Mich.; sister-in-law, Eileen Springer, Eureka, Ill.; brothers, Bill Springer, Baton Rouge, La., and Merle Springer, Austin, Texas. A celebration of Mrs. Bechler’s life will be held at 11 a.m. March 26 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen, with Pastors Phil Waite and Pamala Yoder officiating. Her family will hold a burial service in Violett Cemetery prior to the funeral service. Memorial contributions may be given to Mennonite Mission Network.

Gregory J. Beck Gregory J. Beck, 74, Elkhart, died at 5 a.m. Feb. 25, 2022. Born April 1, 1947, he married Karen Kohl Nov. 16, 1968. She survives with a daughter, Tammy Beck, Elkhart; sons, Ryan Beck, Goshen, and Jeremi Beck, Bristol; brothers, Duane and Max Beck, Goshen; sisters, Kathleen Martin, Knoxville, Tenn., and Nedra Gnagey, Goshen; brother-in-law and sister-inlaw, Bobby and Linda Kohl, Elkhart. Services were held March 1.

Margaret Borkholder Margaret Borkholder, 86, Bremen, died at 12:25 a.m. Feb. 25, 2022. Born Jan. 4, 1936, she married 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 finalized: 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

Freemon Borkholder April 26, 1956. He preceded her in death May 19, 2008. Survivors include sons, Dwayne Borkholder, Bremen, and Jonathan Borkholder, Sarasota, Fla.; daughters, Lorene Borkholder and Sue Etta Yoder, Bremen, and Cheryl Borkholder, Nappanee; brother, Lamar Hershberger, Nappanee; sisters, Luella Gladieux, Bourbon, and Donna Joldersma, Bristol; and sister-in-law, Ida Mae Hershberger, Nappanee. Services were held Feb. 28.

Noe Campos Deleon Noe Campos Deleon, 85, Goshen, died at 9:37 p.m. Feb. 28, 2022, at Avalon Village, Ligonier. Born April 25, 1936, he married Blanca (Sanchez) de Campos Feb. 13, 1960. She survives with children, Noe Campos Jr., Elgin, Texas, Noemi Cervantes, Texas, Noelia Adauto, Ligonier, Nemuel Campos, Goshen, Natanael Campos, Ligonier, and Noel Campos, Leo; and sister, Josefina. Services were held March 5.

Kendra G. Eash Kendra G. Eash, 25 days, Middlebury, died at 9:30 p.m. Feb. 25, 2022, in her home. Born Feb. 1, 2022, she is survived by her parents, Lamar and Erma Eash, Middlebury; brothers, Kylan R., Jason E. and Jeryl A. Eash, at home; sisters, Krislyn F. and Sabrina J. Eash, at home; grandparents, William and Amelia Eash, Topeka, William and Annabelle Bontrager, Middlebury. Services were held Feb. 28.

Christina M. Eberhart Christina M. Eberhart, 42, Osceola, died Feb. 22, 2022, at University of Chicago Hospital. Born Oct. 22, 1979, she married David Eberhart. He survives with their children, Brianna D. Porter, Elkhart, Arianna M. Landrum and Justice R. Nowostawski, Osceola; her father, Joseph W. Porter Sr., Elkhart; her mother, Esther A. Porter, Plymouth; brothers, Joe Porter Jr., Middlebury, and John Porter, Mishawaka. Services were held March 5.

John A. Frank John A. Frank, 78, Elkhart, died Feb. 27, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital. Born Sept. 30, 1943, he married Paula Close Aug. 22, 1987. She survives with their children, Jan Frank, LaGrange, Kristin Boon, Athens, Ga., and Kari Caudill, Tipton; sister, Ann Fried, Goshen; and brother-in-law, Martin Close, Elkhart. Services were held March 6.

Francis J. Hardesty Francis J. Hardesty, 47, Elkhart, died Feb. 21, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital. Born Oct. 12, 1974, she married Tim

Hardesty Sept. 13, 2019. He survives with their children, Angela Soundors and Bonnie Shelton, Goshen, Terry Diamond and Beth McCover, Elkhart; brother, Daniel Haab, Nappanee; sisters, Charleine Fry, Nappanee, and Sandra Baker, Bloomington; and mother, Jannie Mullins, Goshen. Elkhart Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.

Seth Harper Seth Harper, 43, Bremen, died at 9:50 p.m. March 1, 2022, at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Born Sept. 6, 1978, he married Rachel Flora Sept. 7, 2002. She survives with a son, Thomas Harper, Bremen; father, Michael Harper, Nappanee; grandfather, Tom Harper, Greentown; brother, Joshua Harper, Nappanee; sister, Sarah Heatwole, Milford; eight stepbrothers and five stepsisters. Services were held March 7.

Mark A. Hauguel Mark A. Hauguel, 57, Ligonier, died Feb. 25, 2022, in his home. He was born April 1, 1964, and married Lisa Tuvell Oct. 16, 2009. She survives with his parents, Louis and Maryann Hauguel, Ocala, Fla.; son, Anthony Hauguel, Lafayette; and sister, Monica Wheaton, Hondo, Texas. Services were held March 4.

Donna J. Howell Donna J. Howell, 79, Plymouth, died at 11:45 a.m. Feb. 27, 2022, in her home. Born May 21, 1942, she is survived by her children, Teri Stokes, Valparaiso, Tom Howell and Jamie Howell, Plymouth; and sister, Marilyn Pfefferle, Bristol. A celebration of life service for close family will be held at a later date.

Dale R. Huber Dale R. Huber, 82, Peachtree, Ga., died Feb. 23, 2022. He was born Feb. 17, 1940, and married Doris Stump Feb. 2, 1962. She survives with a son, Gregory Huber, Peachtree; daughter, Kimberly Miller, Peachtree; and brother, David Huber, Goshen. Services were held March 5.

Elsie A. Jackson Elsie A. Jackson, 79, Elkhart, died Feb. 25, 2022, at Elkhart Meadows. Born June 18, 1942, she married James Jackson Feb. 21, 1961. He preceded her in death March 28, 2003. Survivors include children, Falissa Jackson and Ronda McCain, Elkhart, James Jackson, Jones, Mich., and Shane Jackson, Elkhart; brothers, Ronnie Webster, Florida, and Jimmy Webster, Osceola; sisters, Sandy Holderman, Bristol, Brenda Gray, Cabin Creek, W.Va.; Mary Fisher, Elkhart, and Kathy Combs, Tennessee. Services were held March 1.

James M. Kelly James M. Kelly, 84, Goshen, died Feb. 24, 2022, in his home. He was born Oct. 8, 1937, and married Jean C. Wise Jan. 14, 1967. She survives with daughters, Lauri Warble, Fort Wayne, and Sarah L. Kelly, Nashville, Tenn.; sons, Andrew T. Kelly, Marys, Pa., and James M. Kelly II, Kalamazoo, Mich.; and sister, Melissa Tobias, Portland, Ore. Services were held March 4.

Dorothy M. Kramer Dorothy M. Kramer, 85, Goshen, died Feb. 24, 2022, at Greencroft Healthcare. Born Dec. 22, 1936, she married Coe Kramer Jr. July 20, 1979. He preceded her in death Feb. 8, 2017. She is survived by a daughter, Angie Geideman, Niles, Mich.; and son, Steve Pierson, Elkhart. Services were held March 3.

Arthur L. Miller Arthur L. Miller, 80, Wakarusa, died at 2:09 p.m. Feb. 27, 2022, in his home. He was born May 31, 1941, and is survived by a daughter, Colleen Card, Carmel; sons, Glen Miller, Milford, Rex Miller, New Carlisle, and Phillip Miller, Wakarusa. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlene J. Rhodes. Services were held March 5.

Susie O. Miller Susie O. Miller, 70, Shipshewana, died at 10:05 p.m. Feb. 24, 2022, in her home. Born Aug. 31, 1951, she married Elva Miller Nov. 2, 1972. He survives with a daughter, Velma Yoder, Shipshewana; sons, Lyle and Lynn Miller, Shipshewana; her father, Ora Bontrager, Keosauqua, Iowa; sisters, Arlene Mullet, Topeka, Verna Byler, Hillsboro, Wis., Vera Mast, Charlotte, Mich., Ida Bontrager, Keosauqua, and Pauline Weaver, Milton, Iowa; brothers, Atlee Bontrager, Nappanee, Mervin Bontrager, Paragould, Ark., Clemence Bontrager, Keosauqua, Henry Bontrager, Columbus, N.C., Ira Bontrager, Bristol, Harley Bontrager, Middlebury, Joni and Glen Bontrager, Topeka, Ralph Bontrager, Middlebury, and Eldon Bontrager, LaGrange. Services were held March 3.

Donald A. Mullins Donald A. Mullins III, 84, Middlebury, died Feb. 25, 2022, in his home. Born March 3, 1937, he married Lois Hug Dec. 29, 1969. She survives with sons, Donald A. IV, Gery, Christopher and Geoff Mullins; and sister, Betty Kruse. Services were held March 3.

Rachel S. Oxender Rachel S. Oxender, 63, Goshen, died Dec. 30, 2021. Born May 7, 1958, she is survived by two brothers and a sister. A celebration of Ms. Oxender’s life will be held May 7, 2022, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Fox Wood Hills, 11120 W 450 N, Middlebury.

Mona L. Pfahler Mona L. Pfahler, 86, Goshen, died Feb. 25, 2022, at The Laurels of Goshen. Born Nov. 18, 1935, she married Samuel F. Pfahler Nov. 25, 1956. He survives with daughters, Pam Roberts, Goshen, and Kim Jones, White Pigeon, Mich.; sons, Doug Pfahler, Rochester, Lee Pfahler, Goshen, and Nathan Pfahler, Brownsburg; sister, Nancy Sigars, Spring Hill, Fla.; half siblings, Norma A. Glauer and Craig Neff, Crestline, Ohio. Family graveside services will be held March 10 in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, with Pastor Linda S. Hewitt officiating. Friends will be received from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at Plymouth United Church of Christ, Goshen, with masks being required. Memorial contributions may be given to the church.

John W. Potter Sr. John W. Potter Sr., 81, Goshen, died Feb. 27, 2022, in his home. Born June 3, 1940, he married Flora Mae Musser Sept. 1, 1956. She preceded him in death Feb. 25, 2005. Survivors include his children, Vickie Coyne, Terry Wert and John Potter Jr., Goshen. Visitation will held from 2 to 4 p.m. March 19 at the Goshen Salvation Army, 1013 N. Main Street, Goshen.

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Cleo R. Leinbach, 88, Goshen, died at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 26, 2022, at Majestic Care of Goshen. Born Nov. 16, 1933, he married Thelma D. Yoder Oct. 30, 1954. She survives with sons, Steven Leinbach, Greenwood, S.C., and Bently Leinbach, Plymouth; daughter, Becka Lehman, Martinsville, and Vicki Witmer, Goshen. Services were held March 4.

Daniel Schaefer, 49, Goshen, died March 2, 2022, at Goshen Health Hospital. He was born Dec. 1, 1972, and married Kelli Elrod Dec. 31, 2021. She survives with his daughter, Tatum Schaefer, Floyd Knobs; stepdaughter, Brittni Fitzsimmons; parents, Mike and Patt Schaefer, Dallas, Ga.; sister,

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James F. Shrock James F. Shrock, 65, Goshen, died Feb. 23, 2022. Born Oct. 6, 1956, he married Becky Hershberger Oct. 18, 1980. She survives with daughters, Betsy Shrock, Bristol, and Cathy Jo Shrock, Goshen; and sister, Pam Juday, Elkhart. Services were held March 2.

Barbara A. Stevens Barbara A. Stevens, 59, Middlebury, died at 6:31 p.m. Feb. 25, 2022, in her home. Born June 5, 1962, she married Andrew W. Stevens in November 1986. He preceded her in death Dec. 5, 2014. Survivors include sons, Andrew and Eric Stevens, Breckenridge, Colo.; daughter, Ashley Chhuon, Niles, Mich.; parents, David and Winona Clouse, Middlebury; brother, David D. Clouse, South Carolina; and sister, Jennifer Crocker, Mishawaka. Services were held March 5.

Shirley Ann Stout Shirley Ann Stout, 67, Elkhart, died at 3:18 p.m. Feb. 24, 2022, in her home. She was born Oct. 10, 1954, and married Samuel R. Stout Aug. 10, 1972. He preceded her in death in 2006. Survivors include her daughter and caregiver, Shemiko Stout-Warren, Goshen; sons, Steven Stout, Fishers, and Samuel Stout, Goshen; brother, L.C. Jacobs, St. Louis, Mo.; and sister, Mary James, Mascoutah, Ill. Services were held March 5.

Richard C. Straight Richard C. Straight, 71, Bristol, died at 11:43 a.m. Feb. 23, 2022, in his home. Born April 26, 1950, he married Diana L. Rathbun March 7, 1970. She survives with a son, Ryan R. Straight, Indianapolis; daughters, Heather D. Holte, Windsor, Colo., and Lucia L. Ferguson, Fishers; sister, Carole E. Neihaus, Greeley, Colo.; and brother, James D. Straight, Vista Vienna, Ariz. Private family services will be held at a later date.

William H. Strong William H. Strong, 82, Bristol, died Feb. 22, 2022, at Elkhart General Hospital. Born July 26, 1939, he married Vernice L. Stubbs. She survives with daughters, Roseann Peiffer, Elkhart, Sylvia Emanuel, Wakarusa, and Monica Bledsoe, Bristol; sons, William H. Strong Jr., Bristol, John Strong, Venice, Fla., and William E. Strong; brother, Edgar Strong Jr.; and sister, Irene Strong. Elkhart Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.

Anne L. Stutzman Anne L. Stutzman, 90, formerly of Nappanee, died at 11:35 a.m. March 1, 2022, at Blessed Home Care, Niles, Mich. Born Oct. 28, 1931, she is survived by sisters, Fannie Yoder (her twin), Millersburg, Ohio, Lydia M. Hochstetler, Nappanee, and Sylvia Kohler, Warsaw. Services were held March 5.

Mary Ann Weaver Mary Ann Weaver, 84, Goshen, died at 12:18 p.m. Feb. 24, 2022, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born Nov. 9, 1937, she is survived by daughters, Kimberly Wert and Melissa Gamblin, Goshen; sons, Gary Weaver, Claypool, and Gregory Weaver, Millersburg. Private graveside services will be held in Oakridge Cemetery at a later date.

Robert Young Sr. Robert Young Sr., 91, Bremen, died at 11:05 p.m. March 2, 2022, at Community Hospital, Bremen. Born July 12, 1930, he married Olga Prater Sept. 24, 1960. She preceded him in death Dec. 29, 2002. Survivors include sons, Robert Young Jr. and Charles Young, Bremen; daughter, Tami Staub, Evansville; brothers, Sim, Lowell and Paul Young; sisters, Hazel Howard, Lillie Shepherd and Dorothy Hardin. Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen, was in charge of arrangements.

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March events at the Goshen Theater Listed below are the upcoming events for the Goshen Theater through the month of March. • 7 p.m. March 11, free movie: “Lilo and Stitch.” Free admission, but donations welcome at the door. Seating is limited, so reserve tickets today at GoshenTheater.com/ events. • March 13 Art House Presents: Oscar Nominated Shorts Join Art House as the theater shows multiple screenings of all three Oscar Nominated Shorts at Goshen Theater. Admission is $10 per screening or get a pass to see all three blocks for $25. Show times

are: 2 p.m. Animated Shorts, rated R; 4 p.m. Documentary Shorts, rated R; and 7:30 p.m. Live Action Shorts, rated R. • 2 p.m. March 19 Howard Hawks Film Festival: “A Song is Born.” Elkhart County Historical Museum, Goshen Theater, and the Goshen Historical Society invite you to join the theater on Saturday, March 19, for two classic movies celebrating the work of filmmaker and Goshen native Howard Hawks (18961977). Free admission, but donations are welcome at the door. Seating is limited, so reserve free tickets today

at GoshenTheater.com/events. • 6 p.m. March 19 Howard Hawks Film Festival: “The Big Sleep” Elkhart County Historical Museum, Goshen Theater, and the Goshen Historical Society invite you to join the theater on Saturday, March 19, for two classic movies celebrating the work of filmmaker and Goshen native Howard Hawks (18961977). Free admission, but donations are welcome at the door. Seating is limited, so reserve free tickets today at GoshenTheater.com/events. • March 26 Art House Presents: Oscar Nominated Shorts

BIRTHS The following Elkhart County area babies were recently born at Goshen Hospital: Gavin Wade Stevens Kelsey and Skylar Stevens, Millersburg, are the parents of a son, Gavin Wade, born at 2:50 p.m. Feb. 24, 2022. He weighed 5 pounds, 12.6 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. McKenzie Joy Weaver Michael and Sidney Weaver, Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter, McKenzie Joy, born at 8:42 a.m. Feb. 26, 2022. She weighed 8 pounds, 1.8 ounces

and was 21 inches long. Krista Ranae Yoder Dale and Alice Yoder, Millersburg, are the parents of a daughter, Krista Ranae, born at 4:40 p.m. Feb. 16, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Joshua Trent Yoder LeRoy and Emily (Schmucker) Yoder, Bremen, are the parents of a son, Joshua Trent, born at 11:50 p.m. Feb. 24, 2022. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces. Monica Rose Harshberger Lawayne and Vonda Harshberger, Bremen, are the parents of a daughter,

Monica Rose, born at 7:48 a.m. Feb. 25, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 inches long. Lincoln Drew Wenger Jamin and Jocelyn (Funk) Wenger, Wakarusa, are the parents of a son, Lincoln Drew, born at 7:47 a.m. March 2, 2022, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 8 pounds, 1.5 ounces and was 20 inches long. Jared Michael Chupp Aaron and Susan (Bontrager) Chupp, Goshen, are the parents of a son, Jared Michael, born at 7:26 p.m. March 2, 2022. He weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces.

COUNTY REPORT Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolutions in the Elkhart County Superior Court III and Circuit courts: Howell — Caryn L. Howell, Goshen, and Christopher B. Howell, Goshen. Minor child(ren). Vasquez — Francisco Vasquez, Goshen, Delia Vasquez, Goshen. Ramirez — Ilhen Ramirez, Goshen, and Jose Ramirez, Goshen. Lantz-Pizana — Lavinnia M. Lantz, Topeka, and Juan Aguilar Pizana, Goshen.

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

Complaints PCA Acquisitions V LLC v. Alex Elfar, Goshen, $11,886.69 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Desiree Anderson, Elkhart, $1,079.89; Amanda Hare, Elkhart, $1,644.66; Aaron Beer, Middlebury, $1,200; Brian Miller, Nappanee, $2,345.94 OneMain Financial Group LLC v. Daisy Ziegenfuss, Elkhart, $9,990.01; Mitchell Perez, Elkhart, $6,452.76; Owen Olayo, Goshen, $7,656.27; Karla Funnell, Elkhart, $9,921.08 Bryan E. Jones and Stephanie R. Jones v. Manifest Exteriors c/o Eric Kauffman, Nappanee, $11,798.94 National Mutual Insurance Company v. Zacchaeus S. Maxwell, Ekhart, $3,918.11

Foreclosures UMB Bank NA v. Harold Frentz, Warsaw; Nancy J. Fretz, New Paris; GMAC Mortgage LLC; and Heights Finance Corporation, $82,515.94 The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company NA v. Cybil S. Diehl, Elkhart; Thom C. Diehl, Elkhart; and Hunter’s Pointe Homeowners Association Inc., $174,268.61 Wells Fargo Bank NA v. Dlizabeth Deul, Elkhart; Todd Deuel, Elkhart; Coppergate Homeowner’s Association Inc.; and 1st Source Bank, $108,613.46

Superior Court III

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

Complaints LVNV Funding LLC v. Chandy Fuller, Bristol, $987.42; Richard Mangona, Goshen, $2,192.28; Jeffrey Smith, Elkhart, $2,079.67; Jennifer Robakowski, Ekhart, $1,030.72 Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v. Taneshia Taylor, Elkhart, $734.11 Snap-On Credit v. Johnathon Roinson, Elkhart, $6,745.75 Capital One Bank (USA) NA v. Connie Troup, Elkhart, $3,025.16 Elkhart Clinic LLC v. Brandon Allen, Middlebury, $1,202.06 Cavalry SPV I LLC v. Scott Vanvooren, Elkhart, $7,947.90 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Scott Babcock, Goshen, $2,147.46 GTSC Warehouse LLC v. Daniel Beebe, Osceola, $43,142.27 Spring Brooke Homeowners Association Inc. v. City of Goshen; Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and the unknown heirs at law of Caroline L. Smith, deceased, $7,153.05 Linda Rothrock Jurus v. Hamilton National Title LLC, Carmel, $26,979.51

Foreclosures U.S. Bank NA v. Donna Howard, Elkhart; Thomas Mayville, Elkhart; and Capital One Bank (USA) NA, $111,177.28 Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB v. Karina Verde, Elkhart; Jonathan Zamundio, Elkhart; State of Indiana Department of Revenue; City of Elkhart; Affiliated Family Dentists; and Helvey and Associates Inc., $88,041.74 PennyMac Loan Services LLC v. Ignacio Montes, Elkhart, and unknown occupant of 56765 Pinecrest Drive, Elkhart, $87,759.18

Superior Court IV

The following judgments have been entered in Elkhart County Superior Court IV, Judge Gretchen Lund presiding: Complaints and Small Claims Revco Solutions v. Cherie Anglemeyer, $604 5-Star Property Managers v. James Axe, $343.31 Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Brianna Barrett, $16,426.95; Kellie Con-

nors, $7,368.60; Charles Murray, $10,053.17 Goshen Community Schools v. Wendoline Campos, $389.77 Debbie and Bruce Webster v. Kari Cress, $1,818 Marion Schrock v. Freida Dyson and Derry Gadson, $255,000 Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance dba Donna and Jack Lantz, $2,250.42 LVNV Funding LLC v. Stan Hinkley, $765.41 United Auto Credit Corp. v. Jalisa Hodge, $5,040.59; Joshua Young, $7,119.64 Assurance Property Management v. Sarah M. Jones, $5,050 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Daniel Martinez, $950.96; Ty Mitchell, $3,629.87 LaCasa Inc. v. Ryan Averill Nelson, $1,495 General Audit Corp. v. Giovanni Rivera, $925.26 Dr. Jeffrey P. Bolduan Inc. v. Alma C. Rodriquez, $656.94 Orbit Leasing Inc. v. Dylan Sawyer, $4,241.94 Gateway Financial Solutions v. Christian Schoettler, $13,411.62 Synchrony Bank v. Steven Soltwedel, $8,686.89 JHPDE Finance I LLC v. Wayne M. Stickel, $9,196.07 Bank of America NA v. Michael G. Timmons, $5,555.54

City Court

The following fines, costs and court-related fees were levied in Goshen City Court: Battery — Jamarra R. Williams, 34, $605, one year reporting probation, 40 hours community service, write letter of apology to victim Disorderly conduct — Michael S. Smead, 40, $535, 180 days reporting probation Driving while license suspended — LaRonn E. Williams, 48, $170; Donald R. Peterson, 44, $170 Driving while license suspended/expired plates/operating with false plates — Josiah Barrick, 21, $190 Driving while license suspended/improper headlights — Isaiah Booze, 21, $180 Operating motor vehicle while intoxicated — Natalia Ramirez, 20, $805.50, one year reporting probation, 90-day license suspension with credit

Join Art House as the Goshen Theater shows multiple screenings of all three Oscar Nominated Shorts at Goshen Theater. Admission is $10 per screening or get a pass to see all three blocks for $25. • 2 p.m. Live action shorts, rated R. • 5 p.m. Documentary shorts, rated R • March 27 Art House Presented: Oscar Nominated Shorts Join Art House as the Goshen

Theater shows multiple screenings of all three Oscar Nominated Shorts at Goshen Theater. Admission is $10 per screening or get a pass to see all three blocks for $25. • 2 p.m. Animated Shorts, rated R For more information and the Goshen Theater’s board set policies regarding COVID-19 policies, visit www.goshentheater.com/events or visit Goshen Theater’s Facebook page.

Hiking with apps Have you ever wanted to know the exact species of flower along a trail, or the kinds of birds calling outside your window? If so, you will want to join the Elkhart County Parks for a program entirely about using identification apps outside. The program will be 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at Black Maple Shelter in Ox Bow County Park. Take your identification skills to the next level just in time for the coming season’s blooms, birds, and more. This program is a

crash course on how to use some of the most popular identification apps, like Seek and Merlin Bird ID. Participants will get step-bystep directions on how to use these apps, from creating an account to their first observation. Participants must provide their own cellular data or Wi-Fi enabled devices. Register by March 9 at elkhartcountyparks.org. Explore more upcoming programs and park activities at elkhartcountyparks.org.

Bonneyville Mill to host Bake Day Visitors will have the opportunity to sample delicious baked goods made fresh from Bonneyville Mill’s own stone-ground flour at a Bake Day event being held at the Baldwin One-room Schoolhouse in Bonneyville Mill County Park from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, March 12,. Dating back to the mid-1830s, Bonneyville is Indiana’s oldest continuously operating gristmill and offers visitors a taste of local history with fresh stone-ground flour. The Bake Day will focus on the basics of making yeast bread from scratch. Participants will be able to see the entire bread-making process using Bonneyville Mill’s own stone-ground flour to make

beautiful whole wheat loaves of bread. The bake day will also include freshly baked samples and a 2 pound bag of flour for bakers to bring home. Cost is $3 per person and open to all ages and experience levels. Register by March 11 at elkhartcountyparks.org. Bonneyville Mill County Park is located 2.5 miles east of Bristol, south of SR 120 at 53373 CR 131. The bake day will take place at the Baldwin One-Room Schoolhouse, located southeast of the mill’s main parking lot on CR 131. Use the lower basement door for entry. Explore more upcoming programs and park activities at elkhartcountyparks.org.

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Boys & Girls Clubs select Youth of Year winners Four outstanding teens from Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County have been chosen to represent their clubs after 2022’s Youth of The Year competition. Satarah Tittle from Elkhart Club, Kiley Hutton from Goshen Club, Andrew Deal from Middlebury Club and Paige Truman from Nappanee Club were selected after months of preparation. Youth of The Year is the Boys & Girls Clubs’ signature effort to foster a new generation of leaders. It focuses on leadership skills such as communication, goal-setting and teamwork. Candidates for the honor write several essays, participate in interviews with judges, prepare and deliver speeches, develop a resume of their activities and solicit letters of recommendation about their leadership and potential. All four of the Elkhart County winners are heavily involved in their school and club activities. They cited that experience in their interviews with the judges. “The activities you can get involved with at club are so incredible,” Deal said. “The experience and friends I have wouldn’t be possible without it.” “When I’m at club it gives me something to do that’s impactful,” Tittle said. “It’s also a comfortable place.”

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see how negative it can be if you let it,” she said. Hutton was selected from among the four to represent Elkhart County at the state Youth of The Year competition, with hopes of moving on to the regional and national competitions. Six teens, including five regional winners and a national military youth winner, advance to the National Youth of the Year Celebration, where one outstanding young person is named Boys

& Girls Clubs of America’s national teen spokesperson. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County began operations in 1956, and today the clubs provide programming and services for the most at-risk boys and girls within the community. Each day, the clubs provide powerful relationships with the youth they serve and open avenues of opportunity for young people across their community by offering safe places where young people can learn, grow and succeed.

Goshen Painters’ Guild resumes spring classes, workshops Spring 2022 painting classes and all-day Saturday workshops for adults 18 and over resume next week at the Goshen Painters’ Guild at their studios on the second floor, 212 W. Washington, one block west of Main in downtown Goshen next to the Farmer’s Market. Four visiting artists and two guild professionals will teach classes in March, April and May suitable for skill levels ranging from beginning to advanced. Along with the spring slate, the

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guild has also opened registration for its annual three-day workshop to be taught by nationally acclaimed painter Sandra Strohschein, set for Sept. 16-18. Registration for all classes is available by mail or students may utilize the guild’s new payment link at their website: goshen painters guild.org. Complete registration information is on the website or contact guild member Julienne Barth at (574) 596 3991. This month, “Beginning Watercolor” will again be offered four Tuesday evenings from 6-8 p.m., March 8, 15, 22 and 29. Denise Potter, M.A, retired art educator and former guild head coordinator, will teach the course which is one of the group’s most popular. The course covers basics plus ‘”tips and

tricks,’” according to Potter. The tuition is $120 with all supplies furnished. On Saturday, March 12, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., masters-trained art therapist, Kortney Malone, BFA, LMHC, who is also a guild member, offers a day of healing art expression in her course “Creating Resiliency through Art.” This class will be especially helpful to those dealing with anxiety, grief or other trauma to come through it feeling stronger. The tuition is $100. Beginners through advanced painters are welcome to register. There will be a one-hour lunch break. Following registration, a short supply list will be sent. Also in March, visiting artist K. T . Schindler will offer “Coffee and Canvas” Saturday, March 26, from

1-4 p.m. With her instruction and guidance, everyone will paint the same subject using acrylics in a relaxed, friendly gathering at the guild. This offering is suitable for beginners as well as experienced painters. The tuition for this session, including coffee or tea and light refreshments, is $45. More detail about the guild’s April and May spring classes, along with application for guild membership, is available at their website, goshenpaintersguild.org, under the link “Classes and Workshops.” Guild members receive a 20% discount on class fees. The guild has agreed current CDC community guidelines pertaining to COVID-19 health policies will be followed for all classes and meetings.

City Of Goshen sensory trail app now available A mobile app connecting the community with local trails through various senses has now launched for all to use. The Ashley VanVurst Sensory Trail app can now be downloaded on the Apple App Store and Google’s Play Store. The City of Goshen and ADEC Inc. combined efforts to develop the sensory trail project to connect persons with disabilities to the natural environment’s physiological and psychological benefits and provide them with the opportunity to access technology that can enhance the interactive trail experience. The project includes access for both persons who can actively participate and those who may be homebound, said Theresa Sailor, grant writer and educator for the Department of Environmental Resilience. Sailor led the project by securing funding and

coordinating the development of the app. “This app is transformative in connecting persons with disabilities to the natural environment in an educational and interactive way,” Sailor said. “It allows people to select the types of things they would like to find and go at their own pace and on their terms.” The sensory trail includes four miles of two existing public trails with open, calm areas, water and natural habitats. Naturalist interns cataloged over 900 features while local computer science students at Goshen College developed an app to provide a guided sensory experience so users can learn, relax and engage the senses through touching, smelling, seeing, hearing and tasting the world around them. The project integrates physical, and app accessibility fea-

tures designed to accommodate adults with diverse disabilities, including physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities. As part of this project, the city established a lending library of 10 iPads at Reith Interpretative Center to ensure persons can access the trail app and participate in the complete trail experience. Additionally, the first two of three 24-hour nature cameras is now available on YouTube and can be viewed at www.youtube. com/watch?v=wfhTfEhOzXE and https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=K8YnYfbS4Vk. This project was funded by the Community Connections for People with Disabilities grant offered through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, in partnership with the Indiana Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services authorized by the CARES Act.

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R. Yoder Construction, Bradley Company, and Garden Court Apartments hosted a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Garden Court Apartments Saint Katharina Kasper Serenity Place located at 1804 W. Jefferson St., Plymouth, Thursday, March 10, marking the grand opening of the new building. Rod Ludwig, the senior managing director of multi-housing for Bradley Company, stated, “We are so excited to finally be able to announce the grand opening of Saint Katharina Kasper Serenity Place! This has been in the works for over five years when a group of concerned citizens and organizations saw the need to tackle the issue of homelessness in Marshall County. It wasn’t easy, but we will soon see families moving in that will finally be able to have the stability of knowing where they will sleep each night. “We’ve had so many financial supporters that it would be dif-

ficult to name them all, but we are sincerely appreciative of the organizations, churches, and individuals that helped make this project possible. In addition, R. Yoder Construction brought their years of experience and expertise to work within our budget and help us turn our vision of providing affordable housing to the community into a reality!” R. Yoder Construction is a

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Premier Arts to hold auditions for musical Premier Arts has issued an audition notice for “The SpongeBob Musical” at 6:30 p.m. March 10, and 1 p.m. March 12 at The Lerner Theatre, 410 S. Main St., in downtown Elkhart. Those auditioning are asked to attend only one audition date. Premier Arts will be casting

for both adult and youth productions Performances will be May 6-8 at The Lerner Theatre with the all-youth production performance May 7. Premier Arts will teach audition material at auditions. Be prepared to sing, dance and act at the audition. Those auditioning are asked to come with a list of schedule conflicts from March 14-May 8. Youth audition workshop available from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, for young actors ages 5-15. Cost is $25 per person. Help your child feel their absolute best before the audition. Participants will learn the audition material ahead of time and get some helpful audition tips from Premier Arts talented and qualified staff members. Capacity is limited so be sure to register today to secure your spot. To register or for more information visit www.premierarts. org/product/sponge-bob-audition-workshop/.

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