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e g n h i t T owly get er months t f sl a l a n m w r o o to n of shutd %\ /$85(1 =(8*1(5 $VVRFLDWH (GLWRU Pre-pandemic The Window, 223 S. Main St., Goshen, was a place for those who were homeless or low income to come, enjoy coffee and doughnuts in the morning or a hot lunch at lunch time. The non-profit organization also offered an opportunity for people to socialize while they waited their turn for services. When the pandemic hit, The Window shut down and had to find a new way of doing things. Currently the agency is still on lock down “Which means no one except staff and volunteers are allowed in. What we do is hand things through the door,” explained Susi Miller, director of development for The Window. Pre-pandemic, clients were allowed to “shop” the food pantry for what they wanted. Today, volunteers put together food boxes for clients filled with non-perishable items as well as perishable items such as eggs, butter, meat, bread as well as fresh veggies and fruit. Last month 854 food boxes were handed out, double what was handed out in October 2020. Doughnuts and coffee are not currently being offered and hot lunches are packed up and handed out through the back door. Miller said the hope is for The Window to re-open to full capacity sometime in 2022. Ed Swartley, executive director for The Window, has been watching the COVID numbers carefully. He won’t reopen the agency until the numbers fall to a specific level and stay there for a specific amount of time. While clients aren’t being allowed in, there are exceptions. Those needing showers are allowed to come in and shower, one at a time. Miller said the shower facility is then scrubbed down after every use. The shower facility had been closed down for a year and a half. The clothes closet is also open from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Thursday with only three people allowed to shop at a time. And from 3-4 p.m. Monday through Friday people are allowed to “shop” the at risk table — a table with baked f o o d

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our library cat, Page Turner.” Reeves, who has a pet of her own, a cockapoo named Baxter, believed the library also needed a pet. “After getting the board’s approval, we adopted Page from the Humane Society of Elkhart County. She provides emotional support as well as company and fun to those visiting the library. One man lost his best friend after owning his cat for many years. He now comes to the library to be with Page for a while. A woman drove

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from LaGrange to study at our library because Page would sit by her for company.” Page became quite a celebrity when she came to the library 4 ½ years ago. “A local newspaper did an article on her. Then the Chicago Tribune featured her as well as a Seattle, Washington, publication. A couple from Indianapolis read about her and drove to our library just to say hi to Page.” Reeves, who has a bachelor’s degree in business management, loves working in a small library. “Directors at larger libraries do administrative work exclusively. But I love to do the hands-on stuff. I like to be involved in everything. I work with marvelous, creative people and we’re all able to serve those visiting. “After I check my emails in the morning, I might be cataloging books, working at the desk or helping with programs. There are a lot of administrative things to get done as well. No two days are ever the same, so I live by a to-do list.” Her biggest challenge is time pressure. “There’s never enough time in a day and there is always something to do, but I love it.” Growing up in a family that was pro-library gave Reeves an early love of books and the kind of fellowship libraries provided. “We visited the library often, and my mom was on our local library board.” Libraries have done a lot of changing through the years. “Now

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I hire someone, I’m looking for an energetic person who loves people and wants to help them in whatever way possible.” Reeves and her husband Jim love architecture. “We’ve spent the last year and a half renovating the Simonton House, our home in Elkhart. It’s an 1890 Italianate house. I’ve always loved antiques and architectural salvage. Jim was a contractor, and we work well on creative projects together.” When Reeves is relaxing at home, she enjoys reading and watching movies. She and Jim love antiquing, traveling and visiting old houses. They’re avid walkers, especially if Baxter joins them.

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SPEAK OUT

Time to move I am a fourth generation American citizen. I have always been proud to be an American. The last maybe 10 years I haven’t been so proud to be an American and I’m living with homeless and it really stinks and they are going to give up to $450 thousand to people who walked in here illegally. That’s baloney. I do not like the government that is in there and I don’t understand what people are thinking anymore. It is just scary. I think I am going to go to another country.

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You move For those wanting socialism, we need to dismantle Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and unemployment compensation. These are but a few of the socialist programs available to American citizens. We are already socialist! Now what? You move.

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Made in America Voted down Why do we people keep the U.S. America? We are the United States of America. One nation under God, not above God. We are not Canada and we are not Mexico. John F. Kennedy warned us of the southern border. Made in U.S.A. used to really mean something. Built to last, that is want Donald Trump was trying to do, bring U.S. back. “If my people will humble themselves and be ye a separate, a separate and peculiar people.”

The tax referendum was voted down. So what are we hearing now? School administrators are saying teachers may not be getting a pay raise. Is that supposed to upset us? Are any of the administrators giving up part of their pay to help the teachers who are the true backbone of this (or any) school? How about cutting back on the million dollar ball ﬁelds for a start? An Olympic size swimming pool? How does that contribute to the kids’ education? Building a new “Performing Arts” center around the old? How many millions did that cost us taxpayers? How does that better the quality of the students’ education? Was that new multi million dollar school bus garage on Main Street really necessary? Now they are clamoring for more bus drivers. What are the drivers paid? Are they part time employees? Have health insurance?

Total truth Thank you county council for hearing the people and voting the $3 million grant down to the health department. I am hearing the HHS and CDC are hand in hand with big pharma, they were passing out the grant. I also hear the HHS is buying aborted fetuses, selling them to the labs to use in making mice human studies, etc. Check it out for yourself, it is barbaric, beyond barbaric. The epitome of evil. If these people in these agencies were to tell you the total truth about all of these labs, etc., no one would be for this. They lie to us because they know it.

Stop harping So all you liberal folks who want me to wear a mask, social distance and get the vaccine to protect you and the vulnerable,

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Do the research All you experts on viruses claiming we can eradicate the coronavirus just like we did with smallpox and polio, do a little research before you start preaching. The coronavirus is a RNA strain which mutates and the other viruses we stopped are DNA based which rarely mutate so we are talking apples and oranges. By the way, vaccines have been known to trigger RNA viruses to mutate, and there is evidence that’s what happened with the Delta variant. Wise up before writing ignorant comments for us.

No more support No more illegal alien support. The DOJ is working on a bill to pay reparations to every illegal alien family with children who were separated upon illegal entry to the U.S. at the southern border. When Joe Biden was asked in a recent interview if this were true, he dodged the question. The amount of money they are seeking is no small amount. For most legal American citizens it would be like winning the lottery. In addition to the payout, the bill will also include language these illegal aliens be granted instant citizenship with the hopes they buy houses (with the reparation money) and stay here. I don’t know about you, but why should my tax dollars go to helping illegal aliens? Write or call your federal ofﬁcials and say “no” before its too late. Thanks for consideration of putting in ‘the PAPER.’

Get the jab Does it make any sense Brandon would invite thousands of unvaccinated, untested illegals into our country during a pandemic, relocate them into our cities and then mandate hard working Americans get the jab or lose their jobs? Some of these people were deemed essential workers, working through the pandemic and now have natural immunity because they were exposed to the virus due to their jobs.

Different inflation The inflation today is different than inflation of past years. Prior to 2009 savings interest rates kept pace with or even exceeded the inflation rate. For instance, the inflation rate in 1980 was 12.5% but the Federal Funds Rate was 18%. Today your bank savings are losing purchasing power at the fastest pace ever with these near zero interest rates. You have to put your money at risk in the stock market or real estate to realize any returns.

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Excellent article written by Roger Kimball in the September Imprimis issue found at hillsdale.edu about the Jan. 6 “insurrection” and is a must read by all concerned citizens. A quote in the piece is America is fast mutating from a republic, in which individual liberty is

How do all you people like you voted for Biden? How sickening and Obama is behind it. President Trump was great. Things would have been different. Now people have lost their lives in Afghanistan. Think about this when you vote in 22 and 24.

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how about you do all that so you and the vulnerable are protected and stop harping at me about it. Maybe you didn’t know the vaccinated can and do catch the virus and spread it as well so get real please. Why don’t you direct your energy at why the Congress members get an exemption?

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The U.S. has 700 military bases around the world, 86 in Japan alone. Our military budget in 2021 is $715 billion. The average cost of $450 million a year per base, plus what we have to pay those countries to be there. Britain, France and Russia combined have 23 bases. Do we really need to be the world’s “police force?” It’s really a joke on the taxpayer. We are the world’s police force securing other countries, but we can’t even secure our own southern border. The Mexican Cartel is in charge down there and we are paying them plenty. They love our government. We also feed the world, now we will pay to clean up the world. We are so rich, it’s our duty. I pity the future of our grandkids and great-grandchildren. Remember to vote in the fall of 2022.

Remember Mayor Pete when mayor of South Bend was called pothole Pete. He couldn’t seem to get them ﬁxed. It was so bad Domino’s Pizza provided grant money to get them ﬁxed. Now as secretary of transportation he is too busy on maternity leave to help solve the ships sitting at the dock situation. He speaks a good speak but as always no action.

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George Clooney shrugged off concerns about Biden’s sagging poll numbers, saying the president is still struggling with Trump’s legacy. “It’s like taking a battered child and thinking everything’s going to be OK his ﬁrst day in school,” Clooney said. “There’s a lot of things that have to be repaired, there’s a lot of healing that has to happen, and its going to take time.” Trump remains a factor in U.S. politics, Clooney said, adding he hopes Americans have “a little better sense” than to return him to the White House. Trump could care less about his supporters he just wants their votes. “It’s so funny, because he was just this knucklehead,’’ Clooney said. “I knew him before he was a president. He was just a guy who was chasing girls. Every time you went out he’d be like, ‘What’s the name of that girl?’ That’s all he was.”

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Editor’s Note: This Speak Out is referencing an article Oct. 11, in The Hill written by Judy Kurtz. The comments were made by George Clooney on the BBC’s “The Andrew Marr Show.”

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Drain ﬂies Good neighbors: Reply to drain ﬂies: The bug man sells a product called Blue Stuff that works great.

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Wall heater — Wanted, a 10,000 BTU wall heater. Call (574) 773-4890. Nintendo/Gameboy — Does anyone have a good shape, working Nintendo DS and/or Gameboy Advance SP? Call (574) 773-9002 and leave a message. Cast iron pan tips — Does anyone have tips for using/restoring a cast iron pan that food sticks to? Reply through this column. — A reader Square dancing — Does anyone know where one might square dance? Reply through this column. — A neighbor Shepherd’s pie — I have looked through all my cookbooks for the recipe for a real good shepherd’s pie. Does someone have it? If so, reply through this column. — A reader Farm fence — I am looking for 4-foot high woven wire “farm fence.” I can take down an existing fence, if needed. Also, I am looking for the tailgate of an older-style pickup truck for a project. Call/text (574) 328-1407. Vinyl siding recycling — Where can one take vinyl house siding (scraps/junk pieces) to be recycled? I don’t have a ton, but more than I want to landﬁll, especially if it can be recycled. Reply through this column. — A reader

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Gaining Grounds Coffee Shop located inside the Bristol location of ADEC, 19670 SR 120, re-opened its doors to the public Monday, Nov. 15. Gaining Grounds is a business which proﬁts go toward the support of a non-proﬁt organization. The coffee shop helps ADEC, an organization that serves and advocates for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “We are really excited to reopen the Gaining Grounds coffee shop! It’s a great place for staff to stop by for a warm beverage, clients to grow their job skills and for the community to see our client’s creativity

come to life through their art. We hope to have groups, like book clubs, utilize our conference rooms, perhaps grabbing a cup of coffee or purchasing a beautiful piece of art while they meet,” said Victoria Finlay, public relations manager. Here are some of the reasons the staff say to come visit the celebration: Gaining Grounds has cultivated new food options to have sandwiches, mufﬁns and other food available in addition to its large drink menu. The art hung on the walls around the coffee shop will also be for sale. The art is part of Art by ADEC which is a program that supports art in the ADEC

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Ivy Tech welcomes Matt Presley as executive director Ivy Tech Community College recently welcomed Matt Presley to the South BendElkhart campus. Presley will oversee the career 0$77 35(6/(< coaching and employer connections team. The CCEC department emphasizes comprehensive career readiness practices alongside academic preparation throughout a student’s college experience. Their goal is to help students put together a career development plan and prepare them for their job search. The team also works collaboratively with businesses to help coordinate internships, externships, and work and learn opportunities in the South Bend–Elkhart area. Most recently, Presley served as regional director in the Indiana Ofﬁce of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship. In that role, Presley worked to develop public-private partnerships, to build and expand comprehensive work-based learning programs (US DOL Apprenticeships and Indiana State Earn and Learns), and to provide technical assis-

tance to employers and education providers on alignment between industry and education. Prior to his position with the state, Presley served 15 years in public education as an English teacher and college and career readiness coordinator. As a teacher, Presley primarily worked with senior students to develop employability skills through a project-based learning course he created focused on career exploration and work-based learning experiences. As a coordinator, Presley expanded internships and mentorship opportunities for students through various business and community engagement initiatives. Presley is passionate about developing strategic partnerships between education and industry. He served as a member of the career coaching and navigation action team created under the direction of Governor Holcomb’s Workforce Cabinet. He also served on an Indiana Department of Education committee that drafted Indiana’s K-12 Employability Skills Standards. Presley is a graduate of Indiana University and holds a BA in Education and an MA in English. He also holds a career and technical education license in business and marketing.

State grants give green light for local road improvements State Rep. Doug Miller (RElkhart) said 218 towns, cities and counties throughout Indiana received a combined total of more than $101 million through the Community Crossings Matching Grant program. Indiana General Assembly supported legislation establishing the program in 2016 and its expansion in 2017. Indiana Department of Transportation oversees and distributes these grants twice each year. “As the RV Capitol of the World, it goes without saying roads play a vital role in our communities and this industry,” Miller said. “These investments will help ensure our area’s economy continues to thrive and preserve Elkhart County’s reputation as a manufacturing hub.” The following communities received state matching grants: • Bristol $404,426; • Middlebury $502,657; • Nappanee $1 million; and • Wakarusa $485,054. “Whether we’re making a trip to the grocery store, visiting a park or going to work, we depend on our roads to get us to and from home safely,” said State Rep. Joanna King (R-Middlebury). “Investing in regular maintenance and upgrades for our local infrastructure will have long-term beneﬁts for everyone in our area and throughout Indiana.” King said communities can use these funds for road and bridge preservation, road reconstruction, intersection improvements, guard-

Stump accepted for enrollment Jacob Stump of Nappanee has been accepted for enrollment for the fall 2021 quarter at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Florida campus in Port Orange, Fla. Palmer College of Chiropractic, the ﬁrst and largest college in the chiropractic profession, has campuses in Davenport, Iowa; San Jose, Calif.; and Port Orange, Fla.

rail replacements and signage. Smaller municipalities must provide a 25 percent match in local funds, while large communities must provide a 50 percent match. State law requires that 50 percent of the available matching funds be awarded annually to communities within counties with a population of 50,000 or fewer. “The Community Crossings Grant program works because of the strong partnerships between our state and local cities, towns and counties,” said State Rep. Tim Wesco (R-Osceola). “I hope to see continued growth in our area as more road and bridge projects take shape.” More information about the program and recipients can be found online at in.gov/indot/communitycrossings.

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Lake City Bank celebrates new branch in Elkhart High School Lake City Bank celebrated the opening of its 51st ofﬁce in the new combined Elkhart High School at 2608 California Road, with a ribbon cutting that was part of the Elkhart High School Community Night Monday, Oct. 4. The branch is the ﬁrst of its

Lions Club feather party in Cromwell Cromwell-Kimmell Lions Club will be hosting its annual feather party Friday, Nov. 19, at the Cromwell Community Center. The feather party will be from 6-9 p.m. Food will be served starting at 6 p.m. with bingo starting at 6:30 p.m. The Lions will be serving hot dogs, sloppy joes, chips and drinks. There will also be a bake sale to get some goodies before Thanksgiving. All proceeds will go toward West Noble High School scholarships and other community needs.

kind for Lake City Bank, offering high school students an opportunity to gain on-the-job skills and providing the bank with real-life experience engaging with the next generation of team members and customers. Lake City Bank team mem-

bers and board members were present to commemorate the occasion. Additionally, members of the Elkhart community, Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, City of Elkhart representatives, school staff and students took part in the ribbon cutting.

ADEC seeking community participation in annual wishlist event Running from now until the end of November, ADEC is accepting elves and donations for speciﬁc wish lists put together by community members living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These lists are requested by the individuals served by ADEC who don’t have any family and may not otherwise receive anything under the Christmas tree. Tobi Weirich, ADEC’s director of protective services shares more saying, “If the people we

serve didn’t have anything under the tree Christmas morning, they would feel like Santa forgot about them.” ADEC advocates for and serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Elkhart and St. Joseph counties. Many of these individuals believe strongly in Santa and look forward to Christmas all year round. The wish list program allows the greater community to support their neighbors living with disabilities and keep

this magic of the holidays alive. “The wish list program brings the community closer to those we serve. For some folks who don’t have children of their own or their children are grown up, this gives them an opportunity to give back and reach out.” -Donna Belusar, CEO and president Anyone interested in becoming an ADEC Wish List Elf can sign up at adecinc.com/wishlist, email info@adecinc.com, or call ADEC at (574) 848-7451.

Local students earn scholarships Students from the area were among more than 600 ﬁrst-year students welcomed to the Baldwin Wallace University campus this fall who earned more than $12 million in scholarships for their outstanding high school achievements. The following local students earned scholarships:

• Brenna Stine, Bremen, a graduate of Bremen Senior High School majoring in sustainability, earned a $17,000 deans’ scholarship. • Handro Spradling, Goshen, a graduate of Concord High School majoring in instrumental performance, earned a $21,000 presi-

dent’s scholarship. BW’s merit scholarships are awarded to full-time students and are renewable up to four years with good academic and social standing. BW offers a wide range of ﬁnancial support to its students — more than $50 million for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Enjoy hometown holidays in Middlebury Get a head start on the holiday shopping at the 28th annual Middlebury Hometown Holidays. The event will be held from 4-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19. This year, a number of local merchants will be participating in Hometown Holidays. So shop local and don’t worry about supply chain issues causing problems with gifts arriving on time for Christmas. Middlebury merchants will be offering special discounts, drawings and more throughout the evening. Hometown Holidays is a way for Middlebury merchants to thank their loyal customers for their support during the year. Varns & Hoover Hardware, 101 S. Main St. will be offering 25% off storewide. There will be specials on birdseed, Kalamazoo Candles, over 50 types of cookie cutters, Nordic Ware baking sheets with lids and more. For kids and kids at heart Varns & Hoover offers puzzles and games. And for those hosting a holiday dinner or brunch, the store has Nora Flemming serving pieces. The General Store of Middlebury, located across the street, at 102 S. Main St., will be open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20 and offering 10% off store wide. Be sure to check out the store’s winter coats and caps. Chupp’s Herbs, 108 S. Main, is offering a buy 2 get 1 free of Chupp’s brand products with 15% off everything else off. Be sure to register to win a $100 gift card. The Barn Door Antique Boutique, 52886 SR. 13, will be offering 20% off one new item with coupon. Martin Ace Hardware, 103 Crystal Heights Blvd., will hold a threehour sale from 3-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19 and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday with a 20% discount in The Truck Store, Ace Hardware and The Toy Store. Need a bigger dining room table to host family and friends? Or maybe the bed in the guest room needs Continued on page 7

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The 11th annual Middlebury Hometown Holidays Christmas Bazaar will also be held from 4-8 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Satur-

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Soo Han conducts symphony for the first time at The Lerner Elkhart County Symphony returns to The Lerner Theatre Sunday, Nov. 21, for “New Journeys,” its ﬁrst performance in the storied space under the leadership of Music Director Soo Han. The “New Journeys” program includes Scheherazade, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s19th-century musical epic of romance and intrigue, as well as contemporary composer Karel Butz’s McCormick Fanfare. “The Elkhart County Symphony is excited to return to live performance in The Lerner Theatre,”

said Co-Executive Director John Hill. “We hope you will join us as the symphony explores new musical journeys in its performance repertoire.” Season tickets are available at a special discounted price through The Lerner Theatre website, or by calling the box ofﬁce at (574) 293-4469. Packages including all four of the season’s remaining concerts, beginning with “New Journeys,” are now priced at $84 for adults; $72 for seniors; $36 for students; $100 for mezzanine seating.

Single tickets for “New Journeys” are also on sale, priced between $14 to $35. Soo Han joined the Elkhart County Symphony as music director last year. An accomplished conductor and clinician, Soo Han has conducted orchestras and ensembles throughout the Midwest and internationally; his energy and talent make him a soughtafter collaborator. In addition to his role with the Elkhart County Symphony, Han serves as the director of orchestral studies at Virginia’s George Mason University.

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Kintigh is member of Monmouth college women’s basketball team Jordan Kintigh of Goshen is a member of the Monmouth College women’s basketball team. The Fighting Scots had their ﬁrst home game against Buena Vista University Nov. 13. Founded in 1853, Monmouth College is a nationally ranked liberal arts college. Afﬁliated

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OBITUARIES Erika K. Almack

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Erika K. Almack, 25, Albion, died Nov.3, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born May 2, 1996, and married Taylor Almack June 30, 2018. He survives with her parents, Brian and Joella Shultz, Churubusco; sisters, Natalie Bonar, Albion, and Sara Shultz, Churubusco; grandparents, Patricia and Larry DeLong, Avilla; and her inlaws, Bill and Jodi Almack, Ligonier. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Genevive I. Kehr, 83, Goshen, died Nov. 7, 2021, at Greencroft Healthcare. Born March 10, 1938, she married Jesse S. Kehr Jr. Oct. 7, 1956. He survives with sons, Robert S., Sutter Creek, Calif., and Bryan L., North Newton, Kansas; and brother, Daniel B. Miller. Services were held Nov. 14.

Pamela K. Crist Pamela K. Crist, 53, Elkhart, died at 3:20 p.m. Nov. 6. Born Nov. 5, 1968, she is survived by a daughter, Natalie Crist, Wakarusa; her parents, Ezra and Rebecca Crist, Goshen; sister, Tammy Loveless, Texas; brother, Arthur Wrightsman, Bremen; siblings, Larry Crist, Goshen, Yolanda Wagner, Pennsylvania, Angilee Berry, Arkansas, Martha Gonzalez, Culver, Betsy Moser, Wisconsin, and Jake Crist, Nappanee. Services were held Nov. 10.

Craig S. Dickison Craig S. Dickison, 66, Goshen, died Nov. 4, 2021, at Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Mishawaka. Born Dec. 11, 1954, he married Karen Hershberger Sept. 14, 1974. She survives with daughters, Missy Vander Reyden, Elkhart, and Becky Hutsell, Nappanee; sisters, LeAnn Dickison, Shipshewana, and DiAnn Clevenger, Hopkins, Mich. Services were held Nov. 9.

Steven P. Dittman Steven P. Dittman, 60,Wakarusa, died at 5:57 p.m. Nov. 3, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born May 12, 1961, he is survived by a son, Steven Dittman, Wakarusa; daughter, Jodie Dittman, Wakarusa; sisters, Nita L. Waggoner, Lawrenceville, Ill., and Norma J. Taylor. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 19 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa, and one hour prior to the 10 a.m. Nov. 20 service with Rev. Frank Ramirez will ofﬁciating. Burial will be in Olive West Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Keller Strong.

Dale Freed Dale Freed, 67, Nappanee, died at 5:20 p.m. Nov. 6, 2021, at Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital. Born Sept. 9, 1954, he married Barb Middaugh July 9, 1977. She survives with sons, Khris Freed, Wakarusa, and Alan Freed, Bremen; his mother, Joan Guild, Hawaii; and brother, David Freed, Nappanee. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at NorthWood Chapel, 28220 CR 52, Nappanee. Additional visitation will be held one hour prior to the 10 a.m. service on Nov. 19 with Rev. Todd Willman ofﬁciating. Burial will be held in Bremen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the family to help with expenses.

Florence O. Hershberger Florence O. Hershberger, 95, Goshen, died at 1:40 a.m. Nov. 3, 2021. Born Aug. 15, 1926, she married Roman E. Hershberger June 24, 1950. He preceded her in death. Survivors include daughters, Ruth Kliewer, Judith Leigh and Lori Blain; son, Craig Hershberger; and sister, Nelda Nussbaum. Services were held Nov. 13.

Mary Howard Mary Howard, 61, Nappanee, died Nov. 4, 2021. Born Jan. 23, 1960, she married Leslie Howard June 28, 2008. He preceded her in death March 4, 2021. Survivors include her children, Rose Weldy, Plymouth, Virginia Lenton, Fowler, and Harold Miller III, Florida; brothers, Virgil Courneya, Nevada, and Charles Farinelli, Gary; sisters, Gypsi Schefﬂer, Illionis, and Betty Najam, Georgia. There were no services held for Mrs. Howard.

Glen P. Kyle Glen P. Kyle, 93, Goshen, died Nov. 2, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. He was born Jan. 26, 1928, and married Norma J. Woods June 26, 1949. She survives with daughters, Dawn R. Schmucker, Greenﬁeld, and Pamela R. Catalano, Goshen. Services will be held at a later date.

Charles K. Lee Charles K. Lee, 79, Middlebury, died at 11:15 a.m. Nov. 8, 2021, in his home. He was born March 25, 1942, and is survived by his wife, Darla, Middlebury; sons, Charles K. Lee Jr., Bristol, and Michael E. Lee, Middlebury; daughters, Tammy Watson, Elkhart; brother, Dan Lee, Broadview Heights, Ohio; sisters, Rachel Budzina and Vickie Allen, Johnstown, Pa., Margaret Smay, Mineral Point, Pa., and Betty Vonau, Phoenix, Ariz. Graveside services were held Nov. 10.

Emily N. Miller Emily N. Miller, 10 days, died at 2:25 p.m. Nov. 5, 2021, at Dupont Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born Oct. 26, 2021, she is survived by her parents, Lavon and Laverda Miller, Topeka; grandparents, Levi and Ruby Schrock, Lloyd and Ida Miller, LaGrange; great-grandparents, Wilma Schrock, Jacob and Fannie Eash, Wilbur and Carolyn Miller, Topeka, Leroy and Anna M. Troyer, LaGrange; great-greatgrandmother, Edna Miller, Topeka. Services were held Nov. 6.

Harley E. Miller Harley E. Miller, 93, Shipshewana, died at 12:50 a.m. Oct. 30, 2021, in his home. Born May 23, 1928, he married Wilma D. Miller Dec. 21, 1950. She preceded him in death Feb. 18, 1993. Survivors include a daughter, Esther H. Miller, Shipshewana son, Nelson L. Miller, Shipshewana, and Jerry H. Miller, Middlebury; son-in-law, Henry S. Mast, LaGrange; brother, Jerry E. Miller, Shipshewana; sisters, Ida M. Bontrager, Shipshewana, and Anna E. Mast, LaGrange. Services were held Nov. 2.

Leanna A. Miller Leanna A. Miller 71, LaGrange, died at 9:18 a.m. Nov. 6, 2021, in her home. Born Nov. 21, 1949, she married Edwin O. Miller March18, 1986. He preceded her in death Nov. 18, 2000. She is survived by daughters, Rosanna Bontrager, Middlebury, and Ruth Miller, LaGrange; sons, Norman Miller, Shipshewana, Lester Miller and Joseph Miller, LaGrange; sisters, Fannie Miller, Lengby, Minn., Katie Miller, LaGrange, and Erma Miller, Montello, Wis.; brothers, Clarence and Perry Miller, LaGrange, Orva Miller, Avoca, N.Y., and Leroy Miller, Dalton, Wis. Services were held Nov. 9.

Mary Jane Monteith Mary Jane Monteith, 93, Bristol, died Oct. 30, 2021, at Riverside Village. Born Feb. 1, 1928, she is survived by her husband, Phil, their children, Amy Shojai, Laird Monteith and Gene Monteith. Services were held Nov. 5.

LeRoy H. Mullett LeRoy H. Mullett, 79, Sarasota, Fla., died Nov. 8, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. Born May 12, 1942, he married Lizzie Ann Raber Nov. 14, 1963. She preceded him in death. On May 7, 2002, he married Irene Hershberger. She survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, Vernon Mullett, Cynthaina, Ky., Alfred Mullett, Exeter, Mo., LeRoy Jr. Mullett, Gentry, Ark., Henry Mullet and Howard L. Mullett, LaGrange, and Benedict Mullett, Frankfort, Ky.; daughters, Miriam Yoder, Rexford, Mont., Rachel Bontrager, Monte Vista, Colo., Mattie E., Nancy A. and Oleta Mullett, LaGrange, Amanda M. Mullett,

Frankfort, Ky., and Esther Axson, Goshen; brothers, Henry Mullett Jr., Milton, Iowa, and Alvin R. Mullett, Monte Vista, Colo.; and sister, Eva A. Shetler, Salem, Ark. Services were held Nov. 12.

Pauline M. Raasch Pauline M. Raasch, 46, Nappanee, died at 4:16 a.m. Oct. 30, 2021, in her home. She was born Jan. 28, 1975, and married Michael Raasch July 12, 1997. He survives with sons, Jacob, Ian, Tyler and Cody Bryan, at home; mother, Julie Petta, Oconomowoc, Wis.; and brother, Andy Burgireno, Dousman, Wis. Services were held Nov. 6.

Cristopher L. Schrock Cristopher L. Schrock, one year old, Topeka, died at 10:38 a.m. Nov. 5, 2021, in his home. Born Aug. 11, 2020, he is survived by his parents, Dennis P. and Mary A. Schrock; sisters, Ida K., Katy I., Marla J., Lisa D. and Emma G. Schrock, at home; brothers, Jason P. and Bryan D. Schrock, at home; grandparents, Wilma J. Schrock, Topeka, Perry A. and Luella Bontrager, LaGrange. Services were held Nov. 11.

Harry Schrock Harry Schrock, 92, Goshen, died at 8:06 a.m. Oct. 26, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born July 29, 1929, he married Dorothea Schantz Jan. 1, 1950. She preceded him in death June 22, 2013. On Nov. 19, 2017, he married Wilma Miller Troyer. She died Sept. 25, 2019. Survivors include a son, Daniel, Schrock, Vanleer, Tenn.; daughters, Miriam Stutzman, Mesa, Ariz., and Rhoda Ackerman, Buckley, Mich; sisters, Iola Schrock, and Waneta Miller, Middlebury, Ellen Mishler, Shipshewana, and Betty J. Kauffman, Ephrata, Pa. Services were held Nov. 2.

Robert Schweisberger Robert L. Schweisberger, 81, Wakarusa, died Oct. 31, 2021 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka. He was born Sept. 8, 1940, and married Neal Richardson Sept. 30, 1967. She survives with their children, Christine Rust, Plymouth, and Lisa Schweisberger, Minooka, Ill.; and Jeffrey Schweisberger, Mishawaka; and sister, RuthAnn McCormack, Lorida, Fla. Services were held Nov. 3.

Sie Sharp Sr. Sie Sharp Sr., 65, Middlebury, died Oct. 26, 2021, in his home. He was born April 21, 1956, and is survived by his wife, Judith; sons, James K. Ecker, Steven Ecker, Sie Sharp Jr. and Dennis Sharp; daughters, Angie Capp and Shelly Powell; four brothers and two sisters. Visitation with military honors were held Nov. 6.

LaMar L. Shrock LaMar L. Schrock, 62, Topeka, died Oct. 30, 2021. Born March 11, 1959, he married Lisa Weldy Aug. 22, 1987. She preceded him in death May 6, 2017. Survivors include a daughter, Andrea Miller, Shipshewana; son, Austin Shrock, Topeka; sister, Lorene Schrock, Topeka; and brother, Leon Shrock, Wolcottville. Private services were held for Mr. Shrock.

Virginia M. Spry Virginia M. Spry, 68, Rio Rancho, N.M., died Oct. 18, 2021, at The Neighborhood Life Plan Community, Albuquerque, N.M. Born April 10, 1953, she is survived by a daughter, Shelly Easley, Arlington, Texas; son, Daryl Miller, Goshen; brother and sister-in-law, Herman and Mary Ann Hartzler; sister and brother-in-law, Norm and Kevin Miller; and her former spouse, Robert A. Spry. Services were held Nov. 13.

Ruth J. Stark Ruth J. Stark, 102, Goshen, died at 8 a.m. Nov. 8, 2021, in her home. Born Dec. 8, 1918, she married Lester Bates Feb. 21, 1941. He preceded her in death Dec. 31, 1951. On March 13, 1954, she married Russell W. Stark.

He died Nov. 9, 2011. Survivors include her children, Carol Henschen, Nappanee, James E. Bates, Goshen, Mary Paulus, Elkhart, Barbara Weldy, Goshen, and John Stark, Goshen; siblings, Thelma Kauffman, Goshen, Velma Cripe, Cassopolis, Mich., and Mary Cripe, New Paris. Services were held Nov. 13.

Nov. 9, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born Nov. 2, 1932, he married Mary C. Crawford Sept. 9, 1966. She survives with a daughter, Brooke Mrabet, Goshen; son, Robert Williams Jr., Crawfordsville; and sister, Betty Walter, Goshen Yoder-Culp Crematory was in charge of arrangements.

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Norma K. Wilson, 77, Goshen, died Oct. 28, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born Jan. 24, 1944, she married William L. Wilson Aug. 3, 1962. He preceded her in death Feb. 1, 2019. Survivors include daughters, Tamela Wilson and Danielle Wilson, Goshen; sons, John P. Wilson, Jeffersonville, Ky., and Scott A. Wilson, Goshen; and daughter-in-law, Vicky Wilson, Elkhart. Services were held Nov. 4.

Larry H. Struble, 81, Elkhart, died at 12:50 p.m. Nov. 6, 2021, in his home. Born March 26, 1940, he married Susan Ashton Sept. 1, 1963. She survives with daughters, Marci L. Stuble, Indianapolis, and Stay A. Struble, San Diego, Calif. A celebration of Mr. Struble’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 20 at Jamestown United Methodist Church with Rev. Ed Fisher ofﬁciating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Memorial contributions may given to the church or Elkhart County 4-H Fair Foundation.

James Troxel James Troxel, 87, Nappanee, died at 6:50 a.m. Nov. 7, 2021, at Paddock Springs, Warsaw. He was born Nov. 1, 1934, and is survived by his wife, Barbara; sons, David Troxel, Goshen, and Jerry Troxel, Syracuse; sisters, Nanette Eilers, Nappanee, and Sharon Moore, Elkhart. Services were held Nov. 11.

Patricia M. Vagi Patricia M. Vagi, 87, Goshen, died Oct. 29, 2021, in her home. Born March 23, 1934, she married Ralph E. Best in 1952. He died in March 1988. She then married Steve Vagi April 21, 1994. He survives with a daughter, Karen L. Best, Elkhart; son, Timothy A. Best, Warsaw; and brother-in-law, Max Bemiller, Bristol. Services were held Nov. 6.

Floyd V. Weaver Floyd V. Weaver, 63, LaGrange, died at 8:45 a.m. Oct. 29, 2021, in his home. Born Aug. 26, 1958, he is survived by his mother, Elva J. Weaver, LaGrange; brothers, Glen, Wilmer, and David Weaver, Shipshewana; and Vernon Weaver Jr., Middlebury; sisters, Freda Yutzy and Ella Yutzy, Alice Bontrager and Joan Troyer, Shipshewana, Ida A. Lengyel, Middlebury, and Katie Miller, Goshen. Services were held Nov. 1.

Robert C. Wheeler Robert C. Wheeler Sr., 89, Oviedo, Fla., died Oct. 7, 2021. He was born April 9, 1932, and married Helen H. Wheeler Aug. 22, 1959. She preceded him in death. Survivors include a daughter, Jennifer Wheeler Martin, Traverse City, Mich. sons, Craig Wheeler, Oviedo, and George Wheeler, Harmony, Fla.; brother-in-law, Stephen Hay, Tucson, Ariz.; sisters-inlaw, Marilyn Hay and Barbara Hay, Goshen. Graveside services were held Nov. 13.

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Harry A. Yoder Harry A. Yoder, 87, Middlebury, died at 5:50 p.m. Nov. 8, at Courtyard, Goshen. Born Jan. 8, 1934, he married Mary E. Miller Aug. 11, 1957. She survives with daughters, Carol Kauffman, Bristol, Joyce Yoder, Shipshewana, and Elaine Mast, Sugarcreek, Ohio; son, Duane Yoder, Marengo, Ohio; sister, Mary Yoder, Hutchinson, Kan.; brothers-in-law, Crist Yoder, Hutchinson, and Orla Miller, Topeka; sister-in-law, Vera Yoder, Hutchinson. Services were held Nov. 12.

Henry Yoder Henry Yoder, 82, Millersburg, died Nov. 6, 2021. Born Jan. 1, 1939, he married Jeanette Rater Feb. 18, 1960. She preceded him in death Sept. 9, 2018. Survivors include daughters, Laura Mishler, Shipshewana, Julia Kirkdorffer and Lanette Kritzman, Millersburg, and Saundra Smoker, Syracuse; son, Fritz Yoder, Woodstock, Ga.; sisters, Edna Herz, Sarah Chupp, and Erma Troyer; brothers, Lester, Ervin, Calvin, Weldon and Fred Yoder. Private family services were held for Mr. Yoder.

Ray A. Yoder Ray A. Yoder, 82, Middlebury, died Nov. 5, 2021, at Goshen Health Hospital. Born May 20, 1939, he married Mary Schrock July 25, 1959. She preceded him in death May 10, 2014. Survivors include a daughter, Laurie Mast, Goshen; daughter-in-law, Bev Yoder, White Pigeon, Mich.; and sister, Jane Detweiler, Goshen. Services were held Nov. 12.

Elaine K. Yutzy Elaine K. Yutzy, 56, Shipshewana, died at 6:30 a.m. Nov. 7, 2021. Born March 9, 1965, she married John Yutzy May 20, 1987. He survives with her mother, Erma P. Stutzman, Middlebury; sisters, Leona J. Yutzy, Doris Ann Troyer and Regina R. Miller, Middlebury; brothers, Joe D. Stutzman, Middlebury, Dean J. Stutzman, Shipshewana, and James A. Stutzman, LaGrange. Services were held Nov. 10.

IDVA launches statewide campaign Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a statewide campaign to raise awareness about the state’s Military Family Relief Fund. The fund is designed to assist veterans and their dependent family members experiencing financial hardship with an emergency grant of up to $2,500. The grant can be used to cover the cost of basic needs such as housing, utilities, food, medical services, basic transportation and other essential household expenses. Richard Saunders, a veteran who served in the Army, applied for relief from MFRF after losing his job due to COVID. Saunders was awarded funds that helped him secure housing and keep up with utility and vehicle payments. “After losing my job due to the pandemic, I was behind on bills and needed help to make ends meet,” said Richard. “I contacted my county veteran service officer and that’s when he told me about the Military Family Relief Fund. It helped me get back on my feet after a difficult time.” Legislative changes signed into

law this summer removed some eligibility requirements, increasing access to a larger number of Indiana veterans. The changes also freed funds for IDVA to launch the awareness campaign. Grants are provided on a caseby-case basis and may not exceed a lifetime limit of $2,500. The MFRF is funded through the sale of military specialty license plates. Veterans who need assistance are encouraged to apply, even if they had been denied previously. Applications and more information about the Indiana Military Family Relief Fund can be found at www. in.gov/dva/about-idva/links/military-family-relief-fund/ “Veterans sacriﬁced to serve our country and we have the capability to serve them through the Military Family Relief Fund,” said Dennis Wimer, IDVA executive director. “We can only help though if veterans apply. That is why this campaign is intended to reach veterans in every corner of the state and make them fully aware of how MFRF can assist them and their families during a hardship.”

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BIRTHS The following Elkhart County area babies were recently born at Goshen Hospital: Lucy Hall Margaret Hall, Goshen, is the parent of a daughter, Lucy, born at 9:50 a.m. Nov. 4, 2021. She weighed 7 pounds, 6.2 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Piper Holmer Kaley Holmer and Brandon Scott, Goshen, are the parents of a daughter, Piper, born at 10:02 a.m. Nov. 6, 2021. She weighed 5 pounds, 10.1 ounces and was 19 inches long. Hazel Hudson Janelle and Daren Hudson, Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter, Hazel, born at 8:01 a.m. Nov. 8, 2021. She weighed 6 pounds, 14.6 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Jesse Joel Comino Joel and Melinda Comino, Elkhart, are the parents of a son, Jesse Joel, born at 3:23 a.m. Nov. 9, 2021. He weighed 8 pounds, 15.9 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. Berkeley Lakyn Bickel Samantha and Lance Bickel, Wolcottville, are the parents of a daughter, Berkeley Lakyn, born at 10:14 a.m. Nov. 10, 2021. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 inches long. BIRTHS ELSEWHERE Naomi L. Kuhns Leon and Eleanor (Helmuth) Kuhns, Nappanee, are the parents of a daughter, Naomi L., born at 10:13 a.m. Nov. 5, 2021. She weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces. Jonah Allen Miller Nick and Kelsey (Long) Miller, War-

saw, are the parents of a son, Jonah Allen, born at 2:42 a.m. Nov. 6, 2021, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20 inches long. Jonah joins two siblings: Avah and Norah. Jaelynne Kinley Jones Steven and Tina Jones, Goshen, are the parents of a daughter, Jaelynne Kinley, born at 5:27 a.m. Nov. 7, 2021, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. She weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. Blake Thomas Lehman Paul and Molly Lehman, Elkhart, are the parents of a son, Blake Thomas, born at 6:16 a.m. Nov. 10, 2021, at Blessed Beginnings Care Center, Nappanee. He weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 inches long.

COUNTY REPORT Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have ﬁled for marriage dissolutions in the Elkhart County Superior Court III and Circuit courts: Lara — Nancy Lara, Goshen, and Valentin Lara, Goshen. Amucha-Villegas — Juan Carlos Hernandez Amucha, Goshen, and Laura Villegas, Osceola. Mbatha-Fleming — Caesarine W. Mbatha-Fleming, Elkhart, and Rufus Fleming, Elkhart. Martin-Tyrikos — Brandon S. Martin, Bristol, and Evelyn F. Tyrikos, Stanish, Maine. Minor child(ren). Masuku — April Aiko Masuku, Nappanee, and Bhkithemba N. Masuku, Nappanee. Minor child(ren). Selesky — Frances Selesky, Nappanee, and William T. Selesky, Nappanee.

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

Complaints CommunityWide Federal Credit Union v. Trevor Hire, Ligonier, $13,152.52 Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Samantha Allen, Elkhart, $1,807.97; Kris Miller, Middlebury, $1,382.30; Adriana Camarena, Goshen, $4,479.72 Richard A. McFarley v. Ann Prough, Goshen; and Elkhart County Building Commission, reversal of the action of the Housing Authority and rescinding of the order to comply. Elkhart County Planning & Development v. Russell F. Dumka, Elkhart, abatement and removal of public nuisance on real estate, authorize petitioner or private contractor to perform work necessary, monetary judgement for reimbursement, ﬁne of up to $2,500 per day for each day in violation, compliance with public nuisance order and all other just and proper relief.

Foreclosures First Federal Savings Bank v. Jason R. Bailey, Goshen, $88,708.54

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

Complaints Discover Bank v. Gerald Doll, Elkhart, $3,517.67

Bank of America NA v. Stephanie Leslie, Goshen, $1,852.33 CommunityWide Federal Credit Union v. Erin Perillo, Goshen, $9,361.8 Progressive Paloverde Insurance Company v. Dillon Roberts, Elkhart, $5,432.06 Capital One Bank (USA) NA v. Jon Beck, Elkhart, $17929.73 The following judgments have been entered in Elkhart County Superior Court IV, Judge Gretchen Lund presiding: Complaints and Small Claims Dr. Jeffrey P. Bolduan Inc. v. Darlene Calobrace, $535.60 KTK Properties LLC v. Tasha Combs, $3,963.80 Gateway Financial Solutions v. Krystal Gilbert, $8,257.39 Midwest Clean Water Inc. dba Culligan v. Rosa Gonzalez, $3,949.65 Jefferson Capital Systems LLC v. Matthew McGuire, $1,292.59 Andrew and Angela Grifﬁth v. Cory McLemore, $5,275.56 Orbit Leasing Inc. v. Orbit Leasing Inc., $4,078.83 LaCasa Inc. v. Kasey Rantz, $1,500; Quintejah M. Ward, $1,500 William J. Ludwig v. Virgil Storm, $8,500

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Cultivate Food Rescue hits 2 million pounds Cultivate Food Rescue, a local nonproﬁt dedicated to reducing food insecurity and increasing environmental sustainability in Elkhart, St. Joseph and Marshall counties, reaches milestone by rescuing 2 million pounds of food. According to the United Nations, if food waste was a country, it would be the third largest greenhouse gas emitter behind China and the United States. This issue along with the mission of feeding hungry people has propelled Cultivate Food Rescue to see tremendous growth in the past year. It took 42 months to rescue its ﬁrst 1 million pounds of food and only 10 months to rescue its second million pounds. “Our success would not be possible without generous support of food donors such as the University of Notre Dame, the Society of St. Andrews, Milford Food Bank, Bimbo Bakeries and so many more,” said Jim Conklin, executive director and co-founder. What did Cultivate do with 2

million pounds of food? It provided more than 1.6 million meals through its backpack and pantry programs. With the help of more than 400 monthly volunteers, Cultivate packages more than 6,000 frozen meals per week for food insecure children. In Elkhart, Marshall and St. Joseph counties, there are 38,500 students on free and reduced lunch. Cultivate’s backpack meals ﬁll in the 68-hour food gap between Friday at lunch and Monday morning breakfast. Additionally, Cultivate supports a network of more than 100 area food pantries, soup kitchens and organizations to provide them with delicious, rescued, perishable items like fresh fruits and vegetables, milk and bread; items necessary for a healthy and nutritious diet. Support the mission by donating today or come in and help process meals for food insecure children. Sign up or donate at cultivateculinary.com today.

Goshen Theater ready to open the next act After several years of limited use from renovation construction and then COVID-19 restrictions, the Goshen Theater is preparing for a new era to begin in 2022. Looking for new ways for family fun or a date night? Enjoy heartwarming fan-favorite movies, popcorn and a full array of beverages, including the adult variety, in the incredibly beautiful and historic venue. The movie, “Frozen,” will be shown at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19. Admission is free. December’s free movies will be “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” Friday, Dec. 10; “A Christmas Story,” Saturday, Dec. 11; and “Elf,” Friday, Dec. 17. Show times for all three movies is 7 p.m. The Goshen Theater is also looking for volunteers to assist in the following areas: usher, box ofﬁce, concession sales, bar tender, must have a server’s license; sound technician; light operator; stage hand, house manager and special projects. To volunteer, visit GoshenTheater.com and click on the get involved tab. Looking for a unique gift opportunity? Consider giving a membership to the Goshen Theater this holiday season. The Goshen Theater offers annual memberships to both individuals and businesses. Six membership lev-

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Activities at area public libraries Wakarusa Public Library Nov. 19 — Book Bites, 10:15 a.m. Nov. 21 — Virtual Bedtime Book Bites, 7 p.m. on the library’s Facebook and YouTube pages Nov. 22-23 — Preschool Story Hour, 10:15 a.m. Nov. 22 — Virtual Craft Time, 2:30 p.m. on the library’s Facebook and YouTube pages Nov. 23 — Teen program (Peg Characters), 3:30 p.m. Dial A Story — “The Golden Touch,” call (574) 862-4441.

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RV, Newmar and Winnebago businesses are each being recognized as Quality Circle Award winners based on overall dealer satisfaction as measured in the dealer satisfaction index survey. RVDA created the DSI as a tool to help improve communication and relationships with RV manufacturers. The DSI survey measures four core areas related to reliability and quality, parts, warranty and sales. To receive the award, a manufacturer must receive a score of 4.25 or above on a fivepoint scale in overall dealer satisfaction. “Winnebago Industries is committed to providing exceptional outdoor products and services for our end customers as they travel, live, work and play,” noted Michael Happe, president and chief executive officer. “Our dealers are absolutely critical in our ability to mutually deliver on that commitment. Each of our premium RV businesses achieving Quality Circle Award status is a reflection of the strength of our overall portfolio, our momentum in the marketplace, and a testament to the thousands of hard-working Winnebago Industries employees who remain entirely focused on delivering an exceptional experience for our customers in tandem with our channel partners.” RVDA has specifically noted the following brands as Quality Circle Award status recipients: Grand Design RV – Imagine, Momentum, Reflection, Solitude and Transcend Newmar – Newmar Motorhomes Winnebago – Winnebago Class A, Class B and Class C Motorhomes Winnebago – Towables Happe added, “While these awards are associated with our RV brands, they validate the purpose and vision of our company as a whole as we strive to become a stronger leader in the outdoor recreation segments. We specifically recognize the current leaders of each RV business – Huw Bower, Winnebago; Don Clark, Grand Design RV; and Brian Hazelton, Newmar – and have deep gratitude for their efforts and that of each of the teams they serve.” For additional information on Winnebago Industries RV products visit GrandDesignRV.com, NewmarCorp.com and Winnebago.com.

Cookie walk set for Dec. 4 Wakarusa United Methodist Women will be holding their annual cookie walk Saturday, Dec. 4. Cookies, candies and cheese spreads will be available for sale from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The church address is 309 S. Elkhart St., and is located three blocks south of the town square in Wakarusa.

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Stoltzfus announces new members to senior leadership team Goshen College President Rebecca Stoltzfus announced recently she has hired two new members to her senior leadership team. Jim Alvarez, a 1984 Goshen College graduate, will be the vice president for finance, serving as the college’s chief financial officer. And Ben Bontrager, a 2019 graduate of the Goshen College Master of Business Administration program, will be in a new role as the vice president for operations, serving as the chief operating officer. Bontrager will begin Jan. 10, and Alvarez will begin March 1, 2022. “I am thrilled to have both of these exceptional leaders join our senior administrative team as we implement our new strategic plan and advance our mission and vision,” Stoltzfus said. “They are both highly respected individuals in this community and I am excited for how they will help us address the opportunities and challenges that we

currently face in new and strategic ways.” Alvarez has been senior vice president and chief financial officer since 2006 at Everence, a faith-based financial services organization headquartered in Goshen. He previously announced his retirement from that position as of December 2021. Before joining Everence, he served as director of Goshen College’s Family Business Program and assistant professor of business for two years, after an international business career in Puerto Rico, the Philippines and Texas in food processing and international grain markets. Alvarez is a 1984 Goshen College graduate with an economics major, and he received his Master of Business Administration degree with a focus in marketing from Penn State University in 1988. He serves on the board of directors for Goshen Health, MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development

PUBLIC AUCTION OF Tractors, Farm Equipment, Trailers, Shop Tools, Silo, Lawn & Garden Auction to be held 28347 CR 42, Wakarusa, IN 46573. South of Wakarusa on SR 19 to CR 42, then west approximately ½ mile to auction site. Watch for “Auction Today” signs.

Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021 Auction starts at 9:30 A.M.

TRACTORS, FARM EQUIPMENT, TRAILERS, SILO Steiger Cougar ll tractor w/3398 hrs., IH 1066 tractor w/5234 hrs., Case 1570 tractor w/6523 hrs., Massey Ferguson 1080 w/2210 hrs., Massey Ferguson Super 90 tractor w/4907 hrs., Farmall A tractor w/Woods belly mower, Case VAC converted to a lawn roller, TR86 New Holland combine w/3209 hrs., 20’ grain table, 6 row corn head, grain head wagon, TR86 New Holland combine (for parts – engine runs), 22’ Kewanee 1020 disk, 18’ John disk, 16’ JD 724 finisher, 11 shank JD 1710 chisel plow, 32’ folding harrow w/rolling baskets, 16’ cultimulcher, JD 7000 6 row planter w/finger pickup for corn & beans, 8600 White combine (for parts), 14’ Brillion cultipacker, 10’ chisel plow, IH 6 row cultivator, IH #700 6 bottom plow, ’76 Chevy C65 grain truck w/tandem axle and 20’ grain bed, 25’ gooseneck equipment trailer w/tandem duals, 16’ tandem axle utility trailer, 25’ snowmobile trailer w/front & rear ramps & side door, Mitsubishi model FTC15 LP forklift w/2 stage mast, 150 gal aerial fuel tank, IH 2 pt. quick hitch, NH side spreader (needs bearing), field sprayer w/40’ boom, 48’ boom pickup mount sprayer, 44” rocker picker, JD #37 7’ sickle mower, 6’ bush hog, 2 flat rack wagons, 6 gravity flow wagons (3 center dump & 3 side dump), 750 gallon water wagon, 3 pt. 7’ cultipacker, 3 pt. grader blade, 3 pt. 8’ harrow, 3 pt. bale spear, 3 pt. slip scoop, PTO seeder, forklift bale spear, grain blower, disc blades, farm gates, fence posts, snow fence, farm & trailer tires, hydraulic cylinders, Generac CW20 2” 158GPM pump, 2 transfer pumps w/ gas engines, 20 x 60 stave silo (to be removed), DA 1230 silage unloader. SNOWMOBILE, SHOP TOOLS, LAWN/GARDEN 440 Artic Cat Bearcat snowmobile (long track) w/1650 miles, 3 sled trailers to pull behind snowmobiles, Murray tiller, Alum dock plate, 24” wide alum loading ramp, chipper/shredder w/13 hp Honda engine, modified Schwinn StingRay bike to chopper w/moped engine, Yamaha 4 wheeler (needs work), 60’ 3 section wooden extension ladder, 14’, 16’ & 32’ alum ext. ladders, step ladders, acetylene torch set w/cart & tanks, metal cutoff saw, metal band saw, 10” table saw, chop saw, bench grinder, floor model drill press, air compressor, 11 gal air tank, 48” metal break, chop saw, 1650 PSI elec. power washer, wheel barrows, tool chest, Craftsman tool box, Gunk tank parts washer, ¾’ socket set, ½ air impact and ratchet, ½ elec. impact, 2 bench vises, leaf blower, 4T portapower, hedge trimmer, shop vac, high tensile wire, chain binders, log chains, gear puller, parts organizers, socket sets, bolts and nuts, deep well impact sockets, end wrenches, Craftsman ratchet end wrenches, pipe wrenches, Sawzall, 4, 6, 12 & 20T hydraulic bottle jacks, drill bits, air hose, large pipe wrenches, pipe vise, propane torch kit, various tarps, sledge, post hole digger, shovel, axe, wrecking bars, grease guns, extension cords, two wheel hand cart, 2 metal shop tables, Ready heater, 8 in 1 power source battery pack, battery chargers, 2 diamond plate truck boxes, Reese hitch cargo carrier, various ball hitches, post driver, well driver, 3 rolls of foil bubble wrap, wooden handle potato plow, cow hobbles, wooden bushel baskets, & lots more. Auctioneers Note: The Hershbergers have lived on this farm for over 50 years and have quite a collection of items. For more photos of this auction, see auction posting on www.auctionzip.com

Daniel E. & Orpha M. Herschberger - Owner TERMS: Cash, Check, or Credit Card with 5% fee Food by: Local Amish School Not Responsible for Accidents Announcements made at the auction takes precedent over printed matter. Auctioneers: Elvie J. Frey, Sr. Amos Bontrager Lamar Bontrager #AU01042445 #AU01009584 #AU11100084 260-463-1396 574-536-3609 260-350-1932

Associates) and Mennonite Health System in Puerto Rico. He and his spouse Diane Beam, a 1984 Goshen College graduate, attend Berkey Avenue Mennonite Fellowship. They have two adult daughters — Sara Alvarez Waugh, a 2012 Goshen College graduate, and Corine Graber Alvarez, a 2014 Goshen College graduate. Bontrager has served as chief

financial officer at Goshen Health since 2018 and worked as director of financial services before that. Previously, he worked at LeMaster Steel Erectors for 11 years, first as chief financial officer and later as vice president of operations. Born and raised in Goshen, Bontrager studied information systems as an undergraduate student at Bethel University in Mishawaka,

graduating in 2002, and received his Master of Business Administration degree from Goshen College in 2019. He served on the board of directors for the Center for Healing and Hope in Goshen from 2017 to 2021. He is married to Jen Bontrager and they have three sons – Isaac (a Goshen College student), Jesse and Jacob. They attend Assembly Mennonite Church in Goshen.

Goshen Health receives $12.5 million Goshen Health recently announced its fundraising campaign from 2018 through 2022 has raised $12.5 million toward its current building project. The health care system is constructing a four-story patient tower that broke ground in November 2019 with a scheduled completion date in the spring of 2022. “We are building the future of health care to meet the diverse needs of our growing community,” said Randy Christophel, Goshen Health president and CEO. “Never in its history has the hospital seen this level of philanthropic support from the community. We are humbled and incredibly grateful for these funds.” The project is slated to cost $98 million and will offer numerous beneﬁts including state-of-the-art infection control capabilities, minimizing exposure to infection and enhancing patient safety – especially important in a pandemic. The spacious rooms are designed to allow space for signiﬁcant diagnostic and monitoring equipment

to be brought to the bedside, enable multiple disciplines of colleagues to actively interact with the patient and provide additional comfort for patients and their families. “Medical equipment has changed drastically through the years,” added Christophel. “The new building will have sophisticated electronic communication technology facilitating immediate feedback and information. And, we’ll have integrated medical alert and monitoring technology that will automatically populate critical information into the medical record and actively monitor patient safety, freeing caregivers to focus more on patient care. All of these advances will work together to provide a state-of-the-art healing environment for our patients.” COVID-19 Slows Campaign Progress During the past few years, the leaders of Goshen Health and Goshen Health Foundation have successfully initiated and executed the beginning phases of the fundraising campaign.

“Under usual circumstances, we seek out major gifts, gather momentum and then we move to a more public phase,” said Jim Caskey, vice president of Goshen Health Foundation. But in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic halted most of Goshen Health’s fundraising plans so the hospital could focus on more urgent needs. “Like many health care systems, Goshen Health was hit full force in 2020 by the pandemic and the tremendous needs of our communities,” said Caskey. “We needed to address these needs and set aside fundraising for a time.” Caskey said philanthropy must always be part of a community in which people take care of one another. “We need to protect and invest in each other as well as our health care services. There are short-term needs for our hospital, but we must also consider the longterm viability and ongoing needs of Goshen Health, our colleagues and our community members. Continual support allows for excellent medical care for generations to come.”

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