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Serving Elkhart County and parts of Noble, LaGrange & Marshall Counties Know Your Neighbor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2➤ Good Neighbor. . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Speak Outs . . . . . . . . .10 & 11 Topeka 4th Of July . . . . . . 7-9 Vol. 49 No. 12

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of quiet, steadfast community service 7+(1 $1' 12: ³ 1DSSDQHH 3XEOLF /LEUDU\ KDV EHHQ D YDOXDEOH À[WXUH LQ WKH FLW\ IRU \HDUV 7KH IRUPHU OLEUDU\ ZDV KRXVHG LQ WKH -RKQ .HOOHU UHVLGHQFH DV VKRZQ LQ WKLV SKRWR 3LFWXUHG DPRQJ WKH ERRN VWDFNV LQ WKH 3OHWFKHU DGGLWLRQ DUH OLEUDULDQV 0DU ORHV +RFKVWHWOHU OHIW DQG &KD 6XWWRQ 3KRWRV SURYLGHG E\ 1DSSDQHH 3XEOLF /LEUDU\ %\ 5$< %$/2*+ 6WDII :ULWHU If the walls of the Nappanee Public Library could talk ... First of all, they’d talk quietly, because, after all, it is a library. But they would tell a riveting 100-yearold story of a steady, continually growing community asset that opened Feb. 5, 1921, courtesy of a $31.50 donation, an inventory of 1,500 books and 35 magazines and a staff of one librarian. On its first day, the library served 231 registered borrowers. The library now boasts more than 80,000 items, including audio and digital books and movies, along with small home appliances and equipment available for borrowing. Computers and printers are available to the public and a plethora of educational programs are held throughout the year. The library now serves a population quadruple that of its original demographic. The Evelyn Lehman Culp Heritage Collection at the Nappanee Center constitutes a branch of Nappanee Public Library, making it one of only six libraries in the nation with a separate museum. The collection includes tributes to six nationally renowned local cartoonists, an Air Force One display, Nappanee newspapers from 1879, high school yearbooks dating from 1908, Hoosier cabinets and the John Hartman House, which is wholly encased in the Nappanee Center building. The John Keller residence was the first building to house the library, which has always been situated at its present location. Keller was the city’s first photographer, whose albums are in the library’s collection. His house was moved to West Walnut Street to make way for the library’s first dedicated facility, built in 1936. In 1985 the library was significantly expanded.

The Pletcher addition enclosed the entire 1936 library and added space to the west and north. Meeting rooms, offices and a children’s department were added in 2000. “The library has such deep roots in the Nappanee community,” said Director Jason Fields. “The decision to include the 1936 library building into new construction in the mid-1980s is a true testament to its importance to the people of this town.” More than 20 full-time and part-time staff now work at the library, and they enjoy being part of a beloved mainstay in a tight-knit community. “We are a hometown library that does things a little outside the box,” said Micheala Baumgartner, the library’s communications specialist. “We have more than just books, so make sure to check out our Library of Things. “We never shush our little visitors and we are always excited when someone new to the community wants to make a library card. Our staff is dedicated to serving our community and making a difference. I am lucky to be a part of it.”

The centennial celebration will continue throughout calendar year 2021, featuring an outdoor celebration from 4-8 p.m. Monday, July 19, in its parking lot. The event, open to the public, will include free music, a rock climbing wall, dunk tank, other family and children’s activities and giveaways. Food and drinks will be available onsite from Holy Smokes BBQ and Kona Ice. The library sponsored a centennial creative writing contest in April and later this year will seal a time capsule to be opened 100 years from now. Nappanee Public Library, 157 N. Main St., is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and, through September, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Public hours for the Nappanee Center, 302 W. Market St., are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday through September. For more information, call the library at (574) 773-7919 or Nappanee Center at (574) 773-7812 or visit www.nappaneelibrary.org.

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er and tennis player for Central and was also homecoming queen. Her hobbies include shopping, playing golf with her family, going for walks and hanging out with friends. She also loves spending time with her boyfriend Mike Anthony. Martin has a future career goal. She is taking online courses from Grace College to become a mental health counselor. “Again, I just want to help people. There is a huge stigma around mental health, and I want people to know it’s OK to ask for help.

Extension Homemaker cookbooks Elkhart County Extension Homemakers have created a cookbook that features 17 years of award winning recipes, available to the public, for purchase. The cookbook features recipes that have won at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair in open class judging. The categories in the cookbook include: president’s baked item, dairy delicious, fruits and vegetables, grilling, breads and quick breads, cakes and pies, cookies and candy, and a this and that category. There are more than 700 recipes in the book. Additional tips and cooking ideas are also included, as well as a very detailed index. The cookbooks are being sold for $5 and can be purchased at the Purdue Extension Elkhart County office located on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. Cash and checks are accepted.

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Downtown Goshen retailers making moves

Three downtown Goshen retailers are taking the concept of pivoting very seriously. “Pivot” was a small business buzzword when the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in closures, social distancing and changes in the way retail customers made purchases. The owners of downtown Goshen’s Soapy Gnome, Menno Travel and The Imagination Spot have experienced a full spectrum of emotions since mid-March last year when they were challenged to develop strategies to keep their businesses viable. Now, all three are implementing moves that will help each of them right-size their operations and continue to thrive in the postpandemic environment.

The travel industry has been particularly hard hit during the pandemic. Most of Menno Travel’s employees have been working from home for more than a year and owners Liz Gunden and Geof Landis realized they no longer needed as much space for in-person operations when their vacation advisors return to the office. “Making operations more efficient was one way we could address the drop in revenue,” Gunden says. “We learned that the ‘Famous’ building at 203 S. Main St. was available and, after 34 years in our current location, we decided it was time for a move.” Menno’s move from the larger 210 S. Main St. space on Feb. 1, couldn’t have come at a better

time for Soapy Gnome owner Jenny Frech. Determined to keep her business running during the pandemic, the Soapy Gnome team pivoted to serve customers through new products like masks, curbside pickup and expanded online offerings. The payoff was an increase in business that resulted in the need for more space and the former Menno Travel space was perfect. According to Frech, “We’re really excited to serve our customers in a larger, more accessible space. We’re majorly expanding our workshop and retail space to better serve the community and become a bigger attraction for tourists.” The final domino that will fall

is The Imagination Spot’s move from their current space to Soapy Gnomes’ vacated space, just across the street. Owner Jasmine Wall says she’s excited about what will be an expansion for her. “My new space has room to add the art workshops I’ve been planning,” Wall says. “I’m excited to add more stationery products and art supplies, as well as add these workshops at the same time people are venturing out and connecting more.” To celebrate the moves and changes, the business owners are teaming up to share a grand opening of each location from 10

a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 26. According to Wall, “It will be a fun day to visit downtown Goshen in general and The Imagination Spot, Soapy Gnome and Menno Travel in particular.” The businesses have collaborated to host a giveaway where you can enter to win a “Be a tourist in you own town” gift package. This gift package will consist of four tickets to numerous local attractions along with gift certificates to eat at local businesses. More details on how to enter the giveaway and their grand opening can be found on their Facebook pages.

Ben’s to celebrate working men and women Ben’s Soft Pretzels announces its July World Pretzel Domination promotion “Salute to Service.” The promotion is an effort to reward all of the hard working men and women in the service industry with a free pretzel certificate that can be used for an original jumbo soft pretzel at all participating stores. When a customer comes into a participating store for every $5 spent they will receive a “Salute to Service” free pretzel certificate

to be given to someone they feel is deserving of this award. Every certificate will have a space to write a little thank you note for great service. “It is time we recognize the hard working people who make our lives a better place everyday,” explained Brian Krider, co-founder and COO of Ben’s Soft Pretzels. “In today’s retail climate they are getting the berries from everyone. They show up for work when their teammates might not and try to survive with-

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 from 5 to 7 p.m. every Friday. All dinners include sides, coffee and dessert and cost $7 to $8. The menus for July are: • July 2, sloppy joes and chips. Sponsored by Sons of the American Legion. Free-will donation. • July 9, tenderloin. Sponsored by the American Legion.

• July 16, pulled pork sandwich. Sponsored by American Legion Riders. • July 23, ham/turkey wrap and salads. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary. Proceeds from the dinners go to the various American Legion organizations for charitable work in the community and support for veterans. For more information, call (574) 773-7686.

out frustrating the customers. We have seen a tremendous uptick in hostility to front line workers at stores and we think that this is a small reward, just to say thanks, it makes sense.” The certificates are aimed to be given to the folks who serve the community in any service industry. Some of the obvious careers in service are restaurant employees, cashiers at a favorite pharmacy, trash collectors, first responders, librarians, teachers, coaches, landscapers, and many more professions. The certificates for use will expire Aug. 31 but Ben’s will be giving these certificates out until July 31.

Nappanee Library celebrating 100 years out the year for the latest events and announcements on this special celebration. For more information, visit www.nappaneelibrary.org or call (574) 773-7919.

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Nappanee Public Library is celebrating 100 years. A centennial celebration will be from 4-8 p.m. July 19. The library parking lot will be the site for the highly-anticipated celebration. The public may purchase food and drinks from Holy Smokes BBQ and Kona Ice and enjoy the music and activities. Try your luck at the rock climbing wall and the dunk tank. Guests will have the opportunity to share their library stories and history in the 2021 time capsule, which will be sealed for another 100 years, later this year. While the library reflects on the past century of growth, it also has eyes on a bright future ahead as it creates a dynamic library to serve the community for the next 100 years. Check back through-

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Local students named to dean’s/president’s list Local students have been named to the dean’s or president’s list of their respective colleges/universities. Shenandoah University Goshen — Trisha Connelly University of Nebraska-Lincoln Goshen — Samuel Thomas Metcalfe, Emma Mae Simpson,

Sara Troyer Wisconsin Lutheran College Granger — Natalie Mischke Albion College Goshen — Micah Cross Elmhurst University Granger — Julian Cavallo Bradley University Elkhart — Abigail Tyler

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Yousey inducted into Psi Chi Wheaton College (Ill.) student Jonathon Yousey, Goshen, was recently inducted into Psi Chi International Honor Society. This honor was announced by the psychology department as part of Wheaton College’s Honors Convocation. Psi Chi recognizes and pro-

motes excellence in the science and application of psychology. The psychology department teaches traditional theoretical, empirical and applied areas of psychology and clinical psychology that enable students to gain insights into understanding human behavior.

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Cell phone recycling Good neighbors: There is a box by Erv’s Vac Shop on Indiana and Lincolnway in Goshen you can put your cellphone in and recycle. Close by Speedway. Cellphone recycling, some suggestions, Best Buy accepts old cellphones. Local counties generally have recycling of electronic devices capabilities. There is an organization that accepts them for recycling for U.S. troops overseas. Another organization refurbishes them for women to use for security, i.e. dialing 911. Try “googling” them.

Moonflower starts Good neighbors: I have many starts of moonflower to give away if anyone is interested. Bring your own spade/shovel and container. If interested, call (574) 354-1544 and leave a message. I will call you back. I also have a few lily of the valley and some delphiniums and some sweet potato starts. I live south of Nappanee.

Vases/magazines Good neighbors: To the person who inquired about vases awhile back, we have approximately 20 if you’re still interested. Also, is anyone interested in magazines. We have Mother Earth News, Growing for Market and Truck Patch News. Leave a message at (574) 354-2804.

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Good neighbors: I have two 13.6 x 38 rear tractor tires. Good for sandbox, driveway markers or playgrounds. Free, you haul. Call (574) 328-0228 after noon.

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Good neighbors: I have a complete set (minus one) of Sphere (Betty Crocker) magazine starting with the charter issue in February 1972 through 1982 (it became Cuisine in January 1980). They had great recipes and household hints without a lot of advertising. You may have them for the taking. If interested, please call (574) 642-4677.

Hearing aids Good neighbors: I have a pair of Sonic hearing aids I no longer want, plus 42 hearing aid batteries that go with them. If interested, email gifford.neill@gmail.com.

Seeking church Good neighbors: To the individual who is seeking a church currently doing services about helping families stay together; there a quite a number of churches in the Goshen and surrounding areas that would be able to assist you in that way. A few reputable churches that come to mind are Maple City Chapel, River of Life Fellowship Church, Clinton Frame Church, New Life Christian Center and Nappanee Church of the Brethren. These churches might not necessarily be doing a current series on families, however, they should all be well equipped and willing to providing you assistance in that area. Blessings and prayers sent your way.

feet and some white on chest. She is in need of a haircut. Her name is Muffy. There is a reward offered. Call (574) 349-7424. Upholstery — Can anyone recommend a quality upholstery business? I am looking for someone to redo some chairs. Reply through this column. — A reader Metal water tanks — Does anyone have any old, leaky, metal water tanks they want to get rid of? Preferably near the Middlebury area, unless you are willing to deliver. Call (574) 3490339. “Christ Arose” — Would someone sing “Christ Arose” by Robert Lowry on my voicemail? My number is (574) 354-1544. I have the words and the notes. — A neighbor Oxygen concentrator — Does anyone have an oxygen concentrator they are not using anymore and would get rid of? I am in need of one. Call (574) 238-0736. Used washer — Does anyone have a used washer they want to get rid of? We just need the spin cycle. Call (574) 747-7417. Leave a message and I will call back. Play horse — Would any good neighbor have a 14-16 inch play horse they no longer want, or any horse-related toys? Also, where can I find a “Chicken Soup for the Teachers Soul” book? Leave a message at (260) 593-2322. Turkey feet — I’m looking for turkey feet for projects I’m working on. I will pick up. Call (574) 875-6118. Ask for Dave or leave a message. Mandie books — Does any good neighbor have Mandie books they would like to get rid of? I have a few but would like to have more of the series. The author is Gladys Leppard. Leave a message at (574) 642-1190. Bistro set — Does any good neighbor have a smaller iron bistro set they would like to get rid of? I am wanting one for my patio. I see them around but can’t find anywhere they sell them. Usually one table and two chairs, white and have a lacy look. Leave a message at (574) 642-1190. Descendants — Looking for descendants of Carrie Kurtz and Warren Mishler, Sarah Holloway and George Moneyheffer and Clarence Holaway. I have family photos dating from the early 1900s, including some tintypes, I would like to get back to these families. If you are a descendant or know how to contact a descendant, please email me at megbillw@aol.com. Antiques — What is the best way to find fair buyers for antique dishes, among other antiques? Reply through this column. — A reader Sandblaster/welder — Wanted horizontal shaft diesel motors, sandblaster and welder. Call (574) 952-6554.

Coke machine Good neighbors: I have a non-functioning Coke machine at least 30 years old. Come pick it up and it is yours. Call Goshen City Church of the Brethren at (574) 533-1884 and leave message on answering machine.

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Amish Country” was published he heard from two or three local school corporations receiving positive feedback. He then took those same stories, developed a training curriculum and sold it to a Fortune 500 company. “People are starving for something wholesome. People are looking for something refreshing,” Kidder said in a phone interview. The book is a collection of essays about Kidder’s youth. “I’m trying to get this out there,” he said. “I wanted to send out these same stories because people didn’t see them (the first time).” This book he wants to take into the schools he’s working with in 24 states. In addition to the book launch, Kidder is also launching his musical career. While working on a promotional video for one of his client schools, he decided to write his own music rather than pay the copyright fee for someone else’s music. After receiving positive feedback, Kidder said he received a call from a five-time Grammy

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as an assurances partner during his tenure. He also served on Crowe’s board of directors. Nisley is also involved with several charities in the Goshen area. He currently serves on the boards of the Goshen Theater, Inc. as treasurer; the Elkhart River Restoration Association, the Boys and Girls Club of Elkhart County – Goshen Club, and the Goshen Dam Pond EID. A Goshen College graduate, Nisley has been a part of the community since 1980. He resides in Goshen, with his wife, Angela. Together they have five children and eight grandchildren who also reside in Goshen. As chief advancement officer at the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, Jodi Spataro, and her team work with generous individuals and families to help them achieve their philanthropic aims and to connect them with causes aligned to their charitable passions. Spataro joined the foundation in 2005 and now oversees its development, donor services, marketing, communications, and professional advisor’s outreach. Prior to joining the community foundation, she worked in advancement and nonprofit administration for the University of Notre Dame and the American Cancer Society. Spataro has certificates in nonprofit management and social marketing from the University of Notre Dame. She is also a cum laude graduate of Bethel University, South Bend, in organizational management. She resides in Elkhart, with her husband, Christopher, and their three daughters.

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Goshen College’s 2021-22 Performing Arts Series returns Goshen College’s Performing Arts Series will return for the 2021-22 series, bringing nine performances featuring new artists and returning audience favorites to Goshen. The lineup was publicly announced virtually Friday, June 18.

Season ticket package reservations are now available online at the college’s box office (574) 535-7566 or boxoffice@goshen.edu. Individual concert tickets will go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 3. The 2021-22 lineup: • Over the Rhine & Carrie New-

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Get your act together We hope someday Republicans get their act together. Instead of still disputing the election it would be nice to be able to proudly display the United States flag instead of being shameful because of the Republicans destroying what American values were and should be. Nobody can probably buy a flag until the Republicans grow up and get help for their disgusting ways and hateful living keeping Americans divided including the Republican Congress doing it also.

Day off from violence As July 4 approaches, we get ready to celebrate the birthday of America. This is my birthday wish for America. America was born by escaping the tyranny of a foreign ruler. Today, America suffers from a different internal tyranny of violence. People are killing each, singly and in mass shootings. Violence seems to be on the rise including mass shootings. Here is my birthday wish for America. As we celebrate our country’s birthday, could we have a day in which no American is killed by another? Could we have a day where violence stops and is

replaced by celebrating our common citizenship? Let us have a day where the guns are silent and are replaced by the celebrations of backyard barbecues and local firework displays. When violence takes a day off on Independence Day and others look for ways to improve this great experiment we call America.

Who voted for Joe? Have any of you disgruntled Biden supporters ever once watched him speak in public? Ever? His bumbling and mental lapses are all very obvious. Many times he has no idea where he even is until Jill reminds him. It is no wonder that Old Joe has become a laughingstock world over. Trump supporters drew hundreds of thousands of supporters at his rallies. Biden could not even fill a Dairy Queen parking lot and many times drew not a single person. And yet the media wants us to believe that Joe got 81 million votes? This is a mathematical impossibility. Ask yourself this: How many friends and relatives do you know who voted for Joe?

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Fair too expensive Elkhart County Fair — I want to be the first to comment on getting in. What we need is another stimulus pay so we can afford to go. They are now charging for entertainment. Now let me add this cost up for a family of four. First, to get in is over $40. Second, you pay for four to see the shows. It is $40 or more, all depends what night. Then you have to have food — Nelson’s Barbecue around $80 for four. Rides is $80 with wristband day. Drinks another $40 and then the gas, which is over $3 a gallon now, is probably $20 coming from Warsaw. Maybe next year they will start charging for parking and pay to use the restrooms also. Have fun at the family fair. I won’t be able to go. I will be going to Fidler’s Pond, grill some burgers and play cornhole with the kids.

Stop deficit spending Deficit spending is good? Allow me to put this in very simple terms that perhaps even you can grasp. Suppose you go to a bank and borrow untold amounts of money that you know you cannot repay. Not good fiscal sense, is it? And of course the bank would turn you down because you have no collateral or means of repaying it. Now look at it this way. The Democrats are borrowing against your money, future taxes that you and your children have not even begun to pay. How do you like the latest gasoline and food prices today? They are only going to get worse. Thank Joe and his Democrats for this.

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There was a person who would have been in the best position to inform the United States about the coronavirus months ahead of the pandemic. American epidemiologist, Dr. Linda Quick, was in China, the only person on the ground for the United States checking on what China was doing with their research. She was fired in July 2019 by Trump and was never replaced. Her position was eliminated as collateral damage during Trump’s trade war with China. Trump knowing that China couldn’t be trusted on anything apparently trusted them just enough not to have anyone keeping tabs on their research. Governments work and can do things no one else can. Trump’s governmental incompetence botched a response to the virus.

Voter suppression Democracies don’t turn into fascist oligarchies by being invaded or losing wars. It always happens from within and is always driven by an alliance between demagogic populist politicians and some of the wealthiest people in society. Step one for these right wing politicians and the very rich who support them is to pit one group of people against another. They marginalize and demonize minorities. That is what Hitler did in Germany blaming the Jews for Germany’s problems. Once the Nazis took power, they changed the election laws in a way that they would never lose. That is what Republicans and right wing billionaires are trying to do in America. If Republicans can’t win fair elections they will make sure the votes aren’t counted and will override the election results in the states. Three hundred sixty voter suppression laws should take care of everything.

Nickname for coronavirus We now know the coronavirus was worse in the counties that voted for Trump. It is here that Trump deceived people into believing the virus was a hoax, wearing masks didn’t matter, social distancing was a ruse and that the vaccine was for sissies or wasn’t safe. Never have lies been so deadly. Historians have already come up with the nickname for the coronavirus here in the United States. They are calling it Republican disease.

A martyr “is a person who is killed because of their religious beliefs or other beliefs.” It is with great sadness that I see in the Truth news 5/28-5/29, page 4, Byron York gave us some facts on BLM, Pelosi and Schumer; quoting Pelosi saying on MSNBC that “it’s a beautiful sight to behold the martyrdom of G. Floyd.” She represents evil to me with those kind of comments and lies she puts out to us. She claims to be a Catholic; she knows what a martyr is, as I do. There is no doubt that Mr. Floyd’s death was a terrible act. His killer is serving jail time; justice served. How shameful that we put a person who committed felonies on a pedestal, but ignore other horrible deaths of a child or adult who are killed wrongly. This happens daily. I pray for the offenders, the killers and all of us.

Rogers is innocent It is obvious someone has it in for Brad Rogers. Anybody with a brain knows he and the Oath Keepers had nothing to do with the Capitol insurrection. It was a planned hit from Pelosi and Democrats to blame the Trump supporters. I personally don’t know Brad Rogers, but I’m 100% sure he had nothing to do with the Capitol fiasco.

Choosing to not be vaccinated To the Democrat family who wears masks, got the vaccine and can now ride in the same car and eat together, where’s the science in your theory? Your family is Democrat so the virus skips you? If you really think the vaccine works, then why must you insist others do as you say? Because you’re Democrat and perfect? News flash. My family is Republican. We’ve eaten together, traveled together and none of us had or have the virus either. We choose not to vaccinate because the vaccine is untested. I hope you don’t get a third eye in 10 years from the vaccine.

Supply and demand High gasoline prices. Thank the man in the White House. He’s pushing electric and alternate fuels. Oil companies will lose sales. Why produce what you cannot sell? Simple Economics 101 — “Supply and Demand”. Remember that “dry” and “dusty” class? It was educating if one could stay awake.

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SPEAK OUT Q tip for Trump supporters I will admit that I don’t know much about QAnon, but as I understand it, “Q” is an anonymous source within the government trying to expose an alleged cabal of satanic pedophiles. This source leaves clues called Q drops for those patriots that support Donald Trump’s draining of the Washington swamp. The Qcumbers that have swallowed this nonsense “hook, line, and sinker” are both gullible and hypocritical in their faith in this anonymous government authority. How can they enthusiastically trust the perpetrator of such crazy conspiracies, yet whenever some anonymous voice from within the Trump executive branch had tried to speak up against real constitutional abuses, they rejected those testimonies because they were anonymous? Now the FBI has warned that the followers of QAnon are becoming increasingly more dangerous and prone to violence as their Q tips prove to be unable to help Donald Trump reclaim the presidency. If ever there was a time to worry, well here’s your Q.

Older generation not treated fairly It is very, very unfair when a person loses their spouse, then to also lose their Social Security that they worked so hard for for so many years. It makes no sense at all for someone to work hard for years to get their Social Security built up so they can hopefully make it when they retire. Things are rough as it is with two incomes of Social Security. Then, when one dies, the other one loses their Social Security so that someone who doesn’t want to work or whatever can be helped. This makes no sense at all. Why can’t the spouse continue to get that money so they can live a little better as long as they are here? The older people aren’t treated fairly. Who wants to work hard to build up their Social Security for retirement and then someone else enjoy it? Who wants to get old enough to retire anymore?

The person, not the weapon I find it strangely odd that you gun control pushers think criminals will obey any gun laws you’re pushing. Guns don’t kill, people kill. It is the government that wants to take the guns so they have total control over the population. That is why the founding fathers gave us the right to bear arms. Law-abiding citizens have no intention of killing anyone. Criminals, however, would kill people regardless of the gun laws. I know someone who killed with poison. Should we push for tougher poison laws? I also know that people kill with pillows. Should we outlaw pillows? People kill with vehicles. Should we push to outlaw vehicles? You see, the problem is not the weapon, it is the heart of the individual person. Taking away everything from the law abiding

citizens merely hurts the good people and promotes the lawless.

Not a Trump fan Republicans seem to have forgotten a lot of things that Trump did not do. He did not get enough ventilators or PPC items to keep people from dying. Now we do not have the cold storage trucks waiting outside of hospitals because there is so many people they can’t get them to the ground fast enough. And Trump on immigration — he just kicked the can down the road and let the people sit in Mexico and wait until somebody did something else. Not only that, where was his wonderful health care? Never did that either. And infrastructure. What did he do on infrastructure? He did nothing on any of those items and it is all going to pass. The whole COVID virus will pass just like that in the air one day and he gets it. None of the Democrats had gotten it and they make fun of Joe Biden and say something about his son and his son’s taxes. His son owes $40,000 to the state and I will bet that most Republicans owe a lot more than that if their records were made printed.

A farce Climate change is a farce created by the media and the politicians it benefits, says physicist Steven Koonin. In his book, “Unsettled: What Climate Science Tells Us, What It Doesn’t, and Why It Matters,” he relates according to data from the U.S. government, there are “no detectable human influences” on natural disasters like hurricanes for more than a century, and today’s heat waves in the U.S. are just as common as they were back in 1900. An excellent documentary, “Climate Hustle 1 & 2,” exposes how the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is using climate change for gaining more control over sovereign countries and is a detailed scientific rebuttal of the

narrative the Marxist Democrats are using to hoodwink us into believing this nonsense. An excellent website for additional research is wattsupwiththat. com/.

Who is wrong? It just amazes me. The Democrats are just as convinced there was no voter fraud as the Republicans are convinced there is. Somebody is wrong.

A right I have never visited or used Real Services. I do not know what religious literature they pass onto clients. But I know the U.S. Constitution, our Bill of Rights clearly states “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” To me the passing out of religious tracts or literature is a guaranteed right.

Made my day! While running out at Ox Bow Park on a particularly hot day, I stopped at the shelter which had a water fountain, but unfortunately the water wasn’t working. Two very nice young teenage boys were inside and they offered to buy me a soft drink. I was very amazed they would do such a thing so I told them thank you but I just wanted water. They informed me there was water in the machine and they bought me a bottle of water. I was so impressed with them and told them so and said their parents would be proud of them. It’s so nice to know kind people still exist in this fractured world. Thank you, Cale and Drake. You made my day!

Time to leave Now that nearly all Republicans in Washington, D.C., including Jackie Walorski, have voted against a bi-partisan joint congressional investigation of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, it seems it will be up to House Democrats to put together a “Benghazi-style” select committee to get to the facts. Apparently, rather than find

out the whole truth about the violent storming of the Capitol building, Republicans are refusing to participate in this necessary quest to establish truth about who, how, and why. It doesn’t make any sense. If a majority of Republicans really believe it was BLM or Antifa behind this attempted coup, than

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why are they not all in favor of getting to the bottom of it? I suspect disingenuous Republican members of Congress would rather keep their constituents from learning the whole truth, and then attribute any critical findings to a partisan investigation run by politically motivated Democrats.

Site plan for Elkhart County’s consolidated courts determined A site plan and physical layout for Elkhart County’s new Consolidated Courts project has been selected. The site plan, designed to maximize use of the 23-acre plot of land adjacent to Reliance Road at the western edge of Goshen, is one of two site plans that were under consideration. The building itself will be four stories tall with 13 individual courtrooms. Among the many decisions to be made regarding the site plan was where to locate the main entrance. Due to findings of a traffic study commissioned by the county and the city of Goshen, the entrance will now be on Reliance Road (Old CR 17), rather than at the intersection of CR 17 and Rieth Boulevard. “Basically it (the Rieth Boulevard intersection) doesn’t meet the criteria,” said Charlie McKenzie, manager of transportation for Elkhart County. “The steepness of the bank — it’s called super elevation — along the curve on CR 17, is too steep to build an additional leg as an access road. It would create a situation where there’d be a bump, per se. It would be unsafe for the public.” “A lot of tough decisions like where to locate the main entrance have now been made,” commented Suzie Weirick, president of the Elkhart County Commissioners. “This has only been possible through the collective work of our county leadership, especially our courts and law enforcement leaders who will use this new facility for generations to come.” “After three decades of talk about a more efficient, conve-

niently located courts campus, we’re finally making big progress,” added Brad Rogers, county commissioner, district 2. “This is a win for everyone in Elkhart County, whether they live in one of our large cities or any of our smaller towns.” “You only do something like this once in a lifetime,” commented Frank Lucchese, vice president, Elkhart County Commissioners. “So, while we’re moving at a good pace, we’re also making sure that the right people are participating in the visioning and planning sessions. As a result, this will be the best conceived and constructed court system we’ve ever had.” On Nov. 14, 2020, the Elkhart County Council approved a request from the Elkhart County Commissioners to purchase 32 acres of land along Reliance Road in Goshen. This location, which is central to every city and town in Elkhart County, is where the estimated $80 million Elkhart County consolidated courts campus will be built. “We still have a lot to do,” added Weirick. “But we’re finally getting close to the point where we can start considering the architectural design or what the building will look like. And it’s still our intent to break ground sometime this fall.” Elkhart County government is committed to keeping constituents informed as the project moves forward. A website with frequently asked questions, key facts and an evolving timeline has been created as part of the process. The address is www. SmartCourtsProject.com.

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OBITUARIES Robert N. Birkey Dairy Farmer

Robert N. “Bob” Birkey, 92 years old, transitioned into the presence of Jesus Monday, June 21, 2021. He passed unexpectedly at his home. Bob was born Dec. 21, 1928, in Nappanee to the late G.A. “Gip” and Verda (Schmeltzer) Birkey. He has remained a lifelong resident of Bremen. On Sept. 4, 1949, in Bremen, Bob married the love of 52%(57 1 his life, Arlene L. Aker. %,5.(< Along with Arlene, his loving wife of 71 years, Bob is survived by their children, John (Debbie) Birkey of Bremen, Jeanne (Denny) Yoder of New Paris, and Jackie (Mark) Marsh of Bremen; daughter-in-law, Julie Birkey of Bremen; 14 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and his sister, Carol Boyer of Bremen. Bob was preceded in death by his son, James A. Birkey, July 14, 2018. Bob had a light-hearted, joking personality. He was a pilot for 72 years and loved to fly. Bob and Arlene were involved in Flying Farmer’s Club for several years. Bob was a hard worker, a dairy farmer for 43 years and farmed for 66 years. Bob and Arlene welcomed numerous groups to the farm throughout the years. They worked together in the Chuck Colson Prison Fellowship and faithfully attended Nappanee Missionary Church. He accepted Jesus Christ into his heart at the age of 45. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 1, at the Nappanee Missionary Church, 70417 SR 19. Pastor Jason Rohde will officiate. Graveside services and burial will follow at Bremen Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, and from 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the Nappanee Missionary Church. Palmer Funeral Home in Lakeville is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Bob Birkey may be donated to the World Missionary Press, 19168 CR 146, New Paris, IN 46553. Online condolences may be offered to the Birkey family at www. palmerfuneralhomes.com.

Brenday K. Adkins Brenday K. Adkins, 69, Bristol, died at 11:24 p.m. June 19, 2021, in her home. Born June 12, 1952, she is survived by daughters, Donna Sigerfoos, Bristol, and Melissa Powell, Shipshewana; sisters, Bernice Wagner, Culloden, W.Va., Edna Adkins, Virginia, and Lynn Conklin, Shipshewana. Services were held June 23.

Duane E. Bolinger Duane E. Bolinger, 76, Goshen, died at 4:50 a.m. June 23, 2021, at Courtyard Healthcare. Born Aug. 9, 1944, he married Gertrude M. Davis Dec. 30, 1972. She pre-

ceded him in death Oct. 27, 2017. He is survived a sister, Sharon Snider, Goshen. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 30 at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen. Services will follow at 1 p.m. with Pastor Jason Kincaid officiating. Burial will be in Violett Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Cancer Resources for Elkhart County.

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Amalia De La Fuente Amalia De La Fuente, 65, Goshen, died June 19, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born July 10, 1955, she is survived by her husband, Guadalupe De La Fuente; her children, Luis Arturo and Brenda, Goshen, Hugo Antonio and Ricardo, Texas, and Oscar, Mexico; and four brothers. Services were held June 22.

Carl Deischer Jr. Carl A. Deischer Jr., 78, Goshen, died June 21, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born July 23, 1942, he married Mildred V. Lennox Sept. 14, 1963. She preceded him in death Dec. 1, 2005. He then married Laura Diaz Colon May 10, 2010. She survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Tina M. Kilmer, Cindy L. Pletcher and Elizabeth Deischer, Goshen; and sister, Donna McCoskey, Black Hawk. Services were held June 26.

Lance J. Dell Lance J. Dell, 50, Middlebury, died at 10:35 p.m. June 20, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born May 23 1971, he married Larisa Schrock June 15, 1996. She survives with daughters, Emily, Kyrah A. and Leah K. Dell, at home; his parents, Phyllis and Edward VanKirk; brother, Brad Dell, Churubusco; and sister, Susan Hull, Sturgis, Mich. Services were held June 24.

Lu H. Dunivan Lu H. Dunivan, 84, Nappanee, died June 17, 2021, in her home. Born July 26, 1936, she was first married to Pat Johnson. On Nov. 1, 1975, she married Tom Dunivan. He survives with her sons, Mike, Dave and Steve Johnson; and daughter, Sue Shupe. Services were held June 25.

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LaVerna J. Grose, 92, Goshen, died June 21, 2021. Born June 6, 1929, she married Ronald Grose Aug. 7, 1948. He preceded her in death. Survivors include sons, Thomas and Roger Grose, Goshen, and Rick Grose, Elkhart; daughters, Cynthia Ingling and Melissa, Goshen, and Rachel Koch, Indianapolis. Elkhart Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.

Raymond Hochstetler Raymond Hochstetler, 75, Topeka, died at 2 p.m. June 23, 2021, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital. He was born June 29, 1945, and married Helen Weaver May 5, 1964. She survives with daughters, Karen Kaufman, Topeka, Penny Mast, Adamsville, Tenn., Velda Slabaugh, LaGrange, Anna Yoder, Goshen, Diane Lehman, Bristol, and Doris Kaufman, New Paris; sons, Harry Hochstetler, Goshen, Jay Dee Hochstetler, Myakka, Fla., and Dale Hochstetler, Middlebury; and sister, Catherine Kelley, Lakeland, Fla. Services were held June 27.

Terry L. Hughes Terry L. Hughes, 71, Elkhart, died June 18, 2021, at Center for Hospice Care, Elkhart. He was born July 13, 1949, and is survived by daughters, Brandy M. Carich, Nappanee, and Tata A. Gabriel, Elkhart; brother, Larry Hughes, Fort Wayne; and sister, Linda Hughes, Little Rock, Ark. Elkhart Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.

Levi E. Kauffman Levi E. Kauffman, 75, Wolcottville, died June 20, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born April 23, 1946, he married Janice C. (Hicks) Campbell Nov. 27, 1980. She survives with daughters, Cheri Perkins, LaGrange, Karla Robertson, Magnolia, Texas, Sheila Bentley, Pleasant, S.C., and Sharon Dimon, Sarasota, Fla.; sons, Ryan Kauffman, Howe, and Ronnie S. Campbell; sisters, Linda Schrock, Wolcottville, and Liz Mullett, Nappanee; brothers, Robert Kauffman, Goshen, and David Kauffman, Wolcottville; and sister-in-law, Alanna Kauffman, Florida. Services were held June 25.

Steven R. Linn Steven R. Linn, 66, Goshen, died June 19, 2021. Born Oct. 23, 1954, he is survived by a daughter, Tina Butler, Goshen; sons, Mike and Mark Linn, Goshen; brothers, Robert Linn, Goshen, and Karl Held, England. He was preceded in death by his wife, Debra J. Linn, May 27, 2021. Services will be held at a later date. Legacy Cremation and Remembrance Center, Ligonier, was in charge of arrangements.

Dallas A. Loucks Dallas A. Loucks, 59, Goshen, died at 11:45 p.m. June 22, 2021, in his home. Born Nov. 14, 1961, he married Kimberly Edwards Feb. 14, 1998. She survives with their children, Travis and Joshua Loucks, Cody Bryant and Michael Smith, Goshen; his mother, Goldie Whetstone, Goshen; sisters, Collene E. Machuca, Goshen, Susan I. Whetstone, Missouri, Robin R. Scarrette, Richmond, Christina K. Fogelsanger, Elkhart, Tina D. Loucks, Middlebury, Loretta Tyler, Shipshewana, and Pamela Loucks, LaGrange. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. July 6, at Oakridge Cemetery with Pastor Gary Sheets officiating.

Floyd L. Mast Floyd L. Mast, 83, Goshen, died June 20, 2021, in his home. Born Nov. 2, 1937, he married Theda J. Yoder July 12, 1964. She survivers with a daughter, Teresa Miller, Hartville, Ohio; son, Eugene Mast, Fort Wayne; brothers, Loyal Mast, Lingrove, Laban and Lester Mast, Goshen. Services were held June 25.

and Nora Bontrager, Goshen; son-inlaw, Dennis Miller, Nappanee; sisters, Mary Hershberger and Clara Borkholder; half brothers, David, Harvey, Floyd, Vernon, Steven and Norman Kauffman. Services were held June 20.

Thomas J. Rassi Jr. Thomas J. Rassi Jr., 82, San Diego, Calif., died April 23, 2021. Born July 6, 1938, he is survived by his wife, Erleen Rassi; daughter, Deanna Rassi, San Diego; his stepmother, Doris Rassi, Middlebury; brothers, Charles, Timothy, Terry and Rick Rassi; sisters, Winifred Catapano and Cynthia Fites. A celebration of life service was held June 29 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen.

Judith A. Reed Judith A. Reed, 76, Goshen, died June 17, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. She was born May 6, 1945, and married Charles L. Reed June 14, 1963. He survives with a son, Rob Reed, Goshen; daughter, Tamera Long, Goshen; and sister, Janet Miller, Goshen. Services were held June 22.

Lois Roahrig Lois Roahrig, 87, Plymouth, died June 21, 2021, in her home. Born Sept. 17, 1933, she married Morris Roahrig Aug. 9, 1953. He survives with a daughter, Debbie Devine, Charlotte, N.C.; sons, Victor and Roger Roahrig, Plymouth, and Neal Roahrig, Lebanon; sisters, Bonnie Criag, Nappanee, and Joyce Overmyer, Bourbon; and brother, LeRoy Heckaman, Bourbon. Visitation was held June 25 at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon.

Tracey A. Roberts Tracey A. Roberts, 49, Elkhart, died June 17, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Dec. 6, 1971, and married Rachelle Ball. She survives with Rhyder Roberts; his children, Dewayne Matlock, Scottsville, Ky.; Cody Robert, Chesterton, Joshua Borkholder, Elkhart, Andrew Ball, Mishawaka, Sara Roberts, San Diego, Calif., and Ali Borkholder, Elkhart; brothers, Danny and Hargis Wilson, David Marzini and Shawn Marzini, Elkhart; and sister, Sue Baumgardner, Bristol. Services were held June 24.

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Anna D. Miller, 89, Goshen, died at 7:25 p.m. June 18, 2021, in her home. Born March 26, 1932, she married Clarence L. Miller Nov. 25, 1961. He preceded her in death Nov. 1, 2013. Survivors include daughters, Carol Bender, Goshen, Meribeth Miller, Alabama, and Suann Miller, Sarasota, Fla.; son, Jay M. Miller, Myakka City, Fla.; sisters, Mary Stoltzfus and Elma Bontrager, Goshen, Edna Schrock, Catlett, Va., Wilma Lelek, Opelika, Ala., and Fran Lucius, Denver, Colo.; brothers, Freeman Mast, Utica, Ohio, and Elva Mast, Goshen; sister-in-law, Edna Mast, Kokomo. Services were held June 23.

Harry G. Rombke, 90, Goshen, died June 20, 2021, in his home. Born Jan. 21, 1931, he married Norma J. Pinyerd Aug. 10, 1952. She preceded him in death Jan. 23, 2019. Survivors include a daughter, Candy Henkler, Goshen; and son, Scott Rombke, Bristol. Services were held June 25.

Jean L. Olesko Jean L. Olesko, 86, Nappanee, died at 3:05 p.m. June 23, 2021, at Esther House, Center for Hospice, Elkhart. She was born Feb. 5, 1935, and married Victor C. Olesko June 9, 1956. He preceded her in death July 9, 2011. Survivors include daughters, Pam Stillwell, Bremen, and Sandy Price, Nappanee; son, Steve Olesko, Nappanee; and sister, Karen Parks, Virginia. Services will be held at a later date.

Drusilla Plank Drusilla Plank, 85, Nappanee, died at 7:30 p.m. June 17, 2021, in her home. She was born Nov. 17, 1935, and married Levi H. Plank Sept. 25, 1958. He preceded her in death May 8, 2020. Survivors include sons, John Plank, Bremen, Kenneth, Lester, Joseph and Levi Jr. Plank, Nappanee, and David Plank, Kaleva, Mich.; daughters, Laurie Kuhns, Bremen, Sharon Coleman, Rosetta Yutzy and Kathryn Bontrager, Nappanee, Mary Wingard, Middlebury,

Kandi K. Schori Kandi K. Schori, 62, Bourbon, died at 11:27 p.m. June 23, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born May 27, 1959, she married Roger Schori April 7, 1979. He survives with sons, Ryan Schori, Bourbon, and Blake Schori, Warsaw; brothers, Michael Watkins, Nappanee, Gerry Watkins, West Chester, Ohio, and Rod Watkins, Bourbon; and her mother, Eleanor Watkins, Bourbon. Services were held June 29.

John T. Schrock John T. Schrock, 72, Goshen, died June 23, 2021, in his home. He was born Nov. 14, 1948, and married Ruth Slabaugh in 1971. She survives with sons, Jonathan Schrock, Goshen, and Matthew Schrock, Sacramento, Calif.; brothers, Timothy Schrock, Goshen, and David Schrock, Orrville, Ohio; and sister, Joanna Swartley, Harrisonburg, Va. Services were held June 26.

Rodney Speicher Rodney Speicher, 73, Goshen, died June 21, 2021, in his home. Born Dec. 29, 1947, he married Jane Cripe March 24, 1972. She survives with a daughter, Heather Hoffer, Goshen; and sister, Suzy Thompson, Topeka. Services were held June 25.

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Open class special contests to be held Elkhart County 4-H Fair Home & Family Arts Department offers open class special contests to anyone over the age of 8 in the Michiana area. These special contests are a fun way to show your creativity in cooking, baking and grilling, and even win a prize sponsored by local

businesses. To enter the contests you do not need to pre-register, just bring your entries to the Home & Family Arts Building on the 4-H Fairgrounds the day of the contest. The 2021 Elkhart County 4-H Fair President Trent Hostetler has

announced the president’s item this year will be dutch apple pie. Bring your entry and recipe to check-in from 11-11:45 a.m. Thursday, July 22. Open judging begins around noon; entries must be picked up by 1 p.m. The winning entry will be awarded a prize of $10 from the

Crossing. Born Feb. 21, 1936, he married Janice A. Dickie June 14, 1958. She survives with a daughter, Tammy Denlinger, Warsaw; and son, Todd Stork, Goshen. Services were held June 25.

June 12, 2021, in his home. Born Sept. 22, 1962, he is survived by brothers, Randy, Gordon and Rick Trigg. Services will be held at a later date.

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Mary K. Stanley Mary K. Stanley, 95, Winter Park, Fla., died June 11, 2021, at Depugh Nursing Home. Born Dec. 19, 1925, she married Dr. John R. Stanley Feb. 1, 1947. He preceded her in death Aug. 30, 1998. Survivors include a daughter, Dolores Hodnett, Fort Mill, S.C.; sons, David Stanley, Maitland, Fla., Daniel Stanley, Westerville, Ohio, and Dr. Douglas Stanley, Goshen. Private family services will be held at a later date in Maitland.

Ron Stork Ron Stork, 85, Goshen, died June 18, 2021, at The Maples at Waterford

Scott K. Tackman Scott K. Tackman, 59, Elkhart, died June 15, 2021, at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born Aug. 17, 1961, and is survived by a nephew, Alexander Tackman, Goshen, and niece, Sarah Tackman, Syracuse. Services were held June 24.

Teddy J. Trigg Teddy J. Trigg, 58, Goshen, died

Edna E. Yoder Edna E. Yoder, 75, Topeka, died at 1 a.m. June 19, 2021, in her home. Born Oct. 3, 1945, she married Raymond M. Yoder Oct. 15, 1964. He survives with daughters, Treva A. Yoder, Martha Yoder and Loretta Bontrager, Topeka; son, Lavern Yoder, Topeka; sisters, Ida Schmucker, Shipshewana, and Lizzie Ann Raber, LaGrange; brothers, Levi Miller, Holly, Mich., Sam and Amos Miller, LaGrange. Services were held June 22.

BIRTHS The following Elkhart County area babies were recently born at Goshen Hospital: Liam Louis Morales Cristina Grant and Antonio Morales, Goshen, are the parents of a son, Liam Louis, born at 1:43 p.m. June 19, 2021. He weighed 7 pounds, 14.5 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Paxton Reece Martin Clement and Charity Martin, New Paris, are the parents of a son, Paxton Reece, born at 7:59 p.m. June 21, 2021.

He weighed 8 pounds, 1.7 ounces and was 21 inches long. Miles William Christner Kohle and Samantha Christner, Shipshewana, are the parents of a son, Miles William, born at 8:47 p.m. June 22, 2021. He weighed 7 pounds, 15.3 ounces and was 21 3/4 inches long. BIRTHS ELSEWHERE Anthony Jacob Hochstetler Brian and Edna (Miller) Hochstetler, Nappanee, are the parents of a son, An-

thony Jacob, born at 8:50 p.m. June 18, 2021, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Oakleigh Rayne Kauffman Mark and Elaine (Miller) Kauffman, Goshen, are the parents of a daughter, Oakleigh Rayne, born at 9:44 a.m. June 24, 2021, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 inches long. Oakleigh join a sibling, Brielle.

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

Complaints LVNV Funding LLC v. William Bonds, Elkhart, $648.83; Crystal Kidder, Elkhart, $1,144.03; Amanda Brantner. Elkhart, $1,614.85; Shannon Allen, Goshen, $840.16; Cheryl Lesure, Elkhart, $2,094.81 American Express National Bank v. Teodoro Santillan, Goshen, $10,129.30 Teachers Credit Union v. James Parkhurst, Elkhart, $5,957.60 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Zakk Pooler, Elkhart, $4,617.88 Reliable Auto Finance v. Leroy Mast, Elkhart, $7,030.09 Unifund CCR LLC v. Justice Dumas, Elkhart, $586.83 Gateway Financial Solutions v. Cameron Jacobs, Elkhart, $12,706.94 Absolute Resolutions Investments LLC v. John Bacigal, Goshen, $3,746.30 Velocity Investments LLC v. Megan McLaughlin, Elkhart, $7,874.52 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Juan Mora, Elkhart, $1,392.95; Kristy Sloan, Elkhart, $5,435.43; Jamie Lung, Middlebury, $1,740.14

Foreclosures Wells Fargo Bank NA v. Catherine Stones, Goshen; Joel Stokes, Goshen; Midland Funding LLC; and Middlebury Community Schools, $139,558.83

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. Decarlos Mitchell, $2,125.51; Tina Williams, $766.66; Monica Cannon, Goshen, $1,008.68 Midland Credit Management Inc.

v. Israel Hernandez, Goshen, $2,065; Jose Galindoloera, Elkhart, $3,101.99; Shane Bocksrocker, $2,416.60 Velocity Investments LLC, assignee of PRosper Funding LLC, assignee of Webbank v. Ramiro Garza, Goshen, $6,104.88 Capital One Bank (USA) NA v. Scott Babcock Jr., Goshen, $2,899.88 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC v. Albert James, Elkhart, $3,458.11; Garrett Cupp, Goshen, $1,635.75 DNF Associates LLC v. Maria Garcia, Elkhart, $839.10 Cavalry SPV I LLC v. Nicole Wogoman, Goshen, $1,106.82; Michael Ruff, Elkhart, $866.56

Superior Court IV The following judgments have been entered in Elkhart County Superior Court IV, Judge Gretchen Lund presiding: Complaints and Small Claims Culver Development Corp. v. Emmanuel Basurto and Deborah Lopez, $35.84; David Noak, $1,500; Jacob Tate, $1,500 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Pamela Borsa, $5,535.95; Leonard Hawkins, $1,999.73; Faustino Hernandez, $855.89; Michael Maichen, $821.79; Michelle J. Nagy, $4,190.65; Bridget Roberts, $7,139.21; Charlou M. Shupp, $2,881.02 Acme Collection LLC v. Daniel Cruz, $3,337.23 Unifund CCR LLC v. Erin Johnson, $560.83 DNF Associates LLC v. Sandra Kellogg, $1,803.93; Gustavo Pineda, $599.80 Marlin Bauman v. Felisa Reyes et al., $6,000 Elkhart County Court Services v. Jorge Rodriguez Jr., $385 First Portfolio Ventures I LLC v. Louise K. Stutzman, $4,430.96

City Court The following fines, costs and courtrelated fees were levied in Goshen City

Court: Disregarding official traffic control device — Jessie D. Henry, 28, $170; Julio C. Gordillo, 45, $170 Distracted driving/driving while license suspended — Jorge Castillo, 18, $204.50 Distracted driving/failure to register vehicle — Cynthia L. Price, 24, $180 Driving left of center — Jacob L. Silcox, 23, $170 Driving while license suspended — Trent R. Ottman, 21, $170; Clara L. Gomez, 48, $170 Expired plates — Christopher L. Mikel 30, $145; Erin R. Pyke, 32, $145; Joseph M. Wycoff, 28, $145; Jorden L. Funderburk, 37, $145 Leaving scene of accident — Alexxis C. Perez, 22, $605.50, one year reporting probation Littering — Austin T. DeMeester, 24, $145 No insurance — Jose M. Melendez Lebron II, 46, $170 No valid driver’s license — Catalina Martinez, 23, $145; Bradley E. Chokey Jr., 52, $145 Operating motor vehicle with fictitious plate — Adam T. Lewis, 41, $145; Anthony M. Ambrose, 39, $145 Parking violation in handicapped space/GSN — Jose Zacarias Briseno, $285 Parking violation parked facing traffic/GSN — Trent Ringler, $285 Passing in no passing zone/driving while license suspended — Karina L. Wagner, 42, $204.50 Public intoxication — Joshua A. Phillips, 39, $605, one year reporting probation, serve five weekends in community oriented work program at work release center Speeding — Adrienne M. Poe, 30, $170; Michael L. Szymanowski, 34, $290.50; Jorge R. Montenegro, 29, $170; Gabriel J. Davies, 29, $170; Ricardo Acevedo, 33, $170; Aaron L. Hughes, 46, $170; Daitriona R. Bonds, 24, $170

Elkhart County 4-H Fair Board. A fruit carving contest will be held Saturday, July 24. Be as creative as you’d like by designing a carving made entirely of fruit. Bring your completed exhibit to check-in at 11:30 a.m. Judging begins at noon. Awards are sponsored by Hahn Auctioneers Inc. Saturday will also feature a marzipan sculpture contest, sponsored by Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn. Use marzipan to create a sculpture. Be as creative as you want. Check-in is at 4:30 p.m. Open judging begins at 5 p.m. Enter the fastest fingers contest Monday, July 26, and crochet the longest chain during this timed event. Yarn and needles will be provided. Check-in is at 11:30 a.m and judging begins around noon. This contest is being sponsored by the Elkhart County Dairy Directors. You do not need any baking skills to enter the longest apple peel contest Tuesday, July 27. They provide the apples and the knife, but for safety reasons, this contest is for adults only. Be sure to read the contest rules and regulations. Check-in at 11 a.m.; contest begins at 11:15 a.m. The participant with the longest, continuous peel will claim first place. Kercher’s Sunrise Orchard is sponsoring the event. Tuesday, July 27, will host the 37th annual Senior Citizen’s Cookie Contest. Check-in will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 11 a.m. with judging at 11:30 a.m. Participants must be 62 years of age or older and can enter one item in each of the three categories: bar, drop and formed cookies. No brownies are allowed. Each entry should have 6 cookies on a plate and you must pick up your item by 1 p.m. This contest is sponsored by the Elkhart County 4-H Fair Board. Soapy Gnome will be sponsoring the most creative face mask contest. Embrace your creativity to win the most votes as the people’s choice. Bring in your face mask Wednesday, July 28, at 11:30 a.m. Judging begins around noon. There will be a canning jar centerpiece contest Thursday, July 29, sponsored by Richmond’s Feed Service. Be as creative as you want. Check-in is at 6 p.m. with judging at 6:30 p.m. The ugly lamp shade contest, sponsored by Rose Lee Boutique, is

Friday, July 30. Check-in is at 11:30 a.m. with open judging at noon. Anything goes. The uglier, the better. Participants only need to bring in the lamp shade, not the lamp/ electrical parts. If you like to grill, don’t miss the outdoor cooking contests Saturday, July 31. The best of Michiana ribs and Byler Lienhart cook-off will begin with check-in at 9 a.m. Byler Lienhart cook-off judging will begin at 11:30 a.m. while ribs judging will begin around noon. Be sure to read all contest rules and regulations. Winners will be awarded gift certificates or cash prizes. Sponsors include Martin’s Custom Butchering, Yoder’s Meat & Cheese, Elkhart Co. Pork Producers, Elkhart Co. Beef Cattle Association, and Elkhart Co. Sheep Breeders. Saturday, July 31, also hosts the great homemade ice cream crank-off which is held in front of the Home & Family Arts building. Check-in is from 10-11 a.m.; the crank-off begins at 11:15 a.m. and must be done by noon for judging. Enter as an individual or a team of no more than three. Specific contest rules and regulations apply. Cash prizes will be giving to first, second, and third place winners. This contest is sponsored by the Elkhart County Dairy Directors. Each entry must be accompanied by a neatly written, printed or typed recipe. Recipes become the property of the Elkhart County Extension Homemakers with the right to use them for fair publicity. Complete contest rules and regulations are printed annually in the open class Home & Family Arts Department booklet. You can download a copy from the office website at www.extension. purdue.edu/elkhart/article/6344 or obtain a copy from the Extension Office located inside Gate 2 on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds, 17746 CR 34, Goshen.

Local student completes degree The following local student earned a degree. Ohio University Goshen — Kate Reyburn. Reyburn was also named to the dean’s list.

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Full Job Description The Papers, Inc. is a privately-owned commercial printing company that has served its customers for over 80 years. TPI specializes in cold web offset and sheet fed printing and also provides bindery, inserting, mailing and delivery services. TPI specializes in the printing of community and college newspapers plus general commercial printing with a customer base throughout the Midwest. As the first and often only point of contact, our customer service team is the face of TPI, interacting with customers daily via phone, email, chat and social media.

Core Customer Service Responsibilities • Strong attention to detail and focus on quality control of customer product. • Manage all phases of production process beginning with customer order and ending with customer receipt of finished job. • Cultivate positive working relationships with customers; to support healthy relationship with customer. • Ability to troubleshoot any production or scheduling or delivery issues. • Facilitate job scheduling with Production Supervisor to ensure jobs are completed on time. • Establish positive relationships with all new customers. • Create job tickets for all product operations in electronic management system. • Schedule any outside services, work with department managers to schedule and track projects through the production process. • Personally, act as the representative on behalf of the customer in all activities. • Past customer service experience is necessary. • Good judgment and an eye for quality are necessary. • Knowledge of printing industry a decided advantage. • Candidate should possess excellent oral and written communication skills. • Candidate should possess a strong work ethic, time management skills, troubleshooting skills, a positive attitude and be detail oriented. Additionally, good follow through, good planning/organizational skills and decision-making skills are a must. • This is a full-time position positioned in Milford, IN. • Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. but the CSR must be flexible and willing to be flexible to handle critical issues if necessary. • Wages commensurate with experience. Full benefit package.

Attention: Ron Baumgartner E-mail: rbaumgartner@the-papers.com P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542

Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us!

WE ARE HIRING. JOIN OUR TEAM. MULTIPLE POSITIONS, MULTIPLE SHIFTS ARGOS, INDIANA

Who We Are

We’re the people behind the packaging North America relies on every day with 60+ plants in the U.S. and Canada. From the beverages that fill our fridges to the environmentallyfriendly cleaners under our sinks, we collaborate with our customers to design containers that reflect our commitment to innovation, sustainability and taking their brand to the next level. Altium Packaging (formerly Consolidated Container Company, or “CCC”) is where entrepreneurs come to work, and we model our Guiding Principles at every turn: integrity, humility, a strong work ethic, and treating others with respect. Every day we are encouraged to grow, learn, and make an impact while keeping our plants safe and our attitudes humble. Imagine working with people who take pride in everything they do and carrying on a tradition of innovation that’s led to hundreds of packaging patents. We are a growing company, poised for lasting success. Join our team! No experience necessary! GENERAL LABOR/PACKER - $17.00 FORKLIFT OPERATOR - $19.00 BLOW MOLD MACHINE OPERATOR - $21.00

JOIN OUR TEAM

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - $23.00 Shift Premium (in addition to the above rates): • 2nd Shift - $0.75/hour • 3rd Shift - $1.50hour Retention bonus of $250 per quarter for 1st year of employment. Benefits: Medical, vision and dental are available after 30 days. Paid vacation, sick time and 401(k) are available after 90 days. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

To apply visit our website at https://altiumpkg.com/careers/

WALKING ROUTE

CARRIERS NEEDED

We Have Immediate Openings For Walking Route Carriers To Deliver ‘the PAPER’ One Day A Week In The

Nappanee Area WALKING ROUTE REQUIREMENTS: 11 YEARS OF AGE & UP ADVANTAGES OF ‘the PAPER’ DELIVERY ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

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

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

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